World Cup Road Trip
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingFrancis Leach and Tony Wilson are off to their fourth World Cup, this time in Russia!
Re-live the World Cup day by day held behind the Putin Curtain, interviews with fans and whatever else you might expect from a normal day in Russia.
World Cup Road Trip is produced by Nearly Media.
www.nearly.com.au/worldcup
Artwork by Studio Baker
Music by George Parker-Brien
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Episodes
Russia goes on without the World Cup
July 17, 2018 00:28 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBIt's proshchay with a series of politically sensitive interviews about the current state of Russia and how it's ruled. In one case we've had to alter voices to protect identities, conducted the interviews in London and held off until things had quietened down. An illuminating final episode of the World Cup Road Trip and an insight into the country few expected to hold it. Articles TIME: Who is Bill Browder? ABC: World Cup dream is 'sportswashing' Russia's appalling record Rate an...
Calling in from Stuttgart 2006
July 16, 2018 23:13 - 4 minutes - 4 MB22 June 2006 and Tony is in Stuttgart for the match between Australia and Croatia. He's also part of the Triple R Breakfasters team. Best thing to do - call into the show from the other side of the world after a big game. VIDEO: Australia v Croatia, fan montage, Stuttgart, FIFA World Cup 2006 Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperS...
Q and A
July 14, 2018 08:44 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBIn the final days of the tournament Tony and Francis reflect on the Road Trip, the World Cup and world football. Five questions each between Moscow and Melbourne. It's been quite the campaign! Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twit...
GAME DAY: England V Croatia
July 11, 2018 22:43 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBIs it one step closer to "coming home"? Francis is in Moscow; first a visit to the stadium to take in the flavour of high stakes international football then back to a suburban restaurant near Yugo-Zapadaya metro station to watch the game on a grainy TV. Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for...
GAME DAY: England V Sweden
July 08, 2018 03:22 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIt's over to Max Rushden's London place for a BBQ and pub-patron-free viewing of the quarter final that could get England one step closer to "bringing it home". Then off to Hyde Park to people watch as Francis wrestles with what he sees and hears. Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% o...
Love England but can't stand their team, with Daniel Norcross
July 07, 2018 08:48 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBFrancis leaves Russia looking for the England football fans. He's in London confused by his own English football team antipathy. Lucky he's found a sympathetic ear in Daniel Norcross, BBC Test Match Special and ESPNCricinfo. Tony's ditched the Northcote closet for ropey electricity in Red Hill. Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSim...
GAME DAY: England V Colombia
July 04, 2018 02:06 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe sonic audio of the Moscow subway, jet lag for good and breaking of the penalty shoot out curse. The excitement, the whinging and the hopes of both countries. Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Fac...
FFS Neymar
July 03, 2018 01:55 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBOld mate glass-shins Neymar has lost Brazil another fan in Francis Leach. He's donzo. And reporting from a Northcote closet Tony farewells Japan. Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter ...
GAME DAY: Russia V Spain
July 01, 2018 23:58 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThe party's probably still going on in Russia. And Tony files a report from a closet in Northcote. Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Austral...
Farewell to a Football Friend
July 01, 2018 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.88 MBTony was shaken out of his World Cup reverie by bad news from Sochi. Peter Dawson, Socceroos tragic, died on the day of the Peru game in Sochi. He was a football fanatic, inseperable from brother Mark and was never going to miss a World Cup. Rest in peace. Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cu...
France, Francis and the football ahead
July 01, 2018 03:35 - 9 minutes - 8.9 MBArchie Shaw of the Evening Standard and David Davutovic, head football writere at the Herald Sun, discuss the state of the World Cup during the final 10 minutes of France V Argentina. But before we do, Francis blessed the rains down in Red Square. Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% o...
"Moscow is crazy city"
June 30, 2018 10:21 - 10 minutes - 9.7 MBWhile Francis pushes on in St Petersburg Tony is celebrating with Brazil then off the airport to come home. It's a hour-plus taxi to the airport but the driver Victor has a lead foot, minimal English and a brash disregard for the German soccer team. Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% of...
The Mighty have fallen
June 27, 2018 22:35 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBTony makes it back to the familiar surrounds of Moscow with the tour finding a local with impressive knowledge of Australian sport. And Francis checks in from St. Petersburg. Not so sadly it seems Germany lost despite 26 shots at goal compared to South Korea's 11. Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World...
GAME DAY: Australia V Peru
June 27, 2018 00:58 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBTens of thousands of Peruvian fans have decended on Fisht Stadium with the Australian supporters. We're at the ground to experience what could be Australia's last game in this World Cup. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA W...
Russian morale and the best headlines never printed
June 26, 2018 06:00 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MBThe Russians are noticeably unhappy about the result against Uruguay. And as Australians we have some insight here. Every episode Dean sends Tony a text with a suggested headline for the episodes, we did use "Seven Pelmeni Army" but others have been left off. Not for lack of talent, moreso practical reasons with the editor back in Australia. Examples from Dean this episode (listen for context) - Sterling misfires by Kane is able - The little P breaches the DMZ - New balls please! - Ol...
Tony invited back to Jenya's
June 25, 2018 21:11 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAt 10:36 PM Tony's picking cucumbers for dinner in Jenya's Sochi garden after buying him around at the pub. Home brew whiskey and Google Translate go some way to filling the gaps. While you're here - leave a review or share the show with a friend. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter /...
You can learn a lot walking around Sochi
June 24, 2018 22:06 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBSun's out and it's time to take in the Black Sea town of Sochi. Walking tour, beard tokens and a reflection on the trade-offs between security and freedom. While you're here - leave a review or share the show with a friend. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Ton...
"That was a very high return match"
June 24, 2018 07:41 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBWe're in Sochi for Germany verses Sweden! "My stress was zero, my enjoyment - 10 out of 10!" says Cam leaving the stadium. SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoi...
Seven Pelmeni Army
June 23, 2018 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIt's a sing-off! Australia excels comparitively in almost anything to do with sport except songs. Barmy Army's got us beat at the cricket and the Russians hold an upper hand, on home soil, at the Cup. And Tony gets out and about in the "closed city" to take in a space museum. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Us...
GAME REPORT: Nigeria V Iceland (obligatory Messi comparison)
June 23, 2018 05:28 - 8 minutes - 7.81 MBNigeria bested the sparcely populated but closely related Iceland 2 - 0. Time to draw some Lionel Messi comparisons to the star of the game, Ahmed Musa, and think about the significance of this tournament for the great Messi. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off. *** Get To...
Aus V Den: One more song!
June 22, 2018 02:25 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBBig game, big opponents (literally), big episode. - Australia verses Denmark - Shane Crawford - Simon Hill - Francis Leach as Joe Cocker Leave a review where you're listening and let us know what you think of the show. Next stop, Sochi! Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off....
Bookmakers in Samara
June 20, 2018 22:22 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBThe trip heads from Ulyanovsk to Samara with goodbyes from Roman, a TV chef handing out commemorative coins. Straight away in Samara Tony's found a party on the outskirts and a handful of bookmakers. Nobody ever tips a draw! And they love it. Read about James betting his way in Bitcoin to Russia here on BitEdge. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeti...
One reason to interrupt another's breakfast
June 20, 2018 10:37 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIf you've got a photo like Francis does you'll walk straight over there. Russian taxis are almost as thrilling as the second Russia win. You meet another of the Green and Gold Army, a model plane obsession surfaces and we think Tony is coming home with some cash for Thorpie. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use...
Martin Denyer, world's greatest tour guide
June 19, 2018 23:35 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB19 years a tour manager, Martin Denyer says every day's a Saturday for him. He travels a lot with Australians, about 50% of his time. And plenty of that's cricket. And then there's the run-ins with the rich and famous. Follow Martin on Twitter, @MartinDenyer Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "Wor...
Offsiders (sort of) on the road in Ulyanovsk
June 18, 2018 21:56 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBStarting at a lonely truckstop and finishing up after the England win it's been a big day on the tour for everyone. Barrie Cassidy arrives after 3 hours in a very cheap taxi to hand Tony a beer and co-host an unofficial Offsiders in the pub with Francis. Learn more about Ulyanovsk here. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleC...
Kazan touring and Kris Temple
June 18, 2018 00:16 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBKris Temple, TV & Radio Broadcaster at BBC South and Stadium Announcer in Kazan for the World Cup, shares his insight into the level of preparation that goes into the spectacle of each game. Tony makes it to the local Kremlin, gets lunch with a local connection and much more. ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! ONE ZERO! Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson ...
Aus V Fra: Proud but empty handed
June 17, 2018 01:50 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBA huge Australian contingent travelled to Kazan making it feel like a home game for the Socceroos. There's anticipation around the ground fueled by days of travel and the once in a lifetime experience. Tony gets a little lost, new lyrics for a team song, first world cup for 90 year old John and that feeling of walking into the stadium. Take a moment. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Austra...
GAME REPORT: Australia V France
June 16, 2018 12:54 - 4 minutes - 3.67 MBFirst game! Looked like a draw for a moment but France managed a win. Quick take on what happened as fast as we can - get the full experience on the next episode. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of being there." Sydney Morning Herald More informationa about the docume...
George Negus and off to Kazan!
June 16, 2018 05:31 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe great man Mr Negus still has it in for the Italians (a bit), Tony has another crack at Red Square and there's plenty going on at this Moscow airport, especially for one family. "You can see the fixed smiles on the faces of the parents" - here on Twitter. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he capt...
Nuclear missile disco and secrets in Gorky Park
June 14, 2018 23:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBIt's on the buses to see the sights while there's time - Red Square, Bunker 42, Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill with its huge obelisk and Gorky Park (ssshhhhhh!). Who needs the historical sights though when the action on and next to the buses are just as memorable! Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, h...
First game: Bingle and a national jingle, or two
June 14, 2018 19:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB"That is the stuff!" Van drivers like strikers, choirs like armies and we're slipping some Beatles inbetween. A big night out with the Green and Gold Army. And Andrew - George Best, what a legend. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of being there." Sydney Morning Herald ...
Mishaps, Mexico fans and Moscow
June 14, 2018 01:08 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBFrancis meets some die hard Mexican fans in the hotel and shares some reflections on Moscow. The foyer is a bustling place, it's just missing Tony! He's arrived but mishap after mishap keep holding him up. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of being there." Sydney Morning...
Tony leaves Hungary but lucky
June 13, 2018 18:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBFootball fans are a superstitious bunch - lucky shirts, pre game rituals, jinxes and charms. When Tony receives an omen from the heavens, he takes to the streets of Budapest to find out what is lucky in Hungary, and whether he can harness some for the Socceroos. More informationa about the documentary Tony Wilson is making - Documentary Australia:Puskás and the South Melbourne Hellas Donations are tax deductable. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilso...
The Concierge and the Club Owner
June 13, 2018 08:32 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBWhen you want to know what's going on, you go to the Concierge. Francis gets the local insight from Kiril, the 27 year old man who sees all the hotel. And Tony, in his final moments of Hungary, sits down with George F. Hemingway. Hemingway is a giant of business and football in Budapest, owning the exclusive licensee in Hungary for Pizza Hut and Kentucky Fried Chicken but also the team Ferenc Puskas played for. More informationa about the documentary Tony Wilson is making - Documentary Aus...
Golden Days to Come by Last Leaves
June 12, 2018 08:58 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBGolden Days to Come is a brand new World Cup anthem dedicated to the Socceroos. It's from the 'Official Matinée World Cup EP' Five songs in total - bands from Australia, Brazil, England, Spain and Sweden. BUY THE EP here / iTunes / Amazon / Spotify Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the...
Simon Hill and Puskas' resting place
June 11, 2018 21:55 - 26 minutes - 24 MBTony learns that in Budapest’s famous cathedral, the magic words “Puskas South Melbourne Hellas” can take you to amazing places. And Francis sits down with Simon Hill, Fox Sport commentator, on a purple couch in their Moscow hotel. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of be...
Destination Moscow
June 11, 2018 03:01 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIt's wheels down in Moscow and Francis grabs a cab to get the feel of the city. Tony is on the road in Hungary and watches The Socceroos last hit out before The World Cup. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of being there." Sydney Morning Herald SPONSOR: Be prepared for...
Check the fuel tank...
June 07, 2018 06:34 - 2 minutes - 1.86 MBPacked and ready, we're about to get on a plane and head north. Far far north. Let you're World Cup mates know about the Road Trip on the socials or plug it into their phone. And when you get a chance leave a review where you're listening. Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness...