CURVA MUNDIAL

Before Daniele DeRossi was let go of his duties at SPAL, the team's owner, powerhouse attorney Joe Tacopina recorded his episode of CURVA MUNDIAL and talked about what it is like owning a club. Tacopina discusses his humble but tough Brooklyn roots that led him on a path to changing how criminal court procedure is done and boasts a client list that includes JAY-Z, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, and Do...

Azzurri supporter Rosemarie Sparacio, the brainchild behind the viral cooking show, "Pina's Kitchen," joins CURVA MUNDIAL to talk about how she helped create the online cooking series with her mother. Rosemarie also dishes on her love of the Azzurri, which she says she gets from her dad. The aspiring filmmaker also spoke to us about how she is drawing attention to mental health and m...

The voice of the New York Mets and sports pundit Mike Janela joins CURVA MUNDIAL to talk about his love of the Portuguese national team and traveling around the globe to see them in the last three World Cups. Janela talks about his experiences traveling to see A Seleção with his dad as the team performs at the highest level. He gives insight into what it was like being in Qatar for the 2022 World...

In this episode of CURVA MUNDIAL, CBS Sports pundit and commentator Andres Cordero comes on to talk his career path and the unlikely childhood he had. From growing up in Cuba to then moving to Panama then settling in Miami where he learned the ropes of broadcasting at University then working for GoalTV and BeIn Sports, Cordero's journey is unlike any other. Along the way he met incredible peop...

Dave Rowntree of Blur joins us to talk his lengthy career not just in music but in the areas of animation, legal work, technology. Rowntree, who released his solo debut, "Radio Songs," walks in front of his famous drum kit to take center stage before Blur hits the road this summer in Europe. Rowntree also talks about his love of the England national team, watching the women's side li...

In the season 5 premiere of CURVA MUNDIAL, indie rock icons Blitz Vega which is comprised of Andy Rourke bassist of The Smiths alongside frontman and guitarist Kav Blaggers of Happy Mondays to talk about their illustrious careers, their equal love of Manchester United, what the city and the team means to them and Andy discusses what it is what like reteaming with Smiths guitarist and best friend J...

In a new segment of CURVA MUNDIAL called EXTRA TIME, we speak to previous guests who have been on the podcast and welcoming them again in between seasons. As you get ready for the next season of CURVA MUNDIAL, here is an EXTRA TIME interview with our dear friend, author and journalist Gary Thacker to discuss his new book for Pitch Publishing called “DUTCH MASTERS: When Ajax's Totaalvoetbal Con...

In the season 4 season finale, Arielle Castillo joins us to talk wellness, Man City and social media and how all three of those things connect. She is the social media guru for Manchester City’s US accounts and is the owner of Half Time Yoga, she is here to explain why stretching and the ancient art of yoga is much needed to all fans of this game. Arielle also talks about what it is like working f...

CURVA MUNDIAL travels to Venezuela with acclaimed author and writer Jordan Florit. The author of "Red Wine and Arepas," joins us to discuss moving from England to Venezuela and falling in love with the country, its food and football as well as laying down his roots in the country. Florit also discusses founding FUTVE English, an English speaking news site for Venezuelan football. Florit also talks...

Damien Malatino, the founder of AS Monaco Fans NYC, joins CURVA MUNDIAL to discuss all things Monaco. Malatino talks his fandom of AS Monaco, the history of the French club, and how Princess Grace plays a role in the team's kits.  Malatino also discusses growing up in Monaco and then making the move to New York City where he would eventually create the fan group AS Monaco Fans NYC. 

Author and writer Ibrahim Mustapha joins CURVA MUNDIAL as a guest to talk his love of Arsenal, his life in North London, and his critically acclaimed book "No Longer Naïve: African Football’s Growing Impact at the World Cup." Mustapha discusses why the continent of Africa has something very serious to offer in future World Cups and looks back on the history of African sides coming of age on the wo...

We head to Portugal where we will examine one of that countries most famous teams, Porto, with one of the co-hosts and founders of the excellent Porto Podcast -- Rui dos Santos. Rui examines the history of Porto and how Liga Portuguese can grow thanks to the amount of exciting talent in the league. Rui also discusses the Portuguese community in Rhode Island, trying to watch his favorite team in Am...

Gian Chansrichawla sits down with CURVA MUNDIAL as we head to the enchanting country of Thailand where we are joined by the cofounder of Thai League Central and editor of Football Tribe. Chansrichawla talks about the attention he wants to bring to Thai football, what the sport needs in his country as well as his love of Muangthong United. 

What is a fan of Italian Serie B side Parma doing in Iceland? Well, Gudjon Gudmundsson joins CURVA MUNDIAL to discuss how his admiration for Parma Calcio came about and following them in the land of fire and ice.  Gudmundsson takes us on his journey in following the team from Iceland, traveling across Italy to see them as well as Icelandic soccer and how it captivated the world stage in recen...

German football consultant and blogger, Adam Khan joins CURVA MUNDIAL to take us to the world of Bundesliga and all things German football. The American expat living in Germany dives into his love of Borussia Mönchengladbach, living in Dusseldorf, and founding the popular German Football Newsletter. 

Gary “Gaz” Whelan of Happy Mondays and Love and the Family Tree joins CURVA MUNDIAL to talk his love of Manchester United, AC Milan and Serie A. The musician discusses how his passion about Serie A and Italian soccer came about, what has it been like not only being a fan of the league and style from a different country. He also discusses the Madchester music scene and what it means to be from the...

What happens when a woman from Valencia, Spain, falls in love with Real Madrid and moves to New York City? Well, for Elena Ponce, she takes action and forms Manhattan's first official fan club for Madridistas -- Peña Madridista NYC. She is someone who wears her fandom on her sleeve everyday and has created a community in New York City to support her club, please welcome to the show, president and...

In the season 4 premiere of CURVA MUNDIAL we are joined by Azzurri and Inter fan from Down Under -- Frank Risorto. Frank, a friend of the podcast, is a writer for Gentlemen Ultra and the host of their fantastic podcast "The Gentlemen Ultra Down Under." Frank tells us about waking up at unholy hours to watch European football, what soccer is like in Australia, what it was like having Del Piero play...

Just before his big move to ESPN, Luis Miguel Echegaray spoke to us about his "Paddington Bear" life from growing up in Peru and moving to England and eventually working in America. The ESPN host speaks about his love of Aston Villa, the Peru national team and what it was like leaving the turmoil in Lima, Peru, as a kid to England and adapting to a whole new work while falling in love with footbal...

In this episode of CURVA MUNDIAL, we are joined by the author the acclaimed new book “The Nearly Men: The Greatest Teams Never to Win the World Cup” -- Aidan Williams. The Newcastle United supporter is part if the leadership team for brilliant and amazing These Football Time. He has also written for the Guardian and The Athletic. We talk about his love of The Magpies, his book and why some of foot...

Just as the 2022/2023 transfer window closed, news journalist and reporter Dylan Fearon joined us to discuss his love of Everton. Fearon discussed how his dad, a major Everton fan, made him a supporter from birth and what it was like following the club in America long before the Premier League became the dominate league in soccer Stateside. He also talks about catching the team on a recent US tour...

In this episode of CURVA MUNDIAL  Kirsten Schlewitz takes us around Europe from Serbia to Italy to England and Turkey. She is a force in the football writing world as the cofounder & EIC Unusual Efforts; 7500toHolte the Aston Villa fan site; podcast host of Far From Vesuvius Network; Author of the the upcoming book "More than Maradona: The Birth, Death and Rebirth of SSC Napoli;" she is a...

In this episode of CURVA MUNDIAL we are joined by one of the founders of the AC Milan Club of New York City -- Franco Zagari. Franco explains his life long love of the Rosso Neri and how he helped put it into action by helping launch AC Milan Club of NYC and gives a behind the scenes look at the hard work that goes into making a supporters club outside of the city where your favorite team plays. H...

Author Matthew Evans joins CURVA MUNDIAL to discuss his fantastic new book, "USA 94 - The World Cup That Changed The Game." The book dives deep into the creation, formation and celebrations of the first World Cup in America. From starting off with O.J. Simpson's car chase to Maradona being escorted off the field to Baggio's tears, it was a tournament that changed the beautiful game. Evans also spe...

Uruguay Football Heroes creator and podcaster Alvaro Perez joins us from Toronto, Canada, to discuss the vast, beautiful and sometimes controversial history of  Uruguayan soccer. Perez takes us on a deep dive of his culture through the eyes of some of football's most hardcore supporters while explaining how "La Celeste" represent their people every World Cup.