Show overview
The Footglish Podcast: Learn English with Football has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 90 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 24 min and 34 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 10 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 60 episodes published. Published by Zdenek Lukas.
From the publisher
On the Footglish Podcast each week, join Zdenek, a passionate English teacher and a huge football fan, as we dive into the latest football news while helping you improve your English skills. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or an English learner eager to boost your listening skills, Footglish offers a fun and engaging way. Each week, we break down football matches of Zdenek’s or his guests’ favourite teams, all while teaching you practical English that you can use on and off the pitch.
Latest Episodes
View all 90 episodesENGLAND or SPAIN, Who Has More WORLD-CLASS Players
Awful Awful AWFUL Czechia
When Curaçao Equalised Against Germany
The Real Reason Czechia Lost to South Korea
S03E11 England World Cup Preview
S03E10 Football Collocations Gone Wrong
S03E09 Czech Republic World Cup Squad REVEALED
S03E08 Arsenal End 22-Year Wait for the Title
S03E07 The Night Czech Football Lost Its Mind
S3 Ep 6S03E06 THE WAIT IS OVER… CZECHIA ARE GOING TO THE WORLD CUP🔥
My guests this time are Honza Popek — my cousin and a sharp football mind — and David Nyč, a reporter, commentator, presenter of ONE PLAY TV, and co-author of the podcast Druhý Dotek Zdeňka Folprechta. 🎙️In this episode of Footglish, we dive into a historic moment as Czechia finally books their place at the World Cup — and yes, we properly celebrate it too.We discuss:⚽ Czechia’s long-awaited qualification and the key factors behind this success,⚽ The captaincy shake-up — why Tomáš Souček lost the armband and whether Ladislav Krejčí has stepped up as a stronger leader,⚽ Standout performances from Pavel Šulc and how he’s transformed our attacking threat,⚽ The tactical identity under new manager Miroslav Koubek — now officially the oldest coach at the World Cup,⚽ Our strengths: set pieces, penalties, and why Czechia might be more dangerous than people think,⚽ And finally, our chances in the World Cup group — can this team go further than expected?Video from this episode👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might like it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: [email protected] about Zdenek
S03E05 Ireland vs Czechia: World Cup Play-off Draw Reaction
My guest this time is Cathal, a passionate Irish football fan. 🎙️ In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by Cathal to unpack one of the craziest INTERNATIONAL breaks Ireland and Czechia have had in years.We discuss:⚽Ireland’s unbelievable last-minute comeback, rising from the dead to beat Hungary and squeeze into the World Cup Qualifier playoffs,⚽ Troy Parrott’s outrageous FIVE-goal heroics — the man simply refused to miss,⚽Czechia’s underwhelming group campaign, plus the tense fallout between Souček, Coufal, and the Czech ultras,⚽ The draw: Czechia vs Ireland — who’s really got the upper hand? Our predictions for this spicy showdown.Video from this episode 👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfWatch my other show Heroes of the WeekTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might like it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: [email protected] about Zdenek
S3 Ep 4S03E04 Slavic Teams Collecting Points in the World Cup Qualigfication
My guest this time is Tomasz, a Polish football fan. 🎙️ In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by Tomasz to look at the results of the Slavic teams, including Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, and Ukraine.We discuss:Slovakia’s shocking win over Germany,Poland’s revival under their new coach, with Lewandowski back leading the line,How Czechia fared against MontenegroUkraine's match against FranceVideo from this episode👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfWatch my other show Heroes of the WeekTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might like it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: [email protected] about Zdenek
S3 Ep 3S03E03 Szoboszlai’s Rocket Leaves Arsenal Stunned at Anfield
My guest this time is Paul, a Liverpool fan. 🎙️ In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by Paul to break down Liverpool’s 1–0 win over Arsenal at Anfield, where Szoboszlai’s free-kick wonder was the difference.We discuss:Whether Florian Wirtz has truly hit the ground running at Liverpool,If this was an ugly match to watch despite the big occasion,Just how good Szoboszlai’s free kick really was,And the big question: are Liverpool genuine title favourites this season?Paul's YouTube channelVideo from this episode👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfWatch my other show Heroes of the WeekTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might like it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: [email protected] about Zdenek
S3 Ep 2S03E2 Man United's Defeat - Performance More than the Result
🎙️ In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by Leontes from the Mr. Henriquez YouTube channel to reflect on Arsenal’s win over Manchester United and discuss what it might mean for United moving forward.We discuss:Whether performance is more important than the result (Man United beaten, but arguably played well),Which Manchester United players are now seen as deadwood,Which of the new signings impressed,Whether Arsenal are becoming increasingly cynical in their approach,And whether being out of Europe this season might actually benefit Manchester United (with 9 other Premier League teams competing in Europe, including 6 Champions League clubs).Leontes's YouTube channelVideo from this episode👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfWatch my other show Heroes of the WeekTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might like it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: [email protected] about Zdenek
S3 Ep 1S03E01 Premier League is Back
🎙️ In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by Ben from the To the Point English with Ben YouTube channel to look ahead to the brand-new Premier League season.We discuss:Our predictions for the title winner,Who we think will make the top four,The teams most likely to be relegated,Our picks for the Golden Boot winner,West Ham United’s prospects and key players.Plus, plenty of football banter, bold predictions, and a touch of English language insight along the way.Video from this episode👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfWatch my other show Heroes of the WeekTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might like it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: [email protected] about Zdenek
S02E45 A Polish Baník Fan at the 2–2 Clash with Legia
🎙️ In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by a young Baník Ostrava supporter from Poland who travelled to Ostrava to watch the thrilling 2–2 draw against Legia Warsaw in person.We discuss:His unique journey as a Polish fan of a Czech club,What it’s like supporting Baník from across the border,The electric atmosphere at the stadium and the intense fan culture,A breakdown of the key moments from the dramatic match,The rivalry between Baník and Legia—and how it played out on and off the pitch,Video from this episode 👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfWatch my other show Heroes of the WeekTake part in this fun Listener survey.Follow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might like it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: [email protected] about Zdenek
S2 Ep 44S02E44 Czech League Round 1 - Already Off Script!
🎙️ In this episode of Footglish, I’m joined by former footballer, journalist, and commentator Štěpán Hájek to break down all the drama from Round 1 of the Czech First League.We discuss:The upsets that caught everyone off guard,Michal Beran’s standout performance for Jablonec,Sparta Prague’s worrying lack of signings,The costly error by Slavia’s Tomáš Holeš,A couple of absolute screamers,And Bohemians’ shock win over Baník Ostrava.Plus plenty more analysis, insight, and a few hot takes along the way.Video from this episode👉The Footglish Podcast FPL MINI LEAGUE👉The Footglish Podcast Czech Fantasy MINI LEAGUE👉Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfWatch my other show Heroes of the WeekTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might like it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: [email protected] about Zdenek
S2 Ep 43S02E43 Chelsea Stun PSG in the Club World Cup Final
In this special episode, I sit down with Marvin, a passionate Chelsea supporter, to celebrate and dissect Chelsea's remarkable triumph in the 2025 Club World Cup final against PSG.Widely regarded as underdogs, Chelsea defied all expectations with an outstanding performance that left football fans stunned.Video from this episode will be available soon.Achievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfWatch my other show Heroes of the WeekTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Fantasy Premier League (FPL)Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might like it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: [email protected] about Zdenek
S2 Ep 42S02E42 Lewandowski Gets Poland Coach Fired
In this episode, I talk to my Polish friend Tomasz about the explosive situation in the Polish national team. Did Robert Lewandowski really get the coach fired during the World Cup qualifiers? We dive into this highly controversial story and discuss how important Lewa is to the fans and the entire nation — a footballing icon now at the centre of a major scandal.Video from this episodeAchievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learnersSUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfWatch my other show Heroes of the WeekTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Fantasy Premier League (FPL)Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might like it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: [email protected] about Zdenek
S2 Ep 41S02E41 Spurs Finally Do it! - Europa League Glory
In this episode, I’m joined by David, aka Jenks, to relive Tottenham Hotspur’s stunning win over Manchester United in the Europa League final. We break down the match, reflect on the key moments of Spurs' season, and discuss what this long-awaited trophy—Tottenham's first since 2008—means for the club and its loyal fans. Whether you're a die-hard Spurs supporter or just love football drama, this one’s for you.Video from this episodeAchievers Chamber - online group meetings for high-level English learners(includes a regular Sunday 7 pm chat with Zdenek and other football fans in a private group)SUPPORT the FOOTGLISH PODCAST: https://herohero.co/thrivingptfzcqbttaflfWatch my other show Heroes of the WeekTake part in this fun Listener survey.Join The "Footglish Podcast: Fantasy Premier League (FPL)Join The "Footglish Podcast: Czech Fantasy LeagueFollow "The Footglish Podcast" on Instagram.If you like this podcast, please subscribe to it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends, colleagues, or anyone who might like it.Feel free to email your feedback to Zdenek: [email protected] about Zdenek