The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
by The Athletic
Is this your podcast?The Athletic is a well-respected sports journalism outlet known for its in-depth coverage and analysis of various sports, particularly football (soccer). With a focus on high-quality reporting and expert commentary, The Athletic has become …
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Audience Interest
- football news
- team discussions
Podcast Focus
- weekly football updates
- expert commentary
Publishing Consistency
- active for six years
- four episodes per week
Platform Reach
- hosted on Acast
- available on major platforms
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 42 chart positions in 42 markets.
By chart position
- 🇬🇧GB · Football#41M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Football#17300K to 1M
- 🇩🇪DE · Football#23100K to 300K
- 🇨🇦CA · Football#5430K to 100K
- 🇸🇪SE · Football#9100K to 300K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
783K to 2.4M🎙 Daily cadence·1,000 episodes·Last published 1mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
2.6M to 8.1M🇬🇧37%🇦🇺12%🇩🇪4%+39 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
783K to 2.4M102K real followers tracked across platforms
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On the show
From 36 epsHosts
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Recent episodes
Spain break down Argentina to claim their second World Cup
Jul 20, 2026
50m 40s
England beat France 6-4 to finish 3rd! Who will take home the World Cup?
Jul 19, 2026
42m 10s
Argentina break England’s hearts and reach the World Cup final
Jul 16, 2026
40m 53s
Are we set for another Spain v England final?
Jul 15, 2026
29m 15s
Bellingham inspires England to a semi-final with Argentina
Jul 12, 2026
50m 19s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | World CupSpain+4 | Tom WilliamsTim Spiers | SpainArgentina+1 | — | SpainArgentina+5 | — | 50m 40s | ||
| 7/19/26 | World Cupfootball+5 | Tom WilliamsTim Spiers+1 | ArgentinaSpain+1 | Miami | EnglandFrance+8 | — | 42m 10s | ||
| 7/16/26 | World Cupfootball+5 | Tim SpiersTom Williams | — | ArgentinaEngland+1 | ArgentinaEngland+5 | — | 40m 53s | ||
| 7/15/26 | World Cupfootball+5 | Tom WilliamsTim Spiers | — | SpainFrance+3 | SpainEngland+7 | — | 29m 15s | ||
| 7/12/26 | World CupEngland football+5 | Tim SpiersFelipe Cardenas+2 | ArgentinaNorway+1 | Miamitop four ranked teams | BellinghamEngland+5 | — | 50m 19s | ||
| 7/11/26 | World Cupfootball+5 | Tom WilliamsFelipe Cardenas+2 | — | SpainBelgium+4 | SpainBelgium+8 | — | 42m 46s | ||
| 7/10/26 | World Cupfootball analysis+4 | Tom WilliamsTim Spiers+2 | FranceMorocco+2 | LAEngland+1 | FranceMorocco+6 | — | 39m 27s | ||
| 7/8/26 | World Cupfootball+4 | Tom WilliamsFelipe Cardenas | — | ArgentinaEgypt+4 | ArgentinaWorld Cup+6 | — | 46m 50s | ||
| 7/7/26 | World Cupfootball+5 | Tom WilliamsFelipe Cardenas | — | USABelgium+8 | World CupUSA+5 | — | 36m 49s | ||
| 7/6/26 | World CupEngland vs Mexico+4 | Tom WilliamsFelipe Cardenas+1 | USABrazil | MexicoAzteca+1 | EnglandMexico+7 | — | 45m 37s | ||
| 6/12/26 | 2026 World CupMexico vs South Africa+4 | Duncan AlexanderTom Williams | — | MexicoSouth Africa+7 | 2026 World CupMexico+7 | — | 38m 42s | ||
| 6/11/26 | World Cupfootball+4 | Duncan AlexanderTom Williams | Thomas TuchelIran | MexicoSouth Africa+3 | World Cupfootball+6 | — | 31m 20s | ||
| 6/8/26 | Inter Totally Cupfootball quiz+3 | Michael CoxColin Millar | Northern Ireland | — | Inter Totally Cupfootball quiz+3 | — | 32m 38s | ||
| 6/6/26 | World Cup previewhost nations+4 | JJ BullColin Millar+3 | — | MexicoUSA+6 | World Cuphosts+8 | — | 1h 00m 41s | ||
| 6/4/26 | World Cup previewfootball favorites+5 | Duncan AlexanderNatalie Gedra+3 | FIFAGermany+4 | — | World CupEngland+8 | — | 1h 05m 03s | ||
| 5/30/26 | Champions LeaguePSG+4 | Daniel StoreyTom Williams+1 | Paris Saint-GermainArsenal+1 | Budapest | Champions LeaguePSG+5 | — | 46m 28s | ||
| 5/30/26 | Inter Totally Cupsports quiz+3 | Michael CoxTom Williams+2 | The Athletic | — | Inter Totally Cupquiz+3 | — | 34m 04s | ||
| 5/28/26 | Crystal PalaceChampions League+4 | Reuben Pinder | Crystal PalaceRayo Vallecano+4 | LeipzigBudapest | Crystal PalaceUEFA Conference League+7 | — | 40m 35s | ||
| 5/26/26 | Champions LeagueEuropean football+4 | Pol BallúsJames Horncastle+2 | AC MilanCagliari+21 | — | Champions LeagueAC Milan+8 | — | 55m 19s | ||
| 5/24/26 | Premier Leaguerelegation+4 | Daniel StoreyTom Williams | TottenhamEverton+12 | — | Premier LeagueTottenham+7 | — | 57m 50s | ||
| 5/7/26 | Champions LeaguePremier League+4 | Duncan AlexanderJay Harris+1 | ArsenalPSG+7 | Budapest | Champions LeaguePremier League+7 | — | 1h 02m 24s | ||
| 5/5/26 | Champions LeagueSerie A+4 | James HorncastleTom Williams+2 | InterParma+10 | — | Champions LeagueInter+6 | — | 1h 23m 27s | ||
| 5/4/26 | Premier LeagueTottenham+5 | Daniel StoreyTim Spiers+1 | SpursArsenal+4 | Villa ParkBrentford+3 | Premier LeagueSpurs+8 | — | 1h 02m 04s | ||
| 5/2/26 | Tottenham HotspurChampions League+4 | Dan KilpatrickDuncan Alexander+1 | SpursPochettino | Madrid | TottenhamChampions League final+5 | — | 1h 06m 34s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Champions LeaguePremier League+4 | Duncan AlexanderCharlie Eccleshare+1 | PSGBayern Munich+12 | — | Champions LeaguePSG+6 | — | 59m 23s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
The Athletic is a well-respected sports journalism outlet known for its in-depth coverage and analysis of various sports, particularly football (soccer). With a focus on high-quality reporting and expert commentary, The Athletic has become a go-to source for sports enthusiasts seeking insightful content. The Totally Football Show, hosted by James Richardson, stands out for its engaging and humorous approach to football news and analysis. Released four times a week, the podcast covers a wide range of topics, from match recaps to player interviews, while also incorporating lighthearted banter and offbeat discussions that appeal to a diverse audience. With around 1,000 episodes, the show blends expertise with entertainment, making it a staple for football fans. Listeners of The Totally Football Show are typically passionate football aficionados who appreciate both serious analysis and a fun take on the sport. The podcast provides value by delivering timely updates, expert insights, and a community feel, allowing fans to connect with the sport on a deeper level while enjoying the lighter side of football culture.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 102K
- Total plays: 12M
- Total reviews: 1.0K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 3.8K
Castbox
- Followers: 44K
- Plays: 3.9M
- Reviews: 81
YouTube
- Subscribers: 44K
- Views: 8.3M
- Videos: 828
Podcast App
- Followers: 1.0K
- Reviews: 938
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 9.1K
- Reviews: 26
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Key insights
What the show covers
- weekly football updates
- expert commentary
- seasonal coverage
- fan engagement
Audience interests
- football news
- team discussions
- match analysis
- player insights
Platform reach
- hosted on Acast
- available on major platforms
- growing listener base
- sports podcast category
Publishing consistency
- active for six years
- four episodes per week
- weekly releases
- consistent engagement
Chart history for The Totally Football Show with James Richardson
Peaked at #4 in United Kingdom, top 10 in 10 of 50 tracked markets, currently #4 in United Kingdom.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| HU | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| SG | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Ireland | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| AE | — | #5 | #5 | — |
| Denmark | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| VN | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| PE | — | #8 | #8 | — |
| Sweden | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| RO | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Finland | — | #11 | #11 | — |
| NG | — | #12 | #12 | — |
| India | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| KE | — | #13 | #13 | — |
| Japan | — | #14 | #14 | — |
| IS | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Australia | — | #17 | #17 | — |
| TH | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| South Korea | — | #22 | #22 | — |
| Germany | — | #23 | #23 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 42 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 42 markets.