Milan Obsession

Milan are in the United States for the ICC tour, which gives fans in here the opportunity to see the play live and to possibly interact with our beloved players. However in the midst of the summer fun and some great videos from Milan's social media team, we are still in the midst of the mercato. Players come and go, and sometimes our hearts get broken, too.

We asked a new guest to help us out this time, someone who not only got to see Milan play, but also got to meet the team. His name is Jesús, and you can follow him on Twitter @z969899 We talked about:

• Lightning Round: quick faves
• News of the Week: FIFA on racism, ciao, Coppa Italia and Serie A fixtures, Mihajlovic, friendly, new kits
• Injuries: update on players out and injured
• Match Review/Experiences: talking Bayern-Milan and meeting players
• Mercato: players in and out

Thanks again to Jesús for sharing his amazing Milan experiences with us. Give him a follow @z969899 on Twitter.

Milan are in the United States for the ICC tour, which gives fans in here the opportunity to see the play live and to possibly interact with our beloved players. However in the midst of the summer fun and some great videos from Milan's social media team, we are still in the midst of the mercato. Players come and go, and sometimes our hearts get broken, too.

We asked a new guest to help us out this time, someone who not only got to see Milan play, but also got to meet the team. His name is Jesús, and you can follow him on Twitter @z969899 We talked about:

• Lightning Round: quick faves
• News of the Week: FIFA on racism, ciao, Coppa Italia and Serie A fixtures, Mihajlovic, friendly, new kits
• Injuries: update on players out and injured
• Match Review/Experiences: talking Bayern-Milan and meeting players
• Mercato: players in and out

Thanks again to Jesús for sharing his amazing Milan experiences with us. Give him a follow @z969899 on Twitter.

With the start of a new season this time around, there is so much news to discuss. New directors, a new coach, new players and the potential of a new stadium are just a few of the things that made Raduno, or rally, more exciting this year. This season proves to be an exciting ride, and if you blink, you might miss it. So hold onto your new jerseys and press start.

There was so much news and things to talk about this time around, so Jonathan did our best to talk about all things Milan, including:

• News of the Week: Season ticket prices, Carbone returns, new U21 coach, minority shareholders, Galliani's mistakes, new style partner, new third kit, Milan Lab traitor, Gigio stays, Atalanta at the San Siro, Gila coaching, meet Jack, Legendary Bonera
• Mercato: players in and out
• Injuries, Vacations, and Return Dates: player updates
• Raduno: Giampaolo's presentation and new season at Milanello
• New Stadium: the big announce
• Coming up: upcoming friendlies
• Forza Sinisa

New directors, a new coach, and the mercato ready to open, yet the biggest news is that Milan gave up the Europa League to clear our FFP violations. Yet even more important than all of that is that Montolivo, the parasitical, inaccurate passing, tattle-tell, wall-ducking player who usurped the captaincy and got coaches fired is finally leaving the club. To prepare to celebrate the best thing that has happened at Milan in seven years, I give you Montolivo Out.

Only one person could fully represent on such an important podcast, so we asked Pete to join us. Follow him on Twitter @PDAcquaviva to see why he was our man. We talked about:

• Lightning Round: the most important one to date
• News of the Week: Get out Fassone, welcome Massara, Italy U21, more stadium woes
• Mercato: in, out, sell, not, medicals
• Finally FFP: CAS Consent Award, No Europa League, UEFA losers

Thanks again to Pete for a great season review You can follow him and show your support for his causes @PDAcquaviva on Twitter.

The transfer window hasn't even officially opened yet, but with no Milan football, it's like a petri dish of infectious rumors right now. Mixed in for good measure is a little truth. Some truths are more desirable than others, too. But whether you prefer to know the truth or love to cling to the rumors, this podcast will have something for everyone. Because it's that time of the year.

With a few big announcements and some things fans hope to be announced, Jonathan and I chatted about:

• News of the Week: Serie A ups and downs, coaching changes, Piatek, Golden Boy nominations, Platini questioned
• New Management: new appointments announced
• New coach: Giampaolo announced
• Mercato: do you believe?
• UEFA Is a Four Letter Word: truth and rumors

After the heartbreak of finishing only one point shy of Champions League qualification hit like a punch to the stomach on the final matchday, Milan face even more big changes. With the resignation of our Sporting Director, Leonardo, and coach Gattuso rescinding his contract, and UEFA still delaying their FFP rulings yet again, it feels like just another poor Milan season. But we found plenty to talk about while rating the players and more to make this season not just another Year Zero.

An epic season review podcast requires the most passionate of fans, so we invited Federico to help us. You can follow him on Twitter @Fefinho83. He is also the founder of the Milan Club Buenos Aires. You can follow the club @MilanClubBAires. We discussed:

• News of the Week: Primavera heartbreak, Inter as usual
• Match Review: review of last Serie A match

• Leonardo: rating his season after his exit
• Gattuso: rating his season after his exit
• Player Ratings: rating all of the players on their season

• Milan's Future: discussing the plan going forward
• Coming up: upcoming matches

Thanks again to Federico of Milan Club Buenos Aires for a great season review You can follow him and the club on Twitter @fefinho83 and follow the club @MilanClubBAires.

Milan have left everything to the last matchday, and have given control of our European fate to rival clubs. Not that Milan fans needed any more anxiety in our lives, but it's not particularly surprising, either. So while we are waiting for the final match, we talked about everything Milan, looking back and trying not to think too hard about the future, keeping our fingers crossed.

With so much on the line as the season comes to a close, it was time to bring in the big guns. So we chatted with David of Milan Club Philly. You can follow him and the club on Twitter @MilanClubPhilly, on Facebook @MilanClubPhilly, and on Instagram @milanclubphilly. We talked about:

• News of the Week: Sheva, monetzing VAR, Raiola ban, "modern symbol," Lecce are back, baby girl, wagebill decrease, Brazil callup, TIM Cup top scorer, new home kit
• Match Reviews: review of latest Serie A matches
• FFP: unfair play (see "Inter vs. Milan: The FFP Derby")
• Coming up: upcoming matches

Thanks again to David of Milan Club Philly for such fabulous conversation. You can follow him and the club on Twitter @MilanClubPhilly, on Facebook @MilanClubPhilly, and on Instagram @milanclubphilly.

Milan can't even celebrate a win anymore because we are unravelling so badly it doesn't feel like a win. Of course we've still been mostly losing, but adding on a ridiculous amount of poor discipline on and off the pitch. With the same tired tactics leading to worse performances and results, it's actually not that much of a surprise that Gattuso and the team just seem lost.

Despite recording after a win, this one was not that hopeful. Jonathan and I talked about:

• News of the Week: Shaky San Siro, new kits, budget, Welcome back Brescia, amazing Alesi goal
• Match Reviews: review of latest Coppa Italia and Serie A matches, discussion of related issues
• Ritiro: discussing discipline problems
• Another season without Champions League: discussing the season and our future, Gattuso, and more
• Coming up: upcoming matches

Remember when Milan were in third place and could have gone four points clear? But they didn't? That same sense of fear has left us clinging to fourth place by a mere point with five games to go. As if that weren't hard enough for us fans, questioning players, coach, and more, there have been way too many off the pitch distractions, too. At a crucial point in our season, it leaves us clinging to fourth.

There was so much to discuss this time, and even a couple of rants. Jonathan and I talked about:

• News of the Week: Tapiro d'Oro, Enzo Bearzot award, UEFA at it again, Paid Spectators
• Match Reviews: review of latest Serie A match, discussion of related issues
• Coming up: upcoming matches

The loss to Inter was soul crushing, then we had to sit through the International Break, only to have our hopes dashed in the first minute against Sampdoria. Despite previous optimism, with so many other teams fighting for top four, it is very clear that Milan's Champions League berth is not as solid as it seemed only a few short weeks ago. Unless Gattuso makes some productive changes soon, Milan are in hot water.

Joining our guest list of Milan fans from all over the world this time was Sabrina. You can follow Sabrina on Twitter @SabriB10, and you should definitely check out her blog Calcio Crazy. Along with Jonathan, we chatted about:

• Lightning Round: quick questions about favorites
• News of the Week: International break, Inter suck, actual fines, Sheva's heir, results, election, ICC tournament, young squad, revenue issues, Pepe Reina's week
• Match Reviews: review of latest Serie A match
• Coming up: upcoming matches and International Break

Thanks again to Sabrina for braving the discussion after the Sampdoria loss. Follow her on Twitter @Sabri10 and read her blog Calcio Crazy.