Podcast Episodes

WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Ned Kelly, Former Head of Security at Manchester United - Part Two

Part Two of an exclusive interview, in which Declan Link speaks to the incredible figure of Ned Kelly. Kelly, a former SAS soldier, worked as head of…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Positions & Their Roles - Wingbacks

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch. 

2 months, 2 weeks ago

WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Ned Kelly, Former Head of Security at Manchester United - Part One

Part One of an exclusive interview, in which Declan Link speaks to the incredible figure of Ned Kelly. Kelly, a former SAS soldier, worked as head of…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: The Sunday Column

Paul Schmidt-Troschke reflects on a tumultuous week in the last international window leading up to the World Cup, not least for Italy. 

2 months, 3 weeks ago

WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Historian Brenda Elsey on the History (and Extinguishing) of Women’s Football in Latin America

Today's special interview is with Dr. Brenda Elsey. 

Elsey is a Professor of History who studies the history of gender, popular culture, and politics …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Positions & Their Roles - Center Backs

Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio continue their analysis of the varying identities of the different positions on the football pitch. 

2 months, 3 weeks ago

WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: USA Men's Team in Crisis Ahead of Home World Cup?

Declan Link speaks to Tom Cook from ABC affiliate WFTV Channel 9 News about the recent damning results for the USA men's Team, and their prospects fo…

2 months, 3 weeks ago

WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Last Nations Confirmed for 2026 Finals

Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the final playoffs for the 2026 World Cup, and related topics. 

2 months, 3 weeks ago

WORLD CUP ETC - REPORT: England vs. Japan, at Wembley Stadium in London

Declan Link reports from Wembley Stadium on disappointment for England, and an incredible recent record for Japan against European nations. 

2 months, 3 weeks ago

WORLD CUP ETC - PREVIEW: Intercontinental Playoff Finals

Paul Schmidt-Troschke and Jon Bonfiglio look ahead at Bolivia v Iraq and Jamaica v the DR Congo, in the final matches for World Cup qualification. 

2 months, 3 weeks ago