Directors of Football Podcast
37 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -There have been lots of iterations of the beautiful game on screen, and we’ve made it our mission to watch all of them!
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Hosted by:
Oliver: @olivertill97
Jack: @jack2thefuture4
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Episodes
S2 E05 Next Goal Wins (2014 Documentary)
February 07, 2024 22:41 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MBNext Goal Wins (2014) is a documentary that charts the rapid improvement of the American Samoan National Football Team under Dutch-American coach Thomas Rongen in their 2014 World Cup Qualifying campaign. Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by @olivertill97 and @jack2thefuture4
S2 E04 - United
September 14, 2023 06:30 - 42 minutes - 67.6 MBUnited (2011) is a drama based on the true events of the 1958 Munich Air Disaster, starring Jack O'Connell, David Tennant, Sam Claflin and Dougray Scott. What are the ethical concerns regarding turning someone's lived trauma into a movie? Why does Matt Busby come across like a mafioso turned Bond villain? Is Sam Claflin so hot that some thirsting over him had to be edited out? (yes) Find out on a slightly extended episode this week. Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. ...
S2 E03 - Mike Bassett: England Manager
September 06, 2023 07:30 - 32 minutes - 58.6 MBMike Bassett: England Manager (2001) is a satirical mockumentary film about a journeyman manger from the football league who is given the national team job just in time for the 2002 Brazil World Cup. Directed by Steve Barron and starring Ricky Tomlinson as the titular hero, the film quickly became a cult classic because of its razor sharp satirising of the England National team and everything that surrounds it. Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by ...
S2 E02 - The Art of Football A-Z with John Cleese
August 16, 2023 12:30 - 30 minutes - 50.1 MBThe Art of Football A-Z with John Cleese is a madcap, slapstick, beautiful and controversial journey through the history and philosophy of football, written by and starring the aforementioned Monty Python comedy legend. We picked this movie for the podcast this week because we had a sneaky suspicion it would be terrible. Will that prediction hold true? Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by @olivertill97 and @jack2thefuture4
S2 E01 - Green Street Hooligans
August 09, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 56.6 MBCan Elijah Wood fight? Do people really care about the FA Cup third round draw? Are journalists safe in East London pubs? What accent does Charlie Hunnam think he's doing? Join @jack2thefuture4 and @Olivertill97 as we explore these burning questions and more as the DoF pod returns with a bang - Green Street Hooligans! Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by @olivertill97 and @jack2thefuture4
S1 E13 - Kicking and Screaming
August 04, 2020 08:14 - 47 minutes - 77.3 MBTakeover, the breaks over! The podcast returns from an extended break to cover the highest grossing football movie of all time - 2005's family comedy Kicking and Screaming. Starring Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall, and directed by Bob Dylan's son Jesse, Kicking and Screaming is the story of how with a little help from an NFL Hall of Famer and a lot of help from premium coffee; a ragtag team of underdogs can win the U11s Football League. After this we have a slightly looser mash-up, which...
Episode 13 - Kicking and Screaming
August 04, 2020 08:14 - 47 minutes - 77.3 MBTakeover, the breaks over! The podcast returns from an extended break to cover the highest grossing football movie of all time - 2005's family comedy Kicking and Screaming. Starring Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall, and directed by Bob Dylan's son Jesse, Kicking and Screaming is the story of how with a little help from an NFL Hall of Famer and a lot of help from premium coffee; a ragtag team of underdogs can win the U11s Football League. After this we have a slightly looser mash-up, which...
Episode 12 - The First Team
July 10, 2020 11:30 - 56 minutes - 93.9 MBThe hiatus is over and we're back with DoF history - our first TV Show review! BBC2's The First Team is a story of 3 young footballers trying to break into the first team and survive the unique world of English football. From the creators of The Inbetweeners and White Gold comes this sometimes gross-out, sometimes cringe inducing comedy. Also, stay tuned for our Football Film Mash-Up to find out which Midlands town one of us has a particular disdain for. Follow us on @DofFootballPod on ...
S1 E12 - The First Team
July 10, 2020 11:30 - 56 minutes - 93.9 MBThe hiatus is over and we're back with DoF history - our first TV Show review! BBC2's The First Team is a story of 3 young footballers trying to break into the first team and survive the unique world of English football. From the creators of The Inbetweeners and White Gold comes this sometimes gross-out, sometimes cringe inducing comedy. Also, stay tuned for our Football Film Mash-Up to find out which Midlands town one of us has a particular disdain for. Follow us on @DofFootballPod on ...
Episode 11 - The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (with Tim Stillman)
June 18, 2020 19:27 - 57 minutes - 105 MBDirected by Thorold Dickinson, The Arsenal Stadium Mystery is a 1939 thriller/murder mystery/comedy (we don't get it either) set and filmed at Highbury. Arsenal are playing a friendly against the fictional 'Trojans', who's star player drops dead in the middle of the match. This death is then investigated by Inspector Slade (Leslie Banks), who suspects murder. This week we were fortunate enough to be joined by Arsenal expert Tim Stillman. Tim writes about all things Arsenal, and is a regular...
S1 E11 - The Arsenal Stadium Mystery (with Tim Stillman)
June 18, 2020 19:27 - 57 minutes - 105 MBDirected by Thorold Dickinson, The Arsenal Stadium Mystery is a 1939 thriller/murder mystery/comedy (we don't get it either) set and filmed at Highbury. Arsenal are playing a friendly against the fictional 'Trojans', who's star player drops dead in the middle of the match. This death is then investigated by Inspector Slade (Leslie Banks), who suspects murder. This week we were fortunate enough to be joined by Arsenal expert Tim Stillman. Tim writes about all things Arsenal, and is a regular...
Episode 10 - Looking for Eric
June 11, 2020 18:31 - 1 hour - 115 MBDirected by Ken Loach, Looking for Eric stars Steve Evets as Eric Bishop, a Mancunian postal worker who's dealing with various marital and parenting related problems. Then suddenly, at his lowest point, Eric Cantona appears and turns his life around. On this weeks show we were lucky enough to be joined by Olivers friend and colleague, Ellisha Izumi, who provided the show with some atypically precise insight. Her interview with Oliver starts at the 28 minute mark. You can find Ellisha and h...
Episode 10 - Looking for Eric (with Ellisha Izumi)
June 11, 2020 18:31 - 1 hour - 115 MBDirected by Ken Loach, Looking for Eric stars Steve Evets as Eric Bishop, a Mancunian postal worker who's dealing with various marital and parenting related problems. Then suddenly, at his lowest point, Eric Cantona appears and turns his life around. On this weeks show we were lucky enough to be joined by Olivers friend and colleague, Ellisha Izumi, who provided the show with some atypically precise insight. Her interview with Oliver starts at the 28 minute mark. You can find Ellisha and h...
S1 E10- Looking for Eric (with Ellisha Izumi)
June 11, 2020 18:31 - 1 hour - 115 MBDirected by Ken Loach, Looking for Eric stars Steve Evets as Eric Bishop, a Mancunian postal worker who's dealing with various marital and parenting related problems. Then suddenly, at his lowest point, Eric Cantona appears and turns his life around. On this weeks show we were lucky enough to be joined by Olivers friend and colleague, Ellisha Izumi, who provided the show with some atypically precise insight. Her interview with Oliver starts at the 28 minute mark. You can find Ellisha and h...
S1 E9: Actor World XIs & Ranking Football Movies
June 03, 2020 17:54 - 45 minutes - 76.5 MBEveryone knows that watching your ninth film is a landmark for any podcast! To celebrate such a momentous occasion we have relaxed a little bit this week, recording a fun 'nonsense' episode, where we rank the previous nine films from best to worst; as well as pitting our World XI made entirely of actors against each other! Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by @olivertill97 and @jack2thefuture4
Episode 9: Actor World XIs & Ranking Football Movies
June 03, 2020 17:54 - 45 minutes - 76.5 MBEveryone knows that watching your ninth film is a landmark for any podcast! To celebrate such a momentous occasion we have relaxed a little bit this week, recording a fun 'nonsense' episode, where we rank the previous nine films from best to worst; as well as pitting our World XI made entirely of actors against each other! Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by @olivertill97 and @jackoc44
Episode 8: She's The Man
May 22, 2020 16:35 - 54 minutes - 89.6 MBShe's the Man is about Viola Hastings (Amanda Bynes); a high school soccer player who learns that the girls' team at her school, Cornwall, is being cut. After her request to join the boys' team is refused, she finds a way to play for Cornwall's rival Illyria. Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by @olivertill97 and @jackoc44
S1 E8: She’s The Man
May 22, 2020 16:35 - 54 minutes - 89.6 MBShe's the Man is about Viola Hastings (Amanda Bynes); a high school soccer player who learns that the girls' team at her school, Cornwall, is being cut. After her request to join the boys' team is refused, she finds a way to play for Cornwall's rival Illyria. Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by @olivertill97 and @jack2thefuture4
Episode 7 - Don't Take Me Home
May 15, 2020 17:45 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBDirected by Jonny Owen, Don't Take Me Home (2017) is a documentary charting the Welsh national teams impressive Euro 2016 tournament. Amongst other things, the film covers the passing of Gary Speed, its impact on the players and coaching staff, as well as the significance of this being Wales' first appearance at a major international tournament since 1958. On this weeks show we were lucky enough to be joined by Russell Todd from the Podcast Pêl-droed who gave some great insight on the film,...
S1 E7 - Don’t Take Me Home (with Russell Todd)
May 15, 2020 17:45 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBDirected by Jonny Owen, Don't Take Me Home (2017) is a documentary charting the Welsh national teams impressive Euro 2016 tournament. Amongst other things, the film covers the passing of Gary Speed, its impact on the players and coaching staff, as well as the significance of this being Wales' first appearance at a major international tournament since 1958. On this weeks show we were lucky enough to be joined by Russell Todd from the Podcast Pêl-droed who gave some great insight on the film,...
Episode 7 - Don't Take Me Home (with Russell Todd)
May 15, 2020 17:45 - 53 minutes - 98.1 MBDirected by Jonny Owen, Don't Take Me Home (2017) is a documentary charting the Welsh national teams impressive Euro 2016 tournament. Amongst other things, the film covers the passing of Gary Speed, its impact on the players and coaching staff, as well as the significance of this being Wales' first appearance at a major international tournament since 1958. On this weeks show we were lucky enough to be joined by Russell Todd from the Podcast Pêl-droed who gave some great insight on the film,...
S1 E6 - Goal: The Dream Begins
May 08, 2020 17:42 - 58 minutes - 97 MBGoal: The Dream Begins is the first in the trilogy of films charting the career of Mexican soccer prodigy Santiago Munez, as he gets his dream move to the Premier League with Newcastle United. Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by @olivertill97 and @jack2thefuture4 @olivertill97
Episode 6: Goal: The Dream Begins
May 08, 2020 17:42 - 58 minutes - 97 MBGoal: The Dream Begins is the first in the trilogy of films charting the career of Mexican soccer prodigy Santiago Munez, as he gets his dream move to the Premier League with Newcastle United. Find us on twitter/instagram at: @DofFootballPod @JackOC44 @olivertill97
Episode 5: The Damned United
May 01, 2020 14:31 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBThe Damned United (2009) is a biopic starring Michael Sheen as Brian Clough during his iconic 44 day spell at Leeds United. The film explores Clough's friendship with Peter Taylor, as well as his unique ability to talk himself into trouble. Amongst many other things (mostly Tom Hooper's Cats), the pod discusses the great performances in the film, especially that of Michael Sheen (even if Oliver does refer to him as Martin throughout). We also talk about its much criticised blurring of fact ...
S1 E5 - The Damned United
May 01, 2020 14:31 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBThe Damned United (2009) is a biopic starring Michael Sheen as Brian Clough during his iconic 44 day spell at Leeds United. The film explores Clough's friendship with Peter Taylor, as well as his unique ability to talk himself into trouble. Amongst many other things (mostly Tom Hooper's Cats), the pod discusses the great performances in the film, especially that of Michael Sheen (even if Oliver does refer to him as Martin throughout). We also talk about its much criticised blurring of fact ...
S1 E4 - Escape to Victory
April 26, 2020 13:59 - 58 minutes - 106 MBEscape to Victory (1981) is a charming, albeit extremely fictional World War Two film where Michael Caine assembles a ragtag team of prisoners of war to play an exhibition match against a German team. The team includes Pelé, Bobby Moore, Osvaldo Ardiles, some Ipswich Town players and Sylvester Stallone. The latter of which plays his Rocky Balboa version of what a goalkeeper is while simultaneously organising the teams miraculous escape attempt. Make sense? We thought not. Follow us on...
Episode 4: Escape to Victory
April 26, 2020 13:59 - 58 minutes - 106 MBEscape to Victory (1981) is a charming, albeit extremely fictional World War Two film where Michael Caine assembles a ragtag team of prisoners of war to play an exhibition match against a German team. The team includes Pelé, Bobby Moore, Osvaldo Ardiles, some Ipswich Town players and Sylvester Stallone. The latter of which plays his Rocky Balboa version of what a goalkeeper is while simultaneously organising the teams miraculous escape attempt. Make sense? We thought not. @DofFootball...
S1 E3 - Iron Men (ft The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas)
April 17, 2020 16:06 - 49 minutes - 76.7 MBIron Men is documentary about West Ham's controversial move from their beloved Boleyn ground to the Olympic Stadium, starring Ray Winstone, The Prince of East London (Mark Noble), Sexy Slaven Bilic and an array of West Ham supporters. This week's episode also features an exciting guest, as we are joined by Roshane Thomas of The Athletic to discuss the real footballing topics behind the movie. Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by @olivertill97 and @jac...
Episode 3 - Iron Men (ft The Athletic’s Roshane Thomas)
April 17, 2020 16:06 - 49 minutes - 76.7 MBIron Men is documentary about West Ham's controversial move from their beloved Boleyn ground to the Olympic Stadium, starring Ray Winstone, The Prince of East London (Mark Noble), Sexy Slaven Bilic and an array of West Ham supporters. This week's episode also features an exciting guest, as we are joined by Roshane Thomas of The Athletic to discuss the real footballing topics behind the movie. @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by @olivertill97 and @jackoc44
S1 E2 - Mean Machine
April 11, 2020 13:09 - 54 minutes - 84.7 MBA brand new podcast that delves into the diverse world of football films. On this weeks show we'll discuss Mean Machine (2001). Ex-footballer Vinnie Jones stars as Danny 'The Mean Machine' Meehan, a disgraced ex-England captain who has been thrown in jail for the drunken assault of two police officers. Dragged into a murky prison world of corruption and violence, his only chance at an easy life is to led a team of prisoners into a 'friendly' match against the prison guards. Follow us on @...
The Directors of Football Podcast - Episode 2: Mean Machine
April 11, 2020 13:09 - 54 minutes - 84.7 MBA brand new podcast that delves into the diverse world of football films. On this weeks show we'll discuss Mean Machine (2001). Ex-footballer Vinnie Jones stars as Danny 'The Mean Machine' Meehan, a disgraced ex-England captain who has been thrown in jail for the drunken assault of two police officers. Dragged into a murky prison world of corruption and violence, his only chance at an easy life is to led a team of prisoners into a 'friendly' match against the prison guards. Follow us on T...
Episode 2: Mean Machine
April 11, 2020 13:09 - 54 minutes - 84.7 MBA brand new podcast that delves into the diverse world of football films. On this weeks show we'll discuss Mean Machine (2001). Ex-footballer Vinnie Jones stars as Danny 'The Mean Machine' Meehan, a disgraced ex-England captain who has been thrown in jail for the drunken assault of two police officers. Dragged into a murky prison world of corruption and violence, his only chance at an easy life is to led a team of prisoners into a 'friendly' match against the prison guards. Follow us on T...
S1 E1 - Fever Pitch
April 03, 2020 14:43 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MBA brand new podcast that delves into the diverse world of football films. On this weeks show we'll discuss Fever Pitch (1997). The film stars Colin Firth as an Arsenal obsessed secondary school teacher whose love for the club gets in the way of his love life. Follow us on @DofFootballPod on Twitter/Instagram. Presented and created by @olivertill97 and @jack2thefuture4
Episode 1: Fever Pitch
April 03, 2020 14:43 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MBA brand new podcast that delves into the diverse world of football films. On this weeks show we'll discuss Fever Pitch (1997). The film stars Colin Firth as an Arsenal obsessed secondary school teacher whose love for the club gets in the way of his love life. Follow us on Twitter @DofFootballPod
The Directors of Football Podcast - Episode 1: Fever Pitch
April 03, 2020 14:43 - 49 minutes - 90.4 MBA brand new podcast that delves into the diverse world of football films. On this weeks show we'll discuss Fever Pitch (1997). The film stars Colin Firth as an Arsenal obsessed secondary school teacher whose love for the club gets in the way of his love life. Follow us on Twitter @DofFootballPod
Pilot - Final Score
March 29, 2020 14:10 - 1 hour - 90 MBA brand new podcast that delves into the diverse world of football films. In our test/pilot/trail episode, the pod tackles Final Score (2018) starring Dave Bautista, Pierce Brosnan, Lara Peake. Follow us on Twitter @DofFootballPod
The Directors of Football Podcast - Pilot: Final Score
March 29, 2020 14:10 - 1 hour - 90 MBA brand new podcast that delves into the diverse world of football films. In our test/pilot/trail episode, the pod tackles Final Score (2018) starring Dave Bautista, Pierce Brosnan, Lara Peake. Follow us on Twitter @DofFootballPod