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Posts are by @firefli.es
Other voices: @terryduffelen.com and @janbilton.bsky.social
Website: sofpodcast.com
Weekly newsletter: soundoffootball.substack.com
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Sound of Football Podcast - 2025 Advent Calendar
Join us as we open up all 24 doors of our Advent Calendar and discuss the subjects behind them. Who and what will be the burning issues of 2026?
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CHRISTMAS PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
The ratios on this post are fascinating: >80% of the retweets are quotes. Scanning through it's clear that this is all about the very personal way we consume content, as well as create it. Sadly it's clear that many who are pro audio-only are concentrating on other things when they are "listening"
‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens
‘Painful to hear!’ How podcasts’ rush to video is turning them into dreadful listens
From Joe Marler’s visual-only stunts to the incomprehensible shuffling sounds Steven Bartlett recently subjected headphone users to, dodgy audio experiences are on the rise
www.theguardian.com
December 29, 2025 at 10:20 AM
The ratios on this post are fascinating: >80% of the retweets are quotes. Scanning through it's clear that this is all about the very personal way we consume content, as well as create it. Sadly it's clear that many who are pro audio-only are concentrating on other things when they are "listening"
To anyone who’s volunteered to clear up the kitchen…
December 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
To anyone who’s volunteered to clear up the kitchen…
If the Muppet Christmas Carol teaches us anything it’s that the Y chromosome carries ALL the frog DNA.
December 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
If the Muppet Christmas Carol teaches us anything it’s that the Y chromosome carries ALL the frog DNA.
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CHRISTMAS PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
Sound of Football Podcast - 2025 Advent Calendar
Join us as we open up all 24 doors of our Advent Calendar and discuss the subjects behind them. Who and what will be the burning issues of 2026?
www.sofpodcast.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
CHRISTMAS PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
The disappointing thing about this game is that I haven’t been able to say “Mali was dead” this close to Christmas.
December 22, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The disappointing thing about this game is that I haven’t been able to say “Mali was dead” this close to Christmas.
If Villa win this there'll be a seven point gap between the top three and the rest of the table.
If Forest win at Fulham tomorrow, there be a six point gap between the bottom three and the rest of the table.
Everton and Brighton would be 5 points from 4th and 17th.
If Forest win at Fulham tomorrow, there be a six point gap between the bottom three and the rest of the table.
Everton and Brighton would be 5 points from 4th and 17th.
December 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
If Villa win this there'll be a seven point gap between the top three and the rest of the table.
If Forest win at Fulham tomorrow, there be a six point gap between the bottom three and the rest of the table.
Everton and Brighton would be 5 points from 4th and 17th.
If Forest win at Fulham tomorrow, there be a six point gap between the bottom three and the rest of the table.
Everton and Brighton would be 5 points from 4th and 17th.
I guess London City Lionesses decided 😎🤏😉🕶 they couldn't handle the Precheur
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
London City Lionesses sack boss Jocelyn Precheur
London City Lionesses sack manager Jocelyn Precheur midway through their debut season in the Women's Super League.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
I guess London City Lionesses decided 😎🤏😉🕶 they couldn't handle the Precheur
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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The outstanding The Sound of Football Podcast advent calendar edition is out now.
It's a feast of festive football and I was honoured to be invited on to open doors 8 and 9.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
It's a feast of festive football and I was honoured to be invited on to open doors 8 and 9.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
CHRISTMAS PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
Sound of Football Podcast - 2025 Advent Calendar
Join us as we open up all 24 doors of our Advent Calendar and discuss the subjects behind them. Who and what will be the burning issues of 2026?
www.sofpodcast.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM
The outstanding The Sound of Football Podcast advent calendar edition is out now.
It's a feast of festive football and I was honoured to be invited on to open doors 8 and 9.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
It's a feast of festive football and I was honoured to be invited on to open doors 8 and 9.
Merry Christmas, everyone.
Not a week goes by without some broadcaster putting up a graphic that explains some element of the laws of the game.
December 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Not a week goes by without some broadcaster putting up a graphic that explains some element of the laws of the game.
CHRISTMAS PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
Sound of Football Podcast - 2025 Advent Calendar
Join us as we open up all 24 doors of our Advent Calendar and discuss the subjects behind them. Who and what will be the burning issues of 2026?
www.sofpodcast.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:32 PM
CHRISTMAS PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
It's our 15th Advent Calendar! Join us as we open up all 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them.
We're joined by wonderful festive guests @claremcwrites.bsky.social @chrisnee.co.uk @twoht.bsky.social and @samwhyte.bsky.social
Hopefully Martin O’Neill hasn’t made too many Christmas plans
December 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Hopefully Martin O’Neill hasn’t made too many Christmas plans
WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/week...
The Tyne-Wear Derby and a couple of fixtures that might help define the PL relegation battle
@firefli.es on BURvFUL, GETvESP
@terryduffelen.com on FCUvRBL, NORvSOU
@garyandrews.bsky.social on BREvLEE, BOLvJUV
@janbilton.bsky.social on SUNvNEW
The Tyne-Wear Derby and a couple of fixtures that might help define the PL relegation battle
@firefli.es on BURvFUL, GETvESP
@terryduffelen.com on FCUvRBL, NORvSOU
@garyandrews.bsky.social on BREvLEE, BOLvJUV
@janbilton.bsky.social on SUNvNEW
Weekend Boxset: Waiting for Wear-Tyne
Union Berlin v RB Leipzig, Norwich v Southampton, Burnley v Fulham, Getafe v Espanyol, Sunderland v Newcastle, Brentford v Leeds, Bologna v Juventus
blog.sofpodcast.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/week...
The Tyne-Wear Derby and a couple of fixtures that might help define the PL relegation battle
@firefli.es on BURvFUL, GETvESP
@terryduffelen.com on FCUvRBL, NORvSOU
@garyandrews.bsky.social on BREvLEE, BOLvJUV
@janbilton.bsky.social on SUNvNEW
The Tyne-Wear Derby and a couple of fixtures that might help define the PL relegation battle
@firefli.es on BURvFUL, GETvESP
@terryduffelen.com on FCUvRBL, NORvSOU
@garyandrews.bsky.social on BREvLEE, BOLvJUV
@janbilton.bsky.social on SUNvNEW
The race to the R16 line is going to be very close, but with six of the eight sides currently above that line still to play their "easiest" fixtures of the stage (home v a pot 4 side) getting over that line is going to be a challenge. A win for Arsenal guarantees top 2 and home 2nd legs to the final
Champions League performance after week 6.
Liverpool's weird season laid bare. Inter the inverse.
The Reds are one of four English teams in ninth to 13th. There's a bunfight coming.
Liverpool's weird season laid bare. Inter the inverse.
The Reds are one of four English teams in ninth to 13th. There's a bunfight coming.
December 11, 2025 at 10:39 AM
The race to the R16 line is going to be very close, but with six of the eight sides currently above that line still to play their "easiest" fixtures of the stage (home v a pot 4 side) getting over that line is going to be a challenge. A win for Arsenal guarantees top 2 and home 2nd legs to the final
NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
Of course we're talking about Salah this week. We also discuss the actual World Cup draw and the decision of the Women's Bundesliga to split from the DFB and why that story may be worth keeping an eye on
Of course we're talking about Salah this week. We also discuss the actual World Cup draw and the decision of the Women's Bundesliga to split from the DFB and why that story may be worth keeping an eye on
Sound of Football Podcast 635 - Salah daze
What does Mo Salah hope to achieve from his explosive post-match interview which made public his issues with Liverpool head coach Arne Slot
www.sofpodcast.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
Of course we're talking about Salah this week. We also discuss the actual World Cup draw and the decision of the Women's Bundesliga to split from the DFB and why that story may be worth keeping an eye on
Of course we're talking about Salah this week. We also discuss the actual World Cup draw and the decision of the Women's Bundesliga to split from the DFB and why that story may be worth keeping an eye on
Worst contract extension since Aubameyang?
🚨 Mohamed Salah expected to be left out of Liverpool squad for Inter match. No final decision yet + 33yo training. Would underline Arne Slot support but not viewed as punishment; more common sense after comments & #LFC want forward to stay 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Mohamed Salah expected to be left out of Liverpool squad for Inter match
Salah said on Saturday he felt “thrown under the bus” by Liverpool and revealed his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Worst contract extension since Aubameyang?
All the other FIFA Prize Winners:
Literature: Richard Osman
Economics: The Count off of Sesame Street
Physics: Egon Spengler
Chemistry: Boots
Medicine: Margaret Gaviscon
Literature: Richard Osman
Economics: The Count off of Sesame Street
Physics: Egon Spengler
Chemistry: Boots
Medicine: Margaret Gaviscon
December 5, 2025 at 8:36 PM
All the other FIFA Prize Winners:
Literature: Richard Osman
Economics: The Count off of Sesame Street
Physics: Egon Spengler
Chemistry: Boots
Medicine: Margaret Gaviscon
Literature: Richard Osman
Economics: The Count off of Sesame Street
Physics: Egon Spengler
Chemistry: Boots
Medicine: Margaret Gaviscon
Trump seemed very happy with his Piss Prize
December 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Trump seemed very happy with his Piss Prize
WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/week...
Want something to read to fill in the time before the actual draw? 7 games incl 3 FA Cup 2nd round and the MLS Cup
@firefli.es on ASTvARS, SUTvSHR, BPLvCRL and MIAvVAN 🏆
@terryduffelen.com on CELvHEA
@garyandrews.bsky.social on SALvLEY, NAPvJUV
Want something to read to fill in the time before the actual draw? 7 games incl 3 FA Cup 2nd round and the MLS Cup
@firefli.es on ASTvARS, SUTvSHR, BPLvCRL and MIAvVAN 🏆
@terryduffelen.com on CELvHEA
@garyandrews.bsky.social on SALvLEY, NAPvJUV
Weekend Boxset: Messi v Müller
Salford v Orient, Villa v Arsenal, Sutton v Shrewsbury, Inter Miami v Vancouver Whitecaps, Celtic v Hearts, Blackpool v Carlisle, Napoli v Juventus
blog.sofpodcast.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
WEEKEND BOXSET: blog.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/week...
Want something to read to fill in the time before the actual draw? 7 games incl 3 FA Cup 2nd round and the MLS Cup
@firefli.es on ASTvARS, SUTvSHR, BPLvCRL and MIAvVAN 🏆
@terryduffelen.com on CELvHEA
@garyandrews.bsky.social on SALvLEY, NAPvJUV
Want something to read to fill in the time before the actual draw? 7 games incl 3 FA Cup 2nd round and the MLS Cup
@firefli.es on ASTvARS, SUTvSHR, BPLvCRL and MIAvVAN 🏆
@terryduffelen.com on CELvHEA
@garyandrews.bsky.social on SALvLEY, NAPvJUV
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Thrilled to have my interview with Frank Lampard in the excellent new @fourfourtwo.com awards issue.
I'm counting that as career change completed.
You can grab it here: www.magazinesdirect.com/az-single-is...
I'm counting that as career change completed.
You can grab it here: www.magazinesdirect.com/az-single-is...
December 4, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Thrilled to have my interview with Frank Lampard in the excellent new @fourfourtwo.com awards issue.
I'm counting that as career change completed.
You can grab it here: www.magazinesdirect.com/az-single-is...
I'm counting that as career change completed.
You can grab it here: www.magazinesdirect.com/az-single-is...
NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
Afcon 2025 kicks off off on 21/12. FIFA have stipulated that clubs must make players available from 8/12 for pre-tournament friendlies but many clubs are insisting on holding back until 15/12. Sunderland could be without 7 players v Newcastle on 14/12
Afcon 2025 kicks off off on 21/12. FIFA have stipulated that clubs must make players available from 8/12 for pre-tournament friendlies but many clubs are insisting on holding back until 15/12. Sunderland could be without 7 players v Newcastle on 14/12
Sound of Football Podcast 634 - Flights to Morocco delayed
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco in less than 3 weeks time, but many of the players won't make it out there until just a few days before
www.sofpodcast.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
NEW PODCAST: www.sofpodcast.com/2025/12/soun...
Afcon 2025 kicks off off on 21/12. FIFA have stipulated that clubs must make players available from 8/12 for pre-tournament friendlies but many clubs are insisting on holding back until 15/12. Sunderland could be without 7 players v Newcastle on 14/12
Afcon 2025 kicks off off on 21/12. FIFA have stipulated that clubs must make players available from 8/12 for pre-tournament friendlies but many clubs are insisting on holding back until 15/12. Sunderland could be without 7 players v Newcastle on 14/12
In this country Die Hard is NOT a Christmas film, it's a Pancake Day film
December 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
In this country Die Hard is NOT a Christmas film, it's a Pancake Day film
Meanwhile, Jamie Vardy - 39 next month - has scored twice for Cremonese away to Bologna.
December 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Meanwhile, Jamie Vardy - 39 next month - has scored twice for Cremonese away to Bologna.
Recorded this evening, on this week’s podcast we ponder who will win FIFA’s inaugural Piss Prize.
It’s released tomorrow. The podcast, that is.
It’s released tomorrow. The podcast, that is.
December 1, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Recorded this evening, on this week’s podcast we ponder who will win FIFA’s inaugural Piss Prize.
It’s released tomorrow. The podcast, that is.
It’s released tomorrow. The podcast, that is.