Tops & Tales Podcast

In Episode 4, Graham and Kieran explore the world’s fiercest rivalries and the legendary shirts that define them. El Clásico: The royal white of Real Madrid vs. the "Blaugrana" stripes of Barcelona. The Superclásico: The Swedish-inspired blue and gold of Boca Juniors vs. the famous red sash of River Plate. The Old Firm: The historic green and white hoops of Celtic vs. the royal blue of Rangers. Fr...

Two brands, two very different trajectories. In Episode 3 of Tops & Tales, we are looking at the battle of the sportswear giants: Kappa vs. Nike. Examining the history of these two iconic manufacturers, comparing the cult status of the "Omini" logo against the global dominance of the Swoosh. We explore the nostalgic allure of Kappa, discussing its commercial "downfall" and asking why it remain...

Tops & Tales: The podcast about football strips and the stories behind them.

Every football fan has a favourite player, a legend who captured their imagination. In this episode of Tops & Tales, hosts Graham Hanlon and Kieran McCaughey do exactly that, sharing their all-time favourite players and the iconic shirts that defined them. Graham explains why he chose the legendary playmaker Andrea Pirlo, a maestro of the midfield whose style was as flawless as the AC Milan, J...