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Hosted by Danny Pinto, “The Seleção Podcast” is an English-language soccer/football podcast covering the Portuguese National Team, the 2016 European and inaugural UEFA Nations League Champions.

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United States

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Hosted by Danny Pinto, “The Seleção Podcast” is an English-language soccer/football podcast covering the Portuguese National Team, the 2016 European and inaugural UEFA Nations League Champions.

Twitter:

@SelecaoPod

Language:

English


Episodes
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#100: NOS SOMOS CAMPEÕES...AGAIN!!!

6/11/2025
On Episode 100 (!!!), host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net, as they re-live the greatness that was the Seleção beating Spain in the Nations League Final to win Portugal's 2nd Nations League trophy and 3rd major trophy, overall. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod https://www.threads.net/@selecaopod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Tom Kundert: https://Twitter.com/PortuGOAL1 Bookmark: https://www.portugoal.net

Duration:01:19:32

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#99: Portugal beat Germany, face Spain in Nations League Final

6/6/2025
On Episode 99, host Danny Pinto is joined by Eric “The Portuguese Hammer” Vieira. They review the Seleção’s 2-1 comeback victory over Germany in Munich in the Nations League semifinals, they preview the final against Spain, discuss the emergence of Vitinha in World Football, and discuss the future of Roberto Martínez as speculation on his job security as Portugal manager remains. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira on X/Twitter: @HammerEV9 Link to the Twitter Spaces LIVE reaction following the 2-1 win against Germany: https://x.com/selecaopod/status/1930374691543495035?s=46

Duration:00:49:31

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#98: LIVE POD - Portugal Advance to the Semifinals of the Nations League

3/24/2025
On Episode 98, host Danny Pinto went LIVE following Portugal's 5-3 aggregate victory against Denmark in the 2-leg quarterfinals of the UEFA Nations League. Danny gave his thoughts on the victorious 2nd leg in Lisbon and the heroics of Francisco Trincão, as well as questioning why Roberto Martinez should still be the manager of the Seleção. Danny also got feedback and interaction from the folks in the live chat and also got a "caller" in studio (shoutout James "O Acoriano". https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg

Duration:01:09:36

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#97: AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE!!!

3/21/2025
On Episode 97, host Danny Pinto is joined by Nathan Motz of PortuGOAL.net as they review Portugal's extremely frustrating and disappointing loss to Denmark in the 1st leg of the Nations League Quarterfinals. Danny and Nathan discuss how flat and the lack of cohesiveness impacted Portugal's poor play, and how fortunate the Seleção is just to be down 1-0 heading into Sunday's 2nd leg in Lisbon at the Alvalade. The guys also discuss if Roberto Martinez has the managerial quality to be Portugal's manager and how much of the blame do the players also share. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Nathan Motz on X: @NathanMotz

Duration:00:47:50

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#96: 2024 Year in Review

12/30/2024
On a LIVE version of the pod, Episode 96 is our 2024 Year in Review. Thank you for a tremendous year! We'll see you in 2025! FORÇA PORTUGAL!!! https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg

Duration:01:00:31

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#95: CR900...& CR901

9/9/2024
On a LIVE Episode 95, host Danny Pinto was joined by PortuGOAL.net Seleção correspondent Nathan Motz as they reviewed Portugal's 2 wins over Croatia and Scotland to open up 2024-25 #NationsLeague group play. Danny and Nathan discussed #CR7 coming off the bench to score the game-winner in the 88th minute vs. Scotland and if that role could be his next (and final???) chapter in his Seleção career. The guys also discussed Roberto Martínez's first couple of games without Pepe after starting Gonçalo Inacio (v. Croatia) and Antonio Silva (v. Scotland) alongside Ruben Dias, as well as the positive football played by Raphael Leão, Nuno Mendes, Bruno Fernandes, and more. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Nathan Motz: https://Twitter.com/NathanMotz

Duration:00:54:34

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#94: OBRIGADO, Grande Pepe!!!

8/10/2024
On Episode 94, host Danny Pinto is joined by the founder of PortuGOAL.net as they look back on Pepe’s career following his retirement announcement. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod https://www.threads.net/@selecaopod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Tom Kundert: https://Twitter.com/PortuGOAL1 Bookmark: https://www.portugoal.net Pepe’s retirement announcement: https://youtu.be/bWRr7fl8vQI?si=YbuawGkK2SZr5Utt

Duration:01:14:57

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#93: LIVE SHOW-Portugal OUT of #EURO2024

7/6/2024
On a LIVE Episode 93, host Danny Pinto is once again joined by Nathan Motz and Eric “The Portuguese Hammer” Vieira following Portugal’s heartbreaking loss to France in penalties at the quarterfinals of #EURO2024. Among the topics were Roberto Martínez, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe, the Seleção’s missed opportunities during the match, and what happens next with this National Team. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Eric Vieira: https://Twitter.com/HammerEV9 Follow Nathan Motz: https://Twitter.com/NathanMotz

Duration:01:25:13

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#92: Hello, Old Friend

7/4/2024
On Episode 92, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, who has been in Germany covering #EURO2024. Danny and Matthew discuss, among other things: https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Matthew Marshall on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/noobzcorp

Duration:01:05:56

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#91: DioGOAT Costa!!!

7/2/2024
On a LIVE Episode 91, host Danny Pinto was joined by a couple of Eric's: Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira & Eric Krakauer. The guys discussed Portugal's emotionally exhausting R16 victory in penalties vs. Slovenia at #EURO2024. They spoke on Diogo Costa's historic display in the penalty shootout, Roberto Martínez's substitutions, the almost potential end of Pepe and CR7's Seleção careers, Vitinha's growing importance, look ahead to the quarterfinals vs. France, and so much more. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Eric "The Portuguese Hammer" Vieira on X/Twitter: @HammerEV9 Follow Eric Krakauer on X/Twitter: @EricKrakauer

Duration:01:30:32

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#90: Derek Rae of FOX Sports

6/28/2024
On Episode 90, host Danny Pinto is joined once again by international play-by-play announcer Derek Rae, who is working EURO 2024 for FOX Sports in the U.S. Danny and Derek discuss: https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Derek Rae on X/Twitter: @RaeComm

Duration:00:22:47

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#89: LIVE SHOW - Reviewing loss to Georgia & Previewing R16 Match vs. Slovenia

6/28/2024
LIVE POD! On Episode 89, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL.net's Nathan Motz and Play-by-Play announcer for Apple TV's Major League Soccer coverage, Eric Krakauer. Among the topics covered on the show: https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Nathan Motz on Twitter/X: @NathanMotz Follow Eric Krakauer on Twitter/X: @EricKrakauer

Duration:01:34:08

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Twitter/X Spaces: Instant Reaction to Portugal’s 3-0 win over Türkiye at EURO 2024

6/23/2024
Instant analysis and reaction following Portugal’s 3-0 victory over Türkiye at EURO 2024 on Twitter/X Spaces. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg

Duration:00:30:11

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#88: Review of Czechia/Preview of Türkiye at #EURO2024

6/21/2024
LIVE POD!!! On Episode 88, host Danny Pinto reviewed the 2-1 win over Czechia and previewed Saturday's match versus Türkiye with guests Ahmet Bob Gurgut ( @ahmetbobturgut2365 ) & the podcast's first-ever guest, Michael Teixeira. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Avila Imports, for your Portuguese Goods and Novelties 916-607-6119 A5logo@frontier.com

Duration:01:24:22

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#87: Portugal's Opening Match…Is Here!!!

6/18/2024
LIVE POD!!! On Episode 87, host Danny Pinto previewed the opening Group F match against Czechia and Portugal’s prospects for #EURO2024 with Eric “The Portuguese Hammer” Vieira and Nathan Motz. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Eric Vieira: https://Twitter.com/HammerEV9 Follow Nathan Motz: https://Twitter.com/NathanMotz Avila Imports, for your Portuguese Goods and Novelties 916-607-6119 A5logo@frontier.com

Duration:01:19:02

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#86: Recapping Friendlies Heading Into EURO 2024

6/13/2024
On Episode 86, host Danny Pinto recaps the three friendlies leading up to EURO 2024. Danny gives his thoughts on the positives and concerns for Portugal as they head into the tournament, his key players for the Seleção at EURO 2024, and how far Portugal can go in this tournament. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Avila Imports: 916-607-6119 & A5logo@frontier.com June 29,30 San Pedro West Sac July 7 Livingston July 14 FESM Manteca July 27 Oakdale July 28 Benicia Aug 4 Rio Vista Sept 14,15 Ft. Bragg Sept 28 Freeport Festa Oct 12 Pismo Beach Portuguese Heritage Festa Oct 13 Sacramento Fatima Oct 19,20 Thornton Oct 26,27 Hilmar

Duration:00:35:16

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#85: Portugal's EURO 2024 Roster Announced

5/22/2024
On Episode 85, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net to discuss Roberto Martinez’s roster selections for EURO 2024. Danny and Matthew discuss which players had an argument to be part of the roster, Jorge Mendes and the amount of his clients making the roster, who may benefit most from being part of this squad, and much more. Matthew joined us from Cyprus, where the U17 EUROs are currently taking place as the Seleção opened group play with a 2-1 victory over Spain. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Matthew Marshall on Twitter: https://Twitter.com/noobzcorp

Duration:00:43:22

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#84: We Are On The Road To EURO 2024

3/20/2024
On Episode 84, host Danny Pinto is joined by Tom Kundert of PortuGOAL.net. Danny and Tom discuss Roberto Martínez's roster call ups for the upcoming friendlies against Sweden (3/21) and Slovenia (3/26). The guys also talk about who they think may already be locks for EURO 2024 and who may have a chance to play themselves onto the squad. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod https://www.threads.net/@selecaopod selecaopod@gmail.com Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Tom Kundert: https://Twitter.com/PortuGOAL1 Bookmark: https://www.portugoal.net Check out all that PAMA Media has to offer: ⁠https://pamamedia.com/⁠https://www.facebook.com/pg/PAMAMEDIA/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pamamediahttps://twitter.com/PAMAMedia⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdxpTEN3nScVBezOEDXLanw⁠

Duration:00:53:21

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Special Edition: “Portuguese Problems” w/Brian Martins & Derrick DeMelo of The Portuguese Kids

3/6/2024
On a Special Edition of The Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by The Portuguese Kids -- Brian Martins and Derrick DeMelo. Danny talks with Brian and Derrick about "Portuguese Problems", their new six-episode sketch comedy series that highlights the funnier aspects of growing up with immigrant Portuguese parents, coming to RTP on March 18. The guys talk about the whirlwind tour Brian and Derrick (and the cast and crew) have been on since the show was announced, including multiple red carpet events in San Jose, Fall River, and Toronto. And they also talked about what a collaborative effort "Portuguese Problems" turned out to be, and the support they've received from family, friends, and fans. Danny also talks with the guys about their 20-year career as The Portuguese Kids, the continuous evolution of their comedy, the ideas that took off, some that didn't, and so much more... ⁠https://www.selecaopod.com⁠ https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod⁠ ⁠ YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast⁠ ⁠ https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod⁠ ⁠ https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod⁠ https://www.threads.net/@selecaopod⁠ selecaopod@gmail.com⁠ Bookmark PortuGOAL - ⁠https://portugoal.net/⁠ Check out all that PAMA Media has to offer: ⁠ https://pamamedia.com/⁠ ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/pg/PAMAMEDIA/⁠ ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/pamamedia https://twitter.com/PAMAMedia⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdxpTEN3nScVBezOEDXLanw⁠ Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg⁠ Follow The Portuguese Kids: https://www.portuguesekids.com https://www.facebook.com/portuguesekids https://www.instagram.com/theportuguesekids/ https://www.tiktok.com/@theportkids "Portuguese Problems" premieres on Monday, March 18 on RTPi & RTP Play https://www.instagram.com/portugueseproblems/ https://www.facebook.com/PortugueseProbs

Duration:01:12:53

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Special Edition: “Portuguese Problems” w/Taylor Amarante

2/22/2024
On a Special Edition of The Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by amigo do pod - Taylor Amarante. Danny and Taylor discuss "Portuguese Problems", a six-episode sketch comedy series that will highlight the funnier aspects of growing up with immigrant Portuguese parents, coming to RTP on March 18. The guys talk about how the show came to be and the pride Taylor has to be a part of this project. They also discuss Taylor's stand up work, his role as In-Stadium host of the San Jose Earthquakes, Taylor's new podcast project, and so much more. https://www.selecaopod.com https://Twitter.com/SelecaoPod YouTube.com/theselecaopodcast https://Facebook.com/SelecaoPod https://Instagram.com/SelecaoPod selecaopod@gmail.com Bookmark PortuGOAL - https://portugoal.net/ Check out all that PAMA Media has to offer: https://pamamedia.com/ https://www.facebook.com/pg/PAMAMEDIA/ https://www.instagram.com/PAMAMEDIA/?fbclid=IwAR3pt3i3LYL0ttZfdwiuqNsMpeoycHWzhpqVrblIRhqW4E4oqlQ0bO0UKoc https://twitter.com/PAMAMedia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdxpTEN3nScVBezOEDXLanw Music for the podcast provided by Uzohms: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPmY1PCCqvaqKNG2dx69eg Follow Taylor Amarante: (Instagram) @teeejstagram (X/Twitter) @TJAmarante (Facebook Page) Facebook.com/TaylorAmaranteComedy "Portuguese Problems" premieres on Monday, March 18 on RTP1, RTPi, & RTP Play. Click ⁠here⁠ to see the trailer for "Portuguese Problems" ⁠Buy your tickets⁠ for "Portuguese Heritage Night" with the San Jose Earthquakes - Saturday July 13th @ PayPal Park in San Jose.

Duration:00:50:27