Best England Football Learning Podcasts (2025)

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Fraser Ellard - Chicago White Sox pitcher on grief, marriage and God's sufficient grace 36:44

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3d ago36:44

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Today on the podcast: - Chicago White Sox pitcher Fraser Ellard shares his journey of faith, navigating grief after losing his father at a young age, and how that shaped his understanding of God. He discusses the importance of finding purpose in adversity, the role of spiritual disciplines in his life, and the pressures he faced during his MLB debu…

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A 2018 Redraft: Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson at the top, and lessons we can learn from this loaded class 1:19:03

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Revisiting recent drafts can help inform what we think about the league in the present moment and the ways that teams make decisions. Especially when you've got Dane Brugler at your disposal. Dane joins Robert Mays on this episode of The Athletic Football Show to look back at the 2018 NFL Draft, a class that, in real life, saw Baker Mayfield, Saquo…

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The next frontiers of tech in football with Prime Vision's Sam Schwartzstein 54:37

4d ago54:37

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If you listen to a show like this, you already have an idea of how much modern technology is shaping the NFL. There's a decent chance, though, that its reach into what you watch on Sundays...and Mondays...and especially Thursdays is far greater than you suppose. And it's only increasing. Sam Schwartzstein, the analytics expert behind Amazon's Thurs…

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Jalen Ramsey/Minkah Fitzpatrick trade reaction with Bill Barnwell 39:13

5d ago39:13

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Every now and again in this business, breaking news works in your favor. That was the case for us at The Athletic Football Show on Monday, when news of the Jalen Ramsey Dolphins/Steelers trade broke early in the morning. It became even more the case when the deal got stranger and more interesting, roping in Minkah Fitzpatrick, Jonnu Smith, and a co…

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Jared Allen - 2025 Pro Football HOF'er plus Matt shares about baptizing his son at church 30:28

6d ago30:28

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Today on the podcast: - Matt shares what he learned at church this weekend (01:00) - Matt also shares about the special moment of baptizing his son (10:27) - NFL legend Jared Allen joins us to share about being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2025, his testimony of faith in Jesus and playing with Matt Forte in his short stint with the B…

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Inside Williams F1 | Boss James Vowles on Silverstone Folklore, Rejection and Winning Cultures 50:18

6d ago50:18

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In this episode, Georgie welcomes James Vowles, Team Principal of Williams Racing and a seasoned Formula One strategist with decades of experience at the highest level of motorsport. From his early days on the pit wall to leading one of the most iconic teams in F1 history, James shares the pivotal moments that shaped his career and leadership style…

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Mailbag Monday: Contract-year players, best QB + coach upgrades ever, the importance of aging on rosters, and more 1:01:15

6d ago1:01:15

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Mailbag Monday rolls on as we get deeper into summer and closer to the start of training camp. Among the questions answered by Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen on this edition...where would Baltimore fall among QB supporting classes in the NFC? Which contract-year players have the widest range of outcomes this season? What are the best single-offseas…

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274: The Truth About Blood Flow Restriction with Dr. Warren Bradley 25:38

7d ago25:38

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What do Cristiano Ronaldo, LeBron James... and astronauts have in common? They’re all using the same training technology, blood flow restriction (BFR). In this episode, host Richard Graves back Dr. Warren Bradley, Chief Science Officer and founder of Hytro, to unpack how BFR is transforming the way athletes train, recover, and even how astronauts p…

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Looking backward and forward for this season's second-year quarterbacks 1:17:31

9d ago1:17:31

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The 2024 rookie quarterback class was a big story from the moment that it put six players in the first round of the draft. The group had about as diverse a range of rookie season experiences as possible, from J.J. McCarthy missing the season due to injury, to Jayden Daniels leading the Commanders to the NFC Championship Game. What was 2024 really l…

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Michael McDowell - 2021 Daytona 500 winner shares his adoption story and trusting God in every area of life 43:39

10d ago43:39

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Today on the podcast: - Michael McDowell shares his journey from a long and challenging career in racing to finding faith in Jesus. He discusses the thrill of winning the Daytona 500, the unseen grind of being a NASCAR driver, and his journey of adoption, emphasizing the unique connection he has with his adopted son and the challenges faced in the …

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The duality of NFL expectations 51:34

11d ago51:34

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Every NFL season includes multiple instances of teams surprising us on the positive side of the ledger (hello 2024 Broncos and 2023 Texans) and the negative side (oh, hi 2022 Buccaneers and 2020 Eagles). Are there any threads those teams share? Any traits that repeat themselves year after year that can help inform how we're looking at the 2025 seas…

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Make next season a success with self-reflection tips from Chris Welburn | S6 Ep1 46:17

12d ago46:17

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The off-season is the perfect time to pause and prepare for the season ahead. And by taking time to self-reflect, you can ensure that you make next season count. That’s why, to kick off season six of Coachcast, FA regional coach developer, Chris Welburn, returns to share his advice for self-reflection. Self-reflection is a powerful tool that coache…

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Our guilty pleasure storylines 1:04:33

12d ago1:04:33

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We at The Athletic Football Show like to think that we've established our thoughtful, incisive bona fides. But we aren't above a Taco Bell meal and a slapstick comedy every now and again. We, too, have our guilty pleasures. How does that translate to the football world? Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen let you in and indulge in their guilty pleasure …

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Eli Stowers - Vanderbilt tight end plus Matt on praying through injuries and what he learned at church 45:43

13d ago45:43

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Today on the podcast: - Matt and Jason discuss Tyrese Haliburton's achilles injury and how to pray through setbacks and disappointment. (01:10) - Then, Matt shares what he learned at church this weekend (10:20) - Finally, Vanderbilt tight end Eli Stowers shares about his decision to return to college for one more season in 2025, growing in his fait…

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Wimbledon Uncovered | Chair Debbie Jevans on Tradition, Innovation and honouring Andy Murray 21:33

13d ago21:33

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In this exclusive episode recorded in the clubhouse at Wimbledon, Georgie sits down with Debbie Jevans, the first female chair of the All England Club, to explore what it really takes to deliver one of the world’s most iconic sporting events. Debbie reveals how far in advance the team plans for the Championships and the importance of testing every …

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Mailbag Monday: Worst QB rooms of the past decade, Protector of the Year Award, which low-expectations teams can make the playoffs, and more 51:39

13d ago51:39

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Our fine listeners once again did not disappoint when we opened the mail over the weekend. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen tackle questions on evaluating play callers based on the talent at their disposal, the worst QB rooms of the past decade, the new Protector of the Year Award, current players becoming coaches, low-expectations teams that can mak…

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273: Creating Complete Athletes 34:46

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In this episode, Richard Graves is joined by performance specialist Julia Eyre, a sports scientist and psychologist with a rich background in elite sport. From working with U.S. collegiate athletes to roles with German Olympic federations and the TSG Wieseck Football Academy (a partner of Eintracht Frankfurt), Julia brings a multidimensional approa…

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Lingering questions, episode 4: The Steelers' non-QB shortcomings, the Bears' defensive personnel, and the Falcons' pass rush drought 1:04:15

16d ago1:04:15

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If this is indeed the end of the Lingering Questions line this offseason, then we definitely got to indulge our intellectual curiosities. On this fourth, and potentially final, edition of Lingering Questions, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen ask, and attempt to answer, the following questions: Have the Steelers been held back in recent seasons by onl…

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Xavier Scruggs - ESPN and MLB Network analyst on media career, trusting God's plan, faith in tragedy 35:09

17d ago35:09

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Today on the podcast: - MLB Network and ESPN baseball analyst Xavier Scruggs joins us to discuss the challenges of balancing a demanding career with family life, moving from playing baseball to covering it everyday, the significance of setting boundaries, and the role of faith in navigating life's transitions. Have a question? Got a guest suggestio…

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Patriots and Boston sports media grab bag 52:25

17d ago52:25

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Ex-WEEI host Mike Mutnansky, now of MutStack.com, returns to the show to discuss Patriots under pressure, his best Patriots take, what he would do as Boston Sports media czar, and more. 0:00 Welcome & Intro 3:03 Best Patriots takes! 8:41 Who is the 3rd most important Patriot? 14:08 What do you want from training camp & OTA coverage? 19:37 PrizePick…

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The salary cap, uncapped 1:15:25

17d ago1:15:25

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Even the most plugged-in, tunnel-visioned, 99th percentile football fan can turn into an ineffectual puddle of nothingness when trying to explain the salary cap. And yet, we all understand that the cap plays a huge part in how teams are build and championships are won. So how can we untangle the complexities of the cap? Well, we can start by talkin…

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Footballers on Holiday: Chiselled Lewandowski, Snubbed by Maradona & Elite Beach Kickabouts 25:33

18d ago25:33

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Kyle Walker and Michael Brown share behind-the-scenes holiday stories — from 11-a-side matches with elite players to Robert Lewandowski’s insane physique. They also relive the time Browny got blanked by Diego Maradona, Kyle’s experience captaining England, and whether he should call Noel Gallagher for Oasis tickets. Plus: how Kyle managed to miss m…

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NFC QB supporting cast rankings 1:35:43

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If the AFC is defined by the league's superstar quarterbacks, then the NFC is where the meticulously constructed offenses and elite playcallers can be found. That means the exercise of ranking the supporting casts in the NFC is not for the faint of heart. Luckily, we've got Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen at our disposal. The pair ranks the NFC's su…

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Jacie Hoyt - Oklahoma State women's head basketball coach plus Matt recaps his trip to England 58:08

20d ago58:08

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Today on the podcast: - Matt and Jason discus Father's Day (01:00) - Matt recaps his vacation in England (05:40) - Matt shares what he learned at church this weekend (12:39) - Oklahoma State women's basketball coach Jacie Hoyt joins the show to share her story of becoming a new mom, returning to the sideline to coach just 10 days after delivering h…

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How analytics forecast the Patriots' 2025 season with Aaron Schatz 44:54

20d ago44:54

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Aaron Schatz, ESPN+ analyst, Football Outsiders founder and the godfather of football analytics, joins the show to share how his model views the Patriots' chances this season. Aaron and Andrew also discuss how Mike Vrabel will change the team, Drake Maye's changes in Year and make. Buy the FTN Fantasy Football Almanac here: https://ftnfantasy.com/a…

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Ed Chamberlin | What I learned from Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and AP McCoy 42:28

20d ago42:28

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Ed Chamberlin is the face of horse racing on ITV, the man who shepherded Gary Neville into TV and also a cancer survivor. On this week's podcast, Georgie catches up with her old Sky Sports News co-presenter, Ed, to talk about: * Why his first attempts at presenting all tanked * The death threats he faced at Sky Sports * Gary Neville's relentless wo…

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Mailbag Monday: A shifting of the QB age cliff, a longer leash for GMs, and a new occupant of the Derek Carr line 1:14:10

20d ago1:14:10

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Robert Mays, Derrik Klassen and Michael Beller went back out to the TAFS mailbox and found another stack of great letters. On this edition of the Mailbag, Robert and Derrik answer questions on the possibility of the QB age cliff shifting (in the wrong direction), whether GMs should get a longer leash before losing their jobs, their ideal—and financ…

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272: Inside Catapult: Global Trends, Common Pitfalls & the Future of Sports Science 43:21

21d ago43:21

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This week, host Richard Graves is joined by Chris Polley, Vice President of Customer Success at Catapult, for a deep-dive into the world of elite sports performance monitoring. With over 55 sports scientists working across 16 countries, Chris shares what he and his team are seeing across top-tier teams in more than 40 sports worldwide. Listeners wi…

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AFC QB supporting cast rankings 1:21:51

23d ago1:21:51

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The NFL is a quarterback driven league, there's no doubt about it. But do the Eagles win the Super Bowl last year without their offensive line? Do the Chiefs establish a dynasty without Andy Reid? Are the Rams and Bengals playing in Super Bowl LVI without Cooper Kupp, Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins? The supporting casts around quarterbacks matter, t…

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Gene Forte - Matt's dad joins us for a special Father's Day weekend conversation 46:57

24d ago46:57

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Today on the podcast: - Matt is joined by his dad Ulysses "Gene" Forte for a special Father's Day weekend conversation on faith, forgiveness, fatherlessness and football. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Email us - [email protected] WATCH all of our podcast episodes on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.…

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Lingering questions, episode 3: The Chiefs' lack of explosiveness, Baker Mayfield's late-20s breakout, and the 49ers' relative slide on offense 1:01:13

24d ago1:01:13

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We're into June, and we've still got Lingering Questions about the 2024 season that will inform how the coming season goes. On this edition, Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen ask, and attempt to answer, the following...Are explosives ever coming back to the Chiefs offense? Is Baker Mayfield's late-20s breakout for real? How much of the Niners' relativ…

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Straitjackets, Touring & Tottenham’s Euro Glory 25:28

25d ago25:28

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Kyle Walker and Michael Brown are back with another deep dive into the world of football. The lads discuss Tottenham’s Europa League win and why they’re buzzing for Ange and Son – while remembering when Sonny looked like a rabbit in headlights on his first day at the club. Browny recalls how Kyle’s 100 keepy-uppies caused him some family pain, whil…

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Patriots offseason awards and minicamp observations 1:19:22

25d ago1:19:22

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The Boston Sports Journal's Mike Giardi returns to the show to share his observations from minicamp, including Drake Maye's play and Stefon Diggs' first press conference since the boat video. Later, the guys name the Patriots' offseason MVP, best offensive and defensive rookies and more 0:00 - Intro 2:50 - Takeaways from Patriots minicamp 4:46 - Ta…

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League-altering moves, GMing an expansion team, the end of bad quarterbacks, and more from the TAFS mailbag 1:09:06

25d ago1:09:06

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The mailbag shifts to Wednesday this week, but it's still chock full of great questions from all of you out there. Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen consider each of the following: What are the most consequential league-altering moves of the last 10 years? Which failed head coach was hurt most by his quarterback situation? Could we soon be in a world …

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Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers, Jaire Alexander released, and more from OTAs 1:02:07

26d ago1:02:07

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The league's most faux-uncertain quarterback question finally got its long-expected answer last week when Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers officially agreed to terms on a one-year contract. That's where Robert Mays and Derrik Klassen begin their roundup of all the news that dropped during OTAs on this episode of The Athletic Football Show. The guys a…

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Rhett Lashlee - SMU head football coach on CFB success, humility, culture and leadership 30:03

27d ago30:03

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Today on the podcast: - SMU head football coach Rhett Lashlee joins us to share insights on building a winning culture in college football, navigating the challenges of modern college athletics, and the significance of discipleship and community in maintaining spiritual health. Have a question? Got a guest suggestion? Want to advertise with us? Ema…

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Katie Boulter | How a Family Crisis Changed her Perspective on Wimbledon, Life and Tennis 47:02

27d ago47:02

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British tennis star Katie Boulter is heading into Wimbledon with serious momentum — a chance for a 'three-peat' win in Nottingham and a showdown with Emma Raducanu for top Brit billing. In this week’s episode, Katie lets Georgie in on the behind-the-scenes realities of preparing for the biggest tournament of the year, what she’s learned from her po…

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271: Strength First: Why It Underpins Everything 28:21

28d ago28:21

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In this week’s episode of the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves is joined by Leicester Tigers’ Head of Performance, Matt Parr, a former professional rugby player turned strength and conditioning expert with experience across both rugby union and league. Matt shares his fascinating journey from the pitch to the performance department, o…

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The 7 most intriguing Patriots in 2025 and mailbag 52:26

30d ago52:26

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On this episode of Pats Interference with Andrew Callahan, MassLive's Chris Mason joins the show to swap lists with Andrew covering the most intriguing Patriots — from the locker room to the coaching staff and front office — ahead of the 2025 season. Later, the guys answer your mailbag questions. All that, and much more! Learn more about your ad ch…

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K.J. Osborn - Washington Commanders WR on faith, discipleship and rescuing a man from a burning car 39:47

1M ago39:47

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Today on the podcast: - Washington Commanders WR K.J. Osborn joins the show to share his experience as an NFL player, discussing the unique challenges he faces, including mental health issues, financial pressures, and the importance of faith. He also recounts a heroic incident where he saved a man from a burning car, reflecting on the impact of tha…

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Defensive players set to make a leap in 2025 1:00:59

1M ago1:00:59

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Whenever a player makes a leap—whether that's bad to average, average to good, good to great, or great to elite—it can change his team. Just think of guys like Zack Baun and Derek Stingley last season. Who might make a leap this year akin to what those two did in 2024? Derrik Klassen and Diante Lee from The Ringer highlight their top defensive brea…