The Atlético Madrid Podcast Network
320 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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 69: Yannick Carrasco needs more hair
September 11, 2017 23:00 - 46.4 MBAndrew Gaffney (@GaffneyVLC) is a Spanish football journalist and the first-time guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. As he is based in Valencia, it seems only natural that he would be tasked with analyzing the Mestalla club’s 0-0 draw with Atlético Madrid on Saturday. Topics include Valencia’s rebirth under Marcelino, Atlético’s defense, the continuing Koke mystery, tactical versatility and Yannick Carrasco’s (lack of) hair. The guys also cycle through week three of LaLiga and ponder B...
Colchonero Chat 68: Berenato adjusts to reality
September 04, 2017 15:30 - 49.4 MBRenato Gonçalves (@renatodsg) is a writer SB Nation site Barça Blaugranes (@BlaugranesBarca) and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins Into the Calderón manager Jeremy Beren (@JBBeren) for an in-depth look at summer transfer dealings conducted by Atlético Madrid and Barcelona. First, Berenato tries to figure out why Atlético decided not to pursue aggressively Diego Costa over the summer and whether or not Atleti’s careful choices were actually the correct choices. They also ...
Colchonero Chat 67: Partey on Gran Canaria
August 29, 2017 03:00 - 45.9 MBDavid Cartlidge (@davidjaca) is a Spanish football journalist, scout and podcaster. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, wherein he discusses a rampant Atlético Madrid’s five-star performance against Las Palmas on Saturday. Central to the 5-1 win was Diego Simeone’s decision to field a young, energetic lineup. David and Jeremy break down a few key performances, including the efforts of Ángel Correa, Luciano Vietto, Lucas Hernández and episode namesake Thomas Partey. They ...
Colchonero Chat 66: Griezmann sees red in Girona
August 19, 2017 18:00 - 33.8 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is an Into the Calderón staff writer and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. Rob and Into the Calderón site manager Jeremy Beren break down Atlético Madrid’s eventful 2-2 draw against Liga Santander minnows Girona on Saturday evening. The podders wonder whether or not Antoine Griezmann was rightfully sent off and whether or not it was a coincidence that Atlético improved after his departure. They pore over Diego Simeone’s new 3-4-3 formation, the impressive Án...
Colchonero Chat 65: The Season Preview, Part II
August 17, 2017 18:00 - 54.4 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is an Into the Calderón staff writer and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, in which the podders offer in-depth player previews on each Atlético Madrid midfielder and wrap up the short Season Preview series. Jeremy and Rob discuss whether or not Nico Gaitán can still be a key contributor to Atlético, a breakout for Thomas Partey, Augusto Fernández’s return, the Koke quandary and lots more. The guys also dish out their predictions for the season; one podder be...
Colchonero Chat 64: The Season Preview, Part I
August 14, 2017 18:30 - 63.3 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins the program for the first of two season preview podcasts, an in-depth look at each first-team player at Atlético Madrid, what each player’s role is and how we can expect each player to perform that particular role in 2017/18. Part I discusses Atlético’s goalkeepers, defenders and forwards. Jeremy and Rob debate the best partner for Diego Godín, take a closer look at the rig...
Colchonero Chat 63: Brighton friendly and a thinning squad
August 09, 2017 16:30 - 38.2 MBEuan McTear (@emctear) is a Spanish football journalist and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He joins to dissect an entertaining friendly at the Amex Stadium in Brighton, where Atlético Madrid needed late heroics to overcome Brighton & Hove Albion. The podders have their say on Nico Gaitán’s two goals (one of which he scored for Atlético), Fernando Torres’ hot preseason and whether or not it’s too early to worry about Atlético’s defense. Then, Jeremy and Euan discuss the latest ...
Colchonero Chat 62: Audi Cup winners!
August 03, 2017 18:00 - 45 MBRenato Gonçalves (@renatodsg) is a writer for SB Nation’s Barça Blaugranes. He is also the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, in which he relives Atlético’s spellbinding (well, sort of) two-day run in Munich, which culminated in the club winning the Audi Cup over Liverpool. Jeremy and Renato pore over promising performances for Luciano Vietto, Keidi Bare and Nico Gaitán, and they also - for some reason - discuss candidates for next season’s NBA MVP award. Then, the podders get into th...
Colchonero Chat 61: The preseason is here
July 27, 2017 16:00 - 41.7 MBColchonero Chat is back, and this time, with a game to talk about! Jeremy is joined by Spanish football writer and podcaster Jack Benson (@Jack_Benson1) for this edition of the program. Jack and Jeremy analyze Atlético Madrid’s 0-0 draw at Toluca on Tuesday and wonder if it’s the end for Luciano Vietto - as well as the beginning for left back prospect Sergi González. They also touch on Augusto’s return before shifting focus toward the 2017/18 Liga Santander fixture list and whether or not At...
Colchonero Chat 60: A hug for Conte
July 18, 2017 00:00 - 36.1 MBColchonero Chat comes to you far away from the site of Diego Costa’s soon-to-be-infamous Instagram Live video (although we wish we were flies on the wall). Jeremy is joined by Rob Walker to discuss the seemingly-inevitable return of the Chelsea forward and the podders debate what they likely would be doing at one of Costa’s street parties. The guys also talk about Vitolo’s signing, where he fits in at Atlético Madrid and whether or not he will be worth his fee and the madness it took to brin...
Colchonero Chat 59: Horse placenta as hair product
July 13, 2017 17:00 - 46.1 MBNow that we have your attention... Berenato is back, as Renato Gonçalves (@renatodsg) is the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. Armed with a microphone and two(!) laptops, Renato joins to discuss how Atlético Madrid cleaned up the mess of the Vitolo deal (“What the hell is this?”) and eventually signed the player. The podders also analyze what Barcelona see in Paulinho and potential future left back signings for Atlético. They wonder why Antoine Griezmann’s hair looks the way it does ...
Colchonero Chat 58: Vitolo, boardroom shenanigans and mansions
July 10, 2017 13:00 - 24.3 MBOn this special edition of Colchonero Chat, Into the Calderón manager Jeremy Beren and Into the Calderón staff writer Rob Walker analyze the stunning U-turn in transfer negotiations between Atlético Madrid, Las Palmas and Sevilla for Vitolo, which has resulted in the player renewing for a second consecutive summer with the Andalusian club. Jeremy and Rob discuss what went so wrong with a deal that was said to be “closed” last week, including who or what is to blame, Las Palmas’ unnecessary h...
Colchonero Chat 57: Goalkeepers, defenders and the amazing Saúl
June 29, 2017 22:30 - 35.9 MBCarlo Valladares (@C_V_News) is the guest on this edition of the program, wherein he takes part in a conversation about Atlético Madrid’s goalkeepers and defenders and the strength of their performances over the course of the 2016-17 season. Topics include a debate on the best fit next to Diego Godín at center back, Juanfran’s legacy, Jan Oblak’s status as Europe’s best shot-stopper and more. Carlo and Jeremy gush over Saúl Ñíguez’ hat trick against Italy in the EURO U-21s and discuss how fa...
Colchonero Chat 56: Midfielder review and best games
June 16, 2017 16:00 - 59.5 MBThere is much to discuss on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where Into the Calderón staff writer Rob Walker (@rwalk03) joins Jeremy for an in-depth discussion of Atlético Madrid’s midfielders during the 2016-17 season, including which midfielder has the best hair. The guys also analyze the five best games Atlético played during the season, and Rob updates us on how Atleti’s players are performing abroad - yes, including José Giménez, whose own goal against Italy has been the talk of the town...
Colchonero Chat 55: Podcasting without CAS approval
June 06, 2017 13:30 - 34.7 MBColchonero Chat kicks off the summer with a special podcast that did not require the approval of the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the in-person guest on this edition of the program. He offers his perspective on Atlético Madrid navigating its way through a transfer ban and what steps the team will take to remain competitive next season. Rob and Jeremy also share their thoughts on the end of (or pause in) the Antoine Griezmann...
Colchonero Chat 54: A fitting finale
May 22, 2017 18:00 - 44.2 MBThe final Colchonero Chat of the season finds the podders in inspired form as they discuss Atlético Madrid’s victory over Athletic Bilbao. Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of the program. He stops by to talk about the keys to Atlético’s 3-1 win over Athletic, including Fernando Torres’ brace, Tiago’s first start in five months and strong performances by Saúl Ñíguez and Thomas Partey in defense. Jeremy and Rob also review the post-matc...
Colchonero Chat 53: Objective complete
May 15, 2017 22:30 - 41.3 MBEach season, Diego Simeone sets third place in LaLiga as the minimum target for Atlético Madrid. On Sunday, his team achieved this goal by drawing with Real Betis, and Colchonero Chat is here to break it all down. Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of the program. He analyzes a rather blah affair in Seville, including Dani Ceballos’ wonder goal, Stefan Savic bundling in an offside equalizer and some heroics from Mattress Maker of the Ma...
Colchonero Chat 52: Adiós, Europe
May 12, 2017 12:30 - 43.6 MBColchonero Chat returns to look back and reflect on Atlético Madrid's fourth successive Champions League exit at the feet of Real Madrid. Robbie Dunne (@robbiejdunne) is a manager at Into the Calderón and a journalist working with AS English in Madrid. He also attended Wednesday's Champions League semifinal second leg at the Vicente Calderón and joins to relive that experience, how he was able to attend the match, what the atmosphere was like and why Diego Simeone flung his jacket into the c...
Colchonero Chat 51: ¡Atlético desastroso!
May 04, 2017 22:00 - 41.9 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón, and Om Arvind (@OmVArvind) is an editor at Managing Madrid. They are the guests on this edition of Colchonero Chat to analyze Real Madrid’s dominant 3-0 win over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semifinal first leg. The podders answer your questions and discuss the effectiveness of Real Madrid’s counterpress, Atlético’s inability to punish mistakes, disappearing acts from Diego Simeone’s best players and whether or not there...
Colchonero Chat 50: Atlético frenetico!
April 29, 2017 14:30 - 32.2 MBColchonero Chat marks a half-century of episodes with a reflection on a spellbinding Atlético Madrid performance. Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of the program. He joins to talk about Atlético's 5-0 win away to Las Palmas, which marks the team's 15th consecutive away game without defeat. Jeremy and Rob discuss Roque Mesa's moustache, Jesé's slander of Antoine Griezmann, Saúl's new ink, goals from substitutes and José Giménez' latest...
Colchonero Chat 49: Exploits at Espanyol
April 24, 2017 22:30 - 43 MBColchonero Chat returns for a rundown of Atlético Madrid’s win at RCDE Stadium. Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He stops by for a discussion of Atlético’s workmanlike 1-0 win at Espanyol on Saturday. Topics include Antoine Griezmann’s continued heroics, whether or not Atleti are too reliant on the Frenchman, José Giménez’ successful outing at right back and the difficulty of playing Espanyol and Leicester City bac...
Colchonero Chat 48: Fox hunt
April 20, 2017 13:00 - 49 MBThis long-awaited Colchonero Chat is timed perfectly, with Friday’s Champions League semifinal draw nearly upon us. Atlético Madrid are fresh off eliminating Leicester City and await the next challenger standing in the way of the European Cup. Barcelona will not be one of those teams, but a Barcelona writer has gladly hopped on the pod regardless. Barça Blaugranes’ Renato Gonçalves (@renatodsg) is the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat. He stops by to discuss a wide variety of subjects...
Colchonero Chat 47: Alessio Cerci's glorious return
April 15, 2017 18:00 - 44.5 MBAtlético Madrid took an opportunity to rotate against Osasuna and took full advantage, notching a 3-0 win (and missing two penalties) ahead of the crucial Champions League quarterfinal second leg. Jack Benson (@Jack_Benson1) is a Spanish football writer and podcaster. He and his dog are the guests on this edition of Colchonero Chat, charged with analyzing Atlético’s win over Osasuna. Jack and Jeremy discuss Diego Simeone’s five rotations and how they did, the ongoing race for third place, an...
Colchonero Chat 46: Atlético gain edge on Leicester
April 13, 2017 12:30 - 28.4 MBAtlético Madrid’s incredible Champions League clean sheet run at home continued on Wednesday. The 1-0 win over Leicester City marked the 10th straight knockout stages Calderón clean sheet, the 16th clean sheet in 18 and the 18th out of the last 22. It’s one of several topics discussed on this edition of Colchonero Chat. Shane Evans (@shanevans) is the manager of SB Nation’s Leicester City blog, The Fosse Posse. He is the guest on this edition of the program, charged with offering a Leicester...
Colchonero Chat 45: Post-Madrid Derby Show
April 08, 2017 11:00 - 28.1 MBColchonero Chat makes a special Saturday appearance to discuss a pretty good Madrid Derby with a late twist. Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of Colchonero. He joins to talk about Atlético Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Real Madrid and the Antoine Griezmann goal that secured that draw. Among the topics of discussion: Atlético’s defensive structure, the switch to 4-3-3, Madrid’s conservatism and Diego Simeone robbing us of the chance to see Ales...
Colchonero Chat 44: Atlético keep rolling at La Rosaleda
April 03, 2017 20:30 - 38 MBThe real football is back, and so is Colchonero Chat. On this edition of the program, Jeremy is joined by Into the Calderón staff writer Rob Walker (@rwalk03) to sit in awe of Filipe Luís’ delectable chipped goal against Málaga on Saturday, and more accurately, the 2-0 win that accompanied it. The podders talk about Atlético Madrid’s surge into third place and reflect on how Diego Simeone’s decision to slow Atlético’s evolution into a more expansive team has, in fact, helped Atlético evolve....
Colchonero Chat 43: Seeing off Sevilla PLUS Féminas zero in on title
March 23, 2017 00:00 - 59.5 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón, and Gianluca Lia (@gianlia96) is Into the Calderón’s Atlético Féminas correspondent. Rob is up first, joining the program to discuss a very impressive Atlético Madrid win over Sevilla on Sunday, which was the team’s first win over a top four side this season and may or may not have opened up the race for third place as Atlético continue one of its best runs of the season. Rob also opines on how watching Eliaquim Mangala is like wat...
Colchonero Chat 42: Jan Oblak might not be human
March 17, 2017 18:30 - 32.6 MBJan Oblak could be Atlético Madrid’s human goalkeeper. He could also be an octopus. Either way, he made sure Atlético advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals in style. Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón. He is the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, where he breaks down the goalless draw that sent Bayer Leverkusen packing and clinched a quarterfinal berth for Atlético. Jeremy and Rob discuss the results of Friday’s draw, which saw Atleti paired with Lei...
Colchonero Chat 41: Running out of Griezmann puns
March 13, 2017 21:00 - 48.2 MBRob Walker (@rwalk03) and Carlo Valladares (@C_V_News) are the guests on this edition of Colchonero Chat, which features a discussion of Atlético Madrid's less-than-thrilling win at relegation-threatened Granada. The podders debate if Antoine Griezmann has hit the best form of his career, whether or not Granada deserved a point from this encounter, and what the future holds for both Ángel Correa and Juanfran. Also, a depleted Bayer Leverkusen (with a new manager) will take on a depleted Atlé...
Colchonero Chat 40: Life's a Griez
March 07, 2017 23:30 - 47.9 MBColchonero Chat returns in happier times to talk all about one of Atlético Madrid’s most impressive performances of the season. Rob Walker (@rwalk03) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón, and pod debutant Andre Sherard (@aht4005) is a football coach, scout and co-founder of thespecial1s.com. They are the guests on this edition of Colchonero Chat, analyzing Antoine Griezmann and co’s 3-0 win over Valencia on Sunday. Atlético reclaimed fourth place in LaLiga with a great display, punctuated ...
Colchonero Chat 39: Fernando Torres injury and Deportivo draw
March 02, 2017 15:30 - 20 MBOn this emergency pod, Jeremy and Rob Walker (@Trauppin) discuss Fernando Torres’ traumatic head injury, which he sustained during Atlético Madrid’s 1-1 draw at Deportivo La Coruña. The two report and analyze the latest news on Torres’ status and discuss the game itself, which featured an Antoine Griezmann golazo to save Atlético’s blushes.
Colchonero Chat 38: Messed up by Messi
February 28, 2017 17:30 - 56.1 MBThere is little good in Estadio Vicente Calderón closing its gates for the last time this May, but perhaps Atlético Madrid fans can take solace in knowing that Lionel Messi will never again be able to score a goal in the stadium. One half of this edition of Colchonero Chat is glad that will be the case. Renato Gonçalves (@SBNRenato) is a manager at Barça Blaugranes, SB Nation’s Barcelona blog. He is the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, here to relive Barça running out 2-1 winners ag...
Colchonero Chat 37: The Battle of BayArena
February 23, 2017 23:30 - 43.2 MBRobert Walker (@Trauppin) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón. He is the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, which analyzes Atlético Madrid's 4-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. Atlético's recent goal explosion has the podders purring, and the goals scored Tuesday - including Saúl Ñíguez' wonderful curler, Antoine Griezmann's record-breaker, Mattress Maker of the Match Kévin Gameiro's penalty and Fernando Torres' fourth in five games - ...
Colchonero Chat 36: The Champions League is back!
February 20, 2017 00:30 - 43.4 MBColchonero Chat has waited with bated breath for the return of the Champions League, and with Atlético Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen set to kick off in ~36 hours, a full preview episode only seems fair. Jack Grimse (@jackgrimse) is a Bundesliga writer at Paste Magazine and other outlets. He is the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, here to analyze a young but tricky Leverkusen side bent on Champions League progress in the midst of a troubled league campaign (sounds familiar). Jack and J...
Colchonero Chat 35: Asturias in Atlético's sights
February 16, 2017 11:30 - 41 MBBefore Atlético Madrid kick off its Champions League Round of 16 tie in Germany on Tuesday, there is the small matter of a league game at El Molinón. Atlético lost at that stadium last season, and Colchonero Chat is here to determine whether or not it will happen again. David Cartlidge (@davidjaca) is a Spanish football journalist and scout. He is the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, asked to preview Atlético's visit to Asturias on Saturday lunchtime and review Sporting Gijón's seas...
Colchonero Chat 34: Victory from the jaws of defeat
February 13, 2017 20:30 - 42.2 MBRob Walker (@Trauppin) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón. He is the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, and he joins Jeremy to analyze Atlético’s thrilling come-from-behind victory over Celta Vigo on Sunday. It was a game with a bit of everything: a Fernando Torres chilena, a Fernando Torres missed penalty, Atleti making errors and getting ripped apart on the counter...and still finding a way to win via two beautiful goals in the final five minutes. Jeremy and Rob wonder if this tr...
Colchonero Chat 33: Craziness at Camp Nou
February 10, 2017 16:00 - 48.4 MBAtlético Madrid may miss penalties, but Colchonero Chat doesn't miss a game in which Atlético miss a penalty. Renato Gonçalves (@renatodsg) is a manager at SB Nation blog Barça Blaugranes. He is the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, and he joins to gloat a little bit, but also deliberate on nine-man Barcelona's 1-1 draw with 10-man Atleti on Tuesday, which saw the former advance to a fourth straight Copa del Rey final. Among the highlights from this entertaining discussion: Barcelona...
Colchonero Chat 32: El Niño and el goles
February 06, 2017 22:00 - 34.2 MBYour favorite Atlético Madrid podcast is back. Colchonero Chat, for the first time in a while, basks in the glow of Fernando Torres' heroics. Robert Walker (@Trauppin) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón. He is the guest on this edition of the program, cutting a somewhat sad figure after Sunday night's Super Bowl. Nonetheless, he joins Jeremy to talk Atlético's win over Leganés on Saturday. Key topics from that game include a discussion on who Atleti's penalty taker should be, the continu...
Colchonero Chat 31: Ay-Yi-Yi!
February 02, 2017 16:30 - 37.1 MBColchonero Chat has caught its breath after the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals and now sits down to chat it up with the enemy (relatively speaking). Luis Mazariegos (@luism8989) is a manager at Barça Blaugranes, SB Nation’s Barcelona blog. He is the guest on this edition of the program, discussing and reveling in Barcelona’s 2-1 win over Atlético Madrid at Estadio Vicente Calderón. The result - and its two away goals - give Barça an advantage heading into the second leg, but we won...
Colchonero Chat 30: Spit takes
January 31, 2017 08:30 - 38.2 MBSome Atlético Madrid games are fun to cover, others aren't. Colchonero Chat arrives to talk about a match that definitely is part of the latter category. Robert Walker (@Trauppin) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón. He is the guest on this edition of Colchonero Chat, charged with analyzing Atlético's 0-0 draw at Alavés on Saturday. Among the talking points: Diego Godín's spitting incident, swelling goal droughts from Yannick Carrasco and Kévin Gameiro, and the continued success of Miguel...
Colchonero Chat 29: Athletic at long last & Copa del Rey progress
January 27, 2017 14:00 - 67.5 MBColchonero Chat has returned after a most unfortunate one-week delay, but there is much to discuss, so buckle up. Carlo Valladares (@C_V_News) is a football writer for Atlético Fans, the Stoppage Time and These Football Times. Sean Walker (@SeanGWalker) is a writer for World Football and is a member of the Sound of La Liga podcast. They are the guests on this edition of the program, drooling over Antoine Griezmann's stunning goal at San Mamés last Sunday, a goal which helped Atlético Madrid ...
Colchonero Chat 28: Copa del Rey quarters and Atlético pinching pennies
January 21, 2017 13:30 - 36.1 MBRuthless Spanish efficiency saw Atlético Madrid on the precipice of the Copa del Rey semifinals, and here's Colchonero Chat to analyze it. Robert Walker (@Trauppin) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón and the guest on this edition of the program. He joins to discuss the Copa del Rey quarterfinals in full, but particularly Atlético's 3-0 win over Eibar, which featured set piece goals (Mattress Maker of the Match Antoine Griezmann was responsible for both), a very attacking set-up, another ...
Colchonero Chat 27: Nico Gaitán saves the day
January 16, 2017 21:30 - 38.9 MBColchonero Chat is here to liven up your Monday night/Tuesday morning in a way Atlético Madrid could not on Saturday. Robert Walker (@Trauppin) is a staff writer at Into the Calderón. He is the guest on this edition of the program, trying to find interesting things to say about Atlético's 1-0 win over Real Betis. Diego Simeone was so giddy about the whole affair that he made a joke about the Ballon d'Or afterwards. That should tell you everything you need to know about Cholo. Jeremy and Rob...
Colchonero Chat 26: Las Palmas late show, Real Betis preview with Robert Walker
January 12, 2017 14:00 - 37 MBYes, that's two Colchonero Chats in three days. The world's gone mad - or, more accurately, Atletico Madrid's fixture list. Robert Walker (@Trauppin) is a staff writer at Into the Calderon. He is the guest on this edition of program, discussing Atletico's surprising 3-2 defeat to Las Palmas on Tuesday. Atleti are through to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals regardless despite a slow start and an un-Atletico-like drop in intensity in the final minutes. Real Betis are next on Saturday, and the r...
Colchonero Chat 25: Eibar and FIFA TOTY shenanigans
January 10, 2017 22:00 - 31.7 MBColchonero Chat came very close to suffering frostbite at Ipurua, but has made a miraculous recovery in time for this podcast. Euan McTear (@emctear) makes his second consecutive appearance to analyze Atletico Madrid's grind-it-out win at Eibar on Saturday, which featured ignored penalty appeals and an offside goal, plus the end of Antoine Griezmann's league goal drought. Talk then shifts briefly to Atletico's Copa del Rey last 16 second leg vs. Las Palmas (note: this episode was recorded p...
Colchonero Chat 24: Ringing in the New Year with Euan McTear
January 06, 2017 01:30 - 36.4 MBColchonero Chat wishes you a very Happy New Year and is most pleased that Atletico Madrid have opened it with a victory. Euan McTear (@emctear) is a Spanish football journalist, an Atletico writer for Marca English, a senior writer at These Football Times and the author of "Eibar the Brave: The Extraordinary Rise of La Liga's Smallest Team". He is the guest on this edition of the program, hopping on to discuss Atleti's 2-0 win at Gran Canaria on Tuesday. Of particular note: Antoine Griezmann...
Colchonero Chat 23: 2016 in review
December 23, 2016 12:00 - 125 MBColchonero Chat is going out in 2016 with a bang. This longer-than-normal podcast is the most comprehensive player-by-player analysis of Atletico Madrid over the course of 2016 that you will find. Martin Connolly is the Assistant Editor at Into the Calderon. He is the first guest on this edition of the program, discussing Atletico's progress in the Copa del Rey after the team eliminated Guijuelo in the Round of 32 on Tuesday. Martin and Jeremy also begin the player analysis by discussing ...
Colchonero Chat 22: Las Palmas win gets Atletico back on track
December 20, 2016 00:30 - 43.5 MBColchonero Chat talks about an Atletico Madrid home win in LaLiga for the first time in a while. Robert Walker is a staff writer at Into the Calderon and the guest on this edition of the program. He joins Jeremy to discuss Atletico's 1-0 win over Las Palmas and the good and bad from that game, including breakout performances from Saul Niguez and Sime Vrsaljko. Further talking points include Antoine Griezmann's continuing goal drought and the wobbly, bend-but-don't-break nature of the win. J...
Colchonero Chat 21: Villarreal loss, a Stadium Called Wanda with Robert Walker
December 14, 2016 00:00 - 49.7 MBColchonero Chat is back after a short vacation and missed very little despite missing a lot. Robert Walker is a staff writer at Into the Calderon and the guest on this edition of the program. He joins Jeremy to analyze Atletico Madrid's 3-0 loss at VIllarreal on Monday, which included poor play, devastating injuries and post-match rumors. The duo works to dispel or affirm said rumors/hot takes and try to pinpoint what has gone so wrong with Atletico in La Liga. Jeremy and Robert also touch ...
Colchonero Chat 20: Espanyol draw and another trip to Munich
December 06, 2016 01:30 - 58.5 MBHave no fear, episode 20 of Colchonero Chat is here. Robert Walker is a staff writer for Into the Calderon and Davis Van Opdorp is a contributor to Bavarian Football Works. They are the guests on this edition of the program, in which Jeremy and Robert wax lyrical on Atletico's draw with Espanyol and rumors on Lyon winger Rachid Ghezzal and La Peineta's new name. In part two, Davis joins to offer an overview of Tuesday's dead rubber match at Allianz Arena, where Atletico could become the thir...