Comedians Talking About Football

Jim Daly on Gareth Southgate (Euro 2024 Special) - EP 35

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 02:34:00 -0000

"Winning Euro 2024 would be like the ending to an incredible movie... Which is why it probably won't happen"

As England's Euro 2024 campaign kicks-off, comedian and football funny-man Jim Daly discusses Southgate's 8 year reign as England manager... Has it been a success...?

From missed penalties, to Pizza Hut, to managing England to their first major tournament final - How will the Southgate story end?

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: David Hoare

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Lynsey Smart on Scotland (Euro 2024 Special) - EP 34

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:57:00 -0000

"So I was standing in Wales wearing an England shirt..."

Comedian's Talking About Football Episode 34 with Lynsey Smart talking about the Scotland National Team

With Euro 2024 upon us, Scottish comedian Lynsey Smart talks all things Tartan Army.

From how to guess a Scottish person's pin number to re-living De Amitri's 'Don't come home too soon' Lynsey shares what it's really like to be a Scot married to an Englishman during a major tournaments...

Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: David Hoare

With Thanks To: Jay Gent

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Katie Price on Arsenal FC - EP 33

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:46:00 -0000

"I've never known a fantasy Arsenal team to include Danny DeVito..."

Comedian Katie Price, who recently made the final of the LGBTQ Comedian of the Year talks all things Arsenal FC

From visiting Highbury with her Mum as a child to attending regular games at the Emirates Stadium with fellow-comic and previous ComTalkFootyPod guest Jamie D'Souza

As usual, Katie picks her own, personal, fantasy team which includes one of the most outrageous call-ups in the history of the podcast!

Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: David Hoare

With Thanks To: Jay Gent

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Lee Hudson on Southampton FC - EP 32

Tue, 21 May 2024 21:50:55 -0000

"Ali Dia has the biggest brag of all time, blagging his way on to a premier league pitch..."

Comedian and football coach, Lee Hudson talks all things Southampton FC

From a non-football family, the busiest man Sam Michael knows on the circuit talks about coordinating comedy gigs with football fixtures (once getting to watch 3 games within 24 hours!) with tales of his best and worst Southampton away days.

Lee covers Southampton legends from his (now) controversial childhood hero Matt Le Tissier to players he's gone on to play along side, to the football urban legend himself, Ali Dia!

An ex-player who nearly turned pro, Lee is also a qualified coach and talks about balancing that with the comedy circuit.

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music by: David Hoare

Artwork Created By: Candy Jay

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Ollie Young on Arsenal FC - EP 31

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:06:00 -0000

"My team on FIFA were called Young Boys... Then I found out there was a team called Young Boys... I also think I invented the Mini..."

Ollie Young is a young comedian who despite not remembering the 'Invincibles' talks all things (post 2007) Arsenal Football Club

A very funny chat with this up and coming star of the UK comedy circuit, Ollie gives us his brutal opinion of Arsenal Fan TV and his incredible 5-year-plan prediction for the Gunners in Europe.

As always, we take a look at Ollie's 'personal 5-a-side dream team' which includes no defenders...

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Artwork Created By: Candy Jay

Music by: David Hoare

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Phil Wathern on Bristol Rovers - EP 30

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:35:06 -0000

"So... my mum pulls out a knife"

Bristol based comedian Phil Wathern talks about his Bristol based team... Rovers!

A life-long fan of the Gas, Phil talks about the highs and the lows of supporting the City's underdog and reflects on their rivalry with City.

Phil also relives some of the worst away days and some of the best, including his mum brining a 'foreign object' into the stands...

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

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Davey Johns on Newcastle United - EP 29

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:01:00 -0000

"I tried to catch a packet of peanuts and nearly fell through the roof of the Gallowgate End stand..."

Comedian and award-winning actor, as seen in Fisherman's Friends and I, Daniel Blake talks all things Newcastle United FC.

Born and Bread, Tyneside Dave has been going to watch the Mighty Toon for over 60 years and in this fantastic episode of the podcast, he talks us through his experience as a fan of Newcastle from the 1960s, to the 1990's 'Entertainer's' and today's Saudi take over, making the Magpies one of the richest clubs in the Premier League!

Dave also talks about how the recent takeover, may have had an impact on a recent acting role...

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

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Matt Hobs on Bristol City FC - EP 28

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 22:36:00 -0000

"I went to school with the chairman of Bristol City but didn't realise it was him until he knew a bit too much about the Leroy Lita transfer move to Reading..."

Comedian, elite football shirt collector and Robins fan, Matt Hobbs talks all things Bristol City FC

A proper Bristolian Boy (but from North Brizzle, shh...) the club runs through Hobs veins from playing along side (but never speaking to) Bristol City Youth prospects and attending school with Robins Chairman and owners son, Jon Lansdown.

We also talk about what's more realistic, City one day winning the Premier League or man re-visiting the moon.

As always, we take a look at Matt Hobs 'personal 5-a-side dream team' which FINALY includes more than one defender.

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: David Hoare

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Josh Pugh on England Futsal Team - Ep 27

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 00:17:00 -0000

Comedian and Para Lions' partially-sighted player Josh Pugh talks about representing England at international Futsal

We take a look back at our chat with Josh, where he shared his experience of losing his vision at an early age and being introduced to the Men's Partially Sighted England Team. He talks of his successes as a player, his teammates who inspired him and how the FA are really getting behind the Para Lions.

Josh and the England Futsal Team have recently finished runner up in the IBSA World Games, with an excellent campaign which took them all the way to the final.

More on England partially sighted football here: https://www.englandfootball.com/play/Disability-Football/Partially-Sighted-Football

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Artwork by: Candy Jay

Music By: David Hoare

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Karen Bayley on West Bromwich Albion - EP 26

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:06:00 -0000

"So tell us what happened on Adrian Chiles's stag do..."

Kicking off a new series of the podcast for the 2023/2024 season is comedy circuit legend Karen Bayley chatting all things West Bromwich Albion

A follower of the Albion since having a childhood crush on Brian Robson, Karen takes us through her many years supporting the club, from the glory era to the yo-yo area to the (in her words) the 'we've been crap recently' era!

A close friend of WBA fan Adrian Chiles, we also get exclusive info on what went down on the former MOTD 2 and ITV Football pundit's stag do!

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Artwork Created By: Candy Jay

Music By: David Hoare

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Ed Pownall on Predicting the 2023/2024 Premier League and Football League Season

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 23:24:55 -0000

Who will win the 2023/2024 Premier League Title? Who will get relegated? Who will make the jump from the EFL?

To help answer the questions every football fan is pondering pre-season, stand up comedian and 'gambling industry insider' Ed Pownall joins Sam Michael to share his predictions and tips for the 2023/2024 Premier League and EFL Football League Season.

Although a veteran on the UK Comedy Circuit, Ed has worked for many years in the gambling industry and is known for his 'Industry Eye' segment on GamblingTV

A former Wimbledon FC fan, who never made the jump to MK Dons or AFC Wimbledon, becoming a neutral made Ed a much 'better fan' of football in general and 'a better punter!'

This episode is purely for entertainment purposes and is not meant to influence any specific bets or gambling.

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

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Music By: David Hoare

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Andrew Mensah on Fantasy Football League - EP25

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Social media and stand up comedy star Andrew Mensah talks all things Fantasy Football League.

The second coming of 'Statto' talks about filling the boots of Angus Loughran in the rebooted hit football comedy show from the 90's and shares stories from behind the scenes working with his comedy heroes Matt Lucas and Ellis James.

A Palace fan, he discusses his cousin EBERECHI EZE's rise to the Premier League, the pressures of modern day football and how Andrew himself trained with hopes to be a professional footballer.

Sam Michael and Andrew Mensah also talk about fan loyalty and facing 'football hooligan' hecklers dressed as science teachers.

Trevor Bickles on West Ham United - EP 24

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0000

Comedian and online cabbie star Trevor Bickles is a proper East End Geezer talking about a proper East End club... West Ham Utd

From growing up a stones throw away to the Boleyn Ground and working at the old home of the Hammers, Trev shares his experiences of bumping into legendary players on a daily basis and the time he mistook one Scottish legend for something out of the Jurassic Park!

We also talk about the modern era of West Ham - The London Stadium, David Moyes, Europa success and blokes turning up to games with shopping bags and eating popcorn (?!)

We also take a look back at the career of Mark Noble, the last of a generation!

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: David Hoare

Artwork by: James Gent

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Harvey Hawkins on Coventry City FC - EP 23

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:00:00 -0000

This week Sam Michael is joined by comedian, social media star and Sky Blues fan Harvey Hawkins who talking all things... Dion Dublin!

From kicking Birmingham City out of their own ground to having Coventry City legend deliver your post, Harvey talks about his early memory of 'the Premiership years' a fall from grace and Cov's recent return to the second flight of English Football.

Harvey also provides with another classic and cult-player filled 'My Fantasy Five' where once again defenders are over looked... Shambles!

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Freddy Quinne on Manchester United - Ep 22

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Comedian, co-host of the Dead Men Talking podcast and official Good Morning Britain boomer-basher, Freddy Quinne talks about Manchester United.

At last, a United fan on the podcast who lives above London!

After a turbulent decade for the Red Devils, Freddy talks about the most frustrating moments of being a fan and why he thinks the club is being held back.

We discuss each managerial period since Alex Fergusson and predict what the future might look like under Erik ten Hag. Freddy also lets us know exactly which footballers have driven him to the brink of insanity in his nightmare of a cult 5-a-side fantasy team.

There may also be mention of a certain Marcelo Bielsa...

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Dave Bibby on Liverpool FC - EP 21

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 23:00:00 -0000

Pass and move - it's the Liverpool Groove! Series 3 kicks off with comedian Dave Bibby reliving 30 years of hurt waiting for Liverpool FC to lift the Premier League.

Welcome to a new series of the Comedians Talking About Podcast, and as season 3 takes place during the 30th anniversary of the Premier League, where better to start than with Dave Bibby and host Sam Michael getting nostalgic over 90's football and Liverpool FC's long and winding road (Beatles... Liverpool, innit!) to Premiership (remember when it was called that?) glory.

The Online Comedian of the Year 2020 and Solo Festival Best Male Act Chats about attending the last game at the old Kop, how he celebrated Liverpool's Champions League and Premier League win with a 6 day old and his love for John Barnes... the player and the Hamster!

We also talk about Dave's podcast with Jim Daly and the work he's done alongside top footballers.

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: David Hoare

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Tom Glover and Dan Fitzhenry (FPL Face Off Podcast) on Fantasy Premier League Football

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0000

Before the 2022/2023 Premier League season kicks off, Sam Michael speaks to comedians, podcasters and fantasy football fanatics Tom Glover and Daniel Fitzhenry.

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Who's the first pick of the season? Who's the best bargain to net 20+ goals this season? Who in god's name should I pick for my second goalkeeper (and does it really matter!)?

For the best tips and tricks for fantasy premier league this season, the boys from the FPL Face Off Podcast have you covered...

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: David Hoare

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Josh Pugh on England - EP 20

Fri, 16 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0000

Comedian and England Fusal International Josh Pugh talks 55 Years years of hurt and England's Euro 2020 journey in this Euros Special!

In what should have been Sam Michael and Josh zoom calling each other live from a 48 hour bender celebrating football coming home, a slightly worse-for-wear pair of comics come to terms with England's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy.

They discuss what was an amazing summer tournament and what the future holds for this young Three Lions squad, whilst also looking back at previous tournament heartbreaks... In case you weren't feeling morbid enough!

Josh also shares his England international tournament experiences as part of the partially-sighted England Fusal squad.

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: David Hoare

Artwork by: James Gent

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Bilal Zafar on PES United - EP 19

Sun, 27 Jun 2021 04:00:00 -0000

The Gaffer himself, comedian and Twitch streamer Bilal Zafar talks all things PES United.

Since lockdown came along in 2020 and live comedy ended up as null and voided just as League 1 & League 2; Bilal Zafar took to Twitch where he started the new interactive-improvised-comedy Hot Peppsy, where he plays the slightly disturbed football manager of PES United on the PlayStation classic, PES 5.

Along with other various streams, PES United has given Bilal a whole new following of 'Good Family Men and Women' on Twitch and even has his own merchandise site where you can buy the home kit!

We take a look behind the curtains of this popular online series and discuss where the idea came from and what goes into creating this off-the-wall stream... Pardon the pun.

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

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Jamie D'Souza on Arsenal - EP 18

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0000

Comedian and Gunners fan Jamie D'Souza got into football at the age of 11 and as the 'The Invincible' came to the end of their reign... So Jamie talks about how it's all been downhill for Arsenal ever since.

We talk Saka's chances of making an impression for England at the Euros, if Arteta is the man to bring home the Premier League title (or even the Papa Johns Cup) home to The Emirates and why Jamie would favoured a centre-back in his 'fantasy cult five-a-side' Arsenal team over Ian Wright.

We also talk about Jamie D'Souza's amazing ability to compare any comedian in the world to any professional footballer...

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Music By: David Hoare

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Jonathan Elston on Rotherham United - EP 17

Thu, 27 May 2021 23:00:00 -0000

Comedian and highly regarded MC of comedy nights/Richard Cresswell after dinner speeches Jonathan Elston talks all things Rotherham Utd.

A fan of The Millers since he was a child, which was natural growing up in the streets of *checks notes* Croydon... Jonathan looks back on what has sadly been a not-so-successful year for Rotherham, whilst reminiscing on the heroes from his youth in his all-time fantasy Miller 5-a-side team.

We also talk the return to comedy clubs after lockdown, helping players to negotiate contracts via twitter and an awkward night with 'the wrong' Cresswell.

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Andrew White on AFC Bournemouth - EP 16

Thu, 20 May 2021 20:00:00 -0000

Comedian Andrew White grew up in a family of Cherries fans, including his Nan (AKA Nan Kermorgant!) a Vitality Stadium legend.

A fan since childhood, Andrew has seen his club go from a relegation battle in League 2 to 4 seasons in the Premier League, even finishing as high as 9th in the top flight.

We also talk about bizarre job of football mascots in lockdown and why the AFC Bournemouth badge has a man with freaky ears!

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Music By: David Hoare

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Maisie Adam on Leeds United - EP 15

Fri, 07 May 2021 01:00:00 -0000

North Yorkshire's own Maisie Adam talks about all things LEEDS! LEEDS! LEEDS!

As seen on Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, Would I Lie To You and many other TV comedy shows, Maisie Adam is one of the hottest acts in the UK at the moment, so it's only natural she supports one of the hottest teams in England right now, the mighty whites!

We talk everything Leeds Utd from 16 years in the limbo of the championship, to play-off semi-final heartbreak, to Bielsa buckets and campaigns for Bamford to get his long-awaited England call up!

We also talk about stand up comedy in lockdown and what it's like to record an Episode of QI when you're half the age of the panellists!

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Comedians on European Super League Football - Special

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0000

In this special episode of Sam Michael is joined by comedians Jamie D'Souza, Dan Fitzhenry and Lee Hudson and discuss the craziest 48 hours in English football since the Three Lions won a penalty shootout at World Cup 2018.

How did football change for the worse and how, now the fiasco is over, will English and European football change going forward...

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Martin Wratten on Portsmouth FC - EP 14

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0000

Comedian, former Ice Cream Seller and CAPS LOCK lover Martin Wratten talks all things Pompey FC.

As Portsmouth's youngest 'life time season ticket holder' - Martin has pretty much seen it all at Fratton Park, from League 1 and League Trophy campaigns to FA Cup glory and Europe.

We also talk about the time we gigged for the Michael family off Gogglebox.

The last ever '10 question sudden death quiz' takes place after questions take a very dark turn...

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Mike Fenton Stevens on Manchester United - EP 13

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000

Comedy legend Mike Fenton Stevens, who's graced our screens for over 4 decades, talks all things Manchester United.

Appearing in programmes such as Only Fools And Horses, Outnumbered and Mr Bean (to name SO few!) there's plenty of comedy chat as we cover his amazing career and how he's worked along side some of the greatest comedians and actors of all time from Lee Evans and Julia Davis to David Jason and Rowan Atkinson.

Mike has also rubbed shoulders with some of the most iconic players from Man United and the beautiful game itself. From a dream like moment with Eric Cantona, to a late night stroll with Bobby Charlton...

You're going to love this episode as a comedy fan just as much as if you're a Red Devils fan!

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Paul Cooper Talking About Fulham FC - EP 12

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0000

Paul Cooper, who starred in BBC's Three's This Country as Martin Mucklowe talks about Fulham FC.

Father of comedian and writer Daisy May Cooper and father to her comedy creation Kerrie Mucklowe in the show, talks about his love for football which lead to being part of the team that created The Children's Football Alliance, who have done amazing work across the world uniting people via the beautiful game.

We also hear about how Paul spent many years as a football coach, managing his son Charlie Cooper (Kurtan Mucklowe in This Country and co-writer) and why he never let him play up front!

There's also plenty of This Country chat where it is revealed that Kerrie wasn't originally going to be a Swindon Down FC supporter and could very well have graced the BAFTA'S in an entirely different football team's strip...

"You do not joke about Fulham FC "

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Sam Whyte on Everton FC - EP 11

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0000

Comedian, writer and Merseyside lass Sam Whyte talks optimistically about the future of Everton Football Club, tears into the Toffee Lady's mints and talks about the time she met Neville Southall as the team's Mascot when she was a child.

We also discuss the magic of 'proper football grounds' and enjoy a nostalgic trip back to the early days of the Premier League.

We also learns the important history of the city of Liverpool's most infamous drunk tank...

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: David Hoare

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Joseph Parsons on Bristol City FC - EP 10

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 22:00:00 -0000

Comedian Joseph Parsons talks all things Bristol City FC whilst refusing Sam Michael's bait to say anything bad about 'rivals' Bristol Rovers (what a nice guy!) and he is also optimistic for the Robin's promotion to the Premier League...

Joseph also talks about his experiences in regards to homophobic chants and actions in the terraces and how they impact him, as a gay football fan. We also have an important chat about what society needs to do before there is an openly gay footballer in the men's Premier League and EFL.

The 'Sudden Death 10 Question Challenge' is back and not a Beano or CBBC quiz in sight!

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Mark Olver on Liverpool FC - EP 9

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:00:00 -0000

Comedian and MC Mark Olver talks about the 30 year wait for Liverpool to lift their 19th English League title and first Premier League trophy.

A fan for more than 30 years, Mark Olver shares with us his fantasy 5-a-side Liverpool team of unsung heroes and also his 5-a-side football team of ex-housemates. His housemates over the years being comedians such as Jon Richardson, John Robins, Andy Zaltzman and fellow Liverpool fan Russell Howard, who once had a run in with Philippe Coutinho at a charity match at Anfield!

We also talk about how Mark was stuck on the set of Deal Or No Deal on the night of the infamous 2005 Champions League Final.

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Nathan Caton on Brentford FC - EP 8

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0000

Comedian and Brentford FC fan Nathan Caton talks about the 2020 Championship play-off final defeat to rivals Fulham and says goodbye to the legendary Griffin Park.

The recorded video version of this episode can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIw-HKMl6jg

Returning from a goodbye tour of Griffin Park, Nathan Caton as seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Ch4 Comedy Gala (and much more!) shares his childhood memories of this iconic ground and his expectations for the future of the club in the new chapter ahead.

We learn of Brentford's cup-winning years during the Second World War and how an attack during the Blitz only resulted in six postponed games - 3 less than those postponed for the coronavirus pandemic of 2020!

We talk about the gradual return of live comedy in the UK, after what has been an uneasy hiatus.

Nathan also takes on the toughest sudden-death 10 question shoot-out quiz, yet!

Check out the video of this podcast on YouTube!

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Music By: David Hoare and Violet Class

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Jack Topher on Leicester City FC - EP 7

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0000

Being in his 20's Leicester-born comedian Jack Topher has been a Leicester City season ticket holder through the highest and the lowest moment of The Fox's 135+ history.

Jack relives the one and only season Leicester spent in the third tier of English football and how they rose from League 1 to Premier League champions and UEFA Champions League football, all in the short space of 7 years.

Jack also takes the standard Com Talk Footy Pod 'Sudden Death 10 Question Quiz' - could he be the champion of the series?

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: Violet Class

Artwork by: James Gent

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Lew Fitz on Manchester City - EP 6

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Moss Side born Lew Fitz (that's Lew, not Lewis) as seen and heard on BBC Three and BBC Radio 4 talks about the rise and rise of Manchester CIty.

Growing up in a family full of "Reds" - Lew talks about why in Manchester United's 1998/99 treble-winning season he decided to choose (then) Division 1 side Man City over arguably the greatest team in the world at that time.

In all his years supporting Man City he's seen his club go from playing England goalkeeper David James as striker, to be coming Premier League point scoring record holders under Pep Guardiola. We also talk about how it felt watching City, Man Utd's "noisy neighbours" lift the title for the very first time... while in Miami, which Lew, from Moss Side, describes as a "soulless place" :D

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: Violet Class

Artwork by: James Gent

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David Alfie Ward on Tottenham Hotspur - EP 5

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 10:00:00 -0000

Although he was raised in the east end of London, David Alfie Ward's football loyalties lie in the north of the capital with Tottenham Hotspur.

As heard on talkSPORT and The Fighting Cock podcast, David talks us through that infamous Champions League semi-final night (which he nearly missed!) in Amsterdam, where a Lucas Moura 96 minute goal offered a bigger high than anything on offer in the local cafes! We also help David repress the difficult memories of the ill-fated 2019 UCL final by reminiscing about the 1999 Worthington Cup Final.

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: Violet Class

Artwork by: James Gent

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Graeme Coulam on Chelsea FC - EP 4

Sun, 14 Jun 2020 20:00:00 -0000

Veteran comedian and veteran Blues fan Graeme Coulam talks about supporting Chelsea through thick and think - from their struggles in old Division 2 to Premier League and Champions League winners,

While gigging on the comedy circuit in the late 80's, Graeme's green-room peers and car-share pals included the likes of Micky Flanagan, Graeme Norton and Steve Coogan. After a 15 year break from the scene, he returned to run the successful Hungerford Comedy Club and even hosts charity sports-dinner evening alongside his Chelsea heroes.

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: Violet Class

Artwork by: James Gent

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Charlie Austin on Football in Lockdown - Special

Thu, 28 May 2020 22:00:00 -0000

West Brom striker Charlie Austin joins Sam Michael for the second part of the Comedians Talking About Football Lockdown Special Podcasts to talk about what professional footballers are up to during lockdown and how he's prepared for a promotion battle at any given moment. He also gives he thoughts on possibility of playing the remainder of the season behind closed doors.

Presented and Edited by: Sam Michael

Artwork by: James Gent

Music by: Violet Class

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Dan Fitzhenry on Manchester United - EP 3

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0000

Dan Fitzhenry, or Fitz as we know him is the first guest on the podcast to defend being a Manchester United fan living in the South of England!

From Eric Cantona, to the treble winning squad of 1998/99 and uncertain times after Sir Alex Ferguson's departure; Fitz, who's supported the likes of Stewart Francis on tour and is renowned nation-wide for his MCing skills, talks about his northern roots and life long love affair with the Red Devils.

For more information on Dan Fitzhenry, including his 'Fitz of Giggles' comedy nights and new podcast Comusician see here: https://www.fitzofgiggles.com/

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: Violet Class

Artwork by: James Gent

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Jon Matthews on Southampton FC - EP 2

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Jon Matthews, and that's Jon, not John ("He's so good he don't need the 'h'.- Simon Munnery) talks about his love for Southampton FC

We relive the Saints 2000's rollercoaster ride from the Premiership down to League 1 and back up to nearly a decade in the top flight of English football.

We take a look at what Matt Le Tissier COULD have bought to Glen Hoddle's World Cup 98 England Squad and why he never jumped ship to a 'bigger' club.

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Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: Violet Class

Artwork by: James Gent

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Comedians on Premier League being SUSPENDED - Lockdown Special Episode

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0000

As Coronavirus/COVID-19 has suspended the Premier League and EFL, this special episode of Comedians Talking About Football gathers the thoughts of Harvey Hawkins, Matt Hobbs, Andy Gleeks, David Jefferies, Laura Fell, Lee Hudson and Jon Matthews to try and work out just what happens next with football and how to fill the void left by football at 3pm on a Saturday.

Presented and Edited by: Sam Michael

Artwork by: James Gent

Music by: Violet Class

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Jacob Hawley on Arsenal - EP 1

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 23:00:00 -0000

"Even when Arsenal Fan TV are right, I'd rather be wrong than be in agreement with them..."

Award Winning comedian and podcaster host Jacob Hawley talks about his life-long commitment to The Gunners.

We start the Comedians Talking About Football Podcast in the same way every Merlin Premier League Sticker Album started, with Arsenal.

From hating the 'aggressive' colour red, to 'The invincibles' to the upsetting fall of Wenger and even more upsetting rise of Arsneal Fan TV; Hawley talks us through Arsenal's glorious past, frustrating present and optimistic(?) future under Mikel Arteta...

For more information on Jacob Hawley, visit: jacobhawley.co.uk

Presented/Edited by: Sam Michael

Music By: David Hoare and Violet Class

Artwork by: Candy Jay

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