Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (34)
Since Jun 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

Outside Write is a blog dedicated to football travel, culture and history. In this podcast we discuss travel tips for watching football abroad, discuss football history, sociology and review books.

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Recent Episodes

The History of the World Cup with Jonathan Wilson

May 31, 2026 36m

My guest is Jonathan Wilson, whose latest book, The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup is comprehensive overview of the 22 tournaments to date. We major on the first World Cup in…

Manchester United's 1991 European Cup Winners' Cup Triumph, with Dan Williamson

Apr 26, 2026 36m

Dan Williamson joins me for a fourth time to discuss his latest book, 'If I Hadn't Seen Such Riches', which chronicles Manchester United's 1991 Cup Winners' Cup run. This is the last of the current…

Scotland's Ultra Scene, with Derek Watson and Rory Bryce

Apr 19, 2026 37m

My guests are Derek Watson, who's involved in the ultra scene at Motherwell FC, and Rory Bryce from the Football Heritage podcast. We're discussing the Scottish ultra scene in the wake of a recent…

A Football Odyssey: Passion, Politics & the Beautiful Game, with Rob Potts

Apr 12, 2026 36m

My guest is Rob Potts, whose new book, 'A Football Odyssey: Passion, Politics & the Beautiful Game', looks at 80 great stadiums from around the world, their significance, plus groundhopping tips.…

The Edinburgh Derby: Hearts v Hibs, with James Stephen

Apr 05, 2026 40m

My guest is James Stephen, whose book 'Auld Foes' chronicles the history of the world's oldest top-flight derby, Heart of Midlothian versus Hibernian in Edinburgh, Scotland. Visit Outside Write on…

The History of the USSR National Side, with Conor Kenny

Mar 29, 2026 34m

My guest is Conor Kenny, whose new book, Sbornaya, looks back at the history of the USSR national side. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review. Visit Outside Write on Substack for more…

Politics and Identity in Chilean Football, with Gonzalo Tobar

Mar 22, 2026 36m

I am joined by Gonzalo Tobar, who writes about Chilean football on Substack. We're discussing the politics and identity of football in Chile. If you enjoy Outside Write, do please leave a review.…

Football in Madrid with Dermot Corrigan

Mar 15, 2026 41m

My guest today is Dermot Corrigan, who writes about Spanish football for The Athletic. We're discussing the football scene in Madrid, including both the big clubs, but also some of the more…

Mundiales: The World Cup from the South American Perspective, with Mark Biram

Mar 08, 2026 35m

I am joined by Mark Biram, co-author with Tim Vickery of a new book on the World Cup from the South American perspective called 'Mundiales'. We look back at how South America, in many ways, created…

The History of Real Madrid with Miguel Pereira

Mar 01, 2026 41m

My guest is Miguel Pereira to discuss his new book, The Greatest, which covers the history of Real Madrid, majoring on some of the lesser-known or misunderstood elements of the club's history. If you…

Groundhopping in Serbia with Nebojša Marković

Feb 22, 2026 35m

My guest is Belgrade-based sports journalist Nebojša Marković, and we're discussing groundhopping in Serbia. We also discuss the history of football in the country, including that great Red Star team…

Red Star Paris

Nov 23, 2025 36m

I am joined today by Simon Binns, whose new book is a biography of the famously left-wing and rebellious Paris club, Red Star. Visit Outside Write on Substack for more groundhopping and football…

The Slum Sport: The Pivotal 1985/86 English First Division with Chris Lepkowski

Nov 16, 2025 35m

My guest is Chris Lepkowski, whose new book, The Slum Sport, tells the story of the difficult post-Heysel, post-Bradford fire season, when English football was at its lowest ebb and hooliganism was…

Looking for the Soul of Football, with Alex Bysouth

Nov 09, 2025 36m

My guest is BBC journalist Alex Bysouth, whose new book, Football for the Soul, covers his search to rediscover 'the beauty in the beautiful game'. It's a journey that takes him to Bilbao, Naples,…

Once Upon a Time in La Liga, with Brendan Madden

Nov 02, 2025 32m

I am joined by Brendan Madden, otherwise known as 'Fútbol es La Leche' on social media. His new book, Once Upon a Time in La Liga, is a brilliant collection of short stories of lesser known incidents…

The Cultural Significance of Liverpool FC with Alan McDougall

Oct 26, 2025 38m

My guest is Alan McDougall, whose latest book, Dreams and Songs to Sing, is a people's history of Liverpool FC. We discuss the club's role in the city and abroad, Liverpool's identity, and how the…

The 'Basque Children of 1937' with Christopher Evans (+ bonus talk on Football Against Fascism)

Oct 19, 2025 55m

I am joined for a second time by Christopher Evans, author of Los Leones, the definitive biography in English of Athletic Club de Bilbao, to discuss the incredible story of several Basque refugee…

Football Heritage with Rory Bryce

Oct 12, 2025 38m

My guest is Rory Bryce from the Football Heritage website and podcast. We're looking at how clubs and nations are, or should, celebrate their football history. Visit Outside Write on Substack for…

The Jewish Clubs of Europe

Oct 05, 2025 37m

My guest is Dr Pavel Brunssen from the University of Heidelberg in Germany. His new book explores four European clubs with a Jewish connection: Ajax, Bayern München, FK Austria Wien and Tottenham…

The Cultural Significance of Diego Maradona

Sep 28, 2025 35m

Latin Americanist, Dr Pete Watson from the University of Leeds in England, joins me for a record fifth appearance to discuss the cultural significance of Diego Armando Maradona ahead of the fifth…

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