Explore every episode of the podcast THIS IS THE WORLD CUP SEASON
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to get rid of a semi | 16 Jul 2026 | 00:24:26 | |
You have a semi and you want to lose it - how do you do it ? Did we all think it may just been coming home ? Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| We got us a semi | 12 Jul 2026 | 00:19:11 | |
Joel and Nige are back England in the last 4 Argentina next !! Mad but true - Messi has NEVER played against England Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Best England match ever ? | 06 Jul 2026 | 00:20:50 | |
Joel and Nige are back after a couple of hours kip. Now that was worth staying up for. Had everything including a yellow card and a broken arm/wrist for Jordan Henderson and he didn’t even play Bring on the Vikings next !!! Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Do Do Do…..come on and do the Congo | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:24:01 | |
What did you think then ? England win 2-1
And are Spurs winning the league next season ? Yes SPURS Joel and Nige are back Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Emergency- call Dr. Congo | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:26:40 | |
Joel and Nige are back England finish top of the group Is it still coming home ? Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| England draw. Scotland get Brazilians | 24 Jun 2026 | 00:18:08 | |
Joel and Nige are back England draw Ronaldo breaks a new WC record and Portugal smash Uzbekistan First big match of the tournament Scotland v Brazil Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Impressed ?? Easy this game | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:19:25 | |
Joel and Nige are back to look back at England match against Croatia Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| BONUS - 5 min Croatia PL quiz …..GO ! | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:07:38 | |
Ahead of the England game - listen to Nige explode with frustration
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| Scotland win WC & Quality Cape Verde Keeper | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:15:28 | |
Cape Verde 40 year old keeper - Sign him now !! Joel and Nige are back in business Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Are you ready ? | 13 Jun 2026 | 00:25:42 | |
Are we WC mad yet ? Or does it really all start when the big hitters turn up We cover Brazil, go down a Jo hole Our love for the Scottish fans Catch up with Nige’s mate in Mexico and more of the usual Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Who wins the World Cup ? | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:28:38 | |
Joel and Nige are back The PL season is over. Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| It’s nearly all over for another season | 21 May 2026 | 00:33:18 | |
Joel and Nige drop another ep Arsenal win the league Joel won 500 quid on Arsenal The Pep saga continues And Nige has a bash at his Ultimate X1 for the season but makes it 12 As always, thanks for listening Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Bye bye Pep and Hello Carrick | 19 May 2026 | 00:29:31 | |
Joel and Nige get in to it Pep is off Carrick is in It gets heated and emotional as the season draws to a close Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| What’s it like to be in City’s academy ? | 14 May 2026 | 00:42:09 | |
Joel (Manchester United) and Nige (Manchester City) review the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace. Nige's 9 year old daughter Lyla came out with Silva as a mascot’. Then we bring in a special guest. Lewis Barker ( @coach.barks ) and discuss what it was like to be an academy kid at Manchester City and getting released in his teens. He is also a United fan and is now coaching the future stars of the game It’s an ace listen. Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Has the PL run out of title twists ? | 11 May 2026 | 00:37:30 | |
Was it a goal ? Was it not a goal ? How lucky were Arsenal ? Joel (Manchester United) and Nige (Manchester City) get involved Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| United CL confirmation and Pep’s arse going | 05 May 2026 | 00:26:34 | |
United did what they had to do and got CL football next season City had to beat Everton - but only drew Joel and Nige discuss all things Manchester United and Manchester City Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Squeaky bum time ? | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:33:51 | |
Joel and Nige get together once again to discuss all things Manchester City and Manchester United Is the domestic treble on for City ? How many players are leaving at the end of the season ? United just need 2 more points to guarantee CL next season Transfer news too Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Another twist in the title race | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:34:18 | |
Joel (Manchester United) and Nige (Manchester City) are back to break down all the big talking points from the weekend. Gabriel v Haaland - old school brilliance or too much ? Arsenal… where are you at? Have they blown it again or is there still life in the title race? Manchester United grind out a huge win away at Chelsea with a makeshift defence – is this a turning point or just papering over the cracks? We somehow end up talking Rochdale and York… but there is a reason (kind of). Plus, predictions for the next round of fixtures and a big question – is Rodri off to Real Madrid, and could that actually help United in the transfer market? Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| The game’s gone ! Hair pulling ! | 16 Apr 2026 | 00:34:39 | |
Joel and Nige are back after the International break (a trip to Barbados and Tenerife) Can Manchester City REALLY still win the league ? Another trip to Wembley too Why did Manchester United look so ropey against Leeds ? The big talking point - “hair pulling” - 3 match ban for “serious violent conduct” Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| City buzzing and United kicking off | 23 Mar 2026 | 00:15:43 | |
Joel is in the studio to moan about VAR and ref decision's from the Manchester United game Nige is “somewhere” after his Wembley trip this weekend - expect serious gushing for City.
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| City draw and United win | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:25:53 | |
Joel and Nige meet up to discuss the weekend action Every week the City fan shouts “We’re gonna win the league” - Have we heard the last of that ? Joel reckons that Bruno is the best No 10 in the world All the usual nonsense too Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| City out of CL already? United on the beach? | 12 Mar 2026 | 00:25:59 | |
Manchester City battered by Real Madrid in Spain after a bad week for English sides in the Champions League. What went wrong after a brilliant start ? Manchester United actually have a game this weekend again Villa. Joel (MU) and Nige (MC) get in to in Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| I don’t like Wednesday’s | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:27:25 | |
Joel and Nige are back Manchester City out of title race ? Wheels off at Manchester United More importantly - new rules in Japanese football next year Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| The ANGRY podcast | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:26:40 | |
Joel and Nige are good mates but when football’s involved, friendship takes a back seat. Joel, the proud Manchester United fan, loves nothing more than winding up Nige, a fiercely loyal Manchester City supporter. In this fiery episode, Joel pushes all the right buttons, sending Nige into full meltdown mode with a deceptively simple Manchester City Champions League quiz that nearly tips him over the edge. Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Arsenal at the bottle shop - AGAIN | 20 Feb 2026 | 00:22:25 | |
Joel and Nige get into everything Manchester City and Manchester United Kick off with “have Arsenal bottled it AGAIN” ? Manager chat Seems like Manchester United haven’t played for months Joel’s unlucky Man City bet Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| BONUS - Michael Owen in conversation | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:25:34 | |
Nige and Joel are joined by Michael Owen to talk all things football, his career,horse racing, injuries, who is going to win the league. Lots of surprises too. Business ups and downs It’s a brilliant listen and it’s all thanks to Sky Business Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| City flawless and United have a flat tyre | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:17:21 | |
Joel and Nige get into Manchester City smashing Fulham and Manchester United getting a late draw against the Hammers Are Arsenal scared now or is the league in the bag ? Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Scouser smashing & Carrick 4 in a row | 09 Feb 2026 | 00:29:00 | |
Both Manchester clubs won at the weekend. It’s 4 in a row for Carrick - Joel and Nige get into it Liverpool v City - we could talk for 2 hours on this But…….is the title gone ? Or will Arsenal fold like a cheap suit ? Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Classic Manchester United and City deadline day deals | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:13:35 | |
Joel (MU) and Nige (MC) talk classic transfer deadline deals Who worked out ? Who was crocked ? Who was a waste of cash ? Who got a bargain ? Special guest coming next week too - thanks for listening Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Rodri fuming and Carrick wins the lottery | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:21:31 | |
What a weekend of football and drama. Both Manchester United and Manchester City were 2 goals up - but what happened next ? Why were Spurs so shit first half and prime Barca 2nd half ? Did United deserve the win ? MORE VAR nonsense no doubt too Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| BONUS - what was the year ? | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:15:36 | |
31 years since Cantona went all Bruce Lee on a Palace fan So ——- Nige (MC) gets a What’s the year quiz from Joel (MU) cheers for listening Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Dorgu blow for United and City Turkish delight? | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:20:07 | |
All recorded and then get the breaking news - Patrick Dorgu out for TEN weeks. Review of the weekend matches Preview Manchester United v Fulham Spurs v Manchester City Is Cole Palmer United bound ? Can City save their Champions League campaign ? Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| BONUS - halfway through the season - which PL players are flying ? | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:14:23 | |
Joel (MU) fan is still on cloud 9 Nige (MC) is not loving life Do Manchester United come crashing back down to earth against Arsenal and do Manchester City help Wolves try to stay up ? Half way through the PL season - which players have been class ? Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Manchester derby ! The fallout | 19 Jan 2026 | 00:20:54 | |
Oh !! This one is worth a listen Nige (MC) full of excuses, sad and rattled Joel (MU) smug as you like Is VAR always right ? Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| DERBY DAY PREVIEW !!! | 16 Jan 2026 | 00:25:14 | |
Joel (MU) Nige (MC) talk DERBY DAY ! Can Michael Carrick pull a rabbit out of his arse ? Do Manchester City steamroll Manchester United ? Plus the worlds worst derby day quiz and predictions (with no bias at all) Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| BONUS - Joel interviews for United manager interview | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:08:59 | |
10 min role play With Carrick at the wheel until the end of the season Manchester United fan Joel gets interviewed for the job full time by Nige, Manchester City fan Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Carrick at the wheel and out of another cup | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:17:15 | |
United out of the FA cup Bruno hacked Carrick in City smash Exeter you know the score - Joel (MU) and Nige (MC) get stuck in Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| City draw AGAIN and don’t mention Man United | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:23:15 | |
Nige and Joel get at each other. Lots of needle this week City’s title hopes are done ? United haven’t got a clue what’s going to happen next ? Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Amorim sacked himself ? | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:25:27 | |
We waited a day for it to all to calm down It’s now even more of a cluster Joel (MU) and Nige (MC) dive into the deep, dirty, murky waters of the latest Manchester United saga. oh……and there’s matches coming up for both clubs, injury crisis for City and God knows who the next United manager is going to be. We are not far from the Manchester derby too. Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Naughty or nice ? Manchester United/City | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:17:57 | |
Joel (MUFC) and Nige (MCFC) discuss which players have been naughty or nice this season Who needs to do more ? Who needs to go out on loan ? Who is the GOAT ? ( I have just been sick typing that) Thanks for listening. Have a top Christmas Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Manchester City win and Manchester United lose | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:19:00 | |
Nige and Joel get into the weekend review.. Are city now title favourites ? Are United destined for mid table ? Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Quick weekend preview and cringey quiz | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:07:53 | |
Nige and Joel preview Manchester United and Manchester City’s weekend matches And make you cringe with Christmas quiz Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Monday madness at Old Trafford or Soccer Aid ? | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:17:28 | |
Manchester City stroll past Crystal Palace - nothing to see here Manchester United are “the entertainers” but that won’t get you a title Joel and Nige review the weekend, preview the next matches and Nige is “fresh” from the Manchester City Christmas party Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Another easy 3 points this weekend ? | 12 Dec 2025 | 00:11:49 | |
Joel and Nige get into a quick preview of the weekends games for Manchester United and Manchester City Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| Could be worse ! Could be a Liverpool fan | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:18:58 | |
Joel and Nige weigh in on the downfall of LFC and the Mo Salah situation Review Manchester United smashing top class Wolves and Manchester City teaching Sunderland a PL lesson FA cup draw - will United be arsed ? City will give the kids a run out Big game in Madrid too Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| City nearly went Spursy and United turned it around | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:20:54 | |
It’s the review / preview Manchester City were decent first half and nearly blew up to relegation fodder. Manchester United were woeful first half and then remembered they were professional footballers in the 2nd half. Come and have a laugh with, and at Joel (MU) and Nige (MC) Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| BONUS - Who would win in a fight ? | 27 Nov 2025 | 00:17:28 | |
After the panto slapping at Old Trafford on Monday night……. Joel and Nige have a random game of “who would win in a fight” Randomly selected Manchester City v Manchester United players from the past and present Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| What an awful weekend !!! | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:23:33 | |
SO much to get in to A very heated episode with bad referees, VAR, penalties. All Manchester United had to do was beat a 10 man Everton team at home Manchester City blew it Arne Slot is getting fired Everton players slapping each other Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| The PL is back !! Preview | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:14:11 | |
Next up - Manchester City go to Newcastle and Manchester United invite Everton to Old Trafford for a beating. January transfer rumours Nige and a Joel get in to it all Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||
| BONUS - “I didn’t expect him to come from behind” | 17 Nov 2025 | 00:20:57 | |
This is the season podcast goes all panto Comedy quotes from both Manchester City and Manchester United players Have a laugh and play along with Joel and Nige Plus some rumours and transfers Follow us - Insta and X @joelrossradio @nigewingmanclucas @Theseasonpod | |||