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Milan ObsessionMilan ObsessionEpic Celebration Anniversary EditionA lot can happen in 14 years. Since the Milan Obsession blog was founded 14 years ago, Milan have changed owners three times, had eleven different managers, won two Scudetti and two Supercoppa trophies. I've seen a lot. This podcast is now 12 years old, and even though I am not able to record regularly, I had to make sure I marked this momentous occasion by bringing on a new guest who was worthy of such a massive milestone. So luckily, Christina was kind enough to join me to talk about her Milan origin story, the January transfers, recent matches, Conceição and more. 2025-02-1154 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionUncharacteristic Optimism, Anniversary EditionThis week marked the thirteenth anniversary of the Milan Obsession Blog and the eleventh anniversary of the Milan Obsession Podcast. To help mark the occasion and help recap recent matches and discuss all things Milan, I invited Sal from the Curva Mundial Podcast back on. We took a quick trip down memory lane, talked about the amazing new fourth kits from Los Angeles streetwear company PLEASURES, then talked about recent matches and the current state of Milan, and more. The LA designed fourth kits are a sign that things are looking up. On this Episode: · H...2024-02-2142 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionCan Milan's Injury Crisis Be Solved?The catastrophic injury crisis at the club right now is so severe that I actually recorded a podcast about it. And I honestly don't know which of those things is more shocking or distressing. However, I did not take my task lightly, I wanted to talk to someone with some expertise. So I invited David back, who is a lifelong Milan fan, but is also a brilliant physiotherapist by trade. Longtime podcast listeners will remember him well, but will also appreciate his knowledge about this specific conversation as we discuss injuries, Pioli and his staff, current management, the return of Ibrah...2023-12-2840 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMilan-Tottenham: Parallel Universe Milan are finally back in the Champions League knockout round facing Tottenham on Tuesday. For this Frenemies podcast, I had the good fortune of having the legendary Spurs expert Ricky Sacks of Last Word on Spurs to help me preview the match. We found out about Ricky's background as a Spurs fan, then compared notes on our two teams to find how much Milan and Tottenham have in common in what seems to be a parallel universe. On this Episode: • Spurs Origin Story • Managers • Season to Date • Current Form • Mi...2023-02-1334 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMilan Season Survival GuideDespite having lost to the Champions of Arabia in the Derby, Søren was kind enough to join me to discuss how to survive the rest of this season with Milan (Spoiler alert: it involves a lot of alcohol.) We caught up on the latest news, including the Champions League list, injuries, and then ran down recent matches, and we even discussed the tenuous position of a certain manager. On this Episode: News In Memoriam Injury Update Recent Matches Milan Season Survival Guide Thank you once again to Søren for the fantastic chat about all t...2023-02-0735 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionIdentity CrisisMilan have had ten days and four matches where they have lost their way. Having been knocked out of the Coppa Italia by Torino, then losing the Supercoppa to Inter, it is safe to say they are having an identity crisis. At this time of mourning, the courageous Boaz, from the epic Scudetto Podcast joined me for a Milan Depression Podcast to discuss all of the sadness, injuries, review the recent matches, and discuss what could be causing all of Milan's poor results this season. On this Episode: · News · In Memoriam · Injury Update · Recent Matches · What Has Impacted Our Results Thank...2023-01-2038 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionWhere We StandWith the World Cup splitting this season into two parts, Nate from Milan Club of DC helped me talk about where Milan stand after matchday 15 ahead of the World Cup break. He also shared about traveling to Milano for the Chelsea-Milan Champions League match. We caught up on Milan news, the World Cup callups, and recent matches, and discussed the impact of injuries so far this season. On this Episode: Attending the Milan-Chelsea match News World Cup Callups Recent Matches Impact of Injuries Thank you once again to Nate for telling us about his trip to see...2022-11-1544 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionBack Where We BelongAfter nine long years, Milan are back in the knockout round of the Champions League. Oh, and the podcast is back, too, with Boaz, the legend from the epic Scudetto Podcast as my guest. Despite some technical difficulties, we caught up on the latest in Milan news and recent matches, and then discussed the Champions League Group Stage and the Primavera's UEFA Youth League as well. We are back where we belong. On this Episode: · News · Injuries · Recent Matches · Champions League Group Stage · UEFA Youth League Thank you once again to Boaz for helping me catch up on all things Milan and...2022-11-0737 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionWin, Rinse, RepeatWith the new season about to kick off, I invited Francesco to help catch us up on everything Milan, including all of the changes in the transfer window to date. We talked about news and highlighted all of the recent preseason friendlies, as well as looked ahead at the coming season. We also talked about Milan's chances of repeating the Scudetto win this year heading into Pioli's fourth season at the club. On this Episode: News Douchebaggery Winning Mercato Wrapup Injuries Preseason Friendlies Upcoming Season Thank you once again to Francesco for surviving the match and...2022-08-1151 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionBeautiful Mayhemvictory parade through Milano. After 11 years of suffering, fans all over the world rejoiced together with this victory. To celebrate, I invited Frankie, who made the pilgrimage to Milano for the celebrations and shared with us what it was like to be in the middle of the beautiful mayhem. On this Episode: · Milan Fandom · News · Milan 2, Atalanta 0 · Sassuolo 0, Milan 3 · Celebrations Thank you once again to Frankie for surviving the match and helping me to celebrate. You can follow him at @FrankieMusso11 on Twitter.2022-05-2739 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionDestinyAfter a forced ritiro due to health and family reasons, the podcast is back with a vengeance. Literally, I am seeking some vengeance from an entire season of suspicious referee calls. But luckily, Boaz, of the Scudetto podcast, was more reasonable, and together we were able to celebrate recent wins and discuss the latest news and speculate on how this season will end. On This Episode:·· News·· Referee Obsession·· Quote of the Week · Milan 1, Fiorentina 0 · Verona 1, Milan 3 Thank you once again to Boaz of the Scudetto podcast for surviving the match and helping me to celebrate. You can follow him at: Boaz: @Boaz...2022-05-0933 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionFootball Is for EveryoneRecorded on International Women's Day, I invited Jenn from Her Game Too USA on the podcast to talk about sexism in football and how it impacts the beautiful game. Jenn has been following Liverpool since 2006 and is also a fan of the Chicago Fire, and on the board of DeKalb County United in addition to being the admin for the new Her Game Too account. We talked about what sexism is, how we can all make changes, and how we can make football for everyone. On this Episode: · Jenn's Liverpool fandom·· Chicago Fire fandom & meeting Shaqiri·· Playing experience & being on the board...2022-03-1036 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionSerbian DreamsRecorded after the Napoli win, I had invited our Serbian correspondent, Igor, to talk about our recent matches and all things Milan. We celebrated Milan being top of the table again, as well as his dreams for Milan this season. He also did a little scouting report on our new Serbian striker, Marko Lazeti·, who also comes from Belgrade.  On this Episode: · Milan News·· I Stand with Sheva·· Salernitana-Milan · Milan-Udinese · Coppa Italia: Milan-Inter · Napoli-Milan·· Scouting report: Marko Lazeti· Thank you again for the brilliant and hilarious Igor for sharing his passion for Milan and his knowledge about both Milan and Lazeti· with us.2022-03-0841 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionPodcast FrenemiesAhead of the Coppa Italia Derby, I invited perhaps the most shocking Milan Obsession guest of all time... an Inter supporter. Frank was brave enough to join me to talk about his Serie A and Inter fandom as well as our respective recent matches and all things Milan and Inter ahead of our Coppa Italia semifinal first leg. On This Episode: · Inter/Serie A Fandom·· Coach Discussion·· Recent Results·· Preview of Derby Thank you again to Frank for being so brave and sharing his knowledge of Inter and Serie A ahead of the Derby. Follow him: Twitter: @SerieA_Aust Blog: https://fra...2022-02-2837 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionThe EPIC Worldwide Anniversary EpisodeThe Milan Obsession blog is 11 years old, and the podcast is now nine years old, so of course I had to plan some EPIC podcast guests. A worldwide lineup included Glenn in Australia, Boaz in Israel, and myself in California, USA. We discussed the news, the Sampdoria match, the San Siro pitch, and then chatted about our season favorites so far.  On This Episode:·· News·· Milan-Sampdoria·· San Siro Pitch·· Season Favorites Thank you once again to both Glenn of Tifosi Down Under and Boaz of the Scudetto podcast for helping me celebrate these milestones. You can find and follow them at: Glenn: @tifosidownu...2022-02-1841 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionAccelerationMilan are quickly accelerating toward not one but two trophy dreams, with the goal of at least achieving Champions League again. I invited Nathan, founder of Milan Club of DC, to join me and talk about the Derby and Coppa Italia wins this week, plus catching up on the mercato and all of the news around Milan. On this Episode: · Milan News·· Italy News·· Good News·· Quote of the Week·· Nonexistent Mercato Wrapup·· Injuries·· il Derby della Madonnina·· Coppa Italia Quarterfinal Thank you once again to Nathan of Milan Club of DC. Follow him on Twitter @Nate428. Support the club: Twitter: @MilanClubof...2022-02-1043 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionOnly in ItalySerie A has kicked off 2022 with more drama surrounding COVID-19 cases. Milan have also kicked off 2022 with back to back wins, despite missing so many players, including five players who have tested positive for COVID-19. Joining me from Argentina this time to catch up on all things Milan was our longtime friend Francesco, aka the President Curva Sud America. On this Episode: Milan News • Douchebaggery News • Quote of the Week • Missing Players • Recent Matches • Only in Italy Thank you once again to Francesco for returning from the dead and helping to discuss al...2022-01-1133 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionA Plea to Babbo NataleJust in time for Christmas, Boaz of the Scudetto Podcast caught up with me on Milan news, including the latest on the new stadium, as well as recapping the recent matches, the Champions League exit, and the ever-present Milan injury list. We made a plea to the Italian version of Santa, Babbo Natale, for a wish for the coming year. On this Episode: Milan news New stadium update Recent matches Injuries Special thanks Thank you so much to Boaz of the Scudetto Podcast for recording very early on Christmas Eve and for the continued support. Follow h...2021-12-2436 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionPost-Derby DecompressionCatching up with Milan is one thing, but being able to sit down after such an intense Derby is something else altogether. I invited Nathan from Milan Club of DC to help me break everything down, discuss recent matches,  and talk about where Milan are, where we are going, as well as Pioli's accomplishments and future at the club. On this Episode: Milan origin story • News • Recent Matches • Champions League fate • Milan-Inter Derby • Pioli's Accolades • International Duty Thank you so much to Nathan for sharing his Milan origin story and helping to b...2021-11-0944 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionThe Importance of Being MilanThe injuries at the club are soul-crushing, and Tuesday's loss to Porto in the Champions League did not help the mood, either. Taylor joined me to talk about all of the injuries, news, and more happening at the club right now. A common theme was the importance of being Milan. On this Episode: • News • Milan-Verona • Porto-Milan • Injuries • Quote of the Week Thank you again to Taylor for having the courage to record after a painful loss. Give him a follow on Twitter @PadrePioliCL Also follow Milan Club Southern California @M...2021-10-2133 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionAtalanta FrenemyMilan are flying high after remaining undefeated after seven Serie A matches, but for this podcast I invited a guest who was our opponent on Sunday, and he was kind enough to speak to me following Atalanta's defeat. Kenny from the Scudetto Podcast joined me to talk about how he became an Atalanta fan, our team's respective fortunes so far in Serie A and the Champions League, and obviously the match. We also spoke about the referees and the financial side of football in the wake of COVID-19 and the Super League project. On this Episode: His...2021-10-0637 minScudettoScudettoCigarettes & AquilaHello Serie A fan, is it better to be a lion in the league and a kitten in the cup? Or would you sacrifice the Scudetto for some European glory? We tackle these big questions with the help of a very special guest. But don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to discuss the important things as well. Sarri’s eagle. Punching a ref in the face. And the €10,000 crotch grabSpecial Guest: Elaine (@MilanObsession)Running Order:(00:00) Intros, drinks, and unpleasantries(03:04) Rome Derby reactions(07:22) Inter st...2021-10-0145 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionNotwithstanding InjuriesMilan survived an epic week with three massive games, pulling four points but plenty of positive comments about our performances. All of this notwithstanding a new list of injuries that is more difficult to explain than in previous seasons. Once again, I invited Boaz from Scudetto Podcast to catch up on the matches, some Milan news, and to discuss what is happening with injuries at Milan and what the club is doing about it. On this Episode: • News • Milan-Lazio • Champions League: Liverpool-Milan • UEFA Youth League: Liverpool U19-Milan Primavera • Juventus-Milan • Injuries ...2021-09-2239 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionCalm Before the StormInternational breaks can be kind of boring for fans who love their club teams, but this one has been a bit of a calm before the storm. Adreano from The Calcio Guys joined me this time to discuss the latest in Milan news, including the Champions League, players on International duty, and the mercato. We also previewed the upcoming Milan-Lazio match and our chances against the storm of facing Lazio, Liverpool, and Juventus all in eight days.   On this Episode: News Champions League List International Duty Mercato Milan-Lazio Preview   Thanks so much t...2021-09-0841 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionSomething to Talk AboutThe opening two matches of the season gave Milan fans plenty to talk about, and something to smile about as well. We witnessed the Champions League draw, players are going on international duty, and the mercato is spinning deliriously to a halt. With all of this big news, I needed a lifelong Milan fan to talk to, so I invited Igor from Serbia back.  On this Episode: • Igor's Milan Origin Story • News • Champions League Draw • International Duty • Sampdoria-Milan • Milan-Cagliari • Milan's Mercato  Thank you again for Igor for his passion for Milan...2021-08-3140 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionAre Milan a Dark Horse this Season?Although Milan finished second this past season, pundits and oddsmakers are predicting them finishing lower on the table this year. I invited Glenn from @tifosidownunder back on to help me try to figure out why. We also tried to understand why Puma made a pajama top for our third kit, review the mercato, friendlies, and more. Catch up on everything Milan before the season kicks off and see if you think Milan are being underrated. Thanks again to Glenn of @tifosidownunder for helping bring us up to speed with all things Milan ahead of the season. Follow him...2021-08-2053 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMercato Battle PlanAfter Milan qualified for the Champions League, so much has happened. For this episode, Rui joined me to catch up on all things football. While some players have had some time off, others had surgery, others have been representing their national teams. With the Euro final ahead of us on Sunday, and Milan players returning to Milanello, there is so much excitement in the air. As if that is not enough, Milan are preparing their mercato battle plan and making brilliant moves. On this Episode: News Euro Update Raduno Mercato Update Re...2021-07-0951 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionSeason Player Ratings: 200 Out of 10An epic season requires an epic podcast, and for my 200th podcast, I needed epic guests. From Serbia, new guest Igor joined us, and from Israel, Boaz appeared once again. We touched on a little bit of Milan news, then we rated each Milan player for their performances this season. Then we talked about Pioli and what he accomplished as well as what is ahead next season. On this Episode: • Milan News • Player Ratings • Rating Pioli Thank you so much to both Igor and Boaz for being amazing fans and helping make my 200...2021-06-1033 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionReturn of the ChampionsMilan are returning to the Champions League. Having finally beaten Atalanta, Milan finished second in the league and qualified for the top European competition for the first time in seven years. Boaz joined me to celebrate the amazing finish to an incredible season. We caught up on Milan news, talked about the last few matches, and then jumped into potential transfers. We also discussed Pioli and Maldini and their roles in achieving Champions League qualification.  On this Episode: • Milan qualified for the Champions League • News • Recent matches • Potential transfers • Pioli • Maldini Thanks...2021-05-2541 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionLosing FootballSo much has happened since the last podcast, so to catch up, George from Milan Club Boston joined me. We talked about Milan news and recent matches, including reviewing the leaked images of next season's kit. We also talked about the Curva Sud's meeting with Donnarumma, and discussed the evil Super League as well as the potential consequences for Milan. With so many people behaving so badly, it just feels a little like we are losing football. On this Episode: • News • Curva Sud disgrace • Recent matches • Super League Thanks again to George o...2021-05-0442 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionIbrahimovic ProblemsFor this episode, Jesús and I talked about all of the current problems that Ibrahimovic is facing, and we also talked about the punishment Red Star Belgrade received for abusing him. We also talked recent Milan news, injuries, and the match against Parma. Then we turned our focus to next season, looking at where Milan needs to make changes in the squad. On this Episode: • News • Injury update • Parma-Milan • Next season Thanks again to Jesús for his time and thoughts on Milan. Apologies, too, for the technical issues that make him sou...2021-04-1636 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionShowing UpMilan did not show up on Saturday against Sampdoria, but the club are starting to show up off the pitch. Søren joined me once again to discuss lots of news from over the international break, the players recovering from injuries, contract negotiations and upcoming changes, as well as the lunchtime game that was mainly a disappointment. To qualify for the Champions League, Milan will need to show up for every match going forward.   On this Episode: • News • Injury update • Milan-Sampdoria • Contract renewals   Thanks again to Søren for his t...2021-04-0534 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionPioli MagicAfter a magical win on Sunday, it was time to recap all things Milan, including news, international call ups, and review the past two matches. Rui and I caught up on everything, and also had some great conversations about all of these things, plus injuries, and Pioli's magic. On this Episode: News Injury update International call ups Milan-Manchester United Fiorentina-Milan Pioli Magic Thanks again to Rui of the Red Card Report Podcast for sharing his opinions on all things Milan, as well as his valuable time. Give him a foll...2021-03-2333 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMilan's Season Survivor EditionMilan's week included facing off against Manchester United and truly impressing, then losing at home to Napoli. It was a difficult week to discuss, so I had to get the epic Boaz to help me process everything. We discussed a lot about the referees, injuries, as well as reviewing recent matches. It just feels like with all of these injuries, Milan's season is an episode of Survivor. On this Episode: • News • Injury update • Manchester United-AC Milan • Milan-Napoli • Surviving Milan's season       Download this Episode    2021-03-1637 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionSunday SquadIn a week that saw Milan's performances vastly split, this podcast was also split, recorded on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. Glenn was almost a whole day ahead of me in Australia as we talked everything Milan. We discussed everything from the magic of the Milan shirt to the possibilities of this Milan season and everything in between. We agreed that the matches this week were divided between a midweek squad that disappointed and a Sunday squad that thrilled. On this Episode: • Milan origin story • News • Ibrahimovic News • Injury Update • Milan-Udinese • Verona-Milan...2021-03-0835 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionThe AftermathAfter an incredible match between Roma and Milan, a very brave Roma fan joined me to talk all things Roma and the match. Marco helped us to better understand Roma's strange season and many disappointments this year, as well the aftermath of his team's loss. On this Episode: Roma fandom Roma background stories Europa League update Roma-Milan match Thank you so much to Marco for being so courageous and gracious after his team's painful  loss. Whether you follow him for respect or for pity, please just return the favor by f...2021-03-0141 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionThe Game of Their LivesThis has been a tough few matches for Milan, with players returning from injury, yet results have suddenly dropped. Taylor from Milan Club Southern California joined me this time to talk about why that might be, as well as to catch up on recent news and shed some accountability on Gazidis after his interviews last week. On this Episode: • Milan fandom • News • Spezia-Milan • Red Star Belgrade-AC Milan • Derby della Madonnina • Factchecking Gazidis Thank you so much to Taylor for braving the post-Derby pain to catch up on all things Milan. Be sure...2021-02-2240 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionEpic Milan Obsession 8th Anniversary EditionPodcasting about Milan for eight years and blogging for 10 years is an epic feat, so to properly celebrate, I invited 12 different Milan fans from around the world. Like the superhero fans that they are, each guest shared their Milan Origin Story and also why the continue to bleed red and black. Thanks to everyone for listening, subscribing, reading, and following on social media for all of these years. Here is to many more years of worshipping Milan together! On this Episode: Jovan, co-founder of the Milan Obsession blog Pete, writer extraordinaire and serial podcast...2021-02-1136 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionControversial InnovationOn the pitch, Milan earned two more wins and completed their transfers for this window. Boaz, of Scudetto podcast, joined me again to discuss the recent matches, news, transfers, and injuries, as well as to talk about the controversial exclusion of Hauge from the Europa League squad and a new project on the business side of Milan. On this Episode: • News • Mercato Update • Injury Update • Bologna-Milan • Milan-Crotone • Europa League Squad • Milan Finances Update Thank you so much to Boaz, of legendary Scudetto podcast fame, for helping catch up on all things Mil...2021-02-0832 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionTranscontinental Midseason Player RatingsAfter a couple of painful matches, midseason means that it is time for player ratings. Joining me this time was George from Milan Club Boston, as well as Jesús, the Milan Obsession Quiz Show Champion of the World, straight outta Kansas City. We reviewed recent news, injuries, and obviously the mercato, then rated all of the players so far on a scale of one to cerebral assassin. On this Episode: • News • Mercato • Injury update • Milan vs Atalanta • Inter vs Milan  • Player ratings Thank you so m...2021-01-2943 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionScudetto PathAs Milan became Winter Champions this week, the path to the Scudetto seems to be coming into focus. How has Milan arrived at this point? Game by game, using every player in the team. For this podcast, I invited someone who knows about the Scudetto, Boaz, to talk about all things Milan right now and our potential Scudetto path. On this Episode: • Becoming a Milan Fan • News • Transfers • Injury Update • Cagliari-Milan • Transfer Impact Thank you so much to Boaz, of the amazing Scudetto podcast, for talking all things Milan. Listen to hi...2021-01-2137 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionThe Truth Behind WinningMilan beat Giampaolo's Torino twice in four days, but behind all of the winning, there is a lot of concern about Milan's finances. Joining me from Denmark again was Søren, and we talked about all of the amazing and frightening things happening on and off of the pitch at Milan right now. On this Episode: • News and transfers • Quote of the Week • Milan-Torino • Coppa Italia • Milan finances (thanks to @SwissRamble) • The Boban case Thank you again to the fantastic Søren for the great conversation about all things Milan, good an...2021-01-1435 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionAll Good Things Must Come to an EndDespite a stinging defeat to Juventus to end our unbeaten streak, joining me from the Pacific Northwest here in the United States, Pierluca courageously joined me post match to discuss all things Milan. Most of which is still really amazing, considering we remained at the top of the table despite ending our 27 game unbeaten streak. We also discussed the merits of Gigio Donnarumma and the importance of his renewal. On this Episode: • News • Winning - awards, records, etc. • Injury update • Benevento-Milan • Milan-Juventus • Gigio Donnarumma Thank you so much to fellow West...2021-01-0729 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionThe EPIC Milan-Juve PreviewAn epic matchup like Milan-Juventus deserves an epic podcast preview, so I turned to my Milan and Juve friends, Rui and Joe from The Red Card Report Podcast. Not only was Joe the very first Juventino ever on the Milan Obsession Podcast, he bravely faced questions about the latest Juve-Napoli ruling, Pirlo, the Champions League, the referees, and more. We also gave Inter a bit of hate, because after all, it is the hatred of Inter that brings Milan and Juventus fans together. On this episode: why would anyone support Juve? • recent controversy • coaches: Pirlo vs...2021-01-0348 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionCiao 2020After ending the year on a stoppage time header to go out with a big win, it was time to review the recent matches and form and talk about everything Milan to wrap up an amazing year. Jesús and I took a break from the holiday festivities to catch up on the end of 2020 for Milan, as well as indulge in a little bit of Schadenfreude at the expense of Inter and Juventus. On this episode: News • Recent Awards • Reviewing recent matches • Christmas Schadenfreude *Be sure to check out "Squad Secrets with Raf...2020-12-2939 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionThe Golden Age of Serie AAs things are improving so quickly at the club, we often speak of the glory days of Milan. But my guest this time not only lived through some of the best of those years, he worked on a television show in England that covered Serie A for ten years on Channel 4. Now he's written a book, Golazzo: The Football Italia Years, which covers the amazing football from those years chronologically. Jonathan Grade was kind enough to join me and reminisce about the Golden Age of Serie A. On this episode: Football Italia & Gazetta shows Milan’s Glory...2020-12-1343 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionScudetto TalkWhen people outside of Italy notice an improvement in Milan, it must be serious. From Maldini to the media to the dreams of Milan fans worldwide, there is a buzz around the idea of Milan actually winning the Scudetto this year… maybe. Rui and I reviewed recent matches, caught up with all things Milan, and gave our opinions on all of that Scudetto talk. On this episode: News Injury Update Lille-Milan Milan-Fiorentina Milan-Celtic Scudetto Talk Thank you so much to Rui for another great conversation about Milan. Follow him on Twitter and listen to his fa...2020-12-0540 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionThe ConvinciblesEveryone has been talking about how Milan had not been tested, but against Napoli, apparently we passed the test. In addition to all things Milan this week, Jesús and I discussed the amazing win and how great the football was. Still undefeated for 20 league matches straight now, Milan are now The Convincibles™. On this Episode: • News • From Milan with Love: Next Gen • Napoli-Milan Recap Thank you to Jesús, the legendary Milan Obsession Quiz Show Champion of the world. Give him a follow on Twitter @Diavolo 8162020-11-2442 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionFrenemiesClosing out an international break where COVID-19 is running rampant, it was obvious that we needed some Napoli expertise to look ahead to Sunday's big matchup. So in a rare non-Milan guest appearance, Joe of Forza Napoli Calcio Podcast joined me to discuss all things Napoli-Milan, including Gattuso and Serie A's horrific handling of their protocol during a global pandemic. Frenemies.  On this Episode: • Joe's Napoli fandom • Napoli's point deduction and COVID-19 • Common ground: Gattuso • Injury update • Napoli-Milan Preview A special thanks to Joe for being brave enough to come on a Milan...2020-11-1742 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionOne Step Forward, Two Steps BackMilan had a tough week, with a loss in the Europa League and a draw in the league. But that is not the most concerning setback. With the international break upon us, Italy's handling of the pandemic is more inconsistent than ever, and it seems like they are heading more and more toward another complete shutdown. Adreano and I discussed the recent matches and the COVID-19 crisis this week as Italy took one step forward, two steps back. On this Episode: News • Milan-Lille • Milan-Verona • International Break During a Pandemic Thanks so much to Adr...2020-11-1040 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionImmense CharacterThree games in seven days gives fans plenty to talk about, but there was also plenty to talk about off of the pitch this time as well. George and I also discussed Serie A's handling of COVID-19, Franco Baresi being given an honorary title and the minority shareholders' meeting also all happened in a very busy Milan week. On this Episode: • Milan Fandom • Quote of the Week • News & Injury updates • Milan-Roma • Milan-Sparta Prague • Udinese-Milan Thank you so much to George from Milan Club Boston for the fantastic conversation and sharing...2020-11-0244 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionGreat Time to Be a Milan FanThursday's win away to Celtic seemed to really emphasize the new era of Milan that has been growing since January. With 21 matches undefeated, the youngest average aged team in Europe, it is truly a great time to be a Milan fan. Denmark native and Kjaer expert Søren has seen the greatest and some of the poorest Milan teams, and we sat down to discuss all things Milan this week. On this Episode: Milan Fandom News Quote of the Week Injury Update Celtic-Milan All things Simon Kjaer Thanks so much to Søren for the br...2020-10-2442 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionThe Derby, Death, and FootballHell yeah. Milan won the Derby. Undefeated since the restart, top of the table, but earning a win over Inter is by far my personal favorite accomplishment. However, unfortunately, it came under the cloud of a discussion about a deadly virus and a protocol that promotes politics instead of health, safety, and life. Still, despite Italy and Serie A's complete failure to do the right things, Milan were not to be stopped. Aaron and I celebrated what was for both of us a Saturday morning celebration of epic proportions.  On this Episode: • Quote of the Week fro...2020-10-1938 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionLearning to WinMilan continued their feel good story of the year with a perfect start to the season ahead of the international break. They even survived an insane penalty shootout in the Europa League last week, and lived to qualify for the Group Stage. With the mercato closing today, Vinny and I had so much to talk about, including how fans are learning to win.2020-10-0542 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionWinning and CorruptionMilan have kicked off their season in much the same way they ended the last season: winning. So refreshing to have the results, but also the personnel and performances that Milan fans have been dreaming of for so long. However, outside of Milan, it is business as usual. Jesús and I discussed Milan's great start to the season as well as the corruption in football outside of Milan. On this episode: • News  • Mercato Update  • Injury Update • Serie A and Europa League  • Corruption in Football Thank you so much to Jesús for t...2020-09-2938 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionStart it UpIt's the start of another season, so there is so much to talk about as far as news, the transfer market, friendlies, and our first Europa League match. However, this season is different than many of the recent seasons in that there are so many good things to talk about for once. Miguel and I all of this as well as some of our predictions for this season. On this episode: • News  • Mercato Update  • Friendlies  • Europa League  • Season Predictions Thank you so much to Miguel for helping me look at the season ahe...2020-09-1938 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionWhy Milan’s Glory Days Are Still HerePeople accuse Milan fans of living in the past when we speak of our seven Champions League trophies. But did you know how much those glory days are still alive and influencing football today? Or the potential impact they will have on football in the future? Rui and I caught up on all things Milan, then dug deep into the amazing number of former Milan players who are keeping Milan’s glory days very much alive. On this episode: News Milan-Novara Friendly Review Mercato Update Coaches and Directors from Milan’s Glory Days Thank you so m...2020-09-0550 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionEvidence-based OptimismAt this time of the year, Milan fans are used to having mercato PTSD. But this year, we have evidence that we can be optimistic. To prove that, Nic from Milan Club Boston and I took a tour of some of the summer mercato signings of the past eight years. After remembering some of the “marquee” signings from those years, we realized that we have so much evidence to be optimistic about Milan this year. On this episode: Becoming a Milan fan European Schadenfreude Summer mercato flashbacks Thank you so much to Nic for sharing his...2020-08-2633 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMercato CrazyThis is such a strange year, and such a strange time to be in between seasons. The mercato hasn’t even opened yet, but the players are returning to Milanello on Monday. However, there is some news and also mercato updates to talk about. That made it a perfect time to turn to the fans from Twitter, so Francesco and I answered their questions, as well. On this episode: Milan News Third Kits and hoodies Mercato updates Amazing Twitter questions Thank you so much to Francesco for answering all of the questions, musing about the me...2020-08-2231 minMilan ObsessionMilan Obsession2020 Player RatingsThe season is over and contract extensions and transfer rumors are in full swing, which means that it is time to look back on this past season and give our player ratings. This season, I had Jesús and Miguel join me as we made the really hard calls about not just performances, but also about fashion sense, hairstyles, and facial hair. You have been warned. On this episode: Milan News Player Ratings Management Ratings Thank you so much to Miguel and Jesús for some phenomenal player ratings. Follow them on Twitter and YouTube:...2020-08-0958 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionBittersweetA victory and a clean sheet was a dream ending to an intensely strange season, but, as with each season ending, there was some heartbreak as well. Adreano and I talked about a lot of the news surrounding Milan, the last two wins of the season, and also got emotional talking about Bonaventura and other players leaving. It was all a little bittersweet. On this episode: Milan News New Kits Sampdoria-Milan Review Milan-Cagliari Review Contract Ends/Renewals Thank you so much to Adreano for a chatting about the end of the season and looking ahead...2020-08-0344 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionDo you Trust Gazidis?Milan are still undefeated after the break, and have actually scored the most goals of any other team, too. But all of that was completely overshadowed this week by news off the pitch. On the one hand, Pioli was handed a well-deserved contract renewal. On the other hand, a nine month soap opera featuring Ralf Rangnick came to an end. Rui and I talked through all of it, and then asked ourselves how much do you trust Gazidis? On this episode: News Milan-Bologna Review Sassuolo-Milan Review Milan-Atalanta Review Gazidis and the Pursuit of Ralf Rangnick ...2020-07-2549 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionBecoming RelevantMilan are one of two teams that are undefeated since the break. That feels so amazing to stay. Despite the insane schedule of so many games in such a short time, as well as the heat, our players are showing incredible strength and stamina. Aaron and I talked about the last two matches and also Milan’s finances, including becoming relevant with the RocNation deal. On this episode: Capello on Rangnick Napoli-Milan Milan-Parma RocNation Parnership Thank you so much to Aaron some great Milan convo. Give him a follow on Twitter @AaronJBradley89          2020-07-1636 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMassive WinsFirst Lazio, then Juventus. Milan played both of the top teams within four days, and both matches were absolutely massive wins. A clean sheet and three goals against a Lazio team that was very exciting before the break, then coming back from two down to beat Juventus four to two was epic. Also a massive victory over years of controversy. Miguel broke down both matches with me as we kept the celebrations going. On this episode: Milan News Lazio-Milan match Milan-Juventus match Thank you so much to Miguel for a great chat about two epic...2020-07-0928 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionBinging on FootballMilan followed up a strong performance and result on Sunday with a very bizarre result against SPAL on Wednesday. As Rui and I discussed, though, the draw still had a lot of positives in terms of performances. Going into the next stretch of four very tough matches, it just feels like we are binging on football. On this episode: Player contract news Milan-Roma Review SPAL-Milan Review Fans, tactics, and Europe Thank you so much to Rui for a great discussion about Milan. Follow him on Twitter and listen to his fantastic podcast about European football:2020-07-0236 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionWelcome Back MilanAfter a slightly traumatic Coppa Italia match, there was more trepidation about how Milan would come back in Serie A. That trepidation dissipated to the tune of 4-1 on Monday, and so it was great to be able to chat about Milan this time. Adreano and I discussed the games and touched on other things Milan, too, as we welcomed Milan back with a smile. On this episode: Serie A and player News Coppa Italia Semifinal Review Lecce-Milan Review Thank you so much to Adreano for a chatting about Milan’s return. Follow him on so...2020-06-2536 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionFootball is BackThe three words I have been waiting to hear for three months now: Football is back. With Milan facing Juventus in the Coppa Italia Semifinal second leg on Friday, that dream is just a few days from becoming a reality. Speaking of reality, Miguel and I discussed some of the rumors that are Milan’s reality these days. Hopefully, football will give us more to talk about than rumors. On this episode: Becoming a Milan fan Milan’s future Coppa Italia Preview Thank you so much to Miguel for a great chat about all things Mila...2020-06-0932 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionFailing Our YouthThe past few years, Milan have had one of the youngest teams in Europe. And yet, if you look at those players, how many of them have we failed? Looking back, youth development has been non-existent. Now, there is a new youth project rumored on the horizon, even though consistency seems to be the biggest way we have failed our youth in the past. Jesús and I looked back and then forward to talk about how Milan is still failing our youth. On this episode: The Galliani Era Young players loaned and sold Criteria for d...2020-05-2932 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionHope for FootballHaving the Bundesliga come back this weekend brought so much joy and hope to beleaguered football fans. Now it’s time for Serie A to pull together and restart, and frankly, their efforts are quite frustrating. Also frustrating are Milan’s finances, but there is actually some good news there. With football coming back, it was the perfect time for Rui and I to talk about all of this and also reminisce on how it is to become a Milan fan. On this episode: Serie A Update Milan Finances Becoming a Milan Fan Thank you so m...2020-05-2134 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionQuiz ShowThe players have been training individually at Milanello, and team training has finally been approved to resume this next Monday. While we anxiously wait to see if the season will also resume, for today, we are bringing a little diversion. Milan Obsession’s first ever Quiz Show, with contestants Francesco & Jésus. See how many questions you would get right as we look back with questions spanning the past 20 years of Milan. Plus a bonus chat about the leaked new kits for next season. Congratulations to both of our contestants, listen to see who won bragging rights! Als...2020-05-1331 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionCalcio DreamsAs the players are gradually returning to training and the powers that be are trying to figure out when Serie A can come back, fans are dreaming of having some football to watch again. There is starting to be more to talk about, including the risks of returning to the pitch. But we can also reminisce about magical moments, like Adreano’s calcio dream trip to Italy. On this episode: Bad News, Good News Return of Football The Coaching Debate Calcio Dream Trip Thank you so much to Adreano for talking Milan and sharing his dr...2020-05-0736 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionRelaunchingFootball is potentially making a comeback soon, and with that possibility, there is a ton to talk about. How will Serie A return? Will it finish this season after all? What will transfers be like? Beyond that, there is more news about Maldini, the possibilities of the Milan project, and even the coach going forward. To discuss so many complex topics, I asked Rui to join me and look at relaunching Milan. On this episode: COVID-19 Recovery Money & Transfers Boban, Maldini, Rangnick, & more Thank you so much to Rui for the great conversation. Follow him...2020-04-3043 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMilan, Money, and the Masses  Although football has been gone for weeks now, there is still plenty to talk about, especially to discuss how and when it will come back. Another discussion is players’ wages during the time of shutdown, and there is always Milan drama to discuss, too. For this discussion, Susy, editor of Football Italia, joined me to try to make sense of these trying times. On this episode: Good News COVID-19 Players Wages Milan Management Thank you so much to Susy for her time and passion for Milan follow her and Football Italia: Twi...2020-04-1726 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionChat with Asmir BegovićThe worldwide pandemic has brought everything to a halt, especially sports. With Milan players staying inside like everyone else, it gave me a chance to chat with Milan goalkeeper, Asmir Begović. Unlike the stereotype of a goalkeeper, he is not just standing around waiting for something to happen. We talked about keeping sports alive at this time with his own podcast, Season of Sports, his career, playing for Milan, and more. Compassion During the Pandemic Career for Club and Country Heroes and Opponents Playing for Milan VAR The Professional as a Sports Fan Thank you so much t...2020-04-0326 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMidseason Girl's NightMilan are enjoying an increase and both mentality and results just in time for midseason player ratings, I guess they wanted higher numbers. So I called my favorite Milan female fan to have a girl’s night and rate the entire team and talk about everything else at Milan. The perfect girl’s night involves getting together with the best, so I obviously invited Angie of Milan Club Philly. Follow her on Twitter @angiefante and Instagram angiefante and be sure to support Milan Club Philly by following @MilanClubPhilly on Twitter, MilanClubPhilly on Instagram and @MilanClubPhilly on Facebook. For...2020-01-2555 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionThe Ibrahimovic FixAfter ending the calendar year on a 20 year low, Milan fans were given a great gift in the return of Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Perhaps the gift is not brand new or shiny, but it is a gift of healing for fans who remember the summer of 2012. Ibrahimovic may not be able to fix Milan, but for quality-deprived Milan fans, he gives Milan a big fix. To start of the new year, we invited Federico back to the podcast from Milan Club Buenos Aires. You can follow him on Twitter @Fefinho83 and follow the club @MilanClubBAires. This time around...2020-01-0732 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMilan's 120th BirthdayMilan’s fortunes are taking an upturn, no matter how briefly, just in time to celebrate the 120th birthday of the club. We talked about all of the things going on at Milan, including recent matches as well as our favorite memories. Happy 120th Milan! For such an epic podcast, and with Jonathan on vacation, I had to find epic guests, so of course I invited Dave and Angie from @MilanClubPhilly. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @MilanClubPhilly, and follow Angie on Twitter @AngieFante. Lightning Round: Quick favorites News of the Week: Lega Serie A leadership, ep...2019-12-1535 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionWhat the Fans WantDuring the International Break, there is less Milan to talk about, but that doesn’t stop the media from spewing rumors and “news.” Amongst their finest work, there were plenty of tell-all interviews with ex-Milan people who have nothing better to do than talk because they are unemployed. So instead, this time around, we gave more fans a chance to shape the conversation. Filtering the hysteria, Jonathan and I talked about: News of the Week: Subs, partnerships, third generation Milan, agent swap, coach choices, fighting racism sitting down, jail time, retirement tears, virtual coach Match Reviews: talkin...2019-11-1935 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionCalm in the StormIf you read what the media are writing about Milan, you’ll know that Milan as a club has died 29 times in the past two weeks, and the world has also ended multiple times, too. Social media has created a level of hysteria around Milan that makes the Y2K conspiracy theorists look sane and stable. Amongst the turmoil, there are actually some positives and signs of progress, but you have to look past the distraught voices in order to see the calm in the storm. Filtering the hysteria, Jonathan and I talked about: News of th...2019-11-0631 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionThe Pioli Era BeginsAfter the Giampaolo experiment ended in tragedy and 15 dropped points, we were more than happy to usher in the Pioli Era. With immediate improvement in play, it was a lot easier to swallow dropping two points against Lecce. Off the pitch, however, there was shocking financial news, so the harrowing experience of being a Milan fan still continues, despite improvements on the pitch. To talk about the issues on and off the pitch, we needed a lifelong Milan fan. So of course we asked Francesco, the president of the Curva Sud America. You can follow him on...2019-10-2241 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionIntentional PainWith the shockingly poor results, the horrific discipline issues, and the indescribable lineups, Giampaolo’s future at Milan is the center of much discussion. We talked about everything at Milan, but especially the theory that we have all been subjected to intentional pain. Things have just gone from bad to worse, so we wanted some fresh perspective. We invited Adam to join us, of amazing graphic design fame. Follow him on Twitter @AdamFrassinoro and scroll through his timeline to check out his work. In spite of our suffering, we discussed: Lightning Round: quick faves News of th...2019-10-0732 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionDazed and ConfusedThe only thing worse than losing the Derby is having to record a podcast after losing the Derby. But in hindsight, it helped to look at what is going on at the club and how the team are playing. It also helped to put things into perspective, looking at the big picture. Or maybe to make things less clear, I’m not sure. All I know is that Milan seem dazed and confused.   With our season starting out so poorly, we needed an expert to help us look at what is going on, so we ask...2019-09-2346 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionWhy I Hate Inter: Calciopoli EditionSome people don’t have any idea why I hate Inter so much. It goes well beyond sport, it’s not just a cross-town rivalry for me. Most people don’t seem to know or remember the events of 2006 and the scandal known as Calciopoli. Fewer people know Inter’s role in this scandal, let alone how they benefited from it. So with the Derby on the horizon, this podcast is all about why I hate Inter. Jonathan was the mastermind behind this special podcast, and he was patient enough to listen to my ranting. We talked about:2019-09-0531 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionFalse StartAfter all of the excitement of summer and the optimism surrounding an apparently solid mercato, Milan fell flat on their face in their opening match of the season. There are plenty of questions about the mercato, the coach, the system, the players, and more. So we had plenty to discuss, even if the news wasn’t good. Questioning everything this time around, Jonathan did our best to cover all things Milan, including: News of the Week: New app, player presentation, Special Team Legends, Cutrone’s words Match Reviews: talking the last two matches Mercato: rumors, players in a...2019-08-2829 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionSummer DreamsWe’ve welcomed new players. We’ve seen the friendlies. And with the season set to kick off in less than two weeks, there are just a few loose ends to tie up. This is the time of the year to assess not only how far we’ve come, but to look ahead at where we are going. Time to talk about those summer dreams. For some fresh perspective, Jonathan and I reached out to a new guest, Martino. You can follow Martino on Twitter @MartinoPuccio. You can also listen to his takes on the world of footba...2019-08-1349 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionHanging with MilanWatching all of the fun that Milan supporters had in the United States this past week with the club forced me to record this bonus podcast. We talked about all of the important topics for fans: spirit animals, shoelaces, stadium bids, socks, and of course, Cutrone. This episode was all about how it is to be a fan, learning from two of the best.   Of course, if you want some of the best fans in the world, you go to a Milan Club. And not just any club, but Milan Club Philly. I went straight t...2019-08-0141 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMilan in USAMilan are in the United States for the ICC tour, which gives fans in here the opportunity to see the play live and to possibly interact with our beloved players. However in the midst of the summer fun and some great videos from Milan’s social media team, we are still in the midst of the mercato. Players come and go, and sometimes our hearts get broken, too. We asked a new guest to help us out this time, someone who not only got to see Milan play, but also got to meet the team. His name is...2019-07-2836 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionPress StartWith the start of a new season this time around, there is so much news to discuss. New directors, a new coach, new players and the potential of a new stadium are just a few of the things that made Raduno, or rally, more exciting this year. This season proves to be an exciting ride, and if you blink, you might miss it. So hold onto your new jerseys and press start. There was so much news and things to talk about this time around, so Jonathan did our best to talk about all things Milan, including:2019-07-1429 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMontolivo Out  New directors, a new coach, and the mercato ready to open, yet the biggest news is that Milan gave up the Europa League to clear our FFP violations. Yet even more important than all of that is that Montolivo, the parasitical, inaccurate passing, tattle-tell, wall-ducking player who usurped the captaincy and got coaches fired is finally leaving the club. To prepare to celebrate the best thing that has happened at Milan in seven years, I give you Montolivo Out.   Only one person could fully represent on such an important podcast, so we asked Pe...2019-06-3026 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionTruth and RumorsThe transfer window hasn’t even officially opened yet, but with no Milan football, it’s like a petri dish of infectious rumors right now. Mixed in for good measure is a little truth. Some truths are more desirable than others, too. But whether you prefer to know the truth or love to cling to the rumors, this podcast will have something for everyone. Because it’s that time of the year. With a few big announcements and some things fans hope to be announced, Jonathan and I chatted about: News of the Week: Serie A ups an...2019-06-2229 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionSeason ReviewAfter the heartbreak of finishing only one point shy of Champions League qualification hit like a punch to the stomach on the final matchday, Milan face even more big changes. With the resignation of our Sporting Director, Leonardo, and coach Gattuso rescinding his contract, and UEFA still delaying their FFP rulings yet again, it feels like just another poor Milan season. But we found plenty to talk about while rating the players and more to make this season not just another Year Zero. An epic season review podcast requires the most passionate of fans, so we invited...2019-06-031h 04Milan ObsessionMilan ObsessionFingers CrossedMilan have left everything to the last matchday, and have given control of our European fate to rival clubs. Not that Milan fans needed any more anxiety in our lives, but it’s not particularly surprising, either. So while we are waiting for the final match, we talked about everything Milan, looking back and trying not to think too hard about the future, keeping our fingers crossed. With so much on the line as the season comes to a close, it was time to bring in the big guns. So we chatted with David of Milan Club Ph...2019-05-2245 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionLost  Milan can’t even celebrate a win anymore because we are unravelling so badly it doesn’t feel like a win. Of course we’ve still been mostly losing, but adding on a ridiculous amount of poor discipline on and off the pitch. With the same tired tactics leading to worse performances and results, it’s actually not that much of a surprise that Gattuso and the team just seem lost. Despite recording after a win, this one was not that hopeful. Jonathan and I talked about: News of the Week: Shaky San Siro, new kits...2019-05-0951 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionClinging to FourthRemember when Milan were in third place and could have gone four points clear? But they didn’t? That same sense of fear has left us clinging to fourth place by a mere point with five games to go. As if that weren’t hard enough for us fans, questioning players, coach, and more, there have been way too many off the pitch distractions, too. At a crucial point in our season, it leaves us clinging to fourth. There was so much to discuss this time, and even a couple of rants. Jonathan and I talked about:...2019-04-2247 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionIn Hot WaterThe loss to Inter was soul crushing, then we had to sit through the International Break, only to have our hopes dashed in the first minute against Sampdoria. Despite previous optimism, with so many other teams fighting for top four, it is very clear that Milan’s Champions League berth is not as solid as it seemed only a few short weeks ago. Unless Gattuso makes some productive changes soon, Milan are in hot water.   Joining our guest list of Milan fans from all over the world this time was Sabrina. You can follow Sabrina on...2019-04-0131 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionDarkness and LightThis was a tough podcast to record, following the tragic Derby loss. However after venting about what went wrong and all of the darkness of that match, we did manage to discuss some light that will hopefully make Milan’s future that much brighter. Braving the Derby loss was our President of the Curva Sud America, Francesco. For his bravery alone, please give him a follow on Twitter @FrancescoPetra8. Jonathan was back from injury, too, so all of us chatted about: Lightning Round: quick questions about favorites News of the Week: stadium news, new baby, Scaroni in...2019-03-2034 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionCrazy for MilanWith Milan in third place, everyone is going crazy for Milan. It may be a little premature, as recent performances show that the team’s mentality is still fragile. In the podcast that was recorded right after the Sassuolo match and  nearly didn’t make it to air because of technical difficulties, we talked about changes at the club, Milan’s recent form, as well as our rise on the table. And, of course, why everyone is crazy for Milan. Jonathan was literally on the injured list for this one, but luckily, Federico was still available for the sta...2019-03-0731 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionGood TimesBy some miracle, Milan are still in fourth place. Morale is high, especially with the performances of a few individuals. Still, there is plenty to discuss and much to be improved within the team. And no one knows better what those things are than the most devout of Milan fans. Good Times. The most devout of Milan fans includes podcast favorites Pete and David. You can follow Pete on Twitter @PDAcquaviva for his wisdom and follow David @DavidLSwan for his humor. Or is that reverse? The four of us wisely laughed about: Lightning Round: quick questions...2019-02-1836 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionBest. Mercato. Ever.Milan are still in fourth place, even if they still struggle to take advantage of opposition teams dropping points and widen the gap. But confidence is growing, the a number of clean sheets is growing, and we finally have a competent management. Which is why we had the best January mercato ever. Not only is it our first January mercato in so very long, but we truly strengthened the squad to make us more competitive, and we also lowered our wage bill at the same time.   Because we recorded during the absolute worst Super Bowl g...2019-02-0529 minMilan ObsessionMilan ObsessionMuch Ado About GattusoMilan are back in fourth place, and despite a heartbreaking Supercoppa loss, seem bound and determined to fight for fourth, against all odds. This week, we looked more in depth at Gattuso and what kind of future he might have at the club. In an all-Americ2019-01-2334 min