Jonathan Wilson brings to life the ideals of The Beautiful Game
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“Contemporary sport is plagued by modern fandom, and the need for instant gratification. This is supported by tabloid journalism and the art of the "headline". We are surrounded by a cacophony of reductive analysis and reasoning, which is then masqueraded as purposed fact. This leads to The Beautiful Game becoming a corpse, unable to fully realise the life it can have. People no longer yearn for what The Beautiful Game brings to the world, they want goals and fancy tricks, as Jonathan Wilson bravely states against the tempest of 21st century reductivism, "Goals are overrated, football's beauty is in the struggle."
What The Blizzard does is fight against the tide, to bring meaningful discussion to an arena which has lacked true definition. The podcast is an extension of its efforts, alongside the quarterly magazine. To participate in this struggle is a must for those who truly love The Beautiful Game.”Read full review »
TimLuong via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
10/20/15
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“This is a magazine/podcast for anyone seeking solace from the over-hyped sensationalisms of the modern game. A place that hasn;t forgotten that football existed before or exists outside of, the Premier League. It is a paen (and a consistently entertaining one at that) to all that remains great...”Read full review »
cadwalladerdg via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
05/05/16
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“Much like the quarterly, I find myself eschewing other outlets to listen to the Blizzard. Well done.”
Doug N via ·
10/23/15
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“Great Podcast, even better Quarterly!”
jrucrew12127 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/15
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