The FootPol Podcast
@footpolpodcast.bsky.social
The FootPol Podcast: Where Football Meets Politics.
Episodes out on Monday on all the main podcast platforms. We also link here!
Hosted by Dr Guy Burton and Dr Francesco Belcastro,
https://bsky.app/profile/guyburton.net and @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social
Episodes out on Monday on all the main podcast platforms. We also link here!
Hosted by Dr Guy Burton and Dr Francesco Belcastro,
https://bsky.app/profile/guyburton.net and @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social
Out today!
After last week’s World Cup draw, we dive into Uzbekistan’s first-ever qualification—a story of football, politics & a nation redefining itself. Listen as we talk to Donat Iskanderoff, Uzbek groundhopper.
First episode in our debutants series.
🎧: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
After last week’s World Cup draw, we dive into Uzbekistan’s first-ever qualification—a story of football, politics & a nation redefining itself. Listen as we talk to Donat Iskanderoff, Uzbek groundhopper.
First episode in our debutants series.
🎧: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
December 8, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Out today!
After last week’s World Cup draw, we dive into Uzbekistan’s first-ever qualification—a story of football, politics & a nation redefining itself. Listen as we talk to Donat Iskanderoff, Uzbek groundhopper.
First episode in our debutants series.
🎧: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
After last week’s World Cup draw, we dive into Uzbekistan’s first-ever qualification—a story of football, politics & a nation redefining itself. Listen as we talk to Donat Iskanderoff, Uzbek groundhopper.
First episode in our debutants series.
🎧: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Football isn’t just a game — it’s Britain’s X-ray.
In our latest episode, @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social joins FootPol to unpack his new book, Injury Time, diving into Brexit, covid, inequality, climate change and how football reveals the state we’re in.
Do listen!🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
In our latest episode, @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social joins FootPol to unpack his new book, Injury Time, diving into Brexit, covid, inequality, climate change and how football reveals the state we’re in.
Do listen!🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
November 24, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Football isn’t just a game — it’s Britain’s X-ray.
In our latest episode, @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social joins FootPol to unpack his new book, Injury Time, diving into Brexit, covid, inequality, climate change and how football reveals the state we’re in.
Do listen!🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
In our latest episode, @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social joins FootPol to unpack his new book, Injury Time, diving into Brexit, covid, inequality, climate change and how football reveals the state we’re in.
Do listen!🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Why do we queue to worship bricks, banners and old turnstiles? 🏟️
In our new FootPol episode, Felipe Tobar of Clemson University explains how football markets its past — from stadium tours to global branding — and what it reveals about identity and belonging.
🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
In our new FootPol episode, Felipe Tobar of Clemson University explains how football markets its past — from stadium tours to global branding — and what it reveals about identity and belonging.
🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
November 10, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Why do we queue to worship bricks, banners and old turnstiles? 🏟️
In our new FootPol episode, Felipe Tobar of Clemson University explains how football markets its past — from stadium tours to global branding — and what it reveals about identity and belonging.
🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
In our new FootPol episode, Felipe Tobar of Clemson University explains how football markets its past — from stadium tours to global branding — and what it reveals about identity and belonging.
🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
⚽ Football, Climate Change, and Identity 🌍
How the game’s industrial past—from coal and steel to oil—is shaping its sustainable future.
Leslie Mabon discusses football’s role in the global energy transition.
🎧 Listen here → www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #ClimateChange #Sustainability
How the game’s industrial past—from coal and steel to oil—is shaping its sustainable future.
Leslie Mabon discusses football’s role in the global energy transition.
🎧 Listen here → www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #ClimateChange #Sustainability
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
⚽ Football, Climate Change, and Identity 🌍
How the game’s industrial past—from coal and steel to oil—is shaping its sustainable future.
Leslie Mabon discusses football’s role in the global energy transition.
🎧 Listen here → www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #ClimateChange #Sustainability
How the game’s industrial past—from coal and steel to oil—is shaping its sustainable future.
Leslie Mabon discusses football’s role in the global energy transition.
🎧 Listen here → www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #ClimateChange #Sustainability
⚽ New #FootPolPodcast!
Why do millions of Africans back European clubs?
We talk to Dr. Manasseh Chiwesha & Dr. Solomon Waleola about fandom, identity, betting & how African fans made global football their own.
🎧 Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #Africa #Culture
Why do millions of Africans back European clubs?
We talk to Dr. Manasseh Chiwesha & Dr. Solomon Waleola about fandom, identity, betting & how African fans made global football their own.
🎧 Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #Africa #Culture
October 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
⚽ New #FootPolPodcast!
Why do millions of Africans back European clubs?
We talk to Dr. Manasseh Chiwesha & Dr. Solomon Waleola about fandom, identity, betting & how African fans made global football their own.
🎧 Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #Africa #Culture
Why do millions of Africans back European clubs?
We talk to Dr. Manasseh Chiwesha & Dr. Solomon Waleola about fandom, identity, betting & how African fans made global football their own.
🎧 Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #Africa #Culture
🌈⚽ New FootPol Podcast: Pride in the Game 🎙️
We talk to Rory Magrath about LGBTQ+ culture in football — why the men’s game lagged, how the women’s game led, and what’s changing now.
🎧 Listen here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #LGBTQ #Inclusion
We talk to Rory Magrath about LGBTQ+ culture in football — why the men’s game lagged, how the women’s game led, and what’s changing now.
🎧 Listen here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #LGBTQ #Inclusion
September 29, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🌈⚽ New FootPol Podcast: Pride in the Game 🎙️
We talk to Rory Magrath about LGBTQ+ culture in football — why the men’s game lagged, how the women’s game led, and what’s changing now.
🎧 Listen here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #LGBTQ #Inclusion
We talk to Rory Magrath about LGBTQ+ culture in football — why the men’s game lagged, how the women’s game led, and what’s changing now.
🎧 Listen here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
#Football #LGBTQ #Inclusion
We’re back! Season 3 of the FootPol Podcast kicks off: new format, new guests & Football Land’s summer politics—Gaza protests, women’s football struggles, FIFA & Saudi at the Club World Cup &CONCACAF Gold Cup. Subscribe, share & send us your best (and worst) ideas. www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
September 15, 2025 at 7:59 AM
We’re back! Season 3 of the FootPol Podcast kicks off: new format, new guests & Football Land’s summer politics—Gaza protests, women’s football struggles, FIFA & Saudi at the Club World Cup &CONCACAF Gold Cup. Subscribe, share & send us your best (and worst) ideas. www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
FootPol Podcast is back next week with Season 3! First ep drops Monday: what’s ahead, who’s joining, + a summer recap from Football Land. New AI-made poster too—spectacular, slightly unhinged, and proof you should hire people, not computers. www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/
September 12, 2025 at 7:24 AM
FootPol Podcast is back next week with Season 3! First ep drops Monday: what’s ahead, who’s joining, + a summer recap from Football Land. New AI-made poster too—spectacular, slightly unhinged, and proof you should hire people, not computers. www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/
It's England v Spain in the Women's Euros final this weekend! Why not prepare by listening to our episodes on the politics around the women's game in both countries before the final?
England: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Spain: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
England: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Spain: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
July 24, 2025 at 9:08 AM
It's England v Spain in the Women's Euros final this weekend! Why not prepare by listening to our episodes on the politics around the women's game in both countries before the final?
England: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Spain: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
England: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Spain: www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
That's it! Our last episode for the 2024-25 season is done! Hosts @guyburton.net and @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social review the episodes and the themes that came up within them. We also take a look at what to expect when we return in September. Thanks for listening! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
July 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
That's it! Our last episode for the 2024-25 season is done! Hosts @guyburton.net and @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social review the episodes and the themes that came up within them. We also take a look at what to expect when we return in September. Thanks for listening! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Co-host @guyburton.net has just seen his first women's match at the Women's Euros in Geneva. Very different crowd from the usual masked ultras waving flares at Servette games during the season.
July 4, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Co-host @guyburton.net has just seen his first women's match at the Women's Euros in Geneva. Very different crowd from the usual masked ultras waving flares at Servette games during the season.
Our latest episode is out! Hosts @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social and @guyburton.net look at several current conflicts, in Gaza, Sudan, DR Congo and Iran, to see what impact they're having on football, including on their national teams and fans. Do listen. www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
June 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Our latest episode is out! Hosts @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social and @guyburton.net look at several current conflicts, in Gaza, Sudan, DR Congo and Iran, to see what impact they're having on football, including on their national teams and fans. Do listen. www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
And that pitch? It's supposed to host top class football. Shocking!
June 23, 2025 at 11:41 AM
And that pitch? It's supposed to host top class football. Shocking!
Our new episode is out! We spoke to @joshbland13.bsky.social about the relationship between football and working class fans. He's got fascinating insights into how fans see themselves and navigate the challenges of coprorate, consumerist football in England today. www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
June 23, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Our new episode is out! We spoke to @joshbland13.bsky.social about the relationship between football and working class fans. He's got fascinating insights into how fans see themselves and navigate the challenges of coprorate, consumerist football in England today. www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Our latest episode is out with Gals FC co-founder Nora Beqaj on making non-competitive football available to women and non-binary players and what the social and political implications of that project are. A really fascinating conversation about a different type of community club! shorturl.at/k5sKL
June 16, 2025 at 5:38 AM
Our latest episode is out with Gals FC co-founder Nora Beqaj on making non-competitive football available to women and non-binary players and what the social and political implications of that project are. A really fascinating conversation about a different type of community club! shorturl.at/k5sKL
New episode alert! Fernando Gutierrez and Anibal Mesa Lopez shared their insights on the state of the women's game in Spain. We talked about the difference between women only clubs and those associated with men's clubs and what impact the 2023 World Cup win has had in society. shorturl.at/3BtLs
June 9, 2025 at 7:40 AM
New episode alert! Fernando Gutierrez and Anibal Mesa Lopez shared their insights on the state of the women's game in Spain. We talked about the difference between women only clubs and those associated with men's clubs and what impact the 2023 World Cup win has had in society. shorturl.at/3BtLs
Our new episode is out! This week Guy and Francesco take a look at the politics and social aspects of the 2 upcoming tournaments this summer: the Club World Cup and the Women's Euros. Have a listen and consider subscribing for futures ones, out every Monday! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
June 2, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Our new episode is out! This week Guy and Francesco take a look at the politics and social aspects of the 2 upcoming tournaments this summer: the Club World Cup and the Women's Euros. Have a listen and consider subscribing for futures ones, out every Monday! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Our new episode is out and it's not, but 2! @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social talked to RAGE Sport's Maurizio Affuso about the politics behind his company and the football shirts they've produced for @claptoncfc.co.uk, Menilmontant and others in Italian and English.
www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
May 26, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Our new episode is out and it's not, but 2! @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social talked to RAGE Sport's Maurizio Affuso about the politics behind his company and the football shirts they've produced for @claptoncfc.co.uk, Menilmontant and others in Italian and English.
www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Our new episode is out! Podcaster, publisher and researcher Andy Fuller talked about football and politics in Indonesia. For Guy, this was one he's long wanted to do, having spent some of his youth in the country. A fascinating conversation and worth your time! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
May 19, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Our new episode is out! Podcaster, publisher and researcher Andy Fuller talked about football and politics in Indonesia. For Guy, this was one he's long wanted to do, having spent some of his youth in the country. A fascinating conversation and worth your time! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
And as an aside, hosts @guyburton.net and @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social were in the Wembley crowd that saw @theshots.bsky.social win the Trophy. Guy is still celebrating this morning!
May 12, 2025 at 7:34 AM
And as an aside, hosts @guyburton.net and @drfrancescobelc.bsky.social were in the Wembley crowd that saw @theshots.bsky.social win the Trophy. Guy is still celebrating this morning!
With it being non-league finals day in England yesterday, this week's episode is a highly topical one, looking at the issues and challenges associated with non-league football with journalist Paul Caulfield. Have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
May 12, 2025 at 7:31 AM
With it being non-league finals day in England yesterday, this week's episode is a highly topical one, looking at the issues and challenges associated with non-league football with journalist Paul Caulfield. Have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Our latest episode is out! We spoke with Cambridge University's Will Huddleston about Uruguay's past and present footballing success and how it has been used by dictatorships and democracies alike. Do check it out! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
April 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Our latest episode is out! We spoke with Cambridge University's Will Huddleston about Uruguay's past and present footballing success and how it has been used by dictatorships and democracies alike. Do check it out! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Our latest episode is out! @miguellpereira.bsky.social talked about his new book on Spanish football and politics in and around it. We got beyond El Clasico to discuss things like history, identity, migration and supporter-owned clubs. Definitely one to check out! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
April 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Our latest episode is out! @miguellpereira.bsky.social talked about his new book on Spanish football and politics in and around it. We got beyond El Clasico to discuss things like history, identity, migration and supporter-owned clubs. Definitely one to check out! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Our new episode is out! We talked to @seanmccaba.bsky.social sky.social of member-owned Irish club @bfcdublin.bsky.social about what it's doing for climate justice in its community as well as other social and political issues it cares about. Do check it out! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
April 7, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Our new episode is out! We talked to @seanmccaba.bsky.social sky.social of member-owned Irish club @bfcdublin.bsky.social about what it's doing for climate justice in its community as well as other social and political issues it cares about. Do check it out! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
Our latest episode is out and examines LGBTIQA+ inclusivity in football and the need for further activism with activist @charlgsport.bsky.social. Appropriately enough, it falls on the same day as the International Transgender Day of Visibility. Do have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...
March 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Our latest episode is out and examines LGBTIQA+ inclusivity in football and the need for further activism with activist @charlgsport.bsky.social. Appropriately enough, it falls on the same day as the International Transgender Day of Visibility. Do have a listen! www.buzzsprout.com/2253650/epis...