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The Footy Travelers Podcast

The Footy Travelers
World Cup 2026
Ticketing
9/11
Because Football Media
Footy Travelers Podcast
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Lower Leagues Football
Football Travel
Saudi Pro League
Clubeleven
Visa
Ticketmaster
Club World Cup
Anfield
Soccer Odyssey

Your guide to international soccer travel, World Cup experiences, and matchday trips most fans only ever dream about. The Footy Travelers Podcast is the show for soccer fans who actually want to take the trip—not just watch the highlights. Hear from the fans, journalists, and obsessives who chase football across continents, and turn their stories into a playbook you can actually use. From Anfield ... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, Colin sits down with Ollie Jenks of Hold My Gear to talk through what might be the most ambitious World Cup 2026 road trip anyone has fathomed: a 39-day, 10,000-mile journey through all 16 World Cup host cities across the United States, Ca... more

This week, Colin sits down with Matt Walker—author of Europe United and the only person to attend a live football match in all 55 UEFA nations in a single season—to build the ultimate travel guide for the 16 European countries headed to World Cup 202... more

What happens when a group of creative friends pile into a retro-fitted Soccer Bus, hit the American highways, and follow the heartbeat of U.S. soccer across the country? In this episode, the ClubEleven crew—Gabriel, Pablo, Tyler, and Justin—join The ... more

Saudi Arabia has been a hot topic in the footy world the last several years. Big name signings. Premier League team ownership. World Cup 2034 hosting. But what is the football scene in Saudi Arabia actually like? In this episode, Colin sits down with... more

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Recent Guests

Ollie Jenks
Traveler and host of Hold My Gear
Hold My Gear
Episode: Driving to All 16 World Cup 2026 Stadiums in a London Black Cab | w/ Ollie Jenks of Hold My Gear
Matt Walker
Author of Europe United, footy traveler
Europe United / 55footballnations.com
Episode: Rating All 16 European World Cup 2026 Nations: Best & Worst Reasons to Visit | w/ Matt Walker
Lee Galvin
Founder of Matchstay on Instagram
Matchstay
Episode: Ep 78 | What It's Really Like at a Saudi Pro League Match w/ Matchstay's Lee Galvin
Andrew Baggaley
Founder of Because Football Media; footy traveler and content creator
Because Football Media
Episode: Ep 77 | A 15-Month Footy World Tour & Road Trip to the World Cup
Ken McDonald
Journalist with an incredible footy traveling resume; has met Pele and covered major tournaments
Episode: Ep 76 | Far From Home on 9/11: An American at Anfield Remembers

Hosts

Mike
Co-host with a focus on travel storytelling and world football culture
Colin Martin
Co-host and journalist with a background in travel narratives and football culture

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • Swag Bag

    Mike and Colin continue to produce quality shows, and I really like the breadth of guests they bring on across the many facets of the beautiful game. As a recipient of their swag bag, I also like to add that their merch game is on point. Adelante, boys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hermano from the Granite State
    United States2 years ago
  • Must listen

    If you’re new to the sport, don’t buy random soccer tickets (or even go to a game) before listening to Mike & Colin.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thunderhorse66
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing podcast!

    We love the passion and detail on every episode. Our boys are obsessed with soccer and this podcast is such a great learning experience for them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amazing and insightful
    United States3 years ago
  • A perfect blend of travel and football culture with thoughtful interviews, unique adventures, funny banter, and useful travel tips for the football/soccer fan or general tourist!

    Podchaser
    5
    Mike Tirone
    4 years ago
  • 👍🏼

    I met Mike and Colin while in Qatar for the World Cup. Both were awesome to chat with, cheer with, and drink with. Great people here.

    Josh

    “Ted lasso”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j2ek
    United States4 years ago

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Audience appreciates the breadth of guests and real-world travel tips.
The show is praised for energetic hosts and vivid, on-the-ground storytelling.
Listeners value the authentic, myth-busting take on football travel and fan culture.

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What is The Footy Travelers Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts explore football around the world through travel-focused storytelling, practical travel intel, and on-the-ground cultural context. Episodes blend World Cup planning, fan culture, stadium experiences, and road-trip logistics with guests who shape the football travel narrative—from club storytelling crews to individual adventurers. Expect candid insights on how to plan trips, navigate tickets and visas, and immerse in diverse football ecosystems, all anchored by a hands-on, experiential approach that often centers on community, memorabilia, and open-the-road storytelling. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on tangible, real-world travel tactics and memorable human moments that go beyond match summaries, making it useful for fans ... more

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3. Lee Galvin
4. Andrew Baggaley
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