FUT Weekly Podcast

Ben is joined by LukeZim from Futhead to discuss his hands on experience with FIFA20 at EA Play. From freekicks and penalties to slower gameplay and skill move chaining there are plenty of changes to discuss in this very early build. Wyse gives his thoughts on Ultimate TOTS, the pricey SBC, TOTS overall and the panel break down how upgrades are actually algorithmic, which leads to concerning stami...

FIFA20 insights are brought to you by the EA Game Changers network. Ben is joined by YouTube legend and commentator AirJapes and EA bound FUT Economist to discuss exciting FIFA20 and TOTS revelations. The panel discuss Volta and what that might mean for FUT, plus some really significant news regarding FIFA20 gameplay, including further information on timed finishing, GK movement and skill move cha...

Ben, Luke (Futhead) and a mildly inebriated Steve (TheFUTCoach) sink their teeth into a huge new EA pitch note, which admits gameplay issues and outlines current plans for fixes beyond FIFA19! Steve and Ben also speak to World Cup presenter Aaron West about TOTS Aubameyang, TOTS negativity, dynamic pack weight and players you regret chucking in an SBC! Don't forget that the deadline is Monday for...

TOTS is here! Regulars Ben and Steve (The FUT Coach) are joined by FUT database Icon Luke Zimmerman (of Futhead) to break down a curious, and exciting, start to TOTS: 00:00 - New Weekend League rewards for TOTS 09:35 - TOTS make goods after social media snafu 13:38 - Our Community TOTS picks 19:19 - Steve's 85 TOTS McGeady review 21:23 - What we expect from TOTS going forward 24:46 - How to shake...

This week AndyAJ3 returns to join regulars Steve (TheFUTCoach) and Ben. The former fight over who has chosen the better FUT Swap reward, while Ben has a tin foil hat theory about why the Base Icon was a FUT Swap reward. Big reviews with Prime Moments Blanc and POTY / TOTS Virgil Van Dijk under the microscope. There is also discussion around the steep seeming POTY prices (especially for Sterling)....

The full exclusive supporter episode features AirJapes 41212(2) and covers, TOTS plans, prep, TOTT, grinding and much more! Regular FUT Weekly podcasts will always be free - but to get the podcast weekly (via bonus podcasts), support the pod and much much more, why not become a patreon for the cost of a Mega Pack!  Check out the perks on offer here: https://www.patreon.com/futweeklypodcast/ In thi...

This episode includes a huge pod announcement! Get involved, get the pod weekly at http://www.patreon.com/futweeklypodcast Air Japes joins regulars Ben & Steve (TheFUTCoach), inspired by the eMLS and recent tournaments to discuss how different continents have different play-styles. Something Ben has noticed playing Weekend League and Rivals in the US! Plus how technical skill is important but game...

This week Ben is joined by big time YouTuber Andy (AJ3) and trading guru WyseFIFA to discuss the huge FUT Birthday promo! The panel chat about some great value left-field position changes and how to even potentially make some profit.  With some very interesting players in weekly objectives, the trio discuss how the players look, thoughts on the objectives and key tips for obtaining them. They also...

In this week's FUT Birthday 10 Year Special your panel rundown their favourite (and least favourite) players through each year of FUT. Plus behind the scenes insights from former EA employee and current esports host/content creator ChuBoi, who returns with regulars Steve (TheFUTCoach) and Ben. There is also a debut for former Free Pack Project creator Tom Mills who has some particularly special th...

FUT Economist is here for a shorter but even more action packed pod, he’s joined by Ben and The FUT Coach Steve to chat about what some (not Steve) are calling the perfect FUT content blueprint: Carniball! Plus we’ve got some ideas for improving the casual offering, with inspiration from Apex accolades, why we need to see a casual mode and #MakeLosingRewardingAgain. At the other end of the FUT spe...

Iain Stirling, voice of Love Island (and the FUT Weekly Podcast) joins your host Ben and regular Steve (TheFUTCoach) to discuss the growing levels of community negativity around the game. Your panel debate the cause of the angst and what is really 'to blame' and whether its actually justified. There's a mini review of Prime Moments Petit, FUT Player Days market drop, chat (rant) about the scene's...

FUT legend AirJapes joins the pod to discuss the tactics and setup achieved 26-2 in Weekend League - his best finish this year. Steve (TheFUTCoach) and Ben have tried it and give their thoughts. Japes explains how he handles drop back and counter attack, AI defending, crossing and much more. Plus your panel discuss goalkeeper movement, the community response to the patch and dig into some player r...

Andy (AJ3) returns to joins Steve (TheFUTCoach) and your regular host Ben to discuss a brand new promo once again. This time its a set of live cards with a particularly exciting twist. The panel ask: who are the best players? How will they impact other special items? Should EA do a new promo every week? Plus there's also plenty to discuss on the gameplay front - would 'flattening' chemistry be a g...

FUT Economist joins Ben and Steve (TheFUTCoach) to discuss how to take advantage of (and beat) over-powered crossing and park the bus post-patch. Plus they talk about the possibility of the biggest crash yet, goalkeeper movement, the return of Fanta cards, the possibility of one of FIFA19s biggest crashes, how upgrades work. what EA will do about a lacklustre OTW squad and much more! Learn more ab...

Nepenthez joins Ben and Steve (The FUT Coach) to discuss how the meta will develop in the post-singificant-finesse-patch era. Steve argues that EA are taking a lack of realism too far with the brand new FUT Future Stars promo, whilst Ben counters the continuation of hype after TOTY and the increased number of competitive players available to use has compensated for that. Plus why special goalkeepe...

TOTY has arrived! We’ve got TOTY King Dan (FUTTraderx) to explain his title and all the ways you can take advantage of the promotion, from Icon Crafting, investing and much more! Plus some strange, potentially money making, small print in the UCL Live items. Steve (TheFUTCoach) is unimpressed with Ben’s idea to play Marcelo at CAM, but is very impressed with his co-host's ability to score free kic...

Legendary FIFA OG AirJapes joins Steve and Ben for a Christmas/New Year special! Japes gives his thoughts on FIFA19 for the first time - plus, he graces us with reviews of not one, but TWO Icons he's enjoying. You'll also hear tips on how to do deal with high pressure, getting an advantage with subs & being smart with Pay 2 Win. Yes - we've got plenty of actual, genuinely fascinating, FUT chat but...

FUT Economist joins a busy-with-work Ben for a shorter than usual, but no-less content packed pod! They discuss the new patch which is out for consoles now, it comes with the grand claim that it could fix delay for players who were being impacted by their opponent’s poor connection. They also discuss a fascinating, collection of FUTmas cards from Akanji to Lacazette and how it compares to previous...

FUT Economist returns to the studio as he looks ahead to FUTMAS, potential leak issues, and back at the TOTGS promotion and some questionable SBCs. The FUT Coach joins to discuss the 'Finesse Patch' and what can be done to curb the shot type - rapidly become the number one gameplay gripe. Plus Futhead's LukeZim on how Weekend League form works, his 'first-world FIFA' problems, F2Tekkz remarkable c...

A busy Ben is joined by Steve (TheFUTCoach) for a more brief - but no less deep - dive into a number of key FUT issues: Icon market, chemistry styles, Dani Alves, and the world of Workrates. Workrates, it seems - like most things on the fringes of people's consciousness - are very much misunderstood (bless). They are also very different to instructions (they want to make very clear). The pair disc...

AS Roma Pro Rannerz joins Ben and Steve (The FUT Coach) to discuss what has been a relatively controversial new patch. Ben gets deeper into the tactics and players that have earned him another Elite III finish. We also discuss Steve's taste in a bad strikers, the first FUT Champions Cup (in which Rannerz teammates are currently participating) and WyseFIFA joins us to share his investment tips afte...

This week Ben is joined by Andy (AJ3), Jamey (FUT Economist) and voice of hit UK series Love Island / FUT fanatic Iain Stirling. They cover the new patch with MichielPC who has already been playing it. Plus after a week of crazy content that saw market breaking SBCs, they discuss if Icons can ever be 'affordable' again, how to profit from Black Friday / Cyber Monday and of course TOTW Rundown and...

Elite III player Ben is joined by Matt FUT Trading and the recently rebranded Steve as FUT Tactician becomes FUT Coach. They discuss the big new promo: Champions League and Europa League Live Items and SBCs! With Black Friday dropping just after the next podcast we look ahead and discuss the market and how to profit. Ben discusses his recent Elite III finish, with some straightforward but little u...

Ben is joined by Bateson87 and ChuBoi as they look back at a murky FUT era where coin selling was rife and where Chu and Bates made their names for different reasons. We’ll also look at FUT19 though as we’ve seen a crazy amount of SBC content, suspension of big Pro players FaZe Tass and Kurt, Draft issues, Bateson basically being a Pro and his defending tips. Finally we’ve got our PC Patch corresp...

Ben is joined by pod regulars Andy (AJ3) and Steve (FUT Tactician) as well as Twitch trader Dan (Flair). They discuss all the big questions this week: just how Pay to Win is FIFA19? Has the new patch done much? Are League SBCs worth it? FUT Swap or FUT Flop? Plus we get into the potential Black Friday crash as it looms on the horizon and finally a TOTW 'rant' / rundown! If you've enjoyed this week...