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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

Why I stuck a flare up my arse for England with Alex Hill

Ep 313: There is a new England related football performance taking place in London. It’s called Why I stuck a flare up my arse for England at Southwark Playhouse. I chat with curator of it, Alex Hill to find out what it’s about and how it came about. Running Time: 26:40 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 15, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 313

Lionesses: Sweden and Ireland Preview

Ep 312: It’s time for the Lionesses to start their Euro 2025 qualification campaign, I look at who they’re up against and also the latest squad Sarina has selected, I also take a look back on the career of Steph Houghton as she announced her retirement from the game. Running Time: 22:03 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 03, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 312

Brazil and Belgium Review

Ep 311: An international window that perhaps gave us a deeper insight in to what sort team we really have. Join me and Gary from Channel England Football as we take a look back over Brazil and Belgium, plus I once again get some things off my chest. Running Time: 51:16 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...

Mar 28, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 311

Brazil and Belgium Preview

Ep 310: Finally England are back. Join me as I take a look at the latest squad, talk Brazil (20:00) with Ricardo and Belgium (55:00) with Scott Coyne from the Belgian Football Podcast. It’s a bit longer than usual, but there’s a lot to get through. Running Time: 1:25:28 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...

Mar 20, 20241 hr 25 minSeason 1Ep. 310

Your England Journey - Matt Edgar

Ep 309: Back with another in the Your England Journey series. Would you organise an England away coach aged 23? Shrewsbury Town fan Matt Edgar did, it’s just one of his stories following England over the years. Running Time: 1:10:10 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...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 309

The Glenn Hoddle episode with Jacob Steinberg

Ep 308: The England manager series returns. This time I’m joined by Jacob Steinberg ghostwriter of the book ‘Playmaker. My life and love of football’, Glenn Hoddles’s 2021 autobiography. We trace Glenn’s early years, his England time and where he is now. Running Time: 1:03:47 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...

Mar 07, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 308

Lionesses: Austria and Italy Review

Ep 307: How many Lionesses can you think of that have scored on their debut? How many scored a hat trick? Find out here as I also chat with the Evening Standard's Dom Smith about the recent Austria and Italy games and remember Stan Bowles too. Running Time: 34:07 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...

Feb 29, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 307

Lionesses: Austria and Italy Preview

Ep 306: The Lionesses are back in action, travelling to Spain to play both Austria and Italy, I take a look at the squad, some latest news and also chat with Rich Laverty. Running Time: 45:17 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...

Feb 20, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 306

A Valentine's Day Special

Ep 305: Happy Valentine’s Day. What more could you want, than an episode of The Three Lions Podcast that takes you down memory lane reminding you of games, results, players and celebrations from days gone by. Have a lovely day. Running Time: 22:48 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...

Feb 14, 202423 min

The 2024 Nations League draw

Ep 304: The Nations League draw took place on 8th February, relegated to League B, we were always going to get 3 different sides later this year, find out who we drew in the latest episode. Thanks for your constant support Running Time: 17:31 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...

Feb 09, 202418 minSeason 1Ep. 304

January transfers and the Pride of the Three Lions

Ep 303: The January transfer window has closed, which England players have made a move, I take a look towards the Nations League draw and also chat with Derek Niven about his book The pride of the Three Lions. Running Time: 51:11 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...

Feb 02, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 303

The story of Lexo - The Macedonian dog

Ep 302: In the past England fans have had an undesirable reputation, one that hass taken a while to shake off, but thanks to great deeds by supporters in various ways, this view is changing, join me as I speak with Lisa who went to North Macedonia and came back with Lexo, the street dog. Running Time: 33:59 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...

Jan 25, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 302

Your England Journey - James Harrison

Ep 301: Back with another in the Your England Journey series, this time with Liverpool and England fan James Harrison telling us how he began following England and where it’s taken him, plus I catch up on what’s been happening in the past week. Running Time: 50:37 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...

Jan 18, 202451 minSeason 1Ep. 301

Euro 2024: A guide to our group cities

Ep 300: Are you sorted for Germany and Euro 2024? How much do you know about Gelsenkirchen, Frankfurt and Cologne? I’m joined by Marco Kühnauer to tell us a little more about them, I also have some dos and don’ts for following England away. Running Time: 48:51 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...

Jan 11, 202449 minSeason 1Ep. 300

Your England Journey - Russell Woodward

Ep 299: Happy New Year to you, let’s welcome in 2024 with another in the ‘Your England Journey’ series, this time with Leicester City and England Fan, Russell Woodward. Running Time: 43:21 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...

Jan 04, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 299

Your England Journey - Stuart Franklin

Ep 298: The final pod for the year, I’m pleased to be joined by Blackburn Rovers and England fan Stuart Franklin for another in the ‘Your England Journey’ series. Thanks for tuning in over the year, have a great Christmas and I’ll see you all in 2024. Running Time: 39:03 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...

Dec 19, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 298

Jack Leslie The lion who never roared

Ep 297: Jack Leslie. You’ve probably heard the name, but do you know his story? I’m thrilled to be joined by Matt Tiller who tells us all about Jack's England cap that never was, but there is also so much more to learn and it's all in his book. Running Time: 54:52 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...

Dec 12, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 297

Lionesses Netherlands Scotland Review

Ep 296: The Lionesses rounded off 2023 with 2 finals games in the Nations League, a place in next year’s finals and also a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics at stake, I’m joined by the Evening Standard’s Dom Smith to briefly chat it over. Running Time: 17:32 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...

Dec 07, 202318 minSeason 1Ep. 296

Euro 2024 Draw

Ep 295: The draw for the 2024 European Championships has been made, Serbia, Denmark and Slovenia join us in group C, I cast my eye over it and also take a look at who we could also face in the pre-Euro friendlies in May/June next year. Running Time: 24:46 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...

Dec 03, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 295

Lionesses Netherlands Scotland Preview

Ep 294: The Lionesses return for their final 3 Nations League matches, Netherlands at Wembley and Scotland at Hampden, can they win the group? I’m joined by Rich Laverty and his positivity. I also pay tribute to Terry Venables who sadly passed away recently. Running Time: 36:21 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...

Nov 29, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 294

Your England Journey - Matt L

Ep 293: Back once again with another in the ‘Your England Journey’ series. This time Bristol Rovers fan Matt L takes us to his first tournament as an England fan, Qatar 2022, unbelievable that it was only a year ago! Running Time: 45:26 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...

Nov 25, 202345 minSeason 1Ep. 293

Malta and North Macedonia (November) Review

Ep 292: And with that qualification for Euro 2024 was over, done and dusted in just under 8 months. Here I take a look back over Malta at Wembley and an away trip to Skopje in North Macedonia. Running Time: 31:15 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...

Nov 23, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 292

U17 World Cup

Ep 291: Just a short one, where I take a look at the current U-17 World Cup taking place in Indonesia, where our young Lions have gotten off to a great start. Running Time: 10:08 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...

Nov 16, 202310 minSeason 1Ep. 291

Malta and North Macedonia Preview

Ep 290: Malta and North Macedonia, the final two fixtures of England’s Euro 2024 qualification campaign. I’m joined by former Malta goalkeeper Andrew Hogg and also Alex from @MacedonianFoot_ who guides us around Skopje. Running Time: 1:03:41 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...

Nov 14, 20231 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 290

Your England Journey - Dec Welch

Ep 289: The next instalment in the ‘Your England Journey’ series, I’m joined by Sunderland and England fan Dec Welch, he may be fairly new to following England, but he’s got a couple of stories to tell…. Running Time: 35:27 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...

Nov 09, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 289

Lionesses: Belgium Review

Ep 288: The Lionesses were in action in their latest rounds of Nations league fixtures, home and away to Belgium, I’m joined by the Evening Standard’s Dom Smith (@MrDomSmith) to discuss them both. I also pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton who recently passed away. Running Time: 36:14 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...

Nov 02, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 288

Lionesses: Belgium Preview

Ep 287: It’s a double header for the Lionesses, as they face Belgium home and away in the Nations League, following a last-minute defeat to the Netherlands in September, it’s vital they get back to winning ways. I’m joined by Rich Laverty to discuss it. Running Time: 26:48 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 24, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 287

When England threatened to go on strike

Ep 286: It’s 2003 and Rio Ferdinand was the centre of attention as he had missed a drugs test, all of a sudden there was talk of the England team going on strike ahead of their vital qualifier away to Turkey. This is the story of what happened. Running Time: 26:21 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...

Oct 21, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 286

Australia and Italy Review

Ep 285: Qualification in the bag, Germany 2024 here we come, I’m joined by England fan Aidan Smith to discuss both Italy and Australia and all that came with it. Running Time: 35:05 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 19, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 285

Australia and Italy Preview

Ep 284: International football returns, I’m joined by Brad Jurd (@BradleyJurd) from the A League couch critics to talk Australia and Stuart Jones gives us the Italian mood, all that plus squad and some stats you never knew you needed to know. Running Time: 1:06:07 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 10, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 284
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