
Hopes & dreams; society & cultures - what the greatest sporting tournament on earth offers above all is an entry point to people across the world. Join journalists Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Jon Bonfiglio, and football expert Declan Link - alongside a host of special guests - on this unique take on all things related to the World Cup. To follow our Patreon page for exclusive series, copy and paste the... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 167 | Founded | 8 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSportsPlaces & TravelSociety & Culture | |||

Continuing our special series on leadership, sports & business, Declan Link interviews special guest & former professional footballer Jeremy Christie.
Declan Link, Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio come together to discuss stories emerging from the national team selections of Spain, USA, Norway & Ghana.
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Ciarán McArdle is the CEO and co-founder of XL Soccer World and the author of The Soccer of Success: How The Beautiful Game Can Help You Achieve Goals In Business & Life. McArdle’s company operates 10 sports facilities in the U.S. and serves over 3 m... more
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the latest news from Mexico.
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Stopped listening today after a very weird podcast about Vinicius Jr … one of the hosts begins with a whole “oh racism is terrible in all its forms, we must stand up to it whenever we see it” spiel, whenever you hear something like that you know there’s a “but”coming. The other host, Paul, then starts talking about how Vini Jr came from a poor upbringing in Brazil, and he has to get over that and move on and … stop celebrating so much? It’s not quite clear what he did to provoke racist abuse… al... more
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This show centers football culture, tactics, governance, and global tournaments through alchemical conversations between a duo of hosts and a rotating set of guests. Episodes balance in-depth football analysis with light banter and cultural context, often weaving in personal journeys, fan experiences, and World Cup lore. Noteworthy is the willingness to explore controversial topics (governance, gender in the sport, geopolitical angles) alongside traditional match analysis, creating a feel that blends punditry with accessible storytelling. The format appears to attract listeners who enjoy thoughtful yet approachable football discourse with a global, culturally aware lens, plus opportunities for sponsors and guests to engage with premium cont... more
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