"I've spent more time by far listening to this podcast than any other. The best soccer podcast going, thanks to the chemistry between extremely sardonic irish Barry and buoyant Max, along with a seemingly endless series of blazingly articulate side guests."

- David Plotz, City Cast/Slate Political Gabfest/Slate Working/Atlas Obscura

Football Weekly is a confidently irreverent, brilliantly informed weekly dive into the world’s most popular sport, presented with wit and journalistic rigor. Hosted by Max Rushden and Barry Glendenning—along with a rotating panel of writers and former players—the podcast balances deep tactical analysis of the Premier League, Champions League, and global fixtures with sharp humor and offbeat banter .

What sets it apart is its tone: erudite without being dry, conversational without losing substance. It tackles serious subjects—VAR controversy, corruption, race in football—with clarity and moral intellect, yet never loses its mischievous spark . Whether debating a controversial refereeing decision or debating midweek European ties, the hosts display genuine affection for the game, punctuated by light-hearted asides and laughter.

In a medium cluttered with shouty punditry, Football Weekly offers a space where fandom meets thoughtful inquiry—a fixture in podcasting since 2006, consistently lauded as one of the "big beasts" of its genre.