El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

Mark wonders how long Zidane can possibly have left after a historic defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk (25:34), and Payton revels in his Barcelona dreamhouse as his team rolls over Ferencvaros (4:36). Also: Madrid's top Zidane replacements and Mark's Sevilla prediction (1:03:12), and Barcelona prepare for Cadiz this Saturday (58:51). 

Mark and Payton hail the legendary career of Diego Maradona (2:52), before delving into the latest triumphs for Barcelona over Dynamo Kyiv (13:25) and Osasuna (1:10:33), including Messi's touching and incredible goal tribute to another Argentine #10. Mark tries to square Madrid's dominant 2-0 win over Inter Milan (28:50) in Champions League with their utterly limp 2-1 loss against feisty...

Mark and Payton discuss yet another disastrous weekend in La Liga action for the two most successful clubs in history as Madrid and Barcelona drop points yet again, to Villarreal and Atletico. Payton breaks down what went wrong against a strangely attacking Atleti side (27:01), while Mark wonders what Zidane was thinking as a depleted Madrid limped to a 1-1 draw at La Ceramica (6:53). Also: the bo...

Join Mark and Payton as they celebrate the end of a bruising international break in which both starting center backs for Madrid went down with injuries, and look ahead to a weekend of exicting La Liga action. Mark dissects the many lineup decisions facing Zidane's depleted side (8:02), and Payton looks at how Barcelona will attack a second place Athletico team in a huge game at the Wanda (33:...

Mark and Payton break down the latest chapter in exciting La Liga action this year, as Madrid, who had their sights set on 1st place, foul their way to a 4-1, three penalty disaster against a limited Valencia side (1:19). Payton rues Griezmann's missed chances and the catastrophic injury to cherished Fati but applaud's Messi's invention off the bench in their 5-2 victory over Betis...

Mark and Payton discuss Real Madrid and Barcelona's recent wins in the Champions League, with Madrid's 3-2 win over Inter Milan (4:01) keeping them in the hunt to advance in their difficult group, and Barcelona miss chance after chance but still prevail due to Ter Stegen's heroics in a 2-1 over Dynamo Kiev (24:25). Also, the boys preview Barcelona and Real Madrid's La Liga game...

Mark and Payton respond to the latest round of La Liga fixtures, including a 4-1 win for Madrid over Huesca, and a draw for Barcelona against Alaves. Also: Payton explains Barcelona's urgent fight against bankruptcy and what it could mean for the players and team moving forward, and the boys preview round 3 of the champions league group stage. 

Mark and Payton commiserate on both of their sides awful finishing in their second champions league games of the season: a last second comeback that gave Real a point against Gladbach, 2-2, and Barcelona's dominant 2-0 win over a sorry Ronaldo-less Juve side. Also: what happened at half time between Benz and Vini at halftime? Join the boys as they break down another exciting round of champion...

Join Mark and Payton as they dive into the latest chapter of soccer's greatest rivalry, as Real Madrid take the first matchup of the season, 3-1. They boys take you through all the twists and turns of the game, and what they mean for the future of the teams. Also, Payton dives into the murkier corners of the internet to share his thoughts on the refereeing, and a look ahead to this week'...

Tune in as the boys preview the first El Clasico of the 2020-21 season (45:30), including possible lineups and storylines for Real Madrid and Barcelona as they head into their biggest game of the season on Saturday. Also: Real forgets what defending is in their disastrous 3-2 loss to Shaktar Donetsk (24:27), and Barcelona take care of business against a feisty Ferencvaros (1:45). 

Mark and Payton weep together as they recount Barcelona and Real Madrid's 1-0 losses coming off the international break. Payton laments Dembele's constant giveaways in their loss to Madrid-based Getafe (now "Fe CF?"), and Mark wonders if an impersonator stole Luka Modric's clothes as Real Madrid sleepwalked to a 1-0 loss over newly promoted Cadiz. Also: the boys preview th...

Strap in as the boys whisk you away to the sunny coast of Spain, where Mark gives a little history lesson about the ancient city of Cadiz, and welcome their club, Cadiz CF, back to the top flight after 14 years away. Payton walks us through the staggering financial issues surrounding Barcelona and their beleaguered owner, before telling us what to expect this weekend as the Catalans head to Madrid...

Our biggest episode ever! We analyze Real Madrid and Barcelona's early season fixtures, including: Madrid 1-0 Valladolid, Barcelona 3-0 Celta Vigo, Madrid 2-0 Levante, and Barcelona 1-1 Sevilla. Also, we play the inaugural round of trash or class, in which we reveal which players have been trash so far, and which have been class. 

Join your hosts for a lively discussion on Real Madrid's 3-2 squeaker against Real Betis, and Barcelona's dominant 4-0 win over Villareal. Also: a look into the VAR room after the non-review on Benzema's goal that was three feet over the goal line, and the boys preview the midweek games, including Real Madrid v. Valladolid, and Barcelona v. Celta Vigo.

Join your intrepid hosts as they yell about the second week of La Liga action for the '20/21 season, including whether Zidane will ever start Jovic and Benzema together (7:50), and whether or not Barcelona can get the win against an exciting Villareal side (22:30). Also: the boys discuss the blockbuster transfer of legendary Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez to a bitter rival. 

Join your favorite soccer-loving hosts as they are joined by out-of-shape star Eden Hazard to dissect the mess that was Real Madrid's 0-0 season opening draw with Real Sociedad. 

Join your dealers at the El Clasico Casino operating in international waters as Mark and Payton set lines for each other's teams for the upcoming La Liga season. Listen to Mark's struggles with betting against his own players (12:21), and Payton's tortured decision on whether to bet against Barca's young phenoms (40:20). 

Join your dealers at the El Clasico Casino operating in international waters as Mark and Payton set lines for each other's teams for the upcoming La Liga season. Part 2 concludes Payton's decisions on his Barcelona Over/Unders for the upcoming season. 

The boys discuss the imminent no confidence vote in Barcelona's club president after the Socis' successful gathering of signatures and whether it could actually mean Bartomeu's end at the club. Also: the imminent departure of Gareth Bale on loan, Koeman's tough stance towards Luis Suarez, Madrid's Mbappe plans for 2021, and the start of Real's La Liga campaign on Sund...

Mark and Payton discuss Messi's lengthy interview with Goal and break down what it means for Barcelona, Messi, and Bartomeu. Also, the boys discuss confirmed and rumored transfers for both clubs as the start of the La Liga season quickly approaches. 

Mark and Payton dive into the ongoing fiasco that is Barcelona's handling of Messi's transfer request. Also, Mark gives some updates on Real Madrid's return to training ahead of the La Liga start in less than a month. 

Payton and Mark put on an emergency pod to discuss Leo Messi's sensational fax to Barcelona that reportedly says he's determined to leave. Payton gives us the latest scoop on all the rumors. Your hosts then break down all the angles and contractual issues to see if the legendary winger could actually leave the club he's been at since he was a teenager. 

The boys delve into Barcelona's latest coaching hire: legendary Barcelona defender Ronald Koeman. Also, they discuss landing places for the many allegedly outgoing Barcelona players, and the possibility Barcelona's board tries to reduce the wage bill by selling the greatest player of all time. And, Payton and Mark make their picks for the Champions League Final.

Payton delivers the eulogy for the end of an era at Barcelona, as your hosts dive into Bayern's 8-2 thumping of a hopeless Barcelona team in the Champions League quarterfinals. Also: what this means for the boardroom and some key players for the start of next season, less than a month away. 

Your noble hosts debut a new segment, Messi or Lucas, where they debate the latest news developments around Real Madrid and Barcelona and decide whether they are good (Messi) or bad (Lucas Vazquez). Also: the boys delve into the players, coaches, tactics, and all the storylines heading into one of the most fascinating matches of the year: a win-or-die March Madness style clash between the Bavarian...