Episodes

  • The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 251: Juventus’ scoreless streak is a thing of the past

    The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 251: Juventus’ scoreless streak is a thing of the past
    Sep 30 2024
    Juventus’ goal drought in Serie A is officially over, with Saturday night’s win over Genoa bringing a second-half performance that saw some nice goals and a much-needed brace for Dusan Vlahovic. On Episode 251 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from Juventus’ win over Genoa ... other than the simple fact that goals were scored once again when facing Italian opposition. Juventus got their first win in four league games after three straight scoreless draws. So what changed against Genoa — especially in the second half? How much did Thiago Motta starting to find a tactical alternative to his original plan help quell a little of any potential concerns about the attack? How much did Dusan Vlahovic need a game like this? By the way, Juventus’ defense has been pretty good so far this season. Twitter questions — including what you think made Juventus’ second half so good against Genoa, what the preferred backline and midfield right now, and what the best starting lineup for a true Big Match should be. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 250: Juventus roll in Europe but still can’t score in Serie A

    The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 250: Juventus roll in Europe but still can’t score in Serie A
    Sep 23 2024
    Juventus’ return to the Champions League went quite well against Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven, but the struggles domestically in front of goal continued in a third straight scoreless draw, this time against Napoli. Takeaways from the Juventus week that was. What the heck went wrong for Thiago Motta and Juventus against Napoli? Are we anywhere close to hitting the panic button because Juventus haven’t scored a goal in their last three Serie A games? Thoughts on the current state of Dusan Vlahovic. On a much more happier note, Juventus returned to the Champions League and that went quite well against PSV Eindhoven. Some thoughts on Andrea Cambiaso and how he’s become quite the important piece to Thiago Motta’s puzzle at Juventus. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 249: Juve struggle vs. Empoli ahead of Champions League return

    The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 249: Juve struggle vs. Empoli ahead of Champions League return
    Sep 16 2024
    Juventus’ return from the first international break was nothing to write home about, with Thiago Motta’s squad struggling in the final third on their way to a second consecutive outing without scoring a goal. On Episode 249 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from Juventus’ scoreless draw with Empoli. Thiago Motta was quick to point out what went wrong against Empoli. So, what to make of it and how can Juventus try and improve on what currently is ailing them the most? What was the biggest issue that prevented Juventus from beating Empoli? Ahead of Juventus’ return to the Champions League on Tuesday night, how are we feeling knowing that they have played to two straight scoreless draws? Twitter questions — including if Juventus should sell Bremer if the right defender becomes available within the next transfer window or two, and just how much Dusan Vlahovic is being paid this season and where it ranks amongst Europe’s highest paid players. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 248: The (Delayed) 2024-25 Season Preview Extravaganza!

    The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 248: The (Delayed) 2024-25 Season Preview Extravaganza!
    Sep 9 2024
    With the summer transfer window finally shut and the roster now set, we take a look at the new season and how things could end up shaping up during the beginning of the Thiago Motta era in Turin. On Episode 248 of The Old Lady. Speaks Podcast, we discuss: We preview the 2024-25 season even though it’s technically all begun and three games in. First question: What should be the expectations for Thiago Motta and Juventus this season? Second question: How nice is it to see Juventus’ midfield actually be upgraded in a major way this summer? Third question: How big of a season is this for Dusan Vlahovic? Fourth question: Out of all the new signings that Juventus have brought in this summer, who are you most excited to see this season? Prediction time: Where will Juventus in Serie A this season? Twitter questions — including how we would rate the summer mercato and if the opening three games of the season have potentially changed expectations based on how Juventus have looked. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 247: Juventus unable to crack Roma’s defense

    The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 247: Juventus unable to crack Roma’s defense
    Sep 2 2024
    The level of competition took a step up and that resulted in Juventus dropping points for the first time under Thiago Motta, as a scoreless draw against Roma sent the Bianconeri into the international break ruing a missed chance to make it three wins in three to start the new season. On Episode 247 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Takeaways from Juventus’ scoreless draw against Roma. A deeper dive into Juve’s performance against Roma and what prevented Thiago Motta’s squad from coming away with all three points. Thoughts on how the big three arrivals at the end of the transfer window performed in their respective Juventus debuts. Speaking of which, the summer transfer window is now officially closed. How did it go on the whole? Was there still anything left that wasn’t addressed by Cristiano Giuntoli? Thoughts on the new-look Champions League league phase and the draw that Juventus got. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 246: Juventus bounce the Bentegodi boogeyman

    The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 246: Juventus bounce the Bentegodi boogeyman
    Aug 27 2024
    Thiago Motta’s second official match as Juventus manager ended up being a lot like the first, with a 3-0 scoreline and a strong overall performance after things kicked into gear paving the way for more early-season success. On Episode 246 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast we discuss: Takeaways from the win over Hellas Verona — including how the midfield partnership (especially Manuel Locatelli) looked good once again, how Nicolo Savona certainly announced his arrival in his first-ever start with the Juventus senior team, and how damn well Bremer has looked to open the season in a four-man backline. How Juventus has looked in the first two weeks of the season has been ... refreshing! How things changed for Motta and Juventus once things kicked into gear against Hellas Verona. Just because we’re two matches into the season doesn’t mean there isn’t other stuff going on — there’s still a few short days left in the summer transfer window and there’s still some major business to close on. How do we. see the new signings and soon-to-be signing(s) fit into things with Juventus playing so well to start the new season. Twitter questions — including if Federico Gatti is now one of the best Juventus captains ever, who has impressed the most during the first two matchdays of the season, if there has been anything that’s overly concerning about the Juventus’ first two performances, and who should actually sit when the new signings arrive despite everyone playing so well. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 245: The Thiago Motta era at Juventus begins in a big way

    The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 245: The Thiago Motta era at Juventus begins in a big way
    Aug 20 2024
    Juventus opened the new season in fine fashion, as Thiago Motta’s new-look side rolled past newly-promoted Como and provided more than a couple of nice surprises in the process. On Episode 245 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: The return of the post-game takeaways! Juventus’ win over Como showed plenty of good things right out of the gate. We discuss some of them. Thoughts on Thiago Motta’s first impression. Kenan Yildiz was pretty good against Como and just spoke to how important he is for Motta and this new era at Juventus. Twitter questions — including an either/or between Teun Koopmeiners and Nico Gonzalez, just how willing we’re ready to bank on Samuel Mbangula after his impressive debut, just how confident some of the “out of the project” players will come back, if Juventus should keep Kenan Yildiz centrally, and what to make of Weston McKennie being back in the squad. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 244: Could Juventus finally be arriving at Teun Time?

    The Old Lady Speaks, Episode 244: Could Juventus finally be arriving at Teun Time?
    Aug 12 2024
    Juventus could very well be set to close on a big-money deal for their long-standing “top transfer target of the summer” after recent developments with Atalanta for Teun Koopmeiners. On Episode 244 of The Old Lady Speaks Podcast, we discuss: Juventus look like they’re getting closer and closer to signing Atalanta midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, who has reportedly been their top transfer target for months now. Juventus also look like they’re getting closer and closer to signing Fiorentina winger Nico Gonzalez, who will be the latest attacker that they have acquired from the purple-clad club down in Florence. Juventus, however, won’t be signing Nice center back Jean-Clair Todibo, who instead has signed with West Ham after the Hammers hijacked the Bianconeri’s deal for the French defender. So ... now what do Juve do to bring in a new central defender? (Or just their general lack of depth in general?) Twitter questions — including if Cristiano Giuntoli is trying to do too much on the transfer market this summer in an attempt to turn over Juventus’ roster, what Juventus’ biggest needs on the transfer market are coming out of the slate of friendlies, what expectations for Dusan Vlahovic should be, what players we’re most excited to see this season, and predictions for Juventus’ season opener against Como. You can follow us — or send us questions — on Twitter @JuventusNation or on Facebook as well as the Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. You can also follow us on our Instagram page, too! Get all of our match coverage, transfer rumors and much more at our website, blackwhitereadallover.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins