Podcasts by Footy for Two
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.
Further podcasts by Solomon Dubner & Stephen J. Dubner
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The Return! from 2018-09-03T20:42:32
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 Ousma...
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World Cup: The Quarterfinals and Beyond from 2018-07-05T21:19:49
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.
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World Cup Roundup, Part 2 from 2018-07-02T03:54:51
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 ...
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World Cup Roundup, Part 1 from 2018-06-24T04:31:55
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.
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World Cup Preview from 2018-06-12T11:57:05
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.
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Gracies Iniesta! from 2018-05-22T03:34:03
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 ...
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Get Well Soon, Fergie from 2018-05-07T12:50:24
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.
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Solomon's Rage from 2018-04-16T21:38:05
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 Ma...
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The Middelfart Chronicles from 2018-04-10T16:15:42
We discuss the beautiful name of Christian Eriksen's hometown, as well as Messi's arrogance. We discuss title races around Europe and preview some potential managerial movement.
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From Footy to Football from 2018-03-21T16:53:12
An interview with the NFL Players Association’s George Atallah, who happens to be a massive Arsenal supporter. Our conversation ranges from sports to politics, including the national-anthem protest...
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Bring on Madrid! from 2018-03-20T04:55:04
We discuss the Champions League quarterfinal draw, including Solomon's burning desire for Barca to face Real Madrid. We also talk about the weekend's domestic action, Barca essentially wrapping up ...
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RIP Astori and Quini from 2018-03-05T16:35:07
We mourn the losses of Davide Astori and Quini. We also discuss the weekend's action, some of the dirtiest players in football, and the beginning of the MLS season.
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75th Episode! from 2018-02-26T16:43:45
In our milestone episode, we discuss Barca's successes, Arsenal's current state and Pep Guardiola's genius. We also discuss the big results from all around Europe.
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Interview with Gaby Kirschner from 2018-02-23T14:42:05
Solomon sits down with Copa90's Gaby Kirschner. They discuss Liverpool's current state without Coutinho, what Copa90 does, as well as women and mental health in football.
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The Power of a Leader from 2018-02-12T15:56:07
We discuss the week's footy action, including Barca reaching the Copa del Rey final and how Kevin de Bruyne is taking over football. We also talk about how much the leader of an organization (not n...
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The Latest Transfer News from 2018-02-01T15:56:24
We round up the winter transfers, discussing our favorites and the projected flops. We also reach out to you, our listeners, to see what you'd like from upcoming episodes, including World Cup speci...
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Bloody Ronaldo! from 2018-01-22T17:22:59
We discuss Ronaldo’s gruesome injury, as well as all the action from Europe this weekend. We also touch on Social Security and the New England Patriots' dynasty!
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And Then There Was One from 2018-01-17T17:49:41
We discuss Man City's 4-3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool and how it leaves Barcelona as the only unbeaten team in Europe's top 5 leagues. We also discuss some MLS transfer news, as well as Solomo...
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The Magic of the 4-4-2 from 2018-01-12T16:44:35
In an all-Barca episode, we discuss the team's 5-0 destruction of Celta Vigo. We analyze the tactics Ernesto Valverde has used to greatly improve the team this year, and we make our predictions for...
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Welcome, Phil! from 2018-01-11T17:03:01
We belatedly discuss El Clasico, as well as Philippe Coutinho's transfer to Barcelona. We recap 2017 in soccer, handing out our awards, and make our 2018 predictions.
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King Ernesto from 2017-12-11T16:10:27
We discuss the weekend's action as well as Ernesto Valverde's role in Barcelona's turnaround. We discuss the Champions League Round of 16 and talk about some matches to watch out for in the World C...
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Forza Umtiti! from 2017-12-04T16:55:45
We discuss the club action from the weekend and also preview the World Cup.
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Come back, Zlatan! from 2017-11-20T16:25:07
We discuss the completion of the World Cup field along with the weekend action.
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Visca Catalunya! from 2017-10-30T16:50:02
We discuss how the Catalan independence movement intersects with football — including Girona’s shock victory over Real Madrid. Also, a roundup of European results. And yes, Barcelona is eight point...
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Guess Who's coming to NYC?! from 2017-10-23T17:35:25
We discuss a potential big signing for NYCFC; a way to improve the U.S. Soccer system; and the weekend’s domestic action.
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Boo Hoo for the Red, White and Blue! from 2017-10-16T16:20:43
We discuss the USMNT's failure to qualify for the World Cup; we also talk about potential Cup winners and ask listeners to help us decide where to throw our support. Also: a roundup of the weekend'...
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Alexi Lalas Interview from 2017-09-29T05:04:25
We interview the Ginger Legend and discuss his love of octopus, the current state of the USMNT, and our potential rendezvous at the World Cup in Russia.
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All Hail King Leo! from 2017-09-13T03:54:16
We discuss Messi's greatness and how Barcelona has been reinvigorated under manager Ernesto Valverde. We also talk about the young up-and-comers in German management, and round up the opening Champ...
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Visca Barcelona! from 2017-08-21T03:04:03
We discuss this week's terrible events in Barcelona as well as the club's current state. Also: all of Europe's big leagues have started play — and we preview an upcoming special Footy for Two serie...
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Season Preview from 2017-08-07T15:33:54
Solomon and Travis preview the upcoming season in Europe's top five leagues and offer differing views on Neymar's transfer.
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Transfers, Transfers, Transfers! from 2017-07-05T03:41:23
Solomon and his guest host, Travis Martial, discuss all the big transfer rumors and predict the starting XI for each major European club.
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Goodbye, Sweet Prem! from 2017-05-22T15:14:37
Stationed at The Three Monkeys pub in Manhattan for a viewing party thrown by New York City FC, we discuss the end of the Prem season. We interview a few fans and discuss the best players and manag...
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¡Hay Liga! from 2017-04-24T16:36:16
We revel in the joy of Barca's heroic victory over Real Madrid. We celebrate the king that is Lionel Messi and we review the EPL and its awards, the FA Cup and some other leagues around Europe.
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The Treble Is On! from 2017-04-17T16:12:57
We discuss the main events in football this weekend and review Barca's humiliating defeat to Juventus. We end by previewing El Clasico.
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Barca's Gonna Win the League! from 2017-03-21T18:08:23
We go over the results from the big five leagues as well as making predictions for how they will all end.
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Ciao, Claudio! from 2017-02-27T18:05:11
We mourn Claudio Ranieri's sacking and discuss action from the top 5 leagues. Solomon rants about Real Madrid's comeback victory and the hobbies of the referee of that match.
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Barca, Barca, Barca! from 2017-02-27T17:07:38
In an all-Barca episode we dissect the big win over Atleti. Solomon also discusses his top 11 choices for the new manager and his transfer plans for Barca this summer if he was in charge.
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Congratulations, Cameroon! from 2017-02-09T07:48:23
We discuss Cameroon's AFCON triumph as well as the league and cup action from all the big countries over the past week.
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How to Organize a Concert from 2017-02-02T16:28:58
We discuss all the midweek action, the race for the top 4 in the EPL and some of the January transfers.
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Get Better, Ryan! from 2017-01-24T16:50:18
We discuss all the weekend's action and wish Ryan Mason a speedy recovery after his horrific injury.
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The Streak Ends from 2017-01-16T16:00:55
Solomon rejoices as Real Madrid's 40-game unbeaten streak comes to an end. We also discuss the action from all the big leagues and why Pep Guardiola is failing at Man City.
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It's Leo's World, We're All Just Living in It from 2017-01-12T15:30:05
We discuss Leo Messi's heroics in the Copa del Rey, Valencia's plummet, EFL Cup action, and Solomon's conspiracy theories of refereeing and UEFA's draws against Barca.
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Is It Time for Lucho to Go? from 2017-01-09T16:18:36
We discuss the FA Cup and Barca's slide along with some potential new managers. Solomon somehow admits that Real Madrid is a good team this year.
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The Window is Open! from 2017-01-06T20:14:56
We discuss the midweek league and cup action as well as going over some transfer rumors.
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A 2016 Roundup and Some 2017 Predictions from 2017-01-03T20:41:45
Last year was eventful, even historic, and this year promises more of the same.
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Why Do Good Things Happen to the 2nd Best Player in the World? from 2016-12-21T06:51:26
We discuss the Ballon D'or voting and Solomon outlines why a certain Argentine should have won it. We also round up the weekend action and discuss refereeing.
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Curse You, Sergio Ramos! from 2016-12-12T06:56:43
We discuss Solomon's hatred for Sergio Ramos and round up the weekend's action in Europe and the U.S. Stephen then tries to impart a few life lessons on Solomon, but he's a bratty teenager who just...
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Clasico Blues from 2016-12-05T08:07:42
We mourn the Clasico draw and discuss the weekend's action. We also talk about the surprise stories in Europe's big leagues so far and Solomon discusses potential new managers for Barcelona.
Nostradogus from 2016-11-28T13:26:42
In our return, we do our usual weekend round-up in addition to discussing the USMNT and MLS. We talk about our top 100 project and we close by using Fifi, the FF2 mascot, to predict the score of th...
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Solomon Dubner for World Cup 2022 from 2016-10-17T04:13:44
We discuss Solomon's magnificent performance during the weekend (as well as less important professional matches). We also discuss a potential trip with us to Red Bull Arena if NYCFC meets the Red B...
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When the Dog Barks from 2016-09-20T00:01:12
Fifi, the FFT mascot, continually interrupts our recap of weekend action. Solomon goes on another Trump rant and we discuss the new FFT blog.
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No Bravo for Bravo from 2016-09-13T23:12:30
We review the weekend action and listen to Solomon go on a political rant.
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The Window Slams Shut from 2016-09-04T19:37:02
We discuss the whole transfer window, talking about the best, worst and least talked about deals.
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You'll Never Believe Who Solomon Thinks Will Win the UCL! from 2016-08-26T04:04:06
Solomon bemoans Claudio Bravo's exit while doing his usual anti-Madridista rants. We also preview the Champions League, predicting who will advance from each group.
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Stephen has Finished Playing Golf! from 2016-08-23T03:51:44
Stephen returns as we round up domestic action and discuss our fantasy league and the prizes potentially on offer.
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Domestic Season Starts from 2016-08-16T15:02:38
We discuss the opening weekend of Premier League action as well as the Super Cups and discuss our plans to go back to three episodes every seven days now that club football has started.
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Transfers and Fantasy League from 2016-07-25T22:56:40
We review all of the major transfers in European football that have happened this summer and discuss more that may occur. We also discuss our new Fantasy Premier League and we pick a team together....
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We're Back! from 2016-07-08T17:41:56
We review our European trip and recent Euro matches as well as previewing the Euro final and debuting a section where each episode we introduce an relatively unknown starlet.
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The Greatest Ever Turns 29 from 2016-06-30T15:45:31
We discuss Messi's legacy and greatest moments to commemorate his 29th birthday.
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Will Grigg Is on Fire! from 2016-06-29T19:58:34
We discuss the Round of 16 matches as well as previewing the quarterfinals and discuss the upsets of the tournament.
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The Curse Ends; Let The Knockout Football Commence from 2016-06-25T17:12:50
We rejoice as the Dubner Curse ends and we finally witness goals. We talk about Brexit and Solomon picks his best players and winner of the tournament.
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The Dubner Curse from 2016-06-21T02:02:59
We review the Euro matches since our last episode including our drunk friend at the Austria-Portugal match. We also discuss the Copa America and the 0-0 curse we may have accidentally put on the Eu...
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Simon Kuper Interview from 2016-06-18T20:22:45
We interview the man responsible for our Euros trip, Soccernomics author, Simon Kuper. Simon tells us about the pain and joy of being a football journalist, the most interesting and rudest players ...
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The Vardy Party Moves to France from 2016-06-17T15:57:17
We talk about the Euro matches since we've arrived in France and what we've done, including attending the Germany-Poland match and having to deal line-cutting scandal.
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Off to Paris! from 2016-06-14T17:27:36
In our final episode before leaving for Paris, we round up the recent action from the Euros and Copa America.
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Transfer News from 2016-06-10T17:32:45
Stephen sits out for an episode and Solomon and his friend Travis, a former member of the Red Bulls have a lengthy discussion on transfers, including their predicted starting XI's for each of Europ...
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EURO 2016 Preview from 2016-06-06T17:07:24
We preview each group of the Euros. We also go through Solomon's bracket and predicted award winners. Lastly, we ask any listeners who will also be in France for the tournament to reach out to us s...
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Cheapest of the Cheap from 2016-05-31T16:08:47
We discuss the UCL Final, Playoff Final and MLS. We also roundup transfer rumors and discuss a chance to go to an NYCFC game with Solomon and Stephen.
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End of the Season from 2016-05-23T15:21:56
We round up the major domestic cups, discuss Mourinho to United and talk about our special upcoming episodes.
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Campions! For Real This Time from 2016-05-16T16:23:53
We discuss Barcelona's La Liga triumph as well as the Premier League. We briefly touch on other European leagues at the end of the season.
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CAMPEONES... Oh, wait. from 2016-05-09T20:32:27
We review all of the weekend's action. This includes discussing the end of the top 4 race in the EPL and the 10-second period on Sunday where Solomon thought Barcelona were La Liga champions, and o...
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Jamie Vardy's Party from 2016-05-03T16:15:24
We review Leicester's amazing season as well as talking about crazy events more likely to happen. We transition to rounding up the rest of the weekend's domestic action and finish by previewing the...
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It's Almost Over from 2016-04-25T16:32:54
We roundup the weekend's action and discuss the art of finding talented players. Also, we discuss a chance for listeners to come on the show.
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French, Intellectual Football-Loving Chipmunk from 2016-04-21T15:56:34
We discuss the midweek action, including Barca's resurgence and a crazy Merseyside derby. Tweet @FootyForTwo and let us know if you think Solomon is wrong when he says that the top four La Liga fin...
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Where Did It All Go Wrong? from 2016-04-19T16:16:58
In this episode of FFT, we discuss the weekend's action with even more banter than usual. Stephen teases Solomon about Barca's misfortunes and we discuss the Amazing Jamie Vardy. We end by discussi...
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All About That Bass from 2016-04-15T16:03:25
We review the UCL and UEL as well as debuting a new segment about books and football video games. Also, Stephen tries — almost successfully — to make Solomon cry over Barca's UCL elimination.
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A Weekend of Tears from 2016-04-12T17:16:31
We review the weekend's action and discuss transfer news. We also talk about a chance for fans to be interviewed for the show.
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UCL Roundup from 2016-04-07T15:50:50
We discuss the week's Champions League action as well as talking about a potential football match for FFT listeners.
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A Clasico Preview from 2016-03-31T19:30:06
We preview the upcoming clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid. We pick our best combined starting XI and discuss the tactics both sides need to employ to win. Also, Solomon gives his opinion on R...
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The Death of a Legend from 2016-03-25T20:21:49
In this episode of FFT we mourn Johan Cruyff's death as well as celebrating his life. We also round up transfer news as well as discussing the chance for listeners to participate in a FFT football ...
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Lost Weekend from 2016-03-21T21:15:45
Squandered leads, an international break in the offing, and a rant against Jeremy Mathieu
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Live From Smithfield Hall from 2016-03-18T19:16:07
In this episode of FFT, we review the week's Champions League and Europa League action, while interviewing several members of the FC Barcelona Penya (fan club), including an appearance from Jordi M...
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What do Terrorists, Real Madrid, and Broccoli Have in Common? from 2016-03-11T00:00
In this episode of FFT, we review the weekend action of Europe's top five leagues, including Manchester City and Arsenal's title collapses. We review the madness of the FA Cup and discuss where Zla...
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