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How has France shaped FC Barcelona? Eric Abidal...
On this special edition of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and guest co-host Mike Miller celebrate France's win at the 2018 World Cup with a look back at every French player that's ever suited up for FC Barcelona. From Rene Victor Fenouiller and Lucien Muller to Eric Abidal and Thierry Henry, your hosts discuss the early days of French transfers all the way up to the likes of Samuel Umtiti and Ousmane Dembele.
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Who will stay and who will go? Muhammad Butt, R...
On this edition of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and guest co-host Muhammad Butt discuss the list of players headlined by Rafinha that could be leaving FC Barcelona in the coming weeks. Your hosts then move to La Ronda with plenty of transfer rumors and talks of a tactical shift back to the 4-3-3.
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Arthur In, Paulinho Out: What's next for Barcel...
On this edition of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and guest co-host Diana Kristinne discuss the addition of Arthur, the exodus of Paulinho and how the midfield depth chart shakes out. Your hosts wrap things up with La Ronda with plenty of debunking of transfer rumors and checking up on Samuel Umtiti at the World Cup!
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What's next for Gerard Pique after the World Cu...
Gerard Pique might be the most polarizing figure on FC Barcelona. On this edition of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and guest co-host Mike Miller discuss the reasons that Pique is so controversial, from Antoine Griezmann's "The Decision" and a less than stellar World Cup to his role in Catalan politics. Your hosts continue the CB talk with Clement Lenglet, Yerry Mina and much more in La Ronda!
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How does the World Cup affect Lionel Messi's le...
Argentina needed a miracle and Lionel Messi helped deliver one. On this edition of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and guest co-host Roy Nemer discuss how the World Cup will mean for Messi's legacy. Your hosts also dish on some transfer buzz and try to explain the relationship between the board and the socios.
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Will Lionel Messi and Argentina rebound in the ...
The first matchday of the World Cup is over and there were plenty of surprises. On this edition of The Barcelona Podcast, Dan and guest co-host Nuel Weinchard break down Lionel Messi and Argentina's issues against Iceland and their chances in the rest of the group stage. Your hosts also discuss the controversy surrounding Gerard Pique and check in with the other Barcelona players at the World Cup!
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Which Barcelona player will win the World Cup? ...
The World Cup is upon us! Francesc and Dan predict how far the different Barcelona players will go in the tournament and the latest, shocking news coming out of the Spain camp. Your hosts also analyse the latest transfer rumours regarding Griezmann, Eriksen, Thiago, Arthur and more!If you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content!
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Barca B relegated: What next for La Masia? Dian...
Barcelona B have been relegated to Segunda Division B! Francesc and Dan discuss how their terrible results this season will affect the future of their academy in coming years. Your hosts are then joined by the brilliant Diana Kristinne for another edition of La Ronda and answer your listener questions regarding Eriksen, Arthur, Andre Gomes, Denis Suarez and more!🏅 Become a Patreon to support the show - Thank you!
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Andres Iniesta Special: A celebration of a life...
Andres Iniesta deserves a TBPod Special, and here it is! Francesc and Dan look back at the career of the brilliant Don Andres, sharing first-hand experiences of his early days in Barcelona and analysing his impact under Pep Guardiola, Tito Vilanova and others during his time at the Camp Nou.🏅 Become a Patreon to support the show - Thank you!
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Where would Grizmann fit in Barcelona's XI? Ini...
Everyone in the Catalan media seems to agree that Griezmann's transfer to Barcelona is a done deal! Francesc and Dan discuss what the arrival of the French international would mean for the Camp Nou giants. Your hosts then move on to La Ronda and answer plenty of listener questions regarding Iniesta's departure, Arthur, Dembele and more!Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for more content!
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Barcelona no longer unbeaten: Does it matter? M...
The unbeaten streak is over! Francesc and Dan discuss whether Barcelona not going unbeaten for the whole season actually makes any difference considering their domestic double of La Liga and Copa del Rey. Your hosts then move on to La Ronda and answer plenty of listener questions regarding Griezmann, Barca B, Carles Aleñà, the FC Barcelona presidential election and more!🏅 Become a Patreon to support the show - Thank you!
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How did 10-man Barcelona remain unbeaten in fie...
That was a fun Clasico, wasn't it?!? Francesc and Dan welcome the brilliant Diana Kristinne to break down the hottest stories from El Clasico including Sergi Roberto, Dembele, the unbeaten run and more. Your hosts are then joined by Mike L Goodman of Double Pivot Podcast to discuss how the legacies of Messi and Ronaldo are intertwined, Valverde's impact in his first season and Barca's influence in the promotion of 'soccer' in the USA.🏅 Become a Patreon to support the show - Thank you!
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Will Barcelona win El Clasico vs Real Madrid? M...
It's El Clasico time, Culés! Francesc and Dan preview El Clasico by answering listener questions regarding formation, predictions, lineups and Zidane's plan to rest his best XI at the Camp Nou. Your hosts are then joined by the brilliant Jon Driscoll of Sky Sports to talk the future of La Liga, the best of Iniesta and the never-ending comparison between Messi and Ronaldo.
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Who is responsible for Barcelona winning the Li...
WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS, MY FRIENDS! Francesc and Dan highlight the key reasons and protagonists that took Barca to conquering their 7th La Liga title in 10 years, adding to their recent success in Copa del Rey. Your hosts are then joined by Eugenia Karolyi and Barsalev of The Cule Corner to answer listener questions about future approach to Copa del Rey, ways to promote La Masia youngster more often and key moments of the season.
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Iniesta leaves Barcelona - What next? Jason Dav...
Francesc and Dan analyse what the departure on the legendary Don Andres Iniesta means for Barcelona and how the club can recover from such an influential loss. Your hosts are then joined by Jason Davis of ESPNFC and Sirius XMFC to discuss US Soccer progression, Barca's season to date and Messi's chances of World Club glory.
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Why did Barcelona excel in Copa del Rey yet fai...
Francesc and Dan welcome the brilliant Rik Sharma of Sport-English to discuss Barcelona's Copa del Rey victory vs Sevilla, the legacy of Iniesta, the UEFA Youth League and more. Your hosts are then joined by Joe Dixon of Penya Barcelonista San Francisco, Will Hass of FC Barcelona Penya Austin and Trishal Varma of Barca Dallas in the second edition of our Penya Roundtable.
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Why are La Masia graduates no longer succeeding...
Francesc and Dan analyse the reasons why La Masia has stopped producing regular starters for Barcelona, focusing not only on the first team but also the B team and lower youth levels. Your hosts are then joined by the great Gabriel Quiroga of Barca Talk to answer listener questions regarding Copa del Rey final, Paco Alcacer and Christian Eriksen.Show your support at TBPod.link/PatreonFacebook Group at TBPod.link/Group
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Should Barcelona sign Lenglet if Umtiti leaves?...
Francesc and Dan debate whether Clement Lenglet would be a welcome addition to Barca's back-line given his impressive season at Sevilla, then discuss future plans for Umtiti, Mina, Vermaelen and Pique. Your hosts also welcome Patreons Mike and Mitko to answer listener questions regarding squad rotation, Paulinho and future signings.🏅 Become a Patreon to support our hosting and promotion costs - Thank you! Head over to TBPod.link/Patreon
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What next for Valverde, Barcelona following Cha...
Francesc and Dan break down the reasons why Barcelona were so embarrassingly terrible in Roma and rightfully knocked out in the Champions League quarter-finals for the third consecutive season. Your hosts are then joined by football expert Musa Okwonga (BBXO's Hard Road to Travel out now) to get an outsider's perspective on Barca's identity, reasons behind their European failure and future plans.
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Why is Valverde not rotating key players in La ...
Francesc and Dan focus on Zidane's decision to stop Real Madrid from honoring Barca's league victory with a pasillo (Guard of Honor) if the Blaugranas had already become champions before El Clasico in La Liga. Your hosts are then joined by local insider Eugenia Karolyi to answer listener questions regarding Roma, Champions League semifinals, Valverde's rotation policy, Dembele and more.
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How can Barça avoid total burnout? Toni Freire ...
Francesc and Dan welcome the influential Toni Freire to discuss the impact of his work with the World Penyes Federation and his passion for bringing Cules around the world together. Your hosts then answer listener questions regarding squad rotation, fatigue, the unbeaten run, Dembele's short-term future and Aleñà's options ahead of the summer transfer window.
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How can Barcelona overcome Messi-dependence? Di...
Francesc and Dan debate why Barcelona seem to lose their ways whenever Messi is absent and focus on solutions to ensure the team perform better without La Pulga when needed. Your hosts are then joined by the fantastic Diana Kristinne to answer listener questions including Denis Suarez's progress, Pique's ongoing knee problems and Valverde's plan for left-back while Digne recovers from injury. If you want to support the show, head over to our Patreon for some more content!
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Why has Umtiti not renewed his Barcelona contra...
Francesc and Dan welcome FCB Femeni star Natasa Andonova to talk life as an FC Barcelona player, Champions League experiences, La Liga challenges and more! Your hosts are then joined by Kevin Williams of Barcelona Football Blog to answer listener questions including Umtiti's renewal, Messi's struggle with injuries and future plans for Yerry Mina.
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Is Coutinho the solution if Iniesta left Barcel...
Francesc and Dan are delighted to bring you our first ever Penya Blaugrana Roundtable! Dani from Penya Barcelonista Chicago, Matt from Barça Dallas, Michael from Club Blaugrana Montreal, Chris from Penya Blaugrana Toronto and Victor from Houston Cules discuss what it means to lead a Blaugrana community thousands of miles away from the Camp Nou, as well as the club's latests news. Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for some more content!
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Who should Barcelona sell, sign and promote thi...
Francesc and Dan break down every move that Barcelona should take in order to strengthen the squad next summer. Francesc is then joined by the very passionate Muhammad Butt to discuss World Cup predictions, Messi's influence and Iniesta's difficult decision regarding his future. Listen on Apple Podcasts iOS App, Spotify and, if you want to support the show, head over to Patreon for some more content!