The Overlap
The OverlapWelcome to The Overlap.
The biggest names in football, politics, business and world sport share real stories, reflecting on their careers & vulnerabilities.
Plus we’ll have The Fan Debate - with your club's biggest podcasters meeting rival fans to discuss the biggest stories in football.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 157 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FootballSoccerSports | |||
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In this episode of The Overlap Breakdown, Harrison sits down with one of football’s most exciting young coaches, Will Still.
From his unconventional journey into coaching - to becoming the youngest manager in Europe’s top five leagues, Will shares ... more
Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.
John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Paul Mullin and Conor Coady sit down to discuss everything from the Sky Bet EFL season so far.
We start off with Wayne Rooney disc... more
Welcome back to a special episode of the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.
This episode is all on the EFL season ahead of another round of the playoffs. John "Fenners" Fendley, Wayne Rooney, Paul Mullin and Conor Coady sit down with fans across... more
Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.
In this special episode, Paul Scholes welcomes Tottenham fan Flav to the sofa, as the fans quiz the former Manchester United midfielder on all things from his playing career to the game toda... more
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- Clickbait nonsense
Wouldn’t it be nice if the odd podcast was actual debate rather than who can get the best sound bite or quote clipped up.
Apple Podcasts1Nxjjx
United Kingdom2 months ago - Class
I really love the podcasts. Mainly watch, but do listen. A bit like Youtube I wish on the podcast App/Spotify etc I wish they were all listed in blocks.
It was what it was.
The Overlap exclusive interviews
The fan debates etc.
I don’t listen to them all just stick to football and the overlap interviews
Apple Podcasts4Walden8United Kingdom6 months ago - Racist host
I don’t believe racists should have a platform. Sack Gary Neville
Apple Podcasts1westhall foxUnited Kingdom7 months ago - Host Thinks Subscribers are Britain's Problem
Used to listen religiously! Sadly the host has turned on the majority of patriotic football fans blaming them for political unrest! If he "stuck to football" I'd still be here!
Apple Podcasts1PerkyGuernsey81United Kingdom7 months ago - Neville fawns over Super League CEO - embarrassing
What a joke this interview is, “Do you remember me saying you’re the most impressive operator..?” F8ck me Gary - you’re supposed to be interviewing the CEO of a club that chose to jump on the European super league bandwagon, and you’re more interested in swooning over the pitch and beer collaboration at their new stadium LOL
The fact you get these interviews - Jim Ratcliffe was the same - is impressive, the fact you softball them with questions that pander to their ‘expertise’ and ‘success’ is g... more
Apple Podcasts1Cales23United Kingdom9 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #36 |  United States/Sports/Soccer |
Spotify | #104 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Spotify | #11 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Spotify | #123 | United Kingdom/Trending |
Apple Podcasts | #144 | United Kingdom/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer |
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What is The Overlap about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The program stitches high-profile interviews with football legends, pundits, and industry voices into a blend of personal career stories, tactical debates, and fan-driven banter. Episodes span candid career reflections, leadership lessons, and behind-the-scenes insights from top clubs, alongside in-depth discussions on football business, governance, and fan culture. A recurring strength is the mix of exclusive interviews, live fan debates, and light-hearted quizzes, creating a dynamic space for both hardcore football followers and industry-minded listeners to get both entertainment and useful perspectives on the game's people, money, and power.
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1. Stick to Football
2. The Gary Neville Podcast
3. Rio Ferdinand Presents
4. The Rest Is Football
5. The Good, The Bad & The Football
How many episodes of The Overlap are there?
The Overlap launched 5 years ago and published 157 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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What guests have appeared on The Overlap?
Recent guests on The Overlap include:
1. Wayne Rooney
2. Conor Coady
3. Paul Mullin
4. Gary Neville
5. Paul Scholes
6. Harry Maguire
7. Steve McClaren
8. Shay Given
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