Gridirons of Europe
by gridirons of europe
Welcome to the Gridirons of Europe Podcast. In this podcast we discuss the ELF, football in Sweden and other major football events in Europe. We hope you listeners will join us as we guide you through the football landscape in Sweden, and Europe more broadly.
Episodes
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Episode 155: All Star Draft!
Draft time Baby!!! Andre, Albin and Arian are back with a special All Star episode were we draft our own All Star Teams! Take a listen, hopefully you enjoy it as much as we did making it!
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Episode 154: Wrapping up the 2026 Season
Andre, Arian and Albin are here to wrap up this season. We talk about the finals that happened and we also talk about the MVP Awards! We also wrap up the season with a breakdown of every Playoff Teams season as a whole and what they need to focus on for the next season.
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Episode 153: Game of the Year x2?
In episode 153, Andre and Albin guide you through the thrilling semifinals that took place last weekend. We take a deep dive into both games, with much of our attention paid to the endings of these games. We then discuss finals day in Carlstad, where the Carlstad Crusaders will face the…
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Episode 152: Playoff Time + Awards
We are back to talk about the upcoming games in the Playoffs! We also give out our awards for this season!
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Episode 151: Playoff Bound!
We are back to talk about the final games of the regular season! Andre takes us though a tough game against their southern rivals, Stockholm face Gothenburg in a game that had more in stake then we thought, Örebro took care of business against AIK and in the MAIN EVENT Tyresö took on Carlstad in…
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Episode 150: Bad Day in Carlstad!
This week Andre Arian and Albin talk about the week of football that we just saw and the final regular season weekend. Örebro showed that Carlstad can indeed be beaten, Tyresö made quick work of Limhamn, Gothernburg and Kristianstad had a interesting game and Stockholm crushed AIK in a way we...
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Episode 149: Controversy after the whistle?
This week Andre, Albin and Arian talk about the games that were and the games that are coming! Stockholm went down south to Malmö and came home with victory against a tough running Limhamn, Kristianstad traveled north to Bergshamra in the Toilet Bowl where AIK showed that they may have found…
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Episode 148: Gang is Back
The gang is back in full strength in this weeks episode with Arian, Andre and Albin (Sorry Osaid) Tyresö showed up in Bergshamra and AIK was also there, Örebro went down south again with a thin group of players against Limhamn and Göteborg really showed up against Carlstad We also got through are...
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Episode 147: Officiating Disaster
In this week Arian and Andre talk about this week of football! We have a shoot out in Stockholm were one team couldnt catch the other and we have a top team going down to Kristianstad and put on a performance, but thats not what is the main talking point about that game... We also go through our...
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Episode 146: Season Midway Point
We've reached the midway point of the season, and in episode 146 Andre and Arian break down all the games that were, and alll the upcoming week 7 games. Some highlights include Andre's insistance on discussing his game before the preview of it should have started, and the continued hammering on...
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Episode 145: AIK Catching Strays
In episode 145, Arian, Albin and Andre discuss the full slate from last weekend, including Carlstad's dominance down in Kristianstad, the exciting Stockholm derby, a low-scoring affair for our newcomers in Örebro, and an AIK no-show when Limhamn ran them off the field in Malmö. Then the guys get...
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Episode 144: Battle for Second Place
This week we are a full slate with Arian, Andre, Osaid and a returning Albin Forsman! We start by talking about last weeks games, Carlstad really showed us why they deserve the top spot and in Stockholm we saw a really strange game that showed alot about both teams! We go through our Power…
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Episode 143: Wildcat G with a Dash of Sipp
This week André Arian and Osaid is back to talk some football! Stockholm really showed up against a AIK team that doesnt look like they belong, Tyresö went down to Kristianstad and had a solid performance and Göteborg had their home opener for the first time in the SuperSeries. But the main topic...
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Episode 142: Sooo what is going on in AIK?
This week the crew is back (sort of) with Andre, Arian and Osaid What happened down south in the opener between Limhamn and Krstianstad, and what is going on AIK after their defeat in their home opener against Giants. We also have our Power Rankings for this week. We talk about the FULL SLATE of...
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Episode 141: Off to the Races
This week we have the same crew as last time We talk about the league opener in Tyresö against the newcomers in the Giants, did Tyresö give the Giants a rough welcoming gift or did the Giants give Tyresö a rude awakeing. We also talk about the upcoming games this weekend
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Episode 140: The Return of the King!
Vi är tillbaka och redo att börja prata om Superserien som kommer! I dagens avsnitt så är det Andre och Arian, och vi får en comeback av poddens egna Gandalf the White, The One the Only OSAID! (oroa er inte de kommer hot takes som vanligt) Vi pratar om öppningsmatchen mellan Tyresö Royal Crowns…
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Episode 139: Finals Recap and Award Season
This week Andre Albin and Arian talk about the the finals that happened in Carlstad, and we also give out our personal awards of the season to close out the 2025 football season!
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Episode 138: Finaltime Baby!
In this episode the full crew is (sort of) back! We talk about the games that happened in the semis i both divisions, and also give our thoughts about the games finals that we are going to see this weekend in Sola Arena!
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Episode 137: Playoffs!
In episode 137, Andre and Albin guide you through the final weekend of the regular season and preview the semifinals.
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Episode 136: Playoffs???
In episode 136, Andre and Arian discuss the final week of the regular season and the playoff picture. We apologize for the late posting of this episode, but we will be back next week to analyze the games and talk more about the playoffs!
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Episode 135: Playoff Race is Heating Up
This week the full crew is back with Andre, Albin and Arian and we talk about the football week that we have had! Division 1 Men is over earlier then expected with another team dropping out, Division 1 Women gave us a interesting game to discuss and things are heating up in the Superseries were…
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Episode 134: The Curse is Broken!
This week Andre and Arian go through the football week that was! Division 1 Women had a strange week of outcomes with one team withdrawing from the league, and Division 1 Men actually has a game! In the Superseries Tyresö showed off their new revamped offense against AIK, Örebro just dominated…
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Episode 133: Clash in the East
This week Andre and Arian talk about last weeks games! Carlstad bounce back with a dominating win at home, Limhamn won against a damaged Copenhagen and another classic game in the Eastern Conference in the Capital. We also go through our Rankings of the week and talk about the upcoming games this...
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Episode 132: I guess we were wrong about Carlstad (this week)
This week Arian, Albin and the returning Dessezar talk about the wild football week we just had! Kristianstad showed how good the offense is against Copenhagen, but did Copenhagen expose Kristianstads weakness? Tyresö and AIK battled in a surprisingly low scoring game and what happened in the…
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Episode 131: Midseason Form
This week we are back in full force with the usual suspects! We talk about the normal stuff that you are used to by this point, walk about the games that have happened last week. We go on a small rant about the lack of stats (and stream), Oslo maybe has some play calling issues in a scoreless…
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Episode 130: Upset Down South!
This week Andre and Albin are joined by Linda Johansson QB and OC for the Carlstad Crusaders, to talk about the games that happened last week and the upcoming games this week. AIK went down to Malmö and showed why they are a top team, Carlstad did what Carlstad does, Tyresö (almost) fumbled the…
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Episode 129: So Much Football + New Addition
In episode 129 Andre and Arian are joined by Carlstad Crusaders WR and 2-time Special Teams Player of the Year Albin Forsman, who is joining the Gridirons of Europe team. At this point all of the Swedish senior leagues are in progress, so the podcast is nearing mid-season form. We discuss the…
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Episode 128: Women's Preview with the Raptors (and the rest you already know)
This week we are back with the full squad of Andre, Arian and Dessezar! We talk about the games that happened in Week 3 in the Super Series and Week 1 in Men's Division 1. Örebro start their season with a BANG against Kristianstad, we have a shoot out in Bergshamra in the Fog Bowl and the…
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Episode 127: Home Team Supremacy & Division 1 Preview
The duo Andre and Arian are back this week to talk about Week 2 of the Super Series. Stockholm wins in the battle of the capitals, Carlstad does what everyone thought would happen and Kristianstad were inches away from the win in Malmö. We go through our Power Rankings for the Super Series, we…
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Episode 126: Down Goes the South!
This week it is a duo episode with Andre and Arian, with a comeback from a very special guest! We discuss the past weekend's games, and preview the games coming up. We also go through our power rankings for Week 2 of the Super Series. We give you are thoughts on the first glimpse from the newest...
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Episode 125: New People & Super Series Preview
Episode 125 is the relaunch of Gridirons of Europe for the 2025 season. Your familiar host Andre is joined by a cast of characters, old and new, to discuss the podcast's relaunch, introduce some of the new people on the pod, and, of course, we share our thoughts going into Week 1 of the Swedish...
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Episode 124: One Last Ride
After a long hiatus, our trio of co-hosts are back for one final episode together. With life events and other interests in focus, the gang won't be back together for this season. Hear from Antoine, who's quitting the pod due to life circumstances; hear from Osaid, who just isn't that interested…
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Episode 123: Carlstad = Champions!
In episode 123, Gaby Knops of the Carlstad Crusaders women's team joins us as we discuss some of the events that transpired during Saturday's finals, and we discuss the unprecedented success of the Carlstad Crusaders organization recently.
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Episode 122: Carlstad = Inevitable
In episode 122, Andre and Osaid discuss the past weekend's semifinal games for both men and women, and they make their picks for the finals.
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Episode 121 (Bonus): Will Sewell For MVP!
Bonus Episode Alert! We’ve got a special treat for you today a bonus episode featuring none other than LB Will Sewell of the Oslo Vikings! Will is a 2024 MVP candidate in the Super Series and has been absolutely dominating on both sides of the ball all season long. We are beyond excited to have…
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Episode 121: The SWE3 Shit Show!
Welcome back! After some much-needed R&R during the Swedish midsummer break, we’re back and ready to dive into the action-packed world of Swedish football! In this episode, we're tackling the thrilling playoff battles in both the Women's Division One and the Super Series. Get ready as we break…
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Episode 120: Just Hold On We’re Going Home…
In this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into all the thrilling action from the previous weekend across the Super Series and both Mens and Woman’s Division One. The previous weekend marked the conclusion of the regular season in the Super Series, setting the stage for the playoffs. Be sure to...
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Episode 119: Another Slice Of Humble Pie
In episode 119, the guys once again discuss the week of football that was. Surprise, surprise Karlskoga Wolves let everyone down. ÖBK secure a trip to the post season congrats! The guys also discuss the final weeks of the regular season across all divisions. As always power rankings and picks for...
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Episode 118 (Bonus) : Jesus Take The Wheel!
Bonus Episode the guys welcome Center from the Göteborg Giants Kevin Guegue. This bonus episode is loud, unscripted, and unedited. Say a prayer before smashing the play button and listen as Kevin and the boys discuss all things Division 1.
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Episode 118: Oslo Vikings Poised For Playoff Upset?
In episode 118, the guys once again discuss the week of football that was. In typical Gridirons Of Europe fashion AIK has another roasting session. The guys also talk Oslo Vikings and their journey here in Sweden. Power rankings and picks for the upcoming games are standard.
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Episode 117: All Good Things Must Come To An End.
In episode 117, Andre and Antoine welcome Osaid back from the states, recap their individual games while taking time to discuss the games played across all divisions. We continue by going through our highly anticipated power rankings and picking the upcoming games in the Super Series, both Men’s...
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Episode 116: What The Actual F**K!
In episode 116, Andre and Antoine recap their individual games while taking time to discuss the games played across all divisions. We continue by going through our highly anticipated power rankings and picking the upcoming games in the Super Series, both Men’s and Woman’s Division 1, and ending...
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Episode 115: Upplands-Bro = Undeniably Bad
In episode 115, Andre and Antoine discuss the five games played across men's division 1 and the Super Series the past weekend, highlighting how Upplands-Bro tricked us into thinking they were a good team, why Limhamn cannot rely on their passing game, and why Carlstad are looking nearly…
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Episode 114: You know the drill
In episode 114, Antoine and Andre discuss their own game day experiences; they discuss other games they checked in on the past weekend; they discuss this week's power rankings; and they pick the upcoming weekend's games.
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Episode 113: AIK disappoint Antoine, Karlskoga at number 1, and you know the rest
In episode 113, the guys once again discuss the week of football that was, they discuss the rankings, and pick the upcoming games.
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Episode 112: Karlskoga will win D1?
Episode 112 is jam packed! Andre and Antoine share their experiences from the field in their opening games of the season; Osaid keeps telling us why he shouldn't be hosting a football podcast; Antoine is confident Karlskoga are the best team in division 1, but wait, they lost; and Andre goes off…
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Episode 111: Division 1 Preview, Super Series Recap, Power Rankings, & Upcoming Games
In this episode, Andre and Osaid discuss the two games which were played in week 1 of the Super Series; they preview Division 1 - Power Rankings format; finally, they discuss the upcoming games this weekend and make their picks in both Women's and Men's Division 1, and the Super Series.
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Episode 110: Super Series Preview Extravaganza!
Welcome to our 2024 Super Series Preview. We take you through our power rankings, from 8 to 1, and using coaches' answers to a couple of interview questions as a backdrop, we discuss each team in the Super Series going into the season.
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Episode 109: Women's Division 1 Preview with Carlstad's Gaby Knops
In episode 109, we welcome Gaby Knops of the Carlstad Crusaders, and together we discuss her life and career, and preview this year's women's league.
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Episode 108: Osaid's First Fight
After another hiatus, the guys are back, and they discuss a wide array of topics, including, but not limited to: Osaid's recent black eye, our hosts' sports bucket list items, and a lot of shit talking. Make sure to follow us as the season approaches.
About this show
Welcome to the Gridirons of Europe Podcast. In this podcast we discuss the ELF, football in Sweden and other major football events in Europe. We hope you listeners will join us as we guide you through the football landscape in Sweden, and Europe more broadly.
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