The S Word

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If you love football but constantly have to say soccer - and secretly hate it - then The S* Word is for you! Will Gavin is your host, football is the sport, and talkSPORT's unfiltered opinion and unrivalled access is what we do. Because you deserve seriously punchy football content. Expect big names from both sides of the Atlantic, including talkSPORT legends and top guests from the US - all with the same mantra: football, football, football. Because around here we always use the F word, never the S Word. Watch the full show over on the S Word YouTube page. Get in touch via podcasts@talksport .co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    Are Arsenal Boring?! PSG vs Barcelona.. Champions League Final Preview!?

    Boring, Boring Arsenal? Perhaps not.. Will Gavin stands up for Arsenal as they scored a late winner to beat Nottingham Forest 1-0. Zito Madu joins the show to talk about Arsenal's style of play and shares his excitement for PSG vs Barcelona in the Champions League tomorrow! We talk some Bundesliga with Seb Stafford-Bloor and Harry Kane's chances of picking up the Ballon d'Or next week. Then we round off the show with Erik Bielderman to continue to preview PSG vs Barcelona and speak to him about the protests across France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 5d ago

    Michael Carrick Has Been Humiliated! And Gianni, You Aren't Really Sorry, Are You!?

    The Champions League is back at Will Gavin and Olly Clink pick their winners and losers! The boys react to Lisandro Martinez's comments after United's loss to Atletico Madrid. Gianni Infantino apologises.. or does he!? They also get stuck into the Nation State Derby as Manchester City lost 4-2 to Champions PSG, with Sam Lee of the Athletic. And former England and Newcastle defender Warren Barton joins the show to look ahead to this weekends Premier League action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Oct 12

    'The Premier League Feels Hollow!' African Stars Update & La Liga Madness!

    On todays show Will Gavin starts with a passionate rant about the current state of the Premier League since Man City were found guilty of 114 charges and Alex Crook joins him after who was at Anfield on Sunday. Will was also joined on the show by good friend of the show Michael Lahoud to catch us up on some of the African superstars from this years World Cup and how they have been getting on at their respective teams. We also speak to Spanish football expert Phil Kitromilides for a La Liga update after this weekend saw a game abandoned and Vini Jr being sent off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Oct 9 ·  Video

    Best Premier League slate of the season?!

    4 in 4 for the USMNT over the break, and giving opportunity to a young crop of exciting talent... is this the new golden generation? Domestic football is back with a bang this weekend with Manchester City heading to Anfield, and a victriolic reception, plus United v Spurs and Arsenal v Leeds are all discussed. The guys also breakdown the latest news from Tonda Eckert's sanctions at Southampton - do they go far enough? Plus Cristiano Ronaldo's farcical list of demands for Portugal Head Coach Jorge Jesus. Hosts:Will Gavin & Kweku Afari Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Oct 6

    Jesse Marsch Is Playing Mind Games With USMNT

    Is Jesse Marsch playing mind games with the USMNT ahead of their match this week? Nate Bukaty joins the show look ahead to Canada as well as look back at their incredible 3-0 victory over Mexico. Tim Vickery joins the show to talk about Messi's farewell game and teases that this might not be the last time we see him in the famous blue and white stripes! England commentator Jim Proudfoot also joined us to discuss England's impressive international break. We also have EXCLUSIVE interviews with Folarin Balogun and Brazil legend Gilberto Silva. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Oct 2 ·  Video

    Man City Guilty & Alexi Lalas joins us as The S* Word Returns!

    Is this the start of a new era of the USMNT?! We'll look forward to USA v Mexico in Arizona with USMNT legend Alexi Lalas. Unsurprisingly he doesn't hold back on Cristiano Ronaldo, on the Premier League's expansion and of course Mauricio Pochettino's plans for the American men's team. Will Gavin & Max Scott breakdown the explosive Manchester City verdict, what it means for the Premier League & beyond, and whether City should be relegated out of the league. Plus we address sports washing & nations states owning teams, and Ronaldo walking away from Portugal - is he doing his legacy damage? And the so called Americanization of football - should fans embrace it? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Man City Guilty & Alexi Lalas joins us as The S* Word Returns!

  7. Jul 20 ·  Video

    ¡Viva España! Did Spain just save football?

    Spain are World Champions! A final that was far from a classic, but the right team won in the end! Did they save football? Were Argentina Anti-Football or is it being overblown? We'll talk about them becoming the villains. And we'll discuss the brilliance of this Spanish team with commentator Phil Kitromilides live from Madrid. Plus what was the experience like in stadium? Half-time shows and post-game brawls discussed with talkSPORT's voice of live sport Adrian Durham. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    ¡Viva España! Did Spain just save football?

  8. Jul 19 ·  Video

    Is Bronze a World Cup Medal of Honor?

    Happy World Cup Final Day! But whilst we previewed the game on the live show, it'd go pretty our of date as a podcast, so we ask the hardhitting questions... Is the third place playoff being a brilliant game still something to celebrate? Is it any consolation for England fans? Will & Master break down the 6-4 barn burner between England & France, and consider what next for the Three Lions? Plus we draft our favourite fanbases of the 2026 World Cup... and make our predictions for the final! Enjoy Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Is Bronze a World Cup Medal of Honor?
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

If you love football but constantly have to say soccer - and secretly hate it - then The S* Word is for you! Will Gavin is your host, football is the sport, and talkSPORT's unfiltered opinion and unrivalled access is what we do. Because you deserve seriously punchy football content. Expect big names from both sides of the Atlantic, including talkSPORT legends and top guests from the US - all with the same mantra: football, football, football. Because around here we always use the F word, never the S Word. Watch the full show over on the S Word YouTube page. Get in touch via podcasts@talksport .co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Channel
    talkSPORT
  • Creator
    talkSPORT
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © talkSPORT
  • Show Website
    The S Word
  • Provider
    News Corp UK & Ireland Limited

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