It Was What It Was : The Football History Podcast
The OverlapWelcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.
Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.
The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 166 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySoccerSports | |||
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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this week's episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by Tim Vickery to discuss the extraordinary story of Brazil at the World Cup.
From the ultra-nationalism and... more
Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this week's episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper pick their six greatest European Cup and Champions League finals of all time.
From the 127,000 who stayed to applaud Re... more
Listen to the Full Episode on the IWWIW Patreon here...
In this Patreon special of It Was What It Was, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper speak with Jonathan Northcroft about the updated paperback edition of their Gareth Southgate book, retitled Inside E... more
Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this week's episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by Michael Grant, Scottish football correspondent for The Times and author of Fergie Rises, to tell the story... more
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- Iconic
This is a great podcast for anyone who loves football and its history. I have started a drinking game where I drink whenever Rob Draper says ‘iconic’ and I am hammered every week.
Apple Podcasts5Heavy Sid
United Kingdoma month ago - Really enjoyable podcast
Always really enjoy this podcast. A huge range of interesting football topics covered and always well researched and excellently presented
Apple Podcasts5H bear esquireUnited Kingdom2 months ago - 3 stars
Interesting podcast some great footballing subjects and stories. Worth a listen. Only downfall is that Wilson is unbearable at times putting his opinion across as fact!
Apple Podcasts3Kev OzUnited Kingdom2 months ago Superb
Podcast Addict52 months agoMilko the merciless- A review that’s not quite as good as QPR of the 1970s
Thank you gents - the time and effort you take to research these episodes must be off the charts! Have listened to over 90% of this podcast and it is brilliant! Incredibly interesting and funny. A joy to learn from you both!
Apple Podcasts5TurloughBUnited Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #44 |  United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #28 | United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #66 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #68 |  Canada/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #35 |  Australia/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #69 |  France/Sports/Soccer |
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This show dives into football history through in-depth conversations that pair archival storytelling with critical analysis from seasoned journalists and historians. Episodes cover legendary club sagas, landmark international moments, and the social and cultural forces that shaped the game, often featuring authors, former players, and scholars who illuminate tactics, leadership, and off-pield dynamics. Notable strengths include meticulous research, a clear appreciation for nuanced narratives, and a knack for connecting on-field events to broader cultural contexts. The format tends to blend detailed episode-specific storytelling with broader historical arcs, making it engaging for listeners who enjoy richly reported histories and behind-the-... more
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this podcast launched 2 years ago and published 166 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Michael Grant
2. Jonathan Northcroft
3. Jan Åge Fjørtoft
4. Clyde Best
5. Matthew Brown
6. Bill Buford
7. Cass Pennant
8. Dennis Tueart
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