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The Totally Football Show with James Richardson

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James Richardson and Team Totally bring their blend of charming analysis and unique insights to Los Angeles this summer, where there'll be releasing episodes after every single World Cup matchday. It's all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Champions League phase over, Arsenal v Man City & Bournemouth v Liverpool 30.01.2025

Jimbo is joined by Rory Smith, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke after a mammoth midweek and ahead of a mouthwatering weekend. Man City and PSG stay in the Champions League as part of the matchday of mayhem with 18 games happening simultaneously. Delicious bite-size football or visions of a terrifying future? City travel to Arsenal on Sunday in a match that should have plenty of needle after their me...

Champions League fates to be sealed as Barca put 7 past Valencia 28.01.2025

Jimbo’s joined by his continental crew - James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús and Seb Stafford-Bloor - to look back on the latest week of action from across Europe AND look ahead to the decisive Champions League matchday 8 ties. Nine teams have already been eliminated from the competition with three more to go, but can Manchester City avoid being one of them? Belgian football expert Kristo...

Arsenal’s red cards, Tottenham’s crisis and Bournemouth’s brilliance 27.01.2025

Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Daniel Storey into the pod late night Sunday for the conclusion of the Premier League weekend. Tottenham are beaten at home by struggling Leicester to make it 1 point from the last 21 available for Spurs. What next for Ange Postecoglou? Jay Harris was there. The result of the weekend sees Bournemouth batter Nottingham Forest 5-0. Sam Davis from the Ba...

PSG power past Man City, plus a big weekend for Amorim and Ange 23.01.2025

Jimbo is in The Athletic studio with Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams after more sensational Champions League action. It’s a milestone win for Luis Enrique’s PSG, coming from 2-0 down to inflict more pain on Pep Guardiola’s Man City and cast some doubt over their Champions League future. Elsewhere, there’s a heavyweight clash between Simeone and Alonso and the first ever 5-4 in the C...

PSG v Man City tops the UCL bill, plus is ten Hag the answer to Dortmund's problems? 21.01.2025

Jimbo’s got his European gang alongside him as James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Julien Laurens look back on the latest action across the continent - and look ahead to matchday seven in the Champions League.  We begin with a look ahead to some of those key UCL ties, including Wednesday night’s heavyweight 25th v 22nd battle between PSG and Manchester City. Plus, Liverpool look to make it se...

Liverpool looking like champions but Spurs and Man United are sunk again 20.01.2025

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat with Daniel Storey, Colin Millar and Sasha Goryunov for company after another seismic Premier League weekend. Liverpool have an 11/10 Saturday with a late win over Brentford while Arsenal let a two-goal lead slip against Villa. Hear why the Reds are almost home free and why the Gunners are actually doing well. Everton stun Spurs with their first win under David...

Title race hots up as Arsenal fight back to beat Spurs 16.01.2025

Jimbo welcomes Rory Smith, Natalie Gedra and Duncan Alexander aboard the good ship Totally, sailing through a sea of Premier League football. Arsenal come from behind to win the North London derby and close the gap on leaders Liverpool to 4 points. Are we set for an old-fashioned title race? How many teams are involved? And have Spurs broken Ange? This weekend the Gunners host Villa who broke thei...

Barca stun Real in chaotic Supercopa, while Kvaratskhelia nears PSG move 14.01.2025

Jimbo’s joined by a full complement of European experts as Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Julien Laurens and the returning Seb Stafford-Bloor are on hand to look back on a busy weekend of action. We begin in Saudi Arabia, where Barcelona stunned Real Madrid to win the Supercopa de España in emphatic fashion. Back on home soil, Atleti went top of La Liga after a club record 14th win in a row in all...

Man United overcome Arsenal in the FA Cup, as Moyes returns to Everton 13.01.2025

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after an enthralling FA Cup 3rd round weekend. Man United show remarkable resilience to play with 10 men for over an hour and progress on penalties at the Emirates. Carl Anka tells us why this could be a turning point for Ruben Amorim. But it’s been a bleak week for Arsenal. Does Mikel Arteta need help in the transfer market? Elsewhere...

Advantage Spurs & Newcastle in EFL Cup, plus FA Cup 3rd round and West Ham pick Potter 09.01.2025

Jimbo, Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Jay Harris cast their collective eye over a very big week of football. Tottenham inflict a rare defeat on Arne Slot’s Liverpool as they take a 1-0 lead to Anfield in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals in a month’s time. Can they reach the final and did Ange have a point about VAR? Newcastle get a dream 2-0 win at the Emirates in their first leg....

Pulisic inspires in the Supercoppa as the Dani Olmo saga continues 07.01.2025

Jimbo’s back for the first time in 2025 and he’s got James Horncastle, Pol Ballús and Julien Laurens alongside him to run the rule over all the latest action from across Europe.  AC Milan kicked off the new year in style as they fought back from 2-0 down to beat rivals Inter 3-2 in the Supercoppa over in Saudi Arabia as new boss Sérgio Conceição got off to the perfect start. Meanwhile, back on hom...

Man United impress in dynamic draw at Liverpool, plus a Saints shambles 05.01.2025

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers after an intriguing Premier League weekend. Man United shock us all with a calm but athletic display at Anfield, holding Liverpool 2-2 and denying Arne Slot’s side the chance to go 8 points clear. Was Trent Alexander-Arnold too distracted by the interest of Real Madrid? Arsenal also draw at Brighton with Mikel Arteta unhappy with the o...

Leaders Liverpool take on Man United, as Arsenal stay in touch 02.01.2025

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Jay Harris are in the studio for the first Totally Football Show of 2025! Arsenal are just about keeping in touch with the leaders after their win at Brentford. Hear what Mikel Merino has in common with Tom Hiddleston. Table-topping Liverpool host relegation-threatened Man United on Sunday. Can anyone on the panel make a case for anything other than...

Amorim’s United keep losing while Salah hits new heights at Liverpool 31.12.2024

Jimbo, Rory Smith, Tom Williams and Daniel Storey are back for the final podcast of 2024! It’s yet another defeat for Man United at home to possibly the second best team in the country right now Newcastle. Can Ruben Amorim really keep losing as he searches for the right formula at Old Trafford? Ipswich make headlines around the world with their first home win of the season against stuttering Chels...

Atletico and Atalanta top the tree, plus our 2024 highlights 24.12.2024

Jimbo’s got his festive friends alongside him as Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Pol Ballús bring the pre-Christmas cheer and reflect on all the action from across the continent.  There was late, late drama in La Liga as Alexander Sørloth’s 96th minute goal made it 12 wins in a row for new league leaders Atleti following a 2-1 victory over Barcelona - who are down to third and in their worst...

Liverpool put six past Spurs while the Manchester clubs both lose again 22.12.2024

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Matt Davies-Adams and a host of festive friends after another enthralling Premier League weekend. It’s box-office at Spurs again as league leaders Liverpool win 6-3 in North London. Are we normalising the incredible achievements of Arne Slot? And how long does Ange have left? Man City are in 7th place, a full 12 points off top spot after yet another defeat at Vill...

Liverpool travel to Tottenham, as Chelsea look to end Goodison hoodoo 19.12.2024

Jimbo welcomes Charlie Eccleshare, Adrian Clarke and Benji Lanyado into the studio ahead of the last Premier League matchday before Christmas. The Carabao Cup quarter-finals bring good tidings for a Jesus-inspired Arsenal and league leaders Liverpool. How will the Reds fare at unpredictable Spurs on Sunday? Chelsea could go top of the table but they have to visit their bogey ground - Goodison Park...

Inter hit Lazio for six as Barca lose again in La Liga 17.12.2024

Jimbo’s joined by his continental crew - James Horncastle, Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús and Seb Stafford-Bloor - to look back on the latest week of action from across Europe.  Atletico Madrid took advantage of their faltering rivals Barcelona and Real with a 1-0 win over Getafe to move level on points with Hansi Flick’s side at the top of the table - and with a game in hand. That’s after Barca’s 1-0...

United stun City in Manchester derby, plus Martin, O’Neil sacked 16.12.2024

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Tim Spiers have plenty on their plate after a narrative-packed Premier League weekend. The Manchester derby is won in sensational fashion by Man United with two late goals and Amad Diallo lighting up a drab derby. Is Man City’s place in the top 4 at serous risk? Two managers lose their jobs on Sunday. Gary O’Neil after Wolves’ apocalyptic defeat against I...

City crisis deepens ahead of Manchester derby, plus the World Cup’s future 12.12.2024

Jimbo welcomes Michael Cox, Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams into the studio for a bumper edition of the Totally Football Show. Champions League matchday 6 sees Man City lose for the 7th time in 10 matches, this time in Turin against Juventus. Does Pep regret signing that new contract ahead of the most uncertain Manchester derby in years? Elsewhere Real Madrid are victorious against Atalanta in p...

Defining week for PSG & Real in Europe while Atleti are on the charge 10.12.2024

Jimbo’s joined by Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle for a deep-dive into matchday six of the Champions League - plus a look back at all the weekend’s domestic action from around Europe.  PSG are on their worst run of the season - three games without a win in all competitions and just one goal scored. They gear up for a crucial Champions League meeting with Salzbur...

Chelsea win 4-3 at Spurs after more embarrassment for Man United 09.12.2024

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers gather to discuss a Premier League weekend packed full of drama and goals. It’s another sensational Spurs v Chelsea fixture with Enzo Maresca’s Blues running out 4-3 winners. They sit 4 points behind leaders Liverpool while many are questioning how long Ange Postecoglou has left at Tottenham. Man United are beaten for the second time in a remarkabl...

Chelsea & Arsenal cut the gap on Liverpool, ahead of the Merseyside derby 05.12.2024

Jimbo welcomes Natalie Gedra, Duncan Alexander and Charlie Eccleshare into the studio in the midst of a week packed full of Premier League football. Liverpool drop some rare points after a classic 3-3 draw at St James’s Park. Will there be another slip-up on Saturday in what could be the last ever derby at Goodison Park? Arsenal cut the gap to 7 points after bombarding Man United with corners at t...

Barcelona falter again while Atalanta win eight in a row 03.12.2024

Pol Ballús, Julien Laurens, Seb Stafford Bloor and James Horncastle are alongside Jimbo for your weekly fix of continental action. La Liga is getting rather interesting all of a sudden, as Barcelona fell to a shock 2-1 defeat by Las Palmas - their first victory away at Barca since 1971! Real Madrid took full advantage and bounced back from their midweek Champions League disappointment at Anfield w...

Liverpool sweep aside Man City - who are their most likely title challengers? 01.12.2024

Jimbo assembles Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams onto the pod after a stunning and seismic weekend of Premier League football. Liverpool inflict a 4th successive league defeat on champions Man City at Anfield. Arne Slot’s serene start continues as the Reds go 9 points clear in the title race. Who are the most likely challengers? Is it Chelsea for whom Caicedo and Cucurella are...

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