Footy Prime The Podcast

James Sharman and Brendan Dunlop welcome The Athletic's Josh Kloke to discuss the Canada v US Men's tilt in Hamilton, including the restrictions, the World Cup Qualifiers without Phonzie, News with TFC and EPL's Brentford rumours with Christian Eriksen w/Wonger. 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.

Our midweek show, as spicy as Wednesday's Premier League action! James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop & producer Dan Wong talk about the problems at Manchester United and Chelsea, after Cristiano Ronaldo whinges about being substituted, and the Blues can't win a game. Two big Canadian national team retirements, with gold medal winning goalkeeper Steph Labbé hanging up the gloves after the CanWNT celebration tour, and Scott Arfield opting to focus on his club career after a fortune changing spell with CanMNT. And you won't believe what Dunny is watching on Netflix right now. 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.

It's INTVU Tuesday! Iain Hume joins Craig Forrest and James Sharman to discusses the transition from pro player to manager, life as a player in both England and India, Canada's mens national team and Wonger slips in an Indian food question for sheer irrelevance. The former Tranmere, Leicester City, Barnsley, Preston North End, Kerala Blasters FC, Atletico Kolkata & Pune City forward gets to it all! 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.

Between the weekend's action on the pitch and the drama and speculation off it, Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest and James Sharman had plenty to recap on our Weekend Recap! ManCity brushed aside Chelsea and may have decided the title in January. Chelsea may have to decide to move on from Romelu Lukaku. Everton move on from Rafa Benitez after making all these moves to support him. Coutinho's move to Aston Villa may get a Steven Gerrard statue built in Birmingham. The boys got to so much we had to put the extended cut of the show on Instagram! Give us a follow: @FootyPrimeThePodcast 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.

Time to step up for the the subs with the news that Alphonso Davies will be held back because of myocarditis from the WCQ, Insigne and the Reds, MLS is the wild west. James Sharman, Craig Forrest & Brendan Dunlop welcome Waking The Red's Jeffery P. Nesker to chat news and such. 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.

It's a toast, and a roast, for the departing Danny Dichio. It's not everyday that one of the pioneers of Footy Podcasting in Canada resigns from his full-time job to move to California to begin a new chapter in his coaching career. It's a long one but well worth it. Laughs, tears, dogs, and an enjoyable roast of Diche,. Craig Forrest, James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop, Dan Wong and Nigel Nigelson made sure it was a proper send off show! Toronto's loss is Sacramento's gain! Get In! 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.

On the second episode of the Footy Prime Tuesday INTVU series, international journalist Tancredi Palmeri chats with Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong about the biggest move to unite Italy and Canada since the Great Migration of the 1950s - Lorenzo Insigne's big money move from Italian giants Napoli to Toronto FC and MLS. @TancrediPalmeri has worked in television and written about The Beautiful Game in five languages for 15 years, drops a couple of "exclusives" and speaks French with Wonger. Ascoltare! 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.

A Premier League-less weekend packed more than a few punches for Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest and James Sharman to recount on the Weekend Recap. The third round of the FA Cup surprised, and with Richie Laryea’s departure to Nottingham Forest the boys check in with a Canadian that knows Nottinghamshire very well - former Red and friend of the show Jimmy Brennan. The ex-York United manager also speaks about building a club during a pandemic and where the CPL and Canadian soccer is going. Lorenzo Insigne’s record breaking move to Toronto FC is official and silly season is getting very silly across the pond, with Coutinho making a shock move to Aston Villa and Barcelona unable to register Ferrán Torres. Let another week of Footy Prime “almost daily” begin! 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.

Inaugural weekly stop for Footy Focused News & Such. This Week Craig and Sharms welcome TFC Republic's John Molinaro to talk all things Insigne, TFC year ahead, Canada's World Cup Men's Qualifiers, and CONCACAF introduces VAR. Excuse the Intro by Wonger as JC is concentrating on his rap career. 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.

A cavalcade of topics for James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop & Dan Wong to tickle your bones with. Big News in the Tdot! Magpies can afford much, Players who are done with the sport, When do you walk away from your team on the screen? Antonio Brown and Mental Health in sports...and introducing the Footy Prime Rap by the incredibly talented JC/ Nigel/The Voice Vendor....Get IN! 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.

Writer, Broadcaster, and recently ordained Anglican priest, oh and a Tottenham Spurs fan, joins James and Craig for an in-depth, revealing and sometimes surprising interview about religion in sport, his individual journey, and Footy. 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.

The first weekend of 2022 had all the drama and nuance that you expect Craig Forrest, James Sharman and Brendan Dunlop to recount on a weekend recap show. Add a spicy Italian interview that got Romelu Lukaku benched for one of Chelsea's biggest games this season, and a title race that's all but done and dusted at the beginning of January, and the boys allowed their minds to wander. Can you name more ex-Watford managers or Canadian Deputy Prime Ministers? 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.

As 2021 comes to an end, James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop & Dan Wong look at the wild year it was in the soccer world, and attempt to predict what we might expect in 2022. And Sharms whinges about the Premier League title race being over because Man City have run away with the league before the turn of the calendar. Happy New Year Primers! We love ya more than you know 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.

Covid outbreaks cancelled games across the Premier League on the last weekend before Christmas. But Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop still had some gems to recap after Man City pull away atop the Premier League table with Chelsea and Liverpool dropping points, on a weekend that saw six fixtures postponed. And shoutout to Alphonso Davies and Jessie Fleming for winning Canadian Player of the Year awards. 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.

On the final episode of 2021, at least in producer Dan Wong's backyard tent, Wonger quizzes James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop on footy, music, and the general nonsense that you've grown to expect on Footy Prime. We think you'll love 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.

James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop and Craig Forrest recap a wild weekend that saw some great games in the Premier League, including Steven Gerrard's first game at Anfield as an opposing manager, a controversial end to a thrilling 2021 Formula 1 season. Plus Sharms does live play-by-play of snooker at the Scottish Open, which is actually being played in Wales... 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.

It's not even Christmas and FC Barcelona's season is basically over! James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop reunite in Dan Wong's backyard tent, which despite how it sounds at times is not actually under water. Barca's season is a wash as Xavi & Co. crash out of the Champions League in the group stage for the first time since 2000/01. There's been an update in the Womens PSG assault case. Sharms explains his hardcore love of snooker. The boys debate how a player knows when to call it quits, which somehow led to the Gary Lineker story where he couldn't find a bathroom, and more of the usual hilarity you expect. As always, thank you for listening! 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.

The Ralf Rangnick era at Manchester United is off to a winning start, and there's an MLS face that he'll share the touchline with, much to the shock of Toronto FC fans. Brendan Dunlop and James Sharman recap the weekend, all while Sharman's dog eats things around the house, and Jude Bellingham has a go at Bundesliga officiating. 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.

One of those special episodes where somehow James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong review the Ballon D'Or awards, the midweek Premier League action, and MLS & CFL Playoffs, all while JC, Jeff Cole, sings to motivate the gang. Plus, Sharms gets made fun of for wearing a silly looking toque, Dunny is still sick, and Craiger tells a story about a teammate giving him the finger during a match. You're going to love 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.

James Sharman returns to the Weekend Recap to join Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop as they review a Premier League weekend that saw Ronaldo unthinkably start on the bench, City topple Craiger's Hammers, Stevie G win back-to-back games in charge of Aston Villa, and no one had an orange ball when they really needed 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.

US Thanksgiving is celebrated in the tent and the fellas stay as close to a rundown as they ever have, which is of course, not much. Not to mention producer Dan Wong had James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Danny Dichio and Brendan Dunlop sharing one microphone. Footy Picks returns and shockingly, Craig picks West Ham to lose this weekend! No loyalty. 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.

Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop recap the Premier League weekend, and this time James Sharman joins to dissect all the drama at Old Trafford, speculate what Manchester United may do next, and where it all went wrong. Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea's routs, Stevie G and Xavi's new jobs, and Ligue 1 violence are also on the agenda. 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.

Danny Dichio returns to the tent to join Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop & Dan Wong, the night after Canada's historic win over Mexico in arctic conditions in Edmonton. Nigel Nigelson sings a CanMNT anthem, Steven Gerrard and Dean Smith's appointments are discussed, and James Sharman is dearly 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.

Craig Forrest & Brendan Dunlop recap the highs from Canada's 1-0 WCQ win over Costa Rica in Edmonton, and chat with Lukas & Brett from The 90th Minute (@the90minute on TikTok, @the90thminuteofficial on Twitch) who were at Commonwealth and will return Tuesday when Canada plays Mexico on the frozen tundra. 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.

Friend of the pod, TFC's Jonathan Osorio, shares his insights and experiences on all things Footy! 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.

If you can't beat em, get in a tent and enjoy yourselves. B, Wonger, Craig and Virtual Sharms throw down 80 minutes of love, insight, gout and Memmo. Love FPTP! 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.

The Head Coach of Canada's Men's Team shares insights with the Crew about the challenges, solutions and future of the team as they attempt to qualify for the World Cup. 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.

Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop recap a Premier League weekend that saw Man City steam roll Man United in the Manchester Derby, two more PL managers get fired, and West Ham vault up to third place in the table with a 3-2 win over Liverpool. We also learn that Forrest makes a proper cuppa. 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.

Sharms, Wonger and Forrest hold down the tent, while Dichio and Dunlop do Soccer/Footy related work. Stories of Brazil, Toronto Traffic and everything is good in the world for 85 minutes. World Cup Qualitying, Prem, UCL and Class warfare too! 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.

Craig Forrest had a lot to smile about after West Ham's 4-1 win at Villa Park. Sadly for Aston Villa lover Brendan Dunlop, it was just the two of them on this Halloween night weekend recap show that shines some love on Zlatan, amidst plenty of worry for Nuno Espirito Santo before the Monday morning revelation that he'd lost his job. 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.

Relegated back to their laptops, James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop & Dan Wong drop some midweek entertainment, speculating on what my happen at Manchester United and to Ole Gunnar Solskjær, how a media network pitch to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would go over and recklessly speculate what Dunny will be doing for his birthday. 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.

Brendan Dunlop & Craig Forrest run through a wild slate of Premier League games after Liverpool embarrass Manchester United at Old Trafford, Chelsea put 7 past Norwich, West Ham top Tottenham, and CanWNT's Olympic gold medalists use their Celebration Tour to drive home a very important message. 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.

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Danny Dichio & Brendan Dunlop reunite in person as producer Dan Wong turns his backyard into a tented studio of fun. Newcastle's new owners, and the unlucky fate of Steve Bruce, continental salaries that are lower than you expect vs current MLS salaries are discussed, and Craig shines a light on his battle with testicular cancer. 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.

Sharman and Dunlop record from BMO Field and try to find the words to recap a wild World Cup Qualifier that saw Alphonso Davies score maybe the best goal in Canadian men’s soccer history, while 26k+ were forced to wait a long time to see CanMNT work magic on the pitch against Panama. 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.

A smattering of topics with a focus on the World Cup Qualifier with Canada v Mexico, the Crew reveal what it was like their first time...on a big pitch, Ted Lasso and Keanu Reeves 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.

On this frabjous day, the Crew celebrate the 100 episode of Footy Prime in all their glory! Thanks to Opera Bob's for hosting. The show is written by our Twitter team who wrote all of the questions and topics, almost as tangents still taken. Brought to you by DAZN. 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.

In the "You Can't Miss This" episode, the crew explain cup play to Wonger, Craig almost played in Turkey and his birthday, B gets scolded about Ronaldo and his omnipresence on social. JC and Nigel return. Sharms holds it down for 55 minutes of enjoyment that you will never get back. 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.

Diche, Stax, Sharms, B and Wonger quiz themselves and share some of the best stories to date! Robbie Fowler, Ryan Giggs, Razor Ruddock and more. 90+ amazing minutes! JC and Nigel away for the night. 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.

The Fellas recorded late into the evening after Canada defeated the El Salvadorians. No subject off limits! B and Sharms love for Atiba Hutchinsin, the ageless wonder, Dichio and Forrest will return and so much more. 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.

Some of the Crew discuss Canada's Draw with Honduras, Worst Shopping Trips, Ronaldo's return to his Ex, Snooker, lots of other inanities! 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.

The Crew talk Ronaldo at City, who they would love to see together, 36 minute life-eating hot dogs, Canada's World Cup Qualifying, Tajon to Brugge and Diche gives us a rousing rendition of Footy Picks. All sponsored by DAZN. 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.

The pod never stops! Rubber penises, Drug Testing, Concussions, Bad English Food, Footy Picks. Fun times had by all! Enjoy. Brought to you by DAZN! 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.

Great news discussed with our crew, B's internet...still, Danny's Sunderland surprise season start, Sharms dog interrupts, Get Craig back on Twitter and Wonger tries to understand the Supercup! 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.

Sorry to tease you. The Crew at Footy Prime don't normally have must-listen news, but this week our 15-minute micropod shares some news we're quite happy about. Who knew, right? 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.

With the end of the Euro's, the Crew are moving into summertime with exhaustion but still keep the pod moving. Sharm's is kneed deep in pies and washed over in English defeat. Racists doing their thing. Messi gets his Continental Win and much more. Did someone say Didier? 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.

An Unsure James Sharman is at a loss for words as his England side make their way to the Final on some controversial calls. The Crew is there to straighten him out. Mancini wins the fashion game. 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.

It's been a wild 17 days and the Euro has given the Crew delightful footy. Sharms called the goals per game, Dunny is still sad and pensive with the loss of Portugal in the tourney, and Craig and Wonger are all smiles. Join us for an hour of great chat and a few dozen laffs. The Ukraine is not weak. Watch out England! 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.

The Euro pretenders are gone and only the strong and most skillful will survive. The Crew make their picks, analyse each game, discuss world and societal issues, Sharms drinks from the wrong glass, Craig's internet is much worse then Brendan's, Nigel makes a sneaky return, Twitter Questions and Wonger keeps it on track for once. All this and more on this week's Footy Prime. Right after Night Rider. 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.

Portugal, France, England, Italy playing well, Turkey underachieving, Denmark pressured by UEFA? Worst goal ever and the best athlete of all time, a Pekinese! B's wife returns. And bring Superstars back! The fellas are Ubiquitous! 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.

The crew discuss Craig's limited technical skills with computers, Sharms gloats, England and Canada may have the best talent yet but perhpas the greatest attribute is a short memory and forgotten history. Brendan says Wonger has a point. Danny is still lurking in Phoenix. And you may be sick of us all by! 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.