
Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond Football Weekly is the Guardian's award-winning football podcast, bringing together some of football’s most respected journalists, writers and broadcasters for expert analysis, opinion and debate throughout the World Cup. On World Cup Daily, the team reviews the bi... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 669 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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Faithful listener first. Annoyed listener most of the time. Extremely white Euro-centric perspectives here that the host and guests (except for a few) have no idea how overwhelming it is for people of color to listen to the same exceptionalism narratives applied to football but particularly English then European football. Like so many Western Europeans they think theirs is the only way. South American football is physically demanding but that does not make them savages. Plus completely blind to ... more
My favourite podcast - but world cup coverage was disappointing. Barry is a legend but became tiresome . Good guests , much better than the smug Totally Football gang . Need to bring the energy for new season
Just imagine a English Pundit said about Ireland what Glendenning says about England… he’d be cancelled immediately
All rather poor to be honest 😡
Cynical about South American teams, calling the players "thugs" is unnecessary. Unfollowed
Where’s the pod of 18/7/26?
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A high-saturation football discussion show that blends sharp tactical analysis with culture, politics, and global reportage. Episodes routinely cover major leagues, international tournaments, governance and governance-adjacent controversies, plus on-pitch storytelling from respected journalists and pundits. Notable strengths include a long-running panel with strong journalistic credentials, a willingness to tackle off-pitch issues and world football's power structures, and a lively, banter-filled tone that keeps complex topics accessible for dedicated fans and industry listeners alike.
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