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The Curva Show

Daniel Foci and Matthew McKibben

The Curva Show is a weekly podcast dedicated to Serie A and men's football in Italy, hosted by Dan Foci and Matt McKibben. The show touches on tactics but leaves plenty of room for kit drops, pre-game fits, and Maurizio Sarri's smoking habits. If you love Italian football or just want an escape from the endless Premier League hype welcome to The Curva Show.

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  • 7 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 1 hr 1 min
  • English

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  • S1 · E7
    Yesterday · 51 min

    Fraud Rocks Man City While the Azzurri Rebounds. What’s Next?

    After a disappointing loss against Belgium, the Italian national team rebounded nicely against Turkey in a 4-1 victory. Dan and Matt break down their performance, what Roberto Mancici got right in his squad selection and if the UEFA Nations League even matters. Additionally, they discuss the historic verdict handed down to Manchester City after they used sham contracts to disguise roughly £1 billion in owner funding.

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  • S1 · E6
    September 23 · 1 hr 6 min

    Roma vs. Inter and Serie A’s Tight Table

    The Serie A title race is wide open. Dan and Matt break down the wild Roma-Inter draw, Juve’s recent turnaround, Milan’s attacking potential and the rise of teams like Frosinone, Cagliari and Lazio. Finally, they look ahead to Italy’s next generation and ask whether the international break can mark the beginning of a new era for the Azzurri.

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  • S1 · E5
    September 16 · 1 hr 9 min

    Serie A - Madness Top to Bottom

    Dan and Matt break down Serie A’s explosive start to the season. They cover Lazio’s intensity, Milan and Juventus’ struggles, Como’s statement in Europe and a passionate Lazio fan protest. This weekend left one question to be answered - Is this the most exciting season for Serie A in recent memory?

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  • S1 · E4
    September 8 · 1 hr 7 min

    Late Drama in Serie A

    Matt and Dan break down a chaotic week in Serie A that saw Inter and Roma overcome early deficits while Como continues to impress. They also chat about the upcoming Champions League fixtures and take a look at some new shirt drops.

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  • S1 · E3
    September 2 · 56 min

    Como Makes an Early Statement

    This episode of the Curva Show dives into the growing world of Serie A, from too-soon-to-tell results and transfer deadline day moves to what Italian clubs’ European campaigns could mean for the league’s future. Matt and Dan discuss culture off the pitch and how it effects the leagues popularity, exploring everything from bar-hopping for matches in New York to the stories and personalities that make Italian football so entertaining.

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  • S1 · E2
    August 26 · 1 hr

    The Calcio is Back!

    Is there a new best player in Serie A? Matt and Dan debate as they break down a stacked match week 1, dig into Roma, Inter, and Milan, and run through the rest of the league.

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  • S1 · E1
    August 21 · 59 min

    Welcome to The Curva Show

    The Curva Show is here! In their first episode, Matt and Dan relive the World Cup, get into a Russian gambling scandal shaking up Italian soccer, trade some unapologetic Juve slander, and lock horns over their Serie A predictions.

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