Best Learn English Through Football Podcasts (2025)

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Brazilian Football Phrases 5:34

7d ago5:34

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Brazilian Football Phrases: In this week's football-language podcast we look at some football language from Brazil with James Taylor. Do you know what 'lettuce hands' or 'chicken' might mean? The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Brazilian Football Phrases appeared first on Learn English Through Football.…

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Extremely loud and incredibly scouse: how Jamie Carragher conquered football punditry 46:06

18h ago46:06

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Football coverage no longer stops after the final whistle. And in this new era, the former Liverpool defender reigns supreme By Kieran Morris. Read by Felipe Pacheco. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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197: Longevity, Injuries & Coaching with Integrity: A Conversation with Dean Somerset 40:41

4d ago40:41

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In this episode, I’m joined by longtime industry leader and educator Dean Somerset to talk all about what it takes to have longevity as a coach, trainer, and athlete. Dean has been in the fitness industry for over two decades, blending clinical insight with strength training in ways that are both accessible and high impact. We discuss navigating co…

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From the archive: Burying Leni Riefenstahl: one woman’s lifelong crusade against Hitler’s favourite film-maker 49:37

3d ago49:37

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: Nina Gladitz dedicated her life to proving the Triumph of the Will director’s complicity with the horrors of nazism. In the end, she succeeded – but at a cost Written and read by Kate Connol…

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‘You can let go now’: inside the hospital where staff treat fear of death as well as physical pain 38:52

5d ago38:52

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In a Danish palliative care unit, the alternative to assisted dying is not striving to cure – offering relief and comfort to patients and their families By Line Vaaben. Read by Freya Miller. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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An English gentleman, a crooked lawyer: the secrets of Stephen David Jones 54:02

9d ago54:02

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With his brilliant mind and impeccable credentials, it’s little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get suspicious By Hettie O’Brien. Read by Simon Vance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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196: Pelvic Floor, Platforms & Performance: Kristi Brewer on Lifting Through It All 51:09

11d ago51:09

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kristi Brewer—USA Weightlifting athlete, CPA, athlete mom, and all-around powerhouse. Kristi started Olympic weightlifting at 35 (yes, 35!) and went on to become a national team member in her late 30s and early 40s—all while raising her family, building her career, and training from her garage gy…

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From the archive: Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: three days with a giant of African literature 59:05

11d ago59:05

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2023: The Kenyan novelist’s life and work has intersected with many of the biggest events of the past century. At 85, he reflects on his long, uncompromising life in writing Written and read by Ca…

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Death, divorce and the magic of kitchen objects: how to find hope in loss 28:45

13d ago28:45

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As they pass through different hands, cooking utensils can magically connect us to loved ones who are no longer with us By Bee Wilson. Read by Colleen Prendergast. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Missing in the Amazon: the disappearance – episode 1 26:51

16d ago26:51

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Three years ago British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous defender Bruno Pereira vanished while on a reporting trip near Brazil’s remote Javari valley. The Guardian’s Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips investigates what happened in the first episode of a new six-part investigative podcast series. Find episode 2 – and all future…

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A deadly mission: how Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira tried to warn the world about the Amazon’s destruction 30:36

17d ago30:36

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The Guardian journalist and the Brazilian Indigenous expert were killed while investigating the impact of deforestation. In this extract from the book Phillips was writing at the time of his death, he reflects on his encounters with the rainforest and its people – and why it is so vital to save this precious place By Dom Phillips. Read by Felipe Pa…

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195: How We’re Raising Little Athletes 44:19

18d ago44:19

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In this episode, I’m diving into a question I get all the time—how are we raising our kids to be little athletes? As a former Division I athlete, coach, and now a sport mom to two high-energy boys, I share our family’s values, routines, and philosophies around youth sports. This conversation is rooted in real experience, not just opinion, and is es…

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From the archive: Alan Yentob: the last impresario 47:39

18d ago47:39

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2016: For decades, Alan Yentob was the dominant creative force at the BBC – behind everything from Adam Curtis to Strictly Come Dancing. He was a towering figure in British culture – so why did ma…

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Courtney Johnson Founder & CEO of Culinary Care on Serving Hope with Every Meal: Nourishing Cancer Patients Through Culinary Care 1:04:58

19d ago1:04:58

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What if a single meal could nourish more than just a body—but also a soul? In this powerful episode of the ChangeMakers Podcast, host Andrew Bartolotta sits down with Courtney Johnson, the heart and visionary behind Culinary Care, a nonprofit delivering restaurant-prepared meals and emotional support to cancer patients and their families. Courtney’…

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Football Phrase of the Week: Margin 6:19

19d ago6:19

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In this football phrase of the week we look at the word, 'margin' and see how it is used in football. We will look at slim margin and also wide margin after PSG's Champions League win at the weekend The post Football Phrase of the Week: Margin appeared first on Learn English Through Football.By Learn English through Football

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: New Club World Cup 12:11

20d ago12:11

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In this week's football-language podcast we focus on the new Club World Cup and look at the competition through key numbers. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: New Club World Cup appeared first on Learn English Through Football.By grell

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‘We know what is happening, we cannot walk away’: how the Guardian bore witness to horror in former Yugoslavia 31:34

20d ago31:34

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During the decade-long conflicts, the major powers dithered as Serb militias carried out their brutal campaigns of ethnic cleansing. Guardian reporters became more passionate and more outspoken in their condemnation, attracting praise and criticism By Ian Mayes. Read by Owen McDonnell. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/long…

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The ancient psychedelics myth: ‘People tell tourists the stories they think are interesting for them’ 33:19

23d ago33:19

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The narrative of ancient tribes around the world regularly using ayahuasca and magic mushrooms in healing practices is a popular one. Is it true? By Manvir Singh. Read by Sebastián Capitán Viveros. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Football Phrase of the Week: Ended Their Hopes 3:52

25d ago3:52

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Ended Their Hopes: This week's football expression looks back at some of the final games of the season and explains the phrase end their hope The post Football Phrase of the Week: Ended Their Hopes appeared first on Learn English Through Football.By Learn English through Football

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194: What to Look for in a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist with Mindy English, Orthopedic & Pelvic Health PT 51:24

25d ago51:24

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In this episode, I sit down with pelvic floor physical therapist Mindy English to discuss what to look for when seeking a pelvic floor PT. This is a common question we receive, and we wanted to provide a nuanced conversation around it, especially for female athletes who may not realize how interconnected pelvic health is with overall movement, trai…

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From the archive: The lost Jews of Nigeria 49:14

25d ago49:14

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Until the 1990s, there were almost no Jews in Nigeria. Now thousands have enthusiastically taken up the faith. Why? By Samanth Subramanian. Read by Raj Ghatak. Help support our independent j…

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‘We thought we could change the world’: how an idealistic fight against miscarriages of justice turned sour 42:06

27d ago42:06

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When a no-nonsense lecturer set up a radical solution to help free the wrongfully convicted in the UK, he was hopeful he could change the justice system. But what started as a revolution ended in acrimony By Francisco Garcia. Read by Nicholas Camm. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod…

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Off the Line 15:17

29d ago15:17

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In this week's football-language podcast we look at some of the language from the 2025 Europa League final between Tottenham and Manchester United and in particular the phrase, 'off the line'. We will also look back at some of our pre-season predictions - how well did we do? There are also some more predictions for this weekend's big games, includi…

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‘All other avenues have been exhausted’: Is legal action the only way to save the planet? 32:29

1M ago32:29

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Monica Feria-Tinta is one of a growing number of lawyers using the courts to make governments around the world take action By Samira Shackle. Read by Díana Bermudez. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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193: From D1 Football to the Mat: Strength, Mental Health, and Jiu-Jitsu with Ty Horn 1:14:18

1M ago1:14:18

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ty Horn, who many of you might know from his presence on Instagram where he shares powerful insights about strength training, Jiu-Jitsu, and life. Ty and I dove deep into his story—from being a Division 1 football player to hitting a major life setback, then rediscovering strength through str…

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From the archive: Super-prime mover: Britain’s most successful estate agent 42:26

1M ago42:26

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Gary Hersham has been selling houses to the very rich for decades. At first, £1m was a big deal. Now he sells for £50m, £100m, even £200m. What does it take to stay on top in this cut-throat…

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Football Phrase of the Week: Clear Goalscoring Opportunity 4:10

1M ago4:10

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In this football phrase of the week we look at the noun phrase, a clear goalscoring opportunity, which was a key phrase in the FA Cup final at the weekend. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Clear Goalscoring Opportunity appeared first on Learn English Through Football.By grell

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A year of hate: what I learned when I went undercover with the far right 34:58

1M ago34:58

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Working for Hope Not Hate, I infiltrated an extremist organisation, befriended its members and got to work investigating their political connections Written and read by Harry Shukman. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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Learn English Through Football Podcast: Spare Blushes 8:44

1M ago8:44

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In this week's football-language podcast we look at a phrase used after a player misses an easy chance - spare a player's blushes. The post Learn English Through Football Podcast: Spare Blushes appeared first on Learn English Through Football.By grell

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‘I am not who you think I am’: how a deep-cover KGB spy recruited his own son 49:36

1M ago49:36

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For the first time, the man the KGB codenamed ‘the Inheritor’ tells his story By Shaun Walker. Read by James Faulkner. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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192: Jiu-Jitsu and Motherhood: A Journey of Resilience with Rose El-Sharouni 58:55

1M ago58:55

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rose El-Sharouni, a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, about her powerful journey through pregnancy and postpartum as an athlete. We dove into how women's roles in Jiu-Jitsu have evolved, the critical importance of community support, and how training needs to adapt during pregnancy. From physical and emotiona…

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From the archive: What lies beneath: the truth about France’s top serial killer expert 58:12

1M ago58:12

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We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: An intrepid expert with dozens of books to his name, Stéphane Bourgoin was a bestselling author, famous in France for having interviewed more than 70 notorious murderers. Then an anonymous c…

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Football Phrase of the Week: Confirmed as New Manager 3:33

1M ago3:33

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In this football phrase of the week we look at the expression, 'Confirmed as New Manager' as Carlo Ancelotti takes up the Brazilian men's national team post. The post Football Phrase of the Week: Confirmed as New Manager appeared first on Learn English Through Football.By Learn English through Football

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‘Why would he take such a risk?’ How a famous Chinese author befriended his censor 39:25

1M ago39:25

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Online dissent is a serious crime in China. So why did a Weibo censor help me publish posts critical of the Communist party? By Murong Xuecun. Read by Zhang Wang Li. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpodBy The Guardian

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