The Barcelona Podcast

Hosted by Dan Hilton. Home to the most influential voices in the FC Barcelona community. Listen in for passionate opinions, in-depth tactical analysis, and the latest news and rumors from this community-driven podcast.

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426
Another UCL FIASCO. What went wrong? Can this b...
On episode 244, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's 4-1 loss to PSG in the first leg of their Champions League tie. They talk about what expectations should be moving forward, what the veterans (Busquets, Piqué, Alba) have left to give, and much more!
52 min
427
Will MESSI be enough to beat PSG? Plus Puig, Pe...
On episode 243, Dan and Francesc discuss how Barcelona's 5-1 win over Deportivo Alavés might have helped prepare them for the Champions League. They talk Riqui Puig with 90 minutes, Ilaix Moriba's La Liga debut, potential weaknesses of PSG, and much more!
50 min
428
What if Messi LEFT Barcelona THIS summer? Plus ...
On episode 242, Dan and Francesc discuss why Culers can be optimistic about the two comebacks and the 2-0 loss to Sevilla. They talk about the issues against Sevilla in the Copa del Rey, the continuing expectations of a transition season, why the ups and downs of this year don't affect Messi's future, and much more!
50 min
429
Comeback Kings! Griezmann, de Jong, Messi, and ...
On episode 241, Dan is joined by Arman from Penya Barça Austin to discuss Barcelona's memorable comeback victory over Granada in the Copa del Rey. They talk Griezmann's heroics, Messi's leadership, Koeman's tactics, and much more!
34 min
430
Messi contract LEAKED: So what? Winning streak,...
On episode 240, Dan and Francesc discuss the leaking of Messi's contract. They talk about the leak itself, the figures in the contract, the victory over Athletic Club, what the good form means for the players who need to return, and much more!
40 min
431
Is this the REAL de Jong? Puig, Messi, and Rayo...
On episode 239, Dan is joined by Robbie Dunne to discuss Barcelona's 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey. They talk the excellence of Frenkie de Jong, Riqui Puig's up and down match against Rayo, Messi's recent form, and much more!
45 min
432
Has Riqui Puig FINALLY convinced Koeman? de Jon...
On episode 238, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's victories over Cornellá and Elche. They talk the good form of Frenkie de Jong, the big week from Riqui Puig, the debut of Ilaix Moriba, the club's worrisome debt, and much more!
60 min
433
How can Barcelona BOUNCE BACK after losing La S...
On episode 237, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's 3-2 loss in the Spanish Super Cup to Athletic Club. They talk the reaction to Messi's showing and red card, the positive form of Antoine Griezmann, the good and bad of Jordi Alba, a delay in the election, and much more!
56 min
434
CRISIS OVER? Messi, Griezmann, Pedri, Riqui Pui...
On episode 236, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona and Ronald Koeman's recent change of fortune. They answer listener questions about the resurgence of Messi, the resurrection of Busquets, the decisions involving young players, the club's debts, and much more!
50 min
435
Are Barcelona REALLY missing Luis Suárez? The M...
On episode 235, Dan and Francesc discuss whether or not Barcelona are actually missing Luis Suárez this season. They talked the good and bad from the win over Huesca, the puzzling midfield decisions, the present and future centre-back situation, and much more!
50 min
436
Barcelona Presidential Election: Laporta vs. Fo...
On episode 234, Dan and Francesc discuss Lionel Messi's latest interview where he again gave hints about his future at the club. Then they talked about the upcoming election, including the strengths and weaknesses of both Joan Laporta and Victor Font, the factors that could sway socios' votes, and much more!
55 min
437
Why is Koeman's Barcelona STRUGGLING? Messi's l...
On episode 233, Dan and Francesc discuss Ronald Koeman's first few months in charge of FC Barcelona. They talk double pivot combinations, Xavi's desire to stay in Qatar, play a holiday gift game, and much more!
62 min
438
Can MESSI be blamed for Barcelona's underachiev...
On episode 232, Dan and Francesc discuss the role that Messi has played this season in terms of results, both good and bad. They break down the Messi argument through stats, discuss the latest about Riqui Puig, touch on the Champions League draw with PSG, and much more!
51 min
439
Can Messi, Griezmann AND Coutinho play together...
On episode 231, Dan and Francesc discuss the 2-1 loss to Cádiz and the defensive errors involved. They talk the issue of Messi, Griezmann and Coutinho playing together, provide a defense for the play of Sergio Busquets, and much more!
55 min
440
Messi honors Maradona, Griezmann switches on an...
On episode 230, Dan and Francesc review Barcelona's dominating win over Osasuna and try to decipher if Ronald Koeman is turning things around. Then they discuss the centre-back crisis, Pedri in the double pivot, Martin Braithwaite in the middle, Messi's Maradona tribute and much more!
44 min
441
Remembering the life and legacy of Diego Maradona
On episode 229, Dan brings on Roy Nemer to remember the life and discuss the legacy of Diego Maradona. They talk about what made him a legend, good and bad. They finish up with the Jekyll and Hyde of the current team and much more!
48 min
442
Winter Transfers: Who Should Barcelona sell, lo...
On episode 228, Dan and Francesc discuss what Ronald Koeman will do about Sergio Busquets' injury. Then they talk the winter transfer window, loaning or keeping Riqui Puig, Konrad de la Fuente's future and much more!
45 min
443
ANSU FATI OUT: What now? Dembélé improvement, P...
On episode 227, Dan and Francesc discuss Ansu Fati's injury and how Koeman will look to replace him. Then they talk possibilities of transfers, the difference between Laporta's tenure and Bartomeu's tenure, Pjanic's playing time and much more!
52 min
444
Will Barcelona go bankrupt? Fitting in Busquets...
On episode 226, Dan is joined by Eric Vidal from Penya Blaugrana Los Angeles to discuss what could happen if Barcelona go bankrupt. Then they talk about what to do with Sergio Busquets, if Ronald Koeman is properly playing the youngsters, and much more!
45 min
445
BARTOMEU QUITS! Who will clean up his mess? Bar...
On episode 225, Dan and Francesc discuss Barcelona's 2-0 win over Juventus in the Champions League. Then they talk Josep Bartomeu resigning, the list of candidates, Messi's future and much more!
58 min
446
Will Barcelona make Juventus pay for El Clásico...
On episode 224, Dan and Francesc discuss the fallout from Barcelona's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid in El Clásico and the state of the team prior to facing Juventus. Then they talk Ansu Fati's change of position, the issue with the veterans, Koeman's late blunder and much more!
55 min
447
Previewing El Clásico and Football's Legends wi...
On episode 223, Dan goes over the three big storylines heading into El Clásico. Then he is joined by Jon Driscoll to discuss his new book, The 50: Football's Most Influential Players, as well as the current state of La Liga, that big match against Real Madrid, and much more!
47 min
448
Sergiño Dest: An American chasing the Catalan D...
It's a bonus episode! For episode 222, Dan joined Jason Davis on The Best Soccer Show to discuss Sergiño Dest's chances of succeeding at Barcelona, what his move to Catalonia means for the United States men's national team and much more!
38 min
449
Should Dembélé START for Barcelona? Revived Cou...
On episode 221, Dan and Francesc discuss how Ousmane Dembélé might be used by Ronald Koeman this season. Then they talk ter Stegen's future, Riqui Puig's playing time, the promising crop of Barcelona B talent and much more!
58 min
450
Can Bartomeu SURVIVE the No Confidence Vote? Me...
On episode 220, Dan is joined by Rafa and Julio from Més Que Un Podcast to discuss the possible outcomes of the vote of no confidence. Then they talk Memphis Depay, the need for a striker, and much more!
40 min