In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s opening match of the 2023/24 campaign against Frosinone as well as the first round of Serie A matches.

Part 1:  Match Review - Frosinone vs Napoli, including:  Cajuste’s difficult debut; Garcia’s tactics versus Spalletti’s; goal reviews; and standout individual performances (~1:16)

Part 2:  Serie A Matchday 1 review and early indications on who will contend for the Scudetto (~16:18)

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In the first episode of the week, Chris Kaiser joins Joe Fischetti to discuss the latest news around Napoli and to preview the opening match of the season against Frosinone:

Part 1:  De Laurentiis vs the FIGC - respecting contracts and whether De Laurentiis put a target on Napoli’s back; and the Zielinski saga and the Gabri Veiga transfer (~1:25)

Part 2:  Match Preview - Frosinone vs Napoli, including:  Eusebio’s return; positions up for grabs in Napoli’s starting XI; Frosinone’s starting XI; and match predictions (~31:10)

Show Note:  this episode was recorded on Thursday, prior to Rudi Garcia’s pre-match press conference

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In the first episode of the week, Brazilian football expert Peter Pankovski joins Joe Fischetti to profile Napoli’s new central defender Natan Bernardo de Souza, including:

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In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti discusses Napoli’s friendly against Girona while reviewing and opining on the latest news:

Part 1: General thoughts on the match; Ostigard’s mistake; Natan as the replacement for Kim; Folorunsho standing out; and why Koopmeiners instead of Kamada (~1:43)

Part 2: Lozano not going to LA FC; Why Simeone is far ahead of Scamacca as the best back-up striker in the league; Napoli’s impressive penalty shootout; early season injury crisis? and limited access to friendlies (~18:37)

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In the first episode of the week, Daniel Bowen joins Joe Fischetti to discuss all things Dimaro, including:

Part 1: What’s new at Dimaro? Quick review of Napoli-Anaune Val di Non; Zanoli vs Faraoni; and should Napoli extend Mario Rui? (~0:58)

Part 2: Napoli-SPAL second half, including: Raspadori at right wing; Meret caught sleeping; implications of the draw; and the risk of Osimhen leaving with Al Hilal interest in Mbappe (~22:50)

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In the 36th installment of FNW, Danjoins Joe to tell his story and to discuss the latest news around Napoli, including:

Part 1:  How Dan became a Napoli fan and following the club in the US; Argentinian connection; parallel straits: food and football; New York pizza vs Napoletana pizza; and opening a Pizzeria Napoletana (~2:00)

Part 2:  Highlights from the press conferences at Dimaro, including: Have not been to casual in the mercato? The profile of players Garcia is looking for; resignation of Francesco Sinatti; and are Napoli still the favourites to repeat? (~19:04)

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In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti reacts to the appointment of Mauro Meluso as the new Sporting Director of Napoli and profiles Valentina De Laurentiis and her growing role at the club.

Part 1:  Mauro Meluso - Time at Lecce and Spezia; how this appointment is similar to the appointment of Giuntoli; Meluso’s personality and whether he can manage ADL; and three roles for Meluso to play at Napoli (~1:07)

Part 2:  Valentina De Laurentiis - Presentation of the 2023/24 home and away kits; opening stores in Napoli and Dimaro; and expanding the brand from Napoli to the world (~15:38)

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In the first episode of the week, Vincenzo Bertillo and Stephen Kasiewicz join Joe Fischetti to discuss the departures of Cristiano Giuntoli and Kim Min-jae, including:

Part 1:  Giuntoli’s departure - Was it wise to let him go to a direct rival? Rating Giuntoli’s time at Napoli; and potential replacement sporting directors (~4:09)

Part 2:  Kim's departure - Is this the new norm? How does Kim using Napoli as a stepping stone change opinions of him, if at all? Impact to Napoli’s chances of repeating as Italian champions; and possible replacements (~19:52)

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In the first episode of the week, Joe Fischetti provides some insights on Napoli’s new coach, Rudi Garcia, including:

Part 1:  Stati LOSC on Garcia’s time at Lille, and a defense of the appointment of Garcia in response to common criticisms from Napoli fans and Serie A experts alike (~1:50)

Part 2:  Lyon fan Jorge Rodriguez joins Joe to talk about Garcia’s return to France, with a specific focus on his 18 months at Lyon (~24:26)

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In the first episode of the week, Carmine Guadagno, Ralph Bizzaro and Peter Scala join Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s Scudetto-winning season by discussing their nominees for the Forza Napoli Awards, including:

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