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The Away End with Daniel Alarcón and John Green
The Away End with Daniel Alarcón and John Green
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Two novelists, friends since they were teenagers, tackle questions big and small around the World Cup and international football more generally.
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Daniel and producer Sean go through the listener mailbag while John is away this week. We'd love to hear from you. Email us at awayendpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On Episode 5, we have a hot take alert! Daniel poses the question: should there be term limits for national team coaches? Daniel and John dive into the White Wolves of Uzbekistan, the team's history in past World Cups, and how they might fare in this year's group stage. Finally, John tells the insane but true story of Brazilian con artist and former footballer, Carlos Kaiser. Plus, Daniel and John respond to listener emails. Email us at awayendpod@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the 4th episode of The Away End, Daniel and John kick things off discussing Colombian star James Rodríguez and the curse of effortless talent. John dives into one of this year's potential sleeper teams who could create some intrigue, the Elephants of Cote D'Ivoire. And Daniel tells a story about what he watched unfold on the streets of Buenos Aires when the perceived invincibility of youth ran into intense fandom following a nearby soccer match. Daniel and John also respond to listener emails. You can email John and Daniel with your questions and thoughts at awayendpod@gmail.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the third episode of The Away End, Daniel and John highlight Uruguay and their coach, Marcelo “El Loco” Bielsa while exploring Uruguay's chances of advancing to the knockout round and beyond. They also discuss the possibility of a World Cup boycott, and John recounts the unbelievable events of the 1994 Caribbean Cup match between Barbados and Grenada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John and Daniel are back with the second episode of The Away End. They dive into the aftermath of the AFCON Final and its repercussions for the World Cup and talk about the importance of hope, both in life and football. John also regales us with the extraordinary story of Jimmy Glass and Carlisle United.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On the premiere episode of The Away End, Daniel and John reminisce on over 30 years of friendship, discuss some of their favorite World Cup memories, and dissect the 2026 World Cup Draw. Will the USMNT get out of the Group Stage? Which of the World Cup debutantes will do the best? Which team is poised to break through in a surprising way? Start your tournament journey here, as Daniel and John set the stage for the 2026 World Cup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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