The Anglo-Italian Pod

[This episode was recorded during our Twitch/Youtube stream on 25th October]

This week Ruairi and Tommi are jined by friend of the show Andy from The Hopeless Wanderer Pod to discuss all things Premier League and Serie A, and where else to start but Old Trafford as we Andy performs an autopsy and a dead performance, then we move to The Emirates where there might be signs of life, then finally... what is the point of Norwich?

Then it's Serie A time, and we start with Derby D'Italia where Inter can't take chances and Juve are given them, why DO Juve always get their own way? We then talk Derby del Sole which was alright for a 0-0, and are AC Milan about to be found out?

FInd the answers to all these questions and more, so enjoy!

Also Ruairi is top of FantaCalcio!!!!!

It's Friday, ladies and gents, and you know what that means!

Ruairi and Tommi are ready to discuss everything Champions League, but first you can't miss the most important headline of them all: the Wanda Nara-Mauro Icardi scandal, as Maxi Lopez asks his followers... does kharma really exist?!

As for the actual football, it's time to take a thorough look at the Champions League as we get halfway through the group stage: as AC Milan seem incapable of picking up points, Inter do their job at the San Siro, Juventus stick to highly effective 1-0 wins and all of the English teams come out victorious. But is Manchester United's model sustainable? Liverpool and Bayern look terrifying: are they the favourites to win it all? And how far exactly can this Ajax team go?

It's then time to jump to our Weekly Topic, as Italian football expert and friend of the show Luca takes us back all the way to the 2002 World Cup to analyse one of the craziest football games to ever take place. Red cards, controversial penalties and an overall refereeing scandal: how much do you remember of *that* Italy-Korea game?!

Finally, it's time for our customary One Minute to Kickoff: Quiz! How many point will Ruairi score answering seven questions about the Sky Bet Championship? Tune in and find out!

RUNNING ORDER:

(07:40) Euroreview - Champions League review, Serie A & Premier League preview

(01:04:30) - Weekly Topic - Joined by friend of the show Luca, we take you back all the way to the 2002 World Cup to tell you the story of one of the craziest football games to ever be played...

(01:52:31) - One Minute to Kickoff: Quiz!

[This episode was recorded during our Twitch/Youtube stream on 18th October]

League football is back with a bang, the Champions League is on this week and here we are with our customary Euroreview Mondays!

As Conor McGregor punches an Italian singer in the face and Argentina's rosiest ever wedding comes to an abrupt ending, there is also a lot of football to discuss. In Serie A Napoli keep pushing despite Insigne's penalty woes, AC Milan stay undefeated after a big first half scare and Inter Milan collapse at the Olimpico. Will they redeem themselves against Sheriff in the UCL? As for the Prem, we are (once again) witnessing Salah at his prime and Liverpool looking inevitable, as Chelsea squeeze in a tight win to stay at the top and Manchester United definitely look like they could use some help. And maybe more.

Tune in and enjoy!

As the international break comes to an end, Ruairi and Tommi welcome back Serie A and the good ol' Prem!

First we take you around Africa, South America and Europe for all the World Cup qualifying action, and all along we wonder... who plans the AFCON fixtures? Also, are Denmark no longer dark horses? And is Alphonso Davies a cheat code? Get ready, cause we'll also take a look at some fascinating final day match ups to get excited about!

Then it's time to focus back home and see the situation in Serie A, as a few teams come back with less space in the treatment room and Inter are seemingly next in the PIF sights. Over in England, we have the return of Mister Ranieri as he takes charge of his first Hornets game, and will Newcastle have a new owners bounce? Because, in reality, their squad and manager still leave much to be desired...

The Weekly Topic this week is the return of one of our favourites as we talk you through six of our favourite YouTube clips, ranging from inspiring stories to someone putting food up their nose: we've got you covered, and you can find the links below!

And finally it is time for Tommi to sit in the hot seat in our One Minute to Kickoff Quiz! His chosen topic? The career and deeds of one of the greatest to ever bless the football pitch: Gigi Buffon. How many questions will you guess?

Ian Wright - Nothing to Something from Grime Daily
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffzhg9Vc9w4

Semi-Final Euro 2000 Italy vs Holland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkg-myHT70c

Eboue understands Korean
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT3lK7oxUss

Antonio Di Natale aka Tony Christmas best goals
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Izcplf0dWMM

Didier Drogba pleads for peace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAW7DF1Ufek
Copa 90 Stories - How a World Cup match stopped a war
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7GUCESwD3g

Doing a Bradbury
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuOmjay1Uvs&t=2s

RUNNING ORDER:

(08:30) Euroreview - AFCON, CONMEBOL, UEFA qualifiers, Serie A & Premier League preview

(52:00) - Weekly Topic - Ruairi and Tommi choose three of their favourite Youtube clips (links above)

(01:24:00) - One Minute to Kickoff: Quiz!

[This episode was recorded during our Twitch/YouTube stream on 11th October]

Another international break! But don't roll your eyes! We love them!

Ruairi and Tommi take you through the Nations League final, was it in fact Manchester United vs Manchester City? And as Italy get back on the winning horse, how can Belgium still be ranked number one? The "Home Nations" (sorry any Irish listeners) have differing fortunes, and there's still time to take you around Africa and South America before finishing with some Ballon D'or chat!

Let us make your commute/work/job more bearable and enjoy!

No internet blackouts this time- we are back!

Ruairi and Tommi are back to discuss the main headlines across world football: Italy end their 37-game unbeaten streak at the San Siro, Spain showcase some of their very best homegrown talent and the richest football club owners of all time get ready to turn Newcastle into the new PSG. But is there some hypocrisy around all the criticism towards the Magpies' fanbase? Finally, we take a look at Serie A and the Premier League 1/5 through the season: which teams are looking the fittest, and why?

As for our Weekly Topic, this week it's Tommi's turn to shine a light on three Italian youngsters that you might want to keep an eye on in Serie A this season. Hint: they play for Torino, Udinese and Genoa...

And finally, it's time to wrap up the episode with our traditional One Minute to Kickoff: Quiz! Ruairi is currently leading 12-7, but will he be able to increase his lead? This week's topic is the life and career of El Fenomeno, Ronaldo.

As always we are sponsored by @SportsClubMaps, make sure to check them out on Instagram and Twitter and find their website at sportsclubmaps.co.uk !

RUNNING ORDER:

(04:47) - Euroreview - Nations League, World Cup qualifiers, Newcastle's new owners, Serie A and the Premier League

(01:15:46) - Weekly Topic - Tommi shines a light on four exciting youngsters to keep an eye on in Serie A this season.

(01:33:57) - One minute to kick off: quiz!

Ruairi and Tommi are back for your weekly fix of all things Premier League and Serie A, but first we take you around a mad week in the Champions League that saw the death of Spanish football, the resurrection of Juventus and Inter doing Inter things in Europe (sorry Tommi...)

As for our Weekly Topic, this week we are joined by Karin Muya, a player for the London City Lionesses, who takes us through her career, from England to Notre Dame and all the way to San Marino, and tells us about her major influences in the sport, the highlights of her career and the future of the women's game in England. You truly don't want to miss this one!

Then of course we finish with our traditional One Minute to Kickoff: Quiz!, with the scores at Ruairi 12-6 Tommi: can the Italian pull it back? This week he answers questions on World Cup history, can you beat him?

As always we are sponsored by @SportsClubMaps, make sure to check them out on Instagram and Twitter and find their website at sportsclubmaps.co.uk !

RUNNING ORDER:

(04:55) - Euroreview - All of your UCL, Premier League and Serie A news

(01:05:30) - Interview with professional footballer Karin Muya of the London City Lionesses

(01:49:30) - One minute to kick off: quiz!

[This episode was recorded during our Twitch/Youtube stream on Monday, September 27th]

You know what time it is, and it's Champions League week, baby!

During our Twitch and Youtube livestream, Ruairi and Tommi take you through their sports-heavy weekend, from going back to the San Siro after two years and enjoying a boxing fight on Saturday all the way to screaming at the top of their lungs on Sunday, as Mikel Arteta and his boys school Spurs in the North London Derby. But also: Manchester United and Chelsea drop points at the top, Brentford with the big result against Liverpool, Napoli still perfect in Serie A and Lazio bounce back with a fundamental win in the Rome Derby.

And it's also Champions League week, so don't miss out on our selected midweek fixtures!

Sit back, relax and tune in: you won't regret it!

Looking for a Friday full of football? You came to the right place!

Sponsored by Sports Club Maps, this time around Ruairi and Tommi open the episode with some of the best footballing headlines from around the world before extensively reviewing this week's EFL Cup's fixtures, Guardiola's annoying statements and Serie A midweek action, as Napoli stay perfect, Inter proudly come back in Firenze, AC Milan tame Venezia and, most importantly, Juventus get their first W of the season.

And get ready for this weekend, as the Citizens take on Lukaku's Chelsea, Spurs pay a visit at Arsenal and Sarri and Mourinho line up in their very first Derby della Capitale...

As for our Weekly Topic, we are joined by English football expert @AFCFinners to discuss the life, career and legacy of one of football's very greatest men: Liverpool FC legendary manager Bill Shankly. From his difficult childhood in a mining town in Scotland, all the way to winning the most prestigious football trophies and forever changing the history of the Merseyside club.

Finally, it's time to test Ruairi's and your footballing knowledge with our customary One Minute to Kickoff: Quiz! How many will you guess?

Tune in and enjoy!

RUNNING ORDER:

(12:25) - Euroreview: All you need to know from this week's and weekend's EFL Cup, Premier League and Serie A action

(01:01:10) - Weekly Topic: joined by @AFCFinners, we discuss the life and achievements of Bill Shankly, one of the greatest managers in English football history.

(01:43:56) - One minute to kickoff: quiz!

[This episode was recorded during our Twitch/Youtube stream on Monday, September 20th]

Euroreview Mondays, second week: let's go!

During our Twitch and Youtube livestream, Ruairi and Tommi discuss the weekend across England and Italy, as the Blues thrash Tottenham away from home to keep an identical record as Liverpool, Brighton upset Leicester over controversial refereeing decisions and Italy is blessed with at least three stunning goals from Pellegrini, Faraoni and S. Bastoni. We also discuss the sudden downfall of post-Ronaldo Juventus and we'll take a look at the headlines across La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1, because, you know... there's nothing quite as fun as talking about PSG drama!

Sit back, enjoy and tell a friend!