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. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 281 (Interview with Spanish Author and Historian Mr. Sergio Vilariño Ferreiro on Spain National Team during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics)

    1D AGO

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 281 (Interview with Spanish Author and Historian Mr. Sergio Vilariño Ferreiro on Spain National Team during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics)

    This is the 281st episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.    For this episode, I interview Spanish Author and Historian Mr. Sergio Vilariño Ferreiroas we discuss the matches of the Spanish National Team during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics        .    Mr. Vilariño is the author of ‘MÉXICO 70. 50 AÑOS DE FÚTBOL EN COLOR’        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. Vilariño’s contact info:  Bluesky: @svilarino.bsky.social  Book Link; https://www.libreriadeportiva.com/libro/mexico-70-50-anos-de-futbol-en-color_73780      Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/32mILLwVytqTAbWgeiqj0E?si=Mi8MHvhSTRGzWmXuedhQUg&nd=1&dlsi=15a37307492945a9 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-281-interview/id1601074369?i=1000769339820   Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84LBukPs_V4   Blog Link:   https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/05/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01883526417.html   Support the show

    53 min
  2. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 280 (Interview with USA National Soccer Hall of Famer and Broadcaster, Dr. Joe Machnik discussing USA Soccer History from the 1970s to the pre-1994 World Cup era)

    4D AGO

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 280 (Interview with USA National Soccer Hall of Famer and Broadcaster, Dr. Joe Machnik discussing USA Soccer History from the 1970s to the pre-1994 World Cup era)

    This is the 280th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.    For this episode, I interview USA National Soccer Hall of Famer and Broadcaster,  Dr. Joe Machnik, as we discuss the USA Soccer History from the 1970s to the pre-1994 World Cup era.    Dr. Machnik has been involved in the sport in the United States for many decades as a player, coach, referee broadcaster and Author.  He was inducted into the USA National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2017.  He was an Assistant Manager of the USA National Team during the 1990 World Cup.  He started the No. 1 Goal Keeper's Camp in 1977, that was later expanded to include field players and renamed No. 1 Soccer Camps. This camp has trained many American Internationals in its existence.  He has been the Director of Refereeing for many Leagues and Tournaments.  Currently, Dr. Machnik is the rules and match commentator on Fox Sports.    Dr. Machnik is also the author of:  ‘From The Sandlots To The World Cup: Inside Seven Decades Of American Soccer (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. Machnik’s contact info:  Twitter (X): @DrJoeMachnik  Link: https://www.no1soccercamps.com/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/Sandlots-World-Cup-Decades-American/dp/B0FVPTLJZN        Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xax6TFDTdvCKNAWyir5qf?si=_41rj-5XQN6q18QX-f-wfA&nd=1&dlsi=1e3a8ca5ba4240a0 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast/id1601074369 YouTube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wS6uA_EG2gs   Blog Link:   https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/05/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01077468140.html Support the show

    57 min
  3. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 279 (Interview with American Author Ms. Tracey Savell Reavis as we discuss her book, ‘United States Soccer On This Day: A 365-Day Journey of Games, Goals, and Moments in U.S. Men’s National Team History.’ (2026

    6D AGO

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 279 (Interview with American Author Ms. Tracey Savell Reavis as we discuss her book, ‘United States Soccer On This Day: A 365-Day Journey of Games, Goals, and Moments in U.S. Men’s National Team History.’ (2026

    This is the 279th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.    For this episode, I interview American Author Ms. Tracey Savell Reavis as we discuss her book, ‘United States Soccer On This Day: A 365-Day Journey of Games, Goals, and Moments in U.S. Men’s National Team History.’ (2026))    Ms. Reavis is a veteran sports journalist and author of The Life and Career of David Beckham. She has worked for Sports Illustrated, the National Basketball Association, CBS Sports, and the U.S. Olympic Committee, and is a member of the Society for American Soccer History and the International Society of Olympic History. She is the founder and editor of The Club, a long-running newsletter dedicated to U.S. national teams and world football culture. Tracey is a Brooklyn, NY native and a Fordham University alum.    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.  Ms. Tracey Savell Reavis’ contact info:  Twitter (X): @tsavellreavis  Link: https://www.savellgroup.com/   Link to Ms. Tracey Savell Reavis’ books:  https://www.amazon.com/United-States-Soccer-This-Day/dp/B0GX7KHDSH  https://www.amazon.com/Life-Career-David-Beckham-Football/dp/1442229926      Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UqmATXC9XApRkh79KUsxr?si=MoGEPJmdSxurP3FzLK3MUQ&nd=1&dlsi=14e2ca5d4b73486a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-279-interview/id1601074369?i=1000768658381   YouTube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LivfoQQwAXE   Blog Link:   https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/05/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_02104867099.html Support the show

    38 min
  4. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 278 (Interview with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll, Republic of Ireland National Team 1992/93 season)

    MAY 17

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 278 (Interview with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll, Republic of Ireland National Team 1992/93 season)

    This is the 278th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, we continue our interview series with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team during the 1992/93 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 and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. O’Carroll’s contact info: e-mail:johnocarroll0@gmail.com Twitter: @JohnOCarroll17 or on facebook under John O’Carroll   Listen on Spotify / Apple:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KgimgNqhD0TLU7sAWlx20?si=tpUmvkh6Qgic5yV0AqgOng&nd=1&dlsi=800843c5cac846a4 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-278-interview/id1601074369?i=1000768255371   Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8jyaNUfvlY Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/05/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01386491198.html Support the show

    53 min
  5. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 277 (Interview with American Author, Journalist and Journalism Professor Mr. Clemente A. Lisi discussing the USA National Team during the years (2000 to 2010))

    MAY 14

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 277 (Interview with American Author, Journalist and Journalism Professor Mr. Clemente A. Lisi discussing the USA National Team during the years (2000 to 2010))

    This is the 277th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.  For this episode, I interview American Author, Journalist and Journalism Professor Mr. Clemente A. Lisi as we discuss the USA National Team during the years (2000 to 2010).  Mr. Lisi is a Journalism Professor at The King’s College. He has been a Journalist for the likes of New York Post and the New York Daily News. He has also worked as Senior Editor for ABCNews.com. Mr. Lisi is also a contributor to Religion Unplugged.  Mr. Lisi is the author of ‘The U.S. Women's Soccer Team: An American Success Story (2010)’ and his new book ‘The World Cup: A History of the Planet's Biggest Sporting Event, 2026 Edition’, which is an update to his book in 2022, ‘The FIFA World Cup: A History of the Planet's Biggest Sporting Event)’ Mr. Lisi also has a website ‘Planet Soccer’ on substack at https://planetsoccer.substack.com/  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. Lisi’s contact info:  Twitter: @ClementeLisi  Email: clisi@tkc.edu  Substack: https://planetsoccer.substack.com/    Link to Mr. Lisi’s books:  https://www.amazon.com/FIFA-World-Cup-History-Sporting/dp/1538156431  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TFE1GM/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1  https://www.amazon.com/World-Cup-History-Planets-Sporting/dp/B0FP8TKMJ3  Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/4rlSk3pS0W48qmYwueS2di?si=i-8XgT18RCiPGPOWjyWRUA&nd=1&dlsi=18510457dbf74911 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-277-interview/id1601074369?i=1000767832832 YouTube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE1GBr4A8mo Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/05/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0207469344.html Support the show

    42 min
  6. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 276 (Interview with Welsh Author Mr. James Bennett, as we discuss his book ‘No Show: The World Cup Teams that Never Were’ (2026))

    MAY 12

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 276 (Interview with Welsh Author Mr. James Bennett, as we discuss his book ‘No Show: The World Cup Teams that Never Were’ (2026))

    This is the 276th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.  For this episode, I interview Welsh Author Mr. James Bennett, as we discuss his book, ‘No Show: The World Cup Teams that Never Were’ (2026).  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. Bennett’s contact info:  Twitter (X): @JBennettWriter  Blog: https://worldcupdnq.wordpress.com/  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jbennettwriter  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbennettwriter/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jbennettwriter  Link to Mr. Bennett’s book:  https://www.amazon.com/No-Show-World-Teams-Never/dp/1836802358  https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/no-show    Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KmNNILrVq60LSzHEkMqVg?si=BMGRvXFfQhCN8SVdVWC2Ig&nd=1&dlsi=675d75fe5fd24bfb https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast/id1601074369   Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7kOLUVUxjM&t=29s Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/05/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_12.html Support the show

    1h 10m
  7. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 275 (Interview with Argentine Author Mr. Leandro Cordobez as we discuss his book ‘Everybody’s Team - Boca Juniors 1969: Di Stefano and the Resurrection of Argentinian Football’ (2025))

    MAY 9

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 275 (Interview with Argentine Author Mr. Leandro Cordobez as we discuss his book ‘Everybody’s Team - Boca Juniors 1969: Di Stefano and the Resurrection of Argentinian Football’ (2025))

    This is the 275th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.   For this episode, I interview Argentine Author Mr. Leandro Cordobez as we discuss his book ‘Everybody’s Team - Boca Juniors 1969: Di Stefano and the Resurrection of Argentinian Football’ (2025). (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. Mr. Cordobez’s contact info: Twitter (X): @Leabostero4  Twitter (X): @Boca69Libro Email: boca69libro@gmail.com Link: https://bocajuniors1969.netlify.app/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boca69libro   Link to Mr. Cordobez’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Everybodys-Team-Resurrection-Argentinian-Football/dp/1915616344 https://stanchionbooks.com/products/everybodys-team-boca-juniors-1969-di-stefano-and-the-resurrection-of-argentinian-football-di-stefano-the-resurgence-of-argentinian-football   Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oG5SmSvABqNgg5JL0FSJY?si=NcdM6ZS5Ss-3IrRflXd2Rw&nd=1&dlsi=6969f0cdbf9c4a96 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-275-interview/id1601074369?i=1000766956754   Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJRDSFbqjdY Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/05/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_9.html Support the show

    44 min
  8. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 274 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss the France National Team under Michel Hidalgo-Part 3 (1982 World Cup).

    MAY 5

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 274 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss the France National Team under Michel Hidalgo-Part 3 (1982 World Cup).

    This is the 274th episode 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 under Michel Hidalgo-Part 3 (1982 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/46Q1QKyPtQDCJkl99fYRNp?si=vomFj-79QoaUMDdrwrJcJQ&nd=1&dlsi=f7f42d6049c648eb https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-274-interview/id1601074369?i=1000766339909     Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YAsnYRbaZU Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/05/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_5.html Support the show

    1h 2m
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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
    299
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    © 2026 Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast
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