Libero

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Libero episodes

July 29 143 | You've Just Signed A World Cup Star, Was It A Good Idea?
Johan Manzambi has become the latest player to earn a big transfer off the back of an impressive World Cup, following the likes of James Rodriguez, Ilie Dumitrescu and Papa Bouba Diop. Yet in recent years clubs have turned away from scouting players at major tournaments, but why is that when they provide tangible evidence of a player's quality and ability to handle playing under immense pressure? James Horncastle, Tariq Panja and Rory Smith look back at the history of this phenomenon and ask if once more the World Cup is becoming a viable proving ground.
P1: (02:43)
P2: (32:53)
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Produced by: Tom Bassam
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56 min
July 27 Bonus 013 | Remembering Kevin Keegan
The sad passing of Kevin Keegan at the age of 75 last week brought to an end of the ultimate football lives. One of British football's earliest superstars, highly decorated as a player, revered as one of the game's boldest attacking coaches, Keegan was beloved figure both in England and further afield. Here John Brewin and Jonathan Wilson look back at the life of 'King Kev'.
This was originally released for SC Libero members last week, but we thought it would be nice for all Libero listeners to hear John and Jonathan's tribute to the great man.
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Produced by: Tom Bassam
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50 min
July 23 World Cup 015 | The Tournament Debrief
The World Cup is in the rearview mirror but before it disappears from our collective consciousness, amid well-earned holidays or a headlong dash back into the gnarled embrace of club football, we take a look back at the tournament in its entirety. Jack Pitt-Brooke is joined by Jonathan Wilson and Rory Smith for this one.
P1: (04:28)
P2: (33:04)
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Produced by: Tom Bassam
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Music: Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions

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58 min
July 20 World Cup 014 | How We Saw Spain Become Champions Again
Spain have beaten Argentina in the World Cup final in a slightly underwhelming conclusion to an overwhelming tournament. This episode was recorded throughout the day of the final by our Liberi on the ground, Rory Smith, James Horncastle and Tariq Panja. It is a bit rough and rugged but it is how we saw it.
Build-up: (01:38)
Pre-match: (03:23)
90mins: (14:35)
Post-match: (16:39)
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For this summer's main event, we are offering all new signups to ⁠SC Libero⁠, the most important of the least important membership clubs, a two-week free trial. Time it right and that's two bonus episodes and four extended shows without paying a penny. OFFER ENDS 24th JULY. Join now: ⁠liberopodcast.com⁠.
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Produced by: Tom Bassam
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Music: Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions

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51 min
July 17 World Cup 013 | England Crumble To Set Up Heavyweight Final
England's latest World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina was both familiar but also a new type of failure. The familiar retreat was exacerbated by Thomas Tuchel doubling down on the tactics that had worked in Mexico City and it all means that Spain will play la Albiceleste in Sunday's final. James Horncastle, Jonathan Wilson and Miguel Delaney review both semi-finals before turning their attention to Spain v Argentina at MetLife.
P1: (05:43)
P2: (33:48)
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For this summer's main event, we are offering all new signups to ⁠SC Libero⁠, the most important of the least important membership clubs, a two-week free trial. Time it right and that's two bonus episodes and four extended shows without paying a penny. Join now: ⁠liberopodcast.com⁠.
—
Produced by: Tom Bassam
Email in via ⁠[email protected]⁠
Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⁠@liberopod⁠
Join our Discord ⁠@Libero Podcast⁠
Follow us on X ⁠@podcast_libero⁠
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Music: Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions

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1 hr 1 min
July 14 World Cup 012 | The Tale Of Two Very Different Semi-Finals
France v Spain and England v Argentina are the World Cup semi-finals FIFA wanted but they could not be more contrasting in terms of what they offer the viewing public. One side promises technical prowess and a game for the chin strokers, on the other a mess of emotions and brilliant moments. You work out which way around those are being billed. Jack Pitt-Brooke, John Brewin and Rory Smith have this one.
P1: (00:12)
P2: (27:44)
For this summer's main event, we are offering all new signups to ⁠SC Libero⁠, the most important of the least important membership clubs, a two-week free trial. Time it right and that's two bonus episodes and four extended shows without paying a penny. Join now: ⁠liberopodcast.com⁠.
—
Produced by: Tom Bassam
Email in via ⁠[email protected]⁠
Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⁠@liberopod⁠
Join our Discord ⁠@Libero Podcast⁠
Follow us on X ⁠@podcast_libero⁠
Follow us on Bluesky ⁠@liberopodcast⁠
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Music: Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions

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59 min
July 10 World Cup 011 | England, Belgium, France and Switzerland... It's The Revenge Of The Europoors
We 're down to the final stages of the World Cup. So who is going to win it?
Jack Pitt-Brooke, Jonathan Wilson and Miguel Delaney are on today’s episode, and start with discussion of Argentina who have won their last two games 3-2 in remarkable circumstances. Then focus turns to England, as Jack and Miguel discuss their historic win at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday night.
Spain have gone under the radar so far, but could their controlled style get them through just as it did in South Africa in 2010? And finally the big story of the last-16 round was Belgium defeating the US after Folarin Balogun’s controversial suspended suspension. Just how damaging will this be for FIFA, and what does it tell us about Gianni Infantino?
P1: (04:47)
P2: (28:11)
For this summer's main event, we are offering all new signups to SC Libero, the most important of the least important membership clubs, a two-week free trial. Time it right and that's two bonus episodes and four extended shows without paying a penny. Join now: liberopodcast.com.
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Produced by: Tom Cole
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Music: Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions

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53 min
July 07 World Cup 010 | England, Brazil And A Change To Football's Established Order?
It's been a busy start to the World Cup round of 16. England triumphed on a night of great drama in Mexico City and Norway dumped out a hapless Brazil. Are these results, especially the latter, symptomatic of modern international football? Are the game's traditional powers being caught by nations with better organised youth development?
Jack Pitt-Brooke and Miguel Delaney check in from the Azteca, with John Brewin, Jonathan Wilson and Rory Smith in situ for the main talking points.
P1: (01:25)
P2: (31:37)
For this summer's main event, we are offering all new signups to SC Libero, the most important of the least important membership clubs, a two-week free trial. Time it right and that's two bonus episodes and four extended shows without paying a penny. Join now: liberopodcast.com.
—
Produced by: Tom Bassam
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Subscribe to our YouTube channel @liberopod
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Music: Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions

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1 hr 1 min
July 03 World Cup 009 | France Are Good, Germany Are Bad. Why?
As traditional World Cup giants like Germany and the Netherlands fall, their flaws are exposed but how deep do they run? Are these football cultures that have been overtaken the changes in the modern international game? Why then are France excelling? John Brewin, Miguel Delaney and Jonathan Wilson discuss the reasons behind these shifts, as well as where new ideas in international football are coming from. They also berate some refereeing decisions, for good measure.
P1: (02:03)
P2: (28:34)
For this summer's main event, we are offering all new signups to SC Libero, the most important of the least important membership clubs, a two-week free trial. Time it right and that's two bonus episodes and four extended shows without paying a penny. Join now: liberopodcast.com.
—
Produced by: Tom Bassam
Email in via [email protected]
Subscribe to our YouTube channel @liberopod
Join our Discord @Libero Podcast
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Music: Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions

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56 min
June 30 World Cup 008 | Festival Over, Tournament Begins
Memorable moments in the 2026 World Cup group stage were rare, with Lionel Messi, Iran and the late drama of Algeria v Austria providing the best of them. With jeopardy now back on the menu as we enter the knockouts, will the identity of the winner become clearer? Or is it foolish to draw any conclusions based the low-stakes football we've seen so far?
Jack Pitt-Brooke, Rory Smith and Tariq Panja chew over the tournament so far.
P1: (00:22)
P2: (27:40)
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For this summer's main event, we are offering all new signups to SC Libero, the most important of the least important membership clubs, a two-week free trial. Time it right and that's two bonus episodes and four extended shows without paying a penny. Join now: liberopodcast.com.
—
Produced by: Tom Bassam
Email in via [email protected]
Subscribe to our YouTube channel @liberopod
Join our Discord @Libero Podcast
Follow us on X @podcast_libero
Follow us on Bluesky @liberopodcast
Follow us on Instagram @liberopod
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Music: Kid Kodi - Blue Dot Sessions

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53 min

About Libero

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A podcast about football, the least important of the most important things, featuring John Brewin, Miguel Delaney, James Horncastle, Tariq Panja, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Rory Smith and Jonathan Wilson.