Podcast appearances and mentions of Gary Lineker

Millionaires including former footballer Gary Lineker are asking Andy Burnham to tax their wealth more. More than 100 wealthy Brits have signed an open letter to the prime minister, saying: ‘We want you to tax us. We can afford it.' So should the government introduce a wealth tax? And why is the idea getting more popular? Nosheen Iqbal speaks to columnist and senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty – watch on YouTube. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, and Joe Cole reflect on Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final in a match that saw De La Fuente's side dominate Messi's Argentina from start to finish We also look back at our best moments of the tournament with our intrepid England reporter Rob Jones Thanks for listening to The Rest is Football throughout this World Cup, we'll be back in August ahead of the new Premier League season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Hart and Emma Hayes reflect further on England's World Cup exit now that we've got a bit of distance since the game - including Emma's view as a coach on Tuchel's tactical decisions and we get Joe's view on Jude Bellingham's reaction to Jordan Pickford's effort to save the first Argentina goal Plus we look ahead to the final on Sunday between Spain and Argentina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This episode of the PRmoment News Review frames Andy Burnham not just as a skilled communicator, but as a potential reset figure in UK political communications, operating in a structurally hostile environment.Ben Smith positions the discussion around a pivotal political moment – Burnham's ascent to national leadership – and asks whether he is “more than a better communicator than Keir Starmer.” Angie Moxham's core argument is that Burnham's strength is not superficial performance but value‑driven communication: his clarity and fluency are rooted in conviction and a sense that Labour has drifted from its founding values. This gives his messaging an authenticity that is hard to manufacture and may underpin a more energetic, “forward‑moving” government narrative.However, Mark Borkowski stresses the expectation‑management gap. Burnham's team, he argues, has not matched high emotional appeal with clear, visible policy detail—especially on social care, in a way that echoes Starmer's own family stories. Mark characterises the UK as operating on an “economy of hope”, drawing a parallel with the England football team: audiences project outsized hopes onto symbolic figures, while structural problems (seven prime ministers in ten years, deep‑rooted social and fiscal constraints) remain.The panel converges on a key comms challenge: Burnham must sell hard trade‑offs—notably higher taxes to fund social care and other public services—in a fragmented, hyper‑critical media environment where “bad news sells” and social platforms amplify outrage. For PR professionals, this raises the question of whether a leader can sustain a truth‑telling, “hard ass” narrative about limits and sacrifice without being politically destroyed.Burnham's minimalist media strategy is a central theme. Angie notes that he limits access, grants few interviews (Gary Lineker being one!), and deploys allies like Steve Rotheram as surrogates—essentially a tight‑circle, low‑exposure model.Mark likens this to carrying a “Ming vase” during Starmer's campaign: minimal risk, minimal visibility. The open question is whether this approach can survive the “brutal” post‑honeymoon phase, when scrutiny intensifies and media (including right‑wing outlets) actively seek to puncture his legitimacy.Strategically, Burnham's focus on regional power and the North is both a policy and branding choice. Angie suggests he will prioritise domestic issues, the machinery of government, and devolution over grandstanding on the international stage, in contrast to Starmer's more statesmanlike positioning. This is likely to sharpen political polarisation—a clearer Labour identity versus a Conservative counter‑narrative led by Kemi Badenoch—even though Burnham will likely need to command the political centre to retain power.For PR and comms leaders, the episode underscores three imperatives:Expectation design as a core comms function, not an afterthought.Narrative discipline that ties personal storytelling to concrete policy.Building resilient strategies for fragmented media—where influence, not just coverage, must be actively architected.This week's PR News Review's top quotes:On Burnham vs Starmer – substance and style“He's painted as ‘just Keir Starmer with better comms' – and that's absolutely not the case. He's way more than a communicator, he's just bloody good at it.” Angie Moxham, [00:01:17]On the UK's ‘economy of hope'“We live in an economy of hope. He comes down from the North bearing communication gifts – but we've had seven prime ministers in ten years. That's a shocking statistic.”Mark Borkowski, [00:02:10]On the brutal post‑honeymoon reality“The real test comes after the summer honeymoon – when the brutality of the autumn hits and he has to sell more tax for everything we say we want.”Mark Borkowski, [00:02:10–00:04:00]On Burnham's toughness and intent“It's not going to be an easy job, of course it's not. But he's made of tough stuff, he's a hard worker, and I think he'll rip up rule books as quickly as he can.”Angie Moxham, [00:04:52–00:06:00]On minimalist media strategy“The interesting question is whether he's going to continue as a minimalist media communicator – because so far he's just not interested in walking into the bear pit of press conferences.”Angie Moxham, [00:07:20–00:08:00]On the new comms puzzle for politicians“Everybody is struggling to work out the new way of communicating to the electorate. The old world of the Sun and the Mail ‘winning elections' has gone – but nobody's really mastered the new one.”Mark Borkowski, [00:08:17–00:09:30]On Britain's status and hard truths“We are not a superpower; we're an ailing nation dealing with difficult social themes and great poverty. We need a hard‑ass prime minister who tells some hard‑ass truths.”Mark Borkowski, [00:12:25–00:13:30]On media sensationalism and public mindset“I'm fed up of clicking on headlines that promise one thing and deliver rubbish. That sensationalism warps how people think and feel about the world.”Angie Moxham, [00:10:48–00:12:10]On the UK's hidden strengths“We are a nation of talent. We're spawning amazing companies and, against many of our European neighbours, we've been performing far better than people think.”– Angie Moxham, [00:10:48–00:14:00]On what politics now needs“We've lived off far too much hope. The real mark of the man will be whether he can do what needs to be done – however uncomfortable it is for the electorate to suck it up.”Mark Borkowski, [00:12:25–00:14:00]

England are out of the World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Argentina. Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Cole, Ally McCoist and Patrick Vieira react to yet another major tournament heartbreak for the Three Lions and look at the hard to understand approach from Thomas Tuchel after his side went 1-0 up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Multiple wildfires continue to burn across Britain, as the Met Office warns that extreme UK weather is becoming “the new normal”. Plus: Starmer marks his last day as Labour leader, Gary Lineker takes Andy Burnham to task on Gaza, and right-wingers are losing it over Argentina's World Cup performance. With NoJusticeMTG, Dalia Gebrial & Joanne Trafford.

Phil Egan is back with Wednesday's World Cup Daily, as Spain book their place in the World Cup final for the first time since 2010 after a dominant 2-0 win over France — and Didier Deschamps admits his side “didn't turn up”.It's then all eyes on England v Argentina tonight as a rivalry for the ages is renewed, with Tuchel's plan for Messi, Alexis Mac Allister walking back his pre-tournament comments, and Gary Lineker backing England to peak at the right time.Plus, Shamrock Rovers make European history in Tallaght — overturning a two-goal deficit with a 5-1 win over Floriana — with reaction from Stephen Bradley and John McGovern.World Cup Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your WorstBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Cole and Mikel John Obi preview a pair of mouthwatering World Cup semi-finals starting with France v Spain - will France's firepower be able to crack the steely Spanish defence? Will Lamine Yamal have his moment and see his side through to another final? And of course there's England v Argentina, will the brilliance of Messi be too much for England or will our strength going forward see us over the line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Maradonna's 'Hand of God'. The Falklands war. The Beckham hissy fit. The religion of Messi. The backdrop to tomorrow's World Cup semi-final is steeped in intensity and passion - so much so that the FBI has judged it to be the highest risk match of the tournament. Just how much is riding on tomorrow's game - and how do the geopolitics of our two nations affect what happens on the pitch? We speak to Gary Lineker who was playing for England against Maradonna in that game, Peter Frankopan - just back from the Falklands - who takes us through the historic rivalries of our countries, and Andy Mitten - on the veterans of both war and football. And we cross to Buenos Aires to find out how Argentinian fans are gearing up for the game.The News Agents is a Global Production.The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

How does a country only three decades free of colonial rule end up humiliating the reigning world champions in the opening match? What happens when the last World Cup of the Cold War arrives just months after the Berlin Wall comes down? And can football ever really just be a game, when Roger Milla is dancing at a corner flag while an old world order quietly falls apart around him?Cameroon stun the reigning champions, Gazza cries in the semi-final, and Nessun Dorma becomes the unlikely soundtrack to the end of an era — Peter and Afua go back to Italia '90.Join Legacy Plus for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adverts and more.legacy.supportingcast.fm[0:00] Maradona, a fading empire, and a World Cup arriving as Europe's map redraws itself[8:11] Cameroon walk out against the champions — and nobody gives them a hope in hell[9:15] Roger Milla, at 38, becomes the tournament's most unlikely superstar[17:04] Gary Lineker breaks Cameroonian hearts in the game of the tournament[24:18] Gazza cries, and England fall for their most fragile genius[26:40] Maradona, past his best, and the tragedy of peaking too soon[31:29] Why football still fails the geniuses it createsStay connected with Legacy:Instagram: @originallegacypodcastTikTok: @legacy_productionsExplore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas:Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.comJoin Legacy+ for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adverts and more.legacy.supportingcast.fmStay connected with Legacy:Instagram: @originallegacypodcastTikTok: @legacy_productionsExplore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas: Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is the world reacting to America's World Cup? Did Trump's red card interference ruin all the fun? And will the U.S. men's national team ever be good? Gary Lineker, host of The Rest Is Football and English soccer legend, joins Tommy to talk about the excitement, anxiety, and geopolitics surrounding the 2026 World Cup. Gary offers some advice to America on how to become a true soccer nation, discusses the successes and failures of this World Cup, and reminisces about his time playing in the 1986 World Cup — where he won the Golden Boot and played in the historic "Hand of God" match.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date.

Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Joe Cole and Ally McCoist react to England beating Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-final thanks to yet more brilliance from Jude Bellingham. How long can we turn in substandard performances while relying on our stars to bail us out? We also hear from Alan Shearer who has particularly strident views on Djed Spence being denied a penalty by VAR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Joe Cole reflect on the first quarter-final as France beat Morocco 2-0 thanks to another impressive showing from Kylian Mbappe. Can any of the other contenders stop Didier Deschamps' side? There's also a look at the surprising decision by FIFA to extend the suspension of England's Jarell Quansah to two matches following his red card against Mexico Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does it mean to cheer for the country that once colonised yours? Forty years on from the Hand of God, does one match still define how a nation sees itself? And when Ghana play England, who exactly is Afua Hirsch supposed to be supporting? Gary Lineker returns to relive 1986 — the Golden Boot, Maradona, and a quarter-final played four years after the Falklands War — before the conversation turns to something far more personal: identity, belonging, and what it means to wear a nation's shirt.Join Legacy Plus for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adverts and more.legacy.supportingcast.fm[0:54] Part two: Gary Lineker on nation, identity and the beautiful game[4:05] Forty years since the Golden Boot - and the Hand of God[6:56] The most famous goal in World Cup history, minutes after the worst[9:02] Afua wears her Ghana strip - and picks a side[9:32] What it means when the coloniser plays the colonised[16:05] Why England's diversity is now part of its story[20:00] Racism, FIFA and the women's game - coming on Legacy PlusStay connected with Legacy:Instagram: @originallegacypodcastTikTok: @legacy_productionsExplore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas:Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.comJoin Legacy+ for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adverts and more.legacy.supportingcast.fmStay connected with Legacy:Instagram: @originallegacypodcastTikTok: @legacy_productionsExplore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas: Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards and Joe Cole react to Argentina's late comeback as they beat Egypt 3-2 in a game which featured yet another goal, and an assist, from Messi and a contentious VAR call that left Egypt up in arms We also look at Switzerland progressing via penalties against Colombia in a shootout which continued the trend of centre-backs stepping up and missing their penalties Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

hould football and politics ever really be kept apart? What happens when the host nation is at war with one of the teams competing in its own tournament? And when FIFA hands its brand-new peace prize to Donald Trump, has the beautiful game lost the plot completely? Gary Lineker sits down with Legacy for the first of three conversations on the World Cup, drawing on forty years inside the game to explain why politics has never once stayed off the pitch.Join Legacy Plus for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adverts and more.legacy.supportingcast.fm[0:00] Gary Lineker and forty years at the heart of the World Cup[5:35] A history of politics gatecrashing every World Cup since Mussolini[8:23] Inside the Kremlin: Gary on meeting - and refusing to meet - Putin[14:23] Afua's own US visa troubles, and whether Gary's could be next[15:46] The White House note nobody expected[20:45] Would Gary refuse Trump the way he refused Putin?[23:33] Trump in a football kit: Gary picks his positionStay connected with Legacy:Instagram: @originallegacypodcastTikTok: @legacy_productionsExplore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas:Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.comJoin Legacy+ for bonus episodes, early access, Q&A's, fewer adverts and more.legacy.supportingcast.fmStay connected with Legacy:Instagram: @originallegacypodcastTikTok: @legacy_productionsExplore more from Peter and Afua — essays, sources, and ideas: Substack: peterfrankopan.substack.com | afuahirsch.substack.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gary Lineker sits down with the Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani to talk soccer, his Arsenal origin story and get his views on the impact the World Cup is having in his city and beyond They also talk ticket prices, hydration breaks, and some of the wider issues surrounding the tournament Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Brad Friedel, Joe Hart, Alex Aljoe and Aitch react to a famous England win over Mexico at the Azteca. They pick out huge performances from the likes of Jordan Pickford, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon as they overcame a hostile atmosphere and a red card to finish the match 3-2 victors. After defeating Brazil, all eyes turn to Norway who await Thomas Tuchel and his men in Miami for the Quarter Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Joe Cole and Christopher Eccleston discuss a World Cup classic, as Cape Verde took Argentina to extra time before finally losing 3-2. They also look at Thomas Tuchel's preparations for their knockout game against Mexico on Sunday and the tactical matchups that will be pivotal to England's chances of victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Joe Cole, Brad Friedel and Rob Beckett react to England's 2-1 win over DR Congo thanks to a late brace from Harry Kane - should we be worried about that performance or is relying on your world class players to get you over the line perfectly acceptable? Micah and Gary have different views... We also look at the USA's victory over Bosnia with Brad and assess their chances of progressing further in the competition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Emma Hayes, Millie Bright and Joe Cole break down a big World Cup shock as a disappointing Germany were sent home by Paraguay on penalties. They also reflect on Brazil's 2-1 victory over Japan, with Carlo Ancelotti's men overturning an early goal to put the South Americans through to the Round of 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Lineker sucht so sehr nach einem neuen Spruch, mit dem er die Leute nerven kann. Hier isser. Denn für Deutschland ist die WM schon vor dem Bergfest vorbei. Rasenschach gegen Paraguay, drei wackelige Elfmeterschützen und fehlende Leidenschaft en gros - fertig war das Ausscheiden im Finale des kleinen Mannes. Geschenkt, dass sich am Ende die Hälfte des Gegners todkrank am Boden wälzte und das zweite Tor der Deutschen nicht hätte abgepfiffen werden müssen. An diesem Desaster ist die Nationalmannschaft selbst schuld. Arnd und Philipp sezieren die deutsche Bruchlandung, auch wenn es wehtut. Denn sie sind „niemand, der wegläuft“ (Julian Nagelsmann). ### Tickets für „Zeigler & Köster – der Neujahrsempfang“ am 7. Januar 2027 im Deutschen SchauSpielHaus in Hamburg findest du hier. ### +++ Alle Rabattcodes und Infos zu unseren Werbepartnern findet ihr hier: https://linktr.ee/ZeiglerundKoester +++ Ihr habt Fragen oder Anregungen? Dann schreibt uns gern an podcast@11freunde.de Werbepartner Saily ➼ Erhaltet einen exklusiven 15% Rabatt auf Saily Datenpakete! Nutzt den Code zeiglerkoester beim Checkout vor eurer Reise. Downloadet jetzt die Saily App oder geht zu https://saily.com/zeiglerkoester ⛵ Werbepartner Klarna ➼ Hol mehr aus deinen Reisen mit Klarna Mitgliedschaft. Sichere dir jetzt 30 % Rabatt auf Premium oder Max für 3 Monate, nur für Neukunden bis zum 31.07.2026. Es gelten die AGB. Mehr unter https://l.klarna.com/22XC/koster Eine Produktion im Auftrag von RTL+ +++ Hosts: Arnd Zeigler und Philipp Köster Redakteur: Tim Pommerenke Audioproduzentin und Sprecherin: Henni Koch Sounddesign: Ekki Maas Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von Julep Media: sales@julep.de +++ Wir verarbeiten im Zusammenhang mit dem Angebot unserer Podcasts Daten. Wenn Sie der automatischen Übermittlung der Daten widersprechen wollen, melden Sie sich hier: datenschutz@julep.de

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards are joined by five-time Ryder cup winner Ian Poulter and our England reporter Rob Jones to reflect on England's 2-0 win over Panama that saw them top the group thanks to another big performance from Jude Bellingham We also get the thoughts of Harry Maguire after his former teammate Harry Kane broke Gary's record and became England's all-time top scorer at the World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jason Longshore comes off a historic night at Atlanta Stadium where DR Congo rallied past Uzbekistan 3-1 for their first ever World Cup win, a result that books a round of 32 meeting with England in Atlanta on Wednesday. Yoane Wissa's brace, Fiston Mayele's go-ahead goal, and 68,000 fans turning Group K's finale into a night Atlanta will remember. Plus, England beat Panama 2-0 in New Jersey behind a Jude Bellingham goal and assist, with Harry Kane passing Gary Lineker as England's all-time leading World Cup scorer. The Shame of Gijón gets a 44-year sequel in Kansas City as Algeria and Austria meet in the most petty, chaotic final minutes of the group stage. The 3-4-3, brought to you by Ford, hits Bellingham, Wissa, and Petar Sučić as standouts, with Luka Modrić rewriting the World Cup record book at 40, Steve Clarke stepping down at Scotland, and Nico Williams out for the round of 32. Then on Stoppage Time, the full round of 32 bracket walk, Atlanta United transfer rumors including Koke, Junior Alonso, and Paulo Díaz, the Thiago Almada money question, and an unraveling of what Michele Kang's takeover of Lyon actually means for Botafogo. All on 92.9 The Game.

On this episode of Bad Dads Film Review, the team reviews The Brothers Grimsby — also released as Grimsby — Louis Leterrier's 2016 spy-action gross-out comedy starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong.In this episodeEngland week, recorded in the heat with the dads trying to finish before England kick offPete's return to the podcast, Dan's absence, and Reegs charging the show with bringing the game into disreputeTop 5 England, interpreted very loosely and therefore correctlyEnglish stereotypes in film: bad teeth, bad food, villains, tea, class, accents, and mayonnaise in every supermarket sandwichFawlty Towers, Basil Fawlty, “Don't mention the war”, John Cleese, Connie Booth, and only needing 12 episodes to become immortalSidey's childhood Morris dancing, complete with bells, sticks, pagan energy, and possible darknessCris's first memory of England via Italia '90, Gary Lineker, black-and-white TV, Romania after the revolution, and the schoolboy joy of Lineker's unfortunate bowel incidentDave England from Jackass, yellow snow cones, giant hands, Bam Margera, and whether Jackass has run its courseReegs on Chris Morris as a great English exponent of absurd, shocking satire with moral integrity: The Day Today, Brass Eye, Jam, Nathan Barley, Four Lions, and The Day Shall ComeFilms and figures with England / Englishness attached: This Is England, The English Patient, Hugh Grant, Sting, Guy Ritchie, Lock, Stock, Snatch, Sherlock Holmes, Blackadder, London black cabs, fake taxis, and World Cup songsCris nominating James Bond as the foreigner's English archetype: classy, gadget-heavy, car-driving, womanising, and very stereotypicalReegs choosing The Impossible Job, Graham Taylor, Ronald Koeman, “Do I not like that?”, and English football's appetite for destroying managersPete inflicting Grimsby / The Brothers Grimsby on the groupThe dads' expectations going in, Sidey deliberately avoiding it, and the reputation of the film after the Rebel Wilson allegations around Sacha Baron CohenLouis Leterrier's action credentials: The Transporter, Now You See Me, The Incredible Hulk, and the surprisingly strong action staging hereScott Adkins appreciation, the “Ukrainian Ben Affleck” / Boyka chat, and calls to do an Undisputed movieThe opening sex-in-a-bed-shop gag and the film immediately declaring its level of subtletyNobby's Grimsby life: 11 children, one grandchild called Django Unchained, a son called Skeletor, and the “Luke because he's got leukemia” jokeMark Strong as Sebastian, MI6's most lethal agent, and the very good first-person action sequence influenced by Hardcore Henry director Ilya NaishullerIsla Fisher, Ian McShane, Penélope Cruz, Rebel Wilson, Gabourey Sidibe, Johnny Vegas, Ricky Tomlinson, and Daniel Radcliffe / Donald Trump legal-disclaimer jokesThe brothers' backstory: orphaned, separated in childhood, and Nobby sacrificing his own future so Sebastian can be adoptedThe movie's attempt at sincerity, and why it is mostly undercut by everything else being relentlessly stupidThe poisoned dart sequence, the “left testicle” escalation, and Mark Strong playing total nonsense completely straightThe pre-ejaculate callback and the point at which Pete's wife apparently started laughing properlyThe South Africa section, heroin detour, seduction misunderstanding, and blocked toilet gagThe elephant sequence: foreshadowed by National Geographic, then pushed to an absolutely filthy breaking pointPenélope Cruz's villain plot: a “World Cure” scheme that is actually a eugenics / population-control virus targeting the poor via the World Cup finalThe dads questioning the film's attempted class satire when so much of the movie has already made working-class Grimsby the punchlineThe pitch invasion climax, fireworks, the virus in the rockets, and the brothers taking one for the teamThe hospital ending, elephant semen as accidental antidote / skin-elasticity miracle, and the pan-pipe gagWhether the film is actually good, or just so committed to its stupidity that it becomes funnyBad Dads consensusSidey: Expected to hate it, laughed much more than expected, and lands on a strong recommend despite admitting the film probably is awful in many obvious ways.Pete: Also gives a strong recommend, arguing that while lots of it is preposterous and eye-rollingly stupid, the bits that hit deliver proper belly laughs.Reegs: Notes that it is not nearly as sharp satirically as Borat or Brüno, and that the class satire is muddled, but agrees the extremity and straight-faced delivery make it work more often than expected.Cris: Enjoys the ridiculousness and joins in the disbelief at just how far the film pushes each gross-out set piece.Final takeThe Brothers Grimsby is not elegant, subtle, or especially coherent as satire. It is, however, a film with surprisingly solid action, Mark Strong treating absolute filth like a serious spy thriller, and Sacha Baron Cohen pushing every joke past the point of taste and into a kind of horrible inevitability. The dads feared the worst, laughed anyway, and somehow ended up recommending it.You can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Send us Fan MailThis week, Rich welcomes back Elijah Bada to the pod, returning for the first time since 2022. On the pod, Elijah shares incredible stories from his recent experiences in the Baller League—rubbing shoulders with football icons like Ian Wright and Thierry Henry, and competing against legends including Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards.The conversation dives into his time at Arsenal's Academy, exploring a player-first philosophy built on individuality, authenticity, and creativity—where less is more, the game is the greatest teacher, and connection always comes before correction.Elijah also opens up about his personal journey, including how his faith has shaped him through life's toughest moments. He reflects on two major health scares, including a battle with cancer in 2023 which included a 24-hour surgery, and having to adapt—highlighting the crucial support of his Arsenal colleagues, players, and his faith through the highs and lows.Now at MK Dons Academy as Foundation Phase Lead, Elijah talks about giving back in the city he grew up in—putting people before players and championing long-term development. He also shares why staying connected to grassroots football through MK Warriors remains so important to him.A powerful, honest, and inspiring conversation not to miss.BBFA are delighted to be hosting their Coaches Conference which takes place on Saturday 11th July, 10am-4pm at Bisham Abbey in Marlow. For more info and to book you place, click here.Music by Darren Fellerdale

England's second group game curse struck again as they laboured to a 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston. Gary Lineker is joined by Micah Richards, Harry Maguire, Joe Cole and Patrick Vieira for reaction to a disappointing performance from Thomas Tuchel's side. There's also a look at Cristiano Ronaldo joining the party as he scored twice in Portugal's 5-0 win over Uzbekistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Lineker, Micah Richards, Joe Cole, Ally McCoist, Joe Hart and Mo Gilligan reflect on Lamine Yamal inspiring Spain to a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia and they also look at the amazing scenes in Miami as Cape Verde fought to a 2-2 draw with Uruguay to keep their dream of qualifying for the knockout stage alove. Mo also has tales of playing alongside Roberto Carlos and Cafu at Soccer Aid and Joe Hart reveals what it's like to face down Messi one-on-one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Lineker is joined by Joe Cole, Harry Maguire, Patrick Vieira and Sex Education star Asa Butterfield to reflect on Scotland's narrow defeat to an impressive Morocco side - where does that leave Steve Clarke's men heading into their final group game with Brazil? Speaking of Brazil, they put three past Haiti to keep pace with Morocco, with Matheus Cunha bagging a brace. There's also a look at USA's dominant win and performance over Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Micah Richards, Harry Maguire, Joe Cole and World Cup winner Patrick Vieira reflect on a brilliant night for England as they opened their campaign with a 4-2 win over Croatia in Dallas. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were at the heart of it all but they also look at Tuchel's selection in defence, his use of the substitutes, and the stern words he had for the team as they went in level at the break. Plus we look at Cristiano Ronaldo failing to impress as Portugal limped to a 1-1 draw with DR Congo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Formda İngiltere geçen kupanın üçüncüsü Hırvatistan'ı dört golle geçerken Ronaldo'lu Portekiz Kongo Demokratik Cumhuriyeti ile berabere kaldı. Turnuvanın yedinci gününe girdik ve bugün K ve L gruplarının maçları oynandı.ÖNE ÇIKANLARBayern Münih'in forveti Harry Kane, İngiltere'nin 4 golünden ikisini atarak takımının Hırvatistan'ı mağlup etmesini sağladı. Almanya'da rekor kıran bir sezonun ardından turnuvaya katılan Kane, artık Gary Lineker'in İngiltere formasıyla Dünya Kupası'nda attığı 10 gol rekoruna ulaştı.K grubunda 41 yaşındaki Christiano Ronaldo ile sahaya çıkan Portekiz, Kongo Demokratik Cumhuriyeti'ne karşı altıncı dakikada Joao Neves'in golüyle öne geçmesine rağmen, 45+5'teki Yoane Wissa'nın golüne engel olamadı ve maç 1-1 berabere bitti.Turnuvanın en çok konuşulan takımları arasında turnuvanın favorilerinden İspanya'ya karşı golsüz berabere kalan Cape Verde başı çekiyor. İspanya karşısında Cape Verde'nin en göze çarpan oyuncularından biri olan tecrübeli kaleci Vozinha'nın sosyal media profili maçtan beri patlama yaşadı. Vozinha'nın maçtan önce Instangram'daki takipçi sayısı 50 binmiş. Şimdiyse 12 milyon.Ev sahibi Meksika ile oynayacakları kritik Dünya Kupası A Grubu maçı için hazırlık yapan Güney Kore'nin kapalı bir antrenman seansı sırasında ortaya çıkan bir insansız hava aracının yetkililerce etkisiz hale getirildiği belirtiliyor.2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası™'nın 104 maçının tamamını SBS On Demand'de canlı ve ücretsiz olarak izleyin; turnuva boyunca maçların tam tekrarları, mini maçlar ve özetler de sunulacaktır. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/fifa-world-cup-2026Beautiful Game ChangersSBS Audio'nun Beautiful Game Changers video serisinde, futbol aracılığıyla sosyal uyumu teşvik eden Avustrlaya yerlisi kahramanları kutlayın. Beautiful Game Changers portalında ve On Demand'de 12 hikâyenin tamamını şimdi izleyebilirsiniz.Words We UseWords We Use platformunda yaklaşık 25 dilde iki dilli versiyonları bulunan bu altı bölümlük sesli diziyle, saha içinde ve dışında kullanılan futbol terimlerini öğrenebilirsiniz.Route 26Olağanüstü futbol severlerin kişisel yolculuklarını ve hayatlarını şekillendiren Dünya Kupası anlarını keşfeden bir podcast olan Route 26 ile 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası™'na giden yola katılın. Şu anda SBS Audio platformunda mevcut.SBS Türkçeyi Salı hariç hafta içi her gün dinleyebilirsiniz. Bizi ayrıca Facebook'tan takip edebilirsiniz.

England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas in a match that had everything. Harry Kane scored twice, drawing level with Gary Lineker as England's top World Cup scorer with 10 goals, but Croatia equalised twice in a wild first half. Jude Bellingham gave England the lead two minutes after the break, and Marcus Rashford finished it. England were exciting and vulnerable in equal measure, and they now face Ghana, who beat Panama 1-0 with a 95th-minute winner. Portugal were held 1-1 by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who earned their first ever World Cup point. Joao Neves gave Portugal an early lead but they never controlled the match, and DRC equalised before half time. Ronaldo played the full game but was peripheral, missing two chances late on. Questions are already being asked about Portugal's attacking structure. Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in a disciplined if unspectacular performance, with Luis Diaz scoring on the counter attack to make the difference. Tonight, Qatar take on co-hosts Canada at 2am UAE time in Vancouver. Group B is completely level after the opening round, and a win for either side would transform the picture. Mexico and South Korea, both winners in round one, meet at 5am in what could already be a decisive Group A fixture. Mina Rzouki presents Trending Middle East's World Cup round-up, a daily bonus series from The National for the duration of the tournament.

Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Joe Cole were joined on Netlifx in New York by Harry Maguire who lifted the lid on the conversation where Thomas Tuchel delivered the news that he wasn't in the World Cup squad and how it happened over facetime! There's also discussion of England's chances, the importance of Jordan Henderson, and what Jude Bellingham is really like behind the scenes Plus the team reflects on the amazing performance by Cape Verde in battling to a 0-0 draw with European Champions Spain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet.Gary Neville, Roy Keane and Ian Wright have arrived in New York for the World Cup, and there has already been plenty of action both on and off the pitch!We begin by looking back on their first few days in the USA, from sightseeing around New York to watching the New York Knicks finally win the NBA Championship. What have been the team's favourite moments and funniest stories so far?Gary then sparks a debate as the team create a combined XI featuring England's current World Cup squad and the side that reached the semi-finals in 1990. Are you picking Harry Kane or Gary Lineker? Jordan Pickford or Peter Shilton?Attention then turns back to the football as we review the opening matches of the tournament. Has Brazil's slow start against Morocco changed opinions, and are Germany now among the favourites after an emphatic win over Curaçao?With England's opening game against Croatia just around the corner, the team preview a crucial clash for Thomas Tuchel's side. How important is finishing top of the group, and could defensive inexperience prove costly?ITV7 returns to test the team's knowledge, before we finish with some of your community questions.If you had to describe the World Cup so far in one word, what would it be? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to like and subscribe so you never miss an episode!ITV7This episode is sponsored by ITV7 Football.ITV7 Football is completely free to play! Simply download the ITV7 app and answer seven questions, for your chance to win huge jackpots this tournament!18+. T&Cs apply.Mondelez/NabiscoNabisco are the official snacking partners of Stick to Football. Hosting friends and family for the big game? Get match-winning recipe ideas at https://www.snackworks.com 00:00 Intro02:49 Zidane Chat05:16 Figo Doc And Galacticos11:04 New York Homesick Talk12:10 Brooklyn Love And Walks14:05 Wine Tours And Whiskey25:58 Jill Charity Ride Tribute28:18 Shopping And Vintage Drama32:34 1990 Vs Current England34:51 Picking The Back Line43:43 Knicks Title Talk46:48 Milkshake Ordering Chaos53:03 Portugal And Ronaldo Dynamic54:56 Brazil Mystique Fading01:03:27 Hydration Break Controversy01:09:47 Scotland Group Hopes01:12:10 England Croatia Pressure01:18:00 ITV701:38:14 Shopping In New York01:40:19 Best City And Kits01:51:10 Wrap Up And Credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first episode in the series, QPR fan Louis Theroux speaks with former England captain, broadcaster and fellow podcasting titan, Gary Lineker. Speaking ahead of the World Cup in North America, the pair discuss why England always lose, Gary's split with the BBC, and why Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't speak to him anymore.   Warnings: Strong language and adult themes.     Links/Attachments:    TV Show: Tiger, (2021)  ⁠https://tv.apple.com/gb/show/tiger/umc.cmc.1p5g95s1v5v0t7i8xjgc1f0wo⁠     TV Show: When Lineker Met Maradona, (2006)  ⁠https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007cgb3⁠     TV Show: Match of the Day, (1964 – present)  ⁠https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/b007t9y1/match-of-the-day⁠     Article: BBC has ducked this for too long — it must stand up to brazen Gary Lineker  (2025)  ⁠https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/gary-lineker-instagram-post-bbc-matthew-syed-9x0jjhwcg⁠     Music Video: Total Eclipse of the Heart, Bonnie Tyler (1983)   ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcOxhH8N3Bo⁠     Podcast: Lineker & Baker: Behind Closed Doors (2018-2020)  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3GxmEAvR7lOSfpGAqnL9s1⁠     Podcast: We Have Ways of Making You Talk (2019 – present)  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/34VlAepHmeloDD76RX4jtc⁠     Podcast: The Rest Is History (2020 – present)  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cvsbcjhtur7nplC148TWy⁠     Podcast: The Rest Is Politics (2022 – present)  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ysx8g1Iw42gESAtegrFaH⁠     Podcast: The Rest Is Classified (2024 – present)  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1Jn1HIW6I1AQnKVpsJHdEf⁠     Podcast: The Rest Is Entertainment (2023 – present)  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1mDl2B7a016YRXR2wSBy4T⁠     Podcast: The Rest Is Football (2023 – present)  ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2fDn3EgvJZ5J1k5rrBwrlZ⁠     Credits:  Producer: Millie Chu   Researcher: Rachael Devine  Assistant Producer: Maisie Williams  Production Manager: Francesca Bassett   Music: Miguel D'Oliveira   Executive Producer: Arron Fellows       A Mindhouse Studios Production for Spotify   ⁠www.mindhouse.co.uk⁠     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A World Cup semi-final that gave England everything… except the ending they wanted.It's 1990, and after 24 years of hurt, England are back in the last four of a World Cup. Italia '90 has captured the imagination of a nation, and standing between Bobby Robson's side and a place in the final are the opponents they always seem to meet when the stakes are highest: West Germany.In this episode, we revisit England vs West Germany, a semi-final filled with drama, tension and some of the most iconic images in English football history.We break down how England recovered from a shaky start to the tournament, how Bobby Robson built a side around resilience and togetherness, and how players like Paul Gascoigne, Gary Lineker and Peter Shilton carried the hopes of a country that was beginning to believe.We relive Andreas Brehme's deflected free-kick, Lineker's cool equaliser, and a gripping extra-time battle where both sides came agonisingly close to winning it. We also explore the moment that defined the night for many England fans — Gazza's yellow card, the tears that followed, and a young midfielder suddenly becoming the emotional heartbeat of a nation.And then comes the penalty shootout. England's first at a World Cup. Stuart Pearce. Chris Waddle. Millions watching through their fingers.Was this England's finest World Cup performance since 1966? Did they actually outplay the Germans? And why, more than three decades later, does this defeat still occupy such a special place in the memories of England supporters?This is The Semi-Final Countdown — a podcast dedicated to the great finals (and the occasional semi-final) from the annals of football. Each week your hosts, Adam and Lewis, dive deep — with a generous helping of nostalgia and humour — into one of football's greatest showpieces.

Max Rushden and Charlie Baker step into the hot seats bringing you a packed podcast of football chat. They are joined by England legend Gary Lineker to dive deep into all things World Cup. Gary gives his definitive predictions on exactly where the Three Lions will finish, who he expects to lift the trophy as tournament favorites, and reflects honestly on the ethical issues that have surrounded past World Cups. Plus, as a man who knows a thing or two about elite goal-scoring, Gary explains why he believes Harry Kane is currently the absolute best number 9 in world football, and shares his candid thoughts on the prospect of Kane shattering his own historic England World Cup scoring record.Follow us on socials:X/Twitter: @tSHandJInstagram: @tSHandJYouTube: talkSPORT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's almost time for our last ever episode! So naturally we're getting all sentimental and looking back over seven years of big laughs and literary lows, as we go back to the beginning to choose our favourite moments from six series and almost a hundred, breakdown-inducing books. Featuring Neil Redfearn on vampires, Gary Lineker's elderly writing team, Louis Saha getting confused for a Boeing 747, and Jamie Vardy versus an undead goose.Plus unheard stories, the time Jack and James were grilled by Colin Murray on 5Live, Paddy Kenny relives traumatic memories of Neil Warnock and his piles cream, and we play another game of 'Who said it - Bruno Mars or Garry Monk'?Want an exclusive, bonus Book Club episode every week? Join the Football Book Club *Club* at www.patreon.com/footballbookclubFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/footballbookclub/X - https://twitter.com/FootieBookClubBluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/footballbookclub.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been lighting up the Saudi Pro League and stirring the pot off the field in the past few days. Five days ago, the Al Nassr superstar scored a clinical goal against Al Akhdoud, as shown in Fox Sports highlights, keeping his teams title push alive amid fierce competition. Just yesterday, he nearly pulled off a stunning solo run for a beauty of a goal, according to fan footage from AlfonsoR10 on YouTube, showcasing that trademark flair at 41. On the business front, YouTube reports from sports channels highlight his ongoing rivalry with Lionel Messi shifting to club ownership, with Ronaldo deeply invested in UD Almeria while Messi snapped up UE Cornella, fueling endless debates on whose business savvy reigns supreme. Social media buzzed when England icon Gary Lineker revealed on The Rest Is Football Podcast that Ronaldo unfollowed him on Instagram, blaming it on his honest take that Messi is the greatest ever, Lineker quipping hell get over it. Sky News touched on Saudi Arabias sportswashing era possibly winding down, name-dropping Ronaldo as a key figure in the kingdoms investments alongside the troubled LIV Golf and Newcastle United ownership. No major public appearances or verified new headlines in the last 24 hours, but these moments underscore Ronaldos enduring impact on and off the pitch, from goal-scoring heroics to savvy ventures that could define his post-playing legacy. Thanks for listening, please subscribe to never miss an update on Cristiano Ronaldo and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Gary Lineker needs no introduction. Golden Boot winner at the 1986 World Cup. Sixty-eight goals for England and one of only four players in history never to receive a yellow card. And for thirty years, the most recognisable face in British football broadcasting. And through almost all of it, a quiet persistent voice telling him he didn't quite belong — that sooner or later, someone was going to find him out.What's fascinating about this conversation is how honest Gary is about that feeling, and how completely he refuses to pretend it wasn't there. He talks about the terrifying manager who pinned him against a dressing room wall after he'd scored two goals in a half, and the life lesson that was buried somewhere inside that moment. He opens up about what it was really like at Barcelona — playing at the absolute peak of his powers and still running back to the halfway line thinking he'd just got lucky again. He tells the story of his dad, who said "I love you" for the first and only time as he lay dying, and what that did to Gary standing alone in a hospital lift. And he shares the lesson from Des Lynam that quietly shaped the way he approached thirty years of live television.You'll hear Gary talk on why luck matters more than most people admit. On what it means to go two marriages deep and still consider yourself blessed. On kindness as a non-negotiable. And on why his greatest asset was never his right foot... it was his mind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Full Disclosure is taking a short break over the Easter holidays, but we'll be back very soon with a brand new episodes!Until then, why not dip back into the archive and catch up on some of this year's standout episodes, with guests including Jonathan Pryce, Sadiq Khan, Gary Lineker, Naz Shah and more.Listen now on Global Player, or wherever you get your podcasts.EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue on from last week's episode with Jan Fjortoft to delve into how things went wrong for Graham Taylor during his time as England manager. In this first part of a three part series on Graham Taylor (following our episode with Fjortoft) we take a look at the high of Italia '90 to the early warning signs of Graham Taylor's troubled England reign, setting up the wider story of his eventual downfall. Central to the episode is Paul Gascoigne's rise into “Gaza mania,” the off-field chaos and disciplinary problems that followed, including the 1991 FA Cup final knee rupture and subsequent setbacks. Taylor struggled to manage both the player and the circus around him. England qualified for Euro 1992 but drew twice, lost to Sweden and Taylor's substitution of Gary Lineker became emblematic as tabloid ridicule culminate in a reputational collapse for Taylor.01:05 The Impossible Job Era07:39 Referees And Rotterdam12:47 Italia 90 Reality Check20:02 Gaza Mania Begins25:31 Euro Qualifiers Begin28:24 Ireland Away Selection30:08 Taylor Press Tightrope35:48 Cup Final Knee Rupture41:46 Euro 92 Sweden Turning Point42:55 Lineker Sub Controversy47:50 Fitness Gap And Refuelling49:32 Turnip Taylor Tabloid Sting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Could there really be a world where Jude Bellingham doesn't start for England at the World Cup this summer? With Thomas Tuchel favouring Morgan Rogers in the number 10 role so far, is Bellingham facing a place on the bench? There are also big questions up front. Who steps in as backup to Harry Kane? Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Dominic Solanke were both given opportunities against Uruguay but failed to impress, while Ollie Watkins hasn't quite hit top form this season. Does this point to a wider decline in traditional number nines in the English game? Plus, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards pick their World Cup favourites and assess where England really stand among the contenders. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. This episode is brought to you by Disney+, where you can watch every match of the UEFA Women's Champions League live. Visit Disney+ at https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/home Is your door in the draw? Sign up at www.postcodelottery.co.uk People's Postcode Lottery manage lotteries on behalf of good causes, 18 plus, conditions apply, play responsibly, not available in Northern Ireland. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Looks Unfamiliar is a podcast in which writer and occasional broadcaster Tim Worthington talks to a guest about some of the things that they remember that nobody else ever seems to.Joining Tim this time is historian Tom Williamson, who thinks that the heat is on and the time is right for remembering Going For Gold, Duel by Propaganda, Constructor, the Mr Blobby VHS and The Adam And Joe Show. Along the way we'll be soliciting Gary Lineker's opinion on Napalm Death, debating the advisability of sending a pimped-up Viscount biscuit through the post, studying the phenomenon of the Traditional Scottish Head-Turn Wink, celebrating Mr. Blobby's success rate in exposing 'love rats' and trying to figure out why there were so many Pearly Kings all over Saturday Night TV in the late eighties.You can find more editions of Looks Unfamiliar at http://timworthington.org/. You can also find Tom on Looks Unfamiliar talking about Knightmare, Samurai Pizza Cats, Add N To (X), Colonization, Mogwai and Life Story here, and on The Golden Age Of Children's TV talking about Blockbusters here.If you enjoy Looks Unfamiliar, you can help to support the show by buying us a coffee here. Do not order it in the pronunciation style recommended by that 'British' voice coach.

Bottom of League One side Port Vale stunned Sunderland to prove the magic of the FA Cup is still alive. It's Port Vale's first trip to the quarter-finals since 1954, and goalscorer Ben Waine, a lifelong Newcastle fan even pulled out Alan Shearer's iconic celebration. Elsewhere, Mansfield pushed Arsenal all the way at Field Mill. Sixteen year old wonderkid Max Dowman caught the eye with a brilliant performance, could there be a scenario where he makes the England squad this summer? Plus, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss Arsenal becoming the first Premier League club to reach 100 goals in all competitions this season, and ask whether some of the criticism surrounding the team is actually unfair. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. Sign up and use the referral code FOOTBALL and you could win a 1990 England shirt signed by the hosts of The Rest Is Football. Visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football for terms and conditions. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gary Lineker took questions from the live Full Disclosure audience and nothing was off the table. He discusses the scrutiny that follows every World Cup, including the tournament in the United States, and considers whether sports broadcasters should speak out more in politically volatile times.He also reflects on his own social media controversies, football's growing tribalism, and whether today's game might have suited him better than the heavy pitches and harder tackles of his playing days.Candid, thoughtful and often wry, this is the unfiltered extra from a memorable live show.

Gary Lineker has scored in World Cups, fronted the nation's biggest football programme, and weathered a political firestorm that nearly ended it all. But at the height of his success, turning to a teammate after scoring four for England, his reaction was disbelief: “Why am I so f**ing lucky?”In this live edition of Full Disclosure, James O'Brien charts the full arc of Lineker's extraordinary career. From a market trader's son in Leicester to Golden Boot winner and the face of Match of the Day, Gary reflects on self doubt, ambition, and the surreal reality of becoming a national institution.He opens up about the brutal culture of tabloid scrutiny, the shock of discovering he had been followed by investigators, and the emotional weekend when the BBC stood him down- only for colleagues to walk out in solidarity. He explains why he refused to apologise when he believed he was right, the mistake that ultimately cost him his role, and why speaking out became unavoidable.Funny, disarmingly honest, and unexpectedly vulnerable, this is Gary Lineker as you have never quite heard him before- on luck, loyalty, outrage, and starting again.This episode was recorded at The Royal Geographical Society to raise money for charity Make Some Noise. You can find more information about the charity hereEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal -> https://nordvpn.com/fulldisclosure Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee

Marina and Jemma pour the champagne, light the cauldron and gather the coven because honestly, what in the hallucinogenic hell is going on?First up: America's Health Secretary says something truly eye-watering. Then, from villainy to heroism via a brilliant moment highlighted by Vic Derbyshire the Trawl ladies celebrate a woman calmly, powerfully doing the right thing (even if their GCSE French can't quite keep up).But alas, back to the rogues' gallery: billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has waded into immigration with talk of “colonising” Britain prompting an unusually swift response from Keir Starmer. Is this… backbone? Is this growth? Is this a new era?Gary Lineker features, as does Cilla, plus Zack Polanski shining on Sky and a pudding that asks the eternal question, how can anyone claim politics doesn't affect them?Heroes. Villains. Billionaires. Populists. And a pub full of witches trying to make sense of it all.Bring snacksThank you for sharing and please do follow us @MarinaPurkiss @jemmaforte @TheTrawlPodcast Patreonhttps://patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheTrawl Twitterhttps://twitter.com/TheTrawlPodcastIf you've even mildly enjoyed The Trawl, you'll love the unfiltered, no-holds-barred extras from Jemma & Marina over on Patreon, including:• Exclusive episodes of The Trawl Goss – where Jemma and Marina spill backstage gossip, dive into their personal lives, and often forget the mic is on• Early access to The Trawl Meets…• Glorious ad-free episodesPlus, there's a bell-free community of over 3,300 legends sparking brilliant chat.And it's your way to support the pod which the ladies pour their hearts, souls (and occasional anxiety) into. All for your listening pleasure and reassurance that through this geopolitical s**tstorm… you're not alone.Come join the fun:https://www.patreon.com/TheTrawlPodcast?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was a good day for Newcastle as they beat Villa in the 4th Round of the FA Cup, but the headlines were stolen by a staggering display from the officials at Villa Park. With no VAR in operation, the big question is unavoidable: have referees become too reliant on technology? Is VAR the worst thing ever introduced to the game? There was magic in the cup as Mansfield Town stunned Burnley to reach the Fifth Round of the FA Cup for the first time since 1975. The guys question Scott Parker's decision to make nine changes for the Clarets. Plus, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards debate whether Dominik Szoboszlai truly deserves the “world class” tag. And the big question… Gary, Alan or Harry Kane? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Visit squarespace.com/football to save 10% off your first purchase of a website/domain. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices