Episodes
Hello Serie A fan. Pioli's on fire, and doesn't he just know it? The Rossoneri win their first Scudetto in 11 years, as Zlatan goes full WWE. Roma prepare for a European final and Salernitana complete the great escape. We'll discuss all of that, and round up the rest of the season in this episode of Scudetto. Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:17) Milan win their 19th Scudetto after relentless run-in; RedBird waiting in the wings (07:24) Inter fall short in the...
Published 05/25/22
Published 05/25/22
Hello Serie A fan, Hollywood couldn't have scripted it better. As the relegation candidates do battle the title hopefuls head into the final stretch neck and neck. But who is the villain; Lotito, De Laurentiis or Dr Evil's Investcorp? We'll discuss all that and the rest of the action in this episode of Scudetto. Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:34) Gritty Tonali dramatics keep Milan ahead in the Scudetto race as the Rossoneri prepare to welcome new...
Published 04/27/22
Hello Serie A fan, Intellectually honest Allegri intellectually takes Juve out of the Champions League, but Atalanta and perennial escape artists Roma intellectually keep their European dreams alive. We'll discuss all the mid-week action and take a look at the weekend ahead as the season heads into the home straight, in this episode of Scudetto Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:16) Allegri out-Allegri-d by Emery as Juventus sent crashing out of the Champions...
Published 03/18/22
Hello Serie A fan, \The more things change, the more they stay the same. Milan tear up the form book and make a huge statement in the title race, while Inter rediscover their form and bow out of Europe with heads held high, except for Alexis Sanchez, who loses his. We'll discuss that, Jordan Pickford’s birthday, and all the rest of the action in this episode of Scudetto. Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:06) Inter bow out of the Champions League with heads held...
Published 03/11/22
Hello Serie A Fan, It's been a week in which football has understandably not been at the top of the agenda. Nonetheless, we move forward with Coppa Italia drama as Allegri revels in a 1-0 masterclass and the Milan sides slog it out. We'll discuss that, the best of last weekend's action and look forward to the weekend ahead. In this episode of Scudetto. Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:16) Vlahovic faces hostile return to Florence in Coppa Italia semi-final, but...
Published 03/04/22
Hello Serie A fan, As their seven ugly sisters stumble around at the ball, the purple Cinderella waltzes away with three points. But can Italiano's men humble prince Vlahovic with a shock top-four spot? We'll discuss that, Juve's missed opportunity in the Champions League, and a whole lot more, in this episode of Scudetto Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:18) Vlahovic takes the Champions League headlines, but Juventus fail to capitalise on early dominance and...
Published 02/24/22
Hello, Serie A fan. The title race is back on, as Milan record back-to-back wins, while the Inzaghi runaway train hits the buffers. Napoli and Inter share the spoils, but can the Nerazzurri get those engines going again to pull off a Champions League shock? We’ll discuss all that, drama and theatrics in Bergamo and language lessons you just don’t get on Duolingo, in this episode of Scudetto. Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (01:23) Milan take the lead in the title...
Published 02/16/22
Hello Serie A fan, Just like Juan Musso, we're back with a bang, as the transfer window closes and Serie A prepares for the Derby della Madonnina. Gosens to Inter, Boga to Atalanta (finally) and Vlahovic to Juve, but do all roads lead away from Rome for Zaniolo? We'll discuss all of that and the rest of the action, in this episode of Scudetto. Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (02:55) Derby della Madonnina preview; Gosens' Inter high on confidence after last-minute...
Published 02/04/22
Hello Serie A fan, Two weeks into 2022 and we've seen miracle comebacks, last-minute heartbreak, off-field brawls and injury crises... and that's just at Juventus. Inter are rescued by a caged lion as they claim the first silverware of the year, while Insigne prepares to bid farewell to Napoli for the sunny climes of {checks notes} Toronto. We discuss all that and more, in this episode of Scudetto! Running order: (00:00) Intros, drinks and unpleasantries  (03:23) Caged lion delivers Inter...
Published 01/14/22
Merry Christmas Serie A fan, It’s time for our annual Christmas special where we catch up on all the action from the last week. A victorious end of the year for inter, and for Max who benefits from the Scudetto curse (in reverse).  But a disappointing finish for Milan, Napoli and Atalanta, who can’t get onto the panettone soon enough.  We discuss all this plus kudos to Fiorentina, solidarity with Catania and all manner of other festivities and cheer... on this episode of Scudetto! Running...
Published 12/24/21
Hello SerieA fan, The Scudetto curse strikes again as the Italian teams fall short in Europe, and UEFA add to their pain by turning up the difficulty in the draw. It's not all doom and gloom though, at least not for inter who take a last-lap lead in the race for winter champions, nor for an impressive Empoli who upset Napoli. But there's only one victorious max this weekend and it's not Allegri. All that plus updates from elsewhere.. on this episode of Scudetto! Running Order: (00:00) Intros,...
Published 12/14/21
Hello Serie A fan, it's all change at the top as a double game week sees Napoli fall away and Milan back in the first carriage but with inter and Atalanta close behind them. We assess the state of the title race and mentally prepare for the European ties with both Milan and Atalanta potentially facing decisive playoffs. all that plus technical difficulties, a president arrested, ghost goals and more on this episode of... Scudetto Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and...
Published 12/07/21
Hello Serie A fan, It’s been a busy week in Italian football. Napoli go clear at the top, Atalanta break the Turin curse and Milan get Sassuoloed, not to mention the World Cup qualifier playoff draw and the feds at Juventus.  So naturally, there’s no time for nonsense and definitely no time for long digressions about Maradona kits and Harry Redknapp, but we get round to it all the same. Plus beers, honourable mentions and The easiest bad week award ever... On this episode of Scudetto! Running...
Published 11/30/21
Hello Serie A fan, after a bruising international break, the scudetto crew is back and to add insult to injury both Milan and Napoli have lost their unbeaten status ruining both Boaz’s weekend and Serie A's bragging rights in one fell swoop. We get into all of that and look ahead to the champions league plus children’s parties, underqualified doctors and the podcast’s kiss of death on this episode of Scudetto. Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (03:50) Milan's unbeaten...
Published 11/23/21
Hello Serie A fan, with another international break upon us we take the time to reflect on the demolition derby and the state of the title race, before moving on to discuss the crunch game in group C. Italy welcome Switzerland to Rome and we welcome Mourinho to accept our award, then Boaz keeps us up with the Italians And we give the customary honourable... on this episode of Scudetto Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (02:55) Derby reflections, Çalhanoğlu does make an...
Published 11/12/21
hello, Serie A fan! The scudetto squad is back at full strength -if not full sobriety- as we gear up for the demolition derby. Can Milan keep the league form rolling or will inter blow them up? we give you our thoughts and predictions, plus our reactions to one of our faves joining up with one of our own in North London. Along with all the usual accompaniments and an unusual amount of beer... on this episode of Scudetto (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (04:09) Derby della Madonnina...
Published 11/06/21
Hello Serie A fan. Our favourite maverick is at it again; Spalletti riles up the ultras, sarcastically applauds his way to a red card, and ultimately keeps Napoli at the top of the table. But Milan draw level on points as they face a showdown in the capital against Mou's Roma. We speak about that and all the rest of this week's action in this episode of Scudetto. Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (02:13) Napoli maintain impressive run, despite dropped points in Rome;...
Published 10/30/21
Hello Serie A fan, and strap in Roma fans. The honeymoon is over and the Mourinho rollercoaster is just getting started. In other unprecedented news, Juve thrill neutrals with a fourth 1-0 win in a row as they prepare to face Inter in the derby d’Italia. We’ll discuss that, Milan and Atalanta’s European woes and lots more, in this episode of Scudetto. Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (03:08) Roma's European disaster follows hard luck against Juve; Mourinho throws his...
Published 10/23/21
Hello Serie A Fan, with Kenny away on International duty and Oscar undertaking a ritiro, much like Italy, you are stuck with a new captain for this one. Join us as we discuss the Azzurri's good win on Sunday, some tasty upcoming league fixtures as well as diving into Milan's implausible and continued injury woes. Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (02:20) Italy Vs Belgium reactions (05:15) Obligatory Donnarumma mention (07:40) Upcoming Serie A fixture talk (13:56)...
Published 10/15/21
Hello Serie A fan, after the bitter disappointment of their Nations League exit Italy will have to analyse and rebuild, with only a European title for consolation. We chat about the performance of the players, manager and crucially fans as Donnarumma receives a warm welcome back to San Siro. All that plus delayed reaction to the scudetto derby, keeping up with the Italians and a tiny pianist Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (03:03) Spain end Italy’s unbeaten...
Published 10/08/21
Hello Serie A fan, is it better to be a lion in the league and a kitten in the cup? Or would you sacrifice the Scudetto for some European glory? We tackle these big questions with the help of a very special guest. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to discuss the important things as well. Sarri’s eagle. Punching a ref in the face. And the €10,000 crotch grab Special Guest: Elaine (@MilanObsession) Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (03:04) Rome Derby...
Published 10/01/21
Hello, Serie A fan, double the action this week, and for Napoli, double the goals as Spaletti's men hit eight. We discuss their credentials and compare them to an upgraded Milan, a resilient inter, and even Atalanta make it into our considerations after a slow start leaves them in 5th. After all, it's not as if they start the season trying to win the Scudetto. All this plus tributes to all manner of honourable behaviour and a moronic double booking Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and...
Published 09/24/21
Hello brothers and sisters of the world, we are distant by distance but united by beer and football. So join us for a catch up on all of the week's Serie A drama, a round-up of the European action, our thoughts ahead of Juve- Milan and another send-up of Inter's marketing team. plus all your usual honourable and dishonourable mentions, good week/ bad week and a predictions league update Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (04:54) Mixed results for Italian teams in...
Published 09/18/21
Hello, Serie A fan, The Azzurri are back in form after a disappointing start to the round, but do stand out performances from Kean and Raspadori signal the changing of the guard? We chat about that, plus look ahead to the weekend games as well as bringing you a special interview from Venezia fan Marco Rinaldi. Running Order: (00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries (04:42) Italy return to winning ways with a resounding win against Lithuania (09:48) interview with Venezia supporter Marco...
Published 09/10/21