Best NBC Sports Soccer Podcasts (2024)

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Ronaldo's Moment, Mbappe's Struggles & NFL’s Josh Norman on Man Utd & PSG | It's Called Soccer EP 10 1:03:41

4h ago1:03:41

1:03:41

In Episode 10 of It's Called Soccer, Rebecca Lowe and Gary Neville dive into the latest in soccer and football, with Jamie Carragher dialing in from South Africa. Special guest NFL star Josh Norman discusses his love for Zlatan, Man United, and PSG, and compares soccer and American football. The hosts tackle Harry Kane’s commitment to England, Mbap…

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370: Basketball Jump Shot Innovator Ken Sailors - With Debbie Sorensen 1:07:24

7h ago1:07:24

1:07:24

Author/biographer Debbie Sorensen (Beyond the Jump Shot: The Elevated Life of Kenny Sailors) delves into the story of basketball pioneer Kenny Sailors (1921–2016), one of the most unheralded influencers in both the collegiate and pro game. Widely credited with popularizing the modern-day jump shot, Sailors first stunned audiences in the early 1940s…

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Referee Scandal Erupts! Will Poulter's Arsenal Tattoo & Miami's Blow | It's Called Soccer Ep 9 1:05:32

18h ago1:05:32

1:05:32

In Episode 9 of It's Called Soccer, Rebecca Lowe and Gary Neville welcome Hollywood star and massive Arsenal fan, Will Poulter! Will shares insights into his Arsenal fandom, favorite moments, and his upcoming work, including 'Warfare', 'I Love Boosters', and ‘Death of a Unicorn.' The hosts also tackle the breaking news about Premier League referee …

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369: The AAGPBL's South Bend Blue Sox - With Jim Sargent 1:20:07

3d ago1:20:07

1:20:07

We gear up for the impending launch of the new six-team Women's Pro Baseball League (set to debut in summer of 2026) with another look back at the original All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (1943-54) with sports history writer Jim Sargent. In "We Were the All-American Girls" (2013), Sargent culled insights from over three dozen interv…

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Arsenal & Chelsea's Missed Opportunity, Man City's Slide Continues, Liverpool Keep Purring 56:25

12d ago56:25

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0:49 - Chelsea and Arsenal battle it out to a 1-1 draw in a bruising and tense match between the two London clubs 16:38 - Pep Guardiola loses four consecutive matches for the first time in his managerial career after Brighton come back from behind to stun Man City at the Amex 27:07 - Arne Slot continues his humming start to life at Liverpool, leadi…

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Brighton CEO Paul Barber Special 39:16

8d ago39:16

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(0:20) Introduction to Paul Barber, his experience in MLS, his relationship with Brighton Chairman Tony Bloom, and his role at the club (5:55) Brighton's initiative to grow their women's team and provide the proper resources as a launchpad to future success (8:40) A deep dive into the cutting-edge recruitment processes the club uses to bring in and…

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Liverpool's Record Run, Man City's Crisis & Brandi Chastain Joins! | It's Called Soccer Ep 8 1:14:15

8d ago1:14:15

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In Episode 8 of It’s Called Soccer, Rebecca Lowe and Gary Neville dive into Decision Day buzz, Premier League highlights, and Liverpool’s hot streak. They break down standout performances, debate if Arsenal or Man City can keep pace with Liverpool, and explore the futures of stars like Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk. Plus, do…

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368: Soccer's "Tinpot" Cups - With Simon Turner 1:21:50

15d ago1:21:50

1:21:50

With apologies to ice hockey's legendary Lord Stanley, no sport is more synonymous with the awarding of championship cups than soccer. Long ingrained in the international culture of the sport, the hardware that overwhelmingly awaits the various victors of league titles (e.g., Italy's Serie A Coppa Campioni d'Italia or North America's MLS Cup); majo…

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Manchester United Begin Post-Ten Hag Era, Surprising Results in the Top 4 1:04:17

11d ago1:04:17

1:04:17

1:00 - Manchester United draw with Chelsea - enter Post-Ten Hag Era 19:51 - Arsenal drop points, lose 1-0 away to Newcastle 28:55 - Bournemouth stun Manchester City 2-1 35:41 - Liverpool come from behind to win 2-1 against Brighton 46:21 - Tottenham win 4-1 at home against Aston Villa 54:30 - Other results recap.…

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Ballon d'Or Backlash, Amorim's Man United Move & MLS Playoff Drama! | It's Called Soccer Ep 7 47:36

15d ago47:36

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In Episode 6 of It's Called Soccer, Rebecca Lowe, Gary Neville, and David Ornstein dive into the big news about Ruben Amorim potentially being named as the new head coach of Manchester United. The panel breaks down Erik ten Hag's recent firing, United's latest recruitment strategies, and the financial impact of these changes. Gary Neville shares hi…

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367: Myron Cope: Voice of the Steelers - With Dan Joseph 1:13:05

17d ago1:13:05

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Voice of America news editor and Pittsburgh native Dan Joseph ("Behind the Yoi: The Life of Myron Cope, Legendary Pittsburgh Steelers Broadcaster") joins the podcast this week for a deep dive into the legacy of one of pro football's most unique broadcast voices. Myron Cope (1929-2008) served as the radio color commentator for the NFL's Pittsburgh S…

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Stalemate for Arsenal and Liverpool, West Ham's Wild Upset, Clutch Cole for Chelsea 57:47

26d ago57:47

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(0:55) Arsenal and Liverpool come to a stalemate in a 2-2 game at the Emirates where both teams can take away positives from the result (17:10) West Ham pull off the upset of the weekend by overcoming Manchester United 2-1 thanks to a late Jarrod Bowen penalty that piles more pressure on Erik ten Hag (29:30) Chelsea overcome last week's defeat to L…

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Vinicius for Ballon d'Or, Messi’s Miami Impact & Antonee Robinson Joins! | It's Called Soccer Ep 6 1:09:56

20d ago1:09:56

1:09:56

In this episode of It’s Called Soccer, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, and Rebecca Lowe are joined by special guest Antonee Robinson—the Fulham and USMNT star. The team covers Vinicius Junior's stunning form for Real Madrid, discussing whether he could be the frontrunner for the Ballon d'Or and if his recent performances make him the best player in …

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Gary Neville’s Biggest Weakness & Rebecca Lowe’s BBC Breakthrough! | It's Called Soccer Bonus Episode 43:47

22d ago43:47

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In this special episode of It’s Called Soccer, Gary Neville and Rebecca Lowe take a walk through Central Park and dive deep into the realities of working in football media. Rebecca shares her incredible journey, starting with how she landed her first BBC job thanks to a Cornflakes packet competition. She reflects on her rise in football broadcastin…

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366: "Mornings With Madden" - With Stan Bunger 1:33:24

24d ago1:33:24

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John Madden (1936-2021) was more than a football icon - he embodied the sport itself. As the unmistakable voice of the NFL for nearly 30 years, he brought America’s game into TV living rooms across the country. His name became synonymous with football, not just through his legendary broadcast career, but also as the face of his eponymous "Madden" v…

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Liverpool's Statement Win, Man City's Last Gasp Goal, Arsenal's Red Card Woes 48:49

1M ago48:49

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(0:55) Liverpool handle a tough test at home and showcase a new form of maturity under Arne Slot in a 2-1 win against Chelsea (14:25) Man City rely on yet another late goal from John Stones, this time to topple Wolves 2-1 at Molineaux and keep the pressure on their title rivals (20:55) Arsenal face more disciplinary issues after a William Saliba re…

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Instant Reaction: Tuchel’s Appointment Shocks Carragher & Neville & Hurzeler Joins | It's Called Soccer Ep 5 57:20

29d ago57:20

57:20

In this episode of It’s Called Soccer, the big breaking news takes center stage: Thomas Tuchel has been appointed as the new England manager, sparking intense reactions from our panel. Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher offer their immediate, unfiltered responses, with Carragher calling the decision “embarrassing for England” and Neville expressing h…

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365: NBC Sports Broadcaster Tom Hammond 1:18:33

1M ago1:18:33

1:18:33

Legendary sports broadcaster Tom Hammond ("Races, Games, and Olympic Dreams: A Sportscaster's Life") joins host Tim Hanlon for a myriad of career memories from his nearly 35-year journey calling top-tier league packages and prime events for NBC Sports. Plucked from regional sportscasting obscurity in 1984 for a one-time stall reporting gig as part …

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Gary Neville's NBC Debut, Beckham's Surprise Video & Special Guest Jurgen Klinsmann | It's Called Soccer Ep 4 51:26

1M ago51:26

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In this episode of It’s Called Soccer, Gary Neville and Rebecca Lowe are joined by none other than Jurgen Klinsmann, who shares his thoughts on the future of U.S. soccer and the USMNT. Klinsmann dives into the challenges and opportunities facing the team as they prepare for upcoming tournaments, comparing the U.S. and European soccer cultures. He a…

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364: The Original "Louisville Slugger" - With Tim Newby 1:12:33

1M ago1:12:33

1:12:33

Baltimore-based music historian and unwitting baseball biographer Tim Newby ("The Original Louisville Slugger: The Life and Times of Forgotten Baseball Legend Pete Browning") joins the show to delve deep into the story of one of the most formidable baseball players of the 19th century, whose mastery with a bat is still paying dividends today. Over …

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What's Going on at Manchester United, Who Are the True Title Contenders, Who Will Get Relegated 33:10

1M ago33:10

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Manchester United Struggles - 01:00 Title Contenders - 16:09 Relegation Battle - 27:00 Surprises: 30:00By Robbie Earle, Danny Higginbotham

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Robbie Keane On Spurs, Ten Hag Under Fire & Is Cole Palmer World Class? | It's Called Soccer Ep 3 52:20

1M ago52:20

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In this episode of It’s Called Soccer, Gary Neville and Rebecca Lowe take a deep dive into the current turmoil at Manchester United. With Eric Ten Hag under mounting pressure, they dissect the team's performances, recent defeats, and the controversial VAR decisions, including the Bruno Fernandes red card. Is Ten Hag on borrowed time? The discussion…

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363: Sports Promotion Pioneer Abe Saperstein - With Mark & Matt Jacob 1:25:51

2M ago1:25:51

1:25:51

Despite their name, the Harlem Globetrotters weren’t originally from New York's Harlem neighborhood, nor did they start out as true world travellers. This all-Black basketball team, founded by Jewish immigrant Abe Saperstein, originated on Chicago’s South Side and began touring the Midwest rather humbly in Saperstein’s unheated Ford Model T. With h…

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Tottenham Topple Man United; Man City Slip From Top Spot 56:29

2M ago56:29

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(1:10) Tottenham travel to Old Trafford and trounce Man United 3-0, placing Erik ten Hag back on the hot seat he found himself on at the end of last season (17:08) Manchester City are left frustrated in a 1-1 draw at Newcastle and have now dropped points in two consecutive matches (27:05) Arsenal survive a scare at the Emirates by scoring 2 goals i…

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Phil Neville’s Secret Tattoo & Haaland Should’ve Seen Red! | It's Called Soccer Ep 2 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

In this episode of It’s Called Soccer, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, and Rebecca Lowe are joined by special guests Phil Neville and Christina Unkel. Phil reflects on his career, from growing up with Gary and playing against him, to his best moments as a player. He also reveals his unexpected tattoo, surprising Gary on-air. The conversation dives i…

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362: "Kiner's Korner" - With Mark Rosenman 1:04:59

2M ago1:04:59

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With the Mets th-i-i-i-i-s close to a rare MLB playoff berth this season, we do our best not to jinx their chances with a look back at the local New York post-game TV show synonymous with the club's first 32 years in Gotham with sports reporter/author Mark Rosenman ("Down on the Korner: Ralph Kiner and Kiner's Korner"). "Kiner's Korner" was a belov…

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Man City & Arsenal's Manic Draw, Chicago Fan Fest Recap 10:35

2M ago10:35

10:35

(0:30) The Robbies recap their fantastic weekend on location in Chicago for Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest (2:00) 10-man Arsenal falter at the last and give up an equalizing goal to Manchester City in a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Etihad (5:20) Liverpool bounce back from last week's stumble in a 3-0 win against Bournemouth (6:30) Chelsea showc…

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It’s Called Soccer Makes Its Debut! 🇺🇸 | It's Called Soccer Ep 1 58:36

2M ago58:36

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In this debut episode of It’s Called Soccer, Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, and Rebecca Lowe meet in the heart of New York City to kick off the show with a deep dive into the world of soccer. Midway through the episode, Gary steps out to meet with newly appointed USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino. They discuss Pochettino’s plans to reshape Ameri…

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Introducing "It's Called Soccer" featuring Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher and Rebecca Lowe 0:01

2M ago0:01

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Former English soccer players and now veteran pundits Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher have teamed with NBC Premier League host Rebecca Lowe to launch It’s Called Soccer!, a new weekly podcast series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wave Sports + Entertainment

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361: ABA Memories & Life Lessons - With George Tinsley 1:44:02

2M ago1:44:02

1:44:02

From the tough streets of Louisville's Smoketown to corporate success, former college hoops standout and American Basketball Association pro George Tinsley's life is a testament to resilience and opportunity. In his inspiring new memoir "Catch as Catch Can: Building a Legacy by Finding Opportunity in Every Obstacle," Tinsley shares his journey from…

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Arsenal Win North London Derby, Slot Takes First Loss as Liverpool Boss, Everton Blow Another 2-0 Lead 58:26

2M ago58:26

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1:00 - Tottenham 0-1 Arsenal 19:05 - Liverpool 0-1 Nottingham Forest 29:40 - Aston Villa 3-2 Everton 38:50 - Southampton 0-3 Manchester United 46:10 - Other results recap: Manchester City 2-1 Brentford Wolves 1-2 Newcastle Crystal Palace 2-2 Leicester Bournemouth 0-1 Chelsea Fulham 1-1 West Ham Brighton 0-0 Ipswich Town Join us for a special episod…

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360: The NFL's 1952 Dallas Texans - With Mike Cobern 1:39:10

2M ago1:39:10

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Metroplex restauranteur and armchair football historian Mike Cobern (Wards of the League: The Untold Story of the First NFL Team in Dallas) joins for a deep dive into the mostly forgotten saga of the 1952 Dallas Texans, the one-year wonder that has nearly vanished from the annals of National Football League history. Before the Cowboys became "Ameri…

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359: The Making of the Super Bowl - With Dennis Deninger 1:18:54

2M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

Syracuse University communications professor and former Emmy award-winning ESPN producer Dennis Deninger ("The Football Game That Changed America: How the NFL Created a National Holiday") joins the show to take us through the origin story and unlikely sociological trajectory of the Super Bowl - pro football's annual championship extravaganza that m…

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Slot's Smart Liverpool Victory, Rice Sees Red for Arsenal, Haaland's Hat Trick Heroics 1:00:50

3M ago1:00:50

1:00:50

(1:00) Arne Slot brings out a classy tactical operation to break down Manchester United in a 3-0 win for Liverpool at Old Trafford (19:50) Declan Rice sees red for the first time in his career as a ten-man Arsenal hang on to a 1-1 draw against Brighton (28:40) Erling Haaland keeps churning out the goals with a second-consecutive hat trick in a 3-1 …

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358: The Cleveland Indians' "Ten Cent Beer Night" - With Scott Jarrett 1:21:25

3M ago1:21:25

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The date: June 14, 1974 The place: Cleveland's venerable Municipal Stadium The event: an evening regular-season game between MLB's Cleveland Indians & Texas Rangers The added attraction: "Ten Cent Beer Night" The result: one of baseball history's (and American sports') most notorious promotional fiascos Cleveland native Scott Jarrett ("Ten Cent Bee…

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Arsenal Make Early Statement at Aston Villa, Arne Slot Wins First Liverpool Home Match 52:23

3M ago52:23

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1:00 - Aston Villa 0-2 Arsenal 14:51 - Wolves 2-6 Chelsea 23:59 - Brighton 2-1 Manchester United 33:10 - Liverpool 2-0 Brentford 42:30 - Round up the rest of the weekend.By Robbie Earle, Robbie Mustoe, Zeke Ouellette, Molly Rotondo

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Quest For The Runestone Pt. 2 15:39

3M ago15:39

15:39

Send us a text David Arkenstone discusses his 2024 release Quest For The Runestone. David is joined in this episode by Luanne Homzy, featured on violin and Hardanger fiddle on Quest For The Runestone. The haunting sounds of Luanne's Hardanger fiddle from Scandinavia will surely dazzle the senses. Quest For The Runestone was inspired by David's deep…

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Sarah Adam: “Murderball” is for women, too 23:14

3M ago23:14

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Sarah Adam, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, is attempting to become the first woman to ever represent Team USA at a Paralympics in wheelchair rugby, a sport so violent it is nicknamed “murderball.” Watch the video version of this episode HERE. Hear from: Sarah Adam Dr. Kerri Morgan (Sarah’s mentor and Paralympic wheelchair track medalist…

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357: "The Stadium" - With Frank Guridy 1:15:22

3M ago1:15:22

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We raise our sports history IQ a few points this week with an enlightening conversation around the broader cultural importance and underlying social significance of the very venues in which our favorite games are played - with Columbia University professor Frank Guridy ("The Stadium: An American History of Politics, Protest, and Play"). The book's …

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