James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, deliver the pod you love because we mention your names and opinions. Always a fun time and yes more opportunities to be braggadocious! GET IN! Hairy Candy Cane: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised wearefootyprime.com X @footy_prime TikTok @FootyPrimePodcast Youtube @F...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 748
James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, with JC, welcome our Footy Prime The BroadsCast colleague Rhian Wilkinson to the studio. Leading the Wales Women's National Team, as Head Coach, to Euro 25 is just the beginning for one of Canada's and Wales' shining stars. An hour well spent. GET IN! Shaquille O'Neal's Big Toe: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion...
Dec 11, 2024•52 min•Ep. 747
With Wonger still performing his civic duty and Craiger in Florida, Sharms, Jimmy, Dubs and JC debate THE hot topic in world football: Where should #CanMNT star Jonathan David sign in 2025? The crew also chat who they deem to be the current face of Canada Soccer, worst non-soccer injuries ever experienced and Jimmy dives into the Bristol City archives for a peek at Sean’s Dyches. Get IN!!! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Grant Hill: Jeff Cole, VO...
Dec 10, 2024•57 min•Ep. 746
With most of the crew away, Sharms and Dubs (with an intro cameo by JC) have the intimate footy breakfast chat everyone (no one) has been clamouring to hear on the pod. From a jubilant LA Galaxy atop #MLS to a suddenly compelling Club World Cup (?) to an ice cold Cole Palmer orchestrating title contending form at #CHE, this Spursy pod keeps chugging along. GET IN!!! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh, Faceman & Dan Wong H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock : Jeff Cole, ...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 745
James Sharman, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome Canadian Women's National Team and All-Around Legend Kara Lang, who breaks down the MLS Final between LA Galaxy and NY Red Bulls. Kara also gives us insight about her competitive side and who leaves the court first. Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Charlee's Pa: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to...
Dec 05, 2024•53 min•Ep. 744
James Sharman, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, with JC and an absent Craig, discuss the most recent Canada Soccer/DroneGate fallout, the Canadian Women's National Team's thrashing of South Korea with some spectacular play from Olivia Smith, and the Crew welcome John Molinaro, from tfcrepublic.ca , who delivers some Toronto Football Club insight. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Tired: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast h...
Dec 04, 2024•49 min•Ep. 743
James Sharman, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC and a golfing and absent Craig Forrest, discuss game day meals and how it affected their approach to the game. Air Fryers vs Slow Cookers, and Canadians in the news with Alphonso Davies' DUI and Jonathan David bossing Ligue Un. A wonderful chat so GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Charlee's Dad: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words a...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 742
James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with Subaru's JC, deliver an hour of footy power! What's next for Herdman, TFC and Whitecaps? Who's in line for the MLS Coaching vacancies? Are Liverpool untouchable and is City done? MLS Finals and Canadian Women's "turd burger" vs Iceland. All this and more... GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Sub 6 Foot: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content t...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 741
In a classic Friday afternoon news dump, Toronto FC announce the resignation of John Herdman as Head Coach... but they were underestimating the 24/7 shift work of progressive non-traditional media streams such as Footy Prime! Amy Walsh, James Sharman and TFCRepublic.ca's John Molinaro jump on the mic, for some early reaction, refusing to allow the weekend to douse the flames of this explosive announcement. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong ...
Nov 29, 2024•25 min•Ep. 740
James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, recollect their best and most memorable tackles from their POV and from the sidelines. The FP Crew then welcome our FP West Coast Contributor Asa Rehman who lets us in on the details of the firing of Vanni Sartini and the Whitecaps of Vancouver. Laughs on deck and name drops too. GET IN! GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Impeccable Cured Meat: Jeff Cole, VO ...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 739
James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, open #Wonger's Mail Sack for Viewer and Listener Comments. The Crew welcome Scott Granville to the pod who shares the inspiring story of "Direct Kicks TV", and his new book "Direct Kicks to the World Cup". https://www.amazon.ca/Direct-Kicks-World-Cup-Celebrating/dp/B0DG5W8YYD GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Athletic Supporter: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Prod...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 738
The Broads (Clare and Amy) welcome Shireen Ahmed, CBC Sports reporter/Senior Contributor and the OG Merchant of Badassery, to discuss the Globe and Mail article on the toxic culture at Canada Soccer and the #CanWNT under Bev Priestman. The crew chats reform, governance and next steps for the federation and the women’s national team program, as well as the two upcoming friendlies vs Iceland and Korea Republic. GET IN!!! Presenters: Clare Rustad, Rhian Wilkinson and Amy Walsh Full Swifty: Jeff Col...
Nov 26, 2024•58 min•Ep. 737
James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, discuss the big Liverpool weekend and the rest of the Prem results and stories, MLS Playoff Shockers and the Bev Preistman/CSA/Canada Women's Team Drama continues. Sorry if you're bored but we like it. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong LAFC Supporter: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 736
James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome the leaders of the CPL's York United in General Manager Ricardo Pasquel and new hire for Head Coach Mauro Eustáquio. Then, Canadian Women's National Team Legend Kara Lang visits the Footy Prime Originals for the first time to talk pickleball, MLS and the LA Rivalry, stick around for a Dub's tale of Number 1 issues. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong C...
Nov 21, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 735
James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brenna and Dan Wong, along with JC, breakdown the CONCACAF Nations League match and Canada's performance. *Less swearing as Dubs is assessing players.* Worth it. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Burt or Ernie: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion. Parental discretion is advised wearefootypri...
Nov 20, 2024•44 min•Ep. 734
James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, along with JC, discuss the latest CONCACAF happenings. Does a Trump dance mean anything?, Mexico's Aguirre's behaviour also in question, #CANMNT v #Suriname preview and our Pros share their memorable tryout and trial stories, the Good, the Bad and the Delusional. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Dr. McCready: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that...
Nov 19, 2024•58 min•Ep. 733
James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, with JC, discuss the happenings over the weekend. The Crew breakdown the CONCACAF tilt of Canada v Suriname and professional engagement. Also on the docket is Mexico's Head Coach Aguirre being injured in Honduras via a thrown beer can so what does CONCACAF do? Some inappropriate banter, injury talk, great goals by Marta and Ronaldo and more... GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Carl Hungu...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 732
James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong get personal with the return of #Wongers Mail Sack. Newly reported but not confirmed news on the future of TFC and John Herdman, Best Team Building Moments, Craig's family business and Boy George and Culture Club. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Kiss Pinball Game: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, pl...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 731
The most “Consistent but Not Outrageously Brilliant” podcast in the world rolls on with Dubs, Jimmy, Craiger and Sharms reacting to reporting/Canada Soccer’s statement at the conclusion of the independent investigation of #DroneGate; will there be any other tangible consequences in the future? Who will be the next #CanXNT/#Can WNT coach? Asa also joins the crew to break down the season that was for the #VWFC. GET IN!!! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan ...
Nov 13, 2024•58 min•Ep. 730
James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, breakdown the weekend's events with the Cavalry topping Forge, more Canada Soccer investigation news, Fonzie will pass on this break to rest and how serious is the referee drama in England's top league. All this and more... GET IN!!! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Turmeric Powder: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and s...
Nov 12, 2024•42 min•Ep. 729
The crew has been in Calgary ahead of the CPL Final, and took the opportunity to buy Commissioner Mark Noonan and beer, and chat all things Canadian footy and the CPL following his State of the Union address on Saturday. Candid as always, Mark is feeling good about the game, warts and all. GET IN!!! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Calgary Kid: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offen...
Nov 09, 2024•26 min•Ep. 728
It's a complicated mood befalling the pod this morning after the night before, but thankfully footy takes precedence over politics... as the crew breaks down the troubled times... IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OBVIOUSLY, for many a top team, while other top teams look just great... Liverpool for example, have taken the trump card it seems with old Arne. Asa Rehman drops by to talk some Whitecaps ahead of their do or die tilt with LAFC, and yeah... we're off to Calgary, did we tell you? GET IN!!! Prese...
Nov 06, 2024•59 min•Ep. 727
James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, discuss the most important issues of the day, including National Redhead Day! We're well represented. Who should be the World's Leader?, Jesus as a Footballer, Canada's Men's National Team get summoned and laughs galore. GET IN!!! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Sufferable Optimist: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and ...
Nov 05, 2024•57 min•Ep. 726
James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, with JC, bring the noise with the VWFC big playoff win of LAFC & MLS playoffs bring attendance and drama. The Hamilton Forge punch their ticket to the CPL Final to play the Cavalry in Calgary. Coach Bobby Smyrniotis is collecting trophies and needs the COY to fill his mantle. Footy Prime will be making the trek to the match. Come find us! And EPL action saw Ipswich get jobbed/robbed and Liverpool at the top of the table. Pl...
Nov 04, 2024•55 min•Ep. 725
James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, with the homie JC, discuss the naming of the new Manchester United Manager and the bump in may deliver (if that is a real thing). The Crew welcome contributor Asa Rehman, who fills us in on the Vancouver Whitecaps and dog walking encounters. Dubs defines the FIFA Investment into Women's Football and what it means and, of course, all is right in the world, no matter what Sharms says, because C'est L'Halloween!! HEY!!! GET IN!!! ...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 724
Erin McLeod, #CanWNT legend and inaugural signing for the Halifax Tides in the Northern Super League, joins JC, Craiger and Dubs to chat anticipation of returning home to Canada as a 41 year old goalkeeper, the impact of a professional women’s soccer league in this country and her morphing professional role and priorities in life as a player and advocate for the women’s game. GET IN!!! GET IN!!! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong BooBerry: Jeff Cole...
Oct 30, 2024•33 min•Ep. 723
Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, along with JC, talk the Ballon D'or 2024 winners and losers along with our YT Comment Section including MLS Season Change, NSL Tides signing Erin McLeod, Nate's great substitution and Words and Operations of the Day. So much more so... GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Holy Goat: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free ...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 722
Without our Dan Wong but buoyed by a JC pep talk, Sharms, Craigger, Dubs and Jimmy chat the weekend that was in world football: Alistair Johnston captaining and scoring for #CelticFC; Jon David extending his blistering form for #LOFC; Tajon returning to #ForzaInter’s bench; #CanWNT drawing the World Champs; #CanPL playoffs-Cavalry and Atleti’s big wins; and devastating news for #CanMNT’s Liam Miller as the #hcafc winger tears his ACL and will be out long term. All of this rounded out by a result...
Oct 28, 2024•59 min•Ep. 721
The Broads (minus Rhian, as she is ABROAD leading Wales in important #WEURO qualifications) welcome Diana Matheson, longtime #CanWNT/#CanXNT stalwart, Northern Super League founder and “cerebral attacker”. On special assignment in a support staff role for the CanWNT as they prep to face World Cup Champs Spain on Oct 25th, Diana chats the mood of the camp, transitioning team leadership, youthful upstarts and historic announcements in the NSL. GET IN! (And keep broadening your horizons!) Presenter...
Oct 25, 2024•52 min•Ep. 720
The crew welcome Atletico Ottawa goalkeeper Nate Ingham as a specia guest Presenter along with Olivier Brett, Asa Rehman and the tried and tested James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong. A magnificent night in Vancouver was had by all (the fans of Motorcross) while the Whitecaps bossed the Timbers, CF Montreal lick its wounds following its ouster on pens, MLS considers a winter season, Nate's Ottleti are hungering for some Yorkies, and of course... it's Footy Picks, it's Footy P...
Oct 24, 2024•54 min•Ep. 719
