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Ep 205This Just In! Real Madrid are European champions and Nottingham Forest are back in the Prem
Brendan Dunlop, James Sharman and Craig Forrest recap a wild weekend that saw Real Madrid defeat Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League Final to win their 14th European Cup. Thibaut Courtois's Man Of The Match performance had Craig buzzing, while Sharman's Liverpool heartbreak was nothing compared to Dunny's hangover. Co-producer Jeff Cole "The Voice Vendor" explained why "hair of the dog" is scientifically a successful remedy, and prank called Jimmy Brennan who spent the day celebrating Nottingham Forest's return to the Premier League with the NFFC Supporters Club the Toronto Trickies. Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong Voice Over Talent - Jeff Cole This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Be advised this episode includes explicit language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 204News & Such: Champions League Final, Nottingham Forest v Huddersfield. CanMNT v Iran turmoil
The Champions League Final takes centre stage with Liverpool and Real Madrid battling in Paris. James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan break down the game and what to look forward to. Plus Jimmy B's English team Nottingham Forest are playing for Premier League promotion v Huddersfield Town which also gets some play. The crew, including Dan Wong, weigh in on Canada Soccer's decision to cancel the scheduled Canadian men's national team's friendly against Iran, and hold no punches. And of course, Footy Picks for your weekend hobby. All that and more on Footy Prime News & Such. Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong Voice Over Talent - Jeff Cole This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Be advised this episode includes explicit language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 203Podcast Anniversary #203 at Betty's on King
Show 203 had it all except Craig and Brendan. Sharm's Rundown Vs Reality Conf League Final - Check Klopp manager of year - No, We talked about Sharm's body fit fat ratio Mane to announce future after CL Final! - No, Jimmy's effed up feet Revenge mission? No, Wonger's Facebook casual racism incident Did you watch big games together as clubs? Jimmy did accents Transfer season! No, Wonger's Mail Sack Neymar…. Would you? Chelsea! - No, Sharm's and Wonger spoke about our pod's humbler beginnings and future Canada squad - No, Laughed a lot! Thanks for listening - Shout out to Kula and Rich! This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Be advised this episode includes explicit language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 202INTVU: Terry Dunfield - Manchester City then vs now
On this week's interview series episode, Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan speak with ex-Canadian international Terry Dunfield about the club where his professional journey began - Manchester City. From playing at Maine Road to watching MCFC evolve into a global soccer power, they get to it all and speak about the pathways for Canadian mens and womens players and why increased investment in the women's game has elevated it to new heights in a rather short period of time. This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Be advised this episode includes explicit language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 201This Just In! Manchester City win the title, and Burnley go down on dramatic final day
What an end to the Premier League season! Brendan Dunlop, James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan recap a dramatic final weekend in England that saw Manchester City come back from being 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa and lift the Premier League trophy for a fourth time in five years, putting an end to Liverpool‘s quadruple dreams. Burnley’s time in the top flight has come to an end, as Leeds United stay up instead. Tottenham finished fourth place, denying Arsenal Champions League action next season. And the Women's Champions League Final was one for the ages as CanWNT star Kadeisha Buchanan adds a fifth European crown to her trophy cabinet with Lyon's upset over Barcelona. The boys react to Kylian Mbappé re-signing with PSG, and go down a strange road of sports movies they should review and musical artists they wish they could see perform. Because, what would an episode of Footy Prime be if we didn't go off the rails a little bit? This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Be advised this episode includes explicit language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 200News & Such: betting on the final Premier League weekend with NorthStar Bets
A dramatic 2021/22 Premier League season comes to an end this weekend. With relegation, 4th place and the Premier League title itself all to be decided, James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Brendan Dunlop had a lot to chew on. Dante Anderson, Vice President of Marketing at NorthStar Gaming joined the boys to talk about our new partnership with NorthStar Bets, why soccer is such an important part of the sports betting landscape and how Footy Primers can get in on the action. A chat about how important analytics are to the evaluation of players leads Jimmy down another great road to an unexpected edition of 'Story Time with Jimmy B'. Sipping the claret & blue kool-aid has Dunny thinking Steven Gerrard can win Liverpool the title this weekend. Wonger thinks soccer is the best sport to watch on TV, which greatly surprised Sharms & Craig. And, Jimmy and Dunny take Footy Picks to the continent with some new bets on this holiday long weekend. This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Be advised this episode includes explicit language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 199Eintracht Frankfurt beat Rangers in penalty shootout to win Europa League & Blackpool's Jake Daniels comes out
One step closer to their double-century episode, James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop and Jimmy Brennan react to Eintracht Frankfurt's Europa League title winning penalty shootout in Seville, as Rangers FC suffer European final heartbreak for the fourth time. But with 100k Rangers fans in Seville for the UEL Final, they certainly made their presence felt. This week's news that 17-year-old Blackpool FC forward Jake Daniels is the first active male professional soccer player in Britain to come out as openly gay in three decades has the crew talking about inclusivity in today's game, and acceptance in the locker rooms. Jimmy is over the moon that Riche Laryea's Nottingham Forest will play in the Premier League promotion playoff final at Wembley after beating Sheffield United on penalties. And producer Dan Wong reads your feedback from our favourite new segment "Wonger's Mail Sack". This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Be advised this episode includes explicit language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 198INTVU: Steven Caldwell - playing for Scotland & Rangers' Europa League Final run
Scottish football takes the spotlight on this week's INTVU episode as former Scotland defender and TSN soccer analyst Steven Caldwell joins James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan to talk about Glasgow Rangers ahead of Wednesday's Europa League Final against Eintracht Frankfurt in Seville. The Old Firm Derby and where Rangers and Celtic now rank amongst Europe's big clubs came up, as did stories from Caldwell's playing career at Newcastle United, Leeds United, Sunderland, Burnley, Birmingham City and of course Toronto FC. This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Be advised this episode includes explicit language. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 197This Just In! Liverpool break Chelsea hearts in another Cup Final shootout
Brendan Dunlop and Craig Forrest tried to make die-hard Leafs fans James Sharman and Jimmy Brennan feel better as they recapped a weekend that saw Jürgen Klopp finally get his hands on the FA Cup trophy, Leeds United lift their Premier League survival hopes with a last gasp draw at home to Brighton and Canadian women's national team star Jessie Fleming win the Women's FA Cup with Chelsea on Sunday after Saturday's penalty shootout heartbreak. Liverpool's chase for the quadruple is still alive after LFC's second straight Cup Final penalty shootout win over CFC. Forrest was full of praise for Mark Noble who played his last home match for West Ham, while the boys agree Frank Lampard's Everton are in trouble and Lady Luck just doesn't fancy any Toronto team after TFC's stoppage time loss to Orlando City in MLS. This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 196News & Such: FA Cup Final & the race for 4th place
Liverpool and Chelsea will battle it out at Wembley in Saturday's FA Cup Final. James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan debated who needs the trophy more, what it would mean for LFC if they were to finish this quadruple chasing season with only a Carabao Cup in the trophy cabinet, and whether Liverpool should actually be considered the favourite against Real Madrid in the Champions League Final. Tottenham's North London Derby triumph over Arsenal sparked a great 4th place chat, and as usual Sharms led Jimmy and Craig down memory lane recounting some Cup runs from their days at Chelsea, West Ham, Norwich City and Nottingham Forest. Plus a good amount of giggles to start your weekend right! This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 195Footy Prime x NorthStar Bets - we’ve got a new teammate!
Footy Prime has a brand new partner, NorthStar Bets! In addition to wherever you already listen to Footy Prime, you’ll now be able to hear ex-Canadian men’s national team stars Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan with TV’s James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop and producer Dan Wong as we Partner with Torstar. On our debut episode, CanMNT and Nottingham Forest right-back Richie Laryea joined the crew to celebrate, and to talk about life in England, playing for a storied club that is battling for Premier League promotion. With the big news that Manchester City have signed Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, the boys debate whether Man City will finally win the Champions League, how much more pressure is on Pep Guardiola, and at what age they knew they were good enough to make it as professionals. This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 194INTVU: Marco Carducci - Cavalry FC Goalkeeper & Cancer Survivor
The Crew from Footy Prime thought that Marco's battle with Testicular cancer was such an important topic, we wanted to ensure you heard the whole thing in its entirety. CPL Calgary Cavalry keeper Marco Carducci's chat with Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest, Dan Wong and James Sharman in our INTVU show...Don't be shy, and touch yourself for better health! This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 193This Just In! Mother's Day Jam, Jimmy B's Bristol City days, Pep and Man City, Man United Broken, Liverpool's chances, Money or Ethics, CANWNT Jessie Fleming and Julia Grosso and Wonger's Appliances
Mother's rock as does Jimmy Brennan on his birthday. James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong join Jimmy B as he celebrates his birth and Bristol City days, and they chat Man City's strength, United's faults, Liverpool's pump fists, Newcastle and bone saws, and CANWNT's Jessie Fleming and Julia Grosso winning championships! This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 192News & Such: Marco Carducci, CPL's Cavalry Keeper, talks Testicular Cancer, Humour, Mental Health and Clean Sheets. Plus West Ham's Europa League loss.
James Sharman, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong welcome Marco Carducci, Calgary Cavalry's Keeper and Testicular Cancer survivor. Marco tells his comeback story with candor and humour in this must-listen pod. West Ham fails to advance making Craig sad but he now has Marco in his I-can-tell-a-joke-about-having-only-one-ball club! Even with the serious topic, plenty of laughs to be had. This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 191UCL, Real Madrid conquers Man City, Liverpool awaits but Villarreal impressed, Listener Reviews & Gaffers as Politicians
The Wednesday/Thursday pod does it all, as James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong bring the fun. Analysis of Real Madrid's epic comeback win over Pep Guardiola and Manchester City in the Champions League leads to a game of "Who Would You Keep" for Liverpool. And the suggestion that Jürgen Klopp would make a great politician has the crew picking a Parliamentary Cabinet of managers. Plus Craig and Jimmy's surgery stories and Sharms' self-loathing. GET IN! Lots to get into! This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 190INTVU: David Amber - the Hockey Night in Canada host talks Playoffs, which Canadian team will lift Lord Stanley & CanMNT
Brendan Dunlop, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong welcome Sportsnet's David Amber to Footy Prime to chat Canada's Winter Sport, that is not Football. Is this the year the Toronto Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup drought comes to an end? Jimmy sure hopes so! A rollicking 40 minutes with a Rapid Fire thrown in. See who the boys have in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Sharms has the Leafs but he was away making pies today. This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 189This Just In! Raiola dies, the PL title race, Everton & Burnley stay alive + taking balls in the face
Another rollercoaster weekend leaves Brendan Dunlop, James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan with a lot to review after super agent Mino Raiola dies leaving the crew to wonder how much crazier that may make this summer's transfer window, and what Harry Kane will do at the end of the season. In the Premier League, Liverpool and Manchester City win away to keep the Premier League title race alive. Norwich are sent packing, but Burnley's comeback win and Frank Lampard's Everton triumph over his old Chelsea mean the relegation fight is far from over. Real Madrid win La Liga for the 35th time and Trabzonspor's Turkish Süper Lig title has our turkeys talking about Turkey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 188News & Such: Klopp re-signs. Mino Raiola is still alive! Player agents & Footy Picks
The fake news of super agent Mino Raiola’s death sends James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest & Jimmy Brennan down a road of agent talk and how it’s changed over the years. Jimmy’s ex-Southampton teammate Darren Kenton works as a player liaison for Rio Ferdinand’s New Era Global Management agency and joins the crew to talk about some of the differences and how the player management side of things has evolved. The boys also talk about Friday’s news that Liverpool have re-signed Jürgen Klopp for two more seasons, and debate how Ralf Rangnick’s advisory position with Manchester United will work now that he’s the head coach of the Austrian national team. Plus an edition of Footy Picks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 187Snookered by Sharms, Foosball? Champions League Revelry, Pep, DeRo's Ghost Writer
A roller-coaster of a ride has James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong talking pub sports, the epic Champions League semi-final first leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid, Dunny pretending to be writer Agatha Christie, plus listener questions and shoutouts! Fill your earballs! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 186FP INTVU: Alex Despatie - 2-time Olympic silver medalist, diving expert & Fernando Torres superfan
4-time Olympic diver, and 2-time Olympic silver medalist, Alex Despatie is this week's INTVU. James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan batter Despatie with questions about what really goes on at the Olympic village, how to become a better backyard pool diver, and why there's such little splash when they hit the water. Despatie explains how football has got him in trouble in his life, Beijing 2008 & London 2012, why Messi is better than Ronaldo, and more. You'll enjoy diving in to this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 185This Just In! Man Utd mediocrity, Everton's Merseyside misery, MLS goalfests and CPL officiating
Jimmy Brennan returns to recap the weekend with Brendan Dunlop, James Sharman and Craig Forrest. Liverpool's Merseyside Derby win adds to Frank Lampard's miserable time at Everton, as Burnley pull themselves out of the drop zone, while Manchester United drop another game to Top 4 chasing Arsenal. Gabriel Jesus proves his worth but Jesus Jimenez's first half brace wasn't enough for Toronto FC against NYCFC. And talking about some big CPL goals led to a deep conversation about professional referees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 184Bad Manchester United, worse internet, good timing, & Paul Peschisolido
A delayed 4/20 edition of the podcast has Paul Peschisolido sub in for his old CanMNT teammate Jimmy Brennan to talk with James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong about Manchester United's troubles after the capitulation at Anfield ahead of Erik ten Hag's appointment as new Man Utd manager, Ralf Rangnick's missteps, David Moyes' timing at United and now at West Ham, the London Stadium vs Upton Park and the one year anniversary of the failed European Super League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 183FP INTVU: Paul Peschisolido - repping Sean Dyche, EPL ownership, Fulham's Michael Jackson statue
Friend of the show Paul Peschisolido returns to tell stories with his old CanMNT teammates Craig Forrest & Jimmy Brennan. The former Canadian international, and Burton Albion manager, is now an agent and represents the recently unemployed Sean Dyche. James Sharman & Brendan Dunlop ask Pesch about repping the ex-Burnley boss, while a trip down memory lane with Jimmy about their heated Sheffield United v Nottingham Forest, 2003 playoff promotion semi-final, leads to some very entertaining stories about Fulham, chairman Mohamed Al-Fayed, and Michael Jackson's visit. A quick, but outstanding listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 182This Just In! Liverpool top Man City to set up FA Cup Final v Chelsea & Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick resurrects Manchester United
An Easter Sunday episode had Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest and James Sharman recap a weekend that saw Liverpool topple Man City at Wembley to book an FA Cup Final date with Chelsea. Cristiano Ronaldo's 50th club hat-trick keeps Manchester United's 4th place hopes alive, as Tottenham and Arsenal lose. Michael Jackson's Burnley take a thrilling point off West Ham but the crew are still angry about how the Clarets did Sean Dyche. Some stellar Canadian Premier League goals have the boys talking CPL, and TFC & CF Montreal both win their MLS fixtures on another Super Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 181FP News & Such: Burnley sack Sean Dyche, West Ham's Europa League triumph, Rob Friend talks CPL Vancouver 2023
Ex-Canadian international and SixFive Sports managing partner Rob Friend joins James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan & Brendan Dunlop to talk about his new Canadian Premier League project, the CPL's newest expansion club in Vancouver. The boys try to name the new club, while talking about the success of Pacific FC, the pathway for the up and coming Canadian player, and Rob's future plans. The shocking news that Burnley have sacked Sean Dyche has the crew in bits. Craig is over the moon that West Ham were the Kings of Lyon, and the Hammers' Europa League dream continues with Eintracht Frankfurt awaiting in the UEL semi-final, instead of Barcelona. Happy Long Weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 180Cereal Favourites, Champions League & new format, Larry Tannenbaum and Chelsea FC, FA Cup Footy Picks, What Would You Rather Win?
James Sharman holds the fort down while Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong discuss a wide array of topics including UCL, Chelsea, and fan favourite, What's your favourite cereal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 179This Just In! Man City & Liverpool keep title race alive, Ronaldo's in trouble, CanWNT Celebration Tour
Nothing changed at the top of the Premier League table as one point still separates Man City & Liverpool after Super Sunday's draw. But as James Sharman admits, not everyone was entertained. Cristiano Ronaldo is in more trouble than Everton were coming in to this weekend after his phone breaking incident. CanWNT get their Celebration Tour flowers in Vancouver with Christine Sinclair, Steph Labbé, the HOF Class of 2022 and the Olympic gold medal winning team honoured at BC Place. Heung-min Son, Harry Kane and Dejan Kulusevski nearly ruin Brendan Dunlop's weekend, but he's eating his feelings and is quite happy about it. Craig Forrest gives online dating tips, and Jimmy Brennan drops his Bristol impression for the first time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 178FP News & Such: The Biggest EPL Match, Man City v Liverpool in Who'd You Rather?
With the EPL title perhaps riding on Man City v Liverpool, James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Brendan Dunlop play a game of options with the two league powerhouses. Also hit on Pep Guardiola to Brazil, Financial Fair Play, Dunlop's difficult childhood memories, CANMNT retirement, Steph Labbé and Wonger makes a comment or two. Analysis and Laughing involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 177Champions League, EPL's Biggest Matches, CPL, CANWNT, What Brand are the Team?
Weather and Traffic by JC, then James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong talk about almost everything from this week's Champions League fixtures, to Karim Benzema's greatness and Alphonso Davies' return, to the start of a new CPL season, to Jimmy's adjustment to MLS life, all with some great belly laughs along the way. Oh and once again some pretty good impressions and counting to 12 in other languages, 20 if you're Jimmy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 176FP INTVU: Shireen Ahmed - Sports Activist, Writer, Podcaster and CBC Senior Contributor to name a few
James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Brendan Dunlop welcome acclaimed Sports Journalist Shireen Ahmed for a rousing chat about investment, change through sport, CanWNT & CanMNT, Qatar 2022, and the anti-Ironing movement. This is not to be missed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 175This Just In! Man City & Liverpool win, Chelsea lose big & Ronaldinho visits TFC
After a Premier League weekend that saw Man City & Liverpool both win, Tottenham rip Newcastle to shreds, and Brentford pull off one of the surprises of the season beating Chelsea 4-1 at Stamford Bridge, Brendan Dunlop, James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan sure had a lot to talk about. Friday’s World Cup draw still has the boys buzzing and they spend more time than needed in April assessing how CanMNT match up against Belgium & Croatia, in November. Craig tells a great story about Harry Redknapp losing it in the change room. Dunny forgets one of the most iconic moments of Jimmy’s TFC career. And ahead of Benfica v Liverpool in the Champions League this week, Sharms has Dunny retell the story of a night out with Benfica he'd like to forget. You won’t get stories like these anywhere else! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 174FP News & Such: CANMNT World Cup Draw, Group of Death? Sharms speaks Canadian
The Qatar 2022 World Cup Draw took place and James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong break down Canada's chances against Belgium, Croatia and Morocco in Group F, discuss the existence of a Group of Death with Germany, Spain & Japan in Group E. And for fun or humiliation, James tries to speak with a Canadian accent. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 173Canada Tops CONCACAF, John Herdman's sure CanMNT starters, WC Draw Hopes, Silence of the Lambs Impersonations & Ron Jeremy
Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong join James Sharman after CanMNT's 1-0 loss in Panama to discuss next steps in Canada's climb to World Footy Domination. Who will be starters for sure, how they would like the World Cup Draw to fall for Canada and some Shenanigans to boot. Thanks to JC for the fantastic opening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 172FP INTVU: Marc Dos Santos - The LAFC Assistant talks Coaching, Will Ferrell and Elf & CanMNT
LAFC assistant coach Marc Dos Santos is this week's INTVU guest. Brendan Dunlop, Jimmy Brennan and Craig Forrest chat with the much-lauded Portuguese-Montrealer about his travels while coaching, how to adapt to a new generation of players, the "Footy Mafia", hanging with the Elf himself - LAFC co-owner Will Ferrell - and being torn by his World Cup fan allegiances on the day that Portugal punch their ticket to join Canada at Qatar 2022. Dos Santos is VERY candid and open. A real treat for any Montreal Impact, Ottawa Fury, San Francisco Deltas or Vancouver Whitecaps FC fan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 171This Just In! Canada books it's ticket to Qatar in historic CONCACAF WCQ in Toronto!
Canada's Men's Team stands proudly after a 4-0 blanking of Jamaica to advance to the World Cup for the first time since 1986. Brendan Dunlop, James Sharman and former CanMNT stalwarts Jimmy Brennan and Craig Forrest tell us what it means for the country, the program and themselves. A heartfelt 45 minutes and stay until the end to listen to Craig's interview with Arash Madani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 170FP News & Such - CanMNT lose 1-0 in Costa Rica, Jamaica preview, Italy ousted & Craig is a Ghost!
Brendan Dunlop subs for James Sharman and welcomes Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Producer Dan Wong to break down CanMNT's result in CONCACAF WCQ from Costa Rica. On the horizon, a quick turnaround match against the Jamaicans and perhaps, World Cup qualification! Italy upset by North Macedonia and Portugal advancing gives Brendan a tingle. Then Jimmy and Dan make fun of Craig, lovingly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 169CanMNT v Costa Rica & COVID hits the crew
James Sharman joins us from Costa Rica ahead of Canada's potential World Cup berth clincher. Central America the site of so much Canadian heartbreak for CanMNT, and the site of a failed marriage proposal for Sharms. The bromance between Brendan Dunlop and Jimmy Brennan continues to flourish as Jimmy tells more stories about going out back in the day, while Dunny turns a quick Footy Picks segment in to a 10 minute dissection of Christian Pulisic as Captain America. Craig Forrest is happy CanMNT don't have to play in the Monster's Cage in Saprissa. And Dan Wong is a walking NyQuil commercial as he & Jim safely quarantine at home, battling the Vid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 168INTVU: Nick Dasovic & Alex McKechnie talk CanMNT
A double INTVU show for you! Alex McKechnie, Vice President, Player Health and Performance for the NBA's Toronto Raptors talks about his time working with Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and the Canadian national team, before moving into a title winning career in the NBA. Hear how working on Shaq changed his career forever. And ahead of another CanMNT WCQ window, ex-CanMNT midfielder Nick Dasovic, now head coach of MLS. Next Pro side Whitecaps FC 2, tells some great stories about working with today's young player, and being a teammate of Jimmy and Craig's. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 167This Just In! CanMNT squad, LFC ends Forest's FA Cup dream & El Clasico was a Real nightmare
Even with the Canada squad announcement for these last three WCQ's, Barcelona’s destruction of Real Madrid in El Clasico, an FA Cup weekend that saw Sharms' Liverpool crush Jimmy's Forest with Richie Laryea on the bench, and Everton run over by Crystal Palace, Brendan Dunlop, James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan still found a way to talk about the CPFC dancers - The Crystals - the Broadway hit 'Cats', charity soccer tournament goal celebrations, and remarkably Dunny is the only one that knows who Lin-Manuel Miranda is. No, he doesn't play for FC Porto. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 166FP News & Such: Craig loves the Europa League, UCL quarterfinal draw & DARBY Magazine
Craig Forrest is over the moon with West Ham's magical Europa League run after the Hammers knocked out serial UEL winners Sevilla to book a place in the Quarterfinals. The Champions League draw pits Liverpool against Benfica in another James Sharman-Brendan Dunlop Derby. And our friend from Waking The Red, Mitchell Tierney, has a new football project - DARBY Magazine. With Issue 2 dropping next week, Mitch tells us all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 165Dichio snubs us, EPL Title Race Is Back On! UCL Review, CR7 & Tom Brady, the Chicken Song, Footy Picks & looming CanMNT World Cup History!
James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop, JC and Dan Wong get stood up again while Liverpool are closing the gap much to Sharms' delight, What did Cristiano say to Tom?, UEFA Champions League bids farewell to Messi and Ronaldo, Sharms dances to another beat, Footy Picks and History awaits CanMNT. Please Stay on the Line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 164INTVU: Patrice Bernier - talks his CAN Soccer HOF Induction, CONCACAF WCQ, The Big O! CF Montreal & living way up North
Patrice Bernier makes a 55 minute interview seem like a 6 minute interview! Craig Forrest, James Sharman, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong welcome him to the pod where he tells us why CF Montreal needs a new stadium, his days with CanMNT, playing on European clubs and with the Montreal Impact and his entrepreneurial endeavour with EnovSport.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 163This Just In! Ronaldo's record hat trick, sport washing owners & MLS growing pains
Cristiano Ronaldo's record setting hat trick lifts Manchester United to an arguably "must-win" triumph over Tottenham, leaving Brendan Dunlop beaming over CR807. James Sharman doesn't believe Mo Salah will leave Liverpool this summer. Craig Forrest gloats about West Ham's 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the Forrest-Dunny Derby. And Jimmy Brennan is a bigger Toronto Maple Leafs fan than you think, and was the change room prankster you would not want to mess with. Plus, Chelsea & Newcastle leave us feeling morally uncomfortable, and troubling times for Canada's three MLS clubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 162FP News & Such: TSS Rovers Braintrust, Chelsea in Purgatory, Lockerroom Fights, TFC Turnover & Canada v Jamaica sell out
Colin, Chelsey and Chris from the TSS Rovers are welcomed by Brendan Dunlop, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and James Sharman to chat about their unique (at least in Canada) approach to club ownership, the fellas opine about Chelsea and what's in store for that club, PSG triggers acromonious stories in the lockerroom, TFC had how many players in their first few years? and BMO sold out for #CANJAM WCQ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 161Dichio's Snuffleupagus, PSG & Poch, Ping Pong Balls, Phonzie, Bayern, CanMNT & Footy Picks
Danny Dichio stands up James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong, who carry on without him in a rollicking hour of topics and tangents. Buckle up, this one may need the mute button. Nigel is back and Jimmy is still on vacay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 160INTVU: Paul Dolan - VWFC, modern goalkeepers & playing for CanMNT at the 1986 World Cup
Paul Dolan played 53 times for Canada, and wore the gloves against France in CanMNT's last game at the 1986 World Cup. "Dolie The Goalie" chats with his old teammate Craig Forrest, James Sharman & Brendan Dunlop about preparing for and playing in a World Cup, working with the late Tony Waiters, modern goalkeeping and this Vancouver Whitecaps season. From the Max Crepeau trade, to manager Vanni Sartini, to young GK Thomas Hasal, we get to it all with the VWFC colour commentator. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 159This Just In! Manchester is Blue, Rangnick gets railed, Dunny returns & tragedy in Mexico
The weekend gang is back together as James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop recap a weekend that saw Manchester City tighten their grip on the Premier League title, steam rolling Man United in the Manchester Derby. Dunny returns from his sun holiday and is understandably drunk on Steven Gerrard’s Aston Villa Kool-aid. MLS newboys Charlotte FC set a league attendance record, while Toronto FC are embarrassed in their home opener. And tragedy in Mexico during a Liga MX match between Querétaro and Atlas sparks another serious conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 158FP News & Such: Alan Errington, Legendary Ex-Whitecaps/CANMNT Asst. Coach talks BC Development, Why Craig didn't make the 86 World Cup team, CONCACAF & best coaching techniques
Craig Forrest and James Sharman welcome Alan Errington, BC HOF Coach, who finally shares why Craig Forrest didn't play in the only World Cup Canada qualified for. Other topics BC footy development, Atiba Hutchison and El Salvadorian British pubs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 157A Killer Opening, Roman liquidates Chelsea, FIFA has the Moral High Ground? and Footy Picks! GET IN!
With Jimmy Brennan and Brendan Dunlop taking in the sun down South, Craig Forrest, Dan Wong and James Sharman, with the help of JC and Paco, hold down the fort, chatting about there top Cereal, Chelsea and Roman, and FIFA getting credit? Footy Picks with some big fixtures this weekend. All this and the Housewives of Scarborough. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ep 156INTVU: Andrew Raycroft - From Belleville to Buds and Bruins, Hated Playing who? Keeper v Keeper Chat
Andrew Raycroft, The Razor, former NHL goaltender, joins Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Dan Wong and James Sharman and shares insights on slapshots, angles and slap fighting. A super fun listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.