Welcome back and benritorno to The Anglo Italian Pod! It's Friday so that means it's time to get your look forward to the footballing weekend ahead! Adam and Ruairi start off with Man United, is anyone else bored of talking about them? Which player epitomises all that is wrong at Old Trafford? And what is the future of ETH? Then it's time to discuss a rampant West Ham battering a lacklustre Arsenal, is this the wake up call they need? Or is it a worrying sign about their depth? Then the boys wra...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 18
[This episode was recorded LIVE on our YouTube channel @TheAngloItalianPod on 30/10/23] We apologise for the wait, but the podcasts are back!! And this week Ruairi & Adam are joined by special guest Jason from JSGC on YouTube to talk all things City and Manchester Derby! Starting in the Premier League we discuss is the gap widening in Manchester? How much better can City get this season? How much worse can things get for United? Is it ALL the Glazer's fault? Then it's onto Villa Park where E...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 4Ep. 17
Benvenuti and Bentornato to The Anglo Italian Pod! This week Ruairi & Adam start by taking you through all the European Qualifier action, starting in Wembley where revenge is served (sort of...), what is the gap between these teams? What do Azzurri fans realistically expect? And have expectations risen in England? Elsewhere, San Marino make it nervy for the Danes, Kazakhstan get a HUGE result and Wales stick with their manager and get the rewards. Then it's time to preview the Premier League...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 16
[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube stream on 16/10/23] Good morning! And benvenuti or benritorno to the Anglo Italian Pod, Adam & Ruairi are here to talk you through ALL the internationmal football drama on and off the pitch. Starting with Scotland as Steve Clarke's men qualify again, Gareth experiments but Henderson is still around, Spalletti deals with his first financial scandal as Calcio is rocked again, but will he be able to steer them through it? There is a look ahead to W...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 15
WIth the international break back we have taken this opportunity to cover a topic that is very important to us and that we have wanted to address properly for a while. This week we have on John Hird from NUFC against Sportswashing (@NoSaudiToon on Twitter) to discuss the campaign that has been running within the support base since the takeover in 2021, we discuss many topics from how the campaign got started, the stories that have hit home the hardest in terms of what MBS and Saudi are doing, th...
Oct 13, 2023•48 min
[This episode was recorded live on our LiveStream on YouTube on 09/10/23] This week Ruairi & Adam are joined by Charles from @MondeSportif to discuss all things Serie A & Premier League. Starting with a monumental win in North London, what has changed for Arsenal this year? At Old Trafford cracks ere papered over and should we be worried abour Brentford? Dyche is getting good performances from Everton or are Bournemouth just that bad? And De Zerbi takes on Klopp in a fixture that never d...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 13
It's Friday so let's get ready for the weekend, and what better way than listening to The Anglo Italian Pod? Adam & Ruairi talk you through all the UCL action as Old Trafford is left disappointed yet again, Arsenal have a tough trip to the North of France and Newcastle make a fairytale (kind of) return to the Champions League, and for the Italian teams it all seems rosy unless you're Rossoneri, Inter run over Benfica, Lazio leave it late again but Milan are STILL looking for the first UCL go...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 25 min
[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube stream on 02/10/23] The boys are back and there is A LOT to talk about, starting with everbody's favourite organisation PGMOL and what lessons need to be learnt quickly, then we actually talk football as the hilarious results across the weekend are discussed, The Korean Guy brings karma and is United losing at home even a story anymore? And finally Luton get their flowers and we have a love in for Rob Edwards. Next up it's Calcio and it was all abou...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Ciao and welcome back to The Anglo Italian Pod, this week Adam& Ruairi are here to talk you through lots of midweek action in both Italy and England both on and off the field. To start the boys discuss the TikTok storm taking place in Naples as Osimhen is attacked by his own club, what does this tell us about Italy, Serie A and sttitudes towards racism and what does it mean for Victor's future? Then there is Serie A action to discuss, Napoli, Milan and Lazio get back to winning ways, Empoli ...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 14 min
[This episode was recorded on our livestream on 25/09/23 on YouTube] It's Tuesday morning and that means it's time to catch up on all the weekend's Serie A & Premier League action! Ruairi & Adam start off in North London where it was an absolute thriller, what are the takeaways and do people need to calm down a little bit on Spurs or is Ruairi just bitter? You decide. Then the boys dicussEverton finally getting a win and showing improvements but will they have consistency? And to finish ...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 20 min
It's Friday and that means it's Anglo Italian Pod Day! Auguri to all who celebrate! This week Ruairi & Adam are here to take you through ALL the midweek action from across the continent, from chaos in Munich, red cards in Holland, boredom in Milan and goalkeeper goals in Rome we are delighted that The Champions League is back! Next is The Cool Kids Club as Group B gets off to aa flyer and an upset, and finally The Even Cooler Kids Club where Legia Warsaw shock Emery and his boys! Then the fo...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 22 min
Later than usual, here is the audio addition of our Monday Night Euro Review Show, recorded LIVE on YouTube! This week Ruairi & Adam were joined by friend of the show Alfredo from Azzurri TV. First they discuss the chaotic scenes at the Derby Della Madonina where Inter thumped Milan 5-1 and opening the debate if Stefano Pioli has outlived his 9 lives? Rudy Garcia similarly has had a terrible start at Napoli and had to be rescued in Genoa by two wonder strikes to nick a point, will he last th...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 8
This week we have an extra special episode for you as Dan Williamson joins us to talk through his new book "Phenomenon" all about our favourite player and yours THE Ronaldo! Adam discusses inspirations for the book, the great man's career, injuries, comebacks and a little bit of what he's up to now beyond just enjoying being Ronaldo. We would like to again say thanks to Dan for coming on the show and you can order his book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phenomenon-Incredible-Career-Brazils-Ronal...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 7
It's Tuesday, it was Monday and that means we are back with our Monday Night Euro Review Show, recorded LIVE on YouTube and now in your ears in podcast form! This week Ruairi & Adam were joined by Luka Lagvilava from @GeorgianFooty on Twitter to talk about our favourite emerging nation taking over Serie A! Then it's time to discuss both the Anglo & Italian, a confused team and performance from Gareth left England looking lost while Ukraine continue their bid to get to the Euros next summ...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Domestic football may be taking a break but we certainly aren't! Ruairi and Adam are here to talk you through all things International football and Euros 2024 qualifiers Starting in Group A we take a look at a struggling Spain and an emerging Georgia, will there be an upset on the cards? Then it's time to talk Ireland who find themselves at a crossroads with both the squad and manager and why has Ferguson been keeping Ruairi awake at night? The boys discuss England moving on from Southgate and w...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 4Ep. 5
It's Friday and that means it's time for The Anglo Italian Pod, Ruairi & Adam are back and they're bringing the Champions League draw with them. To start this week it is all things Champions League as the boys pick apart the chances for the English and Italian teams in their groups. Will Kane punish United? Did Arsenal & City get away with it? Could there be a surprise group topper in Group F? And can Lazio get out of the group of chaos? Next up it's time to pick apart the latest transfe...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Bentornato and welcome back to The Anglo Italian Pod, this week Ruairi & Adam have even more to talk about as Serie A finally returns and the Premier League is rolling. To start with Adam & Ruairi discuss news coming out of England as Olise and Parrish make Boehly look foolish and Saudi Arabia make yet another move to infiltrate European football, and just how will Newcastle react to another definitely not state influenced Saudi PR move. Then it's finally time to talk Calcio, they boys p...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 2
HERE WE GO, We are back. Ruairi and Adam discuss all things Premier League ahead of the big kick off this weekend. Can City retain the title? Who will be the top 4? Who will be relegated? Will Haaland be the top goal scorer? Is Pep Guardiola the best manager? Which team will surprise us the most? Also catch our thoughts on the Harry Kane transfer saga. This and more for the new season. Follow us on Twitter at:https://twitter.com/italiananglopod Follow us on Insta:https://www.instagram.com/angloi...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 1
It's the final show of the season and this time Ruairi & Adam dish out the awards for the 22/23 Serie A Season as well as picking their team of the season with only one player allowed from any team. Goal of the season sees the boys celebrate a Serie A veteran, there is A LOT of Napoli chat and maybe a surprise winner of surprise player of the year, they give flowers to Sarri, Salernitana and Scalvini and of course there is time to laugh at Juve! We hope you enjoyed the show and the season, w...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Welcome to the 3rd Annual Anglo Italian Pod Premier League Awards Handing out awards to the players and moments of the season before Ruairi & Adam pick their teams of the season, with a twist Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoyed, you can find us on Twitter @ItalianAngloPod, on Insta @AngloItalianPod and on YouTube @TheAngloItalianPod, head over to give us a like and subscribe, give us a rating on your chosen podcast app and as always tell a friend! Grazie mille! RUNNING ORDER: 02:26 ...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 9 min
[This episode was recorded on our livestream on YouTube & Twitch on 12/06/23] Ruairi & Adam are back to talk THE big games! Starting off with the UCL final where City are triumphant but did Inter actually deserve it? Talking Simone's tactics vs Guardiola's experience, where was the game won and lost? How much can Ruairi remember? The boys then talk what this result means for the future of both teams and the leagcy of this Man City team. Up next it's to Emilia-Romagna for the relegation p...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min
They boys are back and it's time to celebrate a European trophy! To join Ruairi & Adam this week West Ham fan and friend of the show Tom Wain gives his thoughts on a historical night for The Hammers! Where were the tactical battles won and lost? Who were the stand out performers? What does this mean for the future of both managers? And how much did Ruairi talk about Declan Rice? Then it's time to talk headlines across Serie A as relegation play-outs are finally organised, legends of the game...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Thank God it's Friday and the boys are back, well Ruairi is, and he's joined by now regular Joe Spagnoli! Ruairi & Joe kick off by picking apart a monstruously long final to rival The Irishman. Starting looking at the key players for Roma, where the game was won and lost, Mou's mad substitutions and of course a discussion on Anthony Taylor's evening and if there has been an overreaction. Finishing with talk on the rumours of Mourinho leaving and what this means for the future of Roma the clu...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min
[This show was recorded live on our YouTube & Twitch streams on 29-05-23] It's Tuesday morning so it's Anglo Italian Pod time, and this week the boys are joined by friend of the show and Giallorosso Joe Spagnoli to discuss the Serie A action and look forward to the first of the European finals in The Cool Kid's Club. To start Ruairi & Adam take you through the final day of the Premier League, Everton survive, barely, Leeds go down without a fight and were Leicester just unlucky? Then the...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 34 min
It's Friday!! So Ruairi & Adam are back to talk you through all the English and Italian football action! To start it has to be Rome as Inter take on La Viola but go back to back to pick up their 9th Coppa Italia title as Simone continues his incredible run in finals, who were the key players, where were the battles won and lost and what does it mean for the big final ahead? Then the boys have their say on the VIni Jr story coming out of Spain and what it means for fans across Europe and how ...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 31 min
[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube & Twitch streams on 22/05/23] It's Tuesday and that means Anglo Italian time! The lads discuss City lifting the title whilst Ruari consoles himself and questions what Avant Garde approach Mikel Arteta took against Forest. Meanwhile at the bottom of the table, we see a 3 team race for survival as Leicester City, Leeds Utd and Everton take it to the last day of the season. In Serie A, Milan get that winning feeling again, Spezia, Lecce and Hellas ...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 29 min
It's Saturday, so we're a day late but not a minute short! To kick off Adam and Ruairi talk through their experiences being in the stadiums for huge events, comaprong atmospheres, performances and reflections, the biggest games in Europe did not disappoint. Then moving onto the Cool Kids Club and Even Cooler Kids Club semi-finals, whose aura is greater Mou or Sevilla? And we got the final we wanted as The Happy Hammers will take on La Viola in Prague. To finish there is enough time to preview th...
May 20, 2023•1 hr 29 min
[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube & Twitch streams on 15/05/23] It's Tuesday and that means Anglo Italian time! This week Adam & Ruairi are joined by a special guest, Manchester United fan, Milan fan and author of The Conquerors: How Carlo Ancelotti Made AC Milan World Champions! Find it here: https://www.amazon.it/Conquerors-Carlo-Ancelotti-Milan-Champions/dp/180150394X On this weeks' show they boys start off in England as they discuss United finding some form again, Arsena...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 40 min
When Chelsea fans are celebrating they are 'staying up' you know something has gone wrong! Joined by Blues Brothers and Chelsea Fan Tv's Charlie Patrick, we'll discuss the mayhem and chaos at Stamford Bridge. Adam will also summarise the first legs of the Champions League semi finals As always we hope you enjoyed the show and thanks for listening, you can find us on Twitter @ItalianAngloPod, on Insta @AngloItalianPod and you can find us on YouTube @TheAngloItalianPod If you did enjoy the show th...
May 12, 2023•59 min
[This show was streamed live on our YouTube & Twitch channel on 08/05/23] It's Tuesday and Adam & Ruairi are ready to dissect a mad weekend of football & calcio before looking at what looks like an incredible week. To start Ruairi discusses Arsenal's huge win against 2008 Stoke City with money, and the boys discuss Happy Hammers warming up for a huge midweek and United fans updating a certain twitter thread. The boys then talk relegation battle and a madness of a Monday. Moving on it...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 27 min
