El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast
Mark is a Real Madrid fan. Payton is a Barcelona fan. Both are American soccer converts, and always manage to be upset about something, even though they support the two most successful clubs of all time. Listen in as the boys explain exactly why the current coaches/owners of their teams are idiots, and what they would do instead.
Episodes
459 episodes
El Derbi Thriller! + Barca Squeak By Rayo
In this episode, our heroic hosts are here to bring you the reviews of a couple tight matches from the La Liga weekend. We start with Barcelona's tough bout against the feisty Rayo Vallecano (6:52), before doing a deep dive on El Derbi, which s...
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Season 7
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Episode 45
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57:43
Barcelona Thrash Newcastle; Madrid Finish Man City + El Derbi Preview
Mark takes us through Madrid's second impressive win over Man City in as many weeks to book their spot in the UCL Quarterfinals (5:44), before Payton revels in Barcelona's inspired performance in the Nou Camp (19:06). Then, the boys prepare you...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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1:16:14
Güler's Historic Golazo / Barca Pummel Sevilla + Champions League 2nd Leg Previews!!!
In this historic episode of ECP, the boys are here at the crux of the season to bring you the deep dives into all things Real Madrid and Barcelona. We start with Real Madrid's throttling of Elche, featuring an all-timer from Arda Güler (8:25), ...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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1:07:27
Valverde Decimates Man City; Olmo Saves Barca
Mark and Payton review a wild set of Round of 16 Champions League results, as Real Madrid again rely on magic dust to produce a wildly unexpected thumping of heavily favored Manchester City thanks to an all-time performance from Fede Valverde (...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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1:10:36
UCL Round of 16 Previews + Yamal Wondergoal / Barca & Madrid Narrowly Escape the La Liga Weekend
In this Champions-level edition of ECP, your favorite hosts are here to bring you a full recap of a hotly contested La Liga weekend, and a deep dive into the gigantic Champions League clashes that are upon us. We start with Real Madrid's great ...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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51:27
Barcelona's Copa Bid Falls Short + Do Madrid Stink?
Payton applauds Barcelona's heroic performance in the 2nd leg of the Copa Del Rey Semifinal vs Atleti (3:30), before Mark tries to figure out who is healthy and left to play in Real Madrid's game against Celta Vigo on Friday, and if the merengu...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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51:19
Yamal Hattrick!!! + Madrid Disgrace vs Getafe + Barca's Remontada Hopes vs Atletico
In this historic episode of ECP, the boys are here to bring you the full recaps of a couple insanity-laced La Liga games, including Barcelona's trouncing of Villarreal (3:42) and Real Madrid's stunning performance against feisty Getafe (26:22)....
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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56:04
Madrid Buries Benfica, Can Barca Best Villarreal?
Mark and Payton review a wild game as Madrid manage to send Benfica out of the champions league in an emotional, end-to-end affair (7:05). Then, the boys preview a tough test for Barcelona against 3rd-place Villarreal (30:45). Plus, Mark hopes ...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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47:14
Madrid Trampled in Pamplona / Barca Back on Top + Madrid's HUGE 2nd Leg Preview
In this gold medal edition of ECP, the boys are here to bring you the latest news, notes, highlights, and previews of all things Barcelona and Real Madrid. We start with Real Madrid's miserable game against Osasuna (6:14), followed by Barcelona...
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Season 7
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Episode 37
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49:19
Vini Defeats Racist Prestianni, Benfica + Barcelona in Trouble?
Mark and Payton dig in to discuss a wild few days for the el clasico sides, as Real Madrid collected a pair of impressive wins, starting with a confident display against Real Sociedad (8:05). Payton questions Barcelona's tactics in a strange lo...
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Season 7
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Episode 36
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1:12:45
Barcelona CATASTROPHE!! VAR Controversy at the Murder in Madrid + La Liga Weekend Previews
In this shocking episode of ECP, the boys are here to give you the full rundown of Barcelona's nightmarish defeat in the 1st leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals against Atletico Madrid (7:27). We follow up with Real Madrid's huge game against Re...
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Season 7
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Episode 35
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1:01:23
Yamal's Golazo, Madrid's Stinky Win + Barcelona-Atleti Copa Semifinal
Payton talks up Yamal as the young Spaniard adds to his golazo collection against Mallorca (09:11). Then, Mark details another listless performance for Madrid, albeit in a win, away at the Mestalla (31:20). Finally, Payton tells you all you nee...
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Season 7
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Episode 34
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51:40
Barcelona Survive the Giant-Killers + BIG La Liga Weekend Previews
In this episode fit for a king, your favorite Barcelona and Real Madrid cohosts are here to bring you the latest news, notes, and deep dives covering all things El Clasico. We kick things off with Barcelona's scary close call against Albacete (...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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48:04
Real Squeak Rayo; Barca Best Elche + Is Arbeloa an Idiot?
Payton digs into a heaping helping of Barcelona chances in another entertaining, end-to-end affair against Elche (9:57), before Mark questions Real's new caretaker coaches strange decisions during Real's narrow, last-gasp win against bottom-run...
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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1:05:24
UCL Special: Madrid STUNNED in INSTANT CLASSIC!! / Barca Prevail + La Liga Previews
In this instant classic of an episode, the boys are here to bring you the full recap of one of the wildest, most unbelievable Champions League group stage match days of all time. We start, of course, with the most sensational game of the week, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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1:14:53
Mbappe Buries Villarreal, Yamal Dazzles + Mourinho-Madrid & Barca-Copenhagen
Mark and Payton review America's questionable credentials to host the World Cup amid the Trump regime's murderous assault on... America (5:20). Then, the boys review an important win for Real Madrid against Villarreal (10:04), and one of the gr...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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52:28
UCL Goal-stravaganza!! + VITAL La Liga Weekend Preview
In this high-flying episode of ECP, your hosts are here to bring you all the latest news, notes, reviews, previews, and all things dear to Real Madrid and Barcelona. We kick things off with Real Madrid's Champions League matchup against Monaco,...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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1:02:56
Sociedad, Refs Defeat Barcelona; Bernabeu Boos Vini + UCL Previews
Mark and Payton delve into a shocking weekend of La Liga football as Barcelona had five shots hit the post and three goals disallowed in a wild loss to Sociedad featuring a bevy of controversial decisions and talking points (28:21). Real Madrid...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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1:18:08
Real Madrid SHOCKED in instant Copa Classic!!! Barca Move On + La Liga Weekend Previews
In this stunning edition of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys are here to bring you one of the most shocking episodes in El Clasico history. Real Madrid, under new management, had a historic game against Albacete (4:33). Then, Barcelona's tense a...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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47:08
Barca Smash Madrid in SuperCup Clásico, Xabi Alonso Sacked
Mark and Payton dig into a heaping helping of a Clasico clash, as Barcelona and Madrid trade blows in a wild SuperCup final, with a red card, stoppage time goals galore, and much more (3:28), and the boys also get into the many reasons behind X...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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1:10:14
El Clásico Final Preview!!! + Wild Semi-Final games + Fantasy Draft!
In a titular episode of ECP, the boys are here to bring you the full El Clasico treatment. We start with reviews of Barcelona's romp over Athletic Bilbao (8:10) and Real Madrid's close call against rivals Atletico Madrid (18:58). Then, all eyes...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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1:06:46
Gonzalo's Perfect Hat-trick Lifts Madrid; Joan Garcia Saves Barcelona
The boys are back in and jazzed up to review two massive, action-packed la liga matchups, as star Barcelona keeper Joan Garcia returned to Espanyol in a stunning MOTM performance featuring many of the greatest saves you'll see (14:40), before y...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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1:03:32
2026 Kickoff! New Year's Resolutions + Reviews & Previews
Welcome back, Fanaticos! Congratulations on making it through another year with El Clasico Podcastico. In this inaugural episode of 2026, your favorite co-hosts are back to bring you the latest news, notes, and previews of what's to come for Ba...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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58:20
Copa Chaos! Madrid Survive Talavera, Barcelona Squeak Guadalajara
The boys review a surprisingly thrilling slate of midweek Copa Del Rey games, with Barcelona winning it late against a resolute Guadalajara side (4:24), and 3rd-tier Talavera de la Reina giving Real Madrid all they could handle in a heart-pound...
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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1:02:20
Copa del Rey Kickoff Preview! + La Liga Weekend Reviews
In this episode, your favorite Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast covers the intense weekend La Liga matchups, and concludes with the Copa del Rey opening games for their respective teams. We start with Barcelona's game hosting the bulls of Pamp...
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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57:45