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World Cup etc
Hopes & dreams; society & cultures - what the greatest sporting tournament on earth offers above all is an entry point to people across the world. Join journalists Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Jon Bonfiglio, and football expert Declan Link - alongside a host of special guests - on this unique take on all things related to the World Cup.
Episodes
105 episodes
WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: The Sunday Column
Paul Schmidt-Troschke launches a new regular series with his Sunday column.
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WORLD CUP ETC - LIVE: Mexico Returns to the Azteca
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio talk live on Mexico’s return to the Azteca, during the friendly match against Portugal.
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12:13
WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Positions & Their Roles - Goalkeeper
Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the lone ranger, the last man, the shot-stopper - the goalkeeper.
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26:00
WORLD CUP ETC - LIVE: A Night at the Intercontinentals
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio in Gudalajara, and Declan Link in London, go through the night and the results.
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13:08
WORLD CUP ETC - LIVE: Build-Up to New Caledonia v Jamaica, at the Estadio Akron in Guadalajara
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio report live from outside the iconic Estadio Akron in Guadalajara, ahead of the Intercontinental Semi-Final between New Caledonia and Jamaica.
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10:58
WORLD CUP ETC - PREVIEW: Intercontinental Playoffs - Bolivia v Suriname - Monterrey
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio look ahead to the Monterrey semi-final in the Intercontinental Playoffs, between Bolivia and Suriname.
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7:47
WORLD CUP ETC - PREVIEW: Intercontinental Playoffs - New Caledonia v Jamaica - Guadalajara
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio look ahead to the Guadalajara semi-final in the Intercontinental Playoffs, between New Caledonia and Jamaica.
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8:42
WORLD CUP ETC #015 - Focus on West Germany '74; World Cup Health Check; Host City Special - Seattle
Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio are joined by returning guest Keir Radnedge to continue their trek through World Cups past, and discuss other topics of the day.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE: "The Last Guest At The Holloway Motel" - The Incredible Story of Tony Powell
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the story of Tony Powell, and reflect on the ongoing lack of tolerance for gay men in the sport.
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7:54
WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: Venezuela Beat USA in World Baseball Classic
Paul Schmidt-Troschke and Jon Bonfiglio on Venezuela's groundbreaking victory in Baseball's showpiece international tournament.
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8:40
WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Positions & Their Roles - The Holding Midfielder
Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the most crucial, least heralded role of all: the man in the hole.
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23:28
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Asset or Liability? Neymar Jnr Left Out of Pre-Tournament Brazil Squad
Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the enigma that is Neymar Jnr.
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23:23
WORLD CUP ETC - BREAKING NEWS: Morocco Declared Africa Cup of Nations Champions, Senegal Stripped of Title
Morocco have been declared Africa Cup of Nations champions after their appeal over the result of January’s final was upheld, with Senegal stripped of the title. Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the news and the fal...
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WORLD CUP ETC - SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Cornish Miners & Football in Mexico, with Dr. Sharron Schwartz
Jon Bonfiglio speaks to Dr. Sharron Schwartz about the history and legacy of Cornish Miners across Latin America, in particular how football accompanied them to the region.To read Dr. Schwartz's work, the following books are now availabl...
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25:22
WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Positions & Their Roles - The Winger
Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the classic winger, their skills, psychology and box-office draw.
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23:43
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: WC Themed Board Games
Paul Schmidt-Troschke, Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio reunite to discuss the pressing issue of World Cup-themed board games.
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17:06
WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: Iran Pulls Out of Tournament; Intercontinental Playoffs in Doubt; FIFA Cuts WC Operating Costs
Paul Schmidt-Troschke with the latest news from around the world.
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6:42
WORLD CUP ETC - FEATURE SERIES: Positions & Their Roles - The Striker
Starting a new mini-series, Declan Link & Jon Bonfiglio take an in-depth look at positions, their identities and psychology, via some of the most notable international players to take on these roles.
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30:39
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: War, Asylum & Iranian Woman Footballers
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the situation and complexities faced by the Iranian women's national team.
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10:01
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Foxborough (pop. 20,000) v FIFA
Declan Link and Paul Schmidt-Troschke discuss the stand-off between the town of Foxborough, Boston - home to Gillette Stadium - and FIFA, as the games to be hosted are currently in limbo as the town demands upfront payment for USD$8M in securit...
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12:57
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Messi at the White House
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the visit of MLS Cup Winners Inter Miami to Donald Trump's White House.
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14:16
WORLD CUP ETC - NEWS: Malaysian Football Fraud Update; Brazil Highlights Gender Violence Ahead of 2027 Women’s World Cup; Mexico Announces Increased Security After Cartel Violence
Paul Schmidt-Troschke with the latest news from around the world.
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4:44
WORLD CUP ETC - DISCUSSION: Russia At the Door of Sporting Re-Entry
Paul Schmidt-Troschke & Jon Bonfiglio discuss the re-rentry of Russia & Belarus into sporting international sporting competitions, and debate the collectivity and purpose of shared rules and norms.
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