The Football Heritage Podcast
Football Heritage
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A podcast that explores the heritage, identity, and culture of football (soccer), delving into the roots and history of the game. Each week, new episodes are released, with an additional exclusive feed available on Patreon. The show is produced by Football Heritage and is intended for fans interested in the deeper stories behind the sport.
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Groundhopping 10.08.2026 54min126. GroundhoppingWe're joined by Matty Slinger of Scotch 'n Scarves to talk about groundhopping and our shared love of seeking out different football cultures and experiences.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestMatty Slinger | Scotch 'n Scarves -
Olimpija Ljubljana 03.08.2026 55min125. Olimpija LjubljanaFor this club history episode, we're joined by Miha Zupan and Matjaž Homar to cover the complex history of one of Slovenia's biggest clubs - Olimpija Ljubljana.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestsMiha ZupanMatjaž Homar
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Who Owns Football?: A History of Football Regulation, Governance and Finance 27.07.2026 56min124. Who Owns Football?: A History of Football Regulation, Governance and FinanceWe're joined by Mark O'Neill to talk about the history and heritage of football ownership, regulation and governance.How football is regulated has never been more prominent in the game as it has been in the modern day.Sadly, the supporters of the past faced many of the same crises and questions faced by football today.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestMark O'NeillMark's Substack
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The Two Sides of the World Cup 19.07.2026 1u 14min123. The Two Sides of the World CupWe're joined by Chris Lee and Matt Walker to talk about the two sides of the World Cup - the overcommercialisation, corruption and boundaries pushed by FIFA every year, and the cultural exchanges, joy and celebrations from supporters of all backgrounds which acts as a counter.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestsChris Lee'Glory Days' by Chris LeeMatt Walker'Europe United' by Matt Walker
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No ICE In The Cup 12.07.2026 32min122. No ICE In The CupWe're joined by Julia Roig, co-founder of the Horizons Project, to discuss the role of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at the 2026 World Cup and how their involvement is in direct contradiction to the culture of football.Julia and her colleagues launched No ICE In The Cup earlier in 2026. This campaign aims to challenge the presence of ICE in World Cup spaces and build a stronger political culture in the United States centred around human rights, trade unionism and social justice.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestJulia RoigThe Horizons ProjectNo ICE In The Cup
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The World Cup and Resistance 05.07.2026 32min121. The World Cup and ResistanceWe're joined by author and journalist Simon Kuper to cover the wide-ranging subject of resistance at the World Cup.The World Cup is many things. In the same way that the tournament is often used by regimes and governments for legitimisation and to sportswash, the World Cup also has a strong heritage of protest and resistance.There is no greater platform to spread your message and promote your cause, and at World Cup 2026, protest has played a central role.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestSimon KuperWorld Cup Fever: A Footballing Journey in Nine Tournaments
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Uruguay, 1930: The Origins of the World Cup 28.06.2026 52min120. Uruguay, 1930: The Origins of the World CupWe're joined by Alvaro Perez to talk about the origins of the World Cup and the role Uruguay played in making the tournament a success.We also discuss Uruguay's heritage within the World Cup as the first World champions and how this influences Uruguay's football culture today.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestAlvaro PerezUruguay Football ENG
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Latinx Activism at USA 1994 21.06.2026 44min119. Latinx Activism at USA 1994We're joined by Professor Celso Thomas Castilho to talk about Latin American activism during the 1994 World Cup in the United States, a response to a series of aggressive police crackdowns in Latinx communities who were celebrating victories for their respective national teams.With Celso's latest NACLA article in mind, we compare this activism with responses to World Cup 2026 and our thoughts on how resistance may play out at this tournament.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestCelso Thomas CastilhoThe 2026 World Cup, ICE, and the Long Shadow of USA '94
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La Albiceleste: A History of the Argentina National Team 14.06.2026 50min118. La Albiceleste: : A History of the Argentina National TeamWe're joined by Dr. Mark Orton to cover the history of la Albiceleste - The Argentina Men's National Football Team.Since playing their first ever match against Uruguay in 1902, the Argentina National Team have went from strength to strength, but with some noticeable peaks and troughs in between.We speak about the history of the national team, the social, political and economic conditions throughout the history of Argentina which left their mark on football, and the culture of national team support which exists in Argentina and is unlike any other support in the world.About UsWebsitefootballheritage.co.ukEmailhello@footballheritage.co.ukX@_footyheritageBlueSky@footballheritage.bsky.socialInstagram@_footyheritageYouTube@FootballHeritageFHSubscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.https://www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeritageAbout Our GuestDr. Mark OrtonWhile working full-time in banking and transport, Mark has embarked on a parallel academic and writing career, with a particular focus on sport and Latin America, particularly Argentina. He is also a published author, with his third book releasing on May 11, 2026 - the same day this podcast is published.Author Profile:https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0CMBBMTH9/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=7936d782-564b-46e3-a8df-9e35b6888a09&ref_=ap_rdr
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Scotland at the World Cup 07.06.2026 51min117. Scotland at the World CupWe're joined by Colin Whelan and Steve Herbert to talk about Scotland's historic performances at the World Cup, our predicitions for how Scotland will perform this campaign, and our all-time best Scotland squad based on Colin's latest book, Super Squad Scotland.It's not all doom and gloom!Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeOur GuestsColin WhelanSteve Herbert
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Our World Cup 31.05.2026 43min116. Our World CupFor the first podcast in our World Cup 2026 content programme, we're joined by film director and producer Thor Logasson to talk about his upcoming project Greetings from the World Cup. This mini-series aims to speak with diaspora communities in New York to shine a light on their World Cup experiences.We talk about pronounced national identity in diaspora communities and how this relates to football, national and cultural traits which translate on the pitch and how the World Cup belongs to the supporters - it should always be a tournament accessible for everyone.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestThor Logasson
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Football and Revolution: Argentina, 2001 24.05.2026 1u 25min115. Football and Revolution: Argentina, 2001We're joined by author, anti-fascist and dedicated anarchist Tomas Rothaus to talk about the 2001 uprising in Argentina and Racing Club's fist title in 35 years - all which happened within three days of each other.In Tomas' words, these few days contained decades. He recounts his stories and experiences from the days surrounding the revolution and witnessing his beloved Racing Club break a 35-year long curse.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestTomas RothausArgentina, a Tale of Two Utopias: Anarchism, Soccer, Neoliberalism
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Caernarfon Town 17.05.2026 1u 3min114. Caernarfon TownWe're joined by media director Andrew Walton, club president John Watkins and club chairman Paul Evans to cover the story of Welsh Cup winners Caernarfon Town.As well as football, Caernarfon Town are steeped in Welsh heritage and mythology. The town is predominantly Welsh speaking, and a recent club re-brand saw them include elements from the story of Owain Glyndŵr in their new badge.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestAndrew WaltonJohn WatkinsPaul Evans
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Mining, Migration and Football: Soccer in Illinois Coalfields 10.05.2026 58min113. Mining, Migration and Football: Soccer in Illinois CoalfieldsWe're joined by Society of American Soccer History and archivist Chuck Carlson to talk about soccer in the coalfields of Illinois - the catalyst for the early development of football in the state.We discuss the importance of migration, industry and trade unionism in the development of football in Illinois, the difficulties of archiving in the modern day United States and the lessons we can take from these stories.About UsWebsitefootballheritage.co.ukEmailhello@footballheritage.co.ukX@_footyheritageBlueSky@footballheritage.bsky.socialInstagram@_footyheritageYouTube@FootballHeritageFHSubscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.https://www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeritageAbout Our GuestChuck CarlsonChuck is an archivist based in Chicago, Illinois. He researches, presents and writes about soccer and social history with a focus on coal mining communities in the state of Illinois as well as Chicago. He is a board member of the Society for American Soccer History (S.A.S.H).
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Save The Caps 03.05.2026 42min112. Save The CapsWe're joined by Ciarán Nicoll, president and secretary of the Vancouver Southsiders supporters group, to talk about the Save the Caps campaign and the recent acceleration of problems surrounding the Vancouver Whitecaps.Stemming from problems surrounding stadium ownership, Vancouver Whitecaps were put up for sale last year. Prospecitve local buyers did not feel that the opportunity was beneficial for them.Fast forward to today, and the Whitecaps are under threat from a Las Vegas-based group who are looking to purchase their MLS franchise license and relocate the club.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.Our GuestVancouver SouthsidersSave the Caps
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Football Pilgrims 26.04.2026 43min111. Football PilgrimsWe're joined by Richard Popple, founder and creator of Football Pilgrims, an app designed for players to explore the history and heritage of football clubs in real life.We talk about Richard's inspiration behind the app, the importance of place theory in football and why, as supporters, we seek connection to our club despite results on the pitch.About UsWebsitefootballheritage.co.ukEmailhello@footballheritage.co.ukX@_footyheritageBlueSky@footballheritage.bsky.socialInstagram@_footyheritageYouTube@FootballHeritageFHSubscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.https://www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeritageAbout Our GuestRichard PoppleRichard is a writer and maker in the live arts, podcasts and audio space. As well as co-founding Football Pilgrims, he also investigates the role of football clubs in their local communities through podcasting and other media outlets.Explore Football Pilgrims here:https://linktr.ee/footballpilgrims?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=dfd5e690-c41f-479c-8a60-238701333d1a
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Firelands United 19.04.2026 45min110. Firelands UnitedWe're joined by Andrew Chwalik, founder of Firelands United - a new club competing in Northern Ohio with grand ambitions.Firelands is a unique place within Ohio. With roots stretching back to the American Revolutionary War, the region has always had a distinct local identity compared with the rest of the state and those it borders.Recognising the need for high-level, organised competitive soccer within Firelands, Andrew founded Firelands United to give players a platform, people a voice and a club worthy of representing Firelands.Subscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.WebsiteX (formerly Twitter)BlueSkyInstagramYouTubeFor enquiries, feedback or suggestions please email hello@footballheritage.co.uk.About Our GuestAndrew ChwalikAndrew is a life long football nerd and afficionado of thebeautiful game. He is the former Men’s Head Coach at Terra State Community College. Like in his current role with Firelands United, most soccer programmes he works with are constructed from the ground up. He formerly helped found Delaware Rising, a non-profit amateur team from Delaware, before founding Firelands United, a Minor League Soccer club looking to fill a gap in the demand for high-level organised soccer in north-central Ohio.Firelands United YouTube
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C.D. Águila 12.04.2026 57min109. C.D. ÁguilaWe're joined by Steven Torres and journalist Rodrigo Arias to talk about the history, heritage and identity of one of El Salvador's biggest football clubs - C.D. Águila.Founded in 1926, C.D. Águila became the representative football club of eastern El Salvador and the people who call that region home.We cover the founding of the club, their golden era when they won the CONCACAF Champions' Cup, and the impact conflict has had on football in El Salvador.About UsWebsitefootballheritage.co.ukEmailhello@footballheritage.co.ukX@_footyheritageBlueSky@footballheritage.bsky.socialInstagram@_footyheritageYouTube@FootballHeritageFHSubscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.https://www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeritageAbout Our GuestsSteven TorresSteven is a founding member and the first elected president of ANCCIF – Asociación Norte, Centroamericana y del Caribe de Investigadores de Fútbol (Association of North, Central America and the Caribbean of Football Investigators). He is a highly respected sports public relations and media operations consultant with more than 30 years of experience in the global game.Rodrigo AriasA native of El Salvador, Rodrigo graduated with a degree in journalism from UCA University and began working in journalism in 1999. He worked for La Prensa Gráfica and El Gráfico while on television, working for Channels 12, 21, and33. In the United States, he worked as a sports producer for Telemundo between 2013 and 2018. He won two Grammy Awards as a sports producer for Telemundo. Since 2019, Rodrigo has been the sports editor at El Gráfico, and is also part of El Gráfico TV.'Fifty Years Ago: CD Águila Captures Its First International Title' by Rodrigo Ariashttps://www.anccif.org/articles-articulos/articles-english/2026/march/cd-%C3%A1guila-captures-76-champions-cup
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Nairn County FC 05.04.2026 1u 2min108. Nairn CountyWe're joined by Board Member Michael Bochel and Director of Football Graeme Macleod to talk about Nairn County FC, one of the most exciting clubs in Scottish football.Founded in 1909, Nairn County have been a staple of Highland League football since they entered in 1914, winning it once in 1975-76.The club are central to the idyllic town of Nairn, situated next to the Moray Firth, and have recently made headlines with their unique kit designs and community outreach initatives, showing their commitment to representing the town and people of Nairnshire.About UsWebsitefootballheritage.co.ukEmailhello@footballheritage.co.ukX@_footyheritageBlueSky@footballheritage.bsky.socialInstagram@_footyheritageYouTube@FootballHeritageFHSubscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.https://www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeritageAbout Our GuestsMichael BochelMichael has looked after the communications, marketing andmerchandise for Nairn County for the last five years. In his day job, he is Head of Marketing and Partnerships for the Glasgow International Comedy Festival and creator of the Scottish Football Kick-Off. Prior to this he was Head of Digital at the Scottish FA.Subscribe to the Scottish Football Kick-Off here:https://www.scottishfootballkickoff.co.uk/Graeme MacleodGraeme has been a fan, youth player and is now Director ofFootball at Nairn County, a love affair with the club that has spanned several decades. He is also the de facto club historian, and co-author of Nairn’s 100 Years in the Highland League history book.
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Narcoball: Football in Pablo Escobar's Colombia 29.03.2026 1u 5min107. Narcoball: Football in Pablo Escobar's ColombiaWe're joined by author David Arrowsmith to talk about the history of football in Pablo Escobar's Colombia - an era known as Narcoball.Throughout his life, Pablo Escobar had a deep love for football, especially the team he supported, Atlético Nacional. However, he also knew the power that it could bring him, and at his peak as a Narco-terrorist, he used football as a means to launder his dirty money.We discuss the defining events of the Narcoball era, as well as the legacy of Narco-terrorist involvement in Colombian football.About UsWebsitefootballheritage.co.ukEmailhello@footballheritage.co.ukX@_footyheritageBlueSky@footballheritage.bsky.socialInstagram@_footyheritageYouTube@FootballHeritageFHSubscribe to The Footbal Heritage Extra on Patreon for £3 per month and get an additional podcast every Thursday.https://www.patreon.com/cw/FootyHeritageAbout Our GuestDavid ArrowsmithDavid is an author who’s writing focuses on the intersectionof organised crime, politics and football in South America. His first book, Narcoball, put the spotlight on football in Pablo Escobar’s Colombia, while his upcoming book,Killing Maradona, tells the dark story of Maradona’s relationship with criminals, cartels and cocaine.Author Profile:https://www.theportobellobookshop.com/contributed-by/david-arrowsmith?srsltid=AfmBOootT5vWlj-xzKcgucBdPUXHw_Gfy3qZTMnxXtzei3ldozdOZu81
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