The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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James Richardson and Team Totally are with you four times a week with all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1d ago · Video

Bellingham + Gordon on song in Spain amid Alvarez drama

The Euro Show is back for the new season and there’s plenty to chat about on the Continent. Jimbo is joined by Tom Williams, James Horncastle and Pol Ballus as Julian Alvarez is booed by his own fans during Atletico’s opening home game of the season. Is he on his way out? Barcelona are waiting and they look really good: a 5-0 win over Elche to start their campaign. Can anyone stop them from retaining their title? Jose Mourinho would love to – he’s back at Real Madrid after 13 years. In Italy, there’s a Serie A debut for John Stones at defending champions Inter and a winning start for Ruben Amorim at Milan. And in France, Ferran Torres comes to PSG’s rescue in the first weekend of Ligue 1. The Parisians coming back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Rennes. They’ve been slow starters before though! Producer: Xavi Bird RUNNING ORDER: 8:29 – La Liga with Pol 23:18 – Serie A with James H 44:30 – Ligue 1 with Tom Get in touch with the show: Email: totally@theathletic.com X: @thetotallyshow Instagram: @totallyfootballshow TikTok: @thetotallyshow BlueSky: ‪@totallyshow.bsky.social The Totally Football Show is with you four times a week this season, giving you all the football news you need to know - and plenty that you don't. We've got views, stats and analysis from the very best football writers around. It's smart, it's funny, and it's totally free – so listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2d ago · Video

Last-gasp Liverpool take a point, after shock defeats for Villa + Man Utd

The Totally crew are live after the first Super Sunday of the new Premier League season. Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar react to a stunning Matchday 1. The Totally crew are live after the first Super Sunday of the new Premier League season. Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar react to a stunning Matchday 1. After selling all their best players, Newcastle lead Liverpool twice before a stoppage time spot-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai. After selling all their best players, Aston Villa find themselves 4-0 down after half an hour at Brighton. Have the club left Unai Emery too much to do? Everyone’s favourites for relegation - Hull City - shock Man United with a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory. How worried should Carrick and co be? And with Ipswich winning too, might pre-season pessimism about the promoted clubs be misplaced? And after a record-breaking summer, it looked like the same old Spurs who were thrashed by brilliant Brentford on Saturday, with Roberto De Zerbi saying Tottenham aren’t a team yet. Plus there are victories for last season’s top two as Arsenal cruise past Coventry and Man City stage a dramatic late comeback in Enzo Maresca’s first game in charge. Producer: Charlie Jones Video Producer: Jake Liascos RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 What an opening weekend 04:34 The results 06:03 Newcastle 2-2 Liverpool 14:02 Brighton 4-0 Aston Villa 19:36 Man City 2-1 Bournemouth 22:13 Arsenal 3-0 Coventry 24:52 Hull City 2-0 Man United 33:11 Brentford 3-0 Spurs 44:38 Ipswich 2-1 Sunderland 47:57 Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds 48:28 Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace 53:20 Some EFL bangers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4d ago

Totally Extra: Franco Baresi - the best defender ever?

Totally Extra is back and Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle and Duncan Alexander to celebrate the life and career of the late great Franco Baresi. From humble beginnnings growing up on a farm to becoming Milan's player of the century and having his famous no 6 shirt retired. But is he the greatest ever defender? A true one-club man and a key cog in the tactical development and success of Italian football under the likes of Nils Liedholm, Arrigo Sacchi & Fabio Capello. After being sent away by Inter for being too small, he lifted six Serie A titles and three European Cups with The Rossoneri, but arguably his most famous game was one he lost, the 94 World Cup Final against Brazil. Plus Duncan's Baresi themed quiz questions. Produced by Jesse Howard, Charlie Jones and Xavi Bird. •Part 1a: Baresi - the greatest ever defender? - 00.40 •Part 1b: Duncan’s quiz question(s) - 06.45 •Part 2a: Baresi’s beginnings - 09.50 •Part 2b: Nils Liedholm, Arrigo Sacchi, Catenaccio + the perfect libero, Baresi. 18.30 •Part 3a: What made him so special as a defender? 24.00 •Part 3b: Baresi’s long list of honours 32.00 •Part 4a: Some of your questions on Baresi 37.40 •Part 4b: Baresi’s World Cup final, USA 1994 38.50 •Part 4c: His final years and retirement 50.43 •Part 4d: The answer to Duncan’s quiz questions 59.20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
5d ago · Video

Premier League preview part 2: Who could surprise us?

Who will make it into the European spots? And who's for the drop? Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Daniel Storey to preview the 2026-27 Premier League season. All change in the dugouts with 9 teams getting new managers this summer. How will Newcastle cope with the mass exodus? Can De Zerbi turn things around at Spurs with a pre-season and some new signings? The three promoted sides are odds on to go down but can Gary O'Neil’s Ipswich, Frank Lampard's Coventry or Sergej Jakirovic's Hull buck the trend? Plus the panellists' bottom 3 predictions. Produced by Charlie Jones, Jesse Howard, Jake Liascos and Lucy Oliva. 00:00 Hello's 04:17 Opening weekend fixtures 05:33 Can De Zerbi turn things around at Spurs? 13:10 All change at Jaissle’s new-look Newcastle 18:26 How will Glasner fare at Forest? 22.30 Palace and Pierre Sage 23:34 Bournemouth in Europe under Marco Rose 28:00 How will the promoted sides fare? 36:28 Who else might get pulled into the relegation zone? And bottom 3 predictions 40:30 Best of the rest, Villa and Everton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
6d ago · Video

Premier League preview part 1: The title challengers

The Premier League is back and so is Totally! Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey to ponder the title contenders for the 2026-27 season. Can Arsenal do what they haven't done since 1935 and retain the title? And will they be easier on the eye? With new managers at Chelsea, Man City and Liverpool, which one of them is best equipped to compete with the Gunners? Are Man Utd back? Could Villa rock the boat? Plus the panel's predictions for the Premier League Top 4. Produced by Charlie Jones, Jesse Howard, Lucy Oliva and Jake Liascos RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 Welcome back to Blighty! 07:03 Can Arsenal win back to back Premier Leagues? And will they be more fun? 13:24 What to expect from Maresca’s City? / How will City do post Pep? 19:19 Can Iraola hit the ground running at Liverpool? 24:43 A change of plan at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso? 33:24 Are Man Utd back? 40:02 Top 4 predictions 40:35 Could Villa rock the boat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 20 · Video

Spain break down Argentina to claim their second World Cup

The European champions have become the world champions. Spain overcome Argentina to claim the world title for the second time. Jimbo, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers are poolside in LA one last time, with Duncan Alexander and Pol Ballus for company. An utterly dominant performance from La Roja cements Luis De La Fuente’s legacy. Can they be stopped? And will that be the end of Lionel Messi’s World Cup career? Plus we look back at our big tournament takeaways from the last 6 weeks. The goals, the drama, the government interference, the altitude and the skunk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19 · Video

England beat France 6-4 to finish 3rd! Who will take home the World Cup?

It was an incredible 10-goal thriller in Miami as England secured their best ever World Cup finish on foreign soil. Jimbo, Tom Williams, Tim Spiers and Daniel Storey react to a scarcely believable 90 minutes and look ahead to the biggest game in football. Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England take home the bronze medal. But does this performance only increase the anger over Thomas Tuchel’s decisions in the semi-final? And what next for France as they say au revoir to Didier Deschamps and bonjour to Zinedine Zidane? Argentina look to defend their trophy as they face European champions Spain in the final on Sunday. Where will the game be won? Will it be Lionel Messi’s last match? Martin Mazur from El Grafico has more. Plus Morgan Rogers is off to Chelsea for £117million? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16 · Video

Argentina break England’s hearts and reach the World Cup final

The Three Lions were minutes away from just their second ever World Cup final - but Argentina always find a way. Jimbo, Tim Spiers and Tom Williams are live in LA, with Duncan Alexander in the UK, after an incredible late comeback from the holders. 1-0 down with 85 minutes played, goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turn the game around and send Argentina through to the final against Spain on Sunday. Does Thomas Tuchel have big questions to answer about his defensive approach in the closing stages? Plus we look ahead to the big one - the 3rd/4th place play-off. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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One of my favorites but…

4d ago

hhw3

The new production via AI (or whatever) placing commercials in the middle of conversation is a reallllll drag.
wow

Jun 21

arsenal are so bad

amazing pod also daniel storey is right arsenal genuinely sucks
Can’t overcome tech issues

4d ago

Austin643

Constant tech issues since the World Cup. Won’t play when downloaded. Episodes randomly skip ahead for no apparent reason. Don’t bother with this show. Awful production.
Pretty good

6d ago

MK2817

I used to love this pod but I feel like it’s declined in recent years. Rotating guests make it difficult for the host to have chemistry with them. Duncan is a lovely bloke but can be a bit of a tough listen - he just throws out stats and references that don’t add much to the conversation. He’s not a great analyst or storyteller. The Euro edition has declined sharply since it was Rafa Honigstein, Jules, Horncastle, Alvaro Romeo. Not the same level of reporting, analysis, and banter. Seb Stafford Bloor is good

James Richardson and Team Totally are with you four times a week with all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.