Urb Podcasts

There are many ways in which football in Colombia is thought of by the average football fan. Some positive, such as Higuita’s scorpion kick save, Valderrama’s iconic hair or James Rodriguez’s amazing 2014 World Cup performances. Others are more negative, such as Colombian football’s historic connections to violence and dodgy funding. In this episode, Simon Edwards from World Football Index joins the podcast to discuss football in Colombia, and how it is now seen as presenting a very positive image of the country on the global stage. As well as this, the positive impact of clubs’ barras (ultras) have played in their communities is explored, as it the record-breaking support for women’s football in the country, and the different regional footballing identities that are present around the country.

Release the beast!  This week on Snap, Cackle & Pop we celebrate the new Coronavirus roadmap by mapping out the ideal first night back in the club, we officially wage war on Gen Z and their middle partings and we speculate and postulate about what’s in store for the new union between Ms Azealia Banks and Judaism

In this episode, Scott Coyne of the Belgian Football Podcast joins Ben for a discussion about, according to FIFA, the world’s best international team.  Listen to this episode for a discussion about Belgium’s fierce but healthy rivalries, its physical and tactical style of play, and the chances of the Red Devils finally lifting a trophy at some point this year.

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On this week's episode we're getting candid about the Weeknd's Super Bowl performance and Loukas trials an interesting new brunch combination..

Corners of the World is back for a second series, and in the first episode takes a maiden trip to South America.  Ben Harrison-Hyde discusses football in Venezuela with Jordan Florit, the nation that has the unfortunate honour of being the only CONMEBOL country yet to qualify for a World Cup. As well as assessing the fortunes of the ‘Vinotinto,’ this episode also includes the Venezuelan barras, the domestic heavyweights and the extraordinary increase in the sport’s popularity this century, giving it almost a religious status.

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Welcome to the one year celebration of Snap, Cackle & Pop!   In this week’s episode we introduce you to our brand new *erotic* book club, we take AQA down a couple of pegs, we zoom in on the drama at Handforth Parish Council and we have a few choice words to say about the Golden Globe nominations... enjoy!

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This week we're talking queer icons, (more) witchcraft, the problem with racialized renaming and...stocks. The usual mixed bag. 

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Reporting straight from not Dubai, it’s the breakfast show for people who wake up at 5pm!!  In this week’s episode we regale you with our supernatural, super spooky stories, we give our unprofessional opinions on the latest Drag Race UK cohort and we go undercover to discover where all those influencers are hiding out... so treat yourself to a listen!!

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New year, same shenanigans!  On our first episode of 2021, we are deconstructing the cultural whirlwind that has been the last couple of weeks - from cult rituals to cannibal celebs and corrupt politicians... yeah. It's been a lot.  

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One final show! And its a bumper episode, packed with the latest football debates as well as some highlights from our time on air. Presented by Owen Midha, guests: David Morgan, Matthew Dawes and Scott Heiron.

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China! The roots of football in China are far deep, going all the way back 5000 years to an ancient game called Cuju. In modern times, China is perceived as a country where football players go to get one more massive paycheck before they pass their physical prime. However, things are changing, and with salary caps and spending limits being introduced for the 2021 season, now is an interesting time to be discussing Chinese football. For the final episode in the season, Jonathan White from the South China Morning Post joins Ben Harrison-Hyde to discuss all things money, national team prestige, rivalries…and hairy crabs!

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Christmas Special – Finland! Hyvää joulua to all of you. In the Christmas edition of Corners of the World, Ben Harrison-Hyde discusses football in Finland with Rich Nelson from the Finnish Football Podcast and Escape to Suomi. As Finland is home to FC Santa Claus, it only seemed right to feature the country for this episode. Football isn’t the most popular sport in Finland; that title (currently) belongs to ice hockey. But, with the nation’s qualification to their first ever major tournament and last season’s Pukki Parties, is there now a springboard from which the popularity of football can continue to grow?