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 | 137 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySportsSoccer | |||
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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue onto part two of a four-part special on the North American Soccer League (NASL). They discuss the initial attempts to establish pr... more
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Today, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper bring you a New Years Day Special Episode. We hope you enjoy and wish you all a Happy New Year!
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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by a special guest and former footballer Dennis Tueart. In this first episode of our four-part special on the North American Soc... more
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this Christmas Special Episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by author John Smith to talk about his new book - 'Escape: A Love Letter to a Cult Football Classic' al... more
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As a lifelong football nerd I love this podcast, specifically how and why the formation changes developed
Apple Podcasts5hillbib
United Kingdom24 days ago - Great podcast!
This is a fantastic podcast. The episodes are presented exceptionally well and I’ve learned so much about football history.
Apple Podcasts5Dirigo77
United Statesa month ago - Great podcast
As a football nerd, I love this podcast and have been listening since the very first episode. Genuinely something i look forward to although I wish they’d leave women’s football alone. Those episodes I’ve skipped as it’s not something I personally have any interest in.
Apple Podcasts5Zammo McGuireUnited Kingdoma month ago - Top of the table
Excellent podcast. Rob and Jonathan are great engaging and informative hosts given their
journalistic skills. I've learned so much about football stories I never knew about that are just so interesting. First class stuff.
Apple Podcasts5gerdzilla
Irelanda month ago - Brilliant
Love this show has replaced the world football show on 5 live for me that has dumbed down and was looking for something with a bit of intelligence when talking football history
Apple Podcasts5valla27United Kingdom2 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #28 | United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #18 |  Canada/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #33 | United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #65 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #247 | Canada/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #28 |  Australia/Sports/Soccer |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focusing on pivotal moments and personalities in football history, discussions explore a variety of significant events that have shaped the sport. Episodes delve into topics such as the rise and fall of notable teams, key figures and their influences, cultural impacts of the game, and transformative events in football history, all presented with engaging narratives and insightful analysis. The hosts frequently blend well-researched facts with storytelling, providing listeners with a unique understanding of the game's evolution and relevance in contemporary society.
Noteworthy is the deep exploration of both famous and lesser-known stories, shedding light on the intricacies of football's history. This series appeals to listeners who appreci... more
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this podcast launched 2 years ago and published 137 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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2. David Goldblatt
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5. Ed Aarons
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