The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff

Raff N Raff

Raff Bizzarro & Raffa Rispo host the ONLY SSC Napoli podcast from the USA. Raff N Raff review matches, Rant about hot topics and award the Beast of the Match after every matchday. Raff Bizzarro also hosts “Mind Your Bizz”: A show for the people, by the people. Raffa Rispo also hosts “Frenemies”. Friendly banter with Raffa’s non-Napoli fan friends.

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 23: Lucky Napoli Stay Atop || MD25: Lazio 2-2 Napoli || Glass Half Empty? Or Half Full? || BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 23: Lucky Napoli Stay Atop || MD25: Lazio 2-2 Napoli || Glass Half Empty? Or Half Full? || BIG ANNOUNCEMENT

RAFF N RAFF DROP A VERY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE TOP OF THE SHOW!!! Then, the Raffs take to the state of Napoli, which is after the 3rd straight draw, they fortunately stay at the top of Serie A with Inter losing to Juventus. Has Conte lost the plot? Are we set up to win #4? Our thoughts!   TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napoli Rant Discord Chat! We have a "Rant General" "Game Thread" "Beast Nomination" and our BRAND NEW "Rant Bets" section. We also meet live on matchdays! SO MUCH FUN! Click her

Feb 18, • 57:41

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 22: Nu Poco Triggered || MD23: Roma 1-1 Napoli || Mercato Closed || Mental Old-Head & New-Head Mentality

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 22: Nu Poco Triggered || MD23: Roma 1-1 Napoli || Mercato Closed || Mental Old-Head & New-Head Mentality

Raff N Raff are a bit triggered in this episode of the Napoli Rant. Napoli suffer their first setback in 8 matches, drawing on the road at the Olimpico vs Roma with a stoppage time equalizer after Spinazzola netted his first Napoli goal early on. It was a missed opportunity to go ahead 5 points on Inter, as they also only managed a draw to Milan. However, Napoli remain top of Serie A at least for a few more days, as Inter’s game in hand will be played this week.  The Raffs go over the Mercato th

Feb 4, • 1:16:17

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 21: I RE DELLA RIMONTA || MD22: Napoli 2-1 Juventus || Marathon Story || One Last Kvara Rant

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 21: I RE DELLA RIMONTA || MD22: Napoli 2-1 Juventus || Marathon Story || One Last Kvara Rant

NAPOLI ARE COMEBACK KINGS!!! 2-1 was the final at the Maradona as Napoli come from behind to defeat Juventus.  Raff N Raff are in to chat about the big match, which was a very hard fought victory and now, Juventus are no longer unbeaten. The Beast of the Match this week was chosen with an inspirational story behind it that Bizz will share with you Fellas & Bellas. This team has desire and the fuel to win, and Conte has gotten the best out of everyone who CHOSE to stay. With that said, Raffa has

Jan 29, • 53:16

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 20: KVARATS-CHI-LIA? || MD21: Atalanta 2-3 Napoli || Truly Conte's Napoli

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 20: KVARATS-CHI-LIA? || MD21: Atalanta 2-3 Napoli || Truly Conte's Napoli

In what was the biggest match of the season to date, Raff N Raff are in discuss Napoli's 3-2 win in Bergamo. With the transfer of Kvara to PSG made official just hours prior, Napoli continue their run in Serie A as leaders by winning their 6th match in a row and their 8th road win out of 11, which has only been done twice in the history of the partenopei (17/18 & 22/23). We designate a special Beast of the Match and ask if this is now TRULY Conte's Napoli, with about half of the Scudetto winners

Jan 21, • 1:17:47

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 19: REDEMPTION || MD20 Napoli 2-0 Verona || KVARA TO PSG NEAR DONE!

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 19: REDEMPTION || MD20 Napoli 2-0 Verona || KVARA TO PSG NEAR DONE!

In a whirlwind week, Napoli have redeemed themselves from the 3-0 season opening defeat by beating Verona 2-0 at Stadio Maradona, despite the very real chatter of Kvara leaving for PSG this January window. Raff N Raff break down the whole scenario, award a Beast of the Match and give their opinion on how Kvara should received by the Napoli tifosi given this earth shattering news!   TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napoli Rant Discord Chat! We have a "Rant General" "Game Thread" "Beast Nomination"

Jan 14, • 1:03:52

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 18: Does The DEFENSE’s Case Hold Water? || MD18: Napoli 1-0 Venezia || MD19: Fiorentina 0-3 Napoli

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 18: Does The DEFENSE’s Case Hold Water? || MD18: Napoli 1-0 Venezia || MD19: Fiorentina 0-3 Napoli

Buon Anno a tutti! Raff N Raff return from the holidays to review TWO matches, which means more Raffa & The Bizz and more Beasts of the Match. Napoli defeat both Venezia at home and Fiorentina away to conclude the “Andata” first half of the 24/25 Serie A. They currently sit top of the league, but with Atalanta and Inter both at one and two matches in hand respectively.  Also, two HUGE topics to cover: Not should he, but WHO should Neres start over; Politano OR Kvara? Bizz discusses.  And, Raffa

Jan 7, • 1:17:11

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 17: Grinding It Out In Genoa || MD17: Genoa 1-2 Napoli || Are Napoli Contenders, Or Nah?

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 17: Grinding It Out In Genoa || MD17: Genoa 1-2 Napoli || Are Napoli Contenders, Or Nah?

BUON NATALE A TUTTI Napoli head into Christmas still in a close 2nd to Atalanta and grind out an important win on the road to Genoa at the Marassi. Raff N Raff cover that and announce Beast of the Match, but a main "Rant" comes from perhaps controversial takes from Mike Grella and a great friend of the Rant, Patrick Kendrick. They claim Napoli can't sustain playing like this, despite getting results. Raffa & The Bizz chime in! Raff N Raff would like to wish everyone out there a very Merry Christ

Dec 24, 2024 • 42:02

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 16: Napoli Fly High With Neres || MD16: Udinese 1-3 Napoli || Kvara Deal Almost Done

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 16: Napoli Fly High With Neres || MD16: Udinese 1-3 Napoli || Kvara Deal Almost Done

This week, Raff N Raff discuss Napoli's much needed 3-1 road win over Udinese as the Partenopei stay a close 2nd to Atalanta.  No Kvara? No Problem! David Neres steps up in a big way as e sets up the match winner in between important goals by Lukaku and Anguissa after being down 1-0 at the half. What was said by Conte in the locker room?  Also, Raffa & The Bizz chat about the possibility of Napoli and Kvara reaching a deal that would extend him to 2029, making 6M Euro a season. But what has The

Dec 16, 2024 • 56:21

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 15: Well...That Didn't Work || MD15: Napoli 0=1 Lazio

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 15: Well...That Didn't Work || MD15: Napoli 0=1 Lazio

So much for rotation! In this episode, Raff Bizz returns and The Raff's discuss the 1-0 home loss v Lazio, which now puts Napoli 2nd in Serie A despite Antonio Conte's complete rotation of the squad in Coppa Italia. The Raffs ask now if there is something wrong in the squad, and, if so, what is wrong? Is it lack of goals? Is it lack of depth? We discuss what might need to happen in order for Napoli to regain top spot and truly fight for the 4th scudetto! Also as you know, win, lose or draw, we p

Dec 11, 2024 • 50:23

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 14: SERIE A-Mazing...But Our COPPA Runneth Over || MD14: Torino 0-1 Napoli || Coppa Italia Rd of 16: Lazio 3-1 Napoli

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 14: SERIE A-Mazing...But Our COPPA Runneth Over || MD14: Torino 0-1 Napoli || Coppa Italia Rd of 16: Lazio 3-1 Napoli

Raffa Rispo flies solo in this very unique two part episode.   Part 1 is recorded on Thursday, Dec 5 at 9am EST and Our Vicar of Vesuvius covers the great road win over Torino from matchday 14 in Serie A. Part 2 is recorded at 10pm EST on the same day where Raffa then covers the disappointing, yet maybe necessary Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Lazio 3-1 at Stadio Olimpico in Rome. Napoli will meet Lazio again on Sunday at the Maradona in a big league clash, so Conte went for a FULL rotation t

Dec 6, 2024 • 42:50

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 13: STILL THE ONES || MD13 Napoli 1-0 Roma || Kvara Off Early...Che Significa? || Bizz's UNDERTAKER-ING

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 13: STILL THE ONES || MD13 Napoli 1-0 Roma || Kvara Off Early...Che Significa? || Bizz's UNDERTAKER-ING

STILL ON TOP! Raffa Rispo and Raff Bizz are back to cover the 1-0 Napoli win over Roma in the Maradona leg of the Derby Del Sole.  More debate over if Kvara is producing enough, or if his head isn’t in it because of the contract. Just days after playing 180 minutes for Georgia, Kvara produced an okay performance, but got subbed out quickly. What does it mean? Che significa?  We also bring you this weeks Beast of the Match, touch on the 4th anniversary of the passing of Diego Armando Maradona and

Nov 26, 2024 • 52:03

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 12: The Father of Fuorigrotta || Tony Rispo Debuts To Talk Transfers, Kvara Contract & His Story

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 12: The Father of Fuorigrotta || Tony Rispo Debuts To Talk Transfers, Kvara Contract & His Story

Napoli may be taking a break for the FIFA International Calendar, but Raff N Raff are in full force...and we have something REAL special for you. It's the FATHER OF FUORIGROTTA, Antonio (Tony) Rispo, Raffa Rispo's papà, is in studio to give us a brief sneak peek, but very fun look at his story as a Napoli fandom. We very briefly discuss Italy's UEFA Nations League Group Stage wrapping up, but we dig deep into possible transfers as rumors are heating up, players we let go of last season and possi

Nov 19, 2024 • 1:09:56

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 11: Patrick Kendrick Joins As Napoli Stay Top || MD12 Inter 1-1 Napoli || ADL Speaks...What Does It Mean?

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 11: Patrick Kendrick Joins As Napoli Stay Top || MD12 Inter 1-1 Napoli || ADL Speaks...What Does It Mean?

Napoli stay first as we approach the last International break of the 2024.  In to talk all about the massive point v Inter is the man who commentated the match at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, Patrick Kendrick. Raff N Raff grill Patrick about the match, the tight (and we mean TOOOIGHT) top of Serie A and ADL's tweet and if he's left us with a subliminal message. It's Raffa & The Bizz with the BEST in the WORLD...and you can find him on X: @patrickendrick   TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napol

Nov 12, 2024 • 1:07:45

Mind Your Bizz - Season 24/25 - Episode 4: Missing The Masked Man || Guest Rocco Rispo

Mind Your Bizz - Season 24/25 - Episode 4: Missing The Masked Man || Guest Rocco Rispo

Bizz is back with Mind Your Bizz and is joined by a very special guest, Rocco Rispo, son of the Vicar of Vesuvius Raffa Rispo! Rocco, 13yo, makes a very impressive debut and it’s all about the aftermath of one Victor Osimhen. How would the former Prince of Napoli fare in a Conte system? How does he compare to Romelu Lukaku? Should Napoli fans miss him? Find out as the Priest of Pompeii (see what we did there?) lets his raw and unfiltered thoughts out to Raff Bizz!  Mind Your Bizz is the lates

Nov 7, 2024 • 19:29

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 10: Tale Of Two Napoli's || MD10 Milan 0-2 Napoli || MD11 Napoli 0-3 Atalanta

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 10: Tale Of Two Napoli's || MD10 Milan 0-2 Napoli || MD11 Napoli 0-3 Atalanta

The Tale Of Two Napoli's is the theme this week as Raff N Raff are back to cover the big win in Milano last Tuesday and...well quite frankly...the big loss at the Maradona on Sunday vs Atalanta. Napoli remain top of Serie A, but now 1-6 are separated by 4 points as Napoli head BACK to Milano for a HUMUNGOUS 2vs1 match up with Campioni Inter! However, the question looms: What went right for Napoli at San Siro that Napoli missed on Sunday in Naples? Kvara and Lukaku do their thing on the road, whi

Nov 6, 2024 • 56:26

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 9: Ugly/Beautiful || MD9 Napoli 1-0 Lecce || Do We NEED More Goals? Neres & Ngonge Impress || Kvara Debate Continues

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 9: Ugly/Beautiful || MD9 Napoli 1-0 Lecce || Do We NEED More Goals? Neres & Ngonge Impress || Kvara Debate Continues

SALUTA LA CAPOLISTA Napoli grind out another big win over smaller competition and with the Inter-Juve draw, they climb further in their quest for another scudetto. But is this enough to sustain? Do we need to see more goals? Kvara and Politano sat for this one, allowing for Neres & Ngonge to start. Impressive, though can one (or both) break through to the starting XI? Do they deserve more of an active role, especially Ngonge? And the Kvara debate continues.  Is the contract chat altering his

Oct 28, 2024 • 52:50

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 8: Kva-Rant-skhelia || MD8: Empoli 0-1 Napoli || Rispo responds to Bizz's Kvara Rant

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 8: Kva-Rant-skhelia || MD8: Empoli 0-1 Napoli || Rispo responds to Bizz's Kvara Rant

Raffa Rispo flying solo in this, the 8th Napoli Rant episode of the season for Raff N Raff.  Napoli defeat Empoli 1-0 on the road with a Khvicha Kvaratskhelia penalty kick.  Not the prettiest fashion, but we'll take the win...RIGHT? In the last episode, Bizz had a great Rant for the Kvara contract renewal. Two weeks on, there is still buzz about Fuorigrotta on if and how much Kvara will re-sign for.  Raffa responds in his own Rant. Lastly, don't forget to subscribe to Henry Bell and Michele Bore

Oct 24, 2024 • 30:26

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 24/25 - Episode 55: A Good Hour

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 24/25 - Episode 55: A Good Hour

*ATTENTION* Raffa here, announcing that this is the third and FINAL episode of In The Shadow Of Vesuvio on this, the Far From Vesuvius platform.  To hear more of Henry and Michele, please make sure you subscribe to their exclusive feed. I have also stepped away from producing, as I've taught the dottore everything he needs to know about production! You're in good hands. For those curious, everyone and everything is molto bene. This was a mutual decision for all of us to be able to further spread

Oct 16, 2024 • 1:00:47

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 7: Back In The Napoli Mood || MD7: Napoli 3-1 Como || Kvara Contract Rant

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 7: Back In The Napoli Mood || MD7: Napoli 3-1 Como || Kvara Contract Rant

Raff N Raff are BACK IN THE NAPOLI MOOD! La Capolista win again 3-1 at home v Como in the early fixture this round and that means Napoli will be guaranteed 1st place in Serie A over the international break. Raffa & The Bizz talk about the match, they give out this week's Beast of the Match, and Bizz goes on a Rant this week on the salary worth of our Georgian Prince, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Is he or isn't he worth the 8M Euro his agent is asking? Tune in to find out what a couple of bums from

Oct 8, 2024 • 1:07:07

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 24/25 - Episode 54: Under the Sky

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 24/25 - Episode 54: Under the Sky

Henry and Michele release the second pod on the new In The Shadow Of Vesuvio exclusive feed. Head to the links below to access the full show archive. Over the next few episodes we will be moving entirely to our new feed so please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sBLrXho5zHwh5h6lkrj1c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-shadow-of-vesuvio/id1769592088   Enough of that... On this episode Michele and Henry reflect on the

Oct 3, 2024 • 58:08

Mind Your Bizz - Season 24/25 - Episode 3: Stadium Arcadium || Guest Daniel Bowen

Mind Your Bizz - Season 24/25 - Episode 3: Stadium Arcadium || Guest Daniel Bowen

Bizz is joined by popular Napoli fan, Daniel "D-Bo" Bowen, to discuss his experience visiting 20+ different stadiums in Italy while living there.  Which infrastructure was the best? What stadium had the best fan experience? Is there a bathroom problem in Italian stadiums? What would ADL do in his own stadium? That and MORE on this episode of Mind Your Bizz!   Mind Your Bizz is the latest podcast brought to you by Raff N Raff's Napoli Rant.  Host Raff Bizz takes on this new interactive venture wh

Oct 2, 2024 • 28:00

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 6: VANNO 'NCOPPA || Coppa RD2: Napoli 5-0 Palermo || MD6: Napoli 2-0 Monza || How Conte May Be Prepping For The Future

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 6: VANNO 'NCOPPA || Coppa RD2: Napoli 5-0 Palermo || MD6: Napoli 2-0 Monza || How Conte May Be Prepping For The Future

AYYY Raff & Raff are back with not one, but TWO matches to cover as Napoli defeat Serie B side Palermo 5-0 to advance to the round of 16 in Coppa Italia, where they will play Lazio in Rome in December...and of course the 2-0 win over Monza to go TOP OF THE LEAGUE!  We haven't been sole top since the last match day of the scudetto winning 22/23 season. Rispo & The Bizz explain their views on those matches and the change of shape and personnel Conte undertook for the coppa match and how it

Oct 1, 2024 • 50:21

Frenemies - Season 24/25 - Episode 1: Juventus w/Marco Messina

Frenemies - Season 24/25 - Episode 1: Juventus w/Marco Messina

IT'S THE RETURN OF FRENEMIES!!! Juventus w/ Marco Messina Raffa Rispo's new-ish solo venture comes your way with Frenemies making its debut under Raff N Raff's Brand, The Napoli Rant!  What a way to kick things off with IFTV and CBS Sports Golazo/Serie A's Marco Messina, who is actually a Juventino. You can find Marco on you TV screens at Paramount+ or CBS Sports Network. You can also find him on his Youtube/Podcast IFTV. And you can follow Marco on X AND Instagram @IFTVMarco   Frenemies is a Na

Sep 26, 2024 • 48:05

Mind Your Bizz - Season 24/25 - Episode 2: Operation Formation || Guest "Italian Punk"

Mind Your Bizz - Season 24/25 - Episode 2: Operation Formation || Guest "Italian Punk"

Episode 2: "Operation Formation"   Raff Bizzaro is joined with The Napoli Rant Discord member Italian Punk (X: @italian_punk24) as they discuss Antonio Conte's possible strategy this season for how SSC Napoli line up on the field.  Can we expect a tighter, more centralized team? Do Napoli have the exterior pieces to run a wide game?  Should we be worried about our form or will it all come together by mid season? That and MORE on the second episode of MIND YOUR BIZZ!   Mind Your Bizz is the lates

Sep 25, 2024 • 27:40

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 24/25 - Episode 53: Salt and Minestrone

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 24/25 - Episode 53: Salt and Minestrone

Henry and Michele release the first pod on the new In The Shadow Of Vesuvio exclusive feed. Head to the links below to access the full show archive. Over the next few episodes we will be moving entirely to our new feed so please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible.   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sBLrXho5zHwh5h6lkrj1c Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-shadow-of-vesuvio/id1769592088   Enough of that... On this episode Michele and Henry reflect on Juve

Sep 25, 2024 • 44:12

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season24/25 - Episode 5: McTerminator || MD5 Juventus 0-0 Napoli

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season24/25 - Episode 5: McTerminator || MD5 Juventus 0-0 Napoli

Napoli gains a road point v Juventus at the J in Turin.  The highly anticipated encounter ended up a goal-less draw marks the 4th straight positive result for Conte's men, something they couldn't achieve last season. A change was made in formation to suit Scott McTominay's debut start. Is that the way forward? Was this a missed opportunity to snag 1st from surprise leaders Torino? Who did Raff N Raff select as Beast of the Match?      TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napoli Rant Discord Chat! We

Sep 24, 2024 • 44:58

Mind Your Bizz - Season 24/25 - Episode 1: ADL20 || Guests Cal Erba & Daniel Ruggeiro

Mind Your Bizz - Season 24/25 - Episode 1: ADL20 || Guests Cal Erba & Daniel Ruggeiro

With the first ever episode of "Mind Your Bizz", Napoli Rant co-host Raff Bizz asks longtime Discord Members Cal (X: @cAlerbA710) and Daniel (X: @ragstoriches_3 ) to speak about SSC Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis' recent 20th Anniversary celebration.  We discuss the good, the bad and if Napoli will ever become a dynasty?!  Be sure to listen in and comment on your thoughts!     Mind Your Bizz is the latest podcast brought to you by Raff N Raff's Napoli Rant.  Host Raff Bizz takes on this

Sep 18, 2024 • 35:04

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 24/25 - Episode 52: Brìscula

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 24/25 - Episode 52: Brìscula

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli direct from city... ... Michele and Henry are back! They give you 'from the stadium' lowdown on the beginning of the Conte era in Naples. The August start of Serie A is bemoaned, players' return to form are celebrated, new signings are analysed and Michele gives you his perspective on the atmosphere of the city and the stadium. Henry even finds time to call for solidarity, rather than violence, between tifo

Sep 17, 2024 • 1:13:18

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 4: A FOUR STAR PERFORMANCE PUTS NAPOLI TOP! MD4 Cagliari 0-4 Napoli || Neres Or Politano Vs Juve? || Scotts Debut

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 4: A FOUR STAR PERFORMANCE PUTS NAPOLI TOP! MD4 Cagliari 0-4 Napoli || Neres Or Politano Vs Juve? || Scotts Debut

Raff N Raff celebrate another Napoli win.  It took a while, but Conte's men got back to dominating performances with a 4-0 away drubbing of Cagliari.  Lukaku set up Di Lorenzo and Kvara.  Then Kvara set up Lukaku and Neres set a record as he set up Buongiorno for his first and Napoli set themselves up very nicely for their next big match in Turin against Juventus! We had a BEASTLY performance by Meret, and our Scotts made their debut! All that, and more with Raffa & The Biz!   TIFOSI!!! Plea

Sep 16, 2024 • 46:33

Far From Vesuvius Special - Season 24/25: NAPOLI MERCATO SUPERSHOW

Far From Vesuvius Special - Season 24/25: NAPOLI MERCATO SUPERSHOW

Raffa Rispo brings in Joe Fischetti for a super deep dive into Napoli's Summer Mercato.  Originally recorded the day after the end of the mercato, Raffa & Joe cover in full detail all the incoming, outgoing and loanees gone and returned...except for one VICTOR OSIMHEN! AFTER the recording, we learned that the Nigerian Player of the Year, Serie A's top African scorer, 2022/23 Capocannoniere and Scudetto winner Victor Osimhen was LOANED OUT to Galatasaray. So Raffa came in to detail that befor

Sep 3, 2024 • 1:17:53

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 3: LUKAKU & NERES SAVES THE DAY! MD3 Napoli 2-1 Parma || NO DEAL? RISPO RANTS! Osimhen Stays & Sits, But Who Is At Fault?

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 3: LUKAKU & NERES SAVES THE DAY! MD3 Napoli 2-1 Parma || NO DEAL? RISPO RANTS! Osimhen Stays & Sits, But Who Is At Fault?

Raff N Raff celebrate the huge comeback 2-1 win for Conte's Napoli over an exciting Parma side led by former Napoli player Fabio Pecchia.  The new striker #11 Romelu Lukaku comes in and makes an immediate impact with a goal on his debut. David Peres comes in and makes ANOTHER immediate impact and gets the match winning assist. Sloppy first half, but the job was done. How do the Raff's feel about it? Who won Beast of the Match? And finally, while on the pitch has been a success, the transfer wind

Sep 1, 2024 • 54:44

Far From Vesuvius Special - Season 24/25: SCOTTISH TAKEOVER

Far From Vesuvius Special - Season 24/25: SCOTTISH TAKEOVER

Henry Bell and his friends David, Ross and Jacob from Glasgow Napoli take you on a journey across the West of Scotland to learn all about Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour. They’ll be telling you about why they’re excited about these signings, how they might fit into the side and the best games they’ve seen them play. The good doctor also explores the historic links between Italy and Scotland and why Napoli is a club ripe for a Scottish takeover!! Follow the network on X/Twitter: https://x.com

Sep 1, 2024 • 34:51

PRE$IDENTI Serie A Betting & Fantacalcio - Season 24/25 - Episode 2: Kvara MONEY for Gaetano, But Raffa Gets Lock Of The Week || MD2 Round-up & MD3 Picks

PRE$IDENTI Serie A Betting & Fantacalcio - Season 24/25 - Episode 2: Kvara MONEY for Gaetano, But Raffa Gets Lock Of The Week || MD2 Round-up & MD3 Picks

The Pre$identi are back with new bets and Fantacalcio round up.   Last week, Gaetano's sure bet was not so sure as Roma lose at home to Empoli. However, Raffa's sure bet of Juventus destroying Verona came in. Gaetano shone through with his props, though, as he guessed Kvara & Retegui scoring and he also won the head-to-head contest with Raffa as he got 4 right to Raffa's 3. Gaetano ALSO won the head-to-head vs Raffa in Fanta Lemonade League for his first win, while Raffa still looks for his

Aug 30, 2024 • 43:22

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 2: WOAH! MD2: Napoli 3-0 Bologna || Conte Pressing The Ragazzi || Osimhen Saga To The Wire

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 24/25 - Episode 2: WOAH! MD2: Napoli 3-0 Bologna || Conte Pressing The Ragazzi || Osimhen Saga To The Wire

NOW THAT'S MORE LIKE IT! Raff N Raff are back to cover Napoli's 3-0 win over Bologna at the Maradona.  The partenopei erase the match day 1 3-0 loss with an emphatic performance as Conte-ball takes full effect...on AND off the pitch! Rispo & The Bizz discuss that, plus the Victor Osimhen "will he or won't he" transfer drama prepares to come to a head as the mercato nears an end. What will happen? AND FINALLY...THE RETURN OF BEAST OF THE MATCH!     TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napoli Rant

Aug 27, 2024 • 41:41

PRE$IDENTI Betting & Fantacalcio - Season 24/25 - Episode 1: Benvenuti

PRE$IDENTI Betting & Fantacalcio - Season 24/25 - Episode 1: Benvenuti

Introducing PRE$IDENTI!!! A podcast about betting and Fantacalcio. Raffa Rispo & Gaetano Sollazzo are PRESIDENTI of FFV and Tri-State Napoli Club respectively and they are coming at you with their best bet tips for not just Napoli, but all Serie A and European games.  They'll also be going over the best & worst Fantasy players of the week and  will be discussing their own league on the Fantacalcio App. Welcome tutti!   Enjoy & #ForzaNapoliSempre

Aug 23, 2024 • 50:28

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 2024/25 - Episode 1: WE'RE BAAAACK...But Napoli STILL Suck! MD1: Verona 3-0 Napoli

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 2024/25 - Episode 1: WE'RE BAAAACK...But Napoli STILL Suck! MD1: Verona 3-0 Napoli

RAFF N RAFF ARE BACK IN TOWN!!! That's right, The RETURN of the Napoli Rant is here, in a bit of a different format.  No longer a live show, but your favorites Raffa Rispo & Raff Bizzarro are still ranting about all things Napoli, and what's not to Rant about this week? Napoli lose their first season opener in 15 years as they're EMBARRASED by Hellas Verona 3-0 at the Bentegodi. What went wrong? What need fixing? IS CONTE THE GUY?!? Find out what Rispo & The Bizz have to say! It's good t

Aug 20, 2024 • 40:23

Noi Tifiamo Napoli - Season 24/25 - Episode 3: ASPETT'...COPPA IN AGOSTO?

Noi Tifiamo Napoli - Season 24/25 - Episode 3: ASPETT'...COPPA IN AGOSTO?

The start of the 2024/25 season for SSC Napoli is on the horizon.  In this episode, with days left until the Coppa Italia 1st Round, the Pisces Paesani take an unexpected deep dive into talking about the Coppa and our opponents, Modena. Then, Raffa & Dan get to your questions that cover the final 2 preseason matches, the continuing Osimhen saga, potential transfers out and more!    SUPPORT OUR POD Follow us on X - @TifiamoNA_FFV Follow us on Insatgram/Facebook @tifiamonap_ffv Also, follow th

Aug 8, 2024 • 1:11:02

Noi Tifiamo Napoli - Season 24/25 - Episode 2: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?

Noi Tifiamo Napoli - Season 24/25 - Episode 2: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?

Our Pisces Paesani are ack for episode 2 of the 2024/25 SSC Napoli season. The team has moved from the mountains of Dimaro and are now in Castel di Sangro for leg 2.  A 4-0 win over Albanian Champions Egnatia saw almost the whole full squad start, with the exception of one Victor Osimhen. The transfer drama continues as the season rapidly approaches.  Raffa & Dan talk all about that and they take questions and comments from the listeners.   SUPPORT OUR POD Follow us on X - @TifiamoNA_FFV Fol

Jul 31, 2024 • 1:08:23

Noi Tifiamo Napoli - Season 24/25 - Episode 1: Siamo Tutti CONTE

Noi Tifiamo Napoli - Season 24/25 - Episode 1: Siamo Tutti CONTE

The Pisces Paesani are BACK! It's a new season. Raffa & Dan are back to catch up on what's been going on over at Fuorigrotta over the passed few months.  Antonio Conte is the new manager, we've made some incredible signings and our capitano is returning, instead of joining the dirty enemY, Juventus! They also chat a little Italian NT /Spalletti/what went wrong at Euro 2024, how it's tied into club calico and how it can be fixed. All this and more on 2024/25's first edition of NOI TIFIAMO NAP

Jul 22, 2024 • 1:32:34

Far From Vesuvius - Season 2024/25 - Raffa and Henry Just Having A Lovely Chat

Far From Vesuvius - Season 2024/25 - Raffa and Henry Just Having A Lovely Chat

We haven't heard from Presidente Raffa Rispo for a while so Henry pops into his new barbershop, Ballston Spa Barber Club, to catch up with his old friend and hear what he thinks about Victor Osimhen's exit and legacy, the new Conte regime and his SMOKIN HOT takes ahead of the new season. They also find a moment to celebrate the Napoli community over in the Tri-State area and talk about making pizza.   This is a sort of one-off show but one that enjoys the trans-Atlantic legacy of the network!

Jul 20, 2024 • 50:08

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 24/25 - Episode 51: 100 Popes

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 24/25 - Episode 51: 100 Popes

Episode 51: 100 Popes Michele and Henry return for a new season! They address all the hot topics in Naples at the moment - Osimhen, Conte as well as the sort of Di Lorenzo might get at the Maradona for his first home game. They go through listener questions and look ahead to what will hopefully be a less disastrous season!   Please do support the show by following us at our X account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli direc

Jul 18, 2024 • 1:00:42

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 50: PATRICK KENDRICK!!!

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 50: PATRICK KENDRICK!!!

Episode 50: Patrick Kendrick For our 50th episode, Henry and Michele are joined by Patrick Kendrick, the lead commentator for the Serie A world feed, interpreter, co-host of Serie a Chronicles and, according to Henry’s partner: ‘the man who gets all the Italian names right’. Patrick shares his favourite sites, food and drink from the citta and tells us his very personal connection to the city. Eventually, football is talked about and he shares his favourite memories of commentating on Napoli and

May 23, 2024 • 58:01

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 49: A Child With A Toy

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 49: A Child With A Toy

Episode 49: A Child With A Toy Henry and Michele answer YOUR questions and cover a huge range of subjects from the origins of Curva A and Curva B ultras to Henry’s hair; from our picks for next season’s coach to Michele’s favourite spots in Naples. Don’t miss this episode which covers the full range of things we like to talk about ahead the 50th show!   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podca

May 19, 2024 • 1:17:57

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 7: Napoli-Roma

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 7: Napoli-Roma

Last time we heard from Kubani, we bet Napoli to beat Frosinone, Osimhen Goal and +7.5 corners for a +140. That didn’t hit. That didn’t hit. For Empoli last week we had no show, but the bet on X was Osimhen and Kvara shot on target, over 7 corners and a Napoli win. That also didn’t hit. We slid to 4-5 on the season.  Can we turn this 2 match skid around at the Maradona v Roma? A very important match to keep the possibility of UCL qualification alive.

Apr 28, 2024 • 10:50

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 16: Guest Joe Fischetti Explains 6th Possibly Being A UCL Spot || Napoli Lose To Empoli AGAIN, So Does It Even Matter?

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 16: Guest Joe Fischetti Explains 6th Possibly Being A UCL Spot || Napoli Lose To Empoli AGAIN, So Does It Even Matter?

Raffa sits down with Joe Fischetti to discuss the European landscape and what it COULD mean to Napoli. Now that Serie A hold the extra Champions League spot, does the possibility of Roma or Atalanta winning the Europa League leave Napoli open to a chance at a UCL spot...in 6TH??? Also, Napoli lose to Empoli for the second time this season...so does any of it even matter?   THE POD NOW HAS SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Follow us on X - @TifiamoNA_FFV Follow us on Insatgram/Facebook @tifiamonap_ffv Also,

Apr 26, 2024 • 1:14:48

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 48: Stadium Special

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 48: Stadium Special

Episode 48: Stadium Special Michele and Henry and give you everything you need to know about the Napoli stadium situation but were afraid to ask. They begin by giving their personal preferences on what they’d like to happen before embarking on a chronological exploration of the stadium issues. Michele goes deep on the difficult to resolve problems with Bagnoli before concluding on the significance of ADL’s change in approach to the stadium in 2024.   Please do support the show by following us at

Apr 18, 2024 • 1:17:23

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 15: Quest For UCL Takes A Massive Hit || Napoli 2-2 Frosinone Recap

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 15: Quest For UCL Takes A Massive Hit || Napoli 2-2 Frosinone Recap

Raffa and Dan discuss the dreary result against Frosinone at the Maradona from this past weekend and how UCL football next season is slipping further and further into the abyss.     THE POD NOW HAS SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Follow us on X - @TifiamoNA_FFV Follow us on Insatgram/Facebook @tifiamonap_ffv Also, follow the guys on FB - Raffaele Rispo || Daniel Russo X - @RaffaNapoli83 || @daniel__russo22 IG - @raffarispo || danielrusso_98   WE ALSO NOW HAVE A LINKTREE Find all our content here   linktr.

Apr 15, 2024 • 1:11:26

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 6: Napoli-Frosinone

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 6: Napoli-Frosinone

BACK TO WINNING WAYS When we last had a show, we made a bet for the Atalanta match. That was a complete disaster for Napoli, and it was a loser for our bet season.  However, not only was Napoli a winner v Monza, but so were you if you bet with us. Although we didn’t get to have a show, we still posted a bet to our socials. (Always check the socials) Osimhen shot on target Kvara shot in target Napoli win +125 That win takes us to 4-3 on the season.   This week, we’re back home against Frosinone.

Apr 13, 2024 • 13:53

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 14: Monza 2-4 Napoli Review || Europe/UCL Still Possible? || Conte?

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 14: Monza 2-4 Napoli Review || Europe/UCL Still Possible? || Conte?

Raffa Rispo has returned from a brief hiatus after the International break and the Atalanta loss. This week, co-host Daniel Russo also makes his return to the show after a spell off.  The Pisces Paesani cover the big win in Monza at the U-Power Stadium 4-2. After being down 1-0 in a really dismal first half, things weren’t looking good again until Osimhen and Co. put on a masterful 2nd half.  With Serie A at a 99% chance of getting that 5th spot in the Champions League, can Napoli ride this mome

Apr 12, 2024 • 53:52

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 5: Napoli - Atalanta

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 5: Napoli - Atalanta

WE'RE BACK!   International break is FINALLY over and we're back to give you our best take on betting Napoli - Atalanta at the Maradona this Easter Saturday March 30  As for our last bet? Lautaro Shot on Target Napoli Win or Draw Both teams to get a card  +275 WAS A WIN Brings us to 3-2 on our season! Good luck this week!   *DISCLAIMER* If you choose to participate in sports betting or gambling, we encourage you to do so responsibly with the understanding that success is not guaranteed and that

Mar 29, 2024 • 13:23

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 4: Inter-Napoli

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 4: Inter-Napoli

ANOTHER SUCCESS Despite Napoli's UCL exit, OUR BET HIT! Brings us back to .500 at 2-2. Kuba is back for his Inter-Napoli parlay   Here's last week's winner: Lewandowski Shot on Target  Osimhen Shot on Target Over 7 Corners Both Teams Get a Card ...at a +180 it was a WIN!   *DISCLAIMER* If you choose to participate in sports betting or gambling, we encourage you to do so responsibly with the understanding that success is not guaranteed and that you risk the loss of some or all of monies used when

Mar 16, 2024 • 12:09

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 13: Napoli Simultaneously Exit UCL & Miss Out On FIFA CWC. So What's Next?

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 13: Napoli Simultaneously Exit UCL & Miss Out On FIFA CWC. So What's Next?

In this episode, a somber Raffa has a great Interview with a long time buddy & listner of FFV Peyman Dadgar. Together, they break down the Champions League loss to Barcelona and they discuss the future of Napoli & what Peyman is so concerned about. Before that, Ken Cioffredi has some words as well & responds to a very in-depth Tweet (X post...whatever) that warranted some words.  Finally, Raffa closes the show with a mini breakdown of the scenario in which, despite the Serie A teams

Mar 16, 2024 • 1:23:16

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 47: The Middle Of The Bed

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 47: The Middle Of The Bed

Episode 47: The Middle of the Bed    Michele and Henry respond the exit to the Champions League and the all but ending of Napoli’s season. They discuss the culpability of the playing squad, consider historic mentality issues and briefly look ahead to a new stadium special next week. A short blast of shared therapy for everyone!     Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you a

Mar 15, 2024 • 41:11

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 12: Barcelona-Napoli UCL R16 2nd Leg Preview w/ Alex From Total Barca || Napoli 1-1 Torino Review || Bets On Napoli Special

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 12: Barcelona-Napoli UCL R16 2nd Leg Preview w/ Alex From Total Barca || Napoli 1-1 Torino Review || Bets On Napoli Special

TORINO DRAW AHEAD OF BIGGEST MATCH THIS SEASON SO FAR!!!   In this episode, Raffa Rispo is joined by Ken Cioffredi again as Daniel Russo is off celebrating his birthday. We’d like to wish Dan un grande TANTI AUGURI!!!    In part 1, Raffa and Ken discuss the Friday evening draw to Torino at the Maradona and how the results in Serie A over the weekend could have been much worse for the partenopei, as everyone in the race for the last spot in the UCL(possibly 2) dropped points.    Then in part 2, t

Mar 12, 2024 • 1:32:05

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 46: Melting Snow

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 46: Melting Snow

Episode 46: Melting Snow Henry and Michele are in a very good mood this week as they discuss the impact of Francesco Calzona on Napoli. Michele gives his from the stadium perspective on the changes that are clear on the pitch and has some surprising choices for players to keep an eye out for! Then the latest chant sung by the ultras is analysed as the hosts look ahead to the next game.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow O

Mar 7, 2024 • 1:00:38

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 3: SUCCESS as Napoli-Juve Hits || Napoli-Torino Bets

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 3: SUCCESS as Napoli-Juve Hits || Napoli-Torino Bets

SUCCESS!!!   In this episode of FFV Bets On Napoli, Marco "Kubani" d'Onofrio offers his best bets on the upcoming Napoli-Torino fixture this Friday, but we also celebrate winning our first bet last week in the Juventus fixture, which makes us 1-1!!! Napoli-Juve Winning Parlay: Vlahovic shot on target Osimhen shot on target Napoli win/draw  +162   *DISCLAIMER* If you choose to participate in sports betting or gambling, we encourage you to do so responsibly with the understanding that success is n

Mar 7, 2024 • 9:01

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 11: IL VERO NAPOLI || Napoli 2-1 Juventus Review w/ Guests FFV's Ken Cioffredi & Juve Club NYC Leader Marcella Maruca

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 11: IL VERO NAPOLI || Napoli 2-1 Juventus Review w/ Guests FFV's Ken Cioffredi & Juve Club NYC Leader Marcella Maruca

This season, we asked WILL THE REAL NAPOLI PLEASE STAND UP?  BOY, DID THEY EVER? Napoli defeat Juventus for the 5th straight year at the Maradona, which is now a record consecutive home wins in this fixture. To celebrate, Raffa & Dan had our very own, co-founder of Far From Vesuvius Ken Cioffredi along with a surprise acceptance to appear by Juventus Official Fan Club Empire State Club Leader Marcella Maruca. Together, we chatted about the match and what went right for the partenopei, ,along

Mar 6, 2024 • 1:48:27

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 2: Napoli-Juventus

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 2: Napoli-Juventus

In this episode of FFV Bets On Napoli, Kubani is back to offer his best bets on the upcoming match at the Maradona with Juventus. Both teams have 1 win from their last 5 games. In this fixture last season, Napoli demolished Juve 5-1 and are riding high off their midweek rout of Sassuolo 6-1. Juventus, currently 2nd in the table,  have been leaking goals in, but, in their last fixture, managed to barely scrape by Frosinone 3-2 on a last gasp winner by Rugani.    *DISCLAIMER* If you choose to part

Mar 2, 2024 • 12:24

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 10: THERE'S MY NAPOLI || Sassuolo 1-6 Napoli || Quick Napoli-Juve Preview

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 10: THERE'S MY NAPOLI || Sassuolo 1-6 Napoli || Quick Napoli-Juve Preview

MA QUANTO SEI BELLO!!! The Napoli of old has resurfaced and Raffa Rispo is in flying solo this episode to review the 6-1 road demolition of Sassuolo.  The neroverdi actually struck first where we all thought this was going to be another disappointing outing, yet Rrahmani's equalizer and then Osimhen's second ever hat trick with the partenopei, followed by a Kvaratskhelia brace brought us an amazing result and right in time for the weekend fixture against Juventus at the Maradona!   There is stil

Mar 1, 2024 • 28:21

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 9: More Away Points Dropped; UCL At Risk || Napoli 1-1 Cagliari

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 9: More Away Points Dropped; UCL At Risk || Napoli 1-1 Cagliari

The Pisces Paesani are in this week and they're not in the best of moods. They discuss Napoli's 1-1 Draw to 19th place Cagliari, and the fallout from that. Raffa is FINALLY  concerned with the parteopei finishing top 4 (5) and Daniel is PISSED at Politano. All this & more    THE POD NOW HAS SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Follow us on X - @TifiamoNA_FFV Follow us on Insatgram/Facebook @tifiamonap_ffv Also, follow the guys on FB - Raffaele Rispo || Daniel Russo X - @RaffaNapoli83 || @daniel__russo22 IG

Feb 27, 2024 • 1:14:01

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 1: Cagliari-Napoli

FFV Bets On Napoli - Season 23/24 - Episode 1: Cagliari-Napoli

INTRODUCING A NEW PODCAST TO THE FFV NETWORK FFV BETS ON NAPOLI Marco "Kubani" d'Onofrio hosts the 3rd Podcast in our growing network of podcasts.  This show will highlight some of Kuba's bets bets that have worked for him in the past and will hopefully guide you to a winner! Our Napoli travel to Cagliari this week, so we offer up some great parlays for the match on Sunday. GOOD LUCK!   *DISCLAIMER* If you choose to participate in sports betting or gambling, we encourage you to do so responsibly

Feb 24, 2024 • 11:22

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 2023/24 - Episode 8: UCL Rd of 16 Leg 1 Review Napoli 1-1 Barcelona || Calzona Debuts

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 2023/24 - Episode 8: UCL Rd of 16 Leg 1 Review Napoli 1-1 Barcelona || Calzona Debuts

The Pisces Paesani are in the house on this Thursday, February 22, 2024 to review the 1-1 draw between Napoli and Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 1st Leg at the Maradona from this past Wednesday.  Boss number 3 Ciccio Calzona makes his debut and surprises with his 1st Starting XI & substitutions. How well did they pay off?  Plus, Raffa & Daniel pay homage to the Tri-State Napoli Club, which turned 2 years old on the day they recorded. Please follow them @tri_napoliclub

Feb 23, 2024 • 36:52

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 7: Walter Mazzarri SACKED || UCL Napoli-Barca Preview With Alex From TotalBarca

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 7: Walter Mazzarri SACKED || UCL Napoli-Barca Preview With Alex From TotalBarca

CLAMOROSO!!! Walter Mazzarri is FIRED!!! Francesco Calzona is the 3rd Napoli boss this season with only 2 DAYS until the MASSIVELY important encounter with Barcelona at the Maradona for the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. Raffa and Dan react to this shocking development.  Then they talk with Alex of TotalBarca for the Barcelona perspective.  Please visit @totalBarca for all your FC Barcelona news in English   THE POD NOW HAS SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Follow us on X - @TifiamoNA_FFV Fo

Feb 20, 2024 • 1:07:45

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 45: Not In The Family

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 45: Not In The Family

Episode 45: Not in the Family Henry and Michele are back for episode 45. Here, they start by actually discussing something called football - Kvaratskhelia as a central player, the pros and cons of a fluid attacking midfield and the four or three at the back debate. Then ADL’s epic press conference is dissected by Michele to open up broader discussions about the future of the club before some closing thoughts about the experience of being an Away fan in Milan   Please do support the show by follo

Feb 10, 2024 • 1:13:36

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 6: Napoli 2-1 Verona || Daniel Russo Joins NTN/FFV

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 6: Napoli 2-1 Verona || Daniel Russo Joins NTN/FFV

A BIG WIN DESERVES A BIG EPIDOSE! Please welcome Noi Tifiamo Napol's NEW co-host and the newest member of Far From Vesuvius, Daniel Russo! After introducing Daniel to the public, Raffa and Dan break down the Verona win in Zona Mazzarri. They also chat about the departing Zielinski being frozen out of the UCL squad list, Osimhen, his actions and AFCON and how we should approach Milan coming up.   THE POD NOW HAS SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS Follow us on X - @TifiamoNA_FFV Follow us on Insatgram/Facebook

Feb 5, 2024 • 1:26:57

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 5: Napoli's Winter Mercato Closes

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 5: Napoli's Winter Mercato Closes

Raffa has so much to talk about today in this fiery solo episode! They include: -#Mercato closes / #Napoli’s grade? -#Verona Home Sunday -#Lazio draw | @tri_napoliclub / Serie A watch party.  -#Barcelona Watch Also…  #Politano renews  Are #Kvara’s demands fake news?  #AFCON: #Osimhen stays, #Anguissa returns AND YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS   Follow Raffa Rispo on: X https://x.com/raffanapoli83?s=21&t=14igKO3-yIlDH-Z5PVscRw   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/raffarispo?igsh=MXQ1amJid3F0

Feb 2, 2024 • 1:15:15

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 44: You Gain Nothing From Saving

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 44: You Gain Nothing From Saving

Episode 44: You Gain Nothing From Saving   Michele and Henry have you the listeners to thank for helping them avoid talking about Lazio v Napoli. They answer YOUR questions about pre match beers, favourite players, this mercato and Mazzarri’s tactics. How to drink coffee in Naples also considered and Michele drops his hottest take of all time.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that

Jan 31, 2024 • 59:15

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 43: Keep The Flies Out

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 43: Keep The Flies Out

Episode 43: Keep the Flies Out Henry and Michele reflect on the Supercoppa and what the anticipation of the final, and the response to the result in the città tells us about the season. Then current events and rumours surrounding the club are discussed. Mourinho’s possible arrival, Osimhen’s exit and the mercato signings thus far.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all

Jan 24, 2024 • 48:04

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 4: Mazzarri Ball?

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 4: Mazzarri Ball?

This week on Noi Tifiamo Napoli, Raffa adresses the 2-1 win at the Maradona v Salernitana and the 3-0 win in the Supercup Semi-final v Fiorentina in Saudi Arabia. A last minute winner by Rrahmani in Naples and a 6 minute Zerbin masterclass is the talk of the town, but boss Mazzarri has done it and changed us into a 3 man back line. Have we seen Mazzarri ball retun? What does it mean for the future? How will the new signings Junior Traore' & Cyril Ngonge fit in to all of this? Tune in! Follow

Jan 21, 2024 • 40:09

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 42: The Zerbinator

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 42: The Zerbinator

Episode 42: The Zerbinator This episode comes in two halves. First of all, Michele tells Henry all about the 3-0 Supercoppa Semi Final in Friday. Then, owing to technical gremlins, episode 42 kicks off for real as the hosts discuss the last minute win over Salernitana and the feelings in the città and Curva about this season.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all thin

Jan 19, 2024 • 1:19:55

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 3: Turning To Friends - Raffa Rispo & Joe Fischetti (300th FFV Podcast)

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 3: Turning To Friends - Raffa Rispo & Joe Fischetti (300th FFV Podcast)

Episode 3: Turning to Friends In this, the 300th podcast by Far From Vesuvius, Raffa is BACK with Noi Tifiamo Napoli and he's brought some friends to cure this depression that is 2023/24 SSC Napoli! With the Societa headed for disaster, Raffa & Joe talk about what happened, why they think it happened and where we go from here. You can find Raffa Rispo on IG @raffarispo, & on X @RaffaNapoli83 You can find Joe Fischetti on X @Joe_Fischetti5 and check out his writing on @ForzaNapoliPress

Jan 12, 2024 • 1:12:08

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 41: Say Nothing

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 41: Say Nothing

Episode 41 - Say Nothing Buon anno tifosi! Henry and Michele pick apart the disastrous title defense thus far. Michele shares his Christmas table conversations about the club before going through the reactions in the città to the various events of the past few months. Henry and Michele do their best to consider the issues with the club rationally and work out who is at fault and what needs to happen in the future. Sometimes this rationality might vanish into emotion, however!   Please do su

Jan 11, 2024 • 1:02:59

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 2 - TIE’: A New Name || UCL Matchday 5 Real 4-2 Napoli || Serie A Matchday 14 Napoli 0-3 Inter || #AskRaffa

Noi Tifiamo Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 2 - TIE’: A New Name || UCL Matchday 5 Real 4-2 Napoli || Serie A Matchday 14 Napoli 0-3 Inter || #AskRaffa

OUR NEW PODCAST NAME IS: NOI TIFIAMO NAPOLI   Raffa is back with new themes (none of the music is owned by us, by the way), new names and new LOSSES to cover. Some announcements are made and we even have an #AskRaffa.   Thank you for listening... Enjoy & #ForzaNapoliSempre

Dec 8, 2023 • 51:13

Untitled Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 1 - Mazzarri Wins Debut... Again: Atalanta 1-2 Napoli || Serie A MD13 Roundup || Preview Real-Napoli/Italians In UCL

Untitled Napoli Podcast - Season 23/24 - Episode 1 - Mazzarri Wins Debut... Again: Atalanta 1-2 Napoli || Serie A MD13 Roundup || Preview Real-Napoli/Italians In UCL

Welcome to the newest Napoli podcast. So new, we haven’t come up with a title yet. Here, we will review and previews Napoli matches, as well as the rest of Serie A, Italian teams in a Europe and the Italian national team. We will also cover some latest news and have some guests here and there. And we also break down and explain the Raff N Raff Beast of the Match. We hope you enjoy our new untitled Napoli podcast, hosted by Raffa Rispo!   In the first episode, we cover Napoli’s 2-1 road win

Nov 29, 2023 • 41:01

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 40: A Port In A Storm

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 40: A Port In A Storm

Episode 40: A Port in a Storm Henry and Michele muse upon the Neapolitan feelings towards the Italian National team. Explore the città’s past and current feelings towards Mazzari and reflect on what Victor Osimhen’s recent interview tells us all about Spalletti.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli direct from city. We are proud to be part of the Fa

Nov 22, 2023 • 1:04:06

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 12 - Good News/Bad News: Welcome Back, Walter...But GOODBYE RANT (FINAL EPISODE)

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 12 - Good News/Bad News: Welcome Back, Walter...But GOODBYE RANT (FINAL EPISODE)

Yes, it's true! Raff N Raff are stepping away from The Napoli Rant.  This is the final episode! Raffa Rispo and Ralph Bizzarro have decided to take a sabbatical, but not before the GREAT news of Rudi Garcia being SACKED after an embarrassing 1-0 home defeat to lowly Empoli.  Walter Mazzarri is our new manager until the end of the season and The Raff's have a WHOLE LOT of Ranting to do before they sign off.   We want to thank everyone who sponsored our show over the past few months and we want to

Nov 15, 2023 • 48:24

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 39: Small Talk, Empty Stomachs

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 39: Small Talk, Empty Stomachs

Episode 39 Small Talk, Empty Stomachs Henry and Michele are back and discuss the draw with Union mid week. Michele paints the picture of the fan trouble and discusses the tactics of the team from the Curva perspective. Then the hosts spend some time considering the best mister to come in if Garcia is fired before a bit of impromptu Shakespeare.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that

Nov 10, 2023 • 1:09:38

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 11 - Salerno Smackdown: MD 11 Salernitana 0-2 Napoli || Garcia Out/In? || Capricious Tifosi?

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 11 - Salerno Smackdown: MD 11 Salernitana 0-2 Napoli || Garcia Out/In? || Capricious Tifosi?

Raffa & The Bizz are back to Rant on Rudi Garcia AGAIN, despite the 2-0 road victory vs Salernitana in The Derby Dei Due Golfi. Napoli sit alone in 4th after Serie A Matchday 11 and are headed into the midweek UCL Group Stage Matchday 4 match with Union Berlin, who have lost their last 12 straight in all comps while not scoring in 32 days. Be sure to catch In The Shadow Of Vesuvio for that recap @ShadowOfVesuvio on X(Twitter). But the question remains, #GarciaOut? Ralph Bizzarro has some har

Nov 10, 2023 • 57:37

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 10 - Tale Of Two Halves: MD 10 Napoli 2-2 Milan || Halloween Game || Auguri, Diego!

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 10 - Tale Of Two Halves: MD 10 Napoli 2-2 Milan || Halloween Game || Auguri, Diego!

In a SPOOOOOOKY edition of the Napoli Rant, Raffa & The Bizz are all about the big showdown at the Maradona. In a rematch from the Quarterfinal of last seasons UCL , Napoli and Milan engaged in an exciting 2-2 draw, If we ever had a more appropriate show title, let us know, because this was literally the "Tale of Two Halves".  Raff N Raff go over the aftermath of this battle, appoint TWO Beasts (the other for the 1-0 UCL win in Berlin) and discuss other lineup options, as we saw quick rotati

Nov 1, 2023 • 48:53

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 9 - Another Victorless Victory: MD 9 Verona 1-3 Napoli || ADL Speaks...Again

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 9 - Another Victorless Victory: MD 9 Verona 1-3 Napoli || ADL Speaks...Again

The boys are back after a week off to discuss Napoli's 3-1 away victory over Hellas Verona at a very hostile Stadio Bentegodi. Raffa & The Bizz, along with the live chat, comment on the solid performances by the team who, once again, win without Victor Osimhen. With Osimhen suffering yet another injury while on international duty with Nigeria, ADL made his usual comments about how he feels about the "meaningless" international friendlies. We crown a Beast of the Match for the Verona Serie A

Oct 24, 2023 • 54:59

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 8 - Aurelio, We Have A Problem: MD 8 Napoli 1-3 Fiorentina || Matteo Bonetti Joins The Raffs || #GarciaOut?

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 8 - Aurelio, We Have A Problem: MD 8 Napoli 1-3 Fiorentina || Matteo Bonetti Joins The Raffs || #GarciaOut?

And just like that, we're back to square one! Napoli suffer their second home defeat in the league this season, this time to Fiorentina.  President Aurelio De Laurentiis holds a meeting today to discuss the possibility of life after Rudi Garcia, so Raffa N The Bizz bring in CBS Serie A Analyst & CalcioCast host Matteo Bonetti to discuss #GarciaOut. And of course... win, lose or draw... we crown a Beast of the Match. Don't skip this one!   Where you can find Matteo Bonetti: X (Twitter) https:

Oct 10, 2023 • 53:49

The NapoliRant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 7 - Just Be Yourself: MD 7 Lecce 0-4 Napoli || Previewing A REAL Showdown At The Maradona

The NapoliRant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 7 - Just Be Yourself: MD 7 Lecce 0-4 Napoli || Previewing A REAL Showdown At The Maradona

Raffa & The Bizz take a look at the last two big wins for the Partenopei in Serie A 4-1 and 4-0 to Udinese and Lecce respectively. They crown TWO beasts, ponder over if the club is back on track and preview the main event of the week as Napoli battle Real Madrid Tuesday evening!   We'd like to thank our new sponsor, Tifosi Napoli Club New Jersey, for their contribution to our show! Please check them out for more info on how you can join a club meet or Napoli match watch party with them by vi

Oct 3, 2023 • 1:04:43

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 38: Curse The... Potatoes

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 38: Curse The... Potatoes

Episode 38: Curse the… Potatoes Henry and Michele give their views on the Osimhen Tik Tok fall out which aren’t always the same. They also read out your responses to the events of the past week. That done, they move on to more wholesome matters and consider the upturn in form of the club. Michele gives us his Curva B perspective on the Natan Østigard partnership; as well as Kvara’s upturn in form and fortunes.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowO

Oct 2, 2023 • 1:05:42

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 6 - InstaRant/ForzaNapoliPod Simulcast: MD 6 Napoli 4-1 Udinese || Osimhen Drama

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 6 - InstaRant/ForzaNapoliPod Simulcast: MD 6 Napoli 4-1 Udinese || Osimhen Drama

A long-awaited event! The Napoli Rant meets Forza Napoli Pod in this special simulcast InstaRant!  You'll be able to listen to this content on BOTH Napoli Rant on Far From Vesuvius AND Forza Napoli Podcast wherever you download your audio podcasts! Napoli Pod Pioneers Joe Fischetti and Raffa Rispo discuss EVERYTHING Victor Osimhen and the MASSIVE MASSIVE 4-1 result against Udinese today. It was looking ever so likely that Napoli would be 10 points adrift of a scudetto repeat, but that result cou

Sep 28, 2023 • 30:55

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 5 - Cut The Bologna: MD 5 Bologna 0-0 Napoli

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 5 - Cut The Bologna: MD 5 Bologna 0-0 Napoli

The Raffs are back this week to cover the dismal 0-0 at the Dall'Ara in Bologna. Do we REALLY want #RudiOut? Is Kvara finding his form again? How did Natan & Ostigard shape up together? Who's the Beast this week? And what's up with Vic? Raffa & The Bizz cover this, plus briefly touch on the #UCL MD 1 win over Braga & on to REAL MADRID in a little more than a week.   TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napoli Rant Discord Chat! We have a "Rant General" "Rant of the Week" and "Game Thread'

Sep 26, 2023 • 58:07

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 37: Bleeding Columns

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 37: Bleeding Columns

Episode 37: Bleeding Columns Michele and Henry reflect on another frustrating weekend for Napoli. They consider why this stumbling start from Garcia feels different to the equally underwhelming beginning to the Sarri regime. Michele reads the temperature of the city and Henry explains why his typical patience with the club is not showing this time around.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English p

Sep 18, 2023 • 45:59

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 4 - OPEN FORUM: The Raffs Hold A Live Chat Q&A

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 4 - OPEN FORUM: The Raffs Hold A Live Chat Q&A

It's international break and Raffa & The Bizz hold a Live Chat Q&A.  They answer questions about Rudi, Natan, Lobotka, who plays for injured Politano and N. Macedonia 1-1 Italy in Spalletti's debut on the Azzurri bench. Also, Raffa has MORE drip! Check it out on Youtube by clicking the link below.   TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napoli Rant Discord Chat! We have a "Rant General" "Rant of the Week" and "Game Thread' section. We also meet live on matchdays! SO MUCH FUN! Click here and we

Sep 14, 2023 • 50:15

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 3 - Labor To Be Done: MD3 Napoli 1-2 Lazio

The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 3 - Labor To Be Done: MD3 Napoli 1-2 Lazio

The Raffs are back on this Labor Day 2023 after a week off to discuss Napoli's first loss of the 23/24 season.  Just when we thought all was going well as Napoli won their home opener last week v Sassuolo 2-0 and we even saw new boss Rudi Garcia making changes to test the limits of the squad, Napoli lose themselves and the match 2-1 in the 2nd half v Lazio at the Maradona.  As most of Napoli Twitter are now in panic mode after only one bad half in MD3, Raff N Raff's topics are Garcia's mistakes,

Sep 5, 2023 • 57:21

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 36: Is The Water Fresh?

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 36: Is The Water Fresh?

Episode 36: Is The Water Fresh? Henry and Michele gather less than 24 hours after the 2-1 home loss to Lazio. Michele gives his Curva B perspective on Rudi Garcia’s new tactics with a particularly focus on our back line and the regista. The feelings of the tifosi and ultras towards ADL are explained as are the new season’s ticket prices. More important matters such as bad pizza, Mozzarella in carrozza and Stanislav Lobotka’s possible nightlife preferences are also discussed.   Please do support

Sep 4, 2023 • 59:11

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 2 - Champions v Champions: MD1 Frosinone 1-3 Napoli

The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Season 23/24 - Episode 2 - Champions v Champions: MD1 Frosinone 1-3 Napoli

After a half hour of dealing with technical difficulties for the LIVE Monday night episode, Raff N Raff are here for week 1 of Serie a 2023/24, as Napoli begins their title defense. It's Champions v Champions in Serie A as the Italian Champions Napoli took on the Serie B Champions Frosinone at Stadio Benito Stirpe.  The Raff's have a lot to unpack from the 3-1 away win, such as  Osimhen starting right where he left off, bagging 2 goals on his quest for a first capocannoniere repeat since Antonio

Aug 22, 2023 • 49:24

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 35: Things WiIl Straighten Out

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Season 23/24 - Episode 35: Things WiIl Straighten Out

Episode 35: Things Will Straighten Out   Henry and Michele are back to look ahead to 2023/24. Here they focus their preview on the fantastic listener questions received and talk about: Napoli transfer policy, post-Scudetto opportunity for global growth, ADL’s legacy, Osimhen’s renewal, Kvara’s expectation and the heated cone v cup gelato debate returns. Both are very much looking forward to this season with Napoli as defending champions of Italy!   Please do support the show by following us at o

Aug 16, 2023 • 53:29

Season 23/24 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 1: Back In BIS-ness

Season 23/24 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 1: Back In BIS-ness

It's a new season! Napoli are Campioni d'Italia. What better way to start than by joining Raffa & The Bizz in previewing the 2023/24 Napoli season on The Napoli Rant? Napoli begin their scudetto defense this Saturday at 12:30pm EST.     In the first episode of the season, The Raffs topics are: Who is in? Who is out? -A look at the transfers and re-signings The Prince & The "Pappone" -As ADL & Osimhen work towards a renewal, how must that conversation have gone? Season Objectives -Wha

Aug 15, 2023 • 1:04:22

Season 23/24 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 34: Spaghetti Alle Vongole

Season 23/24 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 34: Spaghetti Alle Vongole

#34 Spaghetti alle Vongole   Henry and Michele address current events with the team before reflecting back with a season review.   Kim’s departure and Rudi Garcia’s arrival are mused upon, after Michele updates us all on his sailing adventures around Capri and Sorrento.   Then the glorious 2022/23 is reviewed from the perspective of the città, the stadio and errr… pasta in classic ItSoV style!     Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In T

Jul 11, 2023 • 1:12:37

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 33: Patience

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 33: Patience

Episode 33: Patience   Michele and Henry reflect back on a truly special day: June 4th when Napoli lifted their third Scudetto.   Both were in the città and give you their different, personal perspectives on the coming together of fans before, during and after the game.   A big thank you to all the listeners who have stuck with us on this journey from Not Believing to Belief!     Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuv

Jun 22, 2023 • 1:16:21

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 32: E’ Succies’

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 32: E’ Succies’

Episode 32: E' Succies' We've done it! Not only did Napoli win the Scudetto, an achievement that has eluded us for years and years, but we as a network, as Far From Vesuvius, has finally MET IN PERSON! And how fitting that it was right outside of Stadio Diego Armando Maradona? Producer/Presidente Raffa Rispo leads and closes the pod, but the Main Event is the meat of the show, where Henry meets and chats with the likes of Raffa & papa Rispo, Kirsten, Dan Bowen, members of Glasgow Napoli Club (Cu

Jun 21, 2023 • 35:50

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 40: Grande Napoli? Yes BUT...

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 40: Grande Napoli? Yes BUT...

***Sorry we're late...this episode was filmed on Monday night, May 15***   Is Napoli LESS motivated after securing the Scudetto? Raff N Raff dive into some of the GOOD and the BAD from this season for Spalletti and the Partenopei   TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napoli Rant Discord Chat! We have a "Rant General" "Rant of the Week" and "Game Thread' section. We also meet live on matchdays! SO MUCH FUN! Click here and we'll see you there: https://discord.gg/Fkpc9ZvvYE   Far From Vesuvius is proud

May 20, 2023 • 53:42

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 39: NAPOLI CAMPIONI D’ITALIA || THE SCUDETTO EPISODE

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 39: NAPOLI CAMPIONI D’ITALIA || THE SCUDETTO EPISODE

SIAMO NOI SIAMO NOI   I CAMPIONI DEL'ITALIA SIAMO NOI   Raff N Raff bring you the emotion of the scudetto v Udinese this past Thursday, how it was attained, and their thoughts on where this Napoli places all time!  From ADL to Spalletti to Giuntoli and Di Lorenzo. We crown a Beast of the Scudetto and we REVEL IN OUR CHAMPIONSHIP!!! We hope you enjoy this episode and emjoy the fact that we are FINALLY ITALIAN CHAMPIONS!!!   TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napoli Rant Discord Chat! We have a "Rant

May 9, 2023 • 46:35

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 31: Cracking The Scudetto Nut

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 31: Cracking The Scudetto Nut

Episode 31: Cracking The Scudetto Nut   NAPOLI ARE CHAMPIONS   Michele tells us all about being in the Maradona when the Scudetto was sealed and the spontaneous parties in the streets of Naples afterwards.   He has had very little sleep but who cares?   SIAMO CAMPIONI D'ITALIA!!!     Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli direct from city. We are proud

May 6, 2023 • 59:57

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 38: Scudetto Napoli Loading...|| Inter Come Through; Napoli Don’t; We Wait

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 38: Scudetto Napoli Loading...|| Inter Come Through; Napoli Don’t; We Wait

The stage was set by Inter, who we needed to either tie or beat Lazio earlier in the morning.  They won 3-1.  So all we needed from this round 32 was a win over Salernitana.  Mathias Olivera made it 1-0 in the 62nd minute and for 22 minutes, Napoli had the Scudetto half sewn on their kits. But an 84th minute Boulaye Dia equalizer put the Asti back in the cooler as we now wait for midweek round 33.  Lazio are home to Sassuolo. A Sassuolo result will clinch Napoli's 3rd Scudetto.  A Lazio win woul

May 2, 2023 • 1:00:09

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 30: If You Believe

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 30: If You Believe

Episode 30 - If You Believe   Michele and Henry reflect back on some raucous airport celebrations after the last minute win in Turin.   Michele jumped on his scooter to join in with the thousands of fans who greeted the team off the plane. He paints a picture of the sights and sounds of yet another iconic moment in this incredible season.   The hosts conclude by exploring the emotions behind the ups and downs of the past few weeks.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Tw

Apr 27, 2023 • 54:27

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 37 - SPECIAL SIMULCAST WITH MILAN WEEKLY POD: Napoli-Milan UCL QF 2nd Leg Preview || Serie A MD 30 Wrap-Up

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 37 - SPECIAL SIMULCAST WITH MILAN WEEKLY POD: Napoli-Milan UCL QF 2nd Leg Preview || Serie A MD 30 Wrap-Up

WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE!!! In a very special event, Raff N Raff joined Vinny T & Stevie P on the Milan Weekly Podcast, a network on Youtube dedicated to AC Milan, for this week's Rant.  Raffa & The Biz helped the Montreal Milanisti in touching on all the Serie A happenings with our teams, touched on the 1st leg of the Uefa Champions League quarterfinal match played at Stadio San Siro, and previewed the 2nd leg to be played Tuesday in Napoli. Don't miss this very fun episode, a great listen before th

Apr 18, 2023 • 1:22:48

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 36 - Spalletti Strikerless @ San Siro?: UCL Milan-Napoli Discussion || Lecce 1-2 Napoli Review

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 36 - Spalletti Strikerless @ San Siro?: UCL Milan-Napoli Discussion || Lecce 1-2 Napoli Review

Raff N Raff are ready for the CHAMPIOOOOOOONS League quarterfinal, but they MIGHT be more ready than Spalletti's Napoli as they face a BIG issue up front at the striker position.  Will he have league leading goal scorer Victor Osimhen AND/OR UCL leading scorer Giacomo Raspadori available? They lost Giovanni Simeone for a few weeks, so there is a real chance Lucky Luciano has to change his formation for the first leg this coming Wednesday.   We did play away to Lecce this past Friday, where we wo

Apr 11, 2023 • 57:02

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 35 - Meltdown at the Maradona: Napoli-Milan Aftermath & Ultras Protest

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 35 - Meltdown at the Maradona: Napoli-Milan Aftermath & Ultras Protest

Raff N Raff are back after a week off, but as an historic season unfolds, all is not well this week at the Stadio Maradona as Napoli suffer their worst defeat in AGES, a 4-0 loss at the hands of reigning Campioni d'Italia & upcoming Champions League Quarterfinal opponents AC MIlan.  But it doesn't stop there. More Ultras trouble as fights break out and protesting became somewhat tense. Raffa & The Bizz break it all down like they only could...and there still is a Beast of the Match!    TIFOSI!!!

Apr 4, 2023 • 1:08:59

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 29: Practice What You Preach

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 29: Practice What You Preach

Episode 29: Practice What You Preach.   Henry and Michele explore the ultra conflict which blighted the 4-0 home loss to Milan.   Michele was in Curva B to witness the depressing events but he also walks us through the context to the dispute.    This is *the* show to get you in the picture with the conflict which is more nuanced than it might first appear since it comes direct from city itself.   The episode ends for a call for solidarity amongst fans and ultras to resolve the issue and get

Apr 3, 2023 • 1:01:08

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 28: Fine Wine

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 28: Fine Wine

Episode 28 - Fine Wine   Michele and Henry reflect on a season that continues to defy even the highest of expectations. Michele tells us more about the Frankfurt crowd trouble and his Father’s Day Special for the Torino match.   Our hosts then go deep on the Milan draw, pick some favourite memories from the fixture’s past and reflect on making new memories with those closest to them in this wonderful year.   Also 28 is not a number for the faint hearted in Naples!     Please do support th

Mar 23, 2023 • 53:31

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 34 - Doppio Napoli: Scudetto AND Champions? UCL Quarterfinal Draw Reaction || Michael Rinaldi On Frankfurt Ultras Debacle || Review of UCL & Torino Wins

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 34 - Doppio Napoli: Scudetto AND Champions? UCL Quarterfinal Draw Reaction || Michael Rinaldi On Frankfurt Ultras Debacle || Review of UCL & Torino Wins

There's A LOT going on with the Raffs this week.  They bring in Michael Rinaldi, who stayed at the very hotel in the Piazza del Gesu that the Frankfurt Ultras caused all that ruckus. Raff N Raff get his up close perspective on that, and his thoughts on the Champions League Round of 16 2nd Leg win, and we crown the Beast of the Match! Then, Raffa & The Bizz give their UCL draw reactions, chat about Serie A Matchday 27 4-0 win at Torino, crown THAT Beast of the Match and reveal some big Tri-State

Mar 23, 2023 • 57:07

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 33 - Back To Beasting: Napoli 2-0 Atalanta; Regain 18 Point Lead || Preview Frankfurt 2nd Leg

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 33 - Back To Beasting: Napoli 2-0 Atalanta; Regain 18 Point Lead || Preview Frankfurt 2nd Leg

Napoli regroup and regain their 18 point lead in Serie A as Raff N Raff talk about Napoli's HUGE win 2-0 vs Atalanta at the Maradona. They Crown the Beast of the Match, chat about the upcoming UCL Rd of 16 2nd leg v Frankfurt in Naples this Wednesday, and make a few Tri-State Napoli Club announcements!    TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napoli Rant Discord Chat! We have a "Rant General" "Rant of the Week" and "Game Thread' section. We also meet live on matchdays! SO MUCH FUN! Click here and we'l

Mar 14, 2023 • 45:21

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 27: Feast, Don’t Fast!

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 27: Feast, Don’t Fast!

Episode 27 - Feast, Don’t Fast!   Henry and Michele return to consider one of the greatest goals scored in SSC Napoli’s history. Kvaradona’s masterpiece was scored right in front of Michele who was sat in Curva B. He gives you the in stadium perspective of this iconic moment.   They also look forward to the Frankfurt game and go into detail on the situation with away fans.     Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio

Mar 14, 2023 • 47:22

Season 21/22 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 32 - Can’t Win Them All: Napoli Lose 1st Home Match Of The Season

Season 21/22 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 32 - Can’t Win Them All: Napoli Lose 1st Home Match Of The Season

Well, you can't win 'em all! Last weekend, Napoli lost to Lazio by a 0-1 score at home and it marked their first home defeat in the Serie A season 22/23.  After having gone unbeaten in 14, they started 2023 off with their first overall loss to Inter at the Meazza, Then, Napoli went on an 8 match win streak in the league which was snapped.  The Raffs were live last Monday night to discuss where the team go from here? Surely this was a needed loss, right? Tune in.   TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our

Mar 11, 2023 • 50:26

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 31- Napoli Win + Inter Lose = +18 || Fire February; Napoli Impenetrable!

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 31- Napoli Win + Inter Lose = +18 || Fire February; Napoli Impenetrable!

Raffa solo tonight on a special Wednesday edition of The Rant Curse of Castellani is lifted as Napoli beat Empoli 0-2 Inter lose on road at Bologna and the lead is now PLUS 18 He looks at Napoli's AMAZING month of February AND ahead to Napoli Lazio     TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napoli Rant Discord Chat! We have a "Rant General" "Rant of the Week" and "Game Thread' section. We also meet live on matchdays! SO MUCH FUN! Click here and we'll see you there: https://discord.gg/Fkpc9ZvvYE   Far

Mar 3, 2023 • 50:55

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 30 - Matchday 23 Sassuolo 0-2 Napoli || All Time Front 3 || Eintracht Frankfurt UCL Preview

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 30 - Matchday 23 Sassuolo 0-2 Napoli || All Time Front 3 || Eintracht Frankfurt UCL Preview

Another win! Napoli win their sixth straight in Serie A by defeating Sassuolo at the Mapei ensuring at least a 15 point lead after Matchday 23.  More unbelievable goals by Kvara and Osimhen and a third straight clean sheet for Meret and the defense! Raff N Raff hand out a very special Beast of the Match.   Next, The Raff's celebrate Presidents Day by picking their All Time Front 3, with the twist being it must be from the ADL era.  What'd yours? Visit us on Youtube,  Twitter or Instagram and lea

Feb 21, 2023 • 58:53

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 29 - NAPOLI WIN/INTER DRAW; +15 || OPERATION ROTATION: Sassuolo & Eintracht Frankfurt

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 29 - NAPOLI WIN/INTER DRAW; +15 || OPERATION ROTATION: Sassuolo & Eintracht Frankfurt

The Raffs are excited for this one! Not only do Napoli avenge the Coppa Italia exit at the hands of Cremonese at the Maradona, but they did so in their same kits worn that day, those GORGEOUS San Valentino kits!!!  OHHHH YEAHHH...AND INTER DROPPED POINTS TO SAMPDORIA!!! The partenopei bag their 2nd consecutive 3-0 win on goals by birthday boy Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for his 9th (scored in the 22nd minute of match 22 on his 22nd birthday), Capocannoniere Victor Osimhen (17th) and Eljif Elmas' 6th o

Feb 14, 2023 • 51:40

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 26: Mind The Cat

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 26: Mind The Cat

Episode 26: Mind the Cat   Michele and Henry explore the ins and outs of watching the Spezia in a steak restaurant, the San Remo festival, how Napoli Roma changed hearts and minds inside and outside of the città and talk about making plans for the end of the season, no matter what happens.     Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli direct from

Feb 7, 2023 • 1:00:47

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 28 - Feeding The Beasts: Spezia 0-3 Napoli || Rant Open Forum

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 28 - Feeding The Beasts: Spezia 0-3 Napoli || Rant Open Forum

It's a bird...It's a plane...It's Raffa flying solo!!! Raffa Rispo covers Napoli's second consecutive 3-0 win in La Spezia by taking your open forum chat questions and comments. He crowns Beast of the Match and gives a little update on all things Tri-State Napoli Club!   TIFOSI!!! Please join us in our Napoli Rant Discord Chat! We have a "Rant General" "Rant of the Week" and "Game Thread' section. We also meet live on matchdays! SO MUCH FUN! Click here and we'll see you there: https://discord.gg

Feb 7, 2023 • 58:17

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 27 - OSIMEONE: Napoli Beat Roma || North American Napoli Clubs Take NYC || Beast of the Quarter

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 27 - OSIMEONE: Napoli Beat Roma || North American Napoli Clubs Take NYC || Beast of the Quarter

It was a MEGA week for Raff & Raff as they and Tri-State Napoli Club & Napoli Cub NYC met with Napoli Clubs from Toronto (@NapoliClubTO), Philly (@NapoliPhilly)and the Mid-Atlantic Partenopei (@DCPartenopei) as well as fans from Gerogia (state AND COUNTRY) and even Napoli & Sorrento at Ribalta Ristorante for Napoli-Roma on Sunday! Raffa & The Bizz discuss that, go over the match, select a Beast of the Match, talk about the most important signing of the summer AND appoint a Beast of the Quarter f

Jan 31, 2023 • 1:06:03

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 26 - Men In Front: 50 Points At The Halfway Point || Juventus Deducted 15 Points

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 26 - Men In Front: 50 Points At The Halfway Point || Juventus Deducted 15 Points

Raff N Raff are back to discuss the Round 19 2-0 win in the away leg of the Derby Della Campania. That means at the halfway mark, Napoli are winter champions with 50 points and are on pace to smash the Sarri record of 91 points AND could very well be gunning for the Serie A record 102 points season set by the 2014/15 Juventus led by Antonio Conte. Raffa & The Bizz crown a Beast of the Match for Round 19 and we announce that on next week's episode, we will appoint a Beast of the Quarter for the 2

Jan 24, 2023 • 1:05:36

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 25: Be There At Easter

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 25: Be There At Easter

Henry and Michele are back! Here, Henry pushes Michele to go forensic on what Napoli 5 Juve 1 was like in the Stadio Maradona. They explore the chants, the feelings, the sights and, well everything about being there for one of the greatest nights to have ever happened in the stadium.   They also find time to reflect on the Coppa Italia loss and consider the relationship between fans ahead of the game against Salernitana.     Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter ac

Jan 20, 2023 • 1:14:17

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 25 - Statement Made: More on Napoli’s KO to Juventus w/Christine Cupo of CBS Sports

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 25 - Statement Made: More on Napoli’s KO to Juventus w/Christine Cupo of CBS Sports

This week, The Raff's are joined by the wonderful Christine Cupo, Host of CBS Sports Golazo's "Calcio e Cappuccino" podcast!  Raffa & The Biz along with Miss Cupo cover the massive 5-1 win at the Maradona as Napoli gave an historic beating to Juventus in a HUGE 1v2 match! Also, they talk about how Christine became a calcio afficionado, where her love for Juve comes from and her admiration for Napoli in this incredible campaign.  She selects the Beast of the Match for us and we talk a lot about t

Jan 17, 2023 • 1:07:58

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 24: Napoli 5-1 Juventus Pre & Post Match Special

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 24: Napoli 5-1 Juventus Pre & Post Match Special

The Raffs are in the house with this very special episode. First, Raffa Rispo is in studio with Tri-State Napoli Club Vice-President Peter Scala to PREVIEW the Napoli-Juve match... THEN...THE FUN BEGINS as Raffa & The Biz are joined again by Scala and also Club President Gaetano Sollazzo to recount the amazing, spectacular monumental victory over Juventus at the Maradona by a score of 5-1! YES... FIVE...CINQUE PALLONE!!! FINALLY...We announce a special guest for Monday night's proper Napoli Rant

Jan 14, 2023 • 1:00:23

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 23: Campioni d’Inverno || Recaps: Inter Loss/Samp Win || Look Ahead To Juve

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 23: Campioni d’Inverno || Recaps: Inter Loss/Samp Win || Look Ahead To Juve

Raff N Raff have a lot to cover here, as Napoli lose their first vs Inter last Wednesday, but rebound vs Sampdoria on Sunday.  A late Roma come from behind draw in Milan sealed the title of Winter Champions for Napoli, and now we have Juventus on Friday in another 1v2 clash!  Raffa & The Biz also touch upon the brawl in the A1 Autostrada del Sole between Napoli & Roma Ultras.  The two teams meet in the Derby Del Sole in Naples on January 29. And speaking of, we announced another Tri-State Napoli

Jan 10, 2023 • 58:48

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 22 (AUDIO ONLY) - Frenemies w/ Vito Doria: Vialli Tribute & Samp Preview

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 22 (AUDIO ONLY) - Frenemies w/ Vito Doria: Vialli Tribute & Samp Preview

Raffa brings the Frenemies series to The Napoli Rant and brings in Vito Doria of Total Italian Football, to speak about the career of Gianluca Vialli, who sadly passed away earlier this morning, January 6, 2023 - the Day of the Epiphany. Vialli, while  battling pancreatic cancer, assisted his friend and former Samp & Italy teammate, manager Roberto Mancini in winning Euro 2020. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Vialli family today and this weekend! Vialli was a Sampdoria, Juve and Chelsea le

Jan 6, 2023 • 35:56

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 21: Serie A Wars: The Return of the Calcio || Inter-Napoli Preview

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 21: Serie A Wars: The Return of the Calcio || Inter-Napoli Preview

THEY'RE BAAACK!!! After the long break for the Fifa World Cup, Serie A is back, but most importantly, NAPOLI are back so that means Raff & Raff are BACK!  I partenopei, set to clash with Inter in Milan on Wednesday Jan 4, are now the ONLY unbeaten team in domestic league play throughout the top 6 leagues in Europe after both PSG and Benfica lost at the weekend.  Will Napoli suffer the same fate, or will Victor, Lobo and the returning Kvara pick right up where they left off? Raffa & The Bizz gi

Jan 3, 2023 • 1:13:17

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 24: Favours

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 24: Favours

Episode 24: Favours   Michele and Henry are back and spend much of the show answering *your* questions. Thank you so much for sending them in and supporting the show.   Before this, they spend to time to address the increasing scandal engulfing Juventus and explore the reaction to this news in Naples.     Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli

Dec 8, 2022 • 50:55

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 23: Tears

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 23: Tears

23: Tears   Michele and Henry are back!   Here Michele picks some memorable moments from the past seven games before going into detail about the emotions of the end of the Udinese game.   I ragazzi go deep on a new chant and Henry ponders if this is a wider sign of a new mentality.   Some listeners questions are answered and… there’s a Neapolitan phrase of the week as always!   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio

Nov 17, 2022 • 53:02

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 20: SURPRISE...It’s Matteo Bonetti  ||  Atalanta 1-2 Napoli

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 20: SURPRISE...It’s Matteo Bonetti || Atalanta 1-2 Napoli

The Raff's are joined by the one and only# SerieA Commentator Matteo Bonetti in his 2nd appearance on the Rant! Raffa & The Bizz talk about the awesomely successful Tri-State Napoli Club/Napoli Club NYC collab event at Ribalta this past Saturday which saw reps from Serie A AND CBS show up.  They obviously delve into the BIG 2-1 win for #Napoli in Bergamo in a 1st v 2nd battle against #Atalanta. We hand out a Beast of the Match. AND THEN THE FUN STARTS!!!  Matteo Bonetti (@bonetti) of CBS Sports/

Nov 8, 2022 • 1:21:07

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 19:  Post Match LIVE FROM ANFIELD w/ Chris Kelly UCL Group A Matchday Liverpool 2-0 Napoli

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 19: Post Match LIVE FROM ANFIELD w/ Chris Kelly UCL Group A Matchday Liverpool 2-0 Napoli

Napoli LOSE their first match of the 2022/23 season, but still WIN GROUP A!!! We have Chris Kelly (@RealDonDiNapoli) LIVE from Anfield to talk about the mood of the tifosi, how we reacted to the Ostigard disallowed goal that would have seen us up 1-0, how we looked overall on the pitch live and what this means moving forward. HUGE match in Bergamo vs Atalanta this weekend in a 1vs2 brawl! Are we still focused?   Check out our Youtube channel for our Pre Match Coverage, when we were all certain w

Nov 1, 2022 • 34:43

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 18: Beauty & The Beasts || Napoli-Rangers 3-0/CBS Sports Destination Brooklyn || Napoli-Sassuolo 4-0

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 18: Beauty & The Beasts || Napoli-Rangers 3-0/CBS Sports Destination Brooklyn || Napoli-Sassuolo 4-0

This week, Raff Bizz has become Judge Bizz and Raffa Rispo has a stabbing headache as they celebrate Halloween this week and there is SOOO much to talk about! (Please visit our social media pages and our YouTube to see our Halloween drip! First, Raffa & The Bizz talk about their experience with CBS Sports Destination Brooklyn Champions League View Party last Wednesday and round up the action from Matchday 5 of the Group Stage match v Rangers.  They announce Champions League MD5 Beast of the Matc

Nov 1, 2022 • 1:10:54

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 17: SOURinho || Roma 0-1 Napoli || Patrick Kendrick Selects Beast of the Match

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 17: SOURinho || Roma 0-1 Napoli || Patrick Kendrick Selects Beast of the Match

Napoli win their 11th straight match in all competitions, tying the previous record and stay atop Serie A with a 1-0 win at the Olimpico vs Roma.  This week, Raff N Raff Rant on about Mourinho's sour words toward Napoli and they also look at what little thing was added to make this a super competitive Napoli side, the likes of which we've never seen before. Victor Osimhen gets the start and gets the match winner 10 minutes from time and we had Serie A International commentator Patrick Kendrick p

Oct 25, 2022 • 59:37

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 22: Enjoy The Watermelon

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 22: Enjoy The Watermelon

Enjoy the Watermelon   This week Michele and Henry reflect on the atmosphere during the near sold out Bologna match. They address a listener question about club attendance and muse on the nature of football fandom, challenging the notion of ‘occasional’ fans.   The guys also look ahead to Roma and have some firm advice for Rangers fans thinking of trying to make it into the stadium on Tuesday.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The

Oct 20, 2022 • 47:51

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 8: Sarri’s Streak

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 8: Sarri’s Streak

Sarri’s Streak   In this week’s From N to I, Kirsten and Henry look back at the club record run of consecutive wins under Maurizio Sarri. Bonafide heroes and cult heroes are celebrated in this show which is also sprinkled with melancholy at what could have been.   If you like our intro and outro theme, it's titled "Wasted Summer" by Fruity Water. check out their official video here https://youtu.be/yRsT7JWICqg   From N to I is a new weekly podcast from the FFV Network bringing short blasts from

Oct 19, 2022 • 21:21

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 16: Three’s Company || Manacc’ O Meret || Napoli 3-2 Bologna

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 16: Three’s Company || Manacc’ O Meret || Napoli 3-2 Bologna

Napoli wins their 10th straight in all competitions with a 3-2 win over Bologna at the Maradona as they head into a much needed week without a midweek match. Osimhen's winner boasted the question: Is Three's Company at Napoli? With Raspadori starting regularly, Osimhen back from injury is producing and we haven't seen Simeone for two consecutive matches, what is the plan moving forward? Meret's blunder to make it 2-2 caused a stir among fans.  Should we give him the benefit of the doubt? Or is t

Oct 18, 2022 • 1:17:08

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 21: Open The Window

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 21: Open The Window

Episode 21: Open The Window   Michele and Henry are back! Since the last show Napoli have scored 17 goals and put in some of the most memorable nights in their history. Michele was there for most of them and takes us on an emotional journey through his experiences of Ajax 1 - Napoli 6 and Napoli 4 Ajax 2.  The ragazzi also explore what can be learnt about this new Napoli by watching them live and also answer some fantastic listener questions.   Please do support the show by following us at our

Oct 15, 2022 • 1:10:08

Season 22/23 - Kubani’s Korner -”Napoli Make Football Look Easy”; Qualified For Round Of 16

Season 22/23 - Kubani’s Korner -”Napoli Make Football Look Easy”; Qualified For Round Of 16

Marco "Kubani" D'Onofrio flies solo this week to wrap up another tremendous European night at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona as our partenopei beat Ajax 4-2 and CRUISE to the knockout stages of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League.  Goals by "El Chooky" Lozano, Jack Raspadori, a Kvaradona penalty and a returning Victor Osimhen sealed the deal for Napoli sending the crowd into a frenzy.  One more point will win Group A, but Luciano Spalletti's squad can breathe and focus on the Serie A table as they

Oct 13, 2022 • 18:52

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 15 - Victorless Victories || Serie A Matchday 9: Cremonese-Napoli 1-4 || Beast of the Quarter

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 15 - Victorless Victories || Serie A Matchday 9: Cremonese-Napoli 1-4 || Beast of the Quarter

Raff N Raff are back this week to cover Napoli's matchday 9 win over Cremonese 4-1 at the Stadio Giovanni Zini, the very first Serie A win for the partenopei in Cremona.  The Bizz has questions about Luciano Spalletti's light rotation maybe being too light as we lose Amir Rrahmani to injury until possibly after the World Cup break. We hand out not only a Beast of the Match, but we introduce a new feature on the Rant called Beast of the Quarter, as we hit the quarter mark in the Serie A Season. R

Oct 12, 2022 • 1:23:11

Season 22/23 - Kuba N Ken - Pilot Episode: ”Napoli Are GOAL MACHINES” || Ajax 1-6 Napoli UCL Matchday 3 Chat

Season 22/23 - Kuba N Ken - Pilot Episode: ”Napoli Are GOAL MACHINES” || Ajax 1-6 Napoli UCL Matchday 3 Chat

The long awaited return to the airwaves comes our classic "Saro Con Te" theme song along with some original voices! Marco "Kubani" D'Onofrio and Ken Cioffredi are back with a new pod "Kuba N Ken"  What better way to kick off a new show than to have the boys chat up on the absolute DOMINATION of Amsterdam as Napoli invaded the Johann Cruyff and came away 6-1 winners. Yes...SIX...after going down 1-0 to the home side Ajax, Napoli manage to completely overwhelm the Dutch Champions and stay perfect

Oct 5, 2022 • 30:23

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 14 - Serie A Matchday 8: Napoli 3-1 Torino || UCL Preview Ajax-Napoli || The Good Cristiano

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant - Episode 14 - Serie A Matchday 8: Napoli 3-1 Torino || UCL Preview Ajax-Napoli || The Good Cristiano

The Raff's are back after a week off during the international break as Napoli defeat Torino 3-1 at the Maradona to stay atop of the Serie A! We crown a Beast of the Match for Matchday 8, we get ready for UEFA Champions League as we travel to Amsterdam and visit Ajax at the Johann Cruyff, and we get ranting BIG TIME about how some of our fans still question the motives of ADL. Also... rumor has it that Cristiano Giuntoli and ADL are not on great terms and Raffa & The Bizz dissect where that possi

Oct 4, 2022 • 1:17:34

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 7: Krol

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 7: Krol

Krol   In this week’s From N to I, Kirsten and Henry look back at the career of Napoli, Ajax and Holland superstar, Ruud Krol. Arguably the greatest defender of all time, this episode looks at how he brought gold dust to Napoli at just right time and also celebrate his contribution to the world and European game. Your hosts also take time to enjoy Krol’s connection to the city.   If you like our intro and outro theme, it's titled "Wasted Summer" by Fruity Water. check out their official video h

Oct 3, 2022 • 26:21

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 6: Cané

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 6: Cané

In this week’s From N to I, Kirsten and Henry look back at the career of Napoli legend, Cané. He was one of the first black players in the league in the early 1960’s and played with Napoli over the two spells filled full of drama and controversy. We also reflect on the atmosphere of the club during this time which must have been both exhausting and exciting for tifosi!   If you like our intro and outro theme, it's titled "Wasted Summer" by Fruity Water. check out their official video here ht

Sep 21, 2022 • 33:46

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 20: Living Donkeys

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 20: Living Donkeys

Henry and Michele are in a party mood after an excellent weekend for Napoli. Michele reveals the mood of the city at this pause in the season before a mini review of the first nine games takes place. Highlights on the pitch, in the stands and dressing room are chosen and a highly controversial choice is suggested for the spiritual captain of the club.   Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podc

Sep 20, 2022 • 48:27

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 13 - Are Napoli Defying The Odds? || Milan 1-2 Napoli: Partenopei Remain Top Of Serie A

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 13 - Are Napoli Defying The Odds? || Milan 1-2 Napoli: Partenopei Remain Top Of Serie A

After 7 matches in Serie A, Napoli remain top of the table in Serie A after handing defending Scudetto holders Milan their first defeat of the season and first in the last 22 league matches.  It's been 42 years since Napoli can say they've beaten the rossoneri at the San Siro in 3 consecutive seasons, and a 2-1 win this past weekend sealed that.  Cholito Simeone comes off the bench to net the winning header into the bottom left.  Are the partenopei defying the odds set in the beginning of the se

Sep 20, 2022 • 56:03

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 12 - Champions League Post-Match Live: Rangers 0-3 Napoli

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 12 - Champions League Post-Match Live: Rangers 0-3 Napoli

Raffa & The Bizz quickly return with a very special mid-week edition of The Napoli Rant! The Champions League Review Post-Match Live as Napoli travel to the Ibrox in Glasgow, Scotland. No traveling Napoli supporters allowed. No singing of the Champions League anthem. a tribute to Queen Elizabeth. A Napoli 3-0 win!!! This turned into a very wild affair, especially late in the match! You don't want to miss who gets Beast of the Match, and we sing more Spalletti praise!  It definitely smells like w

Sep 15, 2022 • 42:03

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 19: Beyond Tears

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 19: Beyond Tears

This week is a very special episode in which Michele and Henry record it in person and together! They are fresh from the pub and talk all things Rangers-Napoli. Pre-match, match and post-match and we kick off with a very special in-pub treat!    Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli direct from city. We are proud to be part of the Far From Vesuvius Net

Sep 15, 2022 • 45:58

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 11 - Spalletti Sows His Seeds || Napoli-Liverpool & Spezia Review || Queen Passing Affects Rangers-Napoli UCL

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 11 - Spalletti Sows His Seeds || Napoli-Liverpool & Spezia Review || Queen Passing Affects Rangers-Napoli UCL

Raffa & The Bizz are back this week and there is A LOT going on! As the United Kingdom mourns the loss of their Queen, SSC Napoli take home victories against Liverpool in the Champions League and Spezia in the Serie A MD6. The next CL fixture against Scottish team Rangers FC was moved from Tuesday 9/13 to Wednesday 9/14 while UEFA disallows any visiting fans to Scotland. PLUS Luciano Spalletti sows his seeds as he manages the Partenopei and their newly acquired depth signings. Finally, we re

Sep 13, 2022 • 59:32

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 18: Don’t Spit At The Sky!

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 18: Don’t Spit At The Sky!

Episode 18: Don’t Spit At The Sky   Michele and Henry are back! We give you a short blast of excitement ahead of Napoli Liverpool. Michele tells us what the Champions League means to the tifosi and the city and Henry talks about going viral. They discuss the reality of being an away fan in Naples before an informative chat about securing away tickets for future European ties. Things tie up with who Michele is most excited to see under lights in a Napoli shirt in Europe.   Please do support the s

Sep 7, 2022 • 44:00

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 10 - Champions League Preview: Liverpool Travel Warning? || Serie A Matchdays 4 & 5 Review

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 10 - Champions League Preview: Liverpool Travel Warning? || Serie A Matchdays 4 & 5 Review

Raffa & The Bizz are back with a Champions League preview. It's Napoli-Liverpool on Wednesday night at the Maradona in Group A Matchday 1.  How will we fare against reigning UCL finalists? And are they really issuing travel warnings?  Also, the Raffs look back at a dismal 1-1 draw against Lecce at home and then the BIG win on the rebound at the Olimpico against Sarri and Lazio. We give our Beast of the Match for the Lazio match and also touch on the beast award we gave for the Lecce match.   Far

Sep 6, 2022 • 52:05

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 5: When Is Napoli’s Birthday?

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 5: When Is Napoli’s Birthday?

Kirsten and Henry (well mostly Kirsten) take us right the way back to the introduction of football to Naples. They ask some difficult questions about the links between Mussolini and the ‘official’ birthday of 1st August 1926 and call for more research to be done into the earlier origins of the club in the late nineteenth century. Perhaps an anniversary with less links to fascism could be chosen to celebrate the anniversary?   Also features chat about posh English sailors and Gilbert and Sullivan

Sep 1, 2022 • 38:45

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 9 - Upside Down & Inside Out: Fiorentina 0-0 Napoli

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 9 - Upside Down & Inside Out: Fiorentina 0-0 Napoli

Raffa Rispo returns from vacation this week as he and The Bizz have A LOT to cover! Matchday 3 in the 22/23 Serie A season saw Fiorentina-Napoli end in a scoreless draw at the Artemio Franchi. A tough battle in the midfield and a Victor Osimhen disallowed goal kept the teams level. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Kvara's goal streak was held by the great defensive play of Brazilian RB Dodo. A series of discriminatory chants toward Napoli & Luciano Spalletti are dealt with by the FIGC, but is that enough?

Aug 30, 2022 • 1:00:24

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 4: 2011/12 UCL Group A - Matchday 1 - Man City 1-1 Napoli

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 4: 2011/12 UCL Group A - Matchday 1 - Man City 1-1 Napoli

Ahead of the Champions League Draw, Kirsten and Henry look back to Napoli's first appearance in the rebranded competition. Cavani, Hamsik, Lavezzi and...Aronica et all, star in this nostalgia fest. If you like our intro and outro theme, it's titled "Wasted Summer" by Fruity Water. check out their official video here https://youtu.be/yRsT7JWICqg   From N to I is a new weekly podcast from the FFV Network bringing short blasts from SSC Napoli’s past. Your hosts are Henry Bell @HenryBellCalcio and K

Aug 25, 2022 • 30:34

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 17: ”Crazy Boss”

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 17: ”Crazy Boss”

This week Michele and Henry reflect on the first home game of the season and look forward to the friendly against Juve Stabia and the Fiorentina match in the league.    Michele goes deep on the recent history behind Lower Curva tickets and also offers his precise in stadium thoughts on Kvaratskhelia, Osimhen and Kim.    We answer another listener question, give you a Neapolitan phrase of the week and close with some final thoughts on Fiorentina.   Please do support the show by following us at ou

Aug 24, 2022 • 57:20

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 8 - Napoli & ADL: The Right Direction || Napoli 4-0 Monza

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 8 - Napoli & ADL: The Right Direction || Napoli 4-0 Monza

Napoli are off to a flying start in the 2022/23 Serie A season after scoring 9 goals in 2 matches.  They defeat Monza 4-0 with goals from two of our new boys on their Stadio Maradona debut, a brace from Georgian left winger Kvicha Kvaratshkelia and a Korean CB Kim Minjae header from a corner. Victor Osimhen gets his 2nd of the season as well. This begs the question: is this club headed in the right direction? Did ADL win back some of the approval of the tifosi partenopei?  We have a special gues

Aug 23, 2022 • 57:31

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 16: ”Giving and Receiving”

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 16: ”Giving and Receiving”

Episode 16: "Giving and Receiving" Michele and Henry look forward to our first home game of the reason against Monza. The guys discuss the importance of August and taking time off and the impact Verona Napoli has had on the city’s expectations. They also chat about Napoli’s new Juve supporting mayor, the importance of ticket prices to fans in the city and we take our second pre-recorded fan question. This week's question comes from Nick Louks (Twitter @nick2cents). Grazie Nick! Please do suppo

Aug 18, 2022 • 59:22

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 3: Supercoppa 90

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 3: Supercoppa 90

Supercoppa ‘90   The third episode of From N to I explores one of the greatest matches in Napoli history: Napoli 5 Juventus 1. Kirsten and Henry celebrate a Maradona/Careca masterclass which represented the apex of the most glorious era of the club.   From N to I is a new weekly podcast from the FFV Network bringing short blasts from SSC Napoli’s past. Your hosts are Henry Bell @HenryBellCalcio and Kirsten Schlewitz @kdschlewitz.

Aug 17, 2022 • 19:05

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Episode 7 - ”AWAY WE GO(AL): MD 1 Verona 2-5 Napoli”

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Episode 7 - ”AWAY WE GO(AL): MD 1 Verona 2-5 Napoli”

DEFYING THE ODDS! Napoli defeat Hellas Verona 5-2 at the Bentegodi in the first match of the 22/23 season. Goals from 5 different players (Osimhen, Kvaratshkelia, Zielinski, Lobotka & Politano) seal the victory and send a stern message to the world despite the odds. in this episode, Raff N Raff talk about the match and how we felt the defense, midfield and attack fared. Also, we hand out our first Beast of the Match!  Raffa & The Biz are back in their respective studios after they spent the afte

Aug 16, 2022 • 50:27

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 15: ’The Meat Under The Pasta”

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 15: ’The Meat Under The Pasta”

Episode 15: The Meat Under The Pasta   Michele and Henry find a small window in their holidays to talk Napoli and the feeling in the city ahead of the new season. Henry has to be brief because his cena is waiting downstairs and he doesn’t want to get in trouble with the Italian in-laws.   They do, however, find time to salute Ciro Mertens, go deep on the Neapolitan feelings towards the team ahead of kick off and we answer listener questions.   We're pleased to present a new feature!  We will be

Aug 11, 2022 • 42:04

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 2: Verona

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 2: Verona

EPISODE 2: VERONA Ahead of Napoli’s first game of the season at the Bentegodi vs Verona, Kirsten and Henry explore the history behind this fierce rivalry. The story goes behind Maradona and also includes some surprisingly close links between the clubs.   Also, if you like our intro and outro theme, it's titled "Wasted Summer" by Fruity Water. check out their official video here https://youtu.be/yRsT7JWICqg   From N to I is a new weekly podcast from the FFV Network bringing short blasts from SSC

Aug 10, 2022 • 18:44

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 6 - ”Napoli Mercato: Are We Cutting It Close?”

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 6 - ”Napoli Mercato: Are We Cutting It Close?”

With the 21/22 Serie A season to kick off next week, are ADL & SSC Napoli cutting it close with signing new players? Players such as Raspadori from Sassuolo, Navas from PSG, and Simeone from Verona, lay in limbo. Can we expect these signatures soon?   Also, we have to address it, ADL and his comments. Out of line and out of touch…but was it all totally wrong?   All this, plus the latest news from the week as Raffa & The Biz present the go-home show of the new Serie A season!    Please take a mom

Aug 9, 2022 • 1:19:04

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 1: Careca

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 1: Careca

Henry Bell and Kirsten Schlewitz introduce the newest weekly podcast from the FFV Network bringing short blasts from SSC Napoli’s past, "From N to I" You know Henry (@HenryBellCalcio) from the "Maradona Era Chronicles" and "In The Shadows Of Vesuvio". Kirsten (@kdschlewitz), an author of all things Napoli past, makes her triumphant return to the airwaves!   EPISODE 1: ANTONIO CARECA We explore the Brazilian superstar’s importance to the second wave of silverware during the Maradona era and celeb

Aug 3, 2022 • 21:56

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 5 - ”From Mutiny To Makeover: Are Napoli Better Off”

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 5 - ”From Mutiny To Makeover: Are Napoli Better Off”

Raffa & The Biz are back and with the Serie A season ready to kick off in 2 weeks, SSC Napoli are still working hard in the Summer Mercato. Is ADL's approach to this rebuild better off for Napoli? Will Luciano Spalletti have the Partenopei ready for battle with the additions of Kim Min-Jae, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Leo Ostigard? Will Victor Osimhen, Chucky Lozano and Piotr Zielinski be difference makers this season? Let's RANT!   Far From Vesuvius is proud to be host for the hottest, most INTERACT

Aug 2, 2022 • 1:04:13

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 4: Three Captains Gone!

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 4: Three Captains Gone!

In this episode of the Rant, Raffa & The Bizz discuss the official departure of Dries Mertens, the Napoli all-time leading scorer.  This marks the end of an era with three captains gone in Mertens and in Lorenzo Insigne and Kalidou Koulibaly before him. Can Napoli fans recover? Also, is Raff Bizz starting to change his tune about ADL? He gives his response to recent talks by the president. And can Raffa Rispo stay optimistic about this rebuild? News, new drip/kit talk, and of course the mercato!

Jul 26, 2022 • 1:33:22

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 14: The Big Preseason Questions...Cone or Cup?

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 14: The Big Preseason Questions...Cone or Cup?

In the only English language Napoli podcast direct from the city, Henry and Michele are back from their holidays and dive straight into Dimaro reaction. Michele gives the città perspectives on the mercato comings and goings and gauges the mood of Naples ahead of the new season. There’s also time for conversations about gelato and which ex Napoli player is most fond of good times in night spots. A classic ITSOV mixture of the sublime and the ridiculous.   We thank you for joining us at the Far Fr

Jul 21, 2022 • 1:07:20

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 3 - ADL v Tifosi: Daniel Bowen reports from Dimaro!

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 3 - ADL v Tifosi: Daniel Bowen reports from Dimaro!

AN HOUR AND A HALF OF THE MOST FIREY EPISODE YET!!!    Raffa & The Biz are in the house with Azzurri Superfan Daniel Bowen (@AzzurroBowen), as he gives us an in-depth Dimaro report! Dan was in attendance for Napoli's 4-1 preseason win over Serie B side Perugia on Sunday and we chat it up about what the fans feel about the team, the players, ADL and the loss of Insigne, Ospina, Koulibaly & possibly Mertens! Also, Raffa is crowned Universal Champion of Napoli Fans, Biz is HOT about the perception

Jul 19, 2022 • 1:30:01

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 2: In Napoli, You Cry Twice!

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 2: In Napoli, You Cry Twice!

*** DISCLAIMER: Due to technical difficulties, we're posting this episode a week late, before Koulibaly's deal was announced.  This edition was Live on Monday, July 11, 2022***   In this episode, Raff Biz RETURNS to the airwaves and from his trip to Campania. We discuss his time there; Raff Rispo gives his opinion on what's happening with the transfer market and much more.

Jul 19, 2022 • 1:32:01

Season 2022/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 1: Insigne’s New Home - Ronaldo In Azzurro?!?

Season 2022/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 1: Insigne’s New Home - Ronaldo In Azzurro?!?

Raffa kicks off the 22/23 Season without The Bizz, as he is in the motherland, so we start with Carmine Guadagno, President of Napoli Club Toronto. Here, we talk all about the arrival of Lorenzo Insigne to Toronto and the clubs involvement, the moves Napoli made and have not made, players possibly leaving, and can Cristiano ROnaldo actually work out?

Jul 10, 2022 • 1:28:20

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 13: Beaches, ADL & Pasta

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 13: Beaches, ADL & Pasta

This week's episode is a game of two halves. Henry and Michele begin with a serious and nuanced discussion about ADL and why he remains so unpopular within the city. Then, our alternative season awards involve plenty of pasta, scooter journeys and imagined trips to Castel dell’Elmo with Ciro and Kat Mertens.     We thank you for joining us at the Far From Vesuvius Network, and our new exclusive podcast, IN THE SHADOW OF VESUVIO. Be sure to visit & follow our Twitter page @FarFromVesuvius And al

Jun 2, 2022 • 1:05:40

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 27: The Four Italian Horsemen of Serie A - A Look At The Top 4 w/ Adreano Di Nardo, Alex Donno & Cliff Esmiol

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 27: The Four Italian Horsemen of Serie A - A Look At The Top 4 w/ Adreano Di Nardo, Alex Donno & Cliff Esmiol

A very special episode of The Napoli Rant this week. We had an emphatic win at Spezia for the last matchday if Serie A. With nothing at stake either way, Napoli B defeated Spezia 3-0. However, we didn't mention it much, as this week we decided to take an in-depth look at the Top 4 UCL representatives for Italy.  The panel joining the Raff's, who obviously were representing Napoli, are as follows:Representing Milan, the new Champions of Italy: Adreano Di Nardo of The Calcio Guys (@adreano_calcio

May 26, 2022 • 53:32

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 12: Season’s End Emotions

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 12: Season’s End Emotions

Michele and Henry are joined by Ken Cioffredi this week and look back at the season which came to a close with a 3-0 win over Spezia. They explore the feelings of the città over the course of a season which featured many familiar frustrations. Occasional moments of end of term giddiness also punctuate this episode as the team look ahead to next season!

May 25, 2022 • 1:15:15

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvius - Episode 11: Literally In The Shadow

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvius - Episode 11: Literally In The Shadow

WELCOME TO NAPOLI, DR. BELL!!! In this special episode Michele interviews Henry for a change as they talk about meeting in person for the first time last Sunday! Please enjoy the "In Stadium" perspective of the historic moment in the club as Lorenzo Insigne and Faouzi Ghoulam said goodbye to the home fans. Henry opens up about the experience of being a long distance Napoli fan and coming to the stadium for the first time. Much emotion all round! We'd say Henry's Napoli experience was BELLissima!

May 19, 2022 • 1:21:18

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 26 - Napoli 3-0 Genoa: Ciao Capitano

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 26 - Napoli 3-0 Genoa: Ciao Capitano

In this edition of The Napoli Rant, we say goodbye to our hometown boy Lorenzo Insigne.  "Lorenzinho" "Lorenzo il Magnifico" "Capitano". We look back at Insigne's finest moments, we remember what he meant to us and we wish him well as he moves on to Toronto FC.  OH YEAH...THERE WAS A MATCH TOO!!!Napoli defeat Genoa 3-0 at the Maradona, a match that many of our great friends attended.  Osimhen scored an emphatic header, Insigne got himself on the scoresheet in his final match, and Lobotka went co

May 19, 2022 • 1:19:58

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 25 - Torino 0-1 Napoli: Scudetto Dream Ends Officially

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 25 - Torino 0-1 Napoli: Scudetto Dream Ends Officially

Raffa Rispo alone this week as Raff Biz is off on assignment, so it's an open forum.  The chat is running the show, and some topics are:Where we lost the scudettoNapoli Twitter beefInsigne leavingNew Captain...is it what we needed all along?What do we need in the summer?Fans protests: Deserved? Or way too much?LOYALTY Far From Vesuvius is proud to be host for the hottest, most INTERACTIVE SSC Napoli show on social media, The Napoli Rant!Be sure to follow us on our platforms:Twitter: @NapoliRantF

May 13, 2022 • 47:03

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 10: Preparing For The Controversial Goodbye

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 10: Preparing For The Controversial Goodbye

In our tenth show, Henry and Michele explore the emotions in the city surrounding Lorenzo Insigne’s upcoming farewell in Napoli’s last home game of the season. Michele gives his typically forthright views on the exit, we share our favourite memories of Lorenzo and also take a look what can be learned for the future from the Torino game. We thank you for joining us at the Far From Vesuvius Network, and our new exclusive podcast, IN THE SHADOW OF VESUVIO Be sure to visit our Twitter page @FarFrom

May 11, 2022 • 59:56

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 9: Champions Anthem Drained Out By Whistles

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 9: Champions Anthem Drained Out By Whistles

Henry and Michele spend the show looking forensically at Napoli fan culture following the protests in and outside of the stadium for the Sassoulo game. They give the first person perspective at what happened before, during and after the match and Michele gives his view as a Napoli based fan. We also look ahead to Champions League football and give some love to the show’s listeners thus far. We thank you for joining us at the Far From Vesuvius Network, and our new exclusive podcast, IN THE SHADOW

May 3, 2022 • 1:08:50

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 24 - Napoli 6-1 Sassuolo: Mission...Accomplished? Napoli Secure UCL!!!

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 24 - Napoli 6-1 Sassuolo: Mission...Accomplished? Napoli Secure UCL!!!

***ATTENZIONE***Starting this summer, The Raff N Raff Rant will be exclusive on its own podcast channel! More information soon. WE DID IT!!! Didn't we?Napoli (out of nowhere and a bit too late) have destroyed Sassuolo at an emptier than usual Maradona and that plus Roma's 0-0 stalemate with Bologna means we have qualified for next seasons UEFA Champions League.  So why do we feel so unaccomplished? This is what we've signed up for with Spalletti, no? Wasn't this an accomplishment? A goal met? Th

May 3, 2022 • 1:26:39

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 8: Addo’ sta’ ’a cazzimma?

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 8: Addo’ sta’ ’a cazzimma?

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio explores all things SSC Napoli in English and direct from the city itself. We explore the disaster of #EmpoliNapoli from the perspective of Michele watching it with his girlfriend’s dad. It was the first time they had watched a game together! We try to cheer ourselves up by also exploring Napoli taking up another sport and go deep on how this team can find more cazzimma like the best SSC Napoli teams from the recent past. We thank you for joining us at the Far From Vesuv

Apr 27, 2022 • 50:02

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 23 - Empoli 3-2 Napoli: ’O bbuon, ’O brutt, ’O cattiv

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 23 - Empoli 3-2 Napoli: ’O bbuon, ’O brutt, ’O cattiv

***ATTENZIONE***Starting this summer, The Raff N Raff Rant will be exclusive on its own podcast channel! More information soon. UHHH...WTF HAPPENED?!?!?Raff N Raff go through all the motions of trying to figure out why Napoli, up 2-0 to Empoli, a team who hasn't won a single match in 16 weeks (last beating us at the Maradona) with 10 minutes left and signaled the unofficial end of Napoli's scudetto run.  What went wrong? Who is to blame? What we did RIGHT in the match? Can we really say top 4 is

Apr 27, 2022 • 1:14:38

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 7 - Una Pareggio a Pasquetta

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 7 - Una Pareggio a Pasquetta

Ciao! Henry and Michele explore a wide range of Calcio, cultural and culinary issues in Napoli following the disappointing result against Roma. #7 on the tombola.Easter in Napoli.Zia Tina’s pastiera - Twitter photo here...be jealous: https://twitter.com/farfromvesuvius/status/1516990009160736769?s=21&t=_m8ODSWdHn03lcxSKvVqdAWatching Napoli with 80 year olds.Luis Vinicio’s Napoli.Ruud Krol.Pasquetta or Calcio?The best place to have pasquetta in Naples. Napoli Roma from the stadium. Surprisingly g

Apr 21, 2022 • 1:12:02

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 22 - Napoli 1-1 Roma: Top 4 Good Enough? Tri-State Napoli Club Panel w/ Gianni Delli Coli of The Calcio Guys

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 22 - Napoli 1-1 Roma: Top 4 Good Enough? Tri-State Napoli Club Panel w/ Gianni Delli Coli of The Calcio Guys

***ATTENZIONE***Starting this summer, The Raff N Raff Rant will be exclusive on its own podcast channel! More information soon! TOP 4 GOOD ENOUGH?Is it bye bye Scudetto for Napoli?  Raff Biz hosts a panel with fellow Tri-State Napoli Club members Gaetano, Peter and Francesco. Also, Gianni Delli Coli, The Calcio Guys' resident Romano-Napoletano and West Virginia's biggest Napoli fan, Michele Scottodiluzzio joins the guys too! Raffa, on vacation, is still deciding whether or not Napoli are out of

Apr 21, 2022 • 1:26:05

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 6: No Matter What

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 6: No Matter What

In The Shadow of Vesuvio gives you the experience of SSC Napoli in English and direct from Naples! In episode 6, Michele and Henry explore: The Napoli Tombola!Poor home form - a problem with pressure?How being in the stadium helps explain the issues with the team.Rampaging centre backs - no thanks.Zanoli and his walking bootsMichu: the worst signing in Napoli historyPre-game optimismUltra chantingMario Rui - a warm up Pele?Sticking with team no matter what.Feeling free to not stick with the team

Apr 14, 2022 • 1:05:23

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 21 - Napoli 2-3 Fiorentina: Trouble at Home || Guest Vincenzo Bertillo

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 21 - Napoli 2-3 Fiorentina: Trouble at Home || Guest Vincenzo Bertillo

***ATTENZIONE***Starting this summer, The Raff N Raff Rant will be exclusive on its own podcast channel! More information soon! Napoli lose a big match to Fiorentina late in the season AGAIN and Vincenzo Italiano AGAIN.  Thankfully, a Milan draw to Torino saves our Scudetto hopes for now, but Vincenzo Bertillo joins Raffa & the Biz to unpack what went wrong at The Maradona on Sunday, discuss who may or may not be at fault and our realistic chances at a possible Scudetto push! Far From Vesuvius i

Apr 13, 2022 • 1:28:56

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 5: To Believe Or Not To Believe

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 5: To Believe Or Not To Believe

This week, Henry (@HenryBellCalcio) and Michele (@NapoliTickets) welcome one of Far From Vesuvius' founding fathers, Ken Cioffredi (@K_Cioffredi). Michele and Ken are long time buds, so here we get to find out the story of how they know each other.  Also on the docket in running order:What’s the non football news in Naples?That Scudetto Feeling: still there?Henry’s Sardinian mother in law’s verdict!Michele doesn’t believe!Atalanta game!Where did we watch it? INTERVIEW WITH DAN BOWEN Zanoli - wha

Apr 6, 2022 • 1:13:31

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 20 - Atalanta 1-3 Napoli: Battle In Bergamo As Scudetto Hopes Stay Alive || Insigne Good? || END RACISM || Guest Carmine Guadagno Of Napoli Club Toronto

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 20 - Atalanta 1-3 Napoli: Battle In Bergamo As Scudetto Hopes Stay Alive || Insigne Good? || END RACISM || Guest Carmine Guadagno Of Napoli Club Toronto

Raffa & The Biz welcome Figli Del Vesuvio and Napoli Club Toronto's Carmine Guadagno as a guest this episode. They come to you as Napoli grab a third straight victory by beating Atalanta 2-1 at the Gewiss in an extremely important victory, but not without more racism toward captain elect Kalidou Koulibaly from the Atalanta crowd. Things get HEAVY as we end the show with Biz giving an emotional Rant about that subject, but we do discuss the win, give our Beast Of The Match, chat about our scudett

Apr 5, 2022 • 1:24:25

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 4: Benvenuto Ciro Romeo Mertens

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 4: Benvenuto Ciro Romeo Mertens

This week Henry and Michele reflect on a weird week of International Football and look forward to the Atalanta game. More importantly, we take time to celebrate the birth of Ciro Mertens and so much more. Here's our running order: News from NapoliAuguri CiroCiro’s houseWhy Mertens is so lovedMeeting MertensHow good is Hamsik at dancing in Napoli clubs?How to talk to famous peopleNapoli v Italian national team debateWhat’s the point of international football?Impact of international success on Nap

Mar 30, 2022 • 39:53

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 19 - Napoli 2-1 Udinese: The ”Scudetto Pact” Is Still Intact

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 19 - Napoli 2-1 Udinese: The ”Scudetto Pact” Is Still Intact

***ATTENZIONE***Starting this summer, The Raff N Raff Rant will be exclusive on its own podcast channel! More information soon.Raffa, solo this week as Biz is on vacation, is joined by Tri-State Napoli Club President, "Il Principale" Gaetano Sollazzo (@Sollazzo_1310) and Vice-President Peter "Baby Squid" Scala (@pscala11).  We cover Napoli-Udinese at the weekend, as the quest for 25 of our last 27 points commences with 3 points.  We talk about Victor's 2 more goals, our Beast Of The Match, the i

Mar 24, 2022 • 1:13:03

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvius - Episode 3: This Spring Comes With ”A Scudetto Feeling”

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvius - Episode 3: This Spring Comes With ”A Scudetto Feeling”

In Episode 3, the spring weather (and a few other things) has Henry and Michele in a great mood.  Their topics of discussion this week? What’s being talked about in Naples.The best place to live in Naples.Is Procida Naples? (No).A spontaneous tribute to Massimo Troisi.Pre game atmosphere.Curva B experience of the first half.Ciro Mertens, man of the people.Spalletti tactical bravery.Curva atmosphere for the goals.Mario Rui - cult hero.The ‘Scudetto Feeling’ in the stadium and city.Listener questi

Mar 23, 2022 • 52:39

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 2: Henry & Michele Welcome Daniel Bowen

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 2: Henry & Michele Welcome Daniel Bowen

Dr. Bell (@HenryBellCalcio) and Michele (@NapoliTickets) return to give you the Naples angle on all things SSC Napoli. They’re joined by Daniel Bowen (@AzzurroBowen) this week who was in the Away End for the Verona game. This week:- - Watching the game in Naples but not in the stadium. A family affair?- Osimhen, the name on everyone’s lips in the city.- Interview with Daniel Bowen to give you the in stadium perspective of Verona v Napoli- How it feels to hear those chants if you’re from Naples-

Mar 16, 2022 • 1:00:42

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 18 - Verona-Napoli 1-2: FORZA 40°50’N 14°15’E SEMPRE w/ Vincenzo Bertillo & Francesco Valenti

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 18 - Verona-Napoli 1-2: FORZA 40°50’N 14°15’E SEMPRE w/ Vincenzo Bertillo & Francesco Valenti

***ATTENZIONE*** Starting soon, The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff will be exclusive on its own podcast channel! More information soon. 03/14/2022 BACK TO WINNING WAYS! Lorenzo Insigne and Piotr ZIelinski sit as Luciano Spalletti changes it up! Prince Victor strikes twice. Classless Verona fans, Hellas themselves lose their cool and WE FINALLY HAVE ANOTHER BEAST OF THE MATCH! Our great friends Vincezo Bertillo (@VinBertillo) and Francesco Valenti (@PartenoPesce) are together at Vin's house in Toront

Mar 15, 2022 • 1:14:53

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Special - Tempo Di Recupero: Verona-Napoli Match Commentator Patrick Kendrick

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Special - Tempo Di Recupero: Verona-Napoli Match Commentator Patrick Kendrick

***ATTENZIONE*** Starting this summer, The Raff N Raff Rant will be exclusive on its own podcast channel! More information soon.   03/14/2022 Raffa & The Biz are joined by Patrick Kendrick (@patrickendrick), the play-by-play commentator for our win vs Verona at the Bentegodi this past Sunday. We chat about the infamous coordinates banner, Napoli's new formation, and the realistic Scudetto outcome. All this and more on our TDR quicky! Here is the YouTube link of this broadcast: https://youtu.be/f

Mar 15, 2022 • 22:27

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 17 - Napoli-Milan 0-1 w/ Guests Richard Kharman of Serie A Sitdown & Adreano Di Nardo of The Calcio Guys

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 17 - Napoli-Milan 0-1 w/ Guests Richard Kharman of Serie A Sitdown & Adreano Di Nardo of The Calcio Guys

***ATTENZIONE*** Starting this summer, The Raff N Raff Rant will be exclusive on its own podcast channel! More information soon.   03/07/2022 WHAT HAPPENED TO MENTALITY? One week after the big win vs Lazio, Napoli drop this big one at the Maradona and MIlan are the new League Leaders! The Raffs were joined by Richard Kharman (@R_Kharman, @SerieASitdown) and Adreano Di Nardo (@adreano_calcio, @thecalcioguys) to discuss the aftermath of this Matchday 28 showdown in Naples!   Far From Vesuvius is p

Mar 15, 2022 • 1:16:23

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 1: Michele Borrelli AKA @NapoliTickets

Season 21/22 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 1: Michele Borrelli AKA @NapoliTickets

In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is a new series on the Far From Vesuvius Network hostd by Dr. Henry Bell (@HenryBellCalcio - Twitter). Our goal is to give you the Naples angle behind SSC Napoli, as we sit with folks that are from or in our beautiful city! In this first episode, we talk to Naples resident, Curva B regular and Napoli Twitter legend, Michele Borrelli (@NapoliTickets - Twitter) to give you low-down fresh from the Maradona.  explore:- - The return of Curva B to games- Pre match atmosphere i

Mar 9, 2022 • 52:06

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 16 - LAZIO 1-2 NAPOLI: The Race ToThe Finish w/Joe Fischetti

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 16 - LAZIO 1-2 NAPOLI: The Race ToThe Finish w/Joe Fischetti

***ATTENZIONE*** The Raff N Raff Rant have a NEW podcast home, powered by Podbean! We will be posting on both channels for the time being, but for Season 22/23, and beyond, The Raff N Raff Rant will be exclusive on its own podcast channel and available on your favorite podcast platform! More information soon.    BENTORNATI A CAPOLISTA!!! YESSSS!!! On this 27th matchday, Napoli are in 27th heaven, as they beat Lazio 2-1 at the Olimpico on a Fabian Ruiz WONDERSTRIKE in the 94TH MINUTE! An Insigne

Mar 4, 2022 • 1:15:15

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 15 - Napoli-Inter: The Aftermath w/ Nima Tavallaey

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 15 - Napoli-Inter: The Aftermath w/ Nima Tavallaey

Rispo & The Biz are back in to cover the fallout of the big Serie A match of the weekend as Napoli hosted Scudetto holders Inter at the Maradona this past Saturday in a real see-saw 1-1 result.  Milan winning vs Sampdoria at home the next day meant that they are the new league leaders with 55 points. Inter slip to 2nd with 54 but have one match in hand vs Bologna, and Napoli have 53.  We bring in Sempre Inter founder and 1/3 of the great Italian Football Podcast Nima Tavallaey to chat about the

Feb 17, 2022 • 1:18:23

Season 21/22 -Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 14 - Koulibaly: Leader. Hero. Champion! Senegal Wins AFCON w/Mohamed Salad

Season 21/22 -Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 14 - Koulibaly: Leader. Hero. Champion! Senegal Wins AFCON w/Mohamed Salad

KALIDOU KOULIBALY IS A CHAMPION! Yes, Napoli's world's best center-back has captained his nation to it's very first AFCON win, as Senegal are Champions of Africa! Raff N Raff are back to discuss this with very special guest Mohamed Salad, who did a wonderful job covering the underrated and underappreciated tournament. Oh, and Napoli somehow managed to stay in the scudetto race, despite having the most players represented at AFCON and all the injury and covid battles.  Napoli travel to Venezia an

Feb 8, 2022 • 47:16

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 13 - WE’RE BACK: 1st Semester SSCN Report Cards w/”Principale” Gaetano Sollazzo

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 13 - WE’RE BACK: 1st Semester SSCN Report Cards w/”Principale” Gaetano Sollazzo

WE HAVE RETURNED!!! Raff N Raff are BACK on the airwaves, and we bring it BIG!  In this 2 HOUR SPECIAL, Raffa and The Biz bring in former teacher and current principal Gaetano Sollazzo to grade the players, coach and team's overall performance in the 21/22 season thus far.  The final grade is given by "il principale" himself, but Raff's weigh in, as well as comment on the chat's weigh in as well. We also can't avoid (as much as we tried) the HUGE news of captain Lorenzo Insigne's life changing d

Jan 5, 2022 • 2:00:28

Season 21/22 - Kubani’s Korner - Insigne To Toronto FC? Rumors Heating Up!

Season 21/22 - Kubani’s Korner - Insigne To Toronto FC? Rumors Heating Up!

Unless you've been living under a rock, THE story in Italian football is that Napoli captain, hometown hero, "Bandiera" Lorenzo Insigne is rumored to accept the offer from MLS side Toronto FC for a massive amount of money.  Toronto's very own Marco "Kubani" d'Onofrio comes in to address these rumors, as he returns for an edition of "Kubani's Korner". Marco, having had close ties to TFC and being a lifelong Napoli supporter, is without question, the best person to hear from when it comes to this

Dec 29, 2021 • 18:16

Season 21/22 - Monday Night Napoli - Episode 5: Napoli STUN Milan 1-0 At San Siro AGAIN; Reclaim 2nd Place - Special Guests Ralph Bizzarro & Francesco Valenti

Season 21/22 - Monday Night Napoli - Episode 5: Napoli STUN Milan 1-0 At San Siro AGAIN; Reclaim 2nd Place - Special Guests Ralph Bizzarro & Francesco Valenti

NAPOLI WIN AT THE SAN SIRO AGAIN! Yes, after an Elmas 5th minute winner v Milan, Napoli have climbed back up to 2nd being tied on points with Milan and 4 behind leaders Inter.    Joining Raffa tonight on Monday Night Napoli are Ralph Bizzarro and Francesco Valenti as they help dissect the patrenopei’s big win, as well as interact with the chat, talk about what’s to come v Spezia and pick the Beast Of The Match! You’ll love the Raff N Raff reunion with one of our favorite people in Fran!    The v

Dec 21, 2021 • 1:33:30

Season 21/22 - Monday Night Napoli - Episode 4: Napoli Beat LCFC; Lose To Empoli; Get Barcelona In UEL Draw

Season 21/22 - Monday Night Napoli - Episode 4: Napoli Beat LCFC; Lose To Empoli; Get Barcelona In UEL Draw

Raffa and Ken are back to wrap up coverage of Napoli's tough loss to Empoli in the 17th match of the season on Sunday, and also the big win prior to that last Thursday v Leicester City.  Then we talk about the big news that we learned earlier today that Napoli has drawn Barcelona in the Europa League Knockout Playoff Round.  That, and we answer lots of your questions.   The voices you hear on this episode can be found on Twitter: Raffa @RaffaNapoli83 Ken @K_Cioffredi Be sure to follow us on our

Dec 14, 2021 • 1:11:13

Season 21/22 - Monday Night Napoli/Raffa‘s Post Match Rant Live Napoli-Atalanta w/Joe Fischetti Of Forza Napoli Calcio Podcast

Season 21/22 - Monday Night Napoli/Raffa‘s Post Match Rant Live Napoli-Atalanta w/Joe Fischetti Of Forza Napoli Calcio Podcast

Napoli lose their 2nd match of the Serie A season 3-2 at home to Alatanta in a valiant effort.  No doubt one of the most hard fought, see saw matches this season.  There is only one person able enough to help Raffa break it all down and that is Joe Fischetti of the Forza Napoli Calcio Podcast.   We then chat about the crucial upcoming UEL Matchday 6 fixture with Leicester City at the Maradona with LOTS of outcomes possible.  Then next week, again in Naples, it's Napoli-Empoli in a tough, must wi

Dec 9, 2021 • 1:21:49

Season 21/22 - Raffa‘s Napoli Post Patch Rant Live: Giornata 15 Sassuolo-Napoli 2-2

Season 21/22 - Raffa‘s Napoli Post Patch Rant Live: Giornata 15 Sassuolo-Napoli 2-2

Napoli, on the heals of the massive win v Lazio, travelled to Emilio-Romagna to face Sassuolo at the Mapei.  Unfortunately, Napoli squandered a 2-0 lead late and the match ended 2-2. Milan, Inter and Atalanta win, so the lead is cut dramatically and 1-4 are now separated by 5 points.  Raffa in the house to Rant all about it.   The voices you hear on this episode can be found on Twitter: Raffa @RaffaNapoli83 Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @FarFromVesuvius Facebook: Far From Vesuv

Dec 2, 2021 • 58:25

Season 21/22 - Monday Night Napoli - Episode 2: Guest Gaetano Sollazzo - More On Napoli-Lazio - Maradona Tribute - Looking Ahead To Sassuolo

Season 21/22 - Monday Night Napoli - Episode 2: Guest Gaetano Sollazzo - More On Napoli-Lazio - Maradona Tribute - Looking Ahead To Sassuolo

Monday Night Napoli is back with more on the big win. Raffa in and Gaetano comes in to help host, but Ken makes it in halfway making this a fun 3-man broadcast.  We talk about the Diego Tribute and we look to our Wednesday road Giornata 16 match v Sassuolo.  And of course, your comments and questions!   The voices you hear on this episode can be found on Twitter: Raffa @RaffaNapoli83 Ken @K_Cioffredi Gaetano @Sollazzo_1313 Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @FarFromVesuvius Facebook

Dec 1, 2021 • 1:17:08

Season 21/22 - *Hybrid Special* Raffa‘s Napoli Post Match Rant Live: Giornata 14 Napoli-Lazio 4-0 || Frenemies: Lazio w/ Shawn McIntosh

Season 21/22 - *Hybrid Special* Raffa‘s Napoli Post Match Rant Live: Giornata 14 Napoli-Lazio 4-0 || Frenemies: Lazio w/ Shawn McIntosh

Big time statement for Napoli where we defeat Lazio 4-0 at the Maradona on a night we celebrate the life of Diego Armando Maradona one year after his untimely passing. In to give a Lazio persepctive is Shawn McIntosh of Lazio Lounge and The Laziale, as we cover Frenemies in a special duel episode.  Napoli take sole possession of first place, while Sarri returns to Fuorigrotta in a forgettable night for his biancocelesti. We also talk a little Italian National team and, of course, crown this roun

Dec 1, 2021 • 1:15:59

Maradona Era Chronicle: Episode 5 Re-Release - The Death Of A Legend / 1988/89 Pt.1: European Glory

Maradona Era Chronicle: Episode 5 Re-Release - The Death Of A Legend / 1988/89 Pt.1: European Glory

Today is the one year anniversary of the passing of Diego Armando Maradona.  We at FFV have decided to re-release this memorable episode to remember the #D10S of football!  FFV will be going over our glory era with a new series of podcasts called "The Maradona Era Chronicle". We will be reviewing each season of Maradona's time at Napoli from his signing from Barcelona in 1984, until his departure in 1991. During the time between our last episode and this one, we lost Diego Armando Maradona to a

Nov 25, 2021 • 1:36:49

Season 21/22 - Raffa‘s Napoli Post Match Rant Live: UEL Matchday 5 Spartak-Napoli 2-1 - Group C Wide Open Again

Season 21/22 - Raffa‘s Napoli Post Match Rant Live: UEL Matchday 5 Spartak-Napoli 2-1 - Group C Wide Open Again

Raffa discusses our first run of consecutive losses in the season, second to Spartak 2-1 in the Europa League Matchday 5.  This leaves Group C wide open again, and now Napoli must meet Leicester City on the final matchday at the Maradona on December 9th and needs a result to advance.  We chat about the match, Spalletti's words after and we take comments from the live chat. UEL Matchday 5 Spartak 2-1 Napoli  II  Goals SPA Sobolev 3' (Pen); 28' assisted by Moses  NAP Elmas 64' assisted by Petagna

Nov 25, 2021 • 24:08

Season 21/22 - Frenemies: Spartak Moscow w/Hanu of Spartak Official English Twitter

Season 21/22 - Frenemies: Spartak Moscow w/Hanu of Spartak Official English Twitter

Raffa's guest this week comes all the way from India.  His name is Hanu and he is in charge of the Spartak Moscow English Twitter account.  We talk about how he got the gig, what he does for them and how being the Twitter guy has turned him into a big fan of Spartak.  Hanu's work has been revered as of late with his light hearted banter and caught the attention of a lot of people in the industry, so it's an extra pleasure for him to come on with us. Oh...we talk about the upcoming Matchday 5 enc

Nov 23, 2021 • 31:51

Season 21/22 - Monday Night Napoli - Episode 1: Champions Inter Hand Napoli First Serie A Loss

Season 21/22 - Monday Night Napoli - Episode 1: Champions Inter Hand Napoli First Serie A Loss

YOOOOOOOOO!!!! Welcome, tifosi, to our brand new show Monday Night Napoli brought to you by Far From Vesuvius.  In our debut episode, Raffa Rispo and Ken Ciofreddi take on your comments and questions while they break down Napoli's first loss in Serie A this season, a 3-1 defeat at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza.  Also, Osimhen and Anguissa will miss significant time before they go off to the AFCON.  What does that mean for Spalletti?  Finally, we look ahead to the very important UEFA Europa League M

Nov 23, 2021 • 1:04:02

Season 21/22 - Frenemies: Inter w/ Alex Donno

Season 21/22 - Frenemies: Inter w/ Alex Donno

As the final FIFA International break of 2021 comes to a close, we're back with an all new episode of Frenemies! This time, Raffa sits with host of Calcio Connection and lifelong Interista, the great Alex Donno! Alex and Raffa chat about the BIG match #InterNapoli at the Meazza this weekend, how Inter are faring in #SerieA this season, expectations in both league and #UCL, and Alex tells his Inter fandom story!   After you listen to Alex here, make sure you go over to his podcast Calcio Connecti

Nov 20, 2021 • 31:40

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 13 - Frenemies: Verona w/ Rick Hough, Author Of ”Notes From Verona”

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 13 - Frenemies: Verona w/ Rick Hough, Author Of ”Notes From Verona”

In this episode, Raffa and Frenemies returns with our guest Rick Hough, the author of "Notes From Verona".  Here, we chat up about a very in form Verona side, manager Igor Tudor's impact on their squad and red hot Giovanni Simeone, who's 8 goals (4 v Lazio and 2 v Juve in their last 3 matches) is already a team best over the last 3 seasons. Rick is an author from Glasgow who moved to Verona.  His book describes Verona during lockdown as covid-19 hit Italy extremely hard.  You can find his book h

Nov 6, 2021 • 40:10

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: UEL Matchday 4 Legia Warsaw-Napoli 1-4 - Top Of Group C

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: UEL Matchday 4 Legia Warsaw-Napoli 1-4 - Top Of Group C

Napoli win their 2nd straight Europa League match v Legia 4-1 and Raffa Rispo has you covered with all the happenings and who won Beast Of The Match. With Leicester City and Spartak ending 1-1, Napoli take the lead in Group C: Napoli 7 Legia 6 Leicester 5 Spartak 4 Napoli can win the group in Matchday 5 with a win vs Spartak on Wed, Nov 24, AND a LCFC-Legia draw on the 25th.  The partenopei now go back to the Maradona for a showdown for redemption with a red hot Giovanni Simeone and Hellas Veron

Nov 6, 2021 • 1:06:53

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 12 - Collabopod 1: Ken, Henry, Kirsten & Marco All Chime In On Napoli

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 12 - Collabopod 1: Ken, Henry, Kirsten & Marco All Chime In On Napoli

The voices you hear on this episode can be found on Twitter: Ken - @k_Cioffredi Henry - @drhbell Kirsten - @kdschlewitz Marco - @Kubani_ Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @FarFromVesuvius Facebook: Far From Vesuvius Podcast  Instagram: @farfromvesuviuspodcast Visit our website for upcoming articles at farfromvesuvius.wordpress.com Like, subscribe, rate, follow us on any of these podcast platforms; Apple, Google, Spotify, and Podbean!    Enjoy and #ForzaNapoliSempre

Oct 30, 2021 • 44:40

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 12 - Wayne In Rome: Wayne Girard of @ASRomaEN Twitter & IFTV

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 12 - Wayne In Rome: Wayne Girard of @ASRomaEN Twitter & IFTV

*ORIGINAL AIR DATE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2021* Rispo & Biz back on Monday night and with a very special guest, Wayne Girard of Roma English Twitter and IFTV. We chat about how he became a Roma supporter, his roots, what he thought of Roma-Napoli and European payouts. Lots to cover here.    **VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OUR LIVE TWITTER SHOWS** Recently, Twitter and Periscope ended their relationship. Since the split, we have not been able to see live viewers of Raff N Raff’s comments or

Oct 27, 2021 • 1:02:43

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 9 Roma-Napoli 0-0 - First Dropped Points

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 9 Roma-Napoli 0-0 - First Dropped Points

*ORIGINAL AIR DATE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2021*   STOPPED AT NINE!  Streaks are meant to be broken. Napoli drop points for the first time this Serie A season in a 0-0 stalemate with Roma. Raff N Raff break it all down, as Raffa discusses other streaks that Napoli still have active.    **VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OUR LIVE TWITTER SHOWS** Recently, Twitter and Periscope ended their relationship. Since the split, we have not been able to see live viewers of Raff N Raff’s comments or quest

Oct 27, 2021 • 1:09:46

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 11 - Frenemies: Roma w/ Gianni Delli Colli From The Calcio Guys

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 11 - Frenemies: Roma w/ Gianni Delli Colli From The Calcio Guys

For this edition of Frenemies, Raffa sits down with his pal, Gianni Delli Colli of The Calcio Guys Podcast.  Who better to have in before Roma-Napoli than this guy, a duel Roma/Napoli die hard? We chat about Mourinho, Zaniolo, their recent struggles in the UEFA Conference League and what we can expect from Roma from here on out.  This will be a fun chat!   The voices you hear on this episode can be found on Twitter: Raffa @RaffaNapoli83 Gianni @Giannirulz27 Gianni can also be heard on @TheCalcio

Oct 23, 2021 • 50:49

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 11 - Raffa Rants: Open Forum With Your SSC Napoli Topics, Questions & Comments

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 11 - Raffa Rants: Open Forum With Your SSC Napoli Topics, Questions & Comments

*ORIGINAL AIR DATE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2021* Raffa Rispo solo again today, but the Biz does make a quick car appearance. All things Napoli, more on Torino match, Lozano, and Europa League this Thursday.   **VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OUR LIVE TWITTER SHOWS** Recently, Twitter and Periscope ended their relationship. Since the split, we have not been able to see live viewers of Raff N Raff’s comments or questions via Twitter. We’re working to come up with a reason for this and a possib

Oct 22, 2021 • 1:04:02

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 8 Napoli-Torino 1-0 - Eight Straight

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 8 Napoli-Torino 1-0 - Eight Straight

*ORIGINAL AIR DATE - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2021*   EIGHT STRAIGHT!!! Napoli win their 8th straight league match in front of a lively Neapolitan crowd at the Maradona beating Torino 1-0 with a late Victor Osimhen goal. Raffa takes the reigns solo today and he discusses everything about the match with you, the viewers and commenters.      **VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING OUR LIVE TWITTER SHOWS** Recently, Twitter and Periscope ended their relationship. Since the split, we have not been able to

Oct 22, 2021 • 45:28

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 10 - Frenemies: Torino w/Noah Paaymans Of Torino FC USA - Napoli International: Raffa Rounds Up Our Boys On NT Duties

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 10 - Frenemies: Torino w/Noah Paaymans Of Torino FC USA - Napoli International: Raffa Rounds Up Our Boys On NT Duties

***FIXED AND UPDATED FULL EDITED PODACST IS NOW UPLOADED! OUR SINCEREST APOLOGIES!***   Raffa gets us ready for Napoli-Torino for the 8th round of Serie A by chatting up all things Torino with Noah of Torino FC USA. Also, Raffa goes over how our ragazzi did over the international break.    Noah can be found on Twitter: @TorinoUSA. Give him a follow.    Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @FarFromVesuvius Facebook: Far From Vesuvius Podcast  Instagram: @farfromvesuviuspodcast Visit ou

Oct 16, 2021 • 48:49

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 10 - The Renaissance People: TWO HOUR SPECIAL As Our Friends Come Visit And Chat Napoli

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 10 - The Renaissance People: TWO HOUR SPECIAL As Our Friends Come Visit And Chat Napoli

*ORIGINAL AIR DATE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2021*   No Napoli? No problem! Napoli might be off, but the Raffs don’t no what off means! So they called some friends. It’s the 2nd Renaissance Crew!!! Carmine from Napoli Club Toronto, Prince Salad and Peter Scala join us to talk about la citta itself, what’s your best and worst experiences in Napoli, and not if, but WHY Napoli will win the scudetto, from half the panel. We even have Gaetano try hopping in again like the first show, but again, he’s so N

Oct 16, 2021 • 1:58:49

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 9 - Covering Giornata 7: Fiorentina-Napoli 1-2 w/ Dom From Napoli Talk

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 9 - Covering Giornata 7: Fiorentina-Napoli 1-2 w/ Dom From Napoli Talk

*ORIGINAL AIR DATE - MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021* SETTE BELLO!!! Napoli win their 7th straight league match on the road in Firenze after a tough Europa League loss, and retain their lead in Serie A. No post match Rant, so we got the next best thing as the Kings of Post Match Live join forces when Raff N Raff meets Dom of Napoli Talk on the Monday Night Rant Proper! Don’t miss it! Follow Dom on Twitter: @NapoliTalk; Facebook: Napoli Talk and Instagram: @officialnapolitalk Subscribe to Dom’s Napoli Ta

Oct 16, 2021 • 1:09:46

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 9 - Kubani‘s Korner w/ Marco D‘Onofrio - Frenemies: Fiorentina w/ Giancarlo Rinaldi Of Football Italia

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 9 - Kubani‘s Korner w/ Marco D‘Onofrio - Frenemies: Fiorentina w/ Giancarlo Rinaldi Of Football Italia

In this episode, Marco "Kubani" D'Onofrio is in the house to discuss Napoli's loss to Spartak and what we can learn from it.  Plus, Raffa has a new Frenemy in Giancarlo Rinaldi of Football Italia, ahead of Napoli traveling to Firenze to play Fiorentina!   The voices you hear on this episode can be found on Twitter: Marco @Kubani_ Raffa @RaffaNapoli83 Giancarlo @ginkers Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @FarFromVesuvius Facebook: Far From Vesuvius Podcast  Instagram: @farfromvesuviu

Oct 3, 2021 • 39:08

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: UEL Matchday 2 Napoli-Spartak Moscow 2-3 - First Loss Of The Season

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: UEL Matchday 2 Napoli-Spartak Moscow 2-3 - First Loss Of The Season

Just not our night! Napoli lose to Spartak Moscow 3-2 at the Maradona. Do we bounce back and maintain the perfect Serie A start? Does this spell trouble for the partenopei? Does this loss really affect us? Come see how Raff N Raff feel as they are in the house to break the first L of the season all down   With Legia Warsaw beating Leicester City, the table in Europa League Group C looks like this: 1. Legia 6 2. Spartak 3 3. Napoli 1 4. Leicester 1 Napoli now travel to Firenze to face a tough bat

Oct 1, 2021 • 41:40

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 8 - Europa League Special - Frenemies: Spartak Moscow w/ David Sansun of Russian Football News - The Doctor Is In w/ Dr. Henry Bell

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 8 - Europa League Special - Frenemies: Spartak Moscow w/ David Sansun of Russian Football News - The Doctor Is In w/ Dr. Henry Bell

Tifosi, in this episode we take a journey to the Russian football landscape for a very special edition of Frenemies. We talk to David Sansun of Russian Football News, a Rubin Kazan fan, but today he represents Spartak Moscow, our next opponents in the Europa League.  Also, Doc Napoli is in as Henry Bell asks, "Who is on your First Team Sheet?" Henry goes interactive on the pod, asking you to write down your first team sheet in 1-11 order, so we're asking you, the listener, to share with us your

Sep 30, 2021 • 52:09

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 8 - Open Forum: Your Topics, Your Questions, Your Comments

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 8 - Open Forum: Your Topics, Your Questions, Your Comments

Raff N Raff come at you with a totally open forum this week. No Holds Barred on all things SSC Napoli...YOUR leaders of Serie A! Far From Vesuvius is proud to be host for the hottest, most INTERACTIVE SSC Napoli show on social media, The Raff N Raff RaNt! Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @FarFromVesuvius             @raffnraff Facebook: Far From Vesuvius Podcast                   The Raff N Raff Rant Instagram: @farfromvesuviuspodcast                   @raffnraff YouTube: The Raff

Sep 29, 2021 • 1:12:43

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 6 Napoli-Cagliari 2-0 - Still Perfect

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 6 Napoli-Cagliari 2-0 - Still Perfect

SIX OF SIX! Napoli defeat Cagliari 2-0 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona and stay perfect in Serie A.  Another goal by Victor Osimhen and our capitano celebrates his 400th appearance in a Napoli kit with a goal too. PLUS...we get our first two time Beast of the Match of this season. All this and more!   Serie A - Giornata 6: Sat, Sept 25, 2021 Spezia 1-2 Milan Inter 2-2 Atalanta Genoa 3-3 Verona Sun, Sept 26, 2021 Juventus 3-2 Sampdoria Empoli 4-2 Bologna Sassuolo 1-0 Salernitana Udinese 0-1 Fior

Sep 27, 2021 • 38:04

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 7 - Frenemies: Cagliari w/Dr. Henry Bell, Alessandra Sau & Masa Succu

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 7 - Frenemies: Cagliari w/Dr. Henry Bell, Alessandra Sau & Masa Succu

This week, Raffa had a bit of trouble finding the perfect Frenemy for the Napoli-Cagliari episode, so we looked to la famiglia! Dr. Henry Bell steps in to chat with his Sardinian in-laws as they are massive Cagliari fans. Alessandra Sau and her mother Masa Succu are our VERY special Frenemies today! Also, check out Henry and Alessandra's interesting article for our friends at The Gentleman Ultra on Cagliari's relegation battle from late last season, showcasing the stars from Alessandra's home vi

Sep 26, 2021 • 28:24

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 5 Sampdoria-Napoli 1-2 - Guest Match Commentator Patrick Kendrick

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 5 Sampdoria-Napoli 1-2 - Guest Match Commentator Patrick Kendrick

ANOTHER WIN! 5 out of 5 as Napoli maintain their perfect Serie A start and stay top of the league with yet another 4-0 win on the road v Sampdoria! Here to help Raffa as he hosts for the first time is Samp-Napoli match commentator Patrick Kendrick.    Serie A - Giornata 5: Tue, Sept 21, 2021 Bologna 2-2 Genoa Atalanta 2-1 Sassuolo Fiorentina 1-3 Inter Wed, Sept 22, 2021 Salernitana 2-2 Verona Spezia 2-3 Juventus Cagliari 0-2 Empoli Milan 2-0 Venezia Thur, Sept 23, 2021 Sampdoria 0-4 Napoli Torin

Sep 24, 2021 • 27:38

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 6 - Frenemies: Sampdoria w/Vito Doria

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 6 - Frenemies: Sampdoria w/Vito Doria

After winning our match on the road to Udinese 4-0, we travel to Genova to play Sampdoria in a midweek Giornata 5 match. Raffa brings in Vito Doria to chat all things blucerchiati ahead of our last of 3 road matches on the trot. Inter and Milan won their round 5 matches respectively, so Napoli need a victory to maintain top status in Serie A, but new signing Ciccio Caputo, Danish sensation Mikkel Damsgaard and serial scorer against Napoli, the timeless Fabio Quagliarella will not make it easy.

Sep 23, 2021 • 48:42

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff *Hybrid Special* Post Match Live: Giornata 4 Udinese-Napoli 0-4 / Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 8 - Fact Or Fiction

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff *Hybrid Special* Post Match Live: Giornata 4 Udinese-Napoli 0-4 / Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 8 - Fact Or Fiction

The first "Hybrid" episode. Two in one! Raff N Raff bring you Post Match Live where they discuss Napoli's 4-o demolition of Udinese, and present the Monday Night Rant where a new segment is born, "Fact or Fiction".  The Raff's take your scenarios and determine whether or not they agree or disagree! Loads of fun, laughs and ...tears??? (Oh Raffa) Serie A - Giornata 4: Fri, Sept 17, 2021 Sassuolo 0-1 Torino Sat, Sept 18, 2021 Genoa 1-2 Fiorentina Inter 6-1 Bologna Salernitana 0-1 Atalanta Sun, Sep

Sep 21, 2021 • 1:32:10

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 5 - Frenemies: Udinese w/ Sonja Missio - Europa Wrap Up: Kubani‘s Korner w/Marco D‘Onofrio  & The Doctor Is In w/ Dr. Henry Bell

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 5 - Frenemies: Udinese w/ Sonja Missio - Europa Wrap Up: Kubani‘s Korner w/Marco D‘Onofrio & The Doctor Is In w/ Dr. Henry Bell

Tifosi!!! We have a very big episode for you today as Marco "Kubani" D'Onofrio and Dr. Henry Bell return to the airwaves to wrap up coverage of Napoli's 2-2 draw away at Leicester City. Then, Raffa gets a one-on-one with new Frenemy Sonja Missio, as we preview our Giornata 4 trip to the Dacia Arena against Udinese.    The voices you hear on this episode can be found on Twitter: Raffa @RaffaNapoli83 Marco @Kubani_ Henry @drhbell Sonja @SonjaMissio Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @

Sep 19, 2021 • 1:14:21

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: UEL Matchday 1 Leicester City-Napoli 2-2 - Chris Kelly At King Power Stadium

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: UEL Matchday 1 Leicester City-Napoli 2-2 - Chris Kelly At King Power Stadium

WHAT A COMEBACK! Napoli, down 2-0 with 20 minutes left, get two amazing Victor Osimhen goals to draw level with Leicester City in the UEFA Europa League Group C opening match, and RAFF N RAFF bring you post-match coverage.  The boys were also surprised by long time fan of FFV and the RANT, Chris Kelly, who was able to join us live briefly from King Power Stadium as the visiting Napoli fans waited to be allowed out of the grounds. Don't miss a second of the action.   Raff N Raff would like to tha

Sep 18, 2021 • 58:40

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 4 - Europa League Special - Frenemies: Leicester City w/ Nathan Leo Of The 50 Star Foxes - Getting To Know Group C

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 4 - Europa League Special - Frenemies: Leicester City w/ Nathan Leo Of The 50 Star Foxes - Getting To Know Group C

In this special episode, Raffa sits down with his new "Frenemy" Nate of the American based Leicester City group, The 50 Star Foxes.  A great chat with a guy who, as it turns out, is close buds with a member of our beloved Napoli Twitter, @EastBayNapoli and e learn they have a special  wager on the ouycome of the two group stage matches.  Find out more about that, what he feels LCFC will do this season, and how he feels about the moves in the transfer market. Also, we discuss some news and projec

Sep 15, 2021 • 44:08

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 7 - Napoli vs Juve Aftermath: RNR Meets IFTV

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 7 - Napoli vs Juve Aftermath: RNR Meets IFTV

One of the most anticipated editions of Raff N Raff.  The boys bring in Italian Football TV!  Marco & Mike join us to chat more about Napoli-Juve, their CBS/Paramount adventure, Marco chats what his Juve need to survive, their #SerieA predictions (they get Ralph Biz to give his too) and of course hair w/ Raffa! DON'T MISS THIS ONE @IFTVOfficial Twitter - @italianfootballtv Instagram Mike - @IFTVMike Marco - @IFTVMarco @CBSSportsGolazo - @paramountplus Far From Vesuvius is proud to be host for th

Sep 14, 2021 • 46:11

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 3 Napoli-Juventus 2-1 - Guest Peter Scala

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 3 Napoli-Juventus 2-1 - Guest Peter Scala

NAPOLI BEAT JUVENTUS!!! NAPOLI BEAT JUVENTUS!!! NAPOLI BEAT JUVENTUS!!! Stadio Maradona was rocking as Napoli are now 3 wins from 3 in Serie A.  Join Raffa and the Biz as they cover Napoli's massive win over rivals Juventus with Peter Scala in the house breaking it all down!    1. Napoli 9pts 14. Juventus 1pt   Far From Vesuvius is proud to be host for the hottest, most INTERACTIVE SSC Napoli show on social media, The Raff N Raff RaNt! Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @FarFromVesu

Sep 12, 2021 • 39:26

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 3 - Frenemies: Juventus w/ Daniel Donato Grossi - Player Profile: Zambo Anguissa w/ Sam Cole of Fulham Focus

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 3 - Frenemies: Juventus w/ Daniel Donato Grossi - Player Profile: Zambo Anguissa w/ Sam Cole of Fulham Focus

The Far From Vesuvius Audio only podcast is back this week with some very special guests.   We begin with Sam Cole, a writer at Fulham Focus, to chat all things Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa.  Who better to provide an in depth look at what this exciting new signing can bring than a guy who has watched his every move over the last season?  Sam also chats up his affection for calcio, as he impresses Raffa Rispo here, coming quite prepared. Then, Our 3rd edition of "Frenemies" sees Raffa sit down with

Sep 9, 2021 • 1:27:44

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 6 - The Labor Day Special: Happy Anniversary - ”Napoli Outskirts” - Friendly Fire - Napoli International

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 6 - The Labor Day Special: Happy Anniversary - ”Napoli Outskirts” - Friendly Fire - Napoli International

Hang on to your hats, tifosi!!! Just because the domestic seasons are on a break, that's not stopping ol' Raff N Raff from bringing the juice! Yes...Raffa & da Bizz are back this week on episode 6 of the Raff N Raff Rant and they're still very busy. The boys celebrated an anniversary on the day of the show, as ADL begins his 17th year as President of SSC Napoli. Then, they discussed the (quite embarrassing) 5-1 LOSS to BENEVENTO at the Maradona in a friendly meant to keep the legs fresh for the

Sep 7, 2021 • 1:16:04

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 5 - SSC Napoli News: Mercato ‘21 - Jay @SSCNapoliNews_ Closes The Napoli Mercato

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 5 - SSC Napoli News: Mercato ‘21 - Jay @SSCNapoliNews_ Closes The Napoli Mercato

Ciao Tifosi Napoletani!!! This week, Raffa & The Biz with Jay from the famous @SSCNapoliNews_ Twitter account to chat about the Napoli mercato.  We've had an active day as Cameroonian National Team midfielder, Zambo Anguissa is set to join Napoli from Fulham.  Also, ONE DAY removed from his match winner off the bench, Andrea Petagna looks to be staying with the club, as ADL has reportedly "shut his phone off" to Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero.  What is going to happen? Jay know's and he hel

Aug 31, 2021 • 1:24:30

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 2 Genoa-Napoli 1-2 - Guests Vincenzo Bertillo & Giuseppe DeAngelis

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 2 Genoa-Napoli 1-2 - Guests Vincenzo Bertillo & Giuseppe DeAngelis

VINCE IL NAPOLI!!!   Raff N Raff bring you the post match Rant LIVE with Giuseppe and Vincenzo.  Yes, Napoli beat Genoa on the road 2-1 with a stunning Fabian volley and an 84th minute Andrea Petagna winner.  This makes 6 points from our first two matches on the heels of the FIFA International Break where World Cup 2022 Qualifying returns. But, when Serie A returns, we got NAPOLI-JUVENTUS at the Maradona.   Vincenzo is earning his 2nd cap on the Rant.  He can be found on Twitter @VinBertillo Giu

Aug 30, 2021 • 1:06:02

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 2 - The Doctor & The Author Return - Frenemies: Genoa w/ Fabrizio Cardone

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 2 - The Doctor & The Author Return - Frenemies: Genoa w/ Fabrizio Cardone

In this episode, Raffa brings back to Far From Vesuvius Henry Bell and Kirsten Schlewitz to give their insight on the opening round win over Venezia and what we can expect from Napoli against Genoa.  Manager Luciano Spalletti has work to do, as Victor Osimhen (2-match ban) and Piotr Zielinski (injury) are out of this match.  What will he do? Who will play where? The Dr. and the Author give their take.   Speaking of Genoa, our Frenemy this week is Fabrizio Cardone of Genoa Club Toronto.  Fabrizio

Aug 27, 2021 • 1:29:30

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 4 - Ranting With Uncle Artie: More Napoli-Venezia, Transfer Stuff & Napoli Drip w/ Guest Art Morelli

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 4 - Ranting With Uncle Artie: More Napoli-Venezia, Transfer Stuff & Napoli Drip w/ Guest Art Morelli

Raff N Raff bring you the 4th installment of the weekly Rant by hosting a very special guest, Art Morelli, as we get his thoughts on the win over Venezia at the Maradona, our transfer market, our new drip and his affinity for other club's drip (he wore his Venezia kit as a "curnuto"...right!). Art has a fantastic mind for the game and is a lifelong Napoli fan. We hope you enjoy this episode!   You can find Art on Twitter @ArtMorelli   Far From Vesuvius is proud to be host for the hottest, most I

Aug 24, 2021 • 1:11:33

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 1 Napoli-Venezia 2-0 - Guest Gaetano Sollazzo

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Post Match Live: Giornata 1 Napoli-Venezia 2-0 - Guest Gaetano Sollazzo

Raff N Raff Post Match is BACK!!! Napoli defeat Venezia at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona 2-0 despite going down a man with Victor Osimhen being sent off AND despite losing Piotr Zielinski to injury in the first half.  Insigne with a penalty and Elmas the substitute for Zielu take care of business and give Napoli 3 points right off the bat.   The guys are joined by Gaetano Sollazzo and you can find him on Twitter @Sollazzo_1310   Serie A - Giornata 1 Sat, Aug 21, 2021 Verona 2-3 Sassuolo Inte

Aug 22, 2021 • 58:17

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 1 - Behind Enemy Lines: Venezia w/ Marco Rinaldi - The Doctor Is In: Dr. Henry Bell FKA Frank Sidekick

Season 21/22 - Far From Vesuvius - Episode 1 - Behind Enemy Lines: Venezia w/ Marco Rinaldi - The Doctor Is In: Dr. Henry Bell FKA Frank Sidekick

Ciao Tifosi Napoletani!!! It's so great to be back for another season of Far From Vesuvius!!! We start the season with a new segment we're calling "Behind Enemy Lines", where we aim to chat with fans and/or content creators of our opposing teams before our match with them.  Matchday 1 has Napoli hosting Serie A newboys, Venezia.  Thanks to a remarkable source in Frank (@SerieA_Aust on Twitter), we're able to find and meet with Marco Rinaldi.  Marco brings great knowledge of Venezia and he breaks

Aug 21, 2021 • 31:43

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 3 - SSC Napoli Season Preview

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 3 - SSC Napoli Season Preview

Raff N Raff at it again!!! This is the last Rant proper before the start of the 2021/22 Serie A season, and we go into it with a BANG as the returning fellow member of Far From Vesuvius, Marco "Kubani" d'Onofrio and Napoli (and Roma) fan, our good buddy Gianni Delli Colli of The Calcio Guys joins us to discuss in depth what Napoli will likely look like on matchday 1 at the Diego Armando Maradona vs Venezia.  Before that, though, there is a LOT of kit talk and a WHOLE LOT of "what would you give

Aug 18, 2021 • 1:30:08

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 2 - La Famiglia: An SSC Napoli Panel On What We Got & What We Need

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 2 - La Famiglia: An SSC Napoli Panel On What We Got & What We Need

With 2 weeks left to the start of the 21/22 Serie A campaign, RaffA N RaffB call in the cavalry. a panel of "superfans" come in to chat all things Napoli mercato, give season projections and of course, chirp about Napoli drip!  The list of panelists:   Dom Apuzzo (@DomApuzzo - Our West Coast Barber Brother);                                    Vincenzo Bertillo (@VinBertillo - Filmmaker);                                    Sereno Verdoliva (@Sere_GreenOlive - Napoli Club Toronto);

Aug 18, 2021 • 2:08:08

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Special Interview - Oma Akatugba Talks All Things Victor Osimhen

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Special Interview - Oma Akatugba Talks All Things Victor Osimhen

We're in for a treat today as UEFA accredited journalist Oma Akatugba comes in to chat with RaffA and RaffB (LOL) all about Napoli and Victor Osimhen! We take a look at how Victor fared last season, we get some insight on how he is approaching this season, what Napoli means to him, and how we feel the Nigerian bomber will do this season.    Oma returns to Far From Vesuvius, as this is his 2nd appearance on the FFV Network.  Be sure to follow him on Instagram and Twitter @omaakatugba for both, an

Aug 18, 2021 • 1:13:26

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 1 - Napoli Preseason: So Far...Not So Much!

Season 21/22 - Raff N Raff Rant - Episode 1 - Napoli Preseason: So Far...Not So Much!

RAFF N RAFF RETURNS!!! FFV kicks the season off with Raffa Rispo and Raff Bizzarro discussing the lack of a transfer market thus far, areas of need, injuries, and the preseason win over Bayern Munich. Also, Luciano Spalletti is our new manager... so discuss the possibilities and characteristics he brings to SSC Napoli.  We take your questions and comments from our comments section and have a few laughs (as usual), as we get back into the swing of things.  We've missed you all, and we hope you en

Aug 4, 2021 • 1:15:28

Season 20/21 - Raff N Raff Post Match Rant - Napoli-Verona 1-1 - Napoli DO NOT Qualify For Champions League

Season 20/21 - Raff N Raff Post Match Rant - Napoli-Verona 1-1 - Napoli DO NOT Qualify For Champions League

An abysmal way to end the season saw Napoli miss out on the Champions League by ONE POINT!  A goal was needed to secure third, but instead we finish 5th and in the Europa League next season.  Raffa Rispo and Ralph Bizzarro in The Rant was emotional, upset and frustrated. And we even get the official word that Gennaro Gattuso is leaving the club during the show! Very emotional!     Even though Napoli's season is over on a sour note, whats not sour is the appreciation and LOVE you've all shown us,

May 23, 2021 • 49:10

Season 20/21 - Napoli-Verona Preview - Gattuso Crunch Time - KEN CIOFFREDI RETURNS TO FFV

Season 20/21 - Napoli-Verona Preview - Gattuso Crunch Time - KEN CIOFFREDI RETURNS TO FFV

YES!!! You read our title right, folks! Ken Cioffredi has come back to Far From Vesuvius and he joins Raffa Rispo right in time to (hopefully) celebrate Napoli achieving the seemingly impossible as a win over Verona this Sunday will see the Partenopei return to Champions League Football. One more win! We break down the possibilities, our starting XI and opposition.  We also go over who is more improved from within this season, and of course GATTUSO TALK! Nobody comes into this podcast without ta

May 21, 2021 • 52:05

Season 20/21 - ONE MORE WIN AND WE'RE IN THE CHAMPIONS, MY FRIENDS: With Marco "Kubani' d'Onofrio - NR 87/88 Maradona Kit Giveaway

Season 20/21 - ONE MORE WIN AND WE'RE IN THE CHAMPIONS, MY FRIENDS: With Marco "Kubani' d'Onofrio - NR 87/88 Maradona Kit Giveaway

That's right!!! Napoli's victory against Fiorentina on Sunday means one more win and we return to Champions League football! We bring in FFV family member, Marco to chat all things #FiorentinaNapoli, Gattuso of course, we go over scenario's that could see us in Champions if we don't win, and much more.  THEN, we celebrate the anniversary of Napoli's Uefa Cup win by giving away the Maradona NR kit from RB Classic Jerseys and announce that there are more giveaways yet to come.   Stay tuned to all

May 18, 2021 • 1:03:41

Season 20/21 - The Raff N Raff Rant: Cousin Luca Meluziis Joins - RedemptioNapoli - ESPNFC Drops The Ball - "SUPER" Juve: Back to B?

Season 20/21 - The Raff N Raff Rant: Cousin Luca Meluziis Joins - RedemptioNapoli - ESPNFC Drops The Ball - "SUPER" Juve: Back to B?

Far From Vesuvius is proud to be host for the hottest, most INTERACTIVE SSC Napoli show on social media, The Raff N Raff RaNt! This week, Raffa and Ralph brings us the RaNt with Raffa's cousin Gianluca Meluziis in the house! Topics include: Napoli's win over Spezia and how great the goals were; Luca's stance on club v country; Gattuso (of course); ESPN FC's contradictory takes this week (very firey); Juve being dismantled at the hands of Milan and what's in store for them in the Super League fal

May 11, 2021 • 1:25:01

Season 20/21 - FFV Weekly Roundup: Matchday 34 Napoli v Cagliari - UCL Race Is On - Injuries

Season 20/21 - FFV Weekly Roundup: Matchday 34 Napoli v Cagliari - UCL Race Is On - Injuries

This week on FFV, it's just Raffa in the house as he covers Napoli's disappointing draw to Cagliari.  The draw, along with Juve's late winner in Udine see's us slip to 5th, but a win at Spezia would not only get us back to top 4 regardless of Juve-Milan, but it would also have us get redemption for their surprising win at the Maradona in January.  Also, Raffa puts a seal on the manager talks, for now, we answer your #AskFFV questions and more.   Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @F

May 7, 2021 • 37:13

Season 20/21 -  The Raff N Raff Rant: Damien of RB Classic Jerseys - Big Plans In Little Napoli - Napoli Draw with Cagliari

Season 20/21 - The Raff N Raff Rant: Damien of RB Classic Jerseys - Big Plans In Little Napoli - Napoli Draw with Cagliari

In this episode of Raff N Raff, Raffa Rispo and Ralphie Bizzarro welcome in Damien of RB Classic Jerseys as they discuss how he got started, how he hooked up with the famous Nicola Raccuglia and how the widely popular NR re-makes were created.  We also announce our giveaway contest to win an official 1987/88 NR Napoli Home Maradona Scudetto/Coppa Italia winners re-issue kit! Details on that contest and how to enter can be found on our new Instagram account listed below. Also, in our "Big Plans i

May 4, 2021 • 1:12:35

Season 20/21 - FFV Weekly Roundup w/ Raffa & Kubani: Matchday 33 - Napoli 3rd - Konami & EA7 Deals

Season 20/21 - FFV Weekly Roundup w/ Raffa & Kubani: Matchday 33 - Napoli 3rd - Konami & EA7 Deals

Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @FarFromVesuvius Facebook: Far From Vesuvius Podcast  Instagram: @farfromvesuviuspodcast Visit our website for upcoming articles at farfromvesuvius.wordpress.com Like, subscribe, rate, follow us on any of these podcast platforms; Apple, Google, Spotify, and Podbean!  Enjoy and #ForzaNapoliSempre

Apr 30, 2021 • 29:38

Season 20/21 - Raff N Raff Torino-Napoli Post Match Rant With Match Commentator Patrick Kendrick

Season 20/21 - Raff N Raff Torino-Napoli Post Match Rant With Match Commentator Patrick Kendrick

NAPOLI ARE THIRD!!! #TorinoNapoli Champions League football is on the horizon and in our hands as we beat Torino on the road 2-0 with goals by #Bakayoko and #Osimhen.  Match commentator Patrick Kendrick join Raff N Raff for the first 20 minutes of their post match 'RaNt". We discuss the match and where we stand in the race for the Champions League spots, which currently #Juventus are NOT in! Also, we talk about how the 2 month long "silenzio stampa" has changed our focus, we preview next week's

Apr 27, 2021 • 1:07:42

Season 20/21 - FAR FROM DEAD: Raffa Rispo And Marco "Kubani" D'Onofrio REUNITED!

Season 20/21 - FAR FROM DEAD: Raffa Rispo And Marco "Kubani" D'Onofrio REUNITED!

THE BAND IS BACK TOGETHER!  After a very long hiatus (too long) Raffa and Marco are back with a proper FFV podcast.  We catch up on how Marco is doing, Napoli-Lazio and all the hot Napoli topics, as our weekly podcasts are back! You can't find Marco @Kubani7 because he's still banned by Twitter... #FreeKubani.  Please reach out to him on our Twitter account listed below! Be sure to follow us on our social media platforms: Twitter: @FarFromVesuvius Facebook: Far From Vesuvius Podcast  Instagram:

Apr 24, 2021 • 36:08

Season 20/21 - Raff N Raff RaNt: Napoli-Lazio Post Match Live with Carmine & Jerry Mancini

Season 20/21 - Raff N Raff RaNt: Napoli-Lazio Post Match Live with Carmine & Jerry Mancini

This is a fun one.  Raffa and Ralph B host a returning Carmine of Napoli Club Toronto and welcome in devout Laziale, Jerry Mancini of the Calcio Connection podcast.  We go over Napoli's Thursday night thrashing of Lazio 5-2.  Things are heating up in the race for the 3 remaining Champions League places and this was a big win for Napoli after their 1-1 draw with Serie A leaders Inter at the weekend. We pick Jerry's brain about the match, Napoli as a whole, why isn't Politano called up to la nazio

Apr 23, 2021 • 48:50

Season 20/21 - Episode 13 - Raff N Raff RaNt Special: Napoli-Inter Preview With Nima Tavallaey

Season 20/21 - Episode 13 - Raff N Raff RaNt Special: Napoli-Inter Preview With Nima Tavallaey

In this special edition mid-week episode, Raffa and the Biz (one of Ralph's new nicknames) bring in calcio journalist Nima Tavallaey of Sempre Inter and The Italian Football Podcast to preview this Sunday's showdown at the Maradona, Napoli-Inter.  We have a great chat about Conte and what he's done, Conte vs Sarri, can Napoli reach top 4, and what is up with Kappa today, as Napoli introduce a 5th kit of the season.  We also chat Inter's new digs and other great kits in history! So much fun! Be s

Apr 16, 2021 • 1:00:43

Season 20/21 - Episode 12 - Raff N Raff's Napoli 500: 3rd Quarter Stock Up Or Down

Season 20/21 - Episode 12 - Raff N Raff's Napoli 500: 3rd Quarter Stock Up Or Down

Far From Vesuvius is proud to be host for the hottest, most INTERACTIVE SSC Napoli show on social media, The Raff N Raff RaNt! In this epidose, Raffa and Ralph break down Gattuso and each Napoli players season so far in the style of analyzing stocks.  What players stock has risen or fallen? Should we hold or sell? Who is a Blue Chip stock? Lots of hot takes and obvious takes too.  The viewers chime in too which brings some good comedy relief. We also chat about Napoli getting back on track with

Apr 13, 2021 • 1:45:07

Season 20/21 - Episode 11 - Raff N Raff With Rosario Of Ribalta

Season 20/21 - Episode 11 - Raff N Raff With Rosario Of Ribalta

In this episode, Raffa and Ralph chat Napoli with well known NYC restauranteur Rosario Procino, owner of Ribalta Pizza and founder and president of Club Napoli NYC.  Rosario opens up about his beginning with Ribalta, turning the restaurant into a place to watch Napoli, and Covid and all the craziness that came with it.  We also preview our BIG Juventus match Wednesday, chat about a little talked about occurrence that put Elmas in prestigious company and who would your Napoli Champions League Fin

Apr 6, 2021 • 1:12:08

NAZIONAPOLI - Episode 2: March 2020 Raff N Raff w/ Former Rutgers QB Giovanni Rescigno

NAZIONAPOLI - Episode 2: March 2020 Raff N Raff w/ Former Rutgers QB Giovanni Rescigno

With Napoli and the rest of club football on break, it's international football time again.  In our 2nd installment of NazioNapoli, Raff N Raff bring us a very special guest in Rutgers University alum, former quarterback and captain of the Rutgers Football (American) Team and BIG TIME Napoli and Italia fan, Giovanni Rescigno.  The former Rutgers #17 (a nod to Hamsik) is currently playing in the IFL - Italian Football League with Rhinos Milano, and we get a great lesson in all things Italian grid

Mar 31, 2021 • 1:28:43

Season 20/21 - Episode 10 - If It Ain't Broke...Roma-Napoli 0-2 Raff N Raff Post Match Live Rant

Season 20/21 - Episode 10 - If It Ain't Broke...Roma-Napoli 0-2 Raff N Raff Post Match Live Rant

Raffa, in our last episode, mentions that if it ain't broke, don't fix it when it came to who starts vs Roma, Mertens or Osimhen! Well, Dries Mertens gets Serie A goals 99 and 100 in our road win vs Roma today and Napoli escape "Hell Week" with ALL 6 POINTS!   This is the Raff N Raff Post Match Live Rant, immediately following our big Derby Del Sole win today.  Enjoy!!!   Don't forget, Napoli now get a rest for the start of FIFA World Cup qualifying and the UEFA U21 European Championship Group S

Mar 22, 2021 • 52:41

Season 20/21 - Episode 9 - The Raff N Raff Rant: Joe Fischetti of Forza Napoli Calcio Podcast joins to chat Milan-Napoli

Season 20/21 - Episode 9 - The Raff N Raff Rant: Joe Fischetti of Forza Napoli Calcio Podcast joins to chat Milan-Napoli

One of the most insightful Napoli fans around, Joe Fischetti of The Forza Napoli Calcio Podcast joined Raff N Raff earlier tonight to RANT on all things Milan- Napoli from last night, the upcoming Roma match, the twice rescheduled Juventus-Napoli match the will NOT determine Raffa's birthday mode on March 17th, Gattuso (of course) and nobody will want to miss what Joe and the Raff's have to say about Roma and their recent shenanigans, and as usual, we read your comments and answer your questions

Mar 16, 2021 • 1:18:11

20/21 Season - Episode 8 - The RaNt: ESPN's Matteo Bonetti Joins Raff N Raff

20/21 Season - Episode 8 - The RaNt: ESPN's Matteo Bonetti Joins Raff N Raff

In this episode, Raffa and Ralph welcome ESPN Serie A commentator, host of ESPNFC's Serie Awesome Podcast and creator of CalcioCast Matteo Bonetti (Twitter: @BonettiESPN).  Fresh off his commentary in Napoli's HUGE victory over Juventus, Matteo brings us his insight on that match, his opinion of some of our most criticized players and, of course, the Gattuso situation. He also tells us some fun stories and we even chat some pizza napoletana!  If there was one episode to miss...this one ain't it!

Feb 17, 2021 • 1:13:24

20/21 Season - Episode 7 - The RaNt: The State Of Napoli - With Special Guest Carmine of Napoli Club Toronto

20/21 Season - Episode 7 - The RaNt: The State Of Napoli - With Special Guest Carmine of Napoli Club Toronto

In this episode, Ralph Bizzarro (@CNCUSA26) and Raffa Rispo (@RaffaNapoli83) are joined by Carmine (@tdot_tifoso on Twitter) of Napoli Club Toronto and the Figli Del Vesuvio podcast on the LIVE Raff N Raff Rant. Raffa gives his FIREY State Of Napoli Address throughout the show and we react to and answer some great questions and comments for you, the viewer and listener.   Be sure to follow us on our platforms: Twitter: @FarFromVesuvius Facebook: Far From Vesuvius Podcast                   The Ra

Feb 9, 2021 • 1:22:58

20/21 Season - Episode 6 - A New Era: Introducing "The RaNt"!

20/21 Season - Episode 6 - A New Era: Introducing "The RaNt"!

Hey tifosi! Hope you had a happy holidays and a happy new year.  A new year brings new beginnings and for us, we announce a new project by Raffa and the newest member of Far From Vesuvius, Ralph Bizzarro.  Together, they have created what is currently called "The Raff N Raff Rant' (will be shortened to "The RaNt"), the hottest new innovative and INTERACTIVE live Napoli show on YouTube, Facebook Live and Twitter via Periscope.  Fans can message us live and very soon, will be able to call in and c

Jan 13, 2021 • 1:16:34

Maradona Era Chronicle: Episode 5 (1988/89 season - Part 1)

Maradona Era Chronicle: Episode 5 (1988/89 season - Part 1)

FFV will be going over our glory era with a new series of podcasts called "The Maradona Era Chronicle". We will be reviewing each season of Maradona's time at Napoli from his signing from Barcelona in 1984, until his departure in 1991. During the time between our last episode and this one, we lost Diego Armando Maradona to a heart attack at age 60.  His death was sudden and our hearts were broken. Before Maradona's passing, we began plans to resume the series and we decided 88/89 was so big, we

Dec 17, 2020 • 1:29:27

NAZIONAPOLI - Episode 1: November 2020

NAZIONAPOLI - Episode 1: November 2020

Raffa brings us a new series of podcasts called NazioNapoli, which aims to follow our Napoli boys on their national team journeys.  We take a deep look at all the proud moments , appearances, goals, assists, saves, and even the ugly side of the international break like bad performances and injuries.  Where ever our partenopei go, from Insigne with Italy and "Chooky" at Mexico, to Rrahmani in Kosovo... there we are! For the inaugural episode, Raffa sits down with Calcio Napoli Club USA Facebook g

Nov 20, 2020 • 1:37:06

20/21 Season - Episode 5 - Checking in on our boys!

20/21 Season - Episode 5 - Checking in on our boys!

Raffa and Marco are on the mic this week to catch you up on all things #Napoli!   They give their thoughts on how the season is going so far and what we hope to see after the international break!   #ForzaNapoli   Please share the love with a 5 star review or rating! You can follow us on Twitter at: @FarFromVesuvius or at our website: http://www.farfromvesuvius.wordpress.com

Nov 16, 2020 • 42:02

20/21 Season - Episode 4 - Napoli Impress against Atalanta, then disappoint against AZ

20/21 Season - Episode 4 - Napoli Impress against Atalanta, then disappoint against AZ

Raffa is in the house alone(again), but this time to talk: #NapoliAtalanta #NapoliAZ #JuveNapoli   Let's get into it and #ForzaNapoli !

Oct 23, 2020 • 31:03

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