10 Best Podcast Episodes Of 2019

To those of a certain generation, The Totally Football Show's Italian spin-off show Golazzo never fails to raise a nostalgic smile.

Headed up by James Richardson, James Horncastle, and Gab Marcotti, Golazzo not only looks at the current state of Italian football, but the majority of each episode looks back at a special topic from yesteryear. Whether that topic is a certain time in Italian football, a certain memorable team, a certain iconic player, or something else entirely - usually based around some sort of corruption - the conversation is always a fascinating, factual, and fun one.

Of all of the brilliant Golazzo shows of 2019, however, the one that likely shines brightest as the best of the bunch is the April 2019 episode which highlighted the enigmatic Adriano Leite Ribeiro.

The powerhouse Brazilian striker - who had spells in Italy with Inter Milan, Fiorentina, and Parma - was famed for being a candle who shone ridiculously strong before flickering out of the mainstream in a blink of the eye.

In this Golazzo episode, not only are Adriano's unstoppable years reflected on, but the hosts also explore the problems that derailed one of the hottest strikers in world football. And yes, 'All Hail Emperor Adriano' makes sure to reminisce about Adriano's status as a legend of Pro Evolution Soccer.

For many, Golazzo is a must-listen podcast - and a prime example of what makes this show so great is its Adriano-driven episode.

You can listen to this podcast in full here.