It Was What It Was : The Football History Podcast
The OverlapWelcome to The Overlap's football history podcast, It Was What It Was.
Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world.
The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. the tales from behind the scenes and the impact they left.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 132 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistorySportsSoccer | |||
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Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by special guest and historian David Goldblatt. In this episode, they discuss David's new book, 'Injury Time,' which examines the impact o... more
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper look into the dark and controversial period of Streltsov’s life. In this second part we cover the heinous crime that Streltsov was accused of, the su... more
Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper delve into the story of Eduard Streltsov, the 'Russian Pele'. In the first part of this two-part series, we trace Streltsov's meteoric rise from a po... more
Welcome back to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper continue the extraordinary story of Imre Hirschl, the Hungarian who revolutionised South American football. In this second part, we look into Hi... more
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- Best of its kind
Extremely well researched every time; no frills; a good mix of old and new stories, lesser and better-known ones; good chemistry between the hosts. Absolutely worth your time.
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Austriaa month ago - Outstanding
A real treasure trove of mainstream and left field topics of football. A pleasure listening to Jonathan, Rob and guests pore over the detail of so many interesting areas of the game!
Apple Podcasts5Rjbsully79
United Kingdoma month ago Love it. Detail and presentation is excellent.
Podcast Addict52 months agoHappyIreland- Great pod
It’s so good the way they have so much variety in topics and eras , could recommend loads of episodes to people who don’t even like football
Apple Podcasts5JK201633United Kingdom2 months ago - Excellent Podcast
I really enjoy this podcast. In a very saturated market of football podcasts it is very refreshing to have something slightly different and informative.
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Apple Podcasts | #47 |  United States/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #36 | United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #74 |  Canada/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #91 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #39 |  Australia/Sports/Soccer |
Apple Podcasts | #135 |  France/Sports/Soccer |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Focusing on pivotal moments and personalities in football history, discussions explore a variety of significant events that have shaped the sport. Episodes delve into topics such as the rise and fall of notable teams, key figures and their influences, cultural impacts of the game, and transformative events in football history, all presented with engaging narratives and insightful analysis. The hosts frequently blend well-researched facts with storytelling, providing listeners with a unique understanding of the game's evolution and relevance in contemporary society.
Noteworthy is the deep exploration of both famous and lesser-known stories, shedding light on the intricacies of football's history. This series appeals to listeners who appreci... more
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this podcast launched 2 years ago and published 132 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Rory Smith
2. Euan Flynn
3. Ed Aarons
4. Jan Åge Fjørtoft
5. Maka Hontrenko
6. Nick Purewal
7. Dr. Chris Davison
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