In The Shadow Of Vesuvio

Episode 33: Patience   Michele and Henry reflect back on a truly special day: June 4th when Napoli lifted their third Scudetto.   Both were in the città and give you their different, personal perspectives on the coming together of fans before, during and after the game.   A big thank you to all the listeners who have stuck with us on this journey from Not Believing to Belief!  ...

Episode 32: E' Succies' We've done it! Not only did Napoli win the Scudetto, an achievement that has eluded us for years and years, but we as a network, as Far From Vesuvius, has finally MET IN PERSON! And how fitting that it was right outside of Stadio Diego Armando Maradona? Producer/Presidente Raffa Rispo leads and closes the pod, but the Main Event is the meat of the show, where Henry meets an...

Episode 31: Cracking The Scudetto Nut   NAPOLI ARE CHAMPIONS   Michele tells us all about being in the Maradona when the Scudetto was sealed and the spontaneous parties in the streets of Naples afterwards.   He has had very little sleep but who cares?   SIAMO CAMPIONI D'ITALIA!!!     Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOf...

Episode 30 - If You Believe   Michele and Henry reflect back on some raucous airport celebrations after the last minute win in Turin.   Michele jumped on his scooter to join in with the thousands of fans who greeted the team off the plane. He paints a picture of the sights and sounds of yet another iconic moment in this incredible season.   The hosts conclude by exploring the emotio...

Episode 29: Practice What You Preach.   Henry and Michele explore the ultra conflict which blighted the 4-0 home loss to Milan.   Michele was in Curva B to witness the depressing events but he also walks us through the context to the dispute.    This is *the* show to get you in the picture with the conflict which is more nuanced than it might first appear since it comes direct...

Episode 28 - Fine Wine   Michele and Henry reflect on a season that continues to defy even the highest of expectations. Michele tells us more about the Frankfurt crowd trouble and his Father’s Day Special for the Torino match.   Our hosts then go deep on the Milan draw, pick some favourite memories from the fixture’s past and reflect on making new memories with those closest to them in t...

Episode 27 - Feast, Don’t Fast!   Henry and Michele return to consider one of the greatest goals scored in SSC Napoli’s history. Kvaradona’s masterpiece was scored right in front of Michele who was sat in Curva B. He gives you the in stadium perspective of this iconic moment.   They also look forward to the Frankfurt game and go into detail on the situation with away fans.    ...

Episode 26: Mind the Cat   Michele and Henry explore the ins and outs of watching the Spezia in a steak restaurant, the San Remo festival, how Napoli Roma changed hearts and minds inside and outside of the città and talk about making plans for the end of the season, no matter what happens.     Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuv...

Henry and Michele are back! Here, Henry pushes Michele to go forensic on what Napoli 5 Juve 1 was like in the Stadio Maradona. They explore the chants, the feelings, the sights and, well everything about being there for one of the greatest nights to have ever happened in the stadium.   They also find time to reflect on the Coppa Italia loss and consider the relationship between fans ahead of...

Episode 24: Favours   Michele and Henry are back and spend much of the show answering *your* questions. Thank you so much for sending them in and supporting the show.   Before this, they spend to time to address the increasing scandal engulfing Juventus and explore the reaction to this news in Naples.     Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter accou...

23: Tears   Michele and Henry are back!   Here Michele picks some memorable moments from the past seven games before going into detail about the emotions of the end of the Udinese game.   I ragazzi go deep on a new chant and Henry ponders if this is a wider sign of a new mentality.   Some listeners questions are answered and… there’s a Neapolitan phrase of the week as always! &...

Enjoy the Watermelon   This week Michele and Henry reflect on the atmosphere during the near sold out Bologna match. They address a listener question about club attendance and muse on the nature of football fandom, challenging the notion of ‘occasional’ fans.   The guys also look ahead to Roma and have some firm advice for Rangers fans thinking of trying to make it into the stadium on Tu...

Henry and Michele are in a party mood after an excellent weekend for Napoli. Michele reveals the mood of the city at this pause in the season before a mini review of the first nine games takes place. Highlights on the pitch, in the stands and dressing room are chosen and a highly controversial choice is suggested for the spiritual captain of the club.   Please do support the show by following...

This week is a very special episode in which Michele and Henry record it in person and together! They are fresh from the pub and talk all things Rangers-Napoli. Pre-match, match and post-match and we kick off with a very special in-pub treat!    Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podca...

Episode 18: Don’t Spit At The Sky   Michele and Henry are back! We give you a short blast of excitement ahead of Napoli Liverpool. Michele tells us what the Champions League means to the tifosi and the city and Henry talks about going viral. They discuss the reality of being an away fan in Naples before an informative chat about securing away tickets for future European ties. Things tie up wi...

This week Michele and Henry reflect on the first home game of the season and look forward to the friendly against Juve Stabia and the Fiorentina match in the league.    Michele goes deep on the recent history behind Lower Curva tickets and also offers his precise in stadium thoughts on Kvaratskhelia, Osimhen and Kim.    We answer another listener question, give you a Neapolitan...

Episode 16: "Giving and Receiving" Michele and Henry look forward to our first home game of the reason against Monza. The guys discuss the importance of August and taking time off and the impact Verona Napoli has had on the city’s expectations. They also chat about Napoli’s new Juve supporting mayor, the importance of ticket prices to fans in the city and we take our second pre-recorded fan questi...

Episode 15: The Meat Under The Pasta   Michele and Henry find a small window in their holidays to talk Napoli and the feeling in the city ahead of the new season. Henry has to be brief because his cena is waiting downstairs and he doesn’t want to get in trouble with the Italian in-laws.   They do, however, find time to salute Ciro Mertens, go deep on the Neapolitan feelings towards the t...

In the only English language Napoli podcast direct from the city, Henry and Michele are back from their holidays and dive straight into Dimaro reaction. Michele gives the città perspectives on the mercato comings and goings and gauges the mood of Naples ahead of the new season. There’s also time for conversations about gelato and which ex Napoli player is most fond of good times in night spots. A...

This week's episode is a game of two halves. Henry and Michele begin with a serious and nuanced discussion about ADL and why he remains so unpopular within the city. Then, our alternative season awards involve plenty of pasta, scooter journeys and imagined trips to Castel dell’Elmo with Ciro and Kat Mertens.     We thank you for joining us at the Far From Vesuvius Network, and our new ex...

Michele and Henry are joined by Ken Cioffredi this week and look back at the season which came to a close with a 3-0 win over Spezia. They explore the feelings of the città over the course of a season which featured many familiar frustrations. Occasional moments of end of term giddiness also punctuate this episode as the team look ahead to next season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

WELCOME TO NAPOLI, DR. BELL!!!   In this special episode Michele interviews Henry for a change as they talk about meeting in person for the first time last Sunday! Please enjoy the "In Stadium" perspective of the historic moment in the club as Lorenzo Insigne and Faouzi Ghoulam said goodbye to the home fans. Henry opens up about the experience of being a long distance Napoli fan and coming to...

In our tenth show, Henry and Michele explore the emotions in the city surrounding Lorenzo Insigne’s upcoming farewell in Napoli’s last home game of the season. Michele gives his typically forthright views on the exit, we share our favourite memories of Lorenzo and also take a look what can be learned for the future from the Torino game.   We thank you for joining us at the Far From Vesuvius N...

Henry and Michele spend the show looking forensically at Napoli fan culture following the protests in and outside of the stadium for the Sassoulo game. They give the first person perspective at what happened before, during and after the match and Michele gives his view as a Napoli based fan. We also look ahead to Champions League football and give some love to the show’s listeners thus far. &...

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio explores all things SSC Napoli in English and direct from the city itself.   We explore the disaster of #EmpoliNapoli from the perspective of Michele watching it with his girlfriend’s dad. It was the first time they had watched a game together!   We try to cheer ourselves up by also exploring Napoli taking up another sport and go deep on how this team can find mo...