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Secondary goal celebrations & the "we talk about" epidemic: The listeners' loves & hates

Jul 23, 2026 · 54m

Summary

Hosts Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare, and David Walker discuss Joe Hart’s comments on World Cup ball boys, Pep Guardiola’s potential Italy job, and the criteria for "completing football." They also tackle listener fascinations like secondary goal celebrations and holding balls defying gravity, while debating the correct anatomical definition of an instep.

Topics discussed

Intro ads and podcast theme music Welcome back and World Cup wrap-up Listener voice note: Paul Donnelly on murals Ball boys and Joe Hart's 2014 World Cup outburst Gianni Infantino's emotional press conference Pep Guardiola potentially coaching Italy Shakira's performance and Messi being subbed off Players who have 'completed football' Ad breaks and Dreamland podcast promo Fascination: The post-goal 'spritz' celebration Fascination: Referees holding the ball by the laces Fascination: Walking formations in social groups Ad breaks and network promos Irritation: Misuse of the word 'instep' Irritation: Pundits saying 'we talk about' Irritation: Describing Sunday League goals Outro, future plans, and final ads
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