Best Soccer Specialist Podcasts (2024)

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Getting FIRED Up For The New Fall Soccer Season 18:30

11h ago18:30

18:30

This is a MUST listen! Really!

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Q&A: Pre-season tours & superstitions 27:25

7m ago27:25

27:25

What was a pre-season tour like under Brian Clough? Is modern football rubbish these days? The top 5 commentators of all time plus tales of Brian Moore. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.com You can follow Clive @clivetyldesley and Martin @martinonei…

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A salute to old-time fans and new >> FRESH EPISODE IN THE COMING DAYS!! (CAS 280 rerun) 1:57:57

1h ago1:57:57

1:57:57

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Playing abroad - with Nottingham Forest & FC Köln striker Tony Woodcock 56:00

22h ago56:00

56:00

What is it like to play abroad? And why are more and more British players going overseas? Former Arsenal and Nottingham Forest legend Tony Woodcock joins the podcast to discuss his move to Germany's FC Köln, with hilarious Brian Clough stories added in for good measure and Clive tells Martin how the World Cup is coming early this year - thanks to t…

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Q&A: Dressing room fights, the art of commentary and Rivaldo to Celtic 27:05

5d ago27:05

27:05

Did Martin O'Neill strangle Neill Lennon in the changing room? Does Clive Tyldesley get mistaken for other commentators? How did Celtic nearly sign Rivaldo and Matt Elliott? All that and more on this week's Football Authorities Q&A. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! We'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballau…

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Trevor May - ESPN Statcast Analyst, Former MLB Pitcher

6d ago

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Trevor May is an ESPN Statcast analyst, podcaster, and former MLB pitcher for the Twins, Mets, and Athletics. He pitched professionally from 2008-2023, originally being drafted by the Phillies. Since retiring, he has done various podcasts, founded an Esports Lab applying sabermetric principles to gaming, and continued to grow his online presence th…

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Michael Murphy – Co-Founder & CEO at Cleveland Professional Soccer 32:07

7d ago32:07

32:07

In this episode, we talk with Michael Murphy, Co-Founder and CEO of Cleveland Professional Soccer. Michael is a St. Ignatius graduate and has lived in several different parts of the country before returning to Cleveland. He has a wide range of experiences, from law to the military and even film production. We discuss his connection to Cleveland, hi…

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How important are Specialist Coaches in Modern Football? 51:55

8d ago51:55

51:55

Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill delve into the growing significance of set-piece coaches in modern football. Whether you're a sceptic or a believer, this conversation is one that's capturing attention across the sport. They're joined in the studio by Sammy Lander, football's first-ever Substitution Coach, and set-piece analyst Stuart Reid, who b…

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Brazil beyond the clichés: milestone favorites (CAS 250 rerun) 1:57:57

8d ago1:57:57

1:57:57

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Q&A: Regrets on leaving Aston Villa and covering Rangers TV 30:45

12d ago30:45

30:45

How do you deal with bad press and negative feedback? What's it like to commentate on the Old Firm derby? And why did Martin O'Neill really leave Aston Villa? All that and more on the latest Football Authorities question and answers edition. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thef…

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Inside Olympic Football: Stuart Pearce Reveals All! 47:05

15d ago47:05

47:05

As Olympic fever sweeps the nation, Clive Tyldesley & Martin O'Neil question why Great Britain are reluctant to enter a team, with special guest Stuart Pearce joining the pod to give us insight of his 2012 London Olympic run. Plus there's a return for 'What Would Cloughie Do?' and Clive's 'Feck of the Week' too. Remember to follow or subscribe, and…

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100 years of Samba (CAS 520 rerun) 1:59:15

18d ago1:59:15

1:59:15

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Q&A: Gareth Barry's transfer saga and the best co-commentators 30:10

19d ago30:10

30:10

Martin O'Neill explains the saga of the sales of Gareth Barry and James Milner plus the success of set piece goals whilst managing Celtic. Clive answers which commentators inspired him. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefootballauthorities@global.com You can follow Clive @cliv…

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Music and Soccer in the Favela (CAS 239 rerun) 1:58:18

21d ago1:58:18

1:58:18

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David Moyes: Footballers are playing too many games 35:55

22d ago35:55

35:55

Former West Ham and Everton manager David Moyes joins the podcast to discuss the intense pre-season tours that footballers now endure, plus Martin and Clive discuss the importance of interim managers and what direction the F.A will take as they source a new head coach for England. Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we…

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42 : A Season Dominated by FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations) - Insights on FIFA's Development of the Agent Exam, Platform & Licensing - Hopes & Expectations for the Football Agent's World 1:06:58

26d ago1:06:58

1:06:58

The season finale of 'The Agents Angle' features the second part of our interview with a former FIFA official who played a crucial part in trying to sculpt a fair and workable infrastructure for the FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations); covering aspects such as the agents platform and FIFA agents exam. Plus, we examine the surprise of not only ag…

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Q&A: Agüero moments and the appointment of Heimir Hallgrímsson 21:07

26d ago21:07

21:07

Each Thursday Martin and Clive answer your questions. Should John O'Shea have been given the Republic of Ireland Job? What are their favourite last minute goals? How did they first get into football? All those questions answered and more! Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a 5 star review too! we'd love to hear from you! Email us: thefoot…

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Zach Stovall - Director of Analytics, University of Tennessee Baseball

27d ago

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Zach Stovall is the Director of Analytics for the University of Tennessee baseball team who just won their first College World Series. He studied at UT while also working for the baseball team as a student manager. After three seasons with the Texas Rangers at their various minor league affiliates, he returned to the Volunteers for the 2024 season.…

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The world's favorite Brazilian music podcast! (CAS 235 rerun) 1:58:01

1M ago1:58:01

1:58:01

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England fall at the last hurdle...again! 46:09

29d ago46:09

46:09

Is Gareth Southgate on borrowed time? Or is he in charge of his own destiny? It's the day after England's loss to Spain in Berlin. Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill dissect what went wrong and how. Clive asks if Harry Kane should have been a starter in the final and Martin gives insight into the difference between International management and club…

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#41 : Inside FIFA and the Development of the FFAR (FIFA Football Agent Regulations) - Where are the Agent Associations & What do they 'Stand For'? - Football Agents Classified as Employment Agencies? 1:17:49

1M ago1:17:49

1:17:49

Much of the focus on the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) has rightly been from the perspective of football agents, however, what has been the experience of many of those within FIFA tasked with developing the FFAR? In this episode of The Agent's Angle, we are privileged to be joined by Tarik Ajanovic, a former FIFA official from the Agents D…

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Is it OK to NOT enjoy watching England play? And Ronaldo or Messi? 44:23

1M ago44:23

44:23

Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill return, and the tides are changing as Clive struggles to enjoy the England national team win. Martin breaks down how England are failing to stretch the play with Kieran Trippier at left wing back and the old age debate settled - Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi Remember to follow or subscribe, and give us a revie…

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Brazilian gems of all regions, periods and styles (CAS 234 rerun) 1:59:28

1M ago1:59:28

1:59:28

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Does a 'good' team play badly and win? Plus Clive says goodbye to ITV! 51:01

1M ago51:01

51:01

After England's lacklustre performance against Slovakia, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask - 'Is it really a sign of a good team when they play badly and win?' The pair discuss what Gareth Southgate should ponder before heading into the quarter finals, is Jude Bellingham fit enough to be playing 120 minutes of football and after 28 years of IT…

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#40 : Agent in Record Breaking Transfer Shares Insights - FIFA Seeking Agreements with Agents - Predicted Transfer Window Trends - Clubs Receive FIFA Bans - Mbappe a 'Master of Trademark Protection' 1:05:29

2M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

What can be expected from fast-approaching 'transfer windows' and will the football transfer market see records broken yet again? As well as looking at the trends envisaged by some, 'The Agents Angle' is joined by Chris Atkins of TMJ, the agent of Bay FC's record signing in the NWSL, Racheal Kundananji. We learn from Chris's insights on that deal, …

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CAS Classics: the Pernambuco Trilhogy, pt. 3 2:00:29

2M ago2:00:29

2:00:29

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Gary Lineker vs Harry Kane. Is it OK to call a performance S**T? And where did it all go wrong for Scotland? 53:57

2M ago53:57

53:57

Wether it's the back pages or social media, it's doom and gloom for the England national team with even past players calling their Euro 2024 performances "S**T"! Are they? And after Scotland were eliminated by a last minute goal by Hungary, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask how did it all go wrong in Germany for the tartan army. Remember to fo…

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CAS Classics: the Pernambuco Trilhogy, pt. 2 2:00:21

2M ago2:00:21

2:00:21

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Lance Brozdowski - Marquee Sports Network, Player Development Analyst

2M ago

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Lance Brozdowski is a Player Development Analyst at Marquee Sports Network, the regional sports network for the Chicago Cubs. He brings an analytical insight and makes it more digestible for baseball fans. In this episode, he discusses… Methods he utilizes to evaluate and breakdown MLB players and prospects What a player development analyst does fo…

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Brandi Chastain | Soccer Legend, Resilient Champion, Inspiring Leader 1:00:42

2M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In this episode of Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii sits down with soccer legend Brandi Chastain to explore her journey from youth soccer to international stardom. Brandi discusses the pivotal moments in her career, including her famous penalty kick in the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, overcoming injuries, and the impact of mentorship and leadershi…

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Andrew Newsome - Director at the Ohio Minority Business Development Agency, where he specializes in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships 32:33

2M ago32:33

32:33

In this episode, we talk with Andrew Newsome, Director at the Ohio Minority Business Development Agency, where he specializes in Mergers, Acquisitions, and Partnerships. Andrew grew up in Seattle and lived in several different parts of the country before putting roots down here in Cleveland. He has a wide range of experiences, from management consu…

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Pressure for Gareth Southgate & how do you get the best out of Phil Foden? 52:25

2M ago52:25

52:25

After England beat Serbia 1-0 and Scotland lose 5-1 to Germany at the Euros, Clive Tyldesley and Martin O'Neill ask the all important question for manager and player - 'How do you deal with pressure and expectation?'. Plus the pair discuss if Phil Foden is being shoehorned into an unnatural position, and it's the return of 'What Would Cloughie have…

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#39 : Premier League Agent With Hot Prospect for this Transfer Window Given Fine & Ban for Old Regulation Breaches - Problems for FIFA in Argentina - Marking Errors in FIFAs 3rd FFAR Agents Exam 1:09:07

2M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

The case of the agent for one of the 'hottest' players in this summer '24 transfer window is fined and suspended for breaches of the intermediary (agent) regulations from more than 4 years ago - along with a club, and club officials also being sanctioned. More problems for FIFA, with another ruling against the FFAR in Argentina and reports of the 3…

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Why You NEED To Focus Your Development On THIS 35:59

2M ago35:59

35:59

Everything you need to know about what you need to focus on and why. The secrets are here. Let's talk about it!

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Is there a good way to break bad news? 48:56

2M ago48:56

48:56

As Gareth Southgate announces his Euro 2024 squad, Clive Tyldesley & Martin O'Neil ask 'Is there a good way to break bad news?' As well as, 'Is the England Manager's job the impossible job?' And the pair peak behind the curtain as Martin reveals what went into his interview process during 2006 after Sven-Göran Eriksson left the England camp. Rememb…

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Tom Bliss - NFL, Senior Manager, Football Operations Data Scientist

2M ago

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Tom Bliss is a Senior Manager of Football Operations Data Scientist for the NFL. He and his team work to improve the game for fans, players, and organizations through data analysis. They are constantly researching new ways to make the game more entertaining and safer. In this episode, he discusses… NFL rule changes including the expectations around…

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CAS Classics: the Pernambuco Trilhogy, pt. 1 1:57:30

2M ago1:57:30

1:57:30

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Joe Koster – Editor of "Value Investing World" and Founder & Co-Owner of Sorfis Investments 31:36

2M ago31:36

31:36

In this episode, we talk with Joe Koster, Founder & Co-Owner of Sorfis Investments. If you're a fan of Berkshire Hathaway or Buffet/Munger investment disciple, you may know Joe from his poplar Substack newsletter Value Investing World. What you may not know is that Joe resides right here in NE Ohio. After being born and raised here, Joe moved to th…

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How do you win a must-win game? 48:55

2M ago48:55

48:55

What do Real Madrid, Crawley Town, Southampton, Bromley, Manchester United – Men and Women – and Peterborough United all have in common? They’ve all won ‘must win’ games at Wembley recently. With Clive commentating on the Champion's League final, and Martin no stranger to a big day in North-West London, today on the Football Authorities we attempt …

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Next Level Your Passing And Finishing 11:08

2M ago11:08

11:08

Just because you completed a pass doesn't mean it was a good pass. You may have cost your team an opportunity to score a goal. Let's talk about it!

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#38 : Football Finance Expert gives Expert Insight on Agent Matters - Is the Increasing Dependence on Agents by Managers, Coaches and Clubs a Worrying Trend? - Agent Pockets 1m for Messi's Signature. 55:22

3M ago55:22

55:22

'The Agents Angle' is joined by Football Finance 'guru' and co-host of the 'Price of Football' podcast Kieran Maguire, with his expert insights, thoughts, and observations on the football agent world from a finance perspective - as well as how new football finance matters affect agents. As many football seasons around the world come to a close, and…

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So what is The Football Authorities? Plus is promotion to the Premier League the biggest step up in football? 13:50

2M ago13:50

13:50

Before we kick off properly on Monday, Martin and Clive headed into the studio to explain a bit about "who" and "what" The Football Authorities are! And while they were there they couldn't help but discuss last weekend's play-off final either, asking "Is promotion to the Premier League the biggest step up in football?"…

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The Football Authorities launches Monday June 3rd 1:12

3M ago1:12

1:12

Clive Tyldesley & Martin O'Neill are The Football Authorities. Weekly episodes begin on Monday June 3rd. Expect something a little bit different.By Global

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The Ultimate Soccer Development Game 17:55

3M ago17:55

17:55

If you want to improve almost everything about your soccer game, you need to be doing this. Here's just some of what this one game will help you with to become a better soccer player. Physical Reaction Time Change of Direction Agility Speed And more Mental Decision-making Awareness and anticipation Reading the game And more Technical First touch Bo…

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Embracing Grief and Building Community with Myra Sack 31:27

3M ago31:27

31:27

In this episode of Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii speaks with Myra Sack, an All-American scholar athlete and founder of E-Motion, a nonprofit supporting grieving individuals. Myra shares her journey through grief after losing her daughter, Havi, and discusses the importance of community, rituals, and emotional literacy. Learn how Myra's experien…

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George Mateyo – Chief Investment Officer at KeyBank 32:43

3M ago32:43

32:43

In this episode, we talk with George Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer at the KeyBank. George has worked for several prominent organizations in the NE Ohio investment community and he shares his career journey with us. George also talks about his background and expertise in implementing alternative assets into portfolios as well as Key's current mar…

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This One Thing Is Missing From Soccer 18:43

3M ago18:43

18:43

Welcome back to the show! If you're a typical youth soccer player, this is probably missing from your development. Learn what Phil Neville said about Ronaldo and what it means for your own development.

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#37 : Brink of Another Bosman as FIFA Regulations Come Under More Fire - Agent Cleared of Criminal Charges - Tax Authorities Release Football Agent Guidelines - Missing Late Friend & Agent Mino 59:21

3M ago59:21

59:21

Could the football world be on the brink of another change that is comparable to the 'Bosman' ruling of 1995? FIFA regulations face another challenge that impacts the football agent industry and could even spell the end of the 'transfer system' (and RSTP) as we know it ....... and it isn't 'FFAR' this time. Whilst a football agent is cleared by a c…

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Developing the Next Generation of Mental Performance Consultants | Dan Ourian, CMPC 23:43

3M ago23:43

23:43

In this third episode of our three-part series, Lisa Bonta Sumii talks with Dan Ourian, CMPC, a certified mental performance consultant and assistant director of the Applied Sport and Performance Psychology program at Dominican University of California. They discuss integrating mental performance coaching into athletic coaching, the significance of…

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Female Footballers Podcast Featuring Lisa Bonta Sumii, LCSW 41:45

3M ago41:45

41:45

In this episode of the Athlete Mindset, Lisa Bonta Sumii is a guest on the Female Footballers Podcast, where she discusses the profound impacts of mental health in sports. She shares insights on the pressures athletes face, the importance of recognizing mental health struggles, and how they intersect with performance on the field. Female Footballer…

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