El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

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...

Mark and Payton dive into the long awaited return of the Champions League, including Man City's dominant stroll over Zidane's hapless Real Madrid, and Messi obliterating Gattuso's Napoli side. Also: the boys lament the Ray Hudson-less Champions League broadcasts, and how Ray would have called Messi's golazo instead.  1:45 - Real Madrid Game Review  4:45 - Varane and his Woes  2...

Your favorite hosts dive back into the long awaited second leg of the Champions League round of 16 and take you through the history, lineup decisions, and player form that could determine whether the Spanish giants make it into the next round. Can Real Madrid overcome their 2-1 deficit? Will Barcelona finish off Napoli? Also: Mark points out some sneaky similarities between City and Madrid. 

Join your intrepid hosts for Part 2 of the La Liga season awards as Mark and Payton dive into the best and worst players this season. Also: updates on Real Madrid's positive COVID tests, and the boys share their goals of the season for each of their teams. 

Join your suddenly soccer-starved hosts as they delve into their individual player awards for the 2019-2020 La Liga season. Mark and Payton take a deep dive into some advanced stats to give overall ratings to their top and bottom performers for Real Madrid and Barcelona this season. 

The boys delve into La Liga's final, meaningless but still interesting round of games, as Real Madrid wrapped up their title winning season with a lazy 2-2 draw against Leganes (00:34), and Barcelona destroyed Alaves 5-0 (11:44). Also: news notes about Messi's insane stats, Bale's strange situation, and the lack of Ballon'D'Or this year (29:33). Then, the boys review the b...

Mark celebrates Real Madrid's record 34th Spanish title after beating Villareal in an exciting 2-1 win. Payton laments Barcelona's mistakes as they lose 2-1 to Osasuna, and breaks down Messi's rare post game press conference. 

Mark and Payton delve into the latest close scraps for their historic teams, as Real Madrid played out a thrilling, end to end 2-0 win over Alaves, and Barcelona hang onto dear life in their 1-0 win over Real Valladolid. Also: Mark pontificates on what Lucas Vazquez's secret to success is, and previews Real Madrid's upcoming game on Monday against Granada. 

Your hosts dig into Barcelona's 1-0 scrape over an excitable Espanyol side, and Mark examines all the happenings at Real Madrid as they battle COVID concerns, injuries, and suspensions while trying to win an eighth straight game on Friday against Alaves. 

Mark and Payton journey through the latest exciting chapter as Real Madrid continue to get important results with a narrow 1-0 win at San Mames, and Barcelona actually look like a team for a change as they wipe the floor against Villareal 4-1. Also: previews of the rest of the games on the La Liga calendar, and where Real Madrid might slip up. 

The boys discuss the latest twists and turns in the La Liga title race, including an apoplectic Leo Messi, an ice cold Sergio Ramos, and some very rough defending by Madrid's latest opponent, Getafe. Also: Mark and Payton look ahead to Sunday's games, where Madrid face Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona take on red-hot Villareal. 

Payton cries about Barcelona's latest slip up in their title hopes, and wonders whether Quique Setien will be sacked within the week. The boys break down the strange behavior of the Barcelona squad including Messi outbursts, ignoring coaches, and angry Griezmanns. Then, Mark worries about Lucas Vazquez's likely appearance in Real Madrid's upcoming game against Getafe. 

Mark and Payton analyze Barcelona's unfortunate 2-2 draw to Celta Vigo that surrenders the outright lead of La Liga to Real Madrid for the first time in over three months. Mark waxes poetic about Benzema's latest heroics as he secures all three points for Real Madrid. Also: Payton discusses the thin ice Quique Setien is on at Barcelona, and the player revolt he may have on his hands. The...

The boys are back to break down the latest chapter in the race for the La Liga title, as Barcelona scraped by Athetic Bilbao 1-0 (19:35) before Real Madrid kept pace by avenging their earlier defeat in a 2-0 home win to Mallorca (35:54). Also: Payton reviews where all of their bets are at the moment (1:54), and discusses the blockbuster transfer of Arthur Melo to Juventus for Miralem Pjanic (16:57...

Payton rages as Real Madrid get the rub of the green in a controversial 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad that restores their lead at the top of the La Liga table. They boys break down all the moments that made this a fascinating chapter in the topsy-turvey race to crown the Spanish Champion. Also: injury news from Barcelona and Real Madrid, and Mark commends Vinicius Jr.'s standout performance.