Footy Banter

Whaaaatup and welcome back for season FOUR episode 1 of Footy Banter. 107  tries later, we're bringing you our favorite episode of the year for the fourth time - The Premier League Prediction Show.We work our way from 20th to 1st as we try to predict the 2025/26 Premier League table with immense, blind confidence. Who's getting relegated? Who's nabbing a Champions League place? And who's taking home the ultimate prize? We decide today, live on air, and there's nothing those clubs can do about it.Listen, tell a friend, and enjoy! And, a huge thanks to all who have stuck around with us for this long. May season 4 be the best one yet <3

Whaatup and welcome back for Episode 106. It's the second annual Footy Banter Awards show! We've also just discovered that our editing platform generates AI Blog Posts for every episode, which is absolutely insane. So, enjoy that below!Title: The Footy Banter Awards: Celebrating the Best (and Baldest) in FootballIntroduction: In the world of football, where every kick, pass, and goal is scrutinized, the Footy Banter Awards bring a refreshing twist. This isn't your typical award show; it's a celebration of the quirks, the unexpected, and the downright hilarious moments that make football the beautiful game. From the "Bald Man of the Year" to the "Knob of the Year," we dive into the lighter side of football accolades.The Bald Man of the Year: This prestigious award, affectionately known as the "John Fleet Matetta Award," honors the best bald player in the game. This year, the competition was fierce, with nominations including the aerodynamic Yoan Wissa and the ever-shiny Nuno Espirito Santo. Ultimately, Nuno's remarkable comeback season with Nottingham Forest clinched the title, proving that bald truly is beautiful.The Tucked-In of the Year: In a nod to football's sartorial elegance, the "Tucked-In of the Year" award celebrates players who rock the tucked-in shirt look. João Neves, with his metronomic midfield presence, took home the award, embodying the perfect blend of style and function on the pitch.The Knob of the Year: Every sport needs its characters, and football is no exception. The "Knob of the Year" award goes to the player who, while perhaps a locker room challenge, provides endless entertainment. This year's winner, Jhon Duran, encapsulates the spirit of chaos and unpredictability, making him a fan favorite for all the wrong reasons.Conclusion: The Footy Banter Awards remind us that football is more than just a game; it's a tapestry of personalities, stories, and unforgettable moments. Whether it's celebrating the best bald player or the quirkiest character, these awards capture the essence of what makes football so beloved. So, here's to another year of goals, gaffes, and glorious banter. Subscribe now for more football fun!

Whaaaatup and welcome back for the episode 105We're back after our international break of doing nothing to bring you a quick 30 minute runout on the club world cup. We could not go the full 90 as the physios have us on minutes restrictionsBut, we chat the bizzare, problematic, but enjoyable club world cup in our own words and unpack how we're feeling abou thte tournament. Enjoy and tell a friend!

Whaaaaatup and welcome back for episode 104 of Footy Banter. After an extended, unannounced hiatus of our own doing, we came back guns a slingin this week to unpack the entire premier league season in order. We see what we got right from our preseason predictions, and just how wrong we could be about United and Tottenham. Tell ya friends.

Whaaaaatup and welcome back for episode 103. With the first legs of the Champions League Semi-finals down, we break down each side's chances of glory come May 31st.Can Arsenal come back from 1-0 down on the road in Paris? How the hell is Inter vs Barcelona going to play out back at the San Siro? And,  most importantly, will our pre-knockout prediction of PSG vs Inter going to play out in the final?Listen and tell a friend!

Whaaaaaatup and welcome back for Episode 102. This week, we're joined by Max Neve of Studio 14. We walk through Studio 14's efforts to explore the intersection of sport, society, culture, and fashion through individual case studies, and connect that to a larger conversation surrounding American soccer culture in this "wild west" landscape.Then, we blast you with MLS updates from everything that's happened so far this season in our nation's top flight, and walk through how USL's proposed Promotion/Relegation structure could shake up the norms going forward.Listen, enjoy, and tell a friend!

Whaaaatup and welcome back for Episode 101!This week, we're talking all things USMNT after their Nations League exit last week. We break down some issues from a squad point of view, a federation point of view, and a geo-political (?) point of view as the US is set to host World Cup 2026 under ... difficult circumstances. Listen and tell a friend!

Whaaaaaatup and welcome back for Episode 100 of Footy Banter. To celebrate the century mark, we broke out the thinking caps with special guest Trey Fillmore.This week, we're talking all things soccer data and advanced metrics. How important are they as an evaluation tool? Which metrics should be used? Which should be avoided? And above all, how much do they actually matter?Give it a listen and tell a friend!

Whaaaaaatup and welcome back for Episode 99 of Footy Banter. This week, we're bringing you a first (we think): a Champions League bracket challenge.With this year's new format, the random draws are gone, and there are brackets to be made from the Round of 16 on, so you best believe we're building this one out democracy style.The three of us will vote on each fixture, with the favored side moving on in a rapid, somewhat well-thought-out melee of prognostication.The result? A bracket none of us really wanted or believed in, but the bracket we made with our hearts and minds nonetheless.Enjoy and tell a friend!

Whaaaaaaaatup and welcome back for episode 98This week, we bring on a friend of the program, Will Flannery. He's a former D3 teammate turned coach, who walks us through the managerial world of American soccer through the lens of a former player. We talk through his coaching journey before diving into a chat about Arsenal, his favorite club. We talk through their title aspirations, Mikel Arteta's standing amongst the fans, and what the Gunners need to make it to that next level.Enjoy and tell a friend!