The Barcelona Podcast

On episode 384,  Dan  and Levon discuss the good and the bad from Barcelona's 4-1 win over Real Sociedad. They talk about Xavi's decisions with the starting XI, de Jong's struggles, how Ansu Fati changed the game, and much more! Running Order: Has Balde negated the need for a LB? What was Xavi thinking with his XI? What did de Jong get wrong against La Real? Should Ansu Fati start now? Check out o...

On episode 383,  Dan and  Emile discuss some of the players that could still be leaving Barça this summer, including Aubameyang, Memphis, and Balde. They talk about why Xavi wants Aubameyang over Memphis, the lessons at left-back that Barcelona never learned, the future of Balde, and much more! Running Order: Why does Xavi want Aubameyang over Memphis? Do you take the deal for Aubameyang to Chelse...

On episode 382,  Dan  and Domagoj Kostanjšak discuss Barcelona's 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano and the concern at full-back. They talk about Xavi's options, the rumored options via transfer, who did impress against Rayo, and much more! Running Order: How did Rayo figure Barça out again? Can Araujo play full-back for Xavi? What happened with Dest? Is Juan Foyth a suitable option? We FINALLY have som...

On episode 381,  Dan  and Levon discuss the concerns about La Liga teams registering players, including Barcelona. They talk about Nico's loan move to Valencia, the issues that Real Betis and Sevilla are having, the latest on Frenkie de Jong, and much more! Running Order: Is the Nico loan move the right choice? Why are other clubs having trouble registering players? Will Barça register all their p...

On episode 380,  Dan and Francesc give predictions for the new season! They talk about MVP, top goalscorer, Champions League finish, and much more! Running Order: MVP Top Goalscorer Best Defender Best Midfielder Best Attacker Place in La Liga Champions League Finish Copa del Rey Finish Best New Signing Academy Breakthrough Most Minutes Player Who Will Underachieve Player to score the “Biggest Goal...

On episode 379,  Dan and  Rafa Aldamuy of Més Que Un Podcast discuss Cesar Azpilicueta choosing Chelsea and Riqui Puig choosing MLS. They talk about the full-back depth chart this season, Aubameyang and Memphis rumors, chances of Bernardo Silva, and much more! Running Order: Can we trust just Jordi Alba at LB? Should Barça keep Aubameyang or Memphis? Will Puig succeed in MLS? Is the Bernardo Silva...

On episode 378,  Dan  is joined by Ruairidh Barlow of Football España and La Liga Lowdown to discuss Jules Kounde's transfer to Barcelona. They talk about the role he'll play under Xavi, the abilities, other La Liga transfers of note, and much more! Running Order: How did Barça get Kounde over Chelsea? Who will partner at CB alongside Kounde? Does Kounde have any weaknesses at all? What other big...

On episode 377,  Dan reviews Barcelona's 2-0 win over the New York Red Bulls. He talks with Garden State Blaugrana Penya and Penya FC Barcelona NYC at the game, and much more! Running Order: How does a Penya meeting with the club get planned? Who impressed in-person? What's the deal with Lewandowski's misses? We FINALLY have some merch! Check out the full store: https://the-barcelona-podcast.creat...

On episode 376,  Dan  is joined by Patreon Mike Crimmins to discuss Barcelona's financial situation and dispel the hyperbole and misinformation surrounding the topic. They talk about the wage structure and the work left to do, the palancas/levers, the Goldman Sachs loan, revenue potential, Frenkie de Jong's situation, and much more! Running Order: Can Barça register players with the wage bill? Was...

On episode 375,  Dan reviews Barcelona's 2-2 draw with Juventus in a preseason friendly and gives an update on Jules Kounde. He talks Kounde's Bordeaux connection, Dembele putting the team on his back, issues at the back, and much more! Running Order: How close is Kounde? How does Kounde's sale from Sevilla affect Bordeaux? What made it more of a preseason game than the one with Madrid? How does t...

On episode 374,  Dan  is joined by Jared Lindsey, President of Penya Blaugrana Las Vegas , to discuss Barcelona's preseason win over Real Madrid in Las Vegas. They talk about the atmosphere in the stadium, Ronald Araujo being the best defender in two positions, Frenkie at CB again, the difference Lewandowski makes, and much more! Running Order: How many Culers were in the stadium? What happened wh...

On episode 373,  Dan  is joined by Jake Fenner of Bavarian Football Works to discuss Robert Lewandowski's move to Barcelona from Bayern Munich. They talk about the finances of the deal, his motivations for leaving, his fit at Barça, any possible weaknesses, and much more! Running Order: Why did Lewandowski leave Bayern? Did Barcelona get a fair price for him? Will he be willing to press? What is h...

On episode 372,  Dan reviews Barcelona's 6-0 domination of Inter Miami and Spain's loss to England in the Euros. He talks Frenkie de Jong, Nico Gonzalez, Lucy Bronze, and much more! Running Order: How was Raphinha's Barça debut? What's with Frenkie de Jong at CB? Can Barcelona get their depth from internal growth? Can the Femení players with Spain bounce back from more disappointment? We FINALLY h...

On episode 371,  Dan is joined by Oscar Marriott of All Leeds TV to discuss Barcelona's newest Brazilian, Raphinha! They talk about his rise through Portugal, France, and the EPL, his time as the main protagonist at Leeds, his strengths and weaknesses, and much more! Running Order: How did he become a star at 25-years-old? What made him a hero at Leeds? How will the Brazilian fit with the new atta...

On episode 370,  Dan and  Emile discuss Barcelona getting both Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele for this season. They talk about who impressed against Olot, the sticky situation with de Jong, Ansu Fati playing in the middle, and much more! Running Order: What are Raphinha plus Dembele capable of? Who impressed vs. Olot? Is de Jong a guaranteed starter? Will Ansu play in the middle this season? We FINA...

On episode 369,  Dan is joined by Kevin Williams to discuss Xavi's choices for the preseason and Laporta's gamble to spend big this summer. They talk Dembele, Raphinha, Trincao, Collado, Abde, and much more! Running Order: Who will Xavi choose for the preseason (Collado vs. Abde, etc.)? How does Dembele fit into the financial picture? Should Barça be going after two wingers? Can Trincao revive his...

On episode 368,  Dan and  Dan Dormer of the London is Blue Podcast discuss Andreas Christensen and what Culers can expect from the Danish CB. They talk about his time at Chelsea, his strengths and weaknesses, Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta, and much more! Running Order: Were Chelsea fans sad to see him leave? How will Christensen help Barcelona? What are the downsides to his game? Are Marcos...

On episode 367,  Dan and  Emile discuss the new arrivals of Kessié and Christensen via free transfers. They talk about Alexia Putellas' injury, the absurdity of Cristiano Ronaldo at Barcelona, the preseason squad, and much more! Running Order: How sad is Alexia's injury? Would you ever take Ronaldo at Barça? What will Kessié deliver? Which players could Xavi bring on the preseason tour? Kessié pod...

On episode 366,  Dan  goes back to the origins of Catalan football and discusses the clubs that paved the way. He also gives an update on Raphinha, Lenglet to Tottenham, and the some of the other potential departures. Running Order: Is Barcelona really hijacking the Raphinha move? How will Lenglet do at Tottenham? Who were Barcelona's first rivals? Who is the 3rd-most successful team from Cataloni...

On episode 365,  Dan  and Domagoj Kostanjšak discuss the latest in the very much linked sagas of Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele. They talk about the new away jersey, Rafa Marquez taking over the B team, Frenkie de Jong's choice, and much more! Running Order: Is the away jersey better than recent jerseys? How will Rafa Marquez do with the B team? Is Raphinha or Dembele or no one most likely? What wou...

On episode 364,  Dan and  Rafa Aldamuy of Més Que Un Podcast discuss Barcelona's sporting reasons for shopping Frenkie de Jong. They talk about the Manchester United rumors, Bernardo Silva, Robert Lewandowski update, Ousmane Dembele's lack of choices, and much more! Running Order: Does it make sense to move de Jong for sporting reasons? Is Bernardo Silva worth 90m? Will Bayern budge on Lewandowski...

On episode 363,  Dan  gives an update on the big changes to Barcelona B and the U-19 players that could break out next year. He also gives a breakdown of the U-18s and U-16s, plus some quick notes on the Ansu Fati worries and the newest Barça Femení signings. Running Order: How worried should we be about Ansu Fati? What will Lucy Bronze add? Who is leaving Barça B? Which La Masia players took the...

On episode 362,  Dan  and Levon discuss the consequences of the assembly and the votes that approved the sale of both BLM (Barça licensing and marketing) and a portion of the TV rights. They talk about good things that the deals could yield, the unknown pitfalls, the hypothetical signing of Koundé from Sevilla, and much more! Running Order: Would you rather take Lewandowski and Koulibaly or Koundé...

On episode 361,  Dan and  Emile discuss the upcoming assembly and Laporta's tenure as President so far! They talk about the stakes of the decisions, the major changes to Barça B, the effect of the 2022 World Cup on the squad, and much more! Running Order: How has Laporta done so far? What are the stakes of the voting? What is happening with Barcelona B/Athletic? How will Xavi handle the 2022 World...

On episode 360,  Dan  and Victor of the Houston Culés discuss the salary decisions currently being made, including those around de Jong, Busquets, Sergi Roberto, and Gavi. They talk about the financial obstacles of letting go of legends, Gavi's style of play, the cost of Angel Di Maria, and much more! Running Order: Is de Jong's situation just based on the money? How long will Busi stick around? W...