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The biggest names in football, politics, business and world sport share real stories, reflecting on their careers & vulnerabilities.


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Episodes

Scotland’s Prospects & Euro 2024 Contenders | Fan Debate Euros Special

Welcome back to Part 2 of The Overlap’s Euro’s Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet, hosted by Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney. EURO 2024 kicks off on Friday, with the hosts Germany taking on Scotland and passionate Scotland fans join us as they look ahead to the tournament. The second part of this debate focuses on Steve Clarke's job since taking over as Scotland manager, how they will get on in the group stage, and who will be Scotland’s most important player. We also look at the rest of the tea...

Jun 14, 202427 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Rooney Picks His England Team | Fan Debate Euros Special

Welcome to The Overlap’s Euro’s Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet, hosted by Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney. With the EURO 2024 tournament kicking off on Friday, we are joined by passionate fans from England and Scotland. Our first part focuses on Gareth Southgate’s England squad omissions, preparations for the competition and Gary and Wayne's starting line-up predictions as the Three Lions get underway against Serbia on Sunday. Join us for part two on Friday, where we shift our attention to S...

Jun 12, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 26

Kieran Trippier's 26 Quickfire Questions with Gary Neville

Get ready for Kieran Trippier to take on Quickfire Questions on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. Kieran Trippier was 26 when he made his England debut against France, so asking him 26 questions during our chat at his house seemed fitting. We dive into his most memorable moments, his time in Spain with Atlético de Madrid, his biggest regret, and his best mate in football. The full interview will be released next week, so subscribe now and turn on notifications if you don't want to miss it!...

Jun 08, 202416 minSeason 3Ep. 25

Rooney: Management, England & Family Life | Overlap Exclusive

It’s time for our exclusive at-home interview with Wayne Rooney on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. Prior to his appointment as Plymouth Argyle manager, Wayne invites Gary Neville into his home, where they discuss a wide range of topics. Wayne opens up about his strong desire to return to management, a dream which has since come true. In addition to his professional ambitions, Wayne offers a glimpse into his family life. He shares how his children are growing up with interests in sport, p...

May 30, 202443 minSeason 3Ep. 24

Wayne Rooney’s 53 Quickfire Questions

Get ready for Wayne Rooney to take on Quickfire Questions on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. Wayne Rooney scored a record 53 goals for England, so it seemed fitting to ask him 53 questions during our chat at his house. We dive into his most memorable goals, first ever football match growing up, the club he wished he played for, and the most famous person he's ever played golf with. The full interview will be released later this week, so make sure to subscribe now and turn on notification...

May 28, 202431 minSeason 3Ep. 23

André Onana: We Are Going To Wembley To Win

On this week’s episode on The Overlap, brought to you by SkyBet, we are joined by Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana. As our first goalkeeper on the show we kick things off with a discussion on the evolution of the position along with the differences the Premier League has brought to the Cameroonian keeper. Onana talks about his childhood, family and youth career that seen him reject a contract at Barcelona after coming through their youth system and the relationship he has United boss Eri...

May 20, 202435 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Eddie Howe: From League 2 To Champions League

On this week’s episode on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe. Gary Neville meets Eddie in his office at the Newcastle United training ground where the boss gives a fascinating insight into his tactics and playing-style which has brought so much success to his career. Regarded as one of the finest English managers of the past decade, Howe achieved the near impossible at AFC Bournemouth, taking the club from the bottom end of League 2 to th...

May 08, 202451 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Ta-ra Fergie | It Was What It Was Preview

Welcome to The Overlap's historical football podcast, It Was What It Was. Each week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper will be talking about the key episodes in football history that have shaped the footballing world today. The show will be discussing the best stories from football's past, giving insights to the personalities involved. providing details from behind the scenes and offering vital historical context. If you enjoy the podcast please hit subscribe to never miss an episode. Available to l...

May 07, 202432 sec

Anthony Gordon: Newcastle Ambition, Meditation & England Hopes

On this week’s episode on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Newcastle United and England winger Anthony Gordon. Gary Neville meets Gordon along Whitley Bay beach. He starts with the first part of quick-fire questions, where the Liverpudlian opens up about the importance of psychology and meditation on his game. Gordon made a huge decision to move to Newcastle from Everton in January 2022 and talks about life at St James Park under Eddie Howe, his ambitions and the club's g...

Apr 23, 202450 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Schweinsteiger On United & Mourinho: "They Kicked Me Out.”

On this week’s episode on the Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Bayern Munich legend and German World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger. We join Schweinsteiger in Munich, where he won eight Bundesliga’s, to reminisce on his impressive playing career, including his move to Manchester United where he was reunited with former coach Louis Van Gaal and how things took a turn for the worse under Jose Mourinho. The German international reveals what piece was missing in the puzzle of ...

Apr 18, 202447 minSeason 13Ep. 19

Trent Alexander-Arnold: "I Owe Everything To Klopp."

On this week’s episode on the Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by Liverpool and England star Trent Alexander-Arnold. We join Trent as he returns from injury in the closing stages of the 23/24 season that has already seen Liverpool win the League Cup and in contention to win the Premier League and Europa League in Jurgen Klopp’s final season. The boyhood Liverpool star reveals what the dressing room was like when Klopp announced his departure, the influence the German boss has ha...

Apr 16, 202444 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Eric Dier: Life at Bayern, Spurs & Arsenal UCL Clash

On this week’s episode of The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined Eric Dier – currently on loan at Bayern Munich from his home club, Tottenham. In this conversation, Eric gives us an insider's view of life at his new club in Munich, delving into the challenges they face against Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen and the upcoming Champions League clash against Arsenal. Reflecting on his time at Tottenham and his transition to Bayern Munich, Eric opens up about his journey, including thoughts ...

Apr 08, 202433 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Sir Alex or Pep? Carragher or Neville? PL or UCL? | Fans Ask Questions

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher alongside some of the biggest fan channels from across the country. This time it's the fans' turn to ask the questions, and we have a new voting system using our Fan Debate paddles. 00:46 Fans ask the questions! 00:15 Toney or Watkins for England? 03:15 Do Luton deserve to stay up? 05:15 Would the PL be fairer if the Super League teams left? 11:18 Do Arsenal over-celebrate late winners? 15:08 What doe...

Apr 02, 202439 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Arsenal Need To Beat Man City | Fan Debate 2024

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, brought to you by SkyBet, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher alongside some of the biggest fan channels in England. This week we begin with the fallout from the international break as Gareth Southgate England side prepare for Euro 2024. The title race hots up at the weekend with champions Manchester City hosting leaders Arsenal at the Etihad in one of the biggest games of the season. Can Mikel Arteta get one over his mentor Pep Guardiola? And can Jurgen Klopp’s...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 19

The Road To One Million YouTube Subscribers!

To celebrate reaching one million subscribers on YouTube, we wanted to take a moment to look back at some of the greatest moments in Overlap history! If you're an avid listener and want to visualise some of our favourite Overlap moments you watch via the links below! 👇 00:58 Harry Kane – Recorded: May 2021 Link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q23uQWvmmZo&t=1069s 06:33 Tyson Fury Recorded: September 2021 Link – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMUH9N3S9PY 09:40 Oleksandr Usyk Recorded: Marc...

Mar 22, 202438 min

Fans Clash On Man City Charges & Football Traitors

Welcome back to the Fan Debate, sponsored by Sky Bet, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher. With The Traitors star Harry Clark on board, we debate who are the Premier League’s biggest traitors. Joined by Premier League fans from up and down the country, our team decide who ranks number one traitor as a player and manager in Premier League history. From Sol Campbell, Peter Schmeichel and Carlos Tevez joining local enemies to Emmanuel Adebayor, Robin van Persie and Jose Mourinho switching to riva...

Mar 13, 202451 minSeason 3Ep. 18

The Business End Of The Season | Fan Debate 2024

The Fan Debate is back, brought to you by Sky Bet, with Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher alongside The Traitors star Harry Clark and some of the biggest fan channels in England. As the Premier League season comes into its final stretch the only place to start is the title race as league leaders Liverpool host treble-winners Manchester City on Sunday. Is it pivotal for the title race and could free-scoring Arsenal potentially capitalise on Saturday evening? 4th and 5th place are still up for grab...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 23 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Craig Bellamy Reveals All On Golf Club Incident & Newcastle Fall-Out

On this week’s episode on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet, we are joined by former Wales captain and Premier League footballer turned coach Craig Bellamy. Craig takes on Gary at the Cube in Manchester before a fascinating sit-down interview. Having clocked up over 500 professional appearances and represented nine clubs over a career that spanned almost 20 years, Bellamy does not lack in stories to tell. Find out how much of a big influence legendary boss Bobby Robson was at Newcastle Unit...

Oct 25, 202342 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Theo Walcott: I’m Hanging Up My Boots

On The Overlap this week, brought to you by Sky Bet, we have an exclusive interview with former England, Arsenal, Everton and Southampton forward Theo Walcott who has announced his retirement from professional football. During the episode we talk about Walcott’s shock inclusion as a 17-year-old into England’s 2006 World Cup squad and how much of a psychological effect this had on him and his family. We also chat about his England career as a whole and about the weight of expectation of his caree...

Aug 22, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Fan Debate New Season 2023/24

The Fan Debate season preview is here brought to you by Sky Bet. Gary Neville is joined by Josh Denzel, Jamie Carragher, Tom Skinner, and some of the biggest fan channels across England ahead of what’s billed up to be an incredible 2023/24 Premier League season. From Treble winners Manchester City, their title contenders, and top four hopefuls to relegation battles and everything in between, we talk through the biggest debates from the best league in the world. Can Manchester City become the fir...

Aug 08, 20231 hr 45 minSeason 14Ep. 3

Marcus Rashford Exclusive with Gary Neville

On The Overlap this week, we have an exclusive interview with England and Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, brought to you by Sky Bet. We caught up with Rashford during a pre-season training camp in Portugal as he gears up for his ninth season as a first-team player and his second under Erik ten Hag. Following his 30-goal haul last campaign – his most prolific yet – Rashford reveals how much his personal psychologist and strength & conditioning coaches have helped him recover from setb...

Aug 03, 202338 minSeason 16Ep. 3

Dele: "Now is the Time to Talk"

Trigger warning: Sexual abuse, addiction and mental health. In this powerful episode of The Overlap, Gary Neville sits down to have a heartfelt conversation with Dele, as he courageously speaks about his recent circumstances on and off the pitch and the profound challenges he endured throughout his childhood and long-lasting effects of trauma it has caused him. Dele opens up about his recent battle with addiction and his remarkable journey of rehabilitation as well his unwavering aspiration to i...

Jul 16, 202343 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Kompany Reveals All On Man City Career & Burnley Premier League Return

This week on The Overlap brought to you by Sky Bet, I'm with Burnley manager Vincent Kompany for an exclusive interview at the Barnfield Training Centre in Lancashire to discuss his incredible football journey and his future in football management. From his upbringing shaped by his parents, to his time at Manchester City, we cover it all. We start with Vincent's early days at Manchester City. Initially he played in midfield under Mark Hughes, but it was under Roberto Mancini and later Manuel Pel...

Jun 23, 202343 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Access All Areas at Crystal Palace with Steve Parish & Roy Hodgson | The Overlap

In this episode of The Overlap I visited Crystal Palace going behind-the-scenes as we gain exclusive access to the club. We begin with a tour of Crystal Palace's state-of-the-art academy, where I'm joined by the club's charismatic chairman, Steve Parish. In a candid conversation, Steve provides valuable insights into the demanding role of a Premier League team chairman. We delve into the challenges faced by a club operating without a lavish budget and discover how the pursuit of survival each ye...

May 18, 202352 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Roy Hodgson reflects on highs and lows of his incredible 47-year long career | The Overlap

On this episode of The Overlap, I sit down with legendary football manager Roy Hodgson, where we reflect on his incredible 47-year career in the game. From managing huge names like Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos at Inter Milan, to his short time managing Liverpool and his tenure as the head coach of the England national team, Hodgson has been at the forefront of football for decades. In this interview, Roy shares his experiences managing some of the biggest names in football at Inter Milan, and the ...

May 12, 202330 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Poch to Chelsea? Spurs Job, United & Liverpool Ownership, Relegation & Top 4 | Fan Debate Part 2

Welcome to the final part of our Fan Debate, with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher & the fans. Who will be the next manager at Tottenham? The fans debate the candidates from Nagelsmann to Kompany. Then the attention turns to their London rivals Chelsea as the fans discuss if Pochettino will be a good fit. Gary and Jamie breakdown the ownership situation at Manchester United and Liverpool. Then focus turns to the relegation battle. Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, and the fans take a look at the c...

Apr 29, 202357 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Have Arsenal “bottled it” will Man City be Champions? | Fan Debate Part 1

We are back with The Overlap Fan Debate part 2! We are getting stuck into the debate with Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, and the fans! “The title decider” between Manchester City & Arsenal ended with Man City taking a major step forward in the title race. Robbie and Pippa (AFTV) & Steven McInerney (Esteemed Kompany) and Buvey (The Club) have their say on how the title race will go for the front runners, as well as takes from the fans of all the other Premier League teams. We’ve got part ...

Apr 28, 202337 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Jill Scott talks winning the Euros with Lionesses, I'm a Celebrity... & becoming a coach | The Overlap

In this episode of The Overlap, I sit down with Jill Scott, one of England's most accomplished and loved female footballers. Filmed in her very own coffee shop in Manchester Boxx2Boxx, Jill opens up about her journey to becoming a footballer, from her childhood experiences to the challenges she faced along the way. As a trailblazer in women's football, Jill also shares her thoughts on the current state of the sport and the strides that have been made in recent years. Of course, we couldn't talk ...

Apr 25, 202343 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Ruud van Nistelrooy talks his Man United career, Sir Alex Ferguson & life as a manager

I'm thrilled to share this incredible interview with the one and only Ruud van Nistelrooy brought to you by SkyBet. We’re in Holland at the home of PSV Eindhoven, where he now manages the first team. In this exclusive interview, Ruud opens up about his early career and how he first got into football. He also reveals how he nearly didn't sign for Manchester United due to a serious knee injury that threatened to derail his career. Ruud talks about his relationship with his former teammates and sha...

Mar 30, 202353 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Aleksander Čeferin reveals all on the Super League, football integrity & Liverpool's UCL Final

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin joins Gary Neville on the latest episode of The Overlap. Aleksander speaks on his childhood & growing up in Slovenia, before becoming a defence lawyer. They then discuss Liverpool's Champions League final, and Aleksander issues an apology to the club. Finally the UEFA President talks about the European Super League and the following fallout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Mar 15, 202346 minSeason 3Ep. 7
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