Ant McGinley And Jim Salveson

Shows

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowThe Final KickFor the first and final time Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson host the show together as they look back over almost 300 episodes of soccer silliness. They chat about their experiences making the show along with favourite clip suggestions from contributors and listeners. We are also honoured to feature a special introduction by Sir David Attenborough, who pays tribute to the impact the show has had on the people of planet Earth.Over the last five years lots of people have helped make this show and we want to thank each and everyone of them - even the...2020-10-181h 51

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowFootball goes viral as everything stops for the PandemicJust as Liverpool were on the verge of a runaway Premier League Victory, all football has stopped because of COVID-19. And it means there's also no sport on TV or radio which is causing problems for some outlets, and there are some creative solutions being offered for what to do instead, everything from E-sports to Guinea Pigs. Now go wash your hands. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. Follow us on social media @ontheleftside on twitter and @ontheleftsidepod on instagram Thanks to Katalina Kicks for the theme tune and Kevin Macleod for bi...2020-03-1907 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowCoronavirus hits footballHand gel, Violins, and Roy Keane tackles - it's another episode of the funny football show. Now please wash your hands. Follow us on Twitter for even more football funny @OnTheLeftSide. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Additional music used under creative commons license including Asking Questions 2020-03-1208 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowManchester City's fashion faux pas & Big Sam's Bigger Ego!This weeks On The Left Side starts with a Manchester City's headline-grabbing antics but not for the reason you might think. It also takes on Liverpool's Premier League "slip" DESPITE having the quote "Best defender in the World" on the pitch and wonders if anyone thinks as much of Big Sam Allardyce as Big Sam Allardyce. Follow us on Twitter for even more football funny @OnTheLeftSide. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their...2020-03-0409 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowA letter to Klopp and a Stairway to JoseIt's a manager special with Mourinho not making any sense, Steve Bruce being awfully confused by his breakfast, and Jurgen Klopp proving to be the nicest manager, if not human being in the premier league. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod 2020-02-2708 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowUEFA catch Man City cheating on Valentines DayFrank Lampard got a big new signing this week in Ziyech, but there was no flowers or Chocolate at the Etihad as Pep Guardiola was presented with a 2 year ban from the champions league. But once again Jose managed to make it all about him. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including: Asking Questions by Rafael Krux Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and...2020-02-2007 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowSlaven Bilic smells and we apologise to everyoneStorm Ciara may have put a stop to Man City in the premier league, but couldn't stop Paul Merson who still doesn't seem to have a clue about football. Meanwhile, is the secret to the Baggies success this season their manager's Nostrils? From West Brom, we go to West Ham as the Davids demand an apology from Sky, as social media demands one from Dele Alli, and we get ahead of the game by apologising for everything. In a song... It's all in the latest episode of football funny written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson in Manchester...2020-02-1312 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowUnited turn to China, Ole looks on the bright side and VAR makes sense at lastTransfer deadline day saw one of the most drawn-out transfers in Bruno Fernandes AND one of the most surprising in Odion Igahlo go to Man Utd. But is it all just part of a cunning plan to deny Liverpool the League title? And while Ole gets optimistic, over in Spain, there's a V.A.R. first... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including...2020-02-0608 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowKlopp is on Holiday, Woodward is in songs and Pennant is off the TVIt's often said that a team is 'on the beach' when they have nothing left to play for, and going off what Jurgen Klopp said this week, he is already there and as Liverpool are 19 points clear, who can blame him? Elsewhere things are on the up at Man Utd, unless your name is Ed Woodward. Still, it's nice to have a song sung about you, isn't it? On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. Extra voices in this episode from Ciaran Saward. Please send legal papers for h...2020-01-3009 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowFootball x10, Liverpool +16 & Oxford City -1Phil Neville, Rob Green, Jamie Carragher and Roy Keane have very different approaches to mathematics. Finn Tapp has a very different definition of being in a relationship. And have Liverpool got a different idea of what it takes to win the league? On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license including: Comic Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod & Groovin by Aleksandra Nakrada. Follow us on twitter...2020-01-2309 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowAguero breaks records, and Sean Dyche reads a very special bedtime story...Things are really hotting up at the minute. Not on the pitch or in the race for titles, but off the pitch where managers and players alike find themselves caught up in a scandal, so much that we had enough to do a special 'Uncovered' episode. However, it's still suitable for work. Unless you work in a religious establishment or nursery school. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music...2020-01-1608 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowBalls, Tactics and Carry On GoalkeepingIt looks like Mourinho is back to being good old Jose, while Duncan Ferguson has a brand new role at Everton, and a certain goalkeeper is causing the BBC pronunciation department some confusion. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson in Manchester, UK. Additional voices in this episode come from John Walker, and Ciaran Saward, Andy May The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other incidental music written and performed by Ant McGinley, or appears under Creative Commons 3.0 All SFX produced in house and s...2020-01-0909 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowMoyes wins, Amazon Prime football and commentating injuriesWe made it through the silly season to the future and with Amazon stepping into the football arena, we wonder what might happen if Jeremy Clarkson joins the commentary team. Speaking of commentators, John Acres is back on the show again, and speaking of being back, David Moyes has returned to West Ham with proof he is one of the most winningest managers from a very select group. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson in Manchester, UK. Additional voices in this episode come from John Walker, John Acres and Ciaran Saward With...2020-01-0309 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowNew managers, Creative Commentators, and Troy Deeney's mumFootballers don't get Christmas off so neither do we. The silly season continues as BBC commentator John Acres goes all Alan Partridge, while in Scotland, Match of the Day was in danger of becoming Snack of the day... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license Follow us on twitter @ontheleftside and Instagram @ontheleftsidepod 2019-12-2711 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowPassionate Managers and Misguided MonkeysIt looks like Mikel Arteta and Carlo Ancelotti are well on their way to new jobs at Arsenal and Everton, but they've taken their time sorting it out. In the meantime, they've filled the gaps with passion in the form of a couple of club heroes. Meantime the Italian FA have made a stand against Racism in their own unique way. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears u...2019-12-1910 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowSilly Season for Proper Football MenNigel Pearson going to Watford heralds the arrival of the silly season and the return of the likes of what Tim Sherwood calls PROPER FOOTBALL MEN, even if those are the same men that dragged your team to the foot of the table. With a guest appearance from a knight of the realm in Sir David Attenborough, we also try and sell you some insurance for you erm, most important family member. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and...2019-12-1213 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowEmery sacked, Flores sacked and Crystal Palace clean upIt's that time of year when P45's seem to come thicker and faster than fixtures, and shortly after Spurs rang the changes, Arsenal and Watford have had a Christmas clean out as well. And speaking of cleaning there's a new robot at Selhurst Park this week, and it's one that actually does its job. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under c...2019-12-0509 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowBye bye Poch Hello MourinhoIf you ever needed proof the world has turned upside down look no further than White Hart Lane and the decision to oust Mauricio Pochettino and deadcatting everyone with Jose Mourinho. But this is the new Jose - Happy, Humble and frighteningly similar to Donald Trump... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license. Evil Incoming by Kevin Macleod, Putins Lullaby by Alexander Na...2019-11-2810 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowGomez vs Sterling & Keane vs RiceEngland qualified for Euro 2020 but all eyes were on the canteen after an unexpected and slightly unbalanced fight broke out between Joe Gomez and Raheem Sterling. Elsewhere, Roy Keane was, as usual, trying to pick a fight with anyone he could see and this week that meant Declan Rice... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 license. This is handy as Jim learns a...2019-11-2110 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowSuperstitious Frank, VAR is a 7, and remember the Giant Poppy MascotLiverpool extend their lead at the top of the premier league but instead of focusing on that we look at superstition and ask where Frank Lampard wees? Does Pep Guardiola believe in anything? Who is the next Paul Merson? And is there anything more dignified than a giant poppy mascot? The answer is yes. Yes, there is. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Northampton and Manchester. Thanks to BBC Sport The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind pe...2019-11-1411 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowBobby Firmino's Armpit, Andre Gomes video nasty and Granit Xhaka strippedWho likes Armpits anyway? Not Liverpool fans that's for sure in the latest nonsense surrounding VAR. This also allowed us to watch Andre Gomes and Granit Xhaka over and over again in various video nasties. Plus we ask what would happen if Jose Mourinho was Superman, would Arsenal be his Kryptonite... --------------- On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Additional voices from Ciaran Saward. Thanks to Sky Sports Goals On Sunday. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their k...2019-11-0709 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowFC Brickstand - The worlds greatest plastic football teamWhile Jim is on holiday Ant meets Chris Smith, the mind and hands behind the greatest team in the Buildersliga - FC Brickstand, and rediscovers the joy of a world of football without VAR and all the good bits in a surprisingly family-friendly episode. You can find out more about the team and join the club On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The theme music and is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music appears under creative commons 3.0 lic...2019-10-3111 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowKeane wants Kane but does he really need a hug?It's been a quiet week in football. I mean, if you ignore all the racist chants and banners and Pep Guardiola playing players out of position. So we do just that. In our ignorance, we instead ask if Roy Keane was unloved as a child, if Rob Green has a voice for radio, and if one Gambian commentator has ever seen a game of football before. ---- On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The extra voice in this episode came from Ciaran Saward. The theme mu...2019-10-2409 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowWAGS at war, and England Walk out against racistsMore drama than Shakespeare this week as footballing wife Detective Coleen Rooney turned Wagatha Christie and accused Rebekah Vardy of leaking stories to the Sun. Elsewhere, Gareth Southgate and his men played a country that assured everyone they had no problem whatsoever with racism. But it turns out that not only do they have a problem, they also have t-shirts. ---- On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. The extra voice in this episode came from Ciaran Saward. The theme music is written and performed by...2019-10-1712 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowAmazon Alexa insults your team, and Ole leads the sack raceMany people feel that technology is ruining football for the fans, so have Amazon solved the problem by replacing the fans with robots? Meanwhile, Spurs are holding onto their manager if only because everyone is looking at how badly things are going at Manchester United. So bad in fact, that even Gandalf from Lord of the Rings couldn't save them. Or could he? ----- On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thank you to Ciaran Saward and Alexa for lending their voices. The theme music is...2019-10-1008 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowSteve Bruce tactics, and United Legends save the dayWhile things are looking glum for Spurs, are things looking up for Newcastle? In a word no, no they're not. But there is a brochure out that makes Steve Bruce sound awesome. Amidst the takeover talk and getting stiffed by Leicester, the Magpies must be relieved that Souness has been having a pop at Pogba again. And is the only way to save Manchester United from disaster to bring back the class of '92? ------ On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thanks to John Walker an...2019-10-0308 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowBernardo goes nuts, Klopp vs the weather and Ashley Cole mucks up the Europa LeagueAgain we find ourselves asking big questions like is something racist if the two people involved seem to be ok with it? What the heck is Jurgen Klopp's problem with the British climate, and where on earth did Ashley Cole learn to read? These, are just some of the many questions we will fail to answer in this episode. On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thanks to Damien St John for lending his voice once again. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina...2019-09-2610 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowPepOut, make a baby for England, and Fake News hits footballAfter the most expensive team in Europe's top leagues lose to the cheapest, does this mean that we should just hand the Premier League title to Liverpool? Meanwhile, it's time to get down to it if you want time off for the Euros, Arsenal pushes their fans to the edge and fake news taints Vincent Kompany's testimonial... On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this episode was produced by them in Manchester. Thanks to Damien St John for lending his voice once again. The theme music is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and a...2019-09-1909 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowRespectful Monkey Chants, BIG Manchester United News, and Watford go back to their exThe International Break came after a Inter-racist break, in which some fans were asking "Can a monkey chant really be respectful?" We wonder if a terrible impression can be as well. And if there is anyone who doesn't annoy Graeme Souness? Elsewhere, Man United continue to run away with the Commercial Partnership League as they announce their New Official Electrical Styling Partner, and Watford plays wheel of fortune with their managers. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, in Manchester. Features music from Katalina Kicks with their kind permission. Additional music and sound eff...2019-09-1209 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowThe end of Bury FC, Cantona Speaks and Mendy SharksThis week we ask what exactly happens in the fit and proper person test, what noise does a shark make, and has King Eric given the greatest speech since the seagull and the trawler? On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, in Manchester. Features music from Katalina Kicks with their kind permission. Additional music and sound effects appears under creative commons 3.0 Follow us on social media @ontheleftside on twitter and @ontheleftsidepod on instagram 2019-09-0510 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowVAR Takeaway, Robot Referees and Sanchez leaves UnitedTechnology in football is here to stay and it looks like there's more even more coming. But could Robot Linesmen be really bad news for the likes of Mike Dean? VAR isn't working out so well, and after not enough penalties were given this weekend we're wondering if it's all down to what Greek football is calling kebab gate. And everyone has their calculators out again as Alexis Sanchez heads for Inter Milan, in a deal that suggests Man Utd don't really understand what a loan deal is... On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and...2019-08-2911 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowKlopp becomes Rocky Balboa, Union Berlin falls silent, and Bury FC are in trouble...Liverpool might have won the UEFA Supercup but the big story was about Jurgen's reaction to the winning penalty save, rather than the trophy itself - I mean do you even know what it looks like? Exactly. Elsewhere German football doesn't like RB Liepzig for some reason, and nobody in Newcastle seems to like Mike Ashley. Still, he's somehow slightly less hated than Bury owner Steve Dale. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, this episode was made in Manchester, Minnesota and Iceland. If you like what you hear then click subscribe NOW a...2019-08-2209 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowAngry Man United fans, and is VAR ruining football?The Premier League is back and no one is enjoying it. Instead, everyone is getting very angry about a whole load of stuff. Manchester United fans are getting angry at Ed Woodward and his transfer dealings whilst everyone else is getting angry about VAR and how its "Ruining the Game". As normal, Jim is here to cast a sarcastic eye (can an eye be sarcastic?) over all the best news from the weeks football action. If you like what you hear then click subscribe NOW and make sure you leave is a 5* review. Thank you please. On The Left Side is...2019-08-1507 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowCrusty the Pie, Harmonica Whistles & Pep wants pointsThe new Premier League season is almost here, and new seasons have kicked off all over the place. The pie-eaters of Wigan have a new mascot, but could Crusty be the one to take on the mighty Boilerman? And could this mean there will be new mascots at Spurs, Chelsea and Man City? There are lots of new rules but is it also time to ditch the referees' whistle? Plus has Pep Guardiola found a way to get even more points out of his treble champions? On The Left Side is written by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and this e...2019-08-0808 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowManchester City: Premier League "Associate Champions"As much as Liverpool may try and claim some credit for a Premier League showdown on the last day of the season... the day was Sky Blue and Manchester City claimed the Premier League title for the second season in a row. But it wasn't all doom and gloom on Anfield as Liverpool (and Tottenham) contributed to one of the most dramatic weeks of football we have ever seen... but don't worry, Jim still manages to take the p**s out of both of them... and that's before we even get started on the shambles that is Manchester United...2019-05-1311 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowThe 2019 On The Left Side AwardsAs Raheem Sterling picks up young player of the year and Virgil Van Dijk grabs a couple of trophies, we bring you our very own awards ceremony to represent the most deserving in our footballing community, with help from Harry Redknapp, Jamie Carragher, Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger. --------------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to Additional voices in this episode from Ben Nickless. Other music in this episode is produced in house or appears under public domain creative commons license 1.0 SFX m...2019-05-0717 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowSalah dives, Japanese Knotweed and Cantona breaks an eggAs the title hots up, Mo Salah is falling over himself while title opponents Man City are accused of dirty tactics. Down at the bottom, Neil Warnock is up for whinger of the season, and some United fans seem happy to lose to their cross-town rivals. Plus we ask if Gary Neville is about to turn his back on football and join Gardeners Question Time? And what the hell was Eric Cantona thinking? ------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to The...2019-04-2910 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowVAR Hymns, Game of Thrones Football and Nazi SalutesWelsh goalkeeper Wayne Hennesey needs a history lesson, HBO needs to reschedule their TV shows and English midfielders need coffee. Just a few of the things we've learnt in the last 7 days in the silly world of soccer. ------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music in this episode is produced in house or appears under public domain creative commons license 1.0 Asking Questions - Raf...2019-04-2210 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowBottle Jobs, Empty seats, and Joey Barton vs the PoliceFootball redefines crisis once again after Man City lose the first leg of their Champions League game against Spurs. Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling looks set to become the patron Saint of empty seats, Joey Barton gets in trouble with the old Bill, and we wonder what kind of relationship Diego Costa has with his mother. ------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to This episode also features vocals from Alex Whiteley The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and app...2019-04-1510 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowWhite Hart Lane the sequel opens and there's a Century of song for Mike DeanThere are noise complaints for Spurs, partly because of Mr Go Compare at the launch of the brand new Tottenham stadium. But are they really the greatest team the world have ever seen? Or just the best sound system you ever heard? It should be for a billion quid. And Mike Dean has been stealing the limelight again, making it 100 red cards with Ashley Young. But we were disappointed he didn't celebrate with a special shirt or post-match interview. So we wrote him a song.... -------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson...2019-04-0810 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowInternational Hell, Ole gets the job, and more racist bell endsWe celebrate the end of the international break and a crazy world that forks out nearly half a million for something that spent a bit of time in Alex Ferguson's gob. Meanwhile, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer finally got his old job at Manchester United, but LVG is not impressed. Across Manchester, Raheem Sterling proved himself worthy of being footballer of the year on and off the pitch after more racist chanting in Montenegro, but his gaffer Pep Guardiola might just have the answer. Unlike the FA, who just had an expensive rebrand instead. ------------------- On The Left Side is written and p...2019-04-0113 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowBorat beats Scotland, PSG Prisoners and Jurassic RonaldoThe international break is usually just filled with made up countries, transfer rumours and negative stories about Raheem Sterling, but after he got another Hattrick, the papers had to find other stories. And so we ended up with a week filled with Footballing hostages, angry Celtic fans and a terrifying plan to clone CR7. ------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to This episode also features vocals from Alex Whiteley The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and app...2019-03-2511 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowBad weather, International Foreigners and Shooting Pitch InvadersAfter a pitch invader punched player Jack Grealish last week, the funny football show explores some of the more extreme suggestions for dealing with it in future. Meanwhile, nobody is getting excited about the international break except perhaps Declan Rice and his passport collection. And while Jurgen Klopp takes aim at the weather once again, Big Sam Allardyce complains about, well, about everything. ------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to This episode also features vocals from Alex Whiteley The theme tun...2019-03-1813 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowAn Ole Supernova, another VAR Penalty and LUFCTV goes wrongAfter that comeback, everybody is asking what the rules for penalties actually are, but more importantly, we have a brand new chant for referees, but it may be eclipsed by the next one for Solskjaer. Meanwhile, United's ex Jose looks to be on the rebound, and Leeds United FC TV seems to be as technically competent as a Paris VAR room. ------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to This episode also features vocals from Alex Whiteley The theme tune is wri...2019-03-1110 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowClaude Out, Brendan In & is Silva the new Gold?Ranieri and Puel are out of a job, and Brendan Rodgers has swopped the hoops for the strong character of Leicester City. It's easy to find lots of people upset by this, but tough to get even the new foxes boss sounding happy. And as Man City return to the top of the table, we ask how much Bernardo Silva weighs, and for once we are not fat shaming. Not him anyway. -------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to This ep...2019-03-0410 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowThe Value of Sanchez, Angry Rantman and away goals ruleJim is back with less cash than United have after working out how much Alexis Sanchez is costing them, but Solksjaer is optimistic, or maybe just hungry. Also saving money are West Ham fans, just a shame they can't see much. Meanwhile, Chelsea fans were upset even before they lost the Carabao Cup Final and Liverpool fans seem a little confused. -------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to This episode also features vocals from Alex Whiteley The theme tune is wri...2019-02-2509 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowJose talks the talk show, Arrevederci Aaron, and remembering Mr BanksAlex Boardman comes off the subs bench to bring us the latest funny football: Mourinho is back with his own chat show on Russia Today, while Aaron Ramsey signs for Juventus and Spurs spank Dortmund. And we take a moment to reflect on the greatest save ever. -------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to This episode also features vocals from Alex Whiteley and Ben Nickless The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind p...2019-02-1808 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowNotts County's cock and the John Barnes racism MedalThis week we learn an important lesson - namely that selfies should be of your face AND NO OTHER BODY PART!!! And we have Alan Hardy to thank for that. Elsewhere Jurgen Klopp manages to pull out even more excuses and wonder if John Barnes really is the right man to stand up for Liam Neeson and all the poor defenceless racists out there. -------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to This episode also features vocals from Alex Whiteley The t...2019-02-1107 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowDeadline day dies, the ghost of Arshavin, and Klopp is snowed underJim bemoans the death of transfer deadline day and gets all nostalgic, while Jurgen sees snow for the first time and we bust out another song... -------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to This episode also features Alex Whiteley of Shrewsbury and Phillip Lanos in Los Angeles. The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. This show includes music courtesy of freePD.com licensed Public Domain Dedication. SFX made in-house and from Follow...2019-02-0410 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowMourinho rewrites history, the Luxurious Paul Pogba, and Ashley Cole returnsHe might not have a proper football job but people are still giving Jose a platform to spout nonsense. And change the past, like a rubbish version of Marty McFly. Meanwhile, Paul Pogba gets it in the neck again, we pay homage to Monty Python and is Frank Lampard about to assemble the worlds greatest OAP team ever? -------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind pe...2019-01-2811 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowBielsa's Spygate Anxiety and the World's greatest fake footballerYou'd almost be forgiven for thinking kicking a ball was the least important thing in football this week as the news continued to be dominated by Leeds and Spygate and weirdly, Microsoft powerpoint. We also meet the man behind the man who has scored over 800 goals for Celtic... If you want to find out more about the Campaign Against Living Miserably then use this link And you can like our world record Pep egg on Instagram via @ontheleftsidepod -------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a...2019-01-2118 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowSpygate at Leeds, Burton get blown away & Jurgen's bad windThis week: A man in a bush causing chaos in the Midlands, Man City are all but through to the Carabao cup final, and Neil Warnock tries to get his slippy hands on some new players for Cardiff. -------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. This show includes music courtesy of freePD.com licensed Public Domain Dedication. It also contains a piece of music by Ste...2019-01-1412 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowMan United fire Jose, and bring back Ole Gunnar SolskjaerIt may be Christmas Eve but football doesn't ever seem to stop so neither do we. In short, United swopped one of the Premier Leagues most successful managers ever for one of their worst and everyone seemed really happy about it. And there were lots of animal metaphors. We're off to buy presents. Merry Christmas and thanks for listening! Ant & Jim -------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears wit...2018-12-2408 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football Show#TogetherForLeicesterThis week the football world mourned the man who enabled the ultimate fairytale to come true with Leicester City. Yet still there are few who can pronounce his name correctly, Jim not being one of them. While football showed a rare period of unity following the accident, some teams carried on as normal - like Spurs who still have no idea when they can move into the new house and Jose Mourinho who became even less positive than we've gotten used to. --------------------------------------------------------- On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to...2018-11-0510 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastThe Circle is CompleteSPOILER ALERT!!! Kate/Alex is the winner of both the game and the public vote! Ant and Jim discuss how and why she/he managed to win it and also what could be in store for season 2 now that we know it's going to be on Netflix! Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod The theme tune by Kevin Macleod - Bit Bit Loop appears under creative commons 1.0, thanks to www.freepd.com You can also f...2018-10-0900 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastDorito stickers, iHorses and Precious is blockedAnother one bites the dust as Precious is blocked, mostly because of her fight with Sian. But the other big talking points from tonight included what brand of crisps Sian was eating, and when Apple will be releasing their new iHorse. Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod The theme tune by Kevin Macleod - Bit Bit Loop appears under creative commons 1.0, thanks to www.freepd.com You can also follow Ant @antmanlovesyou and Jim @Mr_Jimbob on...2018-10-0500 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastDan sees red flags and Sian vs PreciousPoor Dan has had his eyes opened to catfish but surely he still won't be blind to KATE, Harry seems to be figuring everyone out and it all kicks off between Sian and Precious. Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod The theme tune by Kevin Macleod - Bit Bit Loop appears under creative commons 1.0, thanks to www.freepd.com You can also follow Ant @antmanlovesyou and Jim @Mr_Jimbob on Twitter 2018-10-0400 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastDan meets his catfishWe're down to just 7 and it's starting to get hot in The Circle, as Scotty and Precious get their flirt on. We also ask if you grow extra feet when you're on TV? Do you know your NGL from your WTF? And what the hell is Dan gonna do now he's met the real Mairead? We don't think he'll be grabbing her by the hair in the kitchen... Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod The theme tune by Kevin...2018-10-0300 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastPsychic Kathy leaves Ryan to talk to us exclusivelyAnt explains The Secret to Jim, and we also look at what the other contestants have been reading. Jim asks if you predict the future by studying somebody's bowel movements and if Dan is the most gullible person ever. Plus we sum up the chances of the final contestants to enter this series of the Circle Harry and Precious. #Cathfished Contains occasional strong language and the sound of Ants nephew crying in the background. But that might be Cathy's fault... Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If...2018-10-0200 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastIs Kate real? Is Ryan going? Is Fiji a catfish? And what was Scotty doing with those dominoes?Have they accidentally given the game away with the time delay and shown Ryan is out? Does nobody know how to play dominoes anymore? And have we all been catfished by a turtle? Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod The theme tune by Kevin Macleod - Bit Bit Loop appears under creative commons 1.0, thanks to www.freepd.com You can also follow Ant @antmanlovesyou and Jim @Mr_Jimbob on Twitter 2018-10-0100 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastGenelle leaves, Hannah gets blocked, and a new Catfish goes inWe react to the blocking of Hannah, the arrival of the contestant who no one can say the name of, and the surprise exit of Genelle, plus we speak to someone who went through the process of being a contestant on the show. You can find out more about tonights guest on twitter @lisaleedark and google "Lisa Lee Dark" to learn more about her work and campaigning for the intersex condition. Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod ...2018-09-2900 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastFreddie trolls Kate, Scotty is a liar and Dan loses his cool, againAfter another heated episode, we discuss if we can now see Cathy, if bald heads can ruin your dating score, are we all now reading our messages out loud and we pitch a new perfume - The Smell of The Circle. Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod The theme tune by Kevin Macleod - Bit Bit Loop appears under creative commons 1.0, thanks to www.freepd.com You can also follow Ant @antmanlovesyou and Jim @Mr_Jimbob on Twit...2018-09-2800 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastScotty turns it on, Dan and Ryan kick offJim got very annoyed tonight with the length of hashtags, they discuss how the art of flirting has changed, when they last heard the word chick AND HOW TYPING IT CAPITALS CAN ONLY MEAN ONE THING! Warning: This episode contains mild nudity Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod The theme tune by Kevin Macleod - Bit Bit Loop appears under creative commons 1.0, thanks to www.freepd.com You can also follow Ant @antmanlovesyou and Jim @M...2018-09-2700 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastScotty and Hannah enter the circleToday we talk with clinical psychologist Dr Jo Porter about the effects all the lives and social isolation might be having on the contestants, and we ask if co-host Jim is more psychic than Ryan... Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod The theme tune by Kevin Macleod - Bit Bit Loop appears under creative commons 1.0, thanks to www.freepd.com You can also follow Ant @antmanlovesyou and Jim @Mr_Jimbob on Twitter 2018-09-2600 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastAiden & Christopher/Sinead get blocked, while Dan takes the leadThis episode contains some strong language. Unless you're a sailor. And then it's probably fine. After a gamechanger of an episode, we're joined by comedian Colin Leggo as we decompress and deal with the double blocking. In the process we discuss if taking your clothes off the best way to celebrate, just how old is too old to own a colouring book, and we may have stumbled upon the reason why Freddie is so loud. It's all in the latest unofficial review of The Circle. You can follow our guest @ColinLeggo and find out about h...2018-09-2500 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowCOYS vs COWS & is Pochettino the new Mourinho? Headline writers went into overdrive this week with Young Boys and Cows. Meanwhile, Jim spots a gap in the market sets himself up as a milk dealer for the likes of Paul Pogba, who once again found himself subject of a Graeme Souness rant. And we are thankful that the Tottenham manager is not in charge of laying train tracks. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to join the team drop us a line to The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their ki...2018-09-2408 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastAiden has 3 little words for Mitchell, Kate and Alex get rumbled, and Enter RyanIt's been a busy couple of days and some masks have started to slip. As well as asking the important questions like could this be the end of Kate's popularity, we also look at other things like what everybody is eating, who's secretly sponsoring the show, and how come Freddie's scream can be heard in space but not next door???? We also accidentally pitch a new show to Channel 4 featuring Donald Trump. All in the latest unofficial review of The Circle. Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to...2018-09-2400 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastFriday Night Preview and Some "Player" AnalysisWe're 4 days into The Circle, Channel 4's new reality TV show, and a LOT has gone one. Catfishing, Blockings, Catfishing, Flirting, Catfishing and lots of OMG's. Ant and Jim are taking some time out to review what's happened so far and work out who is #winning the game so far. Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod The theme tune by Kevin Macleod - Bit Bit Loop appears under creative commons 1.0, thanks to www.freepd.com Y...2018-09-2100 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastIs Alex actually Kate, your sex life in movies, and Sinead joins the houseToday we found out who Jennifer went to meet on her way home, Dan showed he's got some scarily good intuition, Sian wants to be a vegan, Aiden doesnt seem to know any movies or indeed games, and there's a new catfish in the Circle... Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod The theme tune by Kevin Macleod - Bit Bit Loop appears under creative commons 1.0, thanks to www.freepd.com You can find out more about today's g...2018-09-2100 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastJennifer gets blocked, Dan lies, and Blue Tick PicsTwo shows in and already we've lost a contestant! We react to Jennifer getting blocked, and wonder if Dan is on shaky ground now that he's admitted to lying. Meanwhile Kate or Not Kate Alex is scarily good at doing just that. But who will Jennifer choose to meet and WHO will replace her???? Comedian Hayley Ellis joins Ant and Jim as they react to everything that happened in the show in just 15 minutes. Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod 2018-09-2000 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastThe first contestants join The CircleSo it's finally here and we've got to not only meet the first players in the game, but also learn a little about them and who they want to be. We pick out some early contenders to win, a few scenarios we think might happen, and watching the show with us is tonights special guest - BB6 runner up Eugene Sully. Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. If you want to tweet about us do so @TheCirclePod The theme tune by Kevin Macleod - Bit Bit Loop appears under...2018-09-1900 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastWhat will happen in the first episode of The Circle?It's almost time to reveal what the Circle is all about, and in this first full episode of the show Ant and Jim look at everything we know so far, and a lot of what we don't know. Jim also examines Ant's love life and adventures in reality TV. Inner Circle features and is produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. The theme tune by Kevin Macleod - Bit Bit Loop appears under creative commons 1.0, thanks to www.freepd.com You can also follow Ant @antmanlovesyou and Jim @Mr_Jimbob on Twitter 2018-09-1700 min

Inner Circle: The Circle PodcastWhat is The Circle?'The Circle' hits UK screens on Tuesday 18th September 2018 and is a reality TV show that tracks real people and their popularity on a social network engineered for the programme. You've seen the trailer, now hear the podcast dedicated to the show! Every night after the broadcast, Ant and Jim will upload a new episode about everything that just happened, with the help from some special guests and you as you watch at home. Join in the conversation by tweeting @TheCirclePod Inner Circle is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson and features Public Domain m...2018-09-1500 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowCourtois goes shopping, transfer deadline day and the worlds worst mascotSo all the friendlies and curtain raisers are done, and the super early transfer window is closing/slamming shut as I write this. There is an unusual number of goalkeepers on the move, but by far the most incredible new member of staff at any football club anywhere, is at West Bromich Albion. Plus it's bath day in Mr Jim's house. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, and you can get it twice a week just by hitting subscribe. This episode features music from Katalina Kicks with our theme tune and their ki...2018-08-0904 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowIt's Not Coming HomeA crestfallen Jim tries to lift the mood of the nation, or at least find someone to blame. And the list is long. But can we find anything funny to make us smile or make the third-place play-off worth getting excited about? On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson, with additional production from Sean Allsop. There's also a video version of this out there on youtube which you can watch The theme tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Other music: Clash Of Ages by Lionell Sc...2018-07-1306 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowEngland Win Football but Lose Face!Can you bloody believe it? England are into the Semi-Finals of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. It turns out however that some "fans" don't really know how to handle the situation (or even their ale). Jim looks at the highs and lows of the Three Lions victory in the latest Episode of the Funny Football Show. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. There's also a video version of this out there on youtube which you can watch The OTLS theme tune is "National Hero" performed by Katalina Kicks, and appears with their ki...2018-07-1005 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football Show5 Reasons England Will Win The World CupNot that we're counting our chickens or getting carried away but this is the year! This is it! 1966 all over again as England relive the Jules Rimet moment and football comes home because they are going to win the world cup and Jim is going to tell you the 5 reasons why. That's actually a good title for a show. We should do one on Netflix or something. But a comedy one about silly soccer stories. Or something. On The Left Side is written and directed by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. This episode features music from Katalina Kicks as always...2018-07-0307 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowClap your hands for Kompany, Pep's Socks and Danny DyerSo after denying them last week, United handed City the league title, catching them a little unprepared when it came to celebrating. Or maybe not, as a certain dodgy promo video from Etisalat suggested. Meanwhile, the papers have uncovered the secret to Man City's liquid football, and it seems to lie in uncovering your feet. Things aren't going so well for Man City exile Joe Hart, but can a cockney hardman make it all better? It's all in another episode of football funny, and one where Jim doesn't swear. I know, what are the chances? However, Vinny Kompany drops an F...2018-04-1909 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowPoor Panels, Rubbish Referees and S is for SunderlandSo Man City clinch the title thanks to West Brom and Man Utd, but the real story of the last few days in the beautiful game lies in pop music and in film. We learn that you don't have to actually score to get your name on the score sheet, you just have to want it more and there ain't no party like a Sunderland Club Party. And in whats becoming a singalong episode there's musical theatre in this episode, with a bit of a sing-song from the yellow brick road, plus a few mentions of Oliver. Oh, and mini Jim...2018-04-1609 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowRonaldo the one man team and YOU'RE asked to join #TeamIceland!Much to no one's delight regular host, Jim makes a return in the brand new On The Left Side; The Funny Football Show. Your regular dose of funny football podcast this week looks, in awe at Christiano Ronaldo's spectacular overhead kick and looks in disbelief at that weird statue of him erected in Maderia airport last summer. He also has a tempting alternative if the idea of supporting England at this summers World Cup Finals isn't all that appealing? Strap yourself in soccer is about to get funny! On The Left Side is Written and Produced by Ant McGinley and...2018-04-0411 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowVAR chaos, Snow chaos and mistaken identityWe go a bit Radio 4 at times today, thanks to the farce that is VAR, a system so bad it makes sense it’s being used in the world cup. And as the weather closed in could Twitter be the real reason why Wembley cost £800 million to build? And as well as a spot of shoddy journalism and a splash of Motown, we have what could be the most wonderful voice in football. Though we also have Jim singing again, so, you know, Swings and roundabouts. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson for...2018-03-0509 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowPNev explains those tweets, and Jose gets juicyWho wants to be Phil Neville? We spot a weakness in his skill set as he again proves his inability to count, but he tries to dig himself out of a hole with some impressive claims. Claims that sound much better than the sexist comments on his twitter feed. Speaking of feeding, Mourinho has the munchies and is hungry for a bite of Alexis’ orange. We think. Actually, we’re not sure what Jose is on about. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. Really. Ant actually wrote some funny bits this time. If y...2018-02-0108 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowWengers Wallet, Lazy Jose, and crossing the line with LivermoreWe look at some of the biggest surprises in the football rollercoaster that is the transfer window, find out the secrets of Arsenal's finances, discover a player guaranteed to get you maximum points on scrabble, play classical music alongside football chants, cast our minds back to the time that Real Madrid wanted Alan Pardew, and learn that Mourinho isn’t going anywhere, if only because he can’t be bothered. Also getting a mention in this show: Falkirk, West Ham, Chelsea, David Beckham and Posh Spice (sorry), Andy Carroll, The Lowry Hotel, Alan Partridge, and Jim's crappy house. On The Left...2018-01-0810 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowAllardyce on his way, Lukaka on target Have Everton just had their most important game EVER? Martin Keown thinks so. Big Sam has turned up to save everyone but it looks like he’s not got much to be worried about, so host Jim offers some tips if he goes out clubbing to celebrate. Lukaku is back on target but unfortunately for one Brighton defender it’s not on goal, and though Jose Mourinho seems to get his way again, surely even he can't get away with smoking at a game, even if it is a cigar. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley a...2017-11-3010 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowThe World's Greatest Football ManagerDavid Moyes is in, Slaven Bilic is out, and Arsene Wenger is angry. Most managers retire by the time they reach their early seventies, but in this episode, we meet a man who kept going and went on to break all records. Seb Keenan speaks to Jim about winning the Champions League no less than seven times in a row, in the future. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson for Abrupt Audio. 2017-11-0909 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowSimon Sacked in Sunderland ShamblesThere's some good news for everyone who isn't a Sunderland fan, and even good news for sacked manager Simon Grayson. Mick Mcarthy makes us laugh but Roy Keane will probably never be happy. Same goes for Jim if you trample his flowers. He might get angry enough to get on a London Fan TV Channel... On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson for Abrupt Audio. Incidental music and SFX courtesy of freesfx.co.uk. Theme tune "National Hero" is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission.2017-11-0607 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowSnake-SpeareThere’s dancing in the streets of Newcastle and Leicester and in Leicester as someone gives up, some one storms out, and someone is kicked out. It all means one club has a lost a snake and gained a horse, while another has a Torpedo but no commentator. And it all really happened in the last few days. On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson for Abrupt Audio. The Theme Tune is written and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Incidental SFX and music courtesy of freesfx.co.uk...2017-10-1908 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowGenetics, Egyptians, Hobbits and TeletubbiesIt would seem qualifying for the world cup is still exciting in some places, and one commentator seems to be more interested in finding his mate. Jim reads an exciting UN report, and opens a window onto the celebrations of Egyptian fans, and into the mind of Gordon Strachan. Plus we create our own sound effect, and envision a footballing / kids tv cross over On The Left Side is Written and Produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson for Abrupt Audio. The theme tune "National Hero" is written,recorded and performed by Katalina Kicks and appears with their kind permission. Ot...2017-10-1206 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowSanchez StaysWell... it looks like Alexis Sanchez is sticking around in North London for a little while longer. That, and a whole host of failed transfers made Deadline Day a bit of a damp squib didn't it? But it was still sooo much more exciting then England vs Malta. All that is covered off in this weeks OTLS along with a bit of chaos at West Ham too! Enjoy! The clock is ticking! Not only on this years summer transfer window but also on the shelf life of the gags in this mid-week episode. Jim is back and casting a cynical...2017-09-0308 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowClock Is TickingThe clock is ticking! Not only on this years summer transfer window but also on the shelf life of the gags in this mid-week episode. Jim is back and casting a cynical and sarcastic eye over the futures of Philip Courtino, The Ox, Diego Costa and loads more as everyone gets very excited about footballs very own Eastender-esq drama. Enjoy. #PhilipCourtino #Barcalona #JurgenKlopp #Liverpool #Courtino #GameOfThrones #RoyKeane #ROI #Arsenal #GaryNeville #WengerOut #ArsenalFanTV #TheOx #RaheemStirling #alexis Sanchez #ManchesterCity #MCFC #Arsenal On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson for Abrupt Audio. The OTLS theme tune...2017-08-3007 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowTaking The PissJim is off enjoying himself and so Ant is left holding the football-shaped baby for show 306. This week we kick back and enjoy some time off, get a bit sweary with the powers-that-be & wonder if there is ANYTHING Ronaldo wont put his name too? #Ronaldo #CR7 #ManUnited #MUFC #PhilJones #DrugsTest #Sturridge #RaheemStirling #Football #PremierLeague #Egyptian_Steel #EgyptianSteel On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson for Abrupt Audio. The OTLS theme tune is by Katalina. Additional music from www.bensound.com and SFX supplied by freesfx.co.uk.2017-08-2904 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowHere's JonnyIf you hadn't noticed by now the world of Football Transfers has gone loco. This weeks dose of football funny may well be the tipping point that sends us all over the edge. Over the next 8mins Jim is going to tackle the ridiculousness of Jonny Evans to Manchester City, the craziness of Usain Bolt to anywhere and the tightfistedness of Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley. Enjoy the podcast and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE now. #ManchesterCity #JonnyEvans #WestBrom #WBA #MCFC #UsainBolt #NewcastleUnited #Magpies #MikeAshley #RafaBenitez #Benitez #LightningBolt #Football #Podcast #PremierLeague #BettingTips On The Left Side is written and produced by...2017-08-2007 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowInquisitionAs we sweat through our football kits we keep you up to date with all the stupid summer soccer stories with a shorter dose of football funny. This week, Ant looks at some of madness surrounding next seasons kits, and though Jim is off on holiday this week, Morgan Freeman is back on the show. #MorganFreeman #Ronaldo #CR7 #ManUtd #RealMadrid #Sunderland #BirminghamCity #ManCity #NothingWithoutYou #Nolito #Forbes #vimto #Garethsouthgate #Johnstones #newkits #Football #clubshop #merchandise On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson OTLS theme tune courtesy of Katalina Kicks Incidental music courtesy of bensound.com...2017-06-1906 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowIronicA bumper episode this week with rants about racism, mental health and sexism. Then we all chill out a bit as Jim chats to a nice lovely bearded vegan, then it get's stressful again as we're probably going to get sued by Alanis Morissette. #Spurs #THFC #ABBA #PenaltyShootOut #Racism #FIFA #ArsenalFanTV #GarthCrooks #Muntari #ItalianFootball #BTSport #Hipster #Chorlton&WestDisburyFC #Mirror #DeniseBueno #Brazil #EqualRights #Berbatov #AaronLennon #MentalHealth #AlanPardew #AlanisMorissette #Ironic On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson for Abrupt Audio. Thanks to Katalina Kicks who are currently on tour for providing our theme tune and...2017-05-0820 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowTerry's MumHello. Thanks for checking out the latest dose of satirical football words from the minds on On The Left Side. This week we see relegations and sackings as the football season reaches the pointy end, get pretty disappointed by the Manchester Derby and witness the greatest footballer tribute EVER. Plus… Jim gets very excited about El Classico, but not nearly as excited as Ray Hudson. If you haven’t already, the please subscribe to this show NOW so you get the next episode FAST and FREE. Now, enjoy the show. #ElClassico #ManchesterDerby #MCFC #MUFC #Barca #Messi #RealMadrid #RayHudson #JeffStelling #Hartlepool #Ague...2017-04-3017 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowSon-in-LawsLinguistic trouble all round this week as Tony Adams confuses Paul Merson with his latest career mood, Ronald Koeman has no inner monologue when speaking about life on Liverpool, and Jim struggles to understand Carra. And who exactly is Wenger talking about when he says "the fans." All that plus some novel advertising both in Brazil and at the end of the show. #TonyAdams #PaulMerson #RonaldKoeman #Liverpool #Carra #Wenger #Fans #Brazil On The Left Side is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson for Abrupt Audio. Find more shows like this at www.abruptaudio.com All sound effects...2017-04-1716 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowOh Arrr YaWho's driving Rooney to drink? And who could be causing chaos in the skies? Plus there's a troublemaker at Man Utd, and it's not because Jose won't pass the condiments, why watching football could help you pass your GCSE maths, and we ask if your host Jim can manage to say "Big Job" without sniggering? #Rooney #Southgate #Allardyce #DailyMail #Wedding #Wazza #WayneRooney #JurgenKlopp #Supermario #Ballotelli #England #OllyMurs #DonaldTrump #GeordieShore #NUFC #NewcastleUnited On The Left Side is a Paint Your Headphones production for Abrupt Audio and is written and produced by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. The On The Left Side...2016-11-2214 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowTecho-PhootPhil Collins is back, and so are we. But we don't have an embarrasing song in the closet like he does. We do have the inside story on what sounds like a new Italian at Man City, though he better be ready for the fact there's no cat videos to be seen anywhere at the Etihad. We ask which footballer might you be driving, we figure out who's gonna be the next England manager AND we turn the lights down low and get sexy. #MansfieldTown #LCFC #England #GarethSouthgate #PizzaHut #Ranieri #IainDowie #AlanPartridge #Benteke #Legs #ZZTop #Jose #StandUpToCancer On The Left...2016-10-2314 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football Show12 ToiletsJim brings his domestic problems to the alternative football show this week as we ask answers and give questions like: just how much do you have to get paid to want to win a game? Is the next 007 currently kicking a ball for a living? Why does an ant elope? Is the answer to football success lurking in the mind of a reality TV star? And how easy is it to make a football record? #Football #Soccer #SouthamptonFC #Stormtroopers #Referees #ElSalvador #BushTuckerChallenge #EFL #FAEngland #MarcusRashford #JermaineDefoe #OliverGiroud #007 #Frimpong #TalkSport #YellowCheese On The Left Side is...2016-09-1216 min

On The Left Side: The Funny Football ShowNon-Bio FootballThis week Jim tries to figure out who's responsible for coming up with the latest name for the Championship/Division 1/league football championship manager thing before the Premiership. Or is that Premier League? Meanwhile, managers have been failing at more than football, and are you one of the people who have to rid your internet search history of all references to Wayne Rooney? On The Left Side is a Paint Your Headphones Production, written and performed by Ant McGinley and Jim Salveson. The theme tune "Don't Care" is written and performed by Katalina Kicks, and appears with...2015-11-1607 min