6 Essential Football Podcasts For The New Season
2. Forza Italian Football
Ever since James Richardson presented the popular Channel 4 program “Football Italia” in the 1990s, the Italian league, Serie A, has been a source of great fascination in Britain. A lot has changed since those heady days, Italy is no longer home to most of the world’s best talent and Juventus’ dominance has dampened the competitiveness of the league. However, there are still a sizeable portion of people who love calcio and if you do, then Forza Italian Football is a must-listen.
The podcast is an offshoot of the popular Serie A news website of the same name and allows you to hear the opinions of the site’s writers. It is headed by David Schiavone, the editor-in-chief of the English-language version of Spanish sports paper Marca, with contributions from Conor Clancy, Vito Doria and other Italian football experts. The line-up changes from week to week but you can be sure of thoughtful analysis every time you tune in.
The format of the podcast is fairly unique as it’s live-streamed on Youtube so you can comment in real time. This kind of audience engagement is what sets it apart from its competitors in the field of Serie A podcasts – it really makes the listener feel like part of a community.
If you’re interested in Italian Football and don’t feel that it’s given enough attention from mainstream podcasts or just want to learn about a league steeped in history, then this is tailor-made for you
Find them on Twitter here