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 | 31 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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On the 30th and final episode of Season 1 of The Away End, Daniel tells a story of his first international call-up, and how he got the name “Cabeza de Brócoli”. Then John ends the season with the obligatory AFC Wimbledon story about Barry Fuller and ... more
On Episode 29 of The Away End, Daniel and John celebrate Spain for their World Cup victory and try to make sense of a miserable game that no one will ever willingly rewatch. They also discuss what they obviously got wrong about the third-place game b... more
On Episode 28 of The Away End, Daniel and John talk about the semifinal matches, starting with the incredible England vs. Argentina match where Messi, once again did some beautiful things to deliver Argentina to another World Cup final, as Enzo Ferná... more
On Episode 27 of The Away End, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill joins John and Daniel for a look at how the state’s lead executive is dealing with hosting the world’s biggest sporting event, growing the sport here in the United States, her favorite... more
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- Delightful
This show was the highlight of my summer and the perfect companion to the Wold Cup. I sincerely hope they do a second season - for the women’s World Cup in Brazil next year or for something else!!
Apple Podcasts5Ellen marina
United States17 days ago - Refreshing
What a joy to hear two friends sharing their thoughts and experiences without the yelling and gasbags that others often offer; they are just two very intelligent and charming authors giving us their way on how they watch and feel about this wonderful sport of fútbol
Apple Podcasts5Colombian28United States23 days ago - The Dream
This podcast is a dream come true. Two authors I love talking about a sport I love. No yelling and no toxic masculinity, just passion, good humor and articulate analysis. 6/5 stars.
Apple Podcasts5njvc&modUnited Statesa month ago - Fantastic show
Love the show. I listen to a lot of soccer podcasts but none dive in to the experience of the sport in the way this one does. My only complaint is the sheer amount of ads. I swear every 10 minutes there’s 6 ads.
Apple Podcasts5Jon WurzelUnited Statesa month ago - Subscribe
You like soccer? Yes? Then subscribe. No? You will after one episode.
Apple Podcasts5nope, don’t need oneUnited Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #91 | United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #196 |  Australia/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #37 |  Chile/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #50 |  Argentina/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  Brazil/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #89 |  Mexico/Sports/Soccer |
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A conversation between two longtime friends who are also accomplished authors, blending sharp sports analysis with literary, cultural, and political reflections around the World Cup. Episodes often weave tactical talk with personal memories, fan experience, and broader social themes—immigration, national identity, diaspora, and community. The show stands out for its thoughtful, non-confrontational tone, authorly storytelling, and willingness to connect football to literature, art, and politics, making it approachable for both casual fans and readers seeking deeper context around global soccer culture.
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The Away End launched 7 months ago and published 31 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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Recent guests on The Away End include:
1. Mikie Sherrill
2. Janine de Novais
3. Eliseo Alarcón
4. Simon Cooper
5. Sean Tytone
6. Simon Kuper
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