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1000 Hours: A Football Manager Podcast

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This is a podcast for people who enjoy hearing other people talk about Football Manager. If that's you, enjoy! Join the three Alexes (Towells, Woodward and Tant-Brown in increasing Northernerness) to discuss how their Football Manager saves are going, tips & tricks about the game and the occasional challenge or experiment.


If you're not someone who enjoys hearing other people talk about Football Manager, why not subscribe anyway? It'll make us feel better about ourselves.


You can follow us on twitter @1000HoursFM, where we will tweet about this podcast, and also Football Manager.


Our theme tune is "Shaving Mirror" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Episodes

Episode 19: Three Brests

Tonight, we find out how the boys got on playing with their Brests. Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Bluesky: towells.bsky.social Tant-Brown's Bluesky: alextantbrown.bsky.social Woodward's Bluesky: alexjwoodward.bsky.social Thank you to Zealand for our intro - r...

Jan 02, 20251 hr 41 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Episode 18: Out-Jumping Gravity

Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Woodward doesn't have twitter but he does have his blog: goingdeutschpod.wordpress.com Thank you to Zealand for our intro - recorded live at the home of Taunton Town. Our...

Nov 19, 20242 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Episode 17: Chocolate Teaspoon

Tonight... Towells starts... Tant-Brown finishes... And Woodward keeps going. Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Woodward doesn't have twitter but he does have his blog: goingdeutschpod.wordpress.com Thank...

Jul 11, 20241 hr 55 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Episode 16: Foie Gras Fallacy

Tonight... Yachts. Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' FM Twitter: @FMTowells Towells' Normal Twitter: @AlexTowells Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Woodward doesn't have twitter but he does have his blog: goingdeutschpod.wordpress.com Thank you to Zealand for ...

May 02, 20242 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Episode 15: Where Football Goes To Die

Tonight... Tant-Brown meets the Neanderthals of Yorkshire... Woodward visits the Birkenhead of Italy... And Towells wins something. Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' FM Twitter: @FMTowells Towells' Normal Twitter: @AlexTowells Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown...

Mar 01, 20242 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Episode 14: Big Baz and Ginormous Giuseppe

Tonight... Tant-Brown goes database diving... Woodward gets some fans... and Towells gets rejected. Woodward has made a spreadsheet for the editor save in case you want to take a further look at what he's done to the Chilean league: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WSzG3TkVt1CaOT-l9TcxgNo6Etv4Awr6fepPFcjB3NQ/edit?usp=sharing Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' FM Twitter: @FMTowells Towells' Normal Twitter: @AlexTowells Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Woodward doesn't have twitter b...

Jan 16, 20242 hr 46 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Episode 13: Bosh

Tonight... Tant-Brown gives Erik Ten Hag a run for his money... Woodward makes a pun... and Towells' car breaks down in Nigeria. We also discuss a 37-year-old Paulinho, teams with no fans, and wrap up the Going Deutsch editor save from last FM. Speaking of Going Deutsch, Woodward has changed his website! visit goingdeutschpod.wordpress.com for all things Going Deutsch, be that the podcast or written articles. Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' FM Twitter: @FMTowells Towells' Normal Twitter: @A...

Dec 23, 20231 hr 55 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Episode 12: Our top 15 save ideas for FM24

Tonight... Woodward goes to Japan... Tant-Brown goes to Gibraltar... and Towells goes to Wales. It's Football Manager 2024 release day, and you know what that means - it's time to start a brand new save! Alex, Alex & Alex have selected 5 teams each to give you 15 great save ideas for FM24. Are you using one of our save selections? Have you some great save ideas of your own? Let us know by contacting us on twitter! Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' FM Twitter: @FMTowells Towells' Normal Tw...

Nov 06, 20231 hr 46 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Episode 11 Part 2: What is the BEST New Feature in FM24?

We've again split this month's episode of 1000 Hours in two, but this time it's on purpose! In part 2 we discuss the new features announced for FM24 ahead of the imminent release of the beta, such as revamped set piece instructions, negative transfer budgets and the ability to head the ball into the ground. Make sure you check out part 1, where we wrap up our exploits in FM23 as concisely as we can! Tant-Brown's ridiculous one centre back tactic is now on FMScout! Download it here: https://www.f...

Oct 16, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 11 Part 1: FM23 Roundup

Tonight... Woodward returns to the Bundesliga... Towells wins a football match... And Tant-Brown gets an Italian vibe. We've again split this month's episode of 1000 Hours in two, but this time it's on purpose! In part 1 we wrap up our exploits in FM23 as concisely as we can: Tant-Brown gets through another season in Leeds, Towells aims for the Premier League title with Taunton & Woodward cements Lyon's place at the top of French football before attending to some unfinished business. Make su...

Oct 16, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Episode 10 Part 2: Money Laundering

Tonight... Woodward puts Lyon in their rightful place... And that's it! You can find out how Tant-Brown & Towells have been getting on in Part 1, which you can find on the same podcast feed you found this part. Hopefully we've uploaded them the right way around this week! Tant-Brown's ridiculous one centre back tactic is now on FMScout! Download it here: https://www.fmscout.com/i-1-cb-wonder-fm23-tactic.html Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' FM Twitter: @FMTowells Towells' Normal Twitter:...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 10 Part 1: The GDP of Taunton

Tonight... Tant-Brown has a clearout... and Towells hits 40. 2040. You can find out about Woodward's adventures in France with Lyon in Part 2, which you can find on the same podcast feed you found this part. Hopefully we've uploaded them the right way around this week! Timestamps: Intro: 0:00-04:25 Tant-Brown: 04:25-47:18 Towells: 47:18-1:26:37 Tant-Brown's ridiculous one centre back tactic is now on FMScout! Download it here: https://www.fmscout.com/i-1-cb-wonder-fm23-tactic.html Pod's Twitter:...

Sep 18, 20231 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Episode 9 Part 2: Trapped In Bielefeld

In today's episode, Woodward puts Ligue 1 Under New Management, and we take a look at the Bundesliga editor save, where somebody has gotten stuck in a town that doesn't exist... Yes, once again we've recorded an episode that's just too long to upload in one go, so we've split it into two parts. In part one, Tant-Brown wraps up his time in Liechtenstein and Towells continues plodding along at Taunton. In part two (this one), Woodward continues his French adventure, and updates us on everybody's f...

Aug 02, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 9 Part 1: The Usain Bolt of Liechtenstein

Tonight... Tant-Brown goes to the Olympics... and Towells goes to Wembley. Yes, once again we've recorded an episode that's just too long to upload in one go, so we've split it into two parts. In part one (this one), Tant-Brown wraps up his time in Liechtenstein and Towells continues plodding along at Taunton. In part two, Woodward continues his French adventure, and updates us on everybody's favourite very realistic Editor save. The random former Leeds player of the episode is every player Tant...

Aug 02, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Episode 8 Part 2: Super Scamacca

In today's episode, Woodward becomes the King of Lyon. "But what about Towells & Tant-Brown?", I hear you cry! Well, for their tales you'll have to listen to part one of this podcast, which we uploaded separately because the whole thing is Just Too Long. We recommend you listen to them in order - if you haven't listened to part one yet, be sure to check it out! The Random Current Leeds Players of the Episode are Patrick Bamford and Brendan Aaronson. Tant-Brown's ridiculous one centre back ta...

Jul 02, 20231 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 8 Part 1: Hopeth Giveth, Hopeth Cruelly Taketh Awayeth

In today's episode... Tant-Brown goes on a European tour... Towells enjoys mid-table mediocrity... And Woodward... well, you'll have to listen to part two to find out! Yes, we finally recorded an episode that's just too long for Acast to let us upload it all in one go. So in this part, you get Tant-Brown & Towells' parts, and Woodward's adventures will have to wait until part two. The Random Current Leeds Player of the Episode is Wilfried Gnonto. Tant-Brown's ridiculous one centre back tacti...

Jul 02, 20231 hr 42 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Episode 7: How many goals can one striker score?

Tonight... Woodward returns to the Bundesliga editor save... Towells signs a new right back every 6 months... And Tant-Brown explores how many goals it is possible to score with one pretend man in one pretend season of pretend football. We also discuss the three remaining real players in Towells' Taunton side, having players good at the things they're good at and rubbish at everything else, and being forced to go to Tranmere. Also, at the end of the episode, Towells & Woodward play through o...

May 11, 20231 hr 54 min

Episode 6: Tant-Brown Is An FM God

Tonight... Towells builds a stadium... Woodward plays tennis... And Tant-Brown makes Towells jealous. We also discuss questionable tactical decisions, the differences in player development across different saves, and the state of Prussia. The Random Former Leeds Manager Of The Episode is David O'Leary. This is our first 2+ hour episode. Yay us. Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Woodward's Twitter: @AlexWoodward29 Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Our theme tune is "Sh...

Apr 05, 20232 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: The Wrong Glatzel

Tonight... Tant-Brown sails through the leagues... Woodward actually plays some football manager... And Towells asks a question. We also discuss selling club stalwarts, ordering football managers on Wish, and the wikipedia page for the 1998/99 Bristol City FC Season. The Random Former Leeds Player Of The Episode is Bruno Ribiero. Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Woodward's Twitter: @AlexWoodward29 Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Our theme tune is "Shaving Mirror" b...

Mar 08, 20231 hr 47 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: (un)Friendly Fire

Tonight... Towells gets the twitter handle wrong in the intro (it's @1000HoursFM )... Woodward gets some interesting results in his simulation of the German leagues... And Tant-Brown gets stuck. We also discuss knowing people who are in the game, what Nick McCootie is getting up to these days, and O'Leary Football Manager 2000. Yes, really. The Random Former Leeds Player Of The Episode is Pierre-Michel Lasogga. Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Woodward's Twitter: @AlexW...

Jan 24, 20231 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: The Carlton Palmer Episode

This episode of 1000 Hours: A Football Manager Podcast is about Carlton Palmer. We also talk about Football Manager a little bit. Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Woodward's Twitter: @AlexWoodward29 Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Our theme tune is "Shaving Mirror" by Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 15, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Getting Our Feet Wet

In our second episode, we chat through our first impressions of our first saves in FM23. Towells is two seasons in at Taunton, Tant-Brown has been on an adventure in San Marino, and Woodward - well, Woodward hasn't done much of anything yet. That won't stop us talking about what he will do though! Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Woodward's Twitter: @AlexWoodward29 Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Our theme tune is "Shaving Mirror" by Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com...

Dec 02, 20221 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: What team should YOU play with in FM23?

In our first episode, we talk about the 10 teams we each think are the most interesting prospects to start a save with in FM23 - each giving a personal top 10 that we then slim down to (just) 20 recommendations for you to choose from. Join us on a journey from Peterborough to Peru as we whet your appetite for the new game (and new podcast) in style! Pod's Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Woodward's Twitter: @AlexWoodward29 Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Our theme tune i...

Nov 08, 20221 hr 40 minSeason 1Ep. 1

1000 Hours Trailer

Welcome to 1000 Hours: A Football Manager Podcast. Episode 1 coming soon! Twitter: @1000HoursFM Towells' Twitter: @AlexTowells Woodward's Twitter: @AlexWoodward29 Tant-Brown's Twitter: @alextantbrown Our theme tune is "Shaving Mirror" by Kevin MacLeod ( incompetech.com ) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 26, 20222 min
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