Extended curfews, a fainting manager, a qualification miracle and a magic square all feature as we deep-dive the 1984 European Championships in France. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups.…

The world speed kissing champion, a tennis ball bomb, Satan, Ireland’s greatest ever win, two incredible volleys and our first Eurovision Song Contest reference as we deepdive the 1988 European Championships in West Germany. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to w…

Dutch infighting, the world’s tallest man, a bored boxer, goals, extra time and an eponymous winning goal as we deep-dive the 1976 European Championships in Yugoslavia. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/wor…

Bastards, porn smuggling, at least two references to marionettes, Debenhams and the Downfall of the Gods as we we deep-dive the expanded 1980 European Championships in Italy. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.c…

Poetry, a lost earring, Ramba Zamba fussball and a dictator’s shorts as we deep-dive the 1972 European Championships in Belgium. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups.…

We're back! A pipe-smoking Anglophile, a long wait between legs, a Communist coup and Monday scoring on a Monday in this deep dive of the first UEFA European Championships in France. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at…

Optimistic Romanians, the oddest song, football team acrostics and the rematch of the match that wasn't as we deep dive the 1964 European Nations Cup in Spain. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofwo…

Football’s answer to Walter White, 4 men in a room tossing and a nightmare of destructive anti-propaganda as we deep-dive the 1968 European Championships in Italy. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcup…

Please rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on the final part of the 2022 World Cup and give it a score out of 10. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups

Please rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on the Quarter Finals of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups

Please rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on the Round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups

Please rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on the last group games of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups

Please rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on games 18 through 32 of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups

Please rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on games 9 through 17 of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups

Please rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on the first 8 games of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups

In this very special bonus episode, James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) are joined by journalist, author and Nuneaton Borough fan Chris Evans (@chrisevanswrites) to talk about his (now) award-winning book How To Win The World Cup as well as looking ahead to the Qatar World Cup that no-one wants. Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcup…

The seemingly impossible and entirely predictable, a new wonderkid, goals, comebacks, the Croatians who never tire and we reveal which World Cup is the greatest of all as we conclude our story of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is writer and co-host of the Football Book Club podcast, Ja…

Bribes, Burger King babies, the world's richest footballer, how to avoid your cousin in Iceland, losing on purpose and unfair fairplay feature in part one of the story of the tournament we hated to love, the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is writer and co-host of the Football Book Club pod…

A high-profile hammering, bites, lasers, a flying Dutchman, an inspid England and a new way to say James all feature in the story of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, that a lot of Brazilians just didn't want. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is Comedy Store Player and Farnborough FC fan Andy Smart (@AndyCSP). Support us…

Karma for 66, controversial goals, controversial saves, typos, free scoring Germans and a brand new World Champion all feature in the second part of the story of the 2010 World Cup in Germany. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and Spain fan Ignacio Lopez (@comedylopez). Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofwo…

A French hand, a fly-away ball, Vuvuzelas, boos and a feeble title defence all feature in the first part of the story of the 2010 World Cup in Germany. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and Spain fan Ignacio Lopez (@comedylopez). Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gma…

A headbutt, a wink, a battle, an explosive opening and the worst songs ever all feature in story of the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and host of The Memory Pain podcast James Allen (@JamesAllen27) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmai…

Unlikely semi-finalists, likely finalists, dodgy decisions, South Korean reality show titles and an iconic referee all feature in the second part of our story of the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, singer, actor and internet sensation Sooz Kempner (@SoozUK) Suppo…

In this very special bonus episode, James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) are joined by comedian, podcaster, Man Utd and Ireland fan Andrew Ryan (@andrewryancomedy) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com.

Breakfast football, shocks, play-acting, bad songs and revenge all feature in the first part of our story of the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, singer, actor and internet sensation Sooz Kempner (@SoozUK) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worl…

The perfect goal, a Ronaldo mystery, a giant referee, Pinochet's car and classic Des all feature in the second part of our story of the 1998 World Cup in France. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, author and Tottenham Hotspur supporter Carl Jones (@CarlDJones) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups an…

Vindaloo, bunny-hops, airport football, a faith healer and an eye witness account all feature in the first part of our story of the 1998 World Cup in France. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, author and Tottenham Hotspur supporter Carl Jones (@CarlDJones) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and em…

A singing defender, a divine ponytail, rocking the baby, the best quarter finals ever, the worst final ever and a missed penalty all feature in the concluding part of our story of the 1994 World Cup in the United States. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, author and Luton Town supporter Olaf Falafel (@OFal…

A missed penalty, drugs, murder, heat, bad language, bags of cash and the greatest goal of all time all feature in the first part of our story of the 1994 World Cup in the United States. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, author and Luton Town supporter Olaf Falafel (@OFalafel) Support us at ko-fi.com/worl…

A moist mullet, a last-minute volley, penalties, penalties and more penalties, English trauma, Irish ecstasy, and the worst final yet all feature in the second part of our story of the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and lapsed Newcastle United supporter Ben Van Der Velde (@BenVa…

Blood, violence, opera, firecrackers, Toto, Africa and a soiled goal poacher all feature in the first part of our story of the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and lapsed Newcastle United supporter Ben Van Der Velde (@BenVanDerVelde) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and…

The goal of the century, the most expensive shirt, singing Bats, sweary acronyms, an unwanted final and the healing powers of cheese all feature in the final part of our story of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and Ipswich Town fan Tony Cowards (@TonyCowards) Support us at k…

The Group of Death, the Group of Sleep, a singing market stall trader, Basil Gorgeous, the most French film career ever and some electro-pop all feature in the first part of our story of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and Ipswich Town fan Tony Cowards (@TonyCowards) Support…

The draw that goes wrong, match-fixing, a brilliant Brazil, late-blooming Italians, Pfaffing about, monks, fakirs, warriors and The Krankies all feature in the story of the 1982 World Cup in Spain. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and Man Utd fan Mick Ferry (@MickFerry). Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupof…

A Tartan Army, ticker-tape, drugs, match-fixing, armed lightning, public floggings and pedantic refereeing all feature in the story of the 1978 World Cup in Argentina. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, actor and author Gavin Webster (@Thegavinwebster). Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email…

Rowboat theft, unlikely Faberge eggs, an offensive book title, the most celebrated goal in history, a naked pool party, a Black Country butcher and Franz Beckenbauer's chat-line all feature in the story of the 1974 World Cup in West Germany. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and author Eddy Brimson (@EddyB…

The World Cup goes colour! Stickers, songs, a shakedown, a long-faced Swede, at least 3 'games of the century', the greatest goal and the best ever player. It's Mexico 1970! Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian Steve Day (@TheRealSteveDay) who remembers it all like it was yesterday. Support us at ko-fi.com/wo…

A crime solving dog, Middlesbrough twinned with Pyongyang, Azerbaijan's most famous man, what's buried underneath Wembley Stadium, conspiracies and a big dirty giraffe all feature in the story of the hardly-ever-talked-about 1966 World Cup in England. Support ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com Featuring @jamesecook an…

A bandy-legged genius, a urinating dog, too many golden boots and the most stupid, appalling, disgusting and disgraceful exhibition of football possibly in the history of the game all feature in the Chilean World Cup of 1962. With James Cook @jamesecook and Paul Savage @comedysavage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe/shout it from the rooftops - b…

The infantile, unsophisticated and inebriated, Conan The Barbarian, Ally McCoist's science teacher, ABBA and the most Spinal Tap death yet all feature in the most northern World Cup. With James Cook @jamesecook and Paul Savage @comedysavage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops. Email your questions to worldcupofworldcu…

Goals Goals Goals, the wee Prime Minister, a blindfolded Italian boy, a colourblind goalkeeper, another stupid format and a miracle all feature in this absolute goal fest of a World Cup. With James Cook @jamesecook and Paul Savage @comedysavage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops. Email your questions to worldcupofwor…

A lesson in hubris, a stupid-format, massive shocks, a half-finished stadium, John Lennon, Frank Sinatra and the singer off of Bush all feature in the story of the first post-war World Cup. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops. Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and do…

A six-toed striker, Norway's funniest footballer, Paul Breitner's eyes, step-overs and bicycle kicks all feature in the story of a World Cup played in the shadow of 'events'. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops. Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.c…

An Egyptian scout-master, a Nazi pediatrician and a killer window blind all feature in the story of this probably rigged World Cup. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups…

Missing body parts, The Elastic Wonder, the most successful Scottish team ever and a whole load of firsts in this deep-dive of the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworl…

Subscribe now for a deep-dive of every FIFA Men's World Cup, as trivia-obsessed football supporters and comedians James Cook and Paul Savage work out which was the best. We'll be looking at the stories behind the scorelines, examining the ultimate fate of squad players and occasionally laughing at any funny sounding names.…

*Blows dust off RSS feed*A new series of shows recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019 will be coming very soon. But before that, here's one last show from Edinburgh 2018 as Bennett Arron, Jenny Collier, Ben Dali and Julian Lee play Scattergories and The Insider.http://www.bennettarron.com/https://www.jennycolliercomedy.com/https://bendali.co.uk/h…

Stephen Grant, George Egg, Sandi Smith and Stephen Carlin play Funemployed and Destination X. Hosted by James Cook.Details of the panellists stephengrant.com, sandismith.co.uk, thestephencarlin.com and georgeegg.com James is on twitter @jamesecook and this podcast is @bgsmackdownRecorded at Cafe Werks, BrightonFor more head to boardgamesmackdown.co…

Lloyd Langford, Jenny Collier, Sally-Anne Hayward, Jon Gracey and Louise Atkinson play The Resistance. Hosted by James Cook.Details of the panellists lloydlangford.com, jennycolliercomedian.com, sallyannehayward.com, jongracey.sexy and mslouatkinson.co.uk James is on twitter @jamesecook and this podcast is @bgsmackdownThe Resistance is available fr…

Lee Kyle, The Delightful Sausage and Andy Field play Snake Oil and The Insider. Hosted by James Cook.Follow the panel @ImLeeKyle @MmmSausage and @AndyAndyField James is @jamesecook and this podcast is @bgsmackdownSnake Oil is available from https://tinyurl.com/yaxujz68The Insider is available from https://oinkgms.com/en/insiderRecorded at The Pear …