Footy Prime The Podcast

With James Sharman being called away on pie duty, Dan Wong and Craig Forrest discuss the historic Canadian match, then Jimmy Brennan and our intrepid Brendan Dunlop jump in.   Canada's match, tight kits and Uber in Doha.  Brendan fills us in on his FIFA responsibilities and describes his once in a lifetime experience from his vantage point in stadium on the sideline. The Premier League has a new h...

Sharman, Forrest, Brennan, JC and Wong produce a tight, information-driven pod that is perfect for an audio snack.  Jimmy waxes complimentary about the Saudis, the middle games deliver an average response, and France pours it on after an early Australia goal.  Plus the time has come, finally, for Canada's Men's Team to take the pitch against the evil and dreaded Belgians (hyperbole).  LET'S GO CAN...

Day Two of the FIFA World Cup let the English breathe a sigh of relief as their younger players shone.  Gareth Bale and the Welsh played a stellar second half to draw with an impressive USA side, and the Senegalese were unfortunate with their result against the Dutch.  Join the crew with James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, JC and Dan Wong for a raucous breakdown of the matches.  Alas, no...

FIFA World Cup 2022 is finally here, and it started out bith a cracker! A Salteen to be exact... Hosts Qatar conceded 2-0 to Ecuador in the inaugural match. The boys discuss some moral quandries surrounding the tournament. We look ahead to the 48 team, 2026 World Cup and ponder the calibur of play. Craig and VAR teach the world what a moving blue line is. And Jimmy's toes are not what they used to...

James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest, Dan Wong and JC are gearing up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.  This includes: Analysis of the Canada vs Japan friendly, using the word Panenka to describe body parts, surmising where CANMNT Superstars will go post the 2022 FIFA WC, saying Bon Voyage to Brendan on his flight to Doha, waiting on an interview that may or may not have been boo...

Opinions are like Footy Prime.  Everyone has one.  Does that make sense?  James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong try to make sense of it all - from Canada to Qatar, from London to Doha, the 2022 World Cup is less than a week away and we think we  have all the answers. Will A Winter World Cup Affect Your Enjoyment Of Qatar 2022? Messi Or Ronaldo… Which Player Needs...

James Sharman subs in off the TJI bench as our boy Brendan Dunlop needed the night off.  Sharms is joined by the regular crew of Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, with a few sage words from JC.  Canada's Men's National Team is cemented for its first trip to the FIFA World Cup in 36 years.  The fellas break down the team and how they need to approach the tournament.  Ronaldo goes bridge bu...

James Sharman helms News & Such as the crew breakdown CANMNT friendly versus Bahrain.  Joined by Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong the fellas tackle Canada's World Cup lineup including its midfield and backline.  FIFA WC Quality is compared to Champions League, England's WC team is analysed, Tier 1 players per WC team is a variable for projecting success and Footy Picks of...

The crew is just getting over their Razor Ruddock INTVU but they all seem in fine form.  James Sharman is joined by Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong for a spirtited pod.  The US Men's team compared to the Leafs, Atiba Hutchinson back, Canada's Men's Team analysed and their competition, Belgium and Croatia, spark some disagreements.  Also Sepp Blatter is an ass, Netflix FIF...

Ladies and gentlemen, what can we say, this is Razor Ruddock. The Premier League has a new home in Canada this season: FuboTV. Don't miss a second of the action! Subscribe at: fubotv.com/footyprime Presenters: James Sharman, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong Voice Over Talent: Jeff Cole *This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel fr...

A wild weekend that saw CanMNT fans fear the worst when Alphonso Davies left Bayern Munich's match Saturday with an apparent hamstring injury, and then watch LAFC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau suffer a gruesome leg injury in stoppage time of the MLS Cup Final, was an emotional roller coaster!    Brendan Dunlop. James Sharman and Craig Forrest react to the biggest stories and the Premier League weekend...

 With the 2022 World Cup in Qatar looming, we can't help but touch upon the political influence and financial motives surrounding the tournament. With some of the footballs best and brightest falling victim to injury, what  will these international squads look like and will the odds shift in Canada's favour? The Boys make some bold predictions for the weekend with Footy Picks. And The tournament w...

Wednesday's episodes can sometimes go sideways but it's a happy, need to listen, laugh a second sideways.  James Sharman is joined by Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, with an epic opening from our boy JC.  The fellas go down their list of most inspiring athletes, how the MLS Apple deal may bring new fans to the North American league, who's voice they would want on their G...

Men In Blazers comes north as Roger Bennett joins Dunny, Craig & Jimmy to talk about The Beautiful Game and his brand new book  Gods Of Soccer: The Pantheon of the 100 Greatest Soccer Players (according to us).  A couple of iconic Canadians cracked the list! Rog talks about the selection process, what it was like growing up in Liverpool with his undying passion for Everton Football Club and the pl...

Forge FC cement their dynasty beating Atletico Ottawa in the CPL Final. Leeds leads the way into our Prem hearts. Christine Sinclair proves she's by far the best ever leading Portland Thorns to and NWSL Championship over Desiree Scott's KC Current. And Dunny gets incredibly old but that much more handsome. The Premier League has a new home in Canada this season: FuboTV. Don't miss a second of the...

On News and Such, Craig, Jimmy, JC and James breakdown exactly how "showboating" is ruining the world we live in... or is it? Surely Antony has a right to show off?  Or does he?  Which of our panel would have gone right through him as pay back?  Data and stats are soon to emblazon our match watching experience, but is this a good idea only enjoyable for the footy nerds?  We basically hand out stac...

Canadians going up against each other in the Champions League. Powerhouse clubs failing to score at the death. UCL Matchday 5 really had it all! Sharms, Craig & Dunny do something we so rarely do when it's a full squad and actually talk about the matches - from Stephen Eustáquio's goal, to Atleti's bad luck, to Barça being bounced to the Europa League, again! Sharms doubts Dunny enthusiasm over As...

It's a CanCon heavy pod today, as we get you set for Sunday's Canadian Premier League Final between Atletico Ottawa and Hamilton Forge.  Head coaches Carlos Gonzalez and Bobby Smyrniotis join Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and James Sharman.  Ottawa incredible bounce back season is discussed, as well as which of their players should win the Player of the Year award.  Meanwhile, Bobby makes his annua...

CF Montreal couldn't get to the core of the Big Apple in the MLS Playoffs. Hamilton Forge a battle against Calvary to ascend to the CPL championship against Atletico Ottawa. The week that was in the Prem. And a familiar face surprises the gang with some insights and predictions! The Premier League has a new home in Canada this season: FuboTV. Don't miss a second of the action! Subscribe at:  fubot...

Brendan Dunlop gets his way as the FP Crew chat Ronaldo for 20-some minutes and then Villa...Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan suprisingly line up against James Sharman and Dan Wong on the debate panel.  Aston Villa is gaffer-less after sacking Steven Gerrard, so the search begins. The fellas talk British TV Shows, 80's military encroachments and Ryan Reynolds' "Welcome To Wrexham" documentary.  Can...

James Sharman holds down the fort with a full squad including Brendan Dunlop, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong.  JC delivers an under-the-weather, self-pitying opening while the crew analyse the midweek Premier League clashes. Ronaldo, a pre-madonna or just madonna? What not to do when practicing PKs and nutmegging consequences. Super Duper computer and MLS salaries hit the rundown along...

A third James visits the Footy Prime Crew, this time James Duthie, TSN's Host for All Things, talks about his approach for his upcoming trip to Qatar to cover the FIFA World Cup and CanMNT's first in 36 years. We leave no stone unturned and ask the elephant in the room question - How does Hockey Canada and the World Junior's bounce back?  We talk JD's love of golf and his round at the Masters. An...

Sunday Funday! Our smooth operators don't look back in anger at the weekend that was. Liverpool does the impossible by holding Haaland and Man City scoreless. Drake loses some pocket change thanks to Arsenal and Barca. And Sharms gets Dunny one step closer to smelling CR7. The Premier League has a new home in Canada this season: FuboTV. Don't miss a second of the action! Subscribe at: fubotv.com/f...

While en route to get a haircut, Jimmy's play-by-play booth mate Adam Jenkins joins the show to talk CPL Playoffs and Atletico Ottawa's miraculous season. Barca has a new team member, October's Very Own, Drake. With Injuries and limited playing time leading up to Qatar 2022, how will CanMNT prepare? The boys break down this weekend's Prem matches with Footy Picks.  And Craig and Jimmy debate scori...

With a wide range of topics for the midweek Banger, James Sharman is joined by Brendan "The Laughs" Dunlop, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong.  The Crew kicks off the night with a JC sexy jam throwback, Sharms is unimpressed with Will Ferrell, Just for Men is bandied for early greys, Klopp is bashed and Brendan drops the mic on PSG and Mbappé sitch. Beckham, media stories, a twit...