Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Scotland qualifying for the World Cup. Ireland reaching the UEFA play-offs. Italy may miss three straight World Cup tournaments. Their manager seems to think the cause of their misfortune is the allocation of World Cup slots. He forgets himself. Nigeria have missed their second consecutive World Cup. Have Hope has little mercy for the Super Eagles. Curacao and Haiti have punched their ticket to the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Why is Cristiano Ronaldo cozying up with Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Gianni Infantino?

Before the podcast: On Star Wars and Star Trek.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Manchester City 3-0 Liverpool. Why are Liverpool struggling this season. What's up with Mohamed Salah? Pep Guardiola has adjusted, but has he fundamentally changed? Arsenal's Premier League to lose, but big tests are coming. Is Chelsea's 2004/05 defensive record in danger? Have Hope's apology to Marcus Rashford after balling for Barcelona. The difference between Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso managerial style at Real Madrid. Nigeria, FIFA, bonuses, and the money disappearing.

Before the podcast: On taking video games too seriously.

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Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Marcus Rashford's impressive form at Barcelona, and what the future will hold for the Manchester United forward after his loan in Spain. Jude Bellingham seems to have found a groove at Real Madrid, scoring three in three, rumours of his World Cup place being in danger should be laid to rest. Then your questions on favourite footballing memories, Mikel Arteta under pressure to win a major trophy, and former England goalkeeper Mary Earps' upcoming book.

Before the podcast: On the art of collaboration.

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Daniel Tiluk and Carl Anka discuss Real Madrid 2-1 Barcelona. Why is Vinicius so edgy? Lamine Yamal is growing up like few other footballers have had to before. Barcelona's high line is easy to exploit. What is the biggest rivalry in football? Solving Liverpool's many problems. Enzo Maresca needs to chill. Are Manchester United turning the proverbial corner? Arsenal better win the Premier League with this level of competition. Is Scott McTominay... elite. Diego Maradona's 65th birthday is this week. If you haven't the Asif Kapadia documentary, it's a great watch.

Before the podcast: On the old days of magazines.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool losing to Manchester United. Arsenal's path to silverware. Erling Haaland, goalscoring anomaly. Pele is the greatest of all time. Chelsea beat Nottingham Forest, causing Ange Postecoglou's sacking. Barcelona are slightly short of their best, and Real Madrid are tracking towards the weekend's big clash. Der Klassiker, false image. Ligue 1 and Serie A are tight. Maccabi Tel Aviv ultras earning their thuggish reputation. La Liga protests are good, the players' union must help.

Before the podcast: On nuclear weapons.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Nigiera have keeping themselves alive for World Cup qualification. Expanding the World Cup is good for African nations, even if it hurts the overall competition. Why are FIFA pimping the World Cup and how to remove, if possible, Gianni Infantino from power? What is going on with Jadon Sancho's career? Which stage is football currently in: intro, growth, maturation, or decline?

Before the podcast: On Leonardo DiCaprio (with a tiny bit on D'Angelo).

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Liverpool's shaky start. Is criticism of Mohamed Salah fair? Chelsea won a big game and played well. Arsenal's moment to win the league. Predictable Manchester United results, and why Erling Haaland isn't leaving Manchester City. Is Barcelona's high line going to change. All roads lead to El Classico on 26 October. Playing league games outside of the home/away format is bad for the league. Will Harry Kane return to England, and is there hope for Nigeria in World Cup qualifiers?

Before the podcast: On Van Jones aka Sly Cooper.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid. Does football do nepotism? Lamine Yamal's dad was right. Can "fossilball" save Serie A? Manchester United losing to Brentford. Chelsea dropping points against Brighton. Liverpool couldn't beat Crystal Palace. Are Bayern Munich a factor in the Champions League? UEFA and FIFA should ban Israeli clubs from continental tournaments and Israel from international competition as a consequence for their Gazan genocide.

Before the podcast: On authoritarianism.

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Ousmane Dembele winning the Ballon d'Or. Xabi Alonso's perfect start with Real Madrid. Being two minutes late cost Marcus Rashford a Barcelona start. Man City playing defensively against Arsenal. Chelsea have spent a lot to have no good centre-backs and goalkeepers. Why is Gianni Infantino's FIFA attempting to ruin the World Cup by adding even more nations to the final tournament? Ah, yes, greed...

Before the podcast: On Censorship and candy

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Daniel Tiluk and Have Hope discuss Ruben Amorim refusing to adapt his tactics despite having the worst form at Manchester United since the 1940s. What is the point of an inflexible manager? Manchester City are an interesting mix of ideas, but more information is needed. Are Liverpool their record or their performances? Arsenal are built for England more than Europe. Is Vinicius losing Real Madrid, and can Kylian Mbappé sustain this form over a season.

Before the podcast | Best discography: Michael or Janet?

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