
FUT Weekly Podcast
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Gameplay: Beating 442, Through Ball Tip & More TOTS Reviews #W33
Melbourne City Pro Marcus Gomes, and Top 200 player H00bear join AirJapes and your host Ben to discuss: Should you sub off your best players? How to beat the 442 Little-known technique to make lobbed through balls effective Why the Target Man instruction helps so much Fekir doing a madness for Ben again (TOTS edition) TOTS Kimmich Review TOTS Lewandowski Review Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) and can enter the 2x 12,000 FIFA Point giveaway via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this weeks focused on content: Moments Carlos Alberto, Gerrard and Yashin thoughts Zwe/Marcus Icon Swaps 3 Choices SBC Tapsoba — the best CB this year? SBC Lazaro getting overlooked? Marcos on FB Mbabu TOTS Wamangituka vs Flashback Douglas Costa TOTS Kimmich and Muller reviews Plus Bellingham and Zagadou vs Gray Showdown Liga NOS investments and gems Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Content: Icon Swaps 3 Delivers & In a La Liga of its Own #W32
Market and content expert Nate The FUT Accountant, streamer and YouTube big-timer ItsJames, and the legend AirJapes join your host Ben on this content podcast! They dig into: Icon Swaps 3 combinations and verdict Objectives pointers La Liga TOTS thoughts TOTS market movements Crazy amount of content! Pound for Pound Powerhouse TOTS Vazquez Reviewed TOTS Mount & Romarinho Reviews TOTS Suarez suspect? Flashback Marcelo & Coutinho Moments Cantona, Desailly and Raul Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) and can enter the 2x 12,000 FIFA Point giveaway via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this weeks focused on gameplay: City Pro Ryan Pessoa and Verified MattFUTTrading on tackling 'glitched' skill moves and avoid 'ghost' tackles. Iain Stirling on how he has improved his gameplay ability Neal Guides on how to practice Tips for playing against and with the narrow formation from City pro Ryan Pessoa Shooting traits and techniques with Top 200 players H00bear and Skoldie Loads more gameplay tips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Content: PL TOTS & ChuBoi on EA's changing plans for FUT #W31
Former EA Insider ChuBoi joins FIFA Commentator Richard Buckley, the legend AirJapes, plus your host Ben on this episode. They delve into: Pound for Pound Powerhouse TOTS PL Suggestions Lower TOTS Premier League ratings — an issue? What the new purchasable cosmetics mean for FUT EA's long game for player upgrades — Euros content? Flashback Bale surprise TOTS Dias thoughts TOTS Rodri, Tagliafico and Soucek Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) and can enter the 2x 12,000 FIFA Point giveaway via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this weeks focused on gameplay: Loads of TOTS PL player reviews! How to utilise high depth — and is it now 'META'? FIFA22 Weekend League changes 'leaked' Switching it up to take advantage of your opponent How to exploit narrow formations (beyond 3 at the back!) Formation or system first? Prime Roberto Carlos underrated? TOTS Mukiele on fraud watch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gameplay: 4222 OP, GK Tips & Skill Gap #W30
Man City Pro Ryan Pessoa, MattFUTTrading/Coaching/Packs, content creator Chuffsters & your host Ben get through loads of gameplay discussion: Big Player Reviews How to get the ball out from the back under pressure Tips for going long Why people reckon the 4222 is OP How to counter the 4222 Moments King Eric Birthday Sambia Moments Stoichkov FIFA21 Skill Gap What happened to co-op Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content tips: The most important stats to look for in TOTS players Our Pound For Pound Powerhouses SBC Sarr SBC Chiesa Objective Correa TOTS Edouard 25k TOTY Van Dijk (almost) TOTS squad players swapped for SBCs? Market & fodder pricing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
European Super League & FUT, Pre-TOTS Predictions & Tips #W29
On FUT Weekly this week: eWorld Cup commentator Richard Buckley, Bronze Pack Man (Terry) and Top200 NA Competitive player and pod community member H00bear join your regular host Ben. They get into: European Super League (not that it'll happen) Impact of ESL on FUT (very hypothetical now!) Recent content Quick Pound For Pound Powerhouse Bronze/Gold Pack Method during TOTS Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Silver Weekend League Pro Ryan Pessoa's favourite players Countering 5ATB and through balls Switching the play Key Weekend League tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gameplay: Exploiting Fullback CBs & Iain's Silver WL Challenge #W28
Comedian and 'Voice of Love Island' Iain Stirling, FIFA Commentator Richard Buckley, and FUT tutorial/gameplay expert NealGuides, join FUT legend AirJapes and your host Ben. They get into: The fullback at CB issue Underused ways of taking advantage of them How to actually score from crosses Getting the most from target me Iain Stirling's Silver Weekend League Challenge Iain's star silvers Tips for using under-powered players Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content tips: Pre-TOTS Market Crash TOTS date 'leak' Will we see UCL/EUL TOTKS This week's Pound for Pound Powerhouses Showdown Neres & Dzeko Showdown Kehrer Silver PP4P More on Birthday Thiago More pod packluck Icon SBCs: Drogba, Pirlo and Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zwe on Content: The best promo? CB switching & what's to come? #W27
FUT legend ZwebackHD joins AirJapes, Swedish Pro Skoldie and your host Ben on this content pod to discuss: Is the current FUT Birthday Squad the best ever? Who is our panel's FUT Birthday Pound for Pound Powerhouse Just how good is FUT Birthday Reus That crazy Mandanda Objective 1500 goals with Petr Cech POTM Iheanacho & Benzema Birthday Gervinho, Payet, Kondogbia, Renato, St Juste and more Full back at CB frustrations What might come before TOTS? Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: The 200k Prime Gullit Japes and Skoldie Birthday Thiago Review Birthday Atal vs Kent Birthday Renato vs Vidal Birthday Adama and Sterling How to defend all out attack Japes new 3421 Countering the 4222 and 442 How to effectively use strength and the LT/L2 button Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gameplay: Birthday Reviews, 5 Star Skilling & Gullit LB #W26
FIFA eWorld Cup Commentator Richard Buckley and join FUT legends Kazooie94 and AirJapes — plus your host Ben. The get in to a load of gameplay related topics: Richard Buckley's tips having commentated on recent events Effectiveness of lots of different formations Kazooie's attacking 4321 5 star skill 'basics' Do we need to cancel the skill cancel? Gullit at LB or ST? Birthday Inaki Williams Review Birthday Palacio & Perisic Review Justifying chemistry choices Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content tips: This week's Pound for Pound Powerhouses FUT Birthday selection — is no star man a good thing? SBC Ozil, Podolski & Vidal thoughts FUT Birthday 2 predictions Are SBC players overhyped? Objective Huntelaar FUT Birthday market thoughts Reliable coin making methods Icon Swaps Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nepenthez & Japes on EA's Controversial Statements & Cheeky Keylor Navas #W25
In this episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast, Nepenthez joins more regular guests FUT legend AirJapes and MattFUTTrading as well as your host Ben. You'll also catch Mirror writer Nathan Bliss, he wrote the recent article which contained the EA statements that ignited the debate around EA's approach to FUT and item accessibility. They dig into a host of FUT controversy and content: The Bender Bros Objective Giroud Various other recent content EA ‘false’ statements on accessibility of FUT's best 11 players Where the controversy comes from Will the community and EA's 'philosophy' ever align? Where does FUT and EA go from here? Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, focusing on Nep’s Elite Weekend League finishes — out very soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Content: 'EA Gate', Stat Thresholds & FUT Birthday hopes #W24
In this episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast, FUT Legend AirJapes and your host Ben are joined by Team Gullit Coach Renzo, Top 100 player H00bear, and medic-turned-FIFA-content-creator ItsJames. They dig into a host of FUT content related topics: EA Gate: Icon 'Black Market' Price of being able to compete in FUT Team of the Week Investing FUT Birthday hopes and dreams Key stat thresholds we like a player to have The Chem-Style Non-Believer Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content: Masterminding a crazy comeback Fostering the right mentality — with an expert Is it actually self-defeating to do skills? Why is 442 so effective this year? Difference between Gold and Elite players Importance of the aggression stat Aggressive Interceptions Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gameplay: 'Scripting' Court Case, Longshots & Icon Accessibility #W23
On this episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast, its a slightly different arrangement, a compilation of various top tips and discussions that didn't fit into that week's podcast, plus that scripting court case outcome: The conclusion of a court case brought against EA regarding 'Dynamic Difficulty' and 'Scripting' — with gaming journalist Wesley Yin-Poole. Countering formations and tactics — with MattFUTTrading, AirJapes and H00bear. Longshot pointers and thoughts — with Steve TheFUTCoach, AirJapes and Oceania Champion Marcus Gomes Should top Icons be accessible — and how? — with AirJapes, commentator Richard Buckley and MattFUTTrading Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content tips: Icon Player Picks Icon SBC thoughts: Kluivert, Nedved and Puyol Notable Icon Moments upgrades Which objectives to do and to miss Flashback Joe Hart WI Leroy Fer Review POTM Messi thoughts Player of the Week 'New Gen' FIFA thoughts What promo comes next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Content: What If gems, power curve & Zweviews #W22
FUT legend ZwebackHD and Oceania Champion Marcus Gomes join Steve TheFUTCoach, and your host Ben on this content pod to discuss: Brand new (Live) WhatIf promotion! Panel's WhatIf gems What If Lees Mellou & Jovic Reviews Underused players Marcus's CB destroyer Caputo worth bothering with? Mid or Prime Icon pick tip Underused FUT items Our Icon Swaps 2 plans Ashley Cole Review Power curve concerns Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Curbing your defensive enthusiasm Why pressing in the narrow formations can work well More counting 532 chat How to make the 3421 deadly New controller overlay feature How to defend scoop turn & La Croqueta 50/50s Favourite CBs Stopping long through balls Offside trap Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gameplay: Clubs and FUT, Manual Pressing & Park the Bus #W21
eWord Cup Final Commentator Richard Buckley, MattFUTTrading and FUT legend AirJapes join your host Ben to go in depth on various gameplay topics: How to best press and avoid the press in FIFA21 When and whether to be cynical Breaking down a packed defence Finessing from distance Finding space for shots Plenty more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content tips: Notable Prime Icon Moments Players Skill move, weak foot and position changes Icon Swaps selection concerns Icon Swaps 2 player verdict Icon Swaps 2 pack thoughts Icon SBCs Showdown SBCs return Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Content: FFS Objectives, Icon Swaps 2 & Moments #W20
AndyAJ3 and later Nate, TheFUTAccountant join Ben, AirJapes and TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes on this content pod, they delve into: FUT Future Stars player & promo thoughts Objective Reinier review Cucurella Thoughts FFS Todibo good enough? Basic chem uses? Winter Refresh coming Future Stars Market Impact? Icon Swaps 2 objectives When to buy FFS and other players SBC Curtis Jones & Fodder movement UCL & overlooked trading tips Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Marcus Gomes crazy win to become Oceania Champ The Marcus 532 and what makes it different Is the 532 hate justified? Countering the 532 (again) A deep dive into depth Why it isn't quite what people think What depth does How it can be utilised Brief Flashback El Shaarawy thoughts Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gameplay: 121st in the world with 433, tackling tips & 532 again! #W19
After he achieved his 121st in the world finish with Japes 433, the podcast catches up with competitive player H00bear. They ask, having only started playing last game, how? Your host Ben is also joined by more regular guests MattFUTTrading and FUT Legend AirJapes. They get into: H00bear's Top 200 variation on Japes 433(2) Why the setup works so well Matt's 27 win 352/532 tactics Best skill moves from a non-skilling Top 200 players Bridge and flick-up nerf thoughts Is max pace on attackers still important? Tackling in dangerous areas — when and how? H00bear's crossing tutorial Much more! Supporters get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), keep it going, giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content: Japes Rooney Review Chu gives his thoughts on EA's different approach to TOTY Will Zlatan or Bale get special items again? FUT Future Stars Squad Thoughts New best RBs — which are also some of the best CBs? Objective Tonali and Guimares SBCs Chu's view on SBCs being overpriced Why you might be using Flashback CR7 wrong Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big Reviews, 68 goal WL player & Future Stars coming #W18
FIFA eWorld Cup Final Commentator Richard Buckley and competitive FIFA player XampL join Ben and the TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes, to dig into a huge week of content as it continues beyond TOTY on this episode: Crazy pre-pod TOTY luck! 1 player with 68 goals in 1 weekend league TOTYHM Objective Grealish Review TOTYHM Mane Review Moments Boating Review TOTY Ramos Reviewed CR7 Flashback thoughts & potential Is TOTY actually always a bad promo? Future Stars on its way EOAE Wayne Rooney Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: The 4321 that got Richard his first Elite 1 finish How to beat Park the Bus with player lock How to press completely manually How to finish chances (and why it might not be finishing that is your issue) Timed finishing in FIFA21? Defending corners: recommended defender and GK positions How to get a goal every 1 in 4 corners! Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Patches, Pressing Concerns & 532 OP? #W17
It's a gameplay pod! Your host Ben is joined by regulars, FUT legend AirJapes and TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes, plus market and trading expert FUT Accountant — aka Nate! Patches upon patches Why community has a problem with patches Team press nerf issues The market doesn't lie Is 532 overpowered? Why your team might be getting out of shape Much more Supporters get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), keep it going, giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on market and investing tips: TOTY so far TOTY price projections Market predictions When to buy around TOTY Investing options Objective Suarez Review POTM Fernandes & Flashback Ribery thoughts Why Season Objective Duncan is a must Much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Red Picks, Fullback switches & Icon SBCs to grind #W16
FUT legends Kazooie94 and AirJapes join Ben and the TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes, to tuck into a strange week of content ahead of TOTY: Extra WL red picks in objectives Making WL rewards more enticing Which Icon SBC is worth putting your fodder in? Steve reviews SBC Prime Kaka Headliner Tavernier and Flashback Higuain thoughts Worth spending coins on fullbacks? Midfielders to play fullback Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Kazooie's favourite new skills Panel's top skill combos How to best defend skill moves Stepover patch analysis Pressing patch concerns Press after possession loss 'trick' Combating time wasters 'Non-Meta' players who are tough to play Kazooie's thoughts on FIFA21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Goalkeeper Special with a pro GK! #W15
On this gameplay focused podcast Ben is joined by regular and FUT legend AirJapes and TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes, plus former professional goalkeeper and Man City player Gregg Hartley to dive into: Why your favourite keeper might not be the best A goalkeeper's GK movement tips Why bigger does seem to mean better Saving penalties GK Traits and Instructions Importance of reactions Rebound issues How to score Free Kicks from range Defending Cutbacks Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: When to buy and sell around TOTY TOTY investment opportunities TOTY selection decisions Why Muller might still make it Steve's crazy headliners luck Our Headliners picks Headliners Mahrez review Headliners investments Guedes & Roberto Carlos reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Flashback Robben & Key Icon Swaps Pointers #W14
FUT legend AirJapes and TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes, joins your host Ben plus this week's special guest, squad building legend and actual talent, Aaron West. They discuss the latest FUT content and news: Key time saving Icon Swaps tips! Squad Battles 'glitch' Headliners arrives TOTY is delayed Flashback Robben reviewed Freeze Firmino — worth it? Flashback Ben Arfa review A top tier max-pace midfielder for 50k A Prime Icon that feels like coming home Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Ben's first Elite 3 finish — reflections & tactics Japes 4141 tactics Having success with 'target man' strikers Why tracking stats is fun & helpful Footedness on CBs — important? Manual FUT: experimentation and future Plenty more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FUT Weekly Christmas Quiz 2020 #W13
In this episode we bring you the return of the annual FUT Weekly Christmas Quiz! They've locked horns before, and in 2020 they do it again, YouTube legend AirJapes and TheFUTCoach Steve battle it out for podcast glory! A bit of festive fun to see out 2020, questions include: Which Icons have sons in FUT? What connects our three clubs The classic 5 star 5 star question First ever Record Breaker? Past rating downgrades? Beckham' last FUT item Many many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
GK 1-on-1s, Defending & When to Change Tactics #W12
On this gameplay edition, your host Ben is joined by Steve (TheFUTCoach), esports commentator Richard Buckley and 28-2 Weekend League player (and patron) H00bear. Your panel this week discuss: Goalkeeper movement Bringing the keeper out Beating the keeper Stepovers OP Defensive tactics and techniques H00bear's 'verified' gameplans When to switch up your tactics Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on the latest content: LB FUT Freeze Adama thoughts Steve’s 6 hour objective Volland grind Freeze Volland Review Objective tips Road to the Final 3 Thoughts Crafting Icons and SBCs Method and most efficient options Thanks as always for making these podcasts possible! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FUT Freeze & Icon Swaps 'Meta' #W11
This week on the main feed, its a FUT Weekly podcast content episode! Your host Ben is joined by FUT YouTube legend AirJapes, Steve (aka The FUT Coach) and the pod's fan favourite pro player Marcus Gomes! They discuss: FUT Freeze player thoughts There are some iced gems Icon Swaps selection approaches Is there a Swaps choice 'meta' developing Issues around Icon Swaps objective format Community debate around 'golden goal' Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: How to stop repeated keepy uppies and rainbow flicks Tips for aggressive defending Japes' agressive objective tactics Marcus's aggressive getting-back-in-the game tactics Inverting your fullbacks Should you play a right footer on the right side in FIFA21? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4231, Next Gen Tricks & Saving Pen Kicks #W10
Comedian and Voice of Love Island Iain Stirling returns, and is joined by FUT YouTube legend AirJapes, Steve (aka The FUT Coach) and your host Ben. They discuss: Iain's 'alternative' 4231 Getting wide players involved Next Gen Initial Thoughts Camera Angle and Controller Pointers Scoring and saving penalties The under-appreciated issue of players swapping positions What can be done about it? Best skill move when facing an opponent Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Objective Deulofeu worth completing? Iain reviews Moments SBC Oxlade-Chamberlain TOTGS squad thoughts POTM Felix review and discussion Market and Trading chat Fodder Investing Big Meta player pricing TOTY Nominees Much More! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Proper Nippy Player SBC Zweviews #W9
Elite FIFA players, FUT Icon Zweback and top Irish FUT player XampL, join your regulars AirJapes and Ben. This episode focuses on content and after Black Friday there is plenty to discuss! They delve into: Flashback Alessandrini review Flashback Aguero review The Base Icon SBC dilemma Base Icon gems — Hagi comes good? Moments SBC Depay Zweview Record Breakers Don't sleep on Sancho or Deulofeu TOTGS & Icon Swaps coming Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Quick Patch summary Zwe's mental edge XampL's 442 approach and tactics Creating movement in the 442 Directional button quick tactics tips How to use the d-pad Team Press While the shot cancel could be OP Seeing out a game (again) Bonus Bamba POTM review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4-1-3-2 OP, new FIFA21 techniques & 77 rated squad tips #W8
This episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast is a gameplay podcast! Your host Ben is joined by one time Elite 1 player MattFUTTrading, Steve (aka The FUT Coach) and full time FUT addict, occasional England International Cricketer, Steven Finn aka Finny. They give their advice on: Seeing out the game — with expert Matt Winning the ball back New FIFA21 techniques that are effective Is acceleration or sprint speed more important? Our go-to tactics Finny and Matt on their 4231 Ben's problem solving 4132 Using the mental edge as a pro athlete Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) and can enter the 12,000 FIFA Point giveaway via Patreon over at bit.ly/podpoints2. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content: Base Icon SBC thoughts Why Beckham is a big deal for many reasons Crafting Icon SBCs League SBCs Black Friday Market Impact Dack, Sinclair and King Player Objectives Season Reward Objective Gems Balancing Rivals and Weekend League grinds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Weak Foot, Broken Chem Styles & RTTF Reviews #W7
This episode of the FUT Weekly podcast is a content pod! Your host Ben is joined by FUT YouTube legend AirJapes, Steve (aka The FUT Coach) and the pod's fan favourite pro player Marcus Gomes! They dig into the latest content goings on: RTTF UCL and Europa Team 2 thoughts Promes RTTF Review Draxler RTTF Review POTM Son worth it? Market outlook this month Baby Barnes and Mid Sanchez Reviews WL struggles - are they down to chem styles? Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) and can enter the 12,000 FIFA Point giveaway via Patreon over at bit.ly/21podpoints2. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, which this week focuses on content: Detailed 442 advice Using Player Lock to breakdown your opponent Are attacking fullbacks completely useless? Recommendations for seeing out the game effectively Making substitutions Should you just keep going for it at the death? Attacking midfielder 433 advice! Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pressing, Beating the Press & Jockey Revelations #W6
AirJapes, TheFUTCoach aka Steve Stokes, and ImADuckQuack join your host Ben to discuss: Diagnosing defensive issues Important 3 at the back tips Gameplay frustrations - are they connection? Game changing information about improving your jockey! How to press effectively How to get out of the press Pressing nerf incoming? Fun and effective additions: player lock & flair goals Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) and can enter the 12,000 FIFA Point giveaway via Patreon over at bit.ly/21podpoints2. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, which this week focuses on content: Road To The Final Team 1 Thoughts RTTF Kounde Review How RTTF final players look as investments Tips for Live FUT Friendly objectives Objective tips Market going forward "League SBCs" Return Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ruud Mollet, Reviews & Pre-RTTF Market #W5
In this FUT Weekly Podcast, the FUT legend AirJapes, Steve Stokes aka TheFUTCoach and esports commentator Richard Buckley join your host Ben to discuss the mountain of content currently out on FUT: Something to note about patches Creativity in the final third without 5 star skillers Why 3 in the midfield and 3 up top is the way to go The best GKs this year Recommended Chemistry Styles in FUT21 Steve's Biesla Tactics Driven Cross is a must learn Our camera settings Rulebreakers 2 Crazy Pricing Top Player prices going forward Out of Packs Player Investing Road To The Final market thoughts Icon SBCs on their way too? More active trading methods Much more Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) and can enter the 12,000 FIFA Point giveaway via Patreon over at bit.ly/21podpoints2. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this weeks focuses on gameplay: Something to note about patches Creativity in the final third without 5 star skillers Why 3 in the midfield and 3 up top is the way to go The best GKs this year Recommended Chemistry Styles in FUT21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28-2 with 352 & #1 Squad Battles Player Tips!
Your panel for this week's gameplay podcast includes the legend AirJapes, MrAwbery and MattFUTTrading (The Best FIFA Player in the World), they discuss: Squad Battles tips! Advice for Coop success! Why WL might be a struggle now How to improve at FIFA21 more generally Risks and rewards of team press How to stop lobbed through balls Baiting your opponent Player switching Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content: Rulebreakers — groundbreaking? Rulebreakers Reviews: Benjamin Andre & Douglas Costa Live FUT Friendlies Market madness this past week Important points on chemistry styles Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Big Rivals Change & Messi Review #W3
Andy AJ3 returns! After a lengthy absence (training to become a pro streamer) the podcast's favourite Toffee returns to the fold! Meanwhile Steve, TheFUTCoach, buys himself a Lionel to rescue his Weekend League. They join Ben to discuss: Big Rivals Weekly Score changes shake up the modes All the Everton content OTW action Ben's weekly Shadow and fast CB pep talk! Andy's Jota Review Steve's Messi Review The problem (or is it?) with FUT Live Friendlies skill based matchmaking Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on Gameplay: Importance of skill moves Why they aren't as hard as you think to learn Marcus on his go to Road To Glory budget players 433(5) False 9 in Weekend League How to handle the running fake shot Shots from outside the box Manual heading and what cross or pass to play Plenty more gameplay chat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Top tips ahead of the first Weekend League! #W2
The legend AirJapes, Steve Stokes (aka TheFUTCoach) and your host Ben are here for the second podcast this week, this time focused around gameplay ahead of the first Weekend League of FIFA21: Defenders — is pace fundamental? Is Varane better than VVD this year? What is the 'meta' heading into the first WL First time shots and shooting tips AI vs Manual Defending Gameplans for this Weekend League Tactics for countering the 41212(2) narrow Getting your mentality right Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including a 2nd podcast each week, this week focusing on content: POTM SBCs Right wing issues - is Bernardo the answer? Diogo Jota worth completing TOTW gems Don't forget about keeper chemistry style nerfs Duck's Icon trading insights Is it safe to buy the big boys now? Pre-WL market Why OTW value is really different this year Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Special: Insider Insights on Dynamic Images
In this very different episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast your host Ben is joined by, former main man for Dynamic Images at EA, Bruce. Bruce gives us some extremely interesting insights into the process, impact and decision making behind dynamic images. Here is a link to the images discussed: https://twitter.com/Futhead/status/1309181781854298114 They cover: Bruce’s role was at EA How he ended up getting there Day to day of Dynamic Image selection What has been the impact of dynamic images? Why a random person on the internet was spamming him with Mbappe images His favourite dynamic images The Easter Eggs in various dynamic images Much more Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including this week's exclusive gameplay podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Crazy FUT Market and Early Game Tips! #W1
Ben is joined by AirJapes, Steve (TheFUTCoach) and MattFUTTrading to deliver analysis and insights into the players and market at this early stage of FIFA21! They cover: Huge impact of Rivals placement match coins! Where does this high market go from here? The mass meta player extinction OTW and Weekend League incoming! Haaland & Lewandowski reviews Sabitzer's Howitzers Zakaria vs Kimmich Sule vs Upamecano Hazard Review Did Ibrahimovic live up to Ben's expectations? OTW Tonali SBC thoughts The best, and quickest, CB for 800 coins! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including a 2nd podcast each week, this week focusing on Gameplay tips: Key controller settings to get right! Auto-switching: receiver Lock debates! Contextual Agile Dribbling effectiveness Good skill moves to try early on Early 'META' formations Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gameplay Producer Interview: Weak Foot, Shooting Changes, Dropback & more!
This week your regular host Ben sat down, just before launch, to interview the FIFA21 gameplay producers Kantcho Doskov and Sam Rivera. He put a variety of questions to the pair, including many from listeners: What were the challenges developing the game this year in particular? Will there be more effective playstyles in FIFA21? Will a META always exist in FUT? Is there a push for a more manual FUT? Why would it be good to make the game more manual? Player personality - is it just improved AI? What has been done to counter low depth/drop back? How do you ensure a change isn't too effective? Importance of Weak Foot and tweaks for FIFA21 Why Agile Dribbling is more significant than you might think What skills should we learn when we get started? Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including plenty of weekly exclusive tips, insights and discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Roundtable: Starter Squads, FIFA Points & Player Ratings!
Ben is joined by a very special guest, plus a host of Icon supporters, ahead of FIFA21 as they delve into: Their approach to starting FUT21 FIFA Points — yay or nay? FIFA Points — when to use them? The inevitable storm that is player ratings Our gems amongst the recently released players Best starting league/nations Much more! Thanks for making these bonus roundtable podcasts possible! If you'd like to become an Icon patron, guarantee your question answered/topic discussed/point read out on the next one (within reason!) and/or join in on the next Live recording - then you can edit your pledge here: https://www.patreon.com/join/futweeklypodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How to Start FUT in FIFA21!
FUT legend AirJapes, trading experts ImADuckQuackk and MattFUTTrading sit down with your host Ben, to discuss their approaches to starting FUT21. They cover the spectrum from the Web/Companion App to proper launch: Taking advantage of ‘pre-console’ FUT SBCs & Objectives Trading Importance of Web/Companion App to ‘RTGs’ What player you should bring into your club early Early Game Access plans Rivals rewards impacts FIFA Points potential Small Value Trading Methods for ‘RTGs’ Market Inflation and when to buy/sell players Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including the longer, an added Q&A on the above topics, covering: How will new elements impact the start of FUT Bronze/silver pack methods Should you wait to play your rivals placement matches Is doing Draft a trap? Most important positions to buy first? What nationality should you choose for your starter pack? OTW Investing Which Rivals rewards should you take? Plenty of trading tips! Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hands-on with FIFA21 & FUT!
FUT legends AirJapes and Kazooie94, plus your host Ben, had the opportunity to play an early build of FIFA21 as part of an early FIFA21 Capture Event. They join up to give their thoughts on this week’s episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast: FUT Stadium Customisation FUT Mode changes Potential significance of Rivals changes Other new FUT features ‘New Daily Knockout’ Gameplay ‘feel’ in FIFA21 Increased responsiveness? Park the Bus effectiveness Is attacking AI improved? Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including the longer, even more insight filled version of this pod, covering: Is Kroos usable? Player Switching Shooting (including timed finishing and chip shots!) Skill moves New collision system Bridge skill move Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FUT Features revealed for FIFA21!
FUT legend AirJapes, Melbourne City Pro Marcus Gomes and market expert MattFUTTrading join your regular host Ben to dig into the FUT features that EA have revealed for FIFA21. Your panel discuss: Announcement of loads of new icons Coop — what can you and can't you do? Where could it be useful? New "FUT Events" and rewards Complete stadium customisation Fairly significant Rivals changes — what do they mean for our FUT day to day? The new Rivals 'cash reward injection' FUT Friendlies (A Daily Knockout Tournament alternative?) Much more! The discussion continues on your Extra Time podcast — following soon! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including the Extra Time version of this pod, covering: New upgrades: 'Player Moments' — the stat boosts we've been waiting for? Loads and loads of seemingly great quality of life improvements Taking your FUT club between consoles Should FUT push towards being more manual? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FIFA21 Gameplay Features with Nepenthez
Nepenthez joins AirJapes, Ben, and The Guide's Tazz, who has played FIFA21 (an early build). They dig into the new features explained in the latest FIFA21 Gameplay Pitch Note article. You'll find discussion on: 'New' Player Personalities Creative "Manual" Runs Balancing attack and defence Revamped heading and crossing Much needed passing changes Contextual Agile Dribbling Japes finding a Co-op friend Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including the extended edition of this pod, covering: Low-skill skill moves Biggest difference playing FIFA21 compared to FIFA20 "Super Cancel" could be massive Big but low-key: responsiveness changes FUT becoming more manual? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FIFA21 Gameplay Pitch Notes: Audiobook!
Your host Ben reads through the recently released, very in depth, FIFA21 Gameplay Pitch Note. From manual runs to improved responsiveness the notes cover all gameplay elements in FIFA21 — including: Player Personality Agile Dribbling Creative Runs Positioning Personality Smoother Encounters Enhanced CPU AI And Competitor Mode Fundamentals Of Football Giving Players More Control Skill Moves Improvements Gameplay Responsiveness Efforts Quality Of Life Improvements Plus much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
FIFA21: Co-op & Leaks!
In this episode Ben is joined by regular AirJapes and, for a second week in a row, Melbourne City Pro Marcus Gomes. They dig into the latest FIFA21 News: Cantona confirmed! 1st Icon leak Xbox One to X and PS4 to PS5 transfer FUT Co-op could be a lot of fun Leaked Rivals changes More leaky business Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including the extended edition of this pod, covering: Agile Dribbling Positioning Personality Creative Runs Competitive Mode CPU AI Smoother Encounters Fundamentals of Football Revised Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should EA do 'a PES' & skills that pay bills? #44
Melbourne City Pro Player Marcus Gomes joins your regulars AirJapes and Ben to discuss: How to get shots off in the box vs a packed defence Where do should EA go with skill moves? Marcus's top skills which pay his bills Ben's favourite fun and effective skill move he's probably told you about lots of times before Gomes starts an RTG (in July!!!) Should EA do a PES and pause the annual FIFA release cycle? Which sides should you have your left and right footed CB on? Summer Heat Pogba reviewed The good, bad and ugly of Summer Heat Best CBs for 3ATB Japes runs 433(2) and seems to like it a lot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ribery vs Dembele & Nerf Wars: Pace vs Chem Styles #W42
AirJapes returns. after a week in the podcast wilderness, and is joined by one time partner in crime, and presenter of actual ‘soccer’ on actual TV, Aaron West. With your regular host Ben, they cover current FUT content and look ahead to our inbound FIFA21 future: Summer Heat Reviews Including (but not limited to): Dembele, Ribery, Firmino! Ribery better than TOTS Messi? Japes Agressive 532 Is 5 chemistry acceptable? Should chemistry styles be removed - or significantly nerfed? Mbabu and Pope Insights 'Gold Pack Method' Fodder Crafting Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. This will include next week’s exclusive FUT InFormation Audio Guide on connection and servers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro Footballer, Cricketers & Psychologist on FUT Mental Edge #W41
Professional Cricketers Steven Finn and Sam Billings, Professional Footballer Tom Pett, and esports coach to the stars Edgar Chekera join Ben in a FUT Weekly first. In this main pod they cover: Pett's 'Pro Player Card' & whether he deserves his workrates Mental difference between competing in FIFA vs Pro Sport Their FUT players of the year so far Rethinking FUT achievements Unexpected psychological benefit of FUT for footballers Whether being a footballer gives you an advantage in FUT SH Objective Bruno Fernandes thoughts SH Objective Ibrahimovic Review SH Objective Kessie at LB SH Malanga Sarr Prime Icon SBC should have been moments? Summer Heat players we'd love to see Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get the Extra Time podcast and double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod: What they take from professional sports and apply to FIFA How skill moves can be massively important for enjoyment/effectiveness Getting back into a game in FIFA vs real sport Learning from actual football: should you keep attacking or cynically close out a game? Focusing on what you can control Plenty of sports psychology insights! Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
EA Play & Mendy madness #W40
In your supporter exclusive full week 40 of the FUT Weekly Pod, your host Ben is joined by regular & YouTube Icon AirJapes and trading & content expert Elyyt (aka Sean) to discuss: FIFA21 news from EA Play Summer Heat is actually hot 93 & 89 Objective Mendy reviews Support the pod and double the FUT Weekly Podcast content over on the Patreon for just the price of a coffee:- bit.ly/morepod This week's full edition includes: SBC Perisic Chemistry Easter Eggs? Thoughts on content this year Fodder Market Endgame purchase opportunities Why the False 9 has suddenly become both Ben and Japes favourite formation The best endgame CM (ever?) for free Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sommer Heat, Unused Formations & Defensive Improvements #W39
In this episode FUT legend AirJapes, viral videographer Valerio (ItalianStallion) and pro player Skoldie join Ben to discuss: The Ultimate cock up A brand new promo: Summer Heat Why big stat upgrades aren't always good TOTSSF thoughts as it ends Valerio's Elite 1 442 tips Playing Weekend League with the strangest formations FIFA's gameplay issues in the age of FUT Champs Why defending really isn't up to scratch and how it should change Supporters of the pod keep it going, get the Extra Time podcast and double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod: Valerio's viral video about AI attacking movement AI changes through the years What the future should hold for AI Is it a misconception that gameplay has got more negative Why Pro feedback might actually be a problem Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ultimate TOTSSF & Best All-rounder #W38
In this preview of the full week 38, iconic FIFA YouTuber ZwebackHD and trading specialist ImADuckQuackk join your regulars AirJapes and Ben to discuss: A truly Ultimate TOTSSF? Our Favourite TOTS cards In-Depth on The Magic of TOTS Atal Support the pod, keep it going and get all FUT Weekly Podcast content over on the Patreon - bit.ly/morepod This week's full edition includes: Positioning tinfoil hat time Objectives falling flat? What we need to see from content Chemistry not really as much of a concern? Playing in delay tips Japes advice for Zwe to break into Elite Why pressing is one of the biggest issues Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wissam, Lucas, Ligue 1 & Winning the Ball #W37
On this week's episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast your regular host Ben, and almost as regular FUT legend, AirJapes are joined by the returning trading and content expert MattFUTTrading to dig into: The Year of the Wissam: one of the most expensive players this year Cyprien SBC and Ligue 1 Roundup The Thinking Man's Ben Yedder Japes reviews the Lucas Moura SBC Premier League return - what will be the impact? What to do vs possession hogging time wasters Why 41212(2) does have its uses Is ping just a myth? What impact does it actually have Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get the Extra Time podcast and double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod: Ben's TOTSSF Eredivisie revelations: Promes, Van de Beek, Ziyech and Dumfries Looking at the market ahead Where have all the big SBCs gone? Are Prime Icon packs the answer? Enjoying the FUT end-game Matt's 'overpowered' high-depth twist on the the 4231 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TOTSSF Serie A and TOTSSF Reviews #W36
In this preview of the full supporter exclusive week 36 Japes and Ben are joined by Serie A expert (retired FUT podcast legend & verified player) Italian Stallion aka Valerio. Your panel discuss: Chris Smalling (yes, Chris Smalling) Serie A TOTSSF intrigues and picks Japes bundle of Bundesliga thoughts Enter the 12,000 FIFA Point giveaway, get the full episode (plus double the pod content for just $3 monthly) and keep the podcast going by supporting: bit.ly/pointsmay20 SBC Coutinho verdict A huge huge miss by EA Dynamic cards live once again! Scoring from Free Kicks Good corner methods 3 at the back buildup tips Valerio's 4321 setup What to do from kick off Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices