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Serie A Spotlight183: Listener Questions & Kit Tier ListMatt and Jake once again answer your questions on the latest hot topics in the Serie A league drama, with one of those questions asking for a Kit Tier List for all the Kits launched for the upcoming season!00:00 - 05:45 – Intro 05:45 - 14:45 – Favorite & Least Favorite Transfers 14:45 - 20:45 – Flop XI of the Season 20:45 - 29:00 – Over/Unders 29:00 - 36:00 – Top 4 Predictions for Next Season 36:00 - 42:30 – Top 3 Serie B Teams for Promotion 42:30 - 46:30 – Wine & Oasis Talk 46:30 - 50:00 – Surprise Packages / Underdogs 50:00 - 54:30 – Young Breakout Players 54:30 - 58:30 –...2025-07-252h 10
Serie A Spotlight181: The Latest Serie A UpdatesJake and Matt give you all the lashes news, information and rumours about the ongoing summer transfer window of each club in the Serie A.0:00 - Tech Trouble & Why This Episode Almost Didn't Drop + Intro5:20 - Meet Producer Nick & The New Setup 10:12 - Transfer Talk Begins - Chaos Incoming 18:40 - Community Shoutouts & Patreon Plug 25:33 - Serie A Transfer Duels - Who Goes Where? 38:55 - Liberato Cacace & the Wingback Dilemma 50:42 - Giovanni Leoni: Next Big Thing? 1:04:30 - Chiesa to Napoli or Milan? 1:17:15...2025-07-102h 19
Serie A Spotlight180: Meet Our New ProducerJake and Matt finally hire a producer after thousands of hours of the podcast. Get to meet the new intern producer and editor Nik and see him struggle with his Serie A knowledge by getting quizzed by the hosts. Jake and Matt also fill in Nik on all the Serie A Spotlight inside jokes.0:00 - Intro2:00 - Meet Our Producer Nik3:31 - Serie A Quiz25:50 - Nik’s Questions About Serie A- Shithousers31:20 - Nik’s Questions About Serie A- Inter Hate39:33 - Nik’s Questions About Serie...2025-07-021h 45
Serie A Spotlight179: Latest News & Listener QuestionsJake and Matt give updates and their thoughts on the latest transfers in the Italian Leagues. While also answering your questions and giving you their most detailed answers possible.00:00-03:49 Intro03:49-10:28 U21 Italy vs Germany Euros10:28-14:07 Salernitana Chaos14:07-18:05 Club World Cup Updates18:05-22:06 Transfer and Manager News22:06-43:00 Listener Questions-Managers and Transfers43:00-55:10 Confirmed Transfers-Player Profiles55:10-01:01:12 Listener Questions-Transfer Rumours01:01:12-01:03:09 Listener Questions-Gasperini Gossip01:03:09-01:12:38 Listener Questions-Everything Como01:12:38-01:28:34 Listener Questions-Deals01:28:34-01:29:29...2025-06-251h 39
Serie A Spotlight178: Welcoming Sassuolo, Pisa & CremoneseJake and Matt analyse the next teams being promoted from Serie B to Serie A before the 2025/2026 Season commences. These being Sassuolo, Pisa & Cremonese. Naturally also bidding farewell to teams relegated from Serie A; Empoli, Venezia & Monza.Get an in depth analysis of how their clubs spend, how they play, their star players, their fanbases and all the must know details before the season commences.00:00-05:42 Intro05:42-9:40 Star Players going to Serie B09:40-12:27 Serie B Playoffs12:27-25:42 Cremonese25:42-39:36 Sassuolo39:36-51:20 Pisa2025-06-1957 min
Serie A Spotlight159: Fighting Spirit (Serie A Matchday 22, Listener Questions & Transfer Market)Matchday 22 is done and dusted and as always, we are here to talk about it! Napoli handed Juventus their first loss of the season while Inter destroyed Lecce in their own stadium. Atalanta and Milan came back from behind to win, while Genoa were the only relegation-threatened side to get 3 points this week.Join us for Jake’s last episode as a young man.#acmilan #inter #juventus #torino #napoli #atalanta #bologna #fiorentina #roma #lazio #lecce #cagliari #udinese #monza #venezia #como #hellasverona #parma #empoli #genoa #football #soccer #footballpodcast #podcastPatreon (Su...2025-01-282h 11
Serie A Spotlight157: Transfers & Shake-Ups (Matchday 19, 20 & Transfer Market)In this episode, I, Matt, dive into all the drama and action from a chaotic week in Serie A!Matchday 20 wrapped up with plenty of surprises, while the rescheduled Matchday 19 fixtures added extra intrigue. With both Atalanta and Inter slipping up, Napoli hold firm at the top of the table. Even if Inter win their game in hand vs Fiorentina, they’ll only draw level with the leaders.I also cover all the latest transfer news—from Kvaratskhelia’s potential blockbuster move to PSG, to Frattesi expressing his desire to leave Inter, and Thiago Motta finall...2025-01-161h 30
Serie A Spotlight146: Derby D'Italia Mayhem (Serie A Matchday 9 Analysis)Surprise, surprise! The initial plan for our next episode was to give you guys a run down of how each team in Serie A has looked after the first 10 matches. However, I (Jake) couldn't help but hop on the mic and blab for 20 minutes about the mayhem we witnessed in matchday 9. Join me as I fly solo, covering Inter's crazy 4-4 draw vs Juventus, Atalanta's 6-1 triumpth vs Hellas Verona, Fiorentina's 5-1 annihalation of Roma, and all the other events of this dramatic matchday.2024-10-2822 min
Serie A Spotlight143: 3 Is The Magic Number (Full Serie A Matchday 7 Analysis)In this episode, we cover all the events of an action-packed matchday 7 in Serie A. Thuram and Retegui each scored a hattrick, while some big hitters have struggled to show consistency. The games are covered in the following order:Fiorentina 2-1 Milan Juventus 1-1 Cagliari Inter 3-2 Torino Napoli 3-1 ComoLazio 2-1 Empoli Monza 1-1 Roma Atalanta 5-1 Genoa Bologna 0-0 Parma Udinese 1-0 Lecce Hellas Verona 2-1 Venezia Join us for our analysis and to see Matt open a link from, what he later realised to be, a scam message from his "mobile service provider".2024-10-092h 15
Serie A Spotlight121: Crunch Time (Full Matchday 31 Coverage)In this week's episode, we reminisce about our trip to Sardegna, where we had the pleasure of watching Cagliari upset Atalanta. We share details about the game as well as some crazy tales from the trip. Roma's derby victory over Lazio was also a key talking point, as Dybala and Mancini's shithousery stole the headlines. Juventus edged Fiorentina, and boy does Matt love edging. Frattesi won it late for Inter in what would have been a great result for Udinese, while Milan blew Lecce out of the water. Bologna couldn't get it done against Frosinone as the game ended...2024-04-102h 16
Serie A Spotlight121: Crunch Time (Full Matchday 31 Coverage)In this week's episode, we reminisce about our trip to Sardegna, where we had the pleasure of watching Cagliari upset Atalanta. We share details about the game as well as some crazy tales from the trip. Roma's derby victory over Lazio was also a key talking point, as Dybala and Mancini's shithousery stole the headlines. Juventus edged Fiorentina, and boy does Matt love edging. Frattesi won it late for Inter in what would have been a great result for Udinese, while Milan blew Lecce out of the water. Bologna couldn't get it done against Frosinone as the game ended...2024-04-102h 16
Serie A Spotlight115: 12 Points & a Sea View (Full Matchday 26 Coverage)This week, Jake is joined by one of Serie A Spotlight's first ever Patrons, the great Alen! Matt is busy celebrating his lUcKy BiRtHdAy and was therefore unavailable. Join this newly formed dynamic duo as they cover all the events of matchday 26 in a 3+ hour extravaganza.2024-02-293h 07
Serie A Spotlight100: Thank YouMatt is back from Australia for episode 100 of Serie A Spotlight, where we take the conversation to a more personal level, discuss listener questions & hear from our patrons. Thank you to everyone for your support.2023-11-231h 56
Serie A Spotlight99.9: Goal of The Season? (Full Matchday 12 Coverage)In this episode, Jake is once again joined by the legendary guest Luke Mintoff, as Matt has only just landed in Malta and is too tired (lame) to join. Jake and Luke take a highly conversational approach to cover matchday 12 in Serie A, over a bottle of Moet & Chandon. Kick back and listen as your hosts take you through the Derby Della Capitale, Empoli's shock victory over Napoli leading to Rudi Garcia's sacking, Lecce's comeback against Milan, Dimarco's crazy goal for Inter, Sassuolo's problems and much more!2023-11-181h 59
Serie A Spotlight99: The Power of Efficiency (Full Matchday 11 Coverage)This week, Jake is joined by dear friend and patron Luke Mintoff to recap all the action from matchday 11 in Serie A. They discuss everything from Udinese's first victory of the season away to Milan to Cagliari's continued relentlessness. Not to mention Inter's dominance and Allegri's controversial approach...2023-11-071h 59
Serie A Spotlight98: The Greatest Comeback In Serie A History (Full Matchday 10 Coverage)In a week ablaze with the thunderous clashes of Serie A giants, where legends battled and the net quivered with the weight of their prowess, one showdown soared above all—an unparalleled spectacle of skill, grit, and redemption. Cagliari-Frosinone. This game saw Cagliari become the first side in Serie A history to come back from 3-0 down past the 70th minute mark. Join Jake as he covers every Serie A match in the 10th round.2023-11-011h 06
Serie A Spotlight97: Against All Odds (Full Matchday 9 Coverage)Matt has had to catch a flight to Australia to deal with a personal problem. Against all odds, Jake attempts a solo episode... Tune in as he blabs on about how, against all odds, Juve beat Milan, Empoli beat Fiorentina, Gyasi scores a goal, and Cagliari score 2 goals!2023-10-241h 12
Serie A Spotlight81: It's Not OverIn this episode, we cover the following:Serie A Matchday 38 rundownMilan's current situationChampions League Final PreviewEuropa league Final ReviewConference League Final ReviewCoppa Italia Final ReviewVerona-Spezia (Relegation Play-Off) PreviewBari-Cagliari (Serie B Play-Off Final); First Leg Review & Second Leg Preview2023-06-091h 59
Serie A Spotlight80: The Penultimate A lot happened in the penultimate match of the season, notably Inter & Milan securing Champions League qualification, & Lecce & Salernitana avoiding relegation. Atalanta, Roma & Juve will battle it out until the last match of the season for that Europa League Spot, as well as Verona & Spezia in order to avoid relegation. The race to 8th spot is still on between Torino, Fiorentina & Monza, with a possible spot in the Conference League should Juve be excluded from Europe. We also provide you guys an update with the Serie B playoffs, which have been exciting as always.2023-05-291h 53
Serie A Spotlight79: Big Things HappenedMatchday 36 brought us many surprises, & Cremonese getting relegated was not one of them. Juve were docked 10 points, 10 minutes before their match against Empoli, which saw them get thrashed with the score of 4-1, placing them in 7th place. Additionally, Napoli's Sporting Director Cristiano Giuntoli is close to a move to Juventus, whilst Spalletti is also allegedly looking for a move away following a falling out with De Laurentis.2023-05-231h 56
Serie A Spotlight78: Pioli's Off FireThis episode kicks off with a discussion on the Derby Della Madonnina Champions League Semi Final between Milan & Inter, where Inter reigned supreme & progressed to the final with an aggregate of 3-0. In Serie A news, we take a look at Matchday 35, where Milan once again disappointed, losing out 2-0 at the hands of relegation contenders Spezia, meaning that the top 4 race & the relegation battle are wide open.2023-05-171h 37
Serie A Spotlight77: Napoli Champions & League IntensifiesNapoli have been crowned champions of Serie A for the first time in 33 years, whilst we wave goodbye to Sampdoria. The 6 teams fighting for top 4 all faced off in this matchday, with Roma taking on Inter, Milan facing Lazio & Juve visiting Atalanta in Bergamo. On the other hand, we had 3 crucial relegation battles, with Empoli defeating Salernitana, Verona climbing up to 17th after beating Lecce & Spezia dropping down after losing to Cremonese, who are looking for a Ballardini miracle. We also welcome Gilardino's Genoa & Grosso's Frosinone to Serie A for the 2023/2024 season.2023-05-091h 53
Serie A Spotlight76: Celebrations DelayedMatt is back from Australia, but this time, Jake is absent as Luke Mintoff once again steps in to discuss Napoli's delayed celebrations after a 1-1 draw in the Campania derby, along with the race for top 4 & the relegation battle.2023-05-011h 49
Serie A Spotlight75: Verdi NiceJake & Mint take you through the events of matchday 31 in Serie A, from Napoli's narrow victory against Juventus, to Hellas Verona's surprising win over Bologna. Join us as we get too drunk to maintain our composure.2023-04-252h 01
Serie A Spotlight74: The Duality of ManIn this episode, Jake & Mint cover the confusing situation at Juventus, Italian teams in Europe, as well as all the events of Matchday 30 in Serie A. Juventus, Milan, Inter, and Atalanta all drop points in their quest for Champions League qualification while Cremonese manage back to back victories in Serie A for the first time since 1996.2023-04-202h 07
Serie A Spotlight73: The Eagle Has LandedWe were blessed with another weekend of fantastic Serie A action with a touch of comedy, as many goals were comical to say the least. Lazio prove that they are indeed the best of the rest while the Milan clubs continue to struggle to turn good performances into 3 points. The relegation battle heats up as Cremonese and Hellas Verona both managed an unlikely victory.2023-04-101h 56
Serie A Spotlight72: Plot TwistIn this episode, Jake & Mintoff discuss all the events of matchday 28 in Serie A, from Milan's surprise dismantling of Napoli, to Empoli's hard fought win over Lecce. Crack open a cold one, kick back & enjoy. Matt, we hope you're enjoying Australia xxx2023-04-052h 03
Serie A Spotlight71: Tops & FlopsWith Matt out there living his best life in Australia, it was resident Sassuolo fan Luke Mintoff's turn to have his say on the podcast. Join us as we go through an international break rundown, some transfer news and hot topics, as well as our very own tops and flops for each Serie A team so far this year.2023-03-311h 59
Serie A Spotlight70: Double Derby DramaMatchday 27 blessed us with the Derby Della Italia & the Derby Della Capitale, which both contained bags of controversy. In other news, Udinese managed a victory over champions AC Milan, as their recent spell of form has once gain come to an end. Sampdoria got a rare victory in a relegation 6-pointer over Verona, as they look to turn things around with 11 matches to go.2023-03-232h 05
Serie A Spotlight69: Top 4 ... Anyone?We are aware of the annoying buzzing sound at the beginning of the episode. Don't worry, it stops after 5 minutes :)With Napoli 18 points ahead, all teams battling for top 4 dropped point points. Atalanta, Inter & Roma lost out to Napoli, Spezia & Sassuolo respectively, whilst Milan & Lazio were held by Salernitana & Bologna. Juventus got past Sampdoria, however, as they will look to hustle back into the picture, & are even looking quite likely to win their appeal.2023-03-162h 14
Serie A Spotlight68: The Roman EmpireBoth Roman teams took a massive step in the race for the Champions League, with both sides winning thanks to sensational strikes. Lazio beat Napoli 1-0 in Naples, which was just Napoli’s second loss of the season, whilst Roma edged past Juventus with the same scoreline. Inter managed to get all 3 points against Lecce, whilst Fiorentina ended Milan’s winning streak in Florence. The 2 relegation battles in Sampdoria vs Salernitana & Spezia vs Verona both ended goalless.2023-03-072h 08
Serie A Spotlight67: Familiar FacesNapoli continued to run rampant, as Inter slipped up to bogey team Bologna, whilst Milan came out victorious in a 6-pointer against Top 4 Contenders in Atalanta, where Zlatan also made his first appearance of the season. Cremonese caused a serious upset as they gained their first victory of the season against Mourinho's Roma, with the manager earning himself his 3rd dismissal of the season, more than any outfield player in Serie A this season. Juventus came out victorious in the Derby Della Mole with the score of 4-2, as we saw the return of Paul Pogba. Biraghi netted the...2023-03-022h 07
Serie A Spotlight66: OsimhentalThe race for Europe has taken yet another turn, as Atalanta lost out to Lecce, whilst Milan took their place in 4th after beating Monza 0-1. Let's see what happens next week, as Atalanta visit the San Siro for what will be a 6-pointer. Juventus climbed to 7th place despite their 15-point deduction, whilst Roma, Lazio, Inter & Napoli gained 3 points. We were also blessed with the Derby dell'Arno this week between Fiorentina & Empoli, which ended 1-1.2023-02-221h 57
Serie A Spotlight65: Back On TrackNapoli have extended their lead at the top of the table to 15 points after thrashing Cremonese 3-0, with Inter dropping 2 points after a goalless draw to Sampdoria. Milan returned to winning ways after beating Torino 1-0, & carried that momentum into the Champions League Round of 16, beating Spurs with the same result. Things also heated up in the relegation battle, as Verona are now just 2 & 4 points behind Spezia & Salernitana respectively.2023-02-152h 05
Serie A Spotlight64: The Forehead of Lautaro MartinezMatchday 21 brought us quite the low-quality Derby Della Madonnina, but hey, we were blessed with one hell of a Derby Dell'Appennino! Tune in to stay updated with the weekly happenings of Serie A!2023-02-081h 38
Serie A Spotlight63: Bangers No MashNapoli continue to run rampant, as they defeated Roma 2-1 to increase their advantage to 13 points. Inter also managed a victory over Cremonese, whilst Milan suffered a devastating home loss, 2-5 to 16th placed Sassuolo. However, it was the countless wonder-goals that stole the headlines this week, as Osimhen, Marin, Gonzalez, Origi, Okereke, Dia & Mota all netted sensational strikes.2023-02-011h 49
Serie A Spotlight62: Running Away With ItJuve were docked 15 points, the Milan teams each dropped 3 points, whilst Napoli continued their winning ways, increasing the gap between 1st & 2nd to 12 points. The race for top 4 is as tight as it gets, with Milan on 38 points, Lazio, Inter & Roma on 37, & Atalanta on 35.2023-01-251h 37
Serie A Spotlight61: Statements MadeWhen 1st takes on 2nd, we normally witness somewhat of a cagey affair. However, this was not the case as Napoli absolutely battered Juventus, handing them their worst defeat in 30 years. Salernitana also suffered a historic defeat, losing 8-2 to Atalanta, which led to the sacking of Davide Nicola. Massimiliano Alvini was also released from his duties at Cremonese, after failing to win a single game in 18 matches. Inter also gained ground on Milan, after the latter were held 2-2 by Lecce.2023-01-171h 41
Serie A Spotlight60: Better Late Than NeverIt was a week of last-minute drama, with Tammy Abraham, Razvan Marin & Luca Caldirola all stirring the pot with the final whistle looming. Coincidently, all of these matches ended at 2-2. Tune in to hear all the latest happenings, along with play-by-plays, & a few giggles here & there.2023-01-111h 27
Serie A Spotlight59: Back To WorkWe're back in, & there's already so much to talk about. Inter handed Napoli their first defeat of the season & broke into the top 4. Milan & Juventus both came out victorious, making things more interesting at the top. Lazio were the team that surrendered their 4th spot after losing to Lecce, & Mourinho's men capitalised on that, by beating Bologna in classic Mourinho fashion & drawing on points to their city rivals.2023-01-051h 13
Serie A Spotlight58: The Return of Serie AThe World Cup break has come to an end, & as we look forward to the return of Serie A, perhaps it's also time to refresh our memories on the season so far. We use this episode to do just that, whilst also looking forward to the upcoming fixtures, breaking them down for all of you. A special Happy New Year goes out to our listeners, thank you for staying by our side.2022-12-302h 21
Serie A Spotlight57: Siniša, Argentina & Serie AFootball is more than just a game, & that has become evident with the passing of Siniša Mihajlović & the glory & despair of entire nations throughout the World Cup. As one episode ends, the next begins. January 4th blesses us with the return of our favourite tournament of them all, the Serie A.2022-12-2253 min
Serie A Spotlight56: We've Got Ourselves A SemiJake's in South Africa, so I took it upon myself to call up 2 lifelong friends of mine to discuss the Quarter Finals of the World Cup, & our predictions for the rest of the tournament.2022-12-112h 19
Serie A Spotlight55: Serie A in QatarOnce every 4 years, even the most devoted Serie A Podcasts need to shift their attention to a separate competition, The World Cup. To compromise, we use this episode to discuss the performances of Serie A players that are featuring in the prestigious tournament, naming our outstanding performers, & even our flops. Tune in for a good time.2022-12-0255 min
Serie A Spotlight54: Mid-Season Extravaganza In this episode, we go through the Serie A table after the opening 15 matches of the 2022/2023 season, covering how each team has done so far. We give you guys our tops & flops of each team, & also get the insight of 9 listeners, who each support different Serie A teams. This episode is longer than the movie The Irishman, let's just hope it's easier to get through 😊2022-11-194h 19
Serie A Spotlight53: Il Ruolo Dell'ExMatchday 13 blessed us with a Top-2 battle, The Derby Della Capitale & The Derby D'Italia, & the results might surprise you. Flick us on throughout your day, & learn all about it.2022-11-081h 43
Serie A Spotlight52: Mask OffLazio & Milan were each handed their second defeat of the season, whilst their competitors all took advantage & came away with 3 points. Lukaku & Pogba both returned to the sidelines with injury, & we enjoyed some world class goals by Barella, Fagioli, Candreva & Correa.2022-11-012h 01
Serie A Spotlight51: Matchday 10This week, we had the Derby Della Mole, a goalless stalemate between Lazio & Udinese, a thrilling relegation 6 pointer between Spezia & Cremonese, & the big fish all walking away with 3 points. Tune in to stay up to date with your dose of Serie A, & maybe even have a bit of a giggle.2022-10-202h 05
Serie A Spotlight50: The Big 50Welcome to Serie A Spotlight's 50th ever episode! We'd like to thank you for giving us the motivation to record these episodes, & for continuing to listen to our content. Matchday 9 was full of quality fixtures, so tune in to see how they played out.2022-10-131h 54
Serie A Spotlight49: Care For A Volley?This season is looking much different to last year's, as teams have changed up their play-styles, some for better & some for worse. Join us as we cover Matchday 8 of Serie A, as Napoli & Atalanta lead the chart, with Sampdoria sat in last, managerless.2022-10-051h 57
Serie A Spotlight48: The Not So Little ZebrasAndrea Sottil's Udinese (the little zebras) have once again shocked the world of calcio after beating Inter 3-1. This marks their 5th victory in a row, including other impressive wins over Roma, Fiorentina & Sassuolo. Aside from this, Matchday 7 has brought us many an upset, notably with Juve losing out to Monza. Milan vs Napoli was the headline of this Matchday, with the Partenopei gathering all 3 points in a thrilling encounter.2022-09-211h 58Serie A Spotlight47: VARfanculoIt's shaping up to be another competitive Serie A season, and we're hear to talk you through the dramatic Matchday 6. Wonder goals, last minute winners, VAR controversies, this Matchday had it all. Tune in to stay updated and have a giggle with us.2022-09-141h 33Serie A Spotlight46: Five Games InWe're 5 matches into this Serie A campaign, & we've got lots to talk about after 30 matches taking place between 26th August & 5th September, including some bangers like the Derby Della Madonnina. We go through the current league table & discuss each team's opening performances, whilst also listening in to some of our listeners' takes. We also compiled our best-to-worst list of 20 goalkeepers in Serie A.2022-09-082h 39
Serie A Spotlight45: Quality Over QuantityNot many goals were scored this week, but the ones that were were mostly stunners. We chose Kvara's long-range curling strike as our winner this week, despite Berardi's half volley from outside the area being a real highlight reel. Tune in for a full update of all fixtures of Matchday 2, and to stay up-to-date on our betting journey.2022-08-251h 43Serie A Spotlight44: KvarasexualThe opening weekend of Serie A has just come to an end, & we've got so much to talk about! So many changes were carried out within each camp, so we enjoyed giving you guys a full brief on how these teams looked & performed. Tune in to never miss a game of Serie A again & to have a little giggle to go with it.2022-08-171h 45Serie A Spotlight43: Serie A 2022/2023 PreviewAnother Serie A season is just around the corner! We're here to give you all you need to know before tuning in to Matchday 1, including transfer & manager updates, along with our season's predictions. We also announce a brand new social media segment which we will be launching this year. We apologise for the banging in the background, Malta is currently celebrating one of it's largest (and most annoying) feasts2022-08-112h 17Serie A Spotlight42: Mercato Catch-UpWe're half way through the summer transfer window, & so far, we're thrilled with the quality that is being introduced to Serie A for next season. To discuss this, we've brought on Santi & Mintoff to share their opinions on the good moves, the bad moves, & the ugly moves.2022-07-171h 50
Serie A Spotlight41: Meet The BoysSeason 2 of Serie A Spotlight is finally launched, & to kick things off, we provide you guys with a breakdown of the new kids on the block; Lecce, Cremonese & Monza. We talk about their play-style, management, key players & even their moves in the Transfer Market. Tune in to stay updated & have a giggle with us throughout the summer.2022-06-2942 minSerie A Spotlight40: Serie A 2021/2022 Season ReactionIn this one, we look back at the entire 2021/2022 Serie A campaign, giving our full reactions on the outcomes of one of the most intense Scudetto battles in recent history. We discuss our Tops & Flops for each team in the league, & form our Serie A XI Team of the Season.2022-05-261h 27Serie A Spotlight39: Down to the WireTo skip the Pellissier intro, jump to minute 06:05.It's come down to the final Matchday, as the Scudetto, a Europa League spot, a Conference League spot & that dreaded relegation spot are all still up for grabs. Milan get past Atalanta in impressive fashion, as we enjoyed this victory with front row seats at the San Siro. Inter, however, ensure that they won't go down without a fight, & put 3 past the struggling Cagliari. Aside from this, 2 points still separate Salernitana & Cagliari, as they face Udinese & Venezia respectively in the final Matchday. To kick this one off, we take...2022-05-191h 35Serie A Spotlight38: The Gondola Stays AfloatTo skip the Zanetti intro, jump to minute 13:04.The battles at each end of the table persist, as Milan & Inter both come from behind to defeat their opponents in Hellas Verona & Empoli respectively. Venezia put 4 past Bologna in dramatic fashion, as a last minute Johnsen stunner leaves them with at least the slightest of chances to stay afloat. On the other hand, Genoa get a dramatic victory over Juve, with a 96th minute penalty from Criscito, making amends for his miss in the Lanterna in the same minute. We also take a look back on Javier Zanetti's...2022-05-111h 55Serie A Spotlight37: Genoa is BlueTo skip the Cannavaro intro, jump to minute 12:29We have officially entered the most decisive part of the season, with each & every team doing all they can to reach their season's target. Milan maintain 1st after yet another late victory over Fiorentina, whilst Inter manage a 1-2 away win in Udine. Napoli turn things around after their loss to Empoli & absolutely destroy Sassuolo with the score of 6-1. On the other end of the table, Salernitana hold Atalanta & are now just 2 points from survival with a game in hand, whilst Sampdoria celebrate victory in the Derby Della...2022-05-051h 50Serie A Spotlight36: At The DeathAt the death. Sandro Tonali scores in added time to give Milan a hard earned 1-2 victory against Lazio in Rome. Inter manage to get past Spezia away from home, but fail to earn a single point against Bologna in a shock midweek 2-1 defeat. Napoli face a similar feat, after they conceded 3 goals in the 10 final minutes of their home match against Napoli, which they won 3-2, their second league victory this season against the Partenopei. This once again puts the league in Milan's hands, this time, with just 4 matches to go. Salernitana defeat Sampdoria, Udinese & Fiorentina in...2022-04-281h 46Serie A Spotlight35: Could it be?Could it be? Salernitana get their second win in a row after beating Udinese 1-0, as Verdi slotted past Silvestri with the last kick of the game. Some more midweek mayhem included Inter's 3-0 victory in the Derby Della Madonnina second leg fixture, as Juve get past Fiorentina, forming yet another Derby d'Italia final. Inter remain consistent in the league, as Milan finally manage to put pressure on them with a 2-0 victory over Genoa, whilst Napoli gain just a point in the Derby Del Sole. 2022-04-222h 01Serie A Spotlight34: Poetry in MotionMatchday 32 - 7 Serie A matches to go. Napoli lose out to Fiorentina, Milan held at Torino & Inter put 2 past Hellas. The tide shifts again, & the league is now in the very capable hands of the Nerazzurri. Atalanta are now in 8th place after collecting just 13 points from a potential 36, & the relegation battle continues to intensify. It was a week of tight affairs, upsets & stunning goals, so tune in & enjoy our company whilst we narrate the events of Matchday 32, & take a look back on Nakamura's stint at Reggina in Serie A.2022-04-141h 41
Serie A Spotlight33: You Beto be Watchin!Just like the gash on Zlatan's face, the title race is wide open, with Inter & Napoli both getting all three points away from home to Juve & Atalanta respectively, whilst Milan slipped up to a 0-0 draw to Bologna. Speaking of Bologna, we took a trip down memory lane to appreciate the career of Sinisa Mihajlovic, who is once again preparing for another battle with cancer. Did you know that Sinisa holds the record for most freekick goals in Serie A? Or that he once scored a hat-trick of freekicks for Lazio against Sampdoria? Tune in to hear more!2022-04-072h 13
Serie A Spotlight32: The Juve SpecialWe are joined by two life-long Juventus fans for this special episode. We discuss all things Juve, from the chaos that surrounded the club when Ronaldo left, to their most recent 16 game unbeaten streak. We enjoyed listening to Steve and Karl’s takes on Juve’s Champions League failure, Dybala and Bernardeschi potentially departing on a free, and Allegri’s tactical approach. 2022-03-311h 52
Serie A Spotlight31: Batistuta & Montella who?The Derby Della Capitale took place this time round, & the outcome wasn't exactly what we expected. Roma jump Lazio & take their short trip back home knowing that they secured 5th place, whilst Milan will also be happy to stay in 1st after their 0-1 victory over Cagliari. Inter & Fiorentina were held at a stalemate during quite the exciting encounter, as Genoa get their first win under Blessin. Matt celebrates yet another victory in the Prediction Series, as he is now just 1 victory behind Jake, making the comeback a realistic outcome.2022-03-242h 15
Serie A Spotlight30: The Milan SpecialThere are many hot debates within Milan's fanbase. From star players leaving on a free, to the famous banter era & a current title charge with 9 games to go. We got together with a couple of outspoken Milan fans in Beppe, Flynn & Maeglas , who have a tendency of disagreeing with each other more often than not. Join us while we make no effort whatsoever in keeping this Milan Special civilised.2022-03-191h 31
Serie A Spotlight29: Oh Snap!BREAKING: Milan are now 3 points ahead of Napoli & 4 points ahead of Inter, cancelling out Inter's game-in-hand cushion. The tight affair travels all the way down to the bottom of the league, with a relegation 6 pointer taking place between Spezia & Cagliari, resulting in a victory for Motta's men. As if that wasn't enough, we also had the pleasure of covering the Derby Dell'Appenina, along with a feisty affair between Napoli & Hellas Verona. Tune in for coverage, stats, opinions & a couple of late night sambuca shots.2022-03-1600 min
Serie A Spotlight28: Three Horse RaceAnother episode, another reshuffle in the top 3. Inter went top on Friday night after their 5-0 thrashing of Salernitana, as they were hoping for a draw between Napoli & Milan on Sunday night. The Rossoneri spoiled their party with a 0-1 win, placing them at the top of the table. Lazio & Roma continue to impress, setting us up for a brilliant Derby della Capitale in the coming weeks. Many a tight affair, with 8th taking on 9th & 11th taking on 12th. Tune in for stats, opinions & average banter.2022-03-091h 38
Serie A Spotlight27: Streaky XIIn a tale of twists & turns, Napoli find themselves in 1st place after a dramatic 94th minute Fabian Ruiz strike sank Lazio's hopes of salvaging a point. Atalanta are back to winning ways as a Miranchuk stunner sealed a 4-0 win for the Nerazzuri, but Juventus maintain the 3 lead gap after a 3-1 victory over struggling Empoli. We ended the episode by drawing up a Streaky XI of Serie A active players, let us know who you would change.2022-03-031h 45
Serie A Spotlight26: PUM PUM PUMTwists & turns in the tale of the 2021/2022 season have become a guarantee, particularly throughout the second half of the campaign. Matchday 26 saw Fiorentina being the only team in the top 10 that went home with all 3 points after their home victory against Atalanta. Milan & Napoli edge closer to gold as they each gain 1 point, whilst Inter lost 3 to their dark horses in Sassuolo. Join us as we are back to recording face-to-face, after 2 weeks of technical issues & anxiety.2022-02-231h 55
Serie A Spotlight25: New Cream of the CropMatchday 25 hit us with a number of fixtures that would normally be considered instant classics. Napoli faced Inter in an intense battle for the top, Juventus & Atalanta battled it out for that 4th spot, Roma & Sassuolo tested each other's consistency & Genoa & Salernitana faced each other in the relegation zone. What do all these matches have in common? Draws. Every single one of them. Want to know how they went down? Tune in to find out!2022-02-172h 16
Serie A Spotlight25: New Cream of the Crop Matchday 25 hit us with a number of fixtures that would normally be considered instant classics. Napoli faced Inter in an intense battle for the top, Juventus & Atalanta battled it out for that 4th spot, Roma & Sassuolo tested each other's consistency & Genoa & Salernitana faced each other in the relegation zone. What do all these matches have in common? Draws. Every single one of them. Want to know how they went down? Tune in to find out!2022-02-162h 16
Serie A Spotlight24: The Olivier TwistEpisode 24 is finally out... and what an action packed episode it is. This one was recorded remotely as Jake traded his covid negativity for a derby victory. We've got our second ever guest on, Luke Grima, who happens to be an Inter fan. We take a look at Sampdoria new-boy Giovinco's career so far, discuss all the events of matchday 24, as well as taking listener questions.2022-02-102h 33
Serie A Spotlight24: The Olivier TwistEpisode 24 is finally out... and what an action packed episode it is. This one was recorded remotely as Jake traded his covid negativity for a derby victory. We've got our second ever guest on, Luke Grima, who happens to be an Inter fan. We take a look at Sampdoria new-boy Giovinco's career so far, discuss all the events of the highly unpredictable matchday 24, as well as taking listener questions, 2022-02-092h 32Serie A Spotlight23: SupermercatoJesus Christ, where do we even begin for this one? Aside from all the great matches we've covered, the excitement lays over telephone calls between agents, managers & players, as the Mercato is in full flow. Give this a listen to stay updated & send over your questions & hot takes.2022-01-272h 33Serie A Spotlight22: Nani - A Star in VeniceA lot has changed since the return of Serie A, & we know how hard it is to keep up with work & commitments, but we've got you covered. Tune in whilst we take a look back on Nani's spell at Lazio & some info on his trademark front-flip celebration. We discuss all the matches of Matchday 22, keep you updated on transfers & take listener questions. All this whilst drinking a bottle or 2 of our favourite wine.2022-01-201h 38
Serie A Spotlight21: Bohemian RhapsodyMuch like one of the greatest songs ever written, this episode is split into 3 unique parts. Jake attempting a solo intro, both of us getting way too fucked up & the next day, where we opted to sober up before continuing. We get into great detail on the thrilling events of Matchday 21, whilst also keeping you guys updated on the latest transfer news & taking listener questions.2022-01-131h 43
Serie A Spotlight20: 6/10 ain't badSerie A is back and we've got a bunch of surprises in store for you guys, despite only 6/10 matches being played. Join us as we go through these 6 matches & give you guys some clarity on what's going with the latest updates on Serie A's COVID regulations, along with all the transfer updates to date.2022-01-081h 20
Serie A Spotlight19: Inter BellsMerry Christmas & a Happy New Year to all our beautiful listeners, it's been a very special year where we finally took a leap of faith & started this podcast. This time round was a little different, we go through the table from 1st to 20th & discuss the teams' best performances, biggest upsets, outstanding performers & flops. Hit us with a message to give us your takes & we'll see you on the return of Seria A.2021-12-301h 27
Serie A Spotlight18: Con il Numero SetteListen in & spot where we make reference to the number 7. We'll give you a hint, it's shaved in someone's head. But aside from the stupid jokes, we recap Matchday 17 in full detail, highlighting Inter & Atalanta's rise this season, Milan & Napoli's lack of longevity & the Derba Della Lanterna.2021-12-151h 42
Serie A Spotlight17: The Comeback KingsThe dynamic jabulanis are back with another Episode whilst Matt and Jake still enjoy their time off work. This week we had a few mental comebacks, a few howlers, and some absolute stunning goals. Join us for GW 16 were we analyse all of this and more!2021-12-081h 39
Serie A Spotlight16: Two JabulanisWhilst Jake and Matt stay galivanting in the Dam, Sant and Mintoff are on a mission to save the podcast and keep its weekly routine going strong. We have a very special striker - Antonio Cassano joining us for this week with a brilliant solo goal vs Inter in the 1999/2000 season. Join us while we cover all the action that took place during Matchday 15.2021-12-051h 30
Serie A Spotlight15: A Weekend of UpsetsThis time, Matt was joined by "The Oracle", after Jake made it 3-0 in the opening 3 rounds of the Prediction Series. Massimo Maccarone featured on this episode, who's last minute winner against Vicenza in the 2012 Relegation Playoff made it to Episode 15 of Serie A Spotlight. What a great achievement. Join us while we cover all the upsets & events that took place on Matchday 14.2021-11-301h 32
Serie A Spotlight14: Not a League for InvinciblesNapoli & Milan are no longer undefeated this season, & we're here to explain just how that happened. Vlahovic turned up the heat, Osimhen almost lost an eyeball & Afena-Gyan earned himself a pair of €800 kicks from daddy Mourinho. We get to cover 3 contenders for goal of the season, & also take a trip down to memory lane, celebrating the great Davide Astori.2021-11-251h 33
Serie A Spotlight13: Sheva & The Milan DerbyIt's a Sunday night, Napoli have just dropped points to in-form Hellas Verona & the lights beam down at the San Siro for the Derby Della Madonnina. Join us as we discuss Calhanoglu's return, Sheva's managerial appointment at Genoa & announce the results of the first round of our new Prediction Series.2021-11-101h 15Serie A Spotlight12: Il GalloAndrea Belotti (Il Gallo) has become the 3rd youngest Italian Serie A player to reach 100 goals. Join us as we show him the respect he deserves and cover the key events of Matchday 11, such as Vlahovic's hattrick, Verona's upset against Juventus & Milan's convincing victory at the Olimpico.2021-11-041h 19
Serie A Spotlight11: Trick or Treat, Mister Allegri?Midweek matches can leave fans feeling out of the loop but we've got you covered! Join us as we discuss the key events of Matchday 10, including Sassuolo's dramatic win vs Juventus, Milan, Inter and Napoli's wins, and two relegation 6 pointers in Spezia-Genoa and Venezia-Salernitana.2021-10-311h 26
Serie A Spotlight10: The Cholito ExpressThe time has arrived again! Join us whilst we cover all the key ingredients that made Matchday 9 so spicy. We discuss the 4 red cards issued to team managers, the 3 derbies that took place, Cholito's 4 goals against Lazio & a clash between the top 2 Serie B teams last season.2021-10-271h 23
Serie A Spotlight9: Death, taxes, and Juve winning 1-0There are only 3 certainties in this life: Death, taxes and Juventus winning 1-0 under Allegri. Join us this week as we cover the key events of Matchday 8, some of which include Milan's miraculous comeback, Lazio's surprising victory over Inter, Castori's sacking, and Venezia's first win of the season.2021-10-201h 05
Serie A Spotlight8: A Weekend in Emilia-RomagnaJoin us this week as we talk about our holiday in Emilia-Romagna, where we watched Sassuolo-Inter at the Mapei Stadium. We are joined by our good friend, and the only Sassuolo fan we know, Luke Mintoff. We also discuss current hot topics such as Belotti and Vlahovic, Napoli and AFCON, as well as the next Atalanta. We even take on a quiz organised by Luke himself...2021-10-121h 26
Serie A Spotlight7: The Talented Mister PioliJoin us this week as we discuss the events of Matchday 7 in Serie A. The derby Della Mole drama, Pioli figuring Atalanta out, and a 6 goal midtable thriller with a potential goal of the season contender are all hot topics in this week's episode. We hope you like our new question segment theme song.2021-10-061h 09
Serie A Spotlight6: SarriballsMatchday 6 of Serie A was full of goals, drama & beautiful football of the highest quality. Thankfully, we're here to sum it all up in just over an hour. Join us whilst we sip cider & talk Calcio.2021-09-291h 11
Serie A Spotlight5: Midweek Mayhem We know that these midweek fixtures can be hard to keep track of. Join us to recap every game from Matchday 5, and follow us on Twitter or Instagram @serieaspotlight to ask us questions or drop your hot takes.2021-09-251h 08
Serie A Spotlight4: Dai MatadorJoin us this week while we recap the important details of Matchday 4 and even take listener questions for the first time ever. We also cover Cavani's dramatic last minute winner for Napoli against Lecce back in 2011.2021-09-2158 minSerie A Spotlight3: The Italiano JobRight, we had a bit too much to drink this time, but still managed to get our points across. We discuss every game from matchday 3 in Serie A, and we also have a little throwback to Di Francesco's highest moment with Roma.2021-09-1459 min
Serie A Spotlight2: Empoli's Massive BallsThis week, we look back on Atalanta's rise to Serie A. We also discuss every game in Matchday 2, including hot topics such as Sarriball, Ronaldo leaving Juventus, Kessie's renewal and Mourinho's Roma.2021-08-3146 min
Serie A Spotlight1: Welcome to Serie A Spotlight We've finally decided to take the plunge and start a podcast. Follow us this season for our weekly takes on Serie A. Send in any questions and feedback @serieaspotlight on twitter.2021-08-261h 13