
Welcome 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 | 127 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSoccerHistory | |||

Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this second part on data in football, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue their exploration into how data analytics transformed modern football. This episode delves into Liv... more
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by journalist, broadcaster and author of 'Expected Goals: The story of how data conquered football and changed the game' Rory Sm... more
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this second episode of a two-part special, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue their exploration of Lionel Messi's early years, focusing on his journey from 2005 to the cusp... more
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week co-hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson delve into Lionel Messi's early years at Barcelona and his rise to stardom. They explore Messi's journey from his initial signing to the cl... more
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Extremely well researched every time; no frills; a good mix of old and new stories, lesser and better-known ones; good chemistry between the hosts. Absolutely worth your time.
A real treasure trove of mainstream and left field topics of football. A pleasure listening to Jonathan, Rob and guests pore over the detail of so many interesting areas of the game!
Love it. Detail and presentation is excellent.
It’s so good the way they have so much variety in topics and eras , could recommend loads of episodes to people who don’t even like football
I really enjoy this podcast. In a very saturated market of football podcasts it is very refreshing to have something slightly different and informative.
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Exploring critical moments and narratives from football history, a unique series hosts discussions that delve into both famous and underappreciated stories. Episodes cover a range of topics from the evolution of women's football to significant events like the triumph of Red Star Belgrade during tumultuous political times. The engaging dialogue encourages an appreciation for the cultural, social, and political dimensions that intertwine with the sport, often highlighting personal stories that resonate with audiences. With a focus on informative storytelling and in-depth analysis, listeners can expect to learn about the significant figures and events that have shaped football as we know it today.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Rory Smith
2. Euan Flynn
3. Ed Aarons
4. Jan Åge Fjørtoft
5. Maka Hontrenko
6. Nick Purewal
7. Dr. Chris Davison
8. David Owen
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