The Forza Napoli Podcast
by Joe Fischetti
The Forza Napoli Podcast - hosted by Joe Fischetti. An English calcio podcost focused on SSC Napoli, including match coverage, news and transfers Find us on the Sport Social website: https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-forza-napoli-calcio-podcast/
Episodes
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S7-024 - Not So Fab Four
Daniel Russo joins Joe Fischetti to discuss the very dramatic month of April for Napoli and Serie A, on and off the pitch, including: Part 1 - Conte’s struggles getting the Fab Four of Lobotka, Anguissa, McTominay and De Bruyne to all play well at the same time; Alisson needs to start; Which of…
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S7-023 - Scudetto Contenders?
Tri-State Napoli Club VP, Peter Scala, joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s recent run of form and whether the Partenopei are back in the running for the Scudetto, including: Part 1 - Consecutive victories against Hellas Verona, Torino, Lecce and Cagliari; With Inter dropping points in three...
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S7-022 - Clear & Obvious Error
Host of Napoli Nation TV, Daniel Bowen, joins Joe Fischetti to discuss the latest controversial decisions against Napoli and a certain ex-Napoli player that has been ruffling some feathers, including: Part 1 - Penalty decision in favour of Napoli overturned; Napoli’s second goal disallowed for an...
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S7-021 - Vergara Rises Amid Champions League Exit
Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s ongoing roller-coaster ride of a season, including: Napoli’s exit from the Champions League after a draw to Copenhagen and a defeat to Chelsea and, counterintuitively, why that might have been the best case for Napoli (~2:26) Di Lorenzo…
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S7-020 - Napoli Drop 6 Points in 3 Matches
Host of the Napoli Rant, Raffa Rispo, joins Joe Fischetti to review the controversial decisions in Napoli’s recent matches and look ahead to the second half of the season, including: Scott McTominay’s fourth goal in three matches disallowed by the semi-automated offside technology because…
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S7-019 - Marchetti and Marini Hold Napoli to a Draw
In this mini-pod, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s controversial, midweek draw against Hellas Verona, including: Penalty kick awarded to Verona when Buongiorno appeared to have been followed Napoli rattled after conceding the opening goal, with many players at fault Napoli’s equalizer chalked off…
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S7-018 - Napoli’s Romans Break Lazio Curse
Ashley Pearce joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s first victory over Lazio in six matches - a key away victory for Napoli to stay within touching distance of league leaders Inter, including: Part 1 - a tactical battle at the start: compact Lazio versus Neres between the lines; Politano and…
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S7-017 - Successful 2025 in the Books, on to 2026!
Evan and Olivia join Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s recent run of form, look back on a very successful 2025 and explain why Napoli must have a “zero balance” January transfer market, including: Part 1 - Napoli’s return to form since switching to a 3-4-2-1, including: improved production from...
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S7-016 - Napoli Resurgence - 5 Wins on the Bounce
Gateano Sollazzo and Daniel Russo join Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Juventus, following wins against Atalanta,Qarabag, Roma and Calgiari, including: Part 1 How the additions of David Neres and Noa Lang have injected much needed pace and creativity into the Partenopei’s...
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S7-015 - From Bologna Collapse to Atalanta Redemption
Alesandro joins Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s very important response to the recent controversy with an impressive 3-1 victory over Atalanta, including: A successful switch to the 3-4- formation Neres and Lang combine to score three goals after scoring no goals through the first 11 matches of...
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S7-014 - Conte Controversy
Gianluca Spinello joins Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s sudden collapse after a fifth defeat of the season and three consecutive matches without a goal, including: Napoli’s recent record and inability to score, which aligns with the injury to Kevin De Bruyne Conte sees issues with mentality,...
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S7-013 - Conte Strikes Back
Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s back-to-back victories against Inter and Lecce, including: Antonio Conte outcoaching Christian Chivu by playing David Neres as a false 9, starting Juan Jesus on the opposite side, rattling Inter’s players and continuing to attack with a…
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S7-012 - Injury Ravaged Napoli Lose Again
Tri-State Napoli Club Vice President Peter Scala joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 1-0 defeat to Torino, including: Surprise injuries to Rasmus Højlund and Scott McTominay exasperates the injury crisis and their absences were noticeable Yet another disappointing performance from Lorenzo…
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S7-011 - De Bruyne & Højlund Masterclass
Frank Pilla joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s first ever victory in the new Champions League format - 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon, including: Kevin De Bruyne putting an end to all the drama with two brilliant assists Rasmus Højlund solidifying his place as the starting striker in the…
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S7-010 - Napoli’s Makeshift Defence Exposed
Chris Kaiser joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 2-1 defeat to Milan shortly after the final whistle, including: A difficult debut for Luca Marianucci and whether Sam Beukema should have started instead An unimpressive defensive performance in the first half, all around Milan’s red card and…
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S7-009 - Di Lorenzo Spoils De Bruyne’s Party
Gianluca Spinelli joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Partenopei’s return to the Champions League and Kevin De Bruyne’s return to Manchester, including: Di Lorenzo’s red card - Did Haaland foul Beukema?; Di Lorenzo’s mistakes; and was De Bruyne the right...
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S7-008 - Napoli Players Shine on Break
Joe Fischetti reviews the performances of Napoli’s players during the September international break, including: Amir Rrahmani’s injury Kevin De Bruyne’s still got it Politano Stands out among the Azzurri Stanislav Lobotka’s Slovakia shocks Germany Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour represent...
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S7-007 - Napoli Stun Cagliari Late
Carmine Guadagno, President of the Napoli Club Toronto, joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s last-gasp victory over Cagliari and to rate Napoli’s Summer transfer window, including: Part 1 - Napoli-Cagliari Review: Anguissa’s winner with the final kick of the match; how Antonio Conte set the…
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S7-006 - Napoli Win Season Opener
Daniel Del Grosso joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s opening match of the 2025/26 campaign against Sassuolo and to discuss lingering rumours as we approach the end of the Summer transfer window, including: Part 1 - Conte’s 4-1-4-1 formation and how it may be different on paper to his 4-3-3…
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S7-005 - 2025/26 Serie A Preview
Gaetano Sollazo joins Joe Fischetti to recap the ritiro at Castel di Sangro and look ahead of the start of the 2025/26 campaign, including: Part 1 - General themes from the friendlies against Brest, Girona, Sorrento and Olympiakos; and how the Romelu Lukaku injury impacts Napoli and potential...
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S7-004 - Napoli Primavera 2025/26
Joe Fischetti provides an update on Napoli’s Primavera team heading into the start of the Campionato Primavera, including: The last five seasons 2024/25 squad that earned promotion to Primavera 1 Outgoing players Incoming players Pre-season friendlies
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S7-003 - Napoli’s 2025/26 Starting XI
Vincenzo Bertillo and Gianluca Spinelli join Joe Fischetti to recap the ritiro at Dimaro, discuss the latest transfer news and pick their starting XI’s as of today, including: Part 1 - Friendlies against Arezzo and Catanzaro; Kevin De Bruyne’s fitness; Acquisition of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic and a...
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S7-002 - Napoli’s Best Ever Starting XI
In this special feature episode, Joe Fischetti picks his best ever Napoli starting XI, including: Part 1 - A bit about Napoletano street artist Jorit, who inspired this episode; and Napoli’s best ever goalkeepers, centre backs, full backs and defensive midfielders (~0:38) Part 2 - Napoli’s best...
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S7-001 - Noa Lang
In the Season 7 premiere, Jurre van Wanrooij joins Joe Fischetti to discuss new Napoli winger, Noa Lang, including: Developing in the Ajax youth system A couple of loans before a permanent transfer to Club Brugge Two seasons at PSV Lang’s qualities and characteristics Noano
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S6-049 - Mercato Update
In the Season 6 finale, Gianluca Spinelli and Gaetano Sollazzo join Joe Fischetti to review the latest transfer rumours surrounding Napoli, including: Part 1 - Strikers: Lorenzo Lucca, Darwin Núñez and the ongoing Victor Osimhen saga; and Wingers: Dan Ndoye, Federico Chiesa and Antonio Nusa…
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S6-048 - Forza Napoli Awards
Peter Scala and Dan Bowen join Joe Fischetti to review the 2024-25 campaign and discuss nominees for the 2024/25 Forza Napoli Awards, including: Part 1 - Pete, Dan and Joe make explain their nominees for the Forza Napoli Awards: Most Valuable Player Most Improved Player Goal of the Season Heart &...
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S6-047 - Champions AG4IN
Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s Scudetto-winning 2-0 over Cagliari at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, including: Part 1 - Build-up to the match; Inter’s taking the lead against Como midway through the first half; McTominay’s goal as a symbol for Napoli’s entire season,...
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S6-046 - Ironic Result
In this solo pod, Joe Fischetti provides a few thoughts on Napoli’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Genoa and previews the match against Parma on Sunday, including: Part 1 - Napoli-Genoa Review: a disappointing result from a strong performance; Patrick Vieira’s clever starting XI; Genoa scoring…
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S6-045 - The Streets Don’t Forget
Peter Scala joins Joe Fischetti to discuss Napoli’s current situation as favourites to win the Scudetto win only three matches remaining, including: Part 1 - A bone to pick with Pete; the untimely release of Spalletti’s autobiography; Inter’s Champions League success and Napoli being the odds-on...
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S6-044 - Conte Being Conte
Francesco Valenti joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s lethargic 1-0 victory over Monza ahead of their final five matches of the season. Part 1 - heavy legs and heavy minds, but the result is all that matters; Conte’s substitutions rescue a result; McTominay does it again; Rrahmani’s...
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S6-043 - Two First Halves
Evan Fischetti joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s emphatic 3-0 victory over Empoli. Part 1 - Napoli finally play a complete match; the double-pivot of Gilmour and Lobotka shining with Anguissa suspended; and Olivera compensating in attack (~0:50) Part 2 - McTominay man of the match; Lukaku…
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S6-042 - Striking Distance
Daniel Russo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 1-2 draw against Bologna, the first of back-to-back Monday fixtures. Part 1 - Another dreadful second half performance; mental and physical decline exacerbated by Conte/Stellini making little use of their bench; full credit to a Bologna side who...
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S6-041 - Suffering for a Result
Part 1 - McTominay’s absence somewhat a blessing in disguise as Conte reverts to the 4-3-3; Conceição’s sacrifices for the Coppa Italia; Napoli simply win when Lukaku scores; a deserved goal for Politano; and some shambolic defending from Milan (~1:15) Part 2 - Another poor second half, though…
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S6-040 - Soaked Shirts
Daniel Del Grosso joins Joe Fischetti to preview Napoli-Milan and to look ahead to the final stretch of the season. Part 1 - Milan’s 2024/25 season similar to Napoli’s 2023/24 season; lots of changes in January, but similar results; a more resilient Milan with Conceição at the helm; should Napoli...
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S6-039 - Every Game’s a Final
In this solo podcast, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Fiorentina and previews Sunday’s match against Venezia. Part 1 - A few thoughts on Napoli-Fiorentina a week later: ending the winless streak; Lukaku and Raspadori excelling in the 3-5-2; other standout performers; and some...
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S6-038 - Stick with It
Evan Fischetti joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s rejuvenating 1-1 draw against Inter and to preview Sunday’s match against Fiorentina, including: Part 1 - Napoli-Inter Review: Billing’s late equalizer - perhaps the January market wasn’t so bad; Dimarco’s free kick against a dominant Napoli;...
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S6-037 - Napoli’s To Lose
Daniel Russo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 2-1 defeat to Como ahead of the big clash against Inter on Saturday, including: Part 1 - Napoli’s struggles playing in a 3-5-2: buildup and defense; the recent increase in defensive errors, culminating in Amir Rrahmani’s own goal; Is Conte to...
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S6-036 - Content with the Draw
In this episode, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s 2-2 draw to Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico and quickly previews the Como match; including: A fascinating tactical battle between Conte and Baroni: Napoli’s 3-5-2; the individual battles all over the park and how the coaches adjusted; and the…
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S6-035 - Nothing Has Changed
Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s somewhat heartbreaking 1-1 draw against Roma and to assess Napoli’s winter mercato, including: Part 1 - Roma-Napoli Review: The missed penalty kick in favour of Napoli; two ex-Romanisti combining to score the opening goal; momentum swing in...
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S6-034 - Roma Preview
In this bonus mini-pod, Joe Fischetti previews the derby del sole, including: A different Roma side compared to the last meeting in late November, including some impressive league results of late A different Napoli side as well, one that is no longer hanging on for 1-0 victories Predicted…
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S6-033 - Sheer Will
Gianluca Spinelli joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Juventus, including: Part 1 - A dominant second half, quantitatively and qualitatively; the desire to win, exemplified by Politano and Simeone; and getting through the first half, past the dark arts and...
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S6-032 - Juventus Preview
In this bonus mini-pod, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s big match against Juventus, including: - A lot of draws, not enough wins - The most dramatic team in Serie A - The ups and down of Thiago Motta - Cristiano Giuntoli under pressure - Projected Starting XIs - How Conte might react if Napoli...
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S6-031 - Going All Out Now
Dan Bowen joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Atalanta, including: Part 1 - Atalanta-Napoli Review: By far the most clinical match of the season; Napoli’s dominant midfield trio; Conte’s changes more effective than Gasperini’s; and Napoli tifosi greeting the team to...
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S6-030 - In it for the Football
Frank Pilla joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s revenge 2-0 victory over Hellas Verona, including: Part 1 - Napoli-Hellas Verona Review: Conte teams clicking in January and an improved attack; Di Lorenzo playing as a midfielder; Conte getting the most out of his players: Spinazzola, Lukaku,...
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S6-029 - A Burgeoning Partnership
Francesco Valenti joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s comprehensive 3-0 victory over Fiorentina, including: Part 1 - Fiorentina-Napoli Review: Napoli finally play a complete match, taking advantage of the tactical errors of Raffaele Palladino; David Neres shines starting in place of Matteo...
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S6-028 - Fiorentina Preview
In this bonus mini-pod, Joe Fischetti previews Napoli’s final match of the Girone di Andata against Fiorentina, including: Fiorentina’s slow start of the season, followed by a phenomenal run of form and some recent stumbles; Raffaele Palladino’s rapid rise through the ranks; How Daniele Pradè has...
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S6-027 - In Bocca Al Lupo Mario
In this solo pod, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s fifth 1-0 victory of the season, this time over Venezia, and provides a short update on the January transfer market, including: Part 1 - Napoli-Venezia Review: Deserved 1-0 victory or another unsustainable performance?; Antonio Conte’s brilliant...
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S6-026 - Reverse Tale of Two Halves
In this solo pod, Joe Fischetti reviews Napoli’s 2-1 victory over Genoa and previews Napoli’s upcoming match against Venezia, including: Part 1 - Genoa-Napoli Review: Another tale of two halves, but on this rare occasion, Napoli was better in the first half; Is the manner in which Napoli are...
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S6-025 - In Profondità
Tri-State Napoli Club President Gaetano Sollazzo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 1-3 victory over Udinese, including: Part 1 - A classic tale of two halves - Conte’s tactical adjustments at the break; Lukaku’s opening goal; Neres deputizing for Kvaratskhelia; and Anguissa man of the match...
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S6-024 - No Reason to Panic
Vincenzo Bertillo joins Joe Fischetti to review Napoli’s 1-0 defeat to Lazio in the pouring rain at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, including: Part 1 - Shoutout to Napoli Club Toronto; A sputtering Napoli attack; Lukaku, Kvaratskhelia and Politano; and resting everyone in the Coppa Italia…
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About this show
The Forza Napoli Podcast - hosted by Joe Fischetti. An English calcio podcost focused on SSC Napoli, including match coverage, news and transfers
Find us on the Sport Social website:
https://podcast.sport-social.co.uk/podcast/the-forza-napoli-calcio-podcast/
Hosted by
Joe Fischetti