Footy for Two

Solomon Dubner & Stephen J. Dubner
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Seventeen-year-old soccer nut Solomon Dubner tries to educate his father Stephen (host of Freakonomics Radio) — and the rest of the world — about futbol.

  1. The Return!

    09/03/2018

    The Return!

    We discuss the footy events we missed over the summer, some exciting transfers and we round up this weekend's action. We talk about how to win the UCL, what makes a team great and the rise of Ousmane Dembele. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat

    24 min
  2. World Cup: The Quarterfinals and Beyond

    07/05/2018

    World Cup: The Quarterfinals and Beyond

    We talk about the Round of 16, make predictions, and discuss talking points for the rest of the World Cup. We also talk about some transfer news. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat

    18 min
  3. World Cup Roundup, Part 2

    07/02/2018

    World Cup Roundup, Part 2

    Solomon explains the reasons behind Messi's problems with Argentina. We also discuss what's happened in the tournament since our last episode, debate supposed footy truths and make our predictions for the rest of the tournament. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat

    23 min
  4. World Cup Roundup, Part 1

    06/24/2018

    World Cup Roundup, Part 1

    Solomon tries to admit how poor Messi has been, while also praising Ronaldo. We discuss the most exciting teams, games and players of the tournament so far. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat

    25 min
  5. World Cup Preview

    06/12/2018

    World Cup Preview

    We predict each World Cup group, discuss storylines, and talk about Solomon's picks to win it all. We also discuss NYCFC's coaching change. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat

    26 min
  6. Gracies Iniesta!

    05/22/2018

    Gracies Iniesta!

    In an episode which is mostly a tribute to and discussion of Andres Iniesta's time at Barcelona, we also discuss the end of the La Liga season, the FA Cup Final and the World Cup. We even pay some attention to MLS! “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat

    24 min
  7. Get Well Soon, Fergie

    05/07/2018

    Get Well Soon, Fergie

    We discuss El Clasico and Barca's double. Solomon passionately compares and contrasts the values of the two clubs. We talk about the straightforward title races of the top 5 leagues. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat

    27 min
  8. Solomon's Rage

    04/16/2018

    Solomon's Rage

    In the wake of FC Barcelona’s disastrous UCL exit, Solomon goes on a rant against the club’s board and offers turnaround advice. We congratulate Man City and PSG on their league titles, and Real Madrid — preemptively — on their third straight UCL. “Who You Smilin' At” by Apache Tomcat, CC BY-SA 4.0 / modified to use as theme song http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Apache_Tomcat

    25 min
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Seventeen-year-old soccer nut Solomon Dubner tries to educate his father Stephen (host of Freakonomics Radio) — and the rest of the world — about futbol.

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  • Creator
    Solomon Dubner & Stephen J. Dubner
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2018
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Footy for Two