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Episode #70 (2 Sep 2010): Contact? Dive? Penalty? Red Card? Ban? (1:00:27 min, 14.2 MB)
The pod squad discuss the landmark A-League bans for diving to see if the sanction was fair and what it could mean for the future of the game in Australia
Episode #69 (26 Aug 2010): Inside FFA's Future Blueprint (1:00:15 min, 14.1 MB)
The pod crew wavers on the fringe of proper journalism as we return from FFA HQ to unveil details of the skill acquisition program, further details around Holger's appointment and the A-League rule changes that could boost Aussie youth development
Episode #68 (19 Aug 2010): Peacock's View On 'Slate-Gate' (1:17:15 min, 18.1 MB)
Matchday Saturday presenter Adam Peacock joins us to discuss 'Slate-Gate' and his impressions of new Socceroos coach Holger Osieck from their first interview
Episode #67 (12 Aug 2010): Getting To Know 'Holger Who?' (53:54 min, 12.6 MB)
We pick through the CV of our new German leader to dissect if Holger Osieck has the mettle to lead a transitional Socceroos squad
Episode #66 (5 Aug 2010): The A-League Is Back! (1:04:51 min, 15.2 MB)
With World Cup fever cured, we get our teeth stuck into some A-League action with a review of Round 1 and every A-League side ahead of the big kick-off tonight
Episode #65 (29 Jul 2010): Blankety Blank, Blankety Blank (50:02 min, 11.7 MB)
We drag up an old style game show to cast our predictions for the coming season, plus we review the Festival of Football and crowd figures, again (!)
Episode #64 (22 Jul 2010): Lies, Damn Lies and Transfer Rumours (48:07 min, 11.3 MB)
It's time for speculative closed season rumours of A-League and EPL transfers, plus our views on video technology and how to stamp out diving.
Episode #63 (15 Jul 2010): South Africa 2010 In Review (1:08:29 min, 16.1 MB)
Alongside reviewing the Spain-Netherlands final, we reflect on Africa's first ever World Cup by picking out the highs, lows, star performers and biggest disappointments.
Episode #62 (8 Jul 2010): First Time Winners, European Grinners (51:10 min, 12 MB)
We review the World Cup quarters and semis, preview the Netherlands-Spain final and ponder what Craig Johnston has in common with Abe Simpson
Episode #61 (1 Jul 2010): Lessons Learned For Socceroos (50:42 min, 11.9 MB)
The Pod Squad are back from South Africa to discuss the Round of 16, the up-coming quarters, the next Socceroos coach and what we learned from this World Cup experience.
Episode #60 (23 Jun 2010): Frankenstein's Monster Pod (44:53 min, 10.5 MB)
With everyone in South Africa for some reason we've stitched together this week's pod to create an interview-based monster featuring our own Aidan Ormond, former England international Paul Parker, Socceroo Jacob Burns plus the 'Man In The Ball'.
Episode #59 (17 Jun 2010): 'North Korea Beat Brazil' (1:11:33 min, 16.8 MB)
Special guests former Red Star Belgrade player Misha Radovic and former EPL defender Spencer Prior join the pod to dissect every swerving kick of that controversial ball in the World Cup so far.
Episode #58 (10 Jun 2010): Getting Ready For The Germans (56:44 min, 13.3 MB)
The wait is over - the World Cup is here! We discuss losing to USA, trying not to lose against Germany and ask if anyone can stop the stylish Spanish in Group H
Episode #57 (8 Jun 2010): World Cup Special Edition (57:46 min, 13.5 MB)
We've teamed up with adidas to produce a World Cup special edition pod where we highlight importance of speed, look at the best goals scored in the World Cup finals in those famous three stripe boots of adidas, select our all time adidas World Cup XI and list the players to watch in South Africa.
Episode #56 (3 Jun 2010): Matildas Are Asian Champs: "We're Still In Shock!" (49:08 min, 20.2 MB)
The FFT boys are joined by the Matilda's Sally Shipard and the Asian Cup trophy to chat about the women's historic victory
Episode #55 (27 May 2010): Why McDonald's Are Good For You (45:28 min, 10.7 MB)
We discuss Scott McDonald not making the plane to South Africa (he was dropped not late), a tepid Kiwi encounter and move onto Group F in our World Cup group previews. Plus Mr. Dannii Minogue, Kris Smith, joins us to discuss Football Superstar.
Episode #54 (21 May 2010): Will The Dutch End Their Drought? (55:34 min, 13 MB)
We move onto Group E as part of our World Cup previews and assess if the Dutch can finally win the ultimate prize in football.
Episode #53 (13 May 2010): Has Pim Got It Right? (48:16 min, 45.3 MB)
We review Verbeek's preliminary World Cup squad and continue our finals preview by looking at Group D which features global heavyweights Germany and our own Socceroos.
Episode #52 (6 May 2010): Group C: Can USA Shock England? (54:40 min, 51.3 MB)
England may have impressed during qualification, but can a decent USA team or surprise packages Algeria and Slovenia cause an upset? We discuss all that and more in the third installment of our World Cup previews.
Episode #51 (30 Apr 2010): Group B: Can Messi Save Maradona? (47:07 min, 44.2 MB)
In the second of our World Cup group reviews, we discuss Argentina's chances of progressing from a group featuring Nigeria, South Korea and Greece, while we also chat with rising Socceroo Tommy Oar.
Episode #50 (22 Apr 2010): Group A: Will Les Bleus Blow It? (46:13 min, 43.3 MB)
In the first of our World Cup group reviews, we evaluate France, South Africa, Mexico and Uruguay’s chances in Group A, alongside the normal Socceroos, A-League and EPL banter
Episode #49 (15 Apr 2010): Assessing Pim's Problems (54:11 min, 50.8 MB)
The pod team evaluate the Socceroo coach’s World Cup headaches, including back-up keepers, defensive partners, rising stars and which players are fit enough?
Episode #48 (8 Apr 2010): Leckie: 'Pim Pushing Euro Move' (46:46 min, 43.9 MB)
The pod squad speak to Adelaide United rising star Mathew Leckie about moving overseas, plus review the Champions League and latest A-League news
Episode #47 (1 Apr 2010): We Get An Ifill (53:10 min, 49.8 MB)
The pod squad speak with their double FFT award winner Paul Ifill and round-up the Champions League, ACL and European Leagues
Episode #46 (25 Mar 2010): Our 2010 A-League Awards (1:01:29 min, 57.7 MB)
The FFT crew review the 2010 Grand Final, then get all argumentative as they bicker over who wins their end of season gongs and makes their team of the season
Episode #45 (19 Mar 2010): Who Will Win The Grand Final? (52:24 min, 49.1 MB)
The FFT crew speak to Sydney FC’s Terry McFlynn and Melbourne Victory’s Leigh Broxham ahead of the Grand Final and discuss where the season decider will be won and lost
Episode #44 (23 Feb 2010): Who'll Make the Socceroos Starting XI? (20:52 min, 19.6 MB)
The FFT scratch their heads raw coming up with a Socceroos starting XI, review the first week of A-League finals action and react to Australia vs NZ
Episode #43 (18 Feb 2010): Is Our Asian Cup In Doubt? (54:22 min, 51 MB)
The FFT lads discuss if Pim's Socceroos squad is strong enough to make the Asian Cup and then get excited about A-League finals time
Episode #42 (11 Feb 2010): Berger: 'We'll Go For Victory' (54:20 min, 50.9 MB)
The FFT lads catch up with Melbourne Victory's Evan Berger, look at Graham Arnold joining the Mariners and Steve Corica hanging up his boots
Episode #41 (4 Feb 2010): Wilko: 'Miron Went Too Far' (43:58 min, 41.2 MB)
The FFT lads catch up with Mariners' captain Alex Wilkinson after a disappointing season and look at Macca's move to Boro and Melbourne Heart's Transformer badge
Episode #40 (28 Jan 2010): On The Brink Of Victory (48:05 min, 28.2 MB)
The FFT lads are joined by Gold Coast's Bas Van Den Brink to talk about the table-topping Melbourne clash and Andy shows us where his adductor muscle is...
Episode #39 (21 Jan 2010): Let's All Tank The A-League! (51:44 min, 30.3 MB)
The FFT lads break down the A-League finals format, why you might see teams tank games to get sixth spot and discuss a defensive exodus to Japan
Episode #38 (14 Jan 2010): Talking Turkey (1:02:49 min, 36.8 MB)
The FFT lads look at Lucas Neill's move to Turkey and are joined by special guest ex-England defender Paul Parker to chat Fergie hairdryers and the A-League
Episode #37 (7 Jan 2010): Moore is Less (51:14 min, 48 MB)
The FFT lads analyse the Socceroos draw with Kuwait, look at the fallout from Craig Moore's Brisbane Roar exit and preview all this week's A-League clashes
Episode #36 (18 Dec 2009): Our 2009 End Of Year Awards (59:01 min, 55.3 MB)
The FFT lads hand out their 2009 awards, including best goal, team and player. Here's a hint: it rhymes with "Shmernandez"...
Episode #35 (11 Dec 2009): Lucas: 'We'll be right' (49:38 min, 46.5 MB)
This week the FFT lads are joined by Socceroo captain Lucas Neill to chat about the World Cup draw and our chances of making the Round of 16
Episode #34 (4 Dec 2009): FIXED Eugene: 'We Can Still Make The Finals' (56:17 min, 50.9 MB)
The FFT lads chat to Adelaide keeper Eugene Galekovic about Adelaide's disppointing season, as well as looking at the World Cup draw and Nicole Kidman's eyebrow.**UPDATE**
Apologies for those of you who downloaded the podcast yesterday. As you will have heard we had a few issues and you got last week's show again. This has now been fixed and the spanking new Insider is there for your aural delight. Sorry!
Episode #33 (26 Nov 2009): Miron Ended My Career (1:06:38 min, 62.5 MB)
The FourFourTwo chat with ex-Roar captain Chad Gibson about being an A-League posterboy, the pressure of being a captain and Miron ending his career.
Episode #32 (19 Nov 2009): Ireland fall to 'Hand of Frog' (54:31 min, 51.1 MB)
The FFT lads discuss all the World Cup qualifying action and the Socceroos lucky escape in Oman
Episode #31 (12 Nov 2009): Will Ronald be the only McDonald in South Africa? (1:05:03 min, 61 MB)
This week the FFT boys discuss the World Cup playoffs, Scott McDonald's fading South Africa chances and chat with Fox Sports' commentator Brenton Speed
Episode #30 (06 Nov 2009): And The Winner Is... (54:28 min, 31.9 MB)
This week the FourFourTwo lads hand out their half term awards for best player, team, coach and much more at the halfway point of the A-League season.
Episode #29 (30 Oct 2009): The A-League's Half Term Report (1:02:52 min, 36.8 MB)
The FFT lads dish out their grades for the (almost) halfway point of the A-League season. Who's top of the class and who's standing in the corner with a red-raw botty...?
Episode #28 (23 Oct 2009): Scoring With Inflatable Products (57:06 min, 33.5 MB)
The FFT boys discuss Gold Coast crowds, Liverpools demise and scoring with inflatables.
Episode #27 (16 Oct 2009): Drinking Kills Poding Skills (54:41 min, 51.3 MB)
This week, the FourFourTwo lads discuss the goal shy Socceroos, dropping A-League ticket prices, is Heart the worst A-League name ever, and muse if departed Roar coach Frank Farina is hot or not!
Episode #26 (08 Oct 2009): Socceroos Are Pants. Or Not Actually. (1:01:38 min, 57.8 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads on Brisbane bullies, beating the Dutch, Brett Holman’s popularity and Socceroos not wearing underpants! Includes exclusive interview with Socceroo Luke Wilkshire.
Episode #25 (01 Oct 2009): "Hello! Is Anybody Out There?" (59:20 min, 55.6 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads discuss where all the fans are hiding, the Young Socceroos losing again and why Shane Smeltz will score a shedload because no Kiwi will tackle him.
Episode #24 (25 Sep 2009): A-League Serving Community Service (42:38 min, 20 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads are joined by Brendan Renaud, community football manager at Sydney FC to discuss grassroots football, Socceroos in the Middle-East and Branko's outburst.
Episode #23 (18 Sep 2009): We Grill The Hill (1:02:32 min, 58.6 MB)
The FFT lads are joined by Fox Sports' Simon Hill to chat Young Socceroos, Victory's problems and the return of Mark Viduka
Episode #22 (11 Sep 2009): Less Guests, More Chat! (59:46 min, 56 MB)
It's a diet podcast this week as Paul and Trev chat Young Socceroos, Danny Allsopp, Macca to the EPL and catch up with The Age's Michael Lynch
Episode #21 (4 Sep 2009): Is Lucas's CV Really That Bad? (57:33 min, 54 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads preview the Socceroos vs Korea friendly, discuss Ernie's job security and wonder why our country's captain still doesn't have a job...
Episode #20 (28 Aug 2009): Will A Socceroo Striker Ever Score? (54:19 min, 50.9 MB)
The FFT lads discuss Australia's frontmen problems, Lawrie's tactics and Carney's clogs
Episode #19 (21 Aug 2009): Will Smeltz or Fowler Go First? (56:12 min, 52.7 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads look back at a fantastic round of A-League action and wonder whether Gold Coast can keep Shane Smeltz
Episode #18 (14 Aug 2009): Cahill: Two Be Sure! (45:06 min, 42.3 MB)
The FFT Boys look at the Socceroos impressive 3-0 win over Ireland and preview Round Two of the A-League
Episode #17 (6 Aug 2009): The Big Kick-Off: The A-League Preview Show (1:11:41 min, 67.2 MB)
The FFT boys are joined by Spencer Prior to give their thoughts, analysis and predictions for the start of the A-League season.
Episode #16 (31 Jul 2009): Robbie Fowler + David Williams = Robbie Williams (59:04 min, 55.4 MB)
The FFT lads chat about the week's Australian football news, crap kits, Diana Ross and play word games
Episode #15 (24 Jul 2009): Crowds That Make You Say Boo (54:39 min, 51.2 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads are joined by former Socceroo and Sydney FC striker David Zdrilic to discuss the Football Superstar winner, Wellington's new front two, if Arsenal will stay in the EPL's top four, if fans have a right to boo their own players and what Mr. Zdrilic has been up to since leaving the A-League
Episode #14 (17 Jul 2009): Getting In A Flutter Over The A-League (48:15 min, 45.2 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads are joined by former Socceroo and SBS pundit Francis Awaritefe to discuss the betting odds on the coming A-League season, if this is as good as it gets for Australian football and the Johnny Warren Football Foundation
Episode #13 (10 Jul 2009): The Big Issues Facing The A-League This Season (50:40 min, 47.5 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads discuss the major issues facing the A-League for the coming season
Episode #12 (3 Jul 2009): You're better off working at GM than the A-League (47:23 min, 44.4 MB)
The FFT boys mull over their Socceroo starting XI and look at the job (in)security of A-League coaches
Episode #11 (26 Jun 2009): Check Your Handgun At The Door, Please (54:42 min, 51.3 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads looks at the pros and cons of South Africa, the Arnie/Lawrie debate and chat to guest Stephanie Brantz about her new TV show
Episode #10 (19 Jun 2009): Whose Keys Will We Get Out Of The Bowl? (47:38 min, 44.7 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads talk post-Japan, World Cup draw and the Real Madrid revolution.
Episode #9 (12 Jun 2009): We're Going to South Africa!! (43:30 min, 40.8 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads discuss the Socceroos making their second consecutive World Cup finals and the chances of Australia hosting the tournament in '18 or '22
Episode #8 (5 Jun 2009): Crunch time in World Cup qualification (45:50 min, 43 MB)
The FourFourTwo team are joined by leading Australian football agent Richard Briggs to discuss life as a footballer's manager and the Socceroos reaching the World Cup
Episode #7 (29 May 2009): Which Aussies Are Hiring The Removalists? (54:29 min, 51.1 MB)
The FourFourTwo lads look at Aussies who could be on the move, chat Champions League Final and mull over all the A-League news of the week
Episode #6 (22 May 2009): End Of Season Awards (51:42 min, 48.5 MB)
Host Colin Turner and the FourFourTwo lads dish out their Premier League Awards, talk Asian Champions League and chat to Football Superstar's Brian McFadden
Episode #5 (15 May 2009): The A-League's Best Signings So Far (50:30 min, 47.4 MB)
Host colin Turner and the FFT lads don full-body prophylactics to probe all the A-League Ins and Outs so far this season
Episode #4 (8 May 2009): Who's The Most Valuable Aussie? (48:21 min, 45.3 MB)
Most valuable Aussie outside the Prem, must-see A-League games of Season 5, Champions League semi's reviewed and a look at the top A-League stories of the week.
Episode #3 (30 April 2009): Are there world class Aussies? (45:47 min, 42.9 MB)
Who are Australia's world class players, Champions League semi's reviewed and a look at the top A-League stories of the week
Episode #2 (23 April 2009): Putting up the Marquee (48:27 min, 45.4 MB)
Host Colin Turner is joined in the broom cupboard by publisher Andy Jackson, website writer Aidan Ormond and blogger Chris Paraskevas to see if the Marquee player is making a comeback in the A-League and what the Socceroos need to do to succeed in South Africa 2010.
Episode #1 (17 April 2009): Our First Effort (50:58 min, 47.8 MB)
A look back at the Socceroos v Uzbekistan, who's looking good in the A-League for next season and Champions League quarters
