This is an English language AS Roma podcast called La Magicast, brought to you by Scot, Imran, and Sam. We cover AS Roma and Serie A from transfers to game reviews to players and everything in between. La Magica is our passion! Established in 2011.
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This is an English language AS Roma podcast called La Magicast, brought to you by Scot, Imran, and Sam. We cover AS Roma and Serie A from transfers to game reviews to players and everything in between. La Magica is our passion! Established in 2011.
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Sam Bannister is back with a new update on the Roma Women’s side as 2026 begins. The first big challenge is already here: the Supercoppa Italiana against Juventus, and Roma are going in with ambition. Sam checks on the Coppa Italia run, looks at what the UWCL campaign leaves behind, and touches on a couple of key squad situations — including Lucia Di Guglielmo’s future and how Giulia Dragoni is settling into the team so far. There’s also a look at what Roma might try to fix in the January market.
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In episode 324 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe and Lee Roberts return after the Christmas break to look back on Roma’s 3–1 win over Genoa — a confident performance to close out 2025.They also reflect on the emotional Daniele De Rossi tribute at the Olimpico, update the league table outlook heading into 2026, and share some early thoughts on what 2025 left us. A full 2025 calendar year review is coming soon — stay tuned!
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In episode 323 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe and Lee Roberts break down Roma’s 2–1 loss away to Juventus and what it says about the team’s current level.
They discuss Roma’s continued struggles against top-six opposition, Gasperini’s controversial comments regarding Evan Ferguson, and how the performance fits into the bigger picture. The episode also touches on early winter transfer market rumours as Roma look ahead to what comes next.
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In episode 322 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe and Lee Roberts break down Roma’s emphatic 3–0 away win over Celtic in the Europa League, with Lee reporting directly from Celtic Park after attending the match.
They discuss Roma’s dominant performance, the effectiveness of the high press, standout individual displays, and how Celtic struggled to cope tactically. The conversation also covers key referee decisions, the muted atmosphere due to fan bans, and what the result means for Roma moving forward with a busy run of fixtures ahead.
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In episode 321 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe looks back at Roma’s 1–0 loss away at Cagliari — a frustrating night and a bad day at the office for the Giallorossi.
Scot breaks down a poor overall performance, Baldanzi used as a false nine, and why Roma never really got going. He also takes a quick look ahead to the fixtures coming up as Roma look to respond and get back on track.
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In episode 320 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe is joined by James from Tutto Calcio Pod, a fellow Roma fan, to break down Roma’s 1–0 loss at home to Napoli.
They discuss the team’s struggles on the counter, and James shares his thoughts on how Roma have performed so far this season. The conversation also turns personal, as James explains how he became a Roma supporter and what keeps him connected to the club.
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In episode 319 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe breaks down Roma’s 3–1 win away at Cremonese, reviewing the overall performance and the key moments that shaped the match. Scot also looks at what it means for Roma to sit alone at the top of Serie A after 12 rounds, and gives a quick look ahead to the upcoming fixtures as the Giallorossi try to keep momentum during a demanding stretch.
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In episode 318 of La Magicast, Samuel Bannister recaps the Roma Women’s derby win over Lazio and takes a closer look at the growing injury issues affecting the squad.
Sam also offers a quick look at the upcoming fixtures and briefly reflects on the recent setbacks — including the losses to Fiorentina and Vålerenga — to frame where the team stands heading into a busy stretch. A short, focused check-in on the women’s side during a challenging moment.
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In Part Two of La Magicast – Roma Retro: 2003/04, Scot Munroe and Lee Roberts return to the second half of one of Roma’s most dramatic seasons of the modern era.
They revisit the key moments that shaped the run-in: the painful defeat to Milan, the massive wins over Juventus and Inter, the bizarre derby postponements, and ultimately Milan’s title win as Roma finished runners-up despite an outstanding season.
A nostalgic, detailed look at the final push of a campaign that still lives vividly in the memory of Romanisti.
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In episode 316 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe and Lee Roberts open Part One of a special two-part look back at the unforgettable 2003/04 season.
They revisit the summer transfer moves that shaped the squad, Roma’s strong start to the campaign, and some of the classic goals that lit up the Olimpico. All roads lead to that iconic moment when Roma sat top of Serie A at Christmas. A nostalgic return to one of the finest openings to a season in modern Roma history.
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In episode 315 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe is joined by returning guest Nadette to talk about Roma’s strong 2–0 win over Udinese and the growing sense that Gasperini’s ideas are taking hold.
They discuss Roma’s form in Serie A and Europe, the potential renewals for Pellegrini and Cristante, and what’s clicking for the Giallorossi under Gasperini. The episode wraps up on a more personal note — our shared dreams for Roma’s future.
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In episode 314 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe goes solo to review Roma’s 1–0 defeat away to Milan — a match that left plenty to reflect on.
Scot breaks down Roma’s overall performance, the missed opportunities that cost them, and the recurring issue of failing to capitalise when it matters. He also looks ahead to the upcoming Europa League clash with Rangers and asks the question: is there a Dybala problem?
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In episode 313 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe and Lee Roberts break down Roma’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Parma — a win earned on effort, resilience and second-half improvements.
They look at refereeing controversies in Serie A, including a disallowed goal for Matías Soulé, compare where this Roma team stands now versus a year ago, and preview the upcoming clash with AC Milan.
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In episode 312 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe and Lee Roberts go deep after Roma’s 1–0 away win over Sassuolo — a solid, composed performance on the road that showed the team’s growing confidence.
The pair preview the upcoming Parma match, discuss Roma’s situation in Europe, and tackle Lee’s big question: would you ditch Europe to conquer Serie A?
All that, plus a touch of vintage calcio chat to round off a packed 52-minute episode.
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In episode 311 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe goes solo to reflect on Roma’s 2–1 defeat to Viktoria Plzeň — another night that exposed the team’s inconsistency and ongoing growing pains. Scot breaks down what went wrong, the broader signs of Roma’s current struggles, and what needs to change heading into the weekend’s Sassuolo–Roma clash. These are hard times, but they’re part of the process.
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In episode 310 of La Magicast, Sam Bannister turns the spotlight on Roma Women.
He looks at what led to the mass changes over the summer, introduces new coach Luca Rossettini and several of the new arrivals, and reviews the team’s form leading up to the first international break.
Sam also talks about the recent contract renewals and what they could mean for the club’s future direction — new faces, same Roman spirit.
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In episode 309 of La Magicast, Scot and Joey break down Roma’s 1–0 loss to Inter — a game of two halves.
After a disappointing first 45 minutes, Roma came alive in the second half, showing intensity and purpose. Scot and Joey also discuss the upcoming Europa League rotation plans and the impressive transformation of Zeki Çelik.
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In episode 308 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe and Lee Roberts react to Anthony Taylor’s comments that resurfaced today about the 2023 Europa League final.
They also discuss Roma’s start to the current season, share a bit of nostalgia about years past, and go over Gasperini’s latest interview with Corriere dello Sport. Lee rounds things out with some key stats from this campaign so far.
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In episode 307, Scot and Imran look back at Roma’s 2–1 away win at Fiorentina — a performance full of fight and grinta.
With the result, Roma sit joint top of Serie A. What exactly is happening with this start to the season? Scot and Imran also touch on the newly announced Serie A kick-off times and chat about future trips to Rome.
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In episode 306 of La Magicast, Scot Munroe and Lee Roberts unpack Roma’s 1–0 home defeat to Lille in the Europa League — a night defined by three missed penalties.
Dovbyk saw his first effort saved, then had to retake after encroachment and missed again in almost the same fashion. Soulé stepped up for the third, sending it the other way, but met the same fate as the Lille keeper stopped them all. Roma’s attack continues to struggle, the performance was poor, and now attention turns to Fiorentina away.
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