Episodes

  • Argentina are inevitable + Ornstein on Man United transfers
    Jul 8 2026

    Argentina are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after an incredible comeback win against Egypt.


    Emma Paton is in the studio alongside The Athletic’s Mark Critchley and Liam Twomey to discuss how Lionel Scaloni’s side are able to look unconvincing, yet still win. James Horncastle drops in from Atlanta for this one.


    With Switzerland also through after beating Colombia on penalties, the panel look ahead to the quarter-finals with all eight teams now in the draw.


    And David Ornstein brings us the latest in the transfer market, from Manchester United’s midfield search, to Arsenal’s inactivity and Newcastle’s potential incomings.


    Host: Emma Paton

    With: Liam Twomey and Mark Critchley

    Featuring: James Horncastle and David Ornstein

    Executive Producers: Adey Moorhead and Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Grayson Moody

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    43 mins
  • Was the USA's World Cup a success or failure?
    Jul 7 2026

    The USMNT are out of the World Cup after defeat to Belgium.


    While the Folarin Balogun situation dominated the build-up, the headlines centre around the USA’s elimination, after falling to a 4-1 defeat in the Round of 16.


    Emma Paton is joined by The Athletic’s Jay Harris and Mark Critchley in the studio to dissect the match, with Henry Bushnell dropping by for immediate reaction from Seattle.


    Elsewhere, Reuben Pinder witnessed Spain beating Portugal 1-0 - with Cristiano Ronaldo the story once again.


    Plus, Paul Taylor brings us the latest on Nottingham Forest’s move for former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner.


    Host: Emma Paton

    With: Jay Harris and Mark Critchley

    Featuring: Henry Bushnell, Reuben Pinder and Paul Taylor

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton

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    42 mins
  • England’s Azteca heroics + inside Trump’s Balogun call
    Jul 6 2026

    England are through the quarter-final of the World Cup, following an instant classic in the Azteca against Mexico.


    Emma Paton is joined by Art De Roche and Cerys Jones to pick the bones out of England's 3-2 win over Mexico, with Jack Pitt-Brooke providing his take from Mexico City.


    Matt Slater also drops by from Times Square, reacting to Norway's 2-1 win over Brazil, to set-up Saturday's semi-final in Miami with England.


    While there was plenty of drama on the pitch, Dan Sheldon and Adam Crafton join to explain their the news they exclusively broke that USA's Folarin Balogun is now available for their round of 16 clash with Belgium, with it later emerging US President Donald Trump made a phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of Balogun's one-game ban being suspended.


    Host: Emma Paton

    With: Art De Roche and Cerys Jones

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Jay Beale and Liam Warburton

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    39 mins
  • How can England conquer the Azteca?
    Jul 4 2026

    It’s Day 24 and our focus is fully on England’s trip to the Azteca to take on Mexico.


    Adam Leventhal is joined by Cerys Jones and Liam Tharme to recap the World Cup action as Argentina edged past Cape Verde to secure their place in the Round of 16 - James Horncastle drops in from Miami for that one.


    In terms of England, there’s been plenty of drama in the build-up to this one. Kick-off is still 1AM UK time - despite a day of confusion. Matt Slater brings us all of the details on that situation, while Jack Lang has the lowdown on what Thomas Tuchel’s side will face in the Azteca.


    And ahead of the Round of 16, we look ahead to Saturday’s matches - France vs Paraguay and Canada vs Morocco - as well as a quick preview of Sunday’s big one - Norway vs Brazil.


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: Cerys Jones and Liam Tharme

    Featuring: James Horncastle, Matt Slater and Jack Lang

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Grayson Moody

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    42 mins
  • Portugal survive + why are Newcastle selling their best players?
    Jul 3 2026

    Newcastle United are set to receive £100m for midfielder Sandro Tonali, but where does that leave their aspirations?


    Adam Leventhal is joined by Cerys Jones and Art De Roche to discuss the latest at the World Cup and in the transfer window.


    David Ornstein reports on Tonali's imminent move to Spurs, before we look at the latest from the World Cup with Matt Slater recapping an enthralling 2-1 win for Portugal over Croatia.


    The Athletic's Newcastle United writer also joins to discuss the impact of the sale of Tonali as well as interest in other key players including captain Bruno Guimaraes.


    Plus, we have a look ahead to Day 23 at the World Cup with Lionel Messi looking to go clear of Kylian Mbappe in the golden boot race.


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: Cerys Jones and Art De Roche

    Featuring: David Ornstein, Matt Slater and Chris Waugh

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton

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    40 mins
  • Can Kane keep saving England?
    Jul 2 2026

    England left it late but got the job done, thanks to Harry Kane.


    Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka and Liam Twomey after England's emotional come-from-behind win against DR Congo as our England correspondent Jack Pitt-Brooke poses the question; is Kane England's greatest player ever?


    Away from England's win, the USA and Belgium also progressed to face one another in the Round of 16. Henry Bushnell reports from the USMNT's win over Bosnia & Herzegovina including a controversial red card for Folarin Balogun, while Belgium had to come from 2-0 down to see off Senegal.


    And ahead of the Day 22 action, Matt Slater joins us from Toronto ahead of Portugal taking on Croatia to discuss how the cities he's visited have connected with the tournament as well as what tournament preconceptions he had that he may have changed his opinion on.


    Host: Adam Leventhal

    With: Carl Anka and Liam Twomey

    Featuring: Jack Pitt-Brooke, Henry Bushnell and Matt Slater

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Mike Stavrou and Liam Warburton

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    42 mins
  • France look unstoppable + Spurs win Fernandes race
    Jul 1 2026

    France's superstars continue to sparkle, as Kylian Mbappe's brace helped to see off Sweden 3-0 in at the MetLife.


    Emma Paton is joined by Mark Critchley and Carl Anka to discuss France's free-flowing attack with Adam Crafton also posing the question: are France unstoppable? We also hear from Felipe Cardenas after Mexico's 2-0 win over Ecuador setting up a potential Round of 16 clash with England.


    David Ornstein drops by with the latest from the transfer window as Tottenham Hotspur win the race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United in a deal worth £85m. Where does this leave Man United's search for midfield reinforcements?


    Plus, ahead of the USA taking on Bosnia & Herzegovina, Henry Bushnell drops by to preview the game and the significance reaching a run to the quarter-finals could have for the USMNT.


    Host: Emma Paton

    With: Mark Critchley and Carl Anka

    Featuring: Adam Crafton, Felipe Cardenas, David Ornstein and Henry Bushnell

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Jay Beale and Grayson Moody

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    40 mins
  • Germany hit new low + Ornstein transfer latest
    Jun 30 2026

    Four-time World Cup winners Germany are out. So too are the Netherlands and Japan after a dramatic day at the World Cup.


    Emma Paton is alongside Mark Critchley and Cerys Jones to look back on the action. Matt Slater shares his view from Boston after seeing Germany dumped out on penalties, losing their first-ever World Cup shootout to Paraguay.


    David Ornstein joins us to discuss the latest in the transfer market including Chelsea's move for Granit Xhaka as well as their reaction to confirmation Enzo Maresca has succeeded Pep Guardiola as manager of Man City.


    Plus, there's a look ahead to England's Round of 32 tie with DR Congo, a preview of the Day 20 action as well as our daily 'do you know' trivia.


    Host: Emma Paton

    With: Mark Critchley & Cerys Jones

    Featuring: Matt Slater, David Ornstein and Jack Pitt-Brooke

    Executive Producer: Guy Clarke

    Producers: Jay Beale & Grayson Moody

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    42 mins