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Three Lions Podcast

Russell Osbornethreelionspodcast.com
Been searching for an England football podcast only to find the proverbial cupboard bare? Well search no more. Finally there is a podcast for England fans - by an England fan. When we couldn’t find a podcast dedicated to our beloved national football team there was only one solution. Make our own. And this is the result. Hosted by England fan Russell Osborne
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Episodes

Lionesses USA and Czech Republic preview

Ep 223: The Lionesses are back in action they face the USA and Czech Republic. As usual I’m joined by @RichJLaverty to go through it and I’m also joined by Andrew Deacon, a Lionesses fan from America. Running Time: 52:00 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Oct 05, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 223

World Cup Series 2002 Japan and Korea with Dan Hardman-Smart

Ep 222: It was finally time for the Far east to host the World Cup. Japan and South Korea, it’s was now Sven who was tasked with bringing it home. How would he do, join myself and my good friend Dan Hardman-Smart as we look back on our trip to the land of the rising sun. Running Time: 52:49 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Oct 01, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 222

Nations League Italy and Germany Review

Ep 221: A trip to Italy, a crazy game against Germany, throw in some relegation, a scary moment at the Green Man and before you knew it England had played their last games before the World Cup. I’m joined by Dom Smith to talk it through. Running Time: 53:30 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Sep 28, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 221

Nations League Italy and Germany Preview

Ep 220: England’s senior men are back in action, it’s survive or relegation now in the Nations League. Italy away and Germany at home. I’m joined by Stuart Jones and Marco Kühnauer to chat it over. Running Time: 52:39 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Sep 21, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 220

World Cup Series 1998 France with Mark Palmer

Ep 219: After the failure of not making USA ’94, we move on to France ’98 in the latest in our World Cup series. A quick hop across the channel under the stewardship of Glenn Hoddle, what could go wrong? I’m joined by Daily Mail Travel editor and author of ‘Lost in France’ Mark Palmer who tells us about his experiences. Running Time: 1:03:15 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/...

Sep 15, 20221 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 219

Lionesses review and RIP HRH Queen Elizabeth II

Ep 218: Following their two recent victories, the Lionesses are going to next year’s World Cup. Here I chat with Rachel Major, one of The Gang, a Lionesses supporters group, all about it. I also pay my respects to Her Majesty the Queen. Running Time: 28:26 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Sep 11, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 218

Good Move. Bad Move. England's 2022 transfer window

Ep 217: The transfer window for summer 2022 is over, plenty of big money moves, here we focus on those that represent our national team. Have they made a move that will see them get back into a Three Lions shirt? Running Time: 29:16 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Sep 02, 202229 minSeason 1Ep. 217

Lionesses Austria and Luxembourg preview

Ep 216: It’s just over a month since our Lionesses famously won the Euro’s here on home soil, but they are back in action in their bid to qualify for the 2023 World Cup, I’m joined by Rich Laverty to take a look at the squad, the fixtures against Austria and Luxembourg and pay tribute to both Ellen White and Jill Scott. Running Time: 30:43 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Ru...

Aug 31, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 216

World Cup Series 1990 Italy Mark Raven

Ep 215: It’s time for the next instalment of our World Cup series, we’ve made it to Italy 1990, here I am joined by Brighton and England fan Mark Raven who went on an epic adventure to see England famously make the semi-finals. Running Time: 53:29 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Aug 25, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 215

Better late than never. Celebrating our Lionesses with Rachel Major

Ep 214: It’s taken me a little long than I anticipated (Sorry) to celebrate our Lionesses finest hour, their European Championship win over Germany. Here I’m joined by @RachMajor one of @TheGangENG who tells us what it was like following the team in the summer of 2022. Running Time: 40:52 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Aug 22, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 214

The Don Howe episode with David Tossell

Ep 213: A spin off from our manager series, but speaking about someone equally important not just to the English game but to 3 different England managers. Join me as I chat with David Tossell about Don Howe and the book he wrote about him. @PitchPublishing Running Time: 1:17:27 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Aug 18, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 213

Advertising England

Ep 212: A little bit of fun this, I’m joined by Gary from Channel England Football to take a light-hearted look at the world of advertising when it comes to England players and managers. How many do you remember and what ones have we missed out? Running Time: 1:19:15 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Aug 11, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 212

Women's Euro 2022 The Route to the final

Ep 211: It’s time for the Lionesses' biggest game, here we take a look at both their route and also Germany’s route to the European Championships final of 2022. Running Time: 21:21 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Jul 31, 202221 minSeason 1Ep. 211

World Cup Series 1986 Mexico Paddy Buckley & Gary Stevens

It’s the latest in our World Cup series, for the second time it was hosted by Mexico, this time in 1986. I spoke with Paddy Buckley who went as a fan and also to Gary Stevens who was part Bobby Robson’s England team. Running Time: 1:08:27 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Jul 19, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 210

Women's Euro 2022: A catch-up so far (so good) with Dom Smith

Ep 209: We catch up with the latest from the Women’s 2022 Euros with Dom Smith in this bite-sized episode Running Time: 34:24 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Jul 17, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 209

Women's Euro 2022 Preview

Ep 208: The wait is over, it’s finally here, the Women’s European Championships of 2022. Behind held here in England, join me and Rich Laverty (@RichJLaverty) to run through the Lionesses squad, the recent games and preview the upcoming competition. Running Time: 30:51 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Jul 04, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 208

U19 Euro Winners - but let's not get carried away

Congratulations to England’s Young Lions, our U19’s are European Champions after beating Israel in the final, it’s a fantastic achievement, but as I explain, let’s not get too carried away, this could be as good as it gets for some of them. Running Time: 28:17 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Jul 02, 202228 minSeason 1Ep. 207

England's women at the Euros

After a year’s delay, the Women’s European Championships will commence in England on 6th July in its 13th edition. Here we look back on how England have previously performed with the help of two former players, Gill Coultard MBE and Jo Fletcher. Running Time: 55:47 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Jun 30, 202256 minSeason 1Ep. 206

World Cup Series 1982 Spain Les Gasson

Ep 205: After an absence of 12 years, England were back at the World Cup, and it was off to sunny Spain and England fan Les Gasson was making the journey with them. Les has previously told us about Euro ’80 and his trip to Kazakhstan. He never lets us down, you’ll enjoy this. Running Time: 53:28 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Jun 23, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 205

June 2022 Nations League Review

Ep 204: Time to squeeze a disastrous international window into a podcast. Join me, Aidan Smith from ThreeLions.net and Gary Lambert from Channel England Football as we look back on the 4 Nations League games from June. Running Time: 1:12:19 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Jun 16, 20221 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 204

Nations League Preview and guide to Wolverhampton

Ep 203: England are back in action with 4 Nations League games in 10 days. I’m joined by Tomasz Mortimer from HungarianFootball.com, Marco Kühnauer, Steve Polillo from Milan Weekly POD and to Mark Griffiths from On The Ball Travel to look ahead to them. Running Time: 1:28:27 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Jun 01, 20221 hr 28 minSeason 1Ep. 203

In conversation with PC Stephen Mason

Ep 202: English Police at away games, you’ve probably noticed them, but providing you had no interaction with them, you’d probably not thought much more about them, ahead of Germany away I’m pleased to say I’m joined by Bedfordshire’s PC Stephen Mason to explain their role a little. Running Time: 40:53 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

May 26, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 202

The view from Qatar with Ben Williams

Ep 201: The Qatar World Cup is getting closer, for those going, undoubtedly you’ll have questions, there’s no better brains to pick, than someone who lives there, I’m pleased to say I’m joined by England fan Ben Williams who lives in Qatar who has been happy to answer some. Running Time: 59:19 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

May 18, 202259 minSeason 1Ep. 201

When England played Bradford City

Ep 200: 37 years ago the fateful fire at Bradford City changed the club and people’s lives forever, in part this episode pays tribute to those that passed, but it also looks at when Bradford played England, a result of the rebuilding. I’m joined by Philip Ideson to talk about it. Running Time: 39:38 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

May 11, 202240 minSeason 1Ep. 200

World Cup Series 1970 Mexico with Pat Napier

Ep 199: It’s the episode they said wouldn’t happen, but I had to make it happen. It’s the fifth in our World Cup series. Mexico 1970, could I find someone who went? Pat Napier did and she was more than happy to tell me all about it. Sun burn, Guns, That Save, a future husband – It’s all here. Enjoy Running Time: 41:25 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

May 05, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 199

April catch-up and chat with Tividale FC's Gavin Blackwell

Ep 198: Let’s catch up with some of the England news that you may have missed of late, plus I chat with Tividale FC’s physio Gavin Blackwell, he’s a member of the FA’s medical society and has some interesting England anecdotes to tell. Running Time: 52:20 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Apr 28, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 198

The Bobby Robson episode with David Hartrick

Ep 197: Time for another in our England Manager series. The fifth full-time manager was a man many England fans will have an affinity with, I certainly do. Sir Bobby Robson. Join me as I chat with David Hartrick, author of 'Silver Linings' as we talk all the ups and downs of his time with England. Running Time: 1:10:43 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Apr 21, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 197

The England C Team. What does the future hold? With Paul Fairclough

Ep 196: England C Manager Paul Fairclough once again joins me following the recent defeat to Wales C. He tells us how it went, what went wrong and where do England C go now? Running Time: 36:12 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Apr 14, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 196

World Cup Series 1966 England Peter Woodman

Ep 195: The fourth in our World Cup series and it’s the big one. When football really did come home. It’s 1966, It’s Geoff Hurst scoring a hat trick, it’s Nobby Stiles dancing, it’s Bobby Moore lifting the Jules Rimet Trophy and Peter Woodman was there to witness it. Running Time: 55:26 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osborne...

Apr 07, 202255 minSeason 1Ep. 195

Qatar 2022 World Cup Draw

Ep 194: The World Cup draw has been made. We have been drawn in Group B alongside America, Iran and one of Wales, Scotland or Ukraine. Many thanks to the England Supporters Travel Club who invited me up to Wembley alongside many other England fans to watch the draw unfold, hear the reactions of those fans here. Running Time: 23:53 Join the debate in our Facebook group at http://bit.ly/2hnHBzi http://www.threelionspodcast.com http://www.Twitter.com/3LionsPodcast http://www.Twitter.com/Russell_Osb...

Apr 02, 202224 minSeason 1Ep. 194
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