Episode 111: Simon Kuper

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In this EXTRA TIME episode of CURVA MUNDIAL our season 8 guest Warren Franz returns to talk about surviving the recent LA wildfires, the 40th anniversary of the fires of his beloved Bradford City and how England will do under Thomas Tuchel. Remember, EXTRA TIME is when we bring back a guest from a previous season and catch up with what is happening with them. Season 11 set to launch on April 12, this should hold you over until then– follow us on Instagram, Bluesky and Twitter at CURVA MUNDIAL POD to see the list. Also, be sure to visit our merch store!

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This episode is sponsored by House of Macadamias -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our specially curated box that also comes with the free snack bars and 15% offer for CURVA MUNDIAL listeners! In our first trip to Boise, Idaho, Ethan Parker of PSG Boise -- the fan club of Paris Saint Germain -- takes us through his town, his fandom of the Parisian club and watching the beautiful game in a place more known for college football than soccer.

This episode is sponsored by House of Macadamias -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our specially curated box that also comes with the free snack bars and 15% offer for CURVA MUNDIAL listeners! We head to Brazil by way of LA with Palmieres supporter Ana Rezende of the acclaimed indie rock band CSS. Ana talks about her career, what it means to be a Palmieres fan, watching the club abroad and football in LA vs football in Sao Paolo.

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This episode is sponsored by House of Macadamias -- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get our specially curated box that also comes with the free snack bars and 15% offer for CURVA MUNDIAL listeners! River supporter Pamela Tagua takes us to the heart of Buenos Aries and Argentina and what it means to be a fan of the red and white strip and how it is life.