The Kyle Walker Podcast

A hard fought FFP derby ended with a draw. Callum got on the scoresheet, but where was his promised Macarena? According to him, Michail ran away…

Callum’s going to Wembley! What a week for Newcastle and their fans. But Callum explains how it wasn’t all partying in the dressing room after their semi final triumph.

West Ham are back with a win and Michail was in there with an assist. He’s in a better mood as he discusses what went right for the Hammers.

It’s been a minute. And a lot has happened! The boys break down what’s been going on since the World Cup and Christmas breaks.

Callum’s Newcastle United are flying higher than ever with Europe genuinely in sight. What’s been going right and how’s the mood in the camp?

Whereas West Ham have continued to struggle this season. Michail thinks it has something to do with lofty ambitions and a change in approach.

Now the transfer window is open, could there be movements to improve the Hammers’ season? Rickie asks Michail to address rumours circulating about his own future.

With Mykhailo Mudryk’s landmark move to Chelsea complete, the boys focus on one eye-catching detail: an eight-and-a-half-year contract. Would either of them have signed such a deal at the age of 22?

Another hotly debated topic of late has been Jude Bellingham’s future. Where do the boys think he should go next? Rickie, biased as ever, thinks Anfield awaits. But are Liverpool’s poor performances going to block such a move?

The boys judge a screamer in this week’s Strikers’ Union. If you want to apply to join Callum and Michail’s Union, then send in your crazy football stories and incredible goals to [email protected].

Callum debriefs the boys on what went down at the World Cup. Should he have been more selfish and got himself on the scoresheet?

And the boys answer a question about goal celebrations in Footballers Unfiltered. Again, get in touch via [email protected] if you have something you want to ask the boys!

Callum Wilson’s phone was popping off last week. Why? Well because he’s going to the World Cup of course! We have a bonus episode for you to celebrate his momentous, incredible achievement.

Rickie has a few questions for the Newcastle man as we get behind the scenes of how the England selection works, what his reaction to the news was and what he’s packing for the trip.

Harry Kane will inevitably be first choice in Qatar, but what does Callum see his role as in the tournament? What will he bring to Gareth Southgate’s side?

And how far does Callum think England can go? Maybe next time we hear from him, he’ll be a World Cup winner - all our fingers are crossed!

If you have a question or a ridiculous footballing story for Callum, Michail or Rickie, do send them in to [email protected]. and keep those Striker's Union videos coming in. The boys are loving them!

It’s Callum’s turn to feel slightly under the weather this week as he came off at half time in Sunday’s impressive win for Newcastle. Having discussed Champions League chances last week, were we being unkind? Are Newcastle title contenders?

The pod got a mention from Magpies boss Eddie Howe last week when discussing Callum’s health, but is it anything to worry about as we approach the World Cup squad announcement?

Michail was the centre of attention in his side’s loss at home to Crystal Palace, stealing the show with some dramatics in the penalty box. Did he dive, or was he fouled?

And his new BFF Micah Richards blasted him on Match of the Day for his wastefulness in the last minute leading to Palace’s winner. We hear what Michail makes of the personal criticism and the boos heard in London Stadium at full-time. And is Micah still his friend?

There was some stellar gamesmanship from a Brighton player at the weekend, so Rickie asks the boys if they’ve ever tried to get opposition players sent off.

Finally, with the squad announcement for England’s World Cup squad due to happen on Thursday, we check in with Callum to see where his head’s at and we look forward to the tournament.

Callum had a stormer this weekend scoring twice and assisting as well! Plus it was all in front of the main man Gareth Southgate. Surely that’s done his England chances some good? But did he know the England boss was in the crowd?

A frustrating loss for Michail at Old Trafford, despite the incredible impact he made from the bench. Talk in some papers was that he was becoming a bit of a ‘super sub’. What does he think of that label?

Off the pitch he was influential, too, this time popping up in the Match of the Day studios. We hear about the behind the scenes goings on and what Callum and Rickie thought about his display.

Rickie has some thoughts about West Ham’s orange away kit! And Michail and Callum discuss their favourite strips they’ve played in and what they look for in a design.

With De Gea putting in a mammoth shift to Keep Michail and his teammates out on the weekend, the boys talk about the most impressive performances from goalkeepers that they’ve faced.

And with Liverpool’s uncharacteristically bad league form, the boys ponder whether Jurgen Klopp is under pressure.

In this week's Footballers Unfiltered, the boys are asked about VAR (sorry!) and singing along to their own chants. Have a question you want the boys to answer? Send them in to [email protected]. We also want to hear your incredible football tales and see your outrageous goals from Sunday league, to five a-side, to park knockabouts. So, get involved and send them in too!

Great wins for Newcastle and West Ham this week and Callum inched further into the lead in the goalscoring bet with an audacious chip. But should the goal have stood? Michail has a strong view. VAR again grabbed the headlines in West Ham’s game, but the decisions went in Michail’s favour this time. Does that mean he’s changed his mind?

With the world cup looming, how do the boys think the break will affect different teams? And will it even be a break for Callum? Michail offers his take on whether he thinks Callum should be playing for England in Qatar. Ronaldo grabbed the headlines last week by reportedly refusing to come off the bench and then leaving the ground early. What do Rickie, Michail and Callum make of that and would they ever do the same?

With Gerrard getting the sack and then Villa going on to win impressively in the very next game, the boys discuss what they think went wrong for the former Liverpool man and whether player power is too strong. We had a couple of brilliant questions in this week's Footballers Unfiltered: one about impact from the bench and the other about dream transfers. Have a question you want to ask the boys? Send it in to [email protected]

And finally, we want to hear and see your amazing footballing stories and videos for the Strikers’ Union. Apply to join the boys’ Union, or nominate a pal, by sending us a voice note, video or written tale to [email protected]

Newcastle and West Ham both got decent results at the weekend, but that won’t stop the boys complaining about the refereeing in their games (again!). Callum was convinced he should have had a penalty and Michail slates the ref for getting in the way. But is the refereeing really so bad?

Liverpool, against all odds, managed to stop Haaland in his tracks on the weekend. The boys reflect on a brilliant showing from the reds and maybe VAR got something right, finally?

Jurgen Klopp caused a bit of a storm before the game by arguing that other clubs can’t compete with the financial might of teams like Man City, PSG and Newcastle. But what does Callum make of that? Does it all come down to money at the end of the day? Or is the German being a little grumpy?

Ivan Toney’s ridiculous penalty tekkers get the boys talking penalty prep . . . And some tough questions are put to Callum and Michail in Footballers Unfiltered.

Again, you can submit your questions by emailing us at [email protected].

Michail’s caught a cold this week, so he joins us from his bed. But that didn’t stop him scoring at the weekend. With VAR finally going his way, has he changed his mind on wanting to bin it? And Newcastle hit Brentford for five at the weekend, with Callum getting an assist but no goal.

How far do the boys think Arsenal can take their title challenge after an incredible display against Liverpool at the weekend? And what about Liverpool’s poor start? Where do Michail and Callum see them finishing this season?

Michail and Callum judge a left-footed free kick in this week’s Striker’s Union and we hear why neither of them are ever on free kick duty. Apply to join the boys’ Union by sending in your own football stories, voice notes or videos to [email protected].

There was a lot of talk about the age of Liverpool’s ageing starting XI at the weekend vs Arsenal young side. With the boys now both in their 30s, they discuss how important age really is and what is more important, youth or experience.

Footballers Unfiltered: It was Mental Health Awareness Day on Monday, so appropriately, the boys were asked how much mental health is spoken about in the dressing room? And how do they balance caring for people with the required determination, focus and resilience needed to get to the top? Have a question for the boys, email us at [email protected].