Footy Prime The Podcast

With Wonger locked out of his brother's house, Sharms, Craiger, Jimmy B and Dubs (with a quick cameo from pod mastermind, JC) carry on with a cup that runneth over with comments. From accusations of the pod changing its tune on extending Marsch and a lack of turnover in the squad to the 32 player squad in Charlotte and injury updates on key players, the discussion is lively, entertaining and point...

Shireen, SIgs and Dubs debate whether Quinn's recent play for the Vancouver Rise merits inclusion into Casey Stoney's June roster-what say you, dear listener?   Then the Broads unpack the week that was in the Northern Super League (Week 5!) via the undefeated Roses, a resurgent Rise, the dominant Tides-and a Best XI.   GET IN-and broaden your horizons!!! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Ma...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger and Wonger, with a smidge of JC, discuss the newly-minted 4 year deal for Jesse Marsch and Canada Soccer.  The Pros and Cons and anything in the middle.  Plus a Canada Men's Team Press Conference that actually delivered with some worthy information.     By all accounts, a transformative podcast!   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenter...

The Crew are all in on the FIFA World Cup and they share their plans and where you can find them on broadcast, digital platforms and pubs plus do you care about the trophy on tour?       A salute to Liam Millar and Hull City for making their way to the top tier in the EPL. CANMNT Keepers are a hot topic and the Crew have much to say and Footy Prime's Big Question:  Who are you choosing for CANMNT...

The FP Crew took it on the road with help from their friends at Sirius XM, recording a live-event podcast @AdClub of Toronto's Digital Day 2026.     A healthy dose of Get To Know Me Questions and then a pivot to What Nations can now be considered a Darkhorse for FIFA World Cup 2026?   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Ji...

The FP Crew welcome Soccer Fanatic and recently-retired CBC Broadcast Journalist Tom Harrington to the pod.  Football tours, 1st-degree separation with Wonger and who he thinks will become Canada's Household Name post-World Cup.  A pleasure to have you on, good Sir.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy...

Sigs, Shireen and Dubs bring all the umami flavour to the yard in this in depth chat on Ashley Lawrence’s quest for the quad with OL Lyonnes with an eye on the June window for CanXNT-will she be reintegrated into Stoney’s squad after being a glaring omission in the first two camps of 2026? Plus: Viens has conquered Italy with Roma-where will the prodigious poacher land next?! The Broads speculate...

The Full FP Crew dig into the Southampton SpyGate Drama.  The evidence, the punishment, the Canadian Comparison, the players and what this does to Cyle Larin.  Plus The Really Big Question: What Traditional Footballing Nation will Disappoint at this year's World Cup?  Laughs and banter guaranteed!   Plus Footy Picks btyb Bet MGM.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legenda...

Sharms, Dubs, Craiger and Wonger, with JC power washing, first define the elements of the question, then once that is complete and rectified, laugh and put their best guesses out there.  A Victoria Day pod for the ages!   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Director of Sanitation: Jeff C...

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...