Theatres of Dreams - a football podcast
A twice weekly podcast about football in general and Manchester clubs in particular. Produced by LATELATEPodcasts and presented by Rod Maxwell, Harry Merrell, Erin Beau-Carroll (Wednesday's Theatres of Dreams) and Rod Maxwell, Richard Irvine and Dom Bowers (Friday's Theatres of Dreams Extra Time).
Episodes
130 episodes
Match Reaction: Old Trafford Upset: Brighton Beat United 2-1 — Fans and Frustration
Rod Maxwell and Harry Murrell stand outside Old Trafford after Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by a depleted Brighton Hove Albion, 2-1. The episode breaks down a disappointing, low-energy performance, missed chances, and the he...
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Season 2025
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Episode 34
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8:11
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25/26 - EP 33 "All done bar the shouting?" 9 Jan 2026
Theatre of Dreams Extra Time kicks off 2026 with hosts dissecting Manchester football: United’s surprise managerial exit, debates over potential successors and whether Ruben engineered his own departure.They analyse the Premier League ti...
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Season 2025
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Episode 33
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1:06:21
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25/26 EP32 - Amorin Over & Out - 6 January 2026
Erin, Harry and Rod are back after a little Christmas break and the news from Old Trafford makes for an explosive first episode of the year!! Also on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Gx5WZRn9f5Q
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1:03:54
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25:26 EP31"The Football Season of Goodwill??" 19 Dec 2025
Dom, Richard and Rod wrap up the year with their views on how the league is going to end up this season and some of their favourite moments of football in 2025. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/gjqiyBK542U?si=8bsIsyuecRdhdmO4
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Season 2025
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Episode 31
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57:13
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25/26 - EP30 "Heaven knows... I am not quite as miserable as I thought! - 17 Dec 2025
Rod and Harry dissect and reflect on a busy weekend of football across the English leagues with a focus this week on Altrincham FC after a disappointing away defeat in the FA Trophy and the 8 goal thriller at Old Trafford on Monday night - more...
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Season 2025
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Episode 30
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56:34
Theatres of Dreams S25/26 EP 29 "A Sack Full of Football" - Weds 10 Dec 2025
Our mid-week edition of Theatres of Dreams "A Sack Full Of Football" is now out to watch and listen to. Erin, Harry and Rod discuss the weekend results, the Liverpool Shenanigans, the WSL and of course their beloved Alty FC. Available on ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 29
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1:00:30
Theatres of Dreams "Extra Time - Season 25/26 - "Van Dyke is doin my head in!" - Fri 5 Dec
On this week's "Extra Time" edition, Dom, Rich and Rod discuss the last week in Premier League action with Richard confessing a certain frustration with the big Liverpool defender - is this descent or just pure emotion??? Also avail...
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Season 2025
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Episode 27
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53:12
Theatres of Dreams Podcast - S25:26 - EP 27 "One More Time" 3 Dec 2025
Erin, Harry and Rod analyse the results from the weekend and midweek with their typical focus on City, United and Altrincham FC but taking in the wider views of football of course. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Cw5bCg1Y9kw
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Season 2025
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Episode 26
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48:37
Theatres of Dreams Podcast - S25/26 EP 25 "L is for Loser" - 27 Nov 2025
Following a weekend when City, Liverpool and Manchester United all lost, Dom and Rod discuss when it last happened, why Liverpool are on the slide and what could it mean for the club, and look at all the results in the EPL and UCL this week.&nb...
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Season 2025
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Episode 25
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53:53
Theatres of Dreams Podcast - S25/26 EP24 - Manic Monday, Sunday and Saturday!!! 25 Nov 2025
With the domestic season back in gear after the international hiatus, Erin, Harry and Rod discuss the results from the weekend, some of the contentious decisions, and a certain Scotsman's overhead wonder strike! Also available as a podcas...
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Season 2025
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Episode 24
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40:35
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25/26 - EP 23 - "Super Scot McTominay" - 19 Nov 2025
We are still in awe of Scot McTominay's goal in the World Cup Qualifier against Denmark as it helped secure Scotland's place in their first World Cup Finals since 1998. Rod Maxwell and Radio Robin's Erin Beau-Carrol chat about that and Al...
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28:24
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25:26 EP 21 - "Pep at 1000 & counting" - 12 Nov 2025
Erin, Harry and Rod are back to review, discuss and debate another full week of football and to mark some significant milestones in the game. Pep managing his 1000th game and Ruben in charge of the Reds for a year.. Plus Alty win away. Listen o...
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1:05:36
Theatres of Dreams Extra Time S25/26 Ep22 - Tuchel's England ticking over, WSL and World Cup Wrap Up - 14 Nov 2025
Dom, Rich and Rod discuss the goings on in football this week from the wider angle covering City v L'pool - Slot lost the plot? World Cup Qualies - Tuchel's England ticking over, and this weekend's top of the WSL table Manchester derby.&n...
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47:34
Theatres of Dreams "Extra Time" S25:26 - EP 20 - "Flying Bayern" 7 Nov 2025
Dom Bowers, Richard Irvine and Rod Maxwell are back to chat, discuss, and debate more football from across the leagues not only their own football loyalties. Also available as a podcast across all main podcast sites. Podcast produce...
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46:27
Theatres of Dreams S25/26 EP19: Midweek Blues and Champions League Thrills - 5 Nov 2025
Rod Maxwell hosts the Theatre of Dreams podcast with Harry Merrell and Erin Beau-Carroll from Radio Robbins. They dissect United’s draw with Forest, Altrincham vs Boston preview, FA Cup upsets, manager shake-ups across clubs, and Champions Leag...
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47:37
Theatres of Dreams "Extra Time" - S25/26 EP 18 "Trouble Up North" - 31 Oct 2025
Once again Richard is missing in action and so it is left to Dom and Rod to survey, analyse, discuss and surmise on another week in football. And this week as well as the usual commentary on the week in football from a Premier League perspectiv...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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51:17
Theatres of Dreams Podcast S25:26 EP17 "Crisis? What crisis? - 29 Oct 2025
Erin, Harry and Rod are back for another discussion about another turbulent week in football. As well as discussing the results from the weekend for their respective teams, they also look north of the border to try and understand what exa...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:00:06
Theatres of Dreams S25/26 - EP 16 - "Harry-donna" - 23 Oct 2025
Erin, Harry and Rod try to unpack a busy week of football on and off the pitch starting with the news that Altrincham FC sacked Phil Parkinson earlier in the day. Discussing, debating and deliberating that plus all the results from the we...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:02:32
Theatres of Dreams S2526 EP15 "Tuchel's on Target" - Fri 10 Oct 2025
Erin, Harry and Rod talk internationals WSL and European action on this episode of the pod. Available also on Youtube - https://youtu.be/VWlrytHRkbQ
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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47:11
Theatres of Dreams Extra Time S25/26 - EP 14 - You Only Sing When You're Winning - Fri 10 Oct
Dom, Richard and Rod discuss the results from last weekend and ponder are Liverpool on the slide; will Arsenal stay the course and why is the atmosphere at games not what it use to be. Listen on the podcast or watch on Youtube - https://y...
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56:30
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25/26 - EP 15 - Results Overview and WSL Focus - 9 Oct 2025
Erin and Rod catch up on the football results, views, news and gossip as well as taking a closer look at the WSL results and the Women's Champions League games as well.
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Season 2025
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Episode 15
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53:03
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25/26 - EP14 - "The Amorim Fan Club and some 'Blue' Perspective" - 3 Oct 2025
Harry and Erin are joined by George Allan - MUFC and Alty fan and a commentator on Radio Robins - the Alty FC live broadcasts on RadioAlty.co.uk. And he brings some much needed optimism....
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Season 2025
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Episode 14
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35:41
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25/26 EP13 "It's City's worst start to the league in 19 years" - 26 Sep 2025
On this week's pod, Erin and Harry analyse recent matches including Altrincham FC's losses, Manchester United's performance against Chelsea, and Manchester City's worst start to a league season in 19 years. A podcast produced by LAT...
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47:33
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25:26 EP12 "The Derby Dissection" - Friday 19 Sept 2025
Dom Bowers, Richard Irvine and Rod Maxwell discuss the football from this week's EPL and UCL fixtures and dissect (painfully) the Manchester Derby. And how Liverpool's win at Turf Moor might just be evidence that the champions are destine...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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56:40
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast s25/26 EP 11 "The Derby Therapy Podcast" - 17 Sept 2025
Harry and Rod dissect the Man derby weekend game, try to make some sense of the United performance and look across the leagues including their beloved Altrincham FC. Also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/6KgPJ3A8_zU
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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56:33