Charity Football Weekly Podcast

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There's A Reason I Told That Joke
Ep. 98

There's A Reason I Told That Joke

Phil and Mike bring you all the news from the world of charity football plus special guests from Hull charity team Phoenix FC.

The Death of Skype
Ep. 97

The Death of Skype

In the last podcast recorded on the Skype platform, Phil and Mike try to remain professional while drinking a 9% beer.

"JIMMY!!"
Ep. 96

"JIMMY!!"

Phil and Mike attempt to traumatise you by reminding you of Public Information films from your youth plus our very special guests, the Soccer Crush podcast team! Additional sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

A German Orphan Girl from the 1980s
Ep. 95

A German Orphan Girl from the 1980s

Phil and Mike return to bring you news and updates from the world of charity football including updates from teams in Derbyshire, Scotland and Hull. Additional sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

Choose Life
Ep. 94

Choose Life

Phil and Mike celebrate the 5th anniversary of the very first pod release.

I Just Need Witty Repartee
Ep. 93

I Just Need Witty Repartee

Phil and Mike ride again! In this Twixmas Special, they are joined by Bethany, Joe and Callum to round off 2024 and look forward to 2025.

A Cat Trying To Attack My Rabbit
Ep. 92

A Cat Trying To Attack My Rabbit

Phil and Mike bring you all the news from the world of charity football plus, in this Euro 2024 special, they have four very special guests representing the nations of England, Scotland, Germany and the Netherlands.

Weren’t Quite The Perky Response I Were Expecting
Ep. 91

Weren’t Quite The Perky Response I Were Expecting

Phil and Mike return to bring you the latest news from the world of charity football. They also welcome a special guest to the pod and continue two fill your ears with all of the usual nonsense. Additional sound effects included by kind permission of https://zapsplat.com

What Celebrities Do You Hate?
Ep. 89

What Celebrities Do You Hate?

Phil and Mike bring you all the news from the world of charity football plus they get to talk to Kylie Mooney about how best to improve their Fantasy Football teams. Additional sound effects reproduced by kind permission of https://zapsplat.com

Jingling All Over The Place
Ep. 88

Jingling All Over The Place

Phil and Mike brave the sweltering temperatures of their cupboards under the stairs to bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football plus they welcome two very special guests - Rich and Andy from Grassroots Magazine. Additional sound effects reproduced by kind permission of https://zapsplat.com

The CBD Sketch
Ep. 87

The CBD Sketch

Phil and Mike return from their holidays and chat about the recent FIFA Women’s World Cup tournament as well as bringing you all the latest news from the world of charity football. Additional sound effects Brough two you courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

I Had To Hold It In
Ep. 86

I Had To Hold It In

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football plus, thanks to a last minute cancellation, are proud to welcome back Bethany Patrick from Sheffield Wednesday Women’s Supporters Group as a Trevor Francis-style super-sub! Additional sound effects brought to you courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

Let It Go
Ep. 85

Let It Go

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football (and crappy Disney songs) plus they chat to Matt Deacon from Lift The Weight FC. Additional sound effects supplied courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

I Might Not Blow The House Down
Ep. 84

I Might Not Blow The House Down

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football plus they welcome two very special guests - Emma and Bethany from Sheffield Wednesday Women’s Supporters Group Additional sound effects used with permission by https://zapsplat.com

When I Had Hair
Ep. 83

When I Had Hair

Phil and Mike present a shorter-than-usual episode because they were melting in the heat but are still able to bring you all the news from the world of charity football plus welcome their very special guest - Oliver Crawley from Guy’s Hospital Transplant Team. Additional sound effects brought to you courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

I Don't Even Know The Name Of The Show
Ep. 82

I Don't Even Know The Name Of The Show

Phil and Mike return with all of the latest charity football news plus they have an extended chat with Chloe Alex from Chicks Who Kick and Mike describes his footballing style through animal comparisons.

Gonorrhea Is Better Than AIDS
Ep. 81

Gonorrhea Is Better Than AIDS

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of Charity Football. Due to a technical issue, the planned episode turned into an episode that was created “on the fly” when we put out a call to the charity football family to help us out. Additional sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

I've Just Been Attacked by Chris Waddle
Ep. 80

I've Just Been Attacked by Chris Waddle

Phil and Mike bring you a football shirt special episode with lots of contributions from former guests plus all the latest news from the world of charity football and a game of Don’t State The Obvious. Additional sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

Alright Brexiteer, Calm Down!
Ep. 79

Alright Brexiteer, Calm Down!

Mike and Phil bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football plus they risk it all by inviting two guests on to the pod at the same time from opposing teams - Leigh Shaw from FC Sporting Aid and Stuart Gibson from Thames Valley Air Ambulance FC. Additional sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

Breaking News
Ep. 78

Breaking News

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football plus they talk to Harrison Read from R;pple FC who is raising money for R;pple Suicide Prevention. Additional sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

Ronnie Corbett on a Treadmill
Ep. 77

Ronnie Corbett on a Treadmill

Do you want the news from the world of charity football? Do you want an interview with Matt Woolias from Matt’s Legends FC? Do you want references to Chris Waddle and Ronnie Corbett? Do you want a cocktail recipe? Then this episode is for you. Additional sound effect provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

Anna Knows Nothing About That
Ep. 76

Anna Knows Nothing About That

Phil and Mike pay tribute to the passing of John Motson and bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football plus they welcome their special guest Kristian D’Rosario from Darcy United. Additional sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

Does It Have Extra Gluten?
Ep. 75

Does It Have Extra Gluten?

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football plus they chat to Anthony Barrot from Blackpool Football Therapy. Additional sound effects produced with thanks to https://zapsplat.com

A Kebab Meat Beard
Ep. 74

A Kebab Meat Beard

Phil and Mike have managed to thaw themselves out in time to bring you all the news from the world of charity football plus they get to chat to Chloe Alex from Chicks Who Kickk. Additional sound effects brought to you courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

Can't Get Away From Them
Ep. 73

Can't Get Away From Them

In the first episode of 2023, Phil and Mike bring you news of the upcoming fixtures from the world of charity football plus they welcome their special guest, Chris Clay from Raising Spirits FC. Additional sound effects supplied courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

Don't You Feel Like You've Got Your Life Together
Ep. 72

Don't You Feel Like You've Got Your Life Together

In this festive episode, Phil and Mike welcome the Charity Football Weekly POP MUSIC ALL-STARS to the pod for a drink, some chat and, of course, one of Phil’s infamous quizzes. Additional sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

I Nearly Did The Eddie Hearne Thing
Ep. 71

I Nearly Did The Eddie Hearne Thing

Phil and Mike lament the lack of charity football during the World Cup tournament and on the lead up to Christmas but have an excellent chat with Ben Bray from FC St Pauli On Sea. Additional sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

Made You Look
Ep. 70

Made You Look

In the latest episode of the podcast, Phil and Mike drink rum, talk utter rubbish about the World Cup, bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football and welcome on a special guest and Hull fundraiser extraordinaire - Deborah Stevenson. Additional sound effects brought to you courtesy of https://ZapSplat.com

Alpaca Beer
Ep. 69

Alpaca Beer

Phil and Mike bring you all of the news from the world of charity football plus they speak with Sharon Zoomer - kit collector and international kit guru - as they take a look at all of the kits in the Qatari World Cup 2022. Be more giraffe! Additional sound effects brought to you by https://zapsplat.com

How Cold Am I?
Ep. 68

How Cold Am I?

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of Charity Football plus they welcome to the pod the Oddballs Foundation Ambassador of the Year for 2021 - Summer Kennedy - who talks about going into schools at 8 o’clock in the morning and presenting the topic of testicular cancer to teenage boys. Additional sound effects provided with permission from https://zapsplat.com

We'll Rip That Game Show Off Later
Ep. 67

We'll Rip That Game Show Off Later

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest charity football news and the boys chat to friend of the pod Adam from Mush United PLUS they bring you a brand new game to torture their guests with! Additional sounds effects brought to you with permission from https://zapsplat.com

They Bang Them Home Like You Wouldn't Believe
Ep. 66

They Bang Them Home Like You Wouldn't Believe

Phil and Mike bring you all the news from the world of Charity Football, they reveal a milestone for Mike and carry on with all the usual shenanigans plus they welcome on special guest and serial “Forty Second Match Report” contributor Ian Hoyle from KSS United.

H'ent et?
Ep. 65

H'ent et?

Mike and Phil bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football and all the usual features plus they have a chat to Abby Barrett - a former Stockport County player - who is now raising money for grassroots football through her SokkerGirls initiative.

He's Not Going To Know It's Me
Ep. 64

He's Not Going To Know It's Me

Phil and Mike talk beer, balls and Black as they bring you all the news from the world of charity football. Plus they welcome a very special international guest as they talk to Joe Johnstone of Sheffield Sunday in Atlanta, Georgia and find out about how he helps to raise money for local grassroots football. Additional sound effects reproduced by kind permission of zapsplat.com

Do You Know Owt About St Albans?
Ep. 63

Do You Know Owt About St Albans?

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football plus an interview with Tania Young about the challenges of being a football mum. Meanwhile Phil tries to cope with recording the pod under the influence of an 8.2% vintage cider.

Go On Mute For A Minute
Ep. 62

Go On Mute For A Minute

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest charity football news plus Phil interviews a very special guest …. MIKE! Additional sound effects brought to you by https://zapsplat.com

A Man Who Brushes His Hair With A Toffee Apple
Ep. 61

A Man Who Brushes His Hair With A Toffee Apple

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of Charity Football and talk to Amelia Armstrong - Fulham’s Ambassador for #HerGameToo Additional sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

Robo-Bongo-Cuckoo-Cop
Ep. 60

Robo-Bongo-Cuckoo-Cop

Phil and Mike bring you the news from the world of charity football and welcome Joe Langan onto the pod from FC Mush United. Plus we bring you a crazy football fact, we discuss famous chefs from Sheffield and famous musicians from Hull. Additional sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

I'm Looking For Women
Ep. 59

I'm Looking For Women

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football and then welcome back Jayme and Tania from Football Shirts for Charity for more chat and a quick game of Don’t State the Obvious. Additional sound effects downloaded from https://zapsplat.com

Spaffing Sack of Useless Custard
Ep. 58

Spaffing Sack of Useless Custard

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football plus they welcome Ryan Williams from Dee Rangers FC for a good old-fashioned chinwag. Additional audio sound effects provided courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

We Still Lost 2-1
Ep. 57

We Still Lost 2-1

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football and travel to Hillsborough to watch a charity football match between Sheffield Wednesday Legends and the Czech Republic Legends. Sound effects brought to you courtesy of https://zapsplat.com

You're Going To Sound Like James Bond
Ep. 56

You're Going To Sound Like James Bond

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest news from the world of charity football then take the pod onto a truly global stage as they welcome Trisha, Abbi and Beth from the Soccer Crush podcast live from Cincinnati, Ohio. Additional sound effects downloaded from https://zapsplat.com

Who?
Ep. 55

Who?

In this week’s pod, Phil and Mike bring you all of the charity football news including a brand new feature called ‘Quickfire Questions’ then they travel down to the oldest football ground in the world at Sandygate Lane to talk to LIVE at Hallam FC as they attempt to secure promotion. Sound effects and background music provided by https://www.zapsplat.com

We Should Be So Lucky
Ep. 54

We Should Be So Lucky

Phil and Mike bring you the news from the world of charity football and have a good long chat with Kylie from the Three Amigos podcast. Ever wondered if you could be doing better with your Fantasy Football team? Want some tips for the next season? This is the episode for you. Sounds effects supplied by zapsplat.com

Chris Waddle You're Potentially My Dad
Ep. 53

Chris Waddle You're Potentially My Dad

Phil and Mike present more news from the world of charity football and have an anarchic chat with several members of the Shed End of Hallam FC at Sandygate Lane. Sounds effects from https://zapsplat.com

I'm Looking For A Man Who Can Warm My Body
Ep. 52

I'm Looking For A Man Who Can Warm My Body

Phil and Mike bring you all the latest charity football news and welcome Tondu Boots to the Pod to talk about how they raise money through selling used children’s football boots. Phil challenges Mike with a new feature “Don’t State the Obvious” plus there is all the usual nonsense. Sound effects are reproduced by kind permission of https://www.zapsplat.com

Who Did You Buy The Beans Off?
Ep. 51

Who Did You Buy The Beans Off?

Phil and Mike talk to TwelfthManFooty from Twitter, Phil brings you all the charity football news, Mike brings you a crazy football fact and Phil introduces a new feature - the Pod Playlist!

There's Not Many 50 Year Olds
Ep. 50

There's Not Many 50 Year Olds

Mike and Phil kick off 2022 with a retro pod about computer football games of yesteryear. They are also thrilled to welcome Championship Manager enthusiast and published author David Black. There are no more beer facts so a new feature has been introduced to replace it.

Let's Get This Party Started
Ep. 49

Let's Get This Party Started

At the end of a long year for the charity football world, Phil, Iain and Mike invite some old friends onto the pod to talk about their year in charity fundraising and how well (or not) their fantasy football team is doing.

Mike, Edit All This Out
Ep. 48

Mike, Edit All This Out

Phil and Iain round up the charity football news for the week and look back on some of the previous episodes from this year.

Three in Three Minutes
Ep. 47

Three in Three Minutes

In the absence of Iain, Phil and Mike talk to Victoria Wood from the #HerGameToo campaign plus there’s all the usual features: A Beer Fact, a 40 second match report, A nice shirt with a rubbish sponsor and a hero of the week.

I Confuse People
Ep. 46

I Confuse People

This week, the boys open their mailbag and take a look at what has been going on in the world of Charity Football. They also manage a completely coordinated chat with Jayme and Tanya from Football Shirts for Charity about Football Shirt Friday 2021.

LIVE! from Hallam FC (It's that German GCSE)
Ep. 44

LIVE! from Hallam FC (It's that German GCSE)

Recording live from the oldest football ground in the world - Sandygate Lane - the home of Hallam FC, the boys talk to the treasurer of Hallam FC, a representative of Football for Foodbanks, two members of a local band - Slash Fiction - who are raising money for charity at Hallam FC and the sports therapist for Hallam FC who not only saved the life of a linesman who collapsed with a suspected cardiac arrest but who also is raising money to buy defibrillators for sports grounds.

You Do BSL, I'll Do Makaton
Ep. 42

You Do BSL, I'll Do Makaton

Even though we are plagued with technical issues, we still soldier on. This week we talk about racism in football, the England performance in Euro 2020, marshmallows, chip spice and Marmite and we welcome our very special guest - a former CFWPod Hero of the Week - Kevin Bryers from Team Beatson who has achieved so much for charity football in such a short time.

Proper Scotland Fan
Ep. 41

Proper Scotland Fan

No Iain this week so Phil and Mike let loose about the England win with no fear for their long-term health. There are a plethora of forty second match reports to get through and the boys talk to Tim Clarke about the Liam Shepherd Foundation and their Sports Memorabilia Auction.

Which Scotland strip had that shade of burgundy shoulder?
Ep. 40

Which Scotland strip had that shade of burgundy shoulder?

It’s the first week of the Euros so we talk about the tournament so far and the boys look forward to all meeting up and watching the England-Scotland game in a friendly rivalry. Plus lots of balls.

Why Has Jordan Pickford Got Jack Grealish's Hair?
Ep. 39

Why Has Jordan Pickford Got Jack Grealish's Hair?

This week we welcome back Kathryn Batte - team name A Batte Out Of Hull - to congratulate her on her win in the Fantasy Football League. We chat about the Premier League, the Euros, the Olympics and anything else football related that we can think of because when you’ve got a professional football writer as a guest, you make the most of it. In amongst all your usual favourite features, we’ve introduced a new feature: 40 Second Match Report. Send in your 40 Second match reports but make sure they are EXACTLY 40 seconds or you’ll regret it.

That Just Requires Stamina - Nothing Else
Ep. 38

That Just Requires Stamina - Nothing Else

In the latest episode, the plan was to have guests from England, Scotland and Wales to represent the home nations in Euro 2021. Unfortunately it didn’t go according to plan. We didn’t get a guest from Scotland and our Welsh guest was caught in a thunderstorm and kept losing his connection. Still, that’s football! Listen to all your favourite features including an awesome Hero of the Week.

NOW WE'RE SUCKING DIESEL!
Ep. 37

NOW WE'RE SUCKING DIESEL!

In this episode, Phil, Iain and Mike welcome two members of Mush FC to talk about their charity football team and their love of football plus there is all the usual nonsense to help make your weekend fly by. WARNING! There may be Line Of Duty references in this episode.

In Scotland they are sponsored by Specsavers
Ep. 36

In Scotland they are sponsored by Specsavers

This week’s episode includes beer, charity football, more beer, the European Super League, a conspicuous lack of bacon, Nathan from Lads FC, further beer, grail shirts and no more references to beer.

Done
Ep. 35

Done

Phil, Mike and Iain talk about the resumption of charity football matches, Panini sticker albums, those moments you only get at football matches and welcome their special guest for this week - Matt Grist from the Battling Fat Lads.

If I'm going large, I go Lidl
Ep. 34

If I'm going large, I go Lidl

This week, the boys talk to ‘the nicest man in charity football’ Darren from Hospice of the Good Shepherd FC who is also the man in charity football with the most technical problems in one pod. Plus there are all your usual favourite features.

You're clean shaven
Ep. 33

You're clean shaven

Iain had a clash of schedules this week so you’ve just got Phil and Mike bringing you news from the world of charity football. We talk about our viral Twitter post asking what is everyone’s favourite goalkeeper shirts, we are joined by Paul from SportyBits who designed and delivered our unique and gorgeous CFWPod shirts and there’s all the usual nonsense besides.

You sat on your arse and went bobsledding
Ep. 32

You sat on your arse and went bobsledding

In the absence of Phil - and what was meant to be a shorter episode - Iain and Mike talk to Callum from the charity team AFC Yorkies. Topics ranged from the AFC Yorkies team itself, to the difference between football and rugby referees and a dollop of discussion about playing it out from the back for good measure.

He Didn't Put It In!
Ep. 31

He Didn't Put It In!

In this shirt-themed pod, the boys talk to Jayme and Tania from the Football Shirt FC charity organisation, Phil tests Iain and Mike’s knowledge of football shirt trivia and everyone recounts their favourite football shirt stories.

There's a pentagram under the carpet
Ep. 30

There's a pentagram under the carpet

In this episode, the boys celebrate the first anniversary of the Charity Football Weekly (not weekly) Podcast and reminisce about their favourite episodes and features. Mike will give you a beer fact, Phil will give you a nice shirt with a rubbish sponsor and Iain will give you his Hero of the Week. The boys also talk about the Football Kit World Cup that took place on Twitter and saw the Battling Fat Lads make it all the way through to the semi-finals.

I'm not drinking Bisto
Ep. 29

I'm not drinking Bisto

In this ALL NEW EXCITING FORMAT FOR 2021 (OK, we’ve just got a couple of new features and some snazzy jingles - let us have our moment) we bring you BEER FACTS, we bring you GARY BURR from the British Heart Foundation, we bring you NICE SHIRT RUBBISH SPONSOR, we bring you IAIN AND MIKE MAKING WILD GUESSES AT FOOTBALL TRIVIA QUESTIONS, we bring you TWITTER MEMORIES OF FOOTBALL IN THE SNOW, we bring you HERO OF THE WEEK and we bring you TOO MUCH USE OF THE CAPS LOCK KEY.

The Round-Up of 2020
Ep. 28

The Round-Up of 2020

In the final episode for 2020, Phil, Iain and Mike look back on 2020, Iain perfects his Transylvanian acccent to introduce a bottle of Bier Moretti and the pod plays host to a very special set of guests: Paul Harbinson from Sir Stan’s Men Callum Thompson from AFC Yorkies Adam Birkinshaw from Mush FC And first place holder in our Fantasy Football League - professional sports writer Kathryn Batte That was 2020. There was some swearing. 2021 is looming. Bring it on.

It Is Quite Exciting To Be A Huddersfield Fan
Ep. 27

It Is Quite Exciting To Be A Huddersfield Fan

In this Christmas special, the boys follow up on a Twitter challenge to come up with some Christmas songs featuring footballers, they try to put together a Christmas XI team, there is a Christmas gift-themed quiz and they discuss their Fantasy Football league table.

Once it's past the tonsils...
Ep. 26

Once it's past the tonsils...

In this episode, the boys remember the “God of the Ball” - Diego Maradona. There is a group quiz on the career of Maradona and then they touch on pre-match superstitions, shirt numbers and what they would bring to the CFW Pod Christmas Party.

Ya fanny!
Ep. 25

Ya fanny!

Following Scotland’s success in the play-offs, the boys talk about Scottish football, English football and the European Nations League. Phil brings a quiz about Scottish football that all three can play.

Unplanned Part 1
Ep. 24

Unplanned Part 1

Phil and Mike talk about whatever is in the news, whatever they’ve seen on social media and whatever they feel like. This is basically an unplanned pod where anything goes.

Angry Birds
Ep. 23

Angry Birds

In this episode, Iain tries to concentrate and be professional whilst recording the podcast and watchingthe Scotland match (expect BONUS swearing!). The boys talk about the things they hate in modern football, Phil challenges Iain and Mike to another round of Mike vs Iain and they introdfuce their Fantasy Football teams to the listening public. PLUS! Find out how to send audio messages to us that we can publish on the pod!

That's Yoghurt
Ep. 22

That's Yoghurt

Phil, Mike and Iain talk about why they play Charity Football thanks to a Twitter thread. The last two positions need to be filled in the All-Star team so the boys choose their strikers. Phil challenges Mike and Iain about their knowledge of Scottish strikers. And there is yoghurt.

Do A One-Liner, ChinBoy
Ep. 21

Do A One-Liner, ChinBoy

In this bumper episode we talk about our midfield in the Charity Football All-Star XI. Phil, Mike and Iain each pick an attacking midfielder and a defensive midfielder. You’ll hear another round of Mike vs Iain. And if you’ve ever wondered what sound a snoring dog makes, we’ve got that covered too.

I Was Slightly Concerned Where You Were Going With That
Ep. 20

I Was Slightly Concerned Where You Were Going With That

In an unexpected twist to the Charity Football Weekly podcast Iain reports on some actual charity football news. The boys pick a left and right winger for their CFWPod All-Star XI team and Phil challenges Iain and Mike to another quiz.

If I Run I Might Not Get There
Ep. 19

If I Run I Might Not Get There

The boys talk centre backs for their team and Phil challenges Iain and Mike with another quiz.

When You Spell Cult With An N
Ep. 18

When You Spell Cult With An N

Iain, Mike and Phil choose their favourite left backs for the CFWPod All Star XI and Phil challenges Mike and Iain about their knowledge of esoteric left back facts.

You Should Hear Me Read Hairy Mclary
Ep. 17

You Should Hear Me Read Hairy Mclary

The boys pick their favourite right-backs for inclusion into the CFWPod All-Star team and Phil challenges Iain and Mike to a quiz about right-backs. THIS POD CONTAINS SUBSTANTIALY LESS SEAMAN THAN LAST WEEK.

I'm a grown man crying in a cupboard under the stairs
Ep. 16

I'm a grown man crying in a cupboard under the stairs

Seaman, Seaman and more Seaman. Iain, Phil and Mike pick their favourite goalkeepers for the Charity Football Weekly Podcast XI. Phil challenges Iain and Mike with a goalkeeper-based quiz and we set our listeners a challenge? How many references are there in this pod to Seaman? You tell us!

He's Trying to Book His Cruise Using Makaton
Ep. 15

He's Trying to Book His Cruise Using Makaton

This week, the boys talk about what makes a legend in the world of football. Phil sets a challenge for Iain and Mike about football legends then they pick apart their top-rated players to custom build their own perfect player.

Steven Fletcher was still doing it at 78
Ep. 14

Steven Fletcher was still doing it at 78

Phil, Iain and Mike talk balls. Of course. Phil even sets an Iain vs Mike that is a load of balls. This episode is balls. Total balls

My Nostrils, My Testicles
Ep. 13

My Nostrils, My Testicles

This week takes an American theme as the boys discuss the MLS. Phil sets a distinctly American-themed challenge for Iain and Mike and they look at a selection of the good, the bad and the ugly. Special Bonus Feature An idea for a new crime drama. It had to happen. It really did. We blame the beer.

One word, two syllables. Second syllable: Off
Ep. 12

One word, two syllables. Second syllable: Off

Phil, Iain and Mike talk about the contribution that commentators make to televised sport. Phil organises a Mike vs Iain challenge based around football shorts and the lads talk about their favourite shirts. Obligatory references are made to Manchester United and Chris Waddle.

The Madness Has Hit Again
Ep. 11

The Madness Has Hit Again

The boys discuss what makes a derby game, football hipsters and what they’d like to see removed from the modern game. Phil tests the knowledge of Iain and Mike with a quiz about Twitter accounts and Iain experiences lockdown madness again.

No, they're going to kill your nan
Ep. 10

No, they're going to kill your nan

Are you excited for the return of football? Is it like having Christmas in June? We talk about getting back into the Premier League season then move on to pop songs from the world of football as Phil sets a new challenge for Iain and Mike. The Chris Waddle counter goes through the roof.

We Need to Embrace the Creaks
Ep. 09

We Need to Embrace the Creaks

Iain, Phil and Mike talk about football shirts - both modern and retro. Phil sets a new challenge for Mike and Iain and the boys talk about football chants from the terraces.

For the Benefit of the Tape
Ep. 08

For the Benefit of the Tape

Phil, Iain and Mike start by mentioning something familiar from the world of current affairs and politics but swiftly move on and talk about the differences between playing an 11-a-side game and a 5-a-side game. Both Iain and Mike have their knowledge of German football trivia tested by Phil and then they all enter the weird and sometimes horrifying world of football mascots.

It's all the rage now, Mike
Ep. 07

It's all the rage now, Mike

Phil and Mike relive their misspent youths talking about iconic retro computer football games. Phil sets Mike a quiz and they generally dispair about the quality of music through the years.

I am now Harry Potter
Ep. 06

I am now Harry Potter

In this bumper lockdown edition, we welcome our first guest to the podcast - trainee sports writer Kathryn Batte - and ask her about the moment she fell in love with football. We have a new round of Iain vs Mike and Kathryn also joins in. Then we talk about Passion vs Psycho on the pitch.

I've played at Hillsborough. I've got experience.
Ep. 05

I've played at Hillsborough. I've got experience.

We’re in the middle of the coronavirus lockdown so we use a Skype call to talk about pre-match routines, goal celebrations and the only person older than Phil in the Sheffield Wednesday squad.

Extra Time!
Ep. 04

Extra Time!

A short pod with Phil and Mike talking about the difference between artificial surfaces and grass, their favourite footballing psychos and an upcoming charity game.

Bloody hell, Denise!
Ep. 03

Bloody hell, Denise!

Iain, Phil and Mike talk about goalkeepers and referees and play part two of the match attendance challenge.