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It's Only A Game

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Welcome to It's Only A Game—the football podcast where passion meets analysis! Join Jimmy and Matt, devoted Everton fans, alongside Dec, a die-hard Tranmere Rovers supporter, and Greg, a proud Rochdale enthusiast, as they dive into the heart and soul of football. From dissecting the latest news and fiery rivalries to analyzing unforgettable moments and sharing deep insights, this podcast leaves no stone unturned. Whether you're into Premier League action, international tournaments, transfer rumors, non-league football, or the beautiful game’s rich history, this is your ultimate football fix.Stream, share, download, and listen to each episode on your favorite platform: Spotify, YouTube and Apple Podcasts. Stay connected with us on Twitter for updates, insights, and behind-the-scenes content. It's Only A Game!
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Episodes

IOAG EP17 PART1 - Brighton 1-5 Everton, League Two overview, Dawes and Adkins at Tranmere, can Rochdale refresh in the Conference?

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Jimmy, Dec and Greg briefly talk about Everton beating Brighton, League Two final games, Ian Dawes new Tranmere manager, Nigel Atkins appointed technical director and how do Rochdale go forward in the conference (Recorded on Monday 8 May 2023). Please share and subscribe if you wish. #podcastrecommendation #Spurs #TranmereRovers #Everton #EFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

May 08, 202352 minSeason 3Ep. 23

IOAG EP16 - 1st attempt at Twitter 'Space' - Rochdale relegated to the Conference and all things Tranmere Rovers

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Just Dec and Greg for this one, we figure out how to use Twitter Space for the first time ever and have other fans opinions, Rochdale getting relegated to the Conference, a bit about Tranmere Rovers too. It's a bit low quality, but we'll fix that for our next Twitter Space (Recorded on Tues 25 April 2023). Please share and subscribe if you wish. #podcastrecommendation #footballpodcast #soccerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Apr 25, 20231 hr 42 minSeason 3Ep. 22

IOAG EP15 - with special guest Steven End, author of 'Football For Brains' quiz book and Ipswich Town fan.

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Jimmy, Greg and Dec are joined by special guest Steven End, author of 'Football For Brains' quiz book and Ipswich Town fan. We talk a little about the good season Ipswich Town have had so far, items and programmes Steven has in his collection, how the book came to be and more. Steven kindly has a few football quiz questions lined up for the lads (Recorded on Tues 18 April 2023). Donations from each book sold will go towards helping the r...

Apr 20, 20231 hr 8 minSeason 3Ep. 21

IOAG EP14 PART2 - Leicester sack Rodgers, Everton 1-1 Spurs, 'Dale or No Dale?' and Easter football quiz

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Jimmy and Greg are joined by Matt for part 2 of episode 14, we talk about Chelsea sacking Graham Potter, Leicester City sacking Rodgers, Everton vs Spurs and a quiz to end the episode. (Recorded on Tues 4 March 2023). Please share and subscribe if you wish. #podcastrecommendation #Spurs #TranmereRovers #Everton #Chelsea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Apr 05, 20231 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 20

IOAG EP14 PART1 - Chelsea sack Potter, Bolton win Papa Johns Cup, Rochdale sack Bentley

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Jimmy and Greg are back for part 1 of episode 14, we talk about Chelsea sacking Graham Potter, Bolton winning the Papa John's Cup, Rochdale sacking Jim Bentley and more. Matt joins us for part 2, which will be released further in the week on all podcast platforms. (Recorded on Tues 4 March 2023). Please share and subscribe if you wish. #podcastrecommendation #Spurs #TranmereRovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...

Apr 04, 202359 minSeason 3Ep. 19

IOAG EP13 PART2 - Tranmere next manager, Dale 4-4 Swindon, Dale heading to the Conference

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Dec, Jimmy and Greg are back for this one for part 2, We talk about Tranmere Rovers next manager, Dale 4-4 Swindon and Rochdale seemingly heading to the Conference (Recorded on Tues 21 March 2023). Please share and subscribe if you wish. #podcastrecommendation #Spurs #TranmereRovers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 23, 202352 minSeason 3Ep. 18

IOAG EP13 PART1 - Conte/Spurs rant and Tranmere sack Micky Mellon

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Dec, Jimmy and Greg are back for this one. We talk about Antonio Conte's rant about Spurs and Tranmere Rovers sacking Micky Mellon (Recorded on Tues 21 March 2023). Please share and subscribe if you wish. #podcastrecommendation #footballpodcast #soccerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 202355 minSeason 3Ep. 17

IOAG EP12 - with special guests Adam Malone and Simon Mahon

Dec and Greg are joined by special guests both Man Utd fans Adam Malone and Simon Mahon, we review the League Cup Final win for United, talk about Eric Ten Hag's reign so far, how Eric has managed the Ronaldo situation etc, we also talk about Tranmere Rovers back to back wins and current league position, a bit about non league and as ever we end the episode with a football quiz! (Recorded on Weds 1 March 2023). (Photo credit to Josh Guile). Please share and subscribe if you wish. #podcastrecomme...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 44 minSeason 3Ep. 16

IOAG EP11 - Mr and Mrs Special

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Matt and Jimmy are joined by Matt's other half Heather for a special Valentine's Day quiz! Please share and subscribe if you wish. #podcastrecommendation #footballpodcast #soccerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 15, 202354 minSeason 3Ep. 15

IOAG EP10 - Lampard sacked, Dale and Tranmere league positions, Arsenal still top and football quiz questions.

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Matt, Dec, Jimmy and Greg discuss the situation at Everton - Frank Lampard sacked, Rochdale's current league position and concerns, Tranmere mid table, Arsenal still at the top of the league - but for how long?, Questions from followers on Twitter and a quiz section to end the episode. (Recorded on Tues 24 January 2022). Please share and subscribe if you wish. #Everton #efl #Arsenal #Lampard #podcastrecommendation #footballpodcast #socce...

Jan 25, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 14

IOAG EP4 - transfer deadlines, Bentley new Dale manager, Tuchel sacked and more

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. It's only Jimmy and Greg for this episode, as we faced our own 'emergency loan' issues with other members of the IOAG unavailable. We talk about recent player transfers, the Papa Johns Trophy - or is it the Papa Shango trophy, who knows? Jim Bentley announced as Rochdale AFC Manager, Thomas Tuchel sacked as Chelsea manager and to cap off the end of the episode, we talk about low budget 'Come Dine With Me' meal ideas from our listeners an...

Jan 19, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 7

IOAG EP5 - who can stop Haaland, EFL cost of living meeting, World Cup and more

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Matt, Dec, Jimmy and Greg are all back for this one. We talk about the Manchester derby - who can stop Haaland in his current goal scoring form? We discuss the meeting in Walsall between the EFL and 72 clubs about the cost of living crisis, what we can expect for the World Cup next month and Greg has 2 of his 'fives' questions to end the pod. (Recorded on Tues 4 October 2022). Please share and subscribe if you wish. #haaland #ManCity #wo...

Jan 19, 20231 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 8

IOAG EP9 PART2 - with special guest Joe Sayers, Lancing Warriors/Mental Health United

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast . With it being January and the festive period in the rear view mirror, the IOAG lads though it might be an idea to dedicate a recording about something quite important during this time of year: mental health. Joe (from Albion Obsessed) Has kindly joined us to talk about his involvement with Lancing Warriors/Mental Health United, designed to support those experiencing mental health issues either themselves or through a member of their fam...

Jan 16, 202350 minSeason 3Ep. 13

IOAG EP9 PART1 - with special guest Joe Sayers, Lancing Warriors/Mental Health United (part 1)

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast . With it being January and the festive period in the rear view mirror, the IOAG lads though it might be an idea to dedicate a recording about something quite important during this time of year: mental health. Joe (from Albion Obsessed) Has kindly joined us to talk about his involvement with Lancing Warriors/Mental Health United, designed to support those experiencing mental health issues either themselves or through a member of their fam...

Jan 12, 202347 minSeason 3Ep. 12

IOAG EP8 - FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, so far

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. As we head into the quarter finals, Matt, Dec and Jimmy talk about Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup, the legacy of results and teams, the added times, predictions and much more! (Recorded on Weds 7 December 2022). Please share and subscribe if you wish. #podcastrecommendation #footballpodcast #soccerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 36 minSeason 3Ep. 11

IOAG EP7 - with special guest, Iain Hume

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Matt, Jimmy and Greg are joined by special guests ex Tranmere Rovers, Leicester City and Canada International Iain Hume. Iain talks about his time at various clubs, playing on the International stage for Canada, the adventures of the Indian Super League playing against and alongside legends of the game, Canada's chances in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and much more. Thank you Iain for the opportunity to have an episode with you! (Record...

Nov 19, 20221 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 10

IOAG EP6 - with special guests, Reece and Nate from Estonian Football Podcast

Welcome to the latest episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Matt, Jimmy and Greg are joined by special guests Reece and Nate from Estonian Football Podcast. We talk about how they got interested in Estonian football, the unconventional promotion and relegation system, the madness of the Estonian Cup; as well as the lads sharing their own experiences of their time over there. (Recorded on Weds 26 October 2022). Please share and subscribe if you wish You can also listen to Estonian Football Podcast...

Oct 28, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 9

IOAG EP3 - with special guest, Joe from Albion Obsessed podcast

Welcome to the fourth episode of It's Only A Game podcast. Jimmy, Dec, Matt and Greg are joined by special guest Joe, from the Albion Obsessed podcast. We talk about the rise of Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. to the Premier League, recent results, players that pathed the way for Brighton and Jimmy has a mini quiz near to the end of the podcast. (Recorded on Weds 17 August 2022). Keep an eye on Albion Obsessed podcast social media channels, they are releasing an interesting project to do with fo...

Aug 19, 20221 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 6

IOAG EP2 - with special guest, Bethan Woolley

Welcome to the third recording of It's Only A Game podcast. Jimmy, Dec and Greg are joined by special guest Bethan Woolley from the Tranmere Rovers Women's team (Recorded on Weds 3 August 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 05, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 3Ep. 5

IOAG EP1 PART2 - Season preview 2022/2033

Welcome to the second recording of It's Only A Game podcast. Jimmy, Dec, Greg and Matt preview the 2022/2033 football season (Part 2). And Greg includes his 'fives' questions near the end. (Recorded during the July heatwave on Weds 20 July 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 25, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 4

IOAG EP1 PART1 - Season preview 2022/2033 - Steve Evans' cat

Welcome to the first recording of It's Only A Game podcast, titled 'Steve Evan's cat'. Jimmy, Dec, Greg and Matt preview the 2022/2033 football season (Part 1). (Recorded during the July heatwave on Weds 20 July 2022). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 202254 minSeason 3Ep. 3

MIB E24: Season Review 2021/2022 Part 2

In Episode 24 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Dec (Our new 4th member of the podcast) to review the 2021/2022 season for the Conference, L1, L2, Championship and Premier League. We jump around topics as usual and debut the 'fives questions' to end the podcast. (Recorded on Tues 14 June 2022). #Everton #RAFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 24

MIB E23: Season Review 2021/2022 Part 1

In Episode 23 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Dec (Our new 4th member of the podcast) to review the 2021/2022 season for Everton, Rochdale and Tranmere. We jump around topics as usual. (Recorded on Tues 14 June 2022). #Everton #RAFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 202252 minSeason 2Ep. 23

MIB E22: A Sunderland AFC insight with the 'What A Ball Ache' Podcast lads.

In Episode 22 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Anthony and Gary from the 'What A Ball Ache' Podcast, for an inside look at Sunderland AFC past and present. (Recorded on Weds 11 April 2022). #Everton #RAFC #SAFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 2Ep. 22

MIB E21: Are Dale safe from relegation? Everton beat 1-0 Man Utd

In Episode 21 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Danny a Rochdale AFC fan, for his second appearance on the MIB Podcast. We talk about Dale's recent win over Walsall, Stockdale's managerial reign so far and we also dive into Everton's much needed win over Man Utd. (Recorded on Weds 11 April 2022). #Everton #RAFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 21

MIB E19: Dale hobbling over the line...hopefully? Tranmere last mins chaos

In Episode 19 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Declan a Tranmere Rovers fan. We talk about Rochdale's recent draw with Salford, Tranmere's last min chaos vs Mansfield and more (Recorded on Weds 16 March 2022). #Everton #RAFC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 20221 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 19

MIB E18: Rochdale in transition or struggling? Tranmere current form

In Episode 18 Jimmy, Matt and Greg are joined by Danny a Rochdale fan and Declan a Tranmere Rovers fan. We talk about Rochdale's recent poor form and Tranmere's recent defeats, can Tranmere still achieve promotion? Are Rochdale in a transition or struggling? (Recorded on Weds 16 Feb 2022). If you would like to help keep Rochdale AFC fan owned, click this link for more info, any help towards the Dale Trust would be appreciated. Thank you https://www.crowdjustice.com/case/keep-rochdale-afc-fan-own...

Feb 17, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 18
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