Podcasts by Benfica Podcast - Talking to the Doll

Episode 508 - Bad Symptoms from 2023-12-06T16:23:40

On this week's podcast... We look back at the two ties against Inter and Moreirense, and look ahead to Farense and the EL or bust game against Salzburg.

Episode 507 - A chance for redemption from 2023-11-29T03:56:49

On this week's podcast... We look back at the Famalicao game, wonder if Roger will continue to ride Tengstedt, and if Benfica is finally on the up and up. We also looked ahead to the Inter a...

Episode 506 - Johnny Effn Snow from 2023-11-15T04:06:25

On this week's podcast... We recap another loss in the UCL against Real Sociedad, and we look back at an epic derby against Sporting

Episode 505 - By Any Means Necessary from 2023-11-08T04:12:18

On this week's podcast... We look back at the Chaves game, and discuss if the 3-4-3 is here to stay. We also look ahead to matchday 4 against Real Sociedad, and the eternal derby against fir...

Episode 504 - Lost Plot? from 2023-11-01T02:50:26

On this week's podcast.... The struggle continued at home against Casa Pia, we look back at the game and ponder on whether or not Roger has lost the plot. Good thing is that the team was bac...

Episode 503 - UCL MIA from 2023-10-26T03:02:11

On this week's podcast... Portuguese Cup recap of the Lusitania game, and another pale UCL night.

Episode 502 - Dean Blundell from 2023-10-18T03:21:53

On this week's podcast... It's international break, no games to recap, but we caught up with Canadian broadcast royalty Dean Blundell and Jeff Nesker to talk about their trip to Portugal...

Episode 501 - Antonio Silva from 2023-10-11T02:43:44

On this week's podcast.. We look back at the Estoril game, discuss the Roger's numbers, and whether he deserves the criticism being thrown at him.

Episode 500 - Thank You from 2023-10-05T03:42:38

On this week's episode.... 500 is a huge milestone for a project that started in the bedroom, that grew to create a community, and friendships that endure to this day. Fro episode 500 we bro...

Episode 499 - Wasteful from 2023-09-27T03:06:12

On this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's home loss against Salzburg, the win in Algarve against Portimonense, and look ahead to the classico and MD2 of UCL competition against...

Episode 498 - Champions Eve from 2023-09-19T03:17:38

On this week's podcast...We start up be recapping the Vizela game, and discussing Schmidt's in game management. We then turn out attention to the UCL and match day 1 against RB Salzburg....

Episode 497 - Open Forum from 2023-09-13T03:37:50

On this week's podcast... We open it up to the Freddy's tp tell us what's on their Benfica mind.

Episode 496 - Team Interrupted from 2023-09-06T16:36:47

On this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's win against Vitoria, discuss Rui Costas' interview, UCL draw, and the last signing of the window, Bernat

Episode 495 - 3 Points from 2023-08-30T03:06:13

On this week's podcast...We start up by discussing Benfica's win at Gil Vicente, where the result was really the best of the game. We also look ahead the Vitoria game, the UCL draw and t...

Episode 494 - Get it together Roger from 2023-08-23T03:06:25

On this week's podcast...We recap the FC Estrela da Amadora game, discuss Roger's line up choices, and agree that Neres needs to start. Lastly we look ahead to the Gil Vicente game.

Episode 493 - False Start from 2023-08-18T02:25:52

On this week's podcast... After the win against Porto in the super cup, we drop the season opener to Boavista. We breakdown both games and look ahead to Benfica's home opener against Est...

Episode 492 - Here We Go from 2023-08-09T03:08

On this week's podcast...We open up by discussing the transfer market, Ramos confirmed to PSG, Cabral and Trubin in Lisbon to sign. Next, we looked at the Super Cup against porto and the sta...

Episode 491 - Final Tune Up from 2023-08-02T03:09:26

On this week's podcast....Benfica went through their last test before the official beginning of the season, a solid test against a Feyenoord team that exposed some areas of Benfica's gam...

Episode 490 - New Season from 2023-07-26T03:32:40

We are back for another season.... On this episode, we run down the ins and outs, briefly speak about the friendlies. Benfica has played thus far, and discuss some of the story lines this pre-se...

Episode 489 - Keep, Loan, Sell from 2023-06-07T03:16:59

It's our customary end of the season market place.

Episode 488 - The Champion is back from 2023-05-31T03:12:04

On this week's episode... The title is ours. We look back at the final game of the season and give out our awards for Flop, revelation player, defensive player, midfielder, attacking, and th...

Episode 487 - Double Championship Point from 2023-05-24T02:55:07

On this week's podcast... We look back at the derby, and look ahead to the final game of the season where Benfica can clinch the 38th championship of its history

Episode 486 - Bring it home from 2023-05-17T03:24:33

On this week's podcast...We look back at Benfica's win in Algarve, look ahead to Sporting, and discuss Grimaldo's departure.

Episode 485 - We missed YOU. from 2023-05-09T03:21:06

On this week's podcast...We look back at the key win against Braga, in a performance level we hadn't seen in a bit. We also previewed the game against Portimonense.

Episode 484 - The Final Stretch from 2023-05-03T22:59:11

On this week's podcast...We look back at the Gil Vicente game and preview Braga.

Episode 483 - Refocus from 2023-04-26T03:56:42

On this week's podcast...We recap the Inter and Estoril games, and how these two results can be important for the rest of the season.

Episode 482 - Nothing's Lost from 2023-04-19T03:32:09

On this week's podcast...We look back at the 3rd consecutive lost for Benfica, and discuss the team's current state. To close up we preview the UCL second leg against Inter, and the game...

Episode 481 - PTSD from 2023-04-12T03:39:20

On this week's podcast...it was a frustrating 4 days for Benfica and for us fans, we rcap the losses against Porto and Inter, and look ahead to Chaves.

Episode 480 - The Week Ahead from 2023-04-05T04:39:29

On this week's podcast...We look back at the Rio Ave game, discuss Roger Schmidt's renewal, and look ahead to the Classico and the quarter final first leg against Inter.

Episode 479 - Can we dream? from 2023-03-22T03:32:48

On this week's podcast.. We recap the Vitoria game, discuss the UCL draw, and the international break

Episode 478 - Island Invasion from 2023-03-15T03:33:47

On this week's podcast...We look back at he Maritimo game, wonder if the segregation attitudes, the anti-away fan by many of the clubs in the league is a product that the league wants to sell ab...

Episode 477 - Chocolate from 2023-03-08T04:55:38

In this week's podcast...We recap the Brugge and Famalicao games, and look ahead to Maritimo.

Episode 476 - Sweating it out from 2023-03-01T04:24:10

On this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's win against Vizela, and look ahead to Famalicao and Brugge

Episode 475 - The Neres Factor from 2023-02-22T03:42:11

On this week's podcast... We recap the Boavista game, and look ahead to Vizela. Keep your eye on the fake news, forces are conspiring to destabilize Benfica.

Episode 474 - The Champions is back from 2023-02-16T05:03:15

On this week's podcast....We recap the Braga game, the refereeing issues in Portugal, the game against Brugge, and look ahead to Boavista.

Episode 473 - Picking up steam from 2023-02-08T04:18:37

On this week's podcast... We get things underway by recapping the Casa Pia game, touch up on Andre Almeida's farewell ceremony. We then look ahead to Braga for the Portuguese Cup, and finish up ...

Episode 472 - February is here from 2023-02-01T04:58:05

On this week's podcast... The winter transfer window is over we bring you all the ins and outs, including our thoughts on Enzo's departure, but before that we recapped the P Ferreira and Arouca ...

Episode 471 - The Island of Dr Enzo from 2023-01-25T05:22:25

On this week's podcast... We recap Benfica's win in Azores against Santa Clara, look ahead to P.Ferreira, and discuss the latest moves in the winter transfer window.

Episode 470 - Derby Draw from 2023-01-19T04:09:26

On this week's podcast... We recap the derby, look ahead to Santa Clara, and recap the latest transfer window action.

Episode 469 - Efficiency Wanted from 2023-01-10T05:10:23

On this week's podcast... We look back at the wasteful win against Portimonense, and look ahead to the Portuguese Cup match against Varzim, and the derby against Sporting.

Episode 468 - World Cup hangover from 2023-01-04T04:40:12

On this week's podcast...We recap Benfica's first, and deserved loss of the season against Brage, discuss the Enzo saga, and look ahead to Portimonense and the month of January.

Episode 467 - Back to what really matters from 2022-12-21T04:36:36

On this week's podcast.. We catch up after almost a month's absence. We discuss World Cup, League Cup and start discussing January transfer window

Episode 466 - See you soon from 2022-11-16T04:28:10

On this week's podcast..we look back at the Estoril and Gil Vicente games, and discuss some world cup.

Episode 465 - Goal Gluttons from 2022-11-09T04:37:56

[Apologies for the quality of the sound, mics were malfunctioning]

this week's podcast... We look back at the Estoril game, discuss the impact that non-starters have had on the team, and ...

Episode 464 - Rocktober from 2022-11-03T04:31:10

On this week's podcast.. we welcome, the man, the myth the legend Bakero to our podcast. We breakdown, the Chaves and Maccabi games, discuss our love for this team, and how far we can go, and ta...

Episode 463 - Superior from 2022-10-28T04:41:48

On this week's podcast.... we recap the wins at the dragao, and against Juventus, where Benfica clinched a spot in the round of 16, and look ahead to Chaves.

Episode 462 - Paris-Caldas-Dragao from 2022-10-20T03:59:35

On this week's podcast... We recap the Caldas game,and discuss the team's approach. Was it underestimating, lack of motivation, or difficulty to come down from the PSG game. We also looked ahead...

Episode 461 - Competent from 2022-10-13T04:10:27

On this week's podcast... We recap both PSG fixtures, and Rio Ave, and look ahead to the Portuguese Cup march against Caldas

Episode 460 - Sparkless from 2022-10-05T03:46:17

On this week's podcast.... We recap the Vitoria SC game, and look ahead to PSG and Rio Ave, and...  oh yeah Cristiano is back

Episode 459 - Perfect at the International break from 2022-09-22T03:06:33

On this week's podcast.. we look back at the wins against Juventus, and Maritimo, discuss Rafa's reneging the national team, and look at an extremely busy October for Benfica.

Episode 458 - Marginal Matinee from 2022-09-13T02:48:45

On this week's podcast... We touch up on a couple points in Rui Costa's interview, then get into the action against Famalicao, wonder where football is going in Portugal when a kid is victimized...

Episode 457 - 10 Straight from 2022-09-08T03:30:47

On this week's podcast... We recap the Vizela and Maccabi Haifa games, look ahead to Famalicao, and recap Benfica's summer transfer window.

Episode 456 - Winning August from 2022-08-31T03:32:27

On this week's podcast.... We recap both the Boavista and P. Ferreira games, discuss the UCL draw, and look ahead to Vizela.

Episode 455 - Mission Accomplished from 2022-08-24T03:35:10

On this week's podcast....Pedro Aresta from the defunct 3 Tugas podcast joins us to recap the Kiev fixtures, offer his impressions of the current squad and the beginning of the season, and we al...

Episode 454 - Catching Up from 2022-08-17T03:24:46

On this week's podcast... We catch up from a week off, briefly discuss the Arouca and M-Land games, recap the Casa Pia game, and look ahead to the playoff fixtures against Dinamo Kiev

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Episode 453 - Dream debut from 2022-08-03T03:42:30

On this week's podcast... The season is officially on, we breakdown the match against Midtjylland, look ahead to Arouca, and offer our opinion on the new alternative manto sagrados.

Episode 452 - Bring on the season from 2022-07-27T04:45:17

On this week's podcast... Benfica put a bow on their pre-season with a win over Newcastle in the Eusebio Cup. We look back at the Girona and Newcastle games, discuss Pizzi's exit, starting 11, E...

Episode 451 - Algarve things from 2022-07-20T03:56:26

on this week's podcast...We recap the two games for the Algarve Cup, offer our opinion on how the team is progressing, players making an impression, and more.. lastly, we look at the UCL draw

Episode 450 - First impressions from 2022-07-13T04:39:34

ON this week's podcast... St George's camp, Reading observations, Bwin fixtures.

Benfica Podcast 449 - New Season, New Hopes from 2022-07-06T03:58:50

On this podcast...We are back for another season. We catch up on the ins and outs, who is at camp, pre-season schedule.

Episode 448 - Keep, Sell, Loan from 2022-05-17T04:13:27

On the last podcast of the season.  We look at Benfica's roster for this past season and play "Keep, Sell Loan"

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Episode 447 - By a hair on my chinny chin chin from 2022-05-11T03:51:22

On this week's podcast.. We open up by discussing the game against porto, and the 2cm fiasco. We close up by looking at the last game of the season, and we answer your questions.

Episode 446 – Stories from 2022-05-04T23:58

On this week's podcast.... We traded the usual game recap talk for Cristiano's stories from when Benfica visited the US during the ICC. We do a "where are they now?" for the 3 teams that made it...

Episode 445 - The youth of today from 2022-04-27T04:22:20

On this week's podcast...Instead of discussing another depressing result, we decided to answer chat questions. We also discussed the UYCL title won by the U19 team, and what the future holds for...

Episode 444 - For the fans from 2022-04-20T04:14:58

In this week's podcast... We start off by looking back at the Liverpool game in Anfield, and discussing Benfica's European showing this year. We then turn our attention to the derby in Alvalade,...

Episode 443 - Back to your regularly scheduled depression* from 2022-04-06T03:46:21

On this week's podcast....We recap the Braga and Liverpool games, look ahead to B Sad and discuss the possibility of Roger Schmidt being Benfica's next coach.

*in analogy manner

Episode 442 - Here comes April from 2022-03-23T03:51:55

On this week's podcast... We recap the win against Estoril, discuss Rafa's non-celebration, then we get into the UCL draw that matched up Benfica against Liverpool. Lastly, we look ahead to an e...

Episode 441 - We have a dream from 2022-03-17T04:51:08

In this week's podcast.... We invited Dave Rodrigues from Howtocookstuff on IG and TikTok to help us breakdown the Vizela game, and the Ajax game. While at it we got to learn a little bit about ...

Episode 440 - Tangents r Us from 2022-03-09T05:13:29

On this week's podcast.... We recap the Portimonense game, go off on a tangent, look ahead to Vizela, go off on a tangent, preview the Ajax game and go off on a tangent.

Episode 439 - Clean Sheet from 2022-03-02T05:04:48

On this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's tie against Ajax, the clean sheet against Guimaraes, and look ahead to Portimonense. Somewhere in the middle - Vlachodimos, Joao Mario, Yaremc...

Episode 438 - Clean Sheet from 2022-03-02T05:04:48

On this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's tie against Ajax, the clean sheet against Guimaraes, and look ahead to Portimonense. Somewhere in the middle - Vlachodimos, Joao Mario, Yaremc...

[Special] Benfica 118th anniversary – Brian Deane from 2022-03-02T00:34:30

To commemorate Benfica’s 118th anniversary, we sat down with Brian Deane to discuss his time at Benfica. full video of the interview can be found here

Episode 438 - 45 on, 45 off from 2022-02-23T04:26:22

On this week's podcast... We recap another implosion in the game against Boavista, look ahead for the restart of the UCL against Ajax, and Guimaraes for the Bwin.

Episode 437 - Darwin's Theory from 2022-02-16T05:12:47

On this week's podcast.... We discuss Benfica's 2 win in a row against Santa Clara, look ahead to Boavista, and discuss many other topics

Episode 436 - Tondela and a decade of Mantos Sagrados from 2022-02-09T04:59:46

On this week's podcast.... We recap the Tondela game, discuss Pizzi's exit, and vote on our favorite main and alternate jersey's of the past 10 seasons.

Episode 435 - 2012-2022 - All Stars and All Mancos Cast teams from 2022-02-03T04:59:42

On this week's podcast....In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we decided to look back at the past 10 years and pick our All Star and Manco teams from players from that time period. 

Episode 434 - Looking for positives from 2022-01-27T04:27:49

On this week's podcast.... We recap both the Arouca and Boavista games, and look ahead to the League Cup final against Sporting.

Episode 433 - Flip the record, play the same song from 2022-01-19T04:46:24

On this week's podcast.... Rui Costa Interview, Moreirense recap, Arouca and Boavista preview.

Episode 432 - At the turn from 2022-01-12T04:44:17

On this week's podcast...Timo pitches in for the the missing Oliveiras, as we recap the P. Ferreira game, which closed out the first round, look ahead to Moreirense, and discuss the possible top...

Episode 431 - The Hugger from 2022-01-05T05:04:39

On this week's podcast....The second match at the dragao had a similar result, but with some slight changes, we discuss pre-game happenings, lineup choices, coaching miscues, and silver linings....

Episode 430 - JJ has left the building from 2021-12-29T04:52:48

On this week's podcast...JJ and Benfica reached an agreement for him to step down. After a year and a half the JJ experiment has come to an end. We discuss the timeline, starting with the post m...

Episode 429 - Belly Full from 2021-12-22T05:32:20

On this week's podcast.. We look back at the Covilha and the Maritimo games, and preview the match up against porto for the Portuguese Cup. Merry Christmas to all our followers, and listeners.

Episode 428 - Round of 16, here we come from 2021-12-15T05:48:36

On this week's podcast.. We open up the podcast by discussing Benfica's qualifying for the next round of the UCL, we discuss the draw fiasco, and the match up against Ajax. Next we recap the gam...

Episode 427 - Outcoached, Outplayed, Out JJ from 2021-12-08T04:50:14

On this week's podcast.... We look back at the derby, where we were outcoached, outplayed, and out everything else. We also look ahead to Kiev, and Famalicao, in a month of December that can cha...

Episode 426 - Innocent Bystanders from 2021-12-01T04:36:06

On this episode.... We look back at what could very well be one of the darkest days in Portuguese football. The match against B-Sad should have never been played, the league failed to intervene,...

Episode 425 - Still Alive from 2021-11-24T04:56:45

On this week's podcast... We start off by looking back at Benfica's Portuguese Cup game against P. Ferreira, then turn our attention to match day 5 of the UCL versus Barcelona, and finish up by ...

Episode 424 - Curling past Braga from 2021-11-12T04:22:43

On this week's podcast... We welcome Steve and April Seixeiro who are Portugal's representatives in mixed doubles curling. We learn about the sport, find out how Steve and April got into the spo...

Episode 423 - What's going on? from 2021-11-04T03:59:06

On this week's podcast... We recap the Guimaraes, Estoril, and Bayern games, discuss what is going on with the team, and look ahead to Braga.

Episode 422 - Leaving it late from 2021-10-27T04:37:48

On this week's podcast.. After a week's absence we have a lot of catching up to do. Trofense, Bayern, and Vizela recaps. and a look ahead to Guimaraes and Estoril.

Episode 421 - High and Low from 2021-10-06T04:33:49

From the heights of cloud 9 after the win against Barcelona, to the depths of the southern Portugal with the first loss against Portimonense. We recap both games, and discuss the upcoming electi...

Episode 420 - Double Chuk from 2021-09-29T03:48:37

On this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's win versus Vitoria S.C., look ahead to Barcelona, and Portimonense.

Episode 419 - Déjà vu averted from 2021-09-24T03:02:52

On this week's episode..... 6 games, 6 wins a start that we would have to go back to the 82/83 season to match. We look back at the Boavista game, coincidentally the same round fixture that dera...

Episode 418 - Efficiency Out of Balance from 2021-09-15T03:42:22

On this week's podcast... After international break Benfica was back in action, we break down the win in Ponta Delgada, and the stalemate in Kiev in matchday 1 for the UCL. Lastly, we look ahead...

Episode 417 - Unbeaten August from 2021-09-01T02:42:11

On this week's podcast... August is behind us and with it a UCL spot, sole first place in the Liga Bwin, and the close of the transfer window. We recap another nerve wracking game against Tondel...

Episode 316 - Mission Accomplished from 2021-08-25T03:17:12

On this week's podcast....Always good to come and talk Benfica after an important moment. We discuss Benfica's PSV fixture, the first leg, and the suffered second leg, we also recap the Gil Vice...

Episode 416 - Mission Accomplished from 2021-08-25T03:17:12

On this week's podcast....Always good to come and talk Benfica after an important moment. We discuss Benfica's PSV fixture, the first leg, and the suffered second leg, we also recap the Gil Vice...

Episode 415 - Plowing through August from 2021-08-18T00:50:43

On this week's episode... After taking a week off last week off, we got a lot to cover. We start off with recapping  the Moreirense, SPartak, and Arouca games. We then turn our attention to...

Episode 414 - On the right foot from 2021-08-05T04:18:27

On this week's podcast... Benfica officially opens up their season with a pre-qualifier match against Spartak Moskow. We recap Benfica's win in Russia, discuss Rui Costas' first public interview...

Episode 413 - Final tune up from 2021-07-28T03:51:04

On this week's podcast.. Benfica played their last two pre-season games against Lille and Marseille, we look back at Benfica's pre-season as a whole, discuss possible signings, look at the rumor...

Episode 412 - First Look from 2021-07-21T04:13:03

On this week's podcast... Benfica played their first two televised pre-season games, and we have some initial thoughts to share. We also found out who our opponent will be in the UCL prelim, Spa...

Episode 411 - Just when you thought is was safe from 2021-07-14T04:33:53

On our first podcast of the 21/22 season... We open up the podcast discussing the offseason, pre-season camp, ins and outs, and wrap it up by discussing this whole LFV bomb that has rocked Benfi...

Episode 410 - It's Over. from 2021-05-26T04:38:23

On the last podcast of the season....We briefly recap the Portuguese Cup final, give out our season awards, and finish off with the traditional sell, keep, loan segment. Thanks for your listener...

Episode 409 - Derby duty from 2021-05-20T03:15:46

On this week's podcast... We recap the derby where Benfica ended Sporting's unbeaten season, recap the final regular season game against Guimaraes, and look ahead to the season curtain call agai...

Episode 408 - 3 to go from 2021-05-12T03:43:55

On this week's podcast.. We start off by looking back at the porto game, but quickly tangent into roller hockey. We then discuss the game against Nacional, and the derby against newly crowned ch...

Episode 407 - Attitude checker from 2021-05-05T03:39:23

On this week's podcast... We recap the Tondela game, and the afternoon game time take us to the  afternoon games during our younger days following Benfica. We reminisce about what it was li...

Episode 406 - Counting down the days from 2021-04-28T03:49:40

On this week's podcast... We look back at the wins against Portimonense and Santa Clara, reminisce about Joao Vieira Pinto, and look ahead to Tondela.

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Episode 405 - Cock blocked from 2021-04-21T03:49:13

On this week's podcast...We couldn't start without addressing the big topic in world football, the Super League, Cristiano offers his perspective. We then look at the Gil Vicente game where it w...

Episode 404 - Clean Sheets-R-US from 2021-04-14T03:13:41

In this week's podcast.... We look back at Benfica's win over P. Ferreira, and look ahead to the Gil Vicente game.

Episode 403 - Easter Monday, PK miracle from 2021-04-09T02:31:45

On this week's episode.... After a prolonged absence due to international break we are back to recap all of the latest Benfica action. We take a brief look at the game against Braga where Benfic...

Episode 402 - Calming and relaxing from 2021-03-17T03:00:07

On this week's episode... AJ Duarte aka Negative Jorge joins us to recap the Boavista game, where Benfica had a relatively easy time against a 10 men Boavista, and for once provided for a relaxi...

Episode 401 - A first half to B-Sad from 2021-03-10T04:18:20

On this week's podcast... We start by looking back at the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semi-final where JJ opted to rotate the squad, a convincing win against a good Estoril that despite bei...

Episode 400 - Europa No More from 2021-03-03T04:34:55

On this week's podcast...We look back at the Arsenal and Rio Ave games, and look ahead to the second leg of the Portuguese Cup semifinal against Estoril, and the match up against B-Sad for the L...

Episode 399 - What If... from 2021-02-24T04:08:05

On this week's podcast... What if..... We recap Arsenal and look ahead to the second leg, we discuss the Leite for Vlachodimos change, penalties uncalled, and a look ahead to Rio Ave.

Episode 398 - Troopz from Barstool Sports from 2021-02-17T04:44:42

On this week's podcast... We welcomed Troopz to talk Arsenal, and the banter was very lively, so lively to the point that we decided to leave the depressing talk behind. Enjoy.

Episode 397 - 11 at the turn from 2021-02-10T11:43:41

On this week's podcast... We look back at the Guimaraes and Famalicao games, discuss if Ramos should be getting more time in lieu of the lack of goal scoring from both of our starting forwards. ...

Episode 396 - and then there were 9 from 2021-02-03T12:37:29

On this week's podcast.... We start off by recapping the B-Sad win, which booked us a place in the semifinal round against Estoril. We then turned our attention to the derby, where Benfica had a...

Episode 395 - (No)Excuses from 2021-01-27T04:51:21

On this week's podcast.... We look back a Covid stricken Benfica, and our matches against Braga in the semifinals of the League Cup, and another league game in which we find a way to lose points...

Episode 394 - COVID Stricken from 2021-01-20T04:49

On this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's game against porto; we discuss tactical changes, attitude, and where do we go from here. Benfica will play in the semifinal of the League Cup ...

Episode 393 - Clean Sheets from 2021-01-14T04:15:28

On this week's podcast... We recap the two clean sheets against Tondela, and CF Estrela for the Portuguese Cup, and look ahead to the match up at the dragao where Benfica hopes to end their 4 ga...

Episode 392 - Flooded in Azores from 2021-01-06T04:36:52

On this week's podcast.. We are running out of words, and logic to understand what is going on with Benfica. We look at the 3 parties to blame after another abysmal 45 minutes of football where ...

Episode 391 - Bye 2020 from 2020-12-30T04:41:16

On the last podcast of 2020... We look back at the Super Cup game against porto, we discuss attitude, grit, commitment, all of which were probably part of Luisao's talk to the team at the end of...

Episode 390 - A Welcome Gift from 2020-12-23T04:37:51

On this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's win in Barcelos against Gil Vicente, preview another crucial match for Benfica under JJ in this season's Super Cup against Porto. We discuss t...

Episode 389 - Resiliency from 2020-12-17T04:38:13

On this week's podcast.... It's a triple play of game recaps, first we looked back at the last match of the Europa League group stages, where Benfica had minimal hopes of finishing first in the ...

Episode 388 - To the Wire from 2020-12-09T06:12:47

On this week's podcast... We look back at both the Lech Poznan and P. Ferreira games, and look ahead to Benfica's last game in the group stages of the Europa League

Episode 387 - Chasing Results from 2020-12-02T04:58:04

On this week's podcast.... We recap both the Rangers game and Maritimo  games, in which Benfica had to come from behind to salvage points. We  discuss Otamendi's play, the possibility ...

Episode 386 - Time for Debuts from 2020-11-25T04:18:24

On this week's podcast.... After the international break Benfica returned to action in this season's debut of the Portuguese Cup. None of the internationals made the game roster as JJ opted to i...

Episode 385 - OLÉ Defending from 2020-11-11T04:41:31

On this Week's podcast.. We look back at both the Rangers and Braga games, where Benfica struggled defensively. From wrong line up choices, players who are not at a level needed, or perhaps the ...

Episode 384 - Squad Freshness from 2020-11-04T04:27:33

On this week's podcast... We briefly touch up on the election results, recap Standard Liege, discuss the embarrassing performance against Boavista, and preview Glasgow Rangers, and Braga games.

Episode 383 - An Important Time from 2020-10-28T03:48:20

On this week's podcast...On the eve of the elections, Alfredo takes a moment to speak about the club's moment, the division, the hatred, and the ugly mutual disrespect among fans.  We get b...

Episode 382 - Walk in the River from 2020-10-21T03:04:20

On this week's podcast... We open up by discussing Benfica's walk in the park win against Rio Ave; look ahead to Europa League match day 1 against Lech Poznan and close it out by previewing the ...

Episode 381 - Market Close from 2020-10-07T03:38:23

On this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's match against Farense where Benfica was able to come away with the three points, but also lots to review for improvements during the internati...

Episode 380- Until next time Captain from 2020-09-30T03:43:18

On this week's podcast....We start off by discussing the Ruben Dias and Nicolas Otamendi deal.We then recap the Moreirense game, where Benfica could have smashed Moreirense had it not been for t...

Episode 379 - Herzlich Wilkommen from 2020-09-23T01:06:06

On this week's episode.... Benfica opened up their domestic campaign against last year's Cinderella team, Famalicao. A handful of goals and 4 changes from the midweek match up against PAOK, ensu...

Episode 378 - Zivkovic Squared from 2020-09-17T03:11:36

On this week's episode..... We look back at Benfica's loss at PAOK, which saw Benfica out of playing Champions League ball, and the missing out on participation millions. We also looked ahead to...

Episode 377 - Let's Go! from 2020-09-09T03:50:36

On this week's podcast...we look recap Benfica's last pre-season match against Rennes, look ahead to UCL qualifier match against Paok, run through the Liga Nos domestic fixtures, and touch up on...

Episode 376 - A New Season from 2020-09-03T04:15:46

On the inaugural episode of the 20/21 season.... We look at the summer signings, discuss UCL pre-qualifier, touch up on rumors, and try to get back into the swing of things.

Episode 375 - Ready for what's next from 2020-08-05T03:58:17

On this week's podcast... We look back at the last game of the 19/20 season, discuss the abysmal performance by Benfica, We then turn our attention to the unveiling of Jorge Jesus which we hope ...

Episode 374 - 1,000 miles to Jamor from 2020-07-29T03:22:24

On this week's podcast... We welcome Filipe D'Avillez the author of "1,000 miles to Jamor" a book about the road to the Portuguese Cup final, that foll...

Episode 373 - The second coming of Jesus from 2020-07-22T03:58:31

On this week's podcast...We recap Benfica's game against Desportivo das Aves, a match surrounded by factors that expose the bad side of Portuguese football, and of small teams being run by outsi...

Episode 372 - It is, what It is from 2020-07-15T04:09:11

On this week's episode... We look back at Benfica's tie against Famalicao, the win against Guimaraes, and we look ahead to Desportivo das Aves match up.

Episode 371 - Verissimo until the end from 2020-07-08T03:24:20

On this week's podcast.... With Lage gone, and Verissimo at the helm, Benfica recorded their 3rd win in 14 games. We discuss what has changed; was it the attitude? or was just the fact that ball...

Episode 370 - End of the Lage from 2020-07-01T03:35:05

On this week's podcast....It's the end of the line for Bruno Lage. After Benfica's latest and second consecutive loss, Lage and LFV reached the conclusion that there were no longer conditions fo...

Episode 369 - Vietnam Flashbacks from 2020-06-24T04:14:43

On this week's episode...Timo joins us as we recap the Rio Ave game where Benfica struggled once again, but ended up sealing the 3 points, perhaps with the help of two opposition red cards. &nbs...

Episode 368 - Tourism in Algarve from 2020-06-17T03:50:06

On this week's podcast we look back at Benfica's game against Portimonense, where Benfica decided to take the second half off, and squander a 2 goal advantage. We discuss the possible disconnect...

Episode 367 - Benfichism from 2020-06-10T03:34:10

On this week's episode...As the Liga Nos returned, Benfica was presented with a golden opportunity to take over first place. Entering the game against 14th place Tondela knowing Porto had lost t...

Episode 366 - Carlos dos Santos - Playmaker 10 from 2020-06-03T04:17:02

On this week's episode.... We welcome Carlos dos Santos, who is not only CJ Santos' dad, but also the co-creator of Playmaker 10 a company that helps your ...

Episode 365 - Light at the end of the tunnel from 2020-05-28T04:43:59

On this week's episode.....As the season nears its' return we bring you up to speed on all the latest on the return of the Liga Nos including actual days and times for the next 10 fixtures. Yes,...

Episode 364 - Sergiu Anton from 2020-05-20T02:35:02

On this week's podcast....We welcome Romanian born Sergiu Anton, who had a brief stint with Benfica juniors, training and playing along side players like, Ferro, Ruben DIas, Joao Carvalho, Diogo...

Episode 363 - T-minus 3 weeks from 2020-05-13T15:35:55

On this week's episode.. We discuss the new information from the Portuguese government to restart the Liga Nos. Testing, monitoring, rules, regulations all have been established to provide safe ...

Episode 362 - The Return from 2020-05-06T14:06:29

After a short absence we are back doing what we love. On this episode,  we discuss the league's eminent return, as the Portuguese government has  authorized the return to training for ...

Episode 361 - Keaton Parks from 2020-04-08T04:00:34

On this week's episode... We welcome Keaton Parks to talk about his young career. From the days in Frisco, to the Big Apple,  we discuss his arrival i...

Episode 360 - Sports Talk from 2020-04-01T01:04:05

On this week's episode.... We welcome Alex Seixeiro from Canada's The Fan and Sports Net to talk through what has been the impact, and the direction of sports talk, in a time where all sports ar...

Episode 359 - Loan List from 2020-03-26T01:51:19

On this week's podcast.... We look at Benfica's players that are on loan, what they have done this season, and our opinion on whether they will return or not. We will also discuss how this stopp...

Episode 358 - Impact COVID from 2020-03-18T02:01:59

On this week's podcast....No way to get around the global pandemic that is COVID-19, this week we welcomed back friend of the pod Patrick Kendrick to get a first person account of what has taken...

Episode 357 - Quaranteamed from 2020-03-11T02:54:07

On this week's episode.....We answer a couple fan questions, we recap the Setubal game, and look ahead to the Tondela game, which will be played behind closed doors as a precaution to the COVID-...

Episode 356 - Crisis Mode from 2020-03-04T04:00:40

On this week's podcast.... It's hard to find the positives, after all  Benfica was on the verge of going 10 points clear, but fast forward 4  weeks and we see ourselves out of Europa L...

Episode 355 - Failbruary? from 2020-02-26T04:12:55

On this week's episode.... We recap the Shakhtar and the Gil Vicente  games, introduce a new feature called "Cristiano's Chicken Fingers  Award". We then discuss what we can take away ...

Episode 354 - 7 to 1 in 7 days from 2020-02-19T04:33:07

On this week's episode.... We start this week's podcast by addressing  the sad situation that took place this past weekend. There was no way to  dribble around this topic, we offer our...

Episode 353 - Third time a charm? from 2020-02-13T05:05:07

On this week's episode...we take a deep and lenghty look at the  Classico, from the coin toss to lubed up walls, we got you covered. We  also recap the Famalicao game, and look ahead t...

Episode 352 - Dirty Sheets from 2020-02-06T04:41:29

On this week's episode.. We recap both the Belenenses SAD and the  Famalicao, two games with the same scorelines in which Benfica struggled  to put the games away and showed some defen...

Episode 351 - Furniture movers from 2020-01-29T04:15:41

On this week's podcast... We recap Benfica's win at the Mata Real, look  ahead to Belenenses Sad at Estadio da Luz this friday, and the first leg  of the Portuguese semifinal against F...

Episode 350 - 7Up from 2020-01-22T04:48:35

On this week's episode... We record our 350th episode, and what an  episode, as we got to recap Benfica's win at the Alvalade, which allowed  us to go up 7 points on porto in the table...

Episode 349 - Ugly Ducklings Shine from 2020-01-16T05:03:30

On this week's podcast... We recap both the Aves, and Rio Ave games, and look ahead to the Lisbon Derby against Sporting.

P.S. Our audio crapped out at the end of the podcast and we had t...

Episode 348 - One shot to rule them all from 2020-01-08T05:35:26

On this week's podcast.... We catch you up with a brief recap of the  League Cup and Portuguese Cup games that took place before the end of  the year. We then look back at the difficul...

Episode 347 - Hitting stride from 2019-12-18T05:13:25

On this week's podcast... We start things off by looking back at  Benfica's home match against Famalicao, we then turn our attention to  the two cup games, Braga for the Portuguese Cup...

Episode 346 - Too much, too late from 2019-12-12T04:46

On this week's podcast... We look back at the game against Boavista at the Bessa, where Benfica rode the away support wave to get the three points. We then discussed Benfica's last game of the U...

Episode 345 - Mountains and Valleys from 2019-12-04T05:18:03

On this week's podcast... We look back at the Leipzig, Maritimo, and Covilha games. throughout these 3 games Benfica hit peaks and valleys, the disappointing collapse in Germany after being 2-0 ...

Episode 344 - Almost Black Saturday from 2019-11-27T04:40:03

On this week's episode... With Black Friday upon us, we recap the Vizela  suffered win, the trip to Leipzig that will dictate Benfica's future in  Europe. We also catch up with some re...

Episode 343 - Honey, we're Pregnant! from 2019-11-13T04:59:12

On this week's episode... We look back at Benfica's game in the Azores,  against Santa Clara, discuss the struggles this team has had outside of  Estadio da Luz, ponder what this team'...

Episode 342 - New improvements, and continued struggles. from 2019-11-07T04:52:23

On this week's episode... We go from positive to negative recapping the  visible improvements in the last two games of the Liga Nos against  Portimonense and Rio Ave, to the the contin...

Episode 341 - Keep it Moving from 2019-10-30T04:09:42

On this week's episode.... We look back at the Lyon and Tondela wins,  discuss the state of the pitch at Estadio da Luz, and look ahead to  Benfica's next games against Portimonense, R...

Episode 340 - Back Refreshed? from 2019-10-23T03:44:45

On this week's podcast... After a long international break, we are back  with another episode. This week we look back a Benfica's Portuguese Cup  match against Cova da Piedade, look ah...

Episode 339 - Voice to the People from 2019-10-09T09:41:11

On this week's episode... We decided to give voice to the fans to discuss anything related to Benfica.

Episode 338 - Veni, Vidi, Vinicius from 2019-10-02T04:08:45

On this week's podcast.... We look back at Benfica's matches against  Guimaraes for the League Cup, and Vitoria de Setubal for the Liga Nos.  We discuss line up changes, the struggles ...

Episode 337 - Safourovic from 2019-09-25T02:57:08

On this week's episode... We look back at Benfica's tough game up in  Moreira de Conegos where a small pitch and a lack of imagination made  for a 90 minute nail biter. Employee of the...

Episode 336 - Benxit from 2019-09-19T03:59:33

On this week's episode.... After International break, Benfica was back in action both domestically and in Europe. We recap the match against Gil Vicente, and match day one against Red Bull Leipz...

Episode 335 - Almeidinhos Returns from 2019-09-04T03:47:51

On this week's Benfica podcast.... We start off by recapping Benfica's  win at the Pedreira, discuss the transfer window, turn our attention to  the UCL and Allianz Cup draws and look ...

Episode 334 - Lessons to be Learned from 2019-08-28T03:28:26

On this week's episode..... We look back at Benfica's loss in the classico against porto. Steve breaks down the game tactically, and explains what when wrong. We also discuss the midfield pairin...

Episode 333 - Over / Under from 2019-08-21T04:17:40

On this week's podcast... We welcome PortugueseSoccer.com  to help preview the Clasico against porto this weekend, but before  that, we rec...

Episode 332 - League Opener from 2019-08-14T04:28:36

On this week's Benfica Podcast..... We look back at another 5 goal  result for Benfica in the opening match of the Liga Nos, look ahead to  Belenenses, and take a quick look at pot 2 w...

Episode 331 - 5uper 5tart from 2019-08-07T04:50:47

 On this week's podcast.. We welcome Adrian  from Rabona TV to help us break down the Derby in the Supercup ag...

Episode 330 - Until Next Time from 2019-07-31T03:36:55

 On this week's episode... We take a look back at Benfica's last game of  the ICC against AC Milan, where Benfica capped of their participation  winning all 3 games. We welcomed <...

Episode 329 - United States of Benfica from 2019-07-26T04:27:27

 On this week's podcast... we look back at Benfica's first two games of  the ICC against Chivas and Fiorentina, look ahead to the last game  against Milan, and discuss some news i...

Episode 328 - ICC Bound from 2019-07-17T04:41:55

On this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's first two friendlies of the season, and offer our opinion on the new signings. Cristiano caught up with Keaton Parks for an update on how the Ben...

Episode 327 - The Boys are Back from 2019-07-09T03:55:31

On our first episode of the new season... We look at who is in and who is out, take a look at who is at camp, look at Benfica's pre-season schedule, and briefly discuss the domestic fixtures for th...

Off Season Bonus Episode - 18/19 Best of Part 5 from 2019-07-03T02:11:45

On the last part of the best of the 18/19 season, we pick up back up on the first leg of Benfica against Eintrach, and revel on the Felix hat trick, only to contrast with the disappointment of the ...

Off Season Bonus Episode - 18/19 Best of Part 4 from 2019-06-26T02:30:58

On another bonus episode...this time we go back to Lage's era in progress, right after the Benfica's trashing of Sporting at the Alvalade, the balls in Turkey, the 10-0 against Nacional, and the wi...

Off Season Bonus Episode - 18/19 Best of Part 3 from 2019-06-18T03:15:02

On this bonus episode....we flash back to the time Rui Vitoria, was saved by a light, then finally sacked, to Lage's appointment. In between you can listen to our despair on Benfica's situation, ou...

Off Season Bonus Episode - 18/19 Best of Part 2 from 2019-06-11T02:02:27

On another best of podcast... We take a trip down the 18/19 memory lane, as we cover the last week's of Vitoria, Episode 300, and the first mention of Bruno Lage.

Off Season Bonus Episode - 18/19 Best of - Part 1 from 2019-06-05T03:07:13

While you're hopefully enjoying the off season and missing Benfica, we decided to put together some highlights of the early part of the season podcasts. From pre-season to Renato's goal at the Luz,...

Episode 326 - Season Wrap from 2019-05-29T11:08:33

On this week's extra long podcast.. We wrap up the season by talking through some defining moments of the season, and our highs and lows. We also give our player awards with special distinction to ...

Episode 325 - (32+5=37) Champions! from 2019-05-22T03:51:50

On this week's podcast... Benfica are Liga Nos Champions for the 37th time. We briefly discuss the Santa Clara game, talk about the championship, and the celebrations.

Episode 324 - 1 Point away from 2019-05-15T03:56:46

On this week's podcast.... We recap the Rio Ave game, discuss Samaris' renewal, and look ahead to the title game at Estadio da Luz this weekend where Benfica can claim their 37th championship title...

Episode 323 - Rafa to the rescue from 2019-05-09T03:53:52

On this week's episode.. We recap the Portimonense game, and look ahead to the tough trip up north to play Rio Ave, in the penultimate round of the Liga Nos. thanks for listening

Episode 322 - Second Half Dynamite from 2019-05-01T03:49:47

On this week's episode.... We recap the huge win at the Pedreira, and look ahead to Benfica's next match against Portimonense at Estadio da Luz. thanks for listening

Episode 321 - Back to Manco City from 2019-04-24T03:13:35

We look back at Benfica's second leg of the Europa League quarter finals, where Benfica lost a two goal aggregate advantage and got knocked out by Eintrach Frankfurt. We also recap Benfica's beatin...

Episode 320 - The fights continue from 2019-04-17T05:05:21

On this week's episode... We look back at the Eintrach and Setubal games, and look ahead to the second leg against Eintrach and this monday's Liga Nos match against Maritimo at Estadio da Luz.

Episode 319 - Usual Suspect from 2019-04-10T04:06:48

On this week's episode.... We look back at the Sporting and Feirense games, look ahead to Eintrach and Setubal, and answer your twitter questions.

Episode 318 - Swiss Quartz from 2019-04-03T04:10:14

On this week's podcast... We are back after international break, we break down the Tondela game, discuss VAR, look ahead to the second leg of the Portuguese Cup against Sporting, and this weekend...

Episode 317 - We called, You answered from 2019-03-20T04:05:29

On this week's podcast... We look back at Benfica's second leg Europa League game against Zagreb, discuss the emphatic response in Moreira de Conegos, discuss international break thanks for listening

Episode 316 - Generosity killed the attack from 2019-03-13T03:52:17

On this week's podcast.... We recap a less than positive week for Benfica with a loss in Croatia, and a home time against Belenenses. We look ahead to the second leg against Zagreb at the Luz, and ...

Episode 315 - Sliding into First from 2019-03-06T04:19:46

On this week's podcast....We look back at the Classico, and Benfica's win at the dragao. A personalized and confident Benfica team went into the dragao and won convincingly, we enlisted the help of...

Episode 314 - St George from 2019-02-27T04:59:36

On this week's podcast....We recap both the Galatasaray and the Chaves games. Consider our chance against Zagreb, and look ahead to the huge match up against Porto at the Dragao.