In The Shadow Of Vesuvio

Written by: Henry Bell and Michele Borrelli
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  • 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 @MicheleGNT




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    Henry Bell and Michele Borrelli
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Episodes
  • Frying Fish in Water (63)

    Frying Fish in Water (63)
    Feb 12 2025

    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.


    This week Henry tries to cheer up Michele as they discuss the recent disappointing draws against Roma and Udinese. They talk about season expectations, the mercato and Michele has some interesting, gossip based, theories about Stanislav Lobotka's recent drop in form. Finally, for the first proper time this season ADL is brought up!


    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 Bluesky

    Traveling 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!


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    59 mins
  • Wool and Cotton (62)

    Wool and Cotton (62)
    Jan 30 2025

    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.


    Michele tells Henry all about the celebrations that followed the glorious victory against Juventus. Michele he also gives us information about the away supporter ban that seems to disproportionately effect Napoli tifosi. Henry and Michele then 'go deep' on the signficance of the Juve match and how the feelings surrounding this win can help Michele's 'origin story' as a season ticket holder.


    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 Bluesky

    Traveling 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!


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Hope is the Bread of the Poor (61)

    Hope is the Bread of the Poor (61)
    Jan 21 2025

    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.


    Michele tells Henry all about the celebrations that followed the glorious victory in Bergamo. Michele was there at the airport and 'paints a picture' for everyone that wasn't there. They also find time to explore the game, the emotions it created and look ahead to Juve. They also find time to discuss the nature of football fandom, what is a true 'plastic' and ponder if that matters at all.


    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 Bluesky

    Traveling 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!


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    53 mins

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