The Game
The TimesThe thinking fan's football podcast.
From previews to reviews, winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactics, stats and the dreaded VAR - join the best reporters covering the biggest sport on the planet.
Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson, The Game brings you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments. more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1410 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerEntertainment NewsNewsSports | |||
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Ahead of a full set of midweek fixtures a quick catch up on the EFL with all the latest from the Championship, League One and League Two.
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A great podcast with such a superb range of quality journalists participating. It’s a lovely change from podcasts dominated by ex-pros who just slap each other on the back in a “aren’t we hilarious” type way while being incapable of saying anything interesting in terms of the tactical or financial side of the game. Great job Tom and team - keep it up!!!
Apple Podcasts5John Geenty
United Kingdom2 months ago - Holly Johnson on mogadon
Poor Tom - listening to Paul Joyce is like listening to Holly Johnson on mogadon.
Apple Podcasts3Rhysie BabesUnited Kingdom2 months ago - Quality has gone down
I used to enjoy this podcast. But the recent episodes about the World Cup have been bad. Tom Clarke has been watching all the matches and presents the podcast half asleep which creates a poor show. Gregor does have good points but goes on about VAR constantly. It has become a show about a few guys talking football at the pub. No quality insight. Also they like to pat each other on the back for their articles.
Apple Podcasts1milltiedUnited Kingdom3 months ago - England
We need to give it everything. IE Wimbledon v Liverpool. Not pretty but die on the sword
Apple Podcasts5Celine12!United Kingdom4 months ago - Disappointing & very woke
It’s not terrible but you have a Scotsman that openly hates England ‘which is fine’ but then you have an Englishman who hates England & loves Scotland!! The negativity over your own country is pathetic!!
Apple Podcasts2keanecodyUnited Kingdom4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #45 |  United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #48 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #62 |  Canada/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #30 |  Australia/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #66 |  Italy/Sports/Soccer |
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What is The Game about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A panel-driven football discussion anchored by Times and Sunday Times writers covers the week's biggest stories from transfers to governance, with a strong emphasis on the financial side of the game and on-pitch implications. Episodes blend tactical analysis, market dynamics, and behind-the-scenes reporting, often anchored by debates among seasoned journalists and former players. A notable pattern is the mix of hard-edged reporting on governance and investment in football with lively banter and diverse club perspectives, making it a go-to for listeners who want both insider context and strong opinions. The format frequently features hot takes, guest appearances from top Times journalists, and on-the-ground observations from major European l... more
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1. Alyson Rudd
2. Tony Cascarino
3. Matt Lawton
4. James Gheerbrant
5. Jonathan Northcroft
6. Charlotte Duncan
7. Joe Haas
8. Kit Shepard
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