The Supersubs
We are two dudes who, like substitutes in a football match, have come on late into the game, but have tremendous passion for our clubs: Barcelona and Manchester United. With our background in different American sports, we believe we have a unique perspective to the numerous fan podcasts out in the media. Our podcast adds a dedicated American fan voice to the world's most beautiful game.
Episodes
With the club World Cup making a mess of itself, the Supersubs focus on the future, and that means transfers. Barca have been busy, and Paul is getting excited. Andy’s United are less busy, but appear to be making progress. Find out why both Supersubs have reason for optimism on this week’s pod.
After an exciting run by Spain in the Nation’s League was ended by Portugal, the stage is set for the Ballon d’Or. While it’s a few months away, the Supersubs are eager to place their bets on who will get football’s most coveted individual prize. Hear their thoughts on who should be the next winner on this podcast.
The Parisians are victorious and their victory ends the seemingly nonstop European club football season. Now is the time for clubs to take stock and build. Both the Supersubs’s clubs have huge stakes this upcoming transfer window, so tune in to hear what the Supersubs think their teams need to address so they don’t become the Dallas Cowboys of Soccer. Luis Enrique and Wolves are the Supersubs of the Week. Inter Milan, some of the r...
Barcelona & Napoli bust out the champagne to celebrate their titles now that they've officially won La Liga & Serie A. It’s a bust for United too, as they fall into their worst premier league position ever & lose in the Europa League final. Hear the fallout on this week’s episode. Jacob Ondrejka for Parma, Son for Tottenham, & the Napoli fans earn Supersub of the Week. Manchester United and the Europa League Fi...
This week was a first for many, including Hansi Flick's first league title with Barca and Crystal Palace's first ever major trophy. While The Supersubs reflect on these important firsts, Andy hopes for United's first trophy of the season. Pedro and the Barca fans turning out for the parade celibrations are the Supersubs of the Week. Manchester City, Ajax, and Ferran Torres's appendix are the Superduds of the Wee...
When a match is as close as the champions league semifinal, every decision is under the microscope. Unfortunately this time it’s the officiating that is in the hot seat. Join Paul and Andy as they dissect the calls and the controversy that surrounds one of the most exciting champions league semifinals of the decade and the 4th El Clásico of the season. Mason Mount, Gerard Martín, and Eric García earn Supersub of the Week. Tosin Ada...
When the stakes are high, matches come down to very, very small details and margins. Barcelona had their fair share of almost moments, and United felt both the positive and negative sides of those tight margins. Hear what those margins were and if the subs think their clubs will prevail on this week’s episode. Amad Diallo, Ter Stegen, & Dani Rodriguez are the Supersubs of the Week. Luke Shaw & Dani Rodriguez's injury a...
El Clásico never disappoints, but it can certainly make one mad. With missed calls, childish antics, and a backdrop of a title race, Paul is feeling furious. Find out why after an el Clásico victory Paul is feeling animated on this week’s podcast. Emile Smith-Rowe, Kounde, Fermín, & Araujo are the Supersubs of the Week. Real Madrid, the referee/VAR from the Copa del Rey Final, & Antonio Rüdiger are the Superduds of the Week...
Is there anything better than come from behind wins to save your club’s season? The Supersubs certainly don’t think so. Both clubs enjoy some Easter miracles with their teams coming back after looking like their seasons were dead. Hear their jubilation on this week’s episode. Orsolini, Slabhead, Borja Iglesias, Olmo, & Yamal are the Supersubs of the Week. Social media, de Jong, and La Liga are the Superduds of the Week.
This week, the Supersubs saw the less appealing aspects of the beautiful game. From ugly tackles to goalie horror mistakes, the past week had red cards galore, sloppy goals, and plenty of dropped points. Who excelled in this beauty contest? Find out on this week’s podcast. David Fila & Gerard Martín earn Supersub of the Week. André Onana & Kylian Mbappé "earn" Superdud of the Week.
For the pod’s 100th episode, the Supersubs keep it simple and try to stick to soccer. With league races heating up, the Supersubs make their predictions and hope Arsenal/Real Madrid don’t make it to the champions league final. Tune in to the milestone episode! The Supersubs of the Week are Paul/Andy for the culmination of reaching 100 episodes, Real Betis, and Valencia. The Superduds of the Week are Real Madrid and the ESPN broadca...
With the international break ending, it’s back to league action, or if you are Barca, playing your second game. Both the Supersubs’ clubs are finding their footing and with two months left, and their seasons are on the line. How do the podcasters feel? Find out on this week’s episode. Gvidas Gineitis, Ferran Torres, and Frenkie de Jong are the Supersubs of the Week. Owners who won’t invest in the women’s game and VAR in the Real Ma...
Penalties were the theme this past week for world soccer. From creating controversies to writing history, they dominated the headlines, including one of the Supersubs's clubs. The two keep their cool and share how their teams’ ability to fight back allowed them to advance in their tournaments and domestic leagues. Listen to hear how their clubs did it. Dorgu and Ferran Torres earn Supersub of the Week. Liverpool and Diego Sime...
On this week’s episode, the Supersubs have to hold their excitement. After a horrible week off the field for Barca, the mood is somber, while at United they wait another week to enjoy a victory. Listen to find out if the Supersubs have the confidence to get results heading into the week. Nicolo Cambiaghi, Hansi Flick, and Harvey Elliot are the Supersubs of the Week. The University of Michigan, the unexpected death of Dr. Carles Miñ...
The Supersubs’ clubs are living in very different realities: one competes for the glories of the champions league while the other is feeding their workers soup and a roll. Barca maintain their position at the top of the table and United continue their slump amid the scandal. Get your weekly dose of Paul’s positivity or Andy’s agony in this week's episode. Philip Billing and Diego García earn Supersub of the Week. Ratcliffe and...
There is no greater relief in sports than avoiding a penalty, and both Barca and United shared this experience this past weekend. Avoiding mistakes is the name of their games right now, and the Supersubs are feeling relieved. Hear them release their stress on this week’s episode. Antoine Bernede, Dani Olmo, & Ferran Torres are the Supersubs of the Week. Hawthorne Scholastic Academy listeners & referee Cordero Vega are the S...
From the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park to Bellingham’s f bomb to Barrios's untimely challege, the red cards were coming out this Valentine’s Day weekend. Barca and United avoided these cards, but Paul is the happiest with the sendings off. Hear them chat it in this week’s episode. Hector Fort, VAR in Barca vs Rayo Vallecano, and Jack Harrison were the Supersubs of the Week. Manchester United and Kounde were the Superd...
Things are looking slightly optimistic for the Supersubs thanks to some fantastic headed goals from their respective clubs. Barca shows they are gaining momentum ahead of some important fixtures, and United edge out lowly Leicester City. Hear how Barca are now making it a title race on this week’s pod! Garnacho and Fermín are the Supersubs of the Week. Sancho and Fermín are the Superduds of the Week.
Coming off vacation, the Supersubs catch up on the past two weeks of football. Both clubs have had mini-win streaks, but one looks more poised than the other to turn their season around. Andy breaks down (not actually but pretty close) his thoughts on Rashford leaving United. Check it out on this week’s episode. Rashford, Gavi, de Jong, Fermín, and Steven Skrzybski for Holstein Kiel earn Supersub of the Week. Rashford and Khvicha K...
The Supersubs love football because it’s a drama where no one knows the ending. This week proved that the scriptwriters of football still have ways of conjuring up wild stories. Paul sees his wild story unfold on the pitch while Andy sees it in his club’s dressing room. Which one was wilder? Listen to find out. Paul Onuacho, Hansi Flick, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, and Fermín Lopez are the Supersubs of the Week. The media surroundi...
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