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The Football Heritage Podcast

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Heritage. Identity. Football. We explore the roots, culture and history of the beautiful game. New podcasts release every Monday. Subscribe to our exclusive Patreon feed below for an additional podcast every Thursday. www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeritage For enquiries, questions or requests please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.

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Latest Episodes

109. C.D. Águila

We're joined by Steven Torres and journalist Rodrigo Arias to talk about the history, heritage and identity of one of El Salvador's biggest football clubs - C.D. Águila.

Founded in 1926, C.D. Águila became the representative footba... more

108. Nairn County

We're joined by Board Member Michael Bochel and Director of Football Graeme Macleod to talk about Nairn County FC, one of the most exciting clubs in Scottish football.

Founded in 1909, Nairn County have been a staple of Highland L... more

107. Narcoball: Football in Pablo Escobar's Colombia

We're joined by author David Arrowsmith to talk about the history of football in Pablo Escobar's Colombia - an era known as Narcoball.

Throughout his life, Pablo Escobar had a deep love for footb... more

106. Utah, Soccer and the Third Reich

We're joined by Brock Mildon to talk about the history of organised soccer in Utah and its origins in Nazi Germany.

A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Helmuth Hübener, was active in th... more

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Recent Guests

Steven Torres
Media and communications expert, president of Ancif
Ancif
Episode: C.D. Águila
Rodrigo Arias
Native of El Salvador, journalist and historian
Ancif
Episode: C.D. Águila
Michael Bochel
Head of Marketing and Partnerships for the Glasgow International Comedy Festival; creator of the Scottish Football Kickoff; former head of digital at the Scottish FA
Nairn County Football Club (communications/merchandise) and related roles
Episode: Nairn County FC
Graeme Macleod
Director of Football at Nairn County; club historian
Nairn County Football Club
Episode: Nairn County FC
Brock Mildon
Kit collector and researcher focused on Utah soccer history
Brock's Kit Closet
Episode: Utah, Soccer and the Third Reich
Adam Salter
Curator, founder and organiser of the Arsenal Women's Archive
Arsenal Women's Archive
Episode: The Arsenal Women's Archive
Hijab Shah
PhD student at the University of St. Andrews researching football politics, the far right and radicalization
University of St. Andrews
Episode: Football Tourists
Dan Orlowitz
Freelance journalist focused on Japanese football
Independent journalist
Episode: Fan Culture in Japan
Stuart Woodward
Veteran ground-topper based in Japan; organizer of Yokohama F. Marinos supporters
Yokohama F. Marinos supporters club; Tokyo Celtic Supporters' Club
Episode: Fan Culture in Japan

Host

Rory Bryce
Host of The Football Heritage Podcast with deep focus on football history, heritage, and culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Back of the Net…..

    Well worth listening to the Football Heritage podcast. Good guests. Interesting discussions on football, the history and the identity of clubs, supporters and communities. All really well presented by Rory. Listen in !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irlandarra
    Ireland6 months ago
  • Really Enjoying this podcast

    Found this podcast recently and it has quickly become one of my favorite football podcasts. Cheers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ball Junkies FC
    United States6 months ago
  • A Must-listen For Any Fan

    Rory does a fantastic job hosting The Football Heritage Podcast. His passion for the game and deep knowledge of football’s history and culture shine through in every episode. The conversations are insightful, engaging, and full of genuine love for the sport. With great guests, thoughtful topics, and top-quality production, this is easily one of the best football podcasts out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    asvpxbyrne
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Who’s your club

    A great debate about fandom and why we support who we support. More of this please!

    Keep it up guys, wonderful stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheMillerFiles
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Hibernian - The Originals

    As a fan of The Originals , Hibernian , the Club who gave Celtic their entire concept , the Hoops and over 50% of their first players I was hoping to dislike the Celtic episode.

    I actually found it very interesting and very respectful to Hibs pivotal role in Celtic, Dundee United and many other diaspora teams formation.

    The only thing that’s reduced this from a 5 star review to a 4 star is the contributor whose use of the word “removal” to describe the poaching of Hibernians players went unch... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    waytosanjose
    United Kingdom7 months ago

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• Production quality and topic range are consistently praised.
• Insightful exploration of football history and culture with strong guest lineups.
• Host maintains engaging, thoughtful conversations with deep knowledge.

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

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#95
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Apple Podcasts
#96
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Apple Podcasts
#113
Finland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#212
Spain/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

C.D. Águila
Q: How would you describe Águila's impact on football in El Salvador, Rodrigo?
Rodrigo explains that Águila helped catalyze a golden era but emphasizes that Alianza started the transformative period through coaching and tactical development; Águila built on that momentum by signing Brazilian players and developing a strong, championship-winning generation, becoming a symbol of Western El Salvador and a beloved club even as times changed.
Nairn County FC
Q: Graeme, tell me and your listeners a little bit more about you and your role with the club.
Graeme describes his lifelong involvement with Scottish football, his tenure as Director of Football at Nairn County, and his role as club historian providing context for the club's heritage and operations.
Nairn County FC
Q: Michael, why don't you tell our listeners a little bit more about yourself first of all?
Michael discusses his background in football marketing and digital roles, his work with the Scottish FA, and how his experience led him to contribute to Nairn County, including communications and partnerships work.
The Arsenal Women's Archive
Q: What are the biggest challenges in preserving Arsenal Women's history?
Challenges include incomplete early records, name changes of clubs, lack of video footage from the pre-digital era, and the need to corroborate data from various sources like regional newspapers and handwritten ledgers.
The Arsenal Women's Archive
Q: What motivated the creation of the Arsenal Women's Archive?
Adam explains that the archive began to address missing historical records, gaps in early data, and the loss of accessible material, aiming to preserve and enrich the story of Arsenal Women for future fans and researchers.

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What is The Football Heritage Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show centers on football heritage, identity, and culture. Conversations span history of clubs, fan cultures, archiving and preserving football memory, and the social dynamics surrounding supporters, governance, and grassroots movements. Notable angles include women's football history, ultras and fan friendships, club branding through heritage, and the intersection of football with politics, place, and language. The show often blends academic perspectives, veteran fan insights, and industry experience to explore how clubs and communities shape football's past, present, and future. A standout trait is its willingness to feature researchers, archivists, and grassroots organizers to illuminate under-explored angles o... more

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Recent guests on The Football Heritage Podcast include:

1. Steven Torres
2. Rodrigo Arias
3. Michael Bochel
4. Graeme Macleod
5. Brock Mildon
6. Adam Salter
7. Hijab Shah
8. Dan Orlowitz

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