I Leeds Therefore I Am
65 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA podcast about how Leeds, Bielsa and philosophy intersect. Discussion, chat, interviews and analysis.
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I Leeds Therefore I Am - Relegation miasma, licking open wounds and calling for Corberan.
June 02, 2023 19:11 - 1 hour - 72 MBOn this award winning podcast, I eat a packet of pickled onion monster munch and we both just talk for a bit. Usual apology for the inarticulation of Si. He hadn't been drinking for the 24 hours before but he went to the toilet and before I knew it, he was drinking brasso in the cubicle straight from the tin. Also, we both refute all allegations about him and our solicitor is following up all cases of slander before the court case is finished. Bye. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...
I Leeds Therefore I Am - You thought we were finished/dead. Almost.
August 22, 2022 22:46 - 56 minutes - 57.8 MBBack from the oblivion. American made [in our hearts], post Bielsa chat. Risen from childbirth and career fatigue, we lazily talk ourselves back into action. It will get better! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Pizza and beer chat
March 01, 2022 13:42 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWe had some pizza and beer. We had a conversation. The recording is low quality. It is too long. This is an exception. https://www.patreon.com/join/leedstherefore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Transfer titillation, New year new us and thinking with Elon.
January 13, 2022 16:15 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBOn this award winning show, we delve into the fine architecture of injuries and transfers, we consider what makes our brains think the thoughts that fill it and why other people's thoughts also somehow get in our brains and change or supersede our own stupid thoughts, and we consider the very very near future with the obvious football podcast predictions under the terrifying remit of being prescient and thoughtful. 'Definitely the best football and philosophy podcast there is. Except that...
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Catching up on things, Magic Meslier and a Christmas to forget.
December 08, 2021 21:11 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBWe've had a bit of a break [again] because of our utter contempt for each other [again] and Si's incarceration [again]. There isn't any cogent narrative or reportage within this podcast. There is a rage, a burp and some predications that are almost definitely wrong. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Raphinha as a baked good, 3 points none the richer and subscribe and save.
November 02, 2021 23:55 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBWe won. Yay. On to Leicester. Boo. That's it. Enjoy (or don't it is your choice.) Press subscribe. Subscribe to the podcast. If you like it subscribe. If you don't like it, subscribe. If you find us both repugnant slugs with no hope of any viable future within decent society, subscribe. Subscribe. Just fucking subscribe. Jim has our children and is making them watch re-runs or pathetic Arsenal performances unless you subscribe. SUBSCRIBE. SUBSCRIBE. FUCKING SUBSCRIBE. Host...
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Wolves wonderings, the shiny new young 'uns and a threesome in a bathtub on Tuesday evening.
October 24, 2021 22:27 - 47 minutes - 48.5 MBAnother podcast? Already? Yep. We think on the result at the weekend and think forward to Arsenal. Have we resurrected a season? Si thinks no. I think maybe, but probably not. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Leeds limbo, Out with the lads and putting the Oost in Boost.
October 22, 2021 15:08 - 50 minutes - 48.8 MBWe continue with the rather downbeat trawl through the current sorrows. The highlights of this 50 mins Drawn out analogy of Leeds players as friends in a nightclub Si says the words 'I have a Nigella Lawson cookbook' An aimless 35 seconds on energy drinks. Si thinks we will win against Wolves, I think we'll draw. I tend to be right. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Watford woe, Covid Bob and tongue tasting the first team!
October 06, 2021 21:09 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBWe've been away. It isn't professional priorities or family emergencies, we just mostly couldn't care less. That and we can't stand each other. Anyway, listen to this at your peril as we delve into the yucky goodness of players as meals and, for once, I will be unpopular as I think we are actually in a little bit of trouble. Buy some products from manscaped. Actually don't. It's rubbish. Just grow your hair like you are proud to be brushed all over. Buy stuff like cars and women. Ca...
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Liverpool lull, historical synchronisation and Harry the wrong 'un meets Proust!
September 15, 2021 22:31 - 58 minutes - 56.4 MBUtterly mental. So little football discussed that you may as well just open the door to the nearest betting shop and shout the washing instructions of whatever you are wearing on the top half of your body into the sweating and hopeless mass inside. We had fun. So there. Turns out Si is actually quite funny. I might not want to be his friend anymore. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - WEDDING SPECIAL - Dyche wars, Dan James exclusive and Barry from Beeston.
August 31, 2021 00:23 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBI Jim Therefore I Am is now a married man. I reminisce on a lovely day. Si wasn't invited. We respond [or react to, depends if you are an idiot or not] to messages from listeners. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Everton, Pacino and Question Zone!
August 24, 2021 23:03 - 52 minutes - 56.9 MBA discussion on the Everton upturn, stuff sticking in Si's spokes about the Leeds squad and looking forward to the weekend at Burnley. Al Pacino drops in and is all furious and that for no reason. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Testicle updates, shaky starts and finding the positives.
August 14, 2021 20:49 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBA rough day at the office but brightened up by the fact that Si cannot sire anymore offspring. We lament both the result at Old Trafford and the state of the tubes in his undercarriage. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Preseason reason, Token teaser and Difficult chats!
August 08, 2021 15:30 - 59 minutes - 56.7 MBWelcome to season 3. Who would have thunk it? We are back just one week before we kick off the new season to cast a wry eye over what preseason offered and how we are gonna crack on this year. Sit back. Relax. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - SEASON REVIEW - Goodbye Pablo and Bera
May 25, 2021 13:50 - 1 hour - 70 MBThe penultimate podcast of the amazing first year back in the premier league. We discuss our own personal highlights of the season. To finish off, I invented a game called Leeds United Hexagons © and tested Si on his LUFC knowledge. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - REISSUE - Interview with Bielsa Biographers
May 15, 2021 17:33 - 1 hour - 85 MBA flash from the past here that is worth revisiting for the sake of posterity. We spoke to Tim Rich about his new biography of Marcelo Bielsa, 'The Quality of Madness'. We ask about where he came from, the way he works and stories that help to highlight the inner workings of the man. As an addendum, we have a short interview with Andrea D'Emilio about her motivation for writing the biography on Bielsa, 'Los Locos Del Loco' Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Poetry, celebrity phone calls and supercalifragilisticexpialioski
May 06, 2021 18:27 - 47 minutes - 39.4 MBA slightly surreal podcast. We discuss the vitriol of Brighton to the point of creating literature. We consider what loyalty is in football. We recreate a phone call that must have happened. We entertain the insight and erudition of Michael Owen. Enjoy. https://wavve.link/leedstherefore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am
April 29, 2021 20:26 - 38 minutes - 40.9 MBMe and Si back to our old business. Leeds through and through. Rambling, bad jokes and build up to Brighton. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 11 - Wind, the exercise con and fighting for agents!!
April 09, 2021 14:02 - 55 minutes - 57 MBThree conundrums in the week are discussed and put to bed. We discuss Simon's nether regions. Enough said. Enjoy. Careful with your balls. If they are in fine fettle, get 'em deodorised like Si and be the envy of any ballroom in the western hemisphere, be less like Jim if possible and if you have to be like me, on your own head be it. Trim, moisturise and deodorise for the love of all that is holy. We can help. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OUTSIDERS at MANSCA...
Episode 10 - An -ism sandwich to shove down your gobhole
March 25, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour - 74 MBWe broach some philosophical -isms and relate them to the beautiful game. Simon talks a lot. The start from me was poor, it tailed off at the end and the less said about the middle the better, but other than that, excellent! International football is shit so we leave it alone. We ask an idiot 3 questions and then supply answers. Enjoy. Careful with your balls. If they are in fine fettle, get 'em deodorised like Si and be the envy of any ballroom in the western hemisphere, be less li...
Episode 9 - Ben Ferguson - VAR and philosophy.
March 18, 2021 18:36 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBWe get to the bottom of how philosophically VAR works, whether humans are to blame and if following the rules is what football is all about. We are joined by none other than Ben Ferguson, our go to philosopher from Warwick university. 'Such a beautiful individual on the inside and out.' Si, March 2021. Enjoy. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OUTSIDERS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod https://www.linktr.ee/theoutsidercast http://theoutsiderspodcast.co.uk/ http...
Episode 8 - Blame Canada!
March 12, 2021 19:21 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBSpoke to the wonderful guys over at @soccersnobs1 in sunny Canada. Say no more. Enjoy. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OUTSIDERS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod http://theoutsiderspodcast.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/theoutsidercast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunNZ_Rst0LKdGB9YaWnteg https://www.facebook.com/The-Outsiders-a-football-and-philosophy-podcast-100666458697650/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 7 - Tribalism, punditry and dodgy voices
March 04, 2021 22:59 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBWe get to the bottom of what shapes your opinion of teams and players, how you stick to your tribe and the new low of punditry in 2021. Si experiments with voices and opens a whole new chasm of self loathing and prejudice. Enjoy. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code OUTSIDERS at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod http://theoutsiderspodcast.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/theoutsidercast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunNZ_Rst0LKdGB9YaWnteg https://www.facebook.com...
Episode 6 - Talking Women in Football - Special guest former Leicester City striker Helen Busby
February 24, 2021 18:58 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBWe are joined by former Leicester City striker Helen Busby to discuss the women's game and how it is evolving and growing. We ask her about her playing career, how she thinks the women's game is changing and current events surrounding high profile women in football. Si embarrasses himself by mentioning Kevin Davies and mispronouncing an out of trend liquor. Enjoy. http://theoutsiderspodcast.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/theoutsidercast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunNZ_Rst0LK...
Episode 5 - Statistical philosopher Joost van der Leij Live
February 16, 2021 12:55 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBThe final of our special three episodes in which we discuss data, transfer fees, probability and Mario Balotelli with Joost van der Leij, the Dutch statistical philosopher that helps to find players, explain their impact and promote the use of probability in football. Head over to his website at http://footballphilosophy.org/ for more information about his ideas. This episode will be available as the live chat we had on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunNZ_Rst0LKdGB9YaWnteg. Enjoy. ht...
Episode 4 - Special Guest - Part 2 - Joost van der Leij - Philosopher, author & football analyst
February 10, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBWe are still excited to be joined by Joost van der Leij, an academic philosopher with an incredible knowledge and understanding of how philosophy and statistical analysis of football helps to mould and shape a club and the effectiveness of players. Joost has worked with some of the top Dutch teams and we are delighted to have him on our two part special. Head over to his website at http://footballphilosophy.org/ for more information about his ideas. In other news, we discuss our favourite ...
Episode 3 - Special Guest - Part 1 - Joost van der Leij - Philosopher, author & football analyst
February 03, 2021 13:58 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBWe are excited to be joined by Joost van der Leij, an academic philosopher with an incredible knowledge and understanding of how philosophy and statistical analysis of football helps to mould and shape a club and the effectiveness of players. Joost has worked with some of the top Dutch teams and we are delighted to have him on our two part special. Head over to his website at http://footballphilosophy.org/ for more information about his ideas. Otherwise, we round up the results in the wee...
Episode 2 - Bruce's weak link life
January 27, 2021 12:04 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBSi takes the reins introducing the concept of weak and strong link sports. We talk Chelsea, what it is to be a 'big' club and how the big two might finish their careers. Enjoy. Available on all podcast providers http://theoutsiderspodcast.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/theoutsidercast/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCunNZ_Rst0LKdGB9YaWnteg https://www.facebook.com/The-Outsiders-a-football-and-philosophy-podcast-100666458697650/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Episode 1 - Guardiola's Razor
January 19, 2021 18:40 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBA twosome becomes a threesome as we kick off our podcast series on the intermingling of philosophy and football. Jim is now part of the team and we are back to discuss all things metaphysical whilst Si keeps bringing up Kevin Davies in every single debate. In this episode we discuss Ocamm's razor and the quickest way to goal. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Winning, whining and dodgy hot beverages.
October 29, 2020 00:26 - 48 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode we actually talk about football. The usual array of hot potatoes are handled: Strategy, PPV, ethical quandaries and a mooted charity walk. We look back on Villa, literally and metaphorically, and look forward to Leicester. Si thinks he is it. I just try to get through the time with a modicum of dignity. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - International boredom, football as a religion and Rinsing Rosco.
October 13, 2020 22:54 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBWe went back to our roots and had Tommy Lynch, a senior lecturer in philosophy and religion at the university of Chichester, talk to us about how valid the claim is that football is a religion. Then we inanely jabbed at it with our brains. We entertain Rosco, a scum fan, on where Leeds are going so right and where the scum are going so wrong. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Man City heroics, Toilet studio and Johnnie Rafinha.
October 07, 2020 23:20 - 49 minutes - 39.2 MBWelcome to the third studio situated next to a toilet that you may hear flushing sporadically. We talk about new signings, positive start to the league, big Si's big match reactions and run through a first date. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Fresh return, stoical superstars and bring on the signings.
September 29, 2020 21:11 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBWe are back with a bang after a short holiday/divorce. We discuss the belting start of the season, the pointlessness of match of the day without Leeds and new signings. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds therefore I am - Liverpool hope, Inequities and De Paul difference.
September 14, 2020 18:05 - 52 minutes - 42.6 MBAnother ramble through the post football analysis. Such highlights as Si going gooey over Ayling, 'the kit looked alright, didn't it?' and a bad Clinton Morrison impression. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds therefore I am - REISSUE - Bielsa's Biographer - Tim Rich Interview
September 06, 2020 20:11 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBWith just one week to go before the premiership kick off, another chance to listen to the thoughts from Tim Rich on Bielsa's career, way of playing and life story. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds therefore I am - Transfer fatigue, New players and Radio Si.
September 06, 2020 19:53 - 43 minutes - 34.6 MBWelcome to episode 4 that is just 7 sweet days before the new premiership season. Join us for our silly chat through the events of the week. Enjoy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Roderigo delight, Messi to Leeds and Apologies
August 28, 2020 20:36 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MBWe take a little bit of time to reflect on ourselves, we get excited by a phonecall from Lionel Messi and wonder how Leeds will look come the first game of the season.We Leeds therefore we do...or are. We aren't sure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Signs of movement, beautiful white kit and much love for Koch.
August 22, 2020 12:10 - 28 minutes - 23.1 MBEpisode two discusses the last 7 days of movement.Signings galore!Rumours galore!A white shirt was released.We scrutinise the real value that Koch might have to Leeds United and celebrate our new partnership with LS11.**Due to copyright mess, our intro music has changed. We didn't want to but there was no way around it. We still love Skylights and if were up to the majority of people involved, including them and their label, they would still be on the podcast but these things are complicate...
I Leeds Therefore I Am - New Season, New signings and a new Simon!
August 17, 2020 17:01 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBBrand new season starts here.We are with you from now until we are crowned premiership champions next May.Enjoy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - 19/20 - Best of
August 04, 2020 16:53 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBIn this final episode of this season, I have pulled together some of our funniest musings from across the year.If you are here for philosophy and marvellous displays of erudition, turn around.This is just plain silliness.Enjoy.Thank you, once again, to the lads from Skylights who so generously allow us to us their music.See you in the premiership. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds therefore I am - Quick thinking - CHAMPIONS!
July 19, 2020 12:35 - 26 minutes - 20.4 MBAfter a difficult and surreal 48 hours, here is a short burst of two tired but elated idiots.Enjoy.Thanks to Lennie of @tuneslennie for making us tear up.Thanks to the lads from Skylights for the music.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ileedsthereforeiam/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds therefore I am - Magic, stats and bath time football screams.
July 15, 2020 14:06 - 1 hour - 87.6 MBWe were in heaven in Wales (how many people have said that?).We are on the brink.We talk it through and have a special guest chatting about the Leeds squad in the form of Jon from All Stats Aren't We {@Allstatsarentwe} An absolute gent.There are few absolutes in life but i think we have found a few- We will all die.- Leeds are going up.- Hull are dreadful.Enjoy.Thanks to the lads from Skylights for the music.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ileedsthereforeiam/message See acast.c...
I Leeds therefore I am - 5 of the best, a devil's advocate and a Swansea Surge.
July 12, 2020 10:51 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBOn the back of a mighty victory over Stoke, we stay calm and look forward to Sunday.We take just a few moments to relish is how utterly dreadful Huddersfield are.Thanks to the lads from Skylights for the music.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ileedsthereforeiam/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds therefore I am - Douglas deputising for Dallas, Daring to Dream and Derby as Diarrhea
July 06, 2020 20:57 - 40 minutes - 33.1 MBMore jubilant after a great away day at Blackburn, we contemplate the unbearable - automatic promotion.Talk on Brentford, West Brom and what has to happen.Thanks to the lads from Skylights for the music.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ileedsthereforeiam/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds therefore I am - Luton blues, finding a football faith and the need for a happy ending.
July 02, 2020 13:43 - 49 minutes - 41.7 MBWe are a bit down in the dumps and riled up.It's because we care so bloody much.Si is the calming peace of reason in this sea of turmoil.We are still doing alright aren't we?Thanks to the lads from Skylights for the music.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ileedsthereforeiam/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds therefore I am - Ben the brave, keeping it 'Bamfordian' and a cardboard Goebbels.
June 29, 2020 13:24 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBWe are happier now.Fickle as ever.Some cheer post- Fulham and looking forward to Luton.Cosmic justice worked and we only went and trounced them.What did we learn about strategy?What about Tuesday?How much do we hate Mitrovic?Thanks to the lads from Skylights for the music.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ileedsthereforeiam/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds therefore I am - Bam for your buck and a f**king great big watermelon!
June 23, 2020 11:36 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBWe are back...with a whimper. Some post Cardiff nihilism but we look forward to the weekend.We ponder on what has happened and think about the past. We would take it wouldn't we?Thanks to the lads from Skylights for the music.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ileedsthereforeiam/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Meet the Philosophers - Dr Benjamin Ferguson Part 2
June 18, 2020 23:06 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBWe spent even more time with Ben discussing contentious Leeds United moments.We covered litter picking, the goal against Villa and Spygate.Listen to what Ben says these things mean philosophically and what they say about Bielsa.# Bonus material - Ben has written an excellent essay that covers these three topics. Go to twitter to download this file.Enjoy.Thanks to the boys from Skylights for the music.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ileedsthereforeiam/message See acast.com/pri...
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Meet the Philosophers - Dr Benjamin Ferguson
May 31, 2020 22:11 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBWe spoke to Dr Benjamin Ferguson from the University of Warwick about the economics of football. [ https://www.benjaminferguson.org/ ]Ben doesn't know much about football, but he knows plenty about the tenets of society, how equality and justice work and ways in which we channel our lives through sport. We absolutely loved speaking to him and by the end, we were both much wiser on the realities of football.I definitely think we have a new Leeds convert.Enjoy.Thanks to the boys from Skylight...
I Leeds Therefore I Am - Meet the Philosophers - Dr Dominic Smith - Part 2
May 20, 2020 15:15 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBIn part two of our discussion, we spoke to Dr Dominic Smith about the links between faith and football.Enjoy.Thanks to the boys from Skylights for the music.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ileedsthereforeiam/message See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.