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An alternative take on Women's Football. Covering the WSL, NWSL, Euro 2022 and Women's Champions League; Charlotte and Tamsin bring a refreshing voice with debate, banter and highlights from the best of the Women's Game. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Episode 133 - The WSL Returns!
Finally, our first love the WSL is back! We talk through the summer business of all 12 clubs, grade each on their transfers and throw out some early league predictions. Plus, Booze from a Boot is no more. What can we replace it with? Drop us a message and let us know.
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Aug 24, 2023
Episode 132 - Proud of the Pride
It's taken us a few days to recover from that final. What a tournament though! We review England v Spain in the World Cup Final, discuss tactics, the standout performances and the controversy. Plus, we talk through the full tournament, our favourite games and players from a memorable tournament.
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Aug 17, 2023
Episode 131 - I'm Just Hemp
We're still floating on the cloud of that semi-final. We're on the ceiling pals. We react to England v Australia and Spain v Sweden with a midsummer plonkcast. We wax lyrical about Sarina, the Matildas, Todmorden Market and our gal Lauren Hemp. Plus, the Finals preview and lots of daftness and excitement along the way. Come on England!!!
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Aug 13, 2023
Episode 130 - Colom-See-Ya
We’re through those nervy quarter-finals, and we've only just got our breath back. All 4 games couldn’t have been much tighter; an extra-time battle between Spain & Netherlands, a nervy finish in Sweden v Japan, a long penalty shootout between Australia & France and a comeback England win against Colombia. We review it all and preview the scary semi-finals.
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Aug 9, 2023
Episode 129 - That's The Tea
The Round of 16 didn’t disappoint, unless you’re a WoSo fan. Commiserations to the U.S who will be sipping tea all the way home against a seismic penalty shootout against Sweden. England on the other hand undeservedly snuck through against an impressive Nigeria side.
Upsets, penalties, VAR drama and 19 goals across 8 games. We’ve lots to catch you up on. Plus, we preview the tasty WWC Quarter Finals. Spain v Germany, Japan v Sweden, Australia v France and England v Colombia - all crackers!
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Aug 1, 2023
Episode 128 - Germany's Rear Fears Colombia
We're down to final round of group fixtures and its getting exciting! We've had some cracking upsets this past week - Nigeria beating Australia, Colombia out battling Germany, Norway remembering to score against The Philippines. We discuss England's win against Denmark, preview China and talk through the rest of the groups as they stand (at time of recording!)
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Jul 24, 2023
Episode 127 - Germany Top of the Popp
The World Cup has kicked off and we've not been short of incidents, VAR action or dodgy penalties!
We talk through a disjointed Lionesses performance, praise Haiti's future stars, and preview the big tie up next against Denmark.
Plus, schools out for Tam and it's top marks Germany & Japan, steady Cs for Australia & Spain and 'must try harder' for France & Norway.
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Jul 19, 2023
Episode 126 - World Cup Preview Part 2
We've made it, 4 years on from the beginnings of our podcast (then called Two Girls World Cup!) we're back with another World Cup, down under!
There's a lot ot get through, so here's part two of our WWC previews. In this we look at Groups E-H. What chance do we give defending champions USA, beaten finalists Netherlands, Brazil, France, Sweden and the stacked Germany.
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Jul 18, 2023
Episode 125 - World Cup Preview Part 1
We've made it, 4 years on from the start of the podcast (then called Two Girls World Cup!) we're back with another World Cup!
There's a lot ot get through, so here's part one of two WWC previews. In this we look at Groups A-D. What chance do we give Norway, New Zealand, Australia, Canada, Japan, England, Denmark, China and more?
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May 31, 2023
Episode 124 - All Coming Up Chelsea
Emma Hayes' described it as Chelsea's 'hardest year'. They were pushed close by an impressive Manchester United, but Chelsea come out victorious to win a fourth consecutive Women's Super League!
We review the final rounds of the WSL title race and basement battle in a end of season mini-Plonkcast. Chelsea made it a League & Cup double but credit to Manchester United who pushed them hard with both and how about Arsenal winning the Conti Cup and getting Top 3 despite the worst injury crisis the WSL has seen in recent times.
Plus, Booze from a Boot results and our plans for this summer's World Cup.
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Apr 26, 2023
Episode 123 - Stina & The Comeback Queenas
What did we miss? We react to a HUGE week in the Women's Super League and Champions League! Arsenal, with even more injuries, put in a brave performance away at Wolfsburg and Chelsea stay in the tie against Barcelona. Closer to home, it was comeback szn in the WSL with Liverpool and Everton both coming from behind to win, Spurs securing a vital point and City handing out a drubbing to West Ham. Plus, with one month to go, we get our end of season predictions in. Sponsored by FotMob
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Mar 9, 2023
Episode 122 - Jonas' Conti Bonus
England back-to-back Arnold Clark champs, Jonas avoiding all the black cats in leading Arsenal to their first trophy of the Eideball era and can we say Manchester United are WSL title contenders yet? We run through the midweek WSL results, review a stellar Continental Cup Final and chat through the relegation battle; all whilst enjoying a glass of wine. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Feb 13, 2023
Episode 121 - Dark Side of the Toone
Oh Ella, don't get yourself suspended for the potential match of the season lass.
After dropping points against Everton, we’ll be covering Manchester United at Spurs, the tie of the weekend Manchester City v Arsenal and, of course, the battle of the bottom and the resurgent Willie and Leicester City!
Plus, Arnold Clark is BACK and a discussion topic on access to pitches for youth teams.
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Jan 30, 2023
Episode 120 - A New Beth England
A new Beth England, looking for another goal! Its the most wonderful time of the year, the FA Cup fourth round. Just the 77 goals across 16 games - great value for money, unless you support one of the teams on the receiving end. We talk through the highlights from a busy FA Cup weekend, shout out Spurs, Arsenal and Sunderland. Plus, our thoughts on the WSL January transfer window so far and a discussion around maternity pay and discrimination following the recent revelations from Sara Bjork Gunnarsdóttir and Emma Mukandi.
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Dec 19, 2022
Episode 119 - Christmas Plonkcast 2022
It's the most wonderful time of the year, our Christmas Plonkcast! It's our final podcast of 2022 and a chance to provide a festival review of the WSL season so far. Which manager is in our Christmas stocking? Who's been the most helpful elf? Who's our Christmas pudding and who's been our Christmas cracker? Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Nov 21, 2022
Episode 118 - Aless-See Ya Arsenal
Love a bumper WSL weekend us, 25 goals and almost 90 thousand fans attending 5 games - beautiful! We react to an all-time classic between Arsenal & Manchester United, celebrate Emma Hayes returning for a convincing Chelsea win and sing the praises of Julie Blakstad. Plus, Rachel Daly goal machine, inconsistency queens Liverpool & Brighton and was there a new Willy bounce for Leicester City?!!
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Oct 25, 2022
Episode 117 - Arsenal Maanumber One
Champions League upsets, the World Cup draw and a busy WSL weekend - we've got a lot to cover in Tamsin's Hen Podcast! We react to the 2023 World Cup Draw, Aussie East Coast road trip anyone? Plus, Arsenal & Chelsea pull of European upsets, West Ham & Everton continue their early season form and Tam's wedding planning.
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Sep 27, 2022
Episode 116 - Lauren James Changes Games
Two gameweeks in and we've already been treated to some crackers; the storylines, the goals, the personalities. This already feels like a pretty special WSL season. We talk through early WSL form and focus on Chelsea v Manchester City and the two big weekend derbies. Arsenal turned in a 4-0 win in the North London Derby, worthy of a record WSL crowd and Everton spoilt the Anfield party with a 3-0 away win against Liverpool. Plus, our Booze from a Boot predictions and Tam's Tombola returns. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Sep 6, 2022
Episode 115 - Anyone For Some WSL?
The Barclays FAWSL is back! Summer loving (with Sarina) had us a blast but its back to our bread 'n butter - the Women's Super League.
We treat you to a full league preview, all 12 clubs feature and we dish out our predictions for the Top 3 and that dreaded relegation place. Plus, transfers, booze from a booze updates and our ShePlays Fantasy Football League.
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Aug 7, 2022
Episode 114 - Its Come Home
One week on, we try and process all the excitement, nerves and euphoria of the past month and last Sunday's Lionesses Euro 2022 win! The build up, the atmosphere, the pre-match drama, the ups and downs of the game, the celebrations, the drinks, the parade and the relief.
We salute this England team, applaud an impressive final opponent in Germany and discuss our favourite moments from the tournament. Plus, how England can build on this success, creating a legacy AND our podcast highlights from the Euros.
Thanks to everyone who has listened during the Euros, and a special shoutout to our sponsors - FotMob.
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Jul 28, 2022
Episode 113 - Go Write History
It was always going to happen wasn't it. After two cracking semi-finals, the stage is set. The two outstanding Euro 2022 teams face each other this Sunday at Wembley. On Tuesday, Sarina's Lionesses turned in the most convincing semi-final performance of any England team EVER. Not to be outdone, a clinical Germany brought some rare excitement to Milton Keynes by beating France 2-1 inspired by Alex Popp. We dive into reviews of both semi-finals, share our experiences of being at both games and, with some trepidation, preview the final!!
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Jul 24, 2022
Episode 112 - Closer Each Day, Georgia Stanway
Those quarter-finals were pretty eventful weren't they. We react to all the excitement and nerves of England v Spain, the heroics of France v Netherlands, the missed chances of Germany v Austria and the atmosphere of Sweden v Belgium (the game wasn't much to write home about!). The surprises, the celebrations and the anxiety of Tuesday night where we'll be at Bramhall Lane for England v Sweden.
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Jul 19, 2022
Episode 111 - Sarina and the Heatwaves
The group stages have come to a close and Sarina and the Lionesses are 'walking on the sunshine' after a perfect end to Group A and (hopefully) the end to the recent heatwave! So far, England and Germany have impressed, Austria and Belgium have surprised and will the real Spain, Sweden, Netherlands and France show themselves? We talk through each of the Quarter-Final ties, discuss whether we'll see any changes to the England first XI (no) and who is going to progress to the Semis? Proudly sponsored by @FotMob
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Jul 14, 2022
Episode 110 - Sarina Is The Masterchef
We can barely cope with all this excitement! Two rounds of the group stage down and we've been darting around the North trying to catch as many games as possible, time to take stock with a podcast. We talk through the state of play, surprise teams, bad predictions and just how excited we can allow ourselves to get about Sarina 'Masterchef' Wiegman and this Lionesses team.
Shout outs for Germany, Iceland, Portugal, France and more. Let us know who've enjoyed most from the tournament so far at @tgtalkballs on Twitter.
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Jul 4, 2022
Episode 109 - Euro 2022 Group D Preview
We've made it to our final Euro 2022 group preview! You're almost fully clued up for the tournament.
For Group D we're joined by freelance football journalist Lucia Pirola to cover Italy, Fótbolti.net writer Guðmundur Ásgeirsson talks Iceland, Footofeminin's Sylvain Jamet rates France's chances and where are the Belgian Women's Football journalists? We step up to cover the Red Flames.
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Jul 1, 2022
Episode 108 - Euro 2022 Group C Preview
Euro 2022 is almost here!! To get you clued up and excited for the Women's Euros we've 4 special episodes for you, each previewing a group from this summer's tournament.
Next is Group C and joining us are Rivkah op het Veld from NOS Sport to talk the defending champions The Netherlands, Fotbollskanalen's Mia Eriksson on Sweden, K Media's Ludovic Chevalier on Switzerland and Eleven Sport's Duarte Monteiro on tournament party crashers Portgual.
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Jun 27, 2022
Episode 107 - Euro 2022 Group B Preview
Euro 2022 is almost here!! To get you clued up and excited for the Women's Euros we've 4 special episodes for you, each previewing a group from this summer's tournament.
Next is the 'Group of Death' - the stacked Group B and we're joined by 4 experts to give up the inside track on their country's chances.
Amalie Bremer host of Danish Radio 4 and Kvindefodboldpodcasten gives up the heads up on Denmark's chances, Germany is covered by Women's Football Journalist Alina Ruprecht, Byyri's Nicolas discusses Finland's chances of 'pulling a rabbit out of the hat' and Yash Thakur of Opta Analyst and Managing Madrid talks Spain.
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Jun 22, 2022
Episode 106 - Euro 2022 Group A Preview
Euro 2022 is almost here!! To get you clued up and excited for the Women's Euros we've 4 special episodes for you, each previewing a group from this summer's tournament.
First up is Group A and we're joined by 3 experts to give up the inside track on their country's chances. Andreas Hagen from NRK talks us through Norway's chances, Anna Konovalova from Football Radar previews Austria and Cliftonville football reporter Lauren McCann covers Northern Ireland's run the Euros. Plus, we just had to preview England didn't we!
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May 17, 2022
Episode 105 - Big Game Sammy
What a fantastic cup final, an FA Cup Final for the ages, Chelsea and Manchester City love a classic don't they. A quick mini episode featuring a clip from our weekend's Twitter Space with Fern Whelan & Willie Kirk and an audio diary from our day at Wembley!
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May 10, 2022
Episode 104 - Blue is the Colour
What a finale to the WSL season. After weeks of excitement, the last day did not disappoint! Manchester United put up a fight but Chelsea turn it on second half and our crowned WSL champions again. That being said, Arsenal, Manchester City & United fans can all take positives from the season and we're already thinking how competitive 2022/23 could be. Plus, best of the rest and Birmingham City say fairwell with a poignant second city derby win.
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May 3, 2022
Episode 103 - Battle with Blues leaves Blues Blue
It's the business end of the season and we've no nails left to bite! Birmingham City show real resillience but go down 1-0 to Chelsea and look doomed for the drop. Chelsea win was big after Arsenal's hammering of Aston Villa and City show the form that looks to have snatched them third place. Elsewhere, what an attendance in Newcastle, what a turnaround for Coventry United and what a Champions League Final we have in store.
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Apr 26, 2022
Episode 102 - Relaaaaaax Guys
What a relief, the Barclays WSL returns. Chelsea and Zećira say relax with a crafty 3-1 win against Spurs in the Booze from a Boot derby! Arsenal make light work of Everton, Manchester City continue to impress and Birmingham City get those Foxes twitching. Plus, Charlotte praises Gareth Taylor, Tam's exciting Saturday (please gamble responsibility), West Ham's sleep specialist and our end of season trip to Kingsmeadow!
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Apr 20, 2022
Episode 101 - Both Blues Up For The Cup
Manchester City v Chelsea cup finals are like buses, you wait ages for one and two turn up at once! Following their recent Continental Cup battle we're going to be treated to another Blues showdown, with Taylor and Hayes facing off again in next month's FA Cup Final. We give you a quick runthrough from this weekend's cup semi-finals. Plus, we celebrate the genius of Hemp, Evans, Bright, Reiten 'n co and discuss the big Fran Kirby announcement.
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Apr 5, 2022
Episode 100 - 100 Not Out
We made it, a century of Two Girls Talk Balls podcasts. A huge thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, reviewed and supported the pod over the past 2 1/2 years. From recording at Reform Radio in Manchester to remote recording, juggling with jobs (and the arrival of a baby!) your continued support has meant the world. We react to another weekend's WSL action, chat title-race and submit our third place predictions! Plus, congrats Liverpool, Leah Williamson - England Captain and some TGTB outake best bits.
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Mar 29, 2022
Episode 99 - Russo Solid Crew
A WSL weekend short on matches but full of incident. A joint WSL record away win for Emma Hayes' resurgent Chelsea, a BIG first for Manchester United as they win infront of 20 thousand at Old Trafford and Reading & Brighton continue our theory that they can't win on the same weekend! Plus, Petz at Home, covid cancellations and we rank all 9 of Chelsea's goals! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Mar 22, 2022
Episode 98 - A One-Sided FA Cup Weekend
Up for the Cup? We react to a rather one-sided set of FA Cup Quarter Final fixtures. Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal all impress whilst third tier Ipswich Town put up a fight against West Ham. Plus, live reaction to the Semi-Final draw and do we need more giantkillings and competitive cup fixtures? Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Mar 15, 2022
Episode 97 - Late KerrChing For Chelsea
Back to a full round of fixtures in the WSL and we had some crackers! Sam Kerr grabs the headlines and Emma Hayes delivers an iconic image as Chelsea hit late against Villa. Arsenal keep up their title charge with a first half blitz against Brighton. Zelem's corners faced off against Chambers Entertainers down in Reading and City grind out a 1-0 away win at a tricky Spurs.
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Mar 8, 2022
Episode 96 - Weir Up For The Cup
Continental Cup delight for Caroline Weir & co as Manchester City pull off an upset against Chelsea at Plough Lane! We cover the goals and big talking points from the first silverware of the 2021/22 season. Plus, more WSL Top 4 action with handy wins for Manchester United and Arsenal, can Katie Zelem stop scoring from corners and is it possible for Reading & Brighton to win on the same weekend?
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Feb 15, 2022
Episode 95 - Weir, Far, Wherever You Are
The hits keep coming in the FAWSL! Another top 4 double bill, with London and Manchester derbies at the right end of the table! Elsewhere we had convincing wins for Spurs, Brighton and Leicester but what happened to Reading, West Ham and Reading after they excellent recent form. Plus, Valentines Day surprises and the Arnold Clark Cup.
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Feb 8, 2022
Episode 94 - Russo Near But So Far
Another quality weekend in the Barclays FAWSL! The top 4 and bottom 2 facing off against each other in the same weekend, ohhh the storylines.
Manchester United go close to a big win against Arsenal but Stina scores late again. Chelsea keep a battling Manchester City at arms length with another goal for Guro. Plus, Kelly Entertainers roll on, West Ham continue to improve, Spurs (very out of character) hit 4 and Ramsey is controversially sent off in the big basement 6-pointer.
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Feb 1, 2022
Episode 93 - Pow! Reiten the Kisser
The magic of the (sometimes hard to access) FA Cup! We try our best to run through our favourite moments from the 16 matches!
Guro Reiten impresses, Liverpool and Matt Beard continue to dominate, and London City Lionesses didn't get overawed, and show some fight against Arsenal. Plus, the January transfer window slams shut but which teams did the best business and who, inexplicably, did no business at all!
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Jan 25, 2022
Episode 92 - A Kick in the Heath
Battles and storylines everywhere in the WSL!
This weekend featured the first full gameweek of 2022 and lots of chopping 'n changing, but we ended up pretty much as we were. We took in the tasty final fixture on Sunday, with front row seats of Jonas, Leah and Katie McCabe antics away at Manchester City! City led with a controversial goal but Taylor and the Cityzens had a late 'kick in the heath' with Tobin firing home to equalise in added time.
Plus, Manchester United continue to impress, Megan Walsh's 500 saves (100 of which were against Chelsea), Kelly's Entertainers, Leicester and Birmingham City both throw away points, Tamsin's dodgy groin and WHAT IS HAPPENING AT EVERTON.
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Jan 18, 2022
Episode 91 - Stanway or the Highway
Another WSL weekend that wasn't short on shocks! In the battle to decide the one true English Second City, both Manchester sides (City & United) convincingly beat both Birmingham clubs (Blues & Villa) and that race for third place heats up. Plus, Lionesses fans must be happy seeing those performances from Galton and Stanway! Leicester City continue to spice up that relegation fight with a 1-0 win over the struggling Brighton and we get a proper London derby at The Hive! Sponsored by FotMob
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Jan 12, 2022
Episode 90 - Arsenal Feel Sarri For Themselves
Happy New Year, the WSL is baaaack! We lost half the fixtures due to 'rona but the three games we were left with were crackers! We had the upset of the season so far as Smith and Sarri steered basement battlers Birmingham City to a FAMOUS win against top of the table Arsenal. Plus, a big win for resurgent Manchester City, the return of Lucy Bronze and Steph for the Cityzens and Kelly Chambers' Reading grind out a 1-0 against Leicester City. Sponsored by FotMob
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Dec 31, 2021
Episode 89 - All The Fun From 2021
A bonus podcast to treat you this new year! A round-up of our favourite pod clips from the 2021/22 WSL season so far. Featuring this season's Booze From A Boot top goalscorer race, Tamsin's Tombola, Charlotte's Gareth Taylor monologues, a Luxembourg quiz and some classic TGTB outtakes and sound bites! Thanks for your support in 2021, we'll be back in a couple of weeks time with the return of the WSL. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Dec 22, 2021
Episode 88 - Goals, FRANkincense and Kerr
Christmas Plonkcast comes but once a year! Our final podcast of the year and where's the booze?! It's our first ever morning podcast recording, fueled by coffee and a tired 6 month old! We review the final gameweek of 2021, curse postponements and review that tasty WSL basement battle. Plus, our annual 2020 WSL quiz and festive review! Which manager is in our Christmas stocking? Who's been the most helpful elf? Who's our Christmas pudding and who's been our Christmas cracker? Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Dec 14, 2021
Episode 87 - Royals' Rose Blossoms
A WSL weekend full of incident and narrative as we see more twists and turns at the top 'n bottom of the Super League table! Kelly Chambers' Entertainers snatch a surprise win versus Chelsea and is it too early to call this a post-FA Cup win hangover for Emma Hayes' Blues? Plus, a big win for Arsenal and the race for third place heats up. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Nov 30, 2021
Episode 86 - Stadium of (Ellen) White
Disclaimer, this podcast was recorded before the England v Latvia game!! A rare WSL-free week for TGTB as we review England's tight win against Austria at a stormy, snowy Stadium of Light. What's Liv Tyler got against the Lionesses anyway? Plus, we go in depth on the battle for London, this weekend's FA Cup Final. Jonas v Hayes, Viv v Kerr, McCabe v Kirby, so many tasty match-ups across the pitch and we'll be there! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Nov 23, 2021
Episode 85 - WSL's One Way Weekend
A WSL weekend full of, well, clean sheets! It wasn't the most tense of weekends with all six matches finishing with wins to nil but Chelsea, Arsenal, Reading and West Ham continued to impress! Is Jonas' chewing gum stopping him from blinking? Has Viv's haircut made the difference? Will Tamsin bring back the classic TGTB 'Raaaaso' sound bite? Plus, we're ready to give our 3rd place predictions AND a vital Booze from a Boot update. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Nov 16, 2021
Episode 84 - Another Taylor Derailer
An eventful Women's Football Weekend in the WSL and WSL Championship. We finally got a competitive North London Derby and a great advert for the league live on the BBC. Elsewhere, there's more questions for Gareth Taylor at Manchester City after a one-sided loss to Chelsea, Brighton with another 1-0, Everton & Manchester United going through changes, peak mid-table from Reading & West Ham and a pretty disappointing Second City derby. Plus, a couple of clips from our FAWSL Twitter Space with Laura Bassett and Helen Ward. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Nov 9, 2021
Episode 83 - Big Fisk, Kim Little Fisk
Its nice to be back. The WSL returned with a few crackers this weekend; Arsenal picked up where they left off, West Ham 'West Hammed' the second half and Jonas doesn't blink. Meanwhile, Chelsea create lots of chances but just take the one, Manchester City return to winning ways, the battle of the Skinners didn't disappoint, Reading are the new entertainers and Hope's Brighton continue to impress. Plus, Tamsin playing upfront, Charlotte's electic East Coast Airbnb and a Women's Football Weekend announcement. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Oct 12, 2021
Episode 82 - Stanway Gets Carried Away
The Manchester derby did not disappoint. We enjoyed a day out at Leigh Sports Village on Saturday and Tamsin completed her forfeit by wearing the stunning tequila sunrise Manchester City away number. We discuss the pro and cons for both sides of Manchester. Arsenal use their match against Everton for their own Goal of the Season competition, Chelsea scrape a win against a stubborn Leicester side, Reading remember where the goal is, Birmingham City grab a point and please can we have a Hope Powell v Rehanne Skinner rivalry. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Oct 5, 2021
Episode 81 - Tayls Never Fails
Its been an eventful week in Women's Football hasn't it just. In the WSL, Manchester City's miserable league form continues, Teflon Gareth is frustrating Cityzens and Charlotte is ready to explode! Meanwhile, Chelsea, Arsenal, Everton, Spurs and Manchester United have happier weekends but we're still worried about Reading, is it time for Kelly Chambers to get a run out?! Plus, we respond to the NWSL revelations and stand in solidarity with our pals across the pond. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Sep 28, 2021
Episode 80 - Arsenal's Jonas Bonus
Last season's WSL Top 4 faced off over the weekend, and it ended pretty decisively. London 11, Manchester 1. We unpack the WSL weekend with big wins for the London clubs; Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs AND EVEN West Ham United. Plus, wins for the Toffees and Villains, Tamsin's weekend goes from bad to worse to tragic and the FA Cup finally returns. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Sep 20, 2021
Episode 79 - The Wiegman Era Begins
The Sarina Wiegman era has begun! We talk through a pretty one-sided World Cup qualifier and shout out North Macedonia hero Suarta Rechi. Plus, predictions for the Luxembourg qualifier and a quiz all about your favourite sovereign grand duchy. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Sep 14, 2021
Episode 78 - City Lose to Spurs Ayaneball
22 goals across 6 games, whadda busy second weekend in the WSL season. Ref howlers, a potential goal of the season candidate and the upset of the season so far. Stubborn Spurs benefit from a couple of handballs to secure a famous win at Manchester City, Chelsea step up, Mead & Toone continue to impress and Hope Powell Manager of the Month, again?! Plus, more Tamsin's Tombola as we decide which WSL match Tam will be wearing her forfeit Manchester City shirt at. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Sep 7, 2021
Episode 77 - Arsenal's Mead and the Swede
A pretty special WSL opening weekend. Eidevall's new look Arsenal impress against a Chelsea desperately in need of wing-backs and the Queen of the Crot is back!! The Battle of the Blues ends up being one-sided at Goodison, United 'Batlle' to victory on Friday, Villa & Brighton impress whilst there are harsh lessons for Leicester and Birmingham City. Plus, Tobin Heath, the fantastic Sky Sports coverage and Lionesses' potential ITV curse. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Sep 1, 2021
Episode 76 - New Season's Greetings
The WSL is back!! We've had an exciting summer but a WSL preview pod comes but once a year. We run through all the managerial moves, transfers and changes from this summer and predict how we think they'll all get on! Top 3, basement battles and top scorers, it's all covered! We've got a twist to our usual 'Booze from a Boot' predictions, say hello to Tamsin's Tombola! Plus, we're back on the WSL Fantasy Football with our pals at ShePlays (league code TGTB). Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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May 18, 2021
Episode 75 - HermoSo Easy For Barca
Its safe to say Chelsea's V formation didn't work on Sunday in Gothenberg! We talk through what went wrong for Emma Hayes & co and celebrate the genius of Hermoso, Hansen and Martens. Plus, a lack of VAR input on 2 penalty decisions and can Chelsea challenge again next year? Plus, the best of the Round of 16 in the FA Cup, Casey Stoney and Carla Ward both resign from their posts and we deliver our annual school reports for this season's WSL clubs. Sponsored by FotMob (and pretzels)
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May 11, 2021
Episode 74 - Chelsea's V Formation
The 2020/21 Women's Super League is a wrap! Early goals meant we were spared any final day drama but Chelsea delivered another stellar performance to be crowned WSL champions! Mackenzie Arnold takes some time out of midfield to make things tricky for Man City, Villa have perfected the art of a 0-0 and Tam says goodbye to her Robins as Bristol City are relegated. Plus, booze from a boot, WSL Teams of the Year and we get excited for this weekend's Champions League Final (we're all Chelsea, right?) Sponsored by FotMob
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May 4, 2021
Episode 73 - Hayes of our Lives
This end of the Women's Football season is exciting isn't it? We celebrate Chelsea reaching the Champions League Final, discuss the impact of an English/Spanish match-up on the WoSo landscape and heap more praise on Emma Hayes! Plus, Manchester City ensure the WSL title race goes to the last weekend, Dido Harding handling Birmingham City's admin, Arsenal get top 3, Everton betwixt & between and Stoney dashes Robins hopes. Sponsored by FotMob
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Apr 27, 2021
Episode 72 - A Hard Hayes Night
We've a lot of Women's Football to catch you up on! Emma Hayes has a cup of tea and says hi to Kaz Carney following Chelsea's dramatic 2-2 draw with Manchester City at the top of the table. Neither Arsenal or Manchester United blink in the race for third and Tamsin shows interest in Bristol City, West Ham, Villa and the 'battle to the bottom'. Plus, the first leg of the UWCL semi-finals, booze from the boot, this weekend's social media boycott and Tessmin. Sponsored by FotMob
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Apr 20, 2021
Episode 71 - An ESL Afterthought
Some weekend to catch up on! We run you through the best of the 16 FA Cup games and highlight our favourites from the 86 goals scored. Durham almost spring a surprise at Everton, Coventry United show professional aspirations and West Ham throw shade in a 11-0 win. Plus, why is FA Cup coverage so scattered, the FA Cup value of FotMob and Boro are out! Best till last, we go in-depth on what the potential European Super League breakaway could mean for Women's Football and how WoSo only featured in one paragraph - an ESL afterthought. Sponsored by FotMob
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Apr 6, 2021
Episode 70 - A Fishlock Out of Water
West Ham have risen! Martha Thomas & Friends hit 5 against a Reading side drowning their sorrows at the loss of Jess Fishlock. Hope Powell doing Hope Powell things against Manchester United and Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Everton turn in convincing wins. We response to the situation at Birmingham City, celebrate Leicester City's promotion and celebrate the return of grassroots football with Tamsin turning in a performance at centre back!! Sponsored by FotMob
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Mar 30, 2021
Episode 69 - Tiny Hempah
Its a good job gritty City have Hemp in the kitty! The Cityzens stay in the title hunt with some Lauren Hemp magic, Emma Hayes perfects the post-match interview and the North London derby continues to be one-sided! Plus, we discuss the historical (but last minute) United debut at Old Trafford and the WSL relegation battle takes another turn. Sponsored by FotMob
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Mar 23, 2021
Episode 68 - WSL's Watershed Moment
Two weekend WSL results that could have a huge impact! Bristol City pick up another point and Arsenal secure a big 3 points at home to Manchester United. We've got a title race, relegation battle and a chase for the Top 3! Plus, a watershed moment. The new landmark BBC and Sky TV deal worth up to £8m per season for Women's Football. Why do captains always pop up with important goals? Who is there always a Buffy quote for every occasion? Where would we choose to play a Women's Champions League quarter-final? Answers to these questions and more on this week's pod! Sponsored by FotMob
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Mar 16, 2021
Episode 67 - The Fran and Sam Fan Club
The Fran and Sam Gang, The Kerrby Connection, Sam Kerr & The Kirbys; whatever you want to call Chelsea's attack, they're mightily impressive. We review a one-sided Continental Cup Final, Hayes sharing TGTB limericks and an unstoppable Fran Kirby. Bristol City's surprise change in formation, an isolated Ebony Salmon and Mjelde's freak injury. Plus, Hairy Maclary, Reading v Spurs, Women's Champions League quarter-final predictions and a trio of errors from the FA! Sponsored by FotMob
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Mar 9, 2021
Episode 66 - Bristol City & Salmon's Big Leap
Thank the gods of International Women's Day, what a corker we had on Monday night at Ashton Gate! Its a bumper episode as we run through the full weekend of WSL fixtures, focussing on match of season candidate Bristol City v Reading. Plus, Matt Beard shadow-boxing Clare Balding, the return of Manchester City's metronome, Katie McCabe flourishing post-Dubai and the lesser spotted Lucy Staniforth. Sponsored by FotMob
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Mar 2, 2021
Episode 65 - Free-scoring City Sitting Pretty
This Manchester City side don't mind scoring do they? Only the 3 WSL games this weekend but we weren't short of goals, convincing wins for Arsenal and Manchester City and a cracking battle between 'best of the rest' candidates Everton & Spurs. Plus, Fantasy Football fun with Girls United and Birmingham City's home away from home at St George's Park. Sponsored by FotMob
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Feb 24, 2021
Episode 64 - TGTB Mixtape
With Tam & Charlotte on international break, this week's podcast is a selection of our favourite features from the first 2 months of 2021 TGTBs. Take yourself back to Dubaigate, WSL managerial changes and some of our favourite WSL limericks. Sponsored by FotMob
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Feb 16, 2021
Episode 63 - Wish You Were Weir
Back to a condensed weekend of WSL fixtures! A convincing derby win for Manchester City, Caroline Weir doing Caroline Weir things against United AGAIN, why Bristol City v Chelsea resembled Jumanji and Reading Women return to their draw specialist status. Plus, more WSL players are subjected to social media abuse and anyone got £500 spare for Birmingham City? Sponsored by FotMob
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Feb 9, 2021
Episode 62 - Hope Springs Eternal for Brighton
What a WSL weekend, where to start!! Arguably one of the most competitive WSL gameweeks ever. Huge upsets wins for Reading & Brighton against table toppers Manchester United & Chelsea. Two WSL final bosses face off at Kingsmeadow, Ellen White record breaker, the Matt Beard derby, Birmingham City wearing red, more Mana magic and BIG midweek fixtures. Plus, more limerick reviews and LGBT+ History Month. Sponsored by FotMob
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Feb 2, 2021
Episode 61 - Matt Beard's Treasure
A weekend of 4 games in the WSL, an improvement on last week at least! The Robins are at the top of the bill, some long awaited credit for Matt Beard as Bristol City make light work of Brighton. Handy wins for Manchester United & City and are Chelsea's tactics starting to resemble a boa constrictor? Plus, we rate WSL clubs' January transfer windows and preview next weekend's Matt Beard derby!! Sponsored by FotMob
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Jan 26, 2021
Episode 60 - Bond, Angharad James Bond
More snow disruption meant we were left with just 3 WSL fixtures this weekend, still 14 goals though! We celebrate Iwabuchi's instant impact at Villa, Leah Galton doing Leah Galton things, Steph Houghton hits 150, Caroline Weir's class and the WSL x James Bond crossover you never knew you needed. Plus, Aston Villa's confusing interim managerial announcement and more limericks! Sponsored by FotMob
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Jan 19, 2021
Episode 59 - Kirb Your Enthusiasm
An actual full compliment of WSL games, IN JANUARY. The top of the table clash didn't disappoint; Fran Kirby doing Fran Kirby things, the Sam Kerr of old returns and Lauren James impact sub. Plus, we frisk the rest of the WSL results, P-Nev departs, Jayne Ludlow & Wales #strongertogether and the results of our WSL limerick competition! Sponsored by FotMob
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Jan 12, 2021
Episode 58 - Dubai or Not Dubai
We're gone for 3 weeks!! There's very little football to talk about but we're not short of talking points this week. We cover a one match WSL weekend, FA Cup matchups decided on a coin toss, Phil Neville's Miami Vice and the secrets of 'Emil Fayes'. Plus, the huge story of Dubaigate and the ramifications of ALL OF THIS for Women's Football. Sponsored by FotMob
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Jan 6, 2021
Episode 57 - 2020, Thanks But No Thanks
Before we kick off TGTB for 2021, we should reflect on just how shocking a year 2020 really was. Enjoy this best of the 'final segment' from the season so far and marvel at the improvement in our mic quality! All about representation, funding and equal opportunity for Women's Football; statues for WoSo legends, the inequality of the UK winter sports package and encouraging the next generation by labelling girls' football academies 'non-elite'. Back next week with the return of the WSL and Dubai fallout! Sponsored by FotMob
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Dec 23, 2020
Episode 56 - Christmas Plonkcast 2020
Christmas Plonkcast comes but once a year! Our final podcast of the year and the booze is out. We review the final weekend of the WSL this year, curse more postponements and discuss the emerging title race. Plus, Lucy Bronze is FIFA's Best, Leah Galton for England and our annual 2020 WSL quiz! All this and, our Christmas tradition, which manager is in our Christmas stocking? Who's been the most helpful elf? Who's our Christmas pudding and who's been our Christmas cracker! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Dec 15, 2020
Episode 55 - Happy Days Are Weir Again
We're award winners, or should that be 'Weir award winners'. A big thanks to everyone who voted for us at this year's Football Content Awards! We're calmed down in time to review a busy WSL weekend; a late Caroline Weir winner, West Ham & Spurs convince whilst Manchester United & Chelsea show their champions potential by grinding out wins. Plus, the Guardian's Top 100 Female Footballers and a new shirt giveaway competition. Lets hear your woso limericks!! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Dec 8, 2020
Episode 54 - Foord Roord a Little
WE HAVE CROWDS BACK IN (some of) THE WSL. We celebrate the return of fans, go in depth on Chelsea v West Ham and weigh in on an eventful WSL weekend! Plus, our Booze from a Boot race hots up, Fara Williams moonlights as a politician/scientist, the perfect unpredictability of Alanna Kennedy and the continued importance of Rainbow Laces. Winner of a Bronze Award for 'Best in Women's Football' at the 2020 Football Content Awards and proudly sponsored by FotMob.
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Dec 2, 2020
Episode 53 - Sweet Caroline Graham Hansen
In the absence of WSL action we swoop in on Euro 2022 qualifiers and talk about how Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and our pal Jayne Ludlow are getting on! Plus, another in-house Lionesses friendly, who's outperformed Viv, which mascot is most likely to be next West Ham manager and a preview of this weekend's WSL matchups! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Nov 26, 2020
Episode 52 - Give a Puck about Women's Football
No football, no problem. Its been a busy week in the woso world with managerial changes at both West Ham & Tottenham in the Women's Super League and there's a rumour going around about that Hammers vacancy. The UK government show what they really think of Women's Football with the announcement of the Sport's Winter Survival Package (spoiler: its MUCH less than Horse racing & Motorsport) and we finally sneak in a trip to the continent! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Nov 17, 2020
Episode 51 - Manchester is Purple
Manchester's neither red or blue! We've just about recovered from a bumper FA Women's Football weekend. We review a frantic Manchester derby, a crucial Birmingham derby and a kinda underwhelming London derby! Reading and Everton cancel each other out, Ebony Salmon steals Alex Morgan's spotlight and Tamsin brings her hot take on West Ham United. Plus, the Lionesses squad announcement. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Nov 10, 2020
Episode 50 - Stoney's Toone Army
We've made it to our half-century of podcasts and Casey Stoney awarded one half of the pod with a special United win. We discuss Manchester United's battling first league win against a member of the 'Big 3', big wins for Manchester City & Chelsea and a round up of the rest of the weekend's WSL action. All this plus we discuss the labelling of girls' football academies as 'non-elite' and the impact this could have on the next generation. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Nov 3, 2020
Episode 49 - Holy MacIver
Never trust a Willie. It's an FA Cup Final special as we go in depth on Manchester City's extra time triumph over a battling Everton at Wembley. A couple of eggs short of a Houghton, classy Sam Mewis, Alex Greenwood's left peg, Sandy MacIver's Hall of Fame saves and a cameo from our pal Janine Beckie; we've got it all covered. Plus, a classic British Bonfire Night feature, as we look at who in the WSL needs a rocket, who's our sparkler and who has put on the best (firework) display of the season so far! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Oct 21, 2020
Episode 48 - Two Yellows Equal A Green
The new mics have arrived! We talk through another bumper WSL weekend, 23 goals in just 5 games and big wins for Arsenal, Manchester United and Birmingham City! Brighton battle to a draw with Everton thanks, in part, to Kayleigh Green's two yellow cards but no red! Manchester City stutter to a draw with Reading, but how about that Royals attacking threat. Plus, we respond to 'the Aguero incident' and the Netherlands/Belgium/Germany joint World Cup bid. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Oct 14, 2020
Episode 47 - Hayes Graveyard Strikes Again
Emma Hayes has another manager to add to her 'graveyard'. We react to Chelsea's 3-1 win against Manchester City and another dodgy penalty call. Arsenal back to their best, Millie Turner's super block and Birmingham City upset an inconsistent Reading. Plus, with the news of Marta's statue, we discuss which other Women's Football legends deserve their own statue. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.
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Oct 7, 2020
Episode 46 - Zinsberger's Watching Bargain Hunt
In Willie We Trust, again. Everton continue to impress with a 6-0 win against Villa, Manchester City & United turn in convincing wins and Bristol City & Birmingham City make title contenders Chelsea & Arsenal work for their wins. Plus, Zinsberger reaching for the remote, Roebuck is Rapunzel and Harriet Scott being paraded around the Bullring. Boost the Boobs, proudly sponsored by FotMob.
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Sep 29, 2020
Episode 45 - In Willie We Trust
The FA Cup Quarter Final weekend did not disappoint! We review all 4 matches, share the impact of Chelsea's exit on a TGTB forfeit, give Everton's Willie Kirk and Birmingham City's Carla Ward their props and discuss another underwhelming performance from Manchester City. Plus, Arsenal's 'weekend without a game', Alex Scott's call to action and our response to the HUGE reaction to Alex Morgan appearing on the Spurs bench! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Sep 23, 2020
Episode 44 - P Nev's Sweet FA
A weekend with no WSL is no weekend at all. We review the England get together and Lionesses v Lionesses training matches. Plus, Germany v Republic of Ireland, Ellen White's P Nev endorsement, the Matildas kit reveal own goal and a special Selling Sunset x Women's Super League collab. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.
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Sep 16, 2020
Episode 43 - A Ludlow Love-In
Gaffer and Charlotte review another eventful WSL weekend. Chelsea and Arsenal dish out more drubbings, Birmingham City put up a fight against Manchester United and Hope Powell shows her experience as Brighton & Hove Albion grind out a draw against the returning Bronze & Greenwood and Manchester City. Plus, an ode to Jayne Ludlow and, following Alex Morgan's Spurs move, we reveal the WSL's best kept secrets. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.
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Sep 9, 2020
Episode 42 - All Aboard The Jill Roord Maraud
It's so good to be back, a full set of WSL fixtures to review! We were treated to a stellar opening weekend, Arsenal impressed, Manchester United & Chelsea battled and Everton dazzled. We review all 6 matches plus HUGE new signings, fantasy football and our all important WSL shirt giveaway announcement! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Sep 2, 2020
Episode 41 - Seventh Heaven for Lyon
We've been here before, TGTB react to Lyon's seventh Champions League title - time to recognise their greatness! Pernille Harder misses out the perfect send off before joining Chelsea. The Blues were equally dominant in their Community Shield win against Manchester City but should we be worried about Sam Kerr's finishing? Plus, what we're most looking forward to this WSL season and NEW booze from a boot predictions. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.
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Aug 24, 2020
Episode 40 - Gets Harder for Barca
Treating you to an earlier podcast this week, just in time to review the Champions League Quarter Finals and preview the Semi Finals! Barcelona scrap to win, Wolfsburg and Pernille Harder impress, Nikita Parris shows her commitment to the Lyon cause and PSG down Arsenal. We preview the semi-finals as well as the traditional English curtain-raiser, the Community Shield - back for the women's game. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Aug 19, 2020
Episode 39 - We're Back
We've got ACTUAL football to talk about! TGTB is back and where else to start then with the announcement of incoming Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman. Plus, we preview the Champions League last 8, talk new WSL kits, booze from a boot AND a special TGTB x FotMob giveaway announcement. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Aug 17, 2020
We're Back: Two Girls Talk Balls Return!
Two Girls Talk Balls are back for the new season! Join Tamsin & Charlotte for an alternative take on the Women's Super League, NWSL and Champions League plus guests and giveaways. Bringing a refreshing voice to the Women's Game with new podcasts each week throughout the season, starting Thursday 20th August. Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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May 29, 2020
Episode 38 - 2020, a Stepping Stone for 2021
WSL season 2019/20 we hardly knew ye. We react to the FA's decision to end the WSL season, talk Phil Neville's stepping stones and early team changes for next season. Plus, every WSL team's season graded and the results of booze from a boot! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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May 22, 2020
Episode 37 - When 2 Nines Go To War
Another week of lockdown, another week of waiting for a final decision on the WSL and Championship! We talk the very likely early end to the WSL season, this week's big woso Twitter drama and what's next for TGTB! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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May 14, 2020
Episode 36 - Amber Stobbs & The Four Seasons
This week, Tamsin & Charlotte are joined by Crystal Palace midfielder and The Women's Sports Alliance ambassador Amber Keegan Stobbs. We talk the impact of lockdown on players, coaching youth football remotely with Equal Focus Football, juggling football with full-time work and mixing up your workout playlists with some 70s and 80s classics! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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May 7, 2020
Episode 35 - No Tool To Fix It, Make Your Own Tool
Where else to start this week but the US Women equal pay case. We discuss Rapinoe, Morgan, the case for appeal and what it means for women's sport. Plus, resolutions for the domestic leagues in Spain and Germany and the decision on whether the WSL and Championship will resume draws nearer. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.
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Apr 30, 2020
Episode 34 - Community, Challenges & Change
This week, Tamsin has a must-listen chat with General Manager of FA Women's Championship club Lewes FC, Maggie Murphy. We talk in-depth about the club's relationship with the local community, players' wellbeing, the financial impact of Coronavirus and the opportunity to shape football for the future. Plus, how the proposed FIFA/UEFA funding should be managed, playing behind closed doors and a call to action for all football fans! Proudly sponsored by FotMob
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Apr 25, 2020
Episode 33 - Thank Neville's Lucky Stars
Where else to start this week but the (official) announcement of the Euros moving to 2022 and Phil Neville's confirmed departure. We discuss potential replacements and what their priorities should be. We also talk Hashtag United's move into Women's Football, the role of commercialism and have some fun with the FA's suggestion that the WSL could finish with a 6 week 'summer camp' at St George's Park. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.
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Apr 17, 2020
Episode 32 - Nonsense Quarantine Rumour
Our fourth lockdown podcast, Tamsin's training for a run at the WSL and Charlotte's turned to alcohol-free beer. This week, we're joined by Jordan Guard of the Women's Sports Alliance to discuss enhancing women's sports, increasing support for Championship/National League level players, giving more teams a voice and improving opportunities for the current crop of professionals post playing career. Proudly sponsored by Fotmob
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Apr 11, 2020
Episode 31 - WSL Workout Woes
Our third isolation pod to keep you chirpy whilst staying at home. We discuss the debate around footballers' social responsibility during the lockdown, the huge difference between home workouts for men and women's footballers and another Tamsin v Charlotte battle. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.
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Apr 2, 2020
Episode 30 - Earps Usurped
The second of our self-isolation lockdown podcasts to put a smile on your face whilst at home. We discuss the impact of the Women’s National League cancellation with Middlesbrough Women FC Media Manager Graham Falk and catch up with Abdullah from Total Football Analysis to discuss a new feature on Beth England. All this plus the likely cancellation of Euro 2021 and another Tamsin v Charlotte poll. Proudly sponsored by FotMob.
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Mar 26, 2020
Episode 29 - Lockdown Plonkcast
It's been a tough couple of weeks for us all so here's a chance to escape with a remote, self-isolated, lockdown TGTB plonkcast! We talk the impact of COVID-19 on the Women's Football calendar, Phil Neville's tenure as Lionesses manager, the US Soccer lawsuit and Euro 2021 being 'a footnote'. All this plus some light relief with the 3 players we'd happily be self-isolated with. #FreeFidalgo Proudly sponsored by FotMob.
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Mar 10, 2020
Episode 28 - Winning is Really Important in Sport
Dull, lethargic, beige, stagnant, finished, limp, dismal, average, boring, lacking, flimsy - just some of the one word reviews from our listeners for England's performance in the SheBelieves Cup so far. Still, in the words of Phil Neville, "winning is really important in sport". We round up the SheBelieves so far, preview the last round of fixtures and this weekend's FA Cup Quarter Finals. Proudly sponsored by fotmob
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Mar 4, 2020
Episode 27 - Hayes' Historymakers
Drama in the Continental Cup Final as Beth England fires Emma Hayes' Historymakers to a late win! We breakdown the game, discuss Ann-Katrin Berger's heroics, where it went wrong for Arsenal and Chelsea's treble chances. Plus a preview of the SheBelieves/SheBattles Cup and an exclusive interview with Canada and Manchester City's Janine Beckie. Proudly sponsored by Fotmob. @tgtalkballs
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Feb 26, 2020
Episode 26 - What a WSL Weekend
The first Two Girls Talk Balls podcast in collaboration with our new sponsors FotMob and what a week to start! We break down a Manchester City v Chelsea match that was, at times, a chess match but better resembled a game of basketball! The rest of the WSL didn't disappoint either - Leah Galton returns, Beard for Fears and Hope Powell going absolutely acca. All this plus the Euro 2021 schedule and a Conti Cup Final preview. @tgtalkballs
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Feb 19, 2020
Episode 25 - The Viv Curse Is Broken
After a week of very little football we are spoilt with both WSL & FA Cup action this week on the pod. Miedema's back in the goals, Manchester United rolled out another lacklustre performance, Stanway at Centre Back and Phil Neville returns with the Lionesses She Believes Cup squad announcement. @tgtalkballs
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Feb 11, 2020
Episode 24 - Storm Ciara Walsh
We are football-less. On a week where Storm Ciara washed away our WSL plans we talk late postponements, midweek matches and a celebrity sighting in the famous Duggan/Greenwood pink trouser suit. Plus, we catch up with Abdullah from Total Football Analysis to discuss who will be filling Ada Hegerberg boots at Lyon. @tgtalkballs
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Feb 5, 2020
Episode 23 - Zelem's Head in Hands
It was a case of poor refereeing decisions, poor pitches and poor Hammers fans in this weekend's WSL. We discuss a fiery encounter between Manchester City & Arsenal, Emma Hayes' double-headed coin and the desperate need for better officiating in the WSL. #KTBFFH @tgtalkballs
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Jan 28, 2020
Episode 22 - Office Football Chat
We're back at Reform Radio and producer Christian has returned from his attempted escape to Costa Rica! This week we round-up an eventful FA Cup fourth round, talk more problem pitches, the WSL Aussie invasion and rally again recent calls by a UK management body to crack down on office football chat because they reckon it excludes women! As ever, let us know what you think @tgtalkballs
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Jan 23, 2020
Episode 21 - Kerr-azy WSL weekend
THE KERR-SE IS BROKEN
A jam packed WSL episode following the weekend’s fixtures. We also cover the upcoming FA Cup weekend and chat to the brains behind Total Football Analysis.
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Jan 15, 2020
Episode 20 - It's Only Bloody Bremer
The WSL is already well back into the swing of things and so are we.
This week we try to figure out what goal shy curse has struck both Miedema and Kerr. We react to the Nick Cushing’s imminent departure from Man City and discuss the repercussions of matches that have recently fallen victim to the weather.
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Jan 10, 2020
Episode 19 - New Year, New Me
The WSL is BACK and so are we! Two Girls Talk Balls returns for a new decade with more funny takes on the Women's Super League and world of Women's Football. This week we talk a busy weekend in the WSL, transfers and swapping to your North London rivals!
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Dec 24, 2019
Episode 18 - Christmas Plonkcast
Merry Christmas from Two Girls Talk Balls! Here's a bonus festive 'Plonkcast', direct from Tamsin's flat, rounding up the last round of WSL action, our Top 3 moments of the year and a Christmas quiz. @tgtalkballs
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Dec 10, 2019
Episode 17 - Europe's Greatest Passion
Tamsin & Charlotte look back at the WSL weekend; lush assists from Walsh and van de Donk, a fiery atmosphere at Kingsmeadow, Liverpool doing everything in their power not to win and Whipp's whip for Birmingham City.
We also discuss TGTB top 3 players of 2019 and Steph Houghton's appearance on Jamie Carragher's pod (you're going to want to hear this!) @tgtalkballs
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Dec 4, 2019
Episode 16 - Ballon d'Or Miedrama
Recorded during the Ballon d'Or awards, this week we react LIVE to Megan Rapinoe's win, Miedema's snub and another runner-up award for Lucy Bronze. Plus, we round-up a WSL weekend short on games but big on goals and debate Emma Hayes' calls to lift the WSL salary cap. @tgtalkballs
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Nov 27, 2019
Episode 15 - Masar, Stoney & Imposter Bright
Hot on the heels of a WSL weekend packed with goals its TGTB! Tamsin is joined by Charlotte to discuss convincing wins for Chelsea, United & City.
Plus, we've got 4 interviews for you! We catch up with Leah Galton, Casey Stoney & Danielle Bowman post-match and interview globetrotting former PSG, Rosengard, Chicago Red Stars and Wolfsburg star Ella Masar on her journey and the growth of the sport! @tgtalkballs
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Nov 19, 2019
Episode 14 - WSL Super Sunday
A record breaking weekend in the Women's Super League! Tamsin rounds up all the WSL fixtures, convincing wins for Manchester City & Brighton and the big East London & Merseyside derbies. We also catch up with BBC Sport's Emma Sanders, discuss the growth in Women's Football and the increase in WSL media coverage this season. @tgtalkballs
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Nov 12, 2019
Episode 13 - Phil Neville's Job Shop
Helen & Tamsin talk through the highs and lows of a momentous day for English Women's Football at Wembley on Saturday. The atmosphere, the occasion, the performance, the Phil Neville excuses. This plus interviews with Rachel Daly and Pauline Bremer and chance encounters with the Lionesses squad. @tgtalkballs
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Nov 6, 2019
Episode 12 - Tiny Little Nobbs
Since you've been gone!! Helen & Tamsin return to the Reform Radio studios to talk this weekend's MASSIVE Lionesses Wembley sell-out, Jordan Nobbs' impact, a new love dilemma and more Continental Cup upsets! @tgtalkballs
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Oct 31, 2019
Episode 11 - Marvelous Miedema
Reunited and it feels so good! This week Helen & Tamsin discuss Lioness squad snubs, shifting opinions on Phil Neville, VAR in women's football and an eventful week in the WSL. @tgtalkballs
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Oct 24, 2019
Episode 10 - Two People Talk Balls
Changing up the TGTB line-up for one week only, this week we're joined by podcast pal Paul from Altrincham craft beer & football haven Libero. We talk vintage football shirts, Conti Cup action, a big win for United and the Ballon d'Or Féminin nominees. @tgtalkballs
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Oct 15, 2019
Episode 9 - Ji Unit & Chelsea stun Arsenal
Big week in the WSL with tons of goals around the grounds! We discuss United's convincing win again Tottenham, Chelsea stunning Arsenal and more Fara Williams & Chloe Kelly heroics. All this and we chat to Arsenal captain Katie McCabe following Arsenal v Chelsea. @tgtalkballs
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Oct 8, 2019
Episode 8 - Debinha Double Downs Lionesses
The return of international action saw the USWNT finish their Victory Tour and another disappointing defeat for the Lionesses at the Riverside. Tamsin is joined by Charlotte to discuss bribing Jill Ellis with crumpets, England's striking options and Williamson & Walsh stepping up. We also chat to Zoe Hitchen from GIRLFANS about an upcoming event celebrating Bury F.C supporters. @tgtalkballs
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Oct 2, 2019
Episode 7 - Marta Eating a Parmo
The WSL returned with big victories for Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs. We also discuss Manchester United's first WSL win and Steph Houghton taking inspiration from skimming stones for Manchester City's win at Everton. We preview England v Brazil, discuss Marta acclimatising to Middlesbrough and share details on an upcoming TGTB podcast with the BBC. @tgtalkballs
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Sep 25, 2019
Episode 6 - No Gold For Bronze
So it happened, Lucy Bronze lost out at the FIFA Best Awards. We react live to Rapinoe's win, whether Morgan should have been nominated at all and discuss the lack of emphasis on club football. All this plus a Continental Cup round-up and Helen's WSL shopping list: "get the women at the men club events". @tgtalkballs
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Sep 19, 2019
Episode 5 - Bright You Ok Hun?
Week 2 of the WSL was a cracker, this season's going to be tight! This week we discuss Manchester United v Arsenal, Chloe Kelly's goal of the week, Lucy Staniforth's whereabouts and Chelsea's struggles at Brighton. All this plus new Booze from a Boot, What If? History and some clips from recent interviews with Georgia Stanway, Guardian jounalist Suzy Wrack and The Athletic's Kieran Theivam. @tgtalkballs
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Sep 10, 2019
Episode 4 - A New Rivalry
The 2019/20 Women's Super League is here! This week we take an indepth look at the City v United derby, focussing on the contrasting efforts to promote the match by the two clubs. All this and a WSL round up, Manchester's Football Writing Festival and some home truths from playing grassroots Women's Football. @tgtalkballs
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Sep 4, 2019
Episode 3 - All To Play For
TGTB back again with an alternative take on Women's Football. This week we talk FIFA's The Best Awards, Phil Neville's Messiah complex and get very excited for the City v United WSL derby! All this and we interview Karen Bardsley and Gary James at the launch of his book on the history of Manchester City Women. @tgtalkballs
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Aug 27, 2019
Episode 2 - Earps I Did It Again
TGTB back with an alternative take on Women's Football. This week we chat Manchester Pride, new additions to the Lionesses squad, stadiums for the first WSL fixtures and play agony aunts. @tgtalkballs
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Aug 21, 2019
Episode 1 - Kicking Off, Again
We're back with an alternative take on Women's Football! Covering the WSL, NWSL and UEFA Women's Champions League, Helen and Tamsin bring a refreshing voice with debate, banter and highlights from the Women's Game. @tgtalkballs
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