The Stadio Podcast
Stadio
Football, done differently. Musa Okwonga and Ryan Hunn take a zoomed out look at the game on and off the field, whilst weaving in pop culture references, music and much, much more.Now part of the Ringer FC feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We've moved to Ringer FC!
Hey everyone, in case you missed the news, we're now over on the Ringer FC Spotify feed. Musa and Ryan drop this little PSA with the info!If you've not yet come with us, search for Ringer FC on Spotify, or click here, to get Stadio twice a week, for free, without a paid subscription.Hope you can come join us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2020 • 2:13
FA Cup semi-final round-up (preview)
The games continues thick and fast, as Musa and Ryan reflect on the FA Cup semi-finals, which saw Chelsea and Arsenal progress to the final and highlighted potential problems within the two Manchester clubs. To listen to the rest of this episode, head to the Ringer FC Spotify feed. The NWSL was full of shocks as the top four seeds all exited the competition and Britt Eckerstrom steal the show, plus Ryan shares his love of the numerous novelty Twitter accounts that have sprung up a
Jul 20, 2020 • 0:20
Mailbag: Arsenal, Liverpool and more! (preview)
A preview of this mailbag episode, as Musa and Ryan chat about Arsenal’s win over Liverpool, how the schedule is starting to take its toll on players, heap praise on the absent Jordan Henderson and discuss what players they would take out from 90s Arsenal and Manchester United teams into today’s. The listen to the rest of this episode, head to the Ringer FC Spotify feed. There’s the first ever Stadio competition, where the boys will be giving away a copy of Issue 2 of the brilliant Car
Jul 16, 2020 • 0:17
Financial Fair Play in trouble
A preview of today's episode where, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned Uefa’s punishment of Manchester City, Musa and Ryan discuss how this could affect European football moving forward, Uefa’s authority and how they played their part in creating a handful of powerful European super clubs.To hear about this in more detail, why not revisit the episode recorded after UEFA's original ruling (begins at 10m30s), and to listen to the rest of today's episode, head to the Ringer FC
Jul 13, 2020 • 16:51
MLS's weird return, plus Rangnick to Milan, managerial sartorial choices and more (preview)
A preview of today's episode, where Musa and Ryan discuss the conditions surrounding the MLS's questionable return, Orlando beating Inter Miami in the opener and how the circumstances differ from the NWSL Challenge Cup. They take a question on how the NWSL compares as a league to those in Europe, as well as exploring whether the next NWSL CBA could allow USWNT players to play in Europe and recap the wild Milan v Juventus game in midweek, as well as Ralf Rangnick taking over from Stefano Pioli n
Jul 9, 2020 • 21:54
German doubles, Saints and Red Devils (preview)
A preview of the latest episode (up to the first break), where Musa and Ryan discuss doubles for Wolfsburg and Bayern, Southampton beating City, Liverpool and Spurs' differing paths, Chelsea, Arsenal, Serie A, the NWSL and much more.Subscribe to the Ringer FC Spotify feed to listen to this - and all future episodes - in full.Also, our intro music is on sale, with all proceeds being donated. To buy and more info head here.Finally, don't forget to follow our 
Jul 6, 2020 • 23:50
What if? (Vol 5)
In this bonus What If episode, Musa and Ryan take another trip through an alternate footballing universe. They speculate what happens to Liverpool if Coutinho doesn't leave for Barcelona in 2017, the FA doesn't ban women's football in the 1920s, John Terry doesn't slip in the Champions League Final penalty shootout of 2008, Bayer Leverkusen win the treble in 2002 and a certain group of players declare for Brazil over other nations. There’s a Star Wars related cameo, some more
Jul 3, 2020 • 51:52
Trouble at Barça
Barcelona dropped more points against Atlético Madrid midweek, so Musa and Ryan discuss the troubles at club, including board mismanagement of a squad including Messi and how his brilliance is being wasted before rounding up the rest of La Liga. There’s a round-up of Serie A, the NWSL Challenge Cup fixtures - including the impressive North Carolina Courage win over Washington Spirit - and the Premier League, after West Ham upset Chelsea, Manchester United looking good again and Ne
Jul 2, 2020 • 53:50
Bundesliga wraps, NSWL begins and La Liga heats up
What a hectic weekend of football! Musa and Ryan begin with the dramatic final days of the Bundesliga and 2. Bundesliga, including Werder Bremen's 6-1 win over Köln to book a place in the relegation playoff, Gladbach securing Champions League football, Dortmund losing 4-0 at home to Hoffenheim and Schalke's terrible run continuing. Things also heated up in La Liga over the weekend, thanks in no small part to two wonderful assists from Santi Cazorla and Karim Benzema, plus a l
Jun 29, 2020 • 44:34
Bonus: The wait is over for Liverpool
After Chelsea beat Manchester City, Musa and Ryan record a bonus episode to discuss Liverpool's first league title in 30 years, including a huge amount of praise for the job Jürgen Klopp has done at Anfield. They also touch on the game that won them the title, as Chelsea strengthen their position in the race for the Champions League and Manchester City give up the Premier League crown.----Remember to subscribe to the Ringer FC feed, where we will be going exclusivel
Jun 26, 2020 • 24:17
Atalanta goals, Liverpool almost there and the NWSL is back
There were so many goals in the midweek European fixtures, but Musa and Ryan begin with the NWSL Challenge Cup, which will be the first major league to return in the US this Saturday and the complications caused by Orlando Pride pulling out due to positive coronarvirus tests throughout the squad. Liverpool are almost there after beating Crystal Palace, Manchester United impress and there is a lotta lotta love for Atalanta. Barcelona continue to struggle, Sergio Ramos’ beard a
Jun 25, 2020 • 0:43
Pogba, Premier League and Seria A all return, plus the Bundesliga!
In the inaugural Stadio podcast for Ringer FC, Musa and Ryan get into the first full weekend of Premier League matches in over 100 days. They open with Spurs v Manchester United, featuring a brilliant Paul Pogba, and discuss how the United midfield might look going forward. They touch on the Merseyside Derby, Brighton's victory over Arsenal, including a bad injury to Bernd Leno, and Chelsea's future following the announcement of the signing of Timo Werner. After the break they round up
Jun 22, 2020 • 51:48
Like it never went away
The Premier League is back from its pandemic hiatus, and it's as if - for better or for worse - it never went away. Musa and Ryan discuss a ruthless Manchester City, a reassuringly predictable Arsenal, and the obligatory controversial VAR decision. They go to Germany to congratulate Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg Frauen on title triumphs, to Spain to assess what a fully-fit João Félix can do for Atlético Madrid, and to Italy to toast Napoli's first
Jun 18, 2020 • 0:45
Weird crowd graphics and Rashford doing the work for others
In this episode Musa and Ryan share a very special announcement. They also review the return of La Liga, marvel over Leo Messi and Toni Kroos, share their relief at Union Berlin's latest win and look at Bayern's march to an eighth straight Bundesliga title. They praise Marcus Rashford's political activism and criticise the double standards to which black people are held in public life, while lamenting the mistreatment of Paul Pogba and pop star Misha B. They then play out with the Ron Hardy remi
Jun 15, 2020 • 41:36
What if? (Volume 4 - To the chopper!)
In this episode Musa and Ryan start off with some movie chat and quickly review the action in the Bundesliga, including a high-profile sacking and a high-profile transfer, before again delving into football's alternate universes with their latest "What If" podcast. Thanks to a typically brilliant set of listeners' questions, they ask themselves - among other things - what would have happened to Jose Mourinho had Porto not beaten Man Utd in 2004, if Raúl González and Ronaldo h
Jun 9, 2020 • 0:56
Two friends talking about racism, then football
In this episode Musa and Ryan talk about racism and then about football, and play out with Leon Thomas: "It's My Life I'm Fighting For".Black lives matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2020 • 46:31
Der Klassiker: Questions and familiar answers
This Wednesday saw Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich face off in what looks to be the decisive fixture in this season’s Bundesliga title race. Musa and Ryan discuss the long-term implications of this game’s result, before looking over the other matches from the German league’s midweek programme. They briefly talk about the flagging title challenges of Leipzig and Gladbach and the rebirth of Hertha, before answering some listeners’ questions about the NWSL Challenge Cup, God and
May 28, 2020 • 46:48
The Rise of Kai-walker
In this episode, Musa and Ryan, still in slight disbelief that the Bundesliga is actually back, assess the second weekend of games since the restart. They wonder at the rise of Kai Havertz, praise Julian Brandt and Alphonso Davies, the promising signs for Hertha and Augsburg and the worrying ones for Schalke. Also, there's a lot of Star Wars and whether or not fan noise should be used to cover up the echo of empty stadiums, before playing out with People in Control.A rem
May 25, 2020 • 43:12
The Number Nine
In this episode, Musa and Ryan - fresh from their first meet-up for coffee in two months - discuss that mythical creature of the penalty area, 'the classic number nine' and go through some all-time greats from the men's game. With a big nod to the ever-brilliant Robert Lewandowski and an unexpected emphasis on Serie A, they look at the traits of the greatest to play this position. There's talk of Batistuta, Eto'o, Van Basten, Signori and more, plus a number of The Dark K
May 21, 2020 • 59:23
Eyes of the world
In this episode Musa and Ryan share their confusion and happiness about the return of the Bundesliga, including the necessary lack of atmosphere. Among other things, they discuss a surprisingly sharp Dortmund against Schalke, Hertha Berlin’s promising win over Hoffenheim, a stumbling Leipzig and a ferocious Gladbach. They again assess Marco Rose’s fashion choices, they answer a couple of typically excellent questions listeners, and then play out with Suicide’s “Dream Baby Dre
May 18, 2020 • 44:55
Socks and slides
In this episode Musa and Ryan set out to provide a short and carefully-focused discussion on a rapid-fire set of listeners' questions, but end up talking at length about footballers' nicknames and dissecting the dress codes of various football managers, whilst also deciding what they would wear in the dugout. Along the way they discuss Gabriel Batistuta with the aid of Game of Thrones, they assess the "big fundamental energy" of Lilian Thuram, and then they play out on M
May 14, 2020 • 0:42
It's... back?
In the last podcast before the return of the Bundesliga, Musa and Ryan discuss their mixed feelings about football's comeback to empty German stadiums, looking at the various considerations which the authorities had to take into account. They also suggest which teams that new viewers of the Bundesliga might enjoy watching, and then answer some of their listener's questions - including the least entertaining game of all time - before playing out with Tapes.Don't forget to
May 10, 2020 • 40:54
What if? (Volume 3)
It's time for another journey through the world of alternative footballing realities, as Musa and Ryan return with a third edition of 'what ifs'. What would have happened if Nicolas Anelka had stayed at Arsenal? What if Sergio Ramos doesn't equalise against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League final in 2014? What if Neymar doesn’t get injured against Colombia? They also discuss what would have happened if Robert Lewandowski had completed his move to Blackburn in 2010 and how th
May 7, 2020 • 0:44
The Nemesis
Every football club has a nemesis: that one player who its fans fear, who seems to save their very best games for whenever they face them. Musa and Ryan, with the help of submissions from their listeners, talk about this special breed of footballer which has haunted supporters for years. Players that, wherever they are in the world, have got a man-of-match performance waiting just for you. They then play out on the late, great Tony Allen, who passed away last week.Don't forget to
May 4, 2020 • 41:00
The Wire (Part Two)
It's the second part of The Wire special, as Musa and Ryan continue their focus on one of the all-time great TV shows. They offer up their opinions on which footballers would be the best fit for a number of key characters, including Bunk Moreland, Omar Little, Bubbles, Snoop, Kima Greggs, Ziggy, Nick and Frank Subotka, Clay Davis and more, as well as revisiting a couple of suggestions from part one.We'll be doing an Instagram Live this Friday at 8.30pm BST, 9.30 CEST, come jo
Apr 29, 2020 • 38:35
The Wire (Part One)
In the first of a two-part special, Musa and Ryan focus on one of the all-time great TV shows: The Wire. In the first half, they discuss the show and why they love it so much. In the second half, they begin to match footballers with characters, including Lester Freamon, Bill Rawls, Wee Bey, Avon Barksdale, Stringer Bell and more, including surprise references to the show itself throughout. Make sure to check part two later this week, where they will match more key characters with
Apr 26, 2020 • 40:42
Last dances
In this episode, Musa and Ryan talk about a number of different footballing retirements, and how they can feel like the most perfect or tragic ending to a player's career. They also chat about how retirements can affect us as fans and pick out some of their favourite retirements and post football careers. There's also some food chat and much more, before playing out on Gap Mangione.There's another Stadio Sessions this Friday, 7-9pm UK time, and this time it's a Brazil special. You
Apr 23, 2020 • 0:42
The Unplayables
Somehow we've reached 50 episodes, so Musa and Ryan celebrate by discussing an intriguing group of players who, although not considered all time greats, could be unplayable on their day. They put forward their own suggestions, as well as those from listeners, and debate how a player gets to qualify for this most mercurial group. There's also chat about naming plants, pets and much more, before playing out on X-Altera.If you haven't already, download the FotMob app to keep up
Apr 19, 2020 • 0:44
Mailbag: pay cuts, time travel and more
It's another mailbag episode, but before Musa and Ryan answer questions, there's the result of the vote via FotMob about the All-Star Game, plus news on Germany extending bans on large events until the end of August. They read out some submissions for Antihero XIs and answer questions on footballers taking pay cuts, which players they'd squad up with during a zombie apocalypse, choosing one goal and game to remember, why they support the teams they do and more, before playing
Apr 15, 2020 • 39:16
The All-Star Game
What would a football All-Star Game look like? In this episode, Musa and Ryan compile a draft featuring 50 of the world's best players and pick their sides for the first ever Stadio All-Star Game. Team Ryan and Team Musa both feature an XI, subs, a coach, kits and a nomination for where the All-Star Game would be staged. There's also talk of Musa and Clarence Seedorf riding around on a golf buggy and much more, before playing out with Barbara Lynn.Head over to this accompanying pi
Apr 12, 2020 • 0:44
Passing: A love letter
In this episode, Musa and Ryan open up about their love for passing as art form and why they feel it is one of football's most important aspects. They reminisce on their own experience as amateur footballers, go through some of their favourite passes, passers and there's a related story involving Ryan's dad. All this and more, before playing out with A Tribe Called Quest.Accompanying this episode is an exclusive piece for FotMob, where they pick out some of their favourite pa
Apr 9, 2020 • 0:46
What if? (Volume 2)
Back by (kind of) popular demand, Musa and Ryan dive into more alternative scenarios throughout football history. This time round, they each pick a player's boots to fill, as well as discuss what would happen if Ronaldo had signed for Ajax over PSV, Manchester United had a working fax machine, Lionel Messi had decided to play for Spain and Wesley Sneijder had ended up in Manchester, before playing out on Zounds.On Tuesday at 7pm UK time, Musa and Ryan will do a live Q&A f
Apr 5, 2020 • 40:22
End Game: Heroes and Villains mailbag
In the final part of the Superheroes and Supervillains trilogy, Musa and Ryan announce their picks for captains and discuss which kits both sides would wear. They then go through some suggestions from listeners sent in by e-mail and Twitter, as well as answer questions on whether the men's and women's Euros could be integrated, Paul Pogba and much more, before playing out on Omar S and Ob Ignitt.There will also be a follow up piece to this podcast, available exclusively via the Fo
Apr 1, 2020 • 0:45
And now... The Ultimate Superhero XI
What makes a hero? After picking their squad of supervillains in the last episode, Musa and Ryan now assemble a squad of footballing superheroes. Players who save some of their most memorable moments for the world's biggest stages, with an ethic that aims to spread all of what we see as good in the game. Just like the last episode, they will also be led by a mastermind and play their games in a ground that suits. After all this, they play out on Emerson.There will also be a f
Mar 29, 2020 • 53:32
The Ultimate Supervillain XI
In the first of two related episodes, Musa and Ryan ask themselves the most pressing of questions, and frighten themselves a little in the process. They wonder: if you had to name a team of football’s supervillains, a side of unparalleled skill, strength, strategy and ruthlessness, who would they be? What devilish mastermind would coach a team of such cunning, and which suitably hostile stadium would be their home ground? See what you think of the terrifying squad they have assembled, feel free
Mar 25, 2020 • 43:25
The greatest league of all time
Ten days or so into self isolating and social distancing, Musa and Ryan piece together an imaginary league featuring twenty of their favourite sides from throughout history. Before that, they reflect on the news that the Premier League will extend the season indefinitely and what that might involve from a timescale and legal standpoint. They also answer questions on what they would like to see change when football returns, which footballers are the best chefs and which number 10 they would pick
Mar 23, 2020 • 36:16
What if?
Musa and Ryan look back in time and speculate, what if? Including the huge knock on that would have occurred for a decade if Sergio Agüero hadn’t scored against QPR. What if Yaya Toure had signed for Arsenal after his trial? How much would Yugoslavia have dominated international football if the conflict hadn’t broken out? They discuss all of this, and many more scenarios, before playing out on Anna Domino.Also, follow our Outros Spotify playlist, where we compile the songs we play with every wee
Mar 19, 2020 • 42:19
Distant Dreams
What a week. As the world locks down, Musa and Ryan record their first podcast remotely and chat about the impact that the Covid-19 outbreak has had on football, Berlin and the world so far. They talk about what they’ve been watching instead of football, which players they'd like to quarantine with and much more, before playing out on Throbbing Gristle.Don't forget to check our Outros Spotify playlist, where we compile the songs we play with every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Mar 16, 2020 • 0:40
The Dark Knight Rises
Musa and Ryan go over the Liverpool v Atlético Madrid game, where both sides almost deserved to go through and Diego Simeone went full Bane. There are countless Marvel references as they wrap up the rest of this week's Champions League games, discuss the final round of games in the SheBelieves Cup, the disgraceful statement from US Soccer with regards to equal pay and much more, before playing out with Au Pairs.Don't forget to check the Five to Follow with FotMob, which will go up later this wee
Mar 12, 2020 • 41:20
Yay for Martial and McTominay
Musa and Ryan reflect on Manchester United’s impressive derby win thanks to lovely goals from Anthony Martial and Scott McTominay, plus Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s position at Old Trafford, plus the importance of chemistry between players. They also discuss Jonathan Leko, round-up of key games, a Derby d’Italia behind closed doors, Boca’s title win, the game of the weekend in Liga MX, how Barça might be able to get Neymar back, a little roll neck and cardigan chat and they play out on Christy Essien.D
Mar 9, 2020 • 46:42
Bundesliga protests about more than Hopp
After a wave of Bundesliga matches were interrupted this weekend following protests towards the DFB and Hoffenheim majority owner, Dietmar Hopp, Musa and Ryan deconstruct why it’s happening and how it is about more than Hopp. They then discuss Real Madrid’s win in the clásico, other La Liga chat, Liverpool’s first league defeat of the season, Everton’s draw with Manchester United, both of the English league cup finals, Vela's chip and more, before playing out on Grauzone.Don't forget to check th
Mar 2, 2020 • 51:05
The Champions League is alriiiight
Another brilliant week of Champions League, so Musa and Ryan look back over Manchester City's win in Madrid and the brilliance of Kevin De Bruyne. They heap praise on Bayern and the incredible turn around by Hansi Flick, Napoli causing Barcelona trouble and Lyon beating Juventus. There's also talk about Sarri, Zidane, the problems for Barça and Real Madrid ahead of this weekend's Clásico, plus which players' careers would have been different had they encountered a different coach, before playing
Feb 27, 2020 • 0:38
New school beats the old
After an exciting Premier League, Musa and Ryan focus on Chelsea beating Spurs, Arsenal beating Everton and a good win for Manchester United. They then go to the Bundesliga, with important wins for Bayern, Leipzig and Dortmund in the title race. There’s talk about the Hamburg derby, La Liga, Manchester City v Chelsea in the FAWSL and more, before playing out on House of Spirits.Follow our Outros playlist on Spotify here, featuring all of the tunes we play out each episode. Hosted on Acast.
Feb 24, 2020 • 0:43
Oh, how the Champions League is back
The Champions League returned this week, so Musa and Ryan record an extra episode to talk about the first four games of the round of 16. They discuss the wonder of Håland, Dortmund's impressive performance against PSG, Liverpool getting Atleti'd, Leipzig beating Spurs and the joy of Atalanta. There's a long overdue Marvel reference, a not so overdue update from Ryan's dad and more, before playing out on Syclops.Don't forget, all of the tunes we play out on are compiled in our Outros Spotify play
Feb 20, 2020 • 38:02
What next?
Musa and Ryan have a lot to tackle this week and begin with the racist abuse directed at Porto's Moussa Marega and how the response differed to another involving Würzburger Kickers' Leroy Kwadwo on Friday night. They then move on to the fall out of Manchester City's Champions League ban and fine for deceiving UEFA on FFP regulations and what happens next with super clubs and the notion of a European Super League. After a heavy first half, they move on to more positive stuff, with a round-up of k
Feb 17, 2020 • 47:58
A Stormy Weekend
After storms cancelled a number of games across Europe, Musa and Ryan discuss Bayern's draw with Leipzig and Dortmund's defeat to Leverkusen. They also talk about the rest of the Bundesliga, Timo Werner, Betis against Barça, Real Sociedad, Athletic, the Milan Derby and more. There are questions about which footballers would make good holiday buddies, Liverpool, an update from Ryan's dad and they play out with Slum Village. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2020 • 38:56
Liverpool might just do it
This week, Musa and Ryan take a punt and suggest Liverpool may just be this year's Premier League champions, Everton's come back and not the best games for Arsenal and Manchester United. They also discuss Dortmund's record breaking teenagers, angry Nagelsmann, Hertha's shifting style, another massive weekend in the Women's Super League, La Liga, Ligue 1 and where tired Pep should go next. Finally, there's some standard roll-neck and cardigan chat, with an added hoodie curveball and they play out
Feb 3, 2020 • 42:54
Icons and grief
After the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna and seven others in a helicopter crash, Musa and Ryan discuss the relationships we have with sporting icons, how their deaths can trigger or resurface personal grief as well as be difficult to navigate for many. In the second half, they move onto the football, including Serie A, Bundesliga, La Liga and FA Cup. Ryan fires a catfish accusation at Musa, and they play out on a gem from Talk Talk.Also, Stadio tees are now back on sale, via&nb
Jan 27, 2020 • 40:41
Yikes
Musa and Ryan look back at the midweek Premier League fixtures, including a bad night for Manchester United, an impressive point for Arsenal, more smash and grab for Steve Bruce and much more. They also discuss a wonderful goal for Salamanca against Real Madrid, a debut goal for Ajax's 16-year-old starlet, Naci Ünüvar, the first boots they owned and much more. There's also a surprise on air and they play out on Jennifer Lara.Also, Stadio tees are now back on sale! Available via Everpress. Hosted
Jan 23, 2020 • 47:34
Haaland brings the heat
The Bundesliga is back, and so are Musa and Ryan to chat about Erling Braut Håland's incredible 20-minute debut hat-trick for Dortmund. There's also a reality check for Hertha, who shipped four at home to Bayern, plus the rest of the Bundesliga action, Chelsea's demolition of Arsenal in the Women's Super League, Quique Setién's Barça debut, the Premier League, which music genres managers are and much more. They then play out on a Joy Division tune from their Warsaw days. Hosted on Acast. See aca
Jan 20, 2020 • 0:45
Big cardigan energy
This week, Musa and Ryan talk Premier League, focussing on the impressive form of Southampton and Watford, as well as the less impressive form of Bournemouth, before running through the rest of the fixtures. There's some chat about Robert Moreno's first week at Monaco, the weird Spanish Supercopa, a great red for Fede Valverde, a bad week for Ernesto, plus a dart to Serie A and the WSL. They then answer questions on the Premier League's coolest managers, the game's happiest players, who Prince w
Jan 13, 2020 • 46:35
The underwater torpedo league
Musa and Ryan are back with the first podcast of 2020! They discuss Arteta's promising start at Arsenal, Ancelotti's at Everton, some strange Hertha training methods and Zlatan's odd week. They then answer questions on Manchester City, how clubs would fair in different leagues, Maddison and Grealish, Guardiola, Nagelsmann, Tuchel and much more. There's also some rollnecks versus cardigans chat and news of Musa cooking his first roast dinner, before playing out with Anika. Hosted on Acast. See ac
Jan 9, 2020 • 0:42
Let's dance
In our final podcast of the year, a merry Musa and Ryan record a festive mail bag. They briefly discuss Spurs v Chelsea before answering questions on the Bundesliga, Liverpool, Champions League, Christmas themed kits and much more, before playing out on a Detroit classic from Kenny Larkin. Thanks to everyone who has supported Stadio so far and see you in 2020! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 23, 2019 • 0:26
The Stadio Awards 2019
Here they are: the first ever Stadios. Musa and Ryan announce their choices for goal of the year, team of the year, manager of the year, player of the year and (the big one) catfish of the year. They also chat about this week's goal-less Clásico, Dortmund v Leipzig, the Bundesliga, Mikel Arteta to Arsenal and Carlo Ancelotti to Everton, before playing out on Carly Simon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 20, 2019 • 51:32
Champions League draw & Premier League politics
With just a couple of shows left this year, Musa and Ryan react to the draws for the Champions League and Europa League. Also, after Mesut Özil's comments regarding China and Arsenal distancing themselves from them, they discuss whether Premier League clubs should be more openly political. There's also a quick trip around the leagues, no penalties for Dortmund, humble brags, announcing the first ever Stadio awards and more, before playing out on UPC Allstars. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
Dec 16, 2019 • 43:23
The Manchester derby... and other stories...
Musa is chipper after his beloved Manchester United were victorious against City in the derby. He and Ryan chat about the game, plus Joaquin and Messi's brilliant hat-tricks, Suárez's back heel, Gladach's late win over Bayern, goal music, passionate Duncan Ferguson, ice cold Vivianne Miedema and much more. After all that, there's still time to play out on an anthem from Solange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 9, 2019 • 0:44
The Two Goats
Musa and Ryan are back to talk about two very special performances from the weekend: Leo Messi's brilliant winner against Atlético Madrid and Viv Miedema's incredible six goals and four assists for Arsenal Women. There's a healthy dose of food chat after Musa's first nihari experience, brilliant Gladbach and the rest of the Bundesliga, same old Arsenal again and the rest of the Premier League, plus a holy grail Prince tune to finish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 2, 2019 • 0:50
Controversial food opinions
After Musa spent the weekend fighting off angry avocado fans, he and Ryan address some controversial food opinions, before looking back at Flamengo's first Copa Libertadores titles since 1981. There's also chat about the Frauen Bundesliga, after Musa went to see Wolfsburg v Bayern, Beth England's brilliant goal, another wild Bundesliga weekend, Premier League, Zlatan in Yorkshire and sad Marco Silva. Then finally this week, they play out with a killer cut from Tirzah. Hosted on Acast. See acast.
Nov 25, 2019 • 0:42
The Art of Finishing (Part 2) with Ian Wright
In the second part of 'The Art of Finishing', Musa and Ryan sat down with Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, to break down the art of being a striker, where he would like to play now and the importance of giving advice to young players. He also talks about what was going through his mind during some of his favourite goals, the strikers he admires playing today, trash talking, Dennis Bergkamp and much more. Finally, this week, we play out on Barrington Levy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo
Nov 22, 2019 • 49:01
Emergency Podcast: Poch gone
With the news dropping that Spurs have parted company with Mauricio Pochettino, Musa and Ryan record an immediate podcast reacting to the Argentine's sacking. They also discuss where he might go next, as well as where next for Spurs, before playing out on The Other People Place.Due to this extra podcast, our Ian Wright interview will now go up Friday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2019 • 31:35
Record breakers
It was a record breaking weekend for women's football, with record attendances in England and France. Musa and Ryan look back at the games, plus the noticeable absence of the Liga Iberdrola in Spain due to players being on strike. There's chat about the Euro qualifiers, new kits, questions on climate change in football, the Eerste Divisie game suspended for racism and, on a more a positive note, which clubs they would sign for if they were young prospects today, before playing out on Yamasuki.Do
Nov 18, 2019 • 0:37
The Art of Finishing (Part 1) with Gary Lineker
Musa and Ryan visit one of England's greatest ever players, Gary Lineker, to talk about the art of being a striker, Bobby Robson, Johan Cruyff and his time at Barcelona. He also chats about what makes Lionel Messi so special, the best players he played with and his journey through what was an illustrious playing career. Finally, in this episode, we play out with Arthur Russell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 14, 2019 • 50:08
I Memed A Meme
This weekend saw more wonderful football and the birth of a new meme, thanks to Pep. Musa and Ryan are in new surroundings to chat about another brilliant episode in the Liverpool v Man City saga. There's also a round-up of the rest of the Premier League, Der Klassiker, La Liga, England v Germany in front of a record breaking Wembley crowd, the Bundesliga and banana bread, before playing out on Sonic Youth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 11, 2019 • 0:51
The Director's Cut
After a wild, wild weekend of football all around Europe, Musa and Ryan decide to take a magical trip around the Premier League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, Seria A and La Liga. They react to late wins for Liverpool and Man City, Andre Gomes' horrible injury, Niko Kovač losing his job at Bayern, Leipzig's 8-0 win over Mainz, PSG's defeat to Dijon, Balotelli, Lukaku and more trouble for Barça. There's also an Arsène Wenger / Shawshank Redemption scenario and much more before playing out on Polyrock's 'Y
Nov 4, 2019 • 52:19
Two perfect storms
Musa and Ryan are back with news of two forthcoming interviews and to look back at two unique stories from the Premier League weekend. First of all, they chat about Leicester's 9-0 win over Southampton to equal the all-time biggest Premier League victory. They then look at a toxic Sunday at The Emirates and assess whether Unai Emery's job is at risk, the Granit Xhaka situation, the abuse hurled at footballers, plus changes to fandom and other elements that led to such a situation forming between
Oct 28, 2019 • 48:52
The one with Man Utd, Liverpool and lots of other stuff
Feeling less delicate this week, Musa and Ryan are back to chat about Manchester United's draw with Liverpool, Everton's return to winning ways, throwing some tasty suggestions of managerial changes in the mix, heap praise on Real Sociedad and, obviously, a little bit of VAR. There's also the usual round-up of some choice games from European football, including the Frauen Bundesliga, Conti Cup, Bundesliga, La Liga and a seminal cut from Sylvester to play out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
Oct 21, 2019 • 49:55
A delicate Musa, a mailbag and more
After a busy birthday weekend involving a surprise party, Musa is feeling a bit delicate, but he and Ryan try their best to answer the amazing questions sent in by you. Topics include: which league has been the biggest surprise so far, whether Mourinho might be best suited to international management, England's future midfield, Ole Gunnar Solskjær, recruiting from the Scottish Premiership, walking off the pitch as a response to racial abuse and much more. There's also a quick recap of the Women'
Oct 13, 2019 • 44:04
It's October, my dudes
It's only October, but Liverpool are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League following their win over Leicester and Manchester City's defeat to Wolves. Musa and Ryan get into both games, as well as disappointing defeats for Spurs and Manchester United, plus the rest of the Premier League action. Meanwhile, in the Bundesliga, just six points separate first and tenth, as Dortmund dropped points again, Bayern lost at home and Gladbach go top. There's also chat about Atleti's goalscoring
Oct 6, 2019 • 45:41
Man Utd v Arsenal, aka the Stadio Derby
It's a delayed podcast this week so Musa and Ryan can go through the first Stadio Derby between Manchester United and Arsenal, whilst answering your questions about both sides... and John Barnes. There's something for ASMR fans, as well as a dart around the men and women's Bundesligas, La Liga and Women's Super League, before playing out on Galaxy 2 Galaxy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2019 • 48:11
We know nothing... Jon Snow
With so much footballing chaos over the weekend, Musa and Ryan have decided they know absolutely nothing, apart from that Liverpool and Manchester City are actually very good. They try to asses Granada beating Barcelona, Premier League chaos, Dortmund's slip-up, big wins for Barça Femení and Wolfsburg Frauen, hype Berlin wasps and much more. Also this week, they play out on a beaut by Odyssey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 23, 2019 • 41:48
The great playing out from the back debate
Playing out from the back was front and centre in Europe this weekend, after errors by Manchester City, Arsenal and RB Leipzig. Musa and Ryan discuss the issues with that philosophy, plus Spurs' devastating first half, Women's Champions League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Tammy Abraham and Griezmann's hair. Finally, they play out on the amazing 'Ball' by Duval Timothy.Also! Just a few days left to order the Stadio Purple Logo tees at Everpress, so go get 'em. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Sep 16, 2019 • 42:26
Eto'o, WSL and what's up with Germany?
Musa and Ryan are in different cities this week, but still manage to discuss Samuel Eto'o announcing his retirement as well as how underrated he was. They also look back at the opening weekend of the Women's Super League, try to figure out what's going on with Germany at international level, how winter is coming and play out on Pylon's 'Beep'. Also, we've just dropped our first set of t-shirts, available for a limited time here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 10, 2019 • 45:56
Mailbag: Will Solskjær get time? Pogba, Everton, Trippier, Arsenal's midfield & more
With too many great questions to fit into a normal episode, Musa and Ryan decided to do a standalone mailbag. Topics include whether Solskjær will get a full season, Pogba and Rashford, Everton's progression, Trippier impressing at Atleti, Arsenal's midfield, who are this year's most exciting teams and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2019 • 32:49
Lukaku, Souness & The North London Derby
After a racially ignorant critique of Moise Kean, and Romelu Lukaku receiving monkey chants, Musa and Ryan discuss what clubs, the media and fans can do to stop this happening in the future. They then move onto the positives of the weekend, such as another brilliant North London Derby, Union Berlin's first Bundesliga win and Athlético Madrid topping La Liga, before playing out with Eddie Kendricks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 2, 2019 • 0:52
One In A Million
Virgil van Dijk was finally dribbled past for the first time in forever, but it didn't stop Liverpool beating Arsenal 3-1. Musa and Ryan discuss just how good Liverpool are, as well as disappointing home defeats for Spurs and Manchester United, plus Frank Lampard's first win as Chelsea manager. There's the usual round-up from the highlights around Europe and they play out on an Aaliyah anthem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 26, 2019 • 0:43
So Much Sauce
As well as the Premier League, La Liga, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 returned this weekend. Musa and Ryan work their way through Manchester City versus Spurs, Chelsea in transition, Arsenal's new found sauce, PSG's opening day slip up, dominant Dortmund and a brilliant set of La Liga fixtures. There's more food chat, Batman versus Joker and they end with Margie Joseph's 'Knockout', dedicated to Aritz Aduriz after his winner for Athletic against Barcelona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Aug 19, 2019 • 0:50