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 431 - The Hugger
January 05, 2022 05:04 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBOn this week's podcast....The second match at the dragao had a similar result, but with some slight changes, we discuss pre-game happenings, lineup choices, coaching miscues, and silver linings. Lastly we look ahead to P Ferreira at the Luz this weekend.
Episode 430 - JJ has left the building
December 29, 2021 04:52 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this week's podcast...JJ and Benfica reached an agreement for him to step down. After a year and a half the JJ experiment has come to an end. We discuss the timeline, starting with the post match lockeroom discussion to the presser where hugs happened. We also discussed the elimination of the Portuguese Cup with the embarrassing loss at the dragao, and looked ahead in a more positive light to the repeat for the league again at the dragao,
Episode 429 - Belly Full
December 22, 2021 05:32 - 1 hour - 127 MBOn this week's podcast.. We look back at the Covilha and the Maritimo games, and preview the match up against porto for the Portuguese Cup. Merry Christmas to all our followers, and listeners.
Episode 428 - Round of 16, here we come
December 15, 2021 05:48 - 1 hour - 117 MBOn this week's podcast.. We open up the podcast by discussing Benfica's qualifying for the next round of the UCL, we discuss the draw fiasco, and the match up against Ajax. Next we recap the game against Famalicao, and look ahead to the league cup match against Covilha, and Bwin clash versus Maritimo.
Episode 427 - Outcoached, Outplayed, Out JJ
December 08, 2021 04:50 - 1 hour - 116 MBOn this week's podcast.... We look back at the derby, where we were outcoached, outplayed, and out everything else. We also look ahead to Kiev, and Famalicao, in a month of December that can change the direction of the season.
Episode 426 - Innocent Bystanders
December 01, 2021 04:36 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBOn this episode.... We look back at what could very well be one of the darkest days in Portuguese football. The match against B-Sad should have never been played, the league failed to intervene, and Benfica sees themselves involved in a moment where they did nothing but what it was required by the leagues rules - show up and play. We also discuss the Portuguese Cup drawing that will see us travel north and play the locals, a week before the regular league fixture. Lastly we look ahead to thi...
Episode 425 - Still Alive
November 24, 2021 04:56 - 1 hour - 105 MBOn this week's podcast... We start off by looking back at Benfica's Portuguese Cup game against P. Ferreira, then turn our attention to match day 5 of the UCL versus Barcelona, and finish up by looking ahead to B-sad match up this weekend.
Episode 424 - Curling past Braga
November 12, 2021 04:22 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBOn this week's podcast... We welcome Steve and April Seixeiro who are Portugal's representatives in mixed doubles curling. We learn about the sport, find out how Steve and April got into the sport, and representing Portugal, and look ahead to some of the upcoming competitions and their goals. On the second half of the podcast we discuss Benfica's win against Braga, after a week that several media outlets falsely reported issues in the locker room.
Episode 423 - What's going on?
November 04, 2021 03:59 - 1 hour - 129 MBOn this week's podcast... We recap the Guimaraes, Estoril, and Bayern games, discuss what is going on with the team, and look ahead to Braga.
Episode 422 - Leaving it late
October 27, 2021 04:37 - 1 hour - 128 MBOn this week's podcast.. After a week's absence we have a lot of catching up to do. Trofense, Bayern, and Vizela recaps. and a look ahead to Guimaraes and Estoril.
Episode 421 - High and Low
October 06, 2021 04:33 - 1 hour - 117 MBFrom the heights of cloud 9 after the win against Barcelona, to the depths of the southern Portugal with the first loss against Portimonense. We recap both games, and discuss the upcoming elections
Episode 420 - Double Chuk
September 29, 2021 03:48 - 1 hour - 103 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's win versus Vitoria S.C., look ahead to Barcelona, and Portimonense.
Episode 419 - Déjà vu averted
September 24, 2021 03:02 - 1 hour - 118 MBOn this week's episode..... 6 games, 6 wins a start that we would have to go back to the 82/83 season to match. We look back at the Boavista game, coincidentally the same round fixture that derailed our perfect start last season and that started the downward spiral. We try to explain the extraordinary general assembly, look ahead to Guimaraes, and answer your questions from the chat.
Episode 418 - Efficiency Out of Balance
September 15, 2021 03:42 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week's podcast... After international break Benfica was back in action, we break down the win in Ponta Delgada, and the stalemate in Kiev in matchday 1 for the UCL. Lastly, we look ahead to Boavista.
Episode 417 - Unbeaten August
September 01, 2021 02:42 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBOn this week's podcast... August is behind us and with it a UCL spot, sole first place in the Liga Bwin, and the close of the transfer window. We recap another nerve wracking game against Tondela, in which an unlikely hero emerged, discuss the UCL draw, that paired us against Bayern, Barcelona, and Dynamo Kiev, and discuss the closing of the transfer window.
Episode 316 - Mission Accomplished
August 25, 2021 03:17 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this week's podcast....Always good to come and talk Benfica after an important moment. We discuss Benfica's PSV fixture, the first leg, and the suffered second leg, we also recap the Gil Vicente game, discuss ins and outs, and look ahead to Tondela this coming weekend
Episode 416 - Mission Accomplished
August 25, 2021 03:17 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this week's podcast....Always good to come and talk Benfica after an important moment. We discuss Benfica's PSV fixture, the first leg, and the suffered second leg, we also recap the Gil Vicente game, discuss ins and outs, and look ahead to Tondela this coming weekend
Episode 415 - Plowing through August
August 18, 2021 00:50 - 1 hour - 119 MBOn this week's episode... After taking a week off last week off, we got a lot to cover. We start off with recapping the Moreirense, SPartak, and Arouca games. We then turn our attention to the UCL qualifier against PSV, and look ahead to Benfica's match against Gil Vicente
Episode 414 - On the right foot
August 05, 2021 04:18 - 1 hour - 114 MBOn this week's podcast... Benfica officially opens up their season with a pre-qualifier match against Spartak Moskow. We recap Benfica's win in Russia, discuss Rui Costas' first public interview after stepping up to president, look ahead to Liga Bwin debut this weekend against Moreirense, and discuss Benfica's latest signing Roman Yaremchuck
Episode 413 - Final tune up
July 28, 2021 03:51 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this week's podcast.. Benfica played their last two pre-season games against Lille and Marseille, we look back at Benfica's pre-season as a whole, discuss possible signings, look at the rumors, and the Meite signing.
Episode 412 - First Look
July 21, 2021 04:13 - 1 hour - 131 MBOn this week's podcast... Benfica played their first two televised pre-season games, and we have some initial thoughts to share. We also found out who our opponent will be in the UCL prelim, Spartak Moskow led by Rui Vitoria, cue the JJ vs RV narrative. Lastly we look at the Liga Bwin season schedule and the jam packed month of August for Benfica
Episode 411 - Just when you thought is was safe
July 14, 2021 04:33 - 1 hour - 133 MBOn our first podcast of the 21/22 season... We open up the podcast discussing the offseason, pre-season camp, ins and outs, and wrap it up by discussing this whole LFV bomb that has rocked Benfica world
Episode 410 - It's Over.
May 26, 2021 04:38 - 1 hour - 165 MBOn the last podcast of the season....We briefly recap the Portuguese Cup final, give out our season awards, and finish off with the traditional sell, keep, loan segment. Thanks for your listenership, and your support throughout an extremely frustrating and sad season. Have a good summer, see you in July.
Episode 409 - Derby duty
May 20, 2021 03:15 - 52 minutes - 71.4 MBOn this week's podcast... We recap the derby where Benfica ended Sporting's unbeaten season, recap the final regular season game against Guimaraes, and look ahead to the season curtain call against Braga in the Portuguese Cup Final.
Episode 408 - 3 to go
May 12, 2021 03:43 - 1 hour - 23.5 MBOn this week's podcast.. We start off by looking back at the porto game, but quickly tangent into roller hockey. We then discuss the game against Nacional, and the derby against newly crowned champion Sporting.
Episode 407 - Attitude checker
May 05, 2021 03:39 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBOn this week's podcast... We recap the Tondela game, and the afternoon game time take us to the afternoon games during our younger days following Benfica. We reminisce about what it was like to follow Benfica across the ocean pre-internet days. Lastly we look ahead to the Classico, which could be a test of who wants to continue to be a part of this team.
Episode 406 - Counting down the days
April 28, 2021 03:49 - 50 minutes - 17.2 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at the wins against Portimonense and Santa Clara, reminisce about Joao Vieira Pinto, and look ahead to Tondela. thanks for listening.
Episode 405 - Cock blocked
April 21, 2021 03:49 - 55 minutes - 19 MBOn this week's podcast...We couldn't start without addressing the big topic in world football, the Super League, Cristiano offers his perspective. We then look at the Gil Vicente game where it was the same old Benfica, and if the hope was that perhaps we could still get second place, the reality is we have Braga on our ankles instead. We look ahead to the always memorable trip to Portimao where in the past years have provided to be the beginning of the end for former coaches.
Episode 404 - Clean Sheets-R-US
April 14, 2021 03:13 - 1 hour - 20.7 MBIn this week's podcast.... We look back at Benfica's win over P. Ferreira, and look ahead to the Gil Vicente game.
Episode 403 - Easter Monday, PK miracle
April 09, 2021 02:31 - 41 minutes - 14.1 MBOn this week's episode.... After a prolonged absence due to international break we are back to recap all of the latest Benfica action. We take a brief look at the game against Braga where Benfica passed Braga to take over 3rd place. Discuss Vlachodimos' wish to leave Benfica, recap the Maritimo game where Benfica got their first penalty kick call of the season. Lastly, we look ahead to Pacos de Ferreira.
Episode 402 - Calming and relaxing
March 17, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 20.7 MBOn this week's episode... AJ Duarte aka Negative Jorge joins us to recap the Boavista game, where Benfica had a relatively easy time against a 10 men Boavista, and for once provided for a relaxing watch, and we looked ahead to a crucial game against Braga at The Quarry where Benfica will have a change to move up to 3rd place with a win.
Episode 401 - A first half to B-Sad
March 10, 2021 04:18 - 49 minutes - 17 MBOn this week's podcast... We start by looking back at the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-final where JJ opted to rotate the squad, a convincing win against a good Estoril that despite being in Portugal's second tear, showed themselves at a good level through both legs. Next we look at the game against B-Sad, a first half to forget, a second half to remember, as the team showed signs of growth at both a playing and a confidence levels. Lastly we look ahead to Boavista at Luz when Benfi...
Episode 400 - Europa No More
March 03, 2021 04:34 - 1 hour - 21.9 MBOn this week's podcast...We look back at the Arsenal and Rio Ave games, and look ahead to the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semifinal against Estoril, and the match up against B-Sad for the Liga Nos
Episode 399 - What If...
February 24, 2021 04:08 - 59 minutes - 20.5 MBOn this week's podcast... What if..... We recap Arsenal and look ahead to the second leg, we discuss the Leite for Vlachodimos change, penalties uncalled, and a look ahead to Rio Ave.
Episode 398 - Troopz from Barstool Sports
February 17, 2021 04:44 - 1 hour - 24 MBOn this week's podcast... We welcomed Troopz to talk Arsenal, and the banter was very lively, so lively to the point that we decided to leave the depressing talk behind. Enjoy.
Episode 397 - 11 at the turn
February 10, 2021 11:43 - 1 hour - 25 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at the Guimaraes and Famalicao games, discuss if Ramos should be getting more time in lieu of the lack of goal scoring from both of our starting forwards. Look at Benfica's covid cases for the season and determine how it has effected the teams performance, and look ahead to Estoril and Moreirense.
Episode 396 - and then there were 9
February 03, 2021 12:37 - 1 hour - 32 MBOn this week's podcast.... We start off by recapping the B-Sad win, which booked us a place in the semifinal round against Estoril. We then turned our attention to the derby, where Benfica had a chance to close the distance to Sporting, but instead we were left in a bigger hole. We discuss the approach to the game, and why Benfica needed to do more. We also discussed the transfer window, the Rui Costa interview, and looked ahead to Guimaraes and Famalicao.
Episode 395 - (No)Excuses
January 27, 2021 04:51 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBOn this week's podcast.... We look back a Covid stricken Benfica, and our matches against Braga in the semifinals of the League Cup, and another league game in which we find a way to lose points. Covid has hit the team hard, but can Covid be an excuse for a Braga game which we could have won, and a Nacional game where we played for 15 minutes? We discuss both sides of the Covid coin, and try once again decipher what is going on with this team. In the second half, we look ahead to the Portugu...
Episode 394 - COVID Stricken
January 20, 2021 04:49 - 1 hour - 39.7 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's game against porto; we discuss tactical changes, attitude, and where do we go from here. Benfica will play in the semifinal of the League Cup under the dark cloud of Covid after announcing that 17(!) members of technical staff, roster, and directive have tested positive for COVID. We look ahead to the match up against Braga, and consider some coincidences
Episode 393 - Clean Sheets
January 14, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBOn this week's podcast... We recap the two clean sheets against Tondela, and CF Estrela for the Portuguese Cup, and look ahead to the match up at the dragao where Benfica hopes to end their 4 game losing streak against porto.
Episode 392 - Flooded in Azores
January 06, 2021 04:36 - 1 hour - 36.5 MBOn this week's podcast.. We are running out of words, and logic to understand what is going on with Benfica. We look at the 3 parties to blame after another abysmal 45 minutes of football where we get pushed by minnows. Players, JJ, and front office all have their share of blame in the current situation. Before we turned off the mics we look ahead Tondela and Estrela games. Happy New Year everyone.
Episode 391 - Bye 2020
December 30, 2020 04:41 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBOn the last podcast of 2020... We look back at the Super Cup game against porto, we discuss attitude, grit, commitment, all of which were probably part of Luisao's talk to the team at the end of the game. We also discussed the game against last place Portimonense, a tale of two halves, in opposite sides of the spectrum. 2020 has been and extremely unusual year, thank you for tuning in to us, we wish that 2021 is much better than 2020, both from a personal perspective, but also that Benfica c...
Episode 390 - A Welcome Gift
December 23, 2020 04:37 - 1 hour - 37.4 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's win in Barcelos against Gil Vicente, preview another crucial match for Benfica under JJ in this season's Super Cup against Porto. We discuss the importance of the game against Porto and how it could set the stage for an extremely difficult January month. Lastly we look ahead to the next game of the Liga Nos against last place Portimonense.
Episode 389 - Resiliency
December 17, 2020 04:38 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBOn this week's podcast.... It's a triple play of game recaps, first we looked back at the last match of the Europa League group stages, where Benfica had minimal hopes of finishing first in the group, then a game against Vilafranquense for the Portuguese Cup where Benfica exercised their logical domination against a second division team. The last recap was of the Portuguese League Cup against Guimaraes for a spot in the competition's final four, where Benfica struggled to be efficient in fro...
Episode 388 - To the Wire
December 09, 2020 06:12 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBOn this week's podcast... We look back at both the Lech Poznan and P. Ferreira games, and look ahead to Benfica's last game in the group stages of the Europa League
Episode 387 - Chasing Results
December 02, 2020 04:58 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBOn this week's podcast.... We recap both the Rangers game and Maritimo games, in which Benfica had to come from behind to salvage points. We discuss Otamendi's play, the possibility of confidence being a big factor in the team's current form, and we look ahead to the Lech Poznan and P. Ferreira fixtures.
Episode 386 - Time for Debuts
November 25, 2020 04:18 - 56 minutes - 32.5 MBOn this week's podcast.... After the international break Benfica returned to action in this season's debut of the Portuguese Cup. None of the internationals made the game roster as JJ opted to include 9 "B" team players and 2 juniors in the game call up sheet. The score line is not indicative of Benfica's domination of the game, but of their lack efficiency in front of goal. We recap the game, discuss JJ's presser comments and wonder if there's a message behind it. We then look ahead to Benf...
Episode 385 - OLÉ Defending
November 11, 2020 04:41 - 1 hour - 35.2 MBOn this Week's podcast.. We look back at both the Rangers and Braga games, where Benfica struggled defensively. From wrong line up choices, players who are not at a level needed, or perhaps the universe's karma, we break it all down.
Episode 384 - Squad Freshness
November 04, 2020 04:27 - 53 minutes - 30.7 MBOn this week's podcast... We briefly touch up on the election results, recap Standard Liege, discuss the embarrassing performance against Boavista, and preview Glasgow Rangers, and Braga games.
Episode 383 - An Important Time
October 28, 2020 03:48 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBOn this week's podcast...On the eve of the elections, Alfredo takes a moment to speak about the club's moment, the division, the hatred, and the ugly mutual disrespect among fans. We get back to our regularly schedule program recapping the Lech Poznan game and the Belenenses SAD game, and look ahead to Standard Liege with the help from Scott Coyne of the Belgium Football Podcast and Benfica's domestic trip to the Bessa to face Boavista.