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The Barcelona Podcast

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Hosted by Dan Hilton. Home to the most influential voices in the FC Barcelona community. Listen in for passionate opinions, in-depth tactical analysis, and the latest news and rumors from this community-driven podcast.

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Where do Barcelona go from here? Lamenting Liverpool and moving forward [TBPod139] 09.05.2019 48:02

On episode 139 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan needed a friend after the events of Anfield so he called up Francesc to talk the embarrassment of Barcelona's loss to Liverpool in the Champions League. Your hosts answer listener questions about the future of the club, including Ernesto Valverde, veterans in the squad and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices H...

How is Sergio Busquets the key against Liverpool? Previewing Liverpool and talking Busquets with Luis Miguel Echegaray [TBPod138] 29.04.2019 49:04

On episode 138 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Luis Miguel Echegaray to break down Barcelona's Champions League match-up with Liverpool. They talk tactics, personnel and predict both teams' starters. Then in a special edition of La Entrevista, Dan discusses Luis' recent conversation with Sergio Busquets and what he learned from his talk with the legend. Learn more about your ad choices....

Is there a problem with Barcelona raising ticket prices? Femení, finding midfield minutes and being boring [TBPod137] 25.04.2019 39:23

On episode 137 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Alex Truica to discuss the success of both the men and women of Barcelona in the Champions League and the issues about ticket prices. Then your hosts talk minutes for Riqui Puig next season, whether or not Barcelona are boring and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Could Messi score on a cold rainy night in Stoke? Coutinho bouncing back and facing Liverpool [TBPod136] 18.04.2019 47:25

On episode 136 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Levon (@Barsalev) to review Barcelona's win over Manchester United and preview the battle with Liverpool. It's all La Ronda on this one with listener questions ranging from Philippe Coutinho's form, Luis Suárez away in the Champions League, Samuel Umtiti's future and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

How will Ole Gunnar Solskjær's Manchester United challenge Barcelona? Messi, Pogba and Musa Okwonga [TBPod135] 08.04.2019 44:48

On episode 135 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Musa Okwonga to break down Barcelona's upcoming Champions League match-up with Manchester United! They talk tactics, formations and major players! In La Ronda, your hosts continue the preview with potential line-ups, X-factors and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Should Barcelona sell Samuel Umtiti? Where does Malcom fit? 5 Listener Questions [TBPod134] 04.04.2019 43:16

On episode 134 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Jose Morataya to answer five listener questions! Would you sell Umtiti? Where does Malcom fit? Will Kevin-Prince Boateng ever play again and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data fo...

Was this international break a positive for FC Barcelona? Messi, Piqué and an Ajax partnership [TBPod133] 28.03.2019 39:01

On episode 133 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Jason Pettigrove to discuss the recent international break, including Lionel Messi with Argentina, Samuel Umtiti with France and Gerard Piqué with Catalonia. Then in La Ronda your hosts talk about a possible partnership with Ajax, chances for Barcelona B players and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

How should Barcelona fans feel about this UCL campaign? de Ligt and Griezmann rumors [TBPod132] 19.03.2019 40:19

On episode 132 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined Eric Coffin-Gould to discuss Barcelona's Champions League campaign and the likelihood of bringing home the trophy. Then in La Ronda your hosts talk Matthijs de Ligt and Antoine Griezmann rumors, the rumored fourth kit for next season and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...

Is French football overlooked? Facing Lyon and Sophie Serbini [TBPod131] 12.03.2019 31:09

On episode 131 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by The Athletic's Sophie Serbini to discuss the state of French football, from Barcelona's current French connection to the perception of Ligue 1 around the world and much more! Then they break down and preview the second leg with Lyon in the Champions League and how Lyon will hope to hold on to their players. Learn more about your ad choices....

Who is Barcelona's most underrated player? Rotating CBs and Sergi Samper [TBPod130] 04.03.2019 49:29

On episode 130 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Diego Lorijn (DSpot) to debate who Barcelona's most underrated player is this season. Then in La Ronda, your hosts talk Sergi Samper to Vissel Kobe, Ivan Rakitic's future at the club, picking between centre-backs and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Are Barcelona repeating last season? El Clásico, Manchester City and Ryan Bailey [TBPod129] 01.03.2019 39:31

On episode 129 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Ryan Bailey from Yahoo Sports and The Athletic to break down the power struggle in Spain between Barcelona and Real Madrid and predict which side will have the advantage over the next few seasons. They also talk Pep Guardiola, Manchester City's connections to Barcelona, their relationship with Girona and much more! Learn more about your ad...

What makes Lyon a tough opponent for Barcelona? Ferland Mendy, Memphis Depay and Kevin Williams [TBPod128] 18.02.2019 37:53

On episode 128 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Kevin Williams to preview Barcelona's Champions League match-up with Lyon. They talk formations, personnel and give their picks for starting line-ups. In La Ronda, your hosts answer listener questions about the form of Luis Suárez, Mauro Icardi and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Sim...

What are Barcelona's Champions League chances? Global Marketing, Kevin Egan and Blaugranagram [TBPod127] 13.02.2019 44:51

On episode 127 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan first talks to Kevin Egan from beIN SPORTS and Atlanta United about everything from Ray Hudson and Barcelona's dealings in North America to the club's chances in the Champions League. Then it's time for La Ronda with Omar from Blaugranagram to discuss the club revoking medals, the malaise of recent performances and much more! Learn more about your ad ch...

How does Barcelona navigate three Clásicos in a month? Depth in La Liga with Jon Driscoll [TBPod126] 05.02.2019 33:42

On episode 126 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Jon Driscoll of Sky Sports and El Tel & Jon's La Liga Weekly to figure out how Barcelona should navigate a difficult February and beginning of March that includes three Clásicos. They talk La Liga, Segunda División and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...

What is standing between Barcelona and the treble? Copa del Rey Remontada and VAR [TBPod125] 31.01.2019 46:59

On episode 125 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Levon (@Barsalev) to discuss Barcelona's chances at the treble after their dominating win over Sevilla in the Copa del Rey. They talk motivation, injuries and the importance of the King's Cup. In La Ronda, your hosts talk Sergi Roberto, bargain signings, VAR and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

What does Frenkie de Jong's signing mean for Barcelona? Profiling de Jong with Nüel Weinchard [TBPod124] 24.01.2019 41:03

On episode 124 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Nüel Weinchard for an emergency podcast all about Barcelona's signing of Frenkie de Jong. Your hosts start at the beginning and profile the Dutch midfielder's rise to prominence all the way through signing his Barcelona deal. Transfer fees, wages and the future of the Barcelona midfield are all talked about on this long-awaited show! Learn...

What does Kevin-Prince Boateng add to Barcelona? Sassuolo relationship and season expectations [TBPod123] 22.01.2019 39:04

On episode 123 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Mike Miller to discuss Barcelona's signing of Kevin-Prince Boateng on loan from Sassuolo, plus the rumor of a potential relationship between the two clubs. In La Ronda, your hosts talk Ousmane Dembélé's injury, a sensational midfield trio, updated season expectations and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

How does Barcelona's transfer strategy affect the squad? Starting XIs, Loans and Back-ups [TBPod122] 15.01.2019 44:06

On episode 122 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Isaiah Cambron of the Barcelona Football Blog to discuss Barcelona's transfer strategy and how the media can warp a narrative. Your hosts talk best XIs, loans and a few other topics before answering the top listener questions in La Ronda, including Quique Setién, anti-Messi chatter and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

What should Barcelona do in the January transfer window? totalBarça, Rabiot and Todibo [TBPod121] 09.01.2019 47:13

On episode 121 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Alex of totalBarça to discuss the business that Barcelona has already done in the January transfer window and the business that still needs to done. Mixing in questions from La Ronda, your hosts go through everything in the rumor mill, from Jean-Clair Todibo's signing and Adrien Rabiot to Philippe Coutinho, Frenkie de Jong and much more! Le...

How has Hungary shaped FC Barcelona? Ferenc Plattkó, László Kubala and the Mighty Magyars [TBPod120] 02.01.2019 41:07

On this special edition of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and guest co-host Mike Miller celebrate Barcelona's Hungarian history. From Ferenc Plattkó to László Kubala and the Mighty Magyars, your hosts break down the important legends of the past who will forever be remembered for their impact in Catalonia, as well some of the names that may have been forgotten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Which academy talents shined brightest in 2018? La Masia update with Navid Molaaghaei [TBPod119] 26.12.2018 55:57

On episode 119 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Navid Molaaghei to discuss the La Masia aficionado's recent trip to Barcelona. The duo start with the first team and break down the names to know from Barcelona B to Alevín A, plus Navid's meeting with Riqui Puig and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

Can Barcelona replace Luis Suárez? Jeison Murillo's role and Moussa Wagué [TBPod118] 20.12.2018 45:54

On episode 118 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by guest co-host Diana Kristinne to discuss if Barcelona can possibly replace Luis Suárez and who could eventually replace him. Then in La Ronda your hosts talk Jeison Murillo's potential role with Barcelona, the availability of Ronald Araújo and Moussa Wagué for the first team and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

What is Philippe Coutinho's best position? Juan Miranda's development and Jasper Cillessen [TBPod117] 13.12.2018 49:32

On episode 117 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Alex Truica to discuss Philippe Coutinho's best position for Barcelona. Then your hosts answer the tough questions in La Ronda, including the situations of Juan Miranda, Jasper Cillessen and the potential opponents for the UCL knockout rounds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

Does Ernesto Valverde handle youth players properly? Carles Aleñá and the La Masia pipeline [TBPod116] 04.12.2018 43:07

On episode 116 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Kevin Williams to discuss Carles Aleñá's breakthrough against Villarreal and Ernesto Valverde's handling of youth players. Then they tackle La Ronda to talk Philippe Coutinho's form, Valverde's future and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz...

Does Ousmane Dembélé have a clutch gene? Euan McTear and 500 for Sergio Busquets [TBPod115] 27.11.2018 40:12

On episode 115 of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan is joined by Euan McTear to discuss Barcelona's 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid and the contrast of the two styles. Then the duo move to La Ronda to talk injuries, Sergio Busquets' 500th appearance and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informati...