Club Podcasts Podcast

The Colombian Football Show returns after several months in podcast wilderness with a special edition celebrating the national side's achievements in reaching the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998. The pod panel go through the highs and lows of each one of the 16 qualifiers and pick out the three key men to keep an eye out for next summer in Brazil.

We're back for another offseason edition of the United States of Futbol Show. Earl and Robert discuss MLS transparency, or the lack thereof, in terms of recent transfers (or failed transfers). They also talk about the SuperDraft. Thanks for listening!

In this edition of Kicking it with Raphael, US football writer Elliot Turner joined the program to discuss the signings of Jermaine Defoe and Michael Bradley to Toronto FC. We also spoke about New York City FC's recent press conference and what kind of effect the club could have in the MLS. Lastly we discussed wehther or not New York could have three teams in the MLS. Next on the show was Fox Sport's writer Leander Schaerlaeckens. Leander and I analyzed all the latest transfer news and then broke down all the big matches in the EPL this weekend. Finally we discussed several teams at the bottom of the EPL and what they have to do to stay in the top flight. As always you can follow me on twitter @raphaelg23

This week on Turkish Football Weekly, Jeremy returns to the podcast after a month long absence. The Turkish Cup group stages kicked off and the first matchday is reviewed, along with a brief run down on the Turkish Airlines Antalya Cup friendly tournament (which Jeremy goes over). The major news of the week concerns the Kasimpasa-Besiktas match from week 15 of this season. The Turkish Football Federation ruled that the game was to be replayed due to a rules infraction, and the issues surrounding that decision is discussed.

It's a new year, but the United States of Futbol Show is here for the duration! Earl and Robert are back to discuss the big news of the day - Toronto FC is snapping up big money players left and right. Jermain Defoe, Michael Brad-what???? Yes, Michael Bradley appears to be heading back to MLS, north of the border. The guys also discuss the January USMNT Camp Roster, as well as some of the more recent acquisitions of note in MLS. Thank you for listening to the United States of Futbol! Earl: http://www.twitter.com/earl_of_reed Robert: http://www.twitter.com/roberthayjr Show: http://www.twitter.com/usoffutbol or http://www.facebook.com/usoffutbol

This week on Turkish Football Weekly, Kaan Bayazit joins Ata Dizdar for the third straight week. Week 17 results of the Turkish Super League are reviewed as the Turkish Super League takes it's winter break. This includes a rundown of the standings and what may potentially be in store for the beginning of the second half of the season as an early preview. The main talking points in terms of news concerns two coaching situations in Kayserispor and Trabzonspor. While the podcast doesn't delve into transfer rumors (because let's face it, this is the Turkish sports media after all), two rumors are discussed in particular this week. This concerns Gremio left back Alex Telles to Galatasaray, and Ronaldinho to Besiktas.

Tom, Jonny, and Nayib talk about this new year, and what it has in store for Mexican football. World Cup, Clausura 2014, Copa Libertadores, and CONCACAF Champions League are all topics discussed and analyzed. The new year is here.

In this special New Year edition of Kicking it with Raphael I welcomed on one specail guest to the program. The Independent's football writer Jack Pitt-Brooke joined me to discuss and analyze some of the teams that are in the middle or bottom of the premier league. We focused on who would be relegated and who will remain in the EPL. If you love the EPL you will love this 30 minute special. Finally we discussed the transfer rumors behind Koke, Alvora Morata, Mohamed Salah and Juan Mata. As always check me out on twitter @raphaelg23

This week on Turkish Football Weekly, Kaan Bayazit joins Ata Dizdar for the second straight week. Week 16 results of the Turkish Super League are reviewed, and there's a rundown of the schedule for week 17. The guys discuss the group stage draw for the Turkish Cup. This week's discussion of news includes some transfer moves, and Fenerbahce reportedly selling off the naming rights to Sukru Saracoglu stadium. Also featured is a discussion on Kasimpasa's billionaire backers, which includes a reference to a recent ESPN FC article on the club (which you can find here: http://espnfc.com/blog/_/name/espnfcunited/id/11261), and the potential for disaster should said backers withdraw their support from Kasimpasa.

In this edition of Kicking it with Raphael, James Masters from CNN joined me to break down the top 8 in the EPL. James Masters believes United will crack the top 4 over Liverpool, do you agree? Next on was Telegraph's World Cup writer Xoel Cardenas. Cardenas and I discussed all the latest transfer rumors in La Liga. We also discussed latest news of Valencia having a new owner and everything La Liga. Feel free to follow me on twitter @raphaelg23.

This week on Turkish Football Weekly, Jeremy is out of the country, so Ata is joined this week by Kaan Bayazit. Week 15 results of the Turkish Super League are reviewed. This includes an analysis of the "eventful" match between Kasimpasa and Besiktas. The opponents for Galatasaray and Trabzonspor in their respective European competitions have been drawn, and the initial prospects of them advancing are debated. The Turkish Cup 5th round came to an end, and the results are reported on. There is a discussion of various issues in the news surrounding Turkish football. One of which are two coaching resignations, one of which might come as a surprise considering how said coach's team has been doing in the league recently, and which will take effect at the end of the first half of the current season. Also, the two hosts delve into a discussion of the aftermath of the Kasimpasa-Besiktas match. The podcast concludes with a discussion on Manuel Fernandes, whose conduct has come into question recently. It's been reported that Fernandes said that he will not play in Turkey again, and the hosts debate his value to Besiktas and whether he should stay or be sold.

In this episode of Kicking it with Raphael, ESPN's Tommy Smyth made his long awaited return to the show. Find out who Tommy thinks will advance in the round of 16 in the Champions League. As always, you will be surprised by a few of his picks. Also, did AVB deserve to get sacked? Next Fox Soccer commentator Marc Serber came on the show to explain the FIFA club World Cup and talk about all the latest transfer gossip? What is the latest on Rooney, Cavani, Suarez, Modric, Mata, Luiz & Co? Check me out on twitter @raphaelg23

This week on Turkish Football Weekly, the talk concerns winter weather and politics in the sport. Week 14 results of the Turkish Super League are reviewed. The group stages in both the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League have ended, and the hosts speak about both matches involving Turkish teams in their respective competitions. This includes the Galatasaray-Juventus match that had to be played over two days due to snow, and the pitch at Turk Telekom Arena when that match resumed. The major news of the week was the PFDK summoning Fethiyespor, Didier Drogba, and Emmanuel Eboue for political reasons that got the Turkish Football Federation in the news for all the wrong reasons. The hosts debate those summonings.

Tom, Eric, Jonny, and Nayib take a look at how both León and América got to the final and indicate what are both club's strengths and weaknesses. In the second half of the show, the boys talk about Chivas' restructuring, and El Tri's WC Draw turnout is compared to the other CONCACAF representatives.

In this special edition of Kicking it with Raphael, I first spoke with Ghanian football journalist Fiifi Anaman about Ghana's chances of advancing in the world cup. Next on, I welcomed regular guest on the show, Univsions Zac Lee Rigg. Find out why Rigg doesn't believe the US will advance in the group. Finally I had on Istanbul reporter Eliot Rothwell from the Daily Mirror and ESPN FC to break down the amazing Gala/Juve match in the snow. If you have any comments please check me out on twitter @raphaelg23