A Clear and Obvious Podcast

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Archie Corbett and Sam Cole bring you some of football's most interesting guests with regular interviews with famous faces as well as a light-hearted chat about all things football! Featuring shows that roast our own listeners as well as some more in-dep

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    • Jan 6, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 40 EPISODES


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    IAN DARKE INTERVIEW | FROM INTERVIEWING MUHAMMAD ALI TO GETTING DRENCHED AT PORT VALE | #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 34:34


    The boys are back after the Christmas break talking to ESPN and BT commentator Ian Darke. One of sport's most recognisable voices, Ian speaks about getting in the ring with the great Muhammad Ali, Italia 90 antics and why England's 'golden generation' never quite clicked. If you enjoy our content and want to see more interviews, please keep subscribing and engaging with us. We've been loving the support you guys have given us recently, and if you're new around here then be sure to subscribe for more! Socials: Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts

    PETER DRURY INTERVIEW | THE SHAKESPEARE OF COMMENTARY | #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 32:06


    "Roma have risen from their ruins! Manolas, the Greek God in Rome! The unthinkable unfolds before our eyes!" Arguable the most famous line that football commentator Peter Drury delivered in his esteemed career. Archie and Sam talk to the man behind the microphone, speaking about THAT Manolas goal as well as the 2010 World Cup, what inspired Peter to get into commentary and what commentating without fans is like. Remember to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE, we've got interviews coming thick and fast now so follow our socials below for updates: Socials: Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts

    DEREK RAE FIFA 21 COMMENTARY LESSON #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 28:07


    Derek Rae RETURNS!! We've got FIFA 21 commentator Derek Rae back on the podcast and this time, it's a little bit different. We talk all things FIFA 21 and we get a lesson in pronunciation from a man that divides opinion with his saying of names. Be sure to stick around as he goes through the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Toni Kroos and Antoine Griezmann and explains just how each of their names are truly pronounced Socials: Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

    FULL ENGLISH | TELLES OR CORDEN?! | S2 EP4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 46:29


    After a weekend of quite bizarre results and a Monday of the transfer window slamming shut, Archie and Sam have A LOT to talk about. Tune in for talk on Liverpool losing 7-2 at the hands of Aston Villa and the boys' take on Deadline Day Socials: Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

    DANIEL GEEY INTERVIEW: SOME MILLION DOLLAR QUESTIONS | #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 26:49


    Archie and Sam are joined by leading football lawyer and author of the critically acclaimed book; ‘Done Deal' Daniel Geey. Daniel shares some fascinating insight on the football industry, including exactly how transfers happen, the importance of agents and some of the strangest clauses in footballers contracts. Be sure to check out Daniel's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielGeey/featured Socials: Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

    FULL ENGLISH | HANDBALL RULE KILLING THE GAME?! | S2 EP3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 48:29


    Archie and Sam are back with the third episode of a Full English. The boys review each game from this controversial Premier League gameweek. New sections include an EFL Watch, FPL Essentials and the old favourite 'The State of This' Let us know your thoughts on anything English football down below and keep an eye out for more juicy content coming your way! Socials: Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

    MARK HALSEY INTERVIEW: "I WAS TOLD I'D NEVER REFEREE AGAIN" | #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 36:24


    Archie and Sam are back with another interview, joined by ex-Premier League referee Mark Halsey for a chat about his career Mark takes us through some of his career highlights as well as moments that still haunt him to this day Controversy surrounded much of Mark's career and this is something he talks extensively to us about - it's certainly worth a listen Let us know what you think down below Socials: Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

    FULL ENGLISH | BAMFORD GOLDEN BOOT?! | S2 EP2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 53:31


    Archie and Sam are back with the second episode of a Full English. The boys review each game from this Premier League gameweek. New sections include an EFL Watch, FPL Essentials and the old favourite 'The State of This' Let us know your thoughts on anything English football down below and keep an eye out for more juicy content coming your way! Socials: Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

    FULL ENGLISH | EVERTON TOP FOUR?! | S2 EP1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 56:40


    Archie and Sam bring you the return of a Full English. Back by popular demand, the boys review each game from this Premier League gameweek. New sections include an EFL Watch, FPL Essentials and the old favourite 'The State of This' Let us know your thoughts on anything English football down below and keep an eye out for more juicy content coming your way! Socials: Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com We're on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

    PREMIER LEAGUE PREDICTIONS - 2020/21 SEASON

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 67:03


    Archie and Sam look into their crystal ball and each predict the table for the upcoming season! Tune in to see where your team came and let us know your thoughts in the comments down below This episode is also on YouTube so you can see our tables there! Which ones where we accurate on? Who did we have a shocker with?? Let us know! For more content for the upcoming season, make sure so hit SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the video Socials: Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com

    2019/20 PREMIER LEAGUE SEASON REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 61:29


    Archie and Sam are back reviewing the Premier League. In this episode, nothing is held back as they give scathing reviews of many Premier League teams and a lot of controversial opinions. This is an episode you won't want to miss Socials: - Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast - Twitter: @aclearandobvpod - Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com

    2019/20 SERIE A SEASON REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 59:11


    Archie and Sam are back reviewing more leagues. This time they grade each Serie A team at the end of a tumultuous season in Italy's top flight In other news, we're now on Apple Podcasts so please go and give us a review on there! Socials: - Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast - Twitter: @aclearandobvpod - Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com Like and subscribe for more!

    2019/20 BUNDESLIGA SEASON REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 45:03


    After a brief hiatus the boys are back reviewing the Bundesliga! Grading each team on how their season went down, we want to hear YOUR opinions on the Bundesliga season Speaking Sancho and Havertz and where they might go amongst analysing who might take Bayern's crown Comment your thoughts and remember to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE for more! We're now also on Apple Podcasts as well as the usual Spotify and YouTube Socials: Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com

    ANTHONY HUDSON INTERVIEW: MR WORLDWIDE | #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 58:03


    Archie and Sam speak to one of football's ultimate journeymen coaches. Anthony Hudson talks working under Harry Redknapp, managing the New Zealand national team and the insight he's gained from the likes of Marcelo Bielsa in his fascinating career! Timestamps: 4:00 - Talking Alan Hudson 8:17 - Rooming with Michael Carrick 12:02 - Coaching idols 14:02 - Pressures on a young manager 17:30 - Learning with Roy Keane 20:48 - Working under Harry Redknapp 26:48 - Going into international management 32:04 - Relationship with Peter Taylor 33:25 - Becoming New Zealand manager 43:12 - Colorado Rapids 44:50 - MLS growth 47:26 - USA National Team Coaching 50:20 - USA young prospects 53:20 - Advice to young coaches Massive thanks to Anthony once again, he provided us with some top insight into the life of a top manager. As always, were on YouTube and Spotify and we're really pushing for 100 subscribers on YouTube! LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE Socials: Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Facebook: A Clear and Obvious Podcast Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com

    YOUR CONTROVERSIAL TAKES - Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 64:03


    The boys are back to looking through your awful takes in episode two! Timestamps: 2:56 Welch of the Week: Rangers and Celtic in the Premier League?! 10:13 Paul Scholars overrated? 21:30 PSG in the Premier League wouldn't get top four 35:26 Jarrod Bowen for England 2022? 42:50 Bundesliga is better than the Premier League? 55:31 Championship playoffs are more thrilling than the El Clasico Be sure to check out Ollie's podcast The Straight to the Middle Podcast which is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify We're on Spotify and YouTube so check us out on both of those and follow or socials! Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcast Twitter: @aclearandobvpod Enquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE

    MARK CLATTENBURG INTERVIEW: MAN IN THE MIDDLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 41:33


    Archie and Sam are joined by ex-Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg this weekClattenburg reveals all on the abuse faced by referees, his relationships with others in the business and what's fundamental flawed with VAR in footballHe talks about the 2007 Merseyside Derby where he received a torrent of abuse to the 2016 Champions League Final where he shone as a world class refereeFrom his early life to his adventures into Saudi Arabia and China, Mark Clattenburg gives us an insight into the life of one of football's ultimate Pantomime figuresBig thanks to Mark Clattenburg for being so open and honest about his careerBe sure to like the video and SUBSCRIBE to our channel in our push to 100 subscribers!We're on Spotify and YouTubeSocials: Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcastTwitter: @aclearandobvpodEnquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com

    YOUR CONTROVERSIAL TAKES - Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 48:31


    Archie and Sam are joined by special guest Ollie Young from the Straight To The Middle podcast to go through your horrible football opinions.Tune in to find out if yours made it into this weeks episode and you can submit your own through our social media links belowAlso, be sure to go and check out the Straight To The Middle podcast and listen to their stuff!Socials:Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcastTwitter: @aclearandobvpodEnquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.comWe're on Spotify and YouTube

    OUT ON PENALTIES!! England Crash Out of EURO 96

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 52:00


    Archie and Sam go through the heartache of England losing on penalties. Listen to us experience the agony and sum up the tournament so far, giving our England player of the tournament and our overall thoughts on the game!We'll be back for the final and them some more juicy content going on so stay tuned!Socials:Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcastTwitter: @aclearandobvpodEnquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.comWe're on Spotify and YouTube

    WE DID NOT DESERVE THIS... EURO 96 REVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2020 36:34


    The boys return reviewing the quarter finals of EURO 96 and England's VERY lucky win against the Spanish.With the Three Lions triumphing on penalties, England go onto the semis to face a daunting task - beating Germany in a major tournament!If you enjoyed, remember to like and subscribe and let us know what we should do next!? Socials:Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcastTwitter: @aclearandobvpodEnquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.comWe're on both YouTube and Spotify!Attachments area

    ENGLAND'S BEST EVER GAME?! EURO 96 REVIEW ENGLAND VS HOLLAND

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 34:43


    The boys are back (with an additional special guest at the end in the form of Sam's dad!) running through possibly England's greatest ever performance.A 4-1 trouncing of Holland that saw the Three Lions go through too of Group A and into the quarter finals where they'll face Spain on Saturday.From Kevin Keegan's threats to Scotland's heartbreak, it's a cracker of an episode that's for sure!Remember to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBEWe're on YouTube and Spotify and you can find us on thepager.co.uk for more!Socials:Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcastTwitter: @aclearandobvpodEnquiries: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com

    FOOTBALL RETURNS!! Borussia Munchen-Football's-Back....

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 39:19


    The boys rejoice as football returns! While the K-League has been back for a little while now, the Bundesliga has finally returned and boy is there a lot to talk about.Pardoning the pun in the title, Archie and Sam go through the new rules, weird celebrations, terrible interviews and the trials and tribulations of football's turbulent return!Be sure to listen on YouTube or Spotify and remember to LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE We'll be back with another EURO 96 review next to stay tuned!Socials:Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcastTwitter: @aclearandobvpodEmail: aclearandobviouspodcast@gmail.com

    EURO 96 England vs Scotland Review - The Year Football Almost Came Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 33:24


    The boys are back and taking a look at England's finest performance of EURO 96.We look back at *that* Gazza goal as well as the importance of England's strong back line.Comment your thoughts and keep watching the recaps as they come in. Next up is that infamous group game vs Holland!LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORESocials:Twitter: @aclearandobvpodInstagram: @aclearandobviouspodcastWe are also on YouTube!

    DEREK RAE INTERVIEW - The Voice Of FIFA 20

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 31:33


    Worldwide football commentator Derek Rae talks to the boys from his home in Boston about some of his fondest footballing memories.From Istanbul in '05 to FIFA 20, Derek sheds a light on the football broadcasting industry, discussing the future of broadcasting and the stories of travelling the world to commentate on football.He also provides us with the best into in the podcast industry!Remember to like and subscribe to our channel for more content and more interviews coming soon!!Socials:Instagram: @aclearandobviouspodcastTwitter: @aclearandobvpodWe're also on YouTube

    When Football Almost Came Home - England vs Switzerland EURO 96

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 44:29


    Archie and Sam kick off with a review of England's opener in the summer of '96 against Switzerland.

    What Should Football Do?!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 46:19


    Weird and Wonderful Premier League Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 58:36


    Episode 7: The Finale? Serie A goes into lockdown, as does world football - Fussball & Calcio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 53:30


    Episode 6: Atalanta go for 7 as Schalke's poor form continues - Fussball & Calcio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 62:18


    Full English Episode 6: Liverpool are Failures?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 65:05


    Episode 5: Serie A shuts down and Bayern Munich celebrate their 120th birthday - Fussball & Calcio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 57:23


    Full English Episode 5: Mark Robins will score a brace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 63:21


    European Excursion - Hagi 2.0 and Mourinho's Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 65:52


    Full English Episode 4: Mino's Mischief

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 64:38


    Episode 4: Lazio take down Inter and VAR takes centre stage in the Bundesliga - Fussball & Calcio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2020 64:59


    Full English Episode 3: There's nothing in Plymouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 65:12


    Another instalment of the Full English with guest Robbie Beard joining Archie and Sam this week

    #3 Milan Derby and Klinsmann Out -Fussball&Calcio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 70:21


    Full English Episode 2: Happy Birthday Jordan Rhodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 58:12


    #2 Scudetto race hots up and Haland continues to shine - Fussball&Calcio

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2020 60:39


    Archie and Sam talk all things Italian and German football once more as the top of Serie A heats up and Dortmund continue to fire strong

    Full English Episode 1: Has the FA Cup lost its charm?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 61:27


    The boys are back with special guest Robert Constantin to talk all things English footballTwitter Trending Talk: 15:45 'The State of This': 30:45Wonderkid Watch: 41:18 Predictions: 51:20Subscribe for weekly editions of the Full English on A Clear and Obvious Podcast

    #1 Haland and Immobile shine to continue their respective title charges - Fussball&Calcio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 73:27


    Our very first episode sees us cover both Bundesliga and Serie A in depth after this weekend's round of fixtures came to an end.We deep dive into each fixture and the headlines both leagues have to offer as well as pick our combined Bundesliga/Serie A Team of the Week as well as cover the many transfer rumours.Highlights include:Sam mispronouncing everyone's nameNo Goran Pandev slanderDaniel Farke managing Schalke for about an hourAn "instrumental" podcast Enjoy and feel free to share and subscribe!

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