The Away End with Daniel Alarcón and John Green
iHeartPodcastsTwo novelists, Daniel Alarcón and John Green, friends since they were teenagers, tackle questions big and small around the World Cup and international football more generally. The only soccer podcast that regularly name checks Toni Morrison, The Away End is about much more than sport: it's about politics, literature and culture, with an eye toward those moments and spaces where our collective love... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 4 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSports | |||
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Author of the new book, World Cup Fever: A Soccer Journey in Nine Tournaments, Simon Kuper joins The Away End for a discussion about football and the complexity of national identity, the globalization of style at the top of the game and the lower qua... more
On Episode 16 of The Away End, John has returned from England with something on his heart. After letting it out, he deep dives into the Haitian National Team. And Daniel tells the story of Jorge, his Honduran fixer who created an unexpected, impenetr... more
On Episode 15 of The Away End, Daniel begins with a call to action regarding the current, Kafkaesque reality of being a football fan and wishing to attend a World Cup game. Then Daniel's deep dive into the South Korean National Team brings back memor... more
On Episode 14 of The Away End, John and Daniel start with a discussion about the heartbreaking injury of the great Liverpool player, Hugo Ekitike and the implications it has on the World Cup, along with several other poorly-timed injuries, less than ... more
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- So much more than football! Inspiring stories, funny jokes, and thoughtful insights on sport
I love this podcast so much! As a recently converted soccer/football fan, this podcast has helped me contextualize football history and get excited for this year’s World Cup. Daniel and John’s conversations are both entertaining and moving. I came for the football education, but I am staying for the insightful discussions about the human spirit, current events, personal investment in sport, literary references, etc. It’s more than just a sports pod, it’s a human pod! Thanks Daniel and John!
Apple Podcasts5josclark
United States2 months ago - Excellent in every way
I am new to the world of Football/soccer (apologies for my incurable American-ness) and attribute John as one of the people who inspired my interest in the sport. This is such a wonderful way to learn about the World Cup in a fun, thoughtful and informative way. Daniel, John and Sean are such a great team for this show. Thanks for fueling my passion for soccer/football! (PS Go Nashville SC!)
Apple Podcasts5SheldonCMusicUnited States2 months ago I love y'all DOWN but please cut down on the ads 😭😭 3/4min ads multiple times an ep is mental
Podcast Addict52 months agobiscuithead- ❤️
The Away End Podcast is fútbol in its most honest register, a conversation that refuses containment. It moves the way memory moves. Tactics give way to geography. A goal becomes a migration story. Someone reaches for a season that lives in the body like weather. Nothing is too small to matter. Nothing stays where it was supposed to.
There is a producer who should remain behind the glass and never does. He is pulled into the light and asked to explain the unexplainable, to solve questions everyo... more
Apple Podcasts5Har0ldMUnited States3 months ago - Good luck!
You picked a hell of a year to do this podcast.
I wish you luck that it goes well! Though I have my doubts due to… The Situation *gestures broadly*
Apple Podcasts5MordredRaal
Germany3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #37 | United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #16 |  Canada/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #121 |  Australia/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #28 |  Philippines/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #41 |  New Zealand/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #42 |  Argentina/Sports/Soccer |
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What is The Away End about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Two prolific writers explore football as a lens on culture, politics, and personal identity. Across episodes, the show blends sharp sports analysis with storytelling, memoir, and literary references, using World Cup moments to critique governance, economics, and global society. Listeners can expect thoughtful conversations that weave immigration, memory, fandom, and ethics into accessible yet richly textured discussions about how soccer mirrors broader human experiences. A standout pattern is the hosts' willingness to connect football to literature, history, and current events, making it appealing to listeners who want more than scorelines—stories, context, and critical thinking are central.
Noteworthy elements include deep dives into nati... more
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The Away End launched 4 months ago and published 18 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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