Beyond the Pond

By Beyond the Pond

It's a sports show that seeks to cover everything BUT the results, looking at the culture of sport and the media's influence on this.... more

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How many episodes does Beyond the Pond have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.

Beyond the Pond episodes:

March 18, 2022 Calvin Ridley's NFL suspension, Eddie Howe's Comments & All Blacks' Tweet Controversy
Yoseph Kiflie, Arif Islam, and Terry Vogt discuss the growing influence of gambling in sport following Calvin Ridley's suspension, and compare the betting industry in and out of the US. (00:17) Eddie Howe's comments after Chelsea played Newcastle at the weekend. (14:03) A look at the criticism around the All Blacks' (New Zealand's mens rugby national team) tweet on International Women's Day. (33:40)
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46min
March 10, 2022Roman Abramovich, Super League & Micah Richards
Yoseph Kiflie, and Chelsea fans Arif Islam & Terry Vogt discuss:
Roman Abramovich selling Chelsea, and the legacy of sportswashing (recorded before news of his assets being frozen) (1:15)

Charlotte FC breaking the MLS attendance record in their home debut (14:20)

The plans for a European Super League rearing its head again, with the guys disagreeing over whether it should happen (18:12)

Criticism of Micah Richards's reaction to Roy Keane's rant about the Manchester Derby, and why this made them feel uncomfortable. (36:26)
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44min
March 04, 2022Arsenal Supporting Supporters, Troy Deeney's Petition & Liz Truss
Yoseph Kiflie, Arif Islam, and Terry Vogt discuss:
Arsenal Supporting Supporters ad for the Fish Inn Chip shop near the Emirates featuring Aaron Ramsdale, and the relationship between sports clubs and their communities. (0:40)

Troy Deeney's petition for BAME history in the curriculum, and explore how history and sport have been hindered by the lack of BAME representation. (13:04)

Liz Truss's comments about how footballers should boycott Ukraine, and how the media chooses what is political and what is not. (28:24)
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42min
February 24, 2022 Super Bowl Sunday, All-Star Weekend & Khan vs Brook
Yoseph Kiflie, Arif Islam, and Terry Vogt look at all the fanfare and ceremony around Super Bowl LVI (00:52), the NBA All-Star Weekend and whether something similar could happen in football/soccer (15:00), the differences between how US and UK sports are covered (23:25), and the comments made in the fight between Amir Khan and Kell Brook (37:06).
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47min
February 17, 2022England Cricketer Monty Panesar on Racism, Controversies & Role Models
In light of the racism scandal involving Azeem Rafiq and Yorkshire Cricket Club, Monty Panesar speaks to Yoseph, Arif, and Terry on:
Names and Identity (00:28)

Jonathan Liew article (10:35)

Reacting to racism in sport (25:00)

Responsibility as a role model (40:20)

Monty Panesar's experiences of racism (45:20)

How ability shaped the reaction to racism (47:50)
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1h 5min
February 15, 2022 AFCON, International Football, Mason Greenwood & Dele Alli Outfit
In our debut episode, Yoseph Kiflie, Arif Islam, Terry Vogt discusses AFCON (00:30), USMNT & International Football (4:54), Senegal (13:40), Mason Greenwood & Issues with Male Athlete Mindset (18:40), Academy Athletics & Mistreatment of Women (26:00), and the reaction to Dele Alli's attire when unveiled to Everton fans (36:35).
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46min

FAQs about Beyond the Pond:

How many episodes does Beyond the Pond have?

The podcast currently has 36 episodes available.