Episodes

July 2, 2020

Special Edition: Taylor Amarante

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...

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June 8, 2020

#30: Liga NOS is BACK w/Aaron Barton of Proxima Jornada

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...

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April 20, 2020

#29: Soccer During the Pandemic w/Tom Kundert & Eric Krakauer

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 Be...

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Feb. 5, 2020

#28: Portuguese Winter Transfer Recap w/Sean Gillen of PortuGOAL.net

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 als...

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Dec. 31, 2019

#27: Portugal's Team of the 2010’s

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

#26: EURO 2020 Group of Death & 2019 Year in Review w/Tom Kundert

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 …

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Nov. 11, 2019

#25: EURO 2020 Qualification in Injury Crisis???

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

#24: Disappointment in Ukraine w/Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira

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

#23: Preview of LUX/UKR EURO 2020 Qualifiers w/Aaron Barton of Proxim…

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

#22: Victories in Serbia & Lithuania w/Marino Peixoto

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

#21: EURO 2020 Qualifiers v. SRB/LTU & Portuguese Summer Transfer Win…

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

#20: Campeões, Nós Somos Nations League Campeões

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

talkSPORT Interview on Extra Time w/Will Gavin

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

#19: SWI/NED/ENG Preview - Nations League Final 4

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

#18: Portugal Preview - Nations League Final 4 w/Cristiano Oliveira o…

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

Special Edition: The Portuguese Kids & Eratoxica

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

#17: Review of Ukraine/Serbia Draws w/Michael Teixeira

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

#16: Eric Krakauer of BeIN Sports

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

#15: Nations League & EURO 2020 Draws & Ballon D'Or w/Nathan Motz

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

#14: Special Announcement w/Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net

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

#13: Preview of ITA/POL w/Jimmy Enes

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

#12: Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net

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

#11: Eric Vieira of Guys in Shorts LA & Corner of the Galaxy Podcasts

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

#10: Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net

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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