Benfica Podcast - Talking to the Doll
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 43 ratingsAn English Podcast about Sport Lisboa e Benfica. News, Game recaps, game previews and opinion.
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Episodes
Episode 529 - Keep, Sell, Loan
May 23, 2024 04:01 - 1 hour - 164 MBLast episode of the season, you know what that means.
Episode 528 - Thank You Rafa
May 15, 2024 02:52 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBOn this week's podcast... We recap the Arouca game, Rafa's Luz goodbye, and the curtain closer at Rio Ave
Episode 527 - On a Silver Platter
May 08, 2024 03:14 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's loss in Famalicao that handed the title to Sporting, we discuss Otamendi's words at the end of the game, and look ahead to the final home game of the season.
Episode 526 - Proving Us Right
May 01, 2024 03:15 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBOn this week's podcast...We look back at the Braga game, wonder if with 2nd place now clinched, Roger will start working on getting minutes to the less used players, and the ones on his plan for the next season. We briefly touch up on what AVB's Porto could mean for Benfica a few years down the road, and we wrap up by previewing Famalicao
Episode 524 - Pocket Pool Champ
April 24, 2024 03:23 - 1 hour - 123 MBOn this week's episode...We look back at Benfica's elimination from the Europa League, recap the Farense game, and look ahead to Braga
Episode 524 - Bench Appreciation
April 17, 2024 02:47 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at the first leg match against Marseille, Roger Schmidt's changes against Moreirense, and we look ahead to the second leg, and a trip to Algarve to play Farense
Episode 523 -Too little, too late
April 09, 2024 03:12 - 1 hour - 101 MBOn this week's podcast.. We look back at the SPorting match which put Benfica far away from the title, and we looked ahead to Marseille and Moreirense.
Episode 522 - Key Week
April 03, 2024 03:24 - 1 hour - 115 MBAfter a pale performance against Chaves, it's decision week, with 2 matches against Sporting, We recap the exit of the cup, and look ahead to the domestic clash that can set the stage for the rest of the season.
Episode 521 - Open Forum
March 27, 2024 03:51 - 1 hour - 164 MBOn this week's podcast...We open it up to the listeners
Episode 520 - Nightmare Week
March 05, 2024 04:59 - 1 hour - 136 MBOn this week's podcast... We recap the Sporting loss, the embarrassment at the dragao, and look ahead to Rangers and Estoril.
Benfica Podcast 519 - Starting 11 Bingo
February 28, 2024 04:09 - 1 hour - 116 MBOn this week's podcast... We recap both the Toulouse and Portimonense games, and look ahead to the Derby against Sporting, for the Portuguese Cup and porto for the league.
Episode 518 - Belly Full
February 21, 2024 04:02 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this week's podcast...We look back at the Toulouse and Vizela games, and look ahead to the 2nd leg in France and Portimonense.
Episode 517 - Flooded
February 14, 2024 03:48 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBOn this week's podcast.. We recap Benfica's Cup game against Vizela, the monsoon in Guimaraes, and look ahead to the start of the Europa League campaign when Benfica hosts Toulouse.
Episode 516 - The Aursnes Factor
February 07, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBOn this week's episode...We recap the Gil Vicente and Frederik Aursnes return to the midfield. We look ahead to Vizela, and Vitoria.
Episode 515 - Another Miss
January 31, 2024 04:15 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBOn this week's podcast... we look back at the Estoril and Amadora games, and wonder what is Roger thinking on some of the decisions he makes. We also looked ahead to Gil Vicente, and the transfer market.
Episode 514 -Zero to Hero
January 17, 2024 04:02 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBOn this week's podcast..We look back and the Braga and Rio Ave games, look ahead to Boavista and new signings.
Episode 513 - Stone Cold
January 10, 2024 03:58 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's win against Arouca, look ahead to the Portuguese Cup clash against Braga, and preview the last game of the first round against Rio Ave
Episode 512 - Happy New Year
January 03, 2024 16:13 - 41 minutes - 33.6 MBOn this week's podcast... On the first podcast of the new year, we look back at the Famalicao game, look ahead to Arouca, and bring you up to speed on all the comings and goings of the newly opened transfer window
Episode 511 - Year End Forum
December 27, 2023 04:45 - 1 hour - 157 MBOn this week's podcast.. We recap the win against AVS, and open it up to the audience to speak their mind on the season, signings, Europa League and the January transfer window. Happy New Year
Benfica Podcast 510 - 3 for 3
December 20, 2023 18:47 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBOn this week's podcast...We start by looking at Benfica's League Cup match against AVS. As Cristiano joined the discussion we looked at the Braga win, and lastly we discuss Benfica's EL playoff match up against Toulose
Episode 509 - Misses for all tastes
December 13, 2023 04:08 - 1 hour - 108 MBOn this week's podcast...We look back at the game against Farense, discuss the near field incidents between the fans and RS, and Rui Costa's response time. We also recapped Salzburg and Benfica clinching a spot in the EL, lastly we looked ahead to Braga.
Episode 508 - Bad Symptoms
December 06, 2023 16:23 - 1 hour - 60 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at the two ties against Inter and Moreirense, and look ahead to Farense and the EL or bust game against Salzburg.
Episode 507 - A chance for redemption
November 29, 2023 03:56 - 1 hour - 96.3 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at the Famalicao game, wonder if Roger will continue to ride Tengstedt, and if Benfica is finally on the up and up. We also looked ahead to the Inter and Moreirense game.
Episode 506 - Johnny Effn Snow
November 15, 2023 04:06 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this week's podcast... We recap another loss in the UCL against Real Sociedad, and we look back at an epic derby against Sporting
Episode 505 - By Any Means Necessary
November 08, 2023 04:12 - 1 hour - 97.4 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at the Chaves game, and discuss if the 3-4-3 is here to stay. We also look ahead to matchday 4 against Real Sociedad, and the eternal derby against first place Sporting this weekend.
Episode 504 - Lost Plot?
November 01, 2023 02:50 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBOn this week's podcast.... The struggle continued at home against Casa Pia, we look back at the game and ponder on whether or not Roger has lost the plot. Good thing is that the team was back in action this past tuesday for the league cup and we got back to the wins with a new look featuring 3 center backs, is it here to stay, or merely an adaptation to address key injuries in the squad? Lastly, Chaves on the horizon, we look ahead to this weekend's match away from the Luz.
Episode 503 - UCL MIA
October 26, 2023 03:02 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this week's podcast... Portuguese Cup recap of the Lusitania game, and another pale UCL night.
Episode 502 - Dean Blundell
October 18, 2023 03:21 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this week's podcast... It's international break, no games to recap, but we caught up with Canadian broadcast royalty Dean Blundell and Jeff Nesker to talk about their trip to Portugal where they attended the Super Cup game and had a special guided visit to Estadio da Luz and the Cosme Damiao museum.
Episode 501 - Antonio Silva
October 11, 2023 02:43 - 1 hour - 85 MBOn this week's podcast.. We look back at the Estoril game, discuss the Roger's numbers, and whether he deserves the criticism being thrown at him.
Episode 500 - Thank You
October 05, 2023 03:42 - 1 hour - 152 MBOn this week's episode.... 500 is a huge milestone for a project that started in the bedroom, that grew to create a community, and friendships that endure to this day. Fro episode 500 we brought back the OG, Steve Santos.Thank you for all your support as always, as for the podcast, Porto and Inter recaps, and Estoril preview.
Episode 499 - Wasteful
September 27, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's home loss against Salzburg, the win in Algarve against Portimonense, and look ahead to the classico and MD2 of UCL competition against Inter.
Episode 498 - Champions Eve
September 19, 2023 03:17 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBOn this week's podcast...We start up be recapping the Vizela game, and discussing Schmidt's in game management. We then turn out attention to the UCL and match day 1 against RB Salzburg. Lastly we preview Benfica's trip to Algarve to play Portimonense this upcoming weekend.
Episode 497 - Open Forum
September 13, 2023 03:37 - 1 hour - 131 MBOn this week's podcast... We open it up to the Freddy's tp tell us what's on their Benfica mind.
Episode 496 - Team Interrupted
September 06, 2023 16:36 - 1 hour - 110 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's win against Vitoria, discuss Rui Costas' interview, UCL draw, and the last signing of the window, Bernat
Episode 495 - 3 Points
August 30, 2023 03:06 - 1 hour - 97.1 MBOn this week's podcast...We start up by discussing Benfica's win at Gil Vicente, where the result was really the best of the game. We also look ahead the Vitoria game, the UCL draw and the closure of the transfer window.
Episode 494 - Get it together Roger
August 23, 2023 03:06 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBOn this week's podcast...We recap the FC Estrela da Amadora game, discuss Roger's line up choices, and agree that Neres needs to start. Lastly we look ahead to the Gil Vicente game.
Episode 493 - False Start
August 18, 2023 02:25 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MBOn this week's podcast... After the win against Porto in the super cup, we drop the season opener to Boavista. We breakdown both games and look ahead to Benfica's home opener against Estrela da Amadora.
Episode 492 - Here We Go
August 09, 2023 03:08 - 1 hour - 107 MBOn this week's podcast...We open up by discussing the transfer market, Ramos confirmed to PSG, Cabral and Trubin in Lisbon to sign. Next, we looked at the Super Cup against porto and the start of the domestic league against Boavista.
Episode 491 - Final Tune Up
August 02, 2023 03:09 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this week's podcast....Benfica went through their last test before the official beginning of the season, a solid test against a Feyenoord team that exposed some areas of Benfica's game. Schmidt and the team came away with lots of game film to watch and correct before the super cup. Lastly we look ahead to Benfica's domestic fixtures.
Episode 490 - New Season
July 26, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe are back for another season.... On this episode, we run down the ins and outs, briefly speak about the friendlies. Benfica has played thus far, and discuss some of the story lines this pre-season.
Episode 489 - Keep, Loan, Sell
June 07, 2023 03:16 - 1 hour - 126 MBIt's our customary end of the season market place.
Episode 488 - The Champion is back
May 31, 2023 03:12 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBOn this week's episode... The title is ours. We look back at the final game of the season and give out our awards for Flop, revelation player, defensive player, midfielder, attacking, and the MVP of the season
Episode 487 - Double Championship Point
May 24, 2023 02:55 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at the derby, and look ahead to the final game of the season where Benfica can clinch the 38th championship of its history
Episode 486 - Bring it home
May 17, 2023 03:24 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBOn this week's podcast...We look back at Benfica's win in Algarve, look ahead to Sporting, and discuss Grimaldo's departure.
Episode 485 - We missed YOU.
May 09, 2023 03:21 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week's podcast...We look back at the key win against Braga, in a performance level we hadn't seen in a bit. We also previewed the game against Portimonense.
Episode 484 - The Final Stretch
May 03, 2023 22:59 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBOn this week's podcast...We look back at the Gil Vicente game and preview Braga.
Episode 483 - Refocus
April 26, 2023 03:56 - 1 hour - 125 MBOn this week's podcast...We recap the Inter and Estoril games, and how these two results can be important for the rest of the season.
Episode 482 - Nothing's Lost
April 19, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBOn this week's podcast...We look back at the 3rd consecutive lost for Benfica, and discuss the team's current state. To close up we preview the UCL second leg against Inter, and the game against Estoril.
Episode 481 - PTSD
April 12, 2023 03:39 - 1 hour - 118 MBOn this week's podcast...it was a frustrating 4 days for Benfica and for us fans, we rcap the losses against Porto and Inter, and look ahead to Chaves.
Episode 480 - The Week Ahead
April 05, 2023 04:39 - 1 hour - 115 MBOn this week's podcast...We look back at the Rio Ave game, discuss Roger Schmidt's renewal, and look ahead to the Classico and the quarter final first leg against Inter.