Their names are part of football folklore. They are often turned to in times of need. They can be a fanâs last resort... but who are âThe Football Godsâ?
This podcast gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods.
Join our hosts, broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers, as we ponder the all-important questions such as; âWhich player would you send to hell?â, âWhat flavour pie would be considered the food of the Gods?â and âWhich game would you watch forever?â
Given the power, how would you change football?
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Andy Hamilton is a Football God: "Commentators are brilliant, theyâre pure Harry Enfieldâ
Season 1 ¡ Episode 23
Sunday, May 19, 2024 ⢠Duration 55:16
This weekâs Football God is British comedian, game-show panellist, comedy screenwriter, television director, radio dramatist, and novelist Andy Hamilton. Best known for writing the BBC Radio 4 comedy series Old Harry's Game (in which he plays an amusing version of Satan himself), and the BBC One sitcom Outnumbered, about a middle-class family with three unruly children. Andyâs book, Blue Was The Colour is a witty, wise and charming assessment of modern football as a Chelsea fan.
The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods. Join our hosts - broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers - as we ponder the all-important questions such as...âWhich player would you send to hell?â, âWhat flavour pie would be considered the food of the Gods?â and âWhich game would you watch forever?â
Given the power, how would you change football?
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Kelly Sotherton is a Football God: "Iâd like to watch with Prince William, heâs a Villa fan, whatâs he saying about the ref?"
Season 1 ¡ Episode 22
Sunday, May 12, 2024 ⢠Duration 48:43
This weekâs Football God is three-time Olympic medallist Kelly Sotherton. Kelly compares athletics tactics to football ones, praises Bergkamp and reveals the royal family member sheâd watch the game with.Â
Kelly is also host of the podcast  Inside Track â the exclusive, access-all-areas platform for everything athletics.
The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods. Join our hosts - broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers - as we ponder the all-important questions such as...âWhich player would you send to hell?â, âWhat flavour pie would be considered the food of the Gods?â and âWhich game would you watch forever?â
Given the power, how would you change football?
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Mark Wood is a Football God: "Chris Woakes is a lovely footballer but never tries because he's a fast bowler..."
Season 1 ¡ Episode 21
Monday, April 8, 2024 ⢠Duration 51:25
This weekâs Football God is cricketer Mark Wood. He reveals who on his team is best at football, why Vinnie Jones is his boy and how he became a supporter of AFC Wimbledon.Â
When heâs not bowling for England, Mark is also the co-host of cricket podcast Middle Please, Umpire and has an award-winning book The Wood Life: A Not So Helpful How-to Guide on Surviving Cricket, Life and Everything in Between.Â
The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods. Join our hosts - broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers - as we ponder the all-important questions such as...âWhich player would you send to hell?â, âWhat flavour pie would be considered the food of the Gods?â and âWhich game would you watch forever?â
Given the power, how would you change football?
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Justin Moorhouse is a Football God: âThe 85-86 Man United side was one of the most beautiful sides Iâve ever seenâ
Season 1 ¡ Episode 20
Monday, March 25, 2024 ⢠Duration 41:12
Justin Moorhouse is a stand-up comedian and radio DJ from Manchester. Heâs appeared in Looking for Eric and in Peter Kayâs Phoenix Nights as Young Kenny - whoâs an avid Man City supporter - but in this episode heâs a Man United-loving Football God.Â
Before working in TV and radio, Justin was a salesman for many years until he contacted a comedy club and performed a stand-up routine, aged 29. In 2002 he competed in a local comedy competition, winning the final held at the Comedy Store Manchester. Soon afterwards, he performed in a comedy tour, then got the role in Phoenix Nights.Â
The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods. Join our hosts - broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers - as we ponder the all-important questions such as...âWhich player would you send to hell?â, âWhat flavour pie would be considered the food of the Gods?â and âWhich game would you watch forever?â
Given the power, how would you change football?
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Matt Murray is a Football God: âIâd have R9, Haaland and Bully upfront for Wolvesâ
Season 1 ¡ Episode 19
Sunday, March 17, 2024 ⢠Duration 57:05
Matt Murray is a former professional footballer, sports reporter and pundit. As a player he was a football goalkeeper who spent his entire career at Wolves, making 100 appearances for the club.
The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods. Join our hosts - broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers - as we ponder the all-important questions such as...âWhich player would you send to hell?â, âWhat flavour pie would be considered the food of the Gods?â and âWhich game would you watch forever?â
Given the power, how would you change football?
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Alex Lowe is a Football God âI go for the underdogs, I donât want to see Man City stroll aroundâ
Season 1 ¡ Episode 17
Monday, March 4, 2024 ⢠Duration 55:56
Alex Lowe explains his love for two teams, how heâs making half time more interesting and why heâll always support an underdog.
Alex Lowe is an English actor, comedian and voice artist. He is the creator and performer of the character Barry from Watford on BBC Radio 2, as well as also being the creator and performer behind the character Clinton Baptiste, originally seen in Phoenix Nights, and is about to start a UK tour.
The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods. Join our hosts - broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers - as we ponder the all-important questions such as...âWhich player would you send to hell?â, âWhat flavour pie would be considered the food of the Gods?â and âWhich game would you watch forever?â
Given the power, how would you change football?
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Bradley James is a Football God: "If Erling Haaland wants to play on the same team as Kevin De Bruyne, then one of them's going to have to take a pay cut"
Season 1 ¡ Episode 17
Sunday, February 25, 2024 ⢠Duration 55:56
You might know Actor Bradley James from the TV series Damien where he plays the antichrist or the BBCâs Merlin but he is also an Arsenal fan and a massive England fan. In todayâs Football Gods he talks salary caps, local players for local teams and the joy of tailgating.
The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods. Join our hosts - broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers - as we ponder the all-important questions such as...âWhich player would you send to hell?â, âWhat flavour pie would be considered the food of the Gods?â and âWhich game would you watch forever?â
Given the power, how would you change football?
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Tubes is a Football God: âI would eradicate half and half scarvesâ
Season 1 ¡ Episode 16
Sunday, February 18, 2024 ⢠Duration 46:06
Tubes discusses his early memories of football and his deep connection to Chelsea. No subject is off limits, from hotdogs to blue cards and how being sober has changed his experience of going to matches.Â
Peter âTubesâ Dale is a former presenter on Sky Sportsâ Soccer AM. He started out as an assistant producer on the programme before moving in front of the cameras as âPeter the Test Tube Babyâ, earning him the nickname Tubes. He quickly became one of the most popular characters on the show, with his âone question and one question onlyâ segment, which was often preceded by a comic rap. Since leaving Sky Sports, he has launched a YouTube channel with his brother âTubes and Ange Golf Lifeâ.Â
The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods. Join our hosts - broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers - as we ponder the all-important questions such as...âWhich player would you send to hell?â, âWhat flavour pie would be considered the food of the Gods?â and âWhich game would you watch forever?â Given the power, how would you change football?
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Emile Heskey is a Football God: âI would probably damn to hell, Thierry HenryâŚâ
Season 1 ¡ Episode 15
Monday, February 12, 2024 ⢠Duration 51:41
Emile Heskey discusses his early athletic endeavours, his transition to football, supporting Leicester City and meeting his football idols.
Emile Heskey is an English former professional footballer who currently serves as head of football development of Leicester City Women. As a striker, he made more than 500 appearances over an 18-year career starting his career with Leicester City and moving to Liverpool in 2000. He later played for Birmingham City, Wigan Athletic, Aston Villa, Newcastle Jets and finished his career with Bolton Wanderers.
The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods. Join our hosts - broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers - as we ponder the all-important questions such as...âWhich player would you send to hell?â, âWhat flavour pie would be considered the food of the Gods?â and âWhich game would you watch forever?â
Given the power, how would you change football?
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Jim Daly is a Football God: âAs God, I would make all the food at every ground, in a pieâ
Season 1 ¡ Episode 14
Sunday, February 4, 2024 ⢠Duration 52:19
Comedian Jim Daly recalls Crystal Palace's glory season under Steve Bruce, expresses his admiration for Jack Grealishâs calves and reveals who heâs damning to hell.Â
Jim Daly is a standup comedian, presenter and podcaster, hosting JOE.co.ukâs weekly football show Football Friday and also the Crystal palace FC themed FYP podcast. His 2022 debut Edinburgh Fringe show Jim Daly: Football And Fatherhood received critical acclaim.Â
The Football Gods gives famous faces the ultimate footballing role: total power over the beautiful game. Listen as they shape football to their whim and ultimately become The Football Gods. Join our hosts - broadcaster Kate Mason and journalist Tim Spiers - as we ponder the all-important questions such as...âWhich player would you send to hell?â, âWhat flavour pie would be considered the food of the Gods?â and âWhich game would you watch forever?â
Given the power, how would you change football?
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