Hyperfocus FC

In the final episode of their World Cup retrospective series, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to look back on the two most recent FIFA World Cups: Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022.  The trio revisit England's unforgettable run to the semi-finals in Russia, Croatia's remarkable journey to the final, France's emergence as the dominant force of a new generation, and the arrival...

In this episode of Hyperfocus FC, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to revisit the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil — a tournament packed with unforgettable goals, dramatic upsets, and one of the most shocking results in football history. From James Rodríguez's stunning breakout performances and Robin van Persie's iconic flying header to Costa Rica's unlikely run, England's disap...

In this episode of Hyperfocus FC, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to revisit the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa — the first World Cup ever held on African soil.  From the sound of the vuvuzelas and the iconic tournament soundtrack to Spain's historic triumph, Ghana's unforgettable run, Diego Forlán's brilliance, and England's frustrating campaign, the trio explore...

In the first episode of this Hyperfocus FC mini-series, Simon Scott is joined by James Hepworth and Jack Hoban to revisit the 2006 FIFA World Cup — a tournament many fans consider the last truly classic World Cup. From iconic kits, legendary players, and unforgettable matches to Germany's incredible atmosphere as host nation, the trio share their memories of a summer that helped define their love...

Football is never just football. Welcome to Hyperfocus FC, a podcast exploring football history, culture, nostalgia, and obsession through an Autistic cultural lens. Part of the Autistic Culture Podcast Network. Hosted by Simon Scott, James Hepworth, and Jack Hoban, the series revisits iconic tournaments, legendary players, unforgettable moments, and the stories that shaped the world's most popula...