In this episode, Chris and Rithwik talk about Guardiola's contract extension at City and explore (opinions) reasons behind the move. Then they focus towards the Mourinho remontada at Spurs and if they are title contenders this season. Finally, they talk about the relegation battle in the Premier League and why a "select few" could be confirmed drops.

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Hosts - Rithwik & Chris

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We kick-off our ISL season extra shows with journalist Nevin Thomas appearing as the guest. We talk about 5 Indian players that we think will make it to the next level this season. All 5 players are quite potent and a couple of them are surprising picks from Nevin.

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Hosts - Rithwik

Guest - Nevin

Producer - Benson

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We kick-off our ISL season extra shows with journalist Nevin Thomas appearing as the guest. We talk about 5 Indian players that we think will make it to the next level this season. All 5 players are quite potent and a couple of them are surprising picks from Nevin.

People Involved:

Hosts - Rithwik

Guest - Nevin

Producer - Benson

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We have another big episode and this time, we are joined by the manager of Kerala Blasters, Kibu Vicuña.

Some Points from the Podcast :

1. Journey into football and beginnings - (1:08)

2. Experience at Osasuna - (3:50)

3. On his relationship with Julen Lopetegui - (9:50)

4. Transition from Europe to India - the experience & on Indian Football - (11:47)

5.  On his challenge at Kerala Blasters - (17:10)

People Involved:

Hosts - Rithwik

Guest - Kibu Vicuña

Producer - Benson

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Key Discussion Points :

1. El Clasico Review: Barcelona vs Real Madrid - Tactical Aspects (3:10)

2. The Busquets conundrum for Koeman (8:39)

3. Coutinho & Fati (14:20)

4. Ramos penalty incident & VAR (17:35)

5. Revierderby Review: Borussia Dortmund vs Schalke 04 - Summing up the game (30:20)

6. Erling Braut Haaland - What a player! (32:55)

7. Are Dortmund better with Julian Brandt & without Marco Reus? (38:15)

People Involved:

Hosts - Rithwik & Chris

Producer - Benson

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A very special episode with a very special person, the panel is joined by the legend John Helm. Join them as they discuss football commentary with a focus on John's career, some World Cup moments and more.

Some Points from the Podcast :

1. Career kickstart - early days (1:35)

2. On the greatest team he watched (10:35)

3. On Scotland national team of the 1980s (15:55)

4. On Partiality while commentating (18:39)

5. How did the research for games happen in the pre-internet era? (21:45)

6. On the Valley Park disaster in 1985 (24:53)

7. Commentating on domestic & international football (28:02)

8. On why he still prefers the old European Cup format over the Champions League one (30:27)

9. On calling for Uruguay vs Ghana, Iniesta's goal in the 2010 World Cup final & Brazil's demolition in 2014 World Cup (34:30)

10. Has the World Cup lost some spark - format change? (45:04)

11. Indian Super League and Indian Football (53:18)

12. John's take on VAR (1:02:10)

13. Favourite part of being a commentator (1:13:39)

14. Advice to aspiring broadcasters and commentators (1:18:20)

People Involved:

Hosts - Rithwik & Chris

Guest - John Helm, legendary football commentator

Producer - Benson

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We are joined by a special guest for this Boca Juniors special episode - An author, a wonderful football writer, Stephen Brandt who had his book on Boca Juniors published lately. Buy the book on Amazon here.

Some Points from the Podcast :

1. Motivation behind writing a book - Why on Boca? (1:30)

2. On some of the great Boca players, Boca's influence on the Albiceleste/Argentina National Team (3:25)

3. On Maradona - His transfer (11:56)

4. On ownership, Oscar Tabarez's spell (16:50)

5. On Carlos Bianchi's success, Intercontinental Cup triumphs (23:25)

6. La Bombonera & more (26:00)

People Involved:

Host - Rithwik

Guest - Stephen Brandt

Producer - Benson

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Key Discussion Points :

1. Liverpool's embarrassing defeat at Villa (7-2) - Review

2. Spurs and Mourinho rampant at Old Trafford

3. What is wrong at Manchester United - On the field?

4. The feisty Lazio-Inter match review

People Involved:

Hosts - Rithwik & Chris

Producer - Benson

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Key Discussion Points :

1. Man City's loss & their performance - Tactical elements included

2. Man City's poor defensive recruitment

3. Controversy surrounding the handball rule in PL

4. A few words on Bayern's 4-1 loss vs Hoffenheim

People Involved:

Hosts - Rithwik & Chris

Producer - Benson

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In this episode, Chris and Rithwik discuss the transfer window performances of the two Merseyside giants, Liverpool & Everton.

Key Discussion Points :

1. Everton's transfer window - The James deal & Allan deal

2. Performances of their signings in the first 2 games - Doucoure's added impact

3. Thiago & Liverpool signing an already established world-class player

4. Diogo Jota move & the gist behind it

People Involved:

Hosts - Rithwik & Chris

Producer - Benson

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