CoshCast – Under The Cosh
259 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsFour friends in Toronto passionately discuss and analyse the latest news from the world of football, including major stories across the European Leagues, MLS, and international competitions. Here to inform, entertain and change the perception of football coverage from North America. Check out www.underthecoshblog.com for the full experience.
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Coshcast S13E9: New UCL format at the right time?
March 07, 2024 18:29 - 58 minutes - 99.2 MBThe Cosh boys managed to keep the kids away for an hour and the result is a new pod. On this episode we discuss the strength of the bottom tier of EPL teams vs the past, Solksjaer's interview on Stick To Football, Arteta's genius deployment of Havertz, Poch being a spent force, the manager merry go round, Real Madrid-Mbappe and loads more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S13E8: Afcon without the North and Liverpool without Klopp
February 01, 2024 18:15 - 57 minutes - 99.2 MBThis week we dive into the best Afcon we've had in years. All the North African teams are gone! What does this mean for African football today and can Nigeria handle the pressure? How do you solve a problem like Marcus Rashford? Is he even a problem? What should he do? Are Arsenal progressing? Are they still exciting? Is there a refereeing conspiracy to bring hand Klopp a title in his Liverpool swansong? There's also a bit of Saudi league slander which we apologize for but we wonder if i...
Coschcast S13E7: A big day for Afcon and a big week for Rome
January 18, 2024 19:23 - 50 minutes - 87.7 MBThis week on the Coshcast we talk about a big day of Afcon predicing Nigeria-Cote D'Ivoire and Egypt-Ghana (games hadn't been played time of recording). We also discuss Jose's latest sacking, the Kyle Walker affair, Jordan Henderson's dutch journey and much much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S13E6: Arsenal running out of steam and Henderson running away
January 10, 2024 01:17 - 1 hour - 120 MBWe're back, sorry it took so long but this one is worth the wait and we hope to be back consistently. In this episode we discuss Thierry Henry's words on depression, Sadio Mane's marital situation, Jordan Henderson's attempt to force his way out of Saudi Arabia (correction: Bahrain) arsenal's recent failures, Man United's continuous failures and much much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S13E5: United no more
November 03, 2023 16:56 - 1 hour - 113 MBSorry for the long wait but we're sure this one is worth it. With Man United in a state of disrepair, Bernie (one of our resident Man United fans) and friend of the pod Roy Olende (Arsenal fan who is enjoying United's downfall way too much) get together and dive in to the malaise that is Man United. It's a rant, it's lots of laughs and it's also a very therapeutic episode. As always, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S13E4: Napoli and the coconut
September 28, 2023 17:51 - 44 minutes - 81 MBIt's been a while but the boys are back to discuss the Carabao Cup (kind of), the Victor Osimhen fallout, Pep and Arteta's recent strange statements, the state of Arsenal and Tottenham post NLD and a LOT LOT MORE. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S11E3: Unlocking Rodri and the Herdman TFC era
August 29, 2023 13:19 - 46 minutes - 83.9 MBOn this episode of The Coshcast John Herdman quits Team Canada to join try to save the sinking ship that is Toronto FC. Is this a good idea and does this bring Phil Neville (NOOOOOOO!) to the helm of CANMNT? Of course we review the weekend action in the Premier League. Ange's spurs aren't missing Kane so far Are Man United the paying off the VAR? (spoiler alert, they aren't) Will Kai Havertz ever become an Arsenal star 10 man Liverpool leave Newcastle fans crying in the bar. Yes thes...
Coshcast S11E2: Spain win the WC and United in turmoil?
August 24, 2023 15:25 - 40 minutes - 65 MBIt's a shorter pod this week so we don't get to everything we'd like to but Chimdi Egbuna joins Bernie to discuss the last week in football. Spain win the FIFA Women's World Cup and we ask why we didn't pick them to win from the start. We also talk a little bit about Rubiales and his kiss of death. Man City and Arsenal start to hit their stride, Man United do not have a stride and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S11E1: Goat Tings
August 16, 2023 03:04 - 1 hour - 130 MBIt's new Premier League season and the boys are fully back! Chelsea's transfer dealings are wild, Liverpool's mistakes are highlighted. We discuss the first matchday action with Haaland, Isak and referees taking center stage. For fun we compare players (Saka and Rashford) and discuss Kane leaving. It's all in here this week! But before all that we discuss Messi's blistering start to life in MLS and decide whether or not it's all an illusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Coshcast Summer 2023 EP 1: Do like Declan Rice
July 16, 2023 16:55 - 1 hour - 110 MBWe're back! Yes it's been two months but trust us when we say we have a good explanation for it. That said, we talk about the transfer window. Declan Rice's move to Arsenal, where does havertz fit in and what's the point of Timber? Onana, that's his name is joining United following Mason Mount and there's a full De Gea discussion. We also discuss Tonali, Kane, Maddison, Pau Torress and much more transfers. Since it's in the news we end with an important discussion about Ben Mendy. Stick...
Coshcast S10E31: Bottlestuta
May 18, 2023 16:01 - 45 minutes - 76.5 MBOoooh this is a good one! City bash Madrid into a pulp and the treble is indeed on. What's next for City, what's next for Ancelotti at Real? Arsenal have bottled the league but could we really have expected them to win a title of the city juggernaut, we explain? United have shown that money doesn't mean success, what's a well run club look like? We dive in, it's a great one so enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E30: Quick hits
May 12, 2023 17:58 - 28 minutes - 49.5 MBWe're back after everyone jumped on separate planes and went on vacation. Very irresponsible of us near the end of the season but like Neymar, when the time comes you just have to go. Alex and Bernie breakdown the latest footy news and headlines including: David De Gea's new contract Emi Martinez's future Napoli winning Serie A Jose to PSG? Messi's gazumping Ronaldo's Saudi deal It's a quickie but sometimes those are the best. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Coshcast S10E29: Upamaguire
April 21, 2023 14:35 - 47 minutes - 84.8 MBDavid De Gea (again) and Harry Maguire conspire to get Man United knocked out of European competition. Chelsea lose again under Lampard while the Rodrygo runs riot, is Serie A back?. Jose and Pep aim for European glory in what would be a scary reality. We also preview the weekend's premier league action by focusing on Arsenal. It's all here, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E28: Lamps is back! Why????
April 06, 2023 14:28 - 1 hour - 103 MBRishay is back and so is Lampard is back, which is crazier? Tune in and find out! We also chat Liverpool's fall from grace, where VVD and TAA rank amongst the GOATs and how Alex backs up his Arsenal title prediction. Let's go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E27: It's so close you can taste it
March 22, 2023 13:13 - 1 hour - 110 MBToday Alex is joined by friend of the pod Roy Olende to talk about the monster that is Haaland, a celebration of Arsenal, the rest of the premier league action, FA Cup shenanigans, Roy's namesake Roy Hodgson's triumphant return and much more more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E26: 7up!, 007, 7 O'clock, bring on all the 7 jokes
March 08, 2023 12:08 - 1 hour - 106 MBYes we do a premier league roundup, yes we talk about the champions league but we all know that the only thing that matters is Liverpool beating the Red Devils and going to 7th heaven! Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E25: Wemberley, Wemberley!!!
March 02, 2023 15:54 - 56 minutes - 91.7 MBUnited win the Carabao cup officially starting the Ten Hag revolution, Arsenal keep up their title winning pace and Alex is still confident, we also do a review of the FA Cup in this cup themed episode of the Coshcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E24: Red dead Liverpool and redemption for United
February 24, 2023 15:45 - 1 hour - 99.7 MBWelcome back as we review some brilliant European nights as Man United push past Barcelona thanks to a pair of Brazilians. Liverpool briefly showed signs of life before ultimately being buried by Real Madrid. City's struggles continue and we dive into some solutions. Chelsea have a scouting issue, we tell you why it's happening and what can be done. Also, Bernie details what he'd do as head of FIFA. It's all here, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E23: A wonderful advert for the Europa League
February 17, 2023 15:14 - 1 hour - 102 MBMan United and Barcelona shared the spoils in a fun, open display of end to end football. We dive into how it happened, Marcus Rashford the sensation and more in the Europa League. We also dive into Arsenal's collapse against Man City. Is this a sign of another gooner bottle job or can they pick themselves up to finish the job in the league. Find out here on the coshcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E22: State Ownership - The Case against City and the case before Utd
February 11, 2023 04:21 - 1 hour - 116 MBWe step away from reviewing matches on this episode of The Coshcast (we'll get back to that we promise) but we felt it was important to dive deep into the pros and cons of state ownership of football clubs. We're joined by Chimdi from The Talkshop as we discuss The Premier League's 100 charges against Abu-Dhabi owned Man City and whether it's better for Man United to be owned by The Qatari Investment Authority or a business like Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS. It's a big one, so as always enjoy! H...
Coshcast S10E21: The ABC's of the transfer window
February 03, 2023 16:06 - 1 hour - 98 MBWe go in alphabetical order discussing the recently closed transfer window from Arsenal to Wolves. You may notice a lot of time was spent on "C". Enjoy the ride cos HERE WE GO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E20: The redemption of Eddie Nketiah
January 26, 2023 18:13 - 49 minutes - 81.3 MBRashford is on fire but can't burn down the Emirates as Arenal extinguish United's one week title tilt, this and more as we discuss the latest premier league, carabao cup and the sacking of Frank Lampard! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E19: Is the race over?
January 19, 2023 15:20 - 1 hour - 99.2 MBOn this episode of The Coshcast, we discuss Jim Ratcliffe's bid for Man United and their draw with Crystal Palace. Alex believes Arsenal will win the league, Bernie isn't ready to say that yet and it's all due to City and Arsenal's track records in squeaky bum time. We also dig deep into the Mudryk deal and how it affects both Chelsea and Arsenal. You're in for a treat, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E18: Will Arsenal bottle it or go all the way?
January 06, 2023 15:17 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe Premier League is back! Arsenal sit pretty on top, City don't look pretty in second, Newcastle are pretty good while Man United are pretty much a top 4 team. We run through the recent action and opine on the potential fallout from the tough fixtures to come! As always, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast: World Cup Aftermath (& Quiz!)
December 21, 2022 03:45 - 48 minutes - 50.7 MBWe dive into the aftermath of the World Cup final. Messi's cemented legacy. Argentinian celebratory madness. France's astonishing World Cup record (that's four finals since '98!). Lautaro's luck. Mbappe's magic. All the rest. Then it's time for a World Cup quiz - play along with us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E16: A Deliciously Messi World Cup
December 15, 2022 03:51 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBMo gets his fix of Messi magic as we try to decide whether any of the World Cup's best teams are actually good at football. Still not sure. We discuss Argentina and their three player types, Griezmann's revolutionary role, Morocco's magnificent run, Croatia's inability to win a match, The Southgate Debate and plenty more before picking our team of the tournament. Hop in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast Special: Introducing Polar SC with Steven Scott
December 12, 2022 13:19 - 31 minutes - 50.9 MBOn this special episode of the Coshcast, Alex and Bernie chat with Steven Scott about Polar SC, an initiative dedicated to making Canada the football country it deserves to be. It's a great conversation and we hope you enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast Qatar 2022 World Cup Review 1
December 02, 2022 16:43 - 46 minutes - 86.5 MBA day before Ghana and Uruguay do battle Bernie and Alex review the group stage of the Qatar World Cup. Here who has surprised us, who has impressed us as expected and whose been surprisingly rubbish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E13: Ronaldo's narcissism on full display
November 15, 2022 16:20 - 1 hour - 126 MBCristiano Ronaldo, the one true virus opens up to Piers Morgan about his failed return to Manchester United. We discuss the interview and give our verdict on the EPL team of the season and the rest of the action in the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E12: Arsenal agents of deforestation
November 01, 2022 16:28 - 52 minutes - 93.9 MBOn this episode of the Coshcast, everyone is happy except for Chelsea and Liverpool. Arsenal burn down Forest in a 5-0 romp at the Emirates. A Marcus Rashford bullet header sees them past West Ham...just. KDB powers Man City past a plucky Leicester and Newcastle just don't want to stop the ride. There's also a cheeky Champions League preview. As always, enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E11: Juventus fall to new lows
October 26, 2022 13:49 - 56 minutes - 98.8 MBJuventus bow out of the Champions League and can't afford to fix the problem. Where do they go from here? PSG shine but somehow still fail to convince. In the premier league, United dominate but still had to salvage a draw with Chelsea. Arsenal stumble...a bit. Eddie Howe is doing a madness and we discuss just how mad. Liverpool are sinking fast, what can they do to fix it? It's all here and then some. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E11: King Karim reigns supreme?
October 18, 2022 20:28 - 1 hour - 137 MBKing Karim wins the Ballon D'or. From blackmail to a black suit on the red carpet, Benzema's career has gone full circle and we discuss. We also discuss the shock LIverpool win over Man City which extends Arsenal's lead at the top of the premier league. Is the title race truly on? Real Madrid smash Barcelona in El Clasico which ends La Liga right? It's all here on the Coshcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E10: Liverpool malaise confirmed by young gunners
October 12, 2022 15:18 - 1 hour - 123 MBPSG hold mighty Benfica in the shadow of Mbappe's temper tantrum, Tomori's Milan fall to Potter's resurgent Chelsea. In Premier League action, Arsenal push past Liverpool to maintain their soon to be short lived title push. Ronaldo scores number 700 as United squeeze past Everton. Newcastle are fun, Bournemouth are ahead of Liverpool and Villa really should sack Gerrard. It's all here as always! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E9: Haaland, Haaland and more Haaland
October 05, 2022 14:57 - 1 hour - 114 MBWe start with the Champions League where Napoli destroy Ajax and Inter surprise Barcelona before pivoting to the Premier League City wreck United and Arsenal maintain their good start to the season which Bernie expects to implode for some odd reason. Relax and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast Special Interview: Joshua Kloke 'The Voyageurs'
September 29, 2022 12:07 - 1 hour - 132 MBOn this episode we are joined by author and journalist Joshua Kloke and discuss his latest book 'The Voyageurs'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E7: This land is Haaland
September 20, 2022 15:43 - 1 hour - 101 MBA major event has caused many games to be postponed but the show (at least some of it) did go on. Arsenal recovered from their beating at Old Trafford to beat up Brentford. City and Haaland do it all over again and again. Everton win? Shocking! But over this West Ham, less shocking. Why is Brendan still in job after the latest pummelling at the hands of Son and co? We answer these and more, let's go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E6: Another Arsenal unbeaten run ended by aggro United
September 07, 2022 12:35 - 1 hour - 120 MBThis episode was recorded just before Tommy Tuchel got sacked! United beat Arsenal and the Alex, Bernie bet is back on! We recap all the EPL and Champions league action. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E5: Muggings, Blackmail and Bournemouth
August 30, 2022 15:06 - 1 hour - 129 MBThis week's expansive Coshcast covers all the latest in blackmail and muggings, transfers from Paqueta to Lewis Grabban and Alexander Isak to Renan Lodi, looks back at a mad weekend of Premier League games and ahead to another one. You want it, we've got it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E4: Liverpool lose to Man Utd because time ran out
August 23, 2022 16:27 - 1 hour - 103 MBErik Ten Hag's reds finally get points on the board by beating Klopp's Liverpool. United looked full of energy while Liverpool looked devoid of it. Arsenal's title push is well and truly on (according to Arsenal fans, Man City look to be going through some growing pains with their new look attack, do they miss Gab Jesus? Chelsea were and Mendy in particular were overrun by Leeds and now they think the answer is 85m on Fofana and 60m on Anthony Gordon. WOW! We've got it all on this week's pod....
Coshcast S10E3: Hot heads and hotter hands
August 16, 2022 14:19 - 57 minutes - 109 MBThis week on the Coshcast, hot headed Nunez, hotter handed Tuchel and losing hand Ten Hag all analyzed as the Premier League delivers another weekend of total chaos. Jump in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshchast S10e2: Bantchester United returns
August 10, 2022 16:51 - 1 hour - 101 MBThe Premier League is back and there's pain, pain and more pain for United fans on this pod. Arsenals fans are feeling positive after beating Palace. Van Dijk and Liverpool get a post-Mane reality check. Haaland is for real and much more on this episode of the Coshcast!. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S10E1: It's back!!!
August 04, 2022 15:08 - 51 minutes - 93.7 MBA new season of the Premier League and the 10th season of this podcast, wow! Thanks for all the support, there's more to come! We preview what will be the strangest (world cup interrupted) season. Expect lots of twists and turns and United fans moaning on twitter. Whose going to do well? Whose going to flop? Whose hijacking whose transfers, its a madness and it's all here so listen up! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast Pre-season 2022: Who will finish higher United or Arsenal?
July 28, 2022 10:16 - 1 hour - 135 MBMohaned and Alex dive into the footy news of the week. There's more transfer news as per usual, a bit of an EPL season preview and they break down a statement given by one of the lads, that United will finish above Arsenal...and chelsea. Have your say? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast Transfers: Lingard, Zinchenko, Lisandro, Koulibaly and more!
July 22, 2022 13:28 - 41 minutes - 69.5 MBWe're back again with another transfer roundup: Lingard is being paid the big bucks at Nottingham Forrest How good is Koulibaly really? Where will Lisandro Martinez play? Is Zinchenko really that good of a signing? What was Bernadeschi on? These are the key questions. Listen up and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast Transfers: Erik's Eredivisie dream, Chelsea, Barca and more
July 08, 2022 16:45 - 58 minutes - 95 MBOn this episode of the Coshcast, we are joined by co-host of The Talk Shop Chimdi Egbuna. Chimdi and Bernie go at it over Erik Ten Hag's Eredivisie transfer strategy. Boely is going on a European tour, what's that all about? We also dive into the farce that is Barcelona's financial dealings. It's all here, have a listen and enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast Summer 2023 Transfer Special
June 30, 2022 14:10 - 1 hour - 134 MBThe Cosh Boys are back for a summer transfer special with our friend Roy Olende. Whose on the docket today? Mane, Frenkie, Lukakuuuu!!!, Raphinha, Gabby Jesus, Sterling, De Ligt, Neymar, INSIGNEE!! All these and more on the Coshcast, we're back baby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S9E34: All good things (and Liverpool's quadruple hopes) come to an end
May 26, 2022 12:46 - 1 hour - 121 MBAs the title says, all good things come to an end, and what an ending it was on the final day of the premier league! Aston Villa almost did Liverpool a favour until Gundogan saved the day for Pep's side. Congratulations to Man City. Other than the top two we go team by team in the EPL and discuss each club's season and what the future holds for them. Also, we have some great ideas for what Mbappe should do with all that cash now that he's staying at PSG. You're gonna love this one, enj...
Coshcast S9E33: Quadruple still on....barely
May 18, 2022 13:07 - 55 minutes - 92 MBWe're back with another Coshcast. This week Alex and Mo give a bit of a season run down and discuss this week's hottest stories: Player, Manager, Young Player of the Season FA Cup final Top 4 battle and Arsenal meltdown Ten Hag starts awkwardly early Mbappe chat Grealish geography challenge Rebekah Vardy's greatest hits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S9E32: Haalend of the saga
May 11, 2022 13:07 - 57 minutes - 94.9 MBAnother day, another Coshcast LET'S GO! Here's the run down: - Liverpool's squad, draw with Spurs, Klopp saltiness - Arsenal bumble towards the Top 4 & Chelsea falter - Haaland to City - United shambles - Relegation battle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Coshcast S9E31: Don Carlo puts pep in the mud
May 05, 2022 12:40 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBWe delayed the podcast for a day in expectation of a banger in the Champions League and Don Carlo did not let us down. Wow! We giddily discuss the wild comeback by Real Madrid to knock on Pep Guardiola's Manchester City. We touch on Liverpool's defeat over a brave Villareal and speculate on Rulli's role in the whole thing. Your Twitter questions about Chelsea, Man United, and trivia nights are answered and of course, we do our customary EPL run-through. We're back baby, enjoy! Hosted on ...