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Football DiscussedThe Champions League returns and what to make of Spurs and UnitedWe look back at the first round of knockout ties from this season's Champions League including wins for Man City and Liverpool - Our 'guess the club' feature continues as Andy and Ollie test their footballing knowledge - We also examine what might be going wrong at United and Spurs as both teams chase a top four finish - And finally a look ahead to the weekend's Premier League fixtures.2022-02-1851 minFootball DiscussedWe are back!Football Discussed returns after several months away. Bigger better and from the studio.Part 1We look back at Chelsea's semi-final second leg against Tottenham and preview Liverpool versus Arsenal's League Cup semi final first leg.In the Premier League we discuss Southampton's 4-1 win over Brentford and West Ham's 2-0 win over Norwich.Part 2Following Newcastle and Aston Villa's transfer activity we look at the going's on of the January windowThe first ever round of guess the club - a new feature that test our footballing k...2022-01-1357 minFootball DiscussedRonaldo returns to United, Tottenham flying high and Bamford makes England squadTransfer deadline day chat, a look at how the Premier League is shaping up and England squad discussion2021-08-3144 min
Football DiscussedThe Fantasy Show - Game-week 3A look at EPL fixtures for game-week 3 in the Fantasy Premier League. The lads discuss who are the dos and do nots in order to bag the points.2021-08-2743 minFootball DiscussedEPL Gameweek 1 reviewThe lads analyse a very exciting opening weekend in the Premier League. Opinion and analysis on all games, including talking points surrounding the teams.2021-08-1741 minFootball DiscussedThe Fantasy Premier League Show - The TeamsSeason 2 of 'Football Discussed' see's Fantasy Premier League have its own show. The lads go through their teams ahead of kick-off on the new season, as they provide analysis on the best teams and players to start the campaign.2021-08-1335 minFootball DiscussedSeason 2 - The 21/22 EPL Preview.The lads return to the mic to preview the 21/22 Premier League season.Discussion on all 20 teams, as we look at transfers, and their chances for the campaign ahead.2021-08-121h 08Football DiscussedPain at Wembley but a cracking tournamentA look at how England did in the final of Euro 2020 and our views on the tournament as a whole2021-07-1340 minFootball DiscussedEURO 2020 - The semi-finals previewWe are down to the last 4 and Ollie and Andy discuss the two ties. Can England make it to a final for the first time since 1966 by beating a very tough Dane side?Can Spain cause an upset against the team of the tournament so far in the Italians? 2021-07-0627 minFootball DiscussedEURO 2020 - One of the greatest Round of 16 to date and the Quarter FinalsOllie and Andy collect their thoughts after a mind-blowing Round of 16, including England defeating the Germans.A look ahead to the Quarter Finals as we start to predict who will go all the way.2021-07-0240 minFootball DiscussedEuro Special - The last 16 - England's route to the final and who can claim the golden boot?We look ahead to every round of 16 tie at Euro 2020, a discussion on England's route to the final and who is winning the race for the golden boot.2021-06-2547 minFootball DiscussedEuro 2020 - England through to the knockouts!!Ollie and Andy review England's 1-0 victory versus the Czech Republic that put them top of Group D, share our thoughts on the Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell events, and a quick talk on who we could possibly face in the next round.2021-06-2330 minFootball DiscussedEuro Special - England held by Scotland at WembleyWe take a look at England's performance against Scotland and discuss what happened at Wembley on Friday night.2021-06-1938 minFootball DiscussedEuros Special - What's happened at the tournament so farWe go through every game so far and discuss our best teams and individual performances from all 24 teams.2021-06-1749 minFootball DiscussedEuro 2020 - Home Nations RoundupWe look at how England, Scotland and Wales got on their opening group games of Euro 2020 plus we talk about the very best goals to ever be seen at a European Championships.2021-06-1543 minFootball DiscussedThe Euro not 2020 preview showWe look ahead to England's first game against Croatia and select our starting XI's for the clash.Plus we look at the teams and players to look out for ahead of this summer's tournament2021-06-071h 04Football DiscussedThe EPL season review, England's provisional squad and the CL final.As the curtains close on a magnificent season, Ollie and Andy review the past 8 months of Premier League football, including our teams of the season. Looking ahead to the Euro's, we discuss the provisional 33 man squad and who we would drop, with finally a look ahead to Saturday's CL final. 2021-05-271h 22Football DiscussedFans takeover Old Trafford, CL semi finals and EPL overview.The discussion this week focuses on the historic events at Old Trafford, Manchester City reaching their first CL final and Chelsea's chances of following them, along with the EPL review.Part 2 as always Ollie and Andy talk FPL and take a look at Game-week 35. 2021-05-0559 minFootball DiscussedSpurs on the search, the EFL final and the PL Hall of Fame debate.This week's discussion takes a look at Spurs' hunt for a new manager, the EFL final and EPL fixtures. Also, with the emergence of the PL Hall of Fame, we debate our 6 picks.Part 2 as always is the look ahead to the next round of fixtures and FPL talk.2021-04-271h 00Football DiscussedEpisode 23 - ESL fallout and some other football stuffWe dissect the on goings of the past few days as the fallout from the ESL announcement continues.We look at the FA Cup semi finals, Jose sacked by Spurs and the League Cup final.And of course a look ahead to this weekend's Premier League action and our FPL shout outs.2021-04-211h 14Football DiscussedTop 4 race heats up and Fulham miss out on crucial 3 points.This week, we take a look at a whirlwind of a weekend in game-week 30 with some cracking matches to take a look at. The top 4 race heats up, and Fulham drift further away from safety. As always we look at the upcoming fixtures, and give our FPL advise.2021-04-0849 minFootball DiscussedMental Health SpecialIn the first Football Discussed special, we are joined by current Ringwood Town player Liam Harris as we delve into the mental health of football.We explore the lack of player welfare amongst the top clubs in the country, and discuss just how tough the notorious football academies are.2021-04-0542 minFootball DiscussedFans at FA Cup semi final, England in cruise control, Aguero to leave City and a look ahead to a jam packed Easter weekend of Premier League footballFA Cup semi final looks set to be part of a government pilot event for the return of fans to stadiums.Thierry Henry leaves social media and Gareth Bale backs a boycott of the platforms to encourage real change in dealing with racist remarks and comments.England dominate in World Cup qualifiers as they are set to face Poland in the third and final game of the international break.Sergio Aguero is to leave Man City and we discuss the Premier Leagues greatest strikers.A look ahead to the Easter weekend...2021-03-311h 00Football DiscussedKane to leave Spurs? The international break, the FA Cup and Champions League draws.This week, Ollie and Andy discuss the new multi-million deal for Sky to broadcast the Women's Super League, the FA Cup and Champions League draws, and if Harry Kane HAS to leave Tottenham. International break is upon us, and take a look at the recent England squad announcement and pick our strongest XI's from it.2021-03-2555 minFootball DiscussedThe relegation battle, FA Cup QF's and the greatest EPL goals!!This weeks 'Football Discussed' analyses the bottom of the table as the relegation battle heats up, along with the continuing top 4 race. Following Erik Lamela's unique goal, we have taken a trip down memory lane to the greatest goals scored in the EPL.Part 2 takes a look at the upcoming FA Cup QF's, as well as the shortened game week for the EPL and our FPL talk!2021-03-1655 minFootball DiscussedKlopp out? Tuchel's tricky blues, Bale IS back and the Manchester Derby.In this week's discussion we analyse Thomas Tuchel's impact at Chelsea, the potential of Jurgen Klopp out at the end of the season, and the continuing form of Gareth Bale, plus much more!Listen into part 2 for your weekly Premier League preview with Fantasy Premier League talk and shouts2021-03-121h 05Football DiscussedIs Bale back? Lee Mason and refereeing blunders, EPL review and preview.Your weekly football discussion involves the return of Bale, the UK's bid for the Euro's and the round of from the recent EPL fixtures. In recognition of Lee Mason's blunder, we take a look back at some notorious referee moments.Part 2 as always previews game-week 27 and our FPL analysis.2021-03-0451 minFootball DiscussedLiverpool's woes continue, Tuchel calls out Hudson-Odoi and FPL double gameweek!Everton defeat their cross city rivals at Anfield for the first time this millennium.Callum Hudson-Odoi is the sub who got subbed.West Ham continue their march into the Champions League.City continue to dominate and a Leeds United who think they were robbed.Also we get our teeth stuck into an FPL double gameweek....look out for Ollie's cracking triple captain choice! 2021-02-2348 minFootball DiscussedRunaway Man City, Liverpool in the top 4 race and the Champions League.This week, we talk about Man City's dominance and question how important Kevin De Bruyne really is. We analyse what is going wrong with Liverpool and their chances for the top 4. The knockout stages of the Champions League returns and we discuss the first set of games.As always, we provide our FPL expertise and previews of the weekends EPL fixtures.2021-02-1952 minFootball DiscussedA disaster-class from Alisson hands City the title...A look at Liverpool's collapse against Man City.What was Mike Dean thinking? We talk VAR and is it fit for purpose and of course a look ahead to the weekend's PL action and our FPL tips and chat.2021-02-091h 00Football DiscussedArsenal on the up, Tuchel gets his first win and a slow deadline day.We welcome our colleague Harry Dodds to talk all things Arsenal.Ollie assess Thomas Tuchel's first win as the Chelsea boss.Salah scores a beauty as Liverpool gain back to back wins (Recorded prior to Brighton loss)We round up some the best deals from a fairly quiet transfer deadline day and take a look ahead to the weekend's Premier League fixtures.2021-02-041h 11Football DiscussedEpisode 11 - Chelsea say goodbye to Frank, Leicester keeping up the pace and Man City starting to go through the gearsWe talk Chelsea and their latest managerial switch. Leicester and Man City's title hopes. West Ham sneaking into fourth with plenty of transfer talk, FPL chat and a look ahead to the weekend's fixtures.2021-01-2758 minFootball DiscussedEpisode 10 - Advantage Manchester, Wolves and Newcastle sinking and goings on in the January transfer windowPart 1: This week we take a look at how both Manchester clubs have leapfrogged Liverpool, a discussion on what is going on at Wolves and a we discuss our favourite Premier League winning side.Part 2: A look ahead to the FA Cup 4th round. We highlight our games of the weekend plus a round up of what has happened so far in the January transfer window.2021-01-2055 minFootball DiscussedEPL review and talking points, our favourite goal celebrations and the upcoming EPL fixtures.This weeks discussion focuses on gameweek 18 in the Premier League, more January talk and we reminisce on our favourite goal celebrations. As always, preview of the upcoming fixtures and FPL talk!2021-01-1551 minFootball DiscussedThe magic of the cup, January Talk and PL preview.This week's discussion on the magic of the FA Cup and the key moments from the 3rd round, January transfer talk and free transfers.Find out our team of choice forgetting about our current teams.As usual, EPL preview and FPL talk and shouts.2021-01-1150 minFootball DiscussedThe life of football during COVID, the festive period and our favourite football moments.This weeks discussion involves football life throughout Covid-19, a round up on the Christmas period and our favourite football moments. 2021-01-081h 08Football DiscussedExtended 3 part Xmas special: title race & relegation predictions, and boxing day previews.An extended 3 part discussion this week. Focusing on the title race & the relegation battle with myself and Andy putting forward our predictions for both relegation and top 4.As always, preview of the upcoming round of BPL fixtures and FPL shouts.2020-12-231h 19Football DiscussedThe Kane and Son duo, fans return, BPL preview and FPL picks and more!!This week, 'The Discussion' reviews the weekends big talking points from the most recent BPL results, a look at the return of fans and England's World Cup group.The feature this week, me and Andy take a look at our favourite World Cup moments. As usual in part two, we take a look at the upcoming fixtures and pick our individual shouts for FPL and who will bring the points in.2020-12-0847 minFootball DiscussedEFL £250 million bailout, enough of VAR? Review and Preview of BPLReview of the latest Premier League fixtures; enough of VAR? Arsenal woes, the title race and more.A trip to memory lane remembering our first football shirts followed by a look ahead to the upcoming fixtures this week and our Fantasy Premier League shouts and tips. 2020-12-0454 minFootball DiscussedMaradona, Spurs for the title and Liverpool cruise to victoryReview of all the weekend's Premier League action we take a look at Spurs, Liverpool and a worrying Arsenal.A look at some of our footballing idols and a look ahead to the weekend's action and our Fantasy Premier League tips of the week.2020-11-2750 minFootball DiscussedPay per view matches, 5 subs and the Premier League is back!Discussion this week focuses around England's Nations League matches against Belgium and Iceland, we talk pay per view footy and the EFL's decision to allow 5 subs plus a look ahead to this weekend's Premier League football and Fantasy Premier League tips! 2020-11-1942 minFootball DiscussedGrealish, the handball rule and the Nations League returnsThis week's discussion's centre around Jack Grealish, the handball rule and a look ahead to England's Nations League game against Belgium.2020-11-1259 min
The Department of Nerdly AffairsDNA Podcast 67 – Intelligence in Popular Culture
In this episode, Don and Rob sit down with Jack Ward to discuss portrayals of Intelligence in popular culture. The three delve into the hows and whys of the way smart people are portrayed the way they are in the media, the difference between wisdom and intelligence, and how it's all linked with the ways the human brain works. All this, and why Daniel Kahneman is the most important person you've never heard of, is waiting for you in this episode of the Department of Nerdly Affairs.
Closing Music:
Ode to Joy performed by Oliver Eckelt
Things Discussed:
The Great...2018-06-0130 min