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Footy Prime The Podcast

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Hosted by James Sharman, former football pros Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan & Amy Walsh, and producers Jeff Cole and Dan WongYour Almost Daily Footy Fix!Follow us on socials @:X @footy_primeTikTok @FootyPrimeThePodcastYoutube @FootyPrimePodcastIG FootyPrimeIGFacebook: Footy Prime The PodcastEmail: footyprimepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episodes

Footy Prime Ep. 808: #CANMNT Victorious vs. #USMNT: The Big Takeaways for Both Sides

Amy Walsh, James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, with JC, break down the Canadian Men's National Team's 2-1 win over the US Men's squad. Who stood out, what stood out and how do both sides move forward heading into the Gold Cup this summer and the World Cup in 2026? Also, should Sharms supplement with Vitamin C. A must-listen and 3rd place is not a trophy. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong LA It Girl: Jeff Cole, VO and E...

Mar 24, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 808

Footy Prime Ep. 807: The Hangover/Bias Edition Canada v Mexico, Nations League

Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, a late arriving James Sharman and Dan Wong, along with Birthday Boy JC, discuss the aftermath after Mexico's defeat of Canada's Men's National Team in Los Angeles. Disappointment, Improvement, Strategy, VAR and Officiating Commentary all words used. Sunday Awaits v USMNT. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Pho-ever Mid: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and ...

Mar 21, 202559 minEp. 807

Footy Prime Ep. 806: #CONCACAF Nations League Matchday Pod!

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Amy Walsh, sans Wonger and JC, give you the pod you may have always wanted. Precise analysis of Match Day between Canada's Men's National Team vs Mexico's finest. Predictions, worries and laughs registered at the Concacaf Nations League Finals. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Army of Caterpillars: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales t...

Mar 20, 202536 minEp. 806

Footy Prime Ep. 805: INTVU w/The Shaff! Jacob Shaffelburg, #CANMNT, #NashvilleSC, delivers the goods. Offense, Making Memories & the Maritime Mullet!

Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong take Canada's Men's Team and Nashville Soccer Club stand-out Jacob Shaffelburg through his Footy Prime INTVU paces. And he delivers! From his Maritime Messi moniker to creating memories on the pitch, Jacob lets his plentiful hair down as he and Craig Forrest compare their hairdos. Not to be missed, the Get To Know Me on Footy Prime rapid fire! GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Pho-ever Mi...

Mar 19, 202543 minEp. 805

Footy Prime Ep. 804: INTVU with Sam Piette and James Sharman straight from LA LA Land and the latest from Concacaf Nations League and CANMNT!

The FP Crew welcome Canada Men's National Team and CF MTL Captain Sam Piette and discuss getting back in form, playing for Canada and Jesse Marsch and a Get To Know Me! Sharms makes a cameo in his LA big time look and feel and gives us the latest on Concacaf Nations League Finals. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Pho-ever Young: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, pleas...

Mar 18, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 804

Footy Prime Ep. 803: Carabao Cup Winner #Newcastle FC, Concacaf Trophy or Bust for #CANMNT, Whitecaps & MLS Review, and Too Young to Play?

Amy Walsh helms the Crew of Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, with JC providing new information on snakes and hedgehogs, as they discuss Newcastle's First Major Domestic Trophy since 1955, the Expectations of the Canadian Men's Team's run at the Concacaf Nations League Final, Whitecaps Perfect Start and MLS Canadian Roundup. Plus when is it too young to start your pro career? GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Pho-ever Young: Jeff C...

Mar 17, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 803

Footy Prime Ep. 802: The BroadsCast Replay w/ Vanessa Gilles, Canadian Women's Team Stalwart

With Vanessa Gilles making headlines this past week about her future plans and it not involving club play in the US during these chaotic times, it's a great opportunity to revisit her appearance on FP The BroadsCast with Rhian, Clare and Amy! GET IN! Presenters: Clare Rustad, Rhian Wilkinson and Amy Walsh Chuck's Dad: 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 advi...

Mar 15, 20251 hr 1 minEp. 802

Footy Prime Ep. 801: Whitecaps Take The Stage! Asa Rehman visits, Concacaf Cup and Nations League plus some Ted Lasso!

Craig Forrest and Dan Wong welcome FP Contributor Asa Rehman from Vancouver as they talk Jesper and Vanni, what pundits got wrong about the Caps and why the club is looking good in the future. Plus Season 4 of Ted Lasso and Messi may be next. GET IN! Lobster Lagoon: 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 @FootyP...

Mar 14, 202533 minEp. 801

Footy Prime 800th episode(!!!): UCL, CCC+ viewer/listener comments, oh my!

Dan Wong, Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest and Jimmy Brennan, along with animal team name expert JC, laud the Whitecaps’ performance+progression in #CCC, chat the penalty bedlam and final 8 in #UCL, and reluctantly discuss big-name players influencing referees. Wonger’s fetid mail sack bulges with comments ranging from #CanMNT roster decisions for #NationsLeague to calling our absent James Sharman (and Dubs) EPL propagandists. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh &a...

Mar 13, 202557 minEp. 800

Footy Prime Ep. 799: CANMNT Roster for Concacaf Nations League Finals & UCL Results

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, analyse the 23-Player Roster for Canada's Men's National Team for the Concacaf Nations League Finals. Who Jesse Marsch will choose to play and why? Plus Footy Prime's Own Starting Lineup! Also Dubs and Sharms commiserate over Liverpool FC's loss in UEFA Champions League. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Crab Rangoon: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This p...

Mar 12, 202557 minEp. 799

Footy Prime Ep. 798: Old Trafford & Man U, and Ben Fisk shares his Canadian Soccer Journey

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with our Lexicographer JC, welcome Ben Fisk, recently retired, who shares his story from Whitecaps to CPL with stops in Spain and Derry to the Front Office at Vancouver FC! A True Canadian Soccer Experience. And the FP Crew, sans Dubs, also dive into the chaos that is Manchester United with the announcement of a new stadium. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Vigilant Lexicograp...

Mar 11, 202555 minEp. 798

FP 797: Canadian MLS highs and lows, TFC's pesky Insigne problem+premier league roundup

The whole crew is on hand to unpack a busy weekend of footy, starting with the high-flying and undefeated Vancouver Whitecaps dispatching a youthful and undermanned #CFMTL side 2-0 as they prep for a midweek clash in #CCC. An underwhelming #TFClive remains on one point and Jimmy leads the charge unpacking the sizeable (or not so sizeable) $15 million distraction. The premier league is in the final stretch and #NFFC look to have a firm grasp on a #UCL spot-or do they? GET IN! Presenters: James Sh...

Mar 10, 202559 minEp. 797

Footy Prime Ep. 796: BEST OF BANTER #1

Please, oh please enjoy some of our favourite moments from the past year with our first ever BEST OF BANTER episode! GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong No Poutine for you: 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 @FootyPrimePodcast I...

Mar 07, 202527 minEp. 796

Footy Prime Ep. 795: Forrest on Liverpool's Alisson Becker UCL Performance, Asa Rehman and Jimmy B on Whitecaps and Sharing of the Dark Web

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, analyse the Liverpool match with Becker's memorable play with Craiger taking centre stage. Asa Rehman is welcomed to the pod by Jimmy, who both then wax poetic about the Whitecaps' match vs Monterrey FC in Concacaf Champions Cup play and laughs guaranteed. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong 4 Pump Champ: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has cont...

Mar 06, 202551 minEp. 795

Footy Prime Ep. 794: FIFA Half-Time Show, WSL Pyramid in Jeopardy and Comments, Comments, Comments!

James Sharman, Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, along with JC, bring the chat and fun. Who'll be FIFA World Cup's First Half-Time Performer...the FP Crew let you know. The WSL may do away with their Pyramid System, Good, Bad Or Necessary Evil and the #WongersMailSack gets punched and is full to the brim, Sharms and Dubs Edition. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong 2 Pump Chump: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podca...

Mar 05, 202558 minEp. 794

Footy Prime Ep. 793: Canada Soccer Tunes Up w/Boi1Da and Philanthropy, Marsch has options w/CANMNT Lineup and Whitecaps Early Success, plus FA Cup Love

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, discuss Canada's move into the pop cultural environs with Producer Boi1Da as Music Ambassador and how it fits into their Philanthropical Fundraising Initiatives. Canada's MLS clubs are experiencing some early season successes and failures, and what can be gleaned from two weeks of play. And with injuries and an abundance of talent, the Canada's Men's roster choices are not just the usual suspects. GET IN! Present...

Mar 04, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 793

Footy Prime Ep. 792: Best of #INTVU with #CanWNT Coach Casey Stoney

When the crew gets a big name like Casey Stoney to join the pod, we take a cocksure approach and lead with a news worthy Lazio penile implant story, and then dive in with former England international Stoney about the hiring process, the perception of Canadian football worldwide and conversations about building the game hand in hand with Jesse Marsch. GET IN! *Original air date: January 15th, 2025* Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Swedish Made Peni...

Mar 03, 202535 minEp. 792

Footy Prime Ep. 791: Jesse Marsch Takes a Stand v Trump and the FP Crew React

Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and an emotional Dan Wong, plus the JC, discuss the Jesse Marsch Concacaf Press Conference Comments and their opinions. Amy, Craig and Jimmy, having all represented Canada's national team. deliver insight that can't be found anywhere else. Also Wonger picks a fight with Alexi Lalas for fun and the Whitecaps qualify for more CCC. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong J & C Music Factory: Jeff Cole, VO ...

Feb 28, 202528 minEp. 791

Footy Prime Ep. 790: The BroadsCast- The OGs

The Broads are back with the OG crew of Rhian, Clare and Amy, and attempt-in Clare’s words-a “restoration of competence”. (This is obviously in reference to the middling performance of the wider Footy Prime family.) Rhian chats the Welsh women’s national team’s latest window in #NationsLeague, her experience a year into the job, and the broads get stuck into the #CanWNT Casey Stoney era kicking off with a win and a trophy at the Pinatar Cup. GET IN! Presenters: Clare Rustad, Rhian Wilkinson and ...

Feb 27, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 790

Footy Prime Ep. 789: We've Got Comments, Lots of Comments - Celtic FC & Johnston, TFC Fails & Sports Watching

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, with JC, pull the litany of YT comments to cobble together a podcast called Footy Prime. It takes a while but we get there. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Groove in in his Heart: 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 wearefoot...

Feb 26, 20251 hr 8 minEp. 789

Footy Prime Ep. 788: TFC Breakdown with John Molinaro of TFC Republic, plus Confidence w/Captains

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome TFC Republic's John Molinaro. JMO delivers his insights on the Toronto Football Club after the first weekend of play, press box vittles and the latest on the Lorenzo Insigne drama. Added bonus, Jimmy and Craig discuss the importance of the Captaincy in Club and Country play. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong He's Got the Funk: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer ...

Feb 25, 202555 minEp. 788

Footy Prime Ep. 787: CANMNT Commits, MLS Kick-off, Prem Review w/Liverpool Confident and CANWNT's Latest

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, give you the goods with new commitments to the Canada's Men's National Team, an Opening Weekend of MLS that provided hope, Liverpool closing in on the Premier League Trophy and Canada's Women's Team in action. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Camaro Owner: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that off...

Feb 24, 20251 hr 15 minEp. 787

Footy Prime Ep. 786: Winning feels good, eh Canada? Plus Oli Brett on #CFMTL as they open their 2025 #MLS campaign

A salty Sharms, a low ceiling Dubs, a patriotic Stax and a tardy Jimmy chat the spectacle that was the #FourNations tournament and what winning meant for Canada as a nation. Sans a sickly Wonger and a traveling JC, the crew then welcome #CFMTL expert and pxp man Oli Brett to break down the squad turnover after a busy January transfer window, new depth at Courtois’ disposal, and emerging stars in the Montreal side as they prepare to open their 2025 #MLS season away to star-studded Atlanta United....

Feb 21, 202549 minEp. 792

Footy Prime Ep. 785: Throw Ins, Asa and the VWFC, #CANWNT Analysis, OS Dubs vs FP Dubs, #UCL and Prem Chat and Wonger's Mail Sack

James Sharman returns and joins Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with lurking JC and vocal Charlee, to welcome Asa Rehman and his insider takes on the Whitecaps. The FP Crew discuss the Throw In, Canada's Women's team v China result, OS Dubs vs FP Dubs and effort, some UEFA Champions League and Prem talk, plus a couple of Wonger's Mail Sack deliveries. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Engine Engine Number 9: Jeff...

Feb 20, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 785

Footy Prime Ep. 784: CANMNTeamers Davies, Johnston Shine in UCL Tilt, #CANWNT Set in Spain and TFC Moves with Wonger's Mail Sack.

Amy Walsh, Jimmy Brennan, Craig Forrest and Dan Wong, along with JC, discuss the rise of Canada's Men's National Team leaders Alphonso Davies and Alistair Johnston in their UEFA Champions League match with Bayern Munich and Celtic FC respectively. The Canadian Women's National Team plays in Spain and Dubs breaks it down and delivers all you need to know and TFC still TFC'ing. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Earth Angel: Jeff Cole, VO and ...

Feb 19, 20251 hr 5 minEp. 784

Footy Prime Ep 783: Anthem Booing, Prem Weekend Review, CANMNT U17, Casey Stoney & CANWNT Tournament Play, USL, MSL and All-Star Game Fixes

Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, make due without compatriots Sharms and Dubs, discussing the booing of Anthems, the Surprising Prem Table and who will be demoted, Canada's Men's U17 team qualify for the U17 World Cup, Casey Stoney leads the Canadian Women's Team to Spain in the Pinatar Cup, USL Pyramid, MLS changing Schedule?, and All-Star Games....Bleh. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Snow Angel: Jeff Cole, VO a...

Feb 18, 202549 minEp. 789

Footy Prime Ep. 782: Family Day replay of The One with Jesse Marsch, #CANMNT Head Coach

James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, draw Jesse through the FP ringer. The Crew drill down on players Alistair Johnson, Goal Keepers, Mathieu Choinière and Tajon Buchanan, then play "Get to Know Me on Footy Prime". NSL signings, Where's Waldo and North American Pageantry also on board. It's an all around winner! Original air date January 24th, 2025 GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong SNL Fan: Jef...

Feb 17, 202529 minEp. 782

Footy Prime Ep. 781: Cavalry does CPL Proud, Prem Weekend Preview and TFC Comments in Wonger's Mail Sack

Amy Walsh, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan and Dan Wong, along with JC, chat the success, even in defeat, of Calgary FC in Concacaf Champions Cup, Prem Celebrations and Official Tolerance and Patience Wearing Thin for TFC in the Sack. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Dirty Pasta: 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 dis...

Feb 14, 202551 minEp. 781

Footy Prime Ep. 780: INTVU with Southampton's lead set piece coach Nicolas Gagnon

Proud Quebecer, Canadian and Université de Sherbrooke alum Nicolas Gagnon joins Jimmy, Wonger and Amy to chat his current role with Premier League's Southampton as lead set piece coach. From his beginnings at the #CFMTL academy to a stint in Türkiye’s 2nd tier, Nic chats his approach to analytics, training and integration of set pieces in England’s top flight. Dubs tests Wonger’s knowledge of the historic Merseyside Derby and Jimmy chats vocal warm-ups and Forge eliminated in the #CCC. GET IN!!!...

Feb 12, 202554 minEp. 780

Footy Prime Ep. 779: TFC Befuddles and the return of TFC Republic's John Molinaro

James Sharman, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh and Dan Wong, along with JC, welcome TFC Republic's Editor-in-Chief and Lead Writer John Molinaro. The Crew and JMO dissect the off-season moves or lack thereof of Toronto FC. Operation and KD Lang get a mention plus Lorenzo Insigne. GET IN! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Dry Brows: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free t...

Feb 11, 202544 minEp. 779
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