Episodes
Jim introduces his latest football podcast which sees him teaming up once again with Producer Ant as they present a series of interviews and stories with names that you may not know, but that uncover what life is really like behind the scenes at elite football clubs. Listen here: https://podfollow.com/footballstories
Published 12/06/20
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Published 11/22/20
For the first time Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson host the show together as they look back over almost 300 episodes of soccer silliness. It also features a special introduction by Sir David Attenborough, who pays tribute to the impact the show has had on the people of planet Earth. Thanks for Listening.
Published 10/18/20
As the longest season ever comes to an end, we look at the role music played in deciding on who would be relegated from the Premier League. As a result, Watford issue an apology and we learn the secrets behind how the Villa go about signing players. Even that isn't enough to cheer Roy Keane up. Across the road, Birmingham City retire Jude Billingham's shirt number after only 44 games, as if by design we retire this show after 5 years and nearly 300 episodes.
Published 07/31/20
Leeds are back where they belong (which we assume means they will no longer be just off the M1/M62), Liverpool have had their trophy, and more great English talent is headed for Germany with a surge of Beatlemania, and it's all in this latest episode. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. Additional voices this week from Ben Nickless, and Damien St John. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Incidental music covered by Creative...
Published 07/23/20
Man City got the most important result of their season when their squad of superstar lawyers pulled it out of the back at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. A measly ten million euro fine annoyed Jose Mourinho, who finally gets his own TV show. And we said goodbye to world cup winner Jack Charlton - the man that led the Republic of Ireland to glorious memories.
Published 07/16/20
Jose is turning into Mr Nice Guy, Ole is having tech problems at United, Man City fluff their lines when Bernardo Silva has a cuppa instead of giving Liverpool a Guard of Honour, and Nike launch a new ball that does new stuff, like roll and bounce. Finally, Iceland nails it again with their new logo launch. Follow @ontheleftside @antmcginley @Mr_jimbob @realbennickless @charlescommins and @damienstjohn
Published 07/09/20
Everybody loves Jurgen Klopp even more now that he has taken Liverpool to the title, and experts try and work out how he did it, some throw a bit more than a street party. And while the Reds secured the top-flight title, there was sad news down at Selhurst Park, where one Premier League regular will fly no more. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. Additional voices this week from Ciaran Saward and Damien St John. The theme music was written and performed...
Published 07/02/20
While the Premier League is back, it's not quite as good as we remembered it. In fact the only thing that feels the same is the anger emanating from Roy Keane. While he does his best impression of Liam Neeson, fellow countryman shows off his skills with some baked goods. And while we get used to crowd noises, could there be a job for Keano shouting from the stands to motivate players. Plus if only John Barnes really did have dodgy videos on his shelf, we could have had a hit record on our...
Published 06/25/20
Football is back, but everyone has been talking about the power of Marcus Rashford to change the minds of the government. And as project restart gets underway, there something dodgy going on in the way Norwich train, and football is now more like a video game than ever before... On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. Additional voices this week from Ciaran Saward. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Incidental music covered by...
Published 06/18/20
With the return of football on the horizon, focus shifted away from Covid19 and to worldwide protests following the death of George Floyd in police custody. As the football community responds, there's a sweeping realisation that football, like so many other areas of society, must do better. Elsewhere, Man City launched their appeal against the FFP allegations leveled at them by UEFA, and their fans joined the Muppets. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson....
Published 06/11/20
Football is coming back and no one is more excited than former player Paul Beesley. The lack of atmosphere is a worry though as seen at RB Salzburg and on the ISS with the Dragon Capsule. But amongst all the questions about how and if and when, Jim has one question that's really bothering him - Who's the chairman of QPR? On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. The theme music was written and performed by Katalina Kicks. Incidental music covered by Creative...
Published 06/04/20
Jurgen Klopp is annoyed at Gary Neville, Football fans are annoyed at Man Utd and everyone is annoyed at Dominic Cummings. In fact it's so bad will Jim give up his podcast career and run away to join a boy band?
Published 05/28/20
The Bundesliga gets has returned, but there was more life in the stands than there were in the post-match interviews. Meanwhile the best hope for the Premier League restarting could be a new career for Harry Redknapp.
Published 05/22/20
This week we take the chance to chat in depth with fellow football podcasters Joel Emery and Adam Jurrell about the creation of The Offensive and fictional football club Ashwood City.
Published 05/16/20
It's been so long since football happened that we envisage a future without it. And while some footballers are talking sense, some are singing rubbish. 
Published 05/07/20
Amy sits in the satire chair this week as Phil Neville enjoys made-up sports like Table Tennis Basketball. Could he become the new gaffer at Newcastle? What would hairy hands Richard Keys say about that? Plus which members of the Tory party would play where in your team? Meanwhile, Luton Town have taken drastic action to sack their manager over his recent performances. Which seems slightly unfair...
Published 04/30/20
It's been a month since any football happened in the UK and people are starting to get seriously worried about the impact all this will have on the sport, and things like transfers and in turn - potatoes. But Graeme Souness has a warning about your trousers if you're looking to splash the cash. And if you're looking for cash, and indeed accountants, maybe you could learn Spanish with a Premier League star.
Published 04/23/20
Bernardo Silva is in trouble with twitter again after a video of him tossing a chocolate banana pancake causes controversy, but it's all just symptomatic of the no football world we find ourselves in. Some footballers chip in to help the NHS, but what if they just built a new hospital? And Pogba finally gets the chance to have a pop back at Souness
Published 04/16/20
This episode contains a few swear words as the frustration of no football starts to take hold, combined with what Jim is calling the Belarus diet. Footballers are asked to take a paycut by the government, while Liverpool and Spurs go cap in hand because they are obviously so poor, and Piers Morgan speaks sense. For more nonsense follow @ontheleftside on Twitter, @ontheleftsidepod on Instagram
Published 04/09/20
As the coronavirus continues to shut down normal life, we are slowly adapting to a world without football. But with no games to play, football stars are resorting to telling people to stay at home, while commentators like Clive Tyldsley and Nick Heath are commentating on everyday life. Could this be the future of the beautiful game?
Published 04/02/20
This week we found out who had been buying up all the worlds toilet rolls, and what happens when you ask a super computer who will win the Premier League, if it ever resumes. And while that may be behind closed doors, at least the FA have plans to stop us going hungry. Or do they?
Published 03/26/20
Just as Liverpool were on the verge of a runaway Premier League Victory, all football has stopped because of COVID-19. And it means there's also no sport on TV or radio which is causing problems for some outlets, and there are some creative solutions being offered for what to do instead. Everything from E-sports to Guinea Pigs. Now go wash your hands.
Published 03/19/20
Hand gel, Violins, and Roy Keane tackles - it's another episode of the funny football show. Now please wash your hands.
Published 03/12/20