The Barcelona Podcast

On episode 287,  Dan  is joined by Jake Fenner of Bavarian Football Works to preview Barcelona's Champions League group stage match-up with Bayern Munich. They talk the demons of the 8-2, what makes the two clubs different and alike, likely starting line-ups, and much more! Running Order: Can Barcelona exercise the demons of the 8-2? What does Julian Nagelsmann bring to Bayern Munich? Who will get...

On episode 286,  Dan  and Levon discuss the new Champions League jersey and the match-up against Bayern Munich. They talk Coutinho's contract, the expectations of the season, Dani Olmo interest, and much more! Running Order: Thoughts on the new Champions League jersey? Will Coutinho stay through the January window? What are the new expectations for this season? Would Dani Olmo be a good investment...

On episode 285,  Dan and  Emile tackle another edition of La Ronda, with an emphasis on Antoine Griezmann's future. They talk Barça players in best XIs, Memphis choosing Barça, Xavi and Koeman timelines, and much more! Running Order: Would any Barça player start in any team in the world? Will Antoine Griezmann play enough to stay at Atleti? Will this season come down to injuries? How does Koeman d...

On episode 284,  Dan  and Levon discuss the successes and failures of the transfer window. They talk Luuk de Jong, the sacrifice of losing Messi and Griezmann, Ansu Fati getting the 10 shirt, and much more! Running Order: Is the 10 too much pressure for Ansu Fati? Will Luuk de Jong fit at Barcelona? Will this be the worst transfer window ever for the club? Is Koeman still the right man for this jo...

On episode 283,  Dan and  Emile discuss a busy, rumor-filled deadline day amidst tons of breaking news. Things could be different by the time you hear this, but they talk Griezmann to Atleti, Luuk de Jong, Ilaix Moriba, Emerson, Barça B's transfer policy, Riqui Puig, and much more! Running Order: Who won the Ilaix Moriba saga? Why is Griezmann being linked to (or going to Atleti)? Should Puig have...

On episode 282,  Dan  is joined by Patreons Mike, Steve , and Marat to discuss the insanity of the transfer market and how it could affect Barcelona. They talk the Champions League draw, the Femení taking home every UEFA award, the emergence of Ansu Fati, picking between Coutinho, Griezmann, and Dembele, and much more! Running Order: Where will Barça finish in their group? Would Kylian Mbappe to R...

On episode 281,  Dan  is joined by Sam Leveridge to discuss an eventful weekend of games around La Liga. They talk Athletic Club putting the pressure on Barcelona, Atleti starting their title defense by defending against Elche, Real Madrid getting caught against Levante, and much more! Running Order: Did Barça really struggle or were Athletic Club just that good? Can Atlético Madrid defend their w...

On episode 280,  Dan  and Levon debate where Ronald Koeman will play Philippe Coutinho. They talk about the Brazilian's rocky last few seasons, Umtiti's contract situation, Barcelona seasons after major superstars left, the Femení vs. Lyon, and much more! Running Order: Where will Coutinho play this season? Should Umtiti's contract be terminated? How does Barcelona typically respond after a supers...

On episode 279,  Dan and  Emile discuss Barcelona's 4-2 win against Real Sociedad to kick off the La Liga campaign. They discuss Gerard Pique's emotional leadership, Martin Braithwaite's big game, Eric Garcia's debut, Antoine Griezmann's role, and much more! Running Order: How much did Barça need Pique to step up like he did? Is that the Braithwaite we'll see all season? How did Garcia do in his d...

On episode 278,  Dan and  Rafa Aldamuy of Més Que Un Podcast tackle your La Liga season preview! They discuss the ramifications of the CVC deal (and opt out), the race to register Memphis Depay, what to expect against Real Sociedad, and much more! Running Order: What does the CVC deal mean for Barcelona and La Liga? Does it matter that socios haven't bought tickets? Who should start against Real S...

On episode 277,  Dan and  Emile say one last goodbye to the man that changed our lives. They discuss the financial arms race in world football, the Femení's killer instinct, Memphis' ability to lead the front line, and much more! Running Order: When will the hurt go away? Who will the Femení conquer next? Can Memphis be the number one option? Should Yusuf Demir start against Real Sociedad? Listen...

On episode 276,  Dan  is joined by Kevin Williams to discuss the bombshell announcement that Lionel Messi will no longer be a player for FC Barcelona. They try to hit every angle - La Liga, Messi's camp, Laporta, Bartomeu, CVC deal, broadcasting rights, Tebas, Super League, and many more! Running Order: WHAT IS GOING ON? Why did this announcement come out now? What will La Liga do without their mo...

On episode 275,  Dan  and Domagoj Kostanjšak discuss how Ronald Koeman will look to improve Barcelona's pressure and counter-attacking this season. They talk about the choices to be made in midfield and at full-back, the ways that Antoine Griezmann could be used alongside Memphis, Álex Collado's loan move, and much more! Running Order: How will Griezmann work with Memphis and Messi? Who will play...

On episode 274,  Dan  and Levon discuss the ongoing contract talks between the club and Ilaix Moriba and question why it's taking so long for any outcome. They talk about the expectations against Stuttgart, Koeman's choices at CB, Barcelona's hypothetical best front trio this season, and much more! Running Order: What do you want to see against Stuttgart? Where does Koeman see Collado playing? Why...

On episode 273,  Dan  and Emile discuss the 3-1 win over Girona and the talking points from that match. They talk Memphis' positioning, Peña's push for the back-up spot, Gavi's ceiling, picking a 25-man squad list, and much more! Running Order: Where will Memphis line up? Did Peña earn the back-up goalkeeper spot? If he's good enough is Gavi old enough? Who will make up Koeman's squad? Listen on A...

On episode 272,  Dan  and Levon break down some of the performances in the preseason match against Gimnástic. They talk Riqui Puig's role this season, Yusuf Demir's Barça debut, the potential of Alejandro Balde and Gavi, Rey Manaj's value, Álex Collado's future, and much more! Running Order: Did Puig earn himself any more time with his preseason performance? How much could Demir feature for the fi...

On episode 271,  Dan  and Emile discuss the preseason preparations for Ronald Koeman and the B players that could feature. They talk about the new away jersey and its connection to the Femení, Yusuf Demir, Renato Sanches rumors, the Griezmann-Saul swap, and much more! Running Order: Do we like the new away jersey? Where will Yusuf Demir fit in the preseason? Who will face Gimnastic in the first fr...

On episode 270,  Dan  and Levon discuss Messi and Argentina's memorable victory over Brazil in the Copa America. They talk Messi's legacy, England losing the Euros to Italy, the contract situations of Ilaix Moriba and Alejandro Balde, and much more! Running Order: How does the Copa win change Messi's legacy? Is the Ballon d'Or already wrapped up for the legend? Who says no to a swap with Antoine G...

On episode 269,  Dan  and Emile go deep on the tremendous problems with the wage bill. They talk finding room for Messi, Spain-Italy, Argentina-Colombia, and much more! Running Order: Who will be the casualties of Barcelona's wage bill issues? What will be left if Barcelona finds a way to register Messi? Has Pedri already hit his peak? Can Argentina topple Brazil in the Copa final? Listen on Apple...

On episode 268,  Dan  and Levon discuss the start of Barcelona's sales, including Junior Firpo, Konrad de la Fuente, and Matheus Fernandes. They talk Pedri and Sergio Busquets at the Euros, France losing to Switzerland, upsets in international tournaments, and much more! Running Order: How should we summarize Junior Firpo's time at Barcelona? What's made Pedri so essential to Spain? How did France...

On episode 267,  Dan  and Levon discuss rumors around a swap for Jordi Alba and Euros Round of 16 predictions. They talk the secret to Spain's attack, the expectations for the Netherlands, Barcelona's wage bill, the away goals rule, and much more! Running Order: Why is Jordi Alba in transfer swap rumors? Which teams will advance in the Euros from the Round of 16? Will La Liga really go after Barce...

On episode 266,  Dan  and Emile discuss Memphis Depay official signing for Barcelona and where he'll fit in. They talk Messi's renewal, news from the general assembly, and much more! Running Order: What are the expectations for Memphis at Barcelona? What will Messi's renewal look like? What can we take away from the general assembly? How can the Femení get better recognition? Listen on Apple Podca...

On episode 265,  Dan  and Levon take on another edition of La Ronda, all about Barcelona's transfer desires. They talk the search for a midfielder and the search for a left-footed centre-back, the crowded forward line, concern over Ansu Fati, Xavi's next step, and much more! Running Order: Can Barcelona find a left-footed centre-back? Does Sergio Ramos leaving Real Madrid help Barcelona's title ch...

On episode 264,  Dan  and Emile discuss the expected arrival of Memphis Depay and the expected departure of Konrad de la Fuente. They talk Euro action with Spain vs. Sweden, Copa América action with Argentina vs. Chile, and much more! Running Order: Do Spain have too many issues to win the Euros? Is the Argentina that drew with Chile still a contender? Are there worries about Memphis Depay on and...

On episode 263,  Dan  and Levon to discuss Georginio Wijnaldum choosing PSG over Barcelona and the likely arrival of Emerson. They talk other transfer rumors, Copa América, the Euros, and much more! Running Order: What will Emerson bring to Barcelona? Did Barcelona miss out on Georginio Wijnaldum? Is Aymeric Laporte worth the price? Who will win Copa América and the Euros? Listen on Apple Podcasts...