Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast

shahan petrossian and Paul Whittle

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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S7 · E311
Yesterday · 1 hr 8 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 311 (Interview with English Author Mr. David AJ Reynolds on Hungary National Team in the 1982 World Cup)
This is the 311th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview English Author Mr. David AJ Reynoldsas we discuss Hungary National Team in the 1982 World Cup. 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. Reynolds’ contact info: Email: ideasarelikestars@yahoo.com Link to Mr. Reynolds’ books: https://www.amazon.com/Revising-History-Communist-Europe-Counter-Revolution/dp/178527208X https://hungarianreview.com/product/david-a-j-reynolds-within-the-grace-of-meaning/ Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3CavbSKcNtXyRZpZc19LuN?si=bB8RWGNRQxS4cTiWze3zVA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=b12d66fc49f944ac https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-311-interview/id1601074369?i=1000791882515 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R0Y8iTfLjE Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/09/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01068744557.html Support the show
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S7 · E310
September 6 · 51 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 310 (Interview with English Author Mr. Daniel Williamson, discussing his book ‘If I Hadn’t Seen Such Riches: Manchester United’s 1991 Cup Winners’ Cup Triumph’ (2026))
This is the 310th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview English Author Mr. Daniel Williamson as we discuss his book ‘If I Hadn’t Seen Such Riches: Manchester United’s 1991 Cup Winners’ Cup Triumph’ (2026) Mr. Williamson is a Latin American Studies graduate from Manchester. He is also the author of: Phenomenon: The Incredible Career of Brazil’s Ronaldo (2023) When Two Worlds Collide: The Intercontinental Cup Years (2022) Blue & Gold Passion: A History of Boca Juniors (2020) For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate, and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Williamson’s contact info: Twitter (X): @winkveron Twitter (X): @cupwinnerscup91 Bluesky: @winkveron.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winkveron4 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/danwilliamson2026 Link to Mr. Williamson’s books: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hadnt-Seen-Such-Riches-Manchester/dp/1836803044 https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/if-i-hadnt-seen-such-riches Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5b1lBnmWM3dMcKNCwc8n25?si=8ofukISITUenwj_3UDMc_A&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=26abc2bea033492d https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-310-interview/id1601074369?i=1000788193160 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYXrSQT-XFw Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/09/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode.html Support the show
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S7 · E309
August 30 · 52 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 309 (Interview with Brazilian Journalist José Inácio Werneck, Brazil National Team during the 1994 World Cup)
This is the 309th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Brazilian Journalist Mr. José Inácio Werneck as we discuss the Brazil National Team of the 1994 World Cup. Mr. Werneck is a Journalist, Lawyer, Interpreter, Translator, writer and a Triathlete. Mr. Werneck wrote a book ‘Caminho do Mar’, with the 1978 World Cup as a backdrop, this book was translated in English as ‘Call of the Sea’. See Links below: https://www.amazon.com/Call-sea-Jos%C3%A9-In%C3%A1cio-Werneck-ebook/dp/B0F13Z6C86 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/call-of-the-sea-jose-inacio-werneck/1147256108 Other books include: Com Esperança no Coração: Os Emigrantes Brasileiros nos Estados (2004) Assassinato no Campo de Golfe (Em Portugues do Brasil) (2019) Sabor de mar (Portuguese Edition) (2023) For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google podcasts Apple podcasts and stitcher all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Werneck’s contact info: On Twitter (X): @WerneckInacio and @brasilcopa70 Blog; http://blogcamponeutro.com/ Link: https://www.joseinaciowerneck.com/ Books: https://www.amazon.com/Call-sea-Jos%C3%A9-In%C3%A1cio-Werneck-ebook/dp/B0F13Z6C86 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/call-of-the-sea-jose-inacio-werneck/1147256108 https://www.amazon.com/Com-Esperan%C3%A7a-Cora%C3%A7%C3%A3o-Emigrantes-Brasileiros/dp/8598351032 https://www.amazon.com/Assassinato-Campo-Golfe-Portugues-Brasil/dp/6580634294 https://www.amazon.com/Sabor-Portuguese-Jos%C3%A9-In%C3%A1cio-Werneck-ebook/dp/B0DYWCJHFF Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hzYlP6QOYPLCaRcTmi7cw?si=YQXDHBxbQn-tbFPaCnozJw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=07c640583d8b4fa4 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-309-interview/id1601074369?i=1000786880721 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPdX_IrmOkU Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01658285773.html Support the show
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S7 · E308
August 26 · 45 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 308 (Interview with Italian Author and former Freelance Journalist Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota on Denmark National Team during the 1983/84 season-Part 1)
This is the 308th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Italian Author and former Freelance Journalist Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota as we discuss the matches of the Denmark National Team during the 1983/84 season (part 1) during the Sepp Piontek era. Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota is a former freelance journalist in Biella (Italy), living in Odense (Denmark) from 2013, working as a languages teacher. He is the author of “Danmark (1908-2018)” chronicling the history of the Danish National Team. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Davide Eskelund Rota’s contact info: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davide.rota.311 Link to his book: https://www.soccer-books.co.uk/acatalog/Danmark-1908-2018-Landsholdets-Historie--Denmark-National-Team-Statistics--10493.html Listen on Spotify / Apple: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LgE5WjFYT4vo4UubwY9s2?si=Akqm8ryCRAaByqIaU9Kbwg&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=ce1db62786444cf8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-308-interview/id1601074369?i=1000786125684 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0VNmZxNPZQ&t=7s Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0527912096.html Support the show
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S7 · E307
August 22 · 51 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 307 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss the France National Team during the 1958 World Cup.
This is the 307thepisode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss the France National Team during the 1958 World Cup. Dr. Bellaiche is also a Professor at Tel Aviv University. Professor Ballaiche has designed a new class called “Thinking Outside of the Box”, a course that involves science and Football. For Compendium to the matches and lineups of this era, see: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2022/10/compendium-to-soccernostalgia-interview_24.html https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2022/10/compendium-to-soccernostalgia-interview_19.html For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Bellaiche’s contact info: Email: laurent@uark.edu Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1fd00hbKGhqujRZxHVVT6L?si=gqwA_1PYSNOAyL-t4Qdw7w&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=24c95302adce4e71 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-307-interview/id1601074369?i=1000785132012 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tl2N23biNXA Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0134045211.html Support the show
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S7 · E306
August 19 · 1 hr 10 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 306 (Interview with French Author Mr. Mario Morisi discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ -Part 3 (Fall 1994 to retirement in 2004))
This is the 306th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview French Author Mr. Mario Morisi, as we discuss his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ (2026). This is the third part; the first part covered the origins until the 1990 World Cup. The second part covered Fall of 1990 to the 1994 World Cup. This third part covers the period from the Fall of 1994 to retirement with Brescia in 2004. This is the first biography of Roberto Baggio in French. Mr. Morisi has authored many books in French and Italian. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Morisi’s contact info: Twitter (X): @MarioMorisi2 Bluesky: @absentes.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamorisi2026/ Link: https://www.mariomorisi.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=194:breaking-baggio Link to Mr. Morisi’s book: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Mario-Morisi-ebook/dp/B0GX2NRR1J Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4IKjs8xwndMes5iW4QXXQf?si=cbb4yTI0TguxztVyrn4ezg&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=38de999965bc4e89 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast/id1601074369 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0aNROS9iNc Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01943882517.html Support the show
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S7 · E305
August 15 · 59 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 305 (Interview with Mr. Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/, England National Team 1990/91 season)
This is the 305th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Davey Naylor of https://englandstats.com/ as we discuss the matches of the England National Team during the 1990/91 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on Facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and now on Google podcasts, and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Naylor’s contact info: Website: www.Englandstats.com Email: support@englandstats.com Twitter (X): @gingerdaveski Twitter (X): @englandstats Bluesky: @englandstats.bsky.social Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2TRltJmsWkr1ZOpUjUBxbv?si=32CKgR02RBOg01-BkfyNDA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=ace9082dfb9c4d7a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-305-interview/id1601074369?i=1000783498611 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGUoGDNvtJw Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01454689974.html Support the show
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S7 · E304
August 12 · 46 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 304 (Interview with English Author and Professor of History, Dr. Alan McDougall and Professor Tony Shaw of University of Hertfordshire, as we discuss their book ‘Cold War Football: A History in Ten Matches’ (2026))
This is the 304th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview English Author and Professor of History, Dr. Alan McDougall and Professor Tony Shaw of University of Hertfordshire, as we discuss their book ‘Cold War Football: A History in Ten Matches’ (2026). Dr. McDougall, an English Professor of History at University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada) His books include: The People's Game: Football, State and Society in East Germany (2014) Contested Fields: A Global History of Modern Football (2020) Youth Politics in East Germany: The Free German Youth Movement 1946-1968 (2004) Dreams and Songs to Sing: A People's History of Liverpool FC from Shankly to Klopp (to be released August 28, 2025) For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Dr. McDougall’s contact info: Email: amcdouga@uoguelph.ca Links to Mr. McDougall’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Cold-War-Football-History-Matches/dp/1009456121 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXIIEE4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084HPBHHQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0199276277/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2 https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Songs-Sing-Peoples-Liverpool/dp/1009340239?ref_=ast_author_dp Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0DmoSrtAJe0xUtlIbTH46e?si=iJWfCG43Tg2oGmnTHGEluA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=d750fef28dbf4a35 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-304-interview/id1601074369?i=1000783035003 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0glYF1STNGY&t=6s Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0622119061.html Support the show
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S7 · E303
August 9 · 55 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 303 (Interview with French Author Mr. Mario Morisi discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ -Part 2 (Fall 1990 to the 1994 World Cup))
This is the 303rd episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview French Author Mr. Mario Morisi, as we discuss his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ (2026). This is the second part; the first part covered the origins until the 1990 World Cup. This second part covers his first years at Juventus until the 1994 World Cup. This is the first biography of Roberto Baggio in French. Mr. Morisi has authored many books in French and Italian. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Morisi’s contact info: Twitter (X): @MarioMorisi2 Bluesky: @absentes.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamorisi2026/ Link: https://www.mariomorisi.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=194:breaking-baggio Link to Mr. Morisi’s book: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Mario-Morisi-ebook/dp/B0GX2NRR1J Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6faY133313I4ybu0i6WNLN?si=3XVKotzlQRmEGJ9WJ7aixQ&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=70387932e1d14193 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-300-interview/id1601074369?i=1000781246185 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gslW1SPsMA Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_02050516436.html Support the show
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S7 · E302
August 5 · 1 hr 2 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 302 (Interview with Argentine Journalist Mr. Nacho Dimari on Argentina National Team matches in 1982 under César Luis Menotti)
This is the 302nd episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Nacho Dimari, Argentinean Journalist, as we discuss the Argentina National Team matches under César Luis Menotti in 1982. This is the last interview on the César Luis Menotti era as Argentina National Team Manager. 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. Dimari’s contact info: Twitter (X): @ElOleg Bluesky: @eloleg.bsky.social Substack: https://substack.com/@nachodimari Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElOleg Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MxLs2MDumPgosFlnbs5nJ?si=MZB4eXicRmOz25flq3FNuw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=18474014f4634028 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-302-interview/id1601074369?i=1000780141423 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LbuEYI2aqo Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01382847934.html Support the show
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S7 · E301
August 2 · 1 hr 33 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 301 (Interview with Northern Irish Author Mr. Conor Kenny as we discuss his book ‘Sbornaya: The Mixed Fortunes of the USSR Football Teams’ (2026))
This is the 301st episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Northern Irish Author Mr. Conor Kenny as we discuss his book ‘Sbornaya: The Mixed Fortunes of the USSR Football Teams’ (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. Kenny’s contact info: Twitter (X): @BRTD1989 Bluesky: @betterredthandead.bsky.social Substack: https://substack.com/@betterredthandead Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/better_red_than_dead/ Links to Mr. Kenny’s book: https://www.amazon.com/-/he/Conor-Kenny/dp/183680265X Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/65kQrh0iSVUwhgXE8AdqKw?si=DbXJNk7dRHSCBYRZeDUlPA&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=df32e4d4c79f438a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-301-interview/id1601074369?i=1000779571895 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-EMOV0JeXo Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/08/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode.html Support the show
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S7 · E300
July 28 · 1 hr 14 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 300 (Interview with French Author Mr. Mario Morisi discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ -Part 1 (origins to the 1990 World Cup))
This is the 300th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview French Author Mr. Mario Morisi, as we discuss his book ‘Roberto Baggio, Vingt ans de folie italienne et mondiale’ (2026). There will be three podcasts regarding this book, this first part covers Roberto Baggio’s origins up to the 1990 World Cup. This is the first biography of Roberto Baggio in French. Mr. Morisi has authored many books in French and Italian. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Morisi’s contact info: Twitter (X): @MarioMorisi2 Bluesky: @absentes.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamorisi2026/ Link: https://www.mariomorisi.fr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=194:breaking-baggio Link to Mr. Morisi’s book: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Mario-Morisi-ebook/dp/B0GX2NRR1J Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1y0nVgscD1vUcsVNKbkoto?si=Tip_Jol1SDe1rPSTH66Aaw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=a15a58486ad34e0e https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-300-interview/id1601074369?i=1000778634275 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYq_3afNa-Y Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0692940436.html Support the show
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S7 · E299
July 12 · 50 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 299 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss the France National Team under Michel Hidalgo-Part 4 (1982-1984).
This is the 299thepisode 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 4 (1982-1984). 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/2022/12/compendium-to-soccernostalgia-interview_30.html https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2023/01/compendium-to-soccernostalgia-interview.html https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2023/01/compendium-to-soccernostalgia-interview_23.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/691UCYsu3PiS9lJKQlM5fH?si=pDvXxYMPRzKQ5C_tYovI6A&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=82a4088c725a44b3 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-299-interview/id1601074369?i=1000776502668 Youtube Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0139317984.html Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0139317984.html Support the show
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S7 · E298
July 9 · 1 hr 22 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 298 (Interview with Dutch Football fan Mr. René Seedorf and Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/, as we discuss the Holland National Team during the 1998 World Cup)
This is the 298th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Dutch Football fan Mr. René Seedorf and Mr. Jan Roskott, as we discuss the Holland National Team during the 1998 World Cup. Mr. Seedorf is a teacher, translator, aspiring scout, and avid collector of classic football matches. Mr. Jan Roskott is the administrator of http://dutchsoccersite.org/. 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. Seedorf’s contact info: Twitter (X): @911RL1 Link: https://rl119.wordpress.com/over/ Link: https://rl119voetbalt.wordpress.com/ Article link: https://rl119.wordpress.com/2025/04/22/the-legacy-of-jose-pekerman/ Mr. Roskottt’s contact info: Email: jroskott@gmail.com Twitter (X): @DutchSoccerSite Website: http://dutchsoccersite.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchsoccersite Listen on Spotify / Apple: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3jAzTf7rNHkoyrwFgSjpzD?si=jRp5VJqLRRiyfoJ82FlQhw&utm_source=copy-link&nd=1&dlsi=a96ed848994c4305 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-298-interview/id1601074369?i=1000776046098 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPTG5Ew-03Q Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01579195664.html Support the show
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S7 · E297
July 5 · 30 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 297 (Interview with Scottish Author and Poet Ms. Julie McNeill, discussing her book ‘We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition’ (2026))
This is the 297th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Scottish Author and Poet Ms. Julie McNeill as we discuss her book ‘We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition’. (2026) This book is a collection of poems paying tribute to the history and culture of Scottish Football. This is the updated edition to her book from 2024, ‘We Are Scottish Football.’. Ms. McNeill is an author, poet and editor. She is the Poet-in-residence of St Mirren FC Charitable Trust as well as the makar (eminent poet) of The Hampden Collection. She is also the Winner of the Burrell Collection Hidden Gems poetry competition. Her other books include ‘Mission Dyslexia: Find Your Superpower and Be Your Brilliant Self (2021)’ and Mission Dyslexia: Wellbeing with Willforce: Keeping Cool and Looking After Your Brain! (2025). She is also one of the editors of ‘A Most Unsuitable Game: Celebrating Scottish Women’s Football Fifty Years After the Ban’. 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. McNeill’s contact info: Twitter (X): @JulieMcNeill1 Links: https://luath.co.uk/products/we-are-scottish-football-the-world-cup-edition?srsltid=AfmBOoqtKpTWia5yU2f5XqiLUMP4aD7EA9rqvh0uYfR28-gpFIgFILu4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesoulscribbler Bluesky: @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social Link to Ms. McNeill’s book: https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Scottish-Football-Author/dp/1804253499 Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7M7TbqqskY2jdfp3bEVZga?si=WZ78cVttR1KSW5pFNTFdMg&nd=1&dlsi=0217ca61d3cc41ec https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-297-interview/id1601074369?i=1000775523285 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR-hdgXL9QI Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01692948642.html Support the show
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S7 · E296
July 2 · 1 hr 6 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 296 (Interview with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ on Holland National Team 1989/90)
This is the 296th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ as we discuss the matches of the Holland National Team for the 1989/90 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 Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Roskottt’s contact info: Email: jroskott@gmail.com Twitter (X): @DutchSoccerSite Website: http://dutchsoccersite.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchsoccersite Listen on Spotify / Apple: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sEUcjW2HBhTSUrMoHECUh?si=14rxlO2JROCsHZvMBlY8Kg&nd=1&dlsi=16ec3c5a00d04b7c https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-296-interview/id1601074369?i=1000775252579 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNnMANMNURM Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode.html Support the show
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S7 · E295
June 30 · 37 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 295 (Interview with Scottish Freelance Football Writer Mr. Mark Gordon discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years’ (2026))
This is the 295th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Scottish Freelance Football Writer Mr. Mark Gordon, as we discuss his book ‘Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years’ (2026). Mr. Gordon specialises in Scottish, Italian and women’s football but his writing covers many footballing genres. His work has appeared The Guardian, The Daily Record, The Sunday Post, She Kicks, and Nutmeg magazines as well as online outlets such as The Gentleman Ultra, Tifo Football, These Football Times and The Football Pink 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. Gordon’s contact info: Twitter (X): @MarkGordonMedia Bluesky: @markgordonmedia.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markgordonmedia Link: https://markgordon.media/ Link to Mr. Gordon’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Roberto-Baggio-World-Cup-Years/dp/1836802625 https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/roberto-baggio Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KX9SdOJ9M5V6bG3TYKLdz?si=xuVyaqDnR3CufGt4f8m5Uw&nd=1&dlsi=deaebb2c960440ee https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-295-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774777801 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3js9Hnak3s Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_02000341851.html Support the show
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S7 · E294
June 26 · 1 hr 2 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 294 (Interview with English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rob Fletcher, discussing his book ‘The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness’ (2026))
This is the 294th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rob Fletcher, discussing his book ‘The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness’ (2026). This book discusses the 1994 Champions League Final between AC Milan and Barcelona. Mr. Fletcher is the editor of Boro Mag, a podcast and publication about Middlesbrough FC. He has written for many outlets such as The Football Pink, KIT Magazine, Futbolista among others. His other books include: ‘1992: The Birth of Modern Footbal’ (2023) and ‘Chaos, Controversy and THAT Kung-Fu Kick: 94/95 The Premier League's Most Dramatic Season’ (2024). 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. Fletcher’s contact info: Twitter (X): @rob_fletcher_ Twitter (X): @90s_writer Twitter (X): @boro_mag Bluesky: @robfletcher.bsky.social Linktree: https://linktr.ee/boromag Link to Mr. Fletcher’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Final-Pursuit-Greatness-Rob-Fletcher/dp/1836802900 https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Rob-Fletcher/author/B0BXQNC2ZS?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iUeFU4QzzlofIhtHYSzbu?si=OFNccK0hSeKg8DCp6SCBnA&nd=1&dlsi=398ee686b49d4ca2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-294-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774402245 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2lN3LVrPlk&t=558s Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_02131533579.html Support the show
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S7 · E293
June 24 · 45 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 293 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986))
This is the 293rdepisode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986). 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 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/3cxyuzSuroxRf0Lqji35k9?si=oTyLXexnQSuw-ZNf_jbmZw&nd=1&dlsi=72b6c571f00f409a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-293-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774111636 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCgeJAyoi0Y Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0505669466.html Support the show
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S7 · E292
June 23 · 50 min
Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 292 (Interview with English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘Sergeant Wilko’s Defending Champions: Leeds United at the Dawn of Modern Football’ (2026))
This is the 292nd episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘Sergeant Wilko’s Defending Champions: Leeds United at the Dawn of Modern Football (2026).’ Mr. Dean was previously interviewed on the podcast regarding his books, ‘The Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of Dominance.’ (2024) and ‘The O'Leary Years: Football's Greatest Boom and Bust (2022).’ In addition to the book, we will discuss, Mr. Dean is the Author of many Leeds United related books, such as ‘The Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of Dominance.’ (2024) Marcelo Bielsa vs The Damned United: The Extraordinary Story of a Club Reborn (2021) League One Leeds: A Journey Through the Abyss (2022) Marcelo Bielsa v The Premier League: Living, Loving and Losing Bielsaball (2023). He is also a presenter on Leeds United related podcast, ‘Leeds, That!’ @LeedsThat. 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. Dean’s contact info: Twitter: @roclufc Twitter: @leedsthat Link to Mr. Dean’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Sergeant -Wilkos-Defending-Champions-Football-ebook/dp/B0GSG9JLGF https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rocco-Dean/author/B0945M96RF?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/68vRlJnztRCfbqLb6NtkhW?si=oDK86ZLlQZW3Xq-xe1M5Ew&nd=1&dlsi=d061f61eac974882 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-292-interview/id1601074369?i=1000773814100 Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvBwk-MexvQ Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01016772382.html Support the show
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