{"podcast":{"title":"Pilgrims Podcast","slug":"pilgrims-podcast-6557417","podcast_index_feed_id":6557417,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/64c005a385617f00114e3cfd","website_url":"https://linktr.ee/pilgrimspodcast","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/64c005a385617f00114e3cfd/1754023666739-54fc5a98-f5e5-46e0-b4f2-4c54ed60039c.jpeg","author":"Archie Scrase","episode_count":221,"summary":"Now in its third season, as a new-look Argyle return to League One with Tom Cleverley in charge, the panel of global Greens — along with some very special guests — are here at least weekly with their signature balance of insight, debate, chat and humour. All essential links Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T16:19:25.356004+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pilgrims-podcast-6557417"},"episode":{"title":"Summer Series: World Cup Special ft. Derek Adams & Mark Lovell","slug":"summer-series-world-cup-special-ft-derek-adams-mark-lovell","published_at":"2026-06-23T22:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pilgrims-podcast-6557417/summer-series-world-cup-special-ft-derek-adams-mark-lovell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pilgrims-podcast-6557417","url":"https://shows.acast.com/pilgrims-podcast/episodes/world-cup-special-ft-derek-adams-mark-lovell","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/64c005a385617f00114e3cfd/e/6a3aeb7495244c4a61197f35/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Pilgrims Podcast, host Mark Lovell is once again joined by Plymouth Argyle Director of Football Derek Adams for a wide-ranging and lively World Cup special. Derek and Mark look ahead to Scotland’s huge test against Brazil in Miami and it promises to be a proper examination in stifling heat. Conditions, tactics, and mentality all come under the duo’s spotlight. Can Scotland stay in the game long enough to cause a shock, or will Brazil’s quality (Neymar?) tell in the end? Derek breaks it all down in detail. Defensive structure, game management, and what it might take to survive against elite opposition on the biggest stage. Liverpool away at Anfield anybody? There’s also plenty of focus on England’s impressive start under Thomas Tuchel, with praise for their tactical flexibility, squad depth, and the way the Three Lions dismantled Croatia in their opener. Beyond the matches, the discussion goes deeper into modern coaching. How in-game decisions are made, how systems evolve mid-match, and what separates good tournament teams from great ones. Derek also reflects on his transition into his role at Plymouth Argyle, offering insight into life behind the scenes as DOF. Packed with analysis, big opinions, and a touch of nostalgia for World Cup moments gone by (without hydration breaks). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"In this episode of the Pilgrims Podcast, host Mark Lovell is once again joined by Plymouth Argyle Director of Football Derek Adams for a wide-ranging and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1611,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pilgrims-podcast-6557417/episodes/summer-series-world-cup-special-ft-derek-adams-mark-lovell/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pilgrims-podcast-6557417/summer-series-world-cup-special-ft-derek-adams-mark-lovell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}