The Atlético Madrid Podcast Network
321 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe Atlético Madrid Podcast Network provides comprehensive coverage and unique insight into one of Spain's largest soccer clubs - all in the English language. Listen here to all new and archived episodes of "Cochonero Chat" (hosted by Jeremy Beren) and the "Partido a Partido Podcast" (hosted by Emmanuel Lavogez).
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Colchonero Chat 121: Spain's travails, Gabi's possible departure, listener Q's
June 28, 2018 20:00 - 36.1 MBDavid Cartlidge (@davidjaca) is a Spanish football journalist and ESPN UK’s Homepage Editor. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. David and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) begin by talking about Gabi’s imminent departure for Qatari side Al Sadd and what it will mean for Atlético Madrid in 2018/19. The podders then turn to Atlético’s summer at large, which has kicked off renewals for key players and €90 million worth of signings and may yet include m...
Colchonero Chat 120: La Pódcast
June 20, 2018 17:30 - 52.1 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins the show for a wide-ranging conversation on the World Cup, transfers and Atlético Madrid forwards. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) have lots to get through, and they start with quick hitters on Antoine Griezmann’s extension, José Giménez’s new contract and Thomas Lemar’s imminent revival before recapping the exploits of Atlético players at the...
Colchonero Chat 119: Koke Work
June 07, 2018 22:30 - 58 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He makes his weekly appearance to reflect on and review Atlético Madrid’s 2017/18 midfield. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) discuss how a weakness from the 2016/17 team unexpectedly got stronger in 2017/18 with mostly the same cast of characters. The podders take a closer look at Thomas Partey’s breakthrough, ironmen Koke and Saúl Ñíguez and have a lon...
Colchonero Chat 118: Goalkeeper(s), defenders and an all-Madrid Super Cup
May 31, 2018 01:00 - 39.9 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he kicks off a season-in-review by discussing how Atlético Madrid’s goalkeepers and defenders played during the 2017/18 season. Rob is flanked by Into the Calderón manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) as the podders reflect on how Atlético finished as LaLiga’s best defense once again. They break down Jan Oblak’s emergence as arguably Europe’s best goalkeeper, how José Giménez and L...
Colchonero Chat 117: Eibar end the season
May 21, 2018 16:30 - 29.6 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. Rob is delighted to join, as it distracts him from Arsenal’s distressing appointment of Unai Emery as coach. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) discuss Fernando Torres’ farewell to Atlético Madrid — he signed off in style with two goals against Eibar in a 2-2 draw on Sunday. The podders reflect on how Torres became an Atlético idol and symbol and the post...
Colchonero Chat 116: The one where they win Europa League
May 17, 2018 15:30 - 39.4 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, which centers on Atlético Madrid’s Europa League triumph in Lyon. Atlético’s 3-0 win against an overmatched Marseille marked the club’s third Europa League crown in eight years. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) delve into a comfortable victory at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, which saw Antoine Griezmann net a brace and Gabi score his first goal for two and a...
Colchonero Chat 115: Berenato on El Clásico and blasts from the past
May 10, 2018 00:00 - 56.1 MBRenato Gonçalves (@renatodsg) is a writer for SB Nation blogs Barça Blaugranes and Bitter and Blue. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. Renato and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) have much to discuss in this latest Berenato episode. They discuss last Sunday’s Clásico and Hernández Hernández’s tenuous (at best) grip over the proceedings. Renato celebrates winning the league and the inevitable unbeaten season, while Jeremy reflects on Atlético Madrid...
Colchonero Chat 114: Espanyol and the Europa League
May 07, 2018 23:30 - 40.4 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins to discuss one and a half Atlético Madrid matches from the past week, which saw Diego Simeone’s men beat Arsenal but fall to Espanyol. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) dive right into a brief discussion of a rotated, tired Atlético’s sad performance on Sunday — which probably takes second place out of their hands — before shifting to an entirel...
Colchonero Chat 113: Victory in Vitoria
April 30, 2018 15:00 - 43.3 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) to analyze Atlético Madrid’s second-ever win at Mendizorroza over Deportivo Alavés. A Kévin Gameiro penalty decided a chippy game, and the podders discuss the Frenchman’s penchant for clutch goals this season in addition to Diego Simeone’s rotations, Vitolo’s strong shift, the Diego Costa-Fernando Torres pairing and fin...
Colchonero Chat 112: Diego Simeone tours Emirates Stadium
April 27, 2018 00:30 - 34.2 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where his vast knowledge of Emirates Stadium plays a part in analyzing Atlético Madrid’s 1-1 draw at that stadium on Thursday night. The Europa League semifinal first leg against Arsenal is discussed in full, as Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) break down how 10-man Atlético managed to emerge from the embers with a precious away goal. The podders analyz...
Colchonero Chat 111: A por las semifinales
April 23, 2018 12:00 - 39.8 MBDavid Cartlidge (@davidjaca) is a Spanish football journalist and scout. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, which revolves around Atlético Madrid’s 0-0 home draw with Real Betis on Sunday. David and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) dive into another tight result which could see Atlético’s four-point edge in second place trimmed to one point when Real Madrid make up their game in hand. The podders analyze Gabi’s decline and what Rodri’s arrival from...
Colchonero Chat 109: San Oblak
April 09, 2018 13:30 - 47.4 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins Into the Calderón manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) from snowy Ohio to react to and analyze Atlético Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Real Madrid on Sunday afternoon. Jan Oblak saved the day (pun very much intended) as Atlético were put under the cosh in this so-called “decaffeinated derby.” Diego Simeone’s men withstood the pressure, though, to secure a valuable and remain on course for...
Colchonero Chat 108: A commitment to being non-committal
April 02, 2018 14:30 - 41.9 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He makes his Monday appearance to discuss divided loyalties, but more importantly, to wax lyrical about Atlético Madrid’s 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruña on Sunday night. Rob and Into the Calderón manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) examine how a depleted Atlético held off a decent Deportivo at A Stadium Called Wanda as they continued their bid for an unbeaten first season at the new g...
Colchonero Chat 107: To change or not to change
March 26, 2018 15:00 - 39.2 MBEuan McTear (@emctear) is an author and journalist whose work can be seen at Marca, These Football Times, Tifo Football and LaLiga Lowdown. He’s also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he joins Into the Calderón manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) and finds stuff to talk about despite being knee-deep in the international break. Jeremy and Euan talk about José Giménez’s latest injury on international before backtracking to analyze Friday’s entertaining Germany-Spain friendly, in ...
Colchonero Chat 106: The Villarreal debacle
March 19, 2018 15:30 - 33.7 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He makes his standard Monday appearance alongside Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) to talk all about Atlético Madrid’s horrorshow at La Cerámica, where los colchoneros let in two late goals in a loss to bogey team Villarreal on Sunday night. Rob and Jeremy analyze Diego Simeone’s management decisions which may or may not have directly cost Atlético three precio...
Colchonero Chat 105: Staying the course
March 12, 2018 15:00 - 37.1 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins the program to relive Atlético Madrid’s 3-0 win over Celta Vigo at A Stadium Called Wanda on Sunday afternoon. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) start the show by ranking Kanye West albums (very serious business) before launching into Antoine Griezmann’s latest sterling display and Gabi’s potentially revealing comments about the superstar after ...
Colchonero Chat 104: Berenato on Atlético, Barcelona and spirit vegetables
March 08, 2018 15:30 - 53.3 MBRenato Gonçalves (@renatodsg) writes for SB Nation sites Barça Blaugranes and Bitter and Blue. He also appears on this edition of Colchonero Chat, which was recorded prior to Atlético Madrid’s 3-0 win over Lokomotiv Moscow in the Europa League. Renato and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) preview Atlético’s clash with Lokomotiv but center their discussion on the weekend’s Liga Santander action and the decisive title-tilting result at Camp Nou. Renato fumes over Yannick C...
Colchonero Chat 103: Atlético come up short in Barcelona battle
March 05, 2018 14:30 - 34.2 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he is tasked with distilling into 30-plus minutes an examination of Atlético Madrid’s 1-0 loss to Barcelona at Camp Nou. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) debate Diego Simeone’s cautious approach and contrast it with the freewheeling Atlético that routed Sevilla and Leganés last week. They talk about the undying genius of Lionel Messi and the fine ...
Colchonero Chat 102: Four goals, five points
March 02, 2018 00:30 - 48.9 MBRobbie Dunne (@robbiejdunne) is the founder of Into the Calderón and a sports journalist writing for AS English and ESPNFC. He’s also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he joins Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) to recount and analyze Atlético Madrid’s 4-0 win versus Leganés on Wednesday. Antoine Griezmann grabbed all four goals for his first career poker, and Jeremy and Robbie ask if Griezmann is in the form of his life. They also compare this version o...
Colchonero Chat 101: Atlético bring the (T) pain
February 26, 2018 10:30 - 34 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. Rob stops by to wax poetic about Atlético Madrid’s 5-2 thrashing of Sevilla on Sunday night, a victory which few saw coming. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) analyze how Atlético took advantage of Sevilla’s defensive errors and put up a five-spot despite starting the match with the infamous quadruple pivot. The podders also recount the amazing sequence ...
Colchonero Chat 100: The centennial
February 19, 2018 14:30 - 37.1 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. Though affected by the common cold, he delivers strong analysis of Atlético Madrid’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao at A Stadium Called Wanda on Sunday afternoon. After briefly recapping Atlético’s midweek win over Copenhagen in the Europa League, Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) break down Atlético’s strong second half, which carried them to a fourth str...
Colchonero Chat 99: Antoine stars in Andalusia
February 12, 2018 14:30 - 32.5 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, centered on an uninspiring but vital Atlético Madrid win over Málaga. The increasingly-common 1-0 scoreline was authored by Antoine Griezmann, who put in a complete shift from his first-minute goal to his 88th-minute tackling. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) reflect on Griezmann’s Mattress Maker of the Match performance and discuss the success of the J...
Colchonero Chat 98: Ángel gets his wings
February 07, 2018 00:00 - 41.1 MBAndrew Gaffney (@GaffneyVLC) is a Spanish football journalist and Yahoo Sports UK’s LaLiga writer. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he joins cold-stricken host Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) to recount Atlético Madrid’s 1-0 triumph over Valencia on Sunday. Ángel Correa brought A Stadium Called Wanda to life by punctuating an intense, physical encounter with an extraordinary 25-yard strike. Jeremy and Andrew reflect on his season to this point, his journey to Madrid and...
Colchonero Chat 97: Recovering nicely
January 30, 2018 14:00 - 35.5 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He stops by to talk with Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) about Atlético Madrid’s bounceback win over Las Palmas in LaLiga on Sunday. Following the midweek Copa del Rey elimination, Atlético had to respond — and that’s just what they did, notching a 3-0 win thanks to a dominant second half. Jeremy and Rob discuss the successful return of “Torriezmann,” as evide...
Colchonero Chat 96: Oops!...Berenato did it again
January 26, 2018 00:00 - 58.1 MBRenato Gonçalves (@renatodsg) is a writer for SB Nation sites Barça Blaugranes and Bitter & Blue. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, in which he expresses shock and amazement at Sevilla’s dismantling of Atlético Madrid in the second leg of their Copa del Rey quarterfinal. Renato and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) wonder why on earth Saúl Ñíguez was playing left back on Tuesday, analyze the sorry state of Atlético’s defense and ponder whether Diego...
Colchonero Chat 95: Eyes off the prize
January 22, 2018 02:30 - 33.3 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) discuss Atlético Madrid’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Girona from Saturday (which is when this episode was recorded). The guys express surprise at Diego Simeone’s decision to match Girona’s unconventional formation before reverting to type and analyze why Atlético appeared so lackadaisical for so much of the game. They a...
Colchonero Chat 94: What on Earth was that?
January 18, 2018 10:30 - 30.5 MBJack Benson (@Jack_Benson1) is a LaLiga writer, podcaster and future marathon runner. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he is brought in to discuss Atlético Madrid’s surprising and disheartening 2-1 loss to Sevilla in the Copa del Rey quarterfinal first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano. Jack and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) break down Atlético’s comedy of second half defensive errors, which included a Miguel Ángel Moyá own goal and a Joaqu...
Colchonero Chat 93: Talking about Kévin
January 15, 2018 13:30 - 37.8 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He returns to snowy Ohio to talk about Atlético Madrid’s 1-0 win in the rain at Eibar, a match which saw Kévin Gameiro and Antoine Griezmann link up for the only goal in the first half. That goal serves as the starting point for this week’s episode. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) discuss the divisive Frenchman’s role at Atlético moving forward, his ef...
Colchonero Chat 92: The Costa Show
January 08, 2018 02:00 - 31.5 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. Though monitoring an Atlanta Falcons playoff game, Rob is able to analyze Atlético Madrid’s foul-and yellow card-laden win over Getafe on Saturday. Atlético’s 17th win the past 25 league derbies was dominated by Diego Costa, who scored and got sent off in the span of 60 seconds. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) discuss Costa’s first Liga Santander match...
Colchonero Chat 91: The year that was and the year that will be
January 01, 2018 14:00 - 41.5 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. The first podcast of 2018 looks back on 2017; Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) pick their best player, best goal and best moment of the past calendar year before offering up bold predictions for the year ahead. Will Atlético Madrid hold on to second place? Can they win a double? Who will replace Antoine Griezmann? The crystal ball-gazing may surprise you...
Colchonero Chat 90: Alavés win and Griezmann controversy
December 18, 2017 14:30 - 35.5 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins the program to analyze Atlético Madrid’s slim 1-0 win over Deportivo Alavés, their first at home since 1999. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) discuss how Diego Simeone’s substitutions turned a dull game on its head, why the boss ran with four central midfielders against a side in the drop zone, Fernando Torres’ winner, Šime Vrsaljko’s form and m...
Colchonero Chat 89: Remontada against La Real
December 04, 2017 13:30 - 43.4 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, wherein he talks about Tennessee-style barbecue and Atlético Madrid’s 2-1 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday. After a dismal first half, Atlético came out flying in the second half and won it late courtesy of an Antoine Griezmann goal, which the podders discuss in reference to his improving form. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) also analyze how Koke an...
Colchonero Chat 88: Berenato fixes the Copa del Rey
November 30, 2017 15:30 - 50.5 MBRenato Gonçalves (@renatodsg) is a writer for SB Nation’s Barça Blaugranes and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, in which he marvels at Fernando Torres pacing Atlético Madrid’s Copa del Rey win over Elche while simultaneously discussing how to fix a stale, uninteresting competition — case in point, Barcelona’s 8-0 aggregate trouncing of Murcia in the Round of 32. Renato and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) draw inspiration from the English and Brazilian model...
Colchonero Chat 87: Road warriors
November 27, 2017 00:00 - 33.6 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the weary, well-traveled guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. Nevertheless, he joins Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) to break down Atlético Madrid’s impressive 5-0 win over Levante on Saturday. Atlético’s first win at Estadi Ciutat de València in a decade was inspired by great two-goal performances from the French Connection of Kévin Gameiro and Antoine Griezmann, who the podders discuss in detail. T...
Colchonero Chat 86: A Roman conquest
November 23, 2017 11:30 - 40.6 MBDavid Cartlidge (@davidjaca) is a Spanish football scout, journalist and podcaster. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, wherein he finds the positives in Atlético Madrid’s big 2-0 win over AS Roma on Wednesday. David and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) talk about a variety of topics including Antoine Griezmann’s stunning strike, Diego Simeone’s team selection surprises, Lucas Hernández’s awesomeness, José Giménez’s contract, a functional #9 and Atl...
Colchonero Chat 85: Work first, always
November 20, 2017 02:30 - 40.1 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins host and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) for a discussion of Saturday’s thrillingly dull 0-0 draw between city rivals Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid. Jeremy and Rob talk about Atlético’s outstanding defense, Antoine Griezmann’s latest strugglefest, the karmic overtones of Sergio Ramos’ broken nose, the status of LaLiga’s title race and much more. The...
Colchonero Chat 84: It's that time again
November 15, 2017 13:30 - 40.1 MBKiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo) is chief editor of SB Nation blog Managing Madrid and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins the program for an in-depth discussion of Saturday’s Madrid Derby, where fourth-place Atlético Madrid host third-place Real Madrid. Kiyan and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) analyze Real’s inconsistency and whether there are true concerns surrounding the form of Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo. They also break down the impact of Garet...
Colchonero Chat 83: Deportivo, Griezmann and MAILBAG!
November 06, 2017 14:00 - 46.5 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, wherein he relives childhood trauma brought on by a Hawaiian pizza and also reviews Atlético Madrid’s 1-0 win over Deportivo La Coruña on Saturday. However, Rob musters the energy to wax lyrical about Thomas Partey’s winning goal and the continuation of Atlético’s unbeaten start to the league season. Rob and Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) also discuss the latest Antoine Griezmann drama and ...
Colchonero Chat 82: Get in, loser, we’re going ranting
November 02, 2017 12:30 - 39 MBJack Benson (@Jack_Benson1) is a Spanish football writer and former podcaster. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren discuss Atlético Madrid’s litany of issues in the aftermath of a 1-1 draw with Qarabag at the Wanda Metropolitano on Tuesday. The podders declare Cholismo’s death and try to map a new way forward for Atlético on and off the pitch — through possible Europa League qualification and possible arrivals/depar...
Colchonero Chat 81: A draw with extra Cane's sauce
October 30, 2017 14:30 - 40.1 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this Monday edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins to analyze Atlético Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Villarreal on Saturday, which was an encouraging performance despite the late equalizer from the visitors. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) break down great displays from Atlético’s attackers, rue missed chances and debate whether Atleti’s unbeaten start — which now has reached 10 weeks, with Atlet...
Colchonero Chat 80: Back to the drawing board
October 26, 2017 20:30 - 41.5 MBCarlo Valladares (@C_V_News) is an Atlético Madrid supporter and a tactics writer at various places on the internet. He also serves as the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, wherein he tries to explain what is going wrong at Atlético following a 1-1 draw with third-division Elche in the Copa del Rey Round of 32 first leg on Wednesday. Despite the promising prospect of a home second leg and solid performances in midfield and beyond, Carlo and Jeremy Beren discuss Luciano Vietto’s failur...
Colchonero Chat 79: Victory in Vigo
October 23, 2017 13:30 - 37.5 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he analyzes Atlético Madrid’s unconvincing yet important 1-0 win over Celta Vigo. Rob and Jeremy Beren debate the merits of unsatisfying wins and discuss Jan Oblak’s heroics in keeping the clean sheet. They also discuss whether Kévin Gameiro should be handed a starting role in the near future and make sense of Diego Simeone’s substitutions — including Nico Gaitán — by digging d...
Colchonero Chat 78: Qarabad
October 19, 2017 18:00 - 42.5 MBRobbie Dunne (@robbiejdunne) is a site manager at Into the Calderón and a journalist working with AS English in Madrid. He joins this edition of Colchonero Chat to reflect upon Atlético Madrid’s latest draw — this time against Qarabag in the Champions League group stage. Robbie and site manager Jeremy Beren debate why Atlético couldn’t get off the ground in their 0-0 draw at Qarabag on Wednesday and wonder if Atleti will now miss out on knockout stages qualification. They also discuss the inc...
Colchonero Chat 77: Another day, another draw
October 16, 2017 14:00 - 42.8 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, in which he analyzes Atlético Madrid’s 1-1 draw with Barcelona. Rob and Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) discuss Atlético’s drop off in performance after a great first half and how Ernesto Valverde bested Diego Simeone in the battle of the substitutes. The podders also debate whether Saúl is now Atleti’s most important player after a man of the match display on Saturday and why Simeone’s men...
Colchonero Chat 76: Berenato on the weight of the shirt
October 12, 2017 01:00 - 53.5 MBRenato Gonçalves (@renatodsg) is a writer for SB Nation’s Barça Blaugranes. He is also the guest on this jam-packed edition of Colchonero Chat, wherein he proudly discusses Brazil’s CONMEBOL qualifier dominance and Argentina’s struggles to secure a place at the 2018 World Cup. Renato and Jeremy Beren discuss possible solutions to the international breaks and wonder if UEFA’s Nations League is one of the ways forward. Renato also makes a stunning heel turn, as he disavows his well-known love f...
Colchonero Chat 75: Laconic at Leganés
October 02, 2017 13:30 - 32.5 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, in which he tries to make sense of Atlético Madrid's goalless draw at Leganés on Saturday. He wonders why Diego Simeone went with a back three, why he went away from it so early and why he settled on playing for the draw. The podders debate how Simeone's rotation game has played out so far this season — while Atlético remain unbeaten in LaLiga, not everything has gone so smoothly, an...
Colchonero Chat 74: The Chelsea catastrophe
September 28, 2017 19:30 - 35 MBCarlo Valladares (@C_V_News) is a football journalist, tactics writer and Atlético Madrid supporter. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he joins Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) to analyze Atlético’s Champions League loss to Chelsea. The podders discuss the Antonio Conte — Diego Simeone tactical battle, why Conte’s perfect game plan overcame Simeone’s multiple adjustments and formation changes and why the play on the pitch was not as lopsided as it looked. Carlo and Jeremy ...
Colchonero Chat 73: He’s gone and hit the crosspiece
September 25, 2017 12:00 - 37.7 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. Joined by site manager and host Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) — who was quite cranky on Saturday — he is tasked with analyzing Atlético Madrid’s 2-0 home win over Sevilla at the Wanda Metropolitano. The podders break down an Atlético defense that is impossible to break down at the moment, offer their perspectives on Diego Simeone’s rotation game and wonder whether Sevilla are truly Atlétic...
Colchonero Chat 72: Atlético beat Athletic and COSTA'S RETURN
September 21, 2017 11:30 - 40.2 MBEuan McTear (@emctear) is a Spanish football journalist and author and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. After kicking off the program by breaking down Diego Costa’s imminent signing from Chelsea, Euan and Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) discuss Atlético Madrid’s 2-1 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday. The midweek fixture brought us more Jan Oblak heroics, more second half firepower and more Diego Simeone rotations — all of which are dissected by the podders. Euan and Jeremy also ponder...
Colchonero Chat 71: Wanda win!
September 18, 2017 16:30 - 34.6 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón, back to making his usual Monday appearance on Colchonero Chat. He stops by the pod to discuss and debate Atlético Madrid’s 1-0 win over Málaga on Saturday. Rob and Jeremy Beren discuss the Wanda Metropolitano’s first, action-packed day off the pitch, and the comparatively little action that took place on it. They talk about the Ángel Correa-Antoine Griezmann partnership and a role reversal of sorts that took place between those tw...