James Richardson and Team Totally bring their blend of charming analysis and unique insights to Los Angeles this summer, where there'll be releasing episodes after every single World Cup matchday. It's all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t too.
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The 2026 World Cup is officially underway - will it be a clean sweep for the hosts on Friday? Jimbo welcomes Duncan Alexander and Tom Williams to the show in Los Angeles. Mexico see off South Africa in the opening match of the tournament in a game that sees more red cards than goals. How much pressure is on the USMNT as they make their bow against Paraguay? Megan Feringa has more. Can Canada get their first ever World Cup point against Bosnia? The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke is hoping they can conqu...
James Richardson and guests discuss the World Cup's imminent start, relocating to Los Angeles to cover matches starting late for European audiences. They preview Mexico's opener against South Africa, featuring an update from Jack Lang in Mexico City, and delve into England's final friendly performance. The episode also highlights the controversial denial of entry for a Somalian referee, Gianni Infantino's press conference remarks, and the significant political and logistical challenges faced by the Iranian team, offering a comprehensive look at the tournament's unique build-up.
It's the 2026 Inter Totally Cup final, and quizmaster Jimbo has his tuxedo and shiny shoes on. This year's final pits three-time-winner and hot favourite, Michael Cox, up against wildcard and tournament debutant, representing Northern Ireland, Colin Millar. 2 rounds and 10 questions will decide the winner of football's most prestigious prize; the first 5 questions are all about the 2025-26 season and the final round is general knowledge. Can Coxy do it again or will Colin provide the ultimate up...
The Totally Football Show delves into the upcoming World Cup, examining the host nations – USA, Mexico, and Canada – and their potential to surprise. The panel then explores a diverse range of dark horses, including Scotland's historic return, Morocco and Senegal from Africa, defensive powerhouse Ecuador, talented Colombia, goal-scoring Norway, and a maturing Japan, analyzing their strengths, challenges, and key players. The discussion covers managerial impacts and the psychological shifts influencing team performances.
Ahead of the Men's World Cup, this episode delves into the top contenders, including England's squad selection under Tuchel, Spain's talented young generation, Brazil's low expectations despite star power, and Argentina's quest to defend their title. Discussions also cover France's formidable attack, Portugal's reliance on a veteran Ronaldo, Germany's search for identity, and significant new tournament rules. The hosts and guests provide deep insights into each team's strengths, weaknesses, and prospects.
Paris Saint-Germain retain the Champions League via a shootout after drawing with Arsenal in Budapest. Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Adrian Clarke for company as the club campaign draws to a close. It's heartbreak for the Gunners as the wait for a first Champions League trophy goes on. PSG on the other hand join Real Madrid as the only teams to keep hold of the European Cup in the Champions League era. Huge news elsewhere as Liverpool decide to part company with Arne Slot, with Andon...
Quizmaster Jimbo is back in the hotseat as he hosts the semi-finals of the 2026 Inter Totally Cup. Semi final no.1 sees one of the tournament's hot favourites, Michael Cox up against the serial finalist, Tom Williams. And the second semi-final pits tournament debutant Colin Millar against the holder, Producer Charlie. Will it be 4 English representatives taking home the big European trophies this month? Or can the plucky Welsh and Northern Irish outsiders make it to the 2026 final? Produced by C...
Crystal Palace beat Rayo Vallecano to win the UEFA Conference League in Leipzig. It’s a third trophy in 12 months for the Eagles, who’d previously never won any major competition. Special guest Reuben Pinder dials in from Germany to join Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Jack Lang and Colin Millar. Palace will be in the Europa League next season, the competition they were kicked out of last summer. Outgoing boss Oliver Glasner says the ultimate parting gift is getting to watch the club in the competition...
It’s the final Euro show of the season and Jimbo is joined by the usual gang of Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Tom Williams and a flying visit from Seb Stafford-Bloor to discuss how it’s all panned out on the Continent. In Italy, AC Milan let Champions League football slip on the final day, letting go of a 1-0 lead against Cagliari to lose 2-1 and allow Roma and Como to finish in the top four. It’s the first time Como have ever qualified for Europe! But there are grim scenes at the Turin derby, w...
It’s salvation for Spurs under Roberto De Zerbi as they beat Everton. But Nuno’s West Ham are relegated despite victory over Leeds. Jimbo has Daniel Storey and Tom Williams for company after the conclusion of the 25/26 Premier League season. Elsewhere, Sunderland are the big winners on Matchday 38, claiming a spot in the Europa League alongside Bournemouth. Victory for the Black Cats means no European football for Xabi Alonso at Chelsea next season. Brighton will play in the Conference League, d...
Aston Villa make light work of Freiburg to claim their first trophy in 30 years and Unai Emery’s 5th Europa League. Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Jay Harris and Jacob Tanswell take in another marquee achievement from Villa under Emery and ponder the power the Premier League now has. Last year’s winners Spurs are 90 minutes from salvation or relegation. They need to avoid defeat to Everton and hope that West Ham don’t beat Leeds. Which 60,000 seater stadium will be in the Champions...
The Gunners finally get over the line and win their first title in 22 years, while Spurs are still in the relegation battle. Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Adrian Clarke have a LOT to discuss. Man City’s draw at Bournemouth sees Mikel Arteta’s side confirmed as champions, after three consecutive years as runners up. How did they do it and can they do it again? It looks to be all change at City with the news that Pep Guardiola is set to leave the club in the summer...
For the penultimate time this season, Jimbo’s got his European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle and Tom Williams alongside him as the season reaches its conclusion. In Italy, Juve look to have fumbled a top-four finish after their 2-0 defeat by Fiorentina. It leaves Roma in pole position and Como still in with a chance of Champions League football. Plus - could Jamie Vardy still save Cremonese from the drop? Over in Spain, the battle down the bottom continues to take twists and turn...
Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Colin Millar for company on a very newsworthy penultimate Premier League weekend. It’s Man City who claim the FA Cup and the domestic cup double but runners up Chelsea waste no time in appointing Xabi Alonso as their manager for next season. A coup for BlueCo? Liam Twomey joins us to discuss. How are Liverpool fans feeling about that news? After seeing their team taken to the cleaners by Villa on Friday, Champions League football isn’t guaranteed and the d...
Jimbo is in the quizmaster seat as he hosts 4 quarter-finals of football's most prestigious trivia competition, the Inter Totally Cup. Quarter-final no.1 sees two former champions Michael Cox and Daniel Storey going head to head. Then it's quiz setter turned quiz competitor Duncan Alexander up against the holder, Producer Charlie. The third quarter-final features two previous finalists Tom Williams and Charlie Eccleshare, before Inter Totally debutant Colin Millar takes on Benji Lanyado for the ...
Jimbo sits down in the studio with Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare, Natalie Gedra with a flying visit from Phil Hay as the FA Cup Final approaches and the title races in England and Scotland go right down to the wire. There’s no blinking from Manchester City who beat Crystal Palace 3-0 to reduce the gap with Arsenal at the top of the Premier League to two points again. The Gunners host already-relegated Burnley on Monday. City have to deal with the small matter of the FA Cup Final against C...
Jimbo is missing Seb Stafford-Bloor, but the usual gang of James Horncastle, Tom Williams and Pol Ballus still have more than enough to talk about as the football season nears its end on the Continent. Barcelona become the first ever team to win La Liga in El Clasico. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres score the goals as the Catalonians beat Real Madrid 2-0 to confirm the title, and compound misery on what’s been a disastrous week for Los Blancos. Might Jose Mourinho be the answer to their proble...
Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Matt Davies-Adams are in the studio reacting to Matchday 36 of the Premier League season. Arsenal are two wins from the title after an incredible finale at West Ham that sees Leandro Trossard score, Callum Wilson equalise but VAR intervene for a foul on David Raya. Is their name on the trophy? And are the Hammers doomed to the drop? Elliot Anderson rescues a point for Forest against his old club Newcastle to keep his current club up. And Bournemouth make i...
Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Tom Williams, Duncan Alexander and very special guest Paul Ince, to open up the Totally Almanac on one of the most iconic premier league players ever, Eric Cantona. Born in Marseille, the enigmatic Frenchman was villainized in his home country after various misdemeanours, but thanks to Gérard Houllier was given a second chance in England. He rocked up for a trial at Sheffield Wednesday, eventually joining Leeds, and before long Alex Ferguson couldn't believe his...
Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Jay Harris and Mark Carey to look back on two eventful Champions League semi-finals, and discuss what could be a pivotal weekend of Premier League action. Arsenal will play PSG in the Champions League Final in Budapest at the end of May. The Gunners overcame Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg at the Emirates, winning the tie 2-1 on aggregate. They’ll meet last year’s winners PSG who needed a different kind of performance from last week’s go...
Jimbo and the usual team of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor sit down to discuss all things European football and look ahead to those all-important Champions League semi-final second legs. Inter are Italian Champions once again. A 2-0 win over Parma confirms the Serie A title with three games to go. Second-placed Napoli are now 12 points adrift after a 0-0 draw at Como. In Spain, Barcelona now only need one point to confirm the La Liga title and, as fate would ha...
Jimbo dives deep into the Premier League weekend with Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and Seb Stafford-Bloor. Spurs lift themselves out of the relegation zone with a stunning victory at a mutinous Villa Park. This comes after West Ham take a beating at Brentford on Saturday Arsenal go 6 points clear at the top of the table, having played two games more, by thrashing Fulham 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres hitting top form. Michael Carrick leads Man United back into the Champions League after a ding-dong 3-2 v...
Jimbo is joined by Dan Kilpatrick, Duncan Alexander and Daniel Storey to discuss Spurs' journey to the 2018-19 Champions League final. The season started with concern after the infamous summer of non-spending with Spurs making zero signings or departures despite Pochettino's remonstrations. What came next was a dizzying run of improbable European wins, late comebacks, Lucas Moura hat-tricks and an unforgettable campaign resulting in a Champions League final against Liverpool in Madrid. It wasn't...
Jimbo is back on duty alongside Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Jack Lang to discuss Act One of the Champions League semi-finals and look ahead to this week’s Premier League action. PSG and Bayern produce a modern-day classic at the Parc des Princes, with the Parisians coming out 5-4 winners and setting up a mouth-watering second leg. Is this tie the REAL final? Meanwhile, it’s penalty drama at the Metropolitano as Arsenal draw 1-1 with Atletico Madrid. Should the Gunners have had the c...
Jimbo is joined by the Euro crew of James Horncastle, Tom Williams, Pol Ballus and Seb Stafford-Bloor to look ahead to the Champions League semi-finals and discuss the latest football news from around the continent. It's down the last 4 in Europe's premier competition with PSG V Bayern the pick of the semi's on Tuesday, before Arsenal travel to Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. Italian football is in meltdown as a refereeing scandal overshadows the weekend when Inter were hoping to seal the Serie A ...
Matt Davies-Adams welcomes Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Colin Millar into the pod to talk FA Cup and Premier League action. Calum McFarlane’s Chelsea see off Leeds 1-0 in the Sunday semi-final. Are they standing between Man City and a domestic treble? Arsenal go back 3 points clear at the top of the Premier League after a narrow and nervy win over Newcastle. Was it a performance that posed more questions than answers? It was a huge weekend at the bottom with victories galore. Spurs won ...
Matt Davies-Adams is in the chair alongside Duncan Alexander, Benji Lanyado and Jay Harris as Chelsea say goodbye to another manager and Manchester City go top. Liam Rosenior is OUT at Chelsea after overseeing their worst run of form since 1912. Calum McFarlane takes interim charge for the rest of the campaign. Can he oversee a win against Leeds in the FA Cup this Sunday? Much better news for Manchester City, who have moved top of the Premier League for the first time since the opening weekend. ...
Jimbo and the usual team of Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams are back to discuss what’s been going on in the continent. Bayern Munich are German champions for a 35th time. A 4-2 win over Stuttgart secures the title after second-placed Dortmund lose 2-1 to Hoffenheim. Is this the first of an incredible treble for Vincent Kompany’s men this season? In Spain, it’s a first Real Sociedad trophy in front of fans for 38 years as they beat Atletico Madrid on a penalty sh...
Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Tom Williams and Liam Twomey onto the pod after the top two tussle lives up to the hype. Erling Haaland scores the winner at the Etihad to bring Man City to within 3 points of Arsenal with a game in hand. Is Pep heading towards a 5th title in 6 seasons? Is the race for the top 5 over? Liverpool win the first ever Hill Dickinson Merseyside derby with a 100th minute goal from Virgil Van Dijk. And Chelsea make it 4 defeats in a row without scoring as they lose 1-0 to M...
To watch this interview with English subtitles, visit our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/tJ-SrWspVpU Jimbo and James Horncastle welcome World Cup winner and the record appearance maker in Serie A and for the Azzurri, the one and only Gianluigi Buffon. We discuss Gigi’s new memoir Saved and his recollections of his extraordinary 28-year career. From debuting with Parma at 17, to silverware galore at Juventus and glory in Germany with Italy. Saved by Gianluigi Buffon - https://linktr.ee/GBuffon ...
