{"podcast":{"title":"The Totally Football Show with James Richardson","slug":"the-totally-football-show-with-james-richardson-923658","podcast_index_feed_id":923658,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6818cd43eb146d8e35d312c7","website_url":"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcasts/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6818cd43eb146d8e35d312c7/1781161123304-a398fae4-3cbe-493e-ad2e-3c3493908ecb.jpeg","author":"The Athletic","episode_count":1315,"summary":"James Richardson and Team Totally bring their blend of charming analysis and unique insights to Los Angeles this summer, where there'll be releasing episodes after every single World Cup matchday. It's all the football news and chat you need - and plenty that you don’t too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T06:19:33.772588+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-totally-football-show-with-james-richardson-923658"},"episode":{"title":"Totally Extra: Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle, 30 years on","slug":"totally-extra-liverpool-4-3-newcastle-30-years-on","published_at":"2026-04-04T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-totally-football-show-with-james-richardson-923658/totally-extra-liverpool-4-3-newcastle-30-years-on","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-totally-football-show-with-james-richardson-923658","url":"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcast/200-the-totally-football-show/episode-698","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6818cd43eb146d8e35d312c7/e/69cf8c50f44b357ce97d83cd/media.mp3","summary":"A deep dive into the legendary 1996 clash between Liverpool and Newcastle, analyzing why this 4-3 thriller remains the Premier League's definitive spectacle. The panel explores Kevin Keegan's attacking philosophy and the lasting impact of that era on English football.","meta_description":"Relive the magic of Liverpool 4-3 Newcastle. An analysis of Kevin Keegan's Newcastle, the birth of the Premier League era, and football's greatest thrille…","key_points":["Main idea: The 1996 Liverpool vs. Newcastle match served as the definitive arrival of the Premier League era's high-octane identity","Historical context: Kevin Keegan's Newcastle United prioritized exuberant, attacking football over defensive stability, often at the cost of results","Failure mode: The decision to prioritize flair over structure contributed to Newcastle's inability to sustain a title challenge despite immense talent","Practical takeaway: The era was defined by a unique lack of separation between players, fans, and media, creating a highly visceral football culture","Legacy: The identity of modern Newcastle United is fundamentally built upon the 'dreamer' philosophy established by Keegan"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"The Premier League's Defining Moment","summary":"An introduction to the 4-3 thriller and its significance in marking the start of the modern Premier League era."},{"start_ms":420000,"title":"Statistical Curiosities","summary":"A look at the unique statistical anomaly where the top three assist providers in the league all featured in this single match."},{"start_ms":810000,"title":"Tactical Innovations and World Cup Shadows","summary":"Discussion on the use of back-three systems and the impact of England's 1994 World Cup squad on the domestic game."},{"start_ms":1190000,"title":"The Era of Access","summary":"Reflecting on the era of intense player-fan proximity and its impact on sports journalism."},{"start_ms":1950000,"title":"The Keegan Philosophy","summary":"Analyzing Kevin Keegan's management style, his recruitment of talent like Les Ferdinand, and his 'Pied Piper' effect on Newcastle."},{"start_ms":4540000,"title":"The Cost of Greatness","summary":"Evaluating the bittersweet legacy of Newcastle's highest Premier League finish and the emotional weight of lost titles."}],"topics":["Premier League","Liverpool FC","Newcastle United","Kevin Keegan","English Football History","90s Football","Football Tactics","Sports Journalism"],"duration_seconds":4774,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-totally-football-show-with-james-richardson-923658/episodes/totally-extra-liverpool-4-3-newcastle-30-years-on/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-totally-football-show-with-james-richardson-923658/totally-extra-liverpool-4-3-newcastle-30-years-on.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}