Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s Scudetto-winning 2-0 over Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, including:

Part 1 - Build-up to the match; Inter’s taking the lead against Como midway through the first half; McTominay’s goal as a symbol for Napoli’s entire season, and how everyone has contributed; from relief to elation - Lukaku shows exactly why he was wanted; and the final whistle and ensuing celebrations, from the the trophy award to the parade (~1:32)

Part 2 - Revisiting Season 5, Episode 21 - the first podcast after Antonio Conte joined Napoli; and the incredible achievement of the best league coach in the history of Serie A (~52:41)

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In this solo pod, Joe Fischetti provides a few thoughts on Napoli’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Genoa and previews the match against Parma on Sunday, including:

Part 1 - Napoli-Genoa Review:  a disappointing result from a strong performance; Patrick Vieira’s clever starting XI; Genoa scoring two goals from two shots on target; Alex Meret and defensive lapses; the Lobotka gamble backfiring; and the penalty kick non-call (~0:46)

Part 2 - Parma-Napoli Preview:  three reasons to be concerns about Parma; Should Conte stick with an in-form Raspadori in the 4-4-2 or revert back to 4-3-3; Parma’s injury woes and predicted starting XI; Napoli mentally ready; and the ridiculous potential schedule changes from Lega Serie A (~10:08)

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Peter Scala joins Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s current situation as favourites to win the Scudetto win only three matches remaining, including:

Part 1 - A bone to pick with Pete; the untimely release of Spalletti’s autobiography; Inter’s Champions League success and Napoli being the odds-on favourites to win the league; who do we want to win (or lose) the Champions League final?; the best defense in Europe; and Conte’s tactical adjustments to manage injuries (~1:16)

Part 2 - The legacy of Raspadori; McFrattm winning Serie A Player of the Month for April; a quick preview of Napoli-Genoa; and a quick, early look at some recent transfer rumours (~30:04)

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Francesco Valenti joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s lethargic 1-0 victory over Monza ahead of their final five matches of the season. 

Part 1 - heavy legs and heavy minds, but the result is all that matters; Conte’s substitutions rescue a result; McTominay does it again; Rrahmani’s dependability; and Rafa Marin’s full debut (~0:52)

Part 2 - Conte’s comments before and after the Monza match - what were his motivations and could the timing be any worse?; and a quick preview of Napoli-Torino (~33:39)

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Evan Fischetti joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Empoli. 

Part 1 - Napoli finally play a complete match; the double-pivot of Gilmour and Lobotka shining with Anguissa suspended; and Olivera compensating in attack (~0:50)

Part 2 - McTominay man of the match; Lukaku goal contributions; who was the more important signing, McTominay or Lukaku?; the pace of Neres; Mazzocchi deputizing for Di Lorenzo; and a quick preview of Monza-Napoli (~17:54)

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Daniel Russo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 1-2 draw against Bologna, the first of back-to-back Monday fixtures. 

Part 1 - Another dreadful second half performance; mental and physical decline exacerbated by Conte/Stellini making little use of their bench; full credit to a Bologna side who lead the league in points earned from losing positions; a very good first half, including Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa’s wonder goal; and a tip of the hat to Simone Scuffet (~0:43)

Part 2 - A missed opportunity to close the gap on Inter; a positive spin on the draw to Bologna as it pertains to the Scudetto race; a quick chat about Eljif Elmas and his upcoming return to Napoli; and a quick preview of another Monday fixture, Napoli-Empoli  (~32:30)

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Part 1 - McTominay’s absence somewhat a blessing in disguise as Conte reverts to the 4-3-3; Conceição’s sacrifices for the Coppa Italia; Napoli simply win when Lukaku scores; a deserved goal for Politano; and some shambolic defending from Milan (~1:15)

Part 2 - Another poor second half, though not quite a tale of two halves, as Conceição’s substitutes are effective again; Alex Meret’s penalty kick heroics; Napoli lose their heads in the final 20 minutes and hang on for dear life; and a quick preview of Bologna-Napoli (~24:44)

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Daniel Del Grosso joins Joe Fischetti to preview Napoli-Milan and to look ahead to the final stretch of the season. 

Part 1 - Milan’s 2024/25 season similar to Napoli’s 2023/24 season; lots of changes in January, but similar results; a more resilient Milan with Conceição at the helm; should Napoli stick with the 3-5-2 or revert to the 4-3-3; predicted starting XI’s; and Milan’s recent success at the A

Maradona (~1:42)

Part 2 - Napoli’s unacceptable recent results; playing better against the top half than the bottom half; schedules are irrelevant if Napoli can’t beat Venezia, followed by a comparison of Napoli’s schedule to Inter’s; and incessant rumours about Conte’s departure (~34:23)

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In this solo podcast, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Fiorentina and previews Sunday’s match against Venezia.

Part 1 - A few thoughts on Napoli-Fiorentina a week later:  ending the winless streak; Lukaku and Raspadori excelling in the 3-5-2; other standout performers; and some negatives from a match where all that mattered was the result (~1:13)

Part 2 - Venezia-Napoli Preview:  the dreaded 12:30 PM kickoff time; Venezia’s recent form and inability to score since the departure of Joel Pohjanpalo; the addition of Alessio Zerbin; and predicted starting lineups (~23:24)

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Evan Fischetti joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s rejuvenating 1-1 draw against Inter and to preview Sunday’s match against Fiorentina, including:

Part 1 - Napoli-Inter Review:  Billing’s late equalizer - perhaps the January market wasn’t so bad; Dimarco’s free kick against a dominant Napoli; Billy Gilmour’s standout performance and the direct, vertical football he enables; and Lukaku’s best game of the season (~1:35)

Part 2 - Napoli-Fiorentina Preview:  Fiorentina’s defeat to Panathinaikos; Fiorentina’s injuries and suspensions and who Palladino might start against Napoli; Whether Conte will stick to the 3-5-2 or revert back to the 4-3-3; Conte’s pre-match press conference; and match predictions (~23:51)

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