The World Cup starts tomorrow.

But tonight, football can wait.

After a day wandering Miami’s colourful Wynwood district, Rob heads into Little Havana in search of fans, stories and perhaps the first signs of tournament fever.

Instead he finds something else.

Cuban music drifts through the streets. Dominoes click in the park. A packed bar watches the NBA Finals beneath a giant pineapple-shaped stage. Mojitos are flowing, tacos are exceptional, and nobody seems particularly interested in football just yet.

It’s a reminder that host cities don’t stop being themselves when the World Cup arrives. Before the crowds, the chants and the opening ceremony, Miami is simply Miami.

A small travel diary from the eve of the biggest sporting event on earth.

FAN48 – The World Cup Fans Podcast
One tournament. Three host nations. Fans…forty-eight.
Host:Rob Shaw Cameron

Website: www.fan48.info

WhatsApp: +44 7518 715948

Instagram: @Fan48Pod

Before heading to Miami for the opening game of the World Cup, Rob finds New York obsessed with another sporting drama: the Knicks’ return to the NBA Finals.

From Madison Square Garden to packed bars and watch parties across Manhattan, this episode explores what happens when a city becomes consumed by sport.

Then, in a taxi from JFK, FAN48 supporter #1 arrives unexpectedly.

Ismail is Algerian, lives in New York, has sisters in France and Spain, a mother back home in Algeria, and a story that feels inseparable from the city he now calls home. Over a conversation covering football, migration, betting markets, public libraries and the lure of New York, Rob discovers one of the unexpected joys of this journey: every fan changes the way you watch the tournament.

And suddenly, Algeria’s World Cup campaign feels a little more personal.

Featuring FAN48 supporter #1: Ismail (Algeria).

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FAN48 - The World Cup Fans Podcast.
One tournament. Three host nations. Fans… forty-eight.

Host: Rob Shaw Cameron

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Instagram: @Fan48Pod
Website: fan48.info
WhatsApp: +44 7518 715948

The journey to FAN48 begins.

Three hours after leaving home, Rob finds himself reflecting on identity, belonging and human connection after an unexpected conversation with Vladimir, a taxi driver who fled the former Yugoslavia nearly thirty years ago.

What starts as a routine airport transfer becomes the first meaningful encounter of a project built around meeting people from all 48 nations competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

With a cancelled flight, a delayed departure and a fresh perspective, Rob considers what it means to stay curious, seek connection and begin a six-week journey across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

A travel diary from Heathrow Airport. The first step towards Fan 48.

Host: Rob Shaw Cameron

@Fan48Pod

Want to be part of FAN48? Get in touch via fan48.info or through Instagram and TikTok.

Supporting one of the 48 nations? Send me a WhatsApp voice note: +44 7939 542216

After three years, countless sporting adventures and more questionable football opinions than anyone really needed, Stage Door Athletic reaches its final chapter.

Rob is joined by Jack and James for one last conversation in the Clubhouse before FAN48 begins.

Together they look back on some of their favourite memories from the podcast, from cricket finals days and Muay Thai in Thailand to Brian Blessed, West Brom frustrations and World Cup nostalgia.

They discuss their first World Cup memories, iconic kits, England’s chances in 2026, the challenges and excitement of a World Cup hosted across the USA, Mexico and Canada, and what makes football tournaments matter long after the final whistle.

Most importantly, they reflect on what Stage Door Athletic became: a podcast about people, stories and shared experiences.

As one journey ends, another begins.

FAN48 will follow Rob across North America during the 2026 FIFA World Cup with one mission:

To meet a fan from each of the 48 competing nations.

No pundits. No players. Just people.

If you’d like to be part of FAN48, visit fan48.info and tell us your story.

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@Fan48Pod

The journey starts here.

FAN48 is a World Cup podcast about people, places and stories. Across summer 2026, host Rob Shaw Cameron will travel through the USA, Mexico and Canada with one mission: to meet a fan from each of the 48 nations competing at the biggest football tournament on earth.

In this trailer episode, Rob introduces the idea behind the series, the road ahead, and why FAN48 isn’t about pundits, players or tactics — it’s about identity, belonging, travel, memory, rivalry, connection, and the people who live the World Cup from the stands, fan parks, bars and city streets.

No pundits. No players. Just people.

Are you travelling to the tournament? Part of a supporters’ group? Supporting a nation with a story worth hearing? Or do you know someone we should meet along the way?

We’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch:
🌍 https://fan48.info
📸 Instagram: @fan48pod
🎵 TikTok: @fan48pod

FAN48 is produced by [NON]FICTION PEOPLE Ltd and hosted on the Stage Door Athletic podcast feed.

Ahead of season two of Smoggie Queens, Rob heads to The Clubhouse with actor Peter McPherson for a funny, honest and surprisingly deep conversation about identity, performance, body image and growing up queer in the North East.

From working men’s clubs in Hartlepool to drama school reinvention, self-tapes, soap operas, gym culture and the politics of who gets to tell which stories, this one moves from laugh-out-loud backstage gossip to genuinely thoughtful debate.

Peter talks about returning home through Smoggie Queens, learning BSL, navigating the acting industry as a gay performer, and why the things we try hardest to hide are often the things that make us unique. There’s also plenty of chat about Corrie, Hollyoaks, Gregg’s, amateur sports clubs and the strange world of being “shown off” in your parents’ local working men’s club.

Warm, sharp, camp and unexpectedly moving — just like the best nights at the clubhouse bar. 

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Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron
Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron
Guest: Peter McPherson

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This week’s episode starts in a slightly unconventional setting… a Canary Wharf terrace, a flat white, and a mild existential crisis about the price of a pint.

From there, the conversation opens up into something much bigger.
After a trip to Wembley, Rob and Jack reflect on what football has become - from the electric, human energy of Leeds fans to the growing sense that the modern game is drifting away from its roots. Is football losing its soul, or simply evolving into something else? And what does that say about sport, business, and the people at the centre of it all?
Along the way, they take a sharp turn into the world of theatre and performance, asking a deceptively simple question:
Do you have to be difficult to be great?
From elite athletes to leading actors, they explore the tension between competitiveness and kindness, ego and collaboration, and whether being at the top of your game demands a harder edge - or whether that’s just an excuse we’ve come to accept.
It’s a wide-ranging, honest conversation about pressure, professionalism, and the environments we create - on stage, on the pitch, and at work.
And, as ever, it ends with a reminder that behind all the noise, these are still human stories - flawed, complicated, and occasionally brilliant.

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In Part Two of our London Marathon special, Kitty Scott-Claus stays in The Clubhouse for a deeper conversation about life beyond the start line.

After discussing marathon preparation in Part One, Rob and Kitty turn to Kitty’s journey as a performer — from growing up in Sutton Coldfield and training in musical theatre, to discovering drag almost by accident and becoming one of the standout stars of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK.

Kitty explains how drag first entered her life through a Girls Aloud tribute night in Camden, why the Spice Girls were a huge inspiration, and how Drag Race unexpectedly transformed her career. She reflects on competing on the show, returning for Global All Stars, and navigating a drag scene that has become increasingly competitive. 

The conversation also explores the reality behind the glamour — the graft required to build a career after Drag Race, handling social media criticism, and staying visible in a fast-moving entertainment world. 

Kitty also shares highlights from her career so far, including reaching the final of Celebrity MasterChef, performing in the West End production Death Drop, and touring the UK with fellow Drag Race star Cheryl Hole in their live show “The Cheryl & Kitty Show.”

With the London Marathon just days away, Kitty also talks about how swimming, running and fitness have become an important part of her life alongside performing.

If you’d like to support Kitty’s fundraising for Alzheimer’s Research UK, or see her live on tour in The Cheryl & Kitty Show, you can find links below or via our linktr.ee/stagedoorathletic
Donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK - https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/kitty-scott-claus
Book tickets for The Cheryl & Kitty Show - https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/the-cheryl-kitty-show/

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Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron

Guests: Kitty Scott-Claus

Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron

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The London Marathon is just around the corner, and in this special two-part series from The Clubhouse, Rob is joined by two brilliant guests to explore the challenge of running the famous 26.2 miles.
First up is Drag Race UK superstar Kitty Scott-Claus, who will be lining up in Greenwich next weekend to run the London Marathon for the second time, raising money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Kitty shares the story behind her marathon preparation — from the training and motivation to the nerves that come with taking on one of the world’s most iconic races.
Joining the conversation is Stage Door Athletic favourite Bob Diggles, producer of our upcoming World Cup coverage and a five-time London Marathon finisher, who brings some invaluable experience to the table. Bob shares his five top tips for tackling the marathon, offering practical advice for anyone preparing to run the race themselves.
Whether you’re running the London Marathon, supporting friends along the route, or simply fascinated by the theatre of endurance sport, this episode offers a brilliant mix of entertainment, insight and practical wisdom ahead of race day.
In Part Two next week, Kitty stays in The Clubhouse as we dive deeper into her career - from her journey into drag and life in the Drag Race Runiverse.
To support Kitty’s fundraising for Alzheimer’s Research UK, or see her live on tour in The Cheryl & Kitty Show, click below or linktr.ee/stagedoorathletic
Donate to Alzheimer’s Research UK - https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/kitty-scott-claus
Book tickets for The Cheryl & Kitty Show - https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/the-cheryl-kitty-show/
Like, follow and share your Marathon memories @StageDoorAthletic

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Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron
Guests: Kitty Scott-Claus & Bob Diggles
Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron

@jackloxton1 

@robshawcameron

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This week, Rob takes to the mountains - not just for the skiing, but for something far less expected… the conversations.
Broadcasting from Val Thorens, the highest ski resort in Europe, this episode explores the strange, fleeting intimacy of the ski lift - those suspended moments where you’re placed beside someone with nowhere to go and nothing to do but talk.
From chance encounters to surprisingly honest exchanges, Rob captures a series of conversations high above the snow - moments of humour, reflection, connection and the occasional curveball - all shaped by the unique rhythm of the lift. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful parts of sport don’t happen in the action, but in the pauses in between.
As winter begins to give way to spring, Rob also looks ahead to a new sporting season back home - from marathon runners taking to the streets to the first sounds of cricket on village greens - and reflects on how sport, like the seasons, is always in motion.
A love letter to altitude, stillness, and the unexpected conversations that happen when you’re hanging in the air… waiting to come back down.

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Hosts: Jack Loxton & Rob Shaw Cameron
Edited by: Rob Shaw Cameron

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@robshawcameron

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