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Finding a Football Club

Luke Oddie

Sports

Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 48

Four men. No club. One doomed mission. In this unhinged comedy football podcast, Luke Oddie, Will Herron, Roberto Boni and Jay Alexander-Ali trudge through the lower leagues of English football desperately searching for a team to call their own. No team is too obscure. No club is safe from judgement. This isn’t a love letter to football. It’s a late-night “You up?” text message.

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The 2026 World Cup Review

Episode 42

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 • Duration 36:57

The 2026 World Cup is officially history, and Finding a Football Club is here to sweep up the confetti. This week, Luke, Will and Roberto jump on the mics to dissect Spain’s suffocating Final victory over a wildly dislikeable Argentina side.

Away from the pitch, the lads try to make sense of the halftime entertainment, cobble together a Team of the Tournament, rant about FIFA’s corruption, and get distracted with the third-place play-off’s similarity to Soccer Aid.

To wrap things up, the final World Cup Draft standings are revealed. Who will claim the ultimate bragging rights?

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England vs Norway

Episode 41

Monday, July 13, 2026 • Duration 34:35

England are somehow in a World Cup semi-final. So, despite only running on a few hours sleep, Luke drags his dad back onto the podcast to dissect their dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway.

The duo break down England’s nervy performance by praising Jude Bellingham, questioning some dodgy referee decisions, and despairing over Noni Madueke’s continued involvement in professional football.

Plus, there’s conspiracy theories over whether Thomas Tuchel knows that Kobbie Mainoo exists, find out which Spanish beer pairs well with Norwegian tears, and discover how Luke coped with watching the game alongside… rugby fans.

To wrap things up, the pair dish out some harsh player ratings and anxiously look ahead to a historic semi-final clash against Lionel Messi’s Argentina.

Sleepless, cynical, and semi-final bound.

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The 2026 World Cup Round of 16 Review

Episode 40

Thursday, July 9, 2026 • Duration 36:41

This week on Finding a Football Club, Luke and Roberto chat through the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 games.

They break down England’s historic victory over Mexico, France surviving a 40-degree bloodbath, and Brazil’s hilarious tradition of getting knocked out by European teams.

But let’s be honest, this episode is mostly about schadenfreude. The lads also bask in the glory of the USA getting dismantled by Belgium, mock Neymar’s crying, launch an unprovoked attack on Martin Ødegaard, and then a provoked one on Cristiano Ronaldo.

Finally, it’s time for a World Cup Draft update. Luke and Roberto have officially turned the competition into a two-horse race, gloating over the mathematical impossibility of Jay or Will’s chances.

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England vs DR Congo

Episode 39

Thursday, July 2, 2026 • Duration 33:38

This week on Finding a Football Club, nepotism reigns supreme as Luke is joined by the man to blame for his existence, his dad, Paul. The pair join forces for a post-match reaction to England’s narrow 2-1 victory over DR Congo in the Last 32 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Despite advancing to the Last 16, the mood is predictably cynical. The duo dissect Thomas Tuchel’s stubborn tactics (and lack of a waistcoat), Jordan Pickford’s shakiness, and Noni Madueke’s entire being. Miraculously, Paul admits he has finally converted into a Harry Kane believer, a tactical revelation brought on entirely by playing eFootball on the PlayStation.

Naturally, the elite football analysis falls off over claims Nico O’Reilly has only played four Premier League games this season, Sol Campbell is a type of soup, and Morgan Gibbs-White is something you’d buy at B&Q.

To wrap things up, Paul rattles through his World Cup bracket. He confidently backs Mexico to dump England out at the Azteca, plots a France vs Brazil final, and concludes with a questionable ‘Brazilian connection’ involving a rash.

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The 2026 World Cup Group Stage Review

Episode 38

Thursday, June 25, 2026 • Duration 52:50

The 2026 World Cup group stages are grinding on, and Finding a Football Club is here to complain about it. This week, Luke, Will and Jay sift through England’s snooze-fest against Ghana, the Golden Boot race ever, and try to figure out who is making it to the knockouts.

To do so, Luke unleashes a meticulously researched, mathematical group-by-group breakdown designed solely to crush Jay’s hopes and logically prove that Scotland are crashing out of the tournament.

Elsewhere, the lads review their World Cup Draft teams before putting Jay in the hot seat. Not only does he have to defend his World Cup bracket (where he delusionally backs Scotland to make the quarters), but he also takes on the 38-0 challenge.

To wrap up, Luke unveils his masterstroke. Tired of fighting the football podcast algorithm, he reveals he changed the show’s category, officially crowning FAFC as the UK’s No.1 Volleyball podcast.

Plus, there’s a thin slice of Danny Guthrie. Get. Him. On. The. Pod.

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France vs Senegal Watchalong

Episode 37

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • Duration 02:01:02

This time on Finding a Football Club, alternative commentary is back on the menu. Luke (battling severe hayfever) and Will (battling severe delusion) sit down to watch France vs Senegal.

Naturally, the live football takes a backseat as the boys dissect every other World Cup result so far; leaving Luke sweating over his rapidly crumbling 48-team Big Board. Meanwhile, following a shock Socceroos win, Will is suddenly feeling more Australian than Jason Donavan throwing shrimp on the barbie.

His newfound patriotism could explain the frankly bonkers tournament bracket, where he sends Australia and Saudi Arabia through to the Last 16 and geriatric Croatia to the final four.

Elsewhere, the duo slander hydration breaks, play a 2020 Champions League final edition of Goalless, and create a 38-0 team that relies on the talents of Rory Delap.

Sacre bleu.

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Mexico vs South Africa Watchalong

Episode 36

Friday, June 12, 2026 • Duration 02:14:31

The 2026 World Cup has officially kicked off, and Finding a Football Club is here to provide the ultimate alternative commentary. Luke and Roberto suffer through the opening game, so you don’t have to.

While Mexico comfortably secure a 2-0 win to cash Luke's (some say genius) bet, the lads are more interested in Salma Hayek’s billionaire husband, question why Paul Bettany used 9/11 to propose to Jennifer Connelly, and disagree on the talent of Mark Lawrenson.

Roberto steals the show with an anecdote from his local cricket club involving an oblivious 19-year-old, a girlfriend currently in labour, and a biological father who has conveniently fled to Tunisia.

Plus, the boys test their obscure football knowledge with a few rounds of Goalless, simulate their 38-0 teams, and rattle through their definitive World Cup brackets.

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The 2026 World Cup Preview

Episode 35

Thursday, June 11, 2026 • Duration 01:15:27

This time on Finding a Football Club, with the 2026 World Cup just days away, Luke takes the reins to guide Roberto and Jay through a worryingly comprehensive preview.

The centrepiece of the episode is Luke’s monolithic 48-team big board, where he’s meticulously ranked every single nation heading to North America. Leaving Jay fuming at the disrespect shown to Scotland.

Plus, the lads lay down their official tournament predictions. Sticking their necks out to name their Golden Boot, Golden Ball, Golden Glove and Best Young Player winners. Alongside their ultimate tournament surprise packages, runners-up and eventual winners.

The receipts are officially locked in, the predictions are signed in blood, and there is absolutely nowhere to hide.

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The 2026 World Cup Draft

Episode 34

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • Duration 57:56

It's a World Cup special on Finding a Football Club this week, as the lads look ahead to the 2026 edition with a 6-round draft.

The rules are simple: pick the best nations, rack up the most points, and try not to embarrass yourself.

Once the clock starts, Jay bets the house on Donald Trump rigging the tournament, Will accidentally drafts three teams from the same group, and Roberto experiences genuine buyer's remorse upon discovering who actually manages Portugal.

Plus, the gang tackles the burning issues of modern international football. Does Ronald Koeman look like a giant baby? Is Guillermo Ochoa immortal? And which draft pick resembles the desperation of being on the prowl in a nightclub?

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Reading, Rotherham United, Stevenage & Stockport County

Episode 33

Thursday, June 4, 2026 • Duration 50:16

With the Last 16 bracket nearly complete, Finding a Football Club is back to fill the penultimate spot. This week, Luke, Will, Roberto and Jay sift through the next batch of lower league hopefuls: Reading, Rotherham United, Stevenage and Stockport County.

Before all that, Jay enters an official (oil) state of mourning over Pep Guardiola’s departure from Man City, the lads accuse Thomas ‘The German Spy’ Tuchel of sabotaging the WC26 England squad, and Jay makes the delusional claim that six Scottish players would walk into the Three Lions' setup.

When the actual pitches begin, football analysis is quickly abandoned. Instead, they uncover John Madejski’s alleged affair with Cilla Black, and learn that Dave Kitson was set to manage the world’s most diabetic nation against a team of fat Reading fans.

Plus, Will turns whistleblower to oust an Australian MP, there’s jealousy over the Chuckle Brothers' ability to pull women in Manchester nightclubs, and is Jay making porn films for Stockport County?

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