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The Away End with Daniel Alarcón and John Green

The Away End with Daniel Alarcón and John Green

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Two novelists, friends since they were teenagers, tackle questions big and small around the World Cup and international football more generally.

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Episodes
  • Episode 4: James Rodriguez, Cote D'Ivoire, and The Self-Destructive Intensity of Fandom

    Episode 4: James Rodriguez, Cote D'Ivoire, and The Self-Destructive Intensity of Fandom
    Feb 11 2026

    On the 4th episode of The Away End, Daniel and John kick things off discussing Colombian star James Rodríguez and the curse of effortless talent. John dives into one of this year's potential sleeper teams who could create some intrigue, the Elephants of Cote D'Ivoire. And Daniel tells a story about what he watched unfold on the streets of Buenos Aires when the perceived invincibility of youth ran into intense fandom following a nearby soccer match. Daniel and John also respond to listener emails.


    You can email John and Daniel with your questions and thoughts at awayendpod@gmail.com.

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    52 mins
  • Episode 3: Uruguay, Potential World Cup Boycott, and The 1994 Caribbean Cup

    Episode 3: Uruguay, Potential World Cup Boycott, and The 1994 Caribbean Cup
    Feb 4 2026

    On the third episode of The Away End, Daniel and John highlight Uruguay and their coach, Marcelo “El Loco” Bielsa while exploring Uruguay's chances of advancing to the knockout round and beyond. They also discuss the possibility of a World Cup boycott, and John recounts the unbelievable events of the 1994 Caribbean Cup match between Barbados and Grenada.

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    47 mins
  • Episode 2: The Power of Hope, AFCON Aftermath, and the Story of Jimmy Glass

    Episode 2: The Power of Hope, AFCON Aftermath, and the Story of Jimmy Glass
    Jan 28 2026

    John and Daniel are back with the second episode of The Away End. They dive into the aftermath of the AFCON Final and its repercussions for the World Cup and talk about the importance of hope, both in life and football. John also regales us with the extraordinary story of Jimmy Glass and Carlisle United.

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    45 mins
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