El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

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.

The boys discuss the latest round of exciting La Liga action, including Benzema's stunning display in a 3-0 for Real Madrid over a feisty Valencia side, and a humdrum 0-0 draw for Barcelona that puts control of the title back in Real's hands. Also: the boys discuss Quique Setien's questionable game management, and the explosive return of Marco Asensio. Your hosts also preview the ma...

Join your intrepid hosts as they continue along on the runaway train that is the congested fixture list to decide the La Liga title. This is a special Barcelona only show where Payton and Mark delve into their 2-0 win over a depleted, 20th place Leganes side, and wonder what their first real test against Sevilla will hold.

Mark and Payton gawk at Messi's masterclass in Barcelona's 4-0 win over an overmatched Mallorca side (1:30) before delving into Real Madrid's Jekyll and Hyde act in a 3-1 stroll over Eibar (15:34). The boys also get into their proposed lineups and predictions for Real-Valencia and Barcelona-Leganes. 

La Liga is Back! Mark and Payton discuss their respective teams' week 28 matchups, Barcelona at Mallorca (17:58) and Real Madrid hosting Eibar (33:27). The boys also discuss who they'd like to see their teams line up, and other breaking news. 

The boys comb through each of their squads and highlight who and what they're most afraid of and most looking forward to in the last 11 games of La Liga. Your hosts break down all aspects of the fascinating title run-in, with their thoughts on a healthy Hazard, how Setien utilizes Frenkie de Jong, and more. 

Mark and Payton set over/unders for each other's teams and players, and place bets on their own teams for the rest of the season (13:01). They also go over some breaking news (2:53) and Payton tries to guess who has the best Goals + Assists per 90' rates on both squads (1:17:42). 

The boys discuss the current state of the La Liga title race, and explain how the title could be decided if the current plan for La Liga to return pans out. Payton details every Barcelona game so far and what that could mean for their slender lead atop the table. Mark outlines Real's foibles this year, and what his club's squad depth could mean for the proposed fast and furious fixture l...

Join your hosts as they select the final members of their all-time starting elevens (21:50), the keepers and managers. The boys also pick through the latest fallout from the coronavirus, when La Liga may start up again, and discuss the news surrounding transfers and loanees. 

Travel through time with your brave hosts as they blow 200 years of dust off the combined histories of the two most storied clubs in soccer history and name the best defenders of all time. Mark revels in Real Madrid's legendary left backs while Payton struggles to choose just two centerbacks for his Barcelona side. Also - breaking news, including a definitely too soon start date to La Liga ac...

Join your hosts as they once again stroll through the thick, gravy-like history of the two most storied franchises in soccer, this time selecting their midfield positions for their All-Time Barcelona and Real Madrid teams. They boys explain their starters, bench options, and who just missed the cut to pair with their legendary forward selections from last week's episode. Tune in and learn you...

Come join your intrepid hosts on a winding tour of Real Madrid and Barcelona's combined histories as the boys dive into the best all time attackers for Real Madrid and Barcelona, and make the tough decisions as they fill out their forward positions, inevitably leaving all time greats on the bench, fuming. Also - Payton shares some breaking news about Barcelona's unfolding embezzlement sc...