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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

The Athletic
Liverpool
Arsenal
FA Cup
AFCON
Tottenham Hotspur
Bournemouth
Premier League
Manchester City
Diogo Jota
Crystal Palace
Darwin Nunez
Chelsea
Barcelona
Set Pieces
Referees
Juventus
Africa Cup Of Nations
Chelsea Football Club
Middlesbrough Football Club
Liverpool Football Club

James Richardson and Team Totally are here four times a week throughout the season with all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t.

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Latest Episodes

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and a host of guests from around the world for a special Totally Extra reacting to the 2026 World Cup Draw.

Are England in the 'Group of death'? They face Ghana, Croatia and Panama in Group L. Scotl... more

Jimbo's got Charlie Eccleshare, Dan Kilpatrick and Duncan Alexander for company after a rather ludicrous midweek of action in the Premier League.

We begin with events at Elland Road on Wednesday night, where Leeds condemned Chelsea to a 3-1 defeat t... more

Jimbo’s joined by the Euro crew as James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballús and Julien Laurens assemble for our weekly slice of continental action.

We begin in La Liga, where Real Madrid continue to falter - held to their third consecutive d... more

It's Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Matt Davies-Adams in action after an action-packed Premier League weekend.

Leaders Arsenal had a man advantage for more than a half of football at Stamford Bridge but a great performance from Chelsea ensured... more

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Recent Guests

Beren Cross
Leeds correspondent for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Leeds rock Chelsea as high-flying Villa face leaders Arsenal
Felix White
Former member of The Maccabees, cricket personality, and author.
TailEnders podcast
Episode: Totally Extra: Fulham 09-10, Roy Hodgson's European Dream
Laura Brannan
Formerly of the Totally Scottish Football Show
Episode: Ireland’s epic comeback, Scotland’s Denmark decider + can Brazil win the World Cup?
Gavin Cooney
Football journalist, contributor to The 42
The 42
Episode: Ireland’s epic comeback, Scotland’s Denmark decider + can Brazil win the World Cup?
Jay Harris
Football journalist covering the AFCON tournament
The Athletic
Episode: Ronaldo sees red, England see off Serbia + Nigeria strike
Matt Davies
Forest fan and host of the Forest Focus podcast
Forest Focus podcast
Episode: Ange arrives at Forest, England click and the Manchester derby
Felipe Cardenas
Reporter for The Athletic and CBS Sports
The Athletic and CBS Sports
Episode: Totally Extra: the rise and fall of Colombia in the 90s
Luis Miguel Echegaray
ESPN reporter and football analyst
ESPN
Episode: Totally Extra: the rise and fall of Colombia in the 90s
Lloyd Griffith
Grimsby fan and former Soccer AM host
Episode: Amorim’s Man United knocked out by Grimsby, as Arsenal head to Anfield

Host

James Richardson
Host with a strong background in football broadcasting; known for insightful commentary and engaging storytelling.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 8.7k ratings
  • Hate the previews, like the rest

    I’d happily pay for a version of the Euro show without all the Champions League preview nonsense

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MECM703
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Fab

    Love the walks down memory lane like the euro 2000 review. Best show is the Tuesday euro leagues review with horncastle and jules

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Walton Temmy
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Euro Pod

    Best football podcast around with particular mention to the Euro pod. Also love the Saturday addition - perfect balance between lighthearted nonsense and informative football chat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    St Christoph
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The best football podcast

    Jimbo the absolute best. Please for the love of God, get rid of Matt Davis Adams. Or at least, tell him to finish his sentences properly instead of fading into a whisper or saying “etc” - just a complete wet lettuce of a man .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brent Meister General
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Where did it all go wrong?

    James Richardson is still an excellent host but we are sorely missing Raphael Honigstein and Alvaro Romeo. Alvaro Romeo has been replaced by Pol Ballús who's adds zero excitement and intrigue to any La Liga news.

    Duncan Alexander needs the boot. Iinitially a good addition; he's now turned into a merchant of bad humour and idiotic comments. The latest being "Liverpool fans are already discussing the next manager". I cannot find anyone seeing this; ok maybe he saw one comment on twitter, but w... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Easy8sherman
    United Kingdom2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some negative feedback highlights occasional dissatisfaction with the current lineup of guests and topics, reflecting a segmented listener base.
Listeners appreciate the lively discussions and insightful commentary, often praising the deep dives into football history and culture.
The expert guests contribute valuable perspectives which listeners find enriching, making the podcast a staple for avid football fans.
Overall, the balance of humor and serious analysis seems to resonate well, ensuring a broad appeal across football devotees.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#232
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Spotify
#143
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#20
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#79
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#9
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#119
Canada/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

More Real points dropped, Milan top + could PSG really be stopped?
Q: What is keeping Barcelona at the top of the La Liga table?
They have won several crucial matches and managed to keep pressure on their rivals.
Can Liverpool sink any lower? How high can Arsenal fly?
Q: Will Arne Slot make big changes to the team for the upcoming match?
Not likely, as he has limited options and may only make minor adjustments.
Can Liverpool sink any lower? How high can Arsenal fly?
Q: What realistically can be done at the moment to start to turn things around for Liverpool?
It seems to be more of a mentality issue than a tactical problem, and they need to overcome their current brittleness.
Ireland’s epic comeback, Scotland’s Denmark decider + can Brazil win the World Cup?
Q: Who do you think will win the World Cup?
The favorites are Brazil, England, France, and Spain, with various concerns about team dynamics and preparation.
Ireland’s epic comeback, Scotland’s Denmark decider + can Brazil win the World Cup?
Q: How's Scotland looking and how much of the crowd resolved their earlier issues with their national side?
There's a lot of unhappiness about performances, with fans frustrated but hopeful as they approach a crucial match.

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