Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 297 (Interview with Scottish Author and Poet Ms. Julie McNeill, discussing her book ‘We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition’ (2026)) 05.07.2026 30min

This is the 297th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Scottish Author and Poet Ms. Julie McNeill as we discuss her book ‘We Are Scottish Football: World Cup Edition’. (2026) This book is a collection of poems paying tribute to the history and culture of Scottish Football. This is the updated edition to her book from 2024, ‘We Are Scottish Football.’. Ms. McNeill is an author, poet and editor. She is the Poet-in-residence of St Mir...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 296 (Interview with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ on Holland National Team 1989/90) 02.07.2026 1t 6min

This is the 296th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, we continue our interview series with Mr. Jan Roskott of http://dutchsoccersite.org/ as we discuss the matches of the Holland National Team for the 1989/90 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter a...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 295 (Interview with Scottish Freelance Football Writer Mr. Mark Gordon discussing his book ‘Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years’ (2026)) 29.06.2026 37min

This is the 295th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Scottish Freelance Football Writer Mr. Mark Gordon, as we discuss his book ‘Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years’ (2026). Mr. Gordon specialises in Scottish, Italian and women’s football but his writing covers many footballing genres. His work has appeared The Guardian, The Daily Record, The Sunday Post, She Kicks, and Nutmeg magazines as well as online outlet...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 294 (Interview with English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rob Fletcher, discussing his book ‘The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness’ (2026)) 26.06.2026 1t 2min

This is the 294th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rob Fletcher, discussing his book ‘The Final: In Pursuit of Greatness’ (2026). This book discusses the 1994 Champions League Final between AC Milan and Barcelona. Mr. Fletcher is the editor of Boro Mag, a podcast and publication about Middlesbrough FC. He has written for many outlets such as The Football Pink, KIT...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 293 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986)) 24.06.2026 45min

This is the 293rdepisode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986). Dr. Bellaiche is also a Professor at Tel Aviv University. Professor Ballaiche has designed a new class called “Thinking Outside of the Box”, a course that involves science and Football. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: Y...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 292 (Interview with English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘Sergeant Wilko’s Defending Champions: Leeds United at the Dawn of Modern Football’ (2026)) 22.06.2026 50min

This is the 292nd episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘Sergeant Wilko’s Defending Champions: Leeds United at the Dawn of Modern Football (2026).’ Mr. Dean was previously interviewed on the podcast regarding his books, ‘The Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of Dominance.’ (2024) and ‘The O'Leary Years: Football's Greatest Boom and Bust (2022).’ In addition t...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 291 (Interview with English Author Mr. Richard Mulligan, as we discuss his book ‘The Heroes of Mexico 86’ (2026)) 18.06.2026 50min

This is the 291st episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview English Author Mr. Richard Mulligan, as we discuss his book, ‘The Heroes of Mexico 86’ (2026). For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.c...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 290 (Interview with Writer and Sports Historian, Dr. Mark Orton as we discuss his book ‘From Moore to Messi: A History of the Argentine National Football Team 1902-2026’ (2026)) 16.06.2026 38min

This is the 290th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Writer and Sports Historian, Dr. Mark Orton as we discuss his book ‘From Moore to Messi: A History of the Argentine National Football Team 1902-2026’ (2026). Dr. Orton is also the author of the following books: El El Más Grande: The Story of River Plate, Argentina's Biggest Club (2023) Football and National Identity in Twentieth-Century Argentina: La Nuestra (Palgrave Stu...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 289 (Interview with American Author and Journalist Mr. Michael Lewis, as we discuss his book, ‘Around the World Cup in 40 Years: An American sportwriter’s perspective’ (2026)) 14.06.2026 52min

This is the 289th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview American Author and Journalist Mr. Michael Lewis, as we discuss his book, ‘Around the World Cup in 40 Years: An American sportwriter’s perspective’ (2026)) Mr. Lewis is also the editor of the Substack, ‘Front Row Soccer’. He has covered 13 World Cups (8t men, 5 women), seven Olympics and 28 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmo...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 288 (Interview with German Journalist Mr. Achim Schregle and German Football fan Mr. Torge R. on West Germany National Team 1984/85) 12.06.2026 58min

This is the 288th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview German Journalist Mr. Achim Schregle and German Football fan Mr. Torge R. as we discuss the matches of the West Germany National Team for the 1984/85 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul ...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 287 (1986 World Cup, 40th Anniversary special-part 2-Memories of Frequent Guests) 08.06.2026 1t 54min

This is 287thepisode of the ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. Part 2 and continuation of interviews with frequent guests sharing their memories of the 1986 World Cup in its 40th anniversary. For this second part, the following shared their memories of the 1986 World Cup: Mr. Laurent Bellaiche (from France) Mr. Jean-Marc Richard (from Belgium) Mr. Roberto Amorosino (from Italy) Mr. Stephen Murray (from Scotland) @Stephen4_2 Mr. Cleme...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 286 (1986 World Cup, 40th Anniversary special-part 1-Memories of Frequent Guests) 06.06.2026 1t 18min

This is part one of the 286thepisode of the ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. Back in 2022, Mr. Paul Whittle and I did a special two-part podcast commemorating the 40th anniversary of the 1982 World Cup, by interviewing some of our regular guests, who would have been around and lived through the World Cup. This was not meant to be in-depth or analytical analysis of the tournament. We just want to hear personal memories of the event and then compile everyone’s responses spread into one or ...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 285 (Interview with Irish Author Richard Fitzpatrick, as we discuss his book ‘HH: Helenio Herrera – Football’s Original Master of the Dark Arts’ (2026)) 03.06.2026 47min

This is the 285th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Irish Author Richard Fitzpatrick, as we discuss his book, ‘HH: Helenio Herrera – Football’s Original Master of the Dark Arts’ (2026). Mr. Fitzpatrick is also the author of: El Clasico: Barcelona v Real Madrid: Football's Greatest Rivalry (2012) He is a football writer based in Barcelona and has written on football for the BBC, Bleacher Report, The Blizzard, Busines...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 284 (Interview with English Podcasters Mr. Steven Toplis and Mr. Jeremy Davies of ‘1865: The #NFFC #PremierLeague Podcast’, as we discuss the Nottingham Forest FC in the decade of the 1980s.) 01.06.2026 53min

This is the 284th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview English Podcasters Mr. Steven Toplis and Mr. Jeremy Davies, as we discuss the Nottingham Forest FC in the decade of the 1980s. Mr. Toplis and Mr. Davies are on the Nottingham Forest related podcast, 1865: The #NFFC #PremierLeague Podcast For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook ...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 283 (Interview with Mr. Carles Lozano of CIHEFE as we discuss FC Barcelona in the Louis Van Gaal era (1997-2000)) 30.05.2026 49min

This is the 283rd episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Mr. Carles Lozano as we discuss FC Barcelona in the Louis Van Gaal era (1997-2000). Mr. Lozano is a Spanish economist and former Catalan City Councilor. He is also a member of CIHEFE (El Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadística del Fútbol Español), Spanish Center of Investigation Of Futbol History. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may ...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 282 (Interview with Mr. Luca Parrish (The Mixed Zone on Substack, as we discuss UC Sampdoria in the 1980s (1982-1986)) 27.05.2026 56min

This is the 282ndepisode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Mr. Luca Parrish as we discuss UC Sampdoria in the 1980s (1982-1986). Mr. Parrish writes about Football and Cricket on his Substack page, The Mixed Zone and is the former Sport Editor and President of The Student Edinburgh. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on faceboo...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 281 (Interview with Spanish Author and Historian Mr. Sergio Vilariño Ferreiro on Spain National Team during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics) 24.05.2026 53min

This is the 281st episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview Spanish Author and Historian Mr. Sergio Vilariño Ferreiroas we discuss the matches of the Spanish National Team during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics . Mr. Vilariño is the author of ‘MÉXICO 70. 50 AÑOS DE FÚTBOL EN COLOR’ For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this bl...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 280 (Interview with USA National Soccer Hall of Famer and Broadcaster, Dr. Joe Machnik discussing USA Soccer History from the 1970s to the pre-1994 World Cup era) 21.05.2026 57min

This is the 280th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview USA National Soccer Hall of Famer and Broadcaster, Dr. Joe Machnik, as we discuss the USA Soccer History from the 1970s to the pre-1994 World Cup era. Dr. Machnik has been involved in the sport in the United States for many decades as a player, coach, referee broadcaster and Author. He was inducted into the USA National Soccer Hall of Fame in 2017...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 279 (Interview with American Author Ms. Tracey Savell Reavis as we discuss her book, ‘United States Soccer On This Day: A 365-Day Journey of Games, Goals, and Moments in U.S. Men’s National Team History.’ (2026)) 19.05.2026 38min

This is the 279th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, I interview American Author Ms. Tracey Savell Reavis as we discuss her book, ‘United States Soccer On This Day: A 365-Day Journey of Games, Goals, and Moments in U.S. Men’s National Team History.’ (2026)) Ms. Reavis is a veteran sports journalist and author of The Life and Career of David Beckham. She has worked for Sports Illustrated, the National Basketball Association...

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 278 (Interview with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll, Republic of Ireland National Team 1992/93 season) 17.05.2026 52min

This is the 278th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’. For this episode, we continue our interview series with Irish Freelance Writer, Historian and Broadcaster, Mr. John O’Carroll as we discuss the matches of the Republic of Ireland National Team during the 1992/93 season. For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 Mr. Paul Whittle, @re...