World Cup Road Trip

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Tony Wilson and Cam Fink are off to their fifth World Cup, this time in Canada and the USA! Regular updates about what's happening in the Pacific North-west, interviews with fans and whatever else you might expect from a normal day  at the world’s biggest sporting party. World Cup Road Trip is a Francis Leach conceived project, and Cam & Tony are honoured to wear the shirt! Go Socceroos. www.nearly.com.au/worldcup Original artwork by Studio Baker  Original music by George Parker-Brien

  1. 20 Jun

    MATCH DAY: Australia v USA

    The carnival reaches fever pitch. Firebrand preachers, salty chants, costumes, smoke bombs, colour. The anticipation was was electric. The result didn't go Australia's way, but the energy was incredible. Daniel Garb joins Tony post-match for a detailed breakdown of the tactics and execution of the socceroos game plan. What worked, what didn't, what should we expect in the final group match. Tony Wilson's Speakola: https://speakola.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min

  2. 19 Jun

    The day before GAME DAY: Socceroos in Seattle

    A last-minute golden ticket for the USA match comes through, courtesy of Football Australia. Memories of the 2006 cannonball run for the round-of-16 tickets in Stuttgart. Cam and Tony reunite in downtown Seattle to watch Canada destroy Qatar, and Mexico sneak home against South Korea. We meet two mexican civil engineers who helped build the wall, and Jamie the American tips the Aussies for an upset. Bring on tomorrow!!! Tony Wilson's Speakola: https://speakola.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  3. 18 Jun

    The calm before the storm

    Tony and Polly cross into the United States and anticipation for the USA v Australia match builds. Cam and his little hang take a day off football to climb a mountain, and reflect on the places the World Cup can take you. Tony Wilson's Speakola: https://speakola.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min

  4. 17 Jun

    A Messi hat-trick, a jubilant Argentinian, and a parliament of owls

    Tony's nephews dig their teeth into the changes on the all-time World Cup goal scorers leaderboard, and celebrate the Messi hat-trick with a jubilant Argentinian at the Whistler mountain bike park. Cam visits the legislative assembly steps to learn from pantomime owls, and learns about urinal ettiquette. Tony Wilson's Speakola: https://speakola.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  5. GAME DAY: Iran V New Zealand

    16 Jun

    GAME DAY: Iran V New Zealand

    Cam has an engrossing chat with two Iranian nationals watching the thrilling Iran V New Zealand match. Mohsen and Hirad are both passionate and articulate fans of Iranian football. This was Cam's favourite conversation of the trip so far. Go well boys! Tony and Polly share an awkward moment with the Irankundas on the bus to Whistler. Tony Wilson's Speakola: https://speakola.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  6. 14 Jun

    GAME DAY: Australia v Türkiye

    Australia win a remarkable match against Türkiye, and the celebrations go right off! We chat to fans inside the stadium and out. Tony sets up a clandestine watch-party for the Brazilian housekeeper in his hotel, smashes his binoculars, and speaks to Simon Hill about Australia's chances. Tony Wilson's Speakola: https://speakola.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  7. The day before GAME DAY

    13 Jun

    The day before GAME DAY

    The day before Game Day! From Dan’s first World Cup to Bruno’s eighth, Tony and Cam find some World Cup addicts. We delight in Turkiye’s travelling fans singing in the street, and Socceroos fans countering with a song about Brent Soutar’s massive head. From Van City Fan Fest we take in host nation Canada v Bosnia, and our Group D adversaries USA v Paraguay. We chat to Brian, Sonja, Sergey, Benji, Ahmet, Joseph and Darcy. We mainly get excited about Australia’s first match tomorrow! Tony Wilson's Speakola: https://speakola.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  8. World Cup 2026 kicks off!

    12 Jun

    World Cup 2026 kicks off!

    The World Cup 2026 has kicked off! Mexico and South Korea have won their opening matches, and Cam and Tony are in Vancouver to soak up the atmosphere and bring the World Cup Road Trip to your earballs. Francis Leach is not in North America, but has generously allowed Tony to take his baby on the road with Cam. Tony Wilson's Speakola: https://speakola.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
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Tony Wilson and Cam Fink are off to their fifth World Cup, this time in Canada and the USA! Regular updates about what's happening in the Pacific North-west, interviews with fans and whatever else you might expect from a normal day  at the world’s biggest sporting party. World Cup Road Trip is a Francis Leach conceived project, and Cam & Tony are honoured to wear the shirt! Go Socceroos. www.nearly.com.au/worldcup Original artwork by Studio Baker  Original music by George Parker-Brien

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