Gridirons of Europe

In episode 56 we discuss the week that was, the week to come, and our power rankings for Swedish U19 football.

In episode 55 the guys discuss the opening weekend of Swedish U19 action; we go over our week 2 power rankings; and lastly, we preview the week 2 match-ups.

In episode 54 we preview our favorite series: Swedish U19 football. Their season kicks off this week, and we reached out to every team's Head Coach and asked some questions to use as a backdrop as we talk about each of the 7 teams participating in this year's U19 series.

In episode 53 we speak to Benjamin Kennedy Chaanhing and Gilbert Kimrin, both lately of the Limhamn Griffins U17 team. Both players are starting high school this fall; Benjamin is heading to RIG Academy in Uppsala, while Gilbert is going to the Taft School in Connecticut.

In episode 52 the guys discuss the comeback of Dukes Tourney, which made its return in 2022 after a two year hiatus. Dukes Tourney is the biggest youth tournament in Scandinavia, and Osaid and Andre were both in attendance, Osaid as a spectator and Andre as an official.

In episode 51 Andre and Osaid stage the inaugural Division 1 All-Star Draft, where they try to build the best teams possible from Swedish Men's Division 1.

In our 50th(!) episode we talk to AIK DL Anton Krajerenko, one of our most loyal listeners, and we bring back Antoine Allen of the Karlskoga Wolves, one of our favorite guests. In this milestone episode, we have some fun talking football and whatever else that comes to mind during our conversation.

In episode 49 we speak to Cologne Crocodiles DL/LB Alaudin Azemi. Alaudin started his football career on the Kristianstad Predators U15 team, and he has played at every level of Swedish football before going to the GFL and the Cologne Crocodiles in 2022. We take a trip down memory lane, discussing memories of old, and we get Alaudin's thoughts on how the GFL compares to football in Sweden.

In this episode we talked to Arlanda jets legend Josuha Akena. We discussed the SS , his time in Finland and much much more

In episode 47 Andre and Cristoffer Dessezar of the Arlanda Jets sit down and discuss the past weekend's games, what Swedish men's football can or should be, and so much more in a fun conversation about what it means to be part of the football world here in Sweden.

In episode 46 the guys are joined by Christoffer Dessezar, do-it-all athlete for the Arlanda Jets. Together they preview the upcoming weekend's action and discuss more broadly this season's division 1 and Christoffer's career as a football player.

In episode 45 we are once again joined by Kristianstad Predators OL Kayle Fuoco, and together we recap this week's games, then we give Kayle the platform to express anything he wants about his time in Sweden.

In episode 44 the guys are joined by Kristianstad Predators Offensive Lineman Kayle Fuoco, and together they preview games from around Europe, discuss the latest division 1 Power Rankings, and, lastly, they discuss Kayle's football experiences.

In episode 43 the guys are joined by Antoine Allen and Kevin Nilsson from the Karlskoga Wolves. Together they recap this weekend's action, which includes another Unicorns win, some exciting ELF action, a tie in division 1, and so much more.

In episode 42 we bring back one of our favorite guests: Antoine Allen from the Karlskoga Wolves. We draft our games to watch, discuss our division 1 power rankings, and then Antoine gets a chance to talk about any topic of his choosing.

In episode 41 we are joined by AIK DB/WR Leander Mrowka. We discuss the latest action in Europe and check in on the status for Swedish division 1 with only one week of the regular season remaining.

In episode 40 we discuss our recent trip to Germany where we attended the ELF openers in Cologne and Frankfurt. We also have a number of interviews lined up: we spoke to Noah Allsten of the Istanbul Rams, Fabian Kratz of the Cologne Centurions, Lorenz Regler of the Frankfurt Galaxy, and Nathaniel Robitaille of the Rhein Fire. Later in the episode we get back to our normal programming as we draft g...

In episode 39 we discuss our most recent power rankings for division 1 in Sweden. We also preview our upcoming trip to Germany, where we will attend the ELF opener in Cologne between the Centurions and the Istanbul Rams on Saturday, and the game in Frankfurt between the Galaxy and the Rhein Fire on Sunday.

In episode 38 we make history because Helsingborg Jaguars WR/DB Bobby Vahos joins us as our first ever two time guest on the podcast. We continue our discussions from last time about Swedish football, we recap this week's action, and Bobby gives out his list of the top 5 WRs in Division 1 South.

In episode 37 we discuss the week 7 power rankings for Sweden's division 1. Later, the guys pick and preview the games they want to watch this weekend.

In episode 36 we have a wide ranging conversation with Helsingborg Jaguars WR/DB Bobby Vahos. We do discuss this weekend's games, but we also discuss Bobby's football journey and our views on Swedish football, both currently and ideas and thoughts about the future of the sport here in Sweden. Hang in there in our longest episode yet, in a conversation which should be thought provoking and engaging...

In episode 35, joining us for the discussion, we have Gustav Carlsson, LB for the Kristianstad Predators. Together, we discuss the first ever Gridirons of Europe Power Rankings, where we decided to rank the Swedish Division 1 teams. We also test out a new format where Andre and Osaid pick out the games in Europe they find most interesting this upcoming weekend in a draft style format. Spoiler aler...

In episode 34 we announce our first ever sponsor, Contact Sports. We take a look at the weekend's games from Austria and Italy, and then we are joined by Viktor Ekberg, QB for the Arlanda Jets. We continue our discussion, talking about the Maple League opener, the CEFL, the Scandinavian Cup, the Swedish division 1 games, and a whole lot more with Viktor.

In episode 33 Andre and Osaid preview the upcoming weekend of games, including action from the AFL and IFL, the season opener of the Maple League, the Scandinavian Cup and a full slate from Swedish division 1.

In episode 32 the guys are joined by Ystad Rockets DB Filip Odenmar to recap the weekend's games. We discuss the Spanish playoffs; Austrian and Italian league action; the Unicorns win over the Black Knights in the CEFL Championship; and the games from the Swedish Superseries and Division 1.