
Two 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 | 13 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSports | |||

On Episode 12 of The Away End, John and Daniel unpack the wins and losses of the final World Cup playoff games and begin to look ahead, now that the 48 World Cup teams are set. Daniel does a deep dive into the Bosnia and Herzegovina National team, an... more
On Episode 11, Daniel and John dissect the latest in the saga of the AFCON Final aftermath between Senegal and Morocco, John does a deep dive into the English National team, and Daniel recounts the story of when he played an epic football game at a P... more
On Episode 10, John and Daniel break down the World Cup Playoffs and discuss which teams have the best chance to advance. Daniel does a deep dive into the French National Team, and John regales us with the origin story of AFC Wimbledon, a team close ... more
On Episode 9, Daniel and John break down the latest news with Iran's national team, Daniel points and laughs gleefully at the misery of Arsenal’s crosstown rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, John does a deep dive into the Netherlands, and Daniel tells the po... more
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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!)
I love y'all DOWN but please cut down on the ads 😭😭 3/4min ads multiple times an ep is mental
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
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*
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The podcast features a unique friendship dynamic between two novelists who share their deep passion for football, particularly focusing on the World Cup and international soccer. Episodes explore not only specific matches and tournaments but also broader sociopolitical themes relating to football, such as identity, community impact, and the emotional journeys of fans. Listeners can expect heartfelt reflections, personal anecdotes, and philosophical discussions infused with humor and a sense of nostalgia, as the hosts frequently draw on their own experiences with the sport throughout their lives. This blend of storytelling and analysis sets it apart from standard sports commentary.
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