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 | 30 | Founded | 6 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSoccer | |||
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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
On Episode 26 of The Away End, “To lose is to win a little bit.” As all the host countries have now been eliminated, there are lessons to be learned on how not to gain a tactical advantage. Daniel and John start with their thoughts on the USMNT’s per... more
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- Episode 22
Love this podcast, keeps getting better. My gawd, episode 22, chef’s kiss.
Apple Podcasts5Heya-11
Canadaa month ago - 50% ads
love john but ads take up 10 minutes or more
Apple Podcasts3Aditiii571
United Statesa month ago - Great Intro to World Soccer
I started listening to this podcast because I like Daniel and John, no other reason. But along the way I’ve learned so much about soccer and this is has allowed me to connect more with my friends and family who are super into it. It’s been a gift. Bonus, I get to bewilder my husband (who hasn’t been listening) with my newfound knowledge.
Apple Podcasts5Jazzy E.United Statesa month ago - Maybe I watched the wrong episodes??
What’s the point of having a podcast when you’re just going to (wrongly) predict all the better teams are going to win all their matches.
The description says it’s about so much more than football, - like culture - but it’s really not. It’s exclusively about repeatedly saying the better teams will always win in a really smug tone. As well as answering way too many very basic questions that make the podcast unbearable for anyone remotely knowledgeable about football.
Also 3 adbreaks is crazy fo... more
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Australiaa month ago - Futbol is life
This is a perfect podcast for the twelve of us who love the intersection between soccer, history, politics, literature, and so much more. With so much heart, care, and genuine love of the game, this is THE definitive listen for a WC summer.
Apple Podcasts5alf10087United Statesa month ago
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Apple Podcasts | #33 | United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #93 | Canada/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #207 |  United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #103 | Australia/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #206 |  Germany/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #5 |  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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1. Eliseo Alarcón
2. Simon Cooper
3. Sean Tytone
4. Simon Kuper
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