Bonus Episode: Soccer Hooligans, Rockstars, Britpop Battles and War

About this episode

This bonus episode explores the intersection of soccer and rock music, featuring various legends and events.

Which metal bassist could have been a Soccer star? A Rod Stewart myth busted (no, not THAT one), Sir Elton, the Cartel, and the Battle of Britpop on the pitch and beyond. It’s a special rock ‘n’ roll World Cup bonus episode of Disgraceland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• soccer hooligans
• rockstars
• Britpop battles
• music culture
• true crime

Keywords

• soccer
• hooligans
• rockstars
• Britpop
• Rod Stewart
• Sir Elton
• World Cup

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cartel

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