A very special episode with a very special person, the panel is joined by the legend John Helm. Join them as they discuss football commentary with a focus on John's career, some World Cup moments and more.

Some Points from the Podcast :

1. Career kickstart - early days (1:35)

2. On the greatest team he watched (10:35)

3. On Scotland national team of the 1980s (15:55)

4. On Partiality while commentating (18:39)

5. How did the research for games happen in the pre-internet era? (21:45)

6. On the Valley Park disaster in 1985 (24:53)

7. Commentating on domestic & international football (28:02)

8. On why he still prefers the old European Cup format over the Champions League one (30:27)

9. On calling for Uruguay vs Ghana, Iniesta's goal in the 2010 World Cup final & Brazil's demolition in 2014 World Cup (34:30)

10. Has the World Cup lost some spark - format change? (45:04)

11. Indian Super League and Indian Football (53:18)

12. John's take on VAR (1:02:10)

13. Favourite part of being a commentator (1:13:39)

14. Advice to aspiring broadcasters and commentators (1:18:20)

People Involved:

Hosts - Rithwik & Chris

Guest - John Helm, legendary football commentator

Producer - Benson

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