The Assistant Professor of Football: Soccer, Culture, History.
Philipp GollnerThe academic treatment for English-speakers who get that soccer is more than gamedays, stars and goals. Who wonder about the histories, subcultures and politics that make the game so different from many American sports cultures; and who care about a critical take on soccer as a global capitalist machine. A European-guided journey, with one expert "visiting professor" each episode.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 86 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerHistorySports | |||
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... or: an Economist and a Tactics Nerd on what the last 6 weeks tell us about where the game is going. A spontaneous and incomplete post-final reaction.
HELPFUL LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:
The recent CNN piece with me on why a draw "sometimes feels li... more
The traditional The Assistant Professor of Football season round-up is back. I asked guests from this past year, and some from previous years whose clubs had remarkable seasons of one sort or the other how their clubs have fared, what moment stands o... more
If you're old enough — what do you remember about the 1994 World Cup?
And if you're not, try to picture it. Soccer in the United States before MLS existed. Matches inside the Pontiac Silverdome, a domed football stadium in Michigan — humid, bizarre,... more
Phil Harrison, a former Visiting Professor on soccer in Albania before the fall of the Iron Curtain, and me are giving our take on the song contest in Vienna this past Saturday. A very helpful visual breakdown of all points - jury and public - is HER... more
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- Soccer newbie
I came to this podcast as someone who loves history but was fairly new to soccer. What keeps me listening is the way it connects football to culture, politics, identity, and historical events. It has helped me understand not just the game, but why the game matters. Thoughtful, original….highly recommended for anyone who enjoys learning through sports.
Apple Podcasts5Danielle4q
United States2 months ago - Better than the Champions League!
I teach a high school history elective about the intersection of fútbol, culture, society, ecomonics, and politics. This podcast has been an absolutely tremendous resource for me!
Apple Podcasts5dustingood9United States4 months ago - Exceptional
Absolutely amazing conversation-based podcast that tells personal and momentous histories of football/soccer. Philip Gollner is an excellent host and knows just how to make these stories accessible in an audio format. His experience as an historian and lover of the game shines through. Well worth the subscription—this podcast is going on my weekly listening list.
Apple Podcasts5Doctor LionUnited States6 months ago - Love it professor
Love that we call everyone professor on this as a listener from England. Thank you Philipp for your episodes of stories across world and hearing about football soccer culture’s. My favourite episode was CLAPTON CFC because i am a member of this team. ☺️💕
Apple Podcasts5BALHAM 2026
United Kingdoma year ago - Always an interesting listen
This podcast covers stories in football that you might know about and the guests are always engaging and experts in their area.
I appreciate learning more about parts of football I might not have ever gotten to know
Apple Podcasts5Slice of OrangeUnited Kingdom2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #230 |  Canada/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #184 |  Netherlands/Sports/Soccer |
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A rigorous, humanities-forward look at football culture, history, and politics unfolds through historians, analysts, and club insiders who connect on-pitch events to broader social contexts. Episodes spotlight ownership models, fan culture, structural inequalities, and the global diffusion of the game, with deep dives into club histories, legendary seasons, and cross-cultural narratives across Europe and beyond. Noteworthy distinctions include a strong emphasis on archival context, the interplay between football and democracy, and the way local identities shape and are shaped by the game. The show combines scholarly analysis with storytelling and music selections to illuminate why football operates as more than a sport for many listeners, m... more
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