La Lanterna: Recent Episodes
STEFANO GAGGERO
"La Lanterna: a Spotlight in Italian football" is a podcast that dives into the beautiful game seen from the eyes of two fans from the oldest team in Italy. Fabrizio Cardone, Canadian and Genovese and Matt Killen, an American born and Genoa fan.
Matt and Fabry talk about New season coming up and Transfer Market, plus a preview of the match against Lecce for Matvh Day 1 of Seria A 2025/26
Matt and Fabry are back! This week’s episode recaps how Genoa have fared thus far under Patrick Vieira. Plus, the gang preview il grifone’s upcoming match against Cagliari
Matt and Fabry react to the sacking of Alberto Gilardino and appointment of Patrick Vieira as Genoa’s new Mister.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s recent string of fixtures, discuss Balotelli’s arrival, and tip their caps to the marketing of Genoa’s third kit.
Matt and Fabry recap Genoa’s current situation with the 5-1 loss against Atalanta and look forward to a come back at the weekend’s match against Bologna
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s bad run of form and look at options Gila has to turn the campaign around.
Matt and Fabry recap Genoa’s 2-2 draw against Inter and look forward to the weekend’s match against Monza
We’re back! Matt and Fabry break down Genoa’s transfer market thus far and look ahead to the first match of the season against Inter.
Matt and Fabry recap Genoa’s a conformable win 3-0 against Cagliari, thrilling tie against Milan and important win 2-1 against Sassuolo, and preview Roma-Genoa for the second last match of the season.
Matt and Fabry recap Genoa’s narrow 1-0 loss to Lazio, recount Blazquez’s recent comments on the club’s future, react to the latest kit releases, and preview Genoa - Cagliari.
Matt and Fabry breakdown Genoa's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina including some questionable referee decisions and look ahead to the upcoming home match against Lazio.
Matt and Fabry recap Genoa’s win against Verona and are joined by Gabriele "Gabe" Pucci to preview Monday’s match against Fiorentina.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s draw vs Frosinone, the "mugugno" around Gila, and preview Genoa - Verona.
Matt and Fabry recap Retegui’s trip to the US with the Italian national team, react to the recently launched 4th kit, and are joined by Ferdinando of Kicking Cleats to preview Genoa - Frosinone
Matt and Fabry break down Genoa’s hard fought draw away to Juventus just before the upcoming International Break
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s defeat against Monza and later are joined by Alberto of The AJC podcast to preview Genoa’s trip to Turin to face Juventus.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s amazing display at the Meazza that ultimately ended in a loss. Plus! Eli Zeldin, a Genoa super fan from Toronto joins to preview this weekend’s match against Monza.
Matt and Fabry recap Genoa’s 2-0 victory vs Udinese and are joined by Alex Donno of the Calcio Connection podcast to preview Genoa vs Inter
Matt and Fabry breakdown Genoa’s entertaining 1-1 draw against Napoli and preview the upcoming tie against Udinese.
Matt and Fabry pick up the pieces from Genoa’s 4-1 loss to Atalanta, and later Raffa from "Napoli Rant with Raff & Raff" to preview Genoa - Napoli.
Matt and Fabry break down Genoa’s draw against Empoli, recap the January transfer window, and preview this weekend’s test against Atalanta
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s come from behind win against Lecce, recap Genoa’s transfer market activity, and preview Genoa - Empoli
Matt and Fabry break down Genoa’s win against Salernitana, discuss Gilardino’s transfer market complaints, and preview Genoa vs Lecce.
Matt and Fabry discuss Genoa’s 0-0 draw against Torino and recap Dragusin’s departure plus other transfer rumors. Later, Olindo from Philly Granata, joins us to give his perspective on Salernitana’s season so far, and preview this Sundays match.
Matt and Fabry look back on Genoa’s last match against Bologna, their place in the table at the midway point and air a few transfer rumors. Later (names and fan club / podcast) join to preview Genoa’s upcoming match against Torino.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s win at Sassuolo and are joined by Joe Mihalec co-host of Brothers-of-the-World Podcast to preview the upcoming match vs Inter at the Marassi for Serie A week 18
Matt and Fabry react to Genoas loss against Empoli and are joined are joined by Julian Faustini, editor of "Calcio with Juliani" to talk about the comeback tie against Juventus and to preview the upcoming match for week 17 between Genoa at Sassuolo.
Matt and Fabry react to the tie at home against Empoli and the loss for the Coppa Italia Round of 16 against Lazio and Serie A Week 13, also a preview of the upcoming match at Monza.
Matt and Fabry react to another Genoa loss in the dying minutes against this time against Frosinone, reflect on Genoa’s injuries, and preview the upcoming match against Empoli.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoas win against Verona and Serie A Week 13 also preview of the upcoming match for after the international break against Frosinone.
Matt and Fabry react to a disappointing loss to Cagliari and preview the upcoming match against Verona.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s wins against Salernitana and Reggiana, reflect on Genoa’s position in the table, and preview the upcoming match against Cagliari.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoas loss against Atalanta and are joined by Olindo Voria from Salernitana Club Philadelphia to preview the upcoming match for week 10 between Genoa and Salernitana.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa's fall against Milan and are joined by Dan & Nick from "AtalantaPOD" to preview the upcoming showdown between Gasperini and Gilardino.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s draw against Udinese, the return of the online Genoa Shop and are joined by Adreano of The Calcio Guys, to preview Genoa / Milan
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s incredible victory against Roma and preview this Sunday’s battle against Udinese.
Matt and Fabry discuss a disappointing loss at Lecce and are joined by Tad from Roma Club DC to preview the midweek match against the Giallorossi
Matt and Fabry celebrate and applaud the tie Genoa against the reigning champions and are joined by Will, Dom and Zach from US Lecce Fans UK to preview Genoa’s Week 5 fixture at Lecce.
Matt and Fabry celebrate the 130th birthday of Genoa and are joined by Joe Fischietti from ForzaNapoliPodcast to preview Genoa’s Week 4 fixture against Napoli.
I rossoblu were resolute but nonetheless fell to defeat. Matt and Fabry react to whether the loss should be brushed aside, or a sign of things to come.
Matt on vacation and Fabry reacts to Genoa’s incredible reaction win at Lazio and are joined by Ivano of AleZena to preview Serie A’s Match Day 3 with Genoa facing Torino.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s loss to Fiorentina and are joined by Steven of "Laziali" to preview Genoa’s Week 2 fixture against Lazio.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s Coppa Italia victory over Modena and preview the 2023 Season Opener against Fiorentina.
Matt and Fabry discuss Genoa’s record setting season ticket sales as Il Grifone look towards the start of the 2023 Serie A campaign
Mateo Retegui announced! Matt and Fabry react to the first big news of the summer transfer window and more.
Matt and Fabry provide an update on potential comings and goings, preview the preseason schedule and react to Genoa’s new home shirt for the 23-24 season.
Matt and Fabry discuss transfer rumors for Il Grifone and go player by player to predict who will stick around for the 2023-24 campaign.
Matt and Fabry react to a busy weekend of calcio including the playoffs, Serie A “play-in”, three European finals and the U20 World Cup.
Matt and Fabry recount a wild final matchday including an amazing game at the Marassi. Plus the gang recap results from the playoffs for Serie A’s final spot.
Matt and Fabry discuss Genoa’s match against Frosinone and are joined by Jeremy Bowling - aka fcbaribrit - to preview the final matchday of the season, with several matches playing a key role on who stays up and who makes it in to the promotional playoffs.
We are going up! Matt and Fabry recount an amazing day as Genoa clinch promotion with their victory against Ascoli and Bari’s draw against Modena. Plus, Ferdinando from Kickin Cleats joins us to preview Genoa vs Frosinone.
Matt and Fabry recap matchweek 35 and are joined by Jake Monti from Genoa Club Toronto to react to the season thus far and preview Genoa’s match against Ascoli.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s hard-fought win at Cittadella, news for 777 taking on Everton, and a recap for a wild Serie B MatchDay 34. Later, Genoa Club Vietnam President Enrico, joins and previews MatchDay 35.
Matt and Fabry react to a well deserved win at home against Perugia. Later, Jake from Citta Calcio USA joins to preview this weekend’s away match to Cittadella.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s wake up call after a 2-2 draw away to Como. Then, fellow Genoano Will Adams joins to share his perspective on the season and his story on falling in love with the rossoblu.
Matt and Fabry react to a critical win against Reggina and are joined by British Journalist Alex Brotherton to discuss the experience of attending a match at the Marassi.
After a pause for the international break, Matt and Fabry look ahead to MatchDay 31 and are joined by @RegginaFans creator Dan Thompson to preview this Friday’s match at Marassi.
Matt and Fabry recap a wild match week 30 as Genoa pull to within 6 points of the top spot. Plus, Michigan-based Genoano Hamada shares how he became just recently a fan of the rossoblu.
Matt and Fabry break down Genoa’s victory at home against Ternana and are joined by Genoa Club UK founder Alex Pugno to look back at Genoa’s history and preview the match against Brescia.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s recent goal-scoring form and are joined by friend of the pod Raffaello, President of Cosenza Club New York.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s important draw against Cagliari and preview this Monday’s match against Cosenza.
Matt and Fabry recap one of Genoa’s best performances thus far against SPAL and preview the midweek match against Cagliari.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s draw against Modena and preview the upcoming match against SPAL.
l Grifone made an impression against Palermo. Matt and Fabry react to that important win and are joined by "Genoani Si Resta" co-host Matteo Cevasco to break down Genoa’s performances thus far and preview Genoa vs Modena.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s away loss to Parma and are joined by special guest Anthony Barbaglio of Sicilian Football to preview Genoa vs Palermo.
Matt and Fabry react to Genoa’s draw against Pisa, transfer market comings and goings, and preview an exciting second portion of the Serie B season.
Matt and Fabry react to another Gilardino masterclass and are joined live from Genova by fellow Genoano William Immovilli to preview Genoa - Pisa.
Matt and Fabry recap an important win against Venezia and are joined by Eddie Davidson, a new Genoano from Alabama, to preview Genoa-Benevento
Matt and Fabry break down an encouraging Coppa Italia defeat against Roma and preview an important match against Venezia with Arancioneroverdi supporter and co-host of the "Rigore! podcast", Marco Rinaldi
Matt and Fabry recap Genoa’s important win away at Bari and are joined by Roma Club Toronto admin Cory McGown to preview Thursday’s match at the Stadio Olimpico
Matt and Fabry react to a crucial win against leaders Frosinone and are joined by Bari fan Jeremy Bowling to preview Genoa’s big match away to 3rd place Bari.
Matt and Fabry preview an important match against league-leaders Frosinone with Kickin Cleats founder and Frosinone fan Ferdinando.
Matt and Fabry react to an important win against Südtirol and preview the weekend’s match against Ascoli.
Matt and Fabry react to another disappointing loss and discuss the decision to continue with Blessin. Plus, Jake from CittaCalcioUSA previews Genoa’s match against Cittadella
Matt and Fabry preview an important match against Perugia and are joined by Zach Hampshire of Genoa Club Uk to discuss the season thus far and becoming a Genoa fan abroad.
Matt and Fabry react to an uninspiring draw at home to Como and discuss where Genoa can go from here. Plus, initial thoughts on the US and Canada’s group stage chances at the 2022 World Cup
Matt and Fabry examine what went wrong against Reggina and review Matchday 12 results from across Serie B. Next up Como
Matt and Fabry react to Genoas draw against Brescia, and are joined by Dan Thompson, an American Reggina fan and content publisher on @regginafans to preview Genoa’s away match against Gli Amaranto
Matt and Fabry recap Genoa’s important win away at Terni and chat with Enrico, a Genoa currently abroad in Ho Chi Minh City, about following Il Grifone abroad
Matt and Fabry recap Genoa’s Coppa Italia win against SPAL and preview Saturdays match against current first-place Ternana
Matt and Fabry discuss Genoa’s draw with Cagliari and are joined by Raffaello from Cosenza Club New York to preview this weekend’s match against "I Lupi"
Matt and Fabry break down Genoa’s win against SPAL. Plus special guest David Ferrini, host of Lega Football Podcast, joins us to discuss Genoa’s upcoming match against Cagliari.
Matt and Fabry discuss Genoa’s last previous match against Modena, Grifone (and our USA and Canada teams) in action during the international break, and preview Genoa - SPAL
Matt and Fabry discuss unrest among Genoa fans after the 1-0 loss to Palermo. Plus, special guest Tobia from Genoa Club UK and "Genoani si resta" previews Genoa vs. Modena.
Matt and Fabrizio are joined by Anthony Barbagallo, founder of Sicilian Football to breakdown Genoa’s Match Day 5 fixture. Also a full recap of the exciting yet disappointing Genoa-Parma
Matt and Fabry are joined by Gino Giammattolo, a Canadian member of Parma Fans Worldwide to breakdown Genoa’s match day 4 fixture. Plus, recap Genoa / Pisa, a new third kit, and more.
Matt and Fabry break down Genoa’s 0-0 draw against Benevento, discuss new signings for the Grifoni and preview the upcoming match vs Pisa
Matt and Fabrizio break down Serie B’s opening round matches including a tense 2-1 win against Venezia to start the season. Plus, Genoa Club Miami Founder and "Genoani si Resta" co-host Francesco Talarico joins to preview Genoa vs Benevento.
Matt and Fabrizio discuss the opening round of Coppa Italia, the new kit and preview first game of Serie B with Marco Rinaldi a Venezia fan in Scotland co-host of "Rigore: The Italian Football podcast"
Matt and Fabrizio discuss the summer friendlies, finalization of the roaster and are joined by special guest Daniele President of Genoa Club NY.
Matt and Fabry are joined by Joe from Calcio Fan Blogs to discuss growing Italian football in North America
Matt and Fabry discuss the latest transfer rumors and are joined by special guest Hans, a Dutchman and Genoano and founding member of Genoa Club Amsterdam.
Matt and Fabry break down the latest transfer news and discuss new technical sponsor Castore and issues with watching Serie B abroad… help Lega Serie B!
Matt and Fabry break down the latest transfer rumors and are joined by special guest and former Genoa keeper Robert Stillo, from Canada.
Matt and Fabry discuss Genoa’s new crest, the latest transfer rumors, and are joined by special guest Raffaello - the founder of Cosenza’s Fan Club in New York
Matt and Fabrizio are joined by Stefano Gaggero, creator of the "Genoani si…resta" podcast to discuss the creation of "La Lanterna".
Matt and Fabrizio recap the scenes at the final game at the Ferraris this season and are joined by Steffen a German Genoano, to talk about being a fan abroad.
Matt and Fabrizio lament Genoa’s relegation to Serie B and break down what went wrong this season. Plus, Bologna USA club founder Giuseppe Capuano joins to talk about the connection between Genoa and Bologna, including his own ties to Genoa Club New York.
Matt and Fabrizio break down Genoa’s vital win against Juve. Plus, special guest and Napoli fan Gianni Delli Colli from The Calcio Guys podcast joins to preview Napoli vs. Genoa
Matt and Fabrizio analyze the "derby della Lanterna" and look to the next match with Juventus with the thoughts of a Juventus fan, Sean Hundt.