The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

James and Joe sit down following the completion of the round of 16 to give their predictions for the quarter final stage. Together they look at Argentina and just how likely they are to make it following the drama against Egypt, England’s chances against Norway, and can Morocco upset France? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the early hours of Monday morning, amidst endless chatter about the altitude and weather delays, Thomas Tuchel's England put on a magnificent display to beat Mexico 3-2. James and Joe give their jubilant reactions and rate and rank the players' performances. Come on, England! Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon L...

James and Joe sit down to reflect on England’s late turnaround against DR Congo. Together, they look through the team, analysing every individual performance and what lessons must be learned before the round of 16 tie against Mexico. Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

With the group stage complete, James and Joe look back on their (at times woeful) pretournament predictions, predict the shocks to come in the round of 32, and give a preview of England's next game against Congo. They also discuss some potential transfer rumours and done deals from the past couple of weeks. Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditiona...

James and Joe sit down to analyse what we really learned from England’s 2-0 win over Panama in their final group game. Together, they discuss some of the potential issues still hanging over England whilst also looking at what potential lessons they’ve learned heading into the knockouts. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson   Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: P...

Scotland Hanging by a Thread, and Have Brazil Just Arrived? James and Joe give their reaction to Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland. Together, they look at what could be next for Scotland with the precarious position they now find themselves in. They also take a look at Brazil and what this World Cup could hold for them! Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmin...

James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to discuss the ins and outs of the 0-0 draw against Ghana. They look at the potential problems with the system and how to address them before analysing if the draw is actually worrying. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to rank every World Cup team’s performance so far in the tournament. Together, they look at which teams have underdelivered, which teams have surprised us, and who could genuinely go all the way! Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to dissect England’s 4-2 win over Croatia and how excited we should be. They discuss how big of a win it really was and whether this England team can take it up a gear moving forward. Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to discuss everything we’ve learned from the opening few days of the World Cup. Together, they chat about hydration breaks, quick throw-ins, the weather conditions, and much more! Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson for the first episode of The Ripple Effect World Cup Show. Together, they make their predictions, covering everything from: Winners, Player of the Tournament, Flop of the Tournament and much more. Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...

James Allcott is joined by Alex Moneypenny (@DiffKnock) and Clive Palmer (@Clivepafc) to discuss the dramatic end to the season Arsenal have seen. Together, they talk about how winning the Premier League but losing in the Champions League will mould this Arsenal team moving forward. ‎ Host: James Allcott Guests: Alex Moneypenny and Clive Palmer Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additiona...

In this episode of 'The Ripple Effect,' James speaks to the masterful and illuminating author David Arrowsmith (⁠@mrwriterman79⁠), who makes his return to the podcast, alongside award-winning filmmaker Eli Mengem (⁠@ElMengem⁠). They explore the magic, crime, corruption and tragedy of Diego Maradona, guided by words from David's fascinating latest book, 'Killing Maradona: How Cocaine, the Camorra a...

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg), Joe Thomlinson (@JoeThomlinson), and Cormac McAinsh (@theFootballMeta) for the second time this week for an awards night! Together, they pick their players of the season, best signings, best newcomers, and many more! Host: James AllcottGuests: Nieve Petruzziello, Joe Thomlinson, and Cormac McAinshProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimming...

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg), Joe Thomlinson (@JoeThomlinson), and Cormac McAinsh (@theFootballMeta) to pick their final England squad. With the Premier League drawing to a close, the quartet look back on the season and assess who should be in Tuchel’s squad in a month’s time. Host: James AllcottGuests: Nieve Petruzziello, Joe Thomlinson, and Cormac McAinshProducer: C...

James Allcott is joined by Jon Mackenzie (@Jon_Mackenzie) to discuss how Pep Guardiola has influenced modern football. They chat about the tactical influences imposed by Pep’s forward thinking and how others have taken a similar approach to football. Host: James AllcottGuest: Jon MackenzieProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choice...

James Allcott is joined by Josh Williams (@DistanceCovered) to discuss Liverpool’s squad. Together, they work their way through the team, analysing who will be a part of Slot’s future plans and who will be moved on! Host: James AllcottGuest: Josh WilliamsProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

James Allcott is joined by Alex Moneypenny (⁠⁠@DiffKnock⁠⁠), Dan Amenyah (⁠⁠@Amenyah⁠⁠), and James Bayliss (⁠⁠@TheGoonerVerse⁠) to sift through Arsenal’s current squad and decide who Arsenal should keep and who should be moved on! Host: James AllcottGuests: Alex Moneypenny, Dan Amenyah and James BaylissProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about...

What is happening at Arsenal? Following their defeat to Man City, James Allcott assembles Alex Moneypenny (⁠@DiffKnock⁠), Dan Amenyah (⁠@Amenyah⁠) and James Bayliss (⁠@TheGoonerVerse) for an emergency podcast/Arsenal therapy session to get to the bottom of the problems facing Arsenal and what their title hopes look like now. Host: James AllcottGuests: Alex Moneypenny, Dan Amenyah and James Bayliss...

With all eyes seemingly on Arsenal's title hopes, James Allcott is joined by global sports psychologist Dan Abrahams to build the "mental playbook" that Mikel Arteta and his team need to achieve their dreams and avoid falling at the final hurdle. You can read more from Dan with his book, Compete. Host: James AllcottGuest: Dan AbrahamsProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production:...

In the aftermath of 'The Emergency Tottenham Hotspur Podcast', James Allcott returns with Flav Bateman (⁠@Flav_Bateman⁠), Fuad Cadani (⁠@FuadCadani⁠), Ben Bowman (⁠@Ben_Bowman⁠) and Harry Brooks (⁠@hbrooks_coach⁠) to decide which of the current Spurs’ players should be kept next season and who should be be on their way out of the club.  Host: James Allcott Guests: Flav Bateman, Fuad Cadani, Ben Bo...

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@stuntpegg) to discuss Italy’s make or break World Cup playoff situation and what failure could mean for the Azzurri. They also take a look at the entire Champions League knock-out phase, analysing the strengths and weaknesses of every remaining team. Host: James AllcottGuest: Nieve PetruzzielloProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Prod...

*This podcast was recorded before the news that Igor Tudor's father had passed away. We apologise if at any point there is a lack of sensitivity to Tudor’s performance as manager at Spurs. James Allcott is joined by the Spurs avengers: Flav Bateman (@Flav_Bateman), Fuad Cadani (@FuadCadani), Ben Bowman (@Ben_Bowman), and Harry Brooks (@hbrooks_coach) to discuss the severe possibility of Tottenham...

James Allcott is joined by Nedum Onuoha (@kickback_nedum) to talk about the ins and outs of relegation. Together, they discuss the elements of surviving the drop from a player’s perspective and why it may not be how it seems from the outside looking in. Host: James AllcottGuest: Nedum OnuohaProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choi...

James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg) to predict the end-of-season outcomes in the Premier League. Together, they take a look at the relegation battle and decide who they think will go down. They also discuss the teams vying for the European places, addressing who will finish in the Champions League, Europe League, and Europa Conference spots. Host: James AllcottGuest: Nieve P...