The English Disease | Legacy

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From Stak, this is Season Two of the award-winning Legacy. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. Football hooliganism is a dirty phrase in England. Say it and people will think of the 80s – the dark old days. Today, those terraces look very different. But the stories – of organised fights, of pub brawls, of banning orders – haven’t gone away. We see them everywhere on our social media timelines: a steady stream of violence swallowed by smartphones and regurgitated for hungry eyes online. This series digs deeper – beyond the stereotypes and tabloid headlines – to understand this violent subculture and why it’s forced its way back into our society in 2024. Embedded in our national sport, this is a story of class consciousness, rebellion, and adventure turning to embittered violence, tribalism, and greed. It is a story of what happens when society disenfranchises its people, dismantles its social structures, and pits them against one another. This is the untold story of The English Disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing: The English Disease

There was a time when football hooliganism was everywhere. For decades it dominated headlines, merging the two things England loves most: football and fear. Over the course of six episodes, writer Sam Diss digs deeper – beyond the stereotypes and tabloid headlines – to understand what first brought people to this violent, sprawling subculture, and how it has forced its way back into our society today. This is the untold story of The English Disease. Subscribe now for new episodes every Tuesday throughout October. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. From Stak, this is Legacy. ***Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your pods. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3 min

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18 Ratings

Fantastic narrative from Sam

10/30/2024

Cherrie Berry

I’m usually a fan of the light and funnier football ramble from Stake. However this is a very interesting more serious take on football history that’s very enjoyable
Objectively bad.

12/21/2024

GiancarloG12

On top of having to hear “Sam Diss” layer his blasé quiet room voice; we get a series that does nothing but provide an auditory version of doom scrolling. Diss actively notes that this podcast series did not go as planned and instead, started giving a voice to what we can duly find on Twitter and Facebook. Without a solution, without taking initiative to make a change for the positive after infiltrating abusive groups. Quite literally, spreading the proverbial disease he’s so deadpan set on promoting in order to heal his childhood. Not everyone should have a podcast, let alone a voice.
Worth a listen

10/09/2024

Vegan Butcher

Well put together with an engrossing story
So relevant and insightful - necessary listening

10/09/2024

JR⛳️

This is a fantastic series. Such poignant timing amid global and regional concerns surrounding immigration and the mentality that another group is always looking to replace them. The connection between this train of thought and the history of football violence is something I’ve never linked together, but now that I hear it, it makes so much sense. The host Sam conveys intelligence and realism so well and the podcast highly engaging with in person interviews mixed with his insightful narration. Can’t wait for next week. Keep it up!

From Stak, this is Season Two of the award-winning Legacy. Extraordinary sporting stories that really matter. Football hooliganism is a dirty phrase in England. Say it and people will think of the 80s – the dark old days. Today, those terraces look very different. But the stories – of organised fights, of pub brawls, of banning orders – haven’t gone away. We see them everywhere on our social media timelines: a steady stream of violence swallowed by smartphones and regurgitated for hungry eyes online. This series digs deeper – beyond the stereotypes and tabloid headlines – to understand this violent subculture and why it’s forced its way back into our society in 2024. Embedded in our national sport, this is a story of class consciousness, rebellion, and adventure turning to embittered violence, tribalism, and greed. It is a story of what happens when society disenfranchises its people, dismantles its social structures, and pits them against one another. This is the untold story of The English Disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.