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Libero

Libero
Premier League
Champions League
Arsenal
Manchester United
Manchester City
World Cup
Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur
Chelsea
FIFA
Barcelona
Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain
Football
Newcastle United
Europa League
Club World Cup
Argentina
Gianni Infantino
Pep Guardiola

A podcast about football, the least important of the most important things, featuring John Brewin, Miguel Delaney, James Horncastle, Tariq Panja, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Rory Smith and Jonathan Wilson.

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Latest Episodes

It is now more than 20 years since Roman Abramovich's arrival at Chelsea begun the Premier League's original 'big four era', but with Manchester City seemingly about to move out of the picture and Tottenham falling back with the pack, the hierarchy i... more

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The death spiral has begun for Michael Carrick at Manchester United. It now looks inevitable that he will become the latest poor soul sacrificed at the altar of a huge football club that looks incapable of fixing the deep rooted structural issues tha... more

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The Saturday 3pm blackout is one of the most distinctive aspects of English football. The games in that timeslot are televised around the world, but not in this country, the result of a rule that has stood for more than 70 years. The theory is that b... more

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The Ballon d’Or, the award Jonathan Wilson despises most. Our voteless trio discuss the merits of a shortlist that includes Rory Smith favourite Julian Quinones and ponders why the race is so open this year. What does it say about how we consume foot... more

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Recent Guests

Tom Bassam
Libero producer and Brighton season-ticket holder
Episode: 167 | Why Does The Premier League Need Brighton And Brentford?
Miguel Delaney
Football journalist at The Independent
The Independent
Episode: 166 | PSG Have Become The Establishment. Man City Went A Different Way
Tariq Panja
Sports reporter at The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: 166 | PSG Have Become The Establishment. Man City Went A Different Way
Rob Harris
Sky News journalist who confronted City at the Copenhagen EFC meeting
Sky News
Episode: 162 | Manchester City: Sham Football Club
Rory Smith
Football journalist, The Observer
The Telegraph / The Observer
Episode: 160 | What Makes Spain So Dominant?
James Horncastle
Football writer, The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: 160 | What Makes Spain So Dominant?
Jack Pitt-Brooke
Journalist
The Athletic
Episode: 160 | What Makes Spain So Dominant?
Jonathan Wilson
Football writer
The Guardian / World Soccer
Episode: 160 | What Makes Spain So Dominant?
Richard Jolly
Journalist who appears in the episode
Episode: World Cup 011 | England, Belgium, France and Switzerland... It's The Revenge Of The Europoors

Hosts

Rory Smith
Host with extensive experience in football reporting and analysis, often contributing a thoughtful, global perspective.
Jack Pitt-Brooke
Host and journalist with a broad remit across football culture and analysis.
Jonathan Wilson
Host/Co-host with deep historical and tactical context across football.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • The Man City Verdict

    Look north, gentlemen. Did you know that not one Scottish journalist will touch the Man City story because it’s too close to home up here? Not one programme rn on ie BBCRadio Scotland has discussed the parallels of the City verdict and what occurred with the Oldco Rangers.

    Why? Well cause the whole thing was fudged, dodged, and it was back when UEFA were happy to wash hands of stuff and let ‘local’ FAs deal with something and not question it. Deal with it the SFA did not.

    Keener minds than me wi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Lastparty
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Excellent

    Loved the show from the very start. I find all the journalists are excellent with their own little niches or expertise . I love John Brewin in whatever he does.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlanchyThFC
    Irelanda month ago
  • Decent

    Need more Brewin and Wilson 🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MrMrMrshutuo
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Too much intro chat

    Love the chat - but a 5 minute intro listening to guys with amazing jobs talk about spending time in European hotels, watching incredible football and going for dinner really isn’t a good start to a podcast when I’m stuck in England hating my job…..please don’t go down that route guys, please!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nelson’s beans
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Unpalatable choice of sponsors

    Previously a very enjoyable show, but for a set of journalists who speak so much to social and ecological concerns around the game I find it unconscionable to accept sponsorship from AI companies. If you can’t run your show without taking the AI dollar, don’t do the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RL36912
    United Kingdom2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Consistently high-quality long-form discussions with insightful historical and geopolitical context.
Thoughtful, in-depth football analysis with strong journalism and guest variety.
Hosts' banter can be sharp but the content remains informative and well-argued.
Occasional critical takes on lineup balance; great for listeners who value nuance over hot takes.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#27
United States/Sports/Soccer
Spotify
#38
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#19
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#37
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#42
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#21
Australia/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

169 | In Defence Of The 3pm Blackout
Q: Do you think that argument holds?
The panel says the blackout may help attendance, but football's deep cultural roots, the appeal of local clubs and different patterns of work and family life also matter. They note that its effect is difficult to measure and may vary between clubs.
169 | In Defence Of The 3pm Blackout
Q: Why does this happen?
The blackout began when football authorities worried that television would draw spectators away from stadiums and threaten clubs' gate receipts, then their main source of income.
170 | Michael Carrick And His Inevitable End At Manchester United
Q: Other than selling out to sovereign wealth funds, what is the route from here for Manchester United?
The panel sees no clear ownership solution, noting that sustained success would require a capable owner willing to support a long-term rebuild.
170 | Michael Carrick And His Inevitable End At Manchester United
Q: How have Manchester United gone from looking quite good last season to quite bad this season?
The panel points to the different circumstances of Carrick's previous spell, when the team had time to prepare and less pressure, alongside weak recruitment and a squad without a coherent balance or plan.
167 | Why Does The Premier League Need Brighton And Brentford?
Q: Do you think fans are happy with that? Do you think there is a view amongst fans that they want the club to push the boat out a bit more?
Bassam says there are fans who want bigger-name signings and others who trust Tony Bloom's recruitment. He thinks supporters increasingly accept that unfamiliar players signed by Brighton can be trusted to perform.

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This show centers on football with a focus on long-form journalism, governance, and global perspectives. Episodes combine deep analysis of leagues, transfers, and tournaments with thoughtful cultural and political context, often featuring a rotating panel of seasoned football writers. Listeners can expect rigorous discussion of Premier League dynamics, World Cup narratives, and the power structures shaping the sport, all delivered with intellectual banter and insider anecdotes. A standout attractor is the blend of cross-border reporting and reflective commentary from writers who have covered football across continents, making it appealing to listeners who want a richer understanding of the game beyond match-by-match results.

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1. It Was What It Was : The Football History Podcast
2. The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
3. Football Cliches
4. Football Weekly
5. The Athletic FC Podcast

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Libero launched 2 years ago and published 173 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 Libero include:

1. Tom Bassam
2. Miguel Delaney
3. Tariq Panja
4. Rob Harris
5. Rory Smith
6. James Horncastle
7. Jack Pitt-Brooke
8. Jonathan Wilson

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