Best Libertadores Podcasts (2024)

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#6 Not Another Sports Pod - It's The Greatest Sporting Event 44:13

6h ago44:13

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Not Another Sports Pod #6 - It's The Greatest Sporting Event Join hosts David Windsor and Ollie Wilson on "Not Another Sports Pod" as they dive into the week's hottest sports topics. 🎙️🔥 This Week's Highlights: The Open Is The Greatest Sporting Contest 🏌️: Thoughts from a exceptional weekend at Royal Troon. Radio Or TV Broadcasts? 🎙️: Radio will ne…

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#175 Who is new USWNT manager Emma Hayes, and why is her appointment so significant? 35:27

1h ago35:27

35:27

We're back! After a summer of watching entirely too much soccer, we... are ready to watch some more soccer. With the Olympic campaign now underway, Graham and Taylor discuss new USWNT coach Emma Hayes, including her coaching history, her greatest achievements, and her preferred approach to tactics and game management. Plus, who will benefit the mos…

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#5 - Not Another Sports Pod - Southgate Out, Klopp In? 31:10

9d ago31:10

31:10

Not Another Sports Pod #5 - England's Exit and Southgate's Legacy 🏆 Join hosts David Windsor and Ollie Wilson on "Not Another Sports Pod" as they dive into the week's hottest sports topics. 🎙️🔥 This Week's Highlights: England Getting Knocked Out by Spain ⚽: Analysing the disappointing defeat and key moments. What is Southgate's Legacy? 🤔: Discussin…

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#4 - Not Another Sports Pod - It's Coming Home? 38:47

19d ago38:47

38:47

Join hosts David Windsor and Ollie Wilson on "Not Another Sports Pod" as they dive into the week's hottest sports topics. 🎙️🔥 This Week's Highlights: England Beating Switzerland on Penalties ⚽: England's best ever shootout? England's Formation Leaked Before Kickoff 📋: Why did it happen & does it matter? Emma Raducanu's Run at Wimbledon 🎾: Can she w…

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#3 - Not Another Sports Pod 42:15

12d ago42:15

42:15

Not Another Sports Podcast returns to discuss all the big sporting stories from the last few days. This Week's Highlights: England Crawl Into Quarterfinals: Bellingham spares Southgate's blushes as Slovakia slip late on The Fine Line In Football: Success and failure are just a thin margin away Austrian Grand Prix Brings More Drama: Lando Norris and…

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#2 - Not Another Sports Pod 28:55

20d ago28:55

28:55

Not Another Sports Pod returns for episode two, making it a longer running show than THOUSANDS of podcasts that have come before it [and almost longer than a Scotland appearance at a International football competition. This Week's Highlights: Scotland Make Another Early Exit: There's probably only one clear reason why the Tartan Army aren't making …

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#1 - Not Another Sports Pod 33:43

27d ago33:43

33:43

Not Another Sports Pod #1 - Will England win a trophy before 2066? Join hosts David Windsor and Ollie Wilson on "Not Another Sports Pod" as they dive into the week's hottest sports topics. This Week's Highlights: England's 1-0 Victory Over Serbia: Breaking down the key moments and standout performances. Golden Generation vs. Current Front Six: Whic…

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#174 What are the European Championships, and how important are they on the global stage? 28:33

1M ago28:33

28:33

With the kickoff of Euro 2024 less than 24 hours away, Graham takes time away from his pre-tournament packing to discuss the European Championships as a whole. What is the competition's history? How has the format changed over time? Which teams, players and managers have had the greatest success all-time? How does the tournament compare to other ma…

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#173 The best and worst of crests and kit colors in soccer 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Special thanks to Michael Nunzi from the TSS Discord for requesting today’s topic! How important are a good crest and solid color scheme (metaphorically solid) in soccer? What makes for a good crest? What are some of the best and worst examples? What makes for an iconic kit color scheme combo, and who did it best… and who… did not.…

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#59 - Estudiantes Get Schooled 40:23

1M ago40:23

40:23

The last of the Group games [well, almost] played out this week with plenty of drama, tension and excitement over the week of games. Ollie and Dave touch on the results and the up coming knockout stages of the Libertadores

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#172 What is Wembley Stadium, and why is it called "The Home of Football?" 33:21

2M ago33:21

33:21

With the Champions League Final set to take place at Wembley this weekend, Graham and Taylor dive deep into the history and lore of the host stadium. How did it come to have the prominence it enjoys, what are some of the most memorable matches in Wembley history, what are its best and worst features, and how does it compare to some other new-ish st…

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#58 - Estevao To Chelsea and Spanglish At Velez 39:33

2M ago39:33

39:33

Ollie flies solo for WAY too long talking the situation in the Groups of the Copa Libertadores going into Matchday 6. Have Chelsea found two gems on the continent as the English club announces their purchase of Palmeiras' Estevao? Has Ollie ruined his chances of ever going to another Velez game in this city after making a fool of himself on a popul…

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#171 Why is the English Championship playoff final known as The Richest Game in Football? 25:19

2M ago25:19

25:19

With the Championship playoff final looming, Graham and Taylor discuss the history of the competition and how the format first came to be. Then it's on to the money on offer, how clubs tend to utilize their winnings, the most notable matches in playoff history, and how this weekend's final is likely to play out.…

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#170 What is the history of trophies in soccer? And what are some of the best and worst pieces of silverware? 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

With the end of the season upon us and trophies soon to be hoisted aloft on pitches across the planet, Graham and Taylor take a look at the history of silverware in football. When were trophies first handed out, and why? What are the different types and what makes a good one? What are some of the best (and worst) examples in soccer history? All tha…

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#57 - A Trip To The Monumental 31:56

2M ago31:56

31:56

Ollie and Dave recount their trip to River Plate on the opening night of the Argentinian Primera

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#56 - IDV, I Dont Know.......But It's Wide Open 38:37

2M ago38:37

38:37

Dave and Ollie look at Matchday 4 of the Group Stage in the Libertadores. Independiente del Valle failed to live up to the billing against San Lorenzo, while some of the Brazilian sides decided to kick back into. Plenty to discuss this week

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#169 What is the Europa League and why doesn't it get more coverage? 39:33

3M ago39:33

39:33

On this episode. Graham and Taylor take a longer look at the Champions' League's less-heralded sibling, the Europa League. What is the history of the tournament? How is it different from its big sibling? What changes are in store for the competition's format starting next season? And why don't we spend much time discussing it over on The Total Socc…

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#168 What is Football Manager, and why is it so addictive? 34:14

3M ago34:14

34:14

Graham and Taylor continue to talk video games on this week's episode! This time, it's Football Manager! What is it? Why is it so popular? How into the weeds can you wade? What has been its real-world impact? We're getting into it!By TSS

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#55 - Chelsea Fans, The Kid's A Genius 39:21

3M ago39:21

39:21

Kendry Páez is the real deal.....we think.....possibly.....no he is. Independiente del Valle v Palmeiras took centre stage this week and it was the best game of the Libertadores so far. The best footballers in South America going head to head as soon-to-be Chelsea player Kendry Páez faced off against soon-to-be Real Madrid player Endrick. We talk a…

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#54 - He's Got It In The Locker 42:53

3M ago42:53

42:53

Ollie and Dave sit and discuss Darmian Diaz, one of many ageless talents rolling back the years in the CONMEBOL Libertadores. But does age matter on this continent? The youngsters don't think so as Palmeiras and River Plate's young guns strut their stuff before their moves to Man City and Real Madrid. And do we need another continental competition …

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#167 The FIFA video game series and its lasting legacy 38:35

3M ago38:35

38:35

Graham and Taylor are here to discuss a topic 21 years in the making: the FIFA video game series. How long has it been around? How have the games evolved over time? What are the different options to play and why you don't just have to fear mean teens on the Internet! Plus, the role the games have played in developing the game here in the US, and th…

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#53 - We're BACK For 2024!! 24:59

3M ago24:59

24:59

David and Ollie are back in the business of talking CONMEBOL football as the 2024 Copa Libertadores Group Stage kicks off. They take a look at the first week of action, the changes to football in South `America and some thoughts on being back on the microphone of football on this continent.

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#166 What is the Copa Libertadores and why are Brazilian clubs suddenly so dominant in it? 30:22

4M ago30:22

30:22

Graham and Taylor head to South America to discuss one of the longest-running, most prestigious club competitions in world soccer: the Copa Libertadores. What is it, how does it work, who can play in it, and how do they qualify? Plus, which clubs have been the most successful historically, and how have Brazilian clubs come to dominate it more recen…

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#165 What are match programmes and why do they exist? 29:22

4M ago29:22

29:22

It's a Ripped-from-the-headlines-of-the-life-of-Graham Special! What are match programmes and why are they still around? Do they exist in other sports and in other countries around the globe? How long have they been a thing? What are some of Graham's favorites, and will anything ever top the one with John McGinn on the cover? Answer: no.…

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#164 What does a captain actually do? 27:23

4M ago27:23

27:23

On this week's episode, Graham and Taylor don their respective armbands to discuss captains in soccer. What do they actually do? For how long has the role existed? What are the different types, and styles? Who are some of the most notable captains in soccer history? And, perhaps most importantly, who is the best Scotland captain to ever roam the pi…

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#163 What are parachute payments, why do they exist, and what are their positives and negatives? 25:06

4M ago25:06

25:06

MONEY PLEASE! On this week's episode, we're discussing Parachute Payments! What they are, how they work, and why they exist. Plus, the benefits and drawbacks to their usage in England, the role they've played in further stratifying the English football pyramid.By TSS

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3.13.24 CD Palestino Libertadores quick pod special 8:21

4M ago8:21

8:21

A brief E monologue on the history made yesterday with CD Palestino breaking into Libertadores at this moment in history. Thanks for sticking with us as we reformat and work out the bugs of whatever the new thing will be with The Daves.By MN Futbol Show

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#162 What is doping and how prevalent is it in soccer? 43:43

5M ago43:43

43:43

On today's episode, Graham is fresh from some injections and ready to join Taylor in discussing doping in soccer. What is it? How many different forms of doping are there? How do players get tested and what happens if they get caught? How prevalent has it been in the history of the sport? And how widespread might it be in the present day? All that …

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#161 Hooligans and Football: where does the term come from, when did hooliganism first come to prominence, and how prevalent does it remain today? 37:26

5M ago37:26

37:26

This week, Graham and Taylor avoid fisticuffs to instead talk out the history of hooligans (and hooliganism) in football! We answer a variety of questions on the topic, including... 1) What does the word "hooligan" mean, and from where does it originate? 2) When were the peak years for hooliganism in football? 3) What are the most famous examples o…

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Bonus episode! The Can I Kick It podcast discusses the new joint Anti-Discrimination Policy by MLS, MLSPA, and Black Players for Change 38:20

5M ago38:20

38:20

A bonus episode this week! We're cross-posting an episode from our friends over at the Can I Kick It podcast. Host Elliot Bar sits down with Greggo from For the Culture to discuss the new joint Anti-Discrimination Policy by MLS, MLSPA, and Black Players for Change. They get into how the policy came to be, why it was necessary in the first place, ho…

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#160 Everything you need to know about The Designated Player Rule in Major League Soccer 32:47

5M ago32:47

32:47

This week, Graham and Taylor discuss a topic that they somehow haven't yet discussed on the podcast... Designated Players! What is a DP? Why does the concept exist in the first place? How has the reliance on DPs evolved over time? Who are the most notable Designated Players in MLS history? What does the future hold for the DP rule? Plus, Graham hel…

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#159 What is an interim manager, and who are the most successful examples in soccer history? 28:33

5M ago28:33

28:33

On this week's episode, Taylor (who could be sacked at any moment) and Graham (waiting to take over as Interim Podcast Host) discuss Interim Managers. When should a club appoint one? Are there different types? Is it always a bad sign when one comes in? And who are the most successful examples in soccer history? Graham also manages to get in multipl…

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