Footy Prime The Podcast

Big Questions, Broads and Brennan! Happy Long Weekend, Primers!  GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Mostly Beer: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion i...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy B and Wonger, with a side order of JC, debate the pros and cons of the Expanded 48 Team World Cup Tournament!  Do the benefits in access outweigh the fact that there will be unbalanced matches?  The Crew dig deep.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Half Ra...

Sharms, Dubs, Craig, Jimmy and Wonger, with JC hiding in the Green Room, discuss who'll be waiting in the wings for their chance at Global Superstardom.  The answers may surprise...   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Fire Truck: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has conte...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy and Wonger, with JC lurking, run through the comments with CANMNT and Phonsie taking centre stage.  Forrest makes a strong comment and that creates some discussion on the outlook for CANMNT.  Plus our new World Cup Segment, The Big Question: Can Canada, Mexico or the US make a deep run in the tournament?   Lots of Great Gabbing Galore!   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brough...

In a pared down and intimate BroadsCast, Sigs and Dubs break down the good, the bad and the ugly of week 3 in NSL action.    The Roses are blooming, the Rise are slumping, and somewhere in between lies our Best XI.    Plus: are some standout performances drawing #CanXNT attention? Could Melenhorst’s electric midfield play turn Stoney’s head? Are 3 straight shutouts for Karpenko enough to merit ano...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger and Wonger, plus JC, spend the first part of the pod peppering Jimmy Brennan on his amazing Legends Experience. Ronaldinho, the penalty kick and 35K fans singing Happy Birthday, Jimmy fills us in.  Busy weekend around BMO/Toronto Stadium with Messi and Inter Miami, a World Cup Segment on what aging player are you looking to make another mark, a friendly focus on Craig Forrest...

Sharms, Jimmy B, Craiger and Dubs, with JC steering the ship, unpack what Phonzie's latest injury, a left hamstring strain, means for the #CanMNT ahead of a looming home World Cup.   Plus: Apple TV broadcaster Calen Carr stops by to discuss the gap (is it closing?) between MLS and Liga MX, an unreasonable Javier Aguirre and a fired up Marc Dos Santos as LAFC exits the #CCC in the semi-finals.   GE...

Will Yarbrough joined Toronto FC from Inter Miami this season.  The veteran has enjoyed a fascinating career, that started out in LigaMX.  From life as a footballer in Mexico to learning first hand from Lionel Messi, Will joins the pod and explains all. GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Won...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger/Jimmy and Wonger, with the JC, share their thoughts on the Canadian Championship match between TFC and Atletico Ottawa, where the CPL Champs humbled the rebounding MLS side.  Lots of takeaways.   Plus a new segment, Mystery Bag featuring CANMNT's Promise David and Ismael Kone.  Simpson's and Price Is Right references free of charge.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you b...

Shireen, Sigs and Dubs reveal the top performers of week 2 in Northern Super League action. The Montreal Roses rolled in their home opener, the Rapid opened up for 5 goals on Pride night at TD Place and AFC Toronto-still winless at BMO Field-battled to a 0-0 draw with the stubborn and resilient Tides.   Big ups to Bennett, Boychuk and the Roses-and shouts for Lawrence/Canadian Content in #UWCL pla...

Sharms, Jimmy and Wonger, with JC lurking, deliver a rousing pod filled with people's names, Hockey Guys and footy words.  The Crew welcome Tim Horton's to their Sponsor list, Wonger's spite for Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham, Jimmy's ball delivery at TFC, Sharm's Ryan Ginger encounter and goldfish memories.   Plus Kudos to our boy, Forge's Kyle Bekker, for jumping back in from his Testicular Cancer di...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger and Wonger, with a side of JC, discuss Craig's Adventure to the FIFA Congress.  Gianni, Don and Whitecaps all making the hit list.  Plus some Sharman Poetry,  Footy Picks and the launch of Footy Prime the Shop!   GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Pharmacist: Jeff Co...

Sigs, Shireen and Dubsy take you through all the storylines and standout performances by clubs (HALIFAX TIDES!!!) and individuals (ELYSE BENNETT!!!) in the first weekend of the Northern Super League’s sophomore season.   The Broad’s BEST XI is BACK and it does not fail to spark debate-let us know who we left off or who you think, dear listener, was the top performer of week 1.    Get IN and broade...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy, Wonger and JC, welcome Asa Rehman to the pod to share his West Coast Insights on the latest from the Drama that is the Vancouver Whitecaps. It, unfortunately, is not looking great for our heroes of the pitch.  Plus UEFA Champions League brilliance is discussed as Bayern and PSG duel.  And, of course, Craigery Forrestro, shares a tale or two.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is...

Sharms, Craiger and Wonger, with a dash of JC, welcome the CPL's Hamilton Forge's Kyle Bekker to the pod.  Kyle's recent diagnosis of Testicular Cancer has him advocating for breaking down the stigmas associated with Men's Health and how he has managed his emotions personally and professionally.  He and Craig commiserate and chuckle on their shared misfortune.  Thanks for joining us Kyle and F$%K...

Sharms, Dubs, Jimmy, Craiger and Wonger, along with the JC, deliver everything you need for your daily consumption.  Richie Laryea, now on the mend list and that spurs the conversation to how Canada's Men's National Team is fairing on the heavy injury list.  Jimmy's playing in a TFC alumni match against the Brazilians and he is enthused and prepared.  And the Weekend Wrap from MLS, CPL, NSL and Eu...

On this look back episode from the past 2 weeks, Shireen, Signa and Dubsy welcome NSL inaugural champion, Jess De Filippo, from the Vancouver Rise, AND Sharms, Dubs, Craiger and Wonger, along with Yay-See, welcome Former Premier League Keeper and Aussie HOFer Mark Schwarzer to the pod.    GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest,...

t's the Dubs and Sharms show, as our resident Liverpool fans try to steer the pod away from Anfield, instead focusing on World Cup messaging, luncheons and big energy in little packages, while celebrating goalie goals and gimme parlays from the European footy world.     GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy...

Shireen, Signa and Dubsy welcome NSL inaugural champion, Jess De Filippo, from the Vancouver Rise.   From showing up in massive moments for her team, to the instantaneous chemistry along the front line with youth teammate Latifah Abdu, to her favourite league rivalries and hoisting the Diana B Matheson Cup at BMO Field, 2025 was a big one for this archetypal #9.    What’s in store for 2026 after a...

With the sophomore Northern Super League season almost upon us, Sigs, Shireen and Dubs break down the off season departures, acquisitions and prospects of each of the 6 clubs. Can the Tides surprise? Will the Wild improve their road record? Can the Roses be a thorn in their opponent's side? Can Ottawa replicate their 2025 consistency? Does AFC have what it takes to dominate once again? Will Vancou...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy B and Wonger, with JC in the bubble, navigate the Premier League's weekend matches with stories of their own defeat and success.  CPL and New Rules, MLS touched and CANWNT/XNT have a fairly successful trip to South America! GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong D...

Craiger, Jimmy B and Wonger, with JC at the bar, welcome US Men's National Team and MLS HOFer, and now, MLS on Apple Analyst Marcelo Balboa to the pod.     The FP Crew and Marcelo hit the drama with the USMNT Sporting Director, the Concacaf Champions Cup and Messy in Miami.     GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Bre...

Shireen, Signa and Dubsy unpack #CanXNT’s exciting and resurgent FIFA Series form in Brazil. One more tough test remains vs the hosts, but a confident and Stoney-Ball playing Canada look transformed.    GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Queen Anne's Lace: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Produce...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger and Wonger, along with Yay-See, welcome Former Premier League Keeper and Aussie HOFer Mark Schwarzer to the pod.  Brilliant chat full of laughs including stories for the GEN X crowd!    GET IN!   Whale Sack/Wonger's Mail Sack, and pull out some deeply needed topics.  Was Ralph Priso's injury due to the rain delay?  Are the Spurs, the Leafs of the Premier League? FIFA's World...

Sharms, Craiger and Wonger, with JC alliterating, dive deeply into Monger's Whale Sack/Wonger's Mail Sack, and pull out some deeply needed topics.  Was Ralph Priso's injury due to the rain delay?  Are the Spurs, the Leafs of the Premier League? FIFA's World Cup Woes, will they be fixed and forgotten by the on-field brilliance?  Sharms' process for podcast hosting and the Conclusion of Kit Swap 202...