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“Still the best football podcast out there. Max and Barry superb. Great insight into the European game. Panellists are the who's who of football journalists. A classic...”Read full review »
Jonny Howell via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/02/24
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“Excellent podcast. Avoid episodes with Troy Townsend and always listen to Nicki Bandini”
Leamhoop via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/29/24
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“I used to enjoy this podcast and listened religiously until, in classic Guardian style, they decide to jump on the bandwagon and pick on Israel, comparing them to Russia, with Phillipe going on a whole outrageously biased rant. Then when Jews were hunted down in Amsterdam, there was a cursory...”Read full review »
Disappointed/unsurprised via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/24
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“I’ve been subscribing to this podcast since the South African World Cup, I can no longer stand to listen to heartless antisemites of the guardian. Their calls for human rights for everyone except Jews betrays everything I thought they stood for and it breaks my heart.
Free the hostages. Never...”Read full review »
SethFourTen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/24
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“As an American living in the USA, I’d like to comment on Phillipe’s statement on USA hosting the 2026 World Cup. I’d like to say thank you and very well said.”
Jim1999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/07/24
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“… Breakfast”. So named after Lady Alice’s long-time personal Fleet Street hack, The Drunken Sot. *** Of course, The Drunken Sot soiled his dirty trousers with glee - three times - as Sporting defeated his, and Lady Alice’s, forever-hated Manchester City. *** Never fail to hear a podcast shoveling...”Read full review »
Peter Guillam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/24
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“It’s still the best football podcast hands-down after all these years”
FilmFan49 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/01/24
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“Such a shame that this pod has descended to Hot Takes. Used to be witty and fun. Now it’s just dull. Max seems a nice bloke, but some of the other regular voices, less so.”
crystal palave david via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/31/24
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“Used to be a great pod with real insight and analysis. Has since become "old man yelling at cloud" in podcast form”Read full review »
Dunclr via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/29/24
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“This show has aged well - Max can coax a laugh out of almost any discussion but he’s never phony and is willing to be serious and doesn’t hide from heavier subject matter. May it continue.”
wbo63 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/24
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“I don’t normally tune in for the international break podcasts but the pull of listening to Barry after a calamitous England downfall was too appealing.”
scottgallen11 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/11/24
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“Absolute pleasure listening to these people. I’m in Detroit Michigan.”
Spud22222 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/24
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“Max Rushden, who seems to have made a great career by being a nice bloke and randomly mentioning 1990’s footballers apropos of nothing, presents this football podcast. Regular “co-host” Barry (also nice bloke) glories in his lack of football knowledge whilst chiming in with curmudgeonly comments...”Read full review »
traderdan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/07/24
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“This podcast used to be a regular of mine. No longer. Barry has turned into that bore in the pub corner who hates life.
His disdain for football and football fans is pervasive and it’s time he was put out to pasture.”
fed1985 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/25/24
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“But over the course of time, I found myself listening to them less and less. And the times I did listen, I found it becoming a chore to get through an episode.
It not being a “fun” or “banter” podcast is fine, but it doesn’t make up for that aspect with high level football analysis. It’s either...”Read full review »
BearsErrywhere via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/24/24
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“Just a really bad, dishonest and lazy ‘look’ at football. This is not analysis.”
The Lozmeister General via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/24
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Sky hater via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/03/24
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“……except when Troy Townsend is on it. Skip those episodes 👍🏻”
MartyRedShed via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/19/24
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“It’s gone that way hasn’t it. “JJB” the main culprit of saying outrageous things to wind people up to the point they… write a review on Apple Podcasts.”
si_the_monk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/16/24
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“Used to really enjoy this podcast, only ever listened during the Max Rushden era and I still find him a great host. The podcast has really slipped in the last couple years, to the point I’ve started skipping episodes. Barry has become the worst guest with his grumpy and sometimes spiteful...”Read full review »
waveydaveyboy via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/15/24
“Used to love this but knowing it is the brain child of Ingle. And knowing that Ronay will still be invited on means I can no longer listen to this.”
Swest113 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/02/24
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“Great podcast”
phillada via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/24
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“I absolutely love this podcast and during the Euros I would be so excited for my commute to work the morning after the evenings match to listen to your comments and thoughts, I know other listeners have said it’s like joining up with old friends and I can relate to that, there’s no egos just...”Read full review »
Lindybop via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/17/24
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“Though more mentions of Barry’s Carabao box and Sid Lowe’s garage full of ham would be appreciated *chef’s kiss*”
Uribe5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/24
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“If so, who would care?”
MattZip via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/24
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“Please please PLEASE gloat for all us Celts. We need you!”
KevM67 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/14/24
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“Mostly good listen, but Jonathan Wilson is insufferably cynical. Barry is too, but Wilson my lord. Annoying”
lissna100 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/12/24
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“I often learn from FW conversations. Please continue to think hard (and with joy) about the game and how it could be even better if we could pull it out of the fire, i.e., awful sports business models, referee abuse, diving/simulation, sexist/racist/homophobic fan behavior…. Speak up for change.”
JFraySF via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/24
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“A comedy bad-guy from an England point of view and they use the Top Gear theme for some reason.
Decent listen overall. They don’t sensationalise and keep pretty level headed. Mark Goldbridge this is NOT - which is a good thing”
Green_Hat via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/04/24
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“The presenters were almost all wallowing on England’s poor performance to an extent it made the pod an unenjoyable listen. I won’t be listening again.”
Jimmers68 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/26/24
“I love this podcast sooo much and I learn a lot about football cause I have L ball knowledge”
nolypoly!!!!!!! via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
06/21/24
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“Probably the best football podcast. As mentioned in other comments though, it doesn’t seem to update one you subscribe to it. All the latest episodes are available if you unsubscribe. I experience no issues with other podcasts. Needs sorting.
For anybody else having this problem, the podcast...”Read full review »
Tom Reagan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/20/24
“Stopped listening to this pod for a while. Despite Max being a decent host so many of the guests show only a passing interest or enjoyment for the game. Drawn back in by the need for more Euro 2024 content I came back and if anything it’s got worst. Barry is barely coherent - possibly drunk; and...”Read full review »
Commerial stud via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/24
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“Barry sounds like he can’t be arsed but when he does bother is clueless.”
Ed.Horse via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/17/24
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“Every podcast show loads episodes fine except this one. Doesn’t show any, doesn’t auto download any, nothing.”
Footy Jedi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/24
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“Jacob Steinberg from the Guardian is a horrible human being. Im never gonna listen to this again until he is gone”
VINCENTRIGHTEOUS via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
06/13/24
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“9/6/24 The first time you have a baby 👶”
IAMAFANTOMLALA via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
06/09/24
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“Brilliant podcast. In my top 3. Never fails”
hovarian via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/02/24
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