Episodes

Dec. 31, 2019

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...

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Dec. 1, 2019

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 f...

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Nov. 11, 2019

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???) th...

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Oct. 17, 2019

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 pe...

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Oct. 9, 2019

On Episode 23, host Danny Pinto is joined by Aaron Barton of Promixa Jornada (@ProximaJornada1) to discuss the 25-man squad for the upcoming EURO 2020 qualifiers versus Luxembourg and Ukraine, including the debut call-up and ...

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Sept. 12, 2019

On Episode 22, host Danny Pinto is joined by Seleção enthusiast and journalist Marino Peixoto (@MarinoPeixoto), as they review the victories in Serbia and Lithuania to get Portugal's EURO 2020 Qualifying campaign back on trac...

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Sept. 9, 2019

We are back with Episode 21 as host Danny Pinto previews the Seleção's upcoming EURO 2020 qualifiers against Serbia and Lithuania and gives his thoughts on the 25-man roster. Danny is also joined by Sean Gillen (@SeanGillen9)...

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June 11, 2019

Campeões, Campeões, Nós Somos Nations League Campeões... On Episode 20, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net as they recap the Seleção’s 1-0 victory over the Netherlands to capture the inaugural UEFA Nat...

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June 6, 2019

Our host Danny Pinto was a guest on “Extra Time” w/Will Gavin on talkSPORT in England to discuss the Seleção’s victory against Switzerland in the Nations League semifinal, Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick, and VAR. https://talks...

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May 31, 2019

On Episode 19, host Danny Pinto previews the Seleção's Nations League semifinal opponent (Switzerland) with guest Craig King (@FootballSwissEN). Danny also previews the other semifinal and potential Finals opponents with Mich...

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May 24, 2019

On Episode 18, host Danny Pinto reviews the 23-man Seleção squad for the upcoming Nations League Final Four with Cristiano Oliveira (@10CO10) from the Benfica Podcast (@BenficaPodcast). They also talk about Fernando Santos' f...

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April 16, 2019

This is a special edition of The Seleção Podcast as host Danny Pinto is joined by comedy troupe, The Portuguese Kids (8:40), and Portuguese-American rock band, Eratoxica (27:15) during the inaugural San Joaquin Valley Portugu...

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March 27, 2019

On Episode 17, host Danny Pinto reviews the two disappointing draws the Seleção suffered in Portugal versus Ukraine and Serbia to open up EURO 2020 qualifying with Michael Teixeira. Danny and Michael discuss the issues the Se...

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March 16, 2019

We are back!!! On Episode 16, host Danny Pinto welcomes Eric Krakauer of BeIN Sports back to the show. Danny and Eric discuss the Seleção's 25-man roster for the opening 2 matches of EURO 2020 qualifying, as well as Cristiano...

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Dec. 5, 2018

On Episode 15, host Danny Pinto and PortuGOAL.net contributor Nathan Motz discuss the Nations League semi-final draw, the EURO 2020 qualifying draw, the Ballon D'Or results, and Cristiano Ronaldo's absence from the National T...

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Nov. 22, 2018

On Episode 14, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net. Danny and Tom discuss Portugal's qualification to the Final Four of the UEFA Nations League and what the accomplishment means without Cristiano Ronald...

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Nov. 15, 2018

We are back!!! On Episode 13, host Danny Pinto previews the upcoming UEFA Nations League group matches against Italy and Poland with the podcast's first two-time guest, Jimmy Enes. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @...

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Sept. 17, 2018

On Episode 12, host Danny Pinto spoke with American freelance writer Nathan Motz, who has been a contributor for Tom Kundert's PortuGOAL.net and a co-author with Tom (and others) on two English-language books about Portuguese...

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Sept. 5, 2018

We are back!!! On Episode 11, host Danny Pinto speaks with Eric Vieira of Guys in Shorts LA and Corner of the Galaxy Podcasts. They discuss the upcoming matches versus Croatia and Italy, breakdown the 23-man roster for these ...

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July 12, 2018

Host Danny Pinto is joined by the godfather of English-language coverage of the Seleção, Tom Kundert from PortuGOAL.net. Danny and Tom discuss the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus and the Seleção's performance i...

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July 5, 2018

Host Danny Pinto reviews Portugal's 2-1 loss vs. Uruguay to knock Portugal out of the World Cup. He also gives his thoughts on Fernando Santos, the players, and their overall performances. Finally, Danny gives an update on th...

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June 27, 2018

We bring you Episode 8 from the Portugal-Iran Viewing Party at Avaya Stadium in San Jose, CA. Host Danny Pinto gives his thoughts on the 1-1 draw, the VAR rulings, and his prediction for the match with Uruguay. Danny is also...

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June 21, 2018

Episode 7 brings guest Eric Krakauer of beIN Sports. Eric and host Danny Pinto breakdown Portugal's 1-0 win vs. Morocco and preview the huge match vs. Iran. www.selecaopod.com Facebook.com/SelecaoPod @SelecaoPod (Twitter/Inst...

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June 17, 2018

On Episode 6, host Danny Pinto reviews the Portugal-Spain 3-3 draw to open World Cup play. Danny is also joined by his cousin Brian Toste from Canada. They go over the Spain match and Brian gives his thoughts on what he'd lik...

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