1000 Hours

1000 Hours: A Football Manager Podcast

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This is a podcast for people who enjoy hearing other people talk about Football Manager. If that's you, enjoy! Join the three Alexes (Towells, Woodward and Tant-Brown in increasing Northernerness) to discuss how their Football Manager saves are going, tips & tricks about the game and the occasional challenge or experiment. If you're not someone who enjoys hearing other people talk about Football Manager, why not subscribe anyway? It'll make us feel better about ourselves. You can follow us on twitter @1000HoursFM , where we will tweet about this podcast, and also Football Manager. Our theme tu...

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Nov 21, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 20: FM26 Special 21.11.2025

The Three Alexes discuss potential save ideas for FM26. Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Bluesky: towells.bsky.social Tant-Brown's Bluesky: alextantbrown.bsky.social Woodward's Bluesky: alexjwoodward.bsky.social Thank you to Zealand for our intro - recorded live at the home of Taunton Town. Our theme tune is "Shaving Mirror" by Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons...

Episode 19: Three Brests 02.01.2025

Tonight, we find out how the boys got on playing with their Brests. Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Bluesky: towells.bsky.social Tant-Brown's Bluesky: alextantbr...

Episode 18: Out-Jumping Gravity 19.11.2024

Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Woodward doesn't have twitter but he does have his blog: goingdeutschp...

Episode 17: Chocolate Teaspoon 11.07.2024

Tonight... Towells starts... Tant-Brown finishes... And Woodward keeps going. Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alexta...

Episode 16: Foie Gras Fallacy 02.05.2024

Tonight... Yachts. Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' FM Twitter: @FMTowells Towells' Normal Twitter: @AlexTowells Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Woodward doe...

Episode 15: Where Football Goes To Die 01.03.2024

Tonight... Tant-Brown meets the Neanderthals of Yorkshire... Woodward visits the Birkenhead of Italy... And Towells wins something. Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towell...

Episode 14: Big Baz and Ginormous Giuseppe 16.01.2024

Tonight... Tant-Brown goes database diving... Woodward gets some fans... and Towells gets rejected. Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' FM Twitter: @FMTowells Towell...

Episode 13: Bosh 23.12.2023

Tonight... Tant-Brown gives Erik Ten Hag a run for his money... Woodward makes a pun... and Towells' car breaks down in Nigeria. We also discuss a 37-year-old Paulinho, teams with no fans, and wrap up the Going Deutsch editor save from last FM. Speaking of Going Deutsch, Woodward has changed his website! visit goingdeutschpod.wordpress.com for all things Going Deutsch, be that the podcast or writt...

Episode 12: Our top 15 save ideas for FM24 06.11.2023

Tonight... Woodward goes to Japan... Tant-Brown goes to Gibraltar... and Towells goes to Wales. It's Football Manager 2024 release day, and you know what that means - it's time to start a brand new save! Alex, Alex & Alex have selected 5 teams each to give you 15 great save ideas for FM24. Are you using one of our save selections? Have you some great save ideas of your own? Let us know by cont...

Episode 11 Part 2: What is the BEST New Feature in FM24? 16.10.2023

We've again split this month's episode of 1000 Hours in two, but this time it's on purpose! In part 2 we discuss the new features announced for FM24 ahead of the imminent release of the beta, such as revamped set piece instructions, negative transfer budgets and the ability to head the ball into the ground. Make sure you check out part 1, where we wrap up our exploits in FM23 as concisely as we ca...

Episode 11 Part 1: FM23 Roundup 16.10.2023

Tonight... Woodward returns to the Bundesliga... Towells wins a football match... And Tant-Brown gets an Italian vibe. We've again split this month's episode of 1000 Hours in two, but this time it's on purpose! In part 1 we wrap up our exploits in FM23 as concisely as we can: Tant-Brown gets through another season in Leeds, Towells aims for the Premier League title with Taunton & Woodward ceme...

Episode 10 Part 2: Money Laundering 18.09.2023

Tonight... Woodward puts Lyon in their rightful place... And that's it! You can find out how Tant-Brown & Towells have been getting on in Part 1, which you can find on the same podcast feed you found this part. Hopefully we've uploaded them the right way around this week! Tant-Brown's ridiculous one centre back tactic is now on FMScout! Download it here: https://www.fmscout.com/i-1-cb-wonder-f...

Episode 10 Part 1: The GDP of Taunton 18.09.2023

Tonight... Tant-Brown has a clearout... and Towells hits 40. 2040. You can find out about Woodward's adventures in France with Lyon in Part 2, which you can find on the same podcast feed you found this part. Hopefully we've uploaded them the right way around this week! Timestamps: Intro: 0:00-04:25 Tant-Brown: 04:25-47:18 Towells: 47:18-1:26:37 Tant-Brown's ridiculous one centre back tactic is now...

Episode 9 Part 2: Trapped In Bielefeld 02.08.2023

In today's episode, Woodward puts Ligue 1 Under New Management, and we take a look at the Bundesliga editor save, where somebody has gotten stuck in a town that doesn't exist... Yes, once again we've recorded an episode that's just too long to upload in one go, so we've split it into two parts. In part one, Tant-Brown wraps up his time in Liechtenstein and Towells continues plodding along at Taunt...

Episode 9 Part 1: The Usain Bolt of Liechtenstein 02.08.2023

Tonight... Tant-Brown goes to the Olympics... and Towells goes to Wembley. Yes, once again we've recorded an episode that's just too long to upload in one go, so we've split it into two parts. In part one (this one), Tant-Brown wraps up his time in Liechtenstein and Towells continues plodding along at Taunton. In part two, Woodward continues his French adventure, and updates us on everybody's favo...

Episode 8 Part 2: Super Scamacca 02.07.2023

In today's episode, Woodward becomes the King of Lyon. "But what about Towells & Tant-Brown?", I hear you cry! Well, for their tales you'll have to listen to part one of this podcast, which we uploaded separately because the whole thing is Just Too Long. We recommend you listen to them in order - if you haven't listened to part one yet, be sure to check it out! The Random Current Leeds Players...

Episode 8 Part 1: Hopeth Giveth, Hopeth Cruelly Taketh Awayeth 02.07.2023

In today's episode... Tant-Brown goes on a European tour... Towells enjoys mid-table mediocrity... And Woodward... well, you'll have to listen to part two to find out! Yes, we finally recorded an episode that's just too long for Acast to let us upload it all in one go. So in this part, you get Tant-Brown & Towells' parts, and Woodward's adventures will have to wait until part two. The Random C...

Episode 7: How many goals can one striker score? 11.05.2023

Tonight... Woodward returns to the Bundesliga editor save... Towells signs a new right back every 6 months... And Tant-Brown explores how many goals it is possible to score with one pretend man in one pretend season of pretend football. We also discuss the three remaining real players in Towells' Taunton side, having players good at the things they're good at and rubbish at everything else, and be...

Episode 6: Tant-Brown Is An FM God 05.04.2023

Tonight... Towells builds a stadium... Woodward plays tennis... And Tant-Brown makes Towells jealous. We also discuss questionable tactical decisions, the differences in player development across different saves, and the state of Prussia. The Random Former Leeds Manager Of The Episode is David O'Leary. This is our first 2+ hour episode. Yay us. Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTo...

Episode 5: The Wrong Glatzel 08.03.2023

Tonight... Tant-Brown sails through the leagues... Woodward actually plays some football manager... And Towells asks a question. We also discuss selling club stalwarts, ordering football managers on Wish, and the wikipedia page for the 1998/99 Bristol City FC Season. The Random Former Leeds Player Of The Episode is Bruno Ribiero. Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Woodward'...

Episode 4: (un)Friendly Fire 24.01.2023

Tonight... Towells gets the twitter handle wrong in the intro (it's @1000HoursFM )... Woodward gets some interesting results in his simulation of the German leagues... And Tant-Brown gets stuck. We also discuss knowing people who are in the game, what Nick McCootie is getting up to these days, and O'Leary Football Manager 2000. Yes, really. The Random Former Leeds Player Of The Episode is Pierre-M...

Episode 3: The Carlton Palmer Episode 15.12.2022

This episode of 1000 Hours: A Football Manager Podcast is about Carlton Palmer. We also talk about Football Manager a little bit. Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Woodward's Twitter: @AlexWoodward29 Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Our theme tune is "Shaving Mirror" by Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http:/...

Episode 2: Getting Our Feet Wet 02.12.2022

In our second episode, we chat through our first impressions of our first saves in FM23. Towells is two seasons in at Taunton, Tant-Brown has been on an adventure in San Marino, and Woodward - well, Woodward hasn't done much of anything yet. That won't stop us talking about what he will do though! Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Woodward's Twitter: @AlexWoodward29 Tant-B...

Episode 1: What team should YOU play with in FM23? 08.11.2022

In our first episode, we talk about the 10 teams we each think are the most interesting prospects to start a save with in FM23 - each giving a personal top 10 that we then slim down to (just) 20 recommendations for you to choose from. Join us on a journey from Peterborough to Peru as we whet your appetite for the new game (and new podcast) in style! Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @A...

1000 Hours Trailer 26.10.2022

Welcome to 1000 Hours: A Football Manager Podcast. Episode 1 coming soon! Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Woodward's Twitter: @AlexWoodward29 Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Our theme tune is "Shaving Mirror" by Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See aca...

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