The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 9 - Upside Down & Inside Out: Fiorentina 0-0 Napoli

Raffa Rispo returns from vacation this week as he and The Bizz have A LOT to cover! Matchday 3 in the 22/23 Serie A season saw Fiorentina-Napoli end in a scoreless draw at the Artemio Franchi. A tough battle in the midfield and a Victor Osimhen disallowed goal kept the teams level. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Kvara's goal streak was held by the great defensive play of Brazilian RB Dodo. A series of discriminatory chants toward Napoli & Luciano Spalletti are dealt with by the FIGC, but is that enough? Also, Cristiano Ronaldo! Yes or No? Find out what the Raffs think about that!

 

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Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 4: 2011/12 UCL Group A - Matchday 1 - Man City 1-1 Napoli

Ahead of the Champions League Draw, Kirsten and Henry look back to Napoli's first appearance in the rebranded competition. Cavani, Hamsik, Lavezzi and...Aronica et all, star in this nostalgia fest.

If you like our intro and outro theme, it's titled "Wasted Summer" by Fruity Water. check out their official video here https://youtu.be/yRsT7JWICqg

 

From N to I is a new weekly podcast from the FFV Network bringing short blasts from SSC Napoli’s past. Your hosts are Henry Bell @HenryBellCalcio and Kirsten Schlewitz @kdschlewitz. 

 

Enjoy and #ForzaNapoliSempre

Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 17: ”Crazy Boss”

This week Michele and Henry reflect on the first home game of the season and look forward to the friendly against Juve Stabia and the Fiorentina match in the league. 

 

Michele goes deep on the recent history behind Lower Curva tickets and also offers his precise in stadium thoughts on Kvaratskhelia, Osimhen and Kim. 

 

We answer another listener question, give you a Neapolitan phrase of the week and close with some final thoughts on Fiorentina.

 

Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli direct from city.

We are proud to be part of the Far From Vesuvius Network, so be sure to also follow and support us at @FarFromVesuvius on Twitter.

Finally, our hosts can be found on Twitter as well:

For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, Dr. Henry Bell @HenryBellCalcio 

Traveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for ALL YOUR NAPOLI TICKET NEEDS!!!

And our producer & Presidente, Raffa Rispo @RaffaNapoli83

Enjoy & #ForzaNapoliSempre

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Episode 8 - Napoli & ADL: The Right Direction || Napoli 4-0 Monza

Napoli are off to a flying start in the 2022/23 Serie A season after scoring 9 goals in 2 matches.  They defeat Monza 4-0 with goals from two of our new boys on their Stadio Maradona debut, a brace from Georgian left winger Kvicha Kvaratshkelia and a Korean CB Kim Minjae header from a corner. Victor Osimhen gets his 2nd of the season as well. This begs the question: is this club headed in the right direction? Did ADL win back some of the approval of the tifosi partenopei? 

We have a special guest co-host with the Biz, as Raffa is on vacation with his family. Gio Cozzolino of Calcio Ebbasta joins us this episode and weighs in on Napoli's current status.

You can find Gio on Twitter @Gio_Cozz24 and Calcio Ebbasta on Twitter @calcioebbastaTM

For those in the Tri-State area this weekend, come join the Tri-State Napoli Club for this Sunday's Matchday Meet at La Luna in Nutley, NJ for Fiorentina-Napoli. Please follow the club on Twitter and Instagram @tri_napoliclub and send them a DM for more info!

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Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 16: ”Giving and Receiving”

Episode 16: "Giving and Receiving"

Michele and Henry look forward to our first home game of the reason against Monza. The guys discuss the importance of August and taking time off and the impact Verona Napoli has had on the city’s expectations. They also chat about Napoli’s new Juve supporting mayor, the importance of ticket prices to fans in the city and we take our second pre-recorded fan question. This week's question comes from Nick Louks (Twitter @nick2cents). Grazie Nick!

Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli direct from city.

We are proud to be part of the Far From Vesuvius Network, so be sure to also follow and support us at @FarFromVesuvius on Twitter.

Finally, our hosts can be found on Twitter as well:

For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, Dr. Henry Bell @HenryBellCalcio 

Traveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for ALL YOUR NAPOLI TICKET NEEDS!!!

And our producer & Presidente, Raffa Rispo @RaffaNapoli83

Enjoy & #ForzaNapoliSempre

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 3: Supercoppa 90

Supercoppa ‘90

 

The third episode of From N to I explores one of the greatest matches in Napoli history: Napoli 5 Juventus 1. Kirsten and Henry celebrate a Maradona/Careca masterclass which represented the apex of the most glorious era of the club.

 

From N to I is a new weekly podcast from the FFV Network bringing short blasts from SSC Napoli’s past. Your hosts are Henry Bell @HenryBellCalcio and Kirsten Schlewitz @kdschlewitz. 

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Episode 7 - ”AWAY WE GO(AL): MD 1 Verona 2-5 Napoli”

DEFYING THE ODDS!

Napoli defeat Hellas Verona 5-2 at the Bentegodi in the first match of the 22/23 season. Goals from 5 different players (Osimhen, Kvaratshkelia, Zielinski, Lobotka & Politano) seal the victory and send a stern message to the world despite the odds. in this episode, Raff N Raff talk about the match and how we felt the defense, midfield and attack fared. Also, we hand out our first Beast of the Match! 

Raffa & The Biz are back in their respective studios after they spent the afternoon together at the Tri-State Napoli meet in West Nyack, NY for some pizza, pasta and ribs provided by the host of the meet, owner of an incredible oven and top pizzaiolo Danny Duende (@DishwashinDan on Twitter). Be sure to check out our Twitter page and the Tri-State club's Twitter page @Tri_NapoliClub for photos and video from the meet!

Lastly, be sure to visit our Napoli Rant Discord chat for great and exclusive convo, latest news and coming soon, the Napoli Rant Pre/Post match Live Discord call, where we can hear you get ready for matches and cheer or vent on Napoli after the games. Here is the link: https://discord.gg/Fkpc9ZvvYE

 

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Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 15: ’The Meat Under The Pasta”

Episode 15: The Meat Under The Pasta

 

Michele and Henry find a small window in their holidays to talk Napoli and the feeling in the city ahead of the new season. Henry has to be brief because his cena is waiting downstairs and he doesn’t want to get in trouble with the Italian in-laws.

 

They do, however, find time to salute Ciro Mertens, go deep on the Neapolitan feelings towards the team ahead of kick off and we answer listener questions.

 

We're pleased to present a new feature!  We will be answering at least one listener question every episode. Just send your question in the form of a voice note (try to keep it under a minute, a minute at the most) to Raffa's email raffanapoli83@gmail.com. 

 

Special thanks to Raff Bizzarro for our new logo & graphic! He really is the best!

 

Please do support the show by following us at our brand new Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli direct from city.

We are proud to be part of the Far From Vesuvius Network, so be sure to also follow and support us at @FarFromVesuvius on Twitter.

Finally, our hosts can be found on Twitter as well:

For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, Dr. Henry Bell @HenryBellCalcio 

Traveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for ALL YOUR NAPOLI TICKET NEEDS!!!

And our producer & Presidente, Raffa Rispo @RaffaNapoli83

Enjoy & #ForzaNapoliSempre

 

Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 2: Verona

EPISODE 2: VERONA

Ahead of Napoli’s first game of the season at the Bentegodi vs Verona, Kirsten and Henry explore the history behind this fierce rivalry. The story goes behind Maradona and also includes some surprisingly close links between the clubs.

 

Also, if you like our intro and outro theme, it's titled "Wasted Summer" by Fruity Water. check out their official video here https://youtu.be/yRsT7JWICqg

 

From N to I is a new weekly podcast from the FFV Network bringing short blasts from SSC Napoli’s past. Your hosts are Henry Bell @HenryBellCalcio and Kirsten Schlewitz @kdschlewitz. 

 

Enjoy and #ForzaNapoliSempre

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 6 - ”Napoli Mercato: Are We Cutting It Close?”

With the 21/22 Serie A season to kick off next week, are ADL & SSC Napoli cutting it close with signing new players? Players such as Raspadori from Sassuolo, Navas from PSG, and Simeone from Verona, lay in limbo. Can we expect these signatures soon?

 

Also, we have to address it, ADL and his comments. Out of line and out of touch…but was it all totally wrong?

 

All this, plus the latest news from the week as Raffa & The Biz present the go-home show of the new Serie A season! 

 

Please take a moment to join the brand new Napoli Rant Discord Chat. You're invited to come in and Rant about any general discussion and topic on all things SSC Napoli! Come in and let's have some great chat but never forget to BE NICE :)

Click here: https://discord.gg/Fkpc9ZvvYE

 

Introducing the Far From Vesuvius Serie A Fantasy League! Raffa, Henry & the crew have built a league free for all to join. Show us who is the best in the Napoli land at fantasy. Visit serieafantasy.com and enter League Code j6in72c5 and build your squadrona!!! May the best person win, but most importantly let's have fun!!!

 

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Season 22/23 - From N To I - Episode 1: Careca

Henry Bell and Kirsten Schlewitz introduce the newest weekly podcast from the FFV Network bringing short blasts from SSC Napoli’s past, "From N to I" You know Henry (@HenryBellCalcio) from the "Maradona Era Chronicles" and "In The Shadows Of Vesuvio". Kirsten (@kdschlewitz), an author of all things Napoli past, makes her triumphant return to the airwaves!

 

EPISODE 1: ANTONIO CARECA

We explore the Brazilian superstar’s importance to the second wave of silverware during the Maradona era and celebrate his blissful footballing union with D10S.

 

Also, if you like our intro and outro theme, it's titled "Wasted Summer" by Fruity Water. check out their official video here https://youtu.be/yRsT7JWICqg

 

Enjoy... and #ForzaNapoliSempre

Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/ Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 5 - ”From Mutiny To Makeover: Are Napoli Better Off”

Raffa & The Biz are back and with the Serie A season ready to kick off in 2 weeks, SSC Napoli are still working hard in the Summer Mercato. Is ADL's approach to this rebuild better off for Napoli? Will Luciano Spalletti have the Partenopei ready for battle with the additions of Kim Min-Jae, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Leo Ostigard? Will Victor Osimhen, Chucky Lozano and Piotr Zielinski be difference makers this season? Let's RANT!

 

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Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 4: Three Captains Gone!

In this episode of the Rant, Raffa & The Bizz discuss the official departure of Dries Mertens, the Napoli all-time leading scorer.  This marks the end of an era with three captains gone in Mertens and in Lorenzo Insigne and Kalidou Koulibaly before him. Can Napoli fans recover?

Also, is Raff Bizz starting to change his tune about ADL? He gives his response to recent talks by the president. And can Raffa Rispo stay optimistic about this rebuild?

News, new drip/kit talk, and of course the mercato! 

 

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Season 22/23 - In The Shadow Of Vesuvio - Episode 14: The Big Preseason Questions...Cone or Cup?

In the only English language Napoli podcast direct from the city, Henry and Michele are back from their holidays and dive straight into Dimaro reaction. Michele gives the città perspectives on the mercato comings and goings and gauges the mood of Naples ahead of the new season. There’s also time for conversations about gelato and which ex Napoli player is most fond of good times in night spots. A classic ITSOV mixture of the sublime and the ridiculous.

 

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Season 22/23 - The Napoli Rant w/Raff N Raff - Preseason Episode 3 - ADL v Tifosi: Daniel Bowen reports from Dimaro!

AN HOUR AND A HALF OF THE MOST FIREY EPISODE YET!!! 

 

Raffa & The Biz are in the house with Azzurri Superfan Daniel Bowen (@AzzurroBowen), as he gives us an in-depth Dimaro report! Dan was in attendance for Napoli's 4-1 preseason win over Serie B side Perugia on Sunday and we chat it up about what the fans feel about the team, the players, ADL and the loss of Insigne, Ospina, Koulibaly & possibly Mertens!

Also, Raffa is crowned Universal Champion of Napoli Fans, Biz is HOT about the perception of fans being behind ADL not caring about Napoli winning and Raffa, Biz AND Dan GO OFF on some who WISH NAPOLI BANKRUPTCY!!! 

Without a doubt, the biggest episode Raff N Raff have put out to date!

 

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