The FootPol Podcast
The podcast that brings together football and politics. We'll be exploring the relationship between the two, both inside and outside the game.
The podcast covers "Big Politics" like politicians, clubs, international and national federations and other organised groups and how they use or abuse the game to "Small, Everyday Politics" in the form of community-level clubs, fan associations and the way that football reflects the political challenges of our day to day lives.
The FootPol Podcast is brought to you by co-hosts Drs Francesco Belcastro and Guy Burton.
Podcasting since 2023 • 91 episodes
The FootPol Podcast
Latest Episodes
Fueling or burning the game? Football clubs, fans and energy companies ft. Leslie Mabon
In the latest FootPol Podcast episode, Leslie Mabon, senior lecturer in environmental systems at The Open University discusses how football’s deep ties to industry reveal a bigger story about climate change, community identity, and the energy t...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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45:19
African Fans, European Dreams ft. Manase Chinwesha and Solomon Waliaula
Why do millions of Africans passionately support European football clubs they’ve never seen in person? This episode addresses this question in Manase Chiweshe and Solomon Waliaula's recent book
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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53:24
Pride in the Game: LGBTQ+ Football Culture ft. Rory Magrath
This week on the FootPol Podcast, Rory Magrath of Southampton Solent University joins co-host Guy to unpack LGBTQ+ issues in football. From the late acceptance of LGBTQ+ players and fans in the men’s game to the more welcoming culture in women’...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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50:13
Season 3 Opener: Israel, Women’s Football, FIFA and Saudi Power Plays
FootPol is back for a brand new season — and we’re hitting the ground running. In this season opener, we recap the biggest political battles shaping the beautiful game and give you a taste of what’s to come.We start with Israel’s ongoing...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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47:21
Full-Time Whistle: The Season 2 Finale!
In the last episode of the seasone, co-hosts Guy and Francesco reflect on a great second season of FootPol, and pick apart some of the main themes from the season. They include conversations about community clubs and inclusivity as well as the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 41
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25:42
