Rephonic
Artwork for Football Book Club

Football Book Club

The Football Book Club
Football Book Club
Football
Ian Rush
Barry Fry
Alan Shearer
Football Autobiographies
Steve Bruce
Darren Anderton
Liverpool
Taskmaster
Football League
Tottenham Hotspur
The Upshot
Sir Alex Ferguson
Series 6 Announcement
Gillingham
Juventus
Hillsborough
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Karren Brady

Like your books less Dickens, more Dickov? Football Book Club gets stuck into the true classics of the literary world - footballers’ autobiographies. As recommended by BBC Five Live, The Athletic, The Sunday Times and named one of Esquire's best comedy podcasts around right now. Described as “pretty funny” by Darren Huckerby.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes98Founded6 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ComedySportsSoccer

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Football Book Club

Latest Episodes

This week on FBC Classics, we're heading back to our Series 2 opener, where we read Jerzy Dudek's incredibly titled 'A Big Pole In Our Goal', and found out about Jerzy's charmed life when it comes to cheating death by brick, boiling coffee, goose sca... more

This week we're reading Leicester legend and all-round 90s hero, Muzzy Izzet's 2015 classic 'Muzzy: My Story'. And it's everything we dreamed it would be.

Featuring Martin O'Neill: Amateur Masseur, Muzzy watching Eight Legged Freaks at the 2002 Worl... more

David Ginola might be best known for his mazy dribbles and luscious, L'Oreal infused locks, but did you know he once successfully raised the dead? Probably not! But that's what we found out when the brilliant comedian Rhys James joined us to read his... more

This week we're entering the mad, mad world of larger-than-life football league legend, Barry Fry. As we read his classic 2000 autobiography 'Big Fry' with Jack Rivlin & Zachary Sweeney-Lynch of the brilliant The Upshot podcast.

Featuring Barry's ma... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Rhys James
Fellow Spurs fan and guest on the show
Episode: FBC Classics: David Ginola Holds A Séance
Jack Rivlin
Co-host of The Upshot
The Upshot
Episode: Barry Fry's 'Big Fry' (ft. The Upshot)
Zachary Sweeney-Lynch
Co-host of The Upshot
The Upshot
Episode: Barry Fry's 'Big Fry' (ft. The Upshot)
Luke Chadwick
Former Premier League footballer and author
Football Fun Factory
Episode: Luke Chadwick on Man United, mental health & his new book 'Not Just A Pretty Face'
Ivo Graham
Stand-up comedian and guest on the show
Episode: FBC Classics: Neil Redfearn Signs a Vampire (ft. Ivo Graham)
Theo Laycock
Co-host of We Go podcast
We Go Podcast
Episode: FBC v Career We Go: Gary Lineker's 96/97 Soccer Quiz Book
Joe McAuliffe
Co-host of We Go podcast
We Go Podcast
Episode: FBC v Career We Go: Gary Lineker's 96/97 Soccer Quiz Book
Maisie Adam
Comedian and Current Contestant on Taskmaster
Taskmaster
Episode: FBC Classics: Jimmy Floyd on Soft Porn & Chips (ft. Maisie Adam)
Alex Horne
Creator of Taskmaster and leader of The Horne Section
Episode: Alex Horne Feels The (Ian) Rush

Host

James Bugg
Host and co-host with a comedic flair, known for engaging discussions around football autobiographies and player narratives.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 140 ratings
  • Giggling

    If I wanted to listen to 4 people do nothing but laugh into a microphone I’d watch a sitcom from the 90s.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ingrid8503
    United States10 months ago
  • Never fails to disappoint

    Been listening for a while, huge fan of the show and glad to have it back. Great contrast to normal football podcast content, and a funny insight into the mundane (or not so in some cases), lives of footballers.

    Keep it going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    irishdave1989
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • It’s So Funny… Please rethink your sponsors

    I have just binged 5 eps in one day. It’s so cheerful, interesting and funny… Edit; disappointed by the betting advertisements. It’s an addiction that bankrupts vulnerable people, and tears their families apart. Please rethink your sponsors.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pandini
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • I laughed a whole lot

    Great hosts and concept, worth a ear kick-about

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jwigwigwigwiggles69
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • It’s So Funny… Please rethink your sponsors

    I have just binged 5 eps in one day. It’s so cheerful, interesting and funny…

    Edit; disappointed by the betting advertisements. It’s an addiction that bankrupts people and ruins families. These companies prey upon vulnerable people for quick serotonin fixes. Please rethink your sponsors.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pandini
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many reviews highlight the blend of comedy and insightful critique of footballers' narratives, often noting that even non-football fans can enjoy the discussions.
Some feedback expresses the desire for deeper analytical discussions of the autobiographies, contrasting the humorous critique with a call for more substance.
Listeners appreciate the humor and engaging style of the hosts, finding the content refreshing compared to traditional sports commentary.

Top Soccer Podcasts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Luke Chadwick on Man United, mental health & his new book 'Not Just A Pretty Face'
Q: How did you deal with public scrutiny during your career?
He mentioned feeling a sense of helplessness and embarrassment when faced with negative comments on TV but later gained clarity about himself.
Luke Chadwick on Man United, mental health & his new book 'Not Just A Pretty Face'
Q: What prompted you to write your autobiography?
Chadwick discussed how it started with a contact from his ghostwriter, leading to a therapeutic process of reflecting on his life.
FBC v Career We Go: Gary Lineker's 96/97 Soccer Quiz Book
Q: Who was Channel 4's pervy racing pundit who supports Newcastle United?
The pundit is John McCririck.
FBC v Career We Go: Gary Lineker's 96/97 Soccer Quiz Book
Q: Tell everyone a bit about the podcast, Joe and Theo, for anyone who doesn't already listen to We Go.
We Go is a football trivia podcast, focused primarily on straight-up quizzing.
The Alan Shearer Tapes: Live
Q: What were your thoughts when you found out about these tapes, guys?
James admitted he has always disliked Alan Shearer, finding him incredibly dull, and was pleasantly surprised that the audio clocked in at two hours instead of three.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Football Book Club

What is Football Book Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a humorous exploration of footballers' autobiographies, making the often dry narratives of athletes' lives entertaining and relatable. Each episode features lively discussions among hosts who analyze the books, poking fun at the writing styles and sharing personal anecdotes that connect them to the players experiences. The blend of comedy with insightful critiques sets this show apart, providing listeners not just with laughter, but also with cultural commentary on the world of football. It's likely to appeal to fans of both the sport and literary humor, engaging a broad audience through its unique and light-hearted approach to sports storytelling.

Where can I find podcast stats for Football Book Club?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Football Book Club. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Football Book Club and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Football Book Club get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Football Book Club, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Football Book Club?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Football Book Club, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Football Book Club have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Football Book Club has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Football Book Club?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Football Book Club:

1. Let's Be Having You! The 00s Football Podcast
2. Football Cliches
3. Quickly Kevin; will he score? The 90s Football Show
4. It Was What It Was : The Football History Podcast
5. The Socially Distant Sports Bar

How many episodes of Football Book Club are there?

Football Book Club launched 6 years ago and published 98 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Football Book Club?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Football Book Club?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Football Book Club from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Football Book Club?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Football Book Club. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Football Book Club?

Recent guests on Football Book Club include:

1. Rhys James
2. Jack Rivlin
3. Zachary Sweeney-Lynch
4. Luke Chadwick
5. Ivo Graham
6. Theo Laycock
7. Joe McAuliffe
8. Maisie Adam

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days