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Hosted by James Sharman, former football pros Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan & Amy Walsh, and producers Jeff Cole and Dan Wong Your Almost Daily Footy Fix!Follow us on socials @:X @footy_primeTikTok @FootyPrimeThePodcastYoutube @FootyPrimePodcastIG Facebook: Footy Prime The Podcast Email: footyprimepodcast@gmail.com

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It's a Friday FriYay Show...Starts off a little solemn with talk of CTE and the like but picks up laughs and insights with Canadian Men's Team chat with Cyle and Phonzie, some MLS chat with a brouhaha, Comments from the Gallery and Sharman's Proper T... more

Shireen, Sigs and Dubs get stuck into some meaty topics to open the show, including the Vancouver Rise sacking coach Anja Heiner-Møller with 6 games remaining; the Canadian Women’s U20 side drawing ENG and losing to BRA; and finally, a new stadium fo... more

It's the post-Labour Day return and summer is almost over, so let us entertain you! Dubs gets criticized and the Crew is here for it, Always the Keeper's fault when a goal is scored from behind half, the Eh-Team Player of the Week and how is fandom ... more

Sometimes the FP Crew is lucky, sometimes they are just good too. After booking both Casey Stoney and Jesse Marsch within a week on the BroadsCast and OG Pod, we'll give them lucky and good. Thanks Canada Soccer for hooking us up and we hope you en... more

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Recent Guests

Kaylee Hunter
AFC Toronto player featured as player of the match in one segment
AFC Toronto
Episode: Footy Prime Ep. 1175: The BroadsCast Go Deep on Week 19 of NSL
Lloyd Barker
Sport director of the Nepean Hot Spurs; Montreal FC Montreal connections
Nippian Heart Spurs
Episode: Footy Prime Ep. 1172: Bombito's Troubles, Eustaquio's Travels & an MLS Round Table
Dave Stowell
Commentator for World Cup and Premier League
Voice of Canadian soccer commentary
Episode: Footy Prime Ep. 1170: World Cup and Football Commentator Dave Stowell (Craig's Partner) & CANMNT Making European Moves!
Sebastien Berhalter
Professional soccer player for Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Episode: Footy Prime Ep.1158: *BEST OF BEST* INTVU with the Vancouver Whitecaps' Sebastien Berhalter
Kara Lang Romero
Former Canadian international soccer player
Canada National Team
Episode: Footy Prime Ep. 1148: Kara Lang's Excellent World Cup Adventure - USMNT, CANMNT & The VIBE
Shelina Zadorsky
National team defender, AFC Toronto
AFC Toronto
Episode: Footy Prime Ep. 1141: The BroadsCast on week 11 in NSL, 30 million $ investment and MASSIVE signings!
Sabrina D'Angelo
Senior national team goalkeeper, AFC Toronto
AFC Toronto
Episode: Footy Prime Ep. 1141: The BroadsCast on week 11 in NSL, 30 million $ investment and MASSIVE signings!
Tom Harrington
CBC legend
CBC
Episode: Footy Prime Ep. 1133: Politics & Sport, Decoys with Ex-CBC Legend Tom Harrington
David Edgar
Former Canadian International, Premier League footballer; BBC's new star
Former Canadian International / BBC
Episode: Footy Prime Ep. 1120: CANMNT Match Day w/Former Prem and Canadian Stalwart David Edgar

Hosts

James Sharman
Host with extensive experience in football broadcasting and commentary.
Craig Forrest
Former football pro and regular panelist bringing on-field insight.
Jimmy Brennan
Former pro player and panelist providing strategic and tactical perspective.
Amy Walsh
Host/producer with frontline involvement in show culture and content.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 519 ratings
  • Unlistenable

    I’ve tried to listen to this so many times, but it’s really not for me. If you like long indulgent digression and tangents, and warmed over analysis that you can easily get from other sources days earlier, then you might get more out of this. Personally I don’t find the personalities of the hosts captivating enough to listen for the hours it takes to slog through each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    constantthinker1
    Canada2 months ago
  • GREAT FOOTY COVERAGE. EVEN BETTER BANTER!

    This podcast crew is the most entertaining crew in football! Ex players + sportscasters chat about anything under the sun like lifelong friends. Hilarious & informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GRP416
    Canada6 months ago
  • Better than True North

    Better insight to the Canadian footy scene, but they can get a bit rambling and need a true host to keep the podcast on track.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    E Man 55
    Canada6 months ago
  • Great interview with Sam Chang

    Really enjoyed that interview with Sam Chang, getting me excited for the coming season.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Football2122
    Canada8 months ago
  • Broadscast

    I’m only here for the Broadscast and NSL coverage. The best.

    As for the rest of the feed, I can take it or leave it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ebwassink
    Canada8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners note the format can be rambling, but the personalities keep it engaging.
Fans appreciate the camaraderie and banter, combined with solid soccer analysis.
Episodes reward long-time listeners with insight into Canadian soccer and media strategy.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#12
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#161
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#100
China/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#134
India/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#232
South Korea/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Footy Prime 1171: CanXNT/CanWNT Head Coach Casey Stoney plus the BEST of week 18 in NSL
Q: What is the biggest challenge for the Canadian team going into 2026 and beyond?
The team needs to create more goals and reduce reliance on Christine Sinclair by developing broader goal threat and tactical flexibility, including a more dynamic forward line and smarter risk-taking.
Footy Prime Ep. 1174: CANMNT Head Coach Jesse Marsch by Popular Demand!
Q: What kind of future do you see for Canadian players moving to Europe, and how does that inform your work with the youth program?
He describes a framework where playing minutes and competitive level drive growth, stresses the importance of integrating youth players into senior team plans, and outlines steps to educate and develop coaches to support the pipeline.
Footy Prime Ep. 1174: CANMNT Head Coach Jesse Marsch by Popular Demand!
Q: Jesse, were you surprised by any of the transfers that happened recently?
He highlights the evolving nature of transfer strategies, notes some moves as highly impactful for individual players, and emphasizes how surprises can create new opportunities for national team selection and development.
Footy Prime Ep. 1125: CANMNT Match Day Minus 1, Stars Starring w/Comedian/Actor Trent McClellan
Q: What needs to happen for Canada to advance in the group stage?
The panel suggests that drawing against Switzerland at home could be enough to progress, especially with strong home support at BC Place, but precise outcomes depend on group dynamics and remaining fixtures.
Footy Prime Ep. 1123: The INTVU Archive - CANMNT's Richie Laryea & Jacob Shaffelburg
Q: How do you see your role in the current tactical setup for Canada and club?
Richie emphasizes his adaptability on both wings, using pace and aggression to press and create space, while acknowledging the coaching staff's emphasis on position-specific training to sharpen his versatility.

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A veteran-roundtable style show built around banter, football analysis, and industry commentary. Regularly features ex-pros and experienced broadcasters weighing in on Canadian soccer, MLS, and international football, with episodes often blending tactical takes, player development discussions, and behind-the-scenes business or governance topics. The format pairs deep, opinionated analysis with lighthearted anecdotes, creating a distinctive, personality-driven vibe that appeals to dedicated fans who value both expertise and entertainment. Noteworthy is the strong Canadian focus, frequent dives into media rights, sponsorships, and league expansion, plus recurring guests who are players, coaches, and executives shaping the sport's landscape. L... more

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