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Whistleblowers

Whistleblowers is football’s most original new podcast - lifting the lid on the parts of the game no one else talks about. Hosted by Gordon Smart, with ex-elite referee Mark Clattenburg and veteran journalist Ian Ladyman, this isn’t another safe roundtable of punditry. It’s football told differently - with insight, authority, and plenty of laughs. From what really goes on in the referee’s room, to how clubs spin crises and who’s pulling the strings behind the scenes - Whistleblowers brings the

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46:28

"I'm out with Gazza and Chris Evans, you HAVE to...

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2025/02/07

Welcome back to Soccer A-Z, for our swashbuckling, scintillating and senseational Q&Q edition!If you couldn't already tell, this week, the 'Unfair Football Quiz' revolves around the letter 'S' - so tune in if you want to know: which club's fans sing 'Greasy Chip Butty', which soap delayed a clash between Barcelona and Liverpool and which club is sponsored by American Express... Oh, and one of the contestants doesn't know who Sylvester Stallone is... grounds for DQ surely?! We've also got all the

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66:15

"The girls loved being Soccerettes… but we wouldn’t...

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2025/02/05

Welcome to another episode of Soccer A-Z - 'The People’s Podcast' – unofficially saving society week by week... tune in to find out how!This week, Tim and the team tackle the letter 'S' and reminisce over legendary Soccer AM moments that went down in folklore. This includes: Tim’s ‘schoolboy error’ handshake, the Soccer Locker, and of course... the Soccerettes! Plus, who can forget the cultural phenomenon that was Save Chip – find out what he’s up to now and if he’s still with his other half

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42:49

“Chelsea NEED Petr Cech back in now!”

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2025/01/31

Welcome back to ‘Soccer A-Z’ for the ‘Questions and Quiz' edition!This is the show that pits two of our listeners against each other in a battle of bravery, brawn and brilliance. This week, it's the turn of Steve and Alex. As well as that, the gang answer your questions, so stick around to find out... Which legend the gang would like to see return to their clubs The career they'd have pursued if it wasn't for TV Where the iconic 'Colonel and Ginger' came from... And stick around for 'What's

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64:14

Why Man United is a HORRIFIC Club for Managers

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2025/01/29

Welcome to another episode of Soccer A-Z - 'The People’s Podcast" - saving society one week at a time!This week, Tim and the team tackle the letter 'R', covering the likes of Robbie Fowler, retirement, red cards and referees! Plus, the gang chew the fat over Donald Trump and reminisce about when Hells Bells sent Michael Owen into retirement... seriously! And if that wasn’t enough, we’re joined by Manic Street Preachers frontman James Dean Bradfield – who stopped by for a chat to promote the

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48:19

Soccer AM gang reveal their BIGGEST REGRETS from the...

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2025/01/24

Welcome back to ‘Soccer A-Z’ for the ‘Questions and Quiz' edition!As always, we start off by answering YOUR questions: What regrets the gang have from their Soccer AM days Which kit is the greatest of all time Whether Tim prefers being bald We're then joined by our guests Jay and Steve for the world's most unfair quiz... And stick around for 'What's RIGHT With Football', and any other business the gang has away from the pitch. Presenters: Tim Lovejoy Helen Chamberlain Tubes Robbie Knox Joe

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62:26

Q is for Quality Quotes and Quadruples! (feat. Martin...

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2025/01/22

Welcome to another episode of the 'People’s Podcast' Soccer A-Z - saving society one week at a time.This week, Tim and the team tackle the letter Q and cover everything from famous footie quotes to quadruple-winning teams. Plus, Tubes reminisces about his famous ‘one question only’ segment on Soccer AM, Robbie goes regal as he talks queens and kings, and Helen has all the latest news from her holding. And if that wasn’t enough, we’re joined by Spandau Ballet legend, EastEnders icon and

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41:18

UNFAIR FOOTBALL QUIZ: What rule changes would improve...

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2025/01/17

Welcome back to ‘Soccer A-Z’ for the ‘Quiz and Questions' show.As always, we start off by answering YOUR questions: Which Scottish team would you support? What rule changes would improve modern football? What is the biggest shock ever in football (... it's Leicester). We're then joined by our guests James and Sam for the unfair football quiz (because football is unfair). And stick around for 'What's RIGHT With Football', and any other business the gang has away from the

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64:53

P is for Pizzagate, Panenka, and Pre-season - feat....

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2025/01/15

Welcome to another episode of the people’s podcast, Soccer A-Z - saving society week by week!This week Tim and the team tackle the letter P and cover everything from Paulo Di Canio and that famous Panenka penalty - to the god-awful prizes they used to dish out on Soccer AM. Plus, we revisit Fabregas throwing pizza at Fergie during the ‘Battle of the Buffet’ at Old Trafford and the time when Paul Scholes’ penis accidently appeared on the pitch. And if that wasn’t enough, joining us all the way

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44:32

UNFAIR FOOTBALL QUIZ: Are new England shirts hiding...

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2025/01/10

Welcome back to the ‘Soccer A-Z’: Unfair Football Quiz’.As usual, we start the show with fan questions. We find out what listeners really think of Robbie Knox's DJ-ing, what’s the best goal the gang have ever seen LIVE in the stadium, and how they feel about 'the idiot at the FA making the star on the England kit the same colour as the shirts'? Then it's into the Unfair Football Quiz, with contestants Neil and Paul flying the flags for Coventry and Man United respectively. Presenters: Tim

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62:12

O is for 'One Season Wonders', 'Own Goals', and...

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2025/01/08

Welcome to Soccer A-Z - the people’s podcast - back with a bang for our first episode of the new year. Tim and the team talk all the usual nonsense as they take on the letter O - covering everything from overhead kicks, Oranje (Dutch national team), and own goals. Plus, find out if Tim’s daughter enjoyed her first trip to Stamford Bridge, what’s been going on over at ‘Helen’s Holding’ and hear all the latest baby news from Tubes. And if that wasn’t enough legendary gaffer Neil Warnock takes us

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36:19

SOCCER A-Z | 2024 BEST BITS

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2024/12/18

Christmas is here, 2024 is coming to an end and, while Robbie plans how he can continue to influence the public and Helen keeps looking for her phone in the farm (small holding), Soccer A-Z is having a mid-season break... But fear not, we've compiled a 'Best Bits' edition of 'The World's Number One Podcast', to keep you going until we kickstart the new year with the letter... O! Sit back, relax and enjoy! Soccer A-Z will return on the 8th of January, 2025. Presenters: Tim Lovejoy Helen

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45:50

UNFAIR FOOTBALL QUIZ: CELEBRITY SPECIAL

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2024/12/13

Welcome back to the ‘Soccer A-Z: Unfair Football Quiz’It's an extra special episode this time around, as singer-extraordinaire and icon from Blue, Antony Costa, takes on acting royalty, James Redmond, in the 'World's Best Football Quiz' Before that, though, we start the episode by answering YOUR questions, so stay tuned to find out: Whether any of the gang reckon football's 3pm blackout should be abolished Which celebrity was the best footballer on Soccer AM Tubes then candidly breaks down

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58:59

N is for Nicknames, Nutmegs and New Years Eve (feat....

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2024/12/11

Welcome to another episode of the 'People’s Podcast' - Soccer A-Z!Tim and the team take on the letter N this week - covering everything from nil nils to nutmegs, with a rapid fire debate on 'contact vs non-contact' in the process. Plus, things get chilly as the gang pay their weekly respects to Cole Palmer, guess the goal returns with a belter, and look forward to all the latest gossip from Animal Alcatraz (Helen’s Small Holding). And if that wasn’t enough, funnyman and die-hard Chelsea fan

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50:08

UNFAIR FOOTBALL QUIZ SPECIAL: David Seaman talks...

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2024/12/06

Welcome back to the ‘Soccer A-Z’: Unfair Football Quiz’It's an extra special episode this time around, as we're joined by the man with the safest hands in the world, Arsenal and England LEGEND... DAVID SEAMAN! The pro-turned-podcaster reveals: what he's been up to since retiring, why he thinks the Premier League title race is far from over, the advice he gives as a goalkeeping coach, and how he judges the National Cat Awards! Before that, though, we start the episode by answering YOUR questions,

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65:21

M is for Moments of Madness, Managers & Matchday Food...

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2024/12/04

Welcome back to another episode of the 'World’s Number Podcast' – Soccer A-Z!This week team tackle the letter M, covering everything from 'Moments of Madness, to 'Matchday Food' Plus, find out how Tubes became ‘best mates’ with the one and only Robbie Williams, and why Helen used a metal detector on her pet pig... genuinely! And if that wasn’t enough, funnyman and massive Arsenal fan Babatunde Aleshe joins us as he prepares for his biggest comedy tour to date next year... Presenters: Tim

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40:09

UNFAIR FOOTBALL QUIZ: Why London clubs should get two...

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2024/11/29

Welcome back to ‘Soccer A-Z’ for an extra special instalment of the ‘Questions and Quiz' showAs always, we start off by answering YOUR questions, stay tuned to find out: Who were the best fan guests on Soccer AM Whether Tim feels bad for calling Robbie 'Tramp If Helen reckons Torquay will rise again Presenters: Tim Lovejoy Helen Chamberlain Robbie Knox Tubes Joe Worsley Featuring: Mark Jordan Producers: Henry Williams & Ashley Whitt Executive Producers: Tim Lovejoy & Jamie East Studio

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62:32

L is for Loyal footballers, La Liga & Leyton Orient...

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2024/11/27

Welcome back to another episode of the 'World’s Number 1 Podcast’ – Soccer A-Z!We begin by hearing the latest rumblings from Chamberlain's Farm and talking all things advent calendars with Robbie, before returning for another round of Peter Selby's 'Guess the Goal' feature! That's before Tim and the team take on the letter L... covering everything from the loveliest to the lankiest ballers, stoping off at 'Light Drizzle,’ La Liga and loyal players along the way. Plus, find out how Tubes got

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50:02

UNFAIR FOOTBALL QUIZ: Who's the most underrated...

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2024/11/22

Welcome back to ‘Soccer A-Z’ for an extra special instalment of the ‘Questions and Quiz' show As always, we start off by answering YOUR questions, so stay tuned to find out: Who would be their dream guests if Soccer AM was to return? Which Premier League players they think were 'criminally' underrated We're then joined by TNT pundits, and rugby superstars... Ugo Monye and Emily Scarratt, who switch an oval for a round ball, in this week's 'Unfair Football Quiz' Presenters: Tim Lovejoy Helen

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62:14

K is for Kop, Kits and Kamara (feat. Jason Fox)

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2024/11/20

Welcome back to another episode of the ‘People’s Podcast’ – Soccer A-Z!You’re in for a treat this week as we launch our brand-new, very exciting, one-of-a-kind 'Guess the Goal' segment! It's a treat for all the senses, so listen out for that. This week's letter is 'K', so Tim and the gang cover everything from Chris Kamara and Liverpool’s Kop, to Eric Cantona’s kung-fu kick and famous kits. Plus, hear all about Tubes’ upcoming mega-gig this weekend, what meal left Tim speechless and we delve

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38:37

UNFAIR FOOTBALL QUIZ: Should referees do post-match...

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2024/11/14

Welcome back to ‘Soccer A-Z’ for the ‘Questions and Quiz' showAs always, we start off by answering YOUR questions, so stay tuned to find out: Why Robbie supports Scotland Whether the gang thinks referees should do post-match interviews ... before playing the ‘Unfair Football Quiz’ between Chelsea and Leicester Presenters: Tim Lovejoy Helen Chamberlain Robbie Knox Joe Worsley Featuring: Rachel Peter Producers: Henry Williams & Ashley Whitt Executive Producers: Tim Lovejoy & Jamie

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