Footy Prime The Podcast

It's a toast, and a roast, for the departing Danny Dichio. It's not everyday that one of the pioneers of Footy Podcasting in Canada resigns from his full-time job to move to California to begin a new chapter in his coaching career.  It's a long one but well worth it.  Laughs, tears, dogs, and an enjoyable roast of Diche,. Craig Forrest, James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop, Dan Wong and Nigel Nigelson ma...

On the second episode of the Footy Prime Tuesday INTVU series, international journalist Tancredi Palmeri chats with Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong about the biggest move to unite Italy and Canada since the Great Migration of the 1950s - Lorenzo Insigne's big money move from Italian giants Napoli to Toronto FC and MLS. @TancrediPalmeri has worked in television and written about The Beautiful Game in f...

A Premier League-less weekend packed more than a few punches for Brendan Dunlop, Craig Forrest and James Sharman to recount on the Weekend Recap. The third round of the FA Cup surprised, and with Richie Laryea’s departure to Nottingham Forest the boys check in with a Canadian that knows Nottinghamshire very well - former Red and friend of the show Jimmy Brennan. The ex-York United manager also spe...

Inaugural weekly stop for Footy Focused News & Such. This Week Craig and Sharms welcome TFC Republic's John Molinaro to talk all things Insigne, TFC year ahead, Canada's World Cup Men's Qualifiers, and CONCACAF introduces VAR.  Excuse the Intro by Wonger as JC is concentrating on his rap career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...

A cavalcade of topics for James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop & Dan Wong to tickle your bones with. Big News in the Tdot! Magpies can afford much, Players who are done with the sport, When do you walk away from your team on the screen? Antonio Brown and Mental Health in sports...and introducing the Footy Prime Rap by the incredibly talented JC/ Nigel/The Voice Vendor....Get IN! Hosted...

Writer, Broadcaster, and recently ordained Anglican priest, oh and a Tottenham Spurs fan, joins James and Craig for an in-depth, revealing and sometimes surprising interview about religion in sport, his individual journey, and Footy.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

The first weekend of 2022 had all the drama and nuance that you expect Craig Forrest, James Sharman and Brendan Dunlop to recount on a weekend recap show. Add a spicy Italian interview that got Romelu Lukaku benched for one of Chelsea's biggest games this season, and a title race that's all but done and dusted at the beginning of January, and the boys allowed their minds to wander. Can you name mo...

As 2021 comes to an end, James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop & Dan Wong look at the wild year it was in the soccer world, and attempt to predict what we might expect in 2022. And Sharms whinges about the Premier League title race being over because Man City have run away with the league before the turn of the calendar. Happy New Year Primers! We love ya more than you know  Hosted on A...

Covid outbreaks cancelled games across the Premier League on the last weekend before Christmas. But Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop still had some gems to recap after Man City pull away atop the Premier League table with Chelsea and Liverpool dropping points, on a weekend that saw six fixtures postponed. And shoutout to Alphonso Davies and Jessie Fleming for winning Canadian Player of the Year aw...

On the final episode of 2021, at least in producer Dan Wong's backyard tent, Wonger quizzes James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop on footy, music, and the general nonsense that you've grown to expect on Footy Prime.  We think you'll love it!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about ou...

James Sharman, Brendan Dunlop and Craig Forrest recap a wild weekend that saw some great games in the Premier League, including Steven Gerrard's first game at Anfield as an opposing manager, a controversial end to a thrilling 2021 Formula 1 season. Plus Sharms does live play-by-play of snooker at the Scottish Open, which is actually being played in Wales...  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

It's not even Christmas and FC Barcelona's season is basically over! James Sharman, Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop reunite in Dan Wong's backyard tent, which despite how it sounds at times is not actually under water. Barca's season is a wash as Xavi & Co. crash out of the Champions League in the group stage for the first time since 2000/01. There's been an update in the Womens PSG assault c...

The Ralf Rangnick era at Manchester United is off to a winning start, and there's an MLS face that he'll share the touchline with, much to the shock of Toronto FC fans. Brendan Dunlop and James Sharman recap the weekend, all while Sharman's dog eats things around the house, and Jude Bellingham has a go at Bundesliga officiating. Enjoy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

One of those special episodes where somehow James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop and Dan Wong review the Ballon D'Or awards, the midweek Premier League action, and MLS & CFL Playoffs, all while JC, Jeff Cole, sings to motivate the gang. Plus, Sharms gets made fun of for wearing a silly looking toque,  Dunny is still sick, and Craiger tells a story about a teammate giving him the finger...

James Sharman returns to the Weekend Recap to join Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop as they review a Premier League weekend that saw Ronaldo unthinkably start on the bench, City topple Craiger's Hammers, Stevie G win back-to-back games in charge of Aston Villa, and no one had an orange ball when they really needed one!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplec...

US Thanksgiving is celebrated in the tent and the fellas stay as close to a rundown as they ever have, which is of course, not much.  Not to mention producer Dan Wong had James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Danny Dichio and Brendan Dunlop sharing one microphone. Footy Picks returns and shockingly, Craig picks West Ham to lose this weekend!  No loyalty.  Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop recap the Premier League weekend, and this time James Sharman joins to dissect all the drama at Old Trafford, speculate what Manchester United may do next, and where it all went wrong. Man City, Liverpool and Chelsea's routs, Stevie G and Xavi's new jobs, and Ligue 1 violence are also on the agenda.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Host...

Danny Dichio returns to the tent to join Craig Forrest, Brendan Dunlop & Dan Wong, the night after Canada's historic win over Mexico in arctic conditions in Edmonton. Nigel Nigelson sings a CanMNT anthem, Steven Gerrard and Dean Smith's appointments are discussed, and James Sharman is dearly missed.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...

Craig Forrest & Brendan Dunlop recap the highs from Canada's 1-0 WCQ win over Costa Rica in Edmonton, and chat with Lukas & Brett from The 90th Minute (@the90minute on TikTok, @the90thminuteofficial on Twitch) who were at Commonwealth and will return Tuesday when Canada plays Mexico on the frozen tundra.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

Friend of the pod, TFC's Jonathan Osorio, shares his insights and experiences on all things Footy!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you can't beat em, get in a tent and enjoy yourselves.  B, Wonger, Craig and Virtual Sharms throw down 80 minutes of love, insight, gout and Memmo.  Love FPTP!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Head Coach of Canada's Men's Team shares insights with the Crew about the challenges, solutions and future of the team as they attempt to qualify for the World Cup.  Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Craig Forrest and Brendan Dunlop recap a Premier League weekend that saw Man City steam roll Man United in the Manchester Derby, two more PL managers get fired, and West Ham vault up to third place in the table with a 3-2 win over Liverpool. We also learn that Forrest makes a proper cuppa.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...

Sharms, Wonger and Forrest hold down the tent, while Dichio and Dunlop do Soccer/Footy related work.  Stories of Brazil, Toronto Traffic and everything is good in the world for 85 minutes.  World Cup Qualitying, Prem, UCL and Class warfare too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

Craig Forrest had a lot to smile about after West Ham's 4-1 win at Villa Park. Sadly for Aston Villa lover Brendan Dunlop, it was just the two of them on this Halloween night weekend recap show that shines some love on Zlatan, amidst plenty of worry for Nuno Espirito Santo before the Monday morning revelation that he'd lost his job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Host...