Sam Kelly

Episode 556: Gallardo leaves River and Lanús win the Recopa Sudamericana This week Sam, English Dan, Chris, Santi B and special guest Joey D’Urso look back on (almost) two whole rounds of Torneo Apertura action, which saw Marcelo Gallardo step down as River Plate …

HOP556 is up! @samkellyproof.bsky.social, Chris, Santi B, English Dan and special guest Joey D’Urso discuss Marcelo Gallardo leaving River Plate, independiente having an unenjoyable (or too enjoyable?) week in wine country and much more. handofpod.wordpress.com/2026/02/28/e...

Right now @samkellyproof.bsky.social, Chris, Santi B, English Dan and special guest Joey D’Urso of The Athletic are recording HOP556. Any questions for us?

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Episode 555: River scrape through in the Copa Argentina and Gimnasia finally draw This week Sam, English Dan, Chris and Andrés look at River Plate’s highly dignified win over Ciudad Bolívar in the Copa Argentina, a very dull La Plata derby that ended in Gimnasia’s fi…

HOP555 is up! @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, Chris and English Dan discuss a dull La Plata clásico, River Plate THRASHING lower-division opposition in the Copa Argentina and much more. handofpod.wordpress.com/2026/02/20/e...

In an hour or so @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, Chris and English Dan will be recording HOP555. Any questions for us?

NEW- Fighting for Our Lives: Pathways to Abortion Rights Globally - INCLO Versión en español abajo. Reproductive autonomy is a matter of health and equality – and is an essential component of democratic life. But securing abortion rights in lawbooks does not lead automatica...

Delighted to have played a part in the latest report from the International Network of Civil Liberties Organizations, about abortion rights struggles around the world. Available to download free in English and Spanish. inclo.net/pillars/equa...

In a short while @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, @santisouri.bsky.social, English Dan and Santi B will be recording HOP552, previewing the new season. Any questions for us?

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Episode 550: Racing and Estudiantes edge two dull semifinals and the 2026 Liga takes shape This week Sam, English Dan, Andrés, Chris and both Santis review two rather boring Torneo Clausura semifinals which saw Estudiantes and Racing advance to Saturday’s final. We also look at the…

The Torneo Clausura final is a few hours away! In HOP550, @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, @santisouri.bsky.social, English Dan, Santo B and Chris review the semis, discuss the draw for next year’s championship and more. handofpod.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/e...

Episode 549: two clásicos in the Clausura semifinals This week Sam, English Dan and Andrés review last weekend’s Torneo Clausura quarterfinals and look forward to Sunday and Monday’s semis, which see an all-Big Five clash in the Bombonera…

HOP549 is up! @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social and English Dan review the Clausura quarterfinals and preview two clásicos in the semis. handofpod.wordpress.com/2025/12/05/e...

HOP548 is up! @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, English Dan and Santi B look at last weekend’s matches, the fuss around Estudiantes and Seba Verón’s suspensions and plenty more. handofpod.wordpress.com/2025/11/29/e...

We’re away until November now, but Patreon supporters have access to 287 extra episodes that are already online, plus eight more that will go up while Sam’s away. Details at www.patreon.com/c/handofpod

Episode 546: Chaos at Independiente v U de Chile, but success for Argentina’s Libertadores sides This week Sam, English Dan and Andrés unpack the scenes in Avellaneda on Wednesday night, which saw the second half of Independiente v Universidad de Chile in the Copa Sudamericana abandoned after …

HOP546 is up! @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social and English Dan discuss the chaos at Independiente v Universidad de Chile, success for Argentine sides in the Libertadores and more. handofpod.wordpress.com/2025/08/23/e...

In a little while @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social and English Dan will be recording HOP546, our last episode for a couple of months. Any questions for us?

Episode 545: Marcos Rojo moves to Racing … but how much will he play? This week Sam and English Dan have the studio to themselves, and sit down for a chat about a round of league action that, mercifully, saw more goals than the previous one. The big story of the week…

HOP545 is up! @samkellyproof.bsky.social and English Dan talk last week’s league games, Marcos R. and more … handofpod.wordpress.com/2025/08/15/e...

Episode 544: a Copa Argentina special No league action last weekend means the focus for Sam, English Dan and Andrés is on reviewing the Copa Argentina this week. We have a bunch of matches from the round of sixteen and – because this i…

HOP544 is up! @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social and English Dan discuss the Copa Argentina and more. handofpod.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/e...

In an hour or so @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social and English Dan will be recording HOP543. Any questions for us?

In a short while @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, @santisouri.bsky.social and English Dan will be recording HOP542. Any questions for us?

Get your questions in! @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, @santisouri.bsky.social and English Dan are about to sit down to record HOP541.

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HOP540 is up! @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @santisouri.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, English Dan and Santi B preview the Torneo Clausura. handofpod.wordpress.com/2025/07/12/e...

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HOP539 is up! @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, English Dan and both Santis look back on River and Boca’s Club World Cup exits.

Episode 538: rounding up the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers This week Sam, English Dan, Andrés and Santi Bauzá review Argentina’s two World Cup qualifiers – a win away to Chile and a draw at home to Colombia – and cast our eyes over the other games in…

HOP538 is up! @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, English Dan and Santi Bauzá review the recent World Cup qualifiers, discuss Franco Mastantuono’s transfer to Real Madrid and more. handofpod.wordpress.com/2025/06/14/e...

Partner has just come across a job ad for a podcast producer on LinkedIn. Among the requirements: 23 years’ experience as a podcast producer. Good luck with that (and maybe hire a proofreader for your job ads) …

In an hour or so @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, English Dan and Santi Bauzá will be sitting down to record HOP538. Any questions for us?

Episode 537: ¡PLATENSE CAMPEÓN! This week Sam, English Dan, Andrés, Remi and Marcus look back on the final of the Torneo Apertura, which saw Platense crowned champions of Argentina for the first time in their history thanks to a …

HOP537 is up! @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, @remilehmann.bsky.social, @marcusjhaydon.bsky.social and English Dan discuss Platense becoming champions of Argentina, some total nonsense in Rosario, the national team and more. handofpod.wordpress.com/2025/06/05/e...

In a few hours @samkellyproof.bsky.social, @andresbruc.bsky.social, @marcusjhaydon.bsky.social, @remilehmann.bsky.social and English Dan will be recording HOP537. Any questions for us?

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In a little while @samkellyproof.bsky.social, English Dan, New Santi and special guest @marcusjhaydon.bsky.social will be recording HOP536. Any questions for us?