The Seleção Podcast

On Episode 42, host Danny Pinto is joined by the authors of "The Thirteenth Chapter": Tom Kundert, Simon Curtis, and Nathan Motz, as we discuss which Seleção team is the greatest Portugal side not to win a major tournament. We discuss the following teams/tournaments: * World Cup 1966* EURO 1984* EURO 2000* EURO 2004* World Cup 2006* EURO 2012 We also tell you how you can win a copy of “The Thirteenth Chapter” over at PortuGOAL.net www.selecaopod.comTwitter.com/SelecaoPodFacebook.com/SelecaoPodInstagram.com/SelecaoPodselecaopod@gmail.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Episode 41, host Danny Pinto is joined by TugaScout founder and PortuGOAL contributor Alex Gonçalves as they look back on an underwhelming, but top-of-the-group performance by the Seleção as they begin their "Road to Qatar" in World Cup Qualifying.  Among the topics: Why does Portugal "struggle" in qualifying? Why isn't VAR/goal line technology always used? Fernando Santos: Style vs. Results Nuno Mendes' emergence vs. Pepe's absence Is CR7 pressing? Should he be playing 90 mins? Revolving door in midfield Diogo Jota an automatic in the Starting XI?   www.selecaopod.com Twitter.com/SelecaoPod Facebook.com/SelecaoPod Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com

WE ARE BACK!!! On Episode 40, host Danny Pinto is joined by Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net as they look at the World Cup qualifying opponents, the 25-man roster Fernando Santos called up for the opening WCQ's, and look at a very busy 2021 fixture list for the Seleção. www.selecaopod.com @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com

On Episode 39, host Danny Pinto and Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net review the disappointment of the loss to France which ended Portugal's hopes of repeating as Nations League champions. They also looked back at a very strange and busy 2020 and look ahead to an even busier 2021 for our beloved Seleção. Remember to support our advertiser: MANSCAPED Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: SELECAO #manscapedpod www.selecaopod.com @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com

On Episode 38, host Danny Pinto reviews Fernando Santos’ 25-man roster, recaps the 7-0 Friendly win vs. Andorra, and previews the huge Nations League matches against France and Croatia with guest Cristiano Oliveira of The Benfica Podcast. Remember to support our advertiser: MANSCAPED Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: SELECAO #manscapedpod    selecaopod.com @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) Facebook.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com

On Episode 37, host Danny Pinto is joined by Sean Gillen of PortuGOAL.net as they recap the huge summer transfer moves involving Diogo Jota, Rúben Dias, Danilo Pereira, Wolves, and much more. Remember to support our advertiser: MANSCAPED Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: SELECAO #manscapedpod  selecaopod.com @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram Facebook.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com

On Episode 36, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer of BeIN Sports, as they discuss Cristiano Ronaldo and COVID-19, the successful Nations League/International break for the Seleção, the quality of depth of the Portuguese National Team, and the emergence of Diogo Jota. Remember to support our advertiser: MANSCAPED Go to manscaped.com and get 20% off + free shipping with the code: SELECAO #manscapedpod  selecaopod.com @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram Facebook.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com

On Episode 35, host Danny Pinto is joined by Jeremy Smith (@JeremySmith98), writer and podcaster for French Football Weekly and Get French Football News, as they preview the first of two Nations League group matches between Portugal and France. Danny also looks back at the Spain friendly, previews the other Nations League group match versus Sweden in Lisboa, and gives his thoughts on the Portugal/Spain joint 2030 World Cup bid. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com

Cristiano Ronaldo is the G.O.A.T. ... On Episode 34, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they recap CR7's historic 100 goal (and counting) achievement in Sweden, as well as review the very positive start to the Seleção's defense of their Nations League title. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com

294 days later...the Seleção is back!!! On Episode 33, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL.net Seleção correspondent, Nathan Motz, as they discuss the return of the Portuguese National Team to the field.  They also give their thoughts on the 25-man roster manager Fernando Santos has selected for Portugal's opening two matches in defense of their Nations League title (Sept. 5 - Croatia; Sept. 8 - @ Sweden) and how well the National Team is positioned for their next two competitions (Nations League and EUROs).  You can also place your order of Nathan's latest project, "Iberia Chronicles: A History of Spanish and Portuguese Football" on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yxp522fv www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com

On Episode 32, host Danny Pinto is joined by Alex Gonçalves of TugaScout.com, as they review the 2019-20 LigaNOS season: * Porto's "dobradinha"

On Episode 31, host Danny Pinto is joined by Alfredo Fumaças of The Benfica Podcast. They discuss the resignation of Benfica manager Bruno Lage, where they feel things began unraveling for Benfica this season, the manner is which Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira is leading the club, and who may be the next Benfica manager. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com

On this special edition of the pod, host Danny Pinto is joined by Portuguese-American stand-up comedian and entrepreneur, Taylor Amarante.  Taylor also serves as the in-game host for the San Jose Earthquakes.  Taylor is on to promote his fundraiser to assist Portuguese senior citizens of San Jose/Santa Clara, as well as provide an update on his next project: Quakes Exclusive.  Taylor also recounts the relationships and connections he made with Benfica that helped bring #SLB to Levi's Stadium as part of the ICC tournament last summer. Link for the "No Festa For Me, No Festa For You" t-shirts: https://shelteremcasa.bigcartel.com/ (20% of proceeds goes to support P.O.S.S.O.) www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com

Liga NOS is back and host Danny Pinto is joined by Aaron Barton of Proxima Jornada to discuss Portuguese soccer's first action in almost 3 months due to the pandemic and analyze Porto and Benfica's missed opportunities on the restart.   www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com Aaron's fundraising effort to support Portugal’s SNS and England's NHS: justgiving.com/crowdfunding/proxima-jornada Vote for Proxima Jornada in the FCA's Best New Content Creator category: footballcontentawards.com/2020-voting Uzohms - A Canção da Zundapp: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvGRQuWU_Xc Uzohms - Vai Brincar Qua Pombinha Pareia: www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTEpIrNtgSE

On Episode 29, host Danny Pinto discusses the current soccer world and how it has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Guest Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net updates us on the latest news in Portugal, while Eric Krakauer of BeIN Sports shares his thoughts on the reaction to the pandemic from other soccer leagues from around the world. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com

On Episode 28, host Danny Pinto welcomes Sean Gillen of PortuGOAL.net back to the show to discuss the Winter Transfer Window, most notably the transfer of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting to Manchester United. Danny and Sean also discuss the other Portuguese transfers in the winter window, as well as assess the major summer transfers of 2019 six months in. Finally, Danny shares a podcast milestone with the listeners and supporters of the show. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com

On Episode 27, host Danny Pinto provides a look back at the 2010's, the Seleção's most successful decade in its history. Danny also reveals the podcast's "Team of the Decade", as voted by listeners, readers, and supporters of the show and PortuGOAL.net. Happy 2020 and Feliz Ano Novo to each and every one of you! www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com

Of course we'd get the Group of Death... On Episode 26, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL.net's Tom Kundert as they review Portugal's EURO 2020 Group F draw with Germany and France, as well as take a look back at 2019 for the Seleção. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com 

On Episode 25, host Danny Pinto and guest Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net preview the Seleção's final 2 EURO 2020 qualifiers between Lithuania and Luxembourg, as well as discuss the rash of injuries (will CR7 be available???) that Portugal has suffered towards the end of their EURO 2020 qualifying campaign. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com During your shopping this holiday season, please check out our friends at PortuTees.com facebook.com/PortuTee twitter.com/portutees instagram.com/portuteesco Also, check out our friends from Terceira, the band "Uzohms", and their hit song "John Damerica"... facebook.com/Uzohms youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg

On Episode 24, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira to discuss the Seleção's disappointing loss in Kiev against Ukraine, how much blame does Fernando Santos deserve, and which players failed to perform. On a lighter side, Danny and Eric discuss The Hammer's "Quest for 1K" and just how famous Eric really is. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Instagram) selecaopod@gmail.com And get your Portuguese Hammer sticker right here: https://corner-of-the-galaxy.myshopify.com/products/portuguese-hammer-stickers