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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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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Germany + Sweden enter the chat. But is it all too serene for Spain? 15.06.2026

19 goals on Day 4 of the World Cup as Germany and Sweden make big statements. Jimbo’s in LA with Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Megan Feringa on a day of big goals and big statements. Germany thrash Curacao 7-1 on their World Cup debut - but was it a performance that actually highlighted Die Mannschaft’s defensive frailty? Sweden didn’t win any of their qualifiers but Graham Potter’s side romp...

Scotland win at the World Cup…here come Germany + Netherlands 14.06.2026

The Tartan Army are celebrating in Massachusetts, with John McGinn’s goal enough to secure victory over Haiti. Jimbo has Phil Hay and Tom Williams for company in LA after Day 3 of the 2026 World Cup. Also in Group C, Morocco give Brazil a big scare but it ends all square as Ancelotti has plenty of thinking to do. Could Morocco go all the way? And Qatar claim their first ever World Cup point with a...

USA light up the World Cup - can Brazil or Scotland follow suit? 13.06.2026

Poch’s players produce an outstanding performance against Paraguay on a fine day for the hosts. Jimbo is joined in LA by Duncan Alexander, Phil Hay and ecstatic American Megan Feringa. USA thrash the South Americans 4-1 in Los Angeles, after what many call the best half in their World Cup history. It’s a good day for Jesse Marsch’s Canada who claim their first ever World Cup point, battling back f...

Mexico off to a winning start - can USA and Canada handle the pressure? 12.06.2026

The 2026 World Cup is officially underway - will it be a clean sweep for the hosts on Friday? Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to the show in Los Angeles. Mexico see off South Africa in the opening match of the tournament in a game that sees more red cards than goals. How much pressure is on the USMNT as they make their bow against Paraguay? Megan Feringa has more. Can Canada get t...

The World Cup is finally here! 11.06.2026

The bumper 48-team tournament to crown the champions of world football has finally arrived as the Totally Football Show relocates to Los Angeles for the full extravaganza. Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams poolside to preview Day One of the action. Co-hosts Mexico kick the tournament off on Thursday against South Africa. Jack Lang is in Mexico City to gauge the excitement. Engla...

Inter Totally Cup final 2026! 08.06.2026

It's the 2026 Inter Totally Cup final, and quizmaster Jimbo has his tuxedo and shiny shoes on. This year's final pits three-time-winner and hot favourite, Michael Cox, up against wildcard and tournament debutant, representing Northern Ireland, Colin Millar. 2 rounds and 10 questions will decide the winner of football's most prestigious prize; the first 5 questions are all about the 2025-26 season...

World Cup preview: The hosts and the dark horses… like Scotland! 06.06.2026

World Cup excitement has reached fever pitch with the Totally Team, who this time round sit down to discuss the hosts and those all-important dark horses. Jimbo is alongside JJ Bull, Colin Millar and Felipe Cardenas for our second preview show ahead of the tournament. Only two host nations have ever failed to make it out of the group stages, so how far will the triumvirate of Mexico, USA and Canad...

World Cup preview: England and the other favourites 04.06.2026

The World Cup is almost upon us so before we fly off to America it’s time for the Totally Show to discuss who might be winning the Final in mid-July. Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Liam Twomey in the studio to talk about who the favourites might be. Argentina are looking to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to successfully defend their title. Brazil themselves come...

PSG pip Arsenal to Champions League on penalties, as Liverpool sack Slot 30.05.2026

Paris Saint-Germain retain the Champions League via a shootout after drawing with Arsenal in Budapest. Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke for company as the club campaign draws to a close. It's heartbreak for the Gunners as the wait for a first Champions League trophy goes on. PSG on the other hand join Real Madrid as the only teams to keep hold of the European Cup in the Cham...

Inter Totally Cup semi-finals! 30.05.2026

Quizmaster Jimbo is back in the hotseat as he hosts the semi-finals of the 2026 Inter Totally Cup. Semi final no.1 sees one of the tournament's hot favourites, Michael Cox up against the serial finalist, Tom Williams. And the second semi-final pits tournament debutant Colin Millar against the holder, Producer Charlie. Will it be 4 English representatives taking home the big European trophies this...

Palace win Conference League - can Arsenal beat PSG in the Champions League? 28.05.2026

Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano to win the UEFA Conference League in Leipzig. It’s a third trophy in 12 months for the Eagles, who’d previously never won any major competition.   Special guest Reuben Pinder dials in from Germany to join Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Colin Millar.   Palace will be in the Europa League next season, the competition they were kicked out of last s...

Como & Roma in the Champions League as Milan crash out of top four 26.05.2026

It’s the final Euro show of the season and Jimbo is joined by the usual gang of Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Tom Williams and a flying visit from Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss how it’s all panned out on the Continent.   In Italy, AC Milan let Champions League football slip on the final day, letting go of a 1-0 lead against Cagliari to lose 2-1 and allow Roma and Como to finish in the top fou...

Spurs stay up as West Ham drop down to the Championship 24.05.2026

It’s salvation for Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi as they beat Everton. But Nuno’s West Ham are relegated despite victory over Leeds. Jimbo has Daniel Storey and Tom Williams for company after the conclusion of the 25/26 Premier League season. Elsewhere, Sunderland are the big winners on Matchday 38, claiming a spot in the Europa League alongside Bournemouth. Victory for the Black Cats means no Euro...

Villa win the Europa League - will former winners Spurs go down on Sunday? 21.05.2026

Aston Villa make light work of Freiburg to claim their first trophy in 30 years and Unai Emery’s 5th Europa League. Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Jacob Tanswell take in another marquee achievement from Villa under Emery and ponder the power the Premier League now has. Last year’s winners Spurs are 90 minutes from salvation or relegation. They need to avoid defeat to E...

Arsenal are Premier League champions 20.05.2026

The Gunners finally get over the line and win their first title in 22 years, while Spurs are still in the relegation battle. Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke have a LOT to discuss. Man City’s draw at Bournemouth sees Mikel Arteta’s side confirmed as champions, after three consecutive years as runners up. How did they do it and can they do it again? It lo...

Roma take charge of Champions League chase at the expense of Juventus 19.05.2026

For the penultimate time this season, Jimbo’s got his European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle and Tom Williams alongside him as the season reaches its conclusion. In Italy, Juve look to have fumbled a top-four finish after their 2-0 defeat by Fiorentina. It leaves Roma in pole position and Como still in with a chance of Champions League football. Plus - could Jamie Vardy still save...

Chelsea appoint Alonso, Salah lets loose and West Ham woes worsen 17.05.2026

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Colin Millar for company on a very newsworthy penultimate Premier League weekend. It’s Man City who claim the FA Cup and the domestic cup double but runners up Chelsea waste no time in appointing Xabi Alonso as their manager for next season. A coup for BlueCo? Liam Twomey joins us to discuss. How are Liverpool fans feeling about that news? After seeing their...

Inter Totally Cup quarter-finals! 16.05.2026

Jimbo is in the quizmaster seat as he hosts 4 quarter-finals of football's most prestigious trivia competition, the Inter Totally Cup. Quarter-final no.1 sees two former champions Michael Cox and Daniel Storey going head to head. Then it's quiz setter turned quiz competitor Duncan Alexander up against the holder, Producer Charlie. The third quarter-final features two previous finalists Tom William...

Can Chelsea make it three FA Cup final defeats in a row for City? 14.05.2026

Jimbo sits down in the studio with Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Natalie Gedra with a flying visit from Phil Hay as the FA Cup Final approaches and the title races in England and Scotland go right down to the wire. There’s no blinking from Manchester City who beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to reduce the gap with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League to two points again. The Gunners host alread...

Barca win La Liga in El Clasico - Mourinho to the rescue for Real? 12.05.2026

Jimbo is missing Seb Stafford-Bloor, but the usual gang of James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Pol Ballus still have more than enough to talk about as the football season nears its end on the Continent.   Barcelona become the first ever team to win La Liga in El Clasico. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres score the goals as the Catalonians beat Real Madrid 2-0 to confirm the title, and compound...

Trossard goal + VAR drama = delight for Arsenal and despair for West Ham 10.05.2026

Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio reacting to Matchday 36 of the Premier League season. Arsenal are two wins from the title after an incredible finale at West Ham that sees Leandro Trossard score, Callum Wilson equalise but VAR intervene for a foul on David Raya. Is their name on the trophy? And are the Hammers doomed to the drop? Elliot Anderson rescues a...

Totally Extra: Cantona - the first Premier League superstar 09.05.2026

Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams, Duncan Alexander and very special guest Paul Ince, to open up the Totally Almanac on one of the most iconic premier league players ever, Eric Cantona. Born in Marseille, the enigmatic Frenchman was villainized in his home country after various misdemeanours, but thanks to Gérard Houllier was given a second chance in England. He rocked up for a trial...

Can Arsenal do the Champions League + Premier League double? 07.05.2026

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Mark Carey to look back on two eventful Champions League semi-finals, and discuss what could be a pivotal weekend of Premier League action.   Arsenal will play PSG in the Champions League Final in Budapest at the end of May. The Gunners overcame Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg at the Emirates, winning the tie 2-1 on agg...

Who’s going through to the Champions League Final + Inter win Scudetto 05.05.2026

Jimbo and the usual team of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor sit down to discuss all things European football and look ahead to those all-important Champions League semi-final second legs.   Inter are Italian Champions once again. A 2-0 win over Parma confirms the Serie A title with three games to go. Second-placed Napoli are now 12 points adrift after a 0-0 d...

Statement wins for Spurs and Arsenal, as Man United make the Champions League 04.05.2026

Jimbo dives deep into the Premier League weekend with Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Spurs lift themselves out of the relegation zone with a stunning victory at a mutinous Villa Park. This comes after West Ham take a beating at Brentford on Saturday Arsenal go 6 points clear at the top of the table, having played two games more, by thrashing Fulham 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres hitti...

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