Across the Channel podcast
Across the Channel podcast
Podcast Description
Sacre Bleu! The definitive French football podcast has arrived! Host Matt Spiro and our panel of experts take us inside the magical world of Ligue 1 every week. Keep up to speed with the hottest stories, find out why France exports more elite talent than any other nation, what really makes Mbappe, Dembele and Saliba click - and discover football's next superstar before your mates have even heard of him! Join us for a fun and informative journey as we spread the love and share our passion for the French game!
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The podcast focuses on the latest happenings in Ligue 1, with topics ranging from team performances, player transfers, and emerging talents to in-depth analysis of individual matches. For example, an episode discusses Marseille's surprising loss and features predictions for summer signings and breakout stars.
Welcome to the definitive French football podcast. Each week, host Matt Spiro and his guests discuss the burning issues in the French game: will Kylian Mbappé finally get the Ballon d’Or he craves, might Paul Pogba revive his career in Monaco, can Lens push PSG all the way in the #Ligue1 title race, could Luis Enrique mastermind back-to-back Champions League triumphs, who are the players set to star at this summer’s World Cup – and, crucially, when will Roberto De Zerbi and Olympique de Marseille spontaneously combust? Expect insightful analysis, quiz questions, cultural chat, plenty of beaucoup d’humour britannique and a certain je ne sais quoi.
We kick off the new year with a new name. The French Football Show replaces Across the Channel — but fear not: it’s the same team, the same voices, and the same weekly deep dive into French football. The format has evolved slightly, but the aim remains unchanged: to be informative, opinionated, and above all, good fun.
Each episode now centres on “le dossier” – an in-depth discussion of a major talking point in the French game – before we move on to review the latest Ligue 1 action.
This week, French football experts Matt Spiro, Tom Williams and Andy Scott dissect Liam Rosenior’s surprise move to Chelsea, a decision that has left Strasbourg supporters furious. Is Rosenior the right fit for the West London club? How successful was his spell in Alsace? And, more fundamentally, have BlueCo shown a lack of respect towards Strasbourg? With fans calling for the president to resign, the panel also examines the wider implications of the multi-club ownership model – and wonders whether new boss Gary O’Neil truly knows what he’s signing up for.
In the second half, we look back on a thrilling weekend of Ligue 1 action, with Lens and PSG pulling clear at the top and an in-form Lyon closing in on Marseille and Lille in the race for Champions League qualification. With Endrick set to arrive, we ask: could 2026 be the year of Lyon?
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