The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

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  Spain Win World Cup 2026! Plus England 6-4 France Reaction 20.07.2026 52min

  Spain have won the World Cup, beating a rough Argentina side 1-0 in extra time and thereby winning back-to-back international tournaments. James and Joe react to both the final and the very contrasting third place playoff match between England and France, which ended in an England 6-4 win, before wrapping up with some predictions about the future of the international game.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Predicting the World Cup Final and Team of the Tournament XI 17.07.2026 1h 2min

  James and Joe break down what could happen in Sunday's World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, giving lineup, tactics and score predictions along the way. In the second half of the podcast, the boys pick their Team of the Tournament lineup. Jim's fundraiser page: https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/jamess-giving-page-191870 Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  England 1 - 2 Argentina | Reaction and Player Ratings 16.07.2026 1h 10min

  That's it, England are out of the World Cup. What was Tuchel thinking?! James and Joe are back the morning after the match to react to England's semifinal loss to Argentina and Messi, discussing along the way Tuchel's starting lineup and later substitutions and rating the players' performances in the game.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Predicting the World Cup Semi-Finals 13.07.2026 1h 20min

  James and Joe are back together to preview and predict the 2026 World Cup semi-final matches; France v. Spain, and England v. Argentina. The boys have got the tactics board out to go through everything you need to know ahead of this all-timer of a final four.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Norway 1-2 England! Reaction and Player Ratings 12.07.2026 1h 20min

  England are through to the semi-finals! With resident co-host Joe Thomlinson unavailable for selection today, the wonderful Flav (@Flav_Bateman) gets the call-up to analyse the events of the game and rate and rank the players' and also the managers' performances.Host: James AllcottGuest: Flav BatemanProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Predicting The World Cup Quarter Finals 08.07.2026 1h 12min

  James and Joe sit down following the completion of the round of 16 to give their predictions for the quarter final stage. Together they look at Argentina and just how likely they are to make it following the drama against Egypt, England’s chances against Norway, and can Morocco upset France? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  England Beat Mexico 3-2!! I Reaction and Player Ratings 06.07.2026 1h 7min

  In the early hours of Monday morning, amidst endless chatter about the altitude and weather delays, Thomas Tuchel's England put on a magnificent display to beat Mexico 3-2. James and Joe give their jubilant reactions and rate and rank the players' performances. Come on, England! Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Rating Every England Player vs DR Congo 02.07.2026 1h 26min

  James and Joe sit down to reflect on England’s late turnaround against DR Congo. Together, they look through the team, analysing every individual performance and what lessons must be learned before the round of 16 tie against Mexico.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Predicting Every Round of 32 Shock and an England vs. Congo Preview 01.07.2026 1h

  With the group stage complete, James and Joe look back on their (at times woeful) pretournament predictions, predict the shocks to come in the round of 32, and give a preview of England's next game against Congo. They also discuss some potential transfer rumours and done deals from the past couple of weeks.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  England 2-0 Panama | Reactions + Player Ratings 28.06.2026 1h 9min

  James and Joe sit down to analyse what we really learned from England’s 2-0 win over Panama in their final group game. Together, they discuss some of the potential issues still hanging over England whilst also looking at what potential lessons they’ve learned heading into the knockouts. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson   Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Scotland Hanging By A Thread & Have Brazil Just Arrived? 25.06.2026 53min

  Scotland Hanging by a Thread, and Have Brazil Just Arrived?James and Joe give their reaction to Brazil’s 3-0 win over Scotland. Together, they look at what could be next for Scotland with the precarious position they now find themselves in. They also take a look at Brazil and what this World Cup could hold for them!Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Concerns After England 0-0 Ghana 24.06.2026 1h 7min

  James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to discuss the ins and outs of the 0-0 draw against Ghana. They look at the potential problems with the system and how to address them before analysing if the draw is actually worrying. Host: James Allcott Guest: Joe Thomlinson Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Ranking Every Team At The World Cup So Far 22.06.2026 1h 23min

  James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to rank every World Cup team’s performance so far in the tournament. Together, they look at which teams have underdelivered, which teams have surprised us, and who could genuinely go all the way!Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  How Good Was England’s 4-2 Win, Really? 18.06.2026 1h 2min

  James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to dissect England’s 4-2 win over Croatia and how excited we should be. They discuss how big of a win it really was and whether this England team can take it up a gear moving forward.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Everything We’ve Learned From the World Cup So Far 16.06.2026 1h 22min

  James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to discuss everything we’ve learned from the opening few days of the World Cup. Together, they chat about hydration breaks, quick throw-ins, the weather conditions, and much more!Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Crazy World Cup Predictions That Could Actually Happen 09.06.2026 58min

  James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson for the first episode of The Ripple Effect World Cup Show. Together, they make their predictions, covering everything from: Winners, Player of the Tournament, Flop of the Tournament and much more.Host: James AllcottGuest: Joe ThomlinsonProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Arsenal’s New Era, and Why Losing the UCL Final Might Be Crucial 01.06.2026 1h 12min

  James Allcott is joined by Alex Moneypenny (@DiffKnock) and Clive Palmer (@Clivepafc) to discuss the dramatic end to the season Arsenal have seen. Together, they talk about how winning the Premier League but losing in the Champions League will mould this Arsenal team moving forward. ‎ Host: James Allcott Guests: Alex Moneypenny and Clive Palmer Producer: Cai Jones Editor: Finn McSkimming Additional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Killing Maradona: How Cocaine and Crime Destroyed Football’s Greatest Talent 26.05.2026 1h 14min

  In this episode of 'The Ripple Effect,' James speaks to the masterful and illuminating author David Arrowsmith (⁠@mrwriterman79⁠), who makes his return to the podcast, alongside award-winning filmmaker Eli Mengem (⁠@ElMengem⁠). They explore the magic, crime, corruption and tragedy of Diego Maradona, guided by words from David's fascinating latest book, 'Killing Maradona: How Cocaine, the Camorra and Crime Corrupted Football's Greatest Talent'.You can purchase a copy of the book here, and also see Arrowsmith's other title, 'Narcoball: Love, Death and Football in Escobar's Colombia' here.Host: James AllcottGuests: David Arrowsmith and Eli MengemProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  The Premier League 2025-26 End-of-Season Awards 20.05.2026 51min

  James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg), Joe Thomlinson (@JoeThomlinson), and Cormac McAinsh (@theFootballMeta) for the second time this week for an awards night! Together, they pick their players of the season, best signings, best newcomers, and many more!Host: James AllcottGuests: Nieve Petruzziello, Joe Thomlinson, and Cormac McAinshProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  Picking England’s 2026 World Cup Squad 19.05.2026 1h 6min

  James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg), Joe Thomlinson (@JoeThomlinson), and Cormac McAinsh (@theFootballMeta) to pick their final England squad. With the Premier League drawing to a close, the quartet look back on the season and assess who should be in Tuchel’s squad in a month’s time.Host: James AllcottGuests: Nieve Petruzziello, Joe Thomlinson, and Cormac McAinshProducer: Cai JonesEditor: Finn McSkimmingAdditional Production: Patris Gordon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices