Footy Culture

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat Messi's surprise return to the Camp Nou, if Jeremy Doku is the best winger in the world, the GREATEST (and coldest) cup final of all time in the Canadian Premier League & more! Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat of Yamal ending things with Rapper Nicki Nicole and his best to come. They also touch on Trent returning to the Bernabeu and Cristiano having yet another Topical chat with Piers Morgan. Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads break down a DRAMATIC El Clasico over the weekend, whether Lamine Yamal's antics have gone too far, if Real Madrid are the real deal, as well as the future of Juventus after sacking Igor Tudor. Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat about whether Como are the next Italian Giant or Not, if Man City fall apart without Haaland, and whether Klopp would save Manchester United or not. Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat about how UEFA deserves more World Cup spots, if small nations deserve to qualify over giants, if Norway are true dark horses, whether England or Portugal have a better chance to win & more! Play Now on Fanduel: https://on.sportsbook.fanduel.ca/soccer

In today's episode, the boys are joined by ex-pro footballer & content creator Raheem Taylor-Parkes aka Raheemovic to chat transitioning from football to content, trials in Europe, how to get into the industry, linking with Pulisic & Vini Jr, how he got to the Ballon d'Or ceremony, meeting Ronaldinho & Didier Drogba, the TRUTH about the US soccer system & more!Timestamps:0:00 intro 1:30 first interaction with footy3:55 trials with arsenal 8:46 the little things go a long way 11:12 always knew Pulisic was built different 13:40 being roommates with Pulisic 14:57 is Pulisic the best he's played with?17:34 early USA camps21:35 getting scouted by Philadelphia Union24:04 Phili golden generation 25:30 Super Sub Raheem31:45 College was the bigger factor back in the day 35:15 US college system done more for the NT than MLS academies 36:45 CPL teaches you how to be a man 39:19 Meeting Jesse Marsch41:11 Where did the IG handle come from?42:38 when he started content full time44:50 declaring for the draft 47:00 trials with Inter Miami 48:36 being Pulisic's stylist 52:30 1st ever podcast with some footballers 54:40 so much life after footy 56:00 starting to work for GOAL1:00:53 how GOAL grew overnight 1:05:05 Going to the ballon d'or 1:10:00 Interviewing Drogba1:17:20 Yamal has aura 1:18:28 interviewing players on the red carpet1:23:26 first time meeting Ronaldinho 1:28:10 Seeing Madrid players in the club+Dinho again 1:35:50 becoming Vini's body double 1:48:20 conversation with Vini he'll never forget 1:51:21 seeing Vini 4 times in one year 2:04:18 Europeans don't understand how far NA soccer has come 2:10:25 Cavan Sullivan has shades of Pulisic 2:18:40 Can Cavan be the future face of the USMNT?2:23:20 Prem is as competitive as ever 2:26:21 now is the time for Arsenal 2:32:15 clubs can be vile sometimes 2:36:24 managers can destroy careers 2:42:00 Moyes visits his high school 2:45:00 why Slot did so well his 1st season 2:53:30 players are deep down fans of the game 2:55:00 Meeting R92:59:38 which player that he met had the most aura?3:00:06 meeting Raheem Sterling in the bathroom 3:01:48 closing thoughts

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat about; Liverpool lose 3 in-a-row and their star Salah has gone missing, Bayern Munich the strongest in Europe all thanks to King Harry, and should teams not rush their players back into play post injury!!

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat Julian Alvarez's Ballon d'Or case, whether referees are against Arsenal this season or not, and if Luka Modric can lead AC Milan to the Scudetto.

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads chat everything BALLON d'OR ceremony, their thoughts on the top 10 list, if Dembele was a deserved winner, early predictions for year's event & more!

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads head into debate on whether Erling Haaland is already the GOAT Premier League striker, if Serie A is the most entertaining league in World Football, and discourse on whether Barcelona have lost their fear factor or not.

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads go over an INTENSE international break, including Italy's disastrous qualifying campaign, Lamine Yamal vs Arda Guler beef, if Messi is retiring, Ronaldo's mascot show & more!

Presented by FanDuel, in this episode the lads go over an INTENSE summer transfer window, highlight record signings, whether Liverpool had the best window in history, their picks for Premier League Golden Boot & more.

In this episode the lads debate the Eze transfer and whether players should go back to their boyhood clubs, Jonathan David & Tajon Buchanan putting on for Canada in European, Ronaldo's meltdown during the Saudi Super Cup final, as well as how current football compares to post-war time football.

In today's episode, the boys are joined by the Bello Bros, Marco G & Stef Cioffi to set the scene and break down ALL THE DRAMA as we head into an exciting 2025-26 Serie A Season. Will De Bruyne dominate the league? Can Roma finally with the scudetto? Is Napoli going BACK TO BACK? Can Milan quietly win the league? Comment BELOW!We talk about:- Our thoughts on last years season and what surprised us- The top signings this season what players will flop- Our top 4 predictions - Top Goalscorers+ MORE!GUESTS:Bello Bros: https://www.instagram.com/thebellobrossCalcio Bros: https://www.instagram.com/thecalciobrosMarco G: https://www.instagram.com/memarcogCioffi: https://www.instagram.com/madebycioffiThank you to GRID Studio in Toronto for the wonderful filming space:https://www.instagram.com/gridstudio.co

We go in depth on the upcoming 2025-2026 Premier League season!We talk about:- Our thoughts on last years season and what surprised us- The top signings this season what players will flop- Our top 4 prediction - Top Goalscorers- and Our Best performing XI for this season

He Was Told He'd Never Make It Pro… Now He's Scoring in Europe & Playing for Canada

In this episode the lads tackle an electric Uefa Nations League Final, how Ronaldo's legacy stacks up vs Messi, Franck Ribery's Ballon d'Or snub, if Lamine Yamal's performance can still win him a ballon d'or & more!

In this episode the lads close out the season with a heated debate on PSG's thrashing of Inter in the Champions League final, whether Serie A is going downhill, the future of Inter Milan, Dembele's ballon d'or case & more!

In this episode the lads close out the season with a heated debate on who had a more successful season between Spurs & Arsenal, where Cristiano Ronaldo is headed next, if Viktor Gyokeres is destined for greatness & more!

In this episode the lads debate whether or not Lamine Yamal should take the legendary #10 shirt for Barcelona, if Cristiano Jr will ever live up to his father, what a Real Madrid/Manchester United relegation will look like for football & more!

In this episode the lads take a deep dive into the Barcelona club sponsor and how Spotify could be the greatest of all time, why the Belgium Pro League is the most interesting in the world and some new rules that should be added into the Champions League next season!

In this episode, the boys chat Trent Alexander-Arnold's BOMBSHELL Liverpool exit, Raphinha almost playing for Italy, Toni Kroos' thoughts on his former ex rival & more!

In this episode, the boys chat a VIOLENT Copa Del Rey El Clasico clash, the ramifications of Real Madrid losing Carlo Ancelotti, our UCL predictions for the semi finals & more!

In this episode, the boys chat what could be the wildest Serie A climax ever, how Man United can still make the Champions League, the real problem at Real Madrid & More!

In this episode, the boys chat more upcoming bans for football gamblers, who the biggest loser in football is, something we would bring back from football years ago & more!

In this episode, the boys chat the Brazilian League BANNING showboating, if Raphinha's antics have limited his ballon d'or chances, if Kevin De Bruyne is the GOAT Premier League midfielder, as well as which footballer the lads wouldn't let date their daughter.

In this episode, the boys are chat whether David Beckham is the smartest footballer of all-time, if footballers should use their phones in the locker room, if Maradona was a CHEAT or a GOD & more!

In this episode, the boys are on INTERNATIONAL BREAK, chatting Szoboszlai's beef with Arda Guler, Lamine Yamal vs Rafael van der Vaart, Mexico's status as a major football nation, Brazil vs Argentina & more!

In this episode, the boys chat whether footballers respect Rodri, Mbappe's Ballon d'Or case vs Raphinha, our biggest football pet peeves & MORE!

In this episode, the boys chat the wild rules in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, if 0-0 matches should result in 0 points according to Pique, and the new rule that'll change goalkeeping forever.

In this episode, the boys welcome Forge FC star Tristan Borges to chat his journey to pro football, growing up in Vaughan, dominating the Canadian Youth ranks, his goal vs Mexico that shook CONCACAF, signing for SC Heerenveen, life in The Netherlands & Belgium, the pressures of playing at the top level, navigating hardship as an athlete, playing alongside Martin Odegaard & Alphonso Davies, debuting for the Canadian national team and whether he is the GOAT of the Canadian Premier League.

In this episode, the boys chat whether Mo Salah is the front runner for the ballon d'or or not, if Como is the hottest destination to play football at the moment, and whether Gasparini was too hard on Lookman and if other coaches should follow suit!

In this episode, the boys chat whether Jude Bellingham deserved his red card, if referees are too soft, the status of AC Milan, if Leao & Felix are overrated & how we would rebuild Manchester United

In this episode, the boys chat Super Bowl vs World Cup, how football stacks up compared to FUTBOL, Sergio Ramos' wild Monterrey transfer, the upcoming Champions League battles & more!

In this episode, the boys run through a THRILLING January transfer season, highlighting the window's biggest winners and losers, whether Jhon Duran ruined his career by going to Saudi Arabia, what the best January transfers of all-time are & more!

In this episode, the boys welcome York United star, Trinidad & Tobago International & Ex-TFC baller Steffen Yeates to chat an inside look at life in the Toronto FC Academy, playing for the Canadian Youth National Team, wild stories from youth tournaments, playing alongside Alphonso Davies & Jonathan David, what NCAA Division 1 soccer is really life, going on trial in Italy & Denmark & starting his own clothing brand & more!

In this episode, the boys welcome content creator & Brazil superfan Smilez to chat Neymar's legacy in football, his potential return to Santos, how he stacks up vs Brazilian legends, basketball vs football player comparisons, meeting Ronaldinho, why footballers want to be hoopers & more!

In this episode, the boys a Spanish Super Cup el clasico for the ages, discussing whether Barcelona own El Clasico's in recent years, if Lamine Yamal is the new Neymar, if Raphinha is the ballon d'Or favourite, Vini vs Mbappe as Madrid's king & more!

In this episode, the boys recap a crazy first-half of the season, chat which transfers should go down this January, the resurgence of a new-look AC Milan & more!

In this episode, the boys recap the football world for 2024 and go over some of the best moments, breakout players, most exciting teams & more!

In this episode, the boys chat the heated football twitter debate on who's better all time, Mo Salah or Eden Hazard, top club's Mount Rushmore's, who would make the best guest at a football Christmas party & more!

In this episode, the boys chat FIFA awarding the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, if 6 nations hosting the 2030 World Cup is a problem, Lamine Yamal getting a signature boot, which other players deserve their own shoe, English players needing to leave to make it abroad & more!

In this episode, the boys are joined by friends of the pod Julian & Ronaldo to chat the downfall of Manchester City, Arsenal's title hopes, which teams run both London & Manchester, plus stories of trials as a youth at Man City, Spurs, the Canadian football system 10 years ago vs now, the truth about youth soccer in Ontario & more! *Apologies for some audio difficulties as we are undergoing studio fixes*

In this episode, the boys chat Mancheste City crumbling, if Mo Salah is the best Premier League player ever, if Mbappe is finally the main man at Real Madrid & more!

In this episode, the boys chat Rodri calling out footballers like Ronaldo & Vini Jr after winning the Ballon d'Or, if Pep Guardiola is the most influential footballing figure ever, and whether Mo Salah's days at Liverpool are numbered.

In this episode, the boys are back chatting David Coote's leaked video bashing Liverpool & Klopp, while debating what the most ideal conditions to play football would be, signs that tells you a player is sh*te & if the boys would dominate the Sidemen Charity Match

In this episode, the boys are back with a flurry of interesting football debates, including whether football positions should have set numbers, if referees should be grilled after matches, and rules that should be implemented into the modern game!

In this episode, the boys are dressed up for a Halloween special, debating everything Ballon d'Or 2024, including if Vini Jr was ROBBED, whether Rodri deserved it or not, Real Madrid not showing up to the ceremony, the legitimacy of the award & more!

In this episode, the boys debate whether Lewandowski is an all-time striker, whether Cristiano Ronaldo should be considered a football genius, if MLS is a top 10 league in the world & more!

In this episode, the boys debate whether the return of Paul Pogba is BAD for football, if Andres Iniesta is the BEST midfielder of all-time & what the hardest position to play on a football field is!

In this episode, the boys debate whether Luis Enrique benching Ousmane Dembele is fair, how football would have changed if Ronaldo & Bale joined Man United in 2013, whether footballers are retiring too early & our thoughts on the 2026 World Cup having a halftime show, and who we think should perform!