El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

Join Mark and Payton for a rollicking review of some important, high scoring affairs as Real Madrid dominate previously formidable 2nd place Girona to solidify their place at the top of the table, behind a spectacular team performance (3:46), and Barcelona fail to collect all three points in a  thrilling, end-to-end encounter with 2nd bottom Granada (21:16). Plus, the boys get all riled up for a f...

Welcome back, culers and madridistas! In this episode, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) give you all the latest happenings for the teams and preview the big weekend game(s). First, some important news gets delivered as Real Madrid open a burger chain, and Barcelona put a golden boy on the market (2:11). Then, it's time to dive into the weekend's La Liga action as Barcel...

The boys review the fantastical news that Mbappe has finally agreed to join Real Madrid, whether its for real, and what it means for football (4:08). Plus, we review a slew of La Liga action, including a couple solid Barca wins, first over Osasuna (24:05), and then  Alaves (43:50) that mean that the title race isn't over just yet. Plus, Mark looks at Joselu's solid impact for Real this y...

EMERGENCY POD!!! Xavi has officially announced he will be leaving Barcelona this summer and the boys are here to discuss it all, and more! First, the departure and its impact get a deep dive (1:23). Then, the pitiful loss at home to Villarreal that forced Xavi's hand gets a review (25:00). Next, happier times get covered as Real Madrid keep on rolling, chasing down Girona with a nice come fro...

Your hosts review a wild extra time elimination game in the Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals for Barcelona that likely means the Barca coach won't last past the season (0:13). Plus, the boys look ahead to the weekend, as Real Madrid face a tricky away date with 8th-placed Las Palmas (26:35), and Payton wonders if Barcelona can regain their goal scoring form against leaky Villarreal (30:41). 

In this headline-making episode of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys, Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) engage in a heated debate over the highly-controversial refereeing decisions and discuss what went down in Real Madrid's VAR-riddled matchup against Almeria (4:20). Then, once the dust has settled, Barcelona's trouncing of Real Betis gets reviewed as a certain 16 year old child m...

The boys review yet another Real Madrid loss away at Atletico Madrid, despite their stunning lack of losses in literally any other game this season (8:35), and then Barcelona take care of business (eventually) against 3rd tier side Unionistas to advance to the Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals (27:16). Then your hosts turn their eyes to some big La Liga matchups, as Xavi's men must win a tough away...

In this jaw-dropping episode of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to give you everything you crave after Real Madrid absolutely trounced Barcelona in the Supercopa Final this past weekend. First, the game gets a thorough review (1:52). Then, the prop bet outcomes are revealed (22:20). Finally, the Copa del Rey round of 16 games get previewed, as Bar...

The boys explore all the questions you want to know in a bonus el clasico, as Real and Barca face off in the desert for the Spanish SuperCup, in an unholy money grab for the ages. Payton and Mark can't help but explore every angle of this matchup (36:10), and we make some fun prop bets as well. Of course, the semifinal games are reviewed first, with Real Madrid winning an historic 8 goal thri...

In this thrilling rendition of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) kick off with the latest Mbappe rumors swirling around the media (5:05). Then, the Copa del Rey round of 32 gets reviewed as Real Madrid took on Arandina (10:59) and Barcelona squared off against Barbastros in a nervy affair for the blaugrana (21:45). Finally, the gang takes on Saudi Arabia, as...

Mark and Payton couldn't wait to get you their reactions from the first La Liga football following the festive break, with a couple of close wins for the clasico sides. Mark extolls the virtues of Real Madrid's self-proclaimed madman, Antonio Rudiger, as he headed home all three points for the capital club in Vini's long awaited return (30:33), and Payton gives us the full rundown o...

Happy New Year, El Clasico Fanaticos!! On this first episode of 2024, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) kick things off as they finish giving out the annual mid-season awards, including Worst Picture (3:38) and Best Picture (11:50). Then, it's time to start the real party, as La Liga returns to action from the holiday break. First, Barcelona's game against Las Palmas get...

The boys get their best on and welcome the stars as they celebrate the 1st half of Real Madrid and Barcelona seasons with a spate of awards, choosing our best performances and players of the season in a semi-Oscarish format. Listen in as we award our Best Player, Best Supporting Player, and Best Ensemble awards at the glitzy event of the (half) season!

In this high-flying holiday episode, get in the Christmas spirit with the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) start off the pod by unwrapping what gifts Champions League Santa has given them as their round of 16 opponents for the new year (4:12). Then, we turn our attention to reviewing the games from the weekend, as Barcelona were frustrated by missed chances against Valencia (8:49), w...

The boys are back after a week of disastrous results for the blaugrana leaves Xavi clinging onto his position, following back-to-back losses to Girona (15:10) and Antwerp (41:25). Plus, Real Madrid lose their first place league standing after some interesting late game substitutions almost sees them drop all three points against Betis (7:04), and the mystifying decisions continued as Ancellotti pl...

In this sterling rendition of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) give you all the news, reviews, previews, and issues that occurred and are yet to come in this pivotal point of the La Liga season. First, Payton walks us through an intense and crucial game for both sides of the contest, as Barcelona took on rivals Atletico Madrid at home (5:49) and Joao Felix...

Mark is back from his Canada-imposed Real Madrid break and is back in the States and fired up to discuss all the happenings from the past week plus, as Barcelona struggle in La Liga against Vallecano (6:30), before booking their place in the Champions League round of 16 via a brilliant comeback vs Porto (26:45). Plus, Real Madrid crush Cadiz in the ancient coastal city, via a second straight MOTM...

Welcome back, El Clasico Fanaticos!! On this special international break episode, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to give you all of the devastating international break news you can handle, and more! We start out with a discussion on all of the bodies the international break has broken (0:55), before moving on to the La Liga game recaps, featuring Real Madrid's tro...

The boys dig into some fascinating midweek Champions League games, as Barcelona once again get sick on themselves against inferior opposition, as Shakhtar shock the blaugrana in Hamburg (08:75). Real Madrid provide the fireworks in a huge return to form game against Braga to stamp their spot in the UCL knockout rounds for the 27th straight season (24:38). Then, Mark turns his eye toward an importa...

Welcome back to El Clasico Podcastico! In this riveting rendition, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) voice their opinions on everything that went down in La Liga over the wild weekend of action. First, Real Madrid took on Rayo Vallecano at home (4:53). Then, we move over to the Basque Country where Barcelona traveled and stole themselves all 3 points in San Sebastián against Kubo...

The boys get all frothed up for a thrilling weekend of La Liga action, as Barcelona travel for a tough away visit at Sociedad (3:40), and Real Madrid host tiny but tough city rivals Rayo Vallecano (12:53). 

Welcome to the titular episode of El Clasico Podcastico!! In this edition, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) review one of the most stunning El Clasico matchups in recent memory, as Jude Bellingham single handedly takes the game over and secures all three points for the galacticos. The entire game gets a deep dive (7:17), followed by the hosts' impressions of the performances...

Mark and Payton discuss some midweek Champions League victories for the el clasico sides, as Real defeated Braga (4:15), and Barcelona take care of business against Shakhtar Donestk (12:39). Then, the boys dig into a meaty el clasico matchup, as injuries create a selection headache for Xavi and Barcelona  and Ancellotti's bounty of midfield options create a migraine of their own (19:30). 

In this stunning episode of El Clasico Podcastico, the first games back from the international break proved to be jaw droppers, and the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here for it as Real Madrid took on old friend Sergio Ramos and Sevilla (4:33) in a feisty game. Barcelona squared off against 5th place Athletic Bilbao in a game to remember for a certain La Masia debutante (21:28...

Payton gives us a news update for Barcelona, including a sad Messi update (2:55). Then,  the boys get jazzed for the return of La Liga football, as Real Madrid look to beat their old friend Sergio Ramos and his struggling Sevilla (7:50). Plus, an injury-riddled Barcelona attempt to get all three points against a tenacious Athletic Club side (20:14).