Best SSC Napoli Podcasts (2025)

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S7-011 - De Bruyne & Højlund Masterclass 52:43

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Frank Pilla joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s first ever victory in the new Champions League format - 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon, including: Kevin De Bruyne putting an end to all the drama with two brilliant assists Rasmus Højlund solidifying his place as the starting striker in the absence of Romelu Lukaku Leonardo Spinazzola becoming more …

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S7-010 - Napoli’s Makeshift Defence Exposed 59:13

9d ago59:13

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Chris Kaiser joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 2-1 defeat to Milan shortly after the final whistle, including: A difficult debut for Luca Marianucci and whether Sam Beukema should have started instead An unimpressive defensive performance in the first half, all around Milan’s red card and some surprising substitutions from Antonio Conte The no…

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Receive Goodness Back (75) 54:42

13d ago54:42

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Henry and Michele go through the season so far and talk through the players who have got them excited and those who need to do more. Michele also finds time to talk through the on-going frustrations with Campania residents being banned from away games. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from N…

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S7-009 - Di Lorenzo Spoils De Bruyne’s Party 54:31

16d ago54:31

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Gianluca Spinelli joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Partenopei’s return to the Champions League and Kevin De Bruyne’s return to Manchester, including: Di Lorenzo’s red card - Did Haaland foul Beukema?; Di Lorenzo’s mistakes; and was De Bruyne the right player to remove? First 20 minutes - a tactical battle …

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S7-008 - Napoli Players Shine on Break 34:20

26d ago34:20

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Joe Fischetti reviews the performances of Napoli’s players during the September international break, including: Amir Rrahmani’s injury Kevin De Bruyne’s still got it Politano Stands out among the Azzurri Stanislav Lobotka’s Slovakia shocks Germany Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour represent Scotland Rasmus Højlund, Mathias Olivera, André-Frank Zamb…

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Season 25/26 - Episode 5: Napoli Massive on Int'l Stage || Rispo's UCL Early League Stage Prediction 25:07

30d ago25:07

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Just Raffa Rispo this week as Napoli are off for World Cup Qualifying. How did our boys do out there? Did we come back in good shape? Also, Rispo lightly previews the MD3 in Serie A as our partenopei travel to the Artemio Franchi to take on a red hot Kean and his Fiorentina! Then, Raff takes a look at the UEFA Champions League League Phase for Napo…

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S7-007 - Napoli Stun Cagliari Late 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

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Carmine Guadagno, President of the Napoli Club Toronto, joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s last-gasp victory over Cagliari and to rate Napoli’s Summer transfer window, including: Part 1 - Napoli-Cagliari Review: Anguissa’s winner with the final kick of the match; how Antonio Conte set the team up for success; Lorenzo Lucca’s underwhelming perfo…

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Season 25/26 - Episode 4: ZAMBO…FIRST BLOOD IN THE LAST SECOND || MD2 Napoli 1-0 Cagliari || Mercato Closes 1:01:07

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The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 25/26 - Episode 3: ZAMBO…FIRST BLOOD IN THE LAST SECOND || MD2 Napoli 1-0 Cagliari || Mercato Closes This week, Raff Rispo & Raff Bizzarro review the grueling 1-0 win against Cagliari in the home opener at the Maradona. Zambo Anguissa’s heroics was celebrated like a scudetto clincher and its causing some hate …

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And The Theatre Collapsed (74) 44:51

1M ago44:51

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Henry catches Michele shortly after the incredible last minute win against Cagliari. They talk:- Who is the most Jesus like of Napoli's players Decibel Bellini fiasco The McDonalds-isation of football and why Napoli must avoid this Napoli v Cagliari Loudest moments in the stadio throughout history ADL trolling the world? Away tickets for UCL games …

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BONUS POD: Being a Scottish Napoli Fan (with Jacob Peter) 24:18

1M ago24:18

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Henry squeezes in a bonus pod and talks to Scottish Napoli fan Jacob Peter. They talk Maradona, McFratm and running marathons in Naples. Talking of which, please donate to Jacob's run for the Cannavaro Ferrara Fondation here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jacob-peter?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=TW. You can follow him on Twitter here https://…

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S7-006 - Napoli Win Season Opener 1:08:29

1M ago1:08:29

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Daniel Del Grosso joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s opening match of the 2025/26 campaign against Sassuolo and to discuss lingering rumours as we approach the end of the Summer transfer window, including: Part 1 - Conte’s 4-1-4-1 formation and how it may be different on paper to his 4-3-3, but in principle, it’s the same; and individual perfor…

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Season 25/26 - Episode 3: The Manc Alliance Strikes || MD1: Sassuolo 0-2 Napoli 54:11

1M ago54:11

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McFratm and KDB formerly of Manchester’s United & City respectively, bag the first two goals of the Serie A season, where Napoli came away with all 3 points. Raff N Raff go over the win, the fallout from the match and award the first Beast of the Match of the season. Also in this episode, Raff n Raff give their predicted scoreline for the Napoli-Ca…

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S7-005 - 2025/26 Serie A Preview 1:04:31

2M ago1:04:31

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Gaetano Sollazo joins Joe Fischetti to recap the ritiro at Castel di Sangro and look ahead of the start of the 2025/26 campaign, including: Part 1 - General themes from the friendlies against Brest, Girona, Sorrento and Olympiakos; and how the Romelu Lukaku injury impacts Napoli and potential alternatives (~1:12) Part 2 - Assessment of the transfer…

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Season 25/26 - Episode 2: LUKAKU OUT. LUCCA IN. LOOK,MAN…I DUNNO 40:54

2M ago40:54

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This week, Raff Rispo & Raff Bizzarro touch on the last minute injury to Big Rom. It’s reported he’ll miss at least 2 months as Napoli’s season begins in just 5 short days away to Sassuolo. so what’s Conte, Manna and ADL’s next move? Are we going to be okay? Find out what Raff n Raff think. Also in this episode, Raff n Raff give their predicted sta…

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A Donkey Race Is Short (73) 1:06:59

2M ago1:06:59

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Henry and Michele return to look ahead to the first game of the season. They go through the comings and goings within the squad, consider the nature of Napoli fandom in comparison to other teams and Michele then goes into detail about what he's excited about with the new season. This is the first episode released since the launch of the In The Shad…

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S7-004 - Napoli Primavera 2025/26 21:15

2M ago21:15

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Joe Fischetti provides an update on Napoli’s Primavera team heading into the start of the Campionato Primavera, including: The last five seasons 2024/25 squad that earned promotion to Primavera 1 Outgoing players Incoming players Pre-season friendlies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Season 25/26 - Episode 1: BACK AG4IN 1:10:52

2M ago1:10:52

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RAFF N RAFF ARE BACK IN THE NAPOLI MOOD! In what is shaping up to be an historic summer for Napoli, Raff Rispo & Raff Bizzarro kick the 2025/26 season off with some thoughts on the unusually very active transfer market, some early expectations and, of course, thoughts on the beautiful new kits. They also take some of your social media questions, as…

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S7-003 - Napoli’s 2025/26 Starting XI 1:23:41

2M ago1:23:41

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Vincenzo Bertillo and Gianluca Spinelli join Joe Fischetti to recap the ritiro at Dimaro, discuss the latest transfer news and pick their starting XI’s as of today, including: Part 1 - Friendlies against Arezzo and Catanzaro; Kevin De Bruyne’s fitness; Acquisition of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and a potential competition for the No. 1 spot; and back-up…

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S7-002 - Napoli’s Best Ever Starting XI 1:10:21

3M ago1:10:21

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In this special feature episode, Joe Fischetti picks his best ever Napoli starting XI, including: Part 1 - A bit about Napoletano street artist Jorit, who inspired this episode; and Napoli’s best ever goalkeepers, centre backs, full backs and defensive midfielders (~0:38) Part 2 - Napoli’s best ever wingers, attacking midfielders and strikers (~36:…

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S7-001 - Noa Lang 35:30

3M ago35:30

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In the Season 7 premiere, Jurre van Wanrooij joins Joe Fischetti to discuss new Napoli winger, Noa Lang, including: Developing in the Ajax youth system A couple of loans before a permanent transfer to Club Brugge Two seasons at PSV Lang’s qualities and characteristics Noano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Old and Young (72) 1:08:58

3M ago1:08:58

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Michele and Henry look ahead to the 2025/26 season and discuss:- Our fantastic shirts. Mercato movements KDB Listener Questions New stadio updates In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible. Please do support the show by followi…

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S6-049 - Mercato Update 1:20:12

3M ago1:20:12

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In the Season 6 finale, Gianluca Spinelli and Gaetano Sollazzo join Joe Fischetti to review the latest transfer rumours surrounding Napoli, including: Part 1 - Strikers: Lorenzo Lucca, Darwin Núñez and the ongoing Victor Osimhen saga; and Wingers: Dan Ndoye, Federico Chiesa and Antonio Nusa (~1:40) Part 2 - Midfielders: Anguissa and Lobotka both li…

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Beware the Small Stone (71) 1:08:45

3M ago1:08:45

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Michele and Henry gather to reflect back on the season and spend most of the episode considering what makes a Napoli mito in light of the on-going Osimhen saga. They then answer all sorts of Napoli and Naples related questions! In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a …

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S6-048 - Forza Napoli Awards 1:25:03

4M ago1:25:03

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Peter Scala and Dan Bowen join Joe Fischetti to review the 2024-25 campaign and discuss nominees for the 2024/25 Forza Napoli Awards, including: Part 1 - Pete, Dan and Joe make explain their nominees for the Forza Napoli Awards: Most Valuable Player Most Improved Player Goal of the Season Heart & Soul Award Next Man Up Award Best Signing (other tha…

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The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 31: I CAMPIONI DEL'ITALIA SIAMO NOI...AG4IN!!! 1:23:09

4M ago1:23:09

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NAPOLI CAMPIONI D'ITALIA 2024/25 Napoli win the 4th Scudetto in history by beating Cagliari 2-0 on the final day of the season. Raffa Rispo & Raff Bizzarro cover the season as a whole by discussing the moments and players and events that led to glory! Also, Raff N Raff talk about Rispo's experience in Napoli, as he was there live to soak it all in.…

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Scudetto #4 (70) 1:31:36

4M ago1:31:36

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Michele and Henry share their experiences of being in Naples over the weekend of the Fourth Scudetto. Both were in different parts of the stadium and soaked in the sounds and sights of Napoli's glorious victory of Cagliari and the following celebrations in different ways. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that…

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Upside Down (69) 16:21

4M ago16:21

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A short blast from Naples as we bring you live recordings from before and after Napoli's historic fourth Scudetto. Hear from Napoli fans all around the world record themselves speaking, singing and eating into Henry's iPhone ahead of an ITSOV proper in the next few days. WE DID IT, tifosi. Siamo noi Siamo noi I campioni in Italia Siamo noi In The S…

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S6-047 - Champions AG4IN 1:24:49

4M ago1:24:49

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Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s Scudetto-winning 2-0 over Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, including: Part 1 - Build-up to the match; Inter’s taking the lead against Como midway through the first half; McTominay’s goal as a symbol for Napoli’s entire season, and how everyone has contributed; from relief to ela…

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S6-046 - Ironic Result 29:11

5M ago29:11

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In this solo pod, Joe Fischetti provides a few thoughts on Napoli’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Genoa and previews the match against Parma on Sunday, including: Part 1 - Napoli-Genoa Review: a disappointing result from a strong performance; Patrick Vieira’s clever starting XI; Genoa scoring two goals from two shots on target; Alex Meret and defe…

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S6-045 - The Streets Don’t Forget 55:21

5M ago55:21

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Peter Scala joins Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s current situation as favourites to win the Scudetto win only three matches remaining, including: Part 1 - A bone to pick with Pete; the untimely release of Spalletti’s autobiography; Inter’s Champions League success and Napoli being the odds-on favourites to win the league; who do we want to win (…

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Old Hen: Good Broth (68) 57:01

5M ago57:01

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Michele and Henry return to talk about all things Napoli and Naples with just three games to go in the Scudetto race. They discuss:- Neapolitan Soup Napoli as a team, without stars History of ultra chants Last weekend plans Napoli playing outside of Naples pre season Impact of Inter in Europe Michele in a Kilt De Bruyne Rumours In The Shadow Of Ves…

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Everyone Wants A Slice (67) 56:03

5M ago56:03

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Michele and Henry return to talk about the surreal experience of suddenly being three points clear at the top with just 4 games to go! Topics covered:- Gelato debate continues to rage Comparisons with 2017/18 and 2022/23 Fratm as a word in Naples Plastics and real fans and the open top bus Stadium update! In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcas…

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The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 30: GREAT SCOTT MCFRATM...NAPOLI TORNA LA CAPOLISTA || MD34 Inter 0-1 Roma; Napoli 2-0 Torino || Napoli 74, Inter 71 50:27

5M ago50:27

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E SE NE VAAAAA LA CAPOLISTA SE NE VAAAA Napoli have RETURNED to the summit of Serie A by defeating Torino at the Maradona 2-0 on two more goals by "McFratm" himself, Scott McTominay! Raff N Raff are STOKED because Inter lost their 2nd straight Serie A game, this time to Roma 1-0. This means Napoli now control their own destiny and have the FOURTH S…

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S6-044 - Conte Being Conte 1:01:54

6M ago1:01:54

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Francesco Valenti joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s lethargic 1-0 victory over Monza ahead of their final five matches of the season. Part 1 - heavy legs and heavy minds, but the result is all that matters; Conte’s substitutions rescue a result; McTominay does it again; Rrahmani’s dependability; and Rafa Marin’s full debut (~0:52) Part 2 - Con…

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Dried Figs at the Wedding (66) 55:07

6M ago55:07

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Michele and Henry return to discuss the strange experience of this Scudetto push with just five games of the season left. They go into detail about Conte and his future at the club, share their feelings on the idea of a cazzimma title and also find time to answer listener questions and rate your pizzas! In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast …

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The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 29: SUPER RANT AS WE'RE TIED AT THE TOP (PARITÀ A PASQUETTA) || MD 32: Napoli 3-0 Empoli || MD 33: Monza 0-1 Napoli 1:54:39

6M ago1:54:39

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NAPOLI WIN, INTER LOSE AND WE ARE LEVEL AT THE SUMMIT!!! Raff N Raff are back after a week off... and boy have things changed in two weeks! The Raffs go on a very deep dive with our thoughts on what Napoli's very important shutout wins over Empoli and Monza, coupled with Inter's last minute loss to Orsolini and Bologna, means for the rest of this s…

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S6-043 - Two First Halves 46:07

6M ago46:07

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Evan Fischetti joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Empoli. Part 1 - Napoli finally play a complete match; the double-pivot of Gilmour and Lobotka shining with Anguissa suspended; and Olivera compensating in attack (~0:50) Part 2 - McTominay man of the match; Lukaku goal contributions; who was the more important signing,…

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S6-042 - Striking Distance 58:32

6M ago58:32

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Daniel Russo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 1-2 draw against Bologna, the first of back-to-back Monday fixtures. Part 1 - Another dreadful second half performance; mental and physical decline exacerbated by Conte/Stellini making little use of their bench; full credit to a Bologna side who lead the league in points earned from losing positio…

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Pulcinella on a Carriage (65) 54:45

6M ago54:45

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Michele and Henry return to discuss a variety of Napoli and Naples issues such as:- Was Enrico Caruso a plastic? Can Roman pinsa compete with Neapolitan pizza? What is Bologna like for an away game? Why are Napoli terrible at second halves? Are some of Conte's tactical weaknesses becoming visible? How sad was it to watch Kvara score a golazzo for P…

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The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 28: RNR Talks RNR (Redundant N Repetitive) || MD31: Bologna 1-1 Napoli || Are We Being Too Harsh? 41:05

6M ago41:05

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Raff N Raff are back to discuss the 1-1 stalemate at the Dall’Ara this past weekend. A MAJOR opportunity dropped again, as Napoli failed to close the gap to one point while Inter drew to Parma. The Raff’s are worried that redundancy has set in and things at Camp Conte are becoming too repetitive. Something needs to click for Napoli to realize numbe…

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The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 27: Napoli Back On Track? || MD30: Napoli 2-1 Milan || Must Win VS Bologna? 1:00:26

6M ago1:00:26

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In this episode of the Rant, Raffa and Bizz discuss the big win at the Maradona over Milan 2-1, keeping the partenopei 3 behind Inter. With 8 games left and a more favorable schedule, Napoli could be in great position to take another scudetto, but will Conte be able to rely on his depth to carry us over? The fact that Napoli tend to take their foot…

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S6-041 - Suffering for a Result 1:04:51

6M ago1:04:51

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Part 1 - McTominay’s absence somewhat a blessing in disguise as Conte reverts to the 4-3-3; Conceição’s sacrifices for the Coppa Italia; Napoli simply win when Lukaku scores; a deserved goal for Politano; and some shambolic defending from Milan (~1:15) Part 2 - Another poor second half, though not quite a tale of two halves, as Conceição’s substitu…

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S6-040 - Soaked Shirts 1:05:43

6M ago1:05:43

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Daniel Del Grosso joins Joe Fischetti to preview Napoli-Milan and to look ahead to the final stretch of the season. Part 1 - Milan’s 2024/25 season similar to Napoli’s 2023/24 season; lots of changes in January, but similar results; a more resilient Milan with Conceição at the helm; should Napoli stick with the 3-5-2 or revert to the 4-3-3; predict…

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Colourful Rag (64) 1:00:38

7M ago1:00:38

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In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible. Henry has finished his book and the boys are back! They update you all on everything you could possibly need to know about Napoli the club and the city after the past six weeks. Please…

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The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 26: Another Skid Mark || MD29: Venezia 0-0 Napoli || What Are We Doing Here? 55:00

7M ago55:00

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This week, Raff N Raff celebrate Raffa Rispo’s birthday by reviewing Napoli’s DISMAL 0-0 draw in Venezia. It was so bad, Raffa claims it gave him the flu. In all seriousness, the Raffs try to make sense of what exactly is happening with our partenopei. With Inter beating Atalanta, Napoli are now 3 points adrift the top, but gain a point on La Dea. …

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S6-039 - Every Game’s a Final 38:22

7M ago38:22

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In this solo podcast, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Fiorentina and previews Sunday’s match against Venezia. Part 1 - A few thoughts on Napoli-Fiorentina a week later: ending the winless streak; Lukaku and Raspadori excelling in the 3-5-2; other standout performers; and some negatives from a match where all that mattered was the re…

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The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 25: Return To Winning Ways || MD27: Napoli 1-1 Inter & MD 28: Napoli 2-1 Fiorentina || Rant Trip Review 1:04:46

7M ago1:04:46

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On this edition of the Napoli Rant, Raff & Raff begin with a look back at the epic Rant trip to Napoli with Quintin, the work for Serie A North America and the overall air about Napoli and the Stadio Maradona for the big 1v2 clash with Inter from last week. Then, Rispo & The Bizz get to looking back at the draw with Inter and the win over Fiorentin…

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The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 24: LIVE FROM NAPOLI, IT'S RAFF N RAFF || MD26: Como 2-1 Napoli || February Funk || Napoli-Inter Preview 33:17

7M ago33:17

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DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, BEFORE NAPOLI-INTER LIVE FROM NAPOLI, IT'S RAFF N RAFF!!! For the first time ever, Raff Rispo & Raff Bizzarro film a live YouTube episode together in person. With Quintin in the background, The Raffs are in the terrazzo talking about the big match that takes place between Napoli and Inter a…

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S6-038 - Stick with It 46:23

7M ago46:23

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Evan Fischetti joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s rejuvenating 1-1 draw against Inter and to preview Sunday’s match against Fiorentina, including: Part 1 - Napoli-Inter Review: Billing’s late equalizer - perhaps the January market wasn’t so bad; Dimarco’s free kick against a dominant Napoli; Billy Gilmour’s standout performance and the direct, …

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S6-037 - Napoli’s To Lose 59:08

7M ago59:08

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Daniel Russo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 2-1 defeat to Como ahead of the big clash against Inter on Saturday, including: Part 1 - Napoli’s struggles playing in a 3-5-2: buildup and defense; the recent increase in defensive errors, culminating in Amir Rrahmani’s own goal; Is Conte to blame for the injury crisis?; and key players looking e…