In The Shadow Of Vesuvio

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible. Michele and Henry begin this week's episode by discussing the emotions surrounding Curva B's tribute to the murdered Ciro Esposito. They explore an intense Derby del Sole victory by exploring the role of two of Napoli's two key player...

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible. Michele and Henry talk this week about Napoli’s habit of losing to teams with new managers and their wishes for the Roma game this weekend. They then embark on an in-depth discussion on the corporateisation of the Italian football sta...

Henry and Michele release their first pod enitirely on the new In The Shadow Of Vesuvio exclusive feed. Please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible. Enough of that... Michele and Henry return to talk about Napoli’s first stumble in a while against Atalanta. They discuss the tactics of staying in touch with a game whilst you’re at a baptism in Naples, Alex Meret as a source of famil...

Henry and Michele release the second pod on the new In The Shadow Of Vesuvio exclusive feed. Head to the links below to access the full show archive. Over the next few episodes we will be moving entirely to our new feed so please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sBLrXho5zHwh5h6lkrj1c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-sh...

Henry and Michele release the second pod on the new In The Shadow Of Vesuvio exclusive feed. Head to the links below to access the full show archive. Over the next few episodes we will be moving entirely to our new feed so please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sBLrXho5zHwh5h6lkrj1c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-sh...

Henry and Michele release the first pod on the new In The Shadow Of Vesuvio exclusive feed. Head to the links below to access the full show archive. Over the next few episodes we will be moving entirely to our new feed so please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sBLrXho5zHwh5h6lkrj1c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-sha...

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli direct from city... ... Michele and Henry are back! They give you 'from the stadium' lowdown on the beginning of the Conte era in Naples. The August start of Serie A is bemoaned, players' return to form are celebrated, new signings are analysed and Michele gives you his perspective on the atmosphere of the ci...

Episode 51: 100 Popes Michele and Henry return for a new season! They address all the hot topics in Naples at the moment - Osimhen, Conte as well as the sort of reception Di Lorenzo might get at the Maradona for his first home game. They go through listener questions and look ahead to what will hopefully be a less disastrous season!   Please do support the show by following us at our X accoun...

Episode 50: Patrick Kendrick For our 50th episode, Henry and Michele are joined by Patrick Kendrick, the lead commentator for the Serie A world feed, interpreter, co-host of Serie a Chronicles and, according to Henry’s partner: ‘the man who gets all the Italian names right’. Patrick shares his favourite sites, food and drink from the citta and tells us his very personal connection to the city. Eve...

Episode 49: A Child With A Toy Henry and Michele answer YOUR questions and cover a huge range of subjects from the origins of Curva A and Curva B ultras to Henry’s hair; from our picks for next season’s coach to Michele’s favourite spots in Naples. Don’t miss this episode which covers the full range of things we like to talk about ahead the 50th show!   Please do support the show by following...

Episode 48: Stadium Special Michele and Henry and give you everything you need to know about the Napoli stadium situation but were afraid to ask. They begin by giving their personal preferences on what they’d like to happen before embarking on a chronological exploration of the stadium issues. Michele goes deep on the difficult to resolve problems with Bagnoli before concluding on the significance...

Episode 47: The Middle of the Bed    Michele and Henry respond the exit to the Champions League and the all but ending of Napoli’s season. They discuss the culpability of the playing squad, consider historic mentality issues and briefly look ahead to a new stadium special next week. A short blast of shared therapy for everyone!     Please do support the show by following us at...

Episode 46: Melting Snow Henry and Michele are in a very good mood this week as they discuss the impact of Francesco Calzona on Napoli. Michele gives his from the stadium perspective on the changes that are clear on the pitch and has some surprising choices for players to keep an eye out for! Then the latest chant sung by the ultras is analysed as the hosts look ahead to the next game.   Plea...

Episode 45: Not in the Family Henry and Michele are back for episode 45. Here, they start by actually discussing something called football - Kvaratskhelia as a central player, the pros and cons of a fluid attacking midfield and the four or three at the back debate. Then ADL’s epic press conference is dissected by Michele to open up broader discussions about the future of the club before some closi...

Episode 44: You Gain Nothing From Saving   Michele and Henry have you the listeners to thank for helping them avoid talking about Lazio v Napoli. They answer YOUR questions about pre match beers, favourite players, this mercato and Mazzarri’s tactics. How to drink coffee in Naples also considered and Michele drops his hottest take of all time.   Please do support the show by following us...

Episode 43: Keep the Flies Out Henry and Michele reflect on the Supercoppa and what the anticipation of the final, and the response to the result in the città tells us about the season. Then current events and rumours surrounding the club are discussed. Mourinho’s possible arrival, Osimhen’s exit and the mercato signings thus far.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new...

Episode 42: The Zerbinator This episode comes in two halves. First of all, Michele tells Henry all about the 3-0 Supercoppa Semi Final in Friday. Then, owing to technical gremlins, episode 42 kicks off for real as the hosts discuss the last minute win over Salernitana and the feelings in the città and Curva about this season.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitt...

Episode 41 - Say Nothing Buon anno tifosi! Henry and Michele pick apart the disastrous title defense thus far. Michele shares his Christmas table conversations about the club before going through the reactions in the città to the various events of the past few months. Henry and Michele do their best to consider the issues with the club rationally and work out who is at fault and what needs to happ...

Episode 40: A Port in a Storm Henry and Michele muse upon the Neapolitan feelings towards the Italian National team. Explore the città’s past and current feelings towards Mazzari and reflect on what Victor Osimhen’s recent interview tells us all about Spalletti. Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only Englis...

Episode 39 Small Talk, Empty Stomachs Henry and Michele are back and discuss the draw with Union mid week. Michele paints the picture of the fan trouble and discusses the tactics of the team from the Curva perspective. Then the hosts spend some time considering the best mister to come in if Garcia is fired before a bit of impromptu Shakespeare. Please do support the show by following us at our bra...

Episode 38: Curse the… Potatoes Henry and Michele give their views on the Osimhen Tik Tok fall out which aren’t always the same. They also read out your responses to the events of the past week. That done, they move on to more wholesome matters and consider the upturn in form of the club. Michele gives us his Curva B perspective on the Natan Østigard partnership; as well as Kvara’s upturn in form...

Episode 37: Bleeding Columns Michele and Henry reflect on another frustrating weekend for Napoli. They consider why this stumbling start from Garcia feels different to the equally underwhelming beginning to the Sarri regime. Michele reads the temperature of the city and Henry explains why his typical patience with the club is not showing this time around. Please do support the show by following us...

Episode 36: Is The Water Fresh? Henry and Michele gather less than 24 hours after the 2-1 home loss to Lazio. Michele gives his Curva B perspective on Rudi Garcia’s new tactics with a particularly focus on our back line and the regista. The feelings of the tifosi and ultras towards ADL are explained as are the new season’s ticket prices. More important matters such as bad pizza, Mozzarella in carr...

Episode 35: Things Will Straighten Out Henry and Michele are back to look ahead to 2023/24. Here they focus their preview on the fantastic listener questions received and talk about: Napoli transfer policy, post-Scudetto opportunity for global growth, ADL’s legacy, Osimhen’s renewal, Kvara’s expectation and the heated cone v cup gelato debate returns. Both are very much looking forward to this sea...

#34 Spaghetti alle Vongole Henry and Michele address current events with the team before reflecting back with a season review. Kim’s departure and Rudi Garcia’s arrival are mused upon, after Michele updates us all on his sailing adventures around Capri and Sorrento. Then the glorious 2022/23 is reviewed from the perspective of the città, the stadio and errr… pasta in classic ItSoV s...