Football Thunders
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -The Football Thunders Podcast, a British based podcast that talks all things British football. From the Premier League to the lower divisions, from transfers to Football Manager the computer game. Tune in to listen to Dan's, Ryan's and Pete's opinions.
Also home to the 'Off The Pitch' segment, where our hosts talk about their interests away from football.
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Football Thunders Off The Pitch
January 21, 2023 17:32 - 49 minutes - 72.1 MBIt's the weekend of NFL divisional games, Pete and Dan look at the last few weeks of the season that are looming, and they look at what the schedule is for post-Superbowl. They look at the 5 teams, who in May of last year had seemingly had the best off-season and look at how they went on. And at the end it's career crossroads time for two legends, will they play on, or retire, Aaron Rogers and Tom Brady?
Football Thunders - Episode 56: Mid season review, F.A farce, U.S.A controversy & FM23 Scout report!
January 19, 2023 22:24 - 56 minutes - 39.7 MBOn this weeks show Dan and Ryan are looking back at our pre season predictions as we reach the half way point. They share their complete disgust for the situation surrounding John Yems and the English F.A. Then when you thought it couldn't get worse, they look over the bizarre situation surrounding Gio Reyna, his parents and the national team coach. The show is concluded by the return of the Football Manager Scout Report for 2023. This Podcast is brought to you in association with https://t...
Football Thunders - Episode 55: Man Utd vs Charlton review, Bale retires & Transfer Talk!
January 11, 2023 19:38 - 44 minutes - 31.1 MBOn this pod, That Man Dan returns from Old Trafford to give his experience of the Carabao Cup game between Manchester United and his beloved Charlton athletic and reviews Charlton's efforts against their Premier League opponents. Both he and Ryan discuss the retirement of Gareth Bale, was he really the best British player ever? And they round off the show with a look at some of the latest transfer rumours. This Podcast is brought to you in association with https://twitter.com/LetUsTalk_MH, ...
Football Thunders - Episode 54: The window is open is open and who's actually in charge at Chelsea?
January 06, 2023 20:51 - 53 minutes - 37.9 MBThe podcast returns after the festive period with the transfer window freshly open. Dan and Ryan debate who's pulling the transfer strings at Chelsea. Can either Charlton or Manchester United actually afford anyone this window? They pay their respects to the sadly departed Gianluca Vialli. They discuss whether Arsenal need a striker and if the Gunners will win the league following their surprising form this season. They round off with a new game from Dan which turns out to be trickier than o...
Off The Pitch - The one where it all goes wrong
December 31, 2022 17:50 - 56 minutes - 78.9 MBIt's time to mock Petes NFL draft attempt, Pete and Dan dive onto the playoff discussion and end the show off with some mocking of a certain draft, whilst Pete learns to use the internet
Football Thunders - Episode 53: Qatar World Cup round up and Charlton housery!
December 23, 2022 19:10 - 51 minutes - 36.3 MBOn the show Dan 'Sniffles' Finch joins Ryan will still recovering from seasonal illness to discuss the World Cup Final. They discuss their pre tournament predictions, who made their respective teams of the tournament. They also discuss Charlton getting through to draw Manchester United in the Carabao cup and what that could mean for their respective clubs. This Podcast is brought to you in association with https://theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surroundin...
Off The Pitch
December 15, 2022 22:41 - 1 hour - 111 MBPete and Dan are back with all things NFL, we expected things to get a little salty as we discussed Green Bay, The Eagles are given the once over and Pete has surprising comments about Tom Brady, throw in Dan's mock draft and Pete's obsession with one player in the draft and you have a decent show. Right at the end Dan set's Pete a challenge to carry out his own mock draft, the results in the New Year will be interesting to say the least.
Football Thunders - Episode 52: World Cup Quarter Final review and should Southgate stay?
December 13, 2022 20:35 - 40 minutes - 29.1 MBOn this cold and snow laden episode Ryan reflects on England's defeat to France. Who were England's standout performers from this tournament and if Gareth Southgate should stay on as manager. He also reviews the other Quarter Finals and gives his predictions for the impending Semi Finals. This Podcast is brought to you in association with https://theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health and https://twitter.com/LetUsTalk_MH, the foot...
Football Thunders - Episode 51: World Cup reactions, Spain sack Enrique & Charlton sack Garner!
December 09, 2022 12:53 - 57 minutes - 40.7 MBOn this show Ryan and That man Dan discuss the results for the last 16 round at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and predict who is going to win in the Quarter finals. They discuss how Portugal's performances are being over shadowed by Cristiano Ronaldo. During the podcast the news breaks as Spain part company with manager Luis Enrique. and Dan discusses what's next for his beloved Charlton Athletic following the sacking of yet another manager in Ben Garner! This Podcast is brought to you in a...
Football Thunders - Episode 50: World Cup group stage review and last 16 predictions!
December 03, 2022 18:05 - 46 minutes - 33.2 MBDan returns for this podcast as he and Ryan discuss the end of the group stage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 tournament. They discuss the shocks and surprises of the early stage and make their predictions for the next round. Dan goes one step further and makes his predictions all the way to the winner, while Ryan mocks himself for his poor producer skills! This Podcast is brought to you in association with https://theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surroun...
Football Thunders - Episode 49: England through, Wales out, Ronaldo gone and Man Utd for sale!
November 30, 2022 20:48 - 46 minutes - 28.6 MBOn this week's show Ryan is riding solo and talks about England's performances in the world cup group stage, why Wales was such a disappointment, why he's glad Ronaldo has left Man Utd, why the Glaziers have decided to sell up and is loyalty a dead concept as Michael Beale leaves QPR just six weeks after turning down the Wolves job! This Podcast is brought to you in association with https://theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health an...
Football Thunders - Episode 48: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Predictions!
November 18, 2022 13:36 - 54 minutes - 38 MBOn the latest podcast, Dan returns to join Ryan as the World Cup approaches. They run the rule over each group, who they think will qualify for which rounds, who's going to win it, who are the players to look out for and where will England finish. All that and so much more. This Podcast is brought to you in association with https://theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health and https://twitter.com/LetUsTalk_MH, the football team raisin...
Football Thunders - Episode 47: Ronaldo explodes, Garnacho excites and England uninspired!
November 14, 2022 16:30 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBThe show returns this week with a very nervous Ryan riding solo, trying to do the pod on a video format. Our apologies if the show isn't as fluent as normal as Ryan gets to grips with screen sharing and the rest for Youtube. On this show Ryan gives his opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo and his 'explosive' interview clips with Piers Morgan. Then Alejandro Garnacho gets praise for his eye-catching cameos from the Manchester United bench. With the world cup a week away and then transfer window to f...
Football Thunders - Off The Pitch
October 28, 2022 22:19 - 59 minutes - 49.4 MBPete and Dan turn their attention to the NFL, looking at how things stand in the season, who are the surprise packages and who are nonliving up to expectations, they then turn their attentions New York and look at the progress of the Jets and Giants, after that with help form PFF Grades they take a look at the top 10 QB's for the season, we will not mention who is rated at 11 so far.... And at the end we look at what we can expect from the Draft in 2023.
Football Thunders - Episode 46: Southgate vs Thunders.... The World Cup squads!
October 11, 2022 19:12 - 45 minutes - 29.8 MBWith only 10 days to go until Gareth Southgate names his squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Dan and Ryan get together to discuss who they think will make it into the squad. They also discuss whether Tammy Abraham can be counted on in the event of an injury to Harry Kane. Ryan laments the dead ball ability in the England squad from the attacking talent available and the lads play England manager and name their own squads, tactics and starting line ups. They also discuss the recent UEFA EURO 2...
Off The Pitch - NFL Week 4 Preview
September 28, 2022 19:27 - 54 minutes - 46.1 MBPete and Dan are joined by Thunders co-founder Josh Dillon as they loo at the first 3 weeks of the NFL season, and look ahead to week 4 and the London games, they also make predictions for this years MVP and a brief look at up an coming players in the College Draft.
Football Thunders - Episode 45: Is Arteta the real deal?
September 23, 2022 18:19 - 1 hour - 46 MBSo much to talk about on this show as Dan and Ryan get together to talk all things football. The talk about Arsenal and the job Arteta is doing at table topping Arsenal. They then switch their attention to Leicester City and Brendan Rodgers and what's gone wrong for the bottom of the table club. They touch on the new manager at Brighton, they offer their opinions on Mark Noble returning to West Ham as sporting director and so much more. This Podcast is brought to you in association with www...
Football Thunders - Episode 44: Same squad, different day!
September 15, 2022 19:49 - 22 minutes - 13.8 MBA very short show this week as Ryan is riding solo due to the lads having other commitments. He gives his view of the latest England squad, his opinion of Chelsea's new owners idea of a north/south All-star game like they do in America. He also addresses Andy Carroll somehow managing to get another temporary contract at Reading before commenting on the retirement of former Manchester United and Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster. This Podcast is brought to you in association with www.theproperbl...
Football Thunders - Episode 43: In her Majesty's honour.... The show must go on!
September 09, 2022 15:46 - 42 minutes - 30.7 MBOn the day the world sadly lost Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Dan & Ryan pay their respects to an historical icon and try and cover the, what felt like irrelevant, "big" football stories of the past week. From the very sudden sacking of Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, to the even swifter appointment of his replacement Graham Potter? What on earth is going on at Liverpool and why it's turned sour so quickly? Who is up to the task of replacing Jordan Pickford for England's next fixtures? ...
Off The Pitch: CM Punched & Clash at the Karaoke Castle!
September 06, 2022 19:34 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBOn this jam packed, if somewhat sweary show, Dan and Ryan get talking about one of their other interests.... Pro Wrestling! They talk about CM Punk going all in at All In, losing his composure at their post event press conference. They talk about all the problems at AEW and what they think is needed to fix them. They go through the card of WWE's Clash at the Castle, the first major stadium show in about 30 years. They talk about what they liked and what they didn't and how things could h...
(American) Football Thunders - The Road To The Super Bowl
September 06, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBNow what Ryan knows about the NFL we could write on a postage stamp, Pete has been following since the early 80s when the Patriots were pants, so he knows a bit, but sod all compared to Dan, who is a NFL stats nut and Green Bay Fan. So Pete sat down with Dan and talked through every teams chances in the brand new NFL season that starts later in the week.
Football Thunders - Episode 42: Transfer Windows and shenanigans
September 02, 2022 12:43 - 48 minutes - 40.6 MBThe lads recorded this weeks show as Transfer deadline day took place, so they took the opportunity to discuss theirs and other clubs best and worst deadline day deals of all time. Also up for discussion is some of the odd things you see on deadline day and they speculate about certain managers. Also their is news of Pete and Dan signing for a certain cricket team and another NFL episode of 'Off the pitch' is in the works! This Podcast is brought to you in association with www.theproperblok...
Football Thunders - Episode 41: The one with the shirts!
August 19, 2022 12:04 - 51 minutes - 44.7 MBThe lads are back and they're reviewing this seasons football kits, the good, the bad and the down right ugly! Also on this pod, Dan and Pete get into a lot of Charlton Athletic talk. Ryan puts David De Gea on blast. There is the usual distain for Talksport and their latest recruit Mark Goldbridge. The tales of the travelling Finches makes a return, so tune in to find out what happened to who and where. Praise rightly given for QPR and Jimmy Dunne and their work to help a young lad find a b...
Football Thunders - Episode 40: Tons of nonsense and the EFL Preview!
July 29, 2022 10:53 - 55 minutes - 47 MBJoin the lads as they stumble through this weeks podcast and attempt to look ahead to the upcoming EFL season. Who's going up, who's going down. Why are they talking about Hitler and Eddie Izzard and Dan challenges Pete to test his pronunciation of players names. The goalkeeping situation at Charlton gets discussed, as well as their lack of striking options. The Lionesses get praise for their outstanding performances at Euro2022 and the podcast is rounded off with yet more criticism of the '...
Football Thunders - Episode 39: Premier League Preview 22/23
July 15, 2022 13:23 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBOn this weeks show the lads preview the upcoming Premier League season and conclude this episode with other podcast recommendations. Tune in to find out what they're listening to and there opinions for the new season!
Off The Pitch - No One Wants a Sub Standard Ball
July 02, 2022 19:46 - 38 minutes - 32.9 MBPete and Dan look back at the 3 Test's against New Zealand and take about Baz Ball, they have a good chinwag about the upcoming Southerner's Africa Series and Pete decides the current Test against India is classed as last season. They look at the bowling options for the winter tours and discuss the current state of balls.
Football Thunders - Episode 38: Shitze and Giggles
June 24, 2022 18:59 - 51 minutes - 43.9 MBThe lads return with a three wishes special for the coming season, so tune in to hear who wants to see VAR abolished, who wants to see Connor Gallagher get his shot at Chelsea and who wants to see players who have been abused have a stormer. #Hergametoo get a shout out as Ryan calls for more women to be involved in the men's game this coming season. Pete's nightmare Charlton scenario is laid out before him and listen to who Dan wants to see implode. Also on this pod, why is Gareth Bale rum...
Off The Pitch - Cricket 1st Test Vs New Zealand
June 01, 2022 22:16 - 46 minutes - 39.9 MBOn the eve of the 1st Test at Lords against World Champions New Zealand, Pete and Dan look at the two sides, what we can expect, and what we hope for. After that it gets a little salty as we chew the fat over what is wrong with English cricket and why are we so crap?
Football Thunders - Episode 37: Then it was over.....
May 27, 2022 14:01 - 52 minutes - 44.7 MBOn the final show of its debut season The Football Thunders lads get together to review their pre season Premier League predictions. They talk about the latest England squad and more importantly..... who's parched. They applaud Jake Daniels for coming out about his sexuality and lament the fact that he had to do so in the first place. The lads give a quick shout out to the #Hergametoo movement as they continue to grow and cross into other sports. They round off the last show of the season wi...
Football Thunders - Episode 36: Donated his talent to the food bank
May 19, 2022 21:16 - 58 minutes - 74.4 MBOn this weeks episode the lads are all back together for the first time in a while and it quickly descends into chaos. Constantly interrupted by 'Harry Kane' the guys come up with their best Premier League 11 of the season and end up rambling on for the rest of the show! This Podcast is brought to you in association with www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health and https://twitter.com/LetUsTalk_MH, the football team raising money...
Off The Pitch - Englands Cricketing Summer
May 15, 2022 17:42 - 31 minutes - 28.1 MBPete and Dan sit down for a chat and pick their XI for the opening Test in June against the World Champions New Zealand, and they look at what to expect from a new captain and coach.
Football Thunders - Special: No longer United?
May 12, 2022 21:03 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBRiding solo tonight Ryan talks all things Manchester United! From the Glazers, the good and the bad. Who was to blame The Glazers, Ed Woodward, the managers or the players? What's happened to United's recruitment? What players should stay and who should leave and who would he like to see come in? And what does he hope for under Erik Ten Hag? This Podcast is brought to you in association with www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surrounding men's mental he...
Special: No longer United?
May 12, 2022 21:03 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBRiding solo tonight Ryan talks all things Manchester United! From the Glazers, the good and the bad. Who was to blame The Glazers, Ed Woodward, the managers or the players? What's happened to United's recruitment? What players should stay and who should leave and who would he like to see come in? And what does he hope for under Erik Ten Hag? This Podcast is brought to you in association with www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surrounding men's mental he...
Football Thunders - Episode 35: Farewell Jacko
May 08, 2022 19:29 - 49 minutes - 38 MBOn this episode Dan shares his sadness at the sacking of Johnnie Jackson from his beloved Charlton and he and Ryan discuss what's next for the club. They also give a quick account of the EFL as the playoffs loom. And they also talk about the death of football 'super agent' Mino Raiola. This Podcast is brought to you in association with www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health and https://twitter.com/LetUsTalk_MH, the football tea...
Episode 38: Farewell Jacko
May 08, 2022 19:29 - 49 minutes - 38 MBOn this episode Dan shares his sadness at the sacking of Johnnie Jackson from his beloved Charlton and he and Ryan discuss what's next for the club. They also give a quick account of the EFL as the playoffs loom. And they also talk about the death of football 'super agent' Mino Raiola. This Podcast is brought to you in association with www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health and https://twitter.com/LetUsTalk_MH, the football tea...
Off The Pitch - The NFL Draft
May 02, 2022 17:24 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBAn Off The Pitch special as we take a look at the NFL Draft, Pete is the host and Dan is our expert as we take an in-depth look at the First Round and then work our way with less detail through the rest of the rounds, if you love your NFL then this pod is for you.
Off The Pitch: Episode One.... A little bit country!
April 25, 2022 15:21 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBOn the very first episode, Dan and Ryan get into a multitude of topics from: Country to country at the o2 Brett Young Videos and DVDs/obsolete front room furniture Modern culture of adults being kids Did the FIA break Lewis Hamilton Max and Horner are Douce bags What's the point with sprint races All things wrestling, including WWE, AEW, NXT, IMPACT Intro and interlude music: Deep Stone - Reakt Music Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): http://uppbeat.io/t/reakt-music/deep-sto...
Football Thunders - Episode 34: Major Overhaul
April 22, 2022 11:18 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBOn this weeks show Dan and Ryan channel their inner Ted and Robin (How I met your mother) as they look to the future and discuss what they feel the Premier League clubs need to improve on for next season. Ryan salutes Liverpool FC for their conduct surrounding the tragic loss of Ronaldo's baby son and condemns Man United fans for chants about Hillsborough and Dan celebrates the announcement of several of his least favourite players leaving Charlton Athletic! This Podcast is brought to you i...
Episode 37: Major Overhaul
April 22, 2022 11:18 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBOn this weeks show Dan and Ryan channel their inner Ted and Robin (How I met your mother) as they look to the future and discuss what they feel the Premier League clubs need to improve on for next season. Ryan salutes Liverpool FC for their conduct surrounding the tragic loss of Ronaldo's baby son and condemns Man United fans for chants about Hillsborough and Dan celebrates the announcement of several of his least favourite players leaving Charlton Athletic! This Podcast is brought to you i...
Episode 36
April 08, 2022 11:13 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe podcast returns with Dan and Ryan discussing the world cup draw, the new financial fair play rules, the demise of Everton FC and A.Madrids 'performance' against Chelsea, rounded off with FM Scout Report. This Podcast is brought to you in association with www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health and https://twitter.com/LetUsTalk_MH, the football team raising money for mental health charity Mind! You can also interact with us ...
Football Thunders - Episode 33
April 08, 2022 11:13 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe podcast returns with Dan and Ryan discussing the world cup draw, the new financial fair play rules, the demise of Everton FC and A.Madrids 'performance' against Chelsea, rounded off with FM Scout Report. This Podcast is brought to you in association with www.theproperblokesclub.co.uk, walking and talking to break the stigma surrounding men's mental health and https://twitter.com/LetUsTalk_MH, the football team raising money for mental health charity Mind! You can also interact with us ...
Episode 35: Bonjour 'Captain Birdseye'
March 18, 2022 16:53 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis weeks podcast sees the debut of the new co host 'Captain Birdseye' as he joins Dan and Ryan in discussing the latest England squad, the lads try their hand at predicting the final Premier League Table with the help of and online results calculator, they discuss the situation at Chelsea and debate moral ethics and business ethics in football. The Weekly FM report and Plonker Pundit round out this weeks show! This Podcast is brought to you in association with www.theproperblokesclub.co.u...
Football Thunders - Episode 32: Bonjour 'Captain Birdseye'
March 18, 2022 16:53 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBThis weeks podcast sees the debut of the new co host 'Captain Birdseye' as he joins Dan and Ryan in discussing the latest England squad, the lads try their hand at predicting the final Premier League Table with the help of and online results calculator, they discuss the situation at Chelsea and debate moral ethics and business ethics in football. The Weekly FM report and Plonker Pundit round out this weeks show! This Podcast is brought to you in association with www.theproperblokesclub.co.u...
Football Thunders - Episode 31: How much for a Freddo?
March 04, 2022 12:56 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this weeks show Stat Man Dan and Ranting Ryan discuss the best finishers in Premier League history. Do the Uefa super cup and Fifa club world cup lack prestige and has the new format for the club world cup made it even less appealing? What's going to happen at Chelsea now Roman is selling up and FM Scout Report and Shithousery round of the show. Listen out for Dan's disgust at the price of a Freddo and which pundit gets a bashing this week. Brought to you in association with the Proper B...
Episode 34: How much for a Freddo?
March 04, 2022 12:56 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBOn this weeks show Stat Man Dan and Ranting Ryan discuss the best finishers in Premier League history. Do the Uefa super cup and Fifa club world cup lack prestige and has the new format for the club world cup made it even less appealing? What's going to happen at Chelsea now Roman is selling up and FM Scout Report and Shithousery round of the show. Listen out for Dan's disgust at the price of a Freddo and which pundit gets a bashing this week. Brought to you in association with the Proper B...
Episode 33:
February 25, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBOn this weeks show the lads discuss what's gone wrong at Leicester City, who were the best non league players to make it to the Premier League and odd managerial appointments. FM Scout Report and Shithousery round out this weeks show. Brought to you in association with The Proper Blokes Club, Let Us Talk Mental Health and a special shout out to the HerGameToo crew!
Football Thunders - Episode 30
February 25, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBOn this weeks show the lads discuss what's gone wrong at Leicester City, who were the best non league players to make it to the Premier League and odd managerial appointments. FM Scout Report and Shithousery round out this weeks show. Brought to you in association with The Proper Blokes Club, Let Us Talk Mental Health and a special shout out to the HerGameToo crew!
Football Thunders - Episode 29
February 18, 2022 13:19 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThis week see's the return of the one ball wanderer as the lads discuss the top 5 all time Premier League players. Also up for discussion is Wayne Rooney and the job he's doing at Derby, the new World Cup format for 2026 and top talent to be found with the FM Scout Report. And listen as Shithousery becomes a mystery the lads cant solve. Brought to you as always, in association with The Proper Blokes Club and Let Us Talk Mental Health
Episode 32
February 18, 2022 13:19 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBThis week see's the return of the one ball wanderer as the lads discuss the top 5 all time Premier League players. Also up for discussion is Wayne Rooney and the job he's doing at Derby, the new World Cup format for 2026 and top talent to be found with the FM Scout Report. And listen as Shithousery becomes a mystery the lads cant solve. Brought to you as always, in association with The Proper Blokes Club and Let Us Talk Mental Health
Football Thunders - Episode 28: The Footballing Teletubby!
February 11, 2022 19:13 - 1 hour - 54 MBIn this weeks podcast, Ryan and Dan discuss why Rangnick appears to be throwing certain players under the bus at Manchester United. Also they reluctantly discuss the recent, highly controversial issues that have arisen, who their childhood footballing hero's were and the start of a new weekly segment of Football Manger Scout Report. So tune in to find out who's worth signing on FM22 and listen closely to find out who the footballing Teletubby is! Caution: This weeks podcast contains opin...