Matchday Matinee: A Footy Films Podcast

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Matchday Matinee: A Footy Films Podcast Podcast

From the terrace to the Theatre of Dreams, Matchday Matinee is a series about cinematic takes on the game we love. Join Adam and Mark as they pick and explore a different film each week, taking a look at some behind-the-scenes tidbits as well as deep dives into the historical context of each film. Follow us on Twitter @MatchdayMatinee!

31/10/2021

Episode 32: Kick - Sudden Death

🔪💀 We braved the chills (and thrills) of a sudden death shootout and sat down to record a surprise Halloween episode! If Saw and Goal had a baby, it would be the monstrosity that is the creatively titled Kick - Sudden Death.----more---- Reach out on Instagram or Twitter @MatchdayMatinee to let us know what movies you want to see next and your thoughts on these movies. Follow our hosts or guest on Twitter: Adam Ducker | @ADucky84 Mark Guilherme | @MarkEightThree

30 min
30/10/2021

Episode 31: Mean Machine

With Mean Machine's twenty-year anniversary quickly approaching, we thought it was finally time to review this Vinnie Jones vehicle and see if it holds up to today's standards or if it should go straight to movie jail. We're joined by friend of the show and soccer exec Chris Keem to discuss his favourite footy film! Thrown in jail after assaulting two police officers, former England captain Danny ‘Mean Machine’ Meehan must lead a team of prisoners in a match against the guards if he wishes to stay on good terms with a scheming governor. ----more---- Show Notes (0:00:00) Start (0:08:24) Kit Talk (0:11:51) Introducing Mean Machine (0:36:30) Footy Flicks (0:58:54) Recasting another remake (1:01:10) Trending at the Time (1:04:39) Matchday Matinee Table Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MatchdayMatinee! Where to find our Show Hosts and Guest: Adam Ducker: @ADucky84 Mark Guilherme: EightThreeFootball Chris Keem: @ChrisKeem Questions, comments or suggestions for a future episode? Let us know! Reach out to any of our hosts or Matchday Matinee on Twitter or Instagram to get in touch and start the conversation.

1h 13m
08/10/2021

Episode 30: Marvellous

BBC's Marvellous tells the true story of Neil Baldwin – well-loved Stoke City kit man, registered circus clown and perennial Neil Baldwin FC football of the year. Full of happiness, optimism and a belief in the kindness of strangers, this film is a gem worth discovering. If you're into that kind of stuff. "I met a lot of people in my life, and I'm glad I did." ----more---- Show Notes (0:00:00) Start (0:04:10) Mississauga's Credit River Cup (0:06:45) eFootball Impressions (0:16:15) Kit Chat (0:21:52) Marvellous Intro (1:16:00) Trending at the Time (1:22:35) Footy Flicks (1:24:42) Matchday Matinee Table Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MatchdayMatinee! Where to find our Show Hosts and Guest: Adam Ducker: @ADucky84 Mark Guilherme: EightThreeFootball Questions, comments or suggestions for a future episode? Let us know! Reach out to any of our hosts or Matchday Matinee on Twitter or Instagram to get in touch and start the conversation.

1h 32m
04/09/2021

Episode 29: Soccer Dog: The Movie

If we're going to have to watch awful footy movies on the Matinee, we might as well head straight to the bottom. In our quest to award a wooden spoon, we called enigmatic friend of the show and tableware expert CPL Wooden Spoon to give his recommendation and join us in reviewing the legendary four-legged footy flick, Soccer Dog: The Movie. Turns out, it's actually paw-some. ----more---- Show Notes (0:00:00) Start (0:00:40) What Are You Wearing? (0:04:08) Soccer Dog: The Movie Introduction (0:36:20) Trending in 1999 (0:41:58) Footy Flicks (0:45:05) Table Ranking Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MatchdayMatinee! Where to find our Show Hosts and Guest: Adam Ducker: @ADucky84 Mark Guilherme: EightThreeFootball CPL Wooden Spoon: @CPLWoodenSpoon Questions, comments or suggestions for a future episode? Let us know! Reach out to any of our hosts or Matchday Matinee on Twitter or Instagram to get in touch and start the conversation.

50 min
23/07/2021

Episode 28: Rudo y Cursi

Directed by Carlos Cuarón and produced by a trio of Mexico's greatest filmmakers, Rudo y Cursi is bursting with talent. Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal star as two brothers who deal with fame in very different ways as they go from banana plantation workers to Mexican fútbol stars. We're joined by DIEZ Football's Carlos Benites to review one of our favourite movies yet on Matchday Matinee! ----more---- Show Notes (0:00:00) Start (0:01:45) What Are You Wearing? (0:05:00) Rudo y Cursi Introduction (0:32:31) Football Friends Film Pick (0:34:50) Footy Flicks (0:41:50) Trending in December 2008 (0:46:18) Play Your Players (Club Edition) (0:47:39) Table Ranking Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MatchdayMatinee! Where to find our Show Hosts and Guest: Adam Ducker: @ADucky84 Mark Guilherme: EightThreeFootball Carlos Benites: @benigolazo Questions, comments or suggestions for a future episode? Let us know! Reach out to any of our hosts or Matchday Matinee on Twitter or Instagram to get in touch and start the conversation.

60 min
03/07/2021

Episode 27: My Summer with Des

Football's coming home and Martin wants to be there to greet it. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A romantic comedy set during the 1996 Euros, My Summer with Des was an utter disappointment but it did give Mark and Adam a chance to reminisce on the England-favourite edition of the tournament, Gazza and memories of other Euros gone by. 🚧 We had a few technical difficulties on this episode on we're placing the blame squarely on a cursed VHS copy of this movie. ----more---- Show Notes: (0:00:00) Start (0:01:45) What Are You Wearing? (0:03:40) Looking for Eric Introduction (0:35:14) Trending in 2009 (0:38:55) Football in 2009 (0:44:28) Play Your Players Game (0:49:09) Footy Flicks (0:50:34 Table Ranking Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MatchdayMatinee! Where to find our Show Hosts: Adam Ducker: @ADucky84 Mark Guilherme: EightThreeFootball Questions, comments or suggestions for a future episode? Let us know! Reach out to any of our hosts or Matchday Matinee on Twitter or Instagram to get in touch and start the conversation.

55 min
18/06/2021

Episode 26: Looking for Eric

Adrift in life after destroying his own marriage and family relationships, a car crash leads Eric Bishop on a series of events that unite him with his idol and Manchester United legend, 👑 Eric Cantona. Mark and Adam are joined by guest Mark AKA Basement Shaxx to review this 2009 English film from director Ken Loach!----more---- Show Notes: (0:00:00) Start (0:00:45) What Are You Wearing? (0:05:28) Looking for Eric Introduction (0:29:00) Trending in 2009 (0:30:30) Football in 2009 (0:36:18) Play Your Players Game (0:38:50) Footy Flicks (0:49:27) Table Ranking Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @MatchdayMatinee! Looking for Eric on IMDB Where to find our Show Hosts: Adam Ducker: @ADucky84 Mark Guilherme: EightThreeFootball Questions, comments or suggestions for a future episode? Let us know! Reach out to any of our hosts or Matchday Matinee on Twitter or Instagram to get in touch and start the conversation.

53 min
03/06/2021

Episode 25: Baggio: Il Divin Codino

Season three kicks off with a look at one of modern soccer's tragic figures–the Divine Ponytail, Roberto Baggio. Flashes of brilliance are too few and far between as this Netflix Original leans heavily into the lowest point of Baggio's career at the 1994 🇺🇸 World Cup.----more---- Show Notes: 0:00:00 Start 0:01:05 What Are You Wearing? 0:04:25 Trending at Release 0:06:30 Football at the Time 0:08:55 Il Divin Codino Introduction 0:26:23 Footy Flicks 0:31:30 Play Your Players Game 0:34:56 Table Ranking Follow us on Twitter at @MatchdayMatinee! Baggio: Il Divin Codino on IMDB Where to find our Show Hosts: Adam Ducker: @ADucky84 Mark Guilherme: EightThreeFootball Questions, comments or suggestions for a future episode? Let us know! Reach out to any of our hosts or Matchday Matinee on Twitter to get in touch and start the conversation.

38 min

From the terrace to the Theatre of Dreams, Matchday Matinee is a series about cinematic takes on the game we love. Join Adam and Mark as they pick and explore a different film each week, taking a look at some behind-the-scenes tidbits as well as deep dives into the historical context of each film. Follow us on Twitter @MatchdayMatinee!

Creator

Matchday Matinee
Years Active

2020 - 2021
Episodes

36
Rating

Explicit
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Matchday Matinee: A Footy Films Podcast