The Grits and Beyond Podcast (TGBP)

Another World Cup, another set of early exits for African teams, and this week on Grit and Beyond, we're asking the hard question: is it a lack of concentration, or something deeper in the mentality of these teams? We break down where things went wrong on the pitch, and why talent alone isn't translating into results. We also shift gears to talk about the energy around Afronation, what t...

48 teams. 3 countries. One trophy. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially here, and this is your ultimate preview. We break down every group from A to L — who's flying, who's flopping, who you should already be booking your sweepstake slots for. We dig into Africa's historic 10-team representation, and the Afrobeats soundtrack taking over the world before a ball is kicked: Burna Boy...

This week, we covered it all. Arsenal have ended their 22-year Premier League drought, and we break down the tactical setup that made Mikel Arteta's vision finally click. Then we turn to Drake's new album; the hype was enormous, so was the album worth it? We give you an honest verdict. We also pause mid-episode to say Eid Mubarak to every listener celebrating. You know who you are. From...

Welcome to Episode 1 of TGBP, where we talk football, music, culture, and everything in between, with zero filter and all the opinions. We're kicking things off the right way. First, meet the crew,  your new favourite voices in the room as we introduce ourselves, set the tone, and tell you exactly what this podcast is going to be about. Then we get straight into it: 🎵 Afrobeats Both of Niger...

In this episode, we dive into the turbulent state of Chelsea Football Club, examining the missteps of the ownership group and the squad's struggles on the pitch. We also discuss the controversial sacking of Liam Rosenior and what it signals about the club's direction. Shifting focus, we assess Arsenal's title credentials and whether they can finally end their Premier League drought,...