The Boar Sport Podcast

The Boar Sport Podcast

By The Boar Sport

The Boar Sport Podcast is a weekly show by the University of Warwick's award-winning student newspaper.

Host: Mitchell Ryan
Launched: March, 2020
Available on
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP9: Is the title race still on?

The Boar Sport PodcastMar 09, 2022
00:00
45:02
Hogging the Ball EP17: Horse jokes and farewells

Hogging the Ball EP17: Horse jokes and farewells

We have reached the end of term 2, and with it, the end of the podcast in its current form! In this closing episode, we take a look at all the footie from the last few weeks, laugh at James's poor showing at Cheltenham, and say goodbye in a rather chaotic instalment of Hogging the Ball. All this and more on this week's edition of Hogging the Ball! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Mar 20, 202341:56
Hogging the Ball EP16: How does James have waves?

Hogging the Ball EP16: How does James have waves?

It's Mitchell's final episode of the podcast as Sport Editor, so we bid a sweet farewell with one of our best episodes to date! We discuss all the prem action, predict the Champions League, and get a history lesson from Jonny. Only the best as we hail the end of an era. All this and more on this week's edition of Hogging the Ball! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Mar 10, 202356:18
Hogging the Ball EP15: United finally win something?

Hogging the Ball EP15: United finally win something?

We are without resident Red Devil fanboy James Taylor for this week's edition of the pod - what a blessing. In this instalment, we cover all the latest Prem and FA Cup fixtures, touch briefly on some tinpot competition that a certain team in red won last weekend, and predict the future, all in one - what more could you ask for? All this and more on this week's edition of Hogging the Ball! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Mar 04, 202350:48
Hogging the Ball EP14: Don't Look Back in Anger

Hogging the Ball EP14: Don't Look Back in Anger

Plenty has gone down since our last instalment of the podcast, with City beating Arsenal only to falter at Forest, Liverpool actually playing well, and the Wombles conceding a 96th minute equaliser at home to Hartlepool. In this week's episode, we discuss the Champions League round of 16, Premier League action, and the upcoming Carabao Cup Final! Easter egg: See how many Oasis song names you can catch throughout the episode. All this and more on this week's edition of Hogging the Ball! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Feb 24, 202339:43
Hogging the Ball EP13: Office References and City in the National

Hogging the Ball EP13: Office References and City in the National

With the recent news that Manchester City are being charged with over 100 breaches by the Premier League, the boys examine just what we can expect from the investigation, and Mitchell is ruthlessly mocked for having no Premier League titles to his name. Plus, a Premier League roundup and plenty of Office references that only half the room understand. All this and more on this week's edition of Hogging the Ball! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Feb 09, 202351:53
Hogging the Ball EP12: Deadline Day Special

Hogging the Ball EP12: Deadline Day Special

January 31st is a fabled day - the final day of the Winter transfer window, and the day Fabrizio Romano finally gets to sleep. The boys take a look at the FA Cup action from the past weekend, preview the upcoming PL clashes, and break down all the Deadline Day news as it came in! Is Cancelo to Bayern a good move? Who have Wimbledon signed? How have Chelsea spent so much? All this and more on this week's edition of Hogging the Ball! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Feb 01, 202351:52
Hogging the Ball EP11: Anyone but Mount

Hogging the Ball EP11: Anyone but Mount

Mitchell's mojo is back as Man City saw a return to form this week, though Jake's still down in the dumps with Liverpool's recent displays. Today we discuss the latest Premier League action and round up some transfer news. Are Arsenal actually going to win the league? Mason Mount at Liverpool? Are Man City worse with Haaland up top? All this and more on this week's episode of the podcast! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Jan 25, 202350:45
Hogging the Ball EP10: "Chelsea could use a Benteke"

Hogging the Ball EP10: "Chelsea could use a Benteke"

It's been a stinker of a week for Mitchell and Jake, with Liverpool and City turning in some atrocious results, while James cruelly mocks their suffering, sitting high and mighty with United playing well for once. Jonny is there too, but I don't think anyone cares what Wimbledon are doing. In this episode, we discuss the latest premier league fixtures, taking a look at United's upturn in form, Mitrovic's bizarre penalty, and Chelsea's atrocious transfer business. Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Jan 18, 202349:08
Hogging the Ball EP9: Darwin or Dobson?

Hogging the Ball EP9: Darwin or Dobson?

Hogging the Ball is back! After a hectic Christmas period, there's plenty of footie to talk about. How bad are Liverpool? Are United fans becoming optimistic again? How long has Lampard got left in the Everton dugout? All this and more in the Boar Sport's return from the holiday season. Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Jan 11, 202344:46
Hogging the Ball EP8: We just want a decent Semi

Hogging the Ball EP8: We just want a decent Semi

The quarter-finals are set, and we've got some tasty ties coming up! Can England overcome the world champions? What's Mitchell's Croatia forfeit? Favourite French pastry? Above everything else, all we want is a decent Semi. Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Dec 07, 202235:25
Hogging the Ball EP7: Jake's Belgian Booty Birthday Bonanza

Hogging the Ball EP7: Jake's Belgian Booty Birthday Bonanza

Matchday 2 of the World Cup has been and gone, and the boys are here to look back at the action, look ahead at what's to come, and celebrate Jake's 22nd in true Boar Sport fashion. Is Suarez finished? Will England make it to the quarters? What is going wrong for Belgium? All this and more in a hectic birthday episode! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Nov 29, 202244:17
Hogging the Ball EP6: Get Jonny a waistcoat

Hogging the Ball EP6: Get Jonny a waistcoat

The World Cup is here, and the boys are on hand to break down all the action so far. Is it coming home? How effective have the rule changes been? Are Saudi Arabia dark horses? All this and more on this week's edition of Hogging the Ball! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Nov 23, 202246:33
Hogging the Ball EP5: We all dream of a team of James Milners

Hogging the Ball EP5: We all dream of a team of James Milners

With Gareth Southgate announcing his 26-man squad for the Qatar World Cup at the tail end of last week, the boys decided to construct their own squads and starting XIs to see how their ideal teams compare. Is James Milner the solution to every possible problem? Jonny seems to think so. Should Eberechi Eze have made the plane? Forget Callum Wilson and Ivan Toney, get Andy Carroll in the Middle East! There's plenty of debate and countless ludicrous calls to go with it, so tune in for all this and more! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Nov 16, 202245:51
Hogging the Ball EP4: Wonderful PL Weekend and Round of 16 Predictions

Hogging the Ball EP4: Wonderful PL Weekend and Round of 16 Predictions

Hogging the Ball is back for its weekly instalment, and this time the boys are online to discuss a fantastic weekend of Premier League football, as well as predicting the Champions League Round of 16 way too far in advance. Was it a dive from De Bruyne? Does Jacob Ramsey get on the plane? Are Napoli winning the Champions League? All this and more on this week's episode! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Nov 08, 202251:54
Hogging the Ball EP3: European Previews and Liverpool slander

Hogging the Ball EP3: European Previews and Liverpool slander

The boys return for a third week as we look back on the recent Premier League action, and look forward to some of the biggest European matchdays of the week. Join us as the group rip Liverpool and predict this week's results, while Mitchell goes on a tirade about the City atmosphere. How many predictions did we fluff? Let us know your predictions below! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Nov 02, 202250:20
Hogging the Ball EP2: Just stick Madders at right-back

Hogging the Ball EP2: Just stick Madders at right-back

Another gameweek has been and gone, and the boys are back to break down all the important happenings at the top of the European game, providing cutting edge analysis as ever. Jake Rodrigues, Jonny Ball, and James Taylor all join Mitchell Ryan as we cover the Golden Boy award, the biggest games across the continent, and the latest Premier League action. Is Andreas Pereira better than Lingard? Can Napoli win it all this season? Get Maddison on the plane? Join us for all this and more! Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Oct 25, 202246:19
Hogging the Ball EP1: New season, new faces, same game

Hogging the Ball EP1: New season, new faces, same game

The Boar Sport Podcast returns for it's third season! We have new faces on the panel, this time around, as Mitchell replaces the legendary Toby Farmer as host, and is newly joined by Sport writers, Jonny Ball, James Taylor, and Jake Rodrigues! On the agenda today: The Ballon d'Or, the Mbappe situation, and Liverpool extending City's Anfield curse. Coming to you every week as we laugh about the latest football action. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Jonny Ball, James Taylor, Jake Rodrigues
Oct 18, 202237:00
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP13: Can Jack keep his 7-Dayer Quiz Crown?

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP13: Can Jack keep his 7-Dayer Quiz Crown?

The Boar Sport's 7-Dayer Football Podcast returns (more than seven days later, expectedly) as Podcast Host and Quiz Master, Toby Farmer, has constructed another devilish quiz for the boys to tackle. This time, it's all 2021/22-themed - how well do Sam, Mitchell, and Jack know the past season? Can Jack hold onto his crown? Will Mitchell lose again? Could Sam be the unlikely hero? Tune into this latest instalment to find out the answer to all of these questions, and to hear some rather spectacular sound effects from Toby. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Jack McRae, Mitchell Ryan, and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
Jun 09, 202201:00:10
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP12: The Great 7-Dayer Quiz!

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP12: The Great 7-Dayer Quiz!

The Boar Sport's Football 7-Dayer Podcast is here with a very special episode, as our one and only host, the undisputed King of segues, Toby Farmer, has crafted a brilliant quiz for the boys to take on. Who will emerge victorious and be crowned 7-Dayer King? Is Sam a sneaky cheat? Does Mitchell have any clue what he's talking about? From shirt numbers to great haircuts, this quiz really does have it all. You don't want to miss all this on the latest instalment of the podcast! Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Jack McRae, Mitchell Ryan, and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
May 05, 202201:59:46
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP11: All Podcast Tangents Lead to Rome

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP11: All Podcast Tangents Lead to Rome

The Boar Sport's Football 7-Dayer Podcast is back from the Easter Holidays with a bang as the boys on the panel review a mad week of European and Premier League Football, albeit with a few detours along the way... Are Real Madrid lacking identity? Leamington Spa is bigger than Villarreal? Will Feyenoord be reaching the latter stages of European competition in the near future? All this and much more on the latest instalment of the podcast. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Jack McRae, and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
May 01, 202250:48
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP10: England's Best B Team

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP10: England's Best B Team

The Boar Sport's Football 7-Dayer Podcast is back with a slightly different topic this week, as we debate the best England B-team, from the Three Lions' first ever game in 1872 through to the present day. The criteria are simple - if you have only five caps or less for England, you are eligible. Does Aaron Ramsdale deserve a place? Why is Martin 'Big Dobbo' Dobson anchoring the midfield? Why is Fred 'Boomer' Pickering keeping Chris Sutton out of the team? It was heated and controversial, but have we got our team right? Is there anyone that we've missed out? Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @MitchRyan2572. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Jack McRae, Mitchell Ryan, and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
Mar 15, 202254:26
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP9: Is the title race still on?

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP9: Is the title race still on?

Toby Farmer and the boys are back with another episode of the Football 7-Dayer Podcast from the Boar Sport, discussing this week's Premier League and WSL action. Manchester City and Liverpool both won, meaning the title race is still very much on, while things heat up at the bottom as a resurgent Burnley and dismal Everton look set to go head-to-head for the drop.  Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @BoehmerSam. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Jack McRae, Mitchell Ryan, and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
Mar 09, 202245:02
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP8: Liverpool win the Carabao Cup, are Everton going down?

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP8: Liverpool win the Carabao Cup, are Everton going down?

The League Cup final was the main talking point of this week's Football 7-Dayer Podcast, hosted by Toby Farmer. Liverpool were the ultimate victors, but did they really deserve it, after a number of controversial refereeing decisions. The same debate was raging on the other side of Liverpool, as Everton felt aggrieved at a poor refereeing decision after a Rodri handball should have led to a penalty. Footballing sanctions on Russia, Burnley's resurgence, and Graham Potter were also on the agenda. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @BoehmerSam. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Jack McRae, Mitchell Ryan, and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
Mar 02, 202243:04
The Super Bowl 56 Preview: Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams

The Super Bowl 56 Preview: Cincinnati Bengals vs Los Angeles Rams

Two young coaches, two hungry teams, two elite quarterbacks and one Lombardi Trophy. It’s about leaving a legacy and making history, and both sides are hungry for it. It’s Super Bowl 56. Sam Matthews Boehmer and Curtis Leung take you through all the key talking points as these two teams, that no one expected to be challenging at the start of the year, take each other on at the So-Fi Stadium. The Bengals are the underdogs, but can their unity and passionate fanbase drag them over the line, or will the 'new money' LA Rams have something to say about that... Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @BoehmerSam. With thanks to: Curtis Leung and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
Feb 13, 202234:44
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP7: AFCON, EPL and FA Cup

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP7: AFCON, EPL and FA Cup

This weekend, football turned away from its usual focus on the Premier League, and instead averted its eyes to Yaoundé, Cameroon, as Egypt faced Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. We cover the game in detail on the latest episode of the Boar Sport's Football 7-Dayer Podcast, explaining why Senegal deserved to win. We also take a look at Boreham Wood's upset, and Kidderminster's near-miss in the FA Cup, while essay deadlines, exams and Marc Overmars all come into it as well. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @BoehmerSam. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Jack McRae, and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
Feb 08, 202245:05
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast #6: The Best XI

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast #6: The Best XI

We have something slightly different for you today on the Football 7-Dayer, as, due to the lack of footballing action this week, we debate the World's Greatest Functional Team of all time. Each coming to the pod with our own select XI, we haggle over every position before eventually coming to a set of 11 players, 3 subs and a manager who we believe would make up the best team football has ever seen. Beckenbauer or Moore? Zidane or Iniesta? Cruyff or Cristiano Ronaldo? Ferguson or Guardiola?  Disagree with our team? Get in touch with your own XIs on our socials below ⬇️ Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @BoehmerSam. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Jack McRae, Mitchell Ryan and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
Feb 03, 202250:06
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP5

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP5

This week's football action was hectic and action packed, but we've got you covered on the latest episode of the Boar Sport's Football 7-Dayer Podcast, hosted by Toby Farmer. From the Africa Cup of Nations, to poor refereeing decisions in the Premier League and WSL, all the primary stories from this weekends football are debated and discussed with guests Sam Matthews Boehmer and Jack McRae. Stay to the end for a reading of David Stockdale's wonderful new website as well. Is Stockdale coming on the pod...? Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @BoehmerSam. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Jack McRae, and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
Jan 27, 202258:12
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP3

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP3

This week's football action was hectic and action packed, but we've got you covered on the latest episode of the Boar Sport's Football 7-Dayer Podcast, hosted by Toby Farmer. Today we discuss Arsenal's loss at Nottingham Forest, and Cambridge and Kidderminster's unbelievable upsets, while Italian footballing action is also on the agenda, as Roma and Juventus played out a hectic top of the table clash. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @BoehmerSam. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Mitchell Ryan, Jack McRae and Sam Matthews Boehmer. 
Jan 12, 202246:40
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP2

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP2

This week's football action was hectic and action packed, but we've got you covered on the latest episode of the Boar Sport's Football 7-Dayer Podcast, hosted by Toby Farmer. Today we discuss Divock Origi's legacy at Liverpool, the already evident changes Ralf Rangnick is making at Manchester United, and predict Arsenal's loss to Everton, alongside much, much more. Look out for next week's episode, coming to you on Tuesday the 14th! Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @BoehmerSam. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Mitchell Ryan, Jack McRae and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
Dec 07, 202149:60
The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP1

The Football 7-Dayer Podcast EP1

Hello and welcome to the Boar Sport's NEW Football 7-Dayer Podcast, hosted every week by one of your Boar Sport deputy editors, Toby Farmer. The Guardian's Football Weekly but better, Toby, and guests Sam Matthews Boehmer, Jack McRae and Mitchell Ryan discuss all the latest action across Europe, with a special focus on the Premier League. Can Liverpool stay in the title race? Will Leeds stay up? Is Xavi set for success at Barcelona? Is David Silva all he is cracked up to be? We discuss all of this and more in the first iteration of the 7-Dayer, which will be on all your favourite podcasting platforms every Tuesday, without fail. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Produced by @BoehmerSam. With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Mitchell Ryan, Jack McRae and Sam Matthews Boehmer.
Nov 30, 202153:05
SERIES 2 EPISODE 1: Introductions, Solksjaer, Raducanu and more

SERIES 2 EPISODE 1: Introductions, Solksjaer, Raducanu and more

Hello and welcome back to the Boar Sport podcast! It's been a while, but we are finally back with series two of the pod, ready for the new academic year. In this episode editor Sam Matthews Boehmer introduces his three new deputies - Jack McRae, Mitchell Ryan and Toby Farmer, before they go on to discuss the situation at Manchester United, the plight of Emma Raducanu and the F1 title race. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam
Nov 11, 202141:29
EP30: The NFL preview

EP30: The NFL preview

With American sport, and American Football in particular, everything is unexpected. From one season to the next, a team's fortunes can completely change, and the NFL 2021-22 is no different. Virtually every team is in with a shot, and this episode of the Boar Sport podcast previews each and every one of them. From the Jacksonville Jaguars to the Tampa Bay Bucaneers, every team's prospects are assessed, after their draft and post-season, while we also make our predictions for the season ahead. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam With thanks to: Curtis Leung and Sam Matthews Boehmer
Sep 02, 202101:18:21
EP29: The Premier League is back ... is Ole Gunnar Solksjaer good enough to lead United to success?

EP29: The Premier League is back ... is Ole Gunnar Solksjaer good enough to lead United to success?

The world's premier footballing league returns this weekend, and Sam Matthews Boehmer is joined by Ben Northcott and Jack McRae to discuss what looks set to be one of the most competitive Premier League seasons in recent memory. A number of teams, from Watford to Newcastle, look vulnerable to relegation, while anyone from Leeds to Arsenal will be fighting for European football. In this episode of the podcast, we survey each and every team ahead of the new season, analysing their transfer window and some of the key questions that each team and individual will have to answer as the year progresses. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam
Aug 12, 202149:17
EP28: The Euro 2020 review

EP28: The Euro 2020 review

After what was the most tumultuous international tournament in recent history, Sam Matthews Boehmer was joined by Jack McRae, Mitchell Ryan, Ben Northcott and Curtis Leung to review the tournament. We start off by analysing the final between Italy and England, discussing what went wrong for England in the match and during the penalty shoot-out, questioning whether Gareth Southgate's tactics were the right ones. The boys then go on to give out the Boar Sport's awards for Euro 2020, from Player of the Tournament to Match of the Tournament, rounding off what has been an epic effort of production across the last few weeks for the Boar.  Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam With thanks to Sam Matthews Boehmer, Jack McRae, Curtis Leung, Ben Northcott and Jack McRae.
Jul 15, 202143:43
The Euro 2020 final: England vs Italy

The Euro 2020 final: England vs Italy

Ahead of the second biggest game in England's history, Sam Matthews Boehmer is joined by Jack McRae, Mitchell Ryan, Ben Northcott and Curtis Leung to preview the Euro 2020 final, between the Three Lions and Italy. England have improved throughout the tournament, but face their toughest test yet against an Italy who have been the most impressive team in the competition so far. What team and formation should Gareth Southgate play in the final? What makes Roberto Mancini's team tick? Who are the players to watch out for? Is it coming home? All of these questions are answered and more in this comprehensive final preview.  Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam With thanks to Sam Matthews Boehmer, Jack McRae, Curtis Leung, Ben Northcott and Jack McRae.
Jul 09, 202147:18
The Euros Catch-up #2: the Group Stage review and Last-16 preview

The Euros Catch-up #2: the Group Stage review and Last-16 preview

In the second instalment of the Boar Sport's Euro 2020 catch-up, host Sam Matthews Boehmer and Boar Sport writer Jack McRae catch you up on the key events of the group stage, and look forward to the upcoming last 16 clashes. Italy and Belgium have asserted themselves as one of the firm favourites for the tournament, strong in defence whilst playing some beautiful football. France and Portugal's quality cannot be discounted, despite a relatively poor group stage. Dark horses Denmark and the Netherlands have surprised in the tournament so far, and could upset the apple cart. The less said about England the better... Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam With thanks to Sam Matthews Boehmer and Jack McRae.
Jun 24, 202152:54
The Euro 2020 round-up #1

The Euro 2020 round-up #1

After every round of fixtures editor Sam Matthews Boehmer catches you up with each and every game, helping those who may not have the time to watch every game to keep up to date with whose playing well and are setting up to go far in the tournament, and those who have been underwhelming, and who could crash out early on. In this episode I assess England, France, and Italy's chances, following their victories in the first round of fixtures against Croatia, Germany and Turkey respectively. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam
Jun 16, 202114:21
EP24: The Euro 2020 preview

EP24: The Euro 2020 preview

Sam Matthews Boehmer is joined by the usual trio of Mitchell Ryan, Ben Northcott and Jack McRae to provide the most comprehensive preview of Euro 2020 that you'll find. Unlike most ex-footballer pundits, we know what we're talking about, as we move through the hottest talking points ahead of the tournament. We start off by discussing the favourites for the tournament (France by common consensus), before moving onto possible 'dark horses' and the race for the golden boot, before discussing which young players could potentially stand out. Could this be England's year? Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam With thanks to: Mitchell Ryan, Jack McRae, Ben Northcott and Sam Matthews Boehmer
Jun 10, 202148:14
EP23: The European finals preview

EP23: The European finals preview

Sam Matthews Boehmer is joined by Mitchell Ryan, Jack McRae and Ben Northcott to discuss the biggest games in club football: the European finals. Favourites Manchester City go up against a newly resurgent Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League final, while Unai Emery's plucky underdogs Villareal face up against Ole Gunnar Solksjaer's Manchester United in the Europa League. Sam, Mitchell, Ben and Jack took a brief look back at this year's Premier League season, before discussing in depth why Manchester United will win the UEL, and why the outcome of the UCL may not be the one everyone expects 👀. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam With thanks to: Mitchell Ryan, Jack McRae, Ben Northcott and Sam Matthews Boehmer
May 26, 202149:54
EP22: The 2021 Elite Series review

EP22: The 2021 Elite Series review

Boar Sport writers Luke James and Mitchell Ryan sat down to discuss this the 2021 Elite Series, in which the Nottingham Panthers were victorious. In the main segment of the show, The Boar Sport team discussed their awards for the tournament, including their Best British Player and MVP, while also touching on the tournament as a whole and the upcoming World Championships.  Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam. With thanks to: Mitchell Ryan and Luke James
May 06, 202150:45
EP21: The European Super League and the dark future of football

EP21: The European Super League and the dark future of football

Sam Matthews Boehmer is joined by Mitchell Ryan, Ben Northcott and Jack McRae to discuss the tumultuous events that have dominated the world's news over the past few days: the European Super League. While the overturning of the league underlines the fan's power when united against a common enemy, the Super League was only the lesser of two evils, as the money-hungry bigwigs still remain at the top of the sport. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam With thanks to: Mitchell Ryan (@MitchRyan2572), Jack McRae (@jackimmcrae), Ben Northcott (@bnorthc29) and Sam Matthews Boehmer
Apr 22, 202146:44
EP20: UCL and UEL semi-final predictions, could Manchester City or even Arsenal triumph?

EP20: UCL and UEL semi-final predictions, could Manchester City or even Arsenal triumph?

Sam Matthews Boehmer is joined by Mitchell Ryan, Jack McRae and Ben Northcott to discuss last week's European football. The Champions League semi-final draw has pitted Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, two oil-rich heavyweights against each other, while Manchester United are clear favourites in the Europa League. Sam, Mitchell, Ben and Jack mulled over who will win in each of these ties, and debate whether Arsenal have any chance of success and UCL football next season. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam With thanks to: Mitchell Ryan, Jack McRae, Ben Northcott and Sam Matthews Boehmer
Apr 19, 202146:19
EP19: Fan Controlled Football- the future of sport?

EP19: Fan Controlled Football- the future of sport?

Sam Matthews Boehmer is joined by Curtis Leung to discuss a relatively new concept in American Football: Fan Controlled Football. Curtis helped explain the idea and league system, inaugurated in 2021, to a rather ignorant Sam, as we discussed whether the idea of fans controlling substitutions, tactics and transfers could be translated to other sports.  Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here.  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam With thanks to: Curtis Leung and Sam Matthews Boehmer
Apr 12, 202125:48
EP18: The International Break, England XIs and Euro 2020

EP18: The International Break, England XIs and Euro 2020

Sam Matthews Boehmer is joined by Jack McRae, Luke James and Mitchell Ryan to discuss the England national team ahead of Euro 2020 this summer. In the main segment of the show, we primarily focus on our England first XI selections for the opening game of the tournament, a topic that provoked much debate and discussion. We finish off by debating the favourites for the tournament. Could a trophy finally be coming home? Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here.  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Sam Matthews Boehmer, @BoehmerSam With thanks to: Jack McRae, Mitchell Ryan, and Luke James.
Mar 28, 202147:17
EP17: Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea target UCL glory, while Manchester United and Arsenal continue UEL runs

EP17: Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea target UCL glory, while Manchester United and Arsenal continue UEL runs

Luke James is joined by Toby Farmer, Mitchell Ryan, and Ben Northcott to discuss this week's European football. In the main segment of the show, The Boar Sport team focused on the Champions League - picking apart the quarter-final draw. In the final section, Luke, Mitchell, and Ben mulled over the Europa League.  Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Luke James, @LukeJames_32 With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Mitchell Ryan, and Ben Northcott.
Mar 19, 202141:59
Interview: Aaron Murphy on ice hockey commentary, the NHL, and the 2021 Elite Series

Interview: Aaron Murphy on ice hockey commentary, the NHL, and the 2021 Elite Series

With top-flight ice hockey returning to the UK next month, Luke James asked Free/Premier Sports commentator Aaron Murphy to join him for the latest episode of The Boar Sport Podcast.   Luke and Murph discussed three major topics throughout the podcast: Aaron's career in commentary: pronunciation, the pandemic, and where it all began. NHL: working at the Winter Classic, the impact of NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe, and the prospect of best-on-best player at the 2022 Winter Olympics. British Ice Hockey: players/teams to watch during the Elite Series and the upcoming IIHF World Championships in Lativa. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Luke James, @LukeJames_32 Notes: Thank you to Aaron Murphy (@MurphOnIce) for agreeing to give his time for the podcast, Boar Sport is hugely appreciative of his time. Information regarding Aaron's broadcasts can be found via Premier Sports and Free Sports.
Mar 16, 202143:13
EP16: Löw quits German National Team as clubs prepare for Europa League round of sixteen

EP16: Löw quits German National Team as clubs prepare for Europa League round of sixteen

Luke James sat down with Mitchell Ryan (Boar Sport writer) and Josh Sim (RAW's Head of Sport) to discuss Joachim Low's decision to resign from his post as Germany's head coach following the EUROS. The panel then previewed every Europa League last sixteen tie, focusing on the four UK teams, to wrap-up the show. Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Luke James, @LukeJames_32 With thanks to: Josh Sim, @JoshSim8 Mitchell Ryan, @MitchRyan2572 RAW Sport, @RAW1251_SPORT
Mar 09, 202143:49
EP15: Of the Premier League's top eight, which clubs will qualify for the Champions League?

EP15: Of the Premier League's top eight, which clubs will qualify for the Champions League?

Luke James was joined by a panel of three Sport Writers to discuss the ongoing race for European football in the Premier League. Toby Farmer, Mitchell Ryan, and Ben Northcott joined the podcast to discuss England's top eight clubs, including West Ham and Leicester. At the end of the show, the panel made some predictions: who will be proven right? Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Luke James, @LukeJames_32 With thanks to: Toby Farmer, Mitchell Ryan, and Ben Northcott.
Mar 02, 202101:07:42
EP14: Reaction as Osaka and Djokovic start 2021 with Australian Open titles

EP14: Reaction as Osaka and Djokovic start 2021 with Australian Open titles

Luke James is joined by deputy sport editor Sam Warner to discuss the implications of the Australian Open. Naomi Osaka and Novak Djokovic secured the singles title - but what does that mean for the GOAT race and Serena Williams' future? Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Luke James, @LukeJames_32 With thanks to: Sam Warner Article Recommendations: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Football's Great Iconoclast', by Toby Farmer 'Phil Foden: how good is he?', by Mitchell Ryan
Feb 22, 202133:11
EP13: 'Poland is a lot closer than Azerbaijan' - European football is back!

EP13: 'Poland is a lot closer than Azerbaijan' - European football is back!

Luke James is joined by Toby Farmer, Mitchell Ryan, and Film editor James Palmer to discuss the Champions League round of 16 and Europa League round of 32. Every UCL tie is covered in this week's pod, with each UEL fixture including a UK team analysed at the end of the show.  Starting with Atalanta versus Real Madrid, we've prepped for the Champions League's return so you don't have to. Enjoy the show!  Interested in writing for The Boar Sport? Join our writers' group, here. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook. Editor: Luke James, @LukeJames_32
Feb 15, 202101:23:50