
Like your books less Dickens, more Dickov? Football Book Club gets stuck into the true classics of the literary world - footballers’ autobiographies. As recommended by BBC Five Live, The Athletic, The Sunday Times and named one of Esquire's best comedy podcasts around right now. Described as “pretty funny” by Darren Huckerby.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 92 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SportsSoccerComedy | |||

As it's spooky season, here's a late Halloween present courtesy of Ivo Graham and Neil Redfearn. As Neil tells us all about his latest controversial signing in the transfer market.
This clip is taken from Series 3 Episode 3 'Neil Redfearn's 'There's... more
For one week only Football Book Club becomes Football Quiz Club! As FBC face Joe and Theo from the brilliant Career We Go podcast in a battle over our old friend Gary Lineker's 96/97 Soccer Quiz Book. Featuring extremely dated rounds on all things 19... more
With Maisie Adam currently on Taskmaster and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink currently tangoing his way across the Strictly dancefloor, what better time to revisit our episode featuring both of them? Back in 2021, Maisie brought us her Leeds hero's autobiogr... more
The Taskmaster's Assistant himself, Liverpool fan Little Alex Horne joins us to read Wales legend Ian Rush’s 2009 *epic* 'Rush: The Autobiography'. Featuring Ian's short-lived phase dressing up as David Bowie, 'surreal banter' with Mark Lawrenson, fo... more
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If I wanted to listen to 4 people do nothing but laugh into a microphone I’d watch a sitcom from the 90s.
Been listening for a while, huge fan of the show and glad to have it back. Great contrast to normal football podcast content, and a funny insight into the mundane (or not so in some cases), lives of footballers.
Keep it going!
I have just binged 5 eps in one day. It’s so cheerful, interesting and funny… Edit; disappointed by the betting advertisements. It’s an addiction that bankrupts vulnerable people, and tears their families apart. Please rethink your sponsors.
Great hosts and concept, worth a ear kick-about
I have just binged 5 eps in one day. It’s so cheerful, interesting and funny…
Edit; disappointed by the betting advertisements. It’s an addiction that bankrupts people and ruins families. These companies prey upon vulnerable people for quick serotonin fixes. Please rethink your sponsors.
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This podcast offers a humorous exploration of footballers' autobiographies, making the often dry narratives of athletes' lives entertaining and relatable. Each episode features lively discussions among hosts who analyze the books, poking fun at the writing styles and sharing personal anecdotes that connect them to the players experiences. The blend of comedy with insightful critiques sets this show apart, providing listeners not just with laughter, but also with cultural commentary on the world of football. It's likely to appeal to fans of both the sport and literary humor, engaging a broad audience through its unique and light-hearted approach to sports storytelling.
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Recent guests on Football Book Club include:
1. Theo Laycock
2. Joe McAuliffe
3. Maisie Adam
4. Alex Horne
5. Guillem Balagué
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