
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 | 159 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSoccerHistory | |||

Welcome back to It Was What It Was the football history podcast. In today’s episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper bring this Graham Taylor series to a close with the Oslo qualifier that defined his reign: a chaotic, tactically muddled 2–0 ... more
Welcome back to It Was What It Was. In today's episode, co-hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson continue Graham Taylor’s England story as the 1994 World Cup qualifying begins to wobble, with Paul Gascoigne’s talent and volatility dominating the narra... more
Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue on from last week’s episode with Jan Fjortoft to delve into how things went wrong for Graham Taylor during his time as England manager.... more
Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Today co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by a very special returning guest - Jan Fjørtoft! In this episode, we will explore Norway’s remarkable rise in the early 1990s ... more
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Excellent podcast. Very informative and interesting.
The hosts are engaging, informative and amusing. Very enjoyable podcast.
Excellent insight and knowledge, very well presented. I was particularly fascinated by the recent 3 parter on Columbia.
Love this podcast, great hearing about all the stories from past games and individuals! Keep the good work up 😁😁
Love listening to the guys on my long journeys. The knowledge the guys have is infectious and love the chemistry. Great topics as well and looking forward to the World Cup series. Keep up the great work
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Episodes often focus on significant moments in football history, covering topics that range from landmark events to individual players' stories. The discussions tend to bring in historical context about the sport, highlighting key figures and controversial moments that have shaped football culture globally. Unique narrative styles and thorough research stand out, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for listeners. The hosts' dynamic and ability to weave personal anecdotes into broader historical themes adds depth to the storytelling, which is complemented by insights into the sociopolitical environments surrounding the sport.
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Clyde Best
2. Matthew Brown
3. Bill Buford
4. Cass Pennant
5. Dennis Tueart
6. John Smith
7. David Goldblatt
8. Rory Smith
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