It's Friday and that means Anglo Italian Pod time! This week we start with a big announcement as we officially become part of The Sport Social Pod Network, we are delighted to start this partnership and let you know what it means for the pod! We want to take this chance to thank everyone who has listened and supported so far and welcome any new listeners aboard, Benvenuti! This week we start with news from around the footballing world as we discuss John Yems and why there is no more room for peo...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 24 min
[This show was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 16/01/23] It was Blue Monday but everything felt red! This week Adam and Ruairi were once again joined by Andy and it was great to have him back, just in time to talk a derby win? Surely just a coincidence. To start the pod off we talk our footballing weekends before turning our attention to Serie A and we can only start in one place, Napoli, as they dismantle and destroy a Juve team on a streak to cement their place as the best te...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 25 min
It's the first Friday show of 2023 and listeners it's a bumper one! We start off by giving Odegaard his flowers and does he have a shout at POTS? And we discuss players who are doing it for the love of the game in both Italy and Spain. We then round up ALL of the cup action from both the EFL Cup and the Coppa Italia, with shocks in both has it been a good week for both competitions? How much does it mean to the teams left in it? From ten-man Torino stunning the Rossoneri to the Saints slicing op...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 38 min
[This show was recorded live on our YouTube/Twitch stream on 09/01/23] We. Are. Back! After a hectic Christmas period Ruairi and Adam are back to take you through the return of Serie A & the 3rd round of the F.A Cup. To start off we say arrivederci to some icons of the game that left us across the festive period, we reflect on careers and lives lived to the fullest from Gianluca Vialli, Pele and Sinisa, we discuss our memories and what these people meant to so many people. We then turn our a...
Jan 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min
In the final episode for our World Cup Series, we are delighted to be joined by Cards of Qatar. In this episode we discuss with co-founder Brit Stackston how the Cards of Qatar formed as well and how they went about capturing the stories from migrant workers and their families. We also ask the important question, most importantly what the legacy of the Qatar World Cup is and what it should be. Listen in and let us know your thoughts afterwards. Where you can, please share the episode to your fri...
Dec 21, 2022•50 min
In an absolute bumper episode (over 2 hours long) Ruairi and Adam are joined by the guests from the YouTube World Cup series to discuss what has been an absolutely incredible tournament. We start by digesting the incredible final where Lionel Messi was able to lift the World Cup after a thrilling game against the French. With Jeremy Magan on hand, we discuss how he's coming to terms with the defeat and how he viewed the tournament. We are then joined by Evra (Cameroon), Ibrahim (Senegal), Peter ...
Dec 20, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 10
It's Friday and that means it's Anglo Italian Pod time! So, one game left, don't be sad that it's over, smile that it happened or some bs like that. What a tourament it has been, we take a look over the semi-finals as Croatia disappoint, Argentina are ruthless, Morocco run out of luck and France get the job done. We then preview the final and whose legacy do we think will be sealed? We then start to shift our focus back to league football as we take a look at transfer rumours in Italy and Englan...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 30 min
[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube & Twitch stream on 13/12/22] It's Tuesday and that means you missed our show! But don't worry here we are and we are ready to take you through all things World Cup 2022. We start off with England vs France, as Les Bleus go through, but the Three Lions show some pride and send us out on our shields. From Gareth's tactical bravery, to the standout players and key moments we talk where it went well and where it didn't. We then discuss if we are Gar...
Dec 13, 2022•1 hr 28 min
This week Ruairi and Adam are joined by football writer and Serie A enthusiast Mark Gordon (@TheMarkGordon) to discuss all the happenings in the World Cup and beyond! Starting off with the fall out in Poland as Michniewicz and co return and Samuel Eto'o getting his boots back on to take on Algerian football. We then have to switch our focus to the awful news of a migrant worker losing his life in a team hotel and a whistleblower being kept in prison, these stories feel like they are never-ending...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 29 min
[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch streams on 05/12/22] It's Tuesday morning and that means it's time to catch up on your favourite football podcast! Ruairi, Adam and Andy all sit down to talk about another hectic weekend in the World Cup! Fresh from the final whistle at the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium we perform a live autopsy on South Korea as they are torn to pieces by Brazil, are the Selecao clicking into gear? Who is this Richarlison and why are we being forced to like him?...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Recorded immediately after the final whistle on Thursday evening Ruairi and Adam are still on a high from an incredible Japanese performance and arguably the upset of the tournament, but who knows anymore? They are happening on a daily basis now! Join us as we start off with Japan carrying on their giant killings and what can we expect from them in the next round? Then we talk Germany, what has gone wrong and where from here for poor Hansi. We preview the round of 16 games and recap Groups A-F, ...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 43 min
[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch streams on 28/11/22] The band are back together and we are here to cover all the headlines from the World Cup so far! Starting with Welsh and Iranian tears as Team Melli get a huge win both on and off the field. We then talk Lewa getting his first World Cup goal, Poland winning ugly and Szczesny coming up big when it matters. Next we discuss Messi and Mbappe making the difference and is Theo underrated? Finally it's group E and F as we ta...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 34 min
There is no Ruairi or even Andy, so Adam takes up the reigns to talk you through Round 1 of the Group Games and provide in depth analysis on all the games. Adam also discusses: Will a beaten Argentina rise back up to beat Mexico and Poland? How impressive were the French and Olivier Giroud? Are Germany still suffering a hangover from the Loew era? Are Portugal showing they can play as a team? And did we see Brazil showing their credentials against Serbia? Adam also interviewed Wycombe Wanderers ...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 3Ep. 23
[This show was recorded on our YouTube and Twitch Livestream on 21/11/22] It's our first livestream of the tournament, and there is already a lot to talk about, we start with a underwhelming Qatar and a flamboyant Ecuador, then it's time to talk about the inevitable controversy that follows anything at this tournament, from failed protests to fans not getting into the stadium and being more fans than seats, this tournament is full of surprises. We then turn our focus to a rampant England and a f...
Nov 22, 2022•1 hr 15 min
It's finally here and we are excited! It's time for the World Cup to begin and for Ruairi and Adam to give you the lowdown on each group, squad, form, favourites and dark horses! But not before we take you through our stories of the week, featuring the Baltic Cup, Gibraltar's first win in 22 and of course the latest on Ivan's antics and were the clues staring us in the face the whole time? We've asked our guests to give us their thoughts (find the videos here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 16 min
This episode was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 14/11/22. Happy podcast Tuesday! Join Ruairi, Adam & Andy as we discuss the important matter. -Half term review for Serie A -Are Juve good again? -Will Sampdoria & Verona be Chievo level bad this season? -We discuss team of the year and ponder who will be most improved in the second half the season? IN the Premier League we discuss a similar half term report with added insight into Spurs? No one can work out if they're go...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Its Friday and the gang are back. Andy, Ruairi & Adam are here to take you through the midweek action. Serie A: Kvaradona, Napoli & The Mafia... now where have we seen that before? Is it Jose meltdown season? Are Inter & Juve good again, and what's happened to Atalanta? We remember the Carabao cup exists, Gareth picks his England squad, we look at the last weekend fixtures before the World Cup :( & More. Get involved and let us know your questions, thoughts and favourite moments ...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 21
[This episode was recoreded live on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 07/11/22] It's Tuesday morning and that means it's podcast time! Ruairi and Adam are here to take you through all the Serie A and Premier League action! We start off by discussing Ruairi heading to the San Siro to watch Milan vs Spezia in a tighter than expected clash! We then move on to Allegri rejuvenated against Inter before finally discussing Napoli marching on even without Kvaradona and then Rome is blue as Sarri gets one ...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 18 min
With the big games seemingly coming through thick and fast, we also welcomed the first round of the FA Cup fixtures. Adam was joined by Andy as we discussed: Champions League group stages concluded, who were the winners and losers? Spurs beat Marseille to secure the next Champions League stages, does this kick start their campaign? FA Cup kicks off, but could the competition benefit from reform alongside other cup competitions? Big games at the bottom of the Premier League as Leeds take on Bourn...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 19
[This show was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 31/10/22] Serie A erupted this weekend with goals of the season and shocks whilst the Premier League also entertained with some fascinating results. Adam was back with Ruairi and Andy to discuss: Napoli continue with their march on the Scudetto as Osimhen scores a hat-trick Salernitana shock Lazio with a great performance, Is this a sticky period for Lazio? Who are the Juventus youngsters we should keep an eye on? Torino cause more...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 18
[This show was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 25/10/22] It's Monday Night Euro Review Show time!!!! This week Ruairi and Andy are joined by special guest, friend of the show and former Cambridge United and Acrington Stanley midfielder Piero Mingoia to talk all things Serie A and Premier League. We start off in Italy talking title race and just how many teams are involved, from Milan to Inter to Napoli to Lazio? It's going to be a scudetto race for the ages. We talk Spalleti an...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Welcome and welcome back! On this week's show Ruairi and Andy have midweek Premier League action to review as well as some often ignored Coppa Italia action! We start with the revelation that Eddie Howe does in fact have opinions, how does he come out of his war of words with Klopp? Then it's EuroReview time, we start in the Prem talking about a rapidly improving Manchester United, a completely sustainable Spurs and the manchild that is Ronaldo, next we discuss Vieira at Palace, a change of aest...
Oct 21, 2022•2 hr 5 min
This show was recorded LIVE on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 17/10/22 This weekend saw a number of reminders: Never write off the comeback. Ruairi, Adam and Andy covered the key topics including: Torino miss the biggest opportunity to beat Juventus in the Derby Del Mona, giving a much needed confidence boost to Allegri. Milan scrape a 2-1 win over Hellas Verona, will the return of players from injury help their season's credentials? Napoli face a scare from Bologna but win 3-2. How good is th...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 14
It's Friday and that means Anglo Italian time! Ruairi, Adam and Andy are all back to pick apart a mad week in the Champions League. From an Allegeri Referendum, will he remain or leave? Does anyone actually like Mbappe? And has he missed THE train? Scottish teams miserable times in Europe, Salah awakes and Inter and Barca giving us a thriller at the Camp Nou, does anyone have a spare lever knockin about? Then it's time to preview some big weekends in Serie A and Premier League, has Salah hit for...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 28 min
This show was recorded LIVE on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 10/10/22 Back for the Monday Night Review, Ruairi and Adam dissected the big topics across the England and Italy including: Serie B has seen some nostalgic teams in the promotion and relegation run, Do you remember them? Milan beat a lethargic Juventus side that made it easy, Can Milan kick on? Atalanta get a draw at Udinese but why did Lookman get a yellow card? Arsenal beat Liverpool, How good was that performance and what's next ...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 12 min
This show was recorded LIVE on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 03/10/22 Domestic football was back and we were treated to some great talking points. Ruairi, Adam and Andy covered the key topics including: Inzaghi is in further pressure as Inter lose to Roma who impressed with Chris Smalling's winner Atalanta maintain their 100% run alongside Napoli, can they sustain this form? Juventus are back to winning ways, will this win kick start their season? Arsenal win the North London derby, How poor ...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 12
CLUB FOOTBALL IS BACK!!! and so are we! Ruairi, Adam and Andy kick off by paying tribute to three midfield greats as they hang their boots up in the space of a week, who left the biggest legacy? and what moments stand out the most? This week most of the football stories have come away from the pitch, we start with the FFF drowning, how do you say scandal in French? Then we talk about the Iranian national team taking a stand, as well as Hummel and the inevitable Qatar 2022 chat, then finally we d...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 18 min
This show was recorded LIVE on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 26/09/22 Join Ruairi, Adam and Andy as we cover a surprisingly incident filled International break so far. -England vs Italy: Why are England so bad, how do we solve a problem like Gareth? Mancini the difference between Italy & England? -Scotland: Are they good? -Ireland: Do the Irish public need to readjust their expectations? -Qatar 2022: With the major European super powers not in great form, or staying at home (Italy) we dis...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Welcome back to The Anglo Italian Pod! We missed you on Monday but now we are here and it is a HUGE episode for you to sink your teeth into! First Ruairi and Adam discuss the clash of the titans that was San Marino vs Seychelles and our man on the inside, then it's time to talk manager strife in Italy. Who is Palladino? How did he get the better of Allegri already? And who are Juve's realsitic options? Then we look at the latest Italian arrival into the Premier League as we go mad for Roberto De...
Sep 23, 2022•2 hr 8 min
It's Friday! So that means Anglo Italian time!! This week Ruairi, Adam and Andy (for a bit) are here to take you through all the midweek UCL action. We start by discussing City taking on Dortmund, how do you stop this City team? SInce when can John Stones hit bangers? Can Dortmund actually defend? Then it's time to take a look at the growing Portuguese influence on European football. Benfica batter Juve and leave them in ruins, but who is to blame? Sporting leave it late to shock Spurs but who e...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 18 min
