In The Shadow Of Vesuvio
English speaking SSC Napoli chat direct from the city itself.
Henry Bell and Michele Borrelli
Show overview
In The Shadow Of Vesuvio has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 88 episodes. That works out to roughly 85 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 5th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 50 min and 1h 4m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 12 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 31 episodes published. Published by Henry Bell and Michele Borrelli.
From the publisher
In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only English podcast that gives you all things SSC Napoli direct from city. Welcome to the individual feed for the show where you can access all of the episodes.This show is hosted by Napoli fan Henry Bell, who lives in Glasgow and Michele Borelli, who lives in Naples and is a Curva B season ticket holder at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Every episode Henry asks Michele to paint a picture of the events in the stadium, the city and the feelings of the fanbase in Naples. This means that In The Shadow of Vesuvio often considers more than just football - neapolitan language, culture and, of course, food are often addressed throughout. The aim of the show is put the listener in the city!Our hosts can be found on Twitter:Henry Bell @HenryBellCalcio Michele Borelli @MicheleGNTPlease share, rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 88 episodesBetter A Field Bird Than A Caged Bird (85)
Bonus Episode: Ciento Cose Part 3
An Hour In A Hundred Years (84)
Bad Weather Good Weather (83)
Bonus Episode: Ciento Cose Napoli Part 2
Bonus Episode: Ciento Cose Napoli Part 1
Close A Door and Open A Gate (82)
Judge A Doctor After A Fall (81)
S5 Ep 10The Pain of Beauty (80)
EMichele and Henry return to celebrate our American friends meeting ADL, explore Neapolitan Easter traditions, think deeply about Conte, discuss the victory over Milan and have a brief mull over Lorenzo Insigne's return to Italy.In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible.Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio and subscribe to our substack newsletter and blog https://intheshadowofvesuvio.substack.com/For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 Ep 9The Boiling Octopus (79)
EHenry and Michele gather together for a show and talk about:What to eat in Naples when it rainsA weird win against GenoaBuongiorno's sad drop in formInjuries and how not to talk about themCoppa Italia not meaning very muchStadium tug of war between city and clubFinally, if you get a moment, leave us a review and rating!Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio and subscribe to our substack newsletter and blog https://intheshadowofvesuvio.substack.com/For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 Ep 8A Good Hand For A Bad (78)
EHenry and Michele go deep on the new stadium redevelopment plans and also find time to get excited about Antonio Vergara, look back at the Chelsea and Fiorentina games and express our admiration for the players who are left on the pitch!Finally, if you get a moment, leave us a review and rating!Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio and subscribe to our substack newsletter and blog https://intheshadowofvesuvio.substack.com/For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 Ep 7We Take It As It Comes (77)
Henry and Michele are BACK and discuss a lot of things after a two month gap, including our 1-0 home win against Sasssoulo.Finally, if you get a moment, leave us a review and rating!Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio and subscribe to our substack newsletter and blog https://intheshadowofvesuvio.substack.com/For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 Ep 6A Hand In Front and Behind (76)
EHenry and Michele return after a two month sabbatical!They discuss the downs and downs of the past two months and consider:-Conte's mask slippingIssues with signingsGeneral sadnessA lack of tactical imaginationDecreasing atmosphere in the stadio.In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible.Finally, if you get a moment, leave us a review and rating!Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio and subscribe to our substack newsletter and blog https://intheshadowofvesuvio.substack.com/For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 Ep 5Receive Goodness Back (75)
EHenry and Michele go through the season so far and talk through the players who have got them excited and those who need to do more. Michele also finds time to talk through the on-going frustrations with Campania residents being banned from away games.In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible.Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio and subscribe to our substack newsletter and blog https://intheshadowofvesuvio.substack.com/For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs.Please donate to friend of the show Jacob Peter's run for the Cannavaro Ferrara Fondation here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jacob-peter?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=TW. You can follow him on Twitter here https://x.com/J1893PFinally, if you get a moment, leave us a review and rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 Ep 4And The Theatre Collapsed (74)
EHenry catches Michele shortly after the incredible last minute win against Cagliari. They talk:-Who is the most Jesus like of Napoli's playersDecibel Bellini fiascoThe McDonalds-isation of football and why Napoli must avoid thisNapoli v CagliariLoudest moments in the stadio throughout historyADL trolling the world?Away tickets for UCL gamesIn The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible.Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio and subscribe to our substack newsletter and blog https://intheshadowofvesuvio.substack.com/For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs.Please donate to friend of the show Jacob Peter's run for the Cannavaro Ferrara Fondation here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jacob-peter?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=TW. You can follow him on Twitter here https://x.com/J1893PFinally, if you get a moment, leave us a review and rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 Ep 3BONUS POD: Being a Scottish Napoli Fan (with Jacob Peter)
EHenry squeezes in a bonus pod and talks to Scottish Napoli fan Jacob Peter. They talk Maradona, McFratm and running marathons in Naples.Talking of which, please donate to Jacob's run for the Cannavaro Ferrara Fondation here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jacob-peter?utm_medium=CR&utm_source=TW. You can follow him on Twitter here https://x.com/J1893PIn The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible.Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio and subscribe to our substack newsletter and blog https://intheshadowofvesuvio.substack.com/For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs.Finally, if you get a moment, leave us a review and rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 Ep 2A Donkey Race Is Short (73)
EHenry and Michele return to look ahead to the first game of the season. They go through the comings and goings within the squad, consider the nature of Napoli fandom in comparison to other teams and Michele then goes into detail about what he's excited about with the new season.This is the first episode released since the launch of the In The Shadow Of The Vesuvio newsletter and blog, please subscribe and support: https://intheshadowofvesuvio.substack.com/ In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible.Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio and subscribe to our substack newsletter and blog https://intheshadowofvesuvio.substack.com/ For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs.Finally, if you get a moment, leave us a review and rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S5 Ep 1Old and Young (72)
EMichele and Henry look ahead to the 2025/26 season and discuss:-Our fantastic shirts.Mercato movementsKDBListener QuestionsNew stadio updatesIn The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible.Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs.Finally, if you get a moment, leave us a review and rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 Ep 21Beware the Small Stone (71)
EMichele and Henry gather to reflect back on the season and spend most of the episode considering what makes a Napoli mito in light of the on-going Osimhen saga. They then answer all sorts of Napoli and Naples related questions!In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible.Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs.Finally, if you get a moment, leave us a review and rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S4 Ep 20Scudetto #4 (70)
EMichele and Henry share their experiences of being in Naples over the weekend of the Fourth Scudetto. Both were in different parts of the stadium and soaked in the sounds and sights of Napoli's glorious victory of Cagliari and the following celebrations in different ways.In The Shadow Of Vesuvio is the only podcast about SSC Napoli in English that comes direct from Naples - please give us a follow and a rate and a review if possible.Please do support the show by following our Twitter account @ShadowOfVesuvio. For some of the best insight into Napoli, today and yesterday, find Henry Bell Calcio on BlueskyTraveling to Naples and need match tickets? Michele Borelli @NapoliTickets for all your Napoli ticket needs.Finally, if you get a moment, leave us a review and rating! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.