Episodes
#64: Live Reaction Pod - Switzerland beats Portugal 1-0
Live Reaction Pod - Host Danny Pinto hosts a live reaction podcast on YouTube and Twitter following the Seleção's 1-0 loss to Switzerland on MatchDay 4 of Group A2 play of the Nations League. Bruno Fernandes was discussed lo...
#63: A Preview of Portugal v. Switzerland w/Craig King
On Episode 63, host Danny Pinto is joined by Craig King ( @FootballSwissEN ) as they preview the upcoming Portugal-Switzerland match from the Swiss perspective, including who Seleção supporters should be focused on from the S...
#62: The Seleção Escape Spain with a Draw
On Episode 62, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira ( @HammerEV ) as they look back at Portugal's 1-1 draw away to Spain in the opening group match of the Nations League. Danny and Eric …
#61: Portugal and Spain Kick Off Nations League
On Episode 61, host Danny Pinto previews the opening match of the Nations League versus Spain with Alan Feelehy (@azulfeelehy) of Football España (@footballespana_) and Nathan Motz (@nathanmotz) of PortuGOAL.net Danny and Ala...
#60: 2022 World Cup Draw Review
On Episode 60, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they Take a look back at the Seleção's road to Qatar via the playoff Analyze Portugal's World Cup Draw Discuss what the Seleção needs to do …
#59: Relief and Redemption
World Cup Bound!!! On Episode 59, host Danny Pinto is joined by Marc Lewis (@MarcLewisEU), a football commentator for ESPN, as they reviewed Portugal's 2-0 victory over North Macedonia that clinched the Seleção's place in Qa...
#58: Get To Know Macedonia
On Episode 58, host Danny Pinto is joined by Filip Mishov (@fmishov), a freelance sports journalist from Macedonia, to preview the World Cup Playoff Final between Portugal and North Macedonia taking place on March 29 at the D...
#57: One Down, One To Go
On Episode 57, host Danny Pinto is joined by Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net, as they take a look back at Portugal's 3-1 victory against Turkey in their World Cup Playoff Semifinal match at the Dragão. Danny and Nathan also disc...
#56: "Do or Die" for Portugal
On Episode 56, host Danny Pinto is joined by Alex Gonçalves (@aljeeves) of TugaScout.com (@TugaScoutPT) to analyze the call ups for Portugal's World Cup playoff, including their thoughts on those unavailable due to injury and...
#55: Portugal-Turkey Preview w/Alex Barker
On Episode 55, host Danny Pinto is joined by European Football journalist Alex Barker (@EUROExpert_) to preview the World Cup playoff semifinal between Portugal and Turkey. Alex provides a look at the players and matchups the...
Special Edition: 2022 IPMA Nominee - Magïn
On this special edition of the podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by Brian Nunes Magina (AKA - Magïn), a 2022 International Portuguese Music Award nominee in the Rap/Hip-Hop category for his song "Cala Boca". Danny and Magïn...
#54: Year in Review - 2021
Happy New Year, Tugas!!! On Episode 54, host Danny Pinto takes a look back at a frustrating 2021 for the Seleção and looks ahead to the WCQ playoff and beyond in 2022 with Tom Kundert of Portugoal.net. Among the topics …
#53: Pathetic Portugal Playoff Bound
On Episode 53, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert, founder of PortuGOAL.net. They discuss Portugal's awful 2-1 loss against Serbia which sends Portugal to the World Cup Qualifying playoff. Danny and Tom also share thei...
#52: Preview of Ireland/Serbia WCQ's
On Episode 52, host Danny Pinto is joined by Feargal Brennan and Milos Dusanovic, as they preview the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Ireland and Serbia, respectively. Danny also breaks down the call ups and replacement...
#51: In Control Towards Qatar 2022
On Episode 51, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, as they discuss the Seleção’s 5-0 victory versus Luxembourg and being in control of their destiny towards direct qualification for World Cup 2022...
#50: Ronaldo a Red Devil Again
On Episode 50, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert, founder of PortuGOAL.net, as they discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's sensational return to Manchester United. Danny and Tom also discuss Fernando Santos' precarious position ...
#49: EURO Champs...No More
On Episode 49, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports for the final time during EURO 2020, as they go over Portugal's 1-0 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16 to end the Seleção's reign …
#48: EURO 2020 - Bring On Belgium
On Episode 48, host Danny Pinto and Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports review Portugal's 2-2 draw against France to clinch a spot in the Round of 16 at EURO 2020. The guys also discuss, amongst other things: • Fernando Santos' …
#47: EURO 2020 - A Debacle in Deutschland
On Episode 47, host Danny Pinto and Eric Kraukauer of beIN Sports dissect Saturday's disappointing 4-2 loss against Germany, Fernando Santos' failure to make in-game adjustments, his future with Seleção, and look ahead to a decisive match up with France …
#46: EURO 2020 - POR/HUN Review; POR-GER Preview
On Episode 46, host Danny Pinto and Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports discuss Portugal's 3-0 victory over Hungary to begin their title defense at EURO 2020. Danny and Eric discuss Portugal and Fernando Santos' tactics during the match, which players …
#45: EURO 2020 is FINALLY HERE!!!
On Episode 45, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports as they preview EURO 2020 for the Seleção, including the opening match against Hungary on June 15th. Danny and Eric also discussed the 26-man roster compared …
#44: The "Esperanças" Come Up Short at U21 EUROs
On Episode 44, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, as he covered the U21 EUROs. Danny and Matthew discussed the "Esperanças" run to the finals of the tournament, the success this generation of players have had …
#43: EURO 2020 Preview w/Zach Lowy of "Breaking the Lines"
On Episode 43, host Danny Pinto is joined by Zach Lowy, co-creator of "Breaking the Lines", as they discuss the Seleção's roster and chances at EURO 2020. Danny and Zach also discussed Portugal's U21 EURO chances, as the young craques …
talkSPORT Interview on Extra Time w/Paul Ross
Host of The Seleção Podcast, Danny Pinto, had the pleasure of joining Paul Ross on "Extra Time" on talkSPORT in the UK on Wednesday, May 26th. Paul and Danny discussed: • Bruno Lage's possible appointment at Wolves • Rúben Dias …