Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Wilson

Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by special guest Jordi Cruyff for the first episode in a new series on Total Football: its origins, its legacy, and one of its key architects, Johan Cruyff.Who better than Jordi to reflect on his father's footballing influences and legacy? Beginning with his upbringing in Amsterdam, the hardship that shaped his ambition, and the profound influence of Rinus Michels on his development, Jordi also shares personal insight into Johan's personality: stubborn, curious, challenging and, of course, never afraid to go against the grain.The conversation explores Cruyff's football philosophy in detail - his attacking mindset, positional ideas, emphasis on angles and intelligence, and refusal to compromise on style. Jordi also retells the story of being named Jordi in Franco-era Spain, a moment that captured his father's defiant spirit and deep connection with Catalonia.Rob, Jonathan and Jordi look at Johan's transformational impact on Barcelona, the 1992 European Cup, his influence on Pep Guardiola, and how Cruyff's ideas continue to shape elite football - from La Masia to the modern Premier League.Rob and Jonathan will be back next week for a dive into the origins of Total Football itself; the first in a new four-part series. Sign up to our Patreon to get early-access to every episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Jonathan Wilson and Sid Lowe as Spain win the 2026 World Cup.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Freddy Krueger is returning to Elm Street, but can the franchise survive without Robert Englund? We discuss the newly announced Nightmare on Elm Street project, rank the Freddy sequels, and revisit the controversial 2010 remake.Horror and weird-fiction author Alex Grass also joins us to discuss his new collection, Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror, his unusual journey to becoming an author, and how real-world fears become body horror.Plus, we remember Sam Neill, discuss the Tom Segura and Christina P. separation, hit Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks.Please like, subscribe, share, and leave us a comment!Alex Grass:https://www.infernaltramps.com/Tickets for Tim's Sketch Comedy Live Show:https://ovationstheater.vbotickets.com/event/My_Dead_Cat_Rhonda/197473Support Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Guest: Alex Grass▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin, Jonathan Wilson and Nicky Bandini as England lose 2-1 to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

From beef over barbed wire to a shared love of Oasis and The Beatles – the relationship between England and Argentina is... complicated.On the pitch, it's one of the great footballing rivalries – defined by Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" and David Beckham's red card redemption.Off it, the two countries share a complex history. The dispute over the Falklands remains at the core of the Argentine psyche, but so too does a love of British music, sport and even red post boxes.Now, the old rivals are set to meet once more for a place in the World Cup final. So why does this fixture feel so different?Niall Paterson is joined by the writer, broadcaster and author of Angels With Dirty Faces, a history of the Argentinian game, Jonathan Wilson.Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we talk Netflix using an AI-generated Gene Wilder voice for Wonka's The Golden Ticket and whether Hollywood has officially crossed another line into AI slop.We also cover Harry Shearer protecting his voice from AI, Mariska Hargitay hosting the Emmys, Garth Brooks' same-price ticket tour, Taylor Swift wedding weirdness, Knoxville Fanboy Expo, Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, Staff Picks, and more.Like, subscribe, comment, and keep it canon.Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HhzgKJeIbzQTickets for Tim's Sketch Comedy Live Show:https://ovationstheater.vbotickets.com/event/My_Dead_Cat_Rhonda/197473Support Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper pick their favourite World Cup quarterfinals while previewing the upcoming last-eight: Portugal's 5–3 comeback against North Korea at Goodison Park in 1966, highlighting Eusébio's peak display, disputed refereeing, and the enduring Middlesbrough bond with the North Korean team; Germany–Argentina in 2006 as a pivotal step in Klinsmann's cultural and tactical reset with Löw, Lehmann's sock note in the shootout, and debate over Pekerman's substitutions; and Argentina–Netherlands in 2022, remembered amid Grant Wahl's death, for Messi's pass, a record 18 yellows, a late Weghorst equaliser from a worked free kick, and a combustible shootout and aftermath. Wilson also covers Italy–Spain in 1934 as Mussolini's World Cup's key test and Draper adds Italy–Brazil 1982 and France–Brazil 1986 as defining classics.00:00 Quarterfinal Classics Setup00:47 Portugal vs North Korea 196603:40 Goodison Shock and Comeback08:32 Eusebio Takes Over10:10 Legacy and Middlesbrough Bond16:19 Germany vs Argentina 200617:20 Klinsmann Revolution Explained23:27 Match Drama and Lehmann Note26:11 Argentina vs Netherlands 202230:33 Battle of Lusail Chaos34:48 Penalties And Tragedy36:04 Mussolini World Cup Clash41:41 Replay And Brutality42:58 England Debate Sunderland Joke44:43 Rossi Sinks Brazil 198249:50 Romance Dies Guardiola Inspired51:57 France Brazil 1986 Classic57:43 Shootout Controversy Carlos Story01:00:31 Legacy And Wrap Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Archie Rhind-Tutt and Jonathan Wilson as Cristiano Ronaldo breaks his World Cup knockout duck in a dramatic win over Croatia. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Author Jonathan Wilson discusses his book The Power And The Glory: The History of the World Cup.

Author Jonathan Wilson discusses his book The Power And The Glory: The History of the World Cup.

To listen to the full four-part series instantly, subscribe to our Patreon where listeners can enjoy ad-free listening, our World Cup Wednesdays, bonus editions and live Q&A episodes.Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson conclude their four-part series on England's 1966 World Cup win, picking up from the semi-final against Portugal and Eusébio, where Alf Ramsey sticks with Geoff Hurst over the media-favoured Jimmy Greaves and England's wingless 4-1-3-2 thrives, with Bobby Charlton scoring twice and Jack Charlton's handball leading to a late penalty. They then set up the final against West Germany, including Ramsey's instruction for Charlton to sit deeper and nullify Franz Beckenbauer, before revisiting a disjointed 4–2 match shaped by England's direct play, West Germany's controversial equaliser, Hurst's debated goal off the bar, and his hat-trick. The episode also explores Ramsey's vindication, England's fitness and planning, and the broader cultural context of Swinging London, post-imperial Britain, and the night of celebrations after victory.00:00 Doubting Ramsey00:23 Series Setup01:04 Semifinal Stakes02:07 Bobby Charlton Anxiety05:13 Greaves Or Hurst07:12 Wingless Wonders Win08:57 Charlton Double11:44 Penalty Scare12:50 Charlton Family Duty14:53 1966 Life Off Pitch17:47 Cinema And Trauma20:13 Final Plan Mark Beckenbauer22:20 Final Rewatch Context24:03 Targeting Tilkowski25:07 Final Goals Breakdown26:26 German Equaliser Debate28:13 Ramsey Team Talk Myth29:26 Ramsey Mind Games30:08 Fitness Wins Extra Time30:34 Was It Over The Line32:52 Pitch Invaders Fourth Goal33:48 Hurst Becomes Immortal35:01 Planning Versus Flair36:52 Ramsey Vindicated40:19 War Memory And Germany43:05 Swinging London Soundtrack45:19 Post Imperial Cool Britannia50:48 Football Enters Mainstream54:07 Night Of Celebration57:05 Legacy And Farewell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon and Jonathan Wilson as the knockout stages commence with a late, late winner for Canada over South Africa. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Can you dig it?The Warriors are coming out to play again—but this time, they're heading to Broadway. Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis are transforming the cult 1979 Walter Hill movie into a full stage musical based on their acclaimed concept album. Their version reimagines the Warriors as an all-female gang and combines hip-hop, rock, salsa and R&B.Can the gritty story of a Coney Island gang fighting its way home survive the jump to Broadway, or does turning The Warriors into a Lin-Manuel Miranda musical completely miss what made the original movie work?We also get into Michael Caine licensing an AI-generated version of his voice to narrate The Odyssey, Instagram's attempt to become television, Hollywood's improving box-office numbers and the deeply uncomfortable Season 3 premiere of House of the Dragon.Plus, Trailer Trash features Ricky Gervais' Alley Cats, King of the Hill Season 15 and Apple TV's The Dink. We also run through this week's Views or Snooze releases, Staff Picks and whatever else falls out of the Labyrinth.Let us know in the comments: Does The Warriors work as a Broadway musical, or should they have left this cult classic alone?Please like, subscribe and share the show.Keep It Canon.Watch the YouTube Show: https://youtu.be/F5ZmPB7bcRsSupport Radio Labyrinth on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/timandrews▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀✨ Support Our Social Media & Merch:  https://linktr.ee/RadioLabyrinth

En un país con tantas promesas incumplidas y frustraciones acumuladas, el fútbol, por el contrario, ha sido una fuente inagotable de alegrías y satisfacciones. Eso explica el fervor y la pasión que despierta entre los argentinos. Para muchos, en nuestros potreros se han forjado algunos de nuestros más queridos héroes, que es justamente el leit motiv de esta temporada. Un magnífico abordaje a esta temática realiza Jonathan Wilson, autor de Ángeles es de Cara Sucia, quizás la mejor obra sobre la historia del fútbol argentino que se haya escrito. En pleno Mundial, Jonathan nos acompaña en este episodio y hasta predice quién se llevará la Copa. No se lo pierdan.

It's time to continue our series on England's 1966 World Cup win.In part two, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson discuss press criticism, surprise call-ups, and the group stage injury to Jimmy Greaves that had such a huge impact on England's eventual triumph...If you want more, subscribe to It Was What It Was. Plus - if you want early access to the entire series - join our Patreon now. There's loads there - and a great community too!00:00 England Written Off01:48 Austria Defeat Fallout04:17 Ramsey Rethinks Tactics07:47 Greaves Under Scrutiny10:24 Spain Reveals Wingless Plan15:08 Poland Test and Peters Shock20:43 Hiding the System22:21 World Cup Opener Uruguay25:49 Uruguay Stalemate Fallout26:49 Meet J L Manning28:58 Tactics Jargon Backlash32:24 Mexico Magic Moment33:15 Charlton Screamer Breakdown36:18 France Win And Rotation39:04 Stiles Controversy And FA Row42:36 Greaves Injury Hurst Opportunity44:50 Greaves Debate Luxury Player Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To listen to the full four-part series instantly, subscribe to our Patreon where listeners can enjoy ad-free listening, our World Cup Wednesdays, bonus editions and live Q&A episodes.Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson continue their series on how England won the 1966 World Cup by focusing on the quarter-final against Argentina, presented as the tournament's key and most controversial test. They explain Alf Ramsey's tactical preparation, including hiding his 4-1-3-2 “wingless” system and replacing the injured Jimmy Greaves with the more aerially suited Geoff Hurst. The episode traces Ramsey's lessons from England's 1964 South American trip, where Argentina's pragmatic defensive approach and man-marking shaped his thinking, then sets the fraught 1966 backdrop: referee paranoia, Argentina's internal chaos and recent coup, and a Wembley training dispute caused by greyhound racing. They dissect Antonio Rattín's baffling dismissal amid language barriers and unclear bookings, the ugly atmosphere, and England's 1–0 win through Hurst, before covering the aftermath, including Ramsey's “animals” remark, protests, bans, fines, and Argentina's defiant homecoming.00:00 Setting Up England Argentina01:23 Ramsey Hides Wingless Wonders03:16 Hurst Replaces Greaves05:11 Mundialito Lessons In Brazil09:47 Argentina Pragmatism And Press Reaction15:43 Referee Paranoia And FIFA Politics19:14 Argentina Chaos Before Wembley22:40 Greyhound Racing And Pre Match Tension26:32 Match Begins And Footage Limits29:37 Rattin Booking Sparks Flashpoint33:57 Booking Confusion Builds35:06 Rattin Sent Off Mystery38:40 Interpreter Myth Explained41:53 Aero Bars and Union Jack45:25 Who Was Actually Booked46:06 Press Fury and Fix Claims51:56 Ten Men Battle On56:01 England Finally Break Through57:18 Animals Comment Fallout01:03:17 Bans Fines and Aftermath Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Corey Feldman's mid-flight medical emergency leads us into the much stranger Hollywood roles he says he almost played—including Batman. We also discuss Austin Powers 4, the return of McDonald's fried apple pie, Rocky Horror at the Sphere and whether dark humor is proof of superior intelligence.Plus: Comedy Bang! Bang! live, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Little House on the Prairie, Louis C.K., Sugar, House of the Dragon and this week's Staff Picks.Keep it Canon.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

This is the second half of the podcast I had with Jonathan Wilson in the "Go Green Podcast", where we emphasized our growth in the industry and our adaptations over the years. Solar as a market has changed drastically, and it is important that we are aware of the context and reasons why we have the current industry.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

Today's episode is a segment of Jonathan Wilson's "Go Green Podcast," where I recently got invited on as a guest. I'll be talking about the recent changes in the solar industry and what it takes in today's market to become a productive "solarpreneur."CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

To listen to the full four-part series instantly, subscribe to our Patreon where listeners can enjoy ad-free listening, our World Cup Wednesdays, bonus editions and live Q&A episodes.Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson continue their four-part series on England's 1966 World Cup win by tracing how Alf Ramsey's team took shape amid low expectations and press criticism after a 3–2 Wembley loss to Austria. They discuss doubts over the 4-2-4, Bobby Charlton's role, and growing concerns about Jimmy Greaves' form, before key friendlies reveal Ramsey's “wingless wonders” approach: a 4-1-3-2/4-3-3 hybrid showcased in Spain and then unveiled dramatically in Poland with the surprise inclusion of Martin Peters. At the World Cup, Ramsey initially reverts to wingers, drawing 0–0 with Uruguay, then beating Mexico 2–0 via a standout Bobby Charlton strike and France 2–0 with Roger Hunt's goals. Two shadows emerge: Nobby Stiles' violent conduct against France and Greaves' shin injury that rules him out of the quarterfinal, opening the door for Geoff Hurst.00:00 England Written Off01:48 Austria Defeat Fallout04:17 Ramsey Rethinks Tactics07:47 Greaves Under Scrutiny10:24 Spain Reveals Wingless Plan15:08 Poland Test and Peters Shock20:43 Hiding the System22:21 World Cup Opener Uruguay25:49 Uruguay Stalemate Fallout26:49 Meet J L Manning28:58 Tactics Jargon Backlash32:24 Mexico Magic Moment33:15 Charlton Screamer Breakdown36:18 France Win And Rotation39:04 Stiles Controversy And FA Row42:36 Greaves Injury Hurst Opportunity44:50 Greaves Debate Luxury Player50:05 Next Episode And Patreon Plug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Overlap, Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson begin a four-part series revisiting England's 1966 World Cup win. Part one focuses on Sir Alf Ramsey's background - and the conservative England setup he inherited, including the FA selection committee and a poor early World Cup record. We'll look at how a trip to Brazil in 1964 helped to change things for Ramsey - and we'll see the emergence of his core players - who would go on to become England legends.If you want more, subscribe to It Was What It Was. Plus - if you want early access to the entire series - join our Patreon now. There's loads there - and a great community too!00:00 Meet Alf Ramsey01:49 Ipswich Miracle Title03:28 Ending Selection Committees05:20 England World Cup Woes06:50 Dour Yet Radical09:23 Xenophobia And Origins14:14 Was 1966 A Curse17:28 Ramsey Playing Roots20:36 Ipswich Tactical Experiments24:38 Brutalism And Football27:27 Brutalism Meets Football31:21 Ramsey Blueprint Emerges33:02 First Camp Shock Therapy36:43 Early Results and Doubts40:05 Brazil Trip Reality Check40:43 Curfew Crackdown46:16 Tactics Shift and New Spine47:51 Jack Charlton and Stiles Debut53:19 Foundations of 1966 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Disclosure Day the New Close Encounters? | Radio Labyrinth Podcast | S11-Ep23This week on Radio Labyrinth, we ask if Spielberg's Disclosure Day is the spiritual sequel to Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Is Spielberg back to alien wonder, or just remixing his own UFO magic?Plus: Obsession's indie film pay controversy, Netflix's real-dog Scooby-Doo, Whalefall, Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8, Rush, Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks.Keep it Canon.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Jeff Rueter and Jonathan Wilson as the World Cup kicks off in Mexico. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

After getting featured in his own podcast, Jonathan Wilson is back again to discuss technical shifts in the industry, educating customers, and the mindset of catering to the needs of the consumer. There have been drastic market changes since his first appearance, and it's important that we take a second look at our approach in today's solar industry.CLICK HERE: https://apply.solarpreneurs.com/ https://zendirect.com/ https://crmx.app/ https://zapier.com/ https://www.solarscout.app/taylor https://www.youtube.com/@solarpreneurs goals.solarpreneurs.com oneliners.solarpreneurs.com https://solciety.co/ - JOIN SOLCIETY NOW! SIRO APP - LEARN MORE

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson, Paul Watson and Sid Lowe to preview Groups E-H. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Mark Chapman is joined by the Guardian's Jonathan Wilson to look back and reminisce on the magic of Mexico '86. The pair reflect on everything from the size of the goals, to Denmark's iconic kit and how Alex Ferguson led a Scotland side marred by tragedy. Scotland striker Graeme Sharp speaks both about the death of their manager Jock Stein, and how Scotland were drawn into the tournament's first 'Group of Death'. Jono Vernon-Powell, an England fan who witnessed Maradona's iconic 'Hand of God' in person, joins the pod to discuss that unforgettable match. Mark speaks to commentator Barry Davies about his commentary of Maradona's iconic 'Goal of the Century' too. And finally, Argentinian football writer Marcela Mora y Araujo joins the pod to discuss the Argentinian perspective of Maradona and their tournament win.Timecodes: 01:35 Mark & Jonathan reflect on goal sizes & shouting "Josimar!" on the school playground 08:14 Scotland's Group of Death & the loss of Jock Stein 22:02 Jono Vernon-Powell speaks about following England in Mexico 30:04 Barry Davies on Maradona & his iconic goals 39:30 Marcela Mora y Araujo on the Argentinian perspective of Mexico '86

To listen to the full four-part series instantly, subscribe to our Patreon where listeners can enjoy ad-free listening, our World Cup Wednesdays, bonus editions and live Q&A episodes.Rob Draper and Jonathan Wilson begin a four-part series revisiting England's 1966 World Cup win by focusing on Sir Alf Ramsey's background and the conservative England setup he inherited, including the FA selection committee and a poor early World Cup record. They argue Ramsey, often caricatured as dour, was socially conservative and xenophobic but tactically radical, demanding control of selection and modernizing England with a system-focused approach influenced by his Ipswich success, zonal marking, and experiments that questioned traditional wingers. They discuss his reserved personality, class and heritage issues, a reported instance of backing a player convicted of gross indecency, and why blaming 1966 for later English insularity is misguided. Ramsey's early England results are mixed, but a 1964 Brazil trip helps crystallize his shift away from 4-2-4, and by April 1965 the emerging core includes Banks, Moore, Jack Charlton, and Nobby Stiles.00:00 Meet Alf Ramsey01:49 Ipswich Miracle Title03:28 Ending Selection Committees05:20 England World Cup Woes06:50 Dour Yet Radical09:23 Xenophobia And Origins14:14 Was 1966 A Curse17:28 Ramsey Playing Roots20:36 Ipswich Tactical Experiments24:38 Brutalism And Football27:27 Brutalism Meets Football31:21 Ramsey Blueprint Emerges33:02 First Camp Shock Therapy36:43 Early Results and Doubts40:05 Brazil Trip Reality Check40:43 Curfew Crackdown46:16 Tactics Shift and New Spine47:51 Jack Charlton and Stiles Debut53:19 Foundations of 1966 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From June 11th to July 19th, the United States, Mexico, and Canada will be hosting the FIFA World Cup, the most popular sporting event in the world, with billions of viewers expected worldwide. To provide an overview and history of the World Cup we talk to Guardian (UK) soccer columnist Jonathan Wilson, author of "The Power and the Glory," which tells the history, politics, and corruption behind the tournament since its origins in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From June 11th to July 19th, the United States, Mexico, and Canada will be hosting the FIFA World Cup, the most popular sporting event in the world, with billions of viewers expected worldwide. To provide an overview and history of the World Cup we talk to Guardian (UK) soccer columnist Jonathan Wilson, author of "The Power and the Glory," which tells the history, politics, and corruption behind the tournament since its origins in 1930. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet.In this special episode we are talking all things World Cup. Will Scotland finally get out of the group and what do our English fans make of Thomas Tuchel's squad selection?Shay Given and Jamie Carragher are also joined by Jonathan Wilson, reliving some of his favourite World Cup moments, including Maradona's 2 goals in 5 minutes in 1986!We start the show by discussing the price of tickets for fans, and how many fans are being outpriced for the tournament ahead.We then move on to Scotland. Their first World Cup since 1998, brothers from the band Skerryvore, Daniel and Martin Gillespie are hopeful on getting out of the group labelling Scott McTominay and John McGinn vital players.The episode then turns to the Three Lions. The debate is initially on Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad with big names being left out such as Adam Wharton and Trent Alexander- Arnold.We also discuss how England will set up, their chances of winning and will Tuchel favour Jude Bellingham for England's first game against Croatia?Who will have a better tournament England or Scotland? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to subscribe!00:00- Intro08:17- World Cup Ticket Prices23:32- Scotland Expectations27:25- England Squad Reactions32:20- Who Missed Out39:42- Jude Bellingham45:21- Ronaldo Messi Debate46:54- Top Three Iconic MomentsWe loved having Daniel and Martin Gillespie on from Skerryvore, here is a link to their evening of entertainment on the 12th June 2026:https://www.noscotlandnoparty2026.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZnRzaASPyv1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafSjYg4SlqFJL-gBCGlYvLTesySuI3US1RNfTAFdWb7h76FEb3fXO44yoTuhg_aem_HEOWs6X3jlQxXDk0ZpLMzg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we're escaping into remake hell as Zack Snyder is officially attached to write and direct a new reimagining of John Carpenter's 1981 cult classic Escape From New York. Snake Plissken is back on Hollywood's remake board, and we're asking the obvious question: does this need to happen, or should some movies be left alone?We also talk about the reported retirement of Clint Eastwood, look back at our favorite Eastwood films, react to Euphoria officially ending after Season 3, and discuss the new Birds limited series with Sarah Snook. Plus, we try to help Frylock avoid homelessness.Then it's time for Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and Staff Picks, including Cape Fear on Apple TV, The Vampire Lestat on AMC, Alice & Steve on Hulu, and Dustin's pick: the 4K release of Heathers.Welcome back to the Labyrinth.Watch the YouTube Show: https://youtu.be/QS3Lmj33VFQKeep It Canon.(Carey Means Go Fund Me more than tripled their goal so they have concluded it, Good Deal)▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Dustin Lollar and Lizzie Bruce JonesAudio Podcast & YouTube Video Edited by Dustin Lollar ▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this week's episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by Tim Vickery to discuss the extraordinary story of Brazil at the World Cup.From the ultra-nationalism and hysteria of 1938, to the trauma of the Maracanazo in 1950, and the glorious Pelé years that forged a nation's identity between 1958 and 1970. Vickery traces every Brazilian World Cup campaign.Drawing on his new book Mundiales, Vickery offers a uniquely South American perspective on how the beautiful game's most celebrated nation has wrestled with myth, race, politics, and tactical evolution across nearly a century of football.With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon and Carlo Ancelotti now at the helm, can Brazil rediscover their identity, or has the ghost of 1970 become an impossible standard?00:00 Introduction — Tim Vickery Joins from Rio06:30 The Myth of Samba Football 13:00 1938, Radio, and Tropical Nationalism19:30 1950, The Maracanazo and a Nation's Trauma27:00 1954, The Battle of Bern and Revenge Football31:30 1958, Meticulous Planning, Pelé, and Redemption37:20 The Post-1970 Identity Crisis41:00 1982, Failure and a Lost Midfield Art47:00 The Domestic Decline of Brazilian Coaching49:30 Qatar 2022, Were Brazil Really That Far Off?52:00 Carlo Ancelotti and the 2026 World Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we welcome Shawn McBee, co-creator and writer of the supernatural detective comic Westron, to talk creepy woods, Slavic horror, Nordic noir, private investigators, and the Kickstarter launch for Issue #2.Plus: Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8 progress, Liz & Jeff's Mandalorian review, James Franco joining the Rambo universe, Stan Lee AI controversy, early Supergirl tracking, Views or Snooze?, and Staff Picks.Support Westron Kickstarter: Westroncomic.com New episodes every Saturday at 7AM EST.

My guest is Jonathan Wilson, whose latest book, The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup is comprehensive overview of the 22 tournaments to date. We major on the first World Cup in Uruguay, the pivotal Italia '90, the 1980s, USA 1994, and why all 21st century World Cups look the same. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit Outside Write on Substack for more groundhopping and football history. Follow Outside Write on social media, on Bluesky and Instagram Check out Chris Lee's three books: ·      Origin Stories: The Pioneers Who Took Football to the World ·      The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism ·      Shades of Green: A Journey into Irish Football  

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this week's episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper pick their six greatest European Cup and Champions League finals of all time.From the 127,000 who stayed to applaud Real Madrid's 7-3 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt in 1960, to Ajax passing Juventus into submission in 1973 and Pep Guardiola's Barcelona spearheaded by Xavi flying to the title at Wembley in 2011. Wilson and Draper trace the tactical revolutions, romantic triumphs, and spectacular collapses that defined European football's greatest competition. With Arsenal facing PSG in this week's Champions League final, will Mikel Arteta join the elite list of managers who have won Europes's elite competition or will Luis Enrique go back to back with PSG?00:00 Introduction — Champions League Final Week06:30 Real Madrid 7-3 Eintracht Frankfurt (1960)19:20 Ajax 1-0 Juventus (1973)34:50 AC Milan 4-0 Barcelona (1994) 42:15 Celtic 2-1 Inter Milan (1967) 53:40 Barcelona 3-1 Manchester United (2011) 58:10 Benfica 5-3 Real Madrid (1962) 01:03:20 Why Not 1999 or 2005? — And Can PSG Become an All-Time Great? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson and Jacob Steinberg to discuss the final day of the Premier League season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

This week on Radio Labyrinth Podcast, Tim leads us through another round of pop culture chaos as the entertainment machine continues eating itself.We're talking Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8 updates, The Boys finale, the passing of Frank Zappa collaborator Ike Willis, and the news that a new Godfather story focused on Connie Corleone is on the way.Plus, Shark Tank is moving production to Atlanta, South Park has a Season 29 premiere date, and AI is now turning vintage adult magazine spreads into movies because apparently we weren't cursed enough already.In Trailer Trash, we check out HBO's Lanterns and the wild South Korean sci-fi thriller HOPE. Then we hit Views or Snooze with Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, The Boroughs, and Ladies First, before wrapping up with staff picks.Grab your remote, lower your expectations, and join us as we ask: is pop culture evolving, or just rebooting itself into oblivion?Subscribe, like, comment, and step into the Labyrinth.

Listen to the Full Episode on the IWWIW Patreon here...In this Patreon special of It Was What It Was, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper speak with Jonathan Northcroft about the updated paperback edition of their Gareth Southgate book, retitled Inside England, which adds four new chapters. They discuss Southgate's cultural reset, including the Royal Marines camp at Lympstone, and trace the deeper roots of England's revival through reforms such as EPPP and England DNA, alongside figures like Dan Ashworth, Dave Redding, Trevor Brooking and Greg Dyke's 2022 World Cup target. They cover how improved youth development, psychology and data-led penalty preparation helped transform England into a resilient tournament team, before assessing Euro 2024's tactical problems and the FA's decision to appoint Thomas Tuchel for “wow factor” and elite coaching. They end by weighing concerns about recent friendlies, squad management and camp culture heading into the World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this week's episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by Michael Grant, Scottish football correspondent for The Times and author of Fergie Rises, to tell the story of how a young Alex Ferguson shattered the Old Firm duopoly and transformed Aberdeen into serial winners.This Episode was recorded before the dramatic showdown on the final day of the SPL season between Celtic and Hearts, but was this just the start of the Hearts story? Will they continue threatening to break the Rangers-Celtic stranglehold for years to come? Wilson, Draper and Grant trace the remarkable parallels with Ferguson's Aberdeen revolution. They explore how a brash 36-year-old manager, fresh from a humiliating tribunal after being sacked by St Mirren, walked into a club that had nearly been relegated two years earlier and forged a dynasty. Along the way, they examine the clashes on the pitch, the psychological scars of Fergie's playing days, the infamous post-cup final rant that still hurts his players 40 years on. Michael Grant reveals the man behind the myth... volatile, funny, manipulative, and utterly relentless.00:00 Introduction — Hearts, the Old Firm, and Why Fergie Matters Now06:30 Aberdeen Before Ferguson — Nearly Relegated12:45 The St Mirren Sacking and the Tribunal19:20 The Westhill Willy Biters27:10 Willie Miller and the Power Struggle34:50 Breaking the Old Firm's Psychological Hold42:15 Winning the League — 5-0 at Easter Road48:00 Knocking on Fergie's Door at 3am53:40 The Liverpool Humiliation58:10 Fergie's Fury — The Morning After Anfield01:03:20 Youth Development and Building a Dynasty01:09:00 The Infamous 1983 Cup Final Rant01:14:30 Why the Old Firm Were Vulnerable — and can Hearts Can Do It Again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we're talking about all the new things worth listening to — and a few things Spotify probably should've kept to itself.Spotify is celebrating 20 years with a new feature that digs through your entire listening history, revealing your first streamed song, your all-time stats, and the artists you may or may not want to admit you played the most. Tim's Spotify history is officially on trial, and yes, Tom Segura somehow entered the chat.We're also diving into Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 8: A Parade of Horribles, the latest entry in Matt Dinniman's wildly popular LitRPG series. Carl and Princess Donut are back, the dungeon is still insane, and the fandom is once again preparing to lose its collective mind.Plus, we get into Fallon and Kimmel stepping aside during Stephen Colbert's final Late Show, Weird Al heading toward Broadway with Dare to Be Stupid: The Weird Al Musical, new allegations surrounding Michael Jackson, Sydney Sweeney and Euphoria controversy, Jury Duty getting renewed for Season 3, and Christopher Nolan's new Odyssey trailer.Then it's time for Trailer Trash, Views or Snooze, and our weekly Staff Picks, including The Novelizers Podcast, David Fincher's updated Fight Club 4K release, and Marty: Life Is Short on Netflix.Subscribe, like, comment, and step into the Labyrinth.

Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. In this week's episode, co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper tell the remarkable story of Bert Trautmann — the former Nazi paratrooper who became Manchester City's beloved goalkeeper and an unlikely symbol of Anglo-German reconciliation. 70 years on from the legendary 1956 FA Cup final, Wilson and Draper trace Trautmann's extraordinary journey: from Hitler Youth member and fighting on the Eastern Front, to prisoner of war in England, to the man who played on with a broken neck at Wembley. They examine his teenage indoctrination, the atrocity he witnessed, that shattered his faith in Nazism and the 25,000 protesters at Maine Road. Along the way, they explore the brutal treatment of goalkeepers in this era and how three successive cup final incidents began to change the game's laws. Finally, they reflect on how a flawed, charismatic man became the perfect bridge between two nations.00:00 Jimmy Ashcroft and the Goalkeeper's Lot06:30 Hitler Youth — Trautmann's Indoctrination12:45 The Eastern Front19:20 Witnessing the SS Massacre25:00 Captured Three Times — Soviets, Americans, and a Cup of Tea27:10 Prisoner of War and the Accidental Goalkeeper34:50 Staying in England 42:15 25,000 Protesters48:00 Winning Over Manchester53:40 The 1956 FA Cup Final — Playing On with a Broken Neck58:10 The Dangerous Life of the Goalkeeper01:03:20 Footballer of the Year and Personal Tragedy01:09:00 Burma, Women's Football, and an OBE01:14:30 The Perfect Symbol of Reconciliation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we say goodbye to one of the most influential media figures of the Gen X era — Ted Turner. From WTBS after-school marathons and Atlanta Braves baseball to Cartoon Network, CNN, WCW, and the strange magic of shows starting at 5:05 and 7:35… we look back at how Turner quietly shaped the childhoods of an entire generation.Plus: thoughts on Widow's Bay, The Boys, and Lord of the Flies, Laura Dern joining The White Lotus, Jeff's scam alert after getting hit with a surprise $199 charge, Tim's awkward David Cross encounter, Trailer Trash, and a fresh round of Views or Snooze featuring M.I.A., Remarkably Bright Creatures, and the Roast of Kevin Hart.Also this week's Staff Picks include #SkyKing, The Claypool Lennon Delirium, Eugene Mirman's comedy special, and Lizzie's dangerously creamy coconut Dr Pepper obsession.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Barney Ronay to discuss all the weekend's Premier League action. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we sit down with one of those actors you instantly recognize—even if you don't know his name… until now.We're talking to W. Earl Brown—a true character actor powerhouse whose career spans everything from Deadwood to There's Something About Mary, Preacher, and now the final season of The Boys.W. Earl stops by to talk about:* His cameo in the final season of The Boys

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jonathan Wilson and Jonathan Liew to discuss Tuesday night's Champions League thriller and Ipswich's late push for automatic promotion. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

This week on Radio Labyrinth, Hollywood might want to check its ego—because the next generation of filmmakers didn't come up through film school… they came from YouTube.We break down the growing trend of digital creators making the jump to major studio projects, from Markiplier topping the box office with Iron Lung to indie creators landing massive franchises like Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Is this the future of filmmaking… or just Hollywood chasing the algorithm?Also this week:* The bizarre (and very real) possibility of Tim Heidecker helping reboot InfoWars under The Onion banner* Backlash over Euphoria pushing boundaries (or just pushing buttons?)* Early reactions to the Michael Jackson biopic Michael* A packed Trailer Trash segment featuring Super Troopers 3, Godzilla Minus Zero, Busboys, and more* Plus Views or Snooze? with the latest streaming picks including Stranger Things: Tales From '85 and moreFrom Hollywood gatekeeping to YouTube disruption, we're asking the big question—Are creators replacing directors… or just rewriting the rules?

This week on Radio Labyrinth, we sit down with comedy legend Craig Shoemaker — a man who's been making audiences laugh for over 40 years and somehow turned it into both an art form and a wellness movement.You know him as The LoveMaster, you've seen him in Parks and Recreation, Scream 2, and countless Comedy Central specials (including one ranked among their all-time best)… but Craig's story goes way deeper than stand-up.We talk about:* His spot-on Don Knotts impression and Hollywood work behind the scenes* Wild personal stories (including cults, family chaos, and everything in between)* How he turned comedy into a tool for healing, communication, and transformationCraig also breaks down his work with Laugh Bath™, and how humor can actually change your brain (yeah… we weren't expecting that either).