Talking Toro Podcast

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Talking Toro Podcast

English based Toro supporters Peter Bourne and Rob Stanley take a look at the recent results and upcoming games for Serie A side Torino FC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 153

    S5E31 - '4 May : The day that should unite' (#151)

    Peter and Rob look back at the Grande Torino commemoration ceremony that took place on Monday for the 77th anniversary of the Superga tragedy. The 2-0 defeat against Udinese is also discussed, whilst Friday's match against Sassuolo is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 152

    S5E30 - 'You've got Ilkhan, i've got El Kaddouri' (#150)

    Peter and Rob look back on Torino's match against Inter last weekend as they came back from 2-0 down to earn point. They also discuss what advice they would each give to any perspective new Toro owners. Saturday's match against Udinese is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 151

    S5E29 - Presenters of Podcast x Directors of Football (#149)

    Peter and Rob look back at Torino's dire 0-0 draw against Cremonese, a game in which Toro could have won three successive games for the first time since 2019. Sunday's match against Inter is also previewed, whilst the podcast hosts find their inner Davide Vagnati and attempt a relatively realistic rebuild of the Torino squad ahead of next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 150

    S5E28 - 'Three in row...finally?' (#148)

    Peter and Rob look back at Toro's 2-1 victory against Hellas Verona, and discuss whether the 7 year wait to win three successive games could finally come to an end when they fact Cremonese on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 149

    S5E27 - 'A cross from Ebosse' (#147)

    Peter and Rob discuss Torino's 1-0 victory over Pisa, Italy's failure to qualify for a third successive World Cup and look ahead to Saturday's match against Hellas Verona. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 148

    S5E26 - 'Juric Return?' (#146)

    Peter and Rob return from a short break to discuss Torino's last two matches - a 4-1 thumping of Roberto D'Aversa's former club Parma and a 3-2 defeat against AC Milan at the San Siro. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 147

    S5E25 - 'Pick your poison - Lazaro or Pedersen' (#145)

    Fresh from meeting up in Shrewsbury at the weekend, Peter and Rob discuss Torino's 2-1 defeat against Napoli and also look ahead to Friday's crucial match against Parma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 146

    S5E24 - 'Guadeloophole' (#144)

    Peter and Rob look back at Torino's 2-0 victory over Lazio in Roberto D'Aversa's first game in charge and look ahead to Friday night's match against Napoli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 145

    S5E23 - 'Merde come Cairo' (#143)

    Peter and Rob return to discuss Torino's 3-0 defeat to Genoa that marked the end of Marco Baroni's spell in charge of the Granata. The appointment of his successor Roberto D'Aversa is discussed, and his first match against Lazio is previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 144

    S5E22 - 'My train was full of Toro fans' (#142)

    Peter looks back on his trip to watch Torino's 2-1 defeat against Bologna in an eerie Stadio Grande Torino with many fans in the stadium choosing to stay away in a continued strike against owner Urbano Cairo. Sunday's match against Genoa is previewed in what could be a key game as both sides look to steer clear of being involved in a relegation battle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 143

    S5E21 - '99 and out' (#141)

    Peter and Rob pay tribute to Perr Schuurs after it was announced the Dutch defender would be leaving the club by mutual consent after a terrible two and a half year battle with injury. Torino's Coppa Italia defeat against Inter is also discussed along with the late 2-2 draw against Fiorentina and Sunday's match against Bologna is previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 142

    S5E20 - 'Como, Che, Calciomercato and Coppa Italia' (#140)

    Peter and Rob return to discuss the humiliating 6-0 defeat at Como, Sunday's 1-0 win over Lecce, what the squad still needs following a busy week of transfers and look ahead to Wednesday's Coppa Italia quarter final against Inter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 141

    S5E19 - 'Relegation worries' (#139)

    Peter and Rob look back on Torino's 2-0 defeat at home to Roma, Rob picks his best Toro 11 with a caveat of only being able to pick 1 player from each country and Saturday's trip to Como is previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 140

    S5E18 - 'Turkish Delight' (#138)

    Peter and Rob discuss Torino's 2-0 defeat in Bergamo against Atalanta and their thrilling 3-2 win in Rome as they advanced to the Coppa Italia Quarter Final thanks to Emirhan İlkhan's late winning goal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 139

    S5E17 - 'No Standards, No Ambition' (#137)

    Peter and Rob look back at Torino's 2-1 defeat against Udinese and preview the league game at Atalanta and Coppa Italia clash with Roma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 138

    S5E16 - 'Revenge of the Rejects' (#136)

    Peter and Rob return for the first Talking Toro episode of 2026 and discuss Torino's 2-1 defeat against Cagliari in the final game of 2025 and the 3-0 victory against Hellas Verona in the first match of the New Year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 137

    S5E15 - 'Buon Natale' (#135)

    Peter and Rob return for a festive episode of the Talking Toro podcast as they discuss the 1-0 victory over Sassuolo and hopes for the January transfer window. Toro once again have an opportunity to win three successive games as they face Cagliari after Christmas, so this game is discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 136

    S5E14 - 'Vardy is on fire' (#134)

    Peter discusses his trip to Turin over the weekend as Toro managed a 1-0 victory over Cremonese, whilst Sunday's match against Sassuolo is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 135

    S5E13 - 'Vagnati sacked, Petrachi returns' (#133)

    Peter and Rob return to discuss Torino's latest defeat, as they threw away a 2-0 lead against AC Milan on Monday night. The shock news that Sporting Director Davide Vagnati has been sacked, with Gianluca Petrachi returning after 6 years away from the club is also discussed as well as a preview of Saturday's match against Cremonese - a match that Peter and friend of the pod Macer will be attending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 134

    S5E12 - 'Every Given Sunday' (#132)

    Peter and Rob look back at another Toro defeat, this time a 2-1 loss away to Lecce that featured a missed penalty in injury time. Monday's match against current league leaders AC Milan is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 133

    S5E11 - 'The worst defence in the entire league' (#131)

    Peter and Rob return following the international break and discuss the good, the 0-0 draw against Juventus, and the bad, the 5-1 home defeat against Como on Monday night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 132

    S5E10 - 'Derby Della Mole Preview' (#130)

    Peter and Rob recap Sunday's 2-2 draw against Pisa and look ahead to Saturday's Derby Della Mole against Juventus as Toro look to earn their first win in this fixture in a decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 131

    S5E09 - 'Cathedral City' (#129)

    Peter and Rob review Toro's 0-0 draw against Bologna and look ahead to Sunday's match against Pisa as they look to make it five matches unbeaten ahead of the Derby Della Mole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 130

    S5E08 - 'Guesstafson Apology' (#128)

    Peter and Rob discuss Torino's dramatic late win against Genoa on Sunday, discuss a controversial Guesstafson moment and look ahead to Wednesday's match against Bologna - as Toro have an opportunity to win three league games in a row for the first time in 2,462 days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 129

    S5E07 - '80% Grinta, 20% Flair' (#127)

    Peter and Rob look back on Torino's shock 1-0 victory against Napoli on Saturday evening and preview Toro's next match against Genoa on Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 128

    S5E06 - 'Arlind Ajeti : Always the wrong answer' (#126)

    Peter and Rob return to discuss Torino's dramatic and controversial 3-3 draw against Lazio and look ahead to the match against Napoli after the international break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 127

    S5E05 - 'Biraghi and Tameze' (#125)

    Peter and Rob return for another episode of the Talking Toro podcast and discuss the aftermath of the disastrous 2-1 defeat against Parma which apparently leaves Marco Baroni's job in a precarious position. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 126

    S5E04 - 'Talking Toro is Back' (#124)

    Peter and Rob return after a month break to discuss Torino's inconsistent start to the season and progression to the next round of the Coppa Italia after a 1-0 win against Pisa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 125

    S5E03 - 'No Defence' (#123)

    Peter and Rob reflect on Toro's abject and embarrassing 5-0 opening day defeat to Inter and look at what areas the Granata still need to improve ahead of the transfer window closing. Torino's next match at home to Fiorentina on Sunday afternoon is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 124

    S5E02 - Serie A Preview 2025/26 (#122)

    Peter and Rob look back at Torino's unconvincing 1-0 win v Modena in the Coppa Italia and look to predict how the Serie A table will look at the end of the season. Monday night's clash at the San Siro against Inter is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 123

    S5E01 - Torino Season Preview 2025/26 (#121)

    Peter and Rob are back as they preview the start of the 2025/26 season, with Toro starting their campaign against Modena in the Coppa Italia on Monday evening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 122

    S4E35 - Talking Toro Quiz (#120)

    A special end of season Talking Toro podcast episode as Peter, Rob and Macer all battle it out to see who is the ultimate Talking Toro Quiz champion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 121

    S4E34 - 'Emergency Pod : Vanoli out, Baroni in' (#119)

    Peter and Rob record an emergency podcast to discuss the official announcement that Paolo Vanoli has left his role as Toro coach and has been replaced by ex Lazio coach Marco Baroni. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 120

    S4E33 - 'End of season Pagelle' (#118)

    Peter and Rob record a podcast moments after Torino's 2024/25 season comes to end with a third successive defeat without scoring against Roma. In this podcast, Peter and Rob give player ratings to each player in the squad and crown the Talking Toro Player of the Season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 119

    S4E32 - 'Toro Eurovision' (#117)

    Peter and Rob look back on Toro's 1-0 defeat in Lecce and in honour of last weekend's Eurovision song contest, look back at some great of the classic songs written about Torino.The playlist of songs can be found here : https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2u2LUA8N6kwEVhkeq4gl4k?si=x7H730IbSZqKJxsYJci7Hg…This season's final match of the season against Champions League chasing Roma is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. 118

    S4E31 - 'Agent Niang' (#116)

    Peter and Rob discuss Sampdoria's surprise relegation to Serie C, the 2-0 defeat against Inter's squad players and look ahead to Sunday's trip to relegation threatened Lecce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 117

    S4E30 - 'Superga weekend review' (#115)

    Peter and Rob discuss the events that took place over the weekend to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Superga tragedy, with Toro super fan Macer Corcoran who was in Turin joining to share his thoughts. The disappointing 1-1 draw against Venezia is also discussed, whilst Sunday's match against Champions League semi finalists Inter is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 116

    S4E29 'Scott McTominay likes tomatoes' - (#114)

    Peter and Rob return for another episode of the Talking Toro Podcast, as Rob discusses his failed attempt to watch Torino v Udinese during his Easter holiday to Turin. The re-arranged 2-0 victory against Udinese is discussed, as well as Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Napoli after two goals from the tomato lover, Scott McTominay.Friday's match against Venezia is also previewed ahead of 4th May where Toro fans remember the greatest Torino team of all time who sadly died in the Superga tragedy 76 years ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. 115

    S4E28 'The Adams Family' - (#113)

    Peter and Rob return to discuss Torino's 1-0 draw against Como which featured Toro having an injury time goal disallowed by VAR in 'peak Toro' fashion. Toro's match on Easter Monday against Udinese is also previewed, a match Rob will (hopefully) be attending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 114

    S4E27 'God Save the Saints' - (#112)

    Peter and Rob discuss Toro's action packed 1-1 draw with Hellas Verona - featuring a missed penalty, goalkeeping mistake and a red card. Toro's next fixture against Como on Sunday evening is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 113

    S4E26 'The Italian Sonny Pike' - (#111)

    Peter and Rob are back after the international break to discuss the Granata's 1-1 draw with Lazio and in honour of Gvidas Gineitis' equaliser, look at which other Toro Primavera (youth team) products have made an impact in the first team. Sunday's match at home to Hellas Verona is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 112

    S4E25 'Lucas Boyé moment' - (#110)

    Peter and Rob look back on Torino's 1-0 victory over Empoli on Saturday night and preview Toro's next match, away to Lazio after the international break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 111

    S4E24 '10th place title' - (#109)

    Peter and Rob are back to discuss Torino's failure to win three consecutive games for the first time in 6 years as they twice let a lead slip in a 2-2 draw against Parma. Saturday's home match against Empoli is previewed, a team who have already beaten the Granata at the Stadio Grande Torino this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 110

    S4E23 'Three in a row?' - (#108)

    Peter and Rob are back to discuss Torino's 2-0 victory against Monza and look ahead to Saturday's away match against Parma - an opportunity to win three consecutive games for the first time in six years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 109

    S4E22 'Peter's favourite Toro XI' - (#107)

    Peter and Rob are back for another episode of the Talking Toro Podcast. Saturday's 2-1 victory against AC Milan is discussed, whilst Sunday's match against relegation threatened Monza is previewed.Peter also take us through the players who would make his favourite (not necessarily best) Toro eleven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 108

    S4E21 'Rob's favourite Toro XI' - (#106)

    Peter and Rob are back for another episode of the Talking Toro Podcast. Friday's 3-2 defeat against Bologna is discussed, whilst Saturday's upcoming match against AC Milan is previewed.Rob also take us through the players who would make his favourite (not necessarily best) Toro eleven. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. 107

    S4E20 'Valentine's Day Toro' - (#105)

    Peter is back from his short but sweet trip to Turin and discusses Torino's 1-1 draw against Genoa. Rob tries to add to his points tally in Guess-tafson and Friday's match against Bologna is previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. 106

    S4E19 'Don't look back in Angers' - (#104)

    Peter and Rob look back at Torino's 1-1 draw against Atalanta and the ending of the transfer window whilst also looking ahead to Saturday's clash with Genoa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. 105

    S4E18 'Smells like team spirit' - (#103)

    Peter and Rob discuss Torino's first win since October thanks to Ché Adams' brace against Cagliari on Friday night. Toro are still yet to make a signing in the January transfer window, so attention turns to Borna Sosa's tattoos and the Granata's lack of Portuguese players throughout their history. Saturday's match against Atalanta is also previewed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. 104

    S4E17 'Denis Law tribute' - (#102)

    Peter and Rob discuss Torino's 1-1 draw against Fiorentina, despite Ali Dembélé's first half red card. Friday night's match against Cagliari is also previewed - and they discuss which players would be included in an internationally known Toro XI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

English based Toro supporters Peter Bourne and Rob Stanley take a look at the recent results and upcoming games for Serie A side Torino FC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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