InterViews Podcast

By Alex & GianniSports Soccer

InterViews Podcast episodes

September 20 Inter v Roma | REUPLOAD | Ep. 217
Inter came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Roma, powered by two goals from captain Lautaro Martinez. Alessandro Raffa and Gianmarco Paterno break down the dramatic second half, Inter’s recurring slow starts, defensive struggles, and the questions facing Chivu, the players, and club management.They also discuss Lautaro’s big-game impact, Bisseck’s potential role at center-back, Sucic’s important performance, squad depth, and whether Inter are truly better than Roma. Plus, listener reactions and a tribute to Inter legend Sandro Mazzola.

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1 hr 22 min
September 20 Inter v Roma | Another Comeback | Ep. 217
Inter came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Roma, powered by two goals from captain Lautaro Martinez. Alessandro Raffa and Gianmarco Paterno break down the dramatic second half, Inter’s recurring slow starts, defensive struggles, and the questions facing Chivu, the players, and club management.They also discuss Lautaro’s big-game impact, Bisseck’s potential role at center-back, Sucic’s important performance, squad depth, and whether Inter are truly better than Roma. Plus, listener reactions and a tribute to Inter legend Sandro Mazzola.

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1 hr 32 min
September 15Inter v Udinese | Comeback Kids | Ep. 216
Inter are winning, but the real story is everything that keeps threatening to blow up first. A wild 5-3 comeback over Udinese exposes the same problem again and again: the team can dominate, create, and score at will, then hand opponents life through costly blackouts, defensive lapses, and one disastrous moment after another. Alessandro Raffa and Gianmarco Paterno break down the chaos from every angle, from the Hakan Calhanoglu injury and the looming Roma clash to growing concerns about Manuel Akanji and Josep Martinez. They dig into the question that matters most right now: is this a structural issue, or are Inter simply beating themselves? You’ll discover:
Why Akanji’s confidence looks shaken and where he fits in the center-back pecking order

Whether Martinez’s errors are becoming a real goalkeeper problem

Why Nicolo Barella looked like the captain Inter needed, with a goal, leadership, and another complete performance

How Carlos Augusto, Marcus Thuram, and Piotr Zielinski helped flip the match

What to make of Andy Diouf's comments about his best position and his long-term future

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1 hr 32 min
September 09 Inter v Real Madrid | Our Own Worst Enemy | Ep. 215
Alessandro Raffa and Gianmarco Paterno break down Inter’s dramatic comeback against Napoli and their narrow Champions League defeat to Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. From costly defensive mistakes and controversial refereeing decisions to Josep Martinez’s mixed performance, John Stones’ standout display, and Inter’s ongoing finishing problems, the hosts look beyond the results and examine what these matches reveal about the team’s progress under Chivu. Despite the frustration, they explain why Inter’s ability to compete with elite opponents offers plenty of reason for optimism—and why fans should resist the urge to overreact.

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1 hr 1 min
August 31Inter v Cagliari | Barella the Engine | Ep. 214
Inter’s 1-0 win over Cagliari says more than the scoreline does. Alessandro Raffa and Gianmarco Paterno break down why this was a game to celebrate, not panic over - from Hakan Calhanoglu’s early winner to the chances Inter should have buried long before the final whistle. They unpack the tension behind Inter’s finishing, the signs of a team still shaking off early-season rust, and why six points from two matches is exactly the kind of start title contenders want. You’ll hear why Nicolo Barella looked like a man on a mission, how John Stones changed the back line in minutes, and why Benjamin Pavard’s response to an ugly summer narrative may be the most important development of the night. We break down:
Barella’s monster performance and why rest may have unlocked his best version

John Stones’ immediate impact and whether he should start against Napoli

The growing concern around Manuel Akanji in the center of defense

Why Pio Esposito’s missed chance is being overblown

Joseph Martinez’s huge saves and why his aggression matters

Federico Dimarco, Lautaro Martinez, and Hakan Calhanoglu’s mixed-but-important contributions

Curtis Jones and Piotr Zielinski debut reactions, plus what they mean for Inter’s midfield rotation

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1 hr 21 min
August 23 Inter v Monza | Perfect Start | Ep. 213
Inter open the season with a statement win, and the boys break down why the 4-1 result felt bigger than the scoreline suggests. From Pio Esposito’s breakout performance to Andy Diouf’s two-assist night and a dominant cameo from the bench, this episode digs into the players who changed the game and the tactical questions that still need answers. The conversation also covers the first-half wobble, the center-back puzzle, Josep Martinez’s risk-taking, and the latest Lautaro transfer chatter — plus early-season predictions across Serie A.

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1 hr 16 min
August 14 Moves That Matter| Ep. 212
Alessandro Raffa and Gianmarco Paterno break down the Frattesi exit, the arrival of Djed Spence, and the growing debate over whether Piero Ausilio deserves praise or criticism for the state of Inter’s market business. One side sees a needed reset and a useful deal. The other sees a year too late on Fratesi, an expensive chain reaction, and a sporting director being celebrated for solving problems he helped create.

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1 hr 25 min
August 07 Nothing Burger of a Mercato | Ep. 211
As we dive into episode 211 of the Interviews podcast, Alessandro Raffa and Gianmarco Paterno share their candid thoughts on Inter's recent preseason game against Milan and the ongoing frustrations in the transfer market.

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1 hr 2 min
August 01 Summer Update | Ep. 210
WE ARE SO BACK! After a much-needed break, Gianni and Alessandro return to talk about the summer so far, new signings, updates on outgoings, and a little game.

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1 hr 24 min
June 30 Inter's Next RWB | Ep. 209
After losing out on Palestra, Inter finds itself in a precarious position where financial constraints limit their options. A significant part of this discussion revolves around the comments made by sporting director Ausilio, highlighting the club's struggles with financial limitations and the competitive landscape of player transfers.

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47 min