Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast

shahan petrossian and Paul Whittle
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This is Shahan Petrossian from Los Angeles and Paul Whittle from Shipley in England. We discuss Football (Soccer) History usually with another invited guest.Our topics vary from discussing old issues of World Soccer, interviews and specials on national teams and any related topic about the History of the game.

  1. Sep 6

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 310 (Interview with English Author Mr. Daniel Williamson, discussing his book ‘If I Hadn’t Seen Such Riches: Manchester United’s 1991 Cup Winners’ Cup Triumph’ (2026))

    This is the 310th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.  For this episode, I interview English Author Mr. Daniel Williamson as we discuss his book ‘If I Hadn’t Seen Such Riches: Manchester United’s 1991 Cup Winners’ Cup Triumph’ (2026)  Mr. Williamson is a Latin American Studies graduate from Manchester.  He is also the author of:  Phenomenon: The Incredible Career of Brazil’s Ronaldo (2023)  When Two Worlds Collide: The Intercontinental Cup Years (2022)  Blue & Gold Passion: A History of Boca Juniors (2020)    For any questions/comments, you may contact us:  You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.  https://linktr.ee/sp1873    Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/  https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague    You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’  Please leave a review, rate, and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Williamson’s contact info:  Twitter (X): @winkveron  Twitter (X): @cupwinnerscup91  Bluesky: @winkveron.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winkveron4  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/danwilliamson2026  Link to Mr. Williamson’s books:  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hadnt-Seen-Such-Riches-Manchester/dp/1836803044  https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/if-i-hadnt-seen-such-riches      Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/5b1lBnmWM3dMcKNCwc8n25?si=8ofukISITUenwj_3UDMc_A&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=26abc2bea033492d https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-310-interview/id1601074369?i=1000788193160   Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYXrSQT-XFw   Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/09/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode.html Support the show

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 310 (Interview with English Author Mr. Daniel Williamson, discussing his book ‘If I Hadn’t Seen Such Riches: Manchester United’s 1991 Cup Winners’ Cup Triumph’ (2026))

  2. Aug 30

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 309 (Interview with Brazilian Journalist José Inácio Werneck, Brazil National Team during the 1994 World Cup)

    This is the 309th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.  For this episode, I interview Brazilian Journalist Mr. José Inácio Werneck as we discuss the Brazil National Team of the 1994 World Cup.  Mr. Werneck is a Journalist, Lawyer, Interpreter, Translator, writer and a Triathlete.    Mr. Werneck wrote a book ‘Caminho do Mar’, with the 1978 World Cup as a backdrop, this book was translated in English as ‘Call of the Sea’.    See Links below:  https://www.amazon.com/Call-sea-Jos%C3%A9-In%C3%A1cio-Werneck-ebook/dp/B0F13Z6C86  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/call-of-the-sea-jose-inacio-werneck/1147256108    Other books include:  Com Esperança no Coração: Os Emigrantes Brasileiros nos Estados (2004)  Assassinato no Campo de Golfe (Em Portugues do Brasil) (2019)  Sabor de mar (Portuguese Edition) (2023)      For any questions/comments, you may contact us:  You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.  https://linktr.ee/sp1873    Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/  https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague    You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google podcasts  Apple podcasts and stitcher all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’  Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Werneck’s contact info:  On Twitter (X): @WerneckInacio and @brasilcopa70  Blog; http://blogcamponeutro.com/  Link: https://www.joseinaciowerneck.com/  Books:  https://www.amazon.com/Call-sea-Jos%C3%A9-In%C3%A1cio-Werneck-ebook/dp/B0F13Z6C86  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/call-of-the-sea-jose-inacio-werneck/1147256108  https://www.amazon.com/Com-Esperan%C3%A7a-Cora%C3%A7%C3%A3o-Emigrantes-Brasileiros/dp/8598351032  https://www.amazon.com/Assassinato-Campo-Golfe-Portugues-Brasil/dp/6580634294  https://www.amazon.com/Sabor-Portuguese-Jos%C3%A9-In%C3%A1cio-Werneck-ebook/dp/B0DYWCJHFF      Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hzYlP6QOYPLCaRcTmi7cw?si=YQXDHBxbQn-tbFPaCnozJw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=07c640583d8b4fa4 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-309-interview/id1601074369?i=1000786880721     Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPdX_IrmOkU   Blog Link:   https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01658285773.html Support the show

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 309 (Interview with Brazilian Journalist José Inácio Werneck, Brazil National Team during the 1994 World Cup)

  3. Aug 26

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 308 (Interview with Italian Author and former Freelance Journalist Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota on Denmark National Team during the 1983/84 season-Part 1)

    This is the 308th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.  For this episode, I interview Italian Author and former Freelance Journalist Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota as we discuss the matches of the Denmark National Team during the 1983/84 season (part 1)  during the Sepp Piontek era.    Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota is a former freelance journalist in Biella (Italy), living in Odense (Denmark) from 2013, working as a languages teacher.    He is the author of “Danmark (1908-2018)” chronicling the history of the Danish National Team.  For any questions/comments, you may contact us:  You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.  https://linktr.ee/sp1873    Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/  https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague    You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’  Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota’s contact info:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davide.rota.311    Link to his book:  https://www.soccer-books.co.uk/acatalog/Danmark-1908-2018-Landsholdets-Historie--Denmark-National-Team-Statistics--10493.html      Listen on Spotify / Apple:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LgE5WjFYT4vo4UubwY9s2?si=Akqm8ryCRAaByqIaU9Kbwg&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=ce1db62786444cf8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-308-interview/id1601074369?i=1000786125684     Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0VNmZxNPZQ&t=7s     Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0527912096.html Support the show

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 308 (Interview with Italian Author and former Freelance Journalist Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota on Denmark National Team during the 1983/84 season-Part 1)

  4. Aug 22

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 307 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss the France National Team during the 1958 World Cup.

    This is the 307thepisode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.    For this episode, I interview Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss the France National Team during the 1958 World Cup.    Dr. Bellaiche is also a Professor at Tel Aviv University.    Professor Ballaiche has designed a new class called “Thinking Outside of the Box”, a course that involves science and Football.    For Compendium to the matches and lineups of this era, see:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2022/10/compendium-to-soccernostalgia-interview_24.html  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2022/10/compendium-to-soccernostalgia-interview_19.html    For any questions/comments, you may contact us:  You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.  https://linktr.ee/sp1873    Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/  https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague    You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’  Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Bellaiche’s contact info:  Email: laurent@uark.edu      Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fd00hbKGhqujRZxHVVT6L?si=gqwA_1PYSNOAyL-t4Qdw7w&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=24c95302adce4e71 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-307-interview/id1601074369?i=1000785132012     Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl2N23biNXA Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0134045211.html Support the show

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 307 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss the France National Team during the 1958 World Cup.

  5. Aug 19

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 306 (Interview with French Author Mr. Mario Morisi discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ -Part 3 (Fall 1994 to retirement in 2004))

    This is the 306th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.   For this episode, I interview French Author Mr. Mario Morisi, as we discuss his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ (2026). This is the third part; the first part covered the origins until the 1990 World Cup. The second part covered Fall of 1990 to the 1994 World Cup. This third part covers the period from the Fall of 1994 to retirement with Brescia in 2004.   This is the first biography of Roberto Baggio in French. Mr. Morisi has authored many books in French and Italian.   For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873   Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague   You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Morisi’s contact info: Twitter (X): @MarioMorisi2 Bluesky: @absentes.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamorisi2026/ Link: https://www.mariomorisi.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=194:breaking-baggio Link to Mr. Morisi’s book: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Mario-Morisi-ebook/dp/B0GX2NRR1J     Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/4IKjs8xwndMes5iW4QXXQf?si=cbb4yTI0TguxztVyrn4ezg&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=38de999965bc4e89 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast/id1601074369   Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0aNROS9iNc   Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01943882517.html Support the show

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 306 (Interview with French Author Mr. Mario Morisi discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ -Part 3 (Fall 1994 to retirement in 2004))

  6. Aug 15

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 305 (Interview with Mr. Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/, England National Team 1990/91 season)

    This is the 305th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.    For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/ as we discuss the matches of the England National Team during the 1990/91 season.    For any questions/comments, you may contact us:  You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on Facebook under Soccernostalgia.  https://linktr.ee/sp1873    Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/  https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague      You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google podcasts, and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’  Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Naylor’s contact info:  Website: www.Englandstats.com  Email: support@englandstats.com Twitter (X): @gingerdaveski  Twitter (X): @englandstats  Bluesky: @englandstats.bsky.social    Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TRltJmsWkr1ZOpUjUBxbv?si=32CKgR02RBOg01-BkfyNDA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=ace9082dfb9c4d7a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-305-interview/id1601074369?i=1000783498611   Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGUoGDNvtJw Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01454689974.html Support the show

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 305 (Interview with Mr. Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/, England National Team 1990/91 season)

  7. Aug 12

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 304 (Interview with English Author and Professor of History, Dr. Alan McDougall and Professor Tony Shaw of University of Hertfordshire, as we discuss their book ‘Cold War Football: A History in Ten Matches’ (2026

    This is the 304th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.   For this episode, I interview English Author and Professor of History, Dr. Alan McDougall and Professor Tony Shaw of University of Hertfordshire, as we discuss their book ‘Cold War Football: A History in Ten Matches’ (2026).      Dr. McDougall, an English Professor of History at University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada)  His books include: The People's Game: Football, State and Society in East Germany (2014) Contested Fields: A Global History of Modern Football (2020) Youth Politics in East Germany: The Free German Youth Movement 1946-1968 (2004) Dreams and Songs to Sing: A People's History of Liverpool FC from Shankly to Klopp (to be released August 28, 2025)     For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873   Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague   You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Dr. McDougall’s contact info: Email: amcdouga@uoguelph.ca Links to Mr. McDougall’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Cold-War-Football-History-Matches/dp/1009456121 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXIIEE4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084HPBHHQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0199276277/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Songs-Sing-Peoples-Liverpool/dp/1009340239?ref_=ast_author_dp   Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0DmoSrtAJe0xUtlIbTH46e?si=iJWfCG43Tg2oGmnTHGEluA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=d750fef28dbf4a35 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-304-interview/id1601074369?i=1000783035003     Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0glYF1STNGY&t=6s   Blog Link:   https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0622119061.html Support the show

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 304 (Interview with English Author and Professor of History, Dr. Alan McDougall and Professor Tony Shaw of University of Hertfordshire, as we discuss their book ‘Cold War Football: A History in Ten Matches’ (2026

  8. Aug 9

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 303 (Interview with French Author Mr. Mario Morisi discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ -Part 2 (Fall 1990 to the 1994 World Cup))

    This is the 303rd episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.    For this episode, I interview French Author Mr. Mario Morisi, as we discuss his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ (2026).  This is the second part; the first part covered the origins until the 1990 World Cup. This second part covers his first years at Juventus until the 1994 World Cup.    This is the first biography of Roberto Baggio in French.  Mr. Morisi has authored many books in French and Italian.    For any questions/comments, you may contact us:  You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.  https://linktr.ee/sp1873    Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/  https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague    You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’  Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Morisi’s contact info:  Twitter (X): @MarioMorisi2  Bluesky: @absentes.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamorisi2026/  Link: https://www.mariomorisi.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=194:breaking-baggio  Link to Mr. Morisi’s book:  https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Mario-Morisi-ebook/dp/B0GX2NRR1J      Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/6faY133313I4ybu0i6WNLN?si=3XVKotzlQRmEGJ9WJ7aixQ&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=70387932e1d14193 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-300-interview/id1601074369?i=1000781246185   Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gslW1SPsMA   Blog Link:   https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_02050516436.html Support the show

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 303 (Interview with French Author Mr. Mario Morisi discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ -Part 2 (Fall 1990 to the 1994 World Cup))
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This is Shahan Petrossian from Los Angeles and Paul Whittle from Shipley in England. We discuss Football (Soccer) History usually with another invited guest.Our topics vary from discussing old issues of World Soccer, interviews and specials on national teams and any related topic about the History of the game.

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  • Creator
    shahan petrossian and Paul Whittle
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    328
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    © 2026 Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast
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