The Anglo-Italian Pod

Thank God it's Friday? More like... thank God it's football! As always, Ruairi and Tommi are ready to travel around Europe to see what's happening across Europe's top five leagues with a thorough look at both Italy and England, where Inter are making moves to sign their next goalkeeper and Tottenham are eliminated from the FA Cup in quite a thrilling game... This Friday's Weekly Topic is entirely dedicated to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the often overlooked Swedish giant who keeps breaking records at 39 years of age. Finally, will you be able to find out who this week's mysterious player is?

(03:06) WHO AM I? QUIZ - Can you guess the mysterious player?

(08:30) EUROREVIEW - Rakitic's Sevilla defeat Barcelona in the Copa del Rey as the Coppa Italia finalists are finally set. In England, Tottenham suffer yet another loss, while Manchester City might be thinking about an unprecedented English quadruple... also, did you know that Bobo Vieri wants to bring cricket to Italy?!

(76:35) WEEKLY TOPIC - Malmö, Ajax, Juventus, Inter, Barcelona, AC Milan, PSG, Manchester United, LA Galaxy and AC Milan, again. Ladies and gentlemen: the incredible club career of the one and only, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

(112:52) WHO AM I? QUIZ - The mysterious player is revealed.

[This episode has been recorded during our Twitch stream on Monday, Feb 8 at 9pm CET]

Football, anybody? Tommi and Ruairi are ready to talk everything European football: Kylian Mbappé's sick strikes and Jonathan David partnering up with Renato Sanches in Ligue 1, live reactions to the Atletico Madrid-Celta Vigo games, the most cringy footballers' tattoos and everything you need to know in Italy and the UK, as AC Milan comfortably retake the lead and Manchester City might as well be running away with it...

Don't miss out on the fun and stay tuned!

It's finally time for the big interview, but first Ruairi and Tommi take you for the customary ride in the #taip blimp around Europe. We discuss madness in the Copa del Rey in Granada, more Haaland stats in a “quiet season” and Villas Boas burning bridges on the French Riviera, followed by more Premier League upsets, drubbings, referees, VAR and teams beating themselves. Then onto Italy, where the Coppa Italia didn’t disappoint (unless you’re Tommi) and... will you be able to guess the mysterious player in our weekly quiz?

And finally, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: an interview with Fillipo Giovagnoli, an all-round nice guy with whom we go from the League of Ireland to the promise in US soccer to facing Arteta in the Europa League. Thank you again to Filippo and we hope you guys enjoy it a much as we enjoyed recording it.

(02m00s) WHO AM I? QUIZ! - Can you guess the mysterious player?

(06m30s) EUROREVIEW - Copa del Rey madness, 22 in 21 for Haaland, Brighton looking bright, referees bumping fists with players after controversial decisions and all of the Coppa Italia semifinal action.

(45m00s) WEEKLY TOPIC - A 50-minute long interview with Filippo Giovagnoli, first team manager at Dundalk FC.

(1h35m35s) WHO AM I? QUIZ - The mysterious player is revealed.

[This episode has been recorded during our Twitch stream on Monday, Feb 1 at 9pm CET]

Football, anybody? Tommi and Ruairi are readier than ever to get started with our brand new Euroreview Mondays! Today we'll cover the Copa Libertadores final, PSG slipping at Lorient, Atlético leading in La Liga, Mattia Destro's Euro campaign, Inter facing Juve, Spurs being Spurs, Citizens taking a scary lead and much, much more...

Don't miss out on the fun! And stay tuned: there's a big name coming up on the pod this Friday...

Time for episode twenty-one, people! And Tommi and Ruairi are readier than ever to walk you through all of this week's continental action. From Bayern taking a seven-point lead to Atlético making their fans dream big, we are also going to discuss the Zlatan-Lukaku face-off, AC Milan losing two in a row and Manchester United slipping at the worst possible moment. It's also time for a brand-new quiz format, while in the Weekly Topic section we'll discuss the differences between Fantasy Football in the UK and in Italy.

(03m40s) WHO AM I? QUIZ - Can you guess the mysterious player?

(08m10s) EUROREVIEW - Contrarily to Europe's other top leagues, the tables are still looking very fun and uncertain both in Serie A and the Prem. While AC Milan drop key points and Inter fail to surpass them, the wheels start turning for Atalanta and Juventus. Over in the UK, Arsenal are suddenly looking prettier than usual, while Manchester City kick in the high gear to try and snatch the trophy from Liverpool.

(1h04m39s) WEEKLY TOPIC - Fantasy Football vs Fantacalcio: what are the biggest differences between the English and the Italian version?

(1h23m34s) WHO AM I? QUIZ - The mysterious player is revealed.

Guess what?! We've made it to episode twenty! In this week's pod, Ruairi and Tommi break down the league picture in both the Premier League (is it humanly possible to follow all the fixtures?) and the Serie A, besides analysing the main headlines across Spain and Germany. It's also the last edition of our world-famous Timeline-up quiz: will Tommi snatch the title from his arch enemy Ruairi? Finally, we're going to walk you through our favourite ever football videos on Youtube: top goals, football chants and some good old banter (links below). Don't miss out!

(01m58s) TIMELINE-UP - Football history: can you put these four events in the correct chronological order?

(04m30s) EUROREVIEW - Buckle up cause we are going to deep-dive into all of the latest Premier League action! All of a sudden Manchester City are second with one game in hand and restore the bitter rivalry with their cross-city rivals. But watch out: while Liverpool keep dropping points, the Mighty Foxes might just be onto something... As for Italy, Inter beat Juventus after four years, the Bianconeri lift the Supercoppa and AC Milan make statement signings in the January transfer window. Also, is Allegri set to take the Roma job?

(01h40m00s) WEEKLY TOPIC - We've been waiting for this moment, and it's finally time to share with you listeners our very favourite football-related content on Youtube!* From Titi's deeds to Gattuso's macaronic rants, get your apps ready and watch along with us!

(01h26m56s) TIMELINE-UP - The correct timeline is revealed

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Hibernian fans - Sunshine on Leith Cup Final 2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt26StUVHoc

"Here's Hogg... DEENEY!" | Best end to a football match EVER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TnKvlQ2h7s

Thierry Henry - Return of the King
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2BSm4YZT-E

Thierry Henry Top 25 Goals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tnsa05a_a0

Phoenix from the flames (comedy sketches)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF--cvRprwM&list=PLaG2-GcpVsXF5nfIg3wrYWyI4hWQjfY-C

Gnok Calcio Show - il fair play di Soviero
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la-ZlonLSZY

Conferenza di Mister Gattuso all'Ofi Creta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFnOeh80eO8

Premier League, FA Cup, Serie A and Coppa Italia: it's been a crazy, intense week of football and Ruairi and Tommaso are more than ready to walk you through it all! It's Tommi's turn to test Ruairi's footballing knowledge in the Timeline-up quiz, and after a quick look at La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1, the boys are ready to break down the action in Italy and the UK and to preview this weekend's biggest clashes: Inter-Juventus and Liverpool-Manchester United. A great opportunity to talk about these historical bitter rivalries in our Weekly Topic...

(03m52s) TIMELINE-UP - Football history: can you put these four events in the correct chronological order?

(07m25s) EUROREVIEW - Mr. Pochettino wins his first ever title as a manager, Haaland keeps haalanding and Atléti lead La Liga with two games in hand. In Italy, Mattia Destro makes the headlines out of nowhere, Spezia bag two wins in a row and Inter and AC Milan get ready to square up in a Coppa Italia quarter-final derby. Over in the UK it's time to analyse this week's FA Cup games with an eye on Mourinho's distraction tactics, the sudden Wolves' downfall and Sheffield United getting their first win of the season!

(46m15s) WEEKLY TOPIC - Ahead of this weekend's massive fixtures featuring Inter-Juventus and Liverpool-Manchester United, we take you back in time to discover the origins and the history behind the ever-increasing bitterness between two of Italy's and England's greatest teams.

(1h27m05s) TIMELINE-UP - The correct timeline is revealed.

It's the first episode of the new year and Ruairi and Tommi are readier than ever to serenade you with some sweet football talk! It's Ruairi's turn to test your footballing knowledge with our very own timeline-up quiz before covering Europe's top 5 leagues' main talking points. And given the close competition up top in the Premier League and Serie A, we thought it'd be worthy to dedicate our Weekly Topic section to the some of the craziest title races our respective leagues have ever witnessed...

(01m55s) RUAIRI'S TIMELINE-UP - Football history: can you put these four events in the correct chronological order?

(05m40s) EUROREVIEW - Pochettino at PSG: are they on their way to becoming a FIFA Ultimate Team? As Milan slip for the first time since March, Inter fail to leap to first and Serie A now looks more contested than ever this season. In the Prem, the Saints defeat the mighty Reds and United suddenly find themselves... "joint-top". And don't sleep on Arsenal: Arteta-ball just might be a thing...

(44m45s) WEEKLY TOPIC - Premier League 2011-2012 and Serie A 2001-2002: a trip down memory lane to relive two of the craziest title races football has ever been graced with.

(1h29m10s) RUAIRI'S TIMELINE-UP - The correct timeline is revealed.

In this week’s and the last of the year’s episode Ruairi and Tommi talk the busiest time of the year in the Premier League: why is Ruairi suddenly feeling more cheery? Is it just the Christmas spirit?

Followed by a look back over 2020, we talk the best players, teams, coaches, games and goals of the year as well as the moments that gave us a laugh through this less than fantastic year!

So join Ruairi and Tommi in a walk down memory lane as we wave farewell and f*ck off to 2020!

(05m10s) RUAIRI'S TIMELINE-UP - Football in 2020: can you put these four events in the correct order?

(13m12s) EUROREVIEW - It's the busiest time of the year in the Premier League and Ruairi's showing a little witty smile behind his red beard: does it mean that Arsenal have finally found their form? Also, are Liverpool about to win a second consecutive title and just how far can Aston Villa go?

(37m20s) ANGLO-ITALIAN POD AWARDS - Buckle up for our very own Anglo-Italian Pod Awards, which will award the best teams, managers, players, youngsters, games and goals in both the Serie A and the Premier League

(1h19m20s) TOMMI'S TIMELINE-UP - Football in 2020: can you put these four events in the correct order?

It's a Christmas special, and you don't wanna miss it! Tommaso and Ruairi have brought together nine football fans, supporters of either English or Italian clubs: each one is going to be tested on their team's history before being given the possibility to make wishes directly to the man himself, Santa Claus! How much do you know about your favourite club? Give us a listen and find out!

PREMIER LEAGUE / CHAMPIONSHIP

(02m50s) - TOTTENHAM with Joe (second time as our guest!)
(11m35s) - MIDDLESBROUGH with Colin
(20m24s) - LIVERPOOL with Chris
(33m55s) - WEST HAM with Tom (second time as our guest!)
(42m30s) - MANCHESTER UNITED with Connor
(1h24m45s) - ARSENAL with Ruairi

SERIE A

(48m35s) - AC MILAN with Richard Kharman
(59m55s) - JUVENTUS with Elia
(1h14m20s) - INTER with Michael