We're joined by co-founder Calum Ferguson for a chat about The Alba FA, a football association which represents Scotland's Gàidhealtachd - the Gaelic speaking community.

The Alba FA have held training camps in Gaelic communities around the world, inspired by Calum's experience as a professional footballer. We dive into the cultural meaning for The Alba FA and why a Gaelic representative association is necesarry.

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We're joined by soccer historian Tom McCabe and CEO of North Jersey Professional Soccer Erik Stover to talk about one of the new clubs coming to the USL in 2026 - North Jersey Professional Soccer.

Based in Paterson, New Jersey, NJPS have huge ambitions to pull the community together. But they're not the first club to be based in North Jersey, and the founding of NJPS is a new chapter in a very long history of soccer in the region.

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Tom McCabe

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Erik Stover

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We're joined by Uygar, Cafer and Fatih, three men from Bursa, to tell us the unique story of the rise, fall and revival of their club - Bursaspor.

In 2010, Bursaspor became only the second club not from Istanbul to win the Turkish Süper Lig title, a feat accomplished by fielding local players brought through their academy and with the fanatical drive of a united Bursa behind them.

Since then though, it's been far from plain sailing.

The club made headlines this season when, while in the 4th tier, they attracted a crowd of 45,000 fans to their ground, also famous for it's design which replicates a crocodile.

This episode dives into everything Bursaspor - from the club history, fan culture and title success, to the mismanagement and beginning of the rise back to the top,

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Bursaspor Europe & UK

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We're joined once again by Finlay Stanley aka AFC Finners to talk about the history of The FA Cup, the magic of the cup and the unique culture surrounding England's premier trophy.

From huddling around the telly watching with your family to going to non-league grounds in the dead of winter, the magic of the cup grabs us all. This unique, intangible culture is part of what makes the domestic season in England special, and is why The FA Cup is loved by football supporters up and down the country.

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It's not goodbye, but see you later.

We're joined by Toffees photographers Laura Gates and Chris Wardle to talk about all things Goodison Park as one chapter closes and another opens for the Grand Old Lady.

From Goodison's storied history to the unique culture which exists around the ground and the Evertonians who make that culture what it is, we celebrate Goodison Park and look with interest at what the future holds as Everton Women become the new custodians of one of England's finest football stadiums.

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Laura Gates

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Chris Wardle

Museum of Liverpool: Goodbye to Goodison Exhibition

https://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/museum-of-liverpool/exhibition/goodbye-goodison#section--the-exhibition

We're joined by Alex Alexandrou, co-founder of the Football and War Network, for a conversation on football's role in war and conflict across the world, and how football can be used in post-war societies to build bridges and encourage reconciliation.

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Dr. Alex Anexandrou

The Football and War Network

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We're joined once again by journalist and author Miguel Pereira to talk about the new subculture making waves in Spanish football and the cultural phenomenon that underpins it.

'Pasión' is a concept which encapsulates the expression of extravagant, unbridled joyn and loyalty which manifests itself on Spain's terraces. It is a cultural phenomenon, similar in concept to 'Saudade' in Portugal.

In Spain's 3rd and 4th tier, a new subculture of fan-owned phoenix clubs has swept across the country. The founders of these clubs embody Pasión in it's purest form, forming new clubs to carry forward an identity and set of values which rogue billionaire owners took from them.

We cover this Miguel in full, through the lens of his latest book.

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Miguel L. Pereira

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'Pasión: A Journey to the Soul of Spanish Football'

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We're joined once again by author and founder of Outside Write, Chris Lee, to talk about his new book which explores football (or soccer) on the island of Ireland.

As much a groundhopping adventure as it is a history lesson, Chris' journey through Irish football is a great insight into a vibrant, flourishing and deeply political football culture in Ireland.

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'Shades of Green: A Journey Into Irish Football'

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We're joined by journalist and award-winning author James Montague to examine the relationship between ultras groups, heritage and identity.

Ultras are the beating heart of a football club. Though there are often hooligan and criminal elements associated with ultras culture, they are the drivers of club identity. Passionate, noisy and colourful, ultras use heritage and express their identities in unique ways.

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James Montague

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1312: Among The Ultras: A Journey With the World's Most Extreme Football Fans

https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/438255/1312-among-the-ultras-by-james-montague/9781785039188

Engulfed: How Saudi Arabia Bought Sport, and the Worldhttps://www.waterstones.com/book/engulfed/james-montague/9781785121609

We're joined by journalist and author Ronny Blaschke for a deep dive into the relationship between football and power, and how colonialism is one of the most noticeable examples of power manifesting itself within football.

Power as a concept can be difficult to describe, but football clubs, supporters, associations and governments all leverage power to achieve objectives, strategically plan and bring about change in their societies through the medium of football.

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Ronny Blaschke

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'Power Players: Football in Propaganda, War and Revolution'

https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/power-players'Football and Racism: How Colonialism Shaped the Modern Game'

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