Best Scandinavian MAN Podcasts (2025)

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Scandinavian Soundscapes – Ice, Storms, and the Dawn Chorus 49:31

6h ago49:31

49:31

In this immersive journey through Scandinavia, legendary sound recordist Martyn Stewart and host Amanda Hill explore the raw, untamed beauty of the North. From the creaking glaciers of Norway to the geysers of Iceland and the thunderous storms of the Faroe Islands, Martyn shares stories from decades of fieldwork—mic’ing up waterfalls, surviving hur…

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Scotland: The Sound of Home 1:06:18

1M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

Scotland: Where the Wind Remembers 📝 Episode Synopsis: In this deeply personal episode, Martyn Stewart takes us on an evocative journey through the soundscapes of Scotland—a land he calls home in heart, soul, and spirit. From the soft rustle of winds in the Lowlands to the haunting cries of curlews above Culloden Moor, Martyn reflects on his decade…

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A Life in Sound – A Sonic Portrait of Martyn Stewart 20:42

1M ago20:42

20:42

At 2 AM, Martyn Stewart knew exactly where he needed to be—on the beach, listening. The waves rolled in like an old song, wrapping around him in the way only nature can. For Martyn, sound has always been more than just something to hear. It’s been an escape, a refuge, a way to make sense of the world. As a child, it was the call of the wild that he…

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Creative Conversation with ONR 49:12

5M ago49:12

49:12

What if the natural world could compose a symphony? Join us as we explore this captivating question in our latest episode featuring Martyn Stewart and singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer ONR. Born Robert Shields and hailing from from Dumfriesshire in South Scotland, ONR's distinctive compositions, vocals and exceptional musical c…

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Introducing the Hotline / Piss Elf Conservationism 5:29

5M ago5:29

5:29

An episode? Nay, a call to arms! Now you can ask your questions directly for the potential to be featured on the pod, simply call +1 (609) 483-6502! No joke!Support Brute Norse on:https://linktr.ee/brutenorseBy Eirik Storesund

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Creative conversation with Peter Raeburn 1:10:45

8M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

On August 30th 2024, 'We Are Biophonica' was launched out into the world. For the album, Peter Raeburn collaborated with Martyn Stewart and The Listening Planet team. In this conversation, we learn more about the journey they went on together, how it all began and how this beautiful collaboration has transformed them both. Wind back to over a year …

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Creative Conversations with Louis VI 37:10

9M ago37:10

37:10

Join us for another A Life in Sound special with Martyn Stewart and Rapper, DJ, Zoologist, Musician, Presenter| Reconnecting diaspora to 🌿| BBC Creator in Residence NHU | Musician Louis VI. Together, Louis and Martyn worked on his track Orange Skies as part of the United Nations Live 'Sounds Right' initiative where Nature was officially launched as…

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Creative Conversations with Peter Hall 39:43

9M ago39:43

39:43

Have you ever felt the profound beauty and sorrow that nature's soundscapes can evoke? Join us in a heartfelt conversation with Martyn Stewart from A Life in Sound and composer Peter Hall as they talk about their new collaboration called Loved & Lost. ‘Loved and Lost’ is a heartfelt tribute to the beauty of our natural world and a poignant reflecti…

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Galapagos Adventures: Wild at Heart 31:46

11M ago31:46

31:46

Six hundred miles off the coast of Ecuador in the open ocean, a volcanic archipelago straddles the equator. The Galapagos Islands, forged of black lava and named for the giant tortoises that are among their most noted inhabitants, are like no other place on Earth. Home to a profuse array of unique wildlife, the islands offer an immersion in nature …

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S5 E20 - Bayer Leverkusen’s touch of class, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s surprise redemption arc, and Mallorca’s smartest man in the room 49:57

12M ago49:57

49:57

For the last time ever, Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. In handing out their alternative end-of-season awards, the boys look at Atalanta’s new groove, Strasbourg’s underwhelming campaign, Union Berlin’s imperilled fairytale, Udinese’s artful longevity, Iker Muniain’s emotional farewell and more. 2…

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Wild Belize - Whispers of the Jungle 28:33

12M ago28:33

28:33

Embark on an aural expedition with Martyn Stewart, as we traverse the lush landscapes of Belize, uncovering the rich tapestry of sounds that define this vibrant country. We rapidly escape the buzz of Belize City for the serene seclusion of Pine Mountain Lodge. . Feel the pounding heart of the tropical thunderstorm, and chuckle along with Martyn's q…

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Embracing the Symphony of Life: A Journey Through Terminal Illness 38:41

1y ago38:41

38:41

When Martyn Stewart first heard the word "cancer" in relation to his own health, his world was upended. Yet, as he reveals in our latest episode, it was the start of a journey that transformed his understanding of life, death, and the power of human resilience. We share a compelling and intimate conversation that transcends the typical narrative of…

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S5 E19 - The imminent end of an era 42:58

1y ago42:58

42:58

To mark the 100th (and penultimate) episode of the podcast, Alasdair, Barlow and Michael reflect on five memorable seasons covering European football’s most intriguing storylines. 2:28 - Why have we decided to draw the podcast to a close at the end of the current season? / 16:40 - Which developments and themes have we most enjoyed covering over the…

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Wild Costa Rica 29:51

1y ago29:51

29:51

In this epsiode, Martyn Stewart, transplants his life from the verdant landscapes of Washington State to the lush tropics of Playa Pelada in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. We'll be entranced by the dawn chorus, where howler monkeys and the symphony of birdsong announce the break of each day. We'll then venture deep into the untamed heart of the Osa Penins…

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S5 E18 - Lyon’s post-nadir joie de vivre, Atlético Madrid’s away day blues, and Bologna’s unsung defensive solidity 55:08

1y ago55:08

55:08

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Baptiste Reynaud (of Le Beau Jeu and Le Classique fame) to discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Frosinone’s cause for optimism in the face of their extensive winless run, the shades of Cholismo laced through Real Madrid’s recent Champions League displays against Mancheste…

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The Arctic Wildlife Refuge 38:58

1y ago38:58

38:58

The Arctic Wildlife Refuge is truly one of the most beautiful places on earth. It's home to a wide range of wildlife, including iconic species such as polar bears, caribou, Arctic foxes, muskoxen, hundreds of migratory birds, and many others. It also supports diverse habitats, from coastal lagoons and wetlands to alpine tundra and boreal forests. S…

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An Activists Journey 1:02:29

1y ago1:02:29

1:02:29

Since Martyn began his epic journey, 75% of the landscapes and soundscapes that he’s recorded have vanished, been silenced, or suffered significant degradation. Since the age of 8 years old, he has been an activist. Fighting to safeguard the natural world. This episode will take us from Vegas to Africa, into Montana then onto Taiji, to the Vatican …

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Around The World 47:27

1y ago47:27

47:27

To introduce ‘A life in Sound’, Martyn circumnavigates the globe through 7 major themes. We’ll explore the sounds of his youth, what it is to feel Awe, Close calls in the Masai Mara, Activist encounters in Taiji, sounds he didn’t expect to record like the heartbeat of a tree, moments that almost got away from him… and all the way back to LOVE. Leav…

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The Beginnings 58:06

1y ago58:06

58:06

For over 50 years, Martyn has travelled the world, microphone and recorder in hand (and insect repellent nearby). It’s a solitary, driven passion that he dates to his childhood “fascination” with the fauna and flora around him in the suburban Midlands. It’s his dedication, however, that ultimately resulted in him being renowned as the David Attenbo…

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S5 E17 - Athletic Club’s last dance, Dortmund’s succession planning, and Joe Barone’s footballing legacy 57:00

1y ago57:00

57:00

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Ninad Barbidikar to discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Bayer Leverkusen’s era-defining spring, Jagoba Arrasate’s emotional Osasuna farewell, Igor Tudor’s inevitable Serie A return and more. 1:45 - How might we explain Juventus’s spectacular drop-off in form since the en…

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48: Men are from Mars (via West Norway) 40:20

1y ago40:20

40:20

Was Norway's first unitarian preacher assassinated because he knew too much about mankind's (Norwegian) origins? Are trolls actually just other human races (from different parts of West Norway)? Are the movements of celestial bodies troubling and unpredictable? Was the church of St. Thomas on Filefjell built by the Norse god Týr? N. O. Foss certain…

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S5 E16 - PSG’s existentialism revisited, Daniele De Rossi’s Roman momentum, and Rafael Benítez’s Galician nightmare 1:07:01

1y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Luke Entwistle to discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at AC Monza’s uncut gems, Almería’s unlikely hero, PSG’s post-takeover melodrama and more. 1:40 - Where did it all go wrong for Rafael Benítez at Celta Vigo, and what’s next for both parties? / 25:20 - What might the pos…

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S5 E15 - Napoli’s new hope, Sporting’s Scandinavian superstars, and Valencia’s Goldilocks appointment 1:13:22

1y ago1:13:22

1:13:22

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Albert from the Long Ball Futebol podcast to discuss and analyse the latest European football news, with a particular focus on the ever-evolving landscape of Portuguese football. The boys look at Arouca’s resurgent Spanish Armada, the curious case of Vizela, Bologna’s rewarded patience, Valencia’s redempti…

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S5 E14 - Spanish football’s long-awaited Fernando Torres heir, Dean Huijsen’s teenage swagger, and Bayern Munich’s imperilled Bundesliga hegemony 44:30

1y ago44:30

44:30

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Salernitana’s hopeless Serie A predicament, Rayo Vallecano’s post-Iraola struggles, Bayern Munich’s silent stagnation and more. 1:37 - Which Atlético Madrid starlet looks destined become Spain's future number nine? 13:49 - To what extent should we b…

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S5 E13 - Atalanta’s ubiquitous goal rush, Stade Brestois’s northwesternmost fortress, and Xavi’s unfulfilled destiny 53:51

1y ago53:51

53:51

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Diego Simeone’s Madrilenian masterclasses, Stade Brestois’s spirit of the collective, Inter Milan’s increasingly convincing title credentials and more. 1:40 - How has the enigmatic Éric Roy moulded Stade Brestois into one of the greatest Ligue 1 und…

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Bog Buddies: The Supreme Vikings Confraternity 1:39:15

1+ y ago1:39:15

1:39:15

In this rather cultic episode, we handle the Powerwalking Club's discovery of an obscure group of proto-Scandifuturists from the Niger Delta, which led to the establishment of a bona fide research institute to investigate it further. From its humble beginnings as a harmless student fraternity, to a dreaded international crime syndicate dabbling in …

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S5 E12 - Antoine Griezmann’s often unsung brilliance, Jadon Sancho’s bittersweet Bundesliga return, and José Mourinho’s Roman farewell 54:13

1+ y ago54:13

54:13

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Almería’s controversial Bernabéu heartbreak, Szymon Żurkowski’s incredible start to 2024, the context behind Saša Kalajdžić’s underwhelming spell at Wolves and more. 1:38 - How has Toni Kroos’s game continued to evolve as he nears the final stages o…

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S5 E11 - The unwavering magic of the Coupe de France, Real Sociedad’s winter wobble, and Genoa’s Spurs-bound Romanian stalwart 50:38

1+ y ago50:38

50:38

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at the Copa del Rey’s divisive format, the wider significance of the abolition of the Descreto Crescita for Italian football, Calais’s remarkable run to the Coupe de France final at the turn of the century and more. 1:34 - Why is the Coupe de France wi…

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S5 E10 - Bayer Leverkusen’s title credentials, Thiago Motta’s blossoming managerial career, and Ernesto Valverde’s Basque masterpiece 49:01

1+ y ago49:01

49:01

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Italian football’s imminent changing of the guard, the Bundesliga’s hectic Hinrunde, Luís Campos’s ill-fated dual Galician-Parisian project, Fiorentina’s crescendo, Real Madrid’s resilience in the face of winter fog, Patrik Schick’s golden opportuni…

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S5 E9 - The curious case of Lille’s Jonathan David, Bologna’s Flying Dutchman, and Girona’s genuine title bid 59:22

1+ y ago59:22

59:22

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at the nuances of Girona’s miraculous LaLiga campaign, Lucas Chevalier’s box office goalkeeping, the main takeaways from Atalanta’s Lombardy derby win over AC Milan, Lille’s quietly impressive progress under Paulo Fonseca and more. 1:28 - Which 18-year…

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47: The Mumming Mafia 1:58:52

1+ y ago1:58:52

1:58:52

In this episode Eirik takes a deep dive into the ritualized home invasions once part and parcel to the Scandinavian yuletide celebrations, and the trollish mafiosi associated with it. Starting out with ill-advised discussions about unfounded heathen-ish speculations about secretly ancient (but actually modern) elements of the season as an expressio…

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S5 E8 - Will Still’s post-meme stability, Frosinone’s precocious 20-year-old Argentinian loanee, Barcelona’s loveless labour 1:11:29

1+ y ago1:11:29

1:11:29

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Fabio Grosso’s healthy Frosinone legacy, Eintracht Frankfurt’s positive troublemakers, Jose Bordalás's indisputable track record, Reims’s multinational playing squad, the context behind Granada’s recent decision to part company with Paco López, Hell…

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S5 E7 - Las Palmas’s Canary Islands paradise, Le Havre’s prestigious youth academy, and Napoli’s gradual self-implosion 1:08:32

1+ y ago1:08:32

1:08:32

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Luka Elsner’s managerial pilgrimage, Juve’s humble efficiency, the main takeaways from the most recent edition of Der Klassiker, Diego Simeone’s definitive shift in style and more. Which 18-year-old French youth international forward could go on to …

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S5 E6 - Ligue 1's 'next Mbappé', Claudio Ranieri's latest footballing miracle, and Girona's artful orchestator 1:01:53

1+ y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Köln's passionate footballing landscape, Jude Bellingham’s relentless headline crafting, Lorient's towering derby day conqueror, Romelu Lukaku’s Roman sojourn and more. 01:27 - Following a difficult start to Köln's Bundesliga campaign, how might we …

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S5 E5 - Monaco's shades of Red Bull, Brajan Gruda's timely emergence, and Andalusia's sacking season 1:08:26

1+ y ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Milan's post-derby resurgence, Mainz's youthful rays of hope, Almeria's lavish summer spending, Takumi Minamino's merry Monégasque moment and more. 1:45 - What sets Monza’s Andrea Colpani apart as a truly unique footballer in 2023? / 21:00 - Where d…

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S5 E4 - Takefusa Kubo's Arjen Robben-esque inevitability, Marseille's never-ending soap opera, and Napoli's social media debacle 1:03:46

1+ y ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at the unwavering loyalty and enthusiasm of Union Berlin's inimitable fanbase, Real Sociedad's Japanese star boy, the context behind Marcelino's decision to leave Marseille after just three months in charge, Fiorentina's progression under Vincenzo Ital…

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S5 E3 - Bologna's Scottish heartbeat, Stuttgart's Serhou Guirassy-inspired goal rush, and Villarreal's volcanic post-Emery atmosphere 1:03:10

1+ y ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Laurent Blanc's fatal dogmatism, Marcus Thuram's rediscovered drive, 20-year-old Xavi Simons' youthful blend of technical ability and tenacity, and the context behind Villarreal's decision to sack Quique Setién. 1:35 - Taking into account RB Leipzig…

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S5 E2 - Ligue 1's De Zerbi disciple, Lamine Yamal's prodigious potential, and Victor Boniface's sumptuous striker play 1:01:56

1+ y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Girona's total football, Rudi Garcia's Neapolitan chapter, Francesco Farioli's fascinating managerial pilgrimage, Granit Xhaka's integral role at Xabi Alonso's high-flying Bayer Leverkusen, and more. 2:32: Where will the upcoming Derby della Madonni…

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S5 E1 - Strasbourg's new blue dawn, Atalanta's post-Højlund attack, and Jude Bellingham's era-launching debut antics 1:07:11

1+ y ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at 21-year-old Nicolò Rovella's shades of Gattuso, Toulouse's disruptive summer, Heidenheim’s genuine fairytale, Rafael Benítez's LaLiga rebrand and more. 1:52 - Why might Villarreal's signing of the promising 22-year-old midfielder, Ramon Terrats repr…

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Ep. 46: "He is Odin's Man" on the Vindelev inscriptions (with Krister Vasshus) 1:31:35

2y ago1:31:35

1:31:35

In 2021 in Denmark, a metal detectorist chanced upon twenty-something Migration Era gold objects weighing almost a kilogram in total. Several of these were so-called bracteates, medallions bearing runic inscriptions and strange iconography. One of these stated "... he is Odin's man". That makes it the oldest, direct, by-name reference to the deity …

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S4 E19 - Hamburg's affliction, LaLiga's unlikely couple, and Sampdoria's calamitous campaign 1:05:08

2y ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. In presenting their alternative end-of-season awards, the boys look at Siniša Mihajlović's legendary legacy, Habib Diarra's emergence as one of Ligue 1's most coveted teenagers, the Basque country’s disproportionate impact on Spanish football, Schalke's fruitless Rü…

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S4 E18 - Spanish football’s racism problem, Lecce’s unorthodox Great Dane, and Nantes’ chaotic era 56:49

2y ago56:49

56:49

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Samuel Umtiti’s redemption arc, LaLiga’s moment of self-reckoning, Stuttgart’s (potential) stay of execution, PSG’s empty title and more. Following another weekend dominated by headlines of the racist abuse to which Vinicius has consistently been su…

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S4 E17 - Jude Bellingham's last Bundesliga dance, the curious case of Carlo Ancelotti's future, and Clermont Foot's resplendent moment 56:48

2y ago56:48

56:48

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at 22-year-old Muhammed Cham’s fresh-faced spark, Roma's untimely domestic slump, Osasuna's unique journey from near-disappearance to near-glory, Bayern Munich's fallibility and more. 1:40 - To what extent have Clermont defied pre-season expectations, …

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45: [Norwegian] Snuskete runesteiner fra det ytre rom (Kjettersk Kjeller August 2023) 1:34:31

2y ago1:34:31

1:34:31

De uopplyste tror at runene vi finner på steiner rundt om i Skandinavia er etterlatenskaper fra våre germanske forfedre. Andre, først og fremst Kjell Aartun, vet at dette et komplott fra jantelåvens lange, skolastiske arm som søker å dekke over at alt egentlig semittisk erotikk som trosser tid og rom. Men vi har også den profilerte mikrobloggeren V…

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S4 E16 - Xabi Alonso’s presupposed managerial destiny, Rayan Cherki's frustrating brilliance, and Atalanta’s new generation 57:04

2y ago57:04

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Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Sevilla’s Europa League love affair, Italian football’s apparent renaissance, Florian Wirtz's transformational post-ACL return to the Bayer Leverkusen squad, Lyon’s homegrown frontline, and more. 1:35 - What signs have we seen, if any, from Xabi Alo…

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S4 E15 - Nagelsmann's managerial paradox, Ligue 1’s precocious teenage talents, and Espanyol's sense of melancholy 1:23:33

2y ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Alex Collings and Ninad Barbidikar (of Everybody's Eats Ligue 1 podcast fame) to discuss and analyse the latest Europe football news. The boys look at Fiorentina's recent resurgence, Eduardo Camavinga’s increasingly secure place in Real Madrid’s strongest starting eleven, the 18-year-old heir to Malo Gusto…

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S4 E14 - Rúben Amorim's managerial trajectory, Sevilla's Telenovela twist, and Lazio's Derby della Capitale delight 49:23

2y ago49:23

49:23

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Albert and Barney (of Long Ball Futebol podcast fame) to discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Alasdair's recent Derby della Capitale matchday experience in Rome, Sevilla's short-, medium-, and long-term concerns, Nicolás Otamendi's role in 19-year-old Antonio Silva’s deve…

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S4 E13 - Monaco's prestigious youth academy, Silvio Berlusconi's buoyant Monza project, and Schalke's Rückrunde resurrection 1:00:04

2y ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael are joined by Luke Entwistle (of Get French Football News and the official Ligue 1 podcast fame) to discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Villarreal's post-Emery struggles, Ivan Jurić's impressive managerial résumé, Monaco’s hopes and expectations for Eliesse Ben Seghir, Schalke’s first…

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S4 E12 - Lewis Ferguson's Italian job, Gabri Veiga's panache, and the Bundesliga's serendipitous title race 1:05:31

2y ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Malick Thiaw's emergence as a key figure in AC Milan's back three, Frédéric Antonetti's managerial credentials, Borussia Dortmund's post-World Cup resurgence, Real Sociedad's Europa League date with Roma and more. 1:39 - How have Scottish prospects …

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S4 E11 - Khéphren Thuram's unrefined elegance, Cremonese's Coppa Italia pilgrimage, and Wolfsburg's sonic youth revisited 1:03:37

2y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Alasdair, Barlow and Michael discuss and analyse the latest European football news. The boys look at Barcelona's home comforts, Wolfsburg's system-enabling tenacity, Cremonese's contrasting league and cup fortunes, Nice's newfound optimism, and more. 1:56 - In a Wolfsburg squad laced with young talent and a sprinkling of more experienced, sage head…

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