El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

Welcome, Fanaticos one and all! In this episode, we start with a discussion on who should win this year's Ballon D'or (3:00).  Then, it's time to get down to the nitty gritty, as Barcelona traveled to take on 4th place Sevilla (9:49). And Real Madrid go across town to play in El Derbi against rivals Atletico Madrid (28:29).  Email: elclasicopodcastico@gmail.com  Instagram: @elcasico...

The boys dig into two goal fests for the el clasico sides, as Real Madrid manage a unnecessarily exciting stoppage time win, needing another miracle from their young, new striker (with some help from a certain superstar midfielder) to get a win against relegation-threatened Elche (4:38). Then, Payton parades us through Barcelona's latest masterpiece in their unprecedented goal-scoring run so...

In this episode, Mark and Payton cover a couple surprisingly nervy matches for their respective sides. First, the review of Real Madrid's game against little brothers Rayo Vallecano (7:37), then Barcelona's scary game against the frogs of Levante (19:49).  After that it's time to preview the midweek contests, with Real Madrid traveling to Elche (38:08) and Barca hosting newly-promot...

Mark and Payton dig into the first Champions League fixtures of the season for the el classic clubs, as Real Madrid win a thrilling, end-to-end game filled with madness and missed chances (4:45), and Barcelona score at will yet again in their romp against Feyenoord (23:02). Then, Payton previews Barcelona-Levante (40:52) and Mark looks ahead to Rayo Vallecano's visit to the Bernabeu, while al...

It's the start of the Champions League season, and we're champing at the bit to see what this year has in store for the Madridistas and Blaugranas.  We start with Real Madrid's stunning loss at the hands of Real Betis (3:05), before covering Barcelona's shellacking of a struggling Valencia side (18:51).  Then, it's time to dive into the UCL opening day matchups. Real Madri...

Mark is reporting from Madrid and saw the capital side in person yet again, this time in a romp over Malaga (15:08). Then, Payton brings us all the terrifying Barcelona action as Flick's side already look in midseason form against Rayo Vallecano (27:42). Plus, Mark previews and predicts Real Madrid's away test at Real Betis (44:53), and Payton tells us all we need to know for Barcelona&a...

Welcome back, fanaticos! As the season gets underway, Mark and Payton are here to bring you the latest match reviews, UCL Draw coverage, and upcoming match previews.  We start with Mark's time at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid hosted Real Sociedad (3:58). Then move onto Barcelona's first home fixture against Athletic Bilbao (23:20).  The UCL draw for the league phase gets a dive as we see w...

Finally, La Liga is back! The moment we've all been waiting for has returned and your hosts are here to give you all the insights into the action. The debutants had their day, as new signings made their mark both for Barcelona in their opening game at Elche (07:29), and for Espi in Madrid's win at Espanyol (20:28). Payton and Mark break down all the drama, as Barcelona's biggest sta...

Ladies and gentlemen, the 2026/27 season is finally here. In this, the grand finale of our three-part kickoff series, Mark and Payton are here to bring you into the first games of the new season. We start with a couple Spotlights, beginning with Madrid's Bellingham and Arda Güler (5:02), before we turn the Spotlight on Barca's Fermin Lopez (13:20). Then, the hosts give their predictions...

The boys embark on the most fun episode per season, in which they set custom lines for each other for the La Liga season. Will Mbappe score 32 goals? Will Yamal cruise to a player of the season crown? Find out on our big preview episode! Email: elclasicopodcastico@gmail.com  Instagram: @elcasicopodcastico Youtube: @elclasicopodcastico3174

In this season kickoff episode of ECP, the boys are here to bring you the big signing news of Rodri (3:08), before diving into the first of the betting lines, starting off with our new Pink Slips series (14:30), and Doughnut Bets (24:50). We round the episode off with a special new Spotlight special on the one and only Kylian Mbappé (32:50). Email: elclasicopodcastico@gmail.com  Instagram: @elcasi...

The boys are back with a jam-packed episode as they champ at the bit for the soccer season's imminent arrival. First, Payton leads us through Barcelona's options at striker after Ferran Torre's departure to PSG. Then, Mark wonders how The Wacky One will deploy his midfield options and balance the team with the historic attacking firepower at his disposal. And finally, Payton delves...

Mark and Payton are here to bring you the latest updates on FIFA's attempts to privatize the World Cup (2:34) and then move on to cover some big transfers, both in and out for Barcelona and Real Madrid before the upcoming season kicks off (12:40).  Email: elclasicopodcastico@gmail.com  Instagram: @elcasicopodcastico Youtube: @elclasicopodcastico3174

Mark and Payton review a World Cup for the ages, as an imperious Spain side dump France out and Messi again fuels an improbable Argentina comeback vs England that sets the stage for an historic, never-before-seen Spain-Argentina Final, with storylines galore. Plus, Mark and Payton talk Real Madrid and Barcelona transfer news, with some big names reportedly heading to Madrid, and an exciting signin...

It's the greatest tournament in the world and the boys are in the grips of World Cup Mania. In this episode, we start with some scintillating transfer news (3:30), before launching into a review of the group stage and how each host's predictions went (12:00). Then, we look ahead to the round of 32, and give predictions for each match in the round (24:51).  Don't forget to send in yo...

Your hosts are champing at the bit for the World Cup, and give you their picks for favorites to win the World Cup, their dark horses, and why. Then they dial up the pageantry for the 7th annual Messi awards, in which Mark and Payton dole out awards for the most deserving Real Madrid and Barcelona players and coaches of the season. Finally, the boys make their picks from who will emerge from the gr...

Welcome, one and all, to the ECP betting lines finale!! In this fan-favorite episode, the results are in, and we get to find out who's side has won the betting lines that were set at the beginning of the season. We start with the groundbreaking betting line results (15:48), before reviewing our bold predictions (36:20), and then we finish off with a review of the side quests the hosts wanted...

Mark and Payton bid adieu to several legends as Carvajal and Alaba play their last game for Real Madrid in a solid, yet meaningless, win over Athletic Club (13:28), and Lewandowski scores on an otherwise awful evening for the championship-hungover Barcelona (26:16). Plus, a teaser of our Season Awards as mark hands out his Flop of the Year, and Payton gives top grade to a surprising veteran. 

In this glorious sunsetting episode of ECP, the boys are here to bring you the penultimate game reviews of the season, and the previews of the last games Barcelona and Real Madrid will play for the 2025/2026 season. And what a season it's been.  Barcelona took on Deportivo Alaves away in their first La Liga game as champions (12:30). Real Madrid squared off against last-placed Real Oviedo in...

Mark and Payton discuss a historic el clasico result for Barcelona, as they seal their 29th La Liga title in style over their bitter rivals, who were well outclassed on the day as they were all season. Then, the boys get into previews for the midweek games, with Barcelona taking on Alaves (42:56), and Real Madrid hosting Oviedo (47:29). 

In this historic episode of ECP, the boys are here to bring you the preview of one of the most epic El Clasico finales in the rivalry's history. Plus, we've got some big news involving signings, and more importantly, big fightings amongst the Real Madrid squad, who've seemingly descended into madness.  We start with the full recap of the week's dramas, before covering Barcelona...

Mark and Payton review yet another terrible game for Madrid, this time giving up a late, late goal to drop points yet again vs Betis (06:55). Then, Payton takes us through Barcelona's big away win at Getafe, and what that means for their La Liga chase (21:14). Plus, Barcelona get ready for a title-clinching game at Osasuna (34:49), and Real Madrid face Espanyol (40:34), and finally Mark talks...

In this pivotal, historic episode of ECP, the boys are here to bring you the latest La Liga reviews, previews, highlights, and notes, including perhaps the most devastating news for Barcelona since the departure of the GOAT. We start with Real Madrid's game against Deportivo Alaves, which featured some outrageous goals (10:52), and follow that up with Barcelona's narrow victory over Celt...

Mark and Payton break down a wild set of Champions League Quarterfinal 2nd Legs, as both the el clasico sides stage tense, exciting comebacks before capitulating in disastrous style, Barcelona wasting another Yamal masterpiece in a thrilling affair at Atletico (6:41), and Real Madrid and Bayern trade keeper calamities in an all-time classic that ends with a tragic error in judgement (39:10). Plus,...

In this pivotal episode of ECP, the boys are here to bring you the latest La Liga weekend reviews, and present the previews for the biggest matches of the year, as both sides hope to pull off unlikely upsets in the 2nd leg of the UCL quarterfinals.  We start with Barca's trouncing of cross-town rivals Espanyol in the derby match (4:51). Then we move onto Real's poor performance against G...