The Smoking Snake: Recent Episodes
The Smoking Snake Podcast
The only english language podcast devoted entirely to Brazilian Football and Brazillian Footballers playing around the world. Hosted by Enrick and Peter.
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Enrick and Peter discuss the Copa do Brasil QFs, MWs 21 & 22, and of course the Seleção's World Cup Qualifiers.
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Enrick and Peter are back to discuss matchweeks 19 and 20 in the Brasileirão as well as the R16 matches in Libertadores/Sudamericana.
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Enrick and Peter are joined by American Corinthians supporter Vaux Kocher aka VauxVids.
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The guys play catch up after enjoying some time traveling. They talk MWs 15-18 as well as the R16 in the Copa do Brasil!
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Enrick and Peter return to talk MW 13 and 14 in the world's most exciting league. They first wrap up the Club World Cup before running through the various matches the Brazilian teams faced domestically and abroad!
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Enrick and Peter are back to discuss the Club World Cup and the fates of the Brazilian sides in the tournament.
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Enrick and Peter discuss the group stages as they come to a close and look ahead to the round of 16!
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Enrick and Peter discuss:
Palmerias vs Al Ahly
PSG vs Botafogo
Flamengo vs Chelsea
Sundowns vs Fluminense
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Enrick and Peter discuss the Brazilian teams and how they fared in the opening round of the new Club World Cup.
Palmeiras vs Porto
Botafogo vs Seattle Sounders
Flamengo vs Espérance
Fluminense vs Borussia Dortmund
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Enrick and Peter discuss the latest topics in Brazilian Football.
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Enrick and Peter welcome Pete from Glorious Botafogo back to the pod! Pete recaps the triumphs of 2024, the slow start to 2025, signings and departures, and of course the upcoming Club World Cup.
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Enrick and Peter welcome Higor Barbieri to the podcast to talk about his victory over Neymar in the Mr. Beast "Beat Neymar Challenge." They also talk his playing career in Brazil, his move to the US to play college ball, and his passion for Guarani FC.
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Enrick and Peter are back to discuss round 10 of the world's most exciting league: the Brasileirão! Before that they take a look at Carlo Ancelotti's first Brazilian National Team call-ups. The guys also analyze the Libertadores and Sudamericana group stage conclusions.
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Enrick and Peter discuss Round 9 in Brazil's top flight plus the Copa do Brasil 2nd leg matches!
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Enrick and Peter discuss the crazy news week including the Ancelotti hiring, CBF President Ednaldo being removed, Marta returning and more! They then dive into the chaotic world of Brazilian football to talk about Libertadores, Sudamericana, and of course the Brasileirão!
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Enrick and Peter discuss the matchweeks in the Brasileirão and continental competitions.
Journalist, commentator, & futebol expert Gabriel Fuh returns to the podcast to talk the SanSão derby, SPFC, and his passion for sports science.
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Some teams won, some lost, but most drew! Enrick and Peter talk through the latest action in the Brasileirão, Libertadores, and Sudamericana.
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Managers are being fired, players are caught in betting scandals, and some really exciting football is being played! This is the Brasileirão rounds 3 & 4!
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Enrick and Peter discuss the action from Brazil's top flight as well as the Libertadores/Sudamericana.
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Enrick and Peter talk the opening weekend in the 2025 Brasileirão, Libertadores/Sudamericana, and unfortunately the Seleção.
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Enrick and Peter preview and make their predictions for the 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A. In keeping with previous years they also make bold predictions for Serie B,C, & D.
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Enrick and Peter review the final phases of the state championships in Brazil.
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Enrick and Peter are joined by Brazilian commentator Maurício Destri to talk through the latest action in the various state leagues.
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Peter and Enrick are joined by longtime South American football commentator and writer Jon Cotterill. Jon talks his career in football commentary, his recent book on the Seleção at the World Cups, the current state of Brazilian football, and his passion for Nottingham Forest.
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Enrick and Peter return to the pod after a month hiatus and dive straight back into the unending drama that is Brazilian football.
00:00 - Intro + Copinha Review
8:28 - NEYMAR RETURNS OFFICIALLY
28:09 - Campeonato Paulista + transfers
58:37 - Campeonato Carioca, Brazilian Super Cup, Transfers
1:13:48 - Campeonatos Mineiro, Gaúcho, and others
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Enrick and Peter break down the final matchday in the 2024 Brasileirão.
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Endrick and Pedrinho talk match week 37's sensational finish, the pain of relegation for Yannick Bolasie, and much more!
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Enrick and Peter talk the Libertadores and Sudamericana Final as well as MWs 35 and 36! Congratulations to Botafogo and their supporters!
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Enrick and Peter discuss MW34 in the world's most exciting league. They also preview the Copa Sudamericana Final between Argentina's Racing Club and Brazil's Cruzeiro.
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Pete from Glorious Botafogo joins the pod to talk about Botafogo's year so far. He explains the collapse last year, the rejuvenated squad this year, and the upcoming Libertadores Final.
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Enrick and Peter celebrate the confirmation of Santos's win of the Serie B before analyzing the MW 33 matches as well as the 2nd leg of the Copa do Brasil Final.
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Enrick and Peter try to keep their heads above water with the crazy news week in Brazil. They cover MW32 (Corinthians beat Palmerias in the derby, Botafogo extend their lead to 6 points, Fluminese drama with Marcelo rage quitting the club, etc.), the Neymar news, the Guardiola rumors, and much more!
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Enrick and Peter discuss MW 31 in Brazil, Libertadores, Sudamericana, & Seleção call ups!
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Enrick and Peter are back to discuss the past week in Brazilian futebol. They talk the razor thin margin at the top of the table, GreNal, and CAP's desperate attempts to avoid relegation. The guys then shift their focus to the Libertadores semi-finals where the Brazilians destroyed their competition.
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Enrick and Peter are back to discuss the world's most exciting league, the Brasilierão! The guys start by chatting about the national team's recent wins then move to discuss Fluminense's big wins, Fortaleza's big losses, the confusing nature of CAM and SPFC, Corinthians' success, CAP death spiral and more!
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Enrick and Peter welcome Dutch journalist Bram Schutte to the podcast to talk Memphis Depay and his big move to Corinthians.
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Enrick and Peter discuss and debate a whole host of topics including the recent Seleção call-ups, the national team's manager, Libertadores QFs, Copa do Brasil, Memphis arriving at Corinthians, Diniz at Cruzeiro, and much more!
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OG Globo and CONMEBOL commentator Bira Brasil Lima joins Enrick and Peter to talk about his passion for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. Bira tells the guys about his background in Brazil, Las Vegas, and media before talking us through what it's been like to be a Corinthians supporter for the last few decades. He discusses the monumental signing of Memphis Depay, the current state of the club, and the administrative challenges Corinthians continue to face.
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Enrick and Peter discuss the 25th MW in the Brasileirão and the Quarters in the Copa do Brasil.
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Enrick and Peter discuss the action in the continental round of 16 fixtures including the instant classic between Palmeiras and Botafogo. They also discuss matchweeks 23 & 24 in the Brasileirão.
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Enrick and Peter are joined by journalist and Planeta Onça presenter Vinícius de Oliveira. Vini talks us through the culture and history of futebol in the Manaus and the Amazon. He tells us about the meteoric rise of Amazonas FC through the levels in the football pyramid and helps us preview the grudge match against Santos.
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Enrick and Peter took a week off but they are BACK as is Libertadores, Sudamericana, and Vasco product Talles Magno! The guys catch you up on all the action over the past two weeks in Brazil.
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Enrick and Peter discuss the 20th matchweek in the Brasileirão + Copa do Brasil.
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Enrick & Peter are back to discuss the recent matchweeks in the Brazilian top flight.
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Enrick and Peter welcome Sepe Paredes, the creator of Bolívar News, to the podcast to help preview the upcoming Libertadores fixture between Bolívar and Flamengo, background on Club Bolívar, and of course address once and for all the whining about altitude!
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Enrick and Peter are back to talk Copa do Brasil + matchweeks 16 and 17 in the Brasileirão!
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Enrick and Peter talk through 3 exciting matchweeks in Brazil's top flight.
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A distraught and disappointed Enrick and Peter discuss Brazil vs Uruguay.
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Enrick and Peter review and analyze Brazil's final group stage match of the 2024 Copa America against Colombia.
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Enrick and Peter analyze matchweeks 11 and 12 in the Brasileirão.
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Enrick and Peter react to Brazil's Copa America group stage match against Paraguay.
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Enrick and Peter react to Brazil's opening match against Costa Rica in the 2024 Copa America.
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Enrick and Peter discuss matchweeks 9 and 10 in the Brasileirão including big wins from Palmerias and Flamengo, the relegation battle, Atl. Mineiro, and much more!
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Enrick and Peter celebrate the 100th episode of The Smoking Snake by talking through the R16 match-ups in Libertadores and Sudamericana, discussing the recent friendlies against México and USA, and of course round 8 in the Brasileirão.
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Enrick and Peter are joined today by Stanley Cunha. Stanley is a lifelong Atlético Mineiro supporter who founded Galo New Jersey, a "pre-consulate" outpost in the US for fans of the Minas Gerais giants. Stanley tells us about his personal history, the "almost" years of the 70s and 80s, finally winning Libertadores with Ronaldinho, the league title in 2021, and of course the modern day team of Gabriel Milito.
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We've switched up the format today! We start with Grêmio and Inter in the Libertadores and Sudamericana respectively before moving on to the Brasileirão. We talk the crises at Corinthians and Fluminense as well as Flamengo's shelling of Vasco da Gama.
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Enrick and Peter are back to talk more Brazillian football. They run through the transfer rumors including Oscar's possible and long awaited return to Brazil from China. They take a look at how giant Santos is performing in Serie B before pivoting to Copa do Brazil and ultimately Libertadores/Sudamericana.
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Enrick and Peter welcome Brasiliense's Coordinator of Observations and Analysis Emmanuel Luiz to the podcast! Emmanuel talks us through his passion for the game, his career, winning his first trophy, his thoughts on his beloved Fluminense, and of course the recent exit of Brasiliense's coach at halftime!
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Enrick and Peter are back to discuss the recent news and last weekend's matches coming out of the world's most exciting league. The Brasileirão is officially suspended for two match weeks as the devastation in Rio Grande do Sul continues, Gabigol got himself into hot water, Athletico-PR take the lead in the league, Vasco's owners are in some big trouble, & much more!
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Enrick & Peter sit down with Brazilian midfielder Andrei Alba to talk through his life and career. Andrei walks us through his journey from growing up in Rio Grande do Sul, his path to Chapecoense, the aftermath of the horrific air disaster in 2016, triumphs at Real Brasília, and his most recent experiences playing for Albania's KF Erzeni.
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Use the links below to help donate relief funds to the residents of Rio Grande do Sul as they continue to be impacted by the devastating floods in Brazil's Southeast.
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Rio Grande do Sul Humanitarian Campaign
UN High Counsel for Refugees
Enrick & Peter are back to talk about round 4 of the Brasileirão and round of 16 in the Copa do Brasil.
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Enrick and Peter return to talk through the first 3 matchweeks of the 2024 Brasileirão, Libertadores, and Sudamericana. They also give an update on the status of international streaming rights to the league and much more!
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Enrick and Peter debate and discuss the upcoming Serie A season as they take a look at each team and predict how the league will shake out. They also talk Serie B and do fly-bys on Serie C & D.
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Enrick and Peter are bacl to talk about the exciting weekend of football in Brazil that saw the 2024 state championships come to a close. Palmerias hosted Santos, Flamengo walked past Nova, Grêmio dusted Juventude, and Cruziero took on Atlético MG. The guys talk all this and more from Brazil before going over the lackluster starts Brazilian sides had in the Copa Libertadores & Sudamericana last week.
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Enrick and Peter talk about Endrick's sensational few weeks, a Santos resurgence, Neymar's return, Cruziero's last minute equalizer, Libertadores + a whole lot more!
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Enrick and Peter are back to discuss the Libertadores and Brazilian state leagues.
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Botafogo beat RB Bragantino, Junior Santos puts on a sensational display
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Palmerias and Santos cruise to knock-out stage but SPFC make hard work of it
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Flamengo look a cut above, De La Cruz fitting in like a glove
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Vasco square off with Nova Iguaçu
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Hulk scores 100th goal for CAM
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Enrick and Peter review the 2024 January-March transfer window with the help of Bruno from SorareBrasil.com. Bruno helps break down some of the biggest and best signings made by Brazilian clubs. He gives us his hot takes, predictions, and the inside scoop on some of the most underrated players coming to the Brasileirão this season.
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Enrick and Peter are back to talk through the state championships, Recopa, and the recent call ups for friendlies for the Seleção. They touch upon various dismissals, transfers, and the omnipresent drama that's all part of the world of Brazilian futebol.
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Enrick and Peter welcome Jamie to the podcast to talk about Brazil's sleeping giant: EC Bahia. He explains how a lad from Manchester started following Bahia, what it was like to escape relegation on the last day in 2023, and what we can expect from Bahia in the next few years. He also gives insight into Bahia's newest signings and helps us preview their upcoming season.
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Enrick and Peter sit down to discuss the latest topics in Brazilian Football starting with a trip down memory lane (Leandro Damião in 2014). They talk about Botafogo's record breaking signing of Luiz Henrqiue, SPFC's first trophy of the year, Corinthians sluggish start to the season, and more!
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Enrick and Peter are joined by journalist, producer, and commentator Rodrigo Lazarini to talk his career and his passion for Palmeiras. Laza tells us about his adventures as a foreign exchange student in the US, his experiences in journalism, and previews the 2024 season for the Verdão.
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Enrick and Peter are BACK after the podcasting offseason! They catch up on the Copinha and the state tournaments.
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Enrick and Peter are joined by journalist, producer, and Brasileirão Play commentator Marcelo Ferrantini to talk about his career, his passion for Botafogo, and the 2023 season.
00:00 - Intro
12:24 - Going to school with Renato Augusto
16:16 - Football philosophy
28:02 - "My Man!" Origin
32:05 - 2023 Botafogo expectations
37:37 - Lúcio Flávio/Botafogo analysis
1:01:15 - Learning from relegation
1:18:04 - Brazilian football's potential
1:27:35 - 2024 expectations
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Enrick and Peter are joined by journalist, comedian, and Brazilian football commentator Gabriel Fuh. Gabriel talks his background and his passion for São Paulo FC before reflecting on the ups and downs of this 2023 season. The guys also look forward to 2024 with some transfer talk and speculation.
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Enrick and Peter sit down with author and podcaster Stephen Brandt to talk his blog, his books, and his passion for South American football. Stephen is the author of "Boca Juniors: A History and Appreciation of Buenos Aires' Most Successful Futbol Team" and "Flamengo: Winning all the Cups." He also hosts the Subs Bench podcast and writes at the South American Futbol Chronicles on Substack.
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After 111 years of playing football at the highest level Santos FC have sunk to the Serie B after failing to win, while rivals Vasco and Bahia beat the odds to stave off relegation. Palmeiras are champs after a formality of a match agaisnt Cruzeiro. Did Diniz intentionally give Palmeiras an easy ride to dash title hopes of rivals Flamengo? Lastly Enrick and Peter reflect on the magnificent and newly crowned "Craque" of the competition; Luis Suárez.
3:16 - Matchweek 37
8:17 - Palmeiras vs Fluminense
20:50 - Matchweek 38
21:40 - Fluminense vs Grêmio
27:14 - Internacional vs Botafogo
33:15 - Cruzeiro vs Palmeiras
36:41 - Bahia vs Atl. Mineiro
42:11 - Vasco da Gama vs RB Bragantino
50:13 - Santos vs Fortaleza
1:02:21 - Final table
1:03:38 - Analyzing our predictions
1:07:33 - Stats
1:13:24 - Gratitude
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Enrick and Peter break down the 35th and 36th matchweeks in the Brasileirão. They talk the race for the trophy as well as the heated 4-way battle to stay in Serie A.
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Enrick and Peter are back to analyze the below topics:
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Disappointing Seleção vs Colombia/Argentina
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Violent Clashes in the Maracanã
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Make-up matches, Botafogo's misery, Cruzeiro's desperation, Impressive Vasco, and Flamengo vs RB Bragantino
Also covered are the U17 World Cup and Serie B's penultimate match week.
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Enrick and Peter talk about matchweeks 33 and 34 in Brazil as well as Serie B action & Diniz's Selecão squad selection.
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Enrick and Peter pay homage to the champions of America, Fluminense, after they defeated Boca Juniors 1-2 in a packed Maracanã. They also talk the Sudamericana final between Fortaleza and Ecuador's LDU as well as catch up on four insane matchweeks in the Brasilierão. This of course includes the relegation bloodbath and the tense situation with Botafogo as they continue to stumble and waste their lead in the standings. Textor's meltdown and the contentious refereeing decisions are covered.
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Enrick and Peter talk to John from Fluminense For Foreigners to discuss all topics related to Fluminense. They talk about how and why John started the account, how the Brasileirão is going for the Tricolor, and of course expectations for the Libertadores Final!
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Put your tin foil hat on for this one...Enrick and Peter are back to discuss if the CBF are conspiring to steal the title away from Botafogo. They also talk the 7-1 Santos meltdown in Porto Alegre, Tite's perfect start with Flamengo, and the relegation battle.
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Enrick and Peter are back to discuss the 26th matchweek of the Brasileirão including the various derbies. The heated derbies of Brazil included Corinthians vs Flamengo, Fluminense vs Botafogo, Palmeiras vs Santos, and of course Internacional vs Grêmio. The guys also cover the crazy 10 goal game between Goias and Bahia, as well as Serie C and the Seleçâo.
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Rickinho and Pedro are back to talk about South American Football. This week they dive into the relegation battle in the Brasileirão. They analyze Santos's big win vs Vasco, Goiás grabbing a point against league leading Botafogo, and of course Corinthians being downed by SPFC. The guys then switch to Libertadores where Inter were finally put in their place by Diniz-Ball and Boca dragged Palmeiras to penalties.
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Enrick and Peter return to cover the Beautiful Game in Brazil & South America. This week they congratulate São Paulo on winning their first ever Copa do Brasil after their triumph over Flamengo. The guys then talk about Botafogo's 3rd loss in a row, Vasco's impressive run out of the relegation zone, and SPFC's follow up win vs Slimani's Coritiba. They then turn towards the sensational Fluminense vs Internacional match and Boca vs Palmerias game, both in the Libertadores. They also talk Sudamericana, Sampaoli + Luxemburgo getting fired, and Diniz's recent call-ups.
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Enrick and Peter are back to catch up on all the action from matchweeks 23 and 24 in the Brasileirão, the Seleção, and Copa do Brasil final. This includes a rare Palmeiras stumble, surging Vasco, RB raising to 4th, Santos on the ropes, and of course an epic Flamengo meltdown. Additionally, a barnburner of a match between Corinthians and Grėmio and starlet Vitor Roque injured after a shocking challenge.
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We are joined by journalist, Brasileirão Play commentator, and Detroit Media founder Eduardo Bispo. Eduardo talks to us about his origins and how he intertwined his passion for football with his knack for journalism. He tells us about his experiences moving to the US, specifically Detroit, and his fondness for the area as well as his devotion to Santos FC. We also grill him on this season's Brasileirão and ask him if Santos has what it takes to stay up in Serie A.
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Enrick and Peter are back this week to talk through the 22nd matchweek in the Brasileirão.
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Enrick and Peter are back to talk through the 21st round of matches in the Brasileirão and the quarter-finals of Libertadores and Sudamericana. Flamgno and Inter split the points while Palmerias won a controversial game against Vasco. Botafogo kept their cushion with a win and Atl. Mineiro opened the brand new Arena MRV with a win over Santos. Libertadores saw Inter clash with Bolívar, Palmeiras progress despite a lackluster performance, and Flu show Flamengo how to beat Olimpia in Paraguay. In the Sudamericana Botafogo and SPFC were sent home, Corinthians sqeaked through, and Fortaleza finally put América in their place.
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Enrick and Peter are joined by Brasiliense FC vice-president Luiza Estevão. Brasiliense is one of the most successful clubs in Brazil's capital, Brasília, despite the club only being founded in 2000. She talks to us about the foundations and early days of the club before walking us through the subsequent history. This includes the early success, the 2002 Copa do Brasil final, campaigns in Serie C, B, and finally A. Luiza also gives us a inside look into the running of Brazilian club, her hectic role, and the current state of the club.
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Enick and Peter celebrate one year since the release of this podcast in 2022! The guys then dive into the Brasileirão action as teams jostle for position in the chaotic table. They then switch gears to talk about the Libertadores and Sudamericana Quater-Finals.
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Enrick and Peter talk about Rodada 19 in the Brasileirão and the Copa do Brasil semis. This of course includes the comeback win of Botafogo, Grêmio vanquishing Flu, and SPFC drawing level with Flamengo despite Lucas Moura's return. The guys also break down Diniz's first Seleção call-ups and the Olympic Team call-ups.
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Enrick and Peter are joined once again by Brasileirão Play commentator Maurício Destri. Mau is a passionate supporter of São Paulo FC and was at recent matches including their epic semi-final win of Corinthians. He talks us through SPFC's season thus far and what we can expect our of their three big signings.
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Enrick and Peter are back to discuss the 18th round of fixtures in the Brasileirão and the round of 16 in the continental competitions. The guys talk about Paulo Turra's defeat and subsequent firing, Flu defeating rival Palmerias, Galo's Felipão finally getting a win, and DeyverShow powering Cuiabá to a win over Fla. They then switch to the continental competitions which saw some of the highest intensity matches and most controversial ref decisions of the season.
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Encik and Peter are back to talk all things matchweek 17 in the Brasileirão as well as all the action in the Libertadores & Sudamericana!
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Enrick and Peter are joined by Santos FC striker Jourdan Ziff. They talk her background, her college career, the decision to go pro, playing in Brazil, and much more!
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Enrick and Peter look back on matchweek 16 in Brazil's first division! It was an action packed weekend where surprising results common including a shocking defeat of SPFC by Cuiabá, Coritiba winning against Fluminense, and even tiny América MG grabbing an away point against Flamengo. In the Copa do Brasil Renato Augusto lead Corinthians to a win over SPFC & Flamengo beat a 10 man Grêmio. In transfer news Luan is back with Grêmio, Luis Suárez will stay in Brazil, and could we see James Rodriguez in Brazil?
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We will release our matchweek 16 episode later this week but for now Enrick and Petercatch up and analyze the results of Matchweek 15 in the Brasileirão! Mano Menezes is OUT. Coudet is IN. Suárez maybe is OUT? Pato is BACK. And much more!
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Enrick and Peter are back to talk about the 14th match week in Brazil and the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals. They talk through the big winners and losers of the past week and the latest transfers as we enter the midpoint in the Brazilian transfer window.
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Enrick and Peter talk through the fixtures of matchweek 13 in Brazil and the 1st legs of the Copa do Brasil quarterfinals! The guys break down numerous topics but give great care to the Athletico PR vs Palmerias match that pitted Vitor Roque against Enrdrick.
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Enrick and Peter break down all the group stage results from the Copa Libertadores & Sudamericana as well as look ahead to the playoff fixtures.
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Enrick and Peter are back to discuss the action from the 12th round of matches in Brazil. They talk about Athletico PR's win over Corinthians and how Vitor Roque can score any way he chooses. The guys also break down the monumental clash between Botafogo & Palmeiras as well as the Luis Castro drama. Flamengo, Cruzeiro, and Vasco's wins are also analyzed along with all the transfer rumors on Ângelo, Marcos Leonardo, Claudinho, and both Pedros. Look for the special edition Libertadores/Sudamericana Group Stage round-up episode coming next week!
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Enrick and Peter are joined by Owen Sullivan who operates the #1 English language Flamengo Youtube channel in addition to a Flamengo geared Twitter account where he's accumulated thousands of followers. Owen tells us how a fateful trip to Rio de Janeiro made him an intense supporter of Flamengo. We talked some of his favorite moments as a supporter and how he interacts with the Flamengo community on Twitter. We also dive into Flamengo's season so far and look ahead to speculate on the chances of a trophy returning to the Maracanã.
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Enrick and Peter break down the CHAOS of Brazilian football for both the Seleção & matchweek 11 in the Brasileirão. They start with the national team's disappointing loss vs Senegal amid strong reporting that Ancelotti will take over Summer 2024. They focus on São Paulo's win over CAP, a shocking Paulista Derby where Corinthians come out on top, and a stalemate in Rio between Flu and CAM. They of course also talk the surprising Palmeiras loss to Bahia and humiliation of Flamengo at the hands to Bragantino while Botafogo scrape a win to firmly put them top. The classic Brazilian management bloodbath continues with two more managers hitting the unemployment line.
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Enrick and Peter are joined by Nathan Joyes to talk all things related to Copa Libertadores & South American Football. Nathan is a South American football expert who founded The Copa Club; a blog and podcast centered around the Copa Libertadores and the young talents it produces. Nathan joined the guys to talk about a number of exciting prospects including Vitor Roque & Endrick, the 2023 Copa Libertadores, and to tell us more about his Copa Club project.
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Enrick and Peter talk all the action and news from matchday 10 in Brazil. This includes the big São Paulo Derby between SPFC and Palmerias, a bizarre resignation from Eduardo Coudet, Flamengo beating Grêmio, Inter getting a win, & much more! The guys also talk about the sale of Vitro Roque to Barcelona and the arrival of Enner Valencia at Internacional. Before ending the pod they talk about the upcoming Seleção friendlies vs Guinea and Senegal.
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Enrick and Peter talk all things Brazilian Football as the Brasileirão completed it's 9th match day. The guys talk Botafogo's second loss of the season, the big derby win for Galo, Santos vs Inter, Grêmio coming out on top of SPFC, and the Derby of the Millions in Rio!
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Enrick and Peter talk the u20 World Cup from the Brazilian perspective, match day 8 in the Brasileirão, & the 2nd legs in the R16 in Copa do Brasil.
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Enrick and Peter review all Brasileirão match week 7 fixtures including several HUGE derbies. Palmeiras vs Santos in São Paulo, Botafogo vs Fluminense in Rio, and GreNal - Grêmio vs Internacional in Porto Alegre. They also talk Flamengo and Corinthians squaring off as well as all the action on the continent. U20 World Cup is discussed additionally.
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Enrick and Peter are joined by Brazilian football expert and Brasileirão Play English commentator Maurício Destri. Maurício joined us to talk about his background, his passionate love of futebol brasileiro, and his experiences as a Brasileirão Play commentator. He's also an intense supporter of São Paulo FC and explained how he came to support the Tricolor as well as dove right into the current state of the team.
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Enrick and Peter are back to analyze the week 6 fixtures of the Brasileirão and R16 first legs of the Copa do Brasil. They discuss Internacional's recent struggles and whether Mano Menezes could find himself on the unemployment line soon. The guys also talk about the disappointing start from Corinthians while Atl. Mineiro seems to have finally found some rhythm. Of course the guys also devote much time to talk Athletico-PR's two dramatic comeback wins in the "Athletiba" derby & in the Copa do Brasil against Botafogo.
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Enrick and Peter are back to discuss the action in the Brasileirão's matchdays 4 & 5. Botafogo continue their red hot form while Palmerias trail close behind. Outrageous goals from Pablo Maia, Victor Sá, and Willian. Flamengo and Inter stumble while Corinthians slide down the table. The guys discuss all that and more before breaking down the latest match manipulation & gambling scandal to hit Brazilian football: Operation Maximum Penalty.
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Enrick & Peter are back to talk the 3rd matchweek in the Brasileirão. They talk Fortaleza's big win over Flu, the two big derbies in SP & RJ, and ask themselves if they overestimated Luis Suárez. Santos's first win and Cruzeiro's thrashing of RB Braga are also discussed. The guys run through the continental matches as well including the Diniz masterclass against River Plate. Corinthians vs IdV, Newell's vs Santos, and Inter vs Nacional are discussed among others.
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Enrick and Peter are back to talk through all things Brazilian Football. Today the guys talk the action in Brasileirão match week 2 including Fluminense's comprehensive win over CAP, Vasco going toe-to-toe with the champions, and Inter's dramatic win over Flamengo. Copa do Brasil is also covered as well as a preview of this week's football.
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As promised this is the extended interview with Pete from the Glorious Botafogo Youtube & Twitter accounts. Topics include the round 1 win over São Paulo, Lucas Perri, Pete's expectations for the season, James Rodriguez, Matias Rojas & more!
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The Brasileirão is BACK! Enrick and Peter run through the opening day matches. They touch on Vasco da Gama's big win over Atl. Mineiro, Cruzeiro's return to Serie A, Flamengo's dominance and more! Next, Pete from Glorious Botafogo (@GloriousBotaYT) joins us to talk Botafogo's win over São Paulo and the rise of Lucas Perri. The guys then talk through the Libertadores and Sudamericana matches.
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Enrick and Peter haven't been able to sleep all week...they've been too excited for this 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro preview show and opening weekend. The guys breeze through some of the Copa do Brasil matches, congratulate Santos FC on it's 111th birthday, then dive right into the predictions for 2023. They roll through the table predicting where each team will finish along with a quick preview of personnel changes. The two tables are combined for an official Smoking Snake prediction table.
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Enrick and Peter dive into the conclusions of many of Brazil's top state leagues as they had their finals these past two weekends. They talk Palmeiras's straightforward win over Agua Santa, Fluminense's dramatic barnstorming effort against Flamengo, and Gremio's grinding triumph over Caxias do Sul. They guys chat about the other state leagues and their finals before pivoting to the continental competitions. Surprises in Libertadores had both Enrick and Peter raising an eyebrow but they also cover the action in Sudamericana especially the Club Blooming v Santos match.
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Enrick & Peter are back with all the action from the past week in Brazil! They start with the Campeonato Gaúcho's big semi-finals that both went to penalties. The games were both filled with drama however the fates for each RS giant was different. They also touch on São Bernardo's win in the SP Interior as well as the violence that broke out in Beria Rio Stadium after the Inter match. The guys then shift their focus to the national team who were in action against Morocco in Tangier last weekend. Despite the disappointing result Enrick was happy to Rony out on the pitch! They close with discussion surrounding the Copa Libertadores, Sudamericana, & Copa do Brasil draws.
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Not even a power outage can stop The Smoking Snake Podcast! Enrick and Peter overcome technical difficulties to review the state league semi-finals! They talk Palmeiras's win but more importantly Água Santa's dramatic penalty shootout against Red Bull Bragantino. The guys also talked Flamengo's tense clash with Vasco da Gama, Campeonato Mineiro's insane rules, and Luis Suárez's penalty miss against Ypiranga. They close with some Seleção talk; previewing their match vs Morocco.
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Enrick and Peter discuss the last week of Brazilian football including some surprising results. They start in the state of São Paulo where they talk the quarter-finals of the Campeonato Paulista including Ituano's upset of Corinthians and Água Santa's upset of SPFC. The chat then turns to Rio where the guys analyze Volta Redonda's win over Fluminense and the derby between Flamengo and Vasco. They talk the other state competitions and Libertadores campaigns of Atlético Mineiro/Fortaleza before rounding out the episode with some more zebras in Copa do Brasil.
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Enrick and Peter discuss the past week's action in Brazil. They start off in São Paulo where a place in the Paulista knockout rounds was up for grabs. Two matches would decide who progressed: Botafogo-SP vs SPFC and Ituano vs Santos. They guys then moved north to the exciting closing phase of the Taça Guanabara in Rio de Janeiro. They talked Flamengo's back to back losses to Vasco and Fluminense respectively. Flu would ultimately take home the trophy for the first phase of the Carioca giving Fernando Diniz his first major trophy as a manager. In the premier match of the week Grêmio hosted bitter rivals Internacional in Luis Suárez's first GreNal derby. They hosts analyze the match and heap praise on Franco Cristaldo. They also check in with some of the lesser followed state competitions and look ahead to the business ends of these tournaments.
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Enrick and Peter review the tense Clássico Alvinegro between Santos and Corinthians including the dramatic ending. They talk through the status of the groups in the Paulista as the competition enters its final group stage match day. They delve into the Carioca as well but Flamengo's loss in the Recopa hangs over the discussion. That loss on penalties to Independiente del Valle is analyzed and the guys speculate on what will become of Vitor Pereira. In international news Ramon Menezes has made his first Seleção call ups for upcoming friendlies and there is lots to celebrate...and question...
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Enrick and Peter are joined by Fabian from Corinthians in English (@Corinthians__EN) to talk all things Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. Fabians tells us about growing up in the 90s and becoming a Corinthians supporter in the era of Marcelinho. The impact of Socrates and "Democracia Corinthiana", arrival of Ronaldo, and the 2012 Libertadores triumph are discussed at length. Fabian also explains the monumental win vs Chelsea in the 2012 Club World Cup and what it means to be the most recent South American team to lift that trophy. The guys then quizzed Fabian on the current Corinthians roster and manger as well as expectations and predictions for the upcoming Brasilerão.
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Enrick and Peter cover the big Recopa clash in Ecuador following the disappointing result for Flamengo. They then talk through São Paulo's Big 4 getting 4 big wins. Santos, Corinthians, SPFC, and Palmeiras's victories are all analyzed. The guys also touch on some other matches in RJ, Copa do Nordeste, and Copa do Brasil. They run through the latest news on player transactions including the monumental homecoming of Marcelo to Fluminense and Luiz Adriano's return to Internacional. The lads end looking ahead to the second leg of the Recopa and two big clássicos: Clássico Rivaldade (Botafogo v Flamengo) and the Clássico Alvinegro (Santos v Corinthians).
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Enrick and Peter heap praise on the u20 Brazilian Seleção as they defeated the Uruguayans to capture the 2023 U20 Copa America. First the guys cover Flamengo's lackluster showing against Al Ahly in the Club World Cup. Despite winning the bronze medal, the guys think Nação Rubo-Negra will feel deflated by the showing in Morocco. The conversation then turns to the latest on the state tournaments including a number of exciting derbies. São Paulo v Santos, Corinthians v Palmerias, Vasco v Botafogo, Vasco v Fluminense, and Cruziero v Atl. Minero are all covered.
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Enrick and Peter are BACK! They've (mostly) recovered from their illnesses and are excited to talk about Flamengo's disappointment at the Club World Cup. First however, they run through the latest state tournament updates including classicos of Santos vs Palmeiras and Athletico PR vs Coritiba. The also talk about the sensational performances of Andrey Santos and Vitor Roque in the U20 Copa America.
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Enrick and Peter review the prestigious Copa São Paulo de Futebol Junior, aka Copinha, and all the young stars. They then run through the Campeonato Paulista lamenting Santos's slow start. The other state championships are discussed including Suárez in RS and some potential transfers out of the Rio state tournament (João Gomes to Wolves & Jeffinho to Lyon). The guys end by reviewing the dramatic Brazilian Super Cup!
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The guys are joined by author, journalist, and Botafogo expert Pete (@PeteDHeat) to talk all things "O Glorioso." Pete detailed how he became interested in football, Botafogo, and why he started his Twitter (@GloriousBotaYT) and Youtube (@GloriousBotafogo) accounts, Glorious Botafogo. He also reflected on some of the recent turbulence at the Carioca club as well as their recent resurgence under John Textor's ownership. Analysis of new signings and expectations for 2023 season were also discussed.
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Enrick and Peter host Danish expert on Brazilian football Andreas Knudsen. Andreas is a podcaster and radio commentator covering all things Flamengo and Brazilian football in general. He hosts the Danish language "Brasserbold" podcast in addition to being a regular in the press areas of FC Midtjylland's stadium where he helps interview Brazilian players and provides radio commentary. He boasts thousands of followers between his accounts on Twitter including his Flamengo.DK account where he updates Flamengo fans in Danish. Andreas also is the only Dane in the world to be a member of CR Flamengo. The guys talked Andreas's many interactions and experiences with Brazilian players and of course discussed Flamengo's upcoming season.
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We open with a small tribute Pelé. RIP King. Enrick and Peter then go over all things Santos FC including new manage Odair Hellmann, new transfers, and looking ahead to Paulistão. We also touch upon the Copinha and Santos's squad in that competition. The guys then switch to the exciting transfer talk in Brazil. Luis Suárez and Cristaldo to Grêmio, Igor Gomes to Galo, Pedro Raul to Vasco, and many more transfers are discussed! We briefly touch on the rumor mill including Coutinho's possible return to Brazil and where Claudinho could end up.
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In this super special episode the guys interview São Paulo based scout Thomaz Freitas. Thomaz is a professional scout who has worked for teams around the world including in Brazil, USA, and Ukraine. During the 2022 World Cup he was a commentator for Brazil's GloboPlay and updated his 10s of thousands of followers on TikTok and Instagram throughout the tournament. He's also worked and hosted live streams for Ronaldo's "RonaldoTv" on Twitch.
He joined Enrick and Peter to talk about his experiences scouting in Brazil, the disappointment of Brazil's World Cup, and looking ahead to Santos's next season. Thomaz also highlighted many young Brazilian starlets and gave a brief preview of the prestigious Copinha youth tournament.
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Enrick and Peter gush about the dramatic World Cup Final between Argentina and France. They analyze the phases of the match as well as the 3rd place match between Croatia and Morocco. They look back over the course of the tournament and talk about their favorite players, matches, and goals. They end by looking forward to the many Brazilian and South American competitions in 2023.
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Enrick and Peter are distraught and depressed as they talk through the trauma of Brazil's elimination from the World Cup. They analyze the game against Croatia and the resulting penalty shootout. After much anguish they move on to the other quarterfinals and eventually semifinals. Finally they make their predictions on the third place match and World Cup Final.
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Enrick and Peter run through all the Round of 16 matches and give their thoughts on each match before pivoting to the huge win over South Korea. The guys evaluate Tite's lineup and formation, Neymar's return, Richarlison's incredible goal and much much more! They of course end with their world famous predictions for the quarterfinals!
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Enrick and Peter talk the 2nd and 3rd games in each group of the World Cup. They of course take a more granular look at the Brazil matches against Switzerland and Cameroon before finishing with Round 16 predictions!
00:00 - 2nd group game fixtures
17:48 - Brazil vs Switzerland
25:04 - 3rd group game fixtures
48:08 - Cameroon vs Brazil
56:26 - Round of 16 predictions
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Enrick and Peter are kids in a candy store as the World Cup has started! They run through the scores and action of the first round of group stage games before pivoting to Brazil's 2-0 win of Serbia (00:00). The boys then dive into the match vs Serbia including Richarlison's acrobatic overhead kick! (24:46). They also talk Vinicius's contributions, Casemiro shining, and Neymar's injury.
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Enrick and Peter put a bow on the exciting 2022 Campeonato Brasileiro season by reviewing the MW 38 matches and table (00:00). They review the top performers of the season and offer thoughts on where the teams are headed next season. The lads also recap the final days of Serie B including the finale between Ituano and Vasco da Gama (32:57). They then shift gears to talk the Seleção going into the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar (39:57). They close by making big and bold predictions (1:03:59).
Audio quality may be worse than usual due to Peter's randomly unstable Wifi
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Enrick and Peter analyze the most thrilling and important games in matchweeks 36 and 37. They cover Endrick getting another start for Palmeiras, Botafogo's red hot form, Flamengo's 2nd team, and Roger Guedes continuing to humble both pod hosts. Santos being disappointing is nothing new but the hosts cover the Peixe as well as check in on the relegation struggle. Peter also said "shit" once so parental supervision is recommended.
Next week we'll wrap up the domestic season and talk the World Cup and Seleção.
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Enrick and Peter congratulate Flamengo and analyze their victory over Athletico-PR in the final of the Copa Libertadores. They discuss the game itself and whether or not the final should revert back to a 2 legged final. They also talk on Palmeiras who were confirmed champions of Brazil without having to lift a finger. After paying their respects to Rony, Endrick, and the rest of the Verdão, Enrick and Peter talk about the other exciting matches of MW 35. They conclude discussing the huge Serie B match Ituano vs Vasco; a battle for promotion to Brazil's top flight.
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Enrick and Peter get excited about the big match between Flamengo and Athletico Paranaense to decide who with be the champions of The Americas. Before that, they highlight some Brasileirão action including the exciting Derby Carioca between Fluminense and Botafogo. They jump right into analysis of both Libertadores finalists and break down their recent matches. E & P close the episode by declaring their predictions for the 2022 Copa Libertadores Final!
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Enrick and Peter round up the action in Brazil's top flight including victories for Flamengo, Fluminense, and Santos. They also analyze the derbies in São Paulo and Coritiba before breaking down the second leg of the Copa do Brasil Final. There is some piling on Roger Guedes, praising of Pedro, and much more!
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Enrick and Peter take on the monumental task of covering all the action in Brazil for Matchweek 31 in the Brasileirão and the first leg of the Copa do Brasil final. They examine solid performances from Flamengo, Inter, and ACG in the league as well as rejoicing that Santos finally won a game. Additionally the hosts pile on Fluminense, pump Pedro Raul's tires, and wonder what makes Palmerias centerbacks score so many goals. They close by evaluating the first leg of Copa do Brasil's dramatic finale in Itaquera-SP.
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Enrick and Peter try to keep pace with the Campeonato Brasileiro by reviewing the past three matchdays. They discuss the lack of a title race and Palmeiras's huge lead at the top as well as Atlético Mineiro's return to form. Santos's crisis and Atlético GO's relegation battle are also discussed.
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Enrick and Peter talk to São Paulo Football Club expert Alexandre Giesbrecht about SPFC in the final of the Copa Sudamericana. Alexandre is the owner of fan magazine Anotações Tricolores and a wealth of knowledge on all things SPFC. Alexandre talks how the season has been going for the Tricolor as well as previews the "decade defining" final.
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Enrick and Peter talk to Martin Benitez from the Warriors of Ecuador (@EcuadorHeros) Twitter account. Martin is a FEF certified trainer and coach at the Instituton de Fútbol de Quito. Martin gives insight into Independiente del Valle and what they may bring to the Sudamericana final. He points out key players and offers his expertise on what makes this club so successful in the Copa Sudamericana.
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Enrick and Peter dive into the 27th matchweek in Brazil by reviewing Palmeiras vs Santos and Flamengo vs Fluminense. They talk about Inter's rise, Galo's fall, and the dire situation for Atlético-GO. They also discuss the Seleção and their World Cup friendlies.
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Enrick and Peter dive into matchweek 26 of Brazil's top flight. They also touch upon Copa do Brasil and Brazilian players playing abroad.
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Enrick and Peter discuss Matchweek 25 in Brazil, the Semi-Finals in Copa Libertadores and Copa Sudamericana, and the Seleção call-ups.
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Enrick and Peter discuss the 24th matchweek of the Campeonato Brasileiro as well as the big semi-final between Athletico-PR and Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores. They review the Clássico Carioca, Fluminense drawing with Palmerias, and the battle for bragging rights in Belo Horizonte. Firmino, Bremer, Antony, and Danilo are also discussed.
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A quick mini-episode on Flamengo's Libertadores semi-final opponent Velez Sarsfield. Juan from Velez in English joins to provide his expertise and insight on the Argentine club.
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Enrick and Peter discuss matchweek 23 in the Campeonato Brasileiro Serie A and Brazillian players playing abroad. Can someone stop Palmeiras? João Paulo in the Seleção? Is Neymar the best in the world right now?
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