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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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Napoli: If They Lose It Probably Doesn't Affect The Serie A Title

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview : This was part of last week's main Serie A Chronicles episode as Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini discussed the psychology of Napoli after they enjoyed a routine win away at Empoli . We discuss the difference in mentality between Luciano Spalletti 's current team and that of last season which crumbled in the corresponding fixture last season. An interesting listen in light of Napoli's subsequent home loss last night against Lazio. Join...

Mar 04, 202312 min

Milan Flips the Script in Zlatan Return

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : Zlatan Ibrahimović and Mike Maignan made long awaited returns for Milan in a confident win over Atalanta to inflict a second loss in a row on the Bergamo club. In the rest of this week's episode, which you can hear in full by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL at serieachronicles.com/patreon we discuss... Inter suffered its 7th loss of the season, this time going down away to Bologna ....

Feb 28, 202329 minSeason 2Ep. 33

Chronicles Tifosi: Spinazzola Stars as Roma Progress in the Europa League

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview : Nicky Bandini discusses Leonardo Spinazzola stepping up with a dazzling performance against RB Salzburg, as Andrea Belotti and Paulo Dybala got the goals to progress Roma to the last 16 of the Europa League (where they will face Real Sociedad). Note: The last 16 draw took place after recording this episode. Get the full episode and all members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL...

Feb 24, 20236 min

Chronicles Tifosi: A Perfect Champions League Round for the Italians

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview : Mina Rzouki discusses this week's Champions League Round of 16 first leg matches for the Italian clubs as a Romelu Lukaku strike saw Inter defeat Porto 1-0 in Milan, and Napoli defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 away. Get the full episode and all members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL: serieachronicles.com/patreon ****** Sponsor the show: See serieachronicles.com/sponsor ****...

Feb 24, 20236 min

Romelu Lukaku's Form for Inter: with Patrick Kendrick

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview : Nicky Bandini and Mina Rzouki discuss Romelu Lukaku's form for Inter with Serie A Commentator Patrick Kendrick. Can he get back to being the player he once was? Note: This episode was recroded before Inter's Champions League match against Porto, in which Lukaku scored the winning goal. Hear the full episode by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL at serieachronicles.com/patreon ****** This episod...

Feb 23, 20236 min

We Are Privileged Observers: with Serie A Commentator Patrick Kendrick

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : It's a worldwide episode today, coming from 4 countries and 4 timezones as Serie A commentator Patrick Kendrick joins us from Milan, with Nicky Bandini still on holiday in San Jose, California, and about to catch a flight home, Mina Rzouki in London and Producer Simon in Perth, Australia. Patrick is the voice of Serie A in the English speaking world, as the lead television commentator for the league. We discuss: Napoli 's ...

Feb 21, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 32

Chronicles Tifosi: Fiorentina the Stand-out in European Action

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview : Mina Rzouki wraps up the Italian clubs in UEFA Europa League and Conference League action, as Fiorentina demolished Braga, Lazio beat Cluj, Roma lost away to Salzburg and was Juventus robbed of a late penalty in a home draw with Nantes? Get the full episode and all members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL: serieachronicles.com/patreon ****** Sponsor the show: See serieachroni...

Feb 17, 20235 min

The Rise of Monza under Raffaele Palladino

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : Monza continues its marvelous rise, moving into the top half of the table with an away win at Bologna, as young manager Raffaele Palladino continues his fine work with Silvio Berlusconi's club. Nicky Bandini and Mina Rzouki tell us their story. In the rest of this week's episode , which you can hear in full by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL at serieachronicles.com/patreon we discus...

Feb 16, 20239 min

Chronicles Tifosi: Milan's Magical European Night at the Meazza

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview : Nicky Bandini describes a magical European knock-out night at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza - a.k.a. San Siro - as Milan took a 1-0 advantage in the first leg of its Champions League Round of 16 tie with Tottenham Hotspur, in front of one of the most beautiful tifoserie in world football. Get the full episode and all members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL: serieachronicles.com...

Feb 15, 20235 min

Super-Bowled Over by Allegri's Antics

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : Nicky Bandini is in Phoenix, Arizona, for the Superbowl and tells us about her time there so far, and the game, and we discuss whether there are equivalent rules between American football and the real football which players push the boundaries of and get away with. After yet another outburst from Max Allegri , this time arguing with a fan during Juventus v Fiorentina, we discuss the expectations of a manager's behavior on ...

Feb 14, 202331 minSeason 2Ep. 31

Chronicles Tifosi: Why are you a fan of your club?

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : After putting the question to our wonderful listeners and Chronicles Tifosi members last week's episode, Mina Rzouki responds to your great feedback about why you became a fan of your squadra del cuore - the club of your heart - and discusses why she became a fan. Get the full episode and all members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL: serieachronicles.com/patreon ****...

Feb 13, 20235 min

FULL EPISODE | Lautaro Rises Above to Win the Milan Derby

A defensive Milan went down in the Derby della Madonnina to Inter and a Lautaro Martinez wonder header, handing the rossoneri their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions. What is causing the post- World Cup collapse on the red side of town? Mina Rzouki is amazed at learning Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's age, which leads to Nicky Bandini hilariously putting Producer Simon in his place, before discussing another inevitable Napoli win against Spezia . Another couple of Paulo Dybala assists for Ro...

Feb 07, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 2Ep. 30

Bitesize Magic: Nicky & Mina Describe a Sensational Derby del Sole

In 9 of the best minutes ever of the Serie A Chronicles podcast, Nicky Bandini and Mina Rzouki talk us through one of the best and most exciting matches of the Serie A season, as Roma pushed Napoli right to the wire, ultimately falling agonisingly short against the standout team in Italy. From Victor Osimhen's goal of the season contender, to Stephan El Shaarawy's back post precision, to yet another Giovanni Simeone match-winning super-sub performance, this clip has it all, with Nicky's and Mina...

Feb 01, 202311 min

The Verdict is in: The Scudetto is Napoli's... Surely!

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : We go deep on one of the most entertaining matches of the season as Roma pushed Napoli right to the end at the Stadio Diego Maradona, but ultimately fell short to the standout team of Serie A. We also discuss the Nicolo Zaniolo situation, and Giovanni Simeone... Napoli's super-sub. In the rest of this week's episode, which you can hear in full by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL at s...

Jan 31, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 29

The Old Lady or the Big Bad Wolf?

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : You guessed it... Mina Rzouki and Nicky Bandini have lots more on the 15 point penalty handed to Juventus in the most in-depth discussion you'll find anywhere on the plusvalenza capital gains investigations, to complement Nicky's voice-note which explained the situation. Could the case turn in to an even bigger mess for the bianconeri and encompass other Serie A clubs? And what can we expect next? In the rest of this week'...

Jan 24, 202343 minSeason 2Ep. 28

FULL EPISODE | Juventus' 15 Point Penalty

This is a complete voice-note episode usually reserved exclusively for our Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members, which we are giving to you for free this week. Juventus has been given a 15 point deduction by the FIGC court as punishment for its dealings in a capital gains case brought against the club, in a ruling that has shaken up Serie A and Italian football. And it's not the last of potential punishments and legal proceedings. Nicky Bandini breaks it down for us. Get all complete members-only e...

Jan 23, 202320 min

Chronicles Tifosi: Agnelli on the Super League; Dino Baggio's Supplements Fears

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : Mina Rzouki breaks down Andrea Agnelli's departing address as Juventus President in which he discussed the need for reform of European football structure; and Dino Baggio's recent comments about his fears about the potential of falling ill due to the supplements that he and other players took in the 1990s. Get the full episode and all members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 D...

Jan 21, 20237 min

Chronicles Tifosi: Dominant Inter takes the Supercoppa home to Milan

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : Nicky Bandini discusses the dominant performance by Inter to win the Milan Derby Supercup in Saudi Arabia. Get the full episode and all members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL: 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, a...

Jan 20, 20235 min

Chronicles Tifosi: Five-star Napoli Destroys Juventus

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : Nicky and Mina go for a deep dive on Napoli 's demolition job on Juventus as Luciano Spalletti masterminded a rout of the grand old lady of calcio Italiano. In the rest of this week's episode, which you can hear in full by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL at serieachronicles.com/patreon we discuss... Milan 's struggles at Lecce , Roma 's win over Fiorentina with an Abraham-Dybala com...

Jan 17, 202327 minSeason 2Ep. 27

Sampdoria Fans' Emotional Chorus to Farewell Gianluca Vialli

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview : Nicky Bandini describes the Sampdoria fans' unified and emotional chorus as we hear them sing their hearts out to farewell their hero and idol, Gianluca Vialli , from the curva sud of the Stadio Luigi Ferraris in Genoa, during the Sampdoria v Napoli match at the weekend. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL: serieachronicles.com/patreon . ***...

Jan 11, 20236 min

Tammy Abraham saves Roma in Milan

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : How did Milan let a 2-0 home lead slip against Roma ? Tammy Abraham was back in the headlines after saving Mourinho for the second match in a row. And a deep dive on Milan's squad depth. Should Pioli be looking to the transfer market to strengthen his squad? In the rest of this week's episode, which you can hear in full by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL at serieachronicles.com/patr...

Jan 10, 202320 minSeason 2Ep. 26

The Man in the Arena: A Tribute to Gianluca Vialli

FREE EPISODE: In a special emotional Serie A Chronicles episode, Nicky Bandini and Mina Rzouki pay tribute to Gianluca Vialli , who sadly passed away today in London. We focus on the man, more than the player, and the impact he made on so many. Watch at serieachronicles.com/episode/the-man-in-the-arena-a-tribute-to-gianluca-vialli . Nicky Bandini's article for The Guardian: Gianluca Vialli spent his life winning trophies but he also won hearts . Goals mentioned: For Sampdoria v Arsenal . For Juv...

Jan 06, 202328 minSeason 2Ep. 25

Inter Breaks Napoli's Unbeatability in Serie A Return

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode preview : Nicky Bandini breaks down Inter 's breaking down of Napoli 's unbeaten run in Serie A this season, as the nerazzurri put in a perfect performance to topple the league leaders, as well as a wrap-up of the other matches on Serie A's return for 2023. Get the full episode and more members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL: serieachronicles.com/patreon . ****** Sponsor the show: Se...

Jan 05, 20239 min

Benvenuto 2023! Serie A is back with an Inter v Napoli Kickstart

Bentornati e buon anno a tutti! Nicky Bandini and Mina Rzouki are back for Serie A in 2023! In this extended preview of the main show: A recap of where we're at in this Serie A season, with Napoli 's dominance and seeming to be running away with the Scudetto, and a preview of the opening round of 2023, which offers a mouthwatering clash between the Partenopei and Inter to kick things off for the year. In the rest of this week's episode, which you can hear in full by joining the Chronicles Tifosi...

Jan 03, 202321 minSeason 2Ep. 24

FULL EPISODE | Qatar Chronicles #8: Argentina and Messi Touch Heaven

In this monthly FULL FREE EPISODE, it's our final Qatar Chronicles episode, as Nicky Bandini and Mina Rzouki discuss an amazing World Cup Final between Argentina and France, the incredible Lionel Messi v Kylian Mbappé star billing which went above and beyond the hype and expectations of everyone, and the performances of the Serie A stars involved. Nicky also gets to brag about correctly predicting the winner of the tournament before it started! We also dedicate a moment to remember the life of S...

Dec 20, 202247 minSeason 2Ep. 23

Qatar Chronicles #7: Messi and Mbappe Battle for a Third Star

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : Nicky Bandini and Mina Rzouki discuss the World Cup semi-finals, with praise for Morocco 's run, disappointment with the way Croatia 's hopes ended, and a look toward the World Cup Final and whether we think it will be Argentina or France to become world champions and win a third star. Get the full episode and all members-only episodes by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL: serieachron...

Dec 16, 202210 minSeason 2Ep. 22

3 World Cup Questions: Producer Simon on The Gentleman Ultra Podcast

Serie A Chronicles' Producer Simon was recently a guest on The Gentleman Ultra Podcast , with host Frank Risorto, as part of the "3 World Cup Questions" series to discuss his favourite moments, matches and teams in World Cup history. In a wide-ranging discussion about his passion for the Azzurri, Simon talks about being there in Berlin to witness Italy win its fourth World Cup in 2006, plus the teams, players and tournaments which fed his passion for calcio at a young age. A passion which, ultim...

Dec 14, 20229 min

Nicky Bandini's & Mina Rzouki's Tribute to Grant Wahl

Nicky Bandini and Mina Rzouki give a beautiful and emotional tribute to American soccer journalist Grant Wahl , who tragically died while covering the World Cup in Qatar. Watch at serieachronicles.com/episode/nicky-bandini-mina-rzouki-tribute-to-grant-wahl ****** Hear all full Serie A Chronicles podcast episodes and bonus content when you subscribe to the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon membership with a FREE 14 DAY TRIAL at serieachronicles.com/patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Dec 13, 20226 min

Qatar Chronicles #6: Morocco, Mothers, Family, Identity & Emotions

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode BUMPER 25-MINUTE extended preview : All about the amazing story of Morocco 's journey at this World Cup, with Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat , among others, playing the tournament of his life. Which sparks an interesting discussion about family connections and individual identity. In the full members-only episode which you can hear by joining the Chronicles Tifosi Patreon community at serieachronicles.com/patreon Mina and Nicky also discuss... ...

Dec 13, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 21

Extended Preview: Adriano Del Monte on Ronaldo in Tears and his World Cup Experience

In this Chronicles Tifosi Patreon members-only episode extended preview : Adriano Del Monte joined Nicky Bandini to discuss that moment that Cristiano Ronaldo walked past him in tears in the players' tunnel after Portugal's defeat by Morocco in the World Cup quarter final, which was likely the last match of his career at a World Cup. The importance of family along Morocco's World Cup journey, and the surreal atmosphere as Brazil was knocked out of the tournament by Croatia. Adriano also discusse...

Dec 12, 202220 min
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