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FUT IN REVIEW – The Ultimate FC26 Podcast From pack luck to pro tips — FUT IN REVIEW is your twice-a-week deep dive into the world of FC26. Hosted by a passionate team of experts, including the legendary Ingve, gameplay guru James Tolando, and your hosts Dan & John, we break down the latest content, share winning strategies from futcoaching.com, and bring you the inside scoop to help you enjoy the game and play it better. Available everywhere — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more.

  1. 24/12/2025

    #715: Christmas Charity Play Along

    The FUT in Review Christmas special features a lively quiz with contestants answering football and Christmas-themed questions. The event supports the Mind Foundation, promoting psychological health. Contestants engage in friendly banter, share festive drinks, and reflect on the past year while competing for the title of quiz champion. The quiz format encourages audience participation and donations to charity, fostering a sense of community and holiday spirit. Donate here and remember, FUTcoaching.com doubles it! https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=NW8DSY6E58NFC Chapters 00:00 Christmas Special Introduction and Charity Focus 02:58 Meet the Contestants and Festive Atmosphere 06:07 Quiz Round One: Football Trivia Begins 12:02 Quiz Round One: Answers and Discussion 15:01 Round Two: Club and National Team Questions 24:44 Round Two: Answers and Scores 25:48 Final Round: Double Points Challenge 26:59 The Quiz Begins: Football Club Origins 30:03 Exploring Global Football Clubs 32:58 The Snake Incident: A Holiday Story 36:46 Charity and Community Engagement 37:52 Christmas Traditions and Trivia 49:59 Reflections and Year-End Gratitude Check out our socials :X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/futinreview.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTolando's socials:https://x.com/Tolando77https://www.instagram.com/tolando77/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tolando77https://www.youtube.com/@Tolando77https://www.twitch.tv/tolando77Questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠futinreview@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

    55 min
  2. 21/12/2025

    #714: The FUT Loop of Doom

    In this episode, John and James discuss the critical role of mentality in FC26. They introduce the concept of the 'FUT Doom Loop,' a cycle that begins with losing a game and leads to negative thoughts, physical tension, and harmful coping mechanisms. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing this cycle and offers strategies to break it, such as focusing on positive aspects of gameplay and creating personal objectives. The episode concludes with a reminder to enjoy the game and manage mental health during the holiday season.Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:58 The Importance of Mentality in Gaming 02:58 Understanding the FUT Doom Loop 09:12 Breaking the Cycle of Negative Thoughts 14:54 Coping with Physical Tension 20:55 Identifying Harmful Coping Mechanisms 26:56 Creating Positive Objectives in Gaming 34:54 Conclusion and Holiday Wishes Check out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/futinreview.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTolando's socials:https://x.com/Tolando77https://www.instagram.com/tolando77/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tolando77https://www.youtube.com/@Tolando77https://www.twitch.tv/tolando77Questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠futinreview@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

    37 min
  3. 18/12/2025

    #713: Unbreakable

    In this episode, Chris and Graeme discuss the latest FC26 updates, focusing on the Unbreakable promo, gameplay experiences, and player recommendations. They analyze various icons and heroes, share insights on SBC's, and explore objectives within the game. The conversation highlights the importance of player roles and playstyles, providing listeners with valuable tips for enhancing their FC experience. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 02:05 FC26 Gameplay and Weekly Updates 05:14 Unbreakable Promo Details 12:22 Icon and Hero Player Analysis 20:54 Main Team Player Insights 27:56 SBCs and Player Recommendations 36:14 Objectives and Future PlansCheck out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/futinreview.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTolando's socials:https://x.com/Tolando77https://www.instagram.com/tolando77/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tolando77https://www.youtube.com/@Tolando77https://www.twitch.tv/tolando77Questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠futinreview@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

    40 min
  4. 14/12/2025

    #712: FC26 Catch Up + Controller Settings!

    In this episode of FUT IN REVIEW, John, Homer, and Neil discuss the current state of FC26 after three months of gameplay. They delve into gameplay changes, community feedback, and the accessibility of the game for new players. The conversation also covers controller settings and tips for competitive play, emphasizing the importance of finding the right settings for individual play styles. The hosts reflect on the community's engagement and the positive aspects of the game, encouraging players to keep having fun and enjoy the experience. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back 01:19 State of FC 26 After Three Months 03:52 Gameplay Changes and Community Feedback 09:05 New Players and Game Accessibility 19:49 Controller Settings and Gameplay Mechanics 34:43 Exploring Game Settings and Mindset 36:10 Mastering Passing Techniques 39:32 Crossing and Lob Pass Strategies 41:00 Understanding Pass Receiver Lock 44:06 Defensive Strategies: Advanced vs Tactical 49:07 The Importance of Player Control 52:05 Switching Techniques and Preferences 57:51 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement Controller settings Podcast: Preset: Competitive Shooting Shot Assistance: Precision (John has assisted) Passing Ground Pass Assistance: Semi (John has assisted) Through Pass Assistance: Semi Lobbed Through Pass: Semi Cross Assistance: Assisted Lob Pass Assistance: Assisted (John has Semi) Pass Receiver Lock: Late Precision Pass Sensitivity: Normal Defending Clearance Assistance: Directional Defending: Advanced Defending (Neil uses Tactical Defending) Professional Fouls: On Pass Block Assistance: On (John highly recommends OFF) Switching No right or wrong here. Pure preference. John recommends Closest to Ball for Next Player Switching and Player Lock ON.Check out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/futinreview.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTolando's socials:https://x.com/Tolando77https://www.instagram.com/tolando77/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tolando77https://www.youtube.com/@Tolando77https://www.twitch.tv/tolando77Questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠futinreview@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

    1h 4m
  5. 11/12/2025

    #711: Joga Bonito

    In this episode, Chris, Graeme and Neil discuss the latest FC updates, focusing on the Joga Bonito promo, player recommendations, and surprising performances. They share their experiences in FC26, highlight new heroes, and explore objectives and fun cards. The conversation wraps up with reflections on players that have exceeded expectations and the overall state of the game. Takeaways The Joga Bonito promo emphasizes flair and skill in gameplay. Players are finding the current FC content overpriced and less enjoyable. New tactics and formations can enhance the gaming experience. Certain players, like Alicia Thompson, are surprisingly effective despite their stats. The importance of play styles in player performance is highlighted. Heroes like Pablo Aymar and Cesc Fabregas bring nostalgia and excitement. Objectives in FIFA can be a fun way to engage with the game. Surprising player performances can keep players invested in FIFA. The community aspect of FC26, including Discord interactions, is valuable. The hosts express a mix of excitement and disappointment about the current state of FC26. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Joga Bonito and FC Gameplay 03:05 Exploring the Joga Bonito Promo 06:11 Player Highlights and Market Insights 08:55 Evaluating New Heroes in FC 11:55 Discussion on Evolution Cards and Their Value 14:59 Fun Cards and Player Recommendations 20:12 Chemistry and Player Evaluation 23:02 Objectives and Gameplay Experience 26:18 Promo Insights and Future Expectations 27:49 Surprising Player Performances 35:07 Gold Players Still in the GameCheck out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/futinreview.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTolando's socials:https://x.com/Tolando77https://www.instagram.com/tolando77/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tolando77https://www.youtube.com/@Tolando77https://www.twitch.tv/tolando77Questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠futinreview@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

    39 min
  6. 07/12/2025

    #710: No Rules Rock. + Thunderstruck evaluation

    SummaryIn this episode of FUT IN REVIEW, Shaq, Neil, and Homer discuss their weekly experiences with FC26, focusing on the positives and negatives of the game modes, particularly the 'No Rules' mode. They express frustrations with the current content and gameplay, highlighting the demanding requirements for SBC's and the lack of rewarding packs. The conversation shifts to the community's feedback on EA's patches and the need for the game to breathe. They also touch on the new evolutions, icon and hero cards, and their current formations and player experiences.Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Weekly Highlights 02:47 Content and Gameplay Discussion 05:43 Evaluating the Thunderstruck Promo 08:24 Community Feedback and EA's Response 11:13 Evolutions and Player Engagement 13:47 Patches and Gameplay Mechanics 16:45 Final Thoughts and Future Expectations 29:32 Patch Updates and Gameplay Issues 32:01 Pre-Order Icons and Market Concerns 36:31 Card Upgrades and Downgrades 38:38 Flash Tournament and Game Modes 39:34 New Heroes and Icon Discussions 42:53 Current Formations and Strategies 47:21 Player Performances and Season Pass ReviewCheck out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/futinreview.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTolando's socials:https://x.com/Tolando77https://www.instagram.com/tolando77/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tolando77https://www.youtube.com/@Tolando77https://www.twitch.tv/tolando77Questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠futinreview@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

    52 min
  7. 04/12/2025

    #709: Black Friday...top or flop!?

    In this episode, the hosts discuss the latest FC26 promo, Thunderstruck, and its impact on gameplay and player dynamics. They delve into card upgrades, player values, and the significance of physicality in the game. The conversation also covers pack weight, promo ratings, and the overall impressions of Black Friday offerings. The hosts share their insights on gameplay strategies and future plans within the FC community. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introductions 02:49 Thunderstruck Card Upgrades Explained 05:29 Analyzing Thunderstruck Player Cards 07:55 Power Curve and Card Ratings Discussion 10:36 The Impact of Icons in the Game 13:21 Pack Weight and Player Availability 18:17 Pack Weight Insights 24:26 Promo Ratings and Black Friday Expectations 26:51 The Role of Physicality in Gameplay 37:25 Learning from Pro Players 39:23 Plans for the Week AheadCheck out our socials:X: https://twitter.com/futinreviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/futinreview.bsky.socialInstagram: https://instragram.com/futinreviewTolando's socials:https://x.com/Tolando77https://www.instagram.com/tolando77/?hl=enhttps://www.tiktok.com/@tolando77https://www.youtube.com/@Tolando77https://www.twitch.tv/tolando77Questions:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠futinreview@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/futinreview⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.futinreview.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/futinreview⁠

    41 min

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FUT IN REVIEW – The Ultimate FC26 Podcast From pack luck to pro tips — FUT IN REVIEW is your twice-a-week deep dive into the world of FC26. Hosted by a passionate team of experts, including the legendary Ingve, gameplay guru James Tolando, and your hosts Dan & John, we break down the latest content, share winning strategies from futcoaching.com, and bring you the inside scoop to help you enjoy the game and play it better. Available everywhere — Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more.

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