Episodes

  • Episode 272: Juventus get big wins over Inter and PSV Eindhoven

    Episode 272: Juventus get big wins over Inter and PSV Eindhoven
    Feb 17 2025
    It turned out to be a very important week for Thiago Motta and Juventus, capped with Sunday night’s win over Inter in the Derby d’Italia at the Allianz Stadium. On Episode 272 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from the Juventus week that was. That week came to a thrilling conclusion with Sunday night’s Derby d’Italia win over Inter Milan in Turin. It was quite the exciting victory! It was also a win in which Juventus didn’t play well in the first half yet came out a totally different team out of halftime. That allowed them to take advantage of Inter being off their game, and recording a much-needed win over the reigning Serie A champions. That Randal Kolo Muani assist sure was pretty, wasn’t it? On the European stage. Juve have a very big trip to the Netherlands on Wednesday night, where they will look hold onto their aggregate lead and advance to the Champions League Round of 16 in the second leg of their play-off tie against PSV Eindhoven. Social media questions — including the chances of Juventus signing Randal Kolo Muani and Renato Veiga on a more permanent basis over the summer and, in light of one of the crew member’s previous tweets about his favorite American football team, what some of our coldest takes about Juventus are. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Bluesky @bwrao.bsky.social, Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN on Twitter. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Episode 271: Is Randal Kolo Muani already Juve’s greatest striker ever?

    Episode 271: Is Randal Kolo Muani already Juve’s greatest striker ever?
    Feb 10 2025
    Kolo Muani, who arrived on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in January, has scored five goals in his first three games with Juventus and making things rather interesting considering the regular starter up front is very much not in the same kind of form as the 26-year-old Frenchman. On Episode 271 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from the Juventus week that was. Randal Kolo Muani has been with Juve for three games. He’s scored five goals in those three games. Does that make him the best Juventus striker ever? In all seriousness, Kolo Muani’s impact has certainly brought a different dynamic up front compared to Juve’s previous lack of alternatives to Dusan Vlahovic. Thoughts on Juventus’ win over Como and just why they struggled for much of the game against a team that is just above the relegation zone. Social media questions — including thoughts on potentially making Kolo Muani a permanent member of Juventus’ roster, what to do with Vlahovic if that does happen, why Juve’s defense continuously struggles to hold onto a lead, how much more faith should be given to Teun Koopmeiners amidst his struggles, and if the switch in Juve’s philosophy actually make sense. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Bluesky @bwrao.bsky.social, Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN on Twitter. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Episode 270: Juventus get a Dutch rematch in the Champions League

    Episode 270: Juventus get a Dutch rematch in the Champions League
    Feb 3 2025
    Juventus closed out the UCL league phase in less than stellar fashion and now know they will face the same team in which they opened the European season up against if they want to stay alive in the continent’s premier club competition. On Episode 270 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from the week that was for Juventus. A look at Juventus’ rematch with PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League play-off round. Yes, the same team that Juve beat in Turin to open up the Champions League league phase back in September. Predictions! Do we think Juventus will advance to the UCL Round of 16? A look at Juventus’ win over Empoli on Sunday afternoon. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Bluesky @bwrao.bsky.social, Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN on Twitter. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Episode 269: Juventus suffer first Serie A loss of the season

    Episode 269: Juventus suffer first Serie A loss of the season
    Jan 27 2025
    It took until the final weekend of January, but Juventus finally have a number other than zero in the loss column in Serie A, with league leaders Napoli handing Thiago Motta’s squad their first loss of the 2024-25 season in dramatic fashion. On Episode 269 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from a Juventus week that was ... not great. So what happened against Napoli in Saturday’s 2-1 loss at the Maradona? How did Juve go from playing well in the first half to being a complete disaster after halftime? A look at the Champions League situation and some of the possible scenarios entering the final matchday later this week. (Hint: it’s going to be silly.) Juventus are still active on the transfer market, with Chelsea defender Renato Veiga set to join the club on loan for the second half of the season. Questions from social media — including how much grace should Thiago Motta be given if Juventus don’t qualify for the Champions League this season? You can follow us — or send us questions — on Bluesky @bwrao.bsky.social, Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN on Twitter. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 268: Juventus come to life to beat Milan

    Episode 268: Juventus come to life to beat Milan
    Jan 20 2025
    Thiago Motta’s Juventus finally came to life in full over the weekend, putting forward one of their best performances of the season in a much-needed win over rival AC Milan to hopefully ease some of the pressure on the young squad. On Episode 268 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from Juventus’ week that was and big win over AC Milan on Saturday night. Juventus played damn well against Milan on the way to their first win Serie A in a month. So what went right for Thiago Motta and his squad? Here’s something that went right: The brand of football that Motta implemented at Bologna last season was very much on display for his Juventus against Milan. It was quite nice. So now, Juventus need to keep the Mottaball good vibes going, right? (Yes, of course!) It is the middle of January and Juventus are very much seeing the transfer rumors increase both in terms of incoming and some surprising potential outgoings. We discuss rumors involving Randal Kolo Muani, Andrea Cambiaso (!!) and more. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Bluesky @bwrao.bsky.social, Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN on Twitter. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 267: Juventus make a little bit of history with Derby della Mole draw

    Episode 267: Juventus make a little bit of history with Derby della Mole draw
    Jan 13 2025
    The first Serie A game of 2025 looked a lot like the final ones of 2024, with Juventus taking a lead and then giving it up on their way to recording their 12th draw of the 2024-25 season and extend the frustrations of the past couple of months. On Episode 267 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from Juventus’ Derby della Mole draw against Torino. With the 12th draw of the 2024-25 campaign, Juve made some history — becoming the first-ever Serie A club to record that many draws within the first half of the season ... ever. So why does this keep happening to this Juventus team and why have the margins become so small with this team when it comes to dropping points? We’re officially two weeks into the January transfer window, and Juventus are reportedly in the midst of multiple negotiations to try and bring in some much-needed depth. Questions from social media — including how much blame Cristiano Giuntoli should get for all of Juventus’ inconsistencies this season and what’s up with Teun Koopmeiners’ struggles and inability to replicate his Atalanta form. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Bluesky @bwrao.bsky.social, Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN on Twitter. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 266: More mistakes lead to Juve’s Supercoppa exit

    The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 266: More mistakes lead to Juve’s Supercoppa exit
    Jan 6 2025
    Juventus’ first showing of 2025 looked like a lot of the ones from the final few weeks of 2024, with Thiago Motta’s squad falling to AC Milan in the semifinals of the new-look Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia. On Episode 266 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we dicuss: Takeaways from Juventus’ loss to AC Milan in the semifinals of the new-look Italian Super Cup. What’s up with Dusan Vlahovic after another disappointing performance. Juventus weren’t able to close out another game. What’s the deal? Thiago Motta didn’t have great things to say about his team’s mentality and character in the wake of Juventus blowing a lead against Milan. That’s not good, right? Social media questions — including if it’s time to consider a Dusan Vlahovic sale, confidence in Juventus getting wins compared to last season, what a midterm grade for Cristiano Giuntoli might be, what is the reasoning for all of the individual errors and where Juventus goes from here. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Bluesky @bwrao.bsky.social, Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN on Twitter. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 265: Juventus close out 2024 with one final draw

    The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 265: Juventus close out 2024 with one final draw
    Dec 30 2024
    Juventus played well against Fiorentina, but a couple of massive errors at the back — including Andrea Cambiaso simply slipping while trying to clear the ball — allowed La Viola to hand Thiago Motta’s squad their 11th draw already this season. On Episode 265 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from Juventus’ 11th draw of the Serie A season, this one coming against Fiorentina on Sunday night. So what went wrong against Fiorentina? And, despite the result, what went right? Just how much of this result is on the players and how much is on Thiago Motta? Following another impressive performance that included his first two goals in bianconero, has Khephren Thuram already become on of Juventus’ best players? On the winter transfer front, it looks like Juventus are in talks with Napoli for a deal for Danilo, who has had a eventful season despite his reduction in playing tie. Questions from social media — including WTF is up with this team this season, and more. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Bluesky @bwrao.bsky.social, Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN on Twitter. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min