Two Girls Talk Balls

Episode 40 - Gets Harder for Barca

August 24, 2020 22:15 - 40 minutes - 56.5 MB

Treating you to an earlier podcast this week, just in time to review the Champions League Quarter Finals and preview the Semi Finals! Barcelona scrap to win, Wolfsburg and Pernille Harder impress, Nikita Parris shows her commitment to the Lyon cause and PSG down Arsenal. We preview the semi-finals as well as the traditional English curtain-raiser, the Community Shield - back for the women's game. Proudly sponsored by FotMob

Episode 39 - We're Back

August 19, 2020 20:51 - 31 minutes - 44.1 MB

We've got ACTUAL football to talk about! TGTB is back and where else to start then with the announcement of incoming Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman. Plus, we preview the Champions League last 8, talk new WSL kits, booze from a boot AND a special TGTB x FotMob giveaway announcement. Proudly sponsored by FotMob

We're Back: Two Girls Talk Balls Return!

August 17, 2020 21:32 - 1 minute - 2.6 MB

Two Girls Talk Balls are back for the new season! Join Tamsin & Charlotte for an alternative take on the Women's Super League, NWSL and Champions League plus guests and giveaways. Bringing a refreshing voice to the Women's Game with new podcasts each week throughout the season, starting Thursday 20th August. Proudly sponsored by FotMob

Episode 38 - 2020, a Stepping Stone for 2021

May 29, 2020 23:08 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

WSL season 2019/20 we hardly knew ye. We react to the FA's decision to end the WSL season, talk Phil Neville's stepping stones and early team changes for next season. Plus, every WSL team's season graded and the results of booze from a boot! Proudly sponsored by FotMob

Episode 37 - When 2 Nines Go To War

May 22, 2020 21:45 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MB

Another week of lockdown, another week of waiting for a final decision on the WSL and Championship! We talk the very likely early end to the WSL season, this week's big woso Twitter drama and what's next for TGTB! Proudly sponsored by FotMob

Episode 36 - Amber Stobbs & The Four Seasons

May 14, 2020 20:34 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

This week, Tamsin & Charlotte are joined by Crystal Palace midfielder and The Women's Sports Alliance ambassador Amber Keegan Stobbs. We talk the impact of lockdown on players, coaching youth football remotely with Equal Focus Football, juggling football with full-time work and mixing up your workout playlists with some 70s and 80s classics! Proudly sponsored by FotMob

Episode 35 - No Tool To Fix It, Make Your Own Tool

May 07, 2020 22:21 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MB

Where else to start this week but the US Women equal pay case. We discuss Rapinoe, Morgan, the case for appeal and what it means for women's sport. Plus, resolutions for the domestic leagues in Spain and Germany and the decision on whether the WSL and Championship will resume draws nearer. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.

Episode 34 - Community, Challenges & Change

April 30, 2020 18:57 - 24 minutes - 34 MB

This week, Tamsin has a must-listen chat with General Manager of FA Women's Championship club Lewes FC, Maggie Murphy. We talk in-depth about the club's relationship with the local community, players' wellbeing, the financial impact of Coronavirus and the opportunity to shape football for the future. Plus, how the proposed FIFA/UEFA funding should be managed, playing behind closed doors and a call to action for all football fans! Proudly sponsored by FotMob

Episode 33 - Thank Neville's Lucky Stars

April 25, 2020 08:51 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

Where else to start this week but the (official) announcement of the Euros moving to 2022 and Phil Neville's confirmed departure. We discuss potential replacements and what their priorities should be. We also talk Hashtag United's move into Women's Football, the role of commercialism and have some fun with the FA's suggestion that the WSL could finish with a 6 week 'summer camp' at St George's Park. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.

Episode 32 - Nonsense Quarantine Rumour

April 17, 2020 21:53 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

Our fourth lockdown podcast, Tamsin's training for a run at the WSL and Charlotte's turned to alcohol-free beer. This week, we're joined by Jordan Guard of the Women's Sports Alliance to discuss enhancing women's sports, increasing support for Championship/National League level players, giving more teams a voice and improving opportunities for the current crop of professionals post playing career. Proudly sponsored by Fotmob

Episode 31 - WSL Workout Woes

April 11, 2020 21:41 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MB

Our third isolation pod to keep you chirpy whilst staying at home. We discuss the debate around footballers' social responsibility during the lockdown, the huge difference between home workouts for men and women's footballers and another Tamsin v Charlotte battle. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.

Episode 30 - Earps Usurped

April 02, 2020 22:01 - 39 minutes - 55.2 MB

The second of our self-isolation lockdown podcasts to put a smile on your face whilst at home. We discuss the impact of the Women’s National League cancellation with Middlesbrough Women FC Media Manager Graham Falk and catch up with Abdullah from Total Football Analysis to discuss a new feature on Beth England. All this plus the likely cancellation of Euro 2021 and another Tamsin v Charlotte poll. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.

Episode 29 - Lockdown Plonkcast

March 26, 2020 23:11 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

It's been a tough couple of weeks for us all so here's a chance to escape with a remote, self-isolated, lockdown TGTB plonkcast! We talk the impact of COVID-19 on the Women's Football calendar, Phil Neville's tenure as Lionesses manager, the US Soccer lawsuit and Euro 2021 being 'a footnote'. All this plus some light relief with the 3 players we'd happily be self-isolated with. #FreeFidalgo Proudly sponsored by FotMob.

Episode 28 - Winning is Really Important in Sport

March 10, 2020 22:25 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

Dull, lethargic, beige, stagnant, finished, limp, dismal, average, boring, lacking, flimsy - just some of the one word reviews from our listeners for England's performance in the SheBelieves Cup so far. Still, in the words of Phil Neville, "winning is really important in sport". We round up the SheBelieves so far, preview the last round of fixtures and this weekend's FA Cup Quarter Finals. Proudly sponsored by fotmob

Episode 27 - Hayes' Historymakers

March 04, 2020 21:41 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MB

Drama in the Continental Cup Final as Beth England fires Emma Hayes' Historymakers to a late win! We breakdown the game, discuss Ann-Katrin Berger's heroics, where it went wrong for Arsenal and Chelsea's treble chances. Plus a preview of the SheBelieves/SheBattles Cup and an exclusive interview with Canada and Manchester City's Janine Beckie. Proudly sponsored by Fotmob. @tgtalkballs

Episode 26 - What a WSL Weekend

February 27, 2020 00:52 - 27 minutes - 38.6 MB

The first Two Girls Talk Balls podcast in collaboration with our new sponsors FotMob and what a week to start! We break down a Manchester City v Chelsea match that was, at times, a chess match but better resembled a game of basketball! The rest of the WSL didn't disappoint either - Leah Galton returns, Beard for Fears and Hope Powell going absolutely acca. All this plus the Euro 2021 schedule and a Conti Cup Final preview. @tgtalkballs

Episode 25 - The Viv Curse Is Broken

February 19, 2020 21:52 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

After a week of very little football we are spoilt with both WSL & FA Cup action this week on the pod. Miedema's back in the goals, Manchester United rolled out another lacklustre performance, Stanway at Centre Back and Phil Neville returns with the Lionesses She Believes Cup squad announcement. @tgtalkballs

Episode 24 - Storm Ciara Walsh

February 11, 2020 22:40 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

We are football-less. On a week where Storm Ciara washed away our WSL plans we talk late postponements, midweek matches and a celebrity sighting in the famous Duggan/Greenwood pink trouser suit. Plus, we catch up with Abdullah from Total Football Analysis to discuss who will be filling Ada Hegerberg boots at Lyon. @tgtalkballs

Episode 23 - Zelem's Head in Hands

February 05, 2020 22:14 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MB

It was a case of poor refereeing decisions, poor pitches and poor Hammers fans in this weekend's WSL. We discuss a fiery encounter between Manchester City & Arsenal, Emma Hayes' double-headed coin and the desperate need for better officiating in the WSL. #KTBFFH @tgtalkballs

Episode 22 - Office Football Chat

January 28, 2020 22:16 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

We're back at Reform Radio and producer Christian has returned from his attempted escape to Costa Rica! This week we round-up an eventful FA Cup fourth round, talk more problem pitches, the WSL Aussie invasion and rally again recent calls by a UK management body to crack down on office football chat because they reckon it excludes women! As ever, let us know what you think @tgtalkballs

Episode 21 - Kerr-azy WSL weekend

January 23, 2020 10:06 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

THE KERR-SE IS BROKEN A jam packed WSL episode following the weekend’s fixtures. We also cover the upcoming FA Cup weekend and chat to the brains behind Total Football Analysis.

Episode 20 - It's Only Bloody Bremer

January 15, 2020 22:22 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

The WSL is already well back into the swing of things and so are we. This week we try to figure out what goal shy curse has struck both Miedema and Kerr. We react to the Nick Cushing’s imminent departure from Man City and discuss the repercussions of matches that have recently fallen victim to the weather.

Episode 19 - New Year, New Me

January 10, 2020 23:25 - 43 minutes - 40.8 MB

The WSL is BACK and so are we! Two Girls Talk Balls returns for a new decade with more funny takes on the Women's Super League and world of Women's Football. This week we talk a busy weekend in the WSL, transfers and swapping to your North London rivals!

Episode 18 - Christmas Plonkcast

December 24, 2019 16:17 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MB

Merry Christmas from Two Girls Talk Balls! Here's a bonus festive 'Plonkcast', direct from Tamsin's flat, rounding up the last round of WSL action, our Top 3 moments of the year and a Christmas quiz. @tgtalkballs

Episode 17 - Europe's Greatest Passion

December 10, 2019 22:41 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Tamsin & Charlotte look back at the WSL weekend; lush assists from Walsh and van de Donk, a fiery atmosphere at Kingsmeadow, Liverpool doing everything in their power not to win and Whipp's whip for Birmingham City. We also discuss TGTB top 3 players of 2019 and Steph Houghton's appearance on Jamie Carragher's pod (you're going to want to hear this!) @tgtalkballs

Episode 16 - Ballon d'Or Miedrama

December 04, 2019 20:19 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

Recorded during the Ballon d'Or awards, this week we react LIVE to Megan Rapinoe's win, Miedema's snub and another runner-up award for Lucy Bronze. Plus, we round-up a WSL weekend short on games but big on goals and debate Emma Hayes' calls to lift the WSL salary cap. @tgtalkballs

Episode 15 - Masar, Stoney & Imposter Bright

November 27, 2019 22:16 - 34 minutes - 45 MB

Hot on the heels of a WSL weekend packed with goals its TGTB! Tamsin is joined by Charlotte to discuss convincing wins for Chelsea, United & City. Plus, we've got 4 interviews for you! We catch up with Leah Galton, Casey Stoney & Danielle Bowman post-match and interview globetrotting former PSG, Rosengard, Chicago Red Stars and Wolfsburg star Ella Masar on her journey and the growth of the sport! @tgtalkballs

Episode 14 - WSL Super Sunday

November 19, 2019 23:58 - 28 minutes - 28.1 MB

A record breaking weekend in the Women's Super League! Tamsin rounds up all the WSL fixtures, convincing wins for Manchester City & Brighton and the big East London & Merseyside derbies. We also catch up with BBC Sport's Emma Sanders, discuss the growth in Women's Football and the increase in WSL media coverage this season. @tgtalkballs

Episode 13 - Phil Neville's Job Shop

November 12, 2019 22:03 - 38 minutes - 36.2 MB

Helen & Tamsin talk through the highs and lows of a momentous day for English Women's Football at Wembley on Saturday. The atmosphere, the occasion, the performance, the Phil Neville excuses. This plus interviews with Rachel Daly and Pauline Bremer and chance encounters with the Lionesses squad. @tgtalkballs

Episode 12 - Tiny Little Nobbs

November 06, 2019 21:59 - 28 minutes - 26.9 MB

Since you've been gone!! Helen & Tamsin return to the Reform Radio studios to talk this weekend's MASSIVE Lionesses Wembley sell-out, Jordan Nobbs' impact, a new love dilemma and more Continental Cup upsets! @tgtalkballs

Episode 11 - Marvelous Miedema

October 31, 2019 22:19 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Reunited and it feels so good! This week Helen & Tamsin discuss Lioness squad snubs, shifting opinions on Phil Neville, VAR in women's football and an eventful week in the WSL. @tgtalkballs

Episode 10 - Two People Talk Balls

October 24, 2019 22:23 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Changing up the TGTB line-up for one week only, this week we're joined by podcast pal Paul from Altrincham craft beer & football haven Libero. We talk vintage football shirts, Conti Cup action, a big win for United and the Ballon d'Or Féminin nominees. @tgtalkballs

Episode 9 - Ji Unit & Chelsea stun Arsenal

October 15, 2019 21:37 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MB

Big week in the WSL with tons of goals around the grounds! We discuss United's convincing win again Tottenham, Chelsea stunning Arsenal and more Fara Williams & Chloe Kelly heroics. All this and we chat to Arsenal captain Katie McCabe following Arsenal v Chelsea. @tgtalkballs

Episode 8 - Debinha Double Downs Lionesses

October 08, 2019 12:52 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

The return of international action saw the USWNT finish their Victory Tour and another disappointing defeat for the Lionesses at the Riverside. Tamsin is joined by Charlotte to discuss bribing Jill Ellis with crumpets, England's striking options and Williamson & Walsh stepping up. We also chat to Zoe Hitchen from GIRLFANS about an upcoming event celebrating Bury F.C supporters. @tgtalkballs

Episode 7 - Marta Eating a Parmo

October 02, 2019 22:24 - 24 minutes - 23 MB

The WSL returned with big victories for Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs. We also discuss Manchester United's first WSL win and Steph Houghton taking inspiration from skimming stones for Manchester City's win at Everton. We preview England v Brazil, discuss Marta acclimatising to Middlesbrough and share details on an upcoming TGTB podcast with the BBC. @tgtalkballs

Episode 6 - No Gold For Bronze

September 25, 2019 17:04 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

So it happened, Lucy Bronze lost out at the FIFA Best Awards. We react live to Rapinoe's win, whether Morgan should have been nominated at all and discuss the lack of emphasis on club football. All this plus a Continental Cup round-up and Helen's WSL shopping list: "get the women at the men club events". @tgtalkballs

Episode 5 - Bright You Ok Hun?

September 19, 2019 22:13 - 29 minutes - 28.2 MB

Week 2 of the WSL was a cracker, this season's going to be tight! This week we discuss Manchester United v Arsenal, Chloe Kelly's goal of the week, Lucy Staniforth's whereabouts and Chelsea's struggles at Brighton. All this plus new Booze from a Boot, What If? History and some clips from recent interviews with Georgia Stanway, Guardian jounalist Suzy Wrack and The Athletic's Kieran Theivam. @tgtalkballs

Episode 4 - A New Rivalry

September 10, 2019 19:51 - 37 minutes - 35.8 MB

The 2019/20 Women's Super League is here! This week we take an indepth look at the City v United derby, focussing on the contrasting efforts to promote the match by the two clubs. All this and a WSL round up, Manchester's Football Writing Festival and some home truths from playing grassroots Women's Football. @tgtalkballs

Episode 3 - All To Play For

September 04, 2019 21:07 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

TGTB back again with an alternative take on Women's Football. This week we talk FIFA's The Best Awards, Phil Neville's Messiah complex and get very excited for the City v United WSL derby! All this and we interview Karen Bardsley and Gary James at the launch of his book on the history of Manchester City Women. @tgtalkballs

Episode 2 - Earps I Did It Again

August 27, 2019 15:36 - 33 minutes - 77 MB

TGTB back with an alternative take on Women's Football. This week we chat Manchester Pride, new additions to the Lionesses squad, stadiums for the first WSL fixtures and play agony aunts. @tgtalkballs

Episode 1 - Kicking Off, Again

August 21, 2019 22:13 - 41 minutes - 95.9 MB

We're back with an alternative take on Women's Football! Covering the WSL, NWSL and UEFA Women's Champions League, Helen and Tamsin bring a refreshing voice with debate, banter and highlights from the Women's Game. @tgtalkballs

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