Talking Toro Podcast

Peter and Rob are back to discuss Toro's late comeback against Empoli, as they scored twice in the last 10 minutes to earn a point. With Ivan Ilić's signing (and Sasa Lukic's departure), Peter and Rob look back at the best eleven players from The Balkans region to play for the Granata. With another trip to Florence on the horizon, Wednesday afternoon's Coppa Italia quarter final against Fiorentina...

Peter and Rob recap Saturday's historic victory over Fiorentina, their first victory in Florence since 1976. Two men who have played for, and coached, Torino are this week's 'hero' and 'villain' whilst Saturday's trip to Empoli is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In typical Toro fashion, the euphoria of Wednesday's Coppa Italia quickly was swiftly replaced by disappointment as Toro lost 1-0 at home to Spezia. Peter and Rob discuss that defeat, what is missing from this Torino side and preview our next match away to Fiorentina. Rob selects one of his personal cult heroes as his 'Toro hero' whilst Peter selects a player who made his debut 23 years ago, and i...

Peter and Rob are back for 2023 and discuss 10 men Torino's stunning 1-0 defeat of AC Milan after extra time in the Coppa Italia from Wednesday night. The consecutive 1-1 draws against Hellas Verona and Salernitana are also discussed, whilst Sunday's home match against Spezia is previewed. Peter chooses a striker with a knack of scoring against Juventus as his 'Toro Hero' whilst Rob selects a play...

In a special Christmas edition of the 'Talking Toro' podcast, we enlist the help of friend of the pod Macer Corcoran to act as quiz master as Peter and Rob go head to head and test their Toro knowledge. Feel free to play along at home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Rob remember former Toro coach Siniša Mihajlović who sadly passed away last week, and also reflect on how the Granata players fared at the 2022 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a short break, Peter and Rob discuss Torino's last three matches, the defeat at Bologna, the victory over Sampdoria and the draw with Roma. With the World Cup only a few days away, we look back on former Toro players who have played at the tournament - with Ricardo Rodriguez, Nikola Vlasic, Vanja Milenkovic-Savic, Sasa Lukic, and Nemanja Radonjic all getting ready to represent their countrie...

Peter and Rob return to discuss Torino's consecutive victories - last week's 2-1 win against Udinese, and Sunday's impressive 2-1 victory over champions AC Milan. Rob picks one of his first Toro idols as his 'hero' of the week, whereas Peter chooses an ex Real Madrid employee as his 'villain' of the week. Sunday's clash with Bologna is also previewed, as both sides look to make it three league win...

Peter and Rob discuss Torino's deflating 1-0 defeat in the Derby against Juventus, and bemoan the lack of 'winning spirit' within the current squad. Tuesday's 4-0 victory over Cittadella sparks a discussion on the terrible Coppa Italia format, whilst Sunday's trip to in form Udinese is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Rob discuss Torino's 1-1 draw with Empoli, with Rob discussing some anecdotes from his weekend in Turin to watch the match. With the 55th anniversary of his tragic death taking place on Saturday, Peter and Rob pay tribute to 'La Farfulla Granata' Gigi Meroni. Finally, the pair look ahead to Saturday's 'Derby Della Mole' with Juventus, and look back at some of their most memorable derbies...

Peter and Rob look back at Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Napoli, and bemoan the lack of improvement in the squad that was so desperately needed in August. A Toro player/coach is selected as Peter's hero of the week, whilst Rob chooses a midfield who has recently returned to Serie A. Next week's Empoli game is also previewed, where Rob will hope to improve on his abysmal record of watching Toro pla...

After a two week break, Peter and Rob return to discuss Toro's (unlucky) 1-0 defeat to Inter and their (disappointing) 1-0 defeat to Sassuolo. They also predict how they think Toro will fare in the remaining eight games before the World Cup break. In order to preview Saturday's match at Napoli, the pair are joined by Macer Corcoran who discusses how he became a fan of the club and the incredible l...

Peter and Rob discuss Thursday's 3-1 defeat against Atalanta and Monday's 1-0 victory over Lecce, whilst also bemoaning some aspects of the BT Sport coverage. A player who scored a famous Derby goal is this week's 'Toro Hero' whilst a player more famous for an incredible miss is the 'Toro Villain'. Saturday's away fixture in the San Siro against Inter is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Peter and Rob look back at Torino's 2-1 victory against Cremonese from Saturday evening, and also what business Toro should prioritise ahead of the Summer Transfer Window closing on Thursday. An Italia 90 legend is picked as Peter's Toro 'Hero of the week' whilst Rob picks a goalkeeper with perhaps the most infamous goalkeeping error in a Granata shirt as his villain of the week. The boys look for...

Peter and Rob look back on the opening two games of the Serie A season, Torino's opening weekend victory at Monza, and Saturday's 0-0 draw v Lazio. This weekend's fixture against newly promoted Cremonese is also previewed, whilst also looking at which positions the team need to strengthen before the transfer window closes next month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Rob are back for Season 2 of the Talking Toro podcast! They discuss the new signings so far, the areas of the squad that needs improvement and the now infamous argument in Austria between Davide Vagnati and Ivan Juric. They also look ahead to the start of the new season, starting with Saturday's Coppa Italia clash with Palermo, then the first two fixtures of the Serie A season - away to...

Peter and Rob assess the current Torino squad and look at what areas will need improving ahead of the 2022/23 season. With Andrea Belotti's contract situation still not settled, a couple of potential replacements are put forward whilst hypothetical discussions take place regarding what should be done with the Bremer money, should the Brazilian be sold as seems inevitable. Hosted on Acast. See acas...

Peter and Rob discuss Torino's disappointing final game of the season as the Granata fall to a self-inflicted 3-0 home defeat against Roma. They also take a look back at what has been a promising season for Torino, and discuss who has been the player of the season and discuss their favourite goals of the campaign. A few 'alternative' awards are metaphorically handed out in this end of the season s...

Peter and Rob are back for another episode of the Talking Toro podcast as they discuss Torino's 1-0 win over Hellas Verona in 'The Ivan Juric Derby' and the disappointing news that goal scorer Josip Brekalo's loan move won't be made permanent. A lively discussion regarding what an ideal one season Serie A line would look like through a Toro supporter's perspective, as Rob accidentally insults a nu...

Peter and Rob are back for another episode of the Talking Toro podcast. The Granata's 1-0 defeat at home to Napoli on Saturday afternoon is discussed (0:30) whilst also discussing the potential futures of a number of Torino players. Peter selects a 90s midfielder who has an unusual connection to a former England captain as his Toro hero of the week (19:00). Rob selects a player who was the last To...

A special edition of the Talking Toro podcast, recorded on the 73rd anniversary of the Superga air disaster where the legendary 'Grande Torino' team of the 1940s tragically lost their lives. Peter and Rob discuss what the 4th May means to them personally and Torino fans in general as they discuss the greatest Toro side in history. The entertaining 4-4 draw with Atalanta and 3-1 victory over Empoli...

Peter and Rob discuss Torino's 2-1 victory over Spezia (0:30) with Demba Seck and Sasa Lukic receiving heavy praise. Rob's pick for Toro hero may be a controversial one (21:45) whilst Peter chooses one of the worst players to wear the famous Granata shirt as his Toro villain (36:45) There are also previews for Torino's two away trips this week, as they first face Atalanta and then travel to Empoli...

It's happened again. Torino concede yet another late equaliser to cruelly be denied a deserved victory - this time against Lazio on Saturday night. Peter and Rob dissect the 1-1 draw (0:20) and single out a few players for their impressive performances. Peter chooses one of the promotion heroes from the 2005/06 promotion season as his Toro hero of the week (21:00), whilst Rob chooses a player who...

A slightly different edition of the Talking Toro podcast as Peter and Rob first discuss Sunday evening's 0-0 draw against AC Milan (0:25). They then discuss their best (and worst) Toro shirts of all time (21:50) before previewing Saturday's upcoming match against Lazio (58:30). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter and Rob finally have a Torino victory to discuss, following Toro's 1-0 win over Salernitana on Saturday (0:20). Rob also selects his Toro hero (12:30) whilst Peter choses his Toro villain (27:40). The upcoming game on Sunday against AC Milan is also previewed, with the Granata looking to gain revenge for their embarrassing 0-7 home defeat in the same fixture last season (36:25). Hosted on Ac...