Soccerholics Podcast
Are you a Soccerholic? In this weekly Soccer Podcast, two soccer addicted friends recap the matches of the week and discuss the biggest news stories and events related to the sport. For the footy obsessed, the football crazed and for the soccer curious, this soccer podcast is for you!
Ep. 41: Manchester Drama & João Runs Out of Footy & Rob's Stuttgart Surprise, oh my!
In this episode, "Ep. 41: Manchester Drama & João Runs Out of Footy & Rob's Stuttgart Surprise, oh my!", Rob and João discuss the games they went to over the past week for their heated rivalry of who can go to the most games in 2026 - spoiler alert...Rob's going to win this thing! They breakdown the premier league matchups and Rob gives his Bundesliga rundown! you won't want to miss this one! Ahhhhhh!
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Ep. 40: Arsenal Stun Anfield & Stuttgart Stun Leverkusen & We Hit 40, oh my!
In this very special episode, "Ep. 40: Arsenal Stun Anfield & Stuttgart Stun Leverkusen & We Hit 40, oh my!, Rob and João reminisce about their live game experience over the past week - João is running out of games and Rob is catching up! They run down the EPL and Bundesliga insanity and of course of course...they drop their Tingles of the Week!
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Ep. 39: Harry Kane Nabs Ballon d'Or & El Clásico & El Tráfico, oh my!
In this episode, "Ep. 39: Harry Kane Nabs Ballon d'Or & El Clásico & El Tráfico, oh my!”, Rob and João discuss Harry Kane's accomplishments and whether they think he deserves the Ballon d'Or ...spoiler he does! They share their experiences at the various matches they went this past weekend including João's multi-adventures to BMO where he attended an Angel City FC match as well as El Tráfico! They recap their favorite English Premiere League and Bundesliga matches that played out over the weekend and of course...
...they drop their Tingles of the Week!
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Ep. 38: POD SPECIAL - Boca Juniors with Rob!, oh My!
In this special episode, "Ep. 38: POD SPECIAL - Boca Juniors with Rob!, oh my!”
Rob gives us a short history of Boca Juniors, who they are and what the club's about! Enjoy!
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Ep. 37: AV Alta FC is Legit & Liverpool Thrashed By Cheaters & Stuttgart to Win CL?!, oh my!
In this episode, "Ep. 37: AV Alta FC is Legit & Liverpool Thrashed By Cheaters & Stuttgart to Win CL?!, oh my!”, João reminisces about his USL League One journey to attend a AV Alta FC match in Lancaster, Cali..spoiler...he loved it! João also boasts about how he's ahead in the 'Who can attend the most footy matches in 2026' competition with his attendance at Mexico Vs. Chile and most recently LAFC at BMO putting him up 15 games to 12!
They breakdown the Champions League match ups of the week and the Premier League and Bundeslinga craziness of the...
Ep. 36: Ronaldo Headbutts His Legacy & Mexico Got Pochettinoed & Ich Habe Kein Geld, oh my!
In this episode, "Ep. 36: Ronaldo Headbutts His Legacy & Mexico Got Pochettinoed & Ich Habe Kein Geld, oh my!”, Rob and João, break down the USA vs Mexico game from Saturday - is Pochettino Coachettino the greatest USMNT coach every? They discuss the UEFA Nations League nuttiness from the past week and will João beat Rob in the 'Who can go to the most live matches in 2026' competition?? All signs point to YES! Stay tuned to keep track of their heated competition!
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Ep. 35: Klopp Hugs & UEFA Champ...I mean Nations League & MCity Go Bye Bye?, oh my!
In this episode, "Ep. 35: Klopp Hugs & UEFA Champ...I mean Nations League & MCity Go Bye Bye?, oh my!”, Rob and João, run through the their favorite moments of UEFA Nations League thus far, discuss the Manchester City finance scandal scandal scandal and of course the tingles of the week!
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Ep. 34: Manchester is Blue Thanks to VAR & Big Kane Small Stadium & Is Enzo Fernández Him?, oh my!
In this episode, "Ep. 34: Manchester is Blue Thanks to VAR & Big Kane Small Stadium & Is Enzo Fernández Him?, oh my!”, Rob and João, despite ALL of Rob's technical difficulties (boomer!..cough...cough), run through the Premier Leagues and Bundesliga games of the week, highlight the best Champions League moments and of course...conclude with The TINGLES of the week!
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Ep. 33: WE'RE BACK from Hiatus & Many Tangents & Rob Off to Champions League, oh my!
In this episode, "Ep. 33: WE'RE BACK from Hiatus & Football is Life & Rob Off to Champions League, oh my!" Rob and João are happy to be back from their podcast vacation since the World Cup ended. Yeah...it's been THAT long!
They discuss the various big money summer transfers, their thoughts on how EPL and Bundesliga are going so far - early days early days! And go on many tangents since there's so much to catch up on. Enjoy and so sorry in advance!
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Ep. 32: The 2026 World Cup is Over & Cape Verde Changed Our Lives & VAMOS ESPAÑA!, oh my!
In this episode, "Ep. 32: The 2026 World Cup is Over & Cape Verde Changed Our Lives & VAMOS ESPAÑA!, oh my!", Rob and João discuss the World Cup Final and reminisce about their journey that was the 2026 FIFA World Cup! As Frodo said as he reached the dark land of Mordor and finally cast the Ring into the fire of Mount Doom, where it was originally forged, "IT'S DONE". Finally we have our lives back and get to rediscover what life was like before the World Cup! ...but will we ever be the same again? Time will tell!
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Ep. 31: WORLD CUP EMERGENCY POD & England and France Bye Bye (sort of) & Messi and Yamal Reunion, oh my!
In this EMERGENCY POD episode, "Ep. 31: WORLD CUP EMERGENCY POD & England and France Bye Bye (sort of) & Messi and Yamal Reunion, oh my!, Rob and João discuss the surprise results of the France vs. Spain and Argentina vs. England Semi-Final matchups this week.
They also predict how the Final will go and who will take the cake!
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Ep. 30: World Cup Quarter Final Madness & João's Mental Health & Posh Spice Doesn't Care, oh my!
In this episode, "Ep. 30: World Cup Quarter Final Madness & João's Mental Health & Posh Spice Doesn't Care, oh my!", Rob and João discuss the insanity that was France vs. Morocco, Spain vs. Belgium, England vs. Norway and of course dare we say...Argentina vs. Switzerland. Controversy, madness, conspiracy, tin-foil hats! What kind of podcast have we become! Thank you, FIFA!
They also predict how the semi-finals will go and who will make the final! Ahhhhhhh! Next pod the World Cup will be over! :(
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Ep. 29: Belgium Trump Dance & FIFA Tin Foil Hats & Erling Haaland to Win the World Cup, oh my!
THE WORLD CUP and the Round of 16 is over and here we are into the Quarter Finals!! Rob & João (as deflated and depressed as he is with the Brazil loss) discuss their thoughts on the Folarin Balogun red card-overturned-by-Trump controversy, their breakdown of the USA vs Belgium game and of course the "elephant in the room" Argentina vs Egypt insanity, possible FIFA corruption/ scandal...whatever you call what we all witnessed! Will Norway and Haaland win the World Cup because they beat the team that beat Japan (Brazil...cough cough)? We will see!
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Ep. 28: The 2026 World Cup & The Round of 32 & Germany Go Home, oh my!
THE WORLD CUP and the Round of 32 is here!! Rob & João both discuss, after a week off of watching World Cup madness, the shock of Paraguay kicking Germany out of the World Cup, Morocco kicking the Netherlands out of the World Cup and Canada kicking South Africa out of the World Cup...oh my! They chat about the games that surprised them the most and predict the upcoming fixtures this week.
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Ep. 27: Vozinha Saves Cape Verde & Balogun Remember the Name & Hydration Breaks, oh my!
The WORLD CUP is finally here! Rob & João both discuss the Countries and players that surprised and impressed them both this week and they gone on about their excitement about the World Cup and the upcoming matches.
AND of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week! Spoiler! ALL OF THEM!
Who needs a cooling break?!
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Ep. 26: The WORLD CUP is Here & "Hope it Goes Off Without a Hitch" & Dark Horses, oh my!
After a two week vacation from podcasting, in this episode, Rob & João discuss their excitement about the World Cup, who they predict will finish first in each group and their picks for who will win it all!
AND of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week! Spoiler! ALL OF THEM!
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Ep. 25: "Premier League Gets X Rated & Neymar Gets World Cup Call Up & Stuttgart Gets CL, oh my!"
In this episode, Rob & João discuss continue to follow and discuss the Premier League title race against The Arsenal and Manchester City as well as the bottom of table - who will take the cake and who will bite it? João shares his thoughts on the Brazilian National Team call ups for the 2026 World Cup and Rob drops his Bundesliga wrap up as the season comes to an end!
AND of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week!
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Ep. 24: "The Arsenal Trophy Hunters & Bundesliga Relegation Battle & The World Cup is Near, oh my!"
In this episode, Rob & João discuss the Premier League title race against The Arsenal and Manchester City as well as the bottom of table - who will bite it? - Tottenham or Westham...which ham will be in Championship next season? They discuss the intense relegation battle happening now in Bundesliga and their thoughts on the upcoming World Cup...fast approaching! Ahhhhhh!
AND of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week!
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Ep. 23: "Tottenham Refuse to Relegate & CL Delirium & 4th Tier German Footy, oh my!"
In this episode, just barely recovering from the CL madness last week, Rob and João discuss the Bayern v.s PSG match up (still can't breathe), plus Arsenal vs. Atletico Madrid - who will take the cake?? Madness! They run down the Premier league and Bundesliga matches from the past week - Tottenham don't relegate and Arsenal win the league in the same weekend?? Mind blowing! Will Stuttgart make CL with only two games to go? Will Bayern score another 100 goals?
AND of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles th...
Ep. 22: "FA Cup is Not for Dreamers & João at LAFC & Title Races In Your Faces, oh my!"
In this episode, Rob and João discuss the FA Cup madness that ensued over the weekend - will Pep walk away with his 8th FA Cup trophy in his fourth consecutive Cup final? They run down the Premier league and Bundesliga matches from the past week - how will out all wrap up?!
AND of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week!
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Ep. 21: "EPL Doesn't Save the Drama for Your Mama & Bayern's Theme Song Overplayed & US Open Cup, oh my!"
In this episode, Rob and João discuss ALL the Arsenal and Manchester City Drama (not saved for your Mama) that occurred this past weekend, as well as Tottenham's hopes and new manager bump dreams dashed, Manchester United take 3rd in the table, Champions League chaos as we move into the Semis and topped off with a Bundesliga rundown! Dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun (Bayern's them song of course)!
AND of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week!
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Ep. 20: "Manchester City Drinks Arsenal Tears & Chattanooga Footy & Dopamine Cleanse, oh my!"
20 Episodes! In this very special 20th episode, Rob and João discuss Arsenal's downfall from the top, Manchester City taking the cake, Tottenham's relegation trajectory, Liverpool goals as well as the Champions League Semifinal tingles of the week! Rob does a Bundesliga rundown - Stuttgart know that goals wins games and goals get you to Champions League and João has a surprise Tingle of the week...Tennessee footy? Tune in to find out!
AND of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week!
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Ep. 19: "Arsenal Wembley Dreams Dashed & USL Competes with MLS & Bayern Munich + Real Madrid = Tingles, oh my!"
In this episode, Rob and João discuss USL soccer and their plans to build a top tier league to compete against MLS. João describes his experience at Championship Soccer Stadium this past weekend for the Orange County Soccer Club vs. New Mexico United and urges soccer fans to support USL. They go on about the FA matches over the past weekend - Arsenal losing to South Hampton, Liverpool falling apart in front of our eyes in the 4-0 defeat against Manchester City. Rob gives us a Bundesliga rundown while Diaz and Kane continue to score too many go...
Ep. 18: "Italy Says Arrivederci to the Word Cup & USMNT Need a Dempsey & MCity to Relegate, oh my!"
Rob and João weren't too depressed to drop a new episode during this International Break! In this episode, Rob and João discuss the breaking news of Italy not qualifying AGAIN for the World Cup - that makes three consecutive World Cups! Their thoughts on how the USMNT are doing and predictions on how far they'll go in the 2026 World Cup. They bang on about the Manchester City scandal/ saga and predict their future and finally the FA Cup...will João wake up for the Liverpool vs. Manchester City match at 4:45 AM PST?? Tune in to find out...
Ep. 17: "Pep Nabs Carabao Cup & Harry Kane the G.O.A.T & João meets Ronaldo, oh my!"
In this return from a bye week episode, Rob and João discuss the Carabao Cup final, will Mikel Arteta ever win anything ever?! The Champions League round of 16 - who's in and who's out?! They bang on about their EPL table predictions with only seven games left to play, will Tot relegate?? Bundesliga madness - is Harry Kane actually the G.O.A.T?! Europa sadness - Rob's precious Stuttgart get the boot, but don't worry, they have three our four other competitions to focus on now! AND much much more!
AND of course, Rob and Joã...
Ep. 16: "Rob and João Meet at LAFC & Wolves Giant Kill Again & Wrexham Scare the Blues, oh my!"
In this episode, Rob and João reminisce about this past weekend where Rob flew to LA and they meet for the first time after 6 years of podcasting and zoom calls together. Of course they hit BMO Stadium in the heart of LA to watch LAFC beat (spoiler alert!) FC Dallas 1 to 0. They also discuss the EPL, Bundesliga and FA Cup matches of the past week!
AND of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week!
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Ep. 15: "Rob in the Supporter's Section Again & João at LA Galaxy & Tingles City FC, oh my!"
In this episode, Rob and João discuss the matches they went to over the weekend. Rob is winning in their heated competition of who can go to the most games in 2026...so far Rob 3 and João 2! They chat about Champions League, Europa, English Premier and Bundesliga surprises from the past week - some big upsets that shocked the entire soccer community...ok that's dramatic.
AND of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week!
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Ep. 14: "Champions League Gets Racist & João at the Coliseum & The Elbow of God, oh my!"
In this episode, Rob and João discuss the racist incident involving Vinícius Júnior that took place during the Real Madrid vs. Benfica Champions League game last week, why Brazilians can't help but to dance (have you seen João dance?), and the amazing goal by Vinícius Jr that nobody is talking about.
They bang on about the Premier league matches over the weekend - was that the elbow of God disallowed by VAR we saw during the Liverpool match? A quick run down of the Bundesliga matches of week - Stuttgart still Stuttgarting it!
Soccerholics Ep. 13: "Rob in the Stuttgart Supporter's Section & No Haircuts for MU Fans & MLS is Back, oh my!"
In this lucky number 13 Episode, Rob and Joao discuss the EPL matches of the week as well as the unsurprising FA Cup results over the weekend. Rob reminisces about his time spent in the Stuttgart supporter's section during Saturday's Stuttgart vs Köln match! Did he get more beer thrown on him? Tune in to find out!
AND of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week! Benfica vs Real Madrid anybody?!
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Soccerholics Podcast Ep. 12: “Arsenal to Win Quadruple, Liverpool Drops from Title Race & UPSL Soccer, oh my!"
In this Episode, Rob and Joao reflect on the boring boring Super Bowl (João's words), they discuss the EPL matches over the weekend - is Liverpool out of the title race, will Arsenal win the quadruple or anything at all? Bundesliga is heating up - Rob breaks down Stuttgart wins and losses and Joāo mourns the loss of Luis Diaz as he scores negative goals (for every goal he scores for Bayern is a goal lost to Liverpool) for Bayern - a hat trick! Both Rob and João vow to get back into MLS this season and...
Soccerholics Podcast Episode 11: “Benfica Shock Win, José Mourinho the Special One & Casemiro 6 7 Goal Celebration, oh my!"
In this Episode, Rob and Joao are still in recovery after the recent Champions League bonkers results! Oooooooh My! Benfica's last minute shock win over Real Madrid (is José Mourinho still the Special One?!), Liverpool's 6-0 target practice win against Qarabağ FK (sorry Qarabağ fans) along with Stuttgart's Europa League endeavors. They also discuss the EPL and Bundesliga matches over the weekend. Will Manchester United win the league? (Shut up, João!). Can you feel the tingles?!
Speaking of tingles, of course, Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week!
Will...
Soccerholics Podcast Episode 10: “World Cup Boycotts & Manchester United to Win the League & Doing the Dishes, oh my!"
In this first to double digits Episode, Rob and Joao discuss possible European boycotts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, João secretly (not so secretly) wishes supporters boycott going to the games so ticket prices go down (he's broke!), they chat Champions League madness and surprises over the past week and run down the English Premier and Bundesliga drama from this past weekend. AND of course...
...Rob and João discuss which upcoming matches give them the tingles this week!
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Soccerholics Podcast Episode 9: “AFCON Madness! Mané! Mané! Mané! Bye Bye Carabao Cup?"
In this Episode, Rob and Joao are still recovering from the African Cup of Nations madness over the weekend! They ask deep questions like does Mané have a theme song? Is the Carabao Cup even worth it? Will Arene Slot be replaced by Xabi? Will João call him Xavi forever? Tune in to find out!
And of course, Rob and João discuss their tingles of the week!
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Soccerholics Podcast Episode 8: "Xabi Alonso Says ¡Hasta la vista!, FA Cup is Our Jam and VfB Stuttgart is Gunning for 2nd!"
In this Episode, Rob and Joao are still tingling from the FA Cup madness over the weekend, they discuss Xabi Alonso's (there's a "b"?) surprise announcement, run through the English Premier League and Bundesliga matches from the past week and breakdown El Classicooooooooo in Saudi Arabiaaaaaaaaaa!
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Soccerholics Podcast Episode 7: "We Back Baby! 2026 with a Bang! Will Arsenal Take the Cake?"
In this 2026 New Year Special Special Special, Rob and Joao discuss their favorite matches of 2025, discuss their 2026 predictions, and get pumped up about the knockout stages of the African Cup of Nations.
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Soccerholics Podcast Episode 6: "Bayern and Stuttgart and Mo Salah, oh my!"
In this episode, Rob comes back unscathed but beer soaked from Stuttgart hosting Bayern, despite the scoreline from this past weekend. João expresses his concerns over the Mo Salah and Arne Slot turmoil, and they both discuss their favorite matches over the past week, plus their thoughts from the World Cup draw.
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Soccerholics Podcast Episode 5: “Dressing Gown Weather and is Foden Back?!"
In this episode, stuffed from too much Turkey, Rob and João discuss the highlights from the past Champions League match ups, and shocking outcomes of this past weekend in English Premier League and Bundesliga. They chat-a-roo about the upcoming MLS Cup. If Miami FC wins, is it all rigged?
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Soccerholics Podcast Episode 4: "Turkey Titties"
In this episode just before Turkey Day in America, Rob and João discuss the highlights from the matches that surprised them most over the weekend, spoiler alert - Rob did not predict the Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest match, Stuttgart made Robs weekend and they go on about their holiday plans.
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Soccerholics Podcast Episode 3: João's Moving to Italy"
In this episode Rob and João discuss the highlights of the international break, João bangs on about his experience visiting the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium in Italy to watch the CL match Napoli vs. Eintracht Frankfurt! No goals but lots of pizza lots of pizza...and Italian Beer.
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Soccerholics Podcast Episode 2: Sloppy as a Soup Sandwich!"
In this episode Rob and João discuss the matches of the week from English Premier, La Liga to Bundesliga, as well as the recent Champions League matchups! They give tribute to the magisterial legend commentator, Ray Hudson after he retired in September.
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