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The World Cup of World CupsBONUS 2022 Qatar - The Semis, the Third Place Play Off and the Final.Please rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on the final part of the 2022 World Cup and give it a score out of 10. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups 2022-12-2127 minThe World Cup of World CupsBONUS 2022 Qatar - The Quarter FinalsPlease rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on the Quarter Finals of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups 2022-12-1223 minThe World Cup of World CupsBONUS 2022 Qatar - The Round of 16Please rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on the Round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups 2022-12-0722 minThe World Cup of World CupsBONUS 2022 Qatar - The Last Group GamesPlease rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on the last group games of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups 2022-12-0333 minThe World Cup of World CupsBONUS 2022 Qatar - Games 18 through 32Please rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on games 18 through 32 of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups 2022-11-2924 min
The World Cup of World CupsBONUS 2022 Qatar - Games 9 to 17Please rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on games 9 through 17 of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups 2022-11-2518 minThe World Cup of World CupsBONUS 2022 Qatar - The First 8 GamesPlease rate and review! Join regular hosts James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) as they look back on the first 8 games of the 2022 World Cup. Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups 2022-11-2321 min
The World Cup of World CupsBONUS 2022 Qatar Preview and How To Win The World Cup - With Chris EvansIn this very special bonus episode, James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) are joined by journalist, author and Nuneaton Borough fan Chris Evans (@chrisevanswrites) to talk about his (now) award-winning book How To Win The World Cup as well as looking ahead to the Qatar World Cup that no-one wants. Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com.2022-11-1643 min
The World Cup of World Cups2018 Russia PART TWO - With Jack BernhardtThe seemingly impossible and entirely predictable, a new wonderkid, goals, comebacks, the Croatians who never tire and we reveal which World Cup is the greatest of all as we conclude our story of the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is writer and co-host of the Football Book Club podcast, Jack Bernhardt (@jackbern23). Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com. 2022-11-141h 03
The World Cup of World Cups2018 Russia PART ONE - With Jack BernhardtBribes, Burger King babies, the world's richest footballer, how to avoid your cousin in Iceland, losing on purpose and unfair fairplay feature in part one of the story of the tournament we hated to love, the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is writer and co-host of the Football Book Club podcast, Jack Bernhardt (@jackbern23). Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com. 2022-11-091h 04
The World Cup of World Cups2014 Brazil - With Andy SmartA high-profile hammering, bites, lasers, a flying Dutchman, an inspid England and a new way to say James all feature in the story of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, that a lot of Brazilians just didn't want. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is Comedy Store Player and Farnborough FC fan Andy Smart (@AndyCSP). Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com. 2022-11-031h 19
The World Cup of World Cups2010 South Africa PART TWO - With Ignacio LopezKarma for 66, controversial goals, controversial saves, typos, free scoring Germans and a brand new World Champion all feature in the second part of the story of the 2010 World Cup in Germany. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and Spain fan Ignacio Lopez (@comedylopez). Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com.2022-10-2749 min
The World Cup of World Cups2010 South Africa PART ONE - With Ignacio LopezA French hand, a fly-away ball, Vuvuzelas, boos and a feeble title defence all feature in the first part of the story of the 2010 World Cup in Germany. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and Spain fan Ignacio Lopez (@comedylopez). Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com.2022-10-2550 min
The World Cup of World Cups2006 Germany - with James AllenA headbutt, a wink, a battle, an explosive opening and the worst songs ever all feature in story of the 2006 World Cup in Germany. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and host of The Memory Pain podcast James Allen (@JamesAllen27) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com.2022-10-201h 28
The World Cup of World Cups2002 Japan and South Korea PART TWO - With Sooz KempnerUnlikely semi-finalists, likely finalists, dodgy decisions, South Korean reality show titles and an iconic referee all feature in the second part of our story of the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, singer, actor and internet sensation Sooz Kempner (@SoozUK) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com.2022-10-141h 02
The World Cup of World CupsBONUS 'You can shove the World Cup' Roy Keane, Mick McCarthy and more - With Andrew RyanIn this very special bonus episode, James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) are joined by comedian, podcaster, Man Utd and Ireland fan Andrew Ryan (@andrewryancomedy) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com.2022-10-1228 min
The World Cup of World Cups2002 Japan and South Korea PART ONE - With Sooz KempnerBreakfast football, shocks, play-acting, bad songs and revenge all feature in the first part of our story of the 2002 World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, singer, actor and internet sensation Sooz Kempner (@SoozUK) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com.2022-10-111h 00
The World Cup of World Cups1998 France PART TWO - With Carl JonesThe perfect goal, a Ronaldo mystery, a giant referee, Pinochet's car and classic Des all feature in the second part of our story of the 1998 World Cup in France. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, author and Tottenham Hotspur supporter Carl Jones (@CarlDJones) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com.2022-10-041h 07
The World Cup of World Cups1998 France PART ONE - With Carl JonesVindaloo, bunny-hops, airport football, a faith healer and an eye witness account all feature in the first part of our story of the 1998 World Cup in France. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, author and Tottenham Hotspur supporter Carl Jones (@CarlDJones) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com.2022-10-041h 08
The World Cup of World Cups1994 USA PART TWO - With Olaf FalafelA singing defender, a divine ponytail, rocking the baby, the best quarter finals ever, the worst final ever and a missed penalty all feature in the concluding part of our story of the 1994 World Cup in the United States. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, author and Luton Town supporter Olaf Falafel (@OFalafel) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com2022-09-2752 minThe World Cup of World Cups1994 USA PART ONE - With Olaf FalafelA missed penalty, drugs, murder, heat, bad language, bags of cash and the greatest goal of all time all feature in the first part of our story of the 1994 World Cup in the United States. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, author and Luton Town supporter Olaf Falafel (@OFalafel) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com2022-09-271h 01
The World Cup of World Cups1990 Italy PART TWO - With Ben Van Der VeldeA moist mullet, a last-minute volley, penalties, penalties and more penalties, English trauma, Irish ecstasy, and the worst final yet all feature in the second part of our story of the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and lapsed Newcastle United supporter Ben Van Der Velde (@BenVanDerVelde) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com2022-09-2055 min
The World Cup of World Cups1990 Italy PART ONE - With Ben Van Der VeldeBlood, violence, opera, firecrackers, Toto, Africa and a soiled goal poacher all feature in the first part of our story of the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and lapsed Newcastle United supporter Ben Van Der Velde (@BenVanDerVelde) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com2022-09-2047 min
The World Cup of World Cups1986 Mexico PART TWO - with Tony CowardsThe goal of the century, the most expensive shirt, singing Bats, sweary acronyms, an unwanted final and the healing powers of cheese all feature in the final part of our story of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and Ipswich Town fan Tony Cowards (@TonyCowards) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com2022-09-1358 min
The World Cup of World Cups1986 Mexico PART ONE - with Tony CowardsThe Group of Death, the Group of Sleep, a singing market stall trader, Basil Gorgeous, the most French film career ever and some electro-pop all feature in the first part of our story of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and Ipswich Town fan Tony Cowards (@TonyCowards) Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com2022-09-1357 min
The World Cup of World Cups1982 Spain - with Mick FerryThe draw that goes wrong, match-fixing, a brilliant Brazil, late-blooming Italians, Pfaffing about, monks, fakirs, warriors and The Krankies all feature in the story of the 1982 World Cup in Spain. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and Man Utd fan Mick Ferry (@MickFerry). Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com2022-09-061h 24
The World Cup of World Cups1978 Argentina - with Gavin WebsterA Tartan Army, ticker-tape, drugs, match-fixing, armed lightning, public floggings and pedantic refereeing all feature in the story of the 1978 World Cup in Argentina. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian, actor and author Gavin Webster (@Thegavinwebster). Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com2022-08-301h 16
The World Cup of World Cups1974 West Germany - with Eddy BrimsonRowboat theft, unlikely Faberge eggs, an offensive book title, the most celebrated goal in history, a naked pool party, a Black Country butcher and Franz Beckenbauer's chat-line all feature in the story of the 1974 World Cup in West Germany. Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian and author Eddy Brimson (@EddyBrimson) who may or may not have picked the wrong World Cup. Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com2022-08-231h 23
The World Cup of World Cups1970 Mexico - with Steve DayThe World Cup goes colour! Stickers, songs, a shakedown, a long-faced Swede, at least 3 'games of the century', the greatest goal and the best ever player. It's Mexico 1970! Joining James Cook (@jamesecook) and Paul Savage (@comedysavage) is comedian Steve Day (@TheRealSteveDay) who remembers it all like it was yesterday. Support us at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups and email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com2022-08-161h 25
The World Cup of World Cups1966 EnglandA crime solving dog, Middlesbrough twinned with Pyongyang, Azerbaijan's most famous man, what's buried underneath Wembley Stadium, conspiracies and a big dirty giraffe all feature in the story of the hardly-ever-talked-about 1966 World Cup in England. Support ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups Email worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com Featuring @jamesecook and @comedysavage2022-08-091h 18
The World Cup of World Cups1962 ChileA bandy-legged genius, a urinating dog, too many golden boots and the most stupid, appalling, disgusting and disgraceful exhibition of football possibly in the history of the game all feature in the Chilean World Cup of 1962. With James Cook @jamesecook and Paul Savage @comedysavage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe/shout it from the rooftops - but tbf we've made a podcast that appeals pretty much solely to nerdy middle aged men, the demographic least likely to talk to anyone else about anything ever. Email your question to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com...2022-08-021h 04
The World Cup of World Cups1958 SwedenThe infantile, unsophisticated and inebriated, Conan The Barbarian, Ally McCoist's science teacher, ABBA and the most Spinal Tap death yet all feature in the most northern World Cup. With James Cook @jamesecook and Paul Savage @comedysavage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops. Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups 2022-07-261h 11
The World Cup of World Cups1954 SwitzerlandGoals Goals Goals, the wee Prime Minister, a blindfolded Italian boy, a colourblind goalkeeper, another stupid format and a miracle all feature in this absolute goal fest of a World Cup. With James Cook @jamesecook and Paul Savage @comedysavage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops. Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups 2022-07-1959 min
The World Cup of World Cups1950 BrazilA lesson in hubris, a stupid-format, massive shocks, a half-finished stadium, John Lennon, Frank Sinatra and the singer off of Bush all feature in the story of the first post-war World Cup. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops. Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups 2022-07-121h 02
The World Cup of World Cups1938 FranceA six-toed striker, Norway's funniest footballer, Paul Breitner's eyes, step-overs and bicycle kicks all feature in the story of a World Cup played in the shadow of 'events'. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops. Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups 2022-07-0555 min
The World Cup of World Cups1934 ItalyAn Egyptian scout-master, a Nazi pediatrician and a killer window blind all feature in the story of this probably rigged World Cup. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups2022-06-2855 min
The World Cup of World Cups1930 UruguayMissing body parts, The Elastic Wonder, the most successful Scottish team ever and a whole load of firsts in this deep-dive of the 1930 World Cup in Uruguay. With James Cook and Paul Savage. Please share/like/follow/subscribe and shout it from the rooftops! Email your questions to worldcupofworldcups@gmail.com and donate at ko-fi.com/worldcupofworldcups.2022-06-211h 03
The World Cup of World CupsThe World Cup of World Cups. COMING SOON!Subscribe now for a deep-dive of every FIFA Men's World Cup, as trivia-obsessed football supporters and comedians James Cook and Paul Savage work out which was the best. We'll be looking at the stories behind the scorelines, examining the ultimate fate of squad players and occasionally laughing at any funny sounding names.2022-06-0201 min