The Forza Napoli Podcast
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
July 2, 2025 • 80 mins
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 (~1:40)
Part 2 - Midfielders: Anguissa and Lobotka both likely to stay; Centre Backs: Marianucci as the Rafa Marin replacement and a deal for...
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June 18, 2025 • 85 mins
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 & Soul Award
Next Man Up Award
Best Signing (other than Scott McTominay)
Lifetime Achievement Award (~1:51)
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May 28, 2025 • 84 mins
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, and how everyone has contributed; from relief to elation - Lukaku shows exactly why he was wanted; and the final whistle and ensuing cel...
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May 17, 2025 • 29 mins
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 two goals from two shots on target; Alex Meret and defensive lapses; the Lobotka gamble backfiring; and the penalty kick non-call (~0:46)
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May 10, 2025 • 55 mins
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 favourites to win the league; who do we want to win (or lose) the Champions League final?; the best defense in Europe; and Conte’s tactic...
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April 26, 2025 • 61 mins
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 dependability; and Rafa Marin’s full debut (~0:52)
Part 2 - Conte’s comments before and after the Monza match - what were his motivations and cou...
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April 18, 2025 • 46 mins
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 goal contributions; who was the more important signing, McTominay or Lukaku?; the pace of Neres; Mazzocchi deputizing for Di Lorenzo; and...
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April 11, 2025 • 58 mins
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 lead the league in points earned from losing positions; a very good first half, including Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa’s wonder goal; and...
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April 3, 2025 • 64 mins
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 not quite a tale of two halves, as Conceição’s substitutes are effective again; Alex Meret’s penalty kick heroics; Napoli lose their heads ...
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March 29, 2025 • 65 mins
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 stick with the 3-5-2 or revert to the 4-3-3; predicted starting XI’s; and Milan’s recent success at the A
Maradona (~1:42)
Part 2 - Na...
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March 15, 2025 • 38 mins
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 negatives from a match where all that mattered was the result (~1:13)
Part 2 - Venezia-Napoli Preview: the dreaded 12:30 PM kickoff time; ...
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March 8, 2025 • 46 mins
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; Billy Gilmour’s standout performance and the direct, vertical football he enables; and Lukaku’s best game of the season (~1:35)
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February 27, 2025 • 59 mins
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 blame for the injury crisis?; and key players looking exhausted: Lobotka, Anguissa and Lukaku (~1:11)
Part 2 - A rant about some of the me...
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February 19, 2025 • 30 mins
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 respective substitutions
Standout performances from Giacomo Raspadori and Alessandro Buongiorno
Emotional reactions to three consecutive draws a...
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February 6, 2025 • 69 mins
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 the second half and a Napoli side that was a little too passive; Did Napoli drop points because of lack of activity in the market? And...
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February 2, 2025 • 20 mins
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 Starting XI’s
A few quick comments on the winter mercato as the close of the transfer window nears
Some questionable reporting on Antonio Co...
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January 31, 2025 • 59 mins
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 Juve’s 12th man (~1:24)
Part 2 - Standout individual performances: Anguissa amongst the front-runners for Serie A midfielder of the season...
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January 25, 2025 • 23 mins
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 don’t win
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January 23, 2025 • 60 mins
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 and from Bergamo (~1:24)
Part 2 - Closing the book on Kvaratskhelia’s big-money transfer to PSG and the rumours of Garnacho and Adeyemi ...
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January 16, 2025 • 54 mins
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, Rrahmani, Jesus and Anguissa; and tributes to Daniele (~1:29)
Part 2 - Kvaratskhelia transfer to PSG: assessing his short stint at Napol...
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