The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com

The Elastico Podcast on Sambafoot.com
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  1. Corinthians on trial and Pelé madness

    02/28/2013

    Corinthians on trial and Pelé madness

    The Elastico podcast team are joined by James Young (@seeadarkness) to discuss the latest events in Brazilian football. From the sad death of a 14-year-old at a Corinthians game in Bolivia, to Pelé's comments on Neymar, to the state championship structure, we cover it all. After a bit of a winter break, the podcast should be back on track for the 2013 campaign and we hope you will join us for what promises to be an exciting year for Brazilian football.

    1h 3m
  2. Silly season well underway

    01/12/2013

    Silly season well underway

    The January transfer window is now open and, with Brazilian sides entering pre-season, they are no exception to the transfer frenzy. The Brazilian market has already shocked many, with Corinthians sealing the €15 million signing of Alexandre Pato. However, there has been plenty of other activity. Join Chris and Rio as The Elastico team take a look at some of the biggest moves so far.

    47 min
  3. End of Season awards

    12/14/2012

    End of Season awards

    The Elastico's Chris and Rio are once more joined by BBC South American football correspondent Tim Vickery to dish out the Sambafoot Brasileirão awards. This year we commemorate the Revelation of the Year, Manager of the Year, Team of the Year and, of course, the best player of the Brasileirão 2012. Listen in and discover the reasoning behind the choices.

    59 min
  4. Celebration for the Zumbi nation

    12/06/2012

    Celebration for the Zumbi nation

    The Elastico podcast returns to bring a look at the final day of the Brasileirão season in which the city of Recife played host to a crucial relegation encounter. Host Christopher Atkins is joined by TheElastico.com's Rio Coimbra (@the_elastico) and freelance journalist James Young (@seeadarkness) to round-up the final day, before moving on to discuss the appointment of a new manager for A Seleção. Listen in and enjoy your journey into the unknown, with Brazil once more providing storylines aplenty.

    55 min
  5. The king is dead, long live the king

    11/27/2012

    The king is dead, long live the king

    Chris and Rio return for a Seleção focused podcast to discuss the shock sacking of Brazil National Team head coach Mano Menezes. To help the duo dissect the CBF's axe-swinging, they are joined by freelance South American football writer Rupert Fryer, who lends his opinion on events. Also discussed on the show are possible successors, Luiz Adriano's moment of madness, Sport's battle to survive and those who may benefit from Mano's exit

    59 min
  6. We have a winner!

    11/16/2012

    We have a winner!

    Join Chris and Rio of The Elastico once more to go through the latest stories from Brazil in the week that the country crowned Fluminense champions of 2012. The duo also look at Brazilians in the Champions League, before being joined by Belgian journalist Samindra Kunti for his view on football in Brazil, since moving to the country. Then, in the final section, it's 'Only in Brazil' time once more, while the old theme song makes a welcome re-appearance. Remember to pass on your comments and ratings on iTunes and you can contact us on Twitter - @Elastico_TW

    52 min
  7. The fall of an Empire?

    11/06/2012

    The fall of an Empire?

    The Elastico podcast is back once more as Chris and Rio (The Elastico) are joined by James Young (Tall Coconuts, Independent) to discuss the latest happenings in Brazilian football. On the agenda this week: A decisive set of results at the bottom of the table; another week of shame for 'The Emperor' Adriano and a bizarre incident causes consternation at Palmeiras.

    57 min
  8. Shakhtar's wonder scouts

    10/30/2012

    Shakhtar's wonder scouts

    Chris and Rio discuss the last week of action from the world of Brazilian football, including top of the table action, a Flamengo crisis, champions in China and Shakhtar Donetsk.

    50 min
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