It’s the final episode of the series and Sachin is very much going out with a bang given he’s joined by brilliant author, scriptwriter and podcaster John O’Farrell for a chat about Fulham. John is at his engaging best as he reflects on following a club that boasts many well-known supporters. In part that is down to Fulham’s rather nice location but…

Hallo alle. Yes, that's right, it's time for Sachin to type a greeting into Google Translate and copy and paste the German version into these episode notes as a way of introducing his chat with the award-winning author and journalist Uli Hesse about being a Borussia Dortmund fan. Uli is a hugely respected and revered voice on German football and fr…

Reading Football Club. Discuss. It’s not the easiest of tasks given their lack of notable history and success. But do not fear because the brilliant comedian Anthony Richardson is here to give the lowdown on life as a Royal. Anthony is best know for being one half of The Exploding Heads, the internet-based comedy act he and the equally brilliant Ma…

After a bit of a mid-season break FANS is back, and what a return it is as Sachin is joined by brilliant Talksport journalist Natasha Everitt for a chat about Charlton Athletic and the excellent Her Game Too campaign. Quite simply, Natasha was born to support Charlton, which she explains via possibly the greatest origin story in FANS history. It’s …

The Asian fan experience: it’s not something much is known about or which is often spoke about but, for obvious reasons, is close to Sachin’s heart, and this episode is a chance for him to give it some much-needed attention with the help of the brilliant Sanjay Bhandari. Sanjay is chair of English football’s anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out …

It was inevitable Sachin would do another episode on Liverpool and here it is, and yet again he is joined by an excellent Red to talk about the Reds. First it was Kevin Sampson; now James Pearce. James has been a much trusted and respected voice on Liverpool for more than a decade now, first in his role as the Echo's LFC reporter and, since 2019, a…

And it’s LIVE! Yes, that’s right, it’s a rare face-to-face episode of FANS as Sachin is joined by comedian Elliot Steel at the Westow House Pub & Hotel in south London for a chat about Crystal Palace. Westow House makes for an excellent setting for what proves to be an excellent chat about the Eagles - a club located not far from where Sachin and E…

It’s back! Yes, that’s right, the start of a new series of FANS is here, and what a start it is as Sachin is joined by the brilliant BBC commentator Steve Wilson for a chat about Tranmere Rovers. Steve is in typically articulate and engaging form as he discusses the club he was born to support having grown up in the shadow of Prenton Park – Tranmer…

It’s the final episode of the series and Sachin is well and truly going out with a bang given he’s joined for a chat about Brentford by the brilliant broadcaster and podcaster, Natalie Sawyer. Natalie is as engaging as she is eloquent and those traits are fully on show as she talks about the club she’s adored ever since a childhood trip to Brentfor…

Trophies, what are they good for? Absolutely nothing. Well, not quite, but they’re certainly not the be-all and end-all of being a Tottenham fan as far as Leon Mann is concerned. Leon is a broadcaster, film maker, campaigner and, as Sachin knows from personal experience, a truly lovely person, and he speaks with typical intelligence and warmth abou…

Reply. Retweet. Like. Mute. Block. Yes, that’s right, it’s time to talk Twitter. It’s the social media platform most people cannot stand but are also addicted to, with Sachin very much in that camp. He loves/hates Twitter and is joined by two cracking guests to discuss this most twisted of online relationships - podcaster Laura Kirk and deputy edit…

Middlesbrough may not feel like a club that has a rich and interesting history but it absolutely does, and few people have a better grasp of that than the Football Association’s former director of communications, Adrian Bevington. After a quick chat about Sven-Göran Eriksson (naturally), Adrian speaks with clarity and passion about what it’s been l…

This episode is brought to you by Sergio Georgini. Yes, that’s right, it’s time to talk about the Swindon (Town) lot. Sachin is joined by sports writer and funny man on Twitter, Declan Taylor, for a discussion about a club that is in perpetual crisis. Or at least that’s been the case for the 25 years or so Declan has supported Swindon and he does a…

Stick on your best pair of jeans, have a bevvie and get your rocks off to this banger of an episode as Sachin is joined by Reverend and the Makers frontman, Jon McClure, for a chat about Sheffield Wednesday. What a band Reverend and the Makers are and what a musician Jon is – a high-energy performer who has written some of the best British tunes of…

It's a case of friends reunited as Sachin is joined by his pal – and brilliant podcaster – Ash Rose for a chat about Queens Park Rangers. Ash is host of the 'original' 90s football podcast, Alive and Kicking, and, as such, it's no surprise this episode opens with a discussion about the decade when football was at its best. Well, that's certainly wh…

It’s back! Yes, that’s right, the start of a new series of FANS is here, and what a start it is as Sachin is joined by BBC journalist Neil Henderson to talk all things Manchester City. Neil is best known for being part of a team of BBC journalists who tweet the front and back pages of the national newspapers every evening and, perhaps not surprisin…

It's the final episode of the series and Sachin is well and truly going out with a bang given he is joined by two brilliant podcasters to talk US football fandom; host of the Arsenal Vision podcast, Elliot Smith, and contributor - and host - of the Blue Room podcast, Rob Vera. Elliot and Rob are in typically fascinating, forthright and funny form a…

It’s a very different and very important episode of FANS as Sachin is joined by Football Supporters’ Association caseworker Amanda Jacks for a discussion about the treatment of match-going fans by police and stewards. This is a subject Sachin has wanted to cover for a while and he does so with the absolutely ideal person given this has been Amanda’…

What’s it like to support a club that has experienced the highs of league titles and European glory as well as the lows of relegation and 9-0 tonkings by Manchester United? To find out you’d need to ask an Ipswich Town fan, and there are few more engaging and entertaining than comedian and writer, Tony Cowards. Tony’s love for Ipswich was sparked i…

It's the episode Sachin has been dreading but knew he'd eventually have to do - yes, that's right, it's time for a full-on chat about Manchester United. Fortunately for this podcast's Liverpool-supporting host, he is joined by a wonderful guest to do just that - TalkSport presenter Andy Goldstein. Andy is at his warm and funny best as he reflects o…

It's a special episode of FANS as Sachin is joined by TWO guests to talk about Sunderland, and really they're a lot more than that - father and daughter and key figures in one of the greatest periods in the club's history. Well, one of them is ... Malcolm Crosby's story is a brilliant one - the lifelong Sunderland supporter who suddenly found himse…

Given the drama and success that has come to define Chelsea in recent decades it was inevitable Sachin would dedicate an episode to the club, and here it is - a chat about the Blues with that most brilliant of guests, David Baddiel. David, of course, is the man who alongside Frank Skinner played a big part in the 90s being such an amazing decade, f…

Few clubs have gone through as much as Leeds United have in the past 30 years. From the extreme highs of winning the title and becoming a European force to the devastating lows of financial ruin and multiple relegations; it's been quite the ride for their supporters, one of whom is award-winning audio producer Ed Morrish. Ed speaks with great wit a…

Put up the tree, turn on the fairy lights and heat up the mince pies, because Sachin and Lindsey are back for a festive episode of the podcast most people thought had finished. Probably. Yes, that's right, its an ITTO? Christmas special and your hosts are in wonderfully festive mood. Or rather they would've been had this not been the worst and weir…

It's the final episode of the series and Sachin is going out with a bang given he's joined to talk all things Scotland by the brilliant broadcaster, Kelly Cates. Kelly is in typically captivating form as she reflects on her relationship with the country of her birth and its national team. There is a lot of love there but also some difficult feeling…

Hakuna Matata. It means no worries. Why the random Lion King reference? Well, it'll make sense once you listen to this episode in which Sachin speaks to comedian and writer Tom Craine about his love for Aston Villa. Tom's story is a fascinating one; the boy from Bath who became obsessed with Villa during that most glorious of decades - the 1990s, a…

Bury's expulsion from the EFL in August 2019 is one of English football's saddest stories and for no one more so than the club's fans, as writer and author James Bentley can testify to. In this episode James, who was born and bred in Bury and went to his first game in 1988, talks about what happened to the club he loved and how it felt like a death…

It was inevitable Sachin would do an episode on Liverpool and here it is, a full-on chat about following the Reds with that most brilliant of Reds – writer and author, Kevin Sampson. Over a in-no-way-breaking-Covid-restrictions drink at Hotel TIA, located in the shadow of Anfield, Sachin and Kevin talk about the club that matters most to them, with…

GOOOOOOOOLAZZO! Yes, that's right, there's an Italian flavour to this episode of FANS as Sachin is joined by Serie A writer and broadcaster Chloe Beresford to talk all things Fiorentina. The girl from Stockport who became a fan of La Viola via her great grandad playing for Manchester City, Chloe has an incredible story to tell and does so with warm…

Sachin hits the road, travelling to The Duke in Wanstead, east London, to talk all things West Ham with Chris Scull, one third of the brilliant 90s football podcast, Quickly Kevin; Will He Score? Over a socially-distanced pint, Chris talks life as a Hammer - how it was a certainty from birth, his memories of going to Upton Park and how the experien…

Joining Sachin to talk all things Arsenal is writer, blogger, podcaster and all-round A-star Gooner, Tim Stillman. Tim is in typically excellent form as he reflects on the seismic event that was becoming a first-time father at the same time Arsenal were winning the FA Cup, before discussing the importance of Arsene Wenger during his own childhood a…

Welcome to the first episode of a new podcast in which Guardian sports writer Sachin Nakrani explores the experiences and emotions of being a football fan with a range of different and interesting guests. Childhood memories, favourite players and games, present-day highs and lows as well as hopes for the future – it'll all be discussed alongside a …

So yeah ... they're back. Again. Sachin and Lindsey simply can't stay away and so return for a one-off special episode, and it really is special given they're joined by the magnificent Meggie Foster. Meggie has taken the world by storm with her political parody TikTok videos, which are as funny as they are superbly crafted. Over a glass or two of r…

It’s the final episode of the series and Sachin is flying solo for this one as Lindsey has work/internet issues. A shame but not a problem as he is joined by the brilliant, Emmy-nominated comedy writer Kristen Bartlett. Live from New York, Kristen talks about being on lockdown in the city that never sleeps as well as her experiences of the Black Li…

Unlike Dominic Cummings, Sachin and Lindsey have stayed at home. LIKE Dominic Cummings, they apologise for nothing as they reconvene on Zoom to chat life in lockdown. Sachin explains why he is beginning to enjoy this new way of life while Lindsey doesn't hold back in revealing that for her, the feelings are very different - and difficult. This lead…

Lights, Camera ... Podcast. It's a star-studded episode of ITTO? as Sachin and Lindsey are joined by award-winning actor Usman Ally. Live from his home in Los Angeles (via Zoom), Usman proves to be wonderful company as he chats about his career, one that has seen him excel in theatre as well as on big and small screen. Usman is perhaps best known f…

So yeah - they're back. Sachin and Lindsey make an unexpected return to podcast duties to discuss life in lockdown. They said they wouldn't but they couldn't help themselves so here they are - chatting on Zoom about how they've been coping during this most unique, surreal and difficult of times. What have they been watching? What have they been eat…

Sachin and Lindsey have some news (yep, it's related to the coronavirus). They also have some clips from previous episodes. And a brilliant lead-out song. Enjoy! (and, stay safe). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ittopod/message

Sachin and Lindsey are back at The Duke and, not surprisingly, they begin by chatting about the coronavirus, specifically how its surge in impact and importance came as a surprise to both of them, how they've noticed it affecting their everyday lives and why they feel the panic around it - specifically stockpiling - may be doing more harm than good…

It's busy inside The Duke and the conversation is wild. As well as kinky. That's because Sachin and Lindsey are joined at their favourite pub by John Webb - vision mixer for Good Morning Britain and, when the mood takes him, a rubber dog who goes by the name of Jabbins. John, who Lindsey knows and loves from her time working at GMB, is into pup pla…

What does it feel like to be discriminated against because of your race or gender? That's the rather meaty topic Sachin and Lindsey get into as they meet again at The Duke, this time inside and over a range of drinks. Sachin speaks about how he was racially abused during a recent trip to see Liverpool play and how that got him thinking about racism…

THEY'RE BACK!!! Yes, that's right, Sachin and Lindsey return after a two-month break - and what a return it is. Firstly, they're unable to sit inside The Duke given how busy it is, so instead move to the beer garden, which not surprisingly is empty given it's late January and absolutely freezing. Next, their recording equipment doesn't appear to be…

"It's the most wonderful time of the year, with the kids jingle belling, and everyone telling you be of good cheer, it's the most wonderful time of the yeeeeaaarrrr!!!!" OK, so it's not Christmas quite yet, but it is the last episode of Is This Thing On? before the decorations go up and the mince pies are purchased so Sachin and Lindsey are in fest…

Sachin and Lindsey are on their travels, heading over to The Holly Bush in Hampstead, north London, to speak with the brilliant comedian and broadcaster Matt Forde. Matt proves to be wonderful company over a few pints of London Pride and a few glasses of white wine, talking at great length and with incredible passion about a topic that is close to …

Sachin and Lindsey are back on the red wine as they delve into a couple of really interesting topics - meeting famous people and the idea of a mid-life crisis. Is it actually a good thing to meet famous people and, specifically, your childhood heroes? Sachin once thought 'yes' but after a recent, horrible experience with someone he has adored for m…

It's miserable outside but lovely inside as Sachin and Lindsey are joined at The Duke by comedy star of the future, Bella Hull. Sachin saw Bella perform stand-up at an open mic night in London and immediately thought, "wow, she's great - we need to get her on the pod", and thankfully she accepted the invite. Listen as Bella talks about doing comedy…

Sachin and Lindsey are back at The Duke for a very different episode of ITTO? This one is really raw and really honest as the guys discuss their experiences with online trolls and anxiety. Over two bottles of red wine (yes - TWO), Sachin and Lindsey open up about some very personal stuff and how it's had, and continues to have, an impact on their l…

It's a special episode of ITTO? as Sachin and Lindsey leave The Duke and head over to The Blue Boat in Hammersmith, west London, in order to talk to Storm Huntley, co-host of the Jeremy Vine Show and, as Sachin and Lindsey discover, a stinking-rich property baron (sort of). Storm chats working with the legend that is Jeremy Vine, meeting the legend…

Guess who's back, guess who's back? That's right, Sachin and Lindsey are back, and they're here with the next installment of the podcast critics are calling "vague", "nonsensical" and "like two weirdos sitting in a boozer and wasting everybody's time, including their own". Well sod 'em because Is This Thing On? is a great podcast and this second ep…

NEW PODCAST KLAXON! Yes, that's right, some more schmucks have decided to get into the podding game and these schmucks are called Sachin Nakrani and Lindsey Bowers; Londoners in their 30s who like a drink and like a chat and thought, 'Hey, why don't we do those two things at the same time, hit record on a nearby laptop and put the whole thing out a…