Rob Stanley

Talking Toro Podcast

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English based Toro supporters Peter Bourne and Rob Stanley take a look at the recent results and upcoming games for Serie A side Torino FC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Rob Stanley

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Sports

Latest episode

Jun 19, 2026

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Episodes

S3E31 'Tonny Sanabria totally blanked me' - (#80) 30.04.2024

Peter and Rob are back after a couple of weeks away for another episode of the Talking Toro podcast, in which time, the Granata have scored a total of zero goals. The goalless draws against Juventus and Frosinone are discussed, along with the 2-0 defeat against Inter from the weekend. Rob discusses his 'VIP' experience at the Derby, whilst Peter details his trip to Buenos Aires and the River Plate...

S3E30 'Only an idiot would back Toro in the derby' - (#79) 09.04.2024

Peter and Rob are back to discuss Torino's last minute 3-2 defeat against Empoli, and preview this weekends Derby Della Mole against Juventus, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E29 'It's Luca Belingheri' - (#78) 04.04.2024

Peter and Rob return after the international break to discuss Torino's 1-0 victory against Monza and look forward to Saturday's fixture against Empoli - as Toro look to win three Serie A matches in a row for the first time under Ivan Jurić. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E28 'Literally sent to Coventry' - (#77) 21.03.2024

Peter and Rob look back at Torino's 2-0 victory against Udinese and consider how many points may be necessary from the remaining 9 fixtures in order to quality for European football. In part two, they both put forward their own 'one season wonder' XI from two different time periods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E27 'Gloves Off' - (#76) 13.03.2024

Peter and Rob are back for another episode of the Talking Toro podcast to discuss Toro's 1-1 draw against Napoli and preview Saturday's match against Udinese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E26 'Ivan the Terrible' - (#75) 05.03.2024

Peter and Rob are back to discuss 10 men Torino's 0-0 draw with Fiorentina and the controversial refereeing decision to send off Samuele Ricci for two yellow cards. Friday night's fixture against Napoli is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E25 'Rigore! - (#74) 28.02.2024

Peter and Rob are back once again to discuss another Toro defeat despite playing well against a team from the capital, this time, Monday's 3-2 defeat to Roma. We are also joined by Fiorentina fan and fellow podcaster Giancarlo Rinaldi to help preview Saturday night's match against the Viola and the return of Andrea Belotti to the Stadio Grande Torino. You can follow Giancarlo on Twitter (@ginkers)...

S3E24 'Best half of the season?' - (#73) 23.02.2024

Peter and Rob return for a bonus edition of the Talking Toro Podcast to discuss Toro's 2-0 defeat against Lazio despite dominating the first half. Monday night's match against Roma is also previewed and keep listening for another bonus treat at the end of the episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E23 'We're all going on a European Tour' - (#72) 20.02.2024

Peter and Rob discuss Torino's 2-0's victory over Lecce, the Bellanova/Zapata double act and preview Toro's upcoming fixtures against Lazio and Roma in direct clashes with fellow European challengers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E22 'Boring, Boring, Toro' - (#71) 13.02.2024

Peter and Rob look back on Saturday's 1-1 draw against Sassuolo, question how a team who have only lost twice since October can look so unconvincing, and preview Friday night's match against Lecce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E21 'The end of Talking Toro?' - (#70) 07.02.2024

Peter and Rob are back for another episode of Talking Toro, as they review Toro's transfer market, the 0-0 draw against Salernitana and preview Saturday's match against Sassuolo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E20 - S3E20 'Calciomercato conundrum' - (#69) 31.01.2024

Peter and Rob look back at Toro's 2-1 win at Cagliari and discuss where Toro need to reinforce with only two days left before the transfer window closes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E19 - S3E19 'Amsterdam' - (#68) 25.01.2024

With Toro not in action last week, Peter and Rob answer some listeners questions, as they look to answer the mystery regarding whether Simone Zaza is a missing person, and why Toro have an allergy to signing a decent left back. An update on the calciomercato is provided, whilst they also look back on Torino's famous 1991-92 UEFA Cup run that ended with agony in Amsterdam. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

S3E18 - S3E18 - 'Pound shop Alessio Cerci' (#67) 16.01.2024

Peter and Rob are back for a new episode of the Talking Toro Podcast as they look back at the 0-0 draw against Genoa, and look (far) ahead to their next match against Cagliari. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E17 - S3E17 - 'Toro-Genoa, friends again' (#66) 09.01.2024

Peter and Rob are back for the first Talking Toro episode of 2024 as they look back on draw with Udinese, defeat against Fiorentina and stunning recent 3-0 victory against Napoli. In the second half, we were pleased to join Fabrizio and Matt from the 'La Lanterna Podcast' to preview this weekend's match against Genoa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E16 - S3E16 - 'Talking Toro : Christmas Quiz 2023' (#65) 22.12.2023

In a special edition of the Talking Toro Podcast, Peter hosts a South Coast derby edition of the Christmas Torino Quiz between Rob and friend of the pod Macer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E15 - S3E15 - 'VMS - Player of the season?' (#64) 19.12.2023

Peter and Rob discuss Toro's narrow 1-0 win against Empoli, their third home win in a row, and preview their next two games - against Udinese and Fiorentina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E14 - S3E14 - 'Toro in literature' (#63) 12.12.2023

Peter and Rob review Toro's 0-0 draw and some questionable refereeing decisions in Frosinone on Sunday and preview the next match against Empoli. They also look at the array of Torino books in existence, in English and in Italian, and Peter has a very special announcement to make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E13 - S3E13 - 'Live from Turin : Torino 3-0 Atalanta' (#62) 06.12.2023

Join Peter and Rob for a very special edition of the Talking Toro podcast, live from Turin. Their trip coincided with Torino's 117th anniversary, so this episode begins with a clip recorded at 'Bar Norman' birthplace of Torino Football Club. The pod features live audio from Monday night's match against Atalanta, and then the pod itself is recorded almost immediately following Toro's 3-0 victory. H...

S3E12 - S3E12 - 'Jumping Jester' (#61) 29.11.2023

Peter and Rob are back for another episode of the Talking Toro podcast, as they discuss Torino's disappointing 2-0 defeat against Bologna and look forward to their trip to Turin ahead of the Atalanta match on Monday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E11 - S3E11 - 'Battle of Santiago' (#60) 15.11.2023

Peter and Rob are back as they review Torino's 1-1 draw with Monza, and preview their next match against Bologna at the end of November. With in being an international week, they also discuss their own relationships with the Italian national team, and select their own 'Top 10 Toro Italy' players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E10 - S3E10 - 'More a Skoda than a Ferrari' (#59) 08.11.2023

Peter and Rob are back for a new episode of the Talking Toro podcast, as they review the Coppa Italia defeat, victory over Sassuolo and preview Saturday's fixture in Monza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E9 - S3E09 - 'Peter and Pietro's yoga class' (#58) 29.10.2023

Peter and Rob are back for another episode of the Talking Toro podcast, as they look back on the 1-0 victory against Lecce, and preview the Coppa Italia tie with Frosinone and league game against Sassuolo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E8 - S3E08 - 'More a museum than a football club' (#57) 12.10.2023

Peter and Rob are back to discuss Toro's dreadful 2-0 defeat in the Derby Della Mole, and look forward to Torino's next game following the international break against Inter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

S3E7 - S3E07 - 'I've had enough of the Turin Derby' (#56) 06.10.2023

Peter and Rob discuss Monday's disappointing 0-0 draw at home to Hellas Verona and also look forward (potentially not the right word) to Saturday's derby against Juventus. They also put together a 'dream derby XI' featuring the Toro players who have made the most impact in the 'Derby Della Mole'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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