El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

Mark and Payton review a World Cup for the ages, as an imperious Spain side dump France out and Messi again fuels an improbable Argentina comeback vs England that sets the stage for an historic, never-before-seen Spain-Argentina Final, with storylines galore. Plus, Mark and Payton talk Real Madrid and Barcelona transfer news, with some big names reportedly heading to Madrid, and an exciting signing for Barcelona confirmed. 

It's the greatest tournament in the world and the boys are in the grips of World Cup Mania. In this episode, we start with some scintillating transfer news (3:30), before launching into a review of the group stage and how each host's predictions went (12:00). Then, we look ahead to the round of 32, and give predictions for each match in the round (24:51). Don't forget to send in your predictions for a chance to win merch!

Your hosts are champing at the bit for the World Cup, and give you their picks for favorites to win the World Cup, their dark horses, and why. Then they dial up the pageantry for the 7th annual Messi awards, in which Mark and Payton dole out awards for the most deserving Real Madrid and Barcelona players and coaches of the season. Finally, the boys make their picks from who will emerge from the group stage of the World Cup with their rapid fire predictions. 

Welcome, one and all, to the ECP betting lines finale!! In this fan-favorite episode, the results are in, and we get to find out who's side has won the betting lines that were set at the beginning of the season. We start with the groundbreaking betting line results (15:48), before reviewing our bold predictions (36:20), and then we finish off with a review of the side quests the hosts wanted each team to achieve throughout their campaigns (43:49). 

Mark and Payton bid adieu to several legends as Carvajal and Alaba play their last game for Real Madrid in a solid, yet meaningless, win over Athletic Club (13:28), and Lewandowski scores on an otherwise awful evening for the championship-hungover Barcelona (26:16). Plus, a teaser of our Season Awards as mark hands out his Flop of the Year, and Payton gives top grade to a surprising veteran. 

In this glorious sunsetting episode of ECP, the boys are here to bring you the penultimate game reviews of the season, and the previews of the last games Barcelona and Real Madrid will play for the 2025/2026 season. And what a season it's been. Barcelona took on Deportivo Alaves away in their first La Liga game as champions (12:30). Real Madrid squared off against last-placed Real Oviedo in a shockingly close game (16:48). Then, we cover Barcelona's final home game, hoping to keep their home record perfect against Real Betis and send Lewandowski off in style (23:29). And Real Madrid played for pride against Sevilla (36:51). Finally, we look ahead to the final games of the year, as Barcelona travel to the Mestalla to finish their season out against Valencia (41:35), and Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao for Arbeloa's last game in charge (52:50). Also, a surprise dark horse candidate for the World Cup is chosen (52:50)

Mark and Payton discuss a historic el clasico result for Barcelona, as they seal their 29th La Liga title in style over their bitter rivals, who were well outclassed on the day as they were all season. Then, the boys get into previews for the midweek games, with Barcelona taking on Alaves (42:56), and Real Madrid hosting Oviedo (47:29). 

In this historic episode of ECP, the boys are here to bring you the preview of one of the most epic El Clasico finales in the rivalry's history. Plus, we've got some big news involving signings, and more importantly, big fightings amongst the Real Madrid squad, who've seemingly descended into madness. We start with the full recap of the week's dramas, before covering Barcelona's matchup at Osasuna (12:09) and Real Madrid's battle against Espanyol (22:33). Then, all eyes are fixed upon a potentially historic El Clasico, as Barcelona will host Real Madrid with the goal of winning La Liga against their most hated rivals in a series-first for El Clasico (42:33).

Mark and Payton review yet another terrible game for Madrid, this time giving up a late, late goal to drop points yet again vs Betis (06:55). Then, Payton takes us through Barcelona's big away win at Getafe, and what that means for their La Liga chase (21:14). Plus, Barcelona get ready for a title-clinching game at Osasuna (34:49), and Real Madrid face Espanyol (40:34), and finally Mark talks about what pursuing someone as washed up as Mourinho means for Madrid, and who they should hire as coach instead (46:15).