Explore every episode of the podcast The S Word
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| Chelsea MELTDOWN & All Eyes on Arsenal | 05 May 2026 | 00:43:27 | |
Have Man City just handed Arsenal the Premier League? And what about the performance from Chelsea on Tuesday? Is there any light at the end of the tunnel? Chelsea fan and host of the Football Exchange Show Alex Goldberg joins the show Plus Master Tesfatsion gives a RALLY CRY to all Arsenal fans who want to win the double... Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Mbappe the problem at Real Madrid? | 04 May 2026 | 00:50:09 | |
Is Kylian Mbappe is hurting Real? Is Unai Emery up to that job? And what about the performance from Tottenham on Sunday! Are they safe? Is the Villa team selection to blame? Former Real Madrid President Ramon Calderon and USMNT legend Brad Friedel join the show Plus Master Tesfatsion tells you why this show matters... Enjoy! Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Introducing: The S Word | 01 May 2026 | 00:01:23 | |
The biggest ever World Cup is heading to North America, and talkSPORT are finally settling the age old debate - it's Football, not Soccer.
Join Will Gavin and Master Tesfatsion every day for heavyweight debate and hard-hitting analysis as they break down the headlines with big-name guests and the hottest takes in the game. If your Spurs are more Tottenham than San Antonio, you've come to the right place. Around here we always use the F word, never the S Word. Watch the full show over on the S Word YouTube page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PSG make back to back UCL Finals & Bomani Jones Special | 07 May 2026 | 00:47:37 | |
Its now back to back finals for PSG and Luis Enrique take down Bayern Munich in the Champions League Are Arsenal ready for the defending champions? (spoiler: Master thinks so...) Broadcast legend Bomani Jones joins the show and picks his new favourite football team Plus talkSPORT's Angelina Kelly gives us more on Man City's first WSL title in 10 years! Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Arsenal Clinch UCL Final & Kane for the Ballon d'Or? | 06 May 2026 | 00:49:04 | |
Arsenal takedown Atletico Madrid and book their ticket to Budapest! Do they stand a chance vs Bayern Munich or PSG? French Football Writer Erik Bielderman Plus should Bayern's Harry Kane be Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| FA Cup Final Preview & Master vs Adrian Durham | 15 May 2026 | 00:49:08 | |
Its FA Cup weekend, how excited are we for Man City vs Chelsea? talkSPORT's Kweku Afari joins the show to talk Chelsea and Real Madrid The GOAT, talkSPORT's voice of football Adrian Durham debates Master on why NO ONE but Arsenal fans want them to win the double PLUS 27 Days until the World Cup, are France the true favourites for the competition? Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Celtic vs Hearts SHOWDOWN + Can Man City catch Arsenal? | 14 May 2026 | 00:48:56 | |
HEATED Debate between Hearts fan, ESPN's Mark Donaldson & talkSPORT's Shebahn Aherne Man City Content Creator Steve McInerney joins to react to Manchester City beating Palace We'll hear from Rio Ferdinand on what could be the only thing stopping England winning the World Cup PLUS Who is the Premier League Player/Young Player of the Season? Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Real Madrid: The Telenovela + Southampton & SPYGATE | 13 May 2026 | 00:49:24 | |
The Soap Opera that is brewing at the Bernabeu takes another turn! President Florentino Perez explodes in his latest presser Spygate dominates the EFL Playoffs and Southampton Should Xabi Alonso be the next Chelsea manager? PLUS Man Utd broadcaster Flex joins the boys to tell us why Arsenal winning the Champions League is bad buisness! Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Days till the World Cup & Spurs Missed Opportunity | 12 May 2026 | 00:45:53 | |
Not long left into what's being billed as the BIGGEST (and most expensive) World Cup in history talkSPORT.com's Brian T Smith joins the show to share his excitement levels ahead of the tournament Spurs Chat podcast host Chris Cowlin joins the show to chat Spurs after a missed opportunity to go 4pts clear of the relegation zone We'll also hear from Paul Scholes who been speaking about Elliot Anderson PLUS the latest with Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Arsenal One Hand on PL Title & Barca Crowned La Liga Champs | 11 May 2026 | 00:48:28 | |
Arsenal take one step closer to Premier League glory! VAR controversy, was it the correct decision to rule out Wilson's late equaliser? Barcelona crowned La Liga Champions! Marcus Rashford should start for England in the World Cup! Mourinho back to Real Madrid. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Europa Finals Set & Drama down in Mexico + Liga MX | 08 May 2026 | 00:46:40 | |
Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are headed to to the Europa and Conference League finals! Can they all the way? Plus what's going on in Mexico? Senior writer for The Athletic, Felipe Cardenas joins the show to discuss all things Liga MX Finally ahead of the weekends biggest games, Will and Master play 'Mastradamous' and give their predictions of the weekend Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| ONE Day until World Cup 2026! | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:47:36 | |
Less than 24 hours now until the World Cup is here, it hasn't come without controversy! Will & Flex discuss some of their favourite World Cup memories Warren Barton joins to chat England ahead of their final warm up game PLUS Shebahn Aherne joins to preview Scotland Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| TWO Days until World Cup 2026 | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:44:44 | |
2 days until the BIGGEST World Cup in history! Mike Ryan Ruiz chats USMNT Olly & Master debate who between the UK & USA have the BEST stadiums PLUS Jon Cotterill joins the show to preview Argentina's chances of going back to back! Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| USMNT World Cup Squad + Pochettino's LOSING It! | 27 May 2026 | 00:54:00 | |
Mauricio Pottchetino has named his 26 players who will represent USA at the World Cup Master shares his concern with how Poch has addressed the worldwide media West Ham Fan TV's Dan Lawless joins the show to chat Nuno after the club decided to keep him on AND we'll chat transfers with Gordon, Enzo Fernandez and many more doing the rounds Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| USMNT Leaks & Drama + Serie A season review | 26 May 2026 | 00:53:26 | |
Mauricio Pottchetino is not calming the nerves of Americans ahead of the BIGGEST World Cup in history Master shares his concern with what direction Team USA is headed down Marco Messina joins the show to chat all the fall out from Serie A coming to a close AND talkSPORT Inside the Toon co-host Jack Cunningham tells us why Eddie Howe is luck to still be in charge as Newcastle manager Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| West Ham Down + Spurs Stay Up | 25 May 2026 | 00:51:52 | |
West Ham back down to the Championship Spurs stay up, is 17th the norm now? No Madrid players in Spain's World Cup Squad Barca win the quad BEAM OF POSITIVITY! Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| England World Cup Squad + Final Premier League Weekend | 22 May 2026 | 00:50:43 | |
No Cole Palmer, No Harry Maguire... Thomas Tuchel, are you sure? Will and Master react to the announcement of the England World Cup squad Pep Guardiola will step down as Manchester City boss, plus Michael Carrick signs a 2 year deal to remain Man Utd manager AND of course, the Premier League comes to a close this weekend Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is Aston Villa WALKING the Europa League good for Football? | 21 May 2026 | 00:48:37 | |
Aston Villa are Europa League champions! But Will and Master have a heated debate on whether this is a good thing for Football as we know it West Ham are facing relegation in the face, West Ham Fan TV's Dan Lawless joined the show to tell us the fans level of confidence PLUS former USMNT Midfielder Stu Holden tells us why Team USA are primed and ready to make some noise this World Cup Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Arsenal: Premier League CHAMPIONS Once Again! + 23 Days till the World Cup | 20 May 2026 | 00:51:33 | |
Have you heard? Arsenal have won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years Will Adrian Durham FINALLY give Arsenal credit for winning a major trophy? Max & Master were also joined by Jide Maduako who is travelling to every nation that's made the World Cup Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Pep Guardiola LEAVING Man City?! + Neymar makes Selecao | 19 May 2026 | 00:51:33 | |
HUGE news that Pep Guardiola is set to leave Man City this evening Is his replacement Enzo Maresca ready to take the reigns? The Scotland, Portuguese, AND Brazilian World Cup squads have been announced The Athletics' Felipe Cardenas and Former Scotland midfielder Mark McGhee take us through it all ahead of this summer Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Mo Salah Speaks Out & Xabi Alonso is a BLUE | 18 May 2026 | 00:48:00 | |
Was Mo Salah CORRECT to indirectly call out Arne Slot and Liverpool? Broadcaster Laura Kirk Francis joins Will & Master to chat the Egyptian King + so much more Xabi Alonso will be the next Chelsea manager (not head coach) The fantastic Alex Goldberg tells us why the Blues have pulled off a blinder with this appointment Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Spain Coming For Argentina's Crown!? | 08 Jun 2026 | 00:52:09 | |
In this episode we preview World Cup Groups H & I. Can Spain continue their Euro's success into the World Cup? Should France be considered the Tournament favourites? Which African Nations should we be keeping an eye on? Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Steve Nash x Kyle Martino x US Soccer CEO JT Batson | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:49:34 | |
HUGE guests upcoming NBA Hall of Famer, Steve Nash & Former USMNT player Kyle Martino to talk NBA Finals, World Cup & more! US Soccer CEO JT Batson tells us how Team USA are preparing for this World Cup & Beyond Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Simon Jordan + Group E & F World Cup Preview | 04 Jun 2026 | 00:48:21 | |
7 days away from the World Cup talkSPORT Presenter, Crystal Owner Simon Jordan makes his S*Word debut! African Football expert Rahman Osman tells which African teams will make noise this World Cup AND somehow, a debate about water bottles being banned turns into a wager... with beans on toast on the line! Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 8 Days until the World Cup: Group C & Group D | 03 Jun 2026 | 00:53:42 | |
8 days away from the World Cup Was Neymar being called to the Brazil Selecao a MISTAKE? Brazillian football expert Jon Cotterill tells us why and more The Athletics' Paul Tenorio & Felipe Cardenas chat Paraguay & USMNT AND Man Utd fan and Broadcaster Flex debate's Master on Arsenal's all time standing in English football Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 9 days until the World Cup: Group A & Group B | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:54:56 | |
9 days away from the World Cup Former Bosnia & Canada goalkeeper Asmir Begovic helps to preview Group B Sebastian Salazar joins to give us a Mexican rundown for Group A AND the boys do another draft, this time: The World Cup of FOOD! It's can't miss stuff. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| PSG Champions of Europe! | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:49:05 | |
PSG are crowned Champions of Europe! Andoni Iraola to Liverpool!? Arsenal Fans Took The Streets Of London For Title Parade Zito Madu Joins The Boys In The Studio Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| UCL Final Preview: Don't be a COWARD! | 29 May 2026 | 00:51:20 | |
Master has no energry for the COWARDLY Arsenal fans who think the Champions League is a free shot Will Arsenal do the double OR will PSG retain their title? We'll hear from fans from both sides PLUS we'll chat the Argentina World Cup squad Can Lionel Messi's team retain the World Cup? Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Palace Champions Of Europe (Conference) | 28 May 2026 | 00:52:09 | |
Crystal Palace are crowned Champions of the Conference League Premier League Best African Player Draft Liverpool woes with Steve Nichol Clear and Obvious with Christina Unkel Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfatsion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The World Cup has ARRIVED! | 11 Jun 2026 | 00:47:35 | |
THE WORLD CUP IS HERE! talkSPORT's Ben Jacobs joins us LIVE for the latest in the USMNT camp Portugese expert Tom Kundert preview Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo's chances of winning their first World Cup PLUS FIFA President Gianni Infantino has grabbed all the headlines, should we all 'chill and relax' like he suggests? All coming right up on the S*Word powered by talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfastion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| USA! USA! USA! | 13 Jun 2026 | 00:46:57 | |
The USMNT are off to a flyer with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay in Los Angeles to kick start their 2026 World Cup Campaign. Master Tesfatsion & Max Scott break down the action, the atmosphere and whether this will catapult the USA to bigger and better things. Plus writer Nate Bukaty joins the show, and Chelsea fan & broadcaster Alex Goldberg gives a slightly more tempered version of the optimism from elsewhere. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Max Scott & Master Tesfastion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Jimenez Mexico Miracle! | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:51:59 | |
Mexico beat South Africa 2-0 in the the opening game of the tournament, Felipe Cardenas joins the show live from Mexico City! South Korea came back to beat Czechia 2-1! Masterdamus makes a return! Ian Paul Joy joins the show to discuss USMNT opening game tonight against Paraguay! All coming right up on the S*Word powered by talkSPORT Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Will Gavin & Master Tesfastion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| John McGinn Heroics & Brazil Stunned By Morocco! | 14 Jun 2026 | 00:48:51 | |
The Tartan Army are flying high after John McGinn secured Scotland’s first World Cup victory since 1990 with a gritty 1-0 win over Haiti. Meanwhile, over in New Jersey, a heavyweight clash saw Brazil drop points against a relentless Morocco side. Plus, we react to Australia's sensational start to the tournament against Türkiye - could they upset the USA?! Plus we introduce "the Neymar Line" - our test for if a footballer is truly World Class based on whether they are or were better than Neymar Our guests include Brazilian football writer Jon Cotterill, Australia Soccer commentator Teo Pellizzeri & talkSPORT's Chief Football Correspondent Alex Crook. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Max Scott & Olly Clink Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cape Verde are owed an apology! | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:40:17 | |
Cape Verde's sensational draw with Spain headlines the show, as Flex is forced to apologise for his score prediction, and Master asks what does it mean for the European Champions?? African Football Expert Ali Howart joins us. And we speak with John & Jodie MacLean, after they went viral for giving a $1200 ticket to Scotland's opening game away for FREE to a 16 year old who had been scammed on a secondary ticket website. Plus the lads debate who goes further in the tournament - England or the USMNT?! A reminder we're live 7 days a week throughout this World Cup, and will have a daily show in your feed. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Football Is Nothing Without The Fans! | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:45:32 | |
Master is back! He's joined by Harry Symeou today as we introduce our new feature "Fan Appreciation Society" reaction to viral clips of the amazing international fans at the world cup. And the guys react to talkSPORT's breaking news that FIFA will not stop Trump from presenting the World Cup trophy to the winners if he wishes to, repeating the scenes from the Club World Cup. Plus we're joined by - Kevin Hatchard (European Football Expert): Joining us to spotlight how the European sides are getting on in the early stages of the tournament. Michael Lahoud (CBS African Football Expert): Dropping by to reflect on the African nations journey's in the opening week of the World Cup. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Harry Symeou Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Is The G.O.A.T Debate Over? | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:49:04 | |
Another Messi Masterclass leaves us wondering, is the GOAT debate settled for good? Master & Will debate it, and they launch an all-sport GOAT draft, All that being said about Lionel... could Kylian Mbappé catch the goal record as soon as this World Cup? We're joined by North-East football royalty, Argentine Julio Arca, and French football savant Erik Bielderman. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flexd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Cape Verde are more than a fairytale, and Spain arrive! | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:44:58 | |
Another brilliant day of World Cup action, covered with an all-star guest line up. Felipe Cardenas offers his insight on Spain's dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, Michael Lahoud joins us On Cape Verde AND Egypt making history, whilst Aly Martin is on talking all things USMNT. And Broadcaster and former referee Christina Unkel On Miguel Almiron's Red and 4 quarters in football Plus how should England & the USMNT treat injured stars Declan Rice & Christian Pulisic. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The European Heavyweights Flex Their Muscle | 21 Jun 2026 | 00:43:33 | |
Will & Master discuss big wins for the Netherlands, Germany & Japan, plus Master slams Tim Howard's USMNT takes - surely now is the time to get behind the USA! And European Football savant Andy Brassell joins us from Houston to talk Netherlands 5-1 Sweden, Yan Diomande's future and breaks down the latest on Cristiano Ronaldo's role for Portugal. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Can the USMNT ACTUALLY Win The World Cup?! | 20 Jun 2026 | 00:46:52 | |
The USMNT top Group D following a 2-0 win over Australia, how excited should we be for their prospects?! Sports Commentator Nate Bukaty discusses the beauty of the North American World Cup, and former USMNT Midfielder Kellyn Acosta breaks down their performances and expectations. Plus former Scotland midfielder and top flight manager Paul Lambert joins the show to offer his insight on Scotland's defeat to Morocco yesterday, and thoughts on the penalty claims. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Will the USMNT AND Scotland Make History?! | 19 Jun 2026 | 00:50:22 | |
Can USMNT and Scotland make history and both qualify tonight? USMNT legend Brad Friedel joins us to preview the game with Australia, and talk World Cup keepers, and Shebahn Aherne is on from Boston where the Scotland party rolls on! Canadian Sportscaster Andi Petrillo dissects Canada's massive win, plus Laurie Horesh and Master go head-to-head. A reminder we're live 7 days a week throughout this World Cup, and will have a daily show in your feed. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| England Impress, and Is Ronaldo Done?! | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:49:51 | |
What a start to England's World Cup! Can they win the whole thing? Is Jude Bellingham celebrated enough? Plus is Cristiano Ronaldo done?! We discuss the other 9s at this tournament, and whether you'd start them in front of Ronaldo A Superstar guest line-up includes former England striker Kevin Davies, former Referee Christina Unkel and Portugese play-by-play commentator Eric Krakauer A reminder we're live 7 days a week throughout this World Cup, and will have a daily show in your feed. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Superstars Show Up! | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:50:30 | |
Mbappe, Haaland, Messi - the big names have announced themselves on the World Stage on a spectacular night of World Cup action. Will & Master discuss their performances, debate if we'll see the same for Kane or Ronaldo tonight? Should Messi have seen red? Argentine commentator Stefano Fusaro joins the show. Plus, should you ever leave games early? And can we really abide this new 4 quarter football? A reminder we're live 7 days a week throughout this World Cup, and will have a daily show in your feed. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| European Giants Suffer Penalty Heartbreak | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:49:51 | |
Germany Out! The Netherlands Out! What are the reactions like to their early exits back home? And are Paraguay & Morrocco getting enough credit? In a Superstar show former Netherlands defender Mario Melchiot & Bundesliga commentator Kevin Hatchard join us. Plus former Premier League striker Troy Deeney brings his brilliant brand of strong football opinions. And ESPN's Omar Raja gives us a World Cup Vibecheck from New York Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Why don't people love Jesse Marsch?! And Breaking Maresca News | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:48:06 | |
He's called his team Canadian Heroes, but why are people so anti-Jesse Marsch?! We talk about our love for Canada's own Ted Lasso. We also react to Chelsea's explosive statement on Enzo Maresca's move to Man City, who was in the wrong?? And with Africa providing 9 nations for the knockouts of the 2026 World cup, how significant of a moment is this for CAF? We're joined by talkSPORT Insider Ben Jacobs and former Sierra Leone midfielder Michael Lahoud. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Knockouts Are Here!! | 28 Jun 2026 | 00:47:14 | |
The group stage of the 2026 World Cup is done, but not without final day drama. Kane & Bellingham elevate England, can they keep it up? How much more history can Messi make? And will Portugal learn the lessons from their underwhelming group performance? Our guests include Portugese Football Afficiando Sebastião Sousa-Pinto and Argentine Football commentator Stefano Fusaro. Plus Olly Clink & Laura Kirk-Francis give out our group stage awards. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Max Scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Yet More History at this Brilliant World Cup! | 27 Jun 2026 | 00:49:07 | |
Can you remember a better World Cup story than Cape Verde making the knockouts, and facing a fairytale tie with holders Argentina?! Elsewhere is Marcelo Bielsa done in top tier football after Urugay's exit? Can Belgium turn it on in the knockouts? And with 9 out of 10 African teams still able to progress, is this a turning point tournament for the continent? Our guests include African Football Journalist Ali Howorth, South American football Csar Felipe Cardenas and Belgian Football Expert Sacha Tavolieri. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Max Scott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| USMNT Suffer Late Defeat & Ariel Helwani Exclusive! | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:48:18 | |
How much should the USMNT read into their loss to Türkiye? Should Canada be guaranteed a home knockout game? And how good was Ecuador's win over Germany?! Ariel Helwani joins the show to talk Canada, Nottingham Forest, Elliot Anderson and Conor McGregor. Plus Nate Bukaty on the USMNT and Christine Unkel on Germany's goal NOT being disallowed. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MD3 delivers and Rebecca Lowe Exclusive BTS! | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:44:13 | |
FOX World Cup host and Broadcasting Royalty Rebecca Lowe joins the show to give us a behind the scenes of the FOX coverage! We also look back on Scotland's loss with Mark Donaldson - does Steve Clarke shoulder the blame? The brilliant Kev Egan joins the show from Atlanta to reflect on the cultural melting pot of the World Cup, and Mbizo Mzamane on wins for South Africa & Brazil to finish the group stage. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Will Gavin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Ronaldo Returns, as England Disappear | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:45:39 | |
Did England drawing with Ghana convince you they can't win the World Cup? What changes need to be made? And is Cristiano Ronaldo back, or just a flat-track bully? Plus we give love to Ghana, who maybe could have won last night if VAR had properly intervened, and the Scottish party continues ahead of Brazil tonight. Our guests include talkSPORT's live football maestro Adrian Durham, Rory Jennings, Portguese commentator Eric Krakauer and Shebahn Aherne in Miami. Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Master Tesfatsion & Flex Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Dark Arts taken too far? Plus World Cup Power Rankings | 05 Jul 2026 | 00:46:25 | |
France scrape past Paraguay, did this prove Mbappé & co are human? and did Paraguay take the dark arts too far? Morocco labour early, but eventually ease past co-hosts Canada - are they a threat to France? and what on earth is Jesse Marsch on about?! Plus we give our updated World Cup Power Rankings, and Erik Bielderman is in the house taking Les Bleus! Instagram: @talkSPORTSWord Twitter: @talkSPORTSWord YouTube: @talkSPORTSWord Hosts: Olly Clink & Flex in Mexico (Flexico) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||