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Manchester United
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Aston Villa
World Cup
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Newcastle
Barcelona
Club World Cup
England
PSG

Join Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning and special guests as they pick over the latest football action from the Premier League and beyond The show has reported on matches and games from all of the following: Premier League, Champions League, Euros / Euro 2024, World Cup, Championship, League One, League Two, Scottish Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue Un, La Liga, Europa League, Europa Confer... more

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Recent Guests

Stacey Abrams
Politician, voting rights advocate, author; prominent activist in the Georgia and national democracy movements
Campaigns and voting rights advocacy
Episode: Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’
Alex Abnos
Senior Sports Editor at The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: Is the USA ready for the World Cup? – Football Weekly podcast
Leander Schaerlaeckens
Soccer journalist, author
The Guardian
Episode: Is the USA ready for the World Cup? – Football Weekly podcast
Jonathan Wilson
Football journalist
Independent/The Guardian
Episode: PSG set up date with Arsenal as Bayern and Kane fall short – Football Weekly podcast
Gigi Buffon
Interviewer subject referenced as having spoken with Baz and Nicky
Football Weekly (guest appearance referenced)
Episode: Coventry return to Premier League and relegation looms for Leicester – Football Weekly podcast
Nedum Onuoha
Former player, guest contributor
Football Weekly
Episode: Chaos and controversy: Bayern Munich v Real Madrid was an instant classic: Football Weekly Extra
Sid Lowe
Sports journalist, guest on the episode
The Guardian
Episode: Liverpool leave Paris empty-handed and Atlético stun Barça: Football Weekly Extra
Archie Rhind-Tutt
Sports journalist guest on panel
Episode: Arsenal leave it late in Lisbon and Bayern win at Bernabéu – Football Weekly
Paul Watson
From The Excellent Sweeper Podcast
The Excellent Sweeper Podcast
Episode: England disappoint and the Tudor era is over at Spurs – Football Weekly podcast

Hosts

Max Rushden
Host of The Guardian Football Weekly with regular participation in Guardian Football Weekly discussions
Barry Glendenning
Panelist and host on Guardian Football Weekly, frequent contributor
Sid Lowe
Spanish football writer and panelist on Football Weekly
Lars Siverton
Panelist on Guardian Football Weekly
Nedum Onuoha
Former player and guest contributor on Football Weekly

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 21.7k ratings
  • Poor

    Poor/ no analysis, extremely biased against certain clubs, just an extension of all the low quality stuff on social media.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    191172
    Australia3 days ago
  • The Best

    Quite simply the best football podcast on the world. Nothing comes close to its mix of expertise, perspective, laugh out loud moments and the calibre of the contributors. Brilliant one and all. They easily move from the serious to the ridiculous and balance passion with a real honesty about the issues that blight the game we still love, but find ourselves increasingly cynical about - just like everything else in this woeful era. A real ray of sunshine in a grey world. Unmissable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The outside is the enemy
    Ireland9 days ago
  • A pod that never fails to be excellent

    But PLEASE … can we please have one pod that includes John Brewin NOT making Manchester United comparisons or taking a dig at Manchester City (which would be his second go-to if my first request was granted).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ctid-YYZ
    Canada11 days ago
  • STAY OUT OF US POLITICS

    Youʻve been my favorite and most trusted EPL futbol podcast for quite. But you lose me you start talking politics in the US. Not interested all. Yes this is one stupid and ignorant country. Worse than youʻll ever know. Stick to what you do best…which is not the political hypocrisy of the joke of a country. So instead of a 5 you get a 3.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    xj6 aficianado
    United States11 days ago
  • Decent but leave politics out

    Largely entertaining podcast with Max, Barry, and such. Though not the brightest bunch, rate their Football commentary. However they should stay in their lane and stick to sport. There have been unnecessary political comments made in the past and now the decision to distribute “voting act nullified” through FW is poor taste. What a load of leftist drivel.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SvenNYC
    United States12 days ago

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Listeners praise high-quality analysis and witty banter, with occasional critiques of guest balance.
Strong sentiment about entertaining, informative content; some criticism about inconsistencies with guest quality or controversial takes.
Live show episodes are highlighted as especially engaging and energetic.
Many appreciate long-running chemistry among hosts and guests, though some want fewer top-tier guests and more focus on on-pitch analysis.
Listeners frequently mention value of crossover football discussions across leagues and countries.

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Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’
Q: How do you balance partisan perspectives with the broader aim of democracy when explaining these issues to everyday voters?
Focus on shared democratic values and the practical consequences of suppression, using history to contextualize why legal safeguards exist, and emphasize coalition-building beyond party lines to defend participation and accountability.
Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’
Q: What practical steps should communities take in 2026 to respond to the Callais decision and its impact on elections?
Coalition-building across counties, increasing registration and turnout, leveraging courts to build records, and pursuing constitutional or legislative enhancements that explicitly protect voting rights, while maintaining persistent pressure on policymakers and organizers.
Stateside with Kai and Carter: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’
Q: Stacey Abrams, welcome to Stateside. How would you describe the immediate fallout of the Court's decision for voters in the South?
The decision reframes and shrinks the protections for voters, especially Black communities, by making it harder to challenge discriminatory practices and by dismantling the preclearance and section 2 provisions that previously helped safeguard access to the ballot box.
The sorry Spurs spiral continues – Football Weekly
Q: Is there still a feeling that Tottenham are just a bit too good to go down?
There is a growing concern among fans that Tottenham might indeed be in a relegation battle.
As Manchester City advance, should Eddie Howe be under pressure? Football Weekly Extra
Q: Do you think that makes any difference to whether he's under pressure from the owners or not?
Sam noted that the fans are starting to question Eddie Howe's position and believe a change is necessary for improvement.

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A lively football-focused panel show that blends sharp analysis with banter, covering top-tier domestic leagues, European competitions, and global tournaments. Regular guests and rotating pundits dissect matches, tactical decisions, and off-pitch narratives, from title races and relegation battles to VAR controversies and governance issues. The format blends expert insight with humor, cultural references, and sometimes heated debate, making it popular among listeners who want informed takes delivered with personality. The show often features high-profile guests and cross-league discussions, giving it broad appeal to serious fans and industry watchers alike.

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Recent guests on Football Weekly include:

1. Stacey Abrams
2. Alex Abnos
3. Leander Schaerlaeckens
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5. Gigi Buffon
6. Nedum Onuoha
7. Sid Lowe
8. Archie Rhind-Tutt

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