Best Pep Guardiola Podcasts (2025)

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The Fall of Diego Maradona | Part Two 49:32

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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week, Jonathan and Rob look into the tragic and fascinating latter years of Diego Maradona's professional football career during the 1990s. Jonathan and Rob explore Maradona's struggles with cocaine addiction, legal troubles, and numerous attempts to revive his career amidst a nation…

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City 5-2 Juventus | Are City BACK? Club World Cup Reaction & Analysis | Talking City Podcast 32:29

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Welcome to a late-night Talking City podcast! Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski break down Manchester City’s statement 5-2 win over Juventus in the Club World Cup. Is this the best Pep Guardiola performance in a year? Are City finally BACK to their best?In this late night episode we dive into:Doku’s performanceReijnders & Aït-Nouri: the signings …

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Divorce is not a magic bullet: separation advice from a marital therapist, Andrew G. Marshall 36:58

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In this episode, Kate is joined by Andrew G Marshall, a therapist and writer, to discuss the most common mistakes to avoid when separating. About the episode: Kate and Andrew begin the episode by looking at Andrew’s motivations for becoming a therapist, following his personal experience of family members’ divorce as a child. Andrew explains the imp…

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Unstoppable City? Club World Cup Recap & Juve Preview | Talking City Podcast 35:17

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Manchester City have started their FIFA Club World Cup campaign in style! Two games, two wins, and now a huge clash with Juventus on the horizon! Alex James and Simon Bajkowski, break down all the action so far, the key players, and what Pep Guardiola’s side need to do to lift another piece of silverware.PLUS:How City’s style is adapting to the Clu…

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The Fall of Diego Maradona | Part One 48:55

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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper bring a two-part special focussing on the decline of one of the greatest footballers ever, Diego Maradona. In part one, our co-hosts talk about Maradona's struggles with drug addiction, failed drug tests, and his eventual 15-month ban from football…

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Chelsea's striker situation & how good is Jobe Bellingham? 58:48

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How will Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson compete at Chelsea and what kind of player is Jobe Bellingham were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Reuben Pinder, Kaya Kaynak & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey. Michael Reaves / Staff / Getty Images Sport …

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Man City, Writing Thrillers & Life in the US: Parker Jamison (Ox de Vere) Joins Talking City 36:19

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Welcome to a special edition of the Talking City Podcast! 🎙️This week, Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski sits down with American novelist and diehard Manchester City fan Parker Jamison (pen name Ox de Vere) for a wide-ranging, transatlantic chat. They dive into Parker’s journey from working in Hollywood to writing thrillers, the craft of storytelli…

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Club World Cup Chaos: Part Two - Man United, Brazil, and Hang Gliding with Roy Keane! 52:30

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. With the Club World Cup underway, we wrap up the week with Part Two of our Origin Story series, focusing on Manchester United’s chaotic 2000 Club World Cup campaign in Brazil. Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper unpack United’s controversial decision to withdraw from the FA Cup, the disor…

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

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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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In brief: Five tips to build financial stability with Octopus Money 21:16

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In this episode, Kate is joined by Ben Atherton, a financial planning expert from Octopus Money, to share his top five money-saving tips post-divorce or separation. For many couples, one person might have handled more of the financial planning, and the other might feel unsure about where to start - particularly around securing their financial futur…

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Club World Cup Chaos: Part One - The Origin Story 47:29

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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week, with the Club World Cup underway, Rob and Jonathan delve into its chaotic and often violent origins! They explore how the early intercontinental tournaments were organised, from the first attempts in the late 19th century to the ultimate establishment of the Toyota Cup. We'll h…

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How football shirts explain the world 56:27

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Joey D’Urso’s book More Than A Shirt: How Football Shirts Explain Global Politics, Money and Power plus how Rayan Ait-Nouri’s arrival may change Manchester City were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Joey D’Urso, JJ Bull & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve…

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City Cap Ticket Prices! Fans Win as Club World Cup Kicks Off | Talking City Podcast 37:07

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In this episode of the Talking City Podcast, Simon Bajkowski and Alex James react to Manchester City’s new ticket pricing structure following a key meeting between the club and fan board City Matters. A £60 cap will be introduced for the most high profile games next season, with category-based pricing bringing cheaper tickets for many fixtures.The …

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Rayan Cherki & Tijjani Reijnders: How They Fit at City | Talking City Podcast 36:42

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Manchester City are wasting no time this summer, adding Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders to the squad ahead of the Club World Cup. On this week’s Talking City Podcast, Tyrone and Simon discuss how the new signings could reshape the midfield, what they bring to Pep Guardiola’s side, and what the transfer business so far tells us about City’s prior…

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Offside! The 1925 Rule That Changed Football 56:14

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Please note: Apologies for the audio issues in the first 10 minutes of the show. Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast, with co-hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson. Today we are joined by special guest David Owen, former sports editor of the Financial Times and author of multiple books on sports history. In this episode, the …

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

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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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Recipe for success: chef’s tips for moving on after divorce 39:12

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In this episode, Kate is joined by Christopher Gillard, chef and writer, to discuss how cooking can help rebuild your life post-divorce. About the episode: The episode starts with Chris opening up about his separation story and the unexpected discoveries like pet-sitting and newfound love for cooking that inspired him to write his book ‘The Divorce…

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Zambia 2012: Africa's Greatest Fairytale 54:22

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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In today’s episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper explore one of the most powerful stories in football history: Zambia’s remarkable triumph at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations. Jonathan, who covered the 2012 tournament on the ground, shares firsthand reflections of what he calls t…

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Tottenham sack Ange Postecoglou & Thomas Frank at Spurs? 53:35

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The sacking of Ange Postecoglou by Tottenham Hotspur and the merits of his potential successor Thomas Frank were discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… Please take our listener survey! https://forms.gle/qkNsR6GMp1YJPk4v7 This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Kaya Kaynak, JJ Bull & Jon Mackenzie and is p…

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Where Next for City? | Foden’s Frustration & Squad Cuts Incoming | Talking City Podcast 38:45

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In this Talking City episode, Alex James and Simon Bajkowski reflect on Manchester City’s underwhelming 24/25 season — one that ended without silverware.🔵 Key Topics:Pep’s blunt message: City must trim the squad, who goes?Phil Foden opens up: how injury and expectation have taken a tollIs this the end of an era, or just a pause in City’s dominance?…

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Luis Enrique: Triumph, Tragedy, and PSG's Champions League Glory 1:02:57

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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Today, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper explore the remarkable life and career of Luis Enrique, fresh off delivering Paris Saint-Germain’s first-ever Champions League title. From leading Barcelona to a historic treble in 2015 to now rewriting PSG's narrative in Europe, Enrique’s managerial …

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De Bruyne is UNDERRATED, Why Tuchel is BRILLIANT and McTominay is the BOSS in Naples 36:23

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Kyle and Browny are on holiday but they’ve managed to find time to deliver a new episode of the pod. Kyle talks about his good pal Kevin de Bruyne after he played his last game for Manchester City, but where does he rank among the greats of modern football? What was the best match he ever saw him play? And with Napoli rumoured to be KDB's next dest…

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In brief: Why we cheat - three main reasons 11:31

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In the previous episode of The Divorce Podcast, Kate spoke to Cate Campbell about navigating intimacy when living together post-separation. In this episode, Kate wanted to delve deeper into another common challenge when it comes to sex and relationships – infidelity. What is it, why does it happen, and what can we do afterwards? About the episode: …

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Why Brazil Have Turned To Carlo Ancelotti 55:38

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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This week, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper explore a landmark moment in the sport: Brazil, for the first time in its storied history, has appointed a sole foreign manager, Carlo Ancelotti. As he prepares to lead the Seleção in his first match on Friday against Ecuador, the episode…

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Champions League, Cunha to Man Utd & Delap to Chelsea 1:07:54

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The Champions League final, Liam Delap joining to Chelsea, Matheus Cunha moving to Manchester United and Pep Ljinders becoming an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Manchester City were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast… Please take our listener survey! https://forms.gle/qkNsR6GMp1YJPk4v7 This episode of the Tifo football podcast is host…

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Transfer window opens | City target Rayan Aït-Nouri | Pep wants early additions 30:40

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Welcome to the Talking City Podcast by the Manchester Evening News, covering everything Manchester City featuring Chief Manchester City writer Simon Bajkowski, Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall and Manchester City writer Joe Bray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Reach Podcasts

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Paris Saint-Germain's Journey: Chasing the Champions League Dream 52:47

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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this episode, Jonathan and Rob explore the history of Paris Saint-Germain ahead of their Champions League final against Inter Milan. Join us as we uncover the intriguing journey of PSG - and their transformation from a club with little history to a European powerhouse. Rob and Jonathan…

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The Premier League is over 54:43

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Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about the football. Champions League disappointment for Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest, European excitement for Chelsea and Newcastle United plus Napoli’s Scudetto win were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted b…

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Living together after separation: intimacy, boundaries and break-up sex 37:22

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In this episode, I am joined by an award-winning author, Cate Campbell, to discuss intimacy, whether trial separations are a good idea, and boundaries while living together post-separation. About the episode: Kate and Cate begin by discussing what intimacy might look like for ex-partners, especially for those who have separated but are still living…

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Player Ratings of the Season | Gundogan STAYING | What next for Grealish? 34:22

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Alex James and Joe Bray reflect on Manchester City’s final day win at Fulham to secure Champions League football and decide who is the Blues’ Player of the Season. They discuss why the best players from the campaign are the unexpected ones, and look ahead to which players might have played their final game for the club. There is an update on Ilkay …

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Herrera's Inter Milan: The Birth of the Catenaccio 1:02:54

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Welcome to this Champions League special episode of It Was What It Was with hosts Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson. In this episode, they dive deep into the rich tactical history of Inter Milan, tracing the origins and impact of the famous Catenaccio system introduced by legendary coach Helenio Herrera in the 1960s. They explore Herrera's significant…

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Liverpool Lift Trophy; Recapping an Entertaining PL Season 11:00

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0:20 - Soaking in the scenes from Anfield on the day Liverpool lifted their 20th English top flight title 3:55 - Assessing how the underappreciated teams in the Premier League took a major competitive step this seasonBy Robbie Mustoe, Robbie Earle

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KDB’s Emotional Goodbye, Pep’s Bombshell & Foden’s Honest Admission | Talking City Podcast 34:56

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🎙️ Talking City is back! Join Joe Bray alongside Luke Walters for an in-depth, heartfelt podcast covering everything from Kevin De Bruyne’s emotional final home game at the Etihad, to Pep Guardiola’s dramatic ultimatum about needing a smaller squad next season.We also delve into Phil Foden’s revealing interview, where he candidly opens up about his…

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1984/85: The Season that Shook English Football, Part Two - Heysel 1:01:16

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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. This, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper focus on the 1984/85 season that changed English football, with Part One focussing on the numerous fan violence incidents then the tragedy of the Bradford fire as 56 fans lost their lives. Today, in part two, Tony Evans, former sports editor a…

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In brief: how parents can shape the future of research on child arrangements 19:16

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In this episode, Kate is joined by Dr Sarah Foley, a Lecturer in Developmental Psychology at the University of Edinburgh. They explore her current research on children’s relationships with their parents in different post-separation child arrangements. Sarah talks about why this research is important and how you can get involved. About our guests: D…

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1984/85: The Season that Shook English Football, Part One 59:42

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Welcome to It Was When It Was, the football history podcast. This week we're focussing on the 1984-85 footballing season - arguably the bleakest time in English football history - that changed the game forever. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper begin the first of two episodes covering the violence, tragedy, and upheaval of this period and the…

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Palace’s trophy & Premier League goodbyes 1:10:32

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Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about the football. Crystal Palace’s FA Cup win over Manchester City, the end of this Bundesliga season, the end of this Ligue 1 season, the end of Jamie Vardy’s time at Leicester City and the end of Everton men’s time at Goodison Park were all discussed in the latest Tifo Footba…

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Guardiola’s Gamble Backfires | Talking City Podcast 34:52

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Manchester City have lost the FA Cup Final.In this Talking City special, Simon Bajkowski and Alex James react to City’s 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Wembley, and break down where it all went wrong.🎙️ On the pod:Pep’s controversial team selectionWhy City’s attack failed to deliverHenderson’s performance vs Haaland’s penalty absenceThe Wembley atm…

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Palace Win Their First Trophy, the Champions League Race Tightens Up, Everton Say Goodbye to Goodison Park 54:34

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1:00 – Crystal Palace win the FA Cup 1-0 over Manchester City 16:18 – Champions League race recap 38:00 – Everton say goodbye to Goodison Park with a 2-0 win over Southampton 48:55 – Other results: Leicester beat Ipswich in Vardy’s 500th and final appearance for the club Brentford 2-3 FulhamBy Robbie Mustoe, Robbie Earle, Vincent Gattuso

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Palace Stun City at Wembley | Arteta On Summer Transfers And Silverware | Europa League Final 48:55

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Preview Hayley McQueen is joined by The Mirror’s Darren Lewis and Sky Sports News’ Ben Ransom to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Crystal Palace’s victory over Man City at Wembley. Darren praises Henderson’s outstanding goalkeeping performance, but should Palace’s goalkeeper have been sent off? Next, James Savundra sits down …

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Does the FA Cup matter? | De Bruyne STARTS? | Haaland’s crazy final record 33:51

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Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski are back ahead of the FA Cup final and ask whether it even matters if Manchester City beat Crystal Palace at Wembley. They discuss the tricky call over starting Kevin De Bruyne and then delve into Erling Haaland’s weird lack of goals in cup finals for the Blues. Will he break that duck on Saturday? Learn more about your…

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Verona's Miracle Season: The Story of the 1985 Serie A Champions 52:41

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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast! Join co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper as they welcome special guest Richard Hough, author of 'Verona Capone, the Miracle of 85'. In this episode, Richard delves into the extraordinary story of Hellas Verona's incredible 1984-85 Serie A title win. From the chaotic Italian football l…

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Aguero’s Range Rover, Own Goals and Disney Hawkes 28:51

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Kyle and Browny return with a pod about the backroom staff at a football club. Who are the heroes behind the scenes? How did someone end up winning Sergio Aguero’s Range Rover in a raffle? And who on Earth is Disney Hawkes?? Kyle reveals the people who have helped him at his clubs down the years, including a man known as Rambo, explains why the kit…

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The mind-body connection, Pilates and divorce recovery with Psychotherapist Andrew Keefe 34:11

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In this episode, Kate is joined by Andrew Keefe, a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Pilates Teacher, to discuss how Pilates can support you during divorce and aid your recovery afterward. Andrew shares the science of trauma, how the nervous system functions under stress and why Pilates is an effective tool to help with the emotional aftermath of a…

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Crystal Palace 1990: Eagles' FA Cup Heroics and the Final that Saved Sir Alex 38:22

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Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. It’s FA Cup final week, with Manchester City set to take on Crystal Palace at Wembley. In this episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper revisit the dramatic story of Palace’s remarkable run to the 1990 FA Cup Final. Just months after a crushing 9-0 defeat to Liverpool, Crysta…

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Can Newcastle beat Arsenal to second? And Trent being booed. 1:06:38

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Joe Devine, Reuben Pinder, JJ Bull and Jon Mackenzie are here to talk about the football. The possibility of Newcastle United finishing second after their win over Chelsea, what’s the right way to play and why Liverpool fans booed Trent Alexander-Arnold were all discussed in the latest Tifo Football podcast. Buy tickets for the Tifo Football Podcas…

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City Survive the South Coast – But Are They Ready for Wembley? | Talking City Podcast 26:13

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Manchester City scraped through the weirdest of matches on the south coast — but with Wembley around the corner, are Pep’s men really ready?In this week’s Talking City, Alex James and Simon Bajkowski break down:🫣 Why City’s performance at Southampton was... honestly unwatchable🤕 Fatigue, rotation, and whether Pep’s squad is starting to wobble🏆 FA C…

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Trent Booed at Anfield, Postmatch Drama at Forest, Chelsea's Dented Top-5 Chase 41:26

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1:00 - Arsenal come back to draw Liverpool 2-2 at Anfield, but questions remain over how far Mikel Arteta can push the Gunners to future success 7:53 - Trent Alexander-Arnold hears the boos from the Anfield crowd after he announces his intention to leave Liverpool in the summer 13:32 - Nottingham Forest suffer a poor draw at home to relegated Leice…

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Liverpool Post-Trent Rebuild | Top 5 Race Heats Up! | Arteta On Being ‘Better Than PSG’ 50:22

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Vicky Gomersall is joined by The Mirror’s Darren Lewis and Sky Sports News Reporter Keith Downie to reflect on the weekend’s sporting action. We begin with Champions Liverpool, and Keith believes Connor Bradley is the natural heir to Madrid-bound Trent Alexander Arnold, but how do Liverpool rebuild for next season? And Natalie Gedra sits down with …

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2 Titles? Arteta’s Wild Claim Sparks City Backlash | Talking City Podcast 34:19

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes his team should have two Premier League titles , but City fans (and stats) say otherwise.In this week’s Talking City, Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski react to the viral Arteta comments, assess City’s run-in, and lay out what Pep’s men need to do to clinch it again.Inside:🧠 What Arteta actually meant — and why it’s go…