The Anglo-Italian Pod

Surprise! And Welcome to a new era at The Anglo Italian Pod, from now on our interviews will be released as separate episodes, so keep an eye on our socials. To start this new era we have a big one, we are talking to Lloyd Owers, Head of Development for the Marshall Islands F.A as they start their campaign to become FIFA's newest member. It's a fascinating chat taking us from how the opportunity c...

[This show was originally recorded live on our YouTube & Twitch stream on 30/01/23] It's Tuesday, it was Monday and that means we are back with our Monday Night Euro Review Show! Adam, Andy and Ruairi take you through all the weekend's action, starting in Serie A and in Naples and the Derby della Sole doesn't disappoint, Roma go toe to toe but Osimhen and Cholito break their hearts, but what about...

It's Friday and that means Anglo Italian Pod time! This week there wasn't much football, but don't fear there was still plenty to cover. We start in Milan as both sides of the city face a drop in form. Lazio dismantle Milan in Rome, are we seeing Sarri getting the best out of Lazio more consistently? What does it mean for Milan and where do they need to strengthen? Then it's time for the Nerazzurr...

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It's Friday and that means Anglo Italian Pod time! This week we start with a big announcement as we officially become part of The Sport Social Pod Network, we are delighted to start this partnership and let you know what it means for the pod! We want to take this chance to thank everyone who has listened and supported so far and welcome any new listeners aboard, Benvenuti!   This week we start wit...

[This show was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 16/01/23] It was Blue Monday but everything felt red! This week Adam and Ruairi were once again joined by Andy and it was great to have him back, just in time to talk a derby win? Surely just a coincidence. To start the pod off we talk our footballing weekends before turning our attention to Serie A and we can only start in one place...

It's the first Friday show of 2023 and listeners it's a bumper one! We start off by giving Odegaard his flowers and does he have a shout at POTS? And we discuss players who are doing it for the love of the game in both Italy and Spain. We then round up ALL of the cup action from both the EFL Cup and the Coppa Italia, with shocks in both has it been a good week for both competitions? How much does...

[This show was recorded live on our YouTube/Twitch stream on 09/01/23] We. Are. Back! After a hectic Christmas period Ruairi and Adam are back to take you through the return of Serie A & the 3rd round of the F.A Cup. To start off we say arrivederci to some icons of the game that left us across the festive period, we reflect on careers and lives lived to the fullest from Gianluca Vialli, Pele and S...

In the final episode for our World Cup Series, we are delighted to be joined by Cards of Qatar. In this episode we discuss with co-founder Brit Stackston how the Cards of Qatar formed as well and how they went about capturing the stories from migrant workers and their families. We also ask the important question, most importantly what the legacy of the Qatar World Cup is and what it should be. Lis...

In an absolute bumper episode (over 2 hours long) Ruairi and Adam are joined by the guests from the YouTube World Cup series to discuss what has been an absolutely incredible tournament. We start by digesting the incredible final where Lionel Messi was able to lift the World Cup after a thrilling game against the French. With Jeremy Magan on hand, we discuss how he's coming to terms with the defea...

It's Friday and that means it's Anglo Italian Pod time! So, one game left, don't be sad that it's over, smile that it happened or some bs like that. What a tourament it has been, we take a look over the semi-finals as Croatia disappoint, Argentina are ruthless, Morocco run out of luck and France get the job done. We then preview the final and whose legacy do we think will be sealed? We then start...

[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube & Twitch stream on 13/12/22] It's Tuesday and that means you missed our show! But don't worry here we are and we are ready to take you through all things World Cup 2022. We start off with England vs France, as Les Bleus go through, but the Three Lions show some pride and send us out on our shields. From Gareth's tactical bravery, to the standout playe...

This week Ruairi and Adam are joined by football writer and Serie A enthusiast Mark Gordon (@TheMarkGordon) to discuss all the happenings in the World Cup and beyond! Starting off with the fall out in Poland as Michniewicz and co return and Samuel Eto'o getting his boots back on to take on Algerian football. We then have to switch our focus to the awful news of a migrant worker losing his life in...

[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch streams on 05/12/22] It's Tuesday morning and that means it's time to catch up on your favourite football podcast! Ruairi, Adam and Andy all sit down to talk about another hectic weekend in the World Cup! Fresh from the final whistle at the Ras Abu Aboud Stadium we perform a live autopsy on South Korea as they are torn to pieces by Brazil,...

Recorded immediately after the final whistle on Thursday evening Ruairi and Adam are still on a high from an incredible Japanese performance and arguably the upset of the tournament, but who knows anymore? They are happening on a daily basis now! Join us as we start off with Japan carrying on their giant killings and what can we expect from them in the next round? Then we talk Germany, what has go...

[This episode was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch streams on 28/11/22] The band are back together and we are here to cover all the headlines from the World Cup so far! Starting with Welsh and Iranian tears as Team Melli get a huge win both on and off the field. We then talk Lewa getting his first World Cup goal, Poland winning ugly and Szczesny coming up big when it matters. Next we discus...

There is no Ruairi or even Andy, so Adam takes up the reigns to talk you through Round 1 of the Group Games and provide in depth analysis on all the games. Adam also discusses: Will a beaten Argentina rise back up to beat Mexico and Poland? How impressive were the French and Olivier Giroud? Are Germany still suffering a hangover from the Loew era? Are Portugal showing they can play as a team? And...

[This show was recorded on our YouTube and Twitch Livestream on 21/11/22] It's our first livestream of the tournament, and there is already a lot to talk about, we start with a underwhelming Qatar and a flamboyant Ecuador, then it's time to talk about the inevitable controversy that follows anything at this tournament, from failed protests to fans not getting into the stadium and being more fans t...

It's finally here and we are excited! It's time for the World Cup to begin and for Ruairi and Adam to give you the lowdown on each group, squad, form, favourites and dark horses! But not before we take you through our stories of the week, featuring the Baltic Cup, Gibraltar's first win in 22 and of course the latest on Ivan's antics and were the clues staring us in the face the whole time?  We've...

This episode was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 14/11/22.  Happy podcast Tuesday! Join Ruairi, Adam & Andy as we discuss the important matter.  -Half term review for Serie A -Are Juve good again? -Will Sampdoria & Verona be Chievo level bad this season? -We discuss team of the year and ponder who will be most improved in the second half the season?  IN the Premier League we disc...

Its Friday and the gang are back. Andy, Ruairi & Adam are here to take you through the midweek action.  Serie A: Kvaradona, Napoli & The Mafia... now where have we seen that before?  Is it Jose meltdown season?  Are Inter & Juve good again, and what's happened to Atalanta? We remember the Carabao cup exists, Gareth picks his England squad, we look at the last weekend fixtures before the World Cup...

[This episode was recoreded live on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 07/11/22] It's Tuesday morning and that means it's podcast time! Ruairi and Adam are here to take you through all the Serie A and Premier League action! We start off by discussing Ruairi heading to the San Siro to watch Milan vs Spezia in a tighter than expected clash! We then move on to Allegri rejuvenated against Inter before f...

With the big games seemingly coming through thick and fast, we also welcomed the first round of the FA Cup fixtures. Adam was joined by Andy as we discussed: Champions League group stages concluded, who were the winners and losers? Spurs beat Marseille to secure the next Champions League stages, does this kick start their campaign? FA Cup kicks off, but could the competition benefit from reform al...

[This show was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 31/10/22] Serie A erupted this weekend with goals of the season and shocks whilst the Premier League also entertained with some fascinating results. Adam was back with Ruairi and Andy to discuss: Napoli continue with their march on the Scudetto as Osimhen scores a hat-trick Salernitana shock Lazio with a great performance, Is this a...

[This show was recorded live on our YouTube and Twitch stream on 25/10/22] It's Monday Night Euro Review Show time!!!! This week Ruairi and Andy are joined by special guest, friend of the show and former Cambridge United and Acrington Stanley midfielder Piero Mingoia to talk all things Serie A and Premier League. We start off in Italy talking title race and just how many teams are involved, from M...