Vincenzo Bertillo and Gianluca Spinelli join Joe Fischetti to recap the ritiro at Dimaro, discuss the latest transfer news and pick their starting XI’s as of today, including:

Part 1 - Friendlies against Arezzo and Catanzaro; Kevin De Bruyne’s fitness; Acquisition of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and a potential competition for the No. 1 spot; and back-up left winger options with Dan Ndoye on his way to Nottingham Forrest (~1:44)

Part 2 - Gianluca, VIncenzo and Joe pick their starting XI’s if the season were to start tomorrow (~46:54)

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In this special feature episode, Joe Fischetti picks his best ever Napoli starting XI, including:

Part 1 - A bit about Napoletano street artist Jorit, who inspired this episode; and Napoli’s best ever goalkeepers, centre backs, full backs and defensive midfielders (~0:38)

Part 2 - Napoli’s best ever wingers, attacking midfielders and strikers (~36:00)

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In the Season 7 premiere, Jurre van Wanrooij joins Joe Fischetti to discuss new Napoli winger, Noa Lang, including:

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In the Season 6 finale, Gianluca Spinelli and Gaetano Sollazzo join Joe Fischetti to review the latest transfer rumours surrounding Napoli, including:

Part 1 - Strikers: Lorenzo Lucca, Darwin Núñez and the ongoing Victor Osimhen saga; and Wingers: Dan Ndoye, Federico Chiesa and Antonio Nusa (~1:40)

Part 2 - Midfielders: Anguissa and Lobotka both likely to stay; Centre Backs: Marianucci as the Rafa Marin replacement and a deal for Sam Beukema close to being completed; Full Backs: Juanlu to replace Mazzocchi; and Goalkeepers: Alex Meret extensions and backup goalkeeper rumours, including Vanja Milinković-Savić (~39:55)

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Peter Scala and Dan Bowen join Joe Fischetti to review the 2024-25 campaign and discuss nominees for the 2024/25 Forza Napoli Awards, including:

Part 1 - Pete, Dan and Joe make explain their nominees for the Forza Napoli Awards:

Part 2 - Napoli sign Kevin De Bruyne: what he offers at the age of 34; what the signing represents in terms of the club’s growth and ambitions; and how he fits into a midfield that already features Lobotka, McTominay and Anguissa (should the Cameroonian remain at Napoli (~59:52)

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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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