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The Supersubs

We are two dudes who, like substitutes in a football match, have come on late into the game, but have tremendous passion for our clubs: Barcelona and Manchester United. With our background in different American sports, we believe we have a unique perspective to the numerous fan podcasts out in the media. Our podcast adds a dedicated American fan voice to the world"s most beautiful game.

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All Episodes

51:37

The Game of Inches

The Supersubs ·

2025/05/08

When the stakes are high, matches come down to very, very small details and margins. Barcelona had their fair share of almost moments, and United felt both the positive and negative sides of those tight margins. Hear what those margins were and if the subs think their clubs will prevail on this week’s episode. Amad Diallo, Ter Stegen, & Dani Rodriguez are the Supersubs of the Week. Luke Shaw & Dani Rodriguez's injury are the Superduds of the Week.

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62:59

The Calamitous Copa

The Supersubs ·

2025/05/02

El Clásico never disappoints, but it can certainly make one mad. With missed calls, childish antics, and a backdrop of a title race, Paul is feeling furious. Find out why after an el Clásico victory Paul is feeling animated on this week’s podcast. Emile Smith-Rowe, Kounde, Fermín, & Araujo are the Supersubs of the Week. Real Madrid, the referee/VAR from the Copa del Rey Final, & Antonio Rüdiger are the Superduds of the Week.

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53:30

The Comeback Kids

The Supersubs ·

2025/04/23

Is there anything better than come from behind wins to save your club’s season? The Supersubs certainly don’t think so. Both clubs enjoy some Easter miracles with their teams coming back after looking like their seasons were dead. Hear their jubilation on this week’s episode. Orsolini, Slabhead, Borja Iglesias, Olmo, & Yamal are the Supersubs of the Week. Social media, de Jong, and La Liga are the Superduds of the Week.

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53:08

The Ugly Side of Football

The Supersubs ·

2025/04/17

This week, the Supersubs saw the less appealing aspects of the beautiful game. From ugly tackles to goalie horror mistakes, the past week had red cards galore, sloppy goals, and plenty of dropped points. Who excelled in this beauty contest? Find out on this week’s podcast. David Fila & Gerard Martín earn Supersub of the Week. André Onana & Kylian Mbappé "earn" Superdud of the Week.

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39:43

The BIG 1-0-0

The Supersubs ·

2025/04/11

For the pod’s 100th episode, the Supersubs keep it simple and try to stick to soccer. With league races heating up, the Supersubs make their predictions and hope Arsenal/Real Madrid don’t make it to the champions league final. Tune in to the milestone episode! The Supersubs of the Week are Paul/Andy for the culmination of reaching 100 episodes, Real Betis, and Valencia. The Superduds of the Week are Real Madrid and the ESPN broadcast of the Barca v Atlético Madrid Copa del Rey semifinal.

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49:42

The Return to Action

The Supersubs ·

2025/04/02

With the international break ending, it’s back to league action, or if you are Barca, playing your second game. Both the Supersubs’ clubs are finding their footing and with two months left, and their seasons are on the line. How do the podcasters feel? Find out on this week’s episode. Gvidas Gineitis, Ferran Torres, and Frenkie de Jong are the Supersubs of the Week. Owners who won’t invest in the women’s game and VAR in the Real Madrid v Leganés game are the Superduds of the Week.

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54:50

The Pandemonium of Penalties

The Supersubs ·

2025/03/18

Penalties were the theme this past week for world soccer. From creating controversies to writing history, they dominated the headlines, including one of the Supersubs's clubs. The two keep their cool and share how their teams’ ability to fight back allowed them to advance in their tournaments and domestic leagues. Listen to hear how their clubs did it. Dorgu and Ferran Torres earn Supersub of the Week. Liverpool and Diego Simeone "earn" Superdud of the Week.

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57:51

The Somber Subs

The Supersubs ·

2025/03/12

On this week’s episode, the Supersubs have to hold their excitement. After a horrible week off the field for Barca, the mood is somber, while at United they wait another week to enjoy a victory. Listen to find out if the Supersubs have the confidence to get results heading into the week. Nicolo Cambiaghi, Hansi Flick, and Harvey Elliot are the Supersubs of the Week. The University of Michigan, the unexpected death of Dr. Carles Miñarro, and Ángel Correa are the Superduds of the Week.

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52:29

The Soup Kitchen Scandal

The Supersubs ·

2025/03/05

The Supersubs’ clubs are living in very different realities: one competes for the glories of the champions league while the other is feeding their workers soup and a roll. Barca maintain their position at the top of the table and United continue their slump amid the scandal. Get your weekly dose of Paul’s positivity or Andy’s agony in this week's episode. Philip Billing and Diego García earn Supersub of the Week. Ratcliffe and Ferran Torres "earn" Superdud of the Week.

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52:21

The Penalty Pickle

The Supersubs ·

2025/02/26

There is no greater relief in sports than avoiding a penalty, and both Barca and United shared this experience this past weekend. Avoiding mistakes is the name of their games right now, and the Supersubs are feeling relieved. Hear them release their stress on this week’s episode. Antoine Bernede, Dani Olmo, & Ferran Torres are the Supersubs of the Week. Hawthorne Scholastic Academy listeners & referee Cordero Vega are the Superduds of the Week.

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48:55

The Red Card Revelry

The Supersubs ·

2025/02/19

From the last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park to Bellingham’s f bomb to Barrios's untimely challege, the red cards were coming out this Valentine’s Day weekend. Barca and United avoided these cards, but Paul is the happiest with the sendings off. Hear them chat it in this week’s episode. Hector Fort, VAR in Barca vs Rayo Vallecano, and Jack Harrison were the Supersubs of the Week. Manchester United and Kounde were the Superduds of the Week.

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48:09

The Slabheaders

The Supersubs ·

2025/02/13

Things are looking slightly optimistic for the Supersubs thanks to some fantastic headed goals from their respective clubs. Barca shows they are gaining momentum ahead of some important fixtures, and United edge out lowly Leicester City. Hear how Barca are now making it a title race on this week’s pod! Garnacho and Fermín are the Supersubs of the Week. Sancho and Fermín are the Superduds of the Week.

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50:58

The Reminiscing on a Rashford Ramble

The Supersubs ·

2025/02/05

Coming off vacation, the Supersubs catch up on the past two weeks of football. Both clubs have had mini-win streaks, but one looks more poised than the other to turn their season around. Andy breaks down (not actually but pretty close) his thoughts on Rashford leaving United. Check it out on this week’s episode. Rashford, Gavi, de Jong, Fermín, and Steven Skrzybski for Holstein Kiel earn Supersub of the Week. Rashford and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia "earn" Superdud of the Week.

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55:05

The Craziest Game Ever!

The Supersubs ·

2025/01/25

The Supersubs love football because it’s a drama where no one knows the ending. This week proved that the scriptwriters of football still have ways of conjuring up wild stories. Paul sees his wild story unfold on the pitch while Andy sees it in his club’s dressing room. Which one was wilder? Listen to find out. Paul Onuacho, Hansi Flick, Eric Garcia, Ferran Torres, and Fermín Lopez are the Supersubs of the Week. The media surrounding United and VAR are the Superduds of the Week.

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53:36

The Turnaround

The Supersubs ·

2025/01/15

The start of the new year certainly has meant a turnaround of fortunes for the Supersubs’ clubs. With a Supercopa trophy and a survive-and-advance style win in the FA Cup, these two clubs are learning the value of grit. Hear the Supersubs recount their glories of their now-promising clubs in this weeks episode. Joshua Zirkzee, Dani Olmo, and Ronald Araujo earn Supersub of the Week. Arsenal, Vinicius Jr, very poor refereeing in the Supercopa final, and Steve McManaman "earn" Superdud of the Week.

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38:38

The New Year, New Us?

The Supersubs ·

2025/01/09

2025 is here and this means there’s potential for things to turn around. This week both the Supersubs’ clubs had turnaround matches, and with half the season left, these matches could be turning points. Do the fans feel something happening? Find out on this week’s episode. David Brooks, Araujo, and Szczesny are the Supersubs of the Week. United fans, Vinicius, and Bellingham are the Superduds of the Week.

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40:19

The Hometown Blues

The Supersubs ·

2024/12/28

The Supersubs return home for the holidays and their clubs did not give them a hero’s welcome. Both clubs suffer defeats that put a significant dent in their season’s hopes. Do the Supersubs think a Christmas miracle can happen for their teams? Find out on this week’s episode. Marusic and Sorloth are the Supersubs of the Week. United/Cole Palmer and Barcelona are the Superduds of the Week.

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52:29

The Manchester Is Red!

The Supersubs ·

2024/12/19

The red flags are flying high in Manchester, and that’s not just because it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Andy enjoys a delightful Manchester derby while Paul must settle for a victorious Champions League battle. Listen in as Paul talks about missed chances, and Andy talks about chances taken on this week's episode. Jack Taylor, Ferran Torres, and referee François Letexier earn Supersub of the Week. Kyle Walker, Lewandowski, and the Yamal injury "earn" Superdud of the Week.

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56:41

The BEST Supersub & Superdud Of All Time

The Supersubs ·

2024/12/11

In another disappointing weekend for The Supersubs, they turn their attention elsewhere to find some joy. They don’t have to look far. From bungled hires to last minute goals, The Supersubs wrap up what they believe is their best Supersub & Superdud segment yet. Samuel Mbangula Tshifunda, Ferran Torres, Assane Diao, and Pol Arnau are the Supersubs of the Week. Ratcliffe, Ferran Torres, & the defenders/goalie of Mallorca are the Superduds of the Week.

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48:20

The Supercrud

The Supersubs ·

2024/12/04

The fortunes of the Supersubs's clubs are changing. United trends up while Barca are slipping. However, it’s hard to pinpoint what’s going wrong when quality of refereeing continues to be a key talking point. Find out what happened this week and what it means for each of these clubs moving forward. Edoardo Bove, Lewandowski, and Yamal are the Supersubs of the Week. Pep Guardiola, referee Adrian Cordero Vega & VAR/Sandro Ramirez are the Superduds of the Week.

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