Shows
Through Another LensEngland's white-ball revolution with Tim WigmoreTelegraph journalist Tim Wigmore joins Shubi on the podcast to discuss his book White Hot: The Inside Story of England Cricket's Double World Champions that he co-wrote with Matt Roller.
They discuss why the 2015 World Cup was such a turning point, how English cricketers came to embrace franchise T20 leagues, the parallels to Bazball and why KP would have thrived in this era of English cricket.
You can order a copy of White Hot here.
Host & Producer: Shubi Arun
Guest: Tim Wigmore
2023-07-0538 minThrough Another LensReaction: Ted Lasso S3 Episode 6It's time to #Believe again. Tune into Through Another Lens for weekly episode breakdowns of the new Ted Lasso season.
This week, Shubi and the gang gush over a Hall of Fame Ted Lasso episode and the innumerable indelible moments from it. They discuss all the separate vignettes from the show, whose spinoffs they'd like to see and why this episode fills them with hope for all the characters again.
Host & Producer: Shubi Arun
Guests: Jackson Fuller, Imogen Ainsworth
2023-04-2139 minThrough Another LensIt's not banter, it's racism with George DobellGeorge Dobell joins the podcast for an immensely vulnerable chat about the Yorkshire racism scandal and his reporting of it over the last couple of years. He opens about his friendship with Azeem Rafiq, his own personal moment of reckoning while covering the story and why he feels he needs to move on from the case. George also talks about the Michael Vaughan verdict, cancel culture and why he still remains hopeful about English cricket. It's the Azeem Rafiq case, through another lens.
You can preorder It's not banter, It's Racism here
Host & Producer: Shubi...
2023-04-181h 01Through Another LensReaction: Ted Lasso S3 Episode 5It's time to #Believe again. Tune into Through Another Lens for weekly episode breakdowns of the new Ted Lasso season.
This week, Shubi and the gang discuss Nate's possible redemption arc, why Rebecca could be this season's tragedy, the disappointing Zava storyline and if it's the end of the road for Keeley & Roy. They also contemplate if the creators of the show have bitten off more than they can chew this season.
Host: Shubi Arun
Guests: Jackson Fuller, Imogen Ainsworth
2023-04-1432 minThrough Another LensReaction: Ted Lasso S3 Episode 4It's time to #Believe again. Tune into Through Another Lens for weekly episode breakdowns of the new Ted Lasso season.
This week, Shubi and Jackson discuss Nate's Jekyll & Hyde vacillations, Keeley's potential new romantic angle and the enduring brilliance of Wolfmother. They also talk about the Grant Wahl tribute and the show's predilection for prolonged narrative arcs.
Host & Producer: Shubi Arun
Guest: Jackson Fuller
2023-04-0629 minThrough Another LensReaction: Ted Lasso S3 Episode 3It's time to #Believe again. Tune into Through Another Lens for weekly episode breakdowns of the new Ted Lasso season.
This week, they discuss Colin's storyline, the nuance in Ted's mental health journey, why Shandy could have big role to play this season and if Trent Crimm has really changed his ways. They also chat about the bold decision made by the creators to portray a gay Premier League footballer and how it could effect change in the real world.
Host: Shubi Arun
Guests: Imogen Ainsworth, Jackson...
2023-03-3131 minThrough Another LensContent Premier League ft. Rajasthan RoyalsRajasthan Royals Head of Content Atishay Agarwal joins the pod to discuss the content revolution taking place in the IPL. He lifts the lid on RR's distinctive digital strategy and how they found their voice on social media. From anecdotes about working with Yuzi Chahal to how last year's prank with Sanju Samson was conceptualised to creating an enjoyable stadium experience for fans at the Sawai Mansingh, Atishay opens up about life in blue and pink.
Host & Producer: Shubi Arun
Guest: Atishay Agarwal
2023-03-3052 min
Through Another LensReaction: Ted Lasso S3 Episode 1 & 2It's time to #Believe again. Tune into Through Another Lens for weekly episode breakdowns of the new Ted Lasso season.
Host & Producer: Shubi Arun
Guests: Imogen Ainsworth, Jackson Fuller
Check out the TAL episode on the cultural impact of Ted Lasso here
2023-03-2329 min
Through Another LensThe BBC-Lineker saga and what it tells us about journalism todaySimon Waldman, BBC News editor of nearly three decades, joins the pod to discuss the journalistic implications of the fallout between BBC and Gary Lineker. From social-media policies to the freelance economy to Match of the Day's relevancy, Shubi and Simon discuss the widespread effects of this saga.
Host and Producer: Shubi Arun
Guest: Simon Waldman
2023-03-1743 min
Through Another LensGraham Potter: The Östersunds yearsAuthor George Mallet joins the pod to chat about his upcoming book, Potter, Hopcutt and a desk in East London, that charts Graham Potter's incredible Europa League campaign with Swedish team Östersunds in 2018. From driving nine hours each way to scout players to training in frigid conditions to defeating Arsenal at the Emirates, Mallet shares stories from Potter's formative years as a manager and his own adventures following Östersunds around.
Host & Producer: Shubi Arun
Guests: George Mallet, Dan Evans
You can buy George's book here
2023-03-1041 min
Through Another LensChanging the narrative of women's sport contentWhy isn't there an All or Nothing for women's football? Why doesn't Netflix commission a high quality production on the stories and characters in the women's game? Why is the focus of women's sport content always so big picture? How can good content impact the sport?
Radha Gupta, the founder of the women's sport YouTube page SheTalksBall and Sports Gazette journalist and former Bayern Munich youth player Adriana Wehrens of Sports Gazette join the pod to answer these questions and deep-dive into the staidness of women's sport content today.
Check out Moolah Kicks , the brand m...
2023-03-0248 min
Through Another LensUncovering FIFA UncoveredMiles Coleman, the writer and producer of Netflix's FIFA Uncovered, joins the pod to discuss his groundbreaking series and the current football landscape. From the prospective Qatari takeover of Man United to the role of a modern football fan to colonial hangovers to future of sports journalism, it's a wide ranging conversation that will make you introspect about your relationship with the sport.
Host: Shubi Arun
Panel: Miles Coleman, Paddy Knowles, James Price
2023-02-201h 02
Through Another LensReview: Break PointShubi Arun is joined by Gazette writers James Price and Jackson Fuller to break down the first instalment of the recently released Netflix series, Break Point, that charted the journey of some of the best players on the tennis circuit in 2022.
Be sure to check out The TW2 Podcast and The Road to Rome podcast!
This week's Consumption Corner:
What to watch: Trial by Fire on Netflix
What to listen to: Quinn XCII's new album, The People's Champ
What to read: Paul O'Connell's autobiography, The Battle and The Boy on t...
2023-02-0542 min
Through Another LensFootball Murals with Andy BrassellShubi Arun is joined by journalist and broadcaster Andy Brassell joins the podcast to discuss his book Football Murals, a celebration of the sport's greatest street art. Andy talks about how the book came about, what murals tell us about fandom and discusses some of his favourite football art work.
Andy Brassell can be found each week on the Football Ramble podcast. Use this link to buy his book.
To read my review of Football Murals, tap here
Host and Producer: Shubi Arun
Guest: Andy Brassell
2023-01-3037 min
Through Another LensReview: The Test S2Shubi Arun is joined by ESPNCricinfo journalist Yash Jha to chat about Season 2 of the The Test, the Prime Video show about the Australian national team. They talk about Pat Cummins being too perfect, Justin Langer's absence from the series, Glenn Maxwell's stunning cameo and the image of Australian cricket today. They also briefly discuss the cricket docuseries sub-genre and fantasise about the tantalising prospect of a show on Pakistan cricket.
Season 2 of The Test is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Host & Producer: Shubi Arun
Guest: Yash Jha
2023-01-1744 min
Through Another LensReview: The SwimmersThe Swimmers is a Netflix film based on the lives of Yusra and Sara Mardini. The teenage sisters escaped war-torn Syria, reached Europe on refugee boats and ultimately swam their way to the Olympics. It's a story that defies belief. It's a story that deserves to be told. Shubi Arun is joined by Imogen Ainsworth and Adriana Wehrens to discuss the film and how it moved them.
Check out Yusra Mardini's autobiography, The Butterfly, here
Host & Producer: Shubi Arun
Guests: Adriana Wehrens, Imogen Ainsworth
2023-01-0541 min
Through Another LensWhat makes a good sports book?Melanie Michael Greer is the founder of the Michael Greer Literary Agency that has overseen the publication of numerous sports autobiographies including that of Rio Ferdinand, Nedum Onuoha, Oscar and Tino Best. She has also been instrumental in the publication of critically acclaimed books like Andy Brassell's Football Murals and Matt Spiro's Sacre Bleu. She joins Shubi Arun on the podcast to share her stories and insights from this world of sports books.
2022-12-2952 min
Through Another LensProducing & Packaging a World CupShubi is joined by Simon Waldman, a BBC News Editor for nearly three decades, and Jackson Fuller of the Sports Gazette chat about how World Cups are produced. From BBC's decision to not air the opening ceremony to Fox's soccer coverage to the star-studded panel in the India broadcast, they review this year's World Cup from a broadcasting perspective.
Check out the Guardian article on Fox's WC coverage here.
Host & Producer: Shubi Arun
Guests: Jackson Fuller, Simon Waldman
2022-12-1543 min
The Sports Gazette's FIFA World Cup PodcastMessi, Álvarez Lift Argentine One Win Away From GloryJackson Fuller, Michael Johnston and Shubi Arun recap a dominant 3-0 Argentina win over Croatia to send Messi and company into the World Cup Final. Julián Álvarez provided the help Messi has been craving, while Croatia underwhelm despite a positive start. Is Argentina now ready to go lift the trophy?
2022-12-1325 minThe Sports Gazette's FIFA World Cup PodcastPenalties End Brazilian Quest, but Messi's Dream RemainsMichael Johnston is joined by Shubi Arun and Reuven Blingnault to try and digest a wild Friday as both World Cup went to penalties. Brazil are no longer dancing, with Luka Modric turning in a masterclass to get Croatia back to a World Cup semi-final. Meanwhile, despite a late push from the Netherlands, Argentina can still dream about Lionel Messi lifting his first World Cup trophy. To close the pod, African football expert Ali Howorth joins us to discuss Morocco's run to the quarter-finals and their entire continent's performance at this tournament.
2022-12-1042 min
Through Another LensWars, World Cups & Croatia. ft. Louis MylesAward-winning filmmaker Louis Myles hops on the pod to discuss his FIFA+ documentary Croatia: Defining a Nation. He talks about the Boban kick that essentially began a war, Dynamo Zagreb being a symbol of Croatian nationalism and the country's incredible run to the 98' World Cup semis. Louis also gives some insight into the football documentary landscape today, some wild stories while shooting Kaiser in Brazil and his experience working with FIFA. Stick around until the end, where he makes some bold predictions about Croatia at the 2022 WC.
Watch Croatia: Defining a Nation : https://www.fifa.com/f...
2022-11-2246 min
Through Another LensReview: Netflix's FIFA UncoveredWith the World Cup just a week away, it feels apt to chat about the newly released Netflix docu-series FIFA Uncovered. The panel discuss the Game of Thrones nature of the series, Sepp Blatter's disarming portrayal and the nuance around the World Cup in Qatar. The four-part series is intense but also educative.
Host: Shubi Arun
Guests: Dan Evans, Jackson Fuller, Lyle-Anthony Golding
2022-11-1339 min
Through Another LensReview: The Figo AffairShubi is joined by the Gazette's George Yates, Thomas Desborough and Ana Rodriguez to break down the The Figo Affair - the Netflix documentary focused on Luis Figo's controversial transfer from Barcelona to Real Madrid. From Figo's sliminess in the entire saga to Florentino Perez being a gangsta, they discuss the murkiness around the transfer and the gripping manner in which it is documented. The panel also talk about the transfers that broke their hearts and the moments in football history they'd like to see be made into documentaries.
Host & Producer: Shubi Arun
Link to A...
2022-10-2738 min
Through Another LensThe Cultural Impact of Ted LassoShubi Arun is joined by Sports Gazette's Jackson Fuller, Nyah Barnett and Kieran Roy to discuss Ted Lasso and the seismic impact it had on the sport. They deep dive into why the show resonated so deeply with viewers, the effect it had on the American footballing community and how it filled a gap in fictional sports television.
Host: Shubi Arun
Producer: Alex Guilford
2022-10-2040 min