Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast

shahan petrossian and Paul Whittle
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This is Shahan Petrossian from Los Angeles and Paul Whittle from Shipley in England. We discuss Football (Soccer) History usually with another invited guest.Our topics vary from discussing old issues of World Soccer, interviews and specials on national teams and any related topic about the History of the game.

  1. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 297 (Interview with Scottish Author and Poet Ms. Julie McNeill, discussing her book ‘We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition’ (2026))

    2d ago

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 297 (Interview with Scottish Author and Poet Ms. Julie McNeill, discussing her book ‘We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition’ (2026))

    This is the 297th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.   For this episode, I interview Scottish Author and Poet Ms. Julie McNeill as we discuss her book ‘We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition’. (2026) This book is a collection of poems paying tribute to the history and culture of Scottish Football. This is the updated edition to her book from 2024, ‘We Are Scottish Football.’.   Ms. McNeill is an author, poet and editor. She is the Poet-in-residence of St Mirren FC Charitable Trust as well as the makar (eminent poet) of The Hampden Collection. She is also the Winner of the Burrell Collection Hidden Gems poetry competition.   Her other books include ‘Mission Dyslexia: Find Your Superpower and Be Your Brilliant Self (2021)’ and Mission Dyslexia: Wellbeing with Willforce: Keeping Cool and Looking After Your Brain! (2025).   She is also one of the editors of ‘A Most Unsuitable Game: Celebrating Scottish Women’s Football Fifty Years After the Ban’.     For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873   Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague   You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Ms. McNeill’s contact info: Twitter (X): @JulieMcNeill1 Links: https://luath.co.uk/products/we-are-scottish-football-the-world-cup-edition?srsltid=AfmBOoqtKpTWia5yU2f5XqiLUMP4aD7EA9rqvh0uYfR28-gpFIgFILu4 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesoulscribbler Bluesky: @juliemcneillwrites.bsky.social Link to Ms. McNeill’s book: https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Scottish-Football-Author/dp/1804253499   Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7M7TbqqskY2jdfp3bEVZga?si=WZ78cVttR1KSW5pFNTFdMg&nd=1&dlsi=0217ca61d3cc41ec https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-297-interview/id1601074369?i=1000775523285   Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR-hdgXL9QI     Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01692948642.html Support the show

    31 min
  2. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 296 (Interview with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ on Holland National Team 1989/90)

    4d ago

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 296 (Interview with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ on Holland National Team 1989/90)

    This is the 296th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.   For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ as we discuss the matches of the Holland National Team for the 1989/90 season.    For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873   Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague   You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Roskottt’s contact info: Email: jroskott@gmail.com Twitter (X): @DutchSoccerSite Website: http://dutchsoccersite.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dutchsoccersite   Listen on Spotify / Apple:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5sEUcjW2HBhTSUrMoHECUh?si=14rxlO2JROCsHZvMBlY8Kg&nd=1&dlsi=16ec3c5a00d04b7c https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-296-interview/id1601074369?i=1000775252579   Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNnMANMNURM   Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/07/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode.html Support the show

    1h 6m
  3. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 295 (Interview with Scottish Freelance Football Writer Mr. Mark Gordon discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years’ (2026))

    Jun 30

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 295 (Interview with Scottish Freelance Football Writer Mr. Mark Gordon discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years’ (2026))

    This is the 295th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.    For this episode, I interview Scottish Freelance Football Writer Mr. Mark Gordon, as we discuss his book ‘Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years’ (2026).    Mr. Gordon specialises in Scottish, Italian and women’s football but his writing covers many footballing genres. His work has appeared The Guardian, The Daily Record, The Sunday Post, She Kicks, and Nutmeg magazines as well as online outlets such as The Gentleman Ultra, Tifo Football, These Football Times and The Football Pink      For any questions/comments, you may contact us:  You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.  https://linktr.ee/sp1873    Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/  https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague    You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’  Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Gordon’s contact info:  Twitter (X): @MarkGordonMedia  Bluesky: @markgordonmedia.bsky.social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markgordonmedia  Link: https://markgordon.media/  Link to Mr. Gordon’s book:  https://www.amazon.com/Roberto-Baggio-World-Cup-Years/dp/1836802625  https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/roberto-baggio      Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KX9SdOJ9M5V6bG3TYKLdz?si=xuVyaqDnR3CufGt4f8m5Uw&nd=1&dlsi=deaebb2c960440ee https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-295-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774777801   Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3js9Hnak3s   Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_02000341851.html Support the show

    37 min
  4. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 294 (Interview with English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rob Fletcher, discussing his book ‘The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness’ (2026))

    Jun 26

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 294 (Interview with English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rob Fletcher, discussing his book ‘The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness’ (2026))

    This is the 294th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.    For this episode, I interview English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rob Fletcher, discussing his book ‘The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness’ (2026).    This book discusses the 1994 Champions League Final between AC Milan and Barcelona.    Mr. Fletcher is the editor of Boro Mag, a podcast and publication about Middlesbrough FC. He has written for many outlets such as The Football Pink, KIT Magazine, Futbolista among others.    His other books include: ‘1992: The Birth of Modern Footbal’ (2023) and ‘Chaos, Controversy and THAT Kung-Fu Kick: 94/95 The Premier League's Most Dramatic Season’ (2024).      For any questions/comments, you may contact us:  You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.  https://linktr.ee/sp1873    Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/  https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague    You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’  Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Fletcher’s contact info:  Twitter (X): @rob_fletcher_  Twitter (X): @90s_writer  Twitter (X): @boro_mag  Bluesky: @robfletcher.bsky.social  Linktree: https://linktr.ee/boromag  Link to Mr. Fletcher’s books:  https://www.amazon.com/Final-Pursuit-Greatness-Rob-Fletcher/dp/1836802900  https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Rob-Fletcher/author/B0BXQNC2ZS?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true    Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/6iUeFU4QzzlofIhtHYSzbu?si=OFNccK0hSeKg8DCp6SCBnA&nd=1&dlsi=398ee686b49d4ca2 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-294-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774402245   Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2lN3LVrPlk&t=558s   Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_02131533579.html Support the show

    1h 2m
  5. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 293 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986))

    Jun 24

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 293 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986))

    This is the 293rdepisode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.   For this episode, I interview Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986).     Dr. Bellaiche is also a Professor at Tel Aviv University.   Professor Ballaiche has designed a new class called “Thinking Outside of the Box”, a course that involves science and Football.   For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873   Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague   You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Bellaiche’s contact info: Email: laurent@uark.edu     Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cxyuzSuroxRf0Lqji35k9?si=oTyLXexnQSuw-ZNf_jbmZw&nd=1&dlsi=72b6c571f00f409a https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-293-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774111636   Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCgeJAyoi0Y Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0505669466.html Support the show

    46 min
  6. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 292 (Interview with English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘Sergeant Wilko’s Defending Champions: Leeds United at the Dawn of Modern Football’ (2026))

    Jun 23

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 292 (Interview with English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘Sergeant Wilko’s Defending Champions: Leeds United at the Dawn of Modern Football’ (2026))

    This is the 292nd episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.   For this episode, I interview English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘Sergeant Wilko’s Defending Champions: Leeds United at the Dawn of Modern Football (2026).’   Mr. Dean was previously interviewed on the podcast regarding his books, ‘The Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of Dominance.’ (2024) and ‘The O'Leary Years: Football's Greatest Boom and Bust (2022).’   In addition to the book, we will discuss, Mr. Dean is the Author of many Leeds United related books, such as   ‘The Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of Dominance.’ (2024) Marcelo Bielsa vs The Damned United: The Extraordinary Story of a Club Reborn (2021) League One Leeds: A Journey Through the Abyss (2022) Marcelo Bielsa v The Premier League: Living, Loving and Losing Bielsaball (2023).   He is also a presenter on Leeds United related podcast, ‘Leeds, That!’ @LeedsThat.       For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873   Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague   You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Dean’s contact info: Twitter: @roclufc Twitter: @leedsthat Link to Mr. Dean’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Sergeant -Wilkos-Defending-Champions-Football-ebook/dp/B0GSG9JLGF https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rocco-Dean/author/B0945M96RF?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true   Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/68vRlJnztRCfbqLb6NtkhW?si=oDK86ZLlQZW3Xq-xe1M5Ew&nd=1&dlsi=d061f61eac974882 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-292-interview/id1601074369?i=1000773814100 Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvBwk-MexvQ   Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01016772382.html Support the show

    50 min
  7. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 291 (Interview with English Author Mr. Richard Mulligan, as we discuss his book ‘The Heroes of Mexico 86’ (2026))

    Jun 18

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 291 (Interview with English Author Mr. Richard Mulligan, as we discuss his book ‘The Heroes of Mexico 86’ (2026))

    This is the 291st episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.    For this episode, I interview English Author Mr. Richard Mulligan, as we discuss his book, ‘The Heroes of Mexico 86’ (2026).    For any questions/comments, you may contact us:  You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.  https://linktr.ee/sp1873    Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/  https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague    You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’  Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Mulligan’s contact info:  Twitter (X): @Mexico86HQ  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mexico86hq/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583764568403&sk=about  Link to Mr. Mulligan’s book:  https://www.curtis-sport.com/all-programmes/The-Heroes-of-Mexico-86-p826871016  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heroes-Mexico-86-Richard-Mulligan/dp/1068570733    Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/327nGh8D9OFp3gunV9tTWa?si=0WobPQFKTwW5NAyeJUKwNQ&nd=1&dlsi=fde37148e213454b https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast/id1601074369   Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJidH0ivuqw  Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0872036419.html   Support the show

    50 min
  8. Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 290 (Interview with Writer and Sports Historian, Dr. Mark Orton as we discuss his book ‘From Moore to Messi: A History of the Argentine National Football Team 1902-2026’ (2026))

    Jun 16

    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 290 (Interview with Writer and Sports Historian, Dr. Mark Orton as we discuss his book ‘From Moore to Messi: A History of the Argentine National Football Team 1902-2026’ (2026))

    This is the 290th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.   For this episode, I interview Writer and Sports Historian, Dr. Mark Orton as we discuss his book ‘From Moore to Messi: A History of the Argentine National Football Team 1902-2026’ (2026).    Dr. Orton is also the author of the following books: El El Más Grande: The Story of River Plate, Argentina's Biggest Club (2023) Football and National Identity in Twentieth-Century Argentina: La Nuestra (Palgrave Studies in Sport and Politics) (2023)     For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873   Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague   You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Dr. Ortons’s contact info: Twitter (X):  @MarkAOrto Bluesky: @markaorton.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markortontheargentimes/   Link to Dr. Orton’s books: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/moore-messi https://www.amazon.com/Moore-Messi-Argentine-National-1902-2026-ebook/dp/B0GHP8LGS6   Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/38Myp5ZRzJCuhXup8Cu397?si=8RGr6zncQtafcgCoPvzzfQ&nd=1&dlsi=e1cb28ffbd8e4389 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-290-interview/id1601074369?i=1000773032006   Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukAWrsjWJ-s   Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0241437791.html Support the show

    38 min
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This is Shahan Petrossian from Los Angeles and Paul Whittle from Shipley in England. We discuss Football (Soccer) History usually with another invited guest.Our topics vary from discussing old issues of World Soccer, interviews and specials on national teams and any related topic about the History of the game.

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  • Creator
    shahan petrossian and Paul Whittle
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    315
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast
  • Show Website
    Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast

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