Podcast

The Game

Author: The Times
Feed episode count: 1380
Official site: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/podcasts/the-game
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Summary

The thinking fan's football podcast, providing previews and reviews of all the action - every Monday and Thursday. Listen to the best of The Times and The Sunday Times journalists as they cover the biggest sport on the planet; from winners to losers, who's in and out on the transfer roundabout, tactical developments, data analysis and the dreaded VAR. Hosted by Tom Clarke and Gregor Robertson alongside special guest appearances, the team bring you the latest on the Premier League and the EFL, as well as a front-row seat to international tournaments including the Champions League, European Championships and World Cups. We know football isn't life and death. It's much more serious than that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Jul 31, 2026 · not_requested

FIFA Special: What now for Infantino?

Duration seconds: 617
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/fifa-special-what-now-for-infantino

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Jul 30, 2026 · not_requested

FIFA, Howe, Henderson and Barcola

Duration seconds: 3477
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/fifa-howe-henderson-and-barcola

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Jul 28, 2026 · not_requested

TIMES EXCLUSIVE: FIFA - Football for sale

Duration seconds: 1056
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/times-exclusive-fifa-football-for-sale

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Jul 27, 2026 · not_requested

On tour with Liverpool and Chelsea

Duration seconds: 3002
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/on-tour-with-liverpool-and-chelsea

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Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

TRANSFER LATEST - and who is better Rogers or Anderson?

Duration seconds: 3371
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/transfer-latest-and-who-is-better-rogers-or-anderson

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Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 39: Argentina got what they deserved and "England players must think for themselves."

Duration seconds: 3290
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-39-england-players-must-think-for-themselves-a

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Jul 19, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 38: Big final preview, as England take bronze

Duration seconds: 2423
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/big-final-preview-as-england-take-bronze

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Jul 18, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 37: The big one! No, really...

Duration seconds: 1713
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-37-the-big-one-no-really

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Jul 17, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 36: England Defeat Debrief

Duration seconds: 2276
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-36-england-defeat-debrief

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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 35: England throw it away as Tuchel loses nerve

Duration seconds: 2505
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-35-england-throw-it-away-as-tuchel-loses-nerve

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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 34: Will it be England or Argentina to play 'brilliant' Spain?

Duration seconds: 2250
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-34-will-it-be-england-or-argentina-to-play-bri

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Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 33: Why Mbappe is a great captain

Duration seconds: 1280
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/why-mbappe-is-a-great-captain

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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 32: Semi-Finals preview

Duration seconds: 3420
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-32-semi-finals-preview

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Jul 12, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 31: Bellingham drags England to the Semi Final

Duration seconds: 2022
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Jul 11, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 30: "Don't miss this chance" - The Big England preview

Duration seconds: 1836
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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 29: Why England should make the final

Duration seconds: 1681
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-29-why-england-should-make-the-final

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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 28: Quarter Final Previews

Duration seconds: 2868
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-28-quarter-final-previews

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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 27: Argentina win another thriller, is England their destiny?

Duration seconds: 2846
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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 26: Ronaldo out and Balogun can't save USA

Duration seconds: 2547
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-26-ronaldo-out-and-balogun-cant-save-usa

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Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 25: England's epic win in the Azteca

Duration seconds: 2832
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-24-englands-epic-win-in-the-azteca

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Jul 5, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 24: England braced for Azteca and France survive a kicking

Duration seconds: 2783
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Jul 4, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 23: England kick off farce and Cape Verde drama

Duration seconds: 2266
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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 22: Ronaldo through and Spain look strong

Duration seconds: 2067
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-22-ronaldo-through-and-spain-look-strong

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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 21: Harry Kane rescues England

Duration seconds: 2520
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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 20: Mbappe and Olise shine, can Kane and Bellingham follow?

Duration seconds: 2660
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-20-mbappe-and-olise-shine-can-kane-and-belling

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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 19: Paraguay stun Germany

Duration seconds: 2342
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-19-paraguay-stun-germany

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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 18: Round of 32 predictions and England update

Duration seconds: 3570
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-18-round-of-32-predictions-and-england-update

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Jun 28, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 17: England win but do they need to improve?

Duration seconds: 2103
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Jun 27, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 16: Cape Verde heroics, now England expects

Duration seconds: 1644
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Jun 26, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 15: Ecuador joy as Brobbey becomes unlikely hero

Duration seconds: 1526
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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 14: Scotland tortuous and why Mainoo needs minutes

Duration seconds: 2006
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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 13: England thwarted, Ronaldo invigorated

Duration seconds: 2759
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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 12: Greatest Golden Boot race ever?

Duration seconds: 1405
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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 11: Cape Verde joy and Rashford's renaissance

Duration seconds: 2166
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-11-cape-verde-joy-and-rashfords-renaissance

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Jun 21, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 10: Sweden stunned and stick with Ronaldo

Duration seconds: 2293
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-10-sweden-stunned-and-stick-with-ronaldo

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Jun 20, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 9: Hope for Scotland and big dreams for USA

Duration seconds: 1756
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-9-hope-for-scotland-and-big-dreams-for-usa

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Jun 19, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 8: McTominay mania and who is Anthony Barry?

Duration seconds: 2698
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-8-mctominay-mania-and-who-is-anthony-barry

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 7: England and Kane deliver in style

Duration seconds: 2413
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-7-england-and-kane-deliver-in-style

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 6: Messi, Haaland and Mbappe shine - over to you, Harry

Duration seconds: 2828
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/messi-haaland-and-mbappe-shine-over-to-you-harry

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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 5: Cape Verde joy and waiting for Messi

Duration seconds: 2581
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-5-cape-verde-joy-and-waiting-for-messi

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 4: 19 goals and teasing Tuchel

Duration seconds: 2421
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-4-19-goals-and-teasing-tuchel

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Jun 14, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 3: Scotland win, just, and water breaks dictate

Duration seconds: 1553
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-3-scotland-win-just-and-water-breaks-dictate

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Jun 13, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 2: C'mon Scotland!! USA look good

Duration seconds: 1576
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-2-cmon-scotland-usa-look-good

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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP DAY 1: The Azteca, Team USA and a cave

Duration seconds: 2006
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-day-2-the-azteca-team-usa-and-a-cave

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP 2026 - Are you ready!?

Duration seconds: 2674
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-2026-are-you-ready

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP 2026: SCOTLAND PREVIEW

Duration seconds: 2381
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-2026-scotland-preview

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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP 2026 - LIVE PREVIEW SHOW

Duration seconds: 2892
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-2026-live-event

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

How far will England and Scotland go?

Duration seconds: 2724
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/how-far-will-england-and-scotland-go

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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP 2026: THE CONTENDERS

Duration seconds: 3456
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-special-the-contenders

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Managers, Transfers and England update

Duration seconds: 2243
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/managers-transfers-and-england-update

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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP 2026: BIG ENGLAND PREVIEW

Duration seconds: 3512
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/world-cup-2026-big-england-preview

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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

Arsenal's big signing? Iraola to Liverpool?

Duration seconds: 3425
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/arsenals-big-signing-iraola-to-liverpool

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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

WORLD CUP 2026: Scotland special - Craig Levein

Duration seconds: 2199
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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Arsenal v PSG - the key battles?

Duration seconds: 3503
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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

EFL Extra: Play-off final reactions and end of season awards

Duration seconds: 1903
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May 25, 2026 · not_requested

Big season review and awards

Duration seconds: 3413
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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

EFL Extra: Play-off final predictions

Duration seconds: 1237
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/efl-extra-play-off-final-predictions

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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

ENGLAND SQUAD: IMMEDIATE REACTION

Duration seconds: 735
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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

Villa, Arsenal and Spygate

Duration seconds: 3541
Source: https://shows.acast.com/timesthegame/episodes/villa-arsenal-and-spygate

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

SPECIAL EPISODE: Arsenal are Champions and Pep leaves City

Duration seconds: 2416
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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Alonso and Carrick in; will Slot or Pep be leaving?

Duration seconds: 3898
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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

Is Carrick right for Man Utd? And Celtic v Hearts

Duration seconds: 3401
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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

Has VAR decided the title and relegation?

Duration seconds: 3594
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

This is how Arsenal can beat PSG?

Duration seconds: 3569
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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

EFL Extra: Round up and play-off Predictions

Duration seconds: 2128
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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

All change...again

Duration seconds: 3900
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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Best game you've ever seen?

Duration seconds: 3706
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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

EFL Final Day - It's Massive!

Duration seconds: 2145
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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

Who's staying up - West Ham or Spurs?

Duration seconds: 3497
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Apr 24, 2026 · not_requested

EFL Extra: Leicester City Special

Duration seconds: 1514
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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

Liam Rosenior gone, could Eddie Howe be next?

Duration seconds: 3327
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Apr 20, 2026 · not_requested

Will City or Arsenal stay unbeaten?

Duration seconds: 3438
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Apr 16, 2026 · not_requested

PSG make it look easy. Arsenal make it look hard

Duration seconds: 3331
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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

EFL Extra: Who has got the Play Off momentum?

Duration seconds: 2210
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Apr 13, 2026 · not_requested

Is it panic stations for Arsenal and Spurs?

Duration seconds: 3651
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Apr 9, 2026 · not_requested

Anfield can't save Liverpool from PSG

Duration seconds: 3509
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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

EFL Extra: Promotion chasing or relegation threatened - "The games are running out"

Duration seconds: 1965
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Apr 6, 2026 · not_requested

Pressure builds on Arsenal and Liverpool

Duration seconds: 3267
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Apr 2, 2026 · not_requested

Who would you pick in the England Squad?

Duration seconds: 3140
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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

EFL Extra: "Easter weekend is big!"

Duration seconds: 2722
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Mar 30, 2026 · not_requested

Is De Zerbi right for Spurs? And did Tuchel learn anything?

Duration seconds: 2476
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Mar 26, 2026 · not_requested

Where does Salah rank among Premier League greats?

Duration seconds: 3176
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Mar 23, 2026 · not_requested

Worst weekend; Spurs, Liverpool, Arsenal or Newcastle?

Duration seconds: 3582
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Mar 20, 2026 · not_requested

EFL Extra: Southampton on a surge

Duration seconds: 2231
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