Milan Obsession: Recent Episodes
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This season has been filled with so much drama, it feels like a reality show. Huge wins, painful losses, changes in players and managers, and now there is a search for Milan's Next Top Sporting Director. To sort all this out, I invited Paul, the President of the Milan Club Adelaide, to tell us what it is like to be a Milan fan in Australia, and what it was like to have the club come to Australia last summer, including that amazing coreo, (spoiler alert: we find out who the awesome Zia was who was sewing the coreo!!) We also spent plenty of time discussing everything happening at the club right now, including the first team, Conceição, Milan Futuro, Milan Primavera, and the management.
On this Episode:
• Milan Origin Story • Milan Club Adelaide • Milan in Australia • Injury Update • First Team Recent Matches • Comparing Coaches • Milan Futuro Update • Milan Primavera Update • Milan's Next Top Sporting Director • Upcoming Matches Thanks once again to Paul, for telling us all about Milan Club Adelaide, the adventures of Milan in Australia, and talking about everything going on at Milan now, too. Please follow Paul on Instagram, follow Milan Club Adelaide on Instagram and Facebook, check out the club's website milanclubadelaide.com.au and also follow Milanisti Down Under to get the news on their upcoming podcasts, too.
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This is a really tough time to be a Milan fan. With the effects of poor management decisions growing exponentially, and the fans getting angrier and angrier, it is difficult to remain calm when results are poor. Like crashing out of the Champions League. Or losing our game in hand, effectively ending our chances for Champions League qualification for next year. Or losing to Lazio at home after going down to ten men. Thankfully, my fellow Milanista Søren was willing to join me to help process some of the things happening at the club and provide some crisis intervention training for our fellow Milan fans.
On this Episode:
• News of the Week • First Team Recent Matches • Milan Futuro Update • Milan Primavera Update • Crisis Milan • Upcoming Matches Mange tak once again to my future fellow countryman, Søren, for helping us figure out how to cope in this time of Milan crisis.
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A lot can happen in 14 years. Since the Milan Obsession blog was founded 14 years ago, Milan have changed owners three times, had eleven different managers, won two Scudetti and two Supercoppa trophies. I've seen a lot. This podcast is now 12 years old, and even though I am not able to record regularly, I had to make sure I marked this momentous occasion by bringing on a new guest who was worthy of such a massive milestone. So luckily, Christina was kind enough to join me to talk about her Milan origin story, the January transfers, recent matches, Conceição and more.
On this Episode:
• Milan Origin Story • Transfer News • Milan Futuro Transfers • Recent Matches • Milan Futuro Recap • Milan Primavera Recap • Conceição. Discuss. • Upcoming Matches Thanks you once again to Christina for sharing her Milan origin story and her thoughts about the current state of Milan. Please give her a follow on BlueSky @c0la.sedici.me
Thank you also to all those who have read, listened, been a guest, commented, followed on social media or otherwise participated in the Milan Obsession sphere for the past 14 years. Let's hope the next 14 are even better for Milan!
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This summer has been yet another summer of major changes at the club, with a number of new managers and even a new U23 team, Milan Futuro. Obviously, Pete was the perfect guest to help catch us up with everything that happened and discuss what lies ahead. We covered the players in and out this summer, briefly discussed the summer friendlies, and then gave our thoughts on Fonseca, his new tactics, the young players, and the transfers so far, as well as when you can see the upcoming matches for the various teams.
On this Episode:
• News of the Summer • Mercato to Date • Player Number Changes • Milan Friendlies Recap • Paulo Fonseca First Impressions • Assessing Milan's Mercato • Upcoming Matches Thanks once again to Pete for helping preview the new season and discuss all things Milan, Milan Futuro, and Milan Primavera. You can follow him on Twitter @pdacquaviva for a few more insights on Milan and life. Connect with Elaine on social media
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While people have been assessing the state of things, I asked longtime guest of the podcast Pete to return and discuss the current state of Milan. On the State of Pioli, we also had a rebuttal from Katie Britt of Alabama (bet y'all didn't know she was a Milan fan.) But mostly, we discussed the recent Milan matches, Pioli's tenuous position at the club, the possibility of summer transfers and even the latest scandal to hit Milan (or at least what the media wants us to think is a scandal.)
On this Episode:
• The State of Pioli
• Katie Britt's rebuttal to the State of Pioli
• Verona-Milan match
• Slavia-Praha match
• Europa League Draw
• Potential summer exits
• Offices at Casa Milan raided
Thanks to Pete for joining me once again for a great discussion on the current state of Milan. You can follow him on Twitter @pdacquaviva for more insights on Milan.
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This week marked the thirteenth anniversary of the Milan Obsession Blog and the eleventh anniversary of the Milan Obsession Podcast. To help mark the occasion and help recap recent matches and discuss all things Milan, I invited Sal from the Curva Mundial Podcast back on. We took a quick trip down memory lane, talked about the amazing new fourth kits from Los Angeles streetwear company PLEASURES, then talked about recent matches and the current state of Milan, and more. The LA designed fourth kits are a sign that things are looking up.
On this Episode:
· History of the Milan Obsession Blog
· Memories from Milan the past 13 years
· History of the Milan Obsession Podcast
· New Milan X PLEASURES fourth kits
· Monza-Milan
· Milan-Rennes
· Should Milan fight to win Europa League?
· Bonus question
Thank you to Sal for joining me to help celebrate the anniversary of Milan Obsession and discuss all things Milan and Europa League. Check out his fantastic Curva Mundial Podcast on Apple or Spotify, and give him a follow on Twitter @CurvaMundialPod or also now on Instagram curvamundialpod.
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The catastrophic injury crisis at the club right now is so severe that I actually recorded a podcast about it. And I honestly don't know which of those things is more shocking or distressing. However, I did not take my task lightly, I wanted to talk to someone with some expertise. So I invited David back, who is a lifelong Milan fan, but is also a brilliant physiotherapist by trade. Longtime podcast listeners will remember him well, but will also appreciate his knowledge about this specific conversation as we discuss injuries, Pioli and his staff, current management, the return of Ibrahimovi·, and more. On this Episode: · Injuries, potential causes, and solutions · Pioli and the Sassuolo curse · Can the injury crisis be solved? · Current management · The return of Ibrahimovi· David cited a report by Jan Ekstrand and UEFA on hamstring injuries, with input from the chief medical officers from 15 different Champions League clubs, if you would like to read it, you can find it here. If you are interested in the article we discussed from Milan News about fear of injuries, you can find it in Italian here. Thank you again to David for sharing his wisdom, expertise and his passion for Milan. Follow him on Twitter @DavidLSwan for more brilliance. Connect with Elaine on social media @milanobsession on Twitter or themilanobsession on Instagram or now themilanobsession on Threads
With Milan in the USA, I wanted to talk to someone who attended one of the friendlies, so I invited Sofia back on, since she attended Juventus-Milan with me. We caught up on the recent news, the transfers, then we talked about the earlier friendlies, as well as the team here in Los Angeles. Finally, we talked about what it was like to be in the stadium, including what it is like to be female in the stadium, even though it is 2023.
On this Episode:
• News of the Week
• Primavera Transfers
• First Team Transfers
• Milan-Lumezzane
• Milan in the USA
• Real Madrid-Milan
• Juventus-Milan
• Sexism in the Stadium
Thank you again to Sofia for joining me on the podcast, in the stadium, as one of my favorite Milan fans, and a fierce advocate for all people.
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With a tumultuous June, Milan dove head first into July and the transfer window. To share his Milan Origin Story and help me recap everything that is happening at the Club, I invited fellow Los Angeles fan, Nolan for this podcast. We talked about the sporting sector, the players who left, the players who returned from loan, the new signings, and tried to define what is going on and where Milan is heading.
On this Episode:
• Milan Origin Story
• Transfers
• Sporting Sector
• Contracts Up
• Players Back from Loan
• Player Sold
• New Players Signed
• #Cardinale Out
• UEFA Ruling on Multiple Club Participation
• Cardinale's Milan
• Milan's Future
Thank you to fellow Angelino Nolan for sharing his Milan origin story and helping me break down all of the transfers so far and talking about the situation at the club right now. Follow him on Twitter @NolanHack for more West Coast energy.
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After qualifying for the Champions League, Ibrahimović retired, Cardinale sacked Maldini and Massara, and everything has fallen apart for Milan. Despite the hopelessness surrounding the club and a Maldini-free future, the transfer market, and the future, new guest Furat joined me to share his origin story and talk about (read: rant) everything happening to us at Milan right now.
On this Episode:
• Milan Origin Story
• End of the Season Milestones
• Saying GodBye to Ibrahimović
• Maldini and Massara Sacked
• Cardinale's Cluelessness
• Uncertain Future
Thank you to Furat for joining me to share his Milan origin story and commiserate about the state of Milan. Follow him on Twitter @ItsFurat or on Instagram FuratAlajmi to support a fellow Milanista.
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Milan missed out on all of their opportunities for trophies, including exiting Champions League in the semifinal against Inter. Now we have two games left to make top four and be eligible to compete next year, so I invited a new guest, Sal, of the Curva Mundial Podcast to join me and discuss all things Milan. We discussed his Milan origin story, discussed the recent matches, and then talked about how we can make Milan champions again.
On this Episode:
• Milan Origin Story
• News
• Fans Behaving Badly, Champions League Edition
• Injury Update
• Recent Matches
• The Future of Milan
Thank you to Sal for joining me to share his Milan origin story and discuss all things Milan and talk about how we can make Milan champions again. Check out his fantastic Curva Mundial Podcast on Apple or Spotify, and give him a follow on Twitter @CurvaMundialPod.
The last time we met Inter, it was our worst match of the season. Now, we meet in our biggest matches of the season in the Champions League semifinals. To help preview this match, and catch up on all things Milan, I had Boaz join me for this podcast. Boaz was actually at one of the semifinal matches 20 years ago vs. Inter, but we had plenty to talk about for this matchup. On this Episode: · News · Fans Behaving Badly, Champions League Edition · Only in Italy · Injury Update · Recent Matches · Milan-Inter Champions League Preview Thank you once again to Boaz for helping me catchup on all things Milan and look ahead to the big Derby matchup. You can follow the Milan legend himself on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram boazs. You can find out if the Scudetto Podcast ever comes back by following ScudettoPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to be the first to know.
Sometimes things, big things, happen in life that stand in the way of getting things done. Other times, everything just converges and creates the perfect storm. The first reason is why this episode is being published literally a week late. But the second was the point of our whole discussion. Milan have faced a perfect storm this season, and we needed some good luck, as well. To that end, last week, I invited Frankie to talk about everything that has contributed to Milan's bizarre form this season. The good news that one week later, we can see that his good luck is already working...
On this Episode:
• News
• Italy in Europe
• International Duty
• Injury Update
• March Matches
• Primavera Wins
• The Perfect Storm
Thank you once again to Frankie for the fantastic conversation and being a good luck charm, as well as being patient while waiting for this episode to be edited. You can follow him at @FrankieMusso11 on Twitter.
This podcast has somehow survived for ten years... barely. And the blog has been around even longer, for twelve years, with over 2500 posts celebrating Milan. To celebrate these shocking accomplishments, I invited two very special guests on the show, my own Massimo and Sofia. They shared their Milan origin stories, we talked about news and recent matches, and then we shared some of my proudest, most epic moments as a Milan mom.
On this Episode:
• Milan Origin Stories
• News of the Week
• Injury Update
• Recent Matches
• Proud Milan Mom Stories
A special thanks to all of those who have been guests on the podcasts, as well as all of those who listen. My heartfelt thanks, too, for everyone who has contributed to, read, or commented on the blog, as well as all of the amazing people I've met via social media. It has been an incredible twelve years.
And thanks especially to Massimo and Sofia for supporting my Milan obsession all of these years. I am so proud to have the smartest kids in the world and the best Milanisti, too. Forza Milan!
Milan are finally back in the Champions League knockout round facing Tottenham on Tuesday. For this Frenemies podcast, I had the good fortune of having the legendary Spurs expert Ricky Sacks of Last Word on Spurs to help me preview the match. We found out about Ricky's background as a Spurs fan, then compared notes on our two teams to find how much Milan and Tottenham have in common in what seems to be a parallel universe.
On this Episode:
• Spurs Origin Story
• Managers
• Season to Date
• Current Form
• Missing Players
• Predictions
A very sincere thanks to Ricky Sacks for being so gracious and helping us prepare for our Champions League tie. Please follow him on Twitter all of the show's social media channels, and check out his fantastic Last Word on Spurs universe:
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Despite having lost to the Champions of Arabia in the Derby, Søren was kind enough to join me to discuss how to survive the rest of this season with Milan (Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of alcohol.) We caught up on the latest news, including the Champions League list, injuries, and then ran down recent matches, and we even discussed the tenuous position of a certain manager.
On this Episode:
- News
- In Memoriam
- Injury Update
- Recent Matches
- Milan Season Survival Guide
Thank you once again to Søren for the fantastic chat about all things Milan. Be sure to keep his advice in mind when getting through this season... we can all do this together.
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Milan have had ten days and four matches where they have lost their way. Having been knocked out of the Coppa Italia by Torino, then losing the Supercoppa to Inter, it is safe to say they are having an identity crisis. At this time of mourning, the courageous Boaz, from the epic Scudetto Podcast joined me for a Milan Depression Podcast to discuss all of the sadness, injuries, review the recent matches, and discuss what could be causing all of Milan's poor results this season. On this Episode: · News · In Memoriam · Injury Update · Recent Matches · What Has Impacted Our Results Thank you once again to Boaz for being brave and helping me through a postmatch therapy session. You can follow him on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram boazs so you can find out when the Scudetto Podcast comes back from its hiatus as well. You can also follow ScudettoPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to be the first to know. Thank you once again to Boaz for being brave and helping me through a postmatch therapy session. You can follow him on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram boazs so you can find out when the Scudetto Podcast comes back from its hiatus as well. You can also follow ScudettoPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to be the first to know. Milan have had ten days and four matches where they have lost their way. Having been knocked out of the Coppa Italia by Torino, then losing the Supercoppa to Inter, it is safe to say they are having an identity crisis. At this time of mourning, the courageous Boaz, from the epic Scudetto Podcast joined me for a Milan Depression Podcast to discuss all of the sadness, injuries, review the recent matches, and discuss what could be causing all of Milan's poor results this season. On this Episode: · News · In Memoriam · Injury Update · Recent Matches · What Has Impacted Our Results Thank you once again to Boaz for being brave and helping me through a postmatch therapy session. You can follow him on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram boazs so you can find out when the Scudetto Podcast comes back from its hiatus as well. You can also follow ScudettoPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to be the first to know.
With the World Cup splitting this season into two parts, Nate from Milan Club of DC helped me talk about where Milan stand after matchday 15 ahead of the World Cup break. He also shared about traveling to Milano for the Chelsea-Milan Champions League match. We caught up on Milan news, the World Cup callups, and recent matches, and discussed the impact of injuries so far this season.
On this Episode:
- Attending the Milan-Chelsea match
- News
- World Cup Callups
- Recent Matches
- Impact of Injuries
Thank you once again to Nate for telling us about his trip to see Milan in the Champions League and the great Milan conversation. You can follow him on Twitter @Nate428
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After nine long years, Milan are back in the knockout round of the Champions League. Oh, and the podcast is back, too, with Boaz, the legend from the epic Scudetto Podcast as my guest. Despite some technical difficulties, we caught up on the latest in Milan news and recent matches, and then discussed the Champions League Group Stage and the Primavera's UEFA Youth League as well. We are back where we belong. On this Episode: · News · Injuries · Recent Matches · Champions League Group Stage · UEFA Youth League Thank you once again to Boaz for helping me catch up on all things Milan and Champions League. You can follow him on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram boazs so you can find out when the Scudetto Podcast comes back from its hiatus as well.
With the new season about to kick off, I invited Francesco to help catch us up on everything Milan, including all of the changes in the transfer window to date. We talked about news and highlighted all of the recent preseason friendlies, as well as looked ahead at the coming season. We also talked about Milan's chances of repeating the Scudetto win this year heading into Pioli's fourth season at the club.
On this Episode:
- News
- Douchebaggery
- Winning
- Mercato Wrapup
- Injuries
- Preseason Friendlies
- Upcoming Season
Thank you once again to Francesco for surviving the match and helping me to celebrate. You can follow him at @FrancescoPetra8 on Twitter.
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victory parade through Milano. After 11 years of suffering, fans all over the world rejoiced together with this victory. To celebrate, I invited Frankie, who made the pilgrimage to Milano for the celebrations and shared with us what it was like to be in the middle of the beautiful mayhem. On this Episode: · Milan Fandom · News · Milan 2, Atalanta 0 · Sassuolo 0, Milan 3 · Celebrations Thank you once again to Frankie for surviving the match and helping me to celebrate. You can follow him at @FrankieMusso11 on Twitter.
After a forced ritiro due to health and family reasons, the podcast is back with a vengeance. Literally, I am seeking some vengeance from an entire season of suspicious referee calls. But luckily, Boaz, of the Scudetto podcast, was more reasonable, and together we were able to celebrate recent wins and discuss the latest news and speculate on how this season will end. On This Episode:·· News·· Referee Obsession·· Quote of the Week · Milan 1, Fiorentina 0 · Verona 1, Milan 3 Thank you once again to Boaz of the Scudetto podcast for surviving the match and helping me to celebrate. You can follow him at: Boaz: @Boazsays on Twitter and boazs on Instagram Scudetto podcast: listen and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and more follow @ScudettoPod on Twitter, scudettopod on Instagram, and Scudettopod on Facebook
Recorded on International Women's Day, I invited Jenn from Her Game Too USA on the podcast to talk about sexism in football and how it impacts the beautiful game. Jenn has been following Liverpool since 2006 and is also a fan of the Chicago Fire, and on the board of DeKalb County United in addition to being the admin for the new Her Game Too account. We talked about what sexism is, how we can all make changes, and how we can make football for everyone. On this Episode: · Jenn's Liverpool fandom·· Chicago Fire fandom & meeting Shaqiri·· Playing experience & being on the board of DeKalb County United·· Getting involved in Her Game Too USA·· What is overt sexism vs. everyday sexism?·· What is AC Milan doing to change?·· What can women & men do to inspire change? Thank you again to Jenn for her passion for football and for inspiring change to make football for everyone. Please follow the new USA account and her personal account to support her efforts: @HerGameTooUSA on Twitter @Jenns_Designs on Twitter hergametoo.co.uk
Recorded after the Napoli win, I had invited our Serbian correspondent, Igor, to talk about our recent matches and all things Milan. We celebrated Milan being top of the table again, as well as his dreams for Milan this season. He also did a little scouting report on our new Serbian striker, Marko Lazeti·, who also comes from Belgrade. On this Episode: · Milan News·· I Stand with Sheva·· Salernitana-Milan · Milan-Udinese · Coppa Italia: Milan-Inter · Napoli-Milan·· Scouting report: Marko Lazeti· Thank you again for the brilliant and hilarious Igor for sharing his passion for Milan and his knowledge about both Milan and Lazeti· with us.
Ahead of the Coppa Italia Derby, I invited perhaps the most shocking Milan Obsession guest of all time... an Inter supporter. Frank was brave enough to join me to talk about his Serie A and Inter fandom as well as our respective recent matches and all things Milan and Inter ahead of our Coppa Italia semifinal first leg. On This Episode: · Inter/Serie A Fandom·· Coach Discussion·· Recent Results·· Preview of Derby Thank you again to Frank for being so brave and sharing his knowledge of Inter and Serie A ahead of the Derby. Follow him: Twitter: @SerieA_Aust Blog: https://frankrisorto.medium.com/
The Milan Obsession blog is 11 years old, and the podcast is now nine years old, so of course I had to plan some EPIC podcast guests. A worldwide lineup included Glenn in Australia, Boaz in Israel, and myself in California, USA. We discussed the news, the Sampdoria match, the San Siro pitch, and then chatted about our season favorites so far. On This Episode:·· News·· Milan-Sampdoria·· San Siro Pitch·· Season Favorites Thank you once again to both Glenn of Tifosi Down Under and Boaz of the Scudetto podcast for helping me celebrate these milestones. You can find and follow them at: Glenn: @tifosidownunder on Twitter Boaz: @Boazsays on Twitter and boazs on Instagram Scudetto podcast: listen and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, and more follow @ScudettoPod on Twitter, scudettopod on Instagram, and Scudettopod on Facebook
Milan are quickly accelerating toward not one but two trophy dreams, with the goal of at least achieving Champions League again. I invited Nathan, founder of Milan Club of DC, to join me and talk about the Derby and Coppa Italia wins this week, plus catching up on the mercato and all of the news around Milan. On this Episode: · Milan News·· Italy News·· Good News·· Quote of the Week·· Nonexistent Mercato Wrapup·· Injuries·· il Derby della Madonnina·· Coppa Italia Quarterfinal Thank you once again to Nathan of Milan Club of DC. Follow him on Twitter @Nate428. Support the club: Twitter: @MilanClubofDC Instagram: milanclubdc T-shirts: https://milanclubworld.com/collections/washington-d-c
Serie A has kicked off 2022 with more drama surrounding COVID-19 cases. Milan have also kicked off 2022 with back to back wins, despite missing so many players, including five players who have tested positive for COVID-19. Joining me from Argentina this time to catch up on all things Milan was our longtime friend Francesco, aka the President Curva Sud America.
On this Episode:
- Milan News
• Douchebaggery News
• Quote of the Week
• Missing Players
• Recent Matches
• Only in Italy
Thank you once again to Francesco for returning from the dead and helping to discuss all of the latest about Milan. Give the President of the Curva Sud America a follow on Twitter @FrancescoPetra8
Just in time for Christmas, Boaz of the Scudetto Podcast caught up with me on Milan news, including the latest on the new stadium, as well as recapping the recent matches, the Champions League exit, and the ever-present Milan injury list. We made a plea to the Italian version of Santa, Babbo Natale, for a wish for the coming year.
On this Episode:
- Milan news
- New stadium update
- Recent matches
- Injuries
- Special thanks
Thank you so much to Boaz of the Scudetto Podcast for recording very early on Christmas Eve and for the continued support. Follow him on Twitter @BoazSays or Boazs on Instagram.
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Catching up with Milan is one thing, but being able to sit down after such an intense Derby is something else altogether. I invited Nathan from Milan Club of DC to help me break everything down, discuss recent matches, and talk about where Milan are, where we are going, as well as Pioli's accomplishments and future at the club.
On this Episode:
- Milan origin story
• News
• Recent Matches
• Champions League fate
• Milan-Inter Derby
• Pioli's Accolades
• International Duty
Thank you so much to Nathan for sharing his Milan origin story and helping to break down a fierce Derby della Madonnina. Give him a follow on Twitter @nate428
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The injuries at the club are soul-crushing, and Tuesday's loss to Porto in the Champions League did not help the mood, either. Taylor joined me to talk about all of the injuries, news, and more happening at the club right now. A common theme was the importance of being Milan.
On this Episode:
• News
• Milan-Verona
• Porto-Milan
• Injuries
• Quote of the Week
Thank you again to Taylor for having the courage to record after a painful loss. Give him a follow on Twitter @PadrePioliCL
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Milan are flying high after remaining undefeated after seven Serie A matches, but for this podcast I invited a guest who was our opponent on Sunday, and he was kind enough to speak to me following Atalanta's defeat. Kenny from the Scudetto Podcast joined me to talk about how he became an Atalanta fan, our team's respective fortunes so far in Serie A and the Champions League, and obviously the match. We also spoke about the referees and the financial side of football in the wake of COVID-19 and the Super League project.
On this Episode:
- His Atalanta origin story
- Milan and Atalanta's seasons to date
- Atalanta-Milan match
- Referees
- Football and Finances
Thank you to Kenny for bravely facing an opponent's podcast after a tough match, and having a sporting conversation about both teams. Folllow him on Twitter @KennyWastell
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Milan survived an epic week with three massive games, pulling four points but plenty of positive comments about our performances. All of this notwithstanding a new list of injuries that is more difficult to explain than in previous seasons. Once again, I invited Boaz from Scudetto Podcast to catch up on the matches, some Milan news, and to discuss what is happening with injuries at Milan and what the club is doing about it.
On this Episode:
• News
• Milan-Lazio
• Champions League: Liverpool-Milan
• UEFA Youth League: Liverpool U19-Milan Primavera
• Juventus-Milan
• Injuries
Thanks once again to Boaz for sharing his wisdom and thoughts on Milan with us. Follow him on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram @boazs
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International breaks can be kind of boring for fans who love their club teams, but this one has been a bit of a calm before the storm. Adreano from The Calcio Guys joined me this time to discuss the latest in Milan news, including the Champions League, players on International duty, and the mercato. We also previewed the upcoming Milan-Lazio match and our chances against the storm of facing Lazio, Liverpool, and Juventus all in eight days.
On this Episode:
- News
- Champions League List
- International Duty
- Mercato
- Milan-Lazio Preview
Thanks so much to Adreano for sharing his opinions about Milan, the mercato, and the upcoming matches. Follow him and his podcast, and listen to The Calcio Guys wherever you get your podcasts.
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The opening two matches of the season gave Milan fans plenty to talk about, and something to smile about as well. We witnessed the Champions League draw, players are going on international duty, and the mercato is spinning deliriously to a halt. With all of this big news, I needed a lifelong Milan fan to talk to, so I invited Igor from Serbia back.
On this Episode:
• Igor's Milan Origin Story
• News
• Champions League Draw
• International Duty
• Sampdoria-Milan
• Milan-Cagliari
• Milan's Mercato
Thank you again for Igor for his passion for Milan and sharing his experiences and opinions. If you are ever in Montenegro and see some Milan graffiti, you'll know where it came from.
Although Milan finished second this past season, pundits and oddsmakers are predicting them finishing lower on the table this year. I invited Glenn from @tifosidownunder back on to help me try to figure out why. We also tried to understand why Puma made a pajama top for our third kit, review the mercato, friendlies, and more. Catch up on everything Milan before the season kicks off and see if you think Milan are being underrated.
Thanks again to Glenn of @tifosidownunder for helping bring us up to speed with all things Milan ahead of the season. Follow him on Twitter, and sign up for their Tipping League
After Milan qualified for the Champions League, so much has happened. For this episode, Rui joined me to catch up on all things football. While some players have had some time off, others had surgery, others have been representing their national teams. With the Euro final ahead of us on Sunday, and Milan players returning to Milanello, there is so much excitement in the air. As if that is not enough, Milan are preparing their mercato battle plan and making brilliant moves.
On this Episode:
News
Euro Update
Raduno
Mercato Update
Reinforcing Milan
Thanks again to Rui of Red Card Report Podcast fame for helping us catch up on all things Milan and football so far this summer. Give him a follow:
Twitter: @ruizinho92
Instagram: ruizinho11
Subscribe to the Red Card Report Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more
@RCR_Podcast on Twitter
redcardreport on Instagram
An epic season requires an epic podcast, and for my 200th podcast, I needed epic guests. From Serbia, new guest Igor joined us, and from Israel, Boaz appeared once again. We touched on a little bit of Milan news, then we rated each Milan player for their performances this season. Then we talked about Pioli and what he accomplished as well as what is ahead next season.
On this Episode:
• Milan News
• Player Ratings
• Rating Pioli
Thank you so much to both Igor and Boaz for being amazing fans and helping make my 200th episode memorable.
Follow Boaz on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram @boazs
Listen and subscribe to the Scudetto podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more
Follow @ScudettoPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Milan are returning to the Champions League. Having finally beaten Atalanta, Milan finished second in the league and qualified for the top European competition for the first time in seven years. Boaz joined me to celebrate the amazing finish to an incredible season. We caught up on Milan news, talked about the last few matches, and then jumped into potential transfers. We also discussed Pioli and Maldini and their roles in achieving Champions League qualification.
On this Episode:
• Milan qualified for the Champions League
• News
• Recent matches
• Potential transfers
• Pioli
• Maldini
Thanks so much to Boaz of Scudetto podcast for fantastic discussion about all things Milan and Champions League. Listen and subscribe to his podcast, and follow him on Twitter and Instagram:
Scudetto podcast is on Apple, Spotify, and more
Follow @ScudettoPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Follow Boaz on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram @boazs
So much has happened since the last podcast, so to catch up, George from Milan Club Boston joined me. We talked about Milan news and recent matches, including reviewing the leaked images of next season's kit. We also talked about the Curva Sud's meeting with Donnarumma, and discussed the evil Super League as well as the potential consequences for Milan. With so many people behaving so badly, it just feels a little like we are losing football.
On this Episode:
• News
• Curva Sud disgrace
• Recent matches
• Super League
Thanks again to George of Milan Club Boston for some great conversation especially in a time of such uncertainty. Be sure to follow him on Instagram and follow the club on Instagram and Twitter.
George on Instagram: kaltsas.g
Milan Club Boston:
Twitter: @MilanClubBoston
Instagram: milanclubboston
For this episode, Jesús and I talked about all of the current problems that Ibrahimovic is facing, and we also talked about the punishment Red Star Belgrade received for abusing him. We also talked recent Milan news, injuries, and the match against Parma. Then we turned our focus to next season, looking at where Milan needs to make changes in the squad.
On this Episode:
• News
• Injury update
• Parma-Milan
• Next season
Thanks again to Jesús for his time and thoughts on Milan. Apologies, too, for the technical issues that make him sound like he's in COVID-19 isolation. Please give him a follow on Twitter, let's help him get to 1,000 followers this year. #FollowJesús
Twitter: @Diavolo816
Milan did not show up on Saturday against Sampdoria, but the club are starting to show up off the pitch. Søren joined me once again to discuss lots of news from over the international break, the players recovering from injuries, contract negotiations and upcoming changes, as well as the lunchtime game that was mainly a disappointment. To qualify for the Champions League, Milan will need to show up for every match going forward.
On this Episode:
• News
• Injury update
• Milan-Sampdoria
• Contract renewals
Thanks again to Søren for his time and sharing his insights and opinions about Milan. Hopefully Pioli and the team will listen to his wisdom so we can finalize Champions League qualification.
After a magical win on Sunday, it was time to recap all things Milan, including news, international call ups, and review the past two matches. Rui and I caught up on everything, and also had some great conversations about all of these things, plus injuries, and Pioli's magic.
On this Episode:
News
Injury update
International call ups
Milan-Manchester United
Fiorentina-Milan
Pioli Magic
Thanks again to Rui of the Red Card Report Podcast for sharing his opinions on all things Milan, as well as his valuable time. Give him a follow:
Twitter: @Ruizinho92
Red Card Report Podcast on Apple, Spotify, and more
@RCR_Podcast on Twitter
redcardreport on Instagram
Milan's week included facing off against Manchester United and truly impressing, then losing at home to Napoli. It was a difficult week to discuss, so I had to get the epic Boaz to help me process everything. We discussed a lot about the referees, injuries, as well as reviewing recent matches. It just feels like with all of these injuries, Milan's season is an episode of Survivor.
On this Episode:
• News
• Injury update
• Manchester United-AC Milan
• Milan-Napoli
• Surviving Milan's season
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Thanks so much to Boaz of the epic Scudetto podcast for helping all of us Milan fans get through this difficult week. Check out his brilliant podcast as they discuss all things Serie A with a #CivilizedBeer:
Scudetto podcast is on Apple, Spotify, and more
Follow @ScudettoPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Follow Boaz on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram @boazs
In a week that saw Milan's performances vastly split, this podcast was also split, recorded on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. Glenn was almost a whole day ahead of me in Australia as we talked everything Milan. We discussed everything from the magic of the Milan shirt to the possibilities of this Milan season and everything in between. We agreed that the matches this week were divided between a midweek squad that disappointed and a Sunday squad that thrilled.
On this Episode:
• Milan origin story
• News
• Ibrahimovic News
• Injury Update
• Milan-Udinese
• Verona-Milan
• Milan's Injury Crisis
Thanks again to Glenn for his time and his thoughts on Milan. There is no extra charge for the Australian wildlife sounds in the background. Follow him on Twitter @tifosidownunder for fantastic tweet-sized match previews and polls for all Serie A matches.
After an incredible match between Roma and Milan, a very brave Roma fan joined me to talk all things Roma and the match. Marco helped us to better understand Roma's strange season and many disappointments this year, as well the aftermath of his team's loss.
On this Episode:
Roma fandom
Roma background stories
Europa League update
Roma-Milan match
Thank you so much to Marco for being so courageous and gracious after his team's painful loss. Whether you follow him for respect or for pity, please just return the favor by following him on Twitter @Marco_D.
This has been a tough few matches for Milan, with players returning from injury, yet results have suddenly dropped. Taylor from Milan Club Southern California joined me this time to talk about why that might be, as well as to catch up on recent news and shed some accountability on Gazidis after his interviews last week.
On this Episode:
• Milan fandom
• News
• Spezia-Milan
• Red Star Belgrade-AC Milan
• Derby della Madonnina
• Factchecking Gazidis
Thank you so much to Taylor for braving the post-Derby pain to catch up on all things Milan. Be sure to check out the Milan Club Southern California to get in touch with other fans from Los Angeles. Follow Taylor:
Instagram: tayloredblazers
Twitter: @HeWhoTweet
Also follow @MilanClubSoCal on Twitter
Podcasting about Milan for eight years and blogging for 10 years is an epic feat, so to properly celebrate, I invited 12 different Milan fans from around the world. Like the superhero fans that they are, each guest shared their Milan Origin Story and also why the continue to bleed red and black. Thanks to everyone for listening, subscribing, reading, and following on social media for all of these years. Here is to many more years of worshipping Milan together!
On this Episode:
Jovan, co-founder of the Milan Obsession blog
Pete, writer extraordinaire and serial podcast guest
Boaz, of the brilliant Scudetto podcast
Vinny, of Milan Pod Weekly fame
Adreano, the Milan fan of The Calcio Guys podcast
Søren, viking contributor from Denmark
Rui, of the amazing Red Card Report Podcast
George, co-founder of Milan Club Boston
Nic, co-founder of Milan Club Boston
Jesús, Milan Obsession Quiz Show Champion of the World
Pierluca, Seattle's second generation legendary Milanista
Taylor, of Milan Club Southern California
Thank you so much to all of these guests, as well as the 47 unique guests from all over the world who have helped us all bleed red and black for 190 podcasts over the past eight years. Forza Milan!
On the pitch, Milan earned two more wins and completed their transfers for this window. Boaz, of Scudetto podcast, joined me again to discuss the recent matches, news, transfers, and injuries, as well as to talk about the controversial exclusion of Hauge from the Europa League squad and a new project on the business side of Milan.
On this Episode:
• News
• Mercato Update
• Injury Update
• Bologna-Milan
• Milan-Crotone
• Europa League Squad
• Milan Finances Update
Thank you so much to Boaz, of legendary Scudetto podcast fame, for helping catch up on all things Milan. Check out his podcast as they discuss all things Italian football with a #CivilizedBeer:
Scudetto podcast is on Apple, Spotify, and more
Follow @ScudettoPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Follow Boaz on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram @boazs
After a couple of painful matches, midseason means that it is time for player ratings. Joining me this time was George from Milan Club Boston, as well as Jesús, the Milan Obsession Quiz Show Champion of the World, straight outta Kansas City. We reviewed recent news, injuries, and obviously the mercato, then rated all of the players so far on a scale of one to cerebral assassin.
On this Episode:
• News
• Mercato
• Injury update
• Milan vs Atalanta
• Inter vs Milan
• Player ratings
Thank you so much to George and Jesús for the epic ratings and helping us catch up on all things Milan. Follow them and show them some Milan love:
Follow Milan Club Boston on Twitter and IG MilanClubBoston
Follow George on IG kaltsas.g
Follow Jesús on Twitter @Diavolo816
As Milan became Winter Champions this week, the path to the Scudetto seems to be coming into focus. How has Milan arrived at this point? Game by game, using every player in the team. For this podcast, I invited someone who knows about the Scudetto, Boaz, to talk about all things Milan right now and our potential Scudetto path.
On this Episode:
• Becoming a Milan Fan
• News
• Transfers
• Injury Update
• Cagliari-Milan
• Transfer Impact
Thank you so much to Boaz, of the amazing Scudetto podcast, for talking all things Milan. Listen to him each week as they wrap up all things Serie A and Italian football:
Scudetto podcast is on Apple, Spotify, and more
Follow @ScudettoPod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Follow Boaz on Twitter @BoazSays and Instagram @boazs
Milan beat Giampaolo's Torino twice in four days, but behind all of the winning, there is a lot of concern about Milan's finances. Joining me from Denmark again was Søren, and we talked about all of the amazing and frightening things happening on and off of the pitch at Milan right now.
On this Episode:
• News and transfers
• Quote of the Week
• Milan-Torino
• Coppa Italia
• Milan finances (thanks to @SwissRamble)
• The Boban case
Thank you again to the fantastic Søren for the great conversation about all things Milan, good and bad. And no, I don't think we can sell Castillejo for that much.
Despite a stinging defeat to Juventus to end our unbeaten streak, joining me from the Pacific Northwest here in the United States, Pierluca courageously joined me post match to discuss all things Milan. Most of which is still really amazing, considering we remained at the top of the table despite ending our 27 game unbeaten streak. We also discussed the merits of Gigio Donnarumma and the importance of his renewal.
On this Episode:
• News
• Winning - awards, records, etc.
• Injury update
• Benevento-Milan
• Milan-Juventus
• Gigio Donnarumma
Thank you so much to fellow West Coast fan Pierluca for joining me again, especially to be willing to chat after such a tough loss.
An epic matchup like Milan-Juventus deserves an epic podcast preview, so I turned to my Milan and Juve friends, Rui and Joe from The Red Card Report Podcast. Not only was Joe the very first Juventino ever on the Milan Obsession Podcast, he bravely faced questions about the latest Juve-Napoli ruling, Pirlo, the Champions League, the referees, and more. We also gave Inter a bit of hate, because after all, it is the hatred of Inter that brings Milan and Juventus fans together.
On this episode:
- why would anyone support Juve?
• recent controversy
• coaches: Pirlo vs. Pioli
• recent form
• injury update
• referees
• rapid-fire predictions
Thank you so much to both Joe and Rui for a sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and always epic preview of the upcoming match. Check out their amazing podcast all about European football, The Red Card Report, and follow their podcast and personal accounts to show your support:
Podcast:
Red Card Report Podcast on Apple, Spotify, & more
@RCR_Podcast on Twitter
redcardreport on IG
Rui: @ruizinho92 on Twitter
Joe: @joe_cappuccino_ on Twitter
After ending the year on a stoppage time header to go out with a big win, it was time to review the recent matches and form and talk about everything Milan to wrap up an amazing year. Jesús and I took a break from the holiday festivities to catch up on the end of 2020 for Milan, as well as indulge in a little bit of Schadenfreude at the expense of Inter and Juventus.
On this episode:
- News
• Recent Awards
• Reviewing recent matches
• Christmas Schadenfreude
Be sure to check out "Squad Secrets with Rafael Leao"***
Thank you so much to Super Sub Jesús for helping us catch up on all things Milan and for sharing his views on Milan and fashion. Give him a follow on Twitter @Diavolo816
As things are improving so quickly at the club, we often speak of the glory days of Milan. But my guest this time not only lived through some of the best of those years, he worked on a television show in England that covered Serie A for ten years on Channel 4. Now he's written a book, Golazzo: The Football Italia Years, which covers the amazing football from those years chronologically. Jonathan Grade was kind enough to join me and reminisce about the Golden Age of Serie A.
On this episode:
- Football Italia & Gazetta shows
- Milan’s Glory Years
- Scandals & Shame
- Bits & Pieces
- The Impact of Football Italia
- Book Teasers
Thank you again to Jonathan Grade for a fantastic conversation and for his years dedicated to sharing Serie A, and now the brilliant book. Check it out, it has bits about the show intertwined between a chronological look at ten of the best years in Serie A.
Amazon U.S.: Golazzo: The Football Italia Years
Amazon U.K.: Golazzo: The Football Italia Years
Follow him on Twitter: @jonathangrade
When people outside of Italy notice an improvement in Milan, it must be serious. From Maldini to the media to the dreams of Milan fans worldwide, there is a buzz around the idea of Milan actually winning the Scudetto this year… maybe. Rui and I reviewed recent matches, caught up with all things Milan, and gave our opinions on all of that Scudetto talk.
On this episode:
- News
- Injury Update
- Lille-Milan
- Milan-Fiorentina
- Milan-Celtic
- Scudetto Talk
Thank you so much to Rui for another great conversation about Milan. Follow him on Twitter and listen to his fantastic podcast about European football:
Twitter: @ruizinho92
Podcast: @RCR_Podcast on Twitter
@redcardreport on Instagram
Red Card Report Podcast – subscribe on iTunes & more
Everyone has been talking about how Milan had not been tested, but against Napoli, apparently we passed the test. In addition to all things Milan this week, Jesús and I discussed the amazing win and how great the football was. Still undefeated for 20 league matches straight now, Milan are now The Convincibles™.
On this Episode:
• News
• From Milan with Love: Next Gen
• Napoli-Milan Recap
Thank you to Jesús, the legendary Milan Obsession Quiz Show Champion of the world. Give him a follow on Twitter @Diavolo 816
Closing out an international break where COVID-19 is running rampant, it was obvious that we needed some Napoli expertise to look ahead to Sunday's big matchup. So in a rare non-Milan guest appearance, Joe of Forza Napoli Calcio Podcast joined me to discuss all things Napoli-Milan, including Gattuso and Serie A's horrific handling of their protocol during a global pandemic. Frenemies.
On this Episode:
• Joe's Napoli fandom
• Napoli's point deduction and COVID-19
• Common ground: Gattuso
• Injury update
• Napoli-Milan Preview
A special thanks to Joe for being brave enough to come on a Milan podcast and for being a fantastic guest and helping us look at the upcoming Napoli-Milan match. Follow him and his podcast:
Twitter: @joe_fischetti5
Podcast: Forza Napoli Calcio Podcast on all major podcasting platforms
follow @ForzaNapoliPod on Twitter and Instagram
Writing: worldfootballindex.com
Milan had a tough week, with a loss in the Europa League and a draw in the league. But that is not the most concerning setback. With the international break upon us, Italy's handling of the pandemic is more inconsistent than ever, and it seems like they are heading more and more toward another complete shutdown. Adreano and I discussed the recent matches and the COVID-19 crisis this week as Italy took one step forward, two steps back.
On this Episode:
- News
• Milan-Lille
• Milan-Verona
• International Break During a Pandemic
Thanks so much to Adreano for the great convo and for his passion for all things Milan. Follow him and his podcast:
Twitter: @adreano_calcio
Instagram: adinardo96
Facebook: adreanodinardo
Podcast: @TheCalcioGuys on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Three games in seven days gives fans plenty to talk about, but there was also plenty to talk about off of the pitch this time as well. George and I also discussed Serie A's handling of COVID-19, Franco Baresi being given an honorary title and the minority shareholders' meeting also all happened in a very busy Milan week.
On this Episode:
• Milan Fandom
• Quote of the Week
• News & Injury updates
• Milan-Roma
• Milan-Sparta Prague
• Udinese-Milan
Thank you so much to George from Milan Club Boston for the fantastic conversation and sharing his love and knowledge of Milan. Follow the club on Twitter @MilanClubBoston.
Thursday's win away to Celtic seemed to really emphasize the new era of Milan that has been growing since January. With 21 matches undefeated, the youngest average aged team in Europe, it is truly a great time to be a Milan fan. Denmark native and Kjaer expert Søren has seen the greatest and some of the poorest Milan teams, and we sat down to discuss all things Milan this week.
On this Episode:
- Milan Fandom
- News
- Quote of the Week
- Injury Update
- Celtic-Milan
- All things Simon Kjaer
Thanks so much to Søren for the brilliant convo and sharing his amazing stories of Milan. Also thanks for sharing Kjaer with us, here's to a long and legendary Milan career for our Viking defender!
Hell yeah. Milan won the Derby. Undefeated since the restart, top of the table, but earning a win over Inter is by far my personal favorite accomplishment. However, unfortunately, it came under the cloud of a discussion about a deadly virus and a protocol that promotes politics instead of health, safety, and life. Still, despite Italy and Serie A's complete failure to do the right things, Milan were not to be stopped. Aaron and I celebrated what was for both of us a Saturday morning celebration of epic proportions.
On this Episode:
• Quote of the Week from Maldini
• Mercato Update
• Injury Update
• Serie A Protocol
• Derby della Madonnina
Also, don't miss the Elite Football Show's "Mental Health & Football Special" featuring Rob Blanchette and Ryan and Dan from the Man Marking Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and more. Such an important discussion for everyone to know about.
Thanks so much to Aaron for celebrating the Derby and talking about the serious things, too. Give him a follow on Twitter @AaronJBradley89 to support a fellow Milan fan.
Milan continued their feel good story of the year with a perfect start to the season ahead of the international break. They even survived an insane penalty shootout in the Europa League last week, and lived to qualify for the Group Stage. With the mercato closing today, Vinny and I had so much to talk about, including how fans are learning to win.
Milan have kicked off their season in much the same way they ended the last season: winning. So refreshing to have the results, but also the personnel and performances that Milan fans have been dreaming of for so long. However, outside of Milan, it is business as usual. Jesús and I discussed Milan's great start to the season as well as the corruption in football outside of Milan.
On this episode:
• News
• Mercato Update
• Injury Update
• Serie A and Europa League
• Corruption in Football
Thank you so much to Jesús for the great chat about all things Milan and all things not. Be a Champion by association by following him on Twitter @Diavolo816.
It's the start of another season, so there is so much to talk about as far as news, the transfer market, friendlies, and our first Europa League match. However, this season is different than many of the recent seasons in that there are so many good things to talk about for once. Miguel and I all of this as well as some of our predictions for this season.
On this episode:
• News
• Mercato Update
• Friendlies
• Europa League
• Season Predictions
Thank you so much to Miguel for helping me look at the season ahead. Subscribe to his YouTube channel and follow him on Twitter:
Twitter: @MiguelAj29
YouTube: Milano Miguel
People accuse Milan fans of living in the past when we speak of our seven Champions League trophies. But did you know how much those glory days are still alive and influencing football today? Or the potential impact they will have on football in the future? Rui and I caught up on all things Milan, then dug deep into the amazing number of former Milan players who are keeping Milan’s glory days very much alive.
On this episode:
- News
- Milan-Novara Friendly Review
- Mercato Update
- Coaches and Directors from Milan’s Glory Days
Thank you so much to Rui for an amazing discussion about Milan’s ex-players and their impact now and in the future. Follow him on Twitter and listen to his fantastic podcast about European football:
Twitter: @ruizinho92
Podcast: @RCR_Podcast on Twitter
@redcardreport on Instagram
Red Card Report Podcast – subscribe on iTunes & more
At this time of the year, Milan fans are used to having mercato PTSD. But this year, we have evidence that we can be optimistic. To prove that, Nic from Milan Club Boston and I took a tour of some of the summer mercato signings of the past eight years. After remembering some of the “marquee” signings from those years, we realized that we have so much evidence to be optimistic about Milan this year.
On this episode:
- Becoming a Milan fan
- European Schadenfreude
- Summer mercato flashbacks
Thank you so much to Nic for sharing his Milan origin story and talking Milan past and present. Follow the Milan Club Boston on Twitter @MilanClubBoston and on Instagram milanclubboston.
This is such a strange year, and such a strange time to be in between seasons. The mercato hasn’t even opened yet, but the players are returning to Milanello on Monday. However, there is some news and also mercato updates to talk about. That made it a perfect time to turn to the fans from Twitter, so Francesco and I answered their questions, as well.
On this episode:
- Milan News
- Third Kits and hoodies
- Mercato updates
- Amazing Twitter questions
Thank you so much to Francesco for answering all of the questions, musing about the mercato, and listening to me rant about Puma’s fashion challenges. Follow him on Twitter @FrancescoPetra8.
The season is over and contract extensions and transfer rumors are in full swing, which means that it is time to look back on this past season and give our player ratings. This season, I had Jesús and Miguel join me as we made the really hard calls about not just performances, but also about fashion sense, hairstyles, and facial hair. You have been warned.
On this episode:
- Milan News
- Player Ratings
- Management Ratings
Thank you so much to Miguel and Jesús for some phenomenal player ratings. Follow them on Twitter and YouTube:
Miguel on Twitter: @MiguelAj29
YouTube: Milano Miguel
Jesús on Twitter: @carpetpisser
The season is over and contract extensions and transfer rumors are in full swing, which means that it is time to look back on this past season and give our player ratings. This season, I had Jesús and Miguel join me as we made the really hard calls about not just performances, but also about fashion sense, hairstyles, and facial hair. You have been warned.
On this episode:
- Milan News
- Player Ratings
- Management Ratings
Thank you so much to Miguel and Jesús for some phenomenal player ratings. Follow them on Twitter and YouTube:
Miguel on Twitter: @MiguelAj29
YouTube: Milano Miguel
Jesús on Twitter: @carpetpisser
A victory and a clean sheet was a dream ending to an intensely strange season, but, as with each season ending, there was some heartbreak as well. Adreano and I talked about a lot of the news surrounding Milan, the last two wins of the season, and also got emotional talking about Bonaventura and other players leaving. It was all a little bittersweet.
On this episode:
- Milan News
- New Kits
- Sampdoria-Milan Review
- Milan-Cagliari Review
- Contract Ends/Renewals
Thank you so much to Adreano for a chatting about the end of the season and looking ahead to next season. Follow him on social media and subscribe to his podcast:
Twitter: @adreano_calcio
Instagram: adinardo96
Facebook: adreano.dinardo
Podcast: The Calcio Guys on iTunes, Spotify, etc.
Twitter: @TheCalcioGuys
Instagram: thecalcioguys
Facebook: @TheCalcioGuysOfficial
Milan are still undefeated after the break, and have actually scored the most goals of any other team, too. But all of that was completely overshadowed this week by news off the pitch. On the one hand, Pioli was handed a well-deserved contract renewal. On the other hand, a nine month soap opera featuring Ralf Rangnick came to an end. Rui and I talked through all of it, and then asked ourselves how much do you trust Gazidis?
On this episode:
- News
- Milan-Bologna Review
- Sassuolo-Milan Review
- Milan-Atalanta Review
- Gazidis and the Pursuit of Ralf Rangnick
Thank you so much to Rui for a fantastic discussion about Gazidis, Milan, and more Gazidis. Follow him on Twitter and listen to his fantastic podcast about European football:
Twitter: @ruizinho92
Podcast: @RCR_Podcast on Twitter
@redcardreport on Instagram
Red Card Report Podcast – subscribe on iTunes & more
Milan are one of two teams that are undefeated since the break. That feels so amazing to stay. Despite the insane schedule of so many games in such a short time, as well as the heat, our players are showing incredible strength and stamina. Aaron and I talked about the last two matches and also Milan’s finances, including becoming relevant with the RocNation deal.
On this episode:
- Capello on Rangnick
- Napoli-Milan
- Milan-Parma
- RocNation Parnership
Thank you so much to Aaron some great Milan convo. Give him a follow on Twitter @AaronJBradley89
First Lazio, then Juventus. Milan played both of the top teams within four days, and both matches were absolutely massive wins. A clean sheet and three goals against a Lazio team that was very exciting before the break, then coming back from two down to beat Juventus four to two was epic. Also a massive victory over years of controversy. Miguel broke down both matches with me as we kept the celebrations going.
On this episode:
- Milan News
- Lazio-Milan match
- Milan-Juventus match
Thank you so much to Miguel for a great chat about two epic games. Give him a follow on Twitter and subscribe to his YouTube channel:
Twitter: @MiguelAj29
YouTube: Milano Miguel
Milan followed up a strong performance and result on Sunday with a very bizarre result against SPAL on Wednesday. As Rui and I discussed, though, the draw still had a lot of positives in terms of performances. Going into the next stretch of four very tough matches, it just feels like we are binging on football.
On this episode:
- Player contract news
- Milan-Roma Review
- SPAL-Milan Review
- Fans, tactics, and Europe
Thank you so much to Rui for a great discussion about Milan. Follow him on Twitter and listen to his fantastic podcast about European football:
Twitter: @ruizinho92
Podcast: @RCR_Podcast on Twitter
@redcardreport on Instagram
Red Card Report Podcast – subscribe on iTunes & more
After a slightly traumatic Coppa Italia match, there was more trepidation about how Milan would come back in Serie A. That trepidation dissipated to the tune of 4-1 on Monday, and so it was great to be able to chat about Milan this time. Adreano and I discussed the games and touched on other things Milan, too, as we welcomed Milan back with a smile.
On this episode:
- Serie A and player News
- Coppa Italia Semifinal Review
- Lecce-Milan Review
Thank you so much to Adreano for a chatting about Milan’s return. Follow him on social media and subscribe to his podcast:
Twitter: @adreano_calcio
Instagram: adinardo96
Facebook: adreano.dinardo
Podcast: The Calcio Guys on iTunes, Spotify, etc.
Twitter: @TheCalcioGuys
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The three words I have been waiting to hear for three months now: Football is back. With Milan facing Juventus in the Coppa Italia Semifinal second leg on Friday, that dream is just a few days from becoming a reality. Speaking of reality, Miguel and I discussed some of the rumors that are Milan’s reality these days. Hopefully, football will give us more to talk about than rumors.
On this episode:
- Becoming a Milan fan
- Milan’s future
- Coppa Italia Preview
Thank you so much to Miguel for a great chat about all things Milan. Follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his YouTube channel:
Twitter: @MiguelAj29
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The past few years, Milan have had one of the youngest teams in Europe. And yet, if you look at those players, how many of them have we failed? Looking back, youth development has been non-existent. Now, there is a new youth project rumored on the horizon, even though consistency seems to be the biggest way we have failed our youth in the past. Jesús and I looked back and then forward to talk about how Milan is still failing our youth.
On this episode:
- The Galliani Era
- Young players loaned and sold
- Criteria for developing youth
- Future youth project?
Thank you so much to Jesús, the Milan Obsession Quiz Show Champion, for talking about Milan’s youth projects. Follow him on Twitter @carpetpisser
Having the Bundesliga come back this weekend brought so much joy and hope to beleaguered football fans. Now it’s time for Serie A to pull together and restart, and frankly, their efforts are quite frustrating. Also frustrating are Milan’s finances, but there is actually some good news there. With football coming back, it was the perfect time for Rui and I to talk about all of this and also reminisce on how it is to become a Milan fan.
On this episode:
- Serie A Update
- Milan Finances
- Becoming a Milan Fan
Thank you so much to Rui for talking all things Milan. Follow him on Twitter and listen to his podcast about European football:
Twitter: @ruizinho92
Podcast: @RCR_Podcast on Twitter
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The players have been training individually at Milanello, and team training has finally been approved to resume this next Monday. While we anxiously wait to see if the season will also resume, for today, we are bringing a little diversion. Milan Obsession’s first ever Quiz Show, with contestants Francesco & Jésus. See how many questions you would get right as we look back with questions spanning the past 20 years of Milan. Plus a bonus chat about the leaked new kits for next season.
Congratulations to both of our contestants, listen to see who won bragging rights! Also follow them both on Twitter:
Francesco: @FrancescoPetra8
Jésus: @carpetpisser
As the players are gradually returning to training and the powers that be are trying to figure out when Serie A can come back, fans are dreaming of having some football to watch again. There is starting to be more to talk about, including the risks of returning to the pitch. But we can also reminisce about magical moments, like Adreano’s calcio dream trip to Italy.
On this episode:
- Bad News, Good News
- Return of Football
- The Coaching Debate
- Calcio Dream Trip
Thank you so much to Adreano for talking Milan and sharing his dream trip. Follow him on Twitter and listen to his calcio podcast:
Twitter: @adreano_calcio
Podcast: @TheCalcioGuys on Twitter & IG
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Football is potentially making a comeback soon, and with that possibility, there is a ton to talk about. How will Serie A return? Will it finish this season after all? What will transfers be like? Beyond that, there is more news about Maldini, the possibilities of the Milan project, and even the coach going forward. To discuss so many complex topics, I asked Rui to join me and look at relaunching Milan.
On this episode:
- COVID-19 Recovery
- Money & Transfers
- Boban, Maldini, Rangnick, & more
Thank you so much to Rui for the great conversation. Follow him on Twitter and listen to his podcast about European football:
Twitter: @ruizinho92
Podcast: @RCR_Podcast
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Although football has been gone for weeks now, there is still plenty to talk about, especially to discuss how and when it will come back. Another discussion is players’ wages during the time of shutdown, and there is always Milan drama to discuss, too. For this discussion, Susy, editor of Football Italia, joined me to try to make sense of these trying times.
On this episode:
- Good News
- COVID-19
- Players Wages
- Milan Management
Thank you so much to Susy for her time and passion for Milan follow her and Football Italia:
Twitter: @SusyCampanale
News: football-italia.net
Twitter: @footballitalia
Although football has been gone for weeks now, there is still plenty to talk about, especially to discuss how and when it will come back. Another discussion is players’ wages during the time of shutdown, and there is always Milan drama to discuss, too. For this discussion, Susy, editor of Football Italia, joined me to try to make sense of these trying times.
On this episode:
- Good News
- COVID-19
- Players Wages
- Milan Management
Thank you so much to Susy for her time and passion for Milan follow her and Football Italia:
Twitter: @SusyCampanale
News: football-italia.net
Twitter: @footballitalia
Although football has been gone for weeks now, there is still plenty to talk about, especially to discuss how and when it will come back. Another discussion is players’ wages during the time of shutdown, and there is always Milan drama to discuss, too. For this discussion, Susy, editor of Football Italia, joined me to try to make sense of these trying times.
On this episode:
- Good News
- COVID-19
- Players Wages
- Milan Management
Thank you so much to Susy for her time and passion for Milan follow her and Football Italia:
Twitter: @SusyCampanale
News: football-italia.net
Twitter: @footballitalia
The worldwide pandemic has brought everything to a halt, especially sports. With Milan players staying inside like everyone else, it gave me a chance to chat with Milan goalkeeper, Asmir Begović. Unlike the stereotype of a goalkeeper, he is not just standing around waiting for something to happen. We talked about keeping sports alive at this time with his own podcast, Season of Sports, his career, playing for Milan, and more.
- Compassion During the Pandemic
- Career for Club and Country
- Heroes and Opponents
- Playing for Milan
- VAR
- The Professional as a Sports Fan
Thank you so much to Asmir for being so kind and generous with his time. Follow him on social media, subscribe to his podcast, check out his online store, and support his foundation:
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Milan are enjoying an increase and both mentality and results just in time for midseason player ratings, I guess they wanted higher numbers. So I called my favorite Milan female fan to have a girl’s night and rate the entire team and talk about everything else at Milan.
The perfect girl’s night involves getting together with the best, so I obviously invited Angie of Milan Club Philly. Follow her on Twitter @angiefante and Instagram angiefante and be sure to support Milan Club Philly by following @MilanClubPhilly on Twitter, MilanClubPhilly on Instagram and @MilanClubPhilly on Facebook. For our midseason ratings, we discussed:
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Becoming a Fan: Personal story
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Gender Differences: Discussing the gender differences in football
- Transfer Market: updates on moves that are complete
- Match Reviews: talking the recent matches
- Midseason Player Ratings: rating all of the players
- Coming Up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to Angie for the perfect girl’s night convo. Follow her on Twitter @angiefante and Instagram angiefante and be sure to support Milan Club Philly by following @MilanClubPhilly on Twitter, MilanClubPhilly on Instagram and @MilanClubPhilly on Facebook.
After ending the calendar year on a 20 year low, Milan fans were given a great gift in the return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Perhaps the gift is not brand new or shiny, but it is a gift of healing for fans who remember the summer of 2012. Ibrahimovic may not be able to fix Milan, but for quality-deprived Milan fans, he gives Milan a big fix.
To start of the new year, we invited Federico back to the podcast from Milan Club Buenos Aires. You can follow him on Twitter @Fefinho83 and follow the club @MilanClubBAires. This time around, we discussed:
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Lightning Round: Quick favorites
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News of the Week: Milan against racism, Italian Golden Boy, Kaka at Harvard, when fans attack, January mercato
- The Return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic: bringing closure
- Match Reviews: talking the recent matches
- Coming Up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to Federico for the great Milan conversation. Follow him on Twitter @Fefinho83 and be sure to support the Milan Club Buenos Aires by following @MilanClubBAires on Twitter
Milan’s fortunes are taking an upturn, no matter how briefly, just in time to celebrate the 120th birthday of the club. We talked about all of the things going on at Milan, including recent matches as well as our favorite memories. Happy 120th Milan!
For such an epic podcast, and with Jonathan on vacation, I had to find epic guests, so of course I invited Dave and Angie from @MilanClubPhilly. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @MilanClubPhilly, and follow Angie on Twitter @AngieFante.
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Lightning Round: Quick favorites
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News of the Week: Lega Serie A leadership, epic smacktalk, injury, racism, Bennacer, sports bar, Sport for All
- Match Reviews: talking the recent match
- Happy 120 th Birthday Milan: celebrations and looking back
- Coming Up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to Dave and Angie for the great convo, please give them a follow: @MilanClubPhilly on Twitter and also on Instagram, and Ange is on Twitter @AngieFante.
During the International Break, there is less Milan to talk about, but that doesn’t stop the media from spewing rumors and “news.” Amongst their finest work, there were plenty of tell-all interviews with ex-Milan people who have nothing better to do than talk because they are unemployed. So instead, this time around, we gave more fans a chance to shape the conversation.
Filtering the hysteria, Jonathan and I talked about:
- News of the Week: Subs, partnerships, third generation Milan, agent swap, coach choices, fighting racism sitting down, jail time, retirement tears, virtual coach
- Match Reviews: talking the recent match
- Questions from Obsessed Fans: answering listener questions
- Coming Up: upcoming matches
If you read what the media are writing about Milan, you’ll know that Milan as a club has died 29 times in the past two weeks, and the world has also ended multiple times, too. Social media has created a level of hysteria around Milan that makes the Y2K conspiracy theorists look sane and stable. Amongst the turmoil, there are actually some positives and signs of progress, but you have to look past the distraught voices in order to see the calm in the storm.
Filtering the hysteria, Jonathan and I talked about:
- News of the Week: New channel, stadium update, expecting, end of the world agent, Cutrone #NeverForget, new book, injury update
- Match Reviews: talking recent matches and Pioli
- Management, Money, and More: latest info on the business side
- Coming Up: upcoming matches
After the Giampaolo experiment ended in tragedy and 15 dropped points, we were more than happy to usher in the Pioli Era. With immediate improvement in play, it was a lot easier to swallow dropping two points against Lecce. Off the pitch, however, there was shocking financial news, so the harrowing experience of being a Milan fan still continues, despite improvements on the pitch.
To talk about the issues on and off the pitch, we needed a lifelong Milan fan. So of course we asked Francesco, the president of the Curva Sud America. You can follow him on Twitter @FrancescoPetra8. We talked about:
- Lightning Round: quick faves
- News of the Week: Ciao Giampaolo, welcome Pioli, Caldara is back, new babies, UEFA ban, Golden Boy, deep lagoon, fighting racism
- Match Reviews: talking recent match
- Finances: Shocking deficit, increased costs, decreased revenue
- Pioli: discussing the new mister
- Coming Up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to Francesco for helping us welcome in the Pioli era. Follow him on Twitter @FrancescoPetra8 for all of the updates from the Curva Sud America.
With the shockingly poor results, the horrific discipline issues, and the indescribable lineups, Giampaolo’s future at Milan is the center of much discussion. We talked about everything at Milan, but especially the theory that we have all been subjected to intentional pain.
Things have just gone from bad to worse, so we wanted some fresh perspective. We invited Adam to join us, of amazing graphic design fame. Follow him on Twitter @AdamFrassinoro and scroll through his timeline to check out his work. In spite of our suffering, we discussed:
- Lightning Round: quick faves
- News of the Week: Police ban, Tapiro d’Oro, U21 Team of the Week, Sassuolo loss, racism, Quote of the Week
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Match Reviews: talking recent performances
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Stadium: The Cathedral vs. The Rings of Milano
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- Giampaolo: discussing his future at Milan
- Coming Up: International break
Thanks again to Adam for some fantastic conversation in spite of our circumstances. Follow him on Twitter @AdamFrassinoro and check out his amazing football graphics.
The only thing worse than losing the Derby is having to record a podcast after losing the Derby. But in hindsight, it helped to look at what is going on at the club and how the team are playing. It also helped to put things into perspective, looking at the big picture. Or maybe to make things less clear, I’m not sure. All I know is that Milan seem dazed and confused.
With our season starting out so poorly, we needed an expert to help us look at what is going on, so we asked the best: David. You can follow him on Twitter @DavidLSwan, the L is for Legend. This time around, we discussed:
- Lightning Round: quick faves
- News of the Week Month: Shirt sponsors, youth, stadium, congrats, record scoring, ban, racism, Quote of the Week
- Match Reviews: talking recent performances
- Giampaolo: madness
- Milan’s Wage Bill: good news
- Coming Up: upcoming fixtures
Thanks again to David for a lowering himself to our level. Follow him on Twitter @DavidLSwan. Now. You won’t regret it.
Some people don’t have any idea why I hate Inter so much. It goes well beyond sport, it’s not just a cross-town rivalry for me. Most people don’t seem to know or remember the events of 2006 and the scandal known as Calciopoli. Fewer people know Inter’s role in this scandal, let alone how they benefited from it. So with the Derby on the horizon, this podcast is all about why I hate Inter.
Jonathan was the mastermind behind this special podcast, and he was patient enough to listen to my ranting. We talked about:
- Calciopoli: who was involved, who was punished and why, the legal shortcomings, the people behind the scandal, the “Paper Scudetto,” why the injustices haven’t been corrected, and the impact on Serie A
- Inter and Racism: the latest douchebaggery
- Coming up: upcoming matches
After all of the excitement of summer and the optimism surrounding an apparently solid mercato, Milan fell flat on their face in their opening match of the season. There are plenty of questions about the mercato, the coach, the system, the players, and more. So we had plenty to discuss, even if the news wasn’t good.
Questioning everything this time around, Jonathan did our best to cover all things Milan, including:
- News of the Week: New app, player presentation, Special Team Legends, Cutrone’s words
- Match Reviews: talking the last two matches
- Mercato: rumors, players in and players out
- Coming up: upcoming friendlies
We’ve welcomed new players. We’ve seen the friendlies. And with the season set to kick off in less than two weeks, there are just a few loose ends to tie up. This is the time of the year to assess not only how far we’ve come, but to look ahead at where we are going. Time to talk about those summer dreams.
For some fresh perspective, Jonathan and I reached out to a new guest, Martino. You can follow Martino on Twitter @MartinoPuccio. You can also listen to his takes on the world of football on Soccer Showdown on both iTunes and Soundcloud. This time around, we discussed:
- Lightning Round: quick faves
- News of the Week: Important partnerships, the shaking San Siro, pricey kits, Polish icon, Dida is back
- Match Reviews: talking friendlies and performances
- Mercato: players in and out and dream signings
Thanks again to Martino for a fun podcast. Follow him on Twitter @MartinoPuccio. You can also listen to his takes on the world of football on Soccer Showdown on both iTunes and Soundcloud.
Watching all of the fun that Milan supporters had in the United States this past week with the club forced me to record this bonus podcast. We talked about all of the important topics for fans: spirit animals, shoelaces, stadium bids, socks, and of course, Cutrone. This episode was all about how it is to be a fan, learning from two of the best.
Of course, if you want some of the best fans in the world, you go to a Milan Club. And not just any club, but Milan Club Philly. I went straight to the top, with the always gracious President, David, and his clever First Lady, Angie. You can follow them on Twitter @MilanClubPhilly, on Facebook MilanClubPhilly, and Instagram MilanClubPhilly. You can also follow Angie on Instagram AngieFante. Together, we discussed:
- Lightning Round: quick faves
- News of the Week: Piatek’s hair; stadium talk, Serie A fixtures, Pictionary
- Match Review/Experiences: talking Milan-Benfica and meeting people
- New Kits: we all weigh in on the new away kit
- Mercato: players in and out, losing Cutrone support group
Thanks again to David and Angie for sharing their experiences and wisdom. You can follow them on Twitter @MilanClubPhilly, on Facebook MilanClubPhilly, and Instagram MilanClubPhilly. You can also follow Angie on Instagram AngieFante.
Milan are in the United States for the ICC tour, which gives fans in here the opportunity to see the play live and to possibly interact with our beloved players. However in the midst of the summer fun and some great videos from Milan’s social media team, we are still in the midst of the mercato. Players come and go, and sometimes our hearts get broken, too.
We asked a new guest to help us out this time, someone who not only got to see Milan play, but also got to meet the team. His name is Jesús, and you can follow him on Twitter @z969899 We talked about:
- Lightning Round: quick faves
- News of the Week: FIFA on racism, ciao, Coppa Italia and Serie A fixtures, Mihajlovic, friendly, new kits
- Injuries: update on players out and injured
- Match Review/Experiences: talking Bayern-Milan and meeting players
- Mercato: players in and out
Thanks again to Jesús for sharing his amazing Milan experiences with us. Give him a follow @z969899 on Twitter.
Milan are in the United States for the ICC tour, which gives fans in here the opportunity to see the play live and to possibly interact with our beloved players. However in the midst of the summer fun and some great videos from Milan’s social media team, we are still in the midst of the mercato. Players come and go, and sometimes our hearts get broken, too.
We asked a new guest to help us out this time, someone who not only got to see Milan play, but also got to meet the team. His name is Jesús, and you can follow him on Twitter @z969899 We talked about:
- Lightning Round: quick faves
- News of the Week: FIFA on racism, ciao, Coppa Italia and Serie A fixtures, Mihajlovic, friendly, new kits
- Injuries: update on players out and injured
- Match Review/Experiences: talking Bayern-Milan and meeting players
- Mercato: players in and out
Thanks again to Jesús for sharing his amazing Milan experiences with us. Give him a follow @z969899 on Twitter.
With the start of a new season this time around, there is so much news to discuss. New directors, a new coach, new players and the potential of a new stadium are just a few of the things that made Raduno, or rally, more exciting this year. This season proves to be an exciting ride, and if you blink, you might miss it. So hold onto your new jerseys and press start.
There was so much news and things to talk about this time around, so Jonathan did our best to talk about all things Milan, including:
- News of the Week: Season ticket prices, Carbone returns, new U21 coach, minority shareholders, Galliani’s mistakes, new style partner, new third kit, Milan Lab traitor, Gigio stays, Atalanta at the San Siro, Gila coaching, meet Jack, Legendary Bonera
- Mercato: players in and out
- Injuries, Vacations, and Return Dates: player updates
- Raduno: Giampaolo’s presentation and new season at Milanello
- New Stadium: the big announce
- Coming up: upcoming friendlies
- Forza Sinisa
New directors, a new coach, and the mercato ready to open, yet the biggest news is that Milan gave up the Europa League to clear our FFP violations. Yet even more important than all of that is that Montolivo, the parasitical, inaccurate passing, tattle-tell, wall-ducking player who usurped the captaincy and got coaches fired is finally leaving the club. To prepare to celebrate the best thing that has happened at Milan in seven years, I give you Montolivo Out.
Only one person could fully represent on such an important podcast, so we asked Pete to join us. Follow him on Twitter @PDAcquaviva to see why he was our man. We talked about:
- Lightning Round: the most important one to date
- News of the Week: Get out Fassone, welcome Massara, Italy U21, more stadium woes
- Mercato: in, out, sell, not, medicals
- Finally FFP: CAS Consent Award, No Europa League, UEFA losers
Thanks again to Pete for a great season review You can follow him and show your support for his causes @PDAcquaviva on Twitter.
The transfer window hasn’t even officially opened yet, but with no Milan football, it’s like a petri dish of infectious rumors right now. Mixed in for good measure is a little truth. Some truths are more desirable than others, too. But whether you prefer to know the truth or love to cling to the rumors, this podcast will have something for everyone. Because it’s that time of the year.
With a few big announcements and some things fans hope to be announced, Jonathan and I chatted about:
- News of the Week: Serie A ups and downs, coaching changes, Piatek, Golden Boy nominations, Platini questioned
- New Management: new appointments announced
- New coach: Giampaolo announced
- Mercato: do you believe?
- UEFA Is a Four Letter Word: truth and rumors
After the heartbreak of finishing only one point shy of Champions League qualification hit like a punch to the stomach on the final matchday, Milan face even more big changes. With the resignation of our Sporting Director, Leonardo, and coach Gattuso rescinding his contract, and UEFA still delaying their FFP rulings yet again, it feels like just another poor Milan season. But we found plenty to talk about while rating the players and more to make this season not just another Year Zero.
An epic season review podcast requires the most passionate of fans, so we invited Federico to help us. You can follow him on Twitter @Fefinho83. He is also the founder of the Milan Club Buenos Aires. You can follow the club @MilanClubBAires. We discussed:
- News of the Week: Primavera heartbreak, Inter as usual
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Match Review: review of last Serie A match
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Leonardo: rating his season after his exit
- Gattuso: rating his season after his exit
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Player Ratings: rating all of the players on their season
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Milan’s Future: discussing the plan going forward
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to Federico of Milan Club Buenos Aires for a great season review You can follow him and the club on Twitter @fefinho83 and follow the club @MilanClubBAires.
Milan have left everything to the last matchday, and have given control of our European fate to rival clubs. Not that Milan fans needed any more anxiety in our lives, but it’s not particularly surprising, either. So while we are waiting for the final match, we talked about everything Milan, looking back and trying not to think too hard about the future, keeping our fingers crossed.
With so much on the line as the season comes to a close, it was time to bring in the big guns. So we chatted with David of Milan Club Philly. You can follow him and the club on Twitter @MilanClubPhilly, on Facebook @MilanClubPhilly, and on Instagram @milanclubphilly. We talked about:
- News of the Week: Sheva, monetzing VAR, Raiola ban, “modern symbol,” Lecce are back, baby girl, wagebill decrease, Brazil callup, TIM Cup top scorer, new home kit
- Match Reviews: review of latest Serie A matches
- FFP: unfair play (see “Inter vs. Milan: The FFP Derby”)
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to David of Milan Club Philly for such fabulous conversation. You can follow him and the club on Twitter @MilanClubPhilly, on Facebook @MilanClubPhilly, and on Instagram @milanclubphilly.
Milan can’t even celebrate a win anymore because we are unravelling so badly it doesn’t feel like a win. Of course we’ve still been mostly losing, but adding on a ridiculous amount of poor discipline on and off the pitch. With the same tired tactics leading to worse performances and results, it’s actually not that much of a surprise that Gattuso and the team just seem lost.
Despite recording after a win, this one was not that hopeful. Jonathan and I talked about:
- News of the Week: Shaky San Siro, new kits, budget, Welcome back Brescia, amazing Alesi goal
- Match Reviews: review of latest Coppa Italia and Serie A matches, discussion of related issues
- Ritiro: discussing discipline problems
- Another season without Champions League: discussing the season and our future, Gattuso, and more
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Remember when Milan were in third place and could have gone four points clear? But they didn’t? That same sense of fear has left us clinging to fourth place by a mere point with five games to go. As if that weren’t hard enough for us fans, questioning players, coach, and more, there have been way too many off the pitch distractions, too. At a crucial point in our season, it leaves us clinging to fourth.
There was so much to discuss this time, and even a couple of rants. Jonathan and I talked about:
- News of the Week: Tapiro d’Oro, Enzo Bearzot award, UEFA at it again, Paid Spectators
- Match Reviews: review of latest Serie A match, discussion of related issues
- Coming up: upcoming matches
The loss to Inter was soul crushing, then we had to sit through the International Break, only to have our hopes dashed in the first minute against Sampdoria. Despite previous optimism, with so many other teams fighting for top four, it is very clear that Milan’s Champions League berth is not as solid as it seemed only a few short weeks ago. Unless Gattuso makes some productive changes soon, Milan are in hot water.
Joining our guest list of Milan fans from all over the world this time was Sabrina. You can follow Sabrina on Twitter @SabriB10, and you should definitely check out her blog Calcio Crazy. Along with Jonathan, we chatted about:
- Lightning Round: quick questions about favorites
- News of the Week: International break, Inter suck, actual fines, Sheva’s heir, results, election, ICC tournament, young squad, revenue issues, Pepe Reina’s week
- Match Reviews: review of latest Serie A match
- Coming up: upcoming matches and International Break
Thanks again to Sabrina for braving the discussion after the Sampdoria loss. Follow her on Twitter @Sabri10 and read her blog Calcio Crazy.
This was a tough podcast to record, following the tragic Derby loss. However after venting about what went wrong and all of the darkness of that match, we did manage to discuss some light that will hopefully make Milan’s future that much brighter.
Braving the Derby loss was our President of the Curva Sud America, Francesco. For his bravery alone, please give him a follow on Twitter @FrancescoPetra8. Jonathan was back from injury, too, so all of us chatted about:
- Lightning Round: quick questions about favorites
- News of the Week: stadium news, new baby, Scaroni in Serie A, Milan Glorie, record sales, new partnership, quote of the week
- Match Reviews: reviews of recent Serie A matches
- Maldini Dynasty: Will the Primavera’s #10 be Milan’s next #3?
- Coming up: upcoming matches and International Break
Thanks again to Francesco for braving the post derby conversation. Please give him a follow on Twitter @FrancescoPetra8
With Milan in third place, everyone is going crazy for Milan. It may be a little premature, as recent performances show that the team’s mentality is still fragile. In the podcast that was recorded right after the Sassuolo match and nearly didn’t make it to air because of technical difficulties, we talked about changes at the club, Milan’s recent form, as well as our rise on the table. And, of course, why everyone is crazy for Milan.
Jonathan was literally on the injured list for this one, but luckily, Federico was still available for the starting lineup. Follow him on Twitter @fefinho83 and also give his Milan Club Buenos Aires a follow @MilanClubBAires. We chatted about:
- Lightning Round: quick questions about favorites
- News of the Week: double value, Fondazione Milan, new leadership, leaked Milan kits, Paqueta callup, return of Caldara
- Match Reviews: reviews of recent Serie A and Coppa Italia matches
- Higuain Tribute: recycling and gratitude
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to recycling legend Federico for sharing his brilliance with us. Follow him on Twitter @fefinho and also his Milan Club Buenos Aires @MilanClubBAires.
By some miracle, Milan are still in fourth place. Morale is high, especially with the performances of a few individuals. Still, there is plenty to discuss and much to be improved within the team. And no one knows better what those things are than the most devout of Milan fans. Good Times.
The most devout of Milan fans includes podcast favorites Pete and David. You can follow Pete on Twitter @PDAcquaviva for his wisdom and follow David @DavidLSwan for his humor. Or is that reverse? The four of us wisely laughed about:
- Lightning Round: quick questions about favorites
- News of the Week: UEFA and ECA, making babies, Valentine love, new kit, Inter schadenfreude
- Match Reviews: reviews of recent Serie A matches
- Donnarumma Form: stats and discussion
- Midfield Form: talking Bakayoko and more
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to both Pete and David for both making us think and making us laugh. For more wit and wisdom, follow them on Twitter @PDAcquaviva and@DavidLSwan.
Milan are still in fourth place, even if they still struggle to take advantage of opposition teams dropping points and widen the gap. But confidence is growing, the a number of clean sheets is growing, and we finally have a competent management. Which is why we had the best January mercato ever. Not only is it our first January mercato in so very long, but we truly strengthened the squad to make us more competitive, and we also lowered our wage bill at the same time.
Because we recorded during the absolute worst Super Bowl game in history, our guests were all sitting in shock while Jonathan and I talked about all things Milan. Our discussion included:
- News of the Week: Actual respect, respect fail, benevolence, clean sheets, European top ten, Mihajlovic for the win, Elaine’s luscious schadenfreude week
- Match Reviews: reviews of recent Serie A and Coppa Italia matches
- January Mercato: all of the ins and outs of this mercato
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Milan are back in fourth place, and despite a heartbreaking Supercoppa loss, seem bound and determined to fight for fourth, against all odds. This week, we looked more in depth at Gattuso and what kind of future he might have at the club. In an all-Americ
No one is more harsh on a team or its players than the team’s own fans, and that is why we do midseason player ratings. Fans got a little relief after a much needed win against the mighty SPAL, having survived the wreckage of a tedious December tailspin. Luckily, the players were rated for their entire season’s performances.
For some fresh perspective this midseason, we turned to a new guest, Walid. Follow him on Twitter @Silm_213 . We chatted about:
- News of the Week: Fassone irony, captain fine, heartless move, more appealing, year in a number, transfer win, return of Strinic
- Match Reviews: reviews of recent matches
- Midseason Ratings: discussing and rating the players
- Coming up: upcoming matches and moral issues
Thanks again to Walid for sharing his passion and opinions about Milan. Please give him a follow on Twitter for more wisdom @Silm_213
Milan are celebrating their 119th birthday having just crashed out of the Europa League and then being slapped with sanctions from UEFA. Not the birthday gifts we were hoping for, but at least not playing in the Europa League might help curb our injury crisis. It’s enough to give anyone the holiday blues.
With nothing to celebrate, we needed twice the star power, so we invited both David and Pete to be on the podcast this time. You can follow David @DavidLSwan on Twitter and Pete at @PDAcquaviva on Twitter. Together, we lamented and laughed about:
- News of the Week: new player, small profit, new head of scouting, new CEO, nomination, godless January, Curva milestone, happy birthday
- Match Reviews: reviews of recent matches
- FFP Sanctions: discussing the new sanctions
- Coming up: upcoming matches, lesson in timezones
Thanks again to both David and Pete for blessing us with their wit and wisdom. To further bless your lives, follow them on Twitter @DavidLSwan and @PDAcquaviva.
Gattuso just celebrated his first year as Milan’s head coach, so of course his track record has been under the microscope. But with recent results and performances improving, the microscope is looking pretty favorably at him. Much of the attention this week is turning towards Milan’s new CEO, Ivan Gazidis. Certainly, there is always plenty to talk about at Milan.
This conversation needed some genius, so we obviously invited Jovan to join us. We discussed all things Milan, especially:
- News of the Week: indestructible defender, political statements, UEFA list, surgery news, scoring savant, 4th place!
- Match Reviews: reviews of recent matches
- Welcome Gazidis: a new CEO for Milan
- Gattuso’s First Year: strengths and weaknesses
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to Jovan for sharing his genius with us. Beware of exceptional genius wandering at large around Montenegro.
From Injury emergency to crisis to a full blown injury apocalypse, our season has drastically changed for the worse. Especially for so many of our players, who are personally feeling the pain of this apocalypse. We are already seeing the short term impact of these injuries, but they will also have long term ramifications as well.
We needed a true Milan fan to discuss our suffering, so we turned to Francesco. You can find out more about Francesco by following him on Twitter @FrancescoPetra8. Amidst the pain, we talked about:
- News of the Week: new clothes, strange ban, Golden Boy, new dad, new CEO, awards, waiting for sanctions
- Match Reviews: reviews of recent matches
- Injury Apocalypse: why so many injuries so soon?
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to Francesco for suffering with us yet again. Please follow him on Twitter @FrancescoPetra8 to suffer along with him.
Like a most improbable dream, Milan are in fourth place right now. Which is a huge shift from recent years and shows that while our football may not be pretty, in fact it may be really frustrating at times, it is more effective than it looks. And that Champions League objective might not be quite so far away as it has seemed all of these years without it.
With a win, a clean sheet, and fourth place all happening simultaneously, sometimes people get lost in the celebrations. That was clearly the case with our guest this week, so Jonathan and I took the reins once again. We discussed:
- News of the Week: new partner, best in form player, coach Oddo, fortress, Conti comeback, Zlatan
- Match Reviews: reviews of recent matches
- Injury Crisis: why so many injuries so soon?
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Any Milan fan that watched the Derby probably feels that all is lost. Coming off of an international break during which the financials were released from Yonghong Li’s Milan, it’s certainly not a fun time to talk about Milan. But with or without the aid of alcohol, those who bleed red and black must carry on. You’re welcome.
There was a man down after that Derby, so my cohost and I were forced to carry on alone this week. Despite our sorrows, immediately after the Derby, we talked about:
- News of the Week: Trophee Kopa, more changes, new player agreement, ciao again Gandini, Festival dello Sport, another Milan derby, no passport for you, Montolivo’s addition, some bald guy
- Match Review: review of the Derby
- The Finances of the Chinese Era: mindboggling numbers
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Milan have three wins in a row, and I couldn't be more frightened. Why? Because we cannot keep a clean sheet to save our lives. It’s like having an amazing dinner, but knowing you’re going to get mugged on the way home. Not being able to keep 90 minutes of mentality is already making our results shaky, but stand to pull the rug out from beneath us in the long run. And it’s not just one game, it’s happening over and over again.
An early game and podcast needed exceptional wisdom, so of course we asked Pete to join us. To find more of his wisdom, follow him on Twitter @PDAcquaviva. After the Chievo game, we chatted about:
- News of the Week: Debt free, Ancelotti trolls, Golden Boy, whatever with loyalty, the comeback kid, Milan Foundation, Italy callups
- Match Reviews: review of recent matches
- Clean Sheet Crisis: why we concede
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to Pete for Cutrone. Follow him on Twitter @PDAcquaviva for more brilliant gifts and wisdom.
Milan·s performances and results recently are lacking, but things are improving off the pitch. The announcement that Ivan Gazidis is finally going to come to the club as CEO was contrasted by lackluster performances on the pitch. Gattuso·s lack of exper
The clouds have truly lifted at Milanello, and the source of that bright shining light is not the sun, but rather the legendary Paolo Maldini. His mere presence has changed the atmosphere at and around the club. Victory is that much sweeter when he is watching his beloved team play as a director, where he should have been since he retired. He’s helped everyone raise their levels already, even Gattuso. That is the power of Maldini.
Even our guests were on International Break this week. But in their absence, we discussed:
- News of the Week: Europa League, NT duty, wage bills, players out, Conti’s return, the armband fiasco
- Match Review: review of the Roma victory
- Gattuso Tactics: not an oxymoron
- Legends return: the Maldini effect
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Please try to keep yourself together for the rest of the break… Milan will be returning before you know it!
One game into the season and the media has already called for Gattuso’s head. Amidst all of the ridiculous hyperbole of the media and the fans, we try to sort through what actually happened in the match and perhaps apply a more realistic view of what might happen this season, particularly with our grinta-filled coach.
Our guest this time was the amazing Debopam, who is one of the staff at goaldentimes.org. You can follow him on Twitter @rossoneri, and you should definitely check out the book “Tiro: A Football Odyssey from Amazon to Alps.” For this podcast, we talked about:
- News of the Week: UEFA honor, football helping out, dysfunctional calcio
- Match Review: review of recent match
- Gattuso: Discussing the Mister
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to Debopam for his great conversation. Follow him on Twitter @rossoneri and check out goaldentimes.org. For a real football treat, pick up “Tiro: A Football Odyssey from Amazon to Alps.”
OFFICIAL: The Milan Obsession Podcast has signed Jonathan to a longterm contract as cohost. Details of the contract were undisclosed.
Following Leonardo’s example, we have signed a permanent cohost, and expect the podcast to also qualify for the Champions League of podcasts this season. So while we were under the influence of extreme optimism, we previewed the new season with unicorns and rainbows.
We invited Pavlo to bring his optimism agenda and his passion and wisdom to discuss the upcoming season. Follow him on Twitter @PavloBrk. Our optimistic party included:
- News of the Week: New captain, renewal, Kaka dreams, club mentality, rap battle, Milan heart, Inter laughs
- Mercato: News and rumors
- Match Reviews: reviews of recent matches
- Season Preview: Talking players, coach, and forecast
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to Pavlo for raining down optimism upon us. Follow him on Twitter to hold him to his rosy predictions @PavloBrk
The long awaited Return of the King, Paolo Maldini, has finally occurred. I have a theory as to why, and it all started with one lucky fan. He won a chance to meet the team, but ended up meeting Gattuso instead. After that, Leonardo was hired on. Then Higuain and Caldara came to Milan. And finally, the return of Maldini. That is a whole lot of luck.
That lucky fan is Ricardo, who flew to Los Angeles from Texas just to watch the game. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @Ricky7990. Who knows, maybe some of his luck will rub off on you. In the meantime, he and I chatted about:
- News of the Week: No B team, Montolivo get out, Strinic in, Calhanoglu’s woman problems, Fasssone’s lack of class, Ambrosini’s new challenge, VAR replays, U.S. TV rights
- ICC U.S. Tour: second half recap
- Friendlies: reviews of Tottenham and Barcelona matches
- Milan in Los Angeles: Meeting Gattuso and watching Milan live
- Mercato: News and rumors
- The Return of the King: Maldini’s glorious return
- Coming up: upcoming matches
Thanks again to Ricardo for sharing his great luck with all of us Milan fans and for his time on the podcast. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @Ricky7990
In spite of all of the changes off the pitch, I had the distinct pleasure of seeing Milan up close and personal here in Los Angeles. From stalking them at the airport to meeting Gattuso to watching them play right before my very eyes, it brought me great joy at a time when there are so many unanswered questions at the club.
My favorite intern, Jonathan, also has plans to see the team up close and personal this season, but at the San Siro. We discussed:
- News of the Week: future legendary coaches, shut up and work, finally Kalinic, don’t let the door hit you on the way out, ciao Capitano, no thank you Puma, train cup, U19 Euros
- Friendlies: reviews of Novara & Manchester United matches
- Serie A Calendar: 2018-19 calendar just released
- UEFA Ruling: CAS overturned UEFA’s ruling
- Ownership & Management Changes: out with the old, in with the new
- Coming up: next friendlies
Thanks again to Jonathan for being a fantastic intern, a passionate Milan fan, and future San Siro pitch invader.