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Welcome to The Overlap.


The biggest names in football, politics, business and world sport share real stories, reflecting on their careers & vulnerabilities.


Plus we’ll have The Fan Debate - with your club's biggest podcasters meeting rival fans to discuss the biggest stories in football.


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Episodes
  • Benching Bellingham, Thomas Tuchel & England Argentina Rivalry! | The Overlap Fan Debate
    Jun 8 2026

    Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.


    In this special episode we are talking all things World Cup. Will Scotland finally get out of the group and what do our English fans make of Thomas Tuchel’s squad selection?


    Shay Given and Jamie Carragher are also joined by Jonathan Wilson, reliving some of his favourite World Cup moments, including Maradona’s 2 goals in 5 minutes in 1986!


    We start the show by discussing the price of tickets for fans, and how many fans are being outpriced for the tournament ahead.


    We then move on to Scotland. Their first World Cup since 1998, brothers from the band Skerryvore, Daniel and Martin Gillespie are hopeful on getting out of the group labelling Scott McTominay and John McGinn vital players.


    The episode then turns to the Three Lions. The debate is initially on Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad with big names being left out such as Adam Wharton and Trent Alexander- Arnold.


    We also discuss how England will set up, their chances of winning and will Tuchel favour Jude Bellingham for England’s first game against Croatia?


    Who will have a better tournament England or Scotland? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to subscribe!


    00:00- Intro

    08:17- World Cup Ticket Prices

    23:32- Scotland Expectations

    27:25- England Squad Reactions

    32:20- Who Missed Out

    39:42- Jude Bellingham

    45:21- Ronaldo Messi Debate

    46:54- Top Three Iconic Moments


    We loved having Daniel and Martin Gillespie on from Skerryvore, here is a link to their evening of entertainment on the 12th June 2026:


    https://www.noscotlandnoparty2026.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaASPyv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafSjYg4SlqFJL-gBCGlYvLTesySuI3US1RNfTAFdWb7h76FEb3fXO44yoTuhg_aem_HEOWs6X3jlQxXDk0ZpLMzg

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    49 mins
  • Arsenal’s UCL Heartbreak, City’s Post-Pep Era & Carrick’s Big Summer | The Overlap Fan Debate
    Jun 2 2026

    Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.


    In this episode, we review the dramatic end to the Premier League season, with major storylines at both ends of the table.


    Arsenal ended the campaign as Premier League champions but lost the Champions League final to PSG. How does Arsenal fan Matt view the season, and is this the start of a new era as Pep Guardiola leaves English football?


    Liverpool will have a new manager next season after Arne Slot’s departure. Carra shares his concerns as Andoni Iraola is in talks for the role, following Liverpool’s miss on Xabi Alonso, who will manage Chelsea.


    We also discuss Manchester United’s turbulent season with Adam and debate the biggest question in football: who had the greater Premier League reign, Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola?


    Aston Villa and Crystal Palace celebrate European success, while West Ham face relegation for the first time since 2011.


    Who had the greater Premier League legacy: Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola? Let us know in the comments and don’t forget to like and subscribe!


    00:00- Intro

    03:23- Arsenal Final Heartbreak

    19:43 Liverpool Sacking Slot

    34:22 Iraola Style Concerns

    37:41 Pep Leaves City

    48:02 Pep Vs Fergie

    01:00:43 Man United Midfield Rebuild

    01:03:49 Villa Europa League Glory

    01:15:49 Palace and Replacing Glasner

    01:21:45 West Ham Relegation


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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Inside Arsenal’s Title Celebrations, UCL Final & Set Piece Secrets | The Overlap Champions Special
    May 27 2026

    Welcome to our first Overlap Champions Special, brought to you by Sky Bet.


    In this episode, Gary Neville and Ian Wright visit the Sobha Realty Training Centre, home of the newly crowned Premier League champions, Arsenal.


    Mikel Arteta joins the show alongside the Premier League trophy to reflect on his rebuild of Arsenal, taking the club from the infamous “banter era” to the top of English football. With a Champions League final still to come, can Arsenal complete a truly historic season?


    Co-Chair Josh Kroenke and CEO Richard Garlick also sit down with Gary and Wrighty to discuss the club’s rise, reveal the importance of signing Declan Rice and even surprise the pair with a gift of their own.


    Mikel Merino and Myles Lewis-Skelly then join the show to reflect on the highs and lows of the campaign, as well as sharing a few secrets from Arsenal’s title celebrations.

    Can Arsenal complete the double by winning the Champions League?


    00:00 - Intro

    01:37- Arteta Reflects on Winning

    07:27 - Declan Rice Statement Signing

    10:19 - Raya or Ramsdale Decision Explained

    11:52 -Josh Kroenke

    21:09 -Richard Garlick

    31:05 - Mikel Merino

    36:58 - Champions League Final

    39:47 - Myles Lewis-Skelly

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    44 mins
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