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The Football Weekend

Jack Holmes & KICKOFF PRESS
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Paris Saint-Germain
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Champions League Final
Goodison Park
Bundesliga

Sharp conversations with the big names and great minds of the world's game.

Every week, a special guest joins host Jack Holmes to preview the biggest match of the coming weekend. It might be the Superclásico or the North London Derby, the Champions League final or a Premier League title-decider. This show is about the history of a rivalry, a behind-the-scenes look at a club and its culture, or ju... more

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It’s the international break, a chance to take a deep breath before the club season's crescendo and the massive summer of World Cup 2026. It's also a good time to take stock of the international game, its governance, and the social context in which t... more

The Football Weekend is on tour this week with a first stop in Paris, France after a harrowing red-eye flight sat in front of the most formidable snorer in human history. More on that in this week’s episode — a quick one for a number of reasons, not ... more

We all spend a lot of time lamenting the cynical side of the modern game, but if there’s an antidote, it’s the weekend ahead of us. The FA Cup Third Round Proper is one for the romantics: the smallest clubs in the land can share a pitch with the bigg... more

New year, new weekend, and we’re off in an unconventional direction. The big match of the coming days for our purposes is in Paris, but it ain’t PSG. RED STAR PARIS travel to face TROYES on Saturday for a meeting of second against first in France’s L... more

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Recent Guests

David Novo
Journalist at Record, a newspaper in Lisbon
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Brad Friedel
Former long-time goalkeeper for the US Men's National Team, and played for various European clubs including Galatasaray, Liverpool, and Tottenham.
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Episode: Brad Friedel: The American who lived Türkiye's most explosive football feud
Jonathan Wilson
Columnist for The Guardian and author
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Episode: The Road to World Cup 2026, Vol. 3: Jonathan Wilson's Histories
Dan Hilton
Host of the Barcelona Podcast
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Episode: El Clásico blasts off the title race in La Liga
Maher Mazahi
African football journalist based in Algeria, host of the African Five A Side Podcast
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Episode: The Road to World Cup 2026, Vol. 2: African Qualifying
Jonathan Johnson
A Paris-based French football specialist
Episode: Nobody's too happy at the world's sunniest football derby!
Brendan Madden
Football writer and author of Once Upon a Time in La Liga
Episode: Three great La Liga stories ahead of the Madrid derby!
Stephen Warnock
Pundit and commentator for NBC and BBC; co-host of the Strain on the Game podcast.
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Episode: Arsenal host Man City. Are they both in the title race?
Andrew Mangan
Owner, proprietor, broadcaster, host of the Arsecast
Arseblog
Episode: Arseblog joins to preview Liverpool vs Arsenal in a title clash at Anfield

Host

Jack Holmes
Host of The Football Weekend; leads discussions on major clashes, club dynamics, and historical context.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Great podcast!

    Love this new podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Msc chi
    United States2 years ago
  • Favorite New Football Podcast

    So glad I found this. Great way to prepare for the weekend matches, and the host has a great voice lol.

    Highly recommend for enthusiast and casual fans alike!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crusader 4 Truth
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast to Learn About Football

    Super informative, humorous and a real education on the goings on in football past and present. Highly recommended for all fans, from casual to ultra!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StuartD21
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Great insights into rivalries and historical context.
Engaging previews from a sharp host and expert guests.
Humor and education for casual and hardcore fans alike.
Strong voices and credible analysis make it worth tuning in regularly.

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

Apple Podcasts
#242
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The FA Cup Third Round Proper 🏆
Q: What kind of jobs do the players do in the rest of their week?
Jonathan discusses the part-time nature of the club, detailing that players often have day jobs like building surveyor and food delivery.
The FA Cup Third Round Proper 🏆
Q: How did you get into the business of being a Tamworth Football Club supporter?
Jonathan explains that he grew up in Tamworth and started watching the team at a young age, attending games with friends.
The Scudetto Match 🇮🇹 (Feat. Nima Tavallaey)
Q: What do you think the atmosphere will be like at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium?
It's going to be loud and it's already sold out. Naples is known for never doing anything in moderation, so expect an unbelievable atmosphere.
The Gran Derbi (Feat. Colin Millar)
Q: What do you expect to see this weekend? Will Betis continue their fine form or will the inferiority complex strike again?
While all factors suggest a Betis win, the question remains if they can overcome their historical challenges in the derby.
The Champions League Final (Feat. Rob Green)
Q: How did you wake up on the morning of a match like this, of major magnitude, and get yourself ready as a player?
Preparation starts the night before, with mental visualization. On match day, some players might take a nap to ease the long wait before the game.

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A sharp, data-driven football show that pairs the host with high-profile voices from the world game to preview upcoming weekend moments, analyze historic rivalries, and explore club culture. Episodes frequently center on major derbies, title deciders, and cross-border clashes, with guests ranging from veteran pundits to former players and journalists who bring tactical insight, historical context, and personal anecdotes. Noteworthy is the mix of longtime broadcasters and influential editors who help illuminate how teams, leagues, and fan cultures intersect, making it useful for listeners who want both strategic takeaways and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

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Recent guests on The Football Weekend include:

1. David Novo
2. Brad Friedel
3. Jonathan Wilson
4. Dan Hilton
5. Maher Mazahi
6. Jonathan Johnson
7. Brendan Madden
8. Stephen Warnock

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