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Serie A Chronicles

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Benvenuti tifosi! Welcome to the Serie A Chronicles podcast hosted by Mina Rzouki, Nicky Bandini and Patrick Kendrick talking Serie A, Italian football and all things calcio. Each week we’ll discuss the drama, the controversy, the highs and lows of the round of Serie A, European competitions and the Azzurri. It’s the beautiful game, la dolce vita, from il bel paese. To sponsor the show visit serieachronicles.com/sponsor.
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Chronicles Q&A #20: Who are the Greatest Serie A and Italian Players Ever?

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon . ****** Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA . This week's questions: I have a few questions regarding Brahim Diaz, being a Real Madrid fan. I have been following his spell in Milan for over a year now. I think he...

Feb 25, 202234 min

Chronicles Tifosi Preview: Nicky's Napoli v Barcelona Post-match Reaction

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview , Nicky's post-match reaction on where it went wrong for Napoli against Barcelona in the Europa League. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon . ****** This episode is sponsored by Better Help online therapy . Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health, and get 10% off your first month by visiting www.betterhelp....

Feb 25, 20223 min

Scamacca’s Sensational Sassuolo Storm San Siro… Again!

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content: serieachronicles.com/patreon . ****** It was a strange round of slip-ups but not a lot in the way of rivals taking advantage. Little Sassuolo has steamrolled the Big 3 this season, becoming the first team in over 60 years to win away at Juventus, Milan and now Inter in the same season. Did Gianluca Scamacca score against his future employers, after yet another strike at San Siro? What's goi...

Feb 22, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Chronicles Tifosi Preview: Mina on Boston Celtics Co-Owner Buying 55% Stake in Atalanta

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview , Mina discusses the news that Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca has purchased a 55% stake in Atalanta. Who is he? Why Atalanta? And a background on Atalanta President and owner, Antonio Percassi. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Serie A Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon . ****** This episode is sponsored by Better Help online therapy . Join over 1 million peopl...

Feb 21, 20224 min

Chronicles Q&A #19: Sassuolo, Serie B, Milan & Inter

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon . ****** Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA . This week's questions: Audio Question via the website: Can Sassuolo be more than a mid-table team? -Evan (Rochester, New York: Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member) #Chro...

Feb 18, 202237 min

Chronicles Tifosi Preview: Nicky's Inter v Liverpool Post-match Reaction

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview , Nicky's immediate post-match reaction to Inter's loss at home to Liverpool in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Serie A Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community: serieachronicles.com/patreon . ****** This episode is sponsored by Calido Media . Talk to the team to discuss your digital strategy to fire up your business, connect to your ideal audience, and communi...

Feb 17, 20224 min

Milan on Top of La Classifica

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content: www.patreon.com/SerieAChronicles ****** It's a Valentine's Day extravaganza at Serie A Chronicles HQ but the chicken wings are on hold while we discuss the title race being blown even wider open, as Inter were held by Napoli while crosstown rivals Milan beat Sampdoria to take over at the summit of Serie A, albeit with Inter having a game in hand. Nicky and Mina wonder if Napoli could have d...

Feb 15, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Chronicles Q&A #18

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon . ****** Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA . This week's questions: @serieAchronpod : I can't help but think the real reason why Inter are so well positioned is Marotta. The team would have been imploded with an...

Feb 11, 202236 min

Chronicles Tifosi Preview: The Chaos and Charisma of Maurizio Zamparini

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview , Nicky and Mina discuss the life of one of the most charismatic and chaotic club presidents that Serie A has ever seen. A figure with a complicated legacy in Italian football, Maurizio Zamparini passed away last week at the age of 80. He was the former President of Venezia and Palermo who described himself as a mangiallenatori ... a "manager eater"! Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by signing up to become a Serie ...

Feb 10, 20224 min

Olivier Giroud Resolves the Milan Derby in 3 Minutes

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon . ****** "It's just like a Frenchman to resolve everything in three minutes". Milan took home the 3 points in a dramatic come-from-behind away win in the Milan derby, with Olivier Giroud striking twice in three minutes to turn the match around, amid drama on the sidelines. Juventus' star signings Vlahovic and Zakaria scored on debut to win the match against Ve...

Feb 08, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Chronicles Tifosi Preview: Mario Balotelli called up to Mancini's Azzurri squad

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview , Nicky and Mina discuss the seismic moment that made enigmatic Mario Balotelli a cultural icon for a generation of Italians, part of a wide-ranging discussion about the pros and cons of Balotelli being called up to the Italy squad by Roberto Mancini for the recent training camp ahead of the World Cup Qualifying play-offs. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by signing up to become a Serie A Chronicles Tifoso at our P...

Feb 06, 20224 min

Chronicles Q&A #17

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content at serieachronicles.com/patreon . ****** Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA . This week's questions: What is your take on Gosens to Inter Milan and will Perisic extend his contract? -Eric (Chronicles Tifosi Patreon member) With current rumours ...

Feb 04, 202234 min

Vlahovic to Juventus: La Vecchia Signora's Statement of Intent

NEW! Become a Chronicles Tifoso by joining our Patreon for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content coming in 2022! Join us at patreon.com/SerieAChronicles and check out our new website at serieachronicles.com ****** The deal is done that has seen Dušan Vlahović leave Fiorentina for Juventus, and apart from this transfer, Juventus is the clear winner in the Serie A January transfer window with Denis Zakaria coming in from Brussia Mönchengladbach, and Kulusevski and Bentancur off ...

Feb 01, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Chronicles Q&A #16: Serie A stadiums, paying Dybala and fickle fans

Become a Chronicles Tifoso by joining our Patreon for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content! Join us at patreon.com/SerieAChronicles and check out our new website at serieachronicles.com ****** Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA . This week's questions: Hi Nicky & Mina, I was so excited when you released your podcast. I love ...

Jan 28, 202237 min

Inter the Winner in the Milan v Juventus Big Match

Become a Chronicles Tifoso by joining our Patreon for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content! Join us at patreon.com/SerieAChronicles and check out our new website at serieachronicles.com ****** Milan and Juventus played out a dull 0-0 draw at San Siro with Inter being the only winner. Ibrahimovic went off injured and shots on target were few and far between. But this is Serie A, so of course there is still plenty to talk about! Simone Inzaghi's men needed an Andrea Ranocchia w...

Jan 25, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Chronicles Tifosi Preview: Nicky Bandini discusses her interview with Milan manager Stefano Pioli

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview , Nicky tells us about her recent sit down with Milan's manager Stefano Pioli for The Guardian in between a heartbreaking last-minute loss at home to Spezia and a huge Serie A match against Juventus. Find out more... Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by signing up to become a Serie A Chronicles Tifoso at our Patreon membership: patreon.com/SerieAChronicles Read Nicky's article in The Guardian: Milan’s Stefano Pioli:...

Jan 24, 20224 min

Chronicles Tifosi Preview: Mina Rzouki on Juventus Coming for Vlahovic in January

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview , Mina tells us about new developments in Juventus' push to bring Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic to Torino in the current transfer window. Is it fast becoming a possibility? Even likely? Find out more... Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by signing up to become a Serie A Chronicles Tifoso at our Patreon membership: patreon.com/SerieAChronicles ****** This episode is sponsored by Calido Media . Talk to the team to discu...

Jan 23, 20224 min

Chronicles Q&A #15: Weston McKennie, Franck Kessié & Andrey Onana

NEW! Become a Chronicles Tifoso by joining our Patreon for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content coming in 2022! Join us at patreon.com/SerieAChronicles and check out our new website at serieachronicles.com ****** Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA . This week's questions: No mention of McKennie in your Juve MF discussion? Does h...

Jan 21, 202232 min

Paulo Dybala Stars in: "The Juventus Contract Staredown"

Join the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content: serieachronicles.com/patreon . ****** It was handbags at 10 paces as "La Joya" Paulo Dybala s̵t̵a̵r̵e̵d̵ ̵a̵n̵g̵r̵i̵l̵y̵ ̵i̵n̵ ̵t̵o̵ ̵t̵h̵e̵ ̵J̵u̵v̵e̵n̵t̵u̵s̵ ̵D̵i̵r̵e̵c̵t̵o̵r̵s̵'̵ ̵b̵o̵x̵ looked long and hard for a friend in the grandstand after scoring against Udinese. Will the Argentine be leaving Turin over his contract negotiation fallout or will the parties find a compromise to keep h...

Jan 18, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Chronicles Q&A #14: COVID postponements, handball, Juve's midfield & Roma's Englishmen

NEW! Become a Chronicles Tifoso by joining our Patreon for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content coming in 2022! Join us at patreon.com/SerieAChronicles . ****** It's our first Q&A for 2022! Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA . This week's questions: Could you please clarify the Covid Protocols, in particular who has the auth...

Jan 14, 202232 min

Roma & Juventus Provide a Serie A Classic

NEW! Become a Chronicles Tifoso by joining our Patreon for exclusive patron-only podcast episodes and bonus content coming in 2022! Join us at patreon.com/SerieAChronicles . ****** Mina is well again as both she and Nicky enjoyed a Christmas and new year break, and Serie A in 2022 is off to a flyer with more crazy matches and tennis scores. The most incredible match came from the Eternal City as Allegri's Juventus staged an unexpected comeback against Mourinho's Roma in a 7-goal thriller. Mina a...

Jan 11, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 17

La Moviola: a look back at our 2021

Yes, we're doing what every podcast seems to be doing lately, and looking back at some of the many Serie A Chronicles highlights of 2021. Here's a fun episode with snippets from our guests which included Mark Bosnich, Sacha Pisani, Gabriele Marcotti and Venezia's American star Gianluca Busio. We also take a look back at Mina's and Nicky's reaction right after Italy's final World Cup Qualifier match where they failed to qualify directly for the World Cup, and instead were left to face the dreaded...

Jan 04, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Chronicles Q&A #13

It's our final Q&A for 2021! Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA . This week's questions: Nicky & Mina, you two are the Serie A Santa. You get to hand out a lump of coal to one player and one coach each and a Panettone to one player and one coach each. Who is on your naughty and nice list so far this season & what flavour Panettone? Buon...

Dec 28, 202130 min

Inter are the Campioni d'Inverno

In our final Serie A Chronicles "main show" of 2021, we go deep into discussion about the Winter Champions - Campioni d'Inverno - Inter, which is fast becoming Mina's favorite team. We discuss the Salernitana ownership crisis and whether they will be booted from Serie A after the new year, with their situation compounded by a COVID-19 scare and match postponement amid the Omicron variant wave taking hold in Italy and Europe. Is Juventus at risk of creeping in to the top 4 now that they're only f...

Dec 24, 20211 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Chronicles Q&A #12

Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA . This week's questions: Is Serie A losing its identity with almost every team playing high-press attacking football OR is this the best way forward? - Bully Maguire (New Delhi) I have been asking people this question for years. If y’all can answer on the next pod. Why do people undervalue Serie A? The answer I co...

Dec 17, 202138 min

Reordering the Top 4 and a Funky Champions Redraw

It's sunshine and rainbows mixed with doom and gloom this week, as we recorded right after UEFA finally got their balls together for the Champions League RE-draw and worked out which way around they should be! The news is that Inter has Liverpool and Juve takes on Villareal. Nicky and Mina break it down, as well as Inter on the up and up as they take over as the "capolista" atop Serie A from their Milan cousins. Are they there to stay? Napoli's mental strength is on trial as they slip to fourth ...

Dec 14, 20211 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Venezia FC & USMNT Star Gianluca Busio

Venezia's star midfielder Gianluca Busio joined Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini to discuss life in Italy and Serie A since his transfer from Sporting Kansas City in the MLS. In a wide-ranging interview, the thoughtful Busio talks about why he chose Venezia, the family oriented culture within the club and among the players in the dressing room, the different tactics in Serie A, his Italian roots and connection with his Italian family, and his rapport with the American players in Serie A and in the ...

Dec 10, 202138 min

Mourinho cornered by Inter

This week it was another Inter triplete, this time with 3 goals against former manager Jose Mourinho as his Roma side offered little resistance to the reigning champions, despite an amazing "tifo" from the Olimpico faithful. We preview our interview with Venezia and USMNT star Gianluca Busio, who spoke to Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini about his time in Serie A so far and Sporting Kansas City previously, his Italian roots and his ambitions for the future. It was a wide-ranging and interesting dis...

Dec 07, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Chronicles Q&A #11

Get your questions in for Mina and Nicky for the Serie A Chronicles Q&A show. Each week we answer your questions tweeted to us at @serieAchronpod using the hashtag #ChroniclesQandA . This week's questions: Hello, enjoy the show, I was curious to see what you both believe it would take for Milan to feel comfortable competing in the higher tier of the European transfer market again, or to be willing to take a less than stellar compromise to keep quality players like Kessie and Donnarumma? Mult...

Dec 03, 202134 min

What's Wrong With You, Juve?... with Sacha Pisani

Another turbulent weekend of Serie A action as Juventus' poor run continued with a home loss to Atalanta following a Champions League lesson against Chelsea, and, as was requested by a listener... yes, Mina does go on a (very warranted) rant about all of her frustrations regarding her beloved bianconeri. Keeping with the podcast's Australian connection, this week Nicky and Mina are joined by Melbourne-based Digital Journalist for Stats Perform, Sacha Pisani ( @Sachk0 ), to discuss the latest hap...

Nov 29, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 12
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