Tottenham Podcasts

[Sweech]

Not seen The Spurs Show mentioned yet. Essential listening since 2007.

3 old white guys constantly complaining.

Stopped listening years ago.

 

[Laboog]

Bumping this thread back to life as the season is about to start. What are people listening to in terms of any football related podcast?

Football Ramble - by far the best IMO
Extra Inch - I enjoy the tactics and insight on certain players from Nathan, Windy is ok at times.
The Peter Crouch podcast - I found it funny and really enjoy the guests they have. The Mike Dean episode was great.
Totally Football Show - Listen when nothing else is on

One pod I do not understand how people like, The Last Word on Spurs. Does anyone here listen to it? Ricky's voice is so annoying, he's always yelling. On Twitter they are awful, constantly talking about their ratings and are very clickbaiting.

 

[he is you know!]

Bumping this thread back to life as the season is about to start. What are people listening to in terms of any football related podcast?

Football Ramble - by far the best IMO
Extra Inch - I enjoy the tactics and insight on certain players from Nathan, Windy is ok at times.
The Peter Crouch podcast - I found it funny and really enjoy the guests they have. The Mike Dean episode was great.
Totally Football Show - Listen when nothing else is on

One pod I do not understand how people like, The Last Word on Spurs. Does anyone here listen to it? Ricky's voice is so annoying, he's always yelling. On Twitter they are awful, constantly talking about their ratings and are very clickbaiting.

In general Ramble and Totally.

Spurs: Extra Inch, View from the Lane (Athletic), Spurs Show occasionally.

 

[yankspurs]

Bumping this thread back to life as the season is about to start. What are people listening to in terms of any football related podcast?

Football Ramble - by far the best IMO
Extra Inch - I enjoy the tactics and insight on certain players from Nathan, Windy is ok at times.
The Peter Crouch podcast - I found it funny and really enjoy the guests they have. The Mike Dean episode was great.
Totally Football Show - Listen when nothing else is on

One pod I do not understand how people like, The Last Word on Spurs. Does anyone here listen to it? Ricky's voice is so annoying, he's always yelling. On Twitter they are awful, constantly talking about their ratings and are very clickbaiting.

The Ramble’s by far better than any other football podcast, IMO. Great balance of humor with actual football talk and the additions they’ve made to the original 4 fit really well. One of the newest additions, Kate Mason, is a Spurs fan as well.

 

[Laboog]

In general Ramble and Totally.

Spurs: Extra Inch, View from the Lane (Athletic), Spurs Show occasionally.

How is View from the Lane? I like the articles on the Athletic about Tottenham and I believe the podcast is the authors, correct? Is it more just a show about the articles or do they offer more? David Ornstein's pod is basically a summary of his articles it seems like.

 

[Colonel_Klinck]

No one bothering with The Fighting Cock now then?

 

[he is you know!]

How is View from the Lane? I like the articles on the Athletic about Tottenham and I believe the podcast is the authors, correct? Is it more just a show about the articles or do they offer more? David Ornstein's pod is basically a summary of his articles it seems like.

They do discuss or preview articles but it's more a general conversation about topics. James Maw is a Spurs fan so they go to him for the fan view.

Generally informative and good humoured.

JPB talked about his chat with Dier this week.

 

[Sweech]

No one bothering with The Fighting Cock now then?

Still listen to it just not as much as I used to. Same with the extra inch.

As others have said the ramble is the best one out there. Totally football show is decent but lacks the humour. Good for news on European teams though.

 

[coyspurs18]

They do discuss or preview articles but it's more a general conversation about topics. James Maw is a Spurs fan so they go to him for the fan view.

Generally informative and good humoured.

JPB talked about his chat with Dier this week.

I enjoy Zonal Marking and Football Cliches as well. Both are part of The Athletic’s podcast family. Going Up,Going Down is a decent one for EFL info.

 

[guiltyparty]

How is View from the Lane? I like the articles on the Athletic about Tottenham and I believe the podcast is the authors, correct? Is it more just a show about the articles or do they offer more? David Ornstein's pod is basically a summary of his articles it seems like.

I like View from the Lane. It’s a bit samey and none of them are exactly personality gods but they all know their stuff. It does fall into the Athletic trap of constantly referencing articles they’ve written or are coming up, but there’s enough other stuff and I’d recommend it.

 

[Spursmatty87]

3 old white guys constantly complaining.

Stopped listening years ago.

They do get good guests though.

 

[Spursmatty87]

No one bothering with The Fighting Cock now then?

I like the fighting cock. Used to really enjoy the extra inch as well, but lately that’s just become windy’s and Nathan’s anti Mourinho show.

 

[thekneaf]

I like the fighting cock. Used to really enjoy the extra inch as well, but lately that’s just become windy’s and Nathan’s anti Mourinho show.

Agree re extra inch, but i still listen as they're still smart. Just annoys me when they pretend that modern corporate management techniques would work on young men. Have they ever hung out with footballers?

Dier talking to Steve Kerr was hugely insightful regarding how smart Jose is with man management. Not a podcast, but well worth a listen.

 

[Tottenhamboy85]

I like the fighting cock. Used to really enjoy the extra inch as well, but lately that’s just become windy’s and Nathan’s anti Mourinho show.

Only listen to FC if there’s a interesting guest on like the trust last week.

agree about the EI it’s so tedious without bardi getting between the others just agreeing with each other.

 

[Spursh]

Okay, as you can tell from below, I listen to a lot of football podcasts! I might be a touch critical of some in my assessments below, but believe me, I do genuinely enjoy most.


- The Extra Inch - Excellent listen most of the time with interesting, well-researched insights. However, they can occasional come across as a little haughty in their analysis, and rarely deviate from their embedded assertions on certain players/managers. But overall, it’s a great show.

- The Fighting Cock - Easy and enjoyable listening, although the humour can be a little juvenile. Still, they don’t take themselves too seriously and Flav is a charismatic presenter. Spooky, T, and Bardi are all knowledgeable guys, too.

- The Spurs Show - Almost zero insight and half the show is plugs for live shows/guest books, gigs/local stores. Hardly put it on anymore.

- Last Word on Spurs - Admittedly, I’ve only listened to one episode; their recent one with Romano the ITK fella. Ricky came across just how I imagined he would, so I won’t be listening again.

- The View From The Lane - Okay enough if you don’t mind incessant Athletic/shaving/beer plugs. For guys who are seemingly more privy than most on events at Spurs, it’s surprisingly bland. Pitt-Brooke isn’t the most engaging of presenters.

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- ESPN FC - Empty vessels makes the loudest noise. Don’t mind the Marcotti/Laurens show, though, and Sid Lowe is a very knowledgable pundit.

- Football Ramble - Sometimes maybe good, some maybe... average. Some of the humour feels a little forced, but a pretty good listen mostly. Andy Brassell is a brilliant contributor.

- The Athletic/Tifo/Zonal Marking - Tifo’s Youtube content is superb, and their pods are very decent even if they don’t reach the heights of their videos. Like some other pods though, there is a hint of snobbishness at times. Zonal Marking had a great series during the summer, revisiting old games. Well worth checking out.

- Total Football Show - James Richardson is still the best around. Consistently delivers good shows, and their Golazzo pod is one of the best football programmes out there.

- BBC: Football Daily/606/European Football Show - Solid content from the BBC. Sutton on 606 is brilliantly pedantic, but Ballague often gets found out on the European Show. Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman are quality presenters, and Pat Nevin always provides high-level contributions.

- Guardian Football Weekly - Feared for it after Richardson left, but Rushden comes across well with his self-effacing style. His rapport with Barry is great. I don’t agree with a lot of Barry’s football observations, but I love his genuine dourness and disdain, particularly for clubs like PSG & City. Liew, Ronay, Auclair, and Wilson are all class.

- The Game (The Times) - Decent enough listen, although some way off The Guardian. Gregor Robertson is relatively new to the show and has impressed.

- The World Football Phone-In - The original and one of the best. Dotun is still as enthusiastic as ever, even if some of his dad jokes don’t hit the mark. Tim Vickery is in a class of his own, and they have some fantastic contributors from around the world, particularly in Mina Rzouki & the mighty Mark Gleeson.


(I should have taken more notice of the title of this thread! Apologies for including the more general football pods. I’ve separated them from the Spurs related ones, but I’m happy to remove them if you’d like me to)

 

[Doctor Dinkey]

I really enjoy Majestic on Same Old Spurs. Really funny and on my wavelength. Recommended.

 

[Timberwolf]

Okay, as you can tell from below, I listen to a lot of football podcasts! I might be a touch critical of some in my assessments below, but believe me, I do genuinely enjoy most.


- The Extra Inch - Excellent listen most of the time with interesting, well-researched insights. However, they can occasional come across as a little haughty in their analysis, and rarely deviate from their embedded assertions on certain players/managers. But overall, it’s a great show.

- The Fighting Cock - Easy and enjoyable listening, although the humour can be a little juvenile. Still, they don’t take themselves too seriously and Flav is a charismatic presenter. Spooky, T, and Bardi are all knowledgeable guys, too.

- The Spurs Show - Almost zero insight and half the show is plugs for live shows/guest books, gigs/local stores. Hardly put it on anymore.

- Last Word on Spurs - Admittedly, I’ve only listened to one episode; their recent one with Romano the ITK fella. Ricky came across just how I imagined he would, so I won’t be listening again.

- The View From The Lane - Okay enough if you don’t mind incessant Athletic/shaving/beer plugs. For guys who are seemingly more privy than most on events at Spurs, it’s surprisingly bland. Pitt-Brooke isn’t the most engaging of presenters.

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- ESPN FC - Empty vessels makes the loudest noise. Don’t mind the Marcotti/Laurens show, though, and Sid Lowe is a very knowledgable pundit.

- Football Ramble - Sometimes maybe good, some maybe... average. Some of the humour feels a little forced, but a pretty good listen mostly. Andy Brassell is a brilliant contributor.

- The Athletic/Tifo/Zonal Marking - Tifo’s Youtube content is superb, and their pods are very decent even if they don’t reach the heights of their videos. Like some other pods though, there is a hint of snobbishness at times. Zonal Marking had a great series during the summer, revisiting old games. Well worth checking out.

- Total Football Show - James Richardson is still the best around. Consistently delivers good shows, and their Golazzo pod is one of the best football programmes out there.

- BBC: Football Daily/606/European Football Show - Solid content from the BBC. Sutton on 606 is brilliantly pedantic, but Ballague often gets found out on the European Show. Kelly Cates and Mark Chapman are quality presenters, and Pat Nevin always provides high-level contributions.

- Guardian Football Weekly - Feared for it after Richardson left, but Rushden comes across well with his self-effacing style. His rapport with Barry is great. I don’t agree with a lot of Barry’s football observations, but I love his genuine dourness and disdain, particularly for clubs like PSG & City. Liew, Ronay, Auclair, and Wilson are all class.

- The Game (The Times) - Decent enough listen, although some way off The Guardian. Gregor Robertson is relatively new to the show and has impressed.

- The World Football Phone-In - The original and one of the best. Dotun is still as enthusiastic as ever, even if some of his dad jokes don’t hit the mark. Tim Vickery is in a class of his own, and they have some fantastic contributors from around the world, particularly in Mina Rzouki & the mighty Mark Gleeson.


(I should have taken more notice of the title of this thread! Apologies for including the more general football pods. I’ve separated them from the Spurs related ones, but I’m happy to remove them if you’d like me to)

Great post and agree with pretty much everything.

I feel the Ramble has lost some of its magic since they've brought in the new presenters. I understand why they've shaken things up and respect them for trying something new, but I wish they'd kept at least one 'classic lineup' show per week, as I rarely listen anymore.

The Game used to be fucking godawful - just some of the most infuriatingly smug and dull characters imaginable. Patrick Barkley has some interesting takes but is one of the smuggest, most conceited reporters around, while Alison Rudd was absolutely insufferable - pedantic, humourless and haughty. Gab is a good, knowledgeable pundit but was terrible as the host and seemed to always try to have some kind of socratic dialogue about really dull topics. I swear every episode spend 20 minutes focussed on refereeing. I must've been so desperate for football content to listen to that shite. Seems to have improved a bit recently at least.

I've gone off football pods this season - still listen to the odd Ramble, Football Weekly and Totally Football, with the occasional World Football Phone In, which is like hanging out with old mates. I think I just got burned out on them and listen to a lot more Fantasy Football ones these days, which offer a very different, refreshing and more amateurish take on football chat that I quite like.

 

[Kiedis]

I like Rule the Roost with Jack Hussey and Raj Bains. Some good takes and always with some funny bits. Hussey made that "Spurswipe 2020" thing on youtube and that was bloody fantastic.

 

[punky]

I disagree with people's assessment of The Spurs Show.

I can't stand millennials at the best of times but especially when they do podcasts. Being more mature hosts it's more professional and listenable. Also their guests are usually very good, they have ex-players, journos and other notables come on.

I might give The Extra Inch a go based on what people have said before but i'm not getting my hopes up.

 

[Albertbarich]

Last word on spurs is OK but at times it goes too far into fandom. Anthony Costa and crackers seem like nice blokes but they really do tend to speak like fans down the pub who don't do much research. Lee mcqueen does and I like it when the guy from lillywhite rose and Jamie I think are on. Be fans by all means but research stuff so I know something I didn't before hand.

The fighting cock I used to love. Listened recently and heard some bloke boasting about his sexual conquest earlier in the day. Maybe it's my age but I felt like I was listening to a podcast about the inbetweeners.

The extra inch isn't for me. I don't think they know a fraction of what they think they do and they and rule the roost suffer from the same rule. If you're going to be a dickhead on social media I'm not going to bother with you.

I really like view from the lane..Pitt Brook doesn't try to get too involved and I like that he isn't a fan, sometimes it's nice to have that outsider perspective even though he watches every game. I like James maw, perfect balance between being a long suffering fan and offering an informed opinion.

The spurs show is a bit similar to last word. Too many fame whores over informed spurs fans and last time I gave it a chance as said before it felt like a lazy format to shill shit.