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The S Word

talkSPORT
World Cup
Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal
Real Madrid
Premier League
Paris Saint-Germain
United States
Tottenham Hotspur
USMNT
England National Football Team
Barcelona
United States Men's National Team
Mauricio Pochettino
Football
Chelsea Football Club
Kylian Mbappé
Aston Villa Football Club
Thomas Tuchel
Pep Guardiola
VAR (video Assistant Referee)

The biggest ever World Cup is heading to North America, and talkSPORT are finally settling the age old debate - it's Football, not Soccer.

Join Will Gavin and Master Tesfatsion every day for heavyweight debate and hard-hitting analysis as they break down the headlines with big-name guests and the hottest takes in the game.

If your Spurs are more Tottenham than San Antonio, you've come to the ri... more

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Latest Episodes

Another Messi Masterclass leaves us wondering, is the GOAT debate settled for good? Master & Will debate it, and they launch an all-sport GOAT draft,

All that being said about Lionel... could Kylian Mbappé catch the goal record as soon as this World... more

Another brilliant day of World Cup action, covered with an all-star guest line up.

Felipe Cardenas offers his insight on Spain's dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, Michael Lahoud joins us On Cape Verde AND Egypt making history, whilst Aly Martin i... more

Will & Master discuss big wins for the Netherlands, Germany & Japan, plus Master slams Tim Howard's USMNT takes - surely now is the time to get behind the USA!

And European Football savant Andy Brassell joins us from Houston to talk Netherlands 5-1 ... more

The USMNT top Group D following a 2-0 win over Australia, how excited should we be for their prospects?!

Sports Commentator Nate Bukaty discusses the beauty of the North American World Cup, and former USMNT Midfielder Kellyn Acosta breaks down thei... more

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Recent Guests

Nate Bukaty
Commentator and US soccer analyst
TalkSport/Local broadcaster
Episode: USA! USA! USA!
Alex Goldman
Chelsea football writer and analyst
Chelsea fan/Analyst
Episode: USA! USA! USA!
Shabana Hearn
American soccer broadcaster following Scotland
The S Word
Episode: USA! USA! USA!
Ben Jacobs
World Cup insider, USMNT observer
USMNT/Football journalist
Episode: The World Cup has ARRIVED!
Tom Kundert
Portugal football expert
Portugal football analysis
Episode: The World Cup has ARRIVED!
Paul Bias
The Athletic football writer, expert on Spain
The Athletic
Episode: Spain Coming For Argentina's Crown!?
Jeremy Smith
French football writer and podcaster
CBS/Associated outlets
Episode: Spain Coming For Argentina's Crown!?
Michael Lahoud
Former Sierra Leone midfielder, CBS pundit
CBS
Episode: Spain Coming For Argentina's Crown!?
Steve Nash
NBA Hall of Famer, Dallas native, founder of Steve Nash Foundation
Steve Nash Foundation
Episode: Steve Nash x Kyle Martino x US Soccer CEO JT Batson

Hosts

Will Gavin
Host, The S Word
Master Tesfatsion
Host, The S Word

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#207
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#92
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#46
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#52
Philippines/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#68
Colombia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#78
South Korea/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#119
Brazil/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#133
Poland/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#135
India/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#140
Hong Kong/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#164
Saudi Arabia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#199
Mexico/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#204
Japan/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#221
Colombia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#241
Denmark/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#244
South Africa/Sports/Soccer

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Steve Nash x Kyle Martino x US Soccer CEO JT Batson
Q: What role does Emma Hayes play in shaping the US Women's National Team and potentially informing the Men's program?
Emma Hayes leads with a women-centric lens, designing pathways tailored to American girls and women, and her leadership is viewed as a blueprint for broader organizational development across US Soccer.
Steve Nash x Kyle Martino x US Soccer CEO JT Batson
Q: How is US Soccer planning to scale talent identification using AI and technology?
US Soccer is piloting AI-assisted player identification, expanding scouting, maintaining a large database of players, and building proprietary software to manage development pathways at scale.
Steve Nash x Kyle Martino x US Soccer CEO JT Batson
Q: What does success look like on the field for the US at the World Cup, and how is that measured beyond wins?
Success is defined by national pride and belief among fans, with a strong emotional connection to the team that translates into broader engagement, attendance, and participation in soccer across communities.
Spain Coming For Argentina's Crown!?
Q: What are the main concerns about France's squad, particularly in defence and full backs?
The guests express concerns about France's defensive depth and full-back options, suggesting issues if key players underperform or injuries bite, which could hinder their ability to go deep.
Spain Coming For Argentina's Crown!?
Q: What is the perceived balance and depth of the Spanish team, and how might that affect their World Cup run?
The panel argues Spain's depth, especially in midfield and bench options, gives them a unique flexibility to rotate and maintain high performance across the tournament, making them a strong favorite.

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What is The S Word about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A high-energy football talk show that blends heated debates with inside-the-game analysis, drawing on a rotating lineup of guests to cover domestic leagues, international tournaments, and cross-continental storylines. Episodes frequently probe team strategy, ownership and governance issues, transfer chatter, and big-match narratives, with a strong emphasis on Premier League and European football as well as North American perspectives around the World Cup and US fandom. Notable is the show's tendency to mix banter, live reactions, and expert insight from a wide array of journalists, analysts, and ex-players, creating a thoughtful yet entertaining platform for listeners who want both context and punchy takes. The format often features a mix o... more

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8. Michael Lahoud

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