Show overview
The Away End with Daniel Alarcón and John Green has published 18 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode during 2026. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 46 min and 54 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 18 episodes already out so far this year. Published by iHeartPodcasts.
From the publisher
Two novelists, Daniel Alarcón and John Green, friends since they were teenagers, tackle questions big and small around the World Cup and international football more generally. The only soccer podcast that regularly name checks Toni Morrison, The Away End is about much more than sport: it's about politics, literature and culture, with an eye toward those moments and spaces where our collective love of soccer reveals something unexpected about who we are.
Latest Episodes
Episode 17: Seeking Beauty with Author Simon Kuper
Episode 16: TV for Chickens for Humans, Haiti Deep Dive, and Daniel's Honduran Fixer
Episode 15: Failure is an Option, South Korea Deep Dive, and John Takes a Magical Bus Ride
Episode 14: The Tragedy of Poorly-Timed Injuries, the Corrosive Influence of Sports Gambling, and a Very Special Guest
Episode 13: Daniel Goes to an Arsenal Game, Germany Deep Dive and a Messy Messi Interview
Episode 12: The World Cup Stage is Set, Bosnia and Herzegovina Deep Dive, and an Ode to Ali Al-Hamadi
On Episode 12 of The Away End, John and Daniel unpack the wins and losses of the final World Cup playoff games and begin to look ahead, now that the 48 World Cup teams are set. Daniel does a deep dive into the Bosnia and Herzegovina National team, and John highlights Ali Al-Hamadi, a star player on the Iraqi team and former member of AFC Wimbledon. If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review wherever you listen, spread the gospel of The Away End far and wide, and email us at [email protected]. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 11: AFCON Insanity, England Deep Dive, and Daniel Plays an Epic Football Game at a Peruvian Prison
On Episode 11, Daniel and John dissect the latest in the saga of the AFCON Final aftermath between Senegal and Morocco, John does a deep dive into the English National team, and Daniel recounts the story of when he played an epic football game at a Peruvian prison known as Castro Castro. Finally, Daniel and John read a couple emails from the listener mailbag. If you're enjoying The Away End, we'd love if you rate and review the show, and you can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 10: World Cup Playoffs, France Deep Dive, and the AFC Wimbledon Origin Story
On Episode 10, John and Daniel break down the World Cup Playoffs and discuss which teams have the best chance to advance. Daniel does a deep dive into the French National Team, and John regales us with the origin story of AFC Wimbledon, a team close to his heart. Plus, John and Daniel read listener emails, one of which comes with a special song! If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review us, and you can email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 9: Iran, Netherlands Deep Dive, and the Story of Carlos Caszely and the Phantom Team
On Episode 9, Daniel and John break down the latest news with Iran's national team, Daniel points and laughs gleefully at the misery of Arsenal’s crosstown rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, John does a deep dive into the Netherlands, and Daniel tells the powerful story of Chilean legend Carlos Caszely, whose greatest achievement may have come off the pitch, and the infamous 1973 match against the Phantom Team. If you’re enjoying The Away End, please rate and review the show, and send us an email at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 8: Creators of Golden Goal Magazine join The Away End, Daniel talks Japan, and Storytime with John
On Episode 8 of The Away End, we have our first guests! Miguel Salazar and Alex Shephard are the creators and founders of a new print magazine about football called Golden Goal, and they join John and Daniel to talk about their new journalistic venture and how it ties into the World Cup. Daniel takes a look at Japan's national team and asks: what is it about this team that sparks joy? And John regales us with a story about a financial battle brewing around the cost of security at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Email us at [email protected]. Check out and support Golden Goal here: https://goldengoal.world/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 7: John and Daniel's Hierarchy of Loyalties, a USMNT Deep Dive, and the Allure of Purple Sneakers
John's back! We're less than 100 days out from kick off in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and on today's episode, John and Daniel start things off by breaking down their hierarchy of loyalties with the teams in this year's World Cup. Then, John leads the way on a deep dive of the USMNT. Could this finally be their year? And Daniel tells a story about how he ended up with some sweet purple sneakers with a questionable team's name on them. Got a question? Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 6: Listener Mailbag!
Daniel and producer Sean go through the listener mailbag while John is away this week. We'd love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 5: The White Wolves of Uzbekistan and The Wild Story of Carlos Kaiser
On Episode 5, we have a hot take alert! Daniel poses the question: should there be term limits for national team coaches? Daniel and John dive into the White Wolves of Uzbekistan, the team's history in past World Cups, and how they might fare in this year's group stage. Finally, John tells the insane but true story of Brazilian con artist and former footballer, Carlos Kaiser. Plus, Daniel and John respond to listener emails. Email us at [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 4: James Rodriguez, Cote D'Ivoire, and The Self-Destructive Intensity of Fandom
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 [email protected] omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 3: Uruguay, Potential World Cup Boycott, and The 1994 Caribbean Cup
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 2: The Power of Hope, AFCON Aftermath, and the Story of Jimmy Glass
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 1: The 2026 World Cup Draw
On the premiere episode of The Away End, Daniel and John reminisce on over 30 years of friendship, discuss some of their favorite World Cup memories, and dissect the 2026 World Cup Draw. Will the USMNT get out of the Group Stage? Which of the World Cup debutantes will do the best? Which team is poised to break through in a surprising way? Start your tournament journey here, as Daniel and John set the stage for the 2026 World Cup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introducing: The Away End with Daniel Alarcón and John Green
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