Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) for a Q&A podcast on where Atlético Madrid stand following an unbeaten tour of the Americas.

Rob and Jeremy discuss the highlights of the four-game swing and what to look for as Atlético gear up for their final friendly in Stockholm against Juventus. The podders then take questions from Patreon and Twitter followers, answering queries on which formation is best for Atleti, the necessity of such a dramatic rebuild and any further transfer activity before the league season begins on Aug. 18.

In addition, the guys discuss cats, Starbucks and American football mascots.

Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren to break down a stunning result — Atlético Madrid’s 7-3 win over Real Madrid in the International Champions Cup.

This stateside derbi saw loads of goals and controversy as Diego Costa notched four goals and both sides finished with 10 men. Rob and Jeremy talk about João Félix’s excellent display and Atlético’s midfield dominance. They discuss Real Madrid’s approach, Dani Carvajal’s challenge on Thomas Lemar and where Vitolo stands in Atleti’s wide midfielder pecking order.

The podders then provide an update on the James Rodríguez chase and preview Wednesday’s festivities in Orlando, Florida, where los Rojiblancos will take on a selection of Major League Soccer’s top players in the league’s annual All-Star Game.

Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) to dive into the latest Atlético Madrid transfers and preseason preparations.

The podders break down the acquisitions of Mario Hermoso and Kieran Trippier and how they fit into Diego Simeone’s revamped defense. They wonder whether Atlético got good value for their money and take Colchonero Chat Amigo questions on who lines up where ahead of the new season.

Then, Rob and Jeremy analyze one final bombazo that Atlético are planning — the signing of James Rodríguez. The guys debate where the Real Madrid midfielder would fit and discuss an Ángel Correa exit, the Vicente Calderón land sale and more.

Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón, and Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) writes for SB Nation’s MMA Fighting. They are the guests on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where they join Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) for a lively analysis of what’s to come for Atlético Madrid.

The podders discuss how they came to follow Atlético and express excitement (and trepidation) over the João Félix signing. They also touch on the latest in the Antoine Griezmann saga and wonder when he will actually sign for Barcelona. Finally, the guys examine the transfer window to this point and zero in on key figures for the upcoming season.

In addition, the trio takes Patreon and Twitter questions, while Danny compares Diego Simeone to a UFC fighter and discusses the wonders of Brooklyn.

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) is the head of SB Nation site Managing Madrid and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) to break down the rampant spending going on in Madrid this summer as Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid refresh their squads.

Kiyan and Jeremy ponder the now-completed João Félix and the latest in his predecessor Antoine Griezmann’s departure. They also discuss how Diego Simeone will utilize his central midfield quintet after Héctor Herrera’s arrival from Porto and if Diego Costa can bounce back from a nightmarish 2018/19 season.

Then, the podders analyze the new-look Real Madrid and how Zinedine Zidane will accommodate new signings Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic and Ferland Mendy. They take Twitter questions pondering other players who may depart the Spanish capital this summer and more.

Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) to analyze and debate Atlético Madrid’s latest potential signings.

Rob and Jeremy talk about whether Diego Simeone can tweak his tactics further as the João Félix signing nears completion, and they also wonder how Atlético can accommodate the latest star talent linked with them — Real Madrid’s James Rodríguez.

In addition, the guys provide an update on Atleti’s fullback search and throw a little shade at the New York Mets.

On this special edition of Colchonero Chat, Jeremy is joined by Spanish football journalists Euan McTear and Kiyan Sobhani to break down what is already a hectic summer in the capital.

Jeremy and Euan analyze João Félix’s imminent arrival from Benfica, debating everything from his fee to his tactical fit. They touch on the now-confirmed Marcos Llorente signing and answer loads of Patreon and Twitter questions centered on Atlético Madrid’s future transfer activity, youth players and more.

Then, Managing Madrid’s Kiyan Sobhani joins the program for a more in-depth look at Rodri’s purported move to Manchester City and what Llorente offers as a replacement. The guys wonder if Llorente is actually a better fit than Rodri in a Diego Simeone system.

Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins the program to speak with site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) on matters such as Atlético Madrid’s defense, goalkeeping and transitioning into a new era.

Rob and Jeremy analyze each player who made an appearance in goal or in Diego Simeone’s back four over the course of the 2018/19 season and ask one big question for each. The podders debate how the outgoing defenders will do with their new clubs and attempt to project next year’s quartet of center backs.

Then, the guys break down the latest transfer talk, including Espanyol’s Mario Hermoso, Nélson Semedo and Rodri.

Rob Walker is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and a recent graduate of Kenyon College in Ohio. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he joins Jeremy Beren to reflect one last time on an Atlético Madrid match from the 2018/19 season.

Rob and Jeremy touch on Atlético’s friendly loss to Israeli Premier League side Beitar Jerusalem and how surprisingly unsurprising it was to see Diego Costa sustain another injury in the match. The podders then turn to Saturday’s events at the Ciutat de València, which saw 10-man Atleti fight back from a 2-0 deficit to grab a draw against Levante thanks to 18-year-old B team striker Sergio Camello.

The guys talk about Juanfran’s final game and his legacy, plus the patented “Cholo consistency” in addition to what to do with Ángel Correa. Finally, they start the discussion on Antoine Griezmann’s impending transfer and how he will be remembered.

Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins the season’s penultimate episode to talk about Diego Godín’s final home match for Atlético Madrid — a 1-1 draw versus Sevilla.

The match itself was secondary to what took place afterward — a touching extended ceremony which saw the club and fans celebrate Godín’s nine years in the Spanish capital and send him off properly to pastures new. Rob and Jeremy discuss Godín’s legacy, where he ranks among Atlético greats and if he is at all replaceable. Attentions then turn to the game itself, which saw Atleti fail to impress but clinch second spot in LaLiga nonetheless.

Finally, the podders discuss more rumors and whether there is such a thing as too much change — a concept the club may have to face this summer with so many names linked to the exits.