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Footy Prime The Podcast

731 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Hosted by James Sharman, former football pros Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan & Amy Walsh, and producers Jeff Cole and Dan Wong


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Episodes

What's a Spotted Dick? A Benzema Conviction, Sexiest Man Alive, TFC pivots and who's the face of your club?

November 25, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

US Thanksgiving is celebrated in the tent and the fellas stay as close to a rundown as they ever have, which is of course, not much.  Not to mention producer Dan Wong had James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Danny Dichio and Brendan Dunlop sharing one microphone. Footy Picks returns and shockingly, Craig picks West Ham to lose this weekend!  No loyalty.  Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's a Spotted Dick? A Benzema Conviction, Sexiest Man Alive, TFC pivots and who's the face of your club?

November 25, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MB

US Thanksgiving is celebrated in the tent and the fellas stay as close to a rundown as they ever have, which is of course, not much.  Not to mention producer Dan Wong had James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Danny Dichio and Brendan Dunlop sharing one microphone. Footy Picks returns and shockingly, Craig picks West Ham to lose this weekend!  No loyalty.  Enjoy!

Ole is out at Man United! Who wants that job now?

November 22, 2021 21:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop recap the Premier League weekend, and this time James Sharman joins to dissect all the drama at Old Trafford, speculate what Manchester United may do next, and where it all went wrong. Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea's routs, Stevie G and Xavi's new jobs, and Ligue 1 violence are also on the agenda.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ole is out at Man United! Who wants that job now?

November 22, 2021 21:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop recap the Premier League weekend, and this time James Sharman joins to dissect all the drama at Old Trafford, speculate what Manchester United may do next, and where it all went wrong. Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea's routs, Stevie G and Xavi's new jobs, and Ligue 1 violence are also on the agenda. 

Canada are the best team in CONCACAF! CanMNT triumph at the Iceteca, and Dichio is back in the tent

November 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

Danny Dichio returns to the tent to join Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop & Dan Wong, the night after Canada's historic win over Mexico in arctic conditions in Edmonton. Nigel Nigelson sings a CanMNT anthem, Steven Gerrard and Dean Smith's appointments are discussed, and James Sharman is dearly missed.  

Canada are the best team in CONCACAF! CanMNT triumph at the Iceteca, and Dichio is back in the tent

November 19, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

Danny Dichio returns to the tent to join Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop & Dan Wong, the night after Canada's historic win over Mexico in arctic conditions in Edmonton. Nigel Nigelson sings a CanMNT anthem, Steven Gerrard and Dean Smith's appointments are discussed, and James Sharman is dearly missed.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CanMNT down Costa Rica in Edmonton, Mexico awaits & The 90th Minute crew joins the show

November 15, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Craig Forrest & Brendan Dunlop recap the highs from Canada's 1-0 WCQ win over Costa Rica in Edmonton, and chat with Lukas & Brett from The 90th Minute (@the90minute on TikTok, @the90thminuteofficial on Twitch) who were at Commonwealth and will return Tuesday when Canada plays Mexico on the frozen tundra.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Osorio talks playing for country, John Herdman, Challenges and more

November 12, 2021 16:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB

Friend of the pod, TFC's Jonathan Osorio, shares his insights and experiences on all things Footy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada's World Cup Qualifiers take Centre Stage, PSG Tonya Harding, Sharms in AB and CPL expansion

November 11, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

If you can't beat em, get in a tent and enjoy yourselves.  B, Wonger, Craig and Virtual Sharms throw down 80 minutes of love, insight, gout and Memmo.  Love FPTP!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Herdman Inteview with The Footy Prime Crew

November 10, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

The Head Coach of Canada's Men's Team shares insights with the Crew about the challenges, solutions and future of the team as they attempt to qualify for the World Cup.  Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Herdman Inteview with The Footy Prime Crew

November 10, 2021 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

The Head Coach of Canada's Men's Team shares insights with the Crew about the challenges, solutions and future of the team as they attempt to qualify for the World Cup.  Enjoy!

Manchester is Blue, Liverpool get Hammered in the Forrest-Sharman Derby, and it's sacking season in the Prem!

November 08, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop recap a Premier League weekend that saw Man City steam roll Man United in the Manchester Derby, two more PL managers get fired, and West Ham vault up to third place in the table with a 3-2 win over Liverpool. We also learn that Forrest makes a proper cuppa.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester is Blue, Liverpool get Hammered in the Forrest-Sharman Derby, and it's sacking season in the Prem!

November 08, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop recap a Premier League weekend that saw Man City steam roll Man United in the Manchester Derby, two more PL managers get fired, and West Ham vault up to third place in the table with a 3-2 win over Liverpool. We also learn that Forrest makes a proper cuppa. 

Ronaldo Again? Man, even without Dunny, we have to talk about him. Forrest starts a Hate List. Conte, Footy Picks and More

November 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Sharms, Wonger and Forrest hold down the tent, while Dichio and Dunlop do Soccer/Footy related work.  Stories of Brazil, Toronto Traffic and everything is good in the world for 85 minutes.  World Cup Qualitying, Prem, UCL and Class warfare too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronaldo Again? Man, even without Brendan, we have to talk about him. Forrest starts a Hate List. Conte, Footy Picks and More

November 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Sharms, Wonger and Forrest hold down the tent, while Dichio and Dunlop do Soccer/Footy related work.  Stories of Brazil, Toronto Traffic and everything is good in the world for 85 minutes.  World Cup Qualitying, Prem, UCL and Class warfare too!

Weekend Wrap, the Halloween edition! Scary times at Spurs, Barca is a mess, and West Ham run riot in the Dunlop-Forrest Derby

November 01, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

Craig Forrest had a lot to smile about after West Ham's 4-1 win at Villa Park. Sadly for Aston Villa lover Brendan Dunlop, it was just the two of them on this Halloween night weekend recap show that shines some love on Zlatan, amidst plenty of worry for Nuno Espirito Santo before the Monday morning revelation that he'd lost his job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ole's still in charge for now, Fergie's influence, Saudi Arabian media network ideas & Dunny's birthday

October 27, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

Relegated back to their laptops, James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop & Dan Wong drop some midweek entertainment, speculating on what my happen at Manchester United and to Ole Gunnar Solskjær, how a media network pitch to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia would go over and recklessly speculate what Dunny will be doing for his birthday.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weekend Recap! Dunlop & Forrest review all the goals from a wild EPL weekend & celebrate CanWNT's gold medal winners

October 25, 2021 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

Brendan Dunlop & Craig Forrest run through a wild slate of Premier League games after Liverpool embarrass Manchester United at Old Trafford, Chelsea put 7 past Norwich, West Ham top Tottenham, and CanWNT's Olympic gold medalists use their Celebration Tour to drive home a very important message.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back, in the backyard! UCL matchday 2, bone saws, MLS vs continental salaries & how to spot testicular cancer

October 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Danny Dichio & Brendan Dunlop reunite in person as producer Dan Wong turns his backyard into a tented studio of fun. Newcastle's new owners, and the unlucky fate of Steve Bruce, continental salaries that are lower than you expect vs current MLS salaries are discussed, and Craig shines a light on his battle with testicular cancer.  

The boys are back, in the backyard! UCL matchday 2, bone saws, MLS vs continental salaries & how to spot testicular cancer

October 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Danny Dichio & Brendan Dunlop reunite in person as producer Dan Wong turns his backyard into a tented studio of fun. Newcastle's new owners, and the unlucky fate of Steve Bruce, continental salaries that are lower than you expect vs current MLS salaries are discussed, and Craig shines a light on his battle with testicular cancer.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Canada's Men's team, led by Phonzie's ridiculous goal, put on a Show at BMO! Sharms and B took in the historic eve with No Hyperbole Necessary!

October 14, 2021 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

Sharman and Dunlop record from BMO Field and try to find the words to recap a wild World Cup Qualifier that saw Alphonso Davies score maybe the best goal in Canadian men’s soccer history, while 26k+ were forced to wait a long time to see CanMNT work magic on the pitch against Panama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WCQ Preview #CANMEX! First Time in the Prem, B's Recipe, TED Lasso, Keanu BTYB DAZN

October 07, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

A smattering of topics with a focus on the World Cup Qualifier with Canada v Mexico, the Crew reveal what it was like their first time...on a big pitch, Ted Lasso and Keanu Reeves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Century Show! #100: Memories, beard sweats, Twitter questions & Footy Picks

September 30, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

On this  frabjous day, the Crew celebrate the 100 episode of Footy Prime in all their glory!  Thanks to Opera Bob's for hosting.  The show is written by our Twitter team who wrote all of the questions and topics, almost as tangents still taken.  Brought to you by DAZN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Century Show, Beard Sweats, Twitter Questions and Footy Picks

September 30, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

On this  frabjous day, the Crew celebrate the 100 episode of Footy Prime in all their glory!  Thanks to Opera Bob's for hosting.  The show is written by our Twitter team who wrote all of the questions and topics, almost as tangents still taken.  Brought to you by DAZN.

Carabao Cup explained, #Crushinator3000 Comments, Footy Picks and Messi v Ronaldo explored

September 22, 2021 16:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

In the "You Can't Miss This" episode, the crew explain cup play to Wonger, Craig almost played in Turkey and his birthday, B gets scolded about Ronaldo and his omnipresence on social.  JC and Nigel return. Sharms holds it down for 55 minutes of enjoyment that you will never get back.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 100 Goal EPL Quiz! Play Along! True Stories Revealed! Footy Picks Too! Disappointment Free.

September 16, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

Diche, Stax, Sharms, B and Wonger quiz themselves and share some of the best stories to date!  Robbie Fowler, Ryan Giggs, Razor Ruddock and more.  90+ amazing minutes!  JC and Nigel away for the night. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Cup Qualifying Canada v El Salvador, The Neville Brothers, Boy Bands, Footy Picks, Ronaldo

September 09, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

The Fellas recorded late into the evening after Canada defeated the El Salvadorians.  No subject off limits!  B and Sharms love for Atiba Hutchinsin, the ageless wonder, Dichio and Forrest will return and so much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

World Cup Qualifying Canada v El Salvador, The Neville Brothers, Boy Bands, Footy Picks, Ronaldo

September 09, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

The Fellas recorded late into the evening after Canada defeated the El Salvadorians.  No subject off limits!  B and Sharms love for Atiba Hutchinsin, the ageless wonder, Dichio and Forrest will return and so much more.

#CANHON WCQ Discussed, NRB Explained, #GaryNeville Drafted, Ronaldo Sweeps, Lots of Chuckles

September 04, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MB

Some of the Crew discuss Canada's Draw with Honduras, Worst Shopping Trips, Ronaldo's return to his Ex, Snooker, lots of other inanities! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronaldo Sweepstakes! Most Wanted Duos! Canada's World Cup Qualifying, Footy Picks...Full house for the pod.

August 27, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

The Crew talk Ronaldo at City, who they would love to see together, 36 minute life-eating hot dogs, Canada's World Cup Qualifying, Tajon to Brugge and Diche gives us a rousing rendition of Footy Picks.  All sponsored by DAZN. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much is Forrest worth for transfer in now dollars? Peeing in a cup, Jay Baruchel's new pod & weed, Dichio-less Footy Picks!

August 19, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

The pod never stops!  Rubber penises, Drug Testing, Concussions, Bad English Food, Footy Picks.   Fun times had by all!  Enjoy.  Brought to you by DAZN! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much is Forrest worth for transfer in now dollars? Peeing in a cup, Jay Baruchel's new pod & weed, Dichio-less Footy Picks!

August 19, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 43 MB

The pod never stops!  Rubber penises, Drug Testing, Concussions, Bad English Food, Footy Picks.   Fun times had by all!  Enjoy.  Brought to you by DAZN!

The POD IS BACK! The #DAZNSoccer Show, What is Harry Kane worth and transfers? Prem Preview & Footy Picks!

August 12, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MB

Great news discussed with our crew, B's internet...still, Danny's Sunderland surprise season start,  Sharms dog interrupts, Get Craig back on Twitter and Wonger tries to understand the Supercup!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Big Announcement for those who Listen! and Dichio is back!

August 08, 2021 23:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MB

Sorry to tease you. The Crew at Footy Prime don't normally have must-listen news, but this week our 15-minute micropod shares some news we're quite happy about.  Who knew, right? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euro Recap and...breathe, The Dunlops make a splash, Craig keeps the Crew in the dark

July 16, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

With the end of the Euro's, the Crew are moving into summertime with exhaustion but still keep the pod moving.  Sharm's is kneed deep in pies and washed over in English defeat.  Racists doing their thing.  Messi gets his Continental Win and much more.  Did someone say Didier? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euro 2020 Final England v Italy - A Little Pod Morsel before the Big Game

July 09, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MB

An Unsure James Sharman is at a loss for words as his England side make their way to the Final on some controversial calls.  The Crew is there to straighten him out.  Mancini wins the fashion game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euro 2020 QFinal Matches, Emotional Tangents & Footy Picks

June 30, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MB

It's been a wild 17 days and the Euro has given the Crew delightful footy.   Sharms called the goals per game, Dunny is still sad and pensive with the loss of Portugal in the tourney, and Craig and Wonger are all smiles.  Join us for an hour of great chat and a few dozen laffs.  The Ukraine is not weak.  Watch out England! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euro 2020 Round of 16, Roadtrips, Craig's Frozen so please mind his clicks and some surprises

June 24, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MB

The Euro pretenders are gone and only the strong and most skillful will survive.  The Crew make their picks, analyse each game, discuss world and societal issues, Sharms drinks from the wrong glass, Craig's internet is much worse then Brendan's, Nigel makes a sneaky return, Twitter Questions and Wonger keeps it on track for once.  All this and more on this week's Footy Prime.  Right after Night Rider. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euro 2020 takes Centre Stage, UEFA on the hot seat, WCQ with Canada qualifying, Craig's worst goal ever

June 17, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

Portugal, France, England, Italy playing well, Turkey underachieving, Denmark pressured by UEFA?  Worst goal ever and the best athlete of all time, a Pekinese! B's wife returns.  And bring Superstars back!  The fellas are Ubiquitous! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NostraSharmus guarantees a 4-nil victory for Canada's Men's Team during WCQ. More Euro 2020! Footy Picks Euro Edition brought to you by Sports Interaction

June 10, 2021 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

The crew discuss Craig's limited technical skills with computers, Sharms gloats, England and Canada may have the best talent yet but perhpas the greatest  attribute is a short memory and forgotten history.  Brendan says Wonger has a point.  Danny is still lurking in Phoenix.  And you may be sick of us all by!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Euro! Euro! Euro! Canada's Mens Team, Craig's Technical Genius - Footy Prime Weekend Wrap

June 07, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB

The Crew put their Nostradamus hats on and talk Euro 2020 in a Back To The Future episode including the Beach Boys!  Aruba and Suriname are foes for Canada...Sharms expects more. Dichio is AWOL.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea are Champions of Europe! A Dan-Free Pod and the Dog's Bollocks on the Weekend Wrap!

May 31, 2021 13:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

After a weekend that saw Chelsea crowned champions of Europe and Brentford win promotion to the Premier League, James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop react to how Man City got it all wrong, delve into some early silly season rumours, and Craig explains the human anatomy of a tall person.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Man U lose in PKs, The Crew's Year End Awards, Chelsea & Man City Previewed

May 28, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

It's another banger as the boys give their props to Sharm's made up Awards. Who's going where as the off season is now upon us, Penalty Kicks discussed after 21 are scored and of course the Champions League Final on Saturday.  We have a Dichio sighting and that means 2 more weeks of lockdown.   Happy Listening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prem's Wild Weekend, Canadian Champs all over the World on Footy Prime's Weekend Wrap

May 24, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

On a weekend when Canadians touched more silverware than a bull in a china shop, Sharms, Forrest and Dunlop recap Jonathan David’s Ligue 1 title triumph and celebrate the other league winning Canadians, put a bow on a wild Premier League season that saw Liverpool and Chelsea book Champions League spots on the final day, and Sharms gets fooled by the internet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fans are back! Champions League Weekend for Chelsea, Leicester and Liverpool, Europa Cup glory? and Footy Picks!

May 20, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MB

It's never dull and the fans coming back to the pitches add that much more excitement.  The Crew discuss the return of spectators,  The many travels of Roy Hodgson, Europa Cup ambitions, and a huge weekend for Champions Leauge advancement.  Who's in, who's out with Footy Picks?  Listen and learn-ish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liverpool Keeper's Big Head! Leicester's FA Cup on Footy Prime's Weekend Wrap

May 17, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MB

Allison's header keeps Sharms happy, Leicester a destination club?, Sports most memorable moments, and we are now on after Blossom!  The Weekend Wrap is coming at ya! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Man City Dynasty? The Buffon Exit? Dero and Brendan launch! And of course Footy Picks!

May 14, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

It would be great to say the Crew is succinct but no, the verbosity builds and builds.  Is Pep the best ever?  How good do you have to be to play til your in your 40's?  Brendan shares some details about his book launch of DeRo: My Life, Footy Picks and Wonger's Hottest Hits of the Decades.  You will never get this time back so listen intently! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DeRo: My Life - Unfiltered on Footy Prime

May 11, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Dwayne De Rosario comes on a special edition of the pod to discuss his new autobiography, DeRo: My Life, written with our own Brendan Dunlop.  One of MLS's top 25 of All-time, DeRo shares the toughest part of writing an autobiography, tough transitions, his legacy and Brendan's stylish locks.  A great time had by all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chelsea's on tap, Music moves Sharm's soul, 13-year-old crushes and of course, Footy Picks

May 07, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

In another epic week, the Crew make the most of their 100 minutes.  Everything is on the table - Craig's envy of a Super Leg, James' Call of Duty excuses, B's wonderful new demographic,  Wonger's horrible Dichio impression, Celebrity Crushes, Footy Music and more! Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Mutiny at Old Trafford or a timely Protest? James and Brendan host a special Sunday Night pod.

May 03, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

James Sharman and Brendan Dunlop discuss the Manchester United fan protest at Old Trafford that forced the postponement of Man Utd v Liverpool, on the day that several ex-Man United players won the scudetto with Inter Milan.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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