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Ben Foster AKA The Cycling GK - Former England and Premier League goalkeeper and Co-host Tom Ochoa welcome an exciting range of guests that include top level athletes, content creators and people with an interesting story to share!
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We're back for Season 12 of the Fozcast and we start with a belter! We have brought back a fan favourite where we talk about the things you didn’t know know about football… You guys submitted your questions over on Instagram and we also dug into our contacts within the game to tell us some secret stories which go on behind closed doors of a football club that you wouldn’t necessarily hear about...
We are joined by the main man Dave Watson for this episode and we received so many questions from you guys that we can even do a part 3 or even a part 4!!! Let us know in the comments if you would like to see it as we do love these sorts of episodes!
Season 12 is going to be a BANGER so keep an eye out for some top quality guests coming soon!
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Nick Pope returns to the Fozcast for his second appearance - and a lot has happened since he last joined us back in 2023…
In this episode, Nick opens up about one of the toughest moments of his career - that infamous red card against Liverpool which ruled him out of the Carabao Cup Final. He talks honestly about how he dealt with the setback and how it made lifting the Carabao Cup with Newcastle later on even more special.
We also speak about…
🧤 The Player who’s been Accepted into the GK Union…
✅ A day in the life on an Away Champions League Game!
⚽️ The New PL Football and How it Impacts GKs…
And so much more!
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It’s official! Scott Carson has retired from professional football after an incredible 22 year career, playing for the likes Leeds, Liverpool & Manchester City and England👏🏼
In this episode, (which broke his podcast virginity by the way) Scott talks about his decision and why he felt the time was right to hang up the gloves.
We chatted about the highs and lows during his career. Scott shares some amazing stories such as the Miracle of Istanbul game in 2005, making his full debut at 18 years old and Old Trafford and the impact of making an error at the highest level.
A huge Fozcast thank you to Scott for announcing his retirement on the Fozcast and we can’t wait to see what’s next 💪🏼❤️
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Season 14 rolls on with Marcus Bettinelli - Manchester City’s GK, who has also played at clubs such as Chelsea and Fulham! 🧤
Marcus gives us an incredible look into life inside one of the biggest clubs in the world - from training during international breaks to what it’s really like being a third-choice keeper in a world-class squad.
He opens up about his time at Chelsea and Manchester City, working under Mauricio Pochettino and Pep Guardiola, and how both managers push players to their limits.
We chat about the realities of being a modern goalkeeper - from handling limited game time to helping prepare the No.1 each week. Marcus also shares stories about his England call-up, his time at the Club World Cup, and what it’s like working alongside stars like Kepa Arrizabalaga, Ederson and Gianluigi Donnarumma.
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This week on the Fozcast, we’re joined by former Premier League defender Nedum Onuoha, who’s got some unreal stories from a career that’s taken him from Manchester City, Sunderland, QPR and over to the MLS.
Nedum chats to us about his unforgettable changing room bust up with Zlatan Ibrahimović and how he Zlatan changes his own personality to get the best out of himself…
We also talk about pay-as-you-play deals, what it’s like being part of the bomb squad, and how football can be a dark place, more than fans will ever realise...
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Season 14 of the Fozcast kicks off with Premier League legend Sam Allardyce! Sam has managed a fair few amount of Premier League clubs over his career as a manager (14 to be precise!) Sam talks to us about the highs, the lows, and some incredible stories which may include Samuel Eto and Rivaldo...
We spoke about:
⚽️ Being SACKED after knowing months in advance...
💰 The “WORST rule in football”
❤️ The Club he LOVED the Most...
✈️ The day he had to ORDER a private jet?!
Make sure you check out Sams podcast called No Tippy Tappy Football below!
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1Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Gaël Clichy joins Ben Foster and Tom on the Fozcast this week! From playing under Arsène Wenger and being part of the legendary Invincibles, to life at Man City with Pep Guardiola, Gaël shares unique insights into two of the greatest managers of all time — and how he’s taken lessons from both into his own coaching journey.
Clichy opens up on winning Premier League titles, the inside story of that iconic Aguero moment, and his perspective on losing the Carling Cup Final against our very own Ben Foster. Plus, we dive into his work alongside Thierry Henry with France U21s and his ambitions to become a manager after retirement.
This one’s packed with stories, laughs, and top-level football insight — massive thanks to Gaël for coming on! 🙌🏻
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Graham Stack - Former Arsenal GK - is BACK for his second appearance on the Fozcast and this time we are talking about everything which has happened to the GK’s in the 2025 transfer window. We spoke about…
Manchester United signing Lammens from Belgium
Who’s taking that No1 Spot at Manchester City? Trafford or Donnarumma?
What’s Next for Emi Martinez?
Who’s going to be Englands No1?
We also speak about the new Premier League footballs and how much of an impact they can have on the GKs…
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Former European and Commonwealth Champions and and previous British Record holder Iwan Thomas joins the Fozcast for a wide-ranging chat on life in athletics, the highs of winning medals to the realities of money in sport. Iwan reveals the truth about Olympic medals, what it’s really like lining up against the best in the world and why he misses competing every single day. Plus, the wild story of how he got a McDonald’s Gold Card, the controversy of athletes being transferred between nations, and his take on Usain Bolt, Keely Hodgkinson, Gout Gout and the future of athletics...
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In Part Two of our chat with Eric Dier, we cover everything from his move to Bayern Munich to why he left to join Monaco this season.
Eric chats about playing alongside stars like Paul Pogba, what it’s like sharing a dressing room with Manuel Neuer and some of the best players he’s ever played with…
We also look at Eric’s career with England — from the heartbreak of Iceland in Euro 2016, to the moment he stepped up to take that penalty to send England into Quarter-Finals of the World Cup in 2022. We look at the impact Gareth Southgate had on the squad when he first arrived and we get an insight into Daniel Levy’s running of Spurs and how all of the team watched the Matchday Vlogs in lockdown!
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Eric Dier joins Ben and Tom for a deep dive into his fascinating career so far. From growing up in Portugal and being moulded by Sporting Lisbon, to making the tough move to Tottenham - he talks about life under Jose Mourinho and THAT moment when he ran into the stands to confront a fan. Eric speaks about leaving Spurs, joining Bayern Munich and a hilarious Thomas Muller conversation!
This is part one of two with Eric on the Fozcast, so stay tuned for next week...
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Wrexham CEO Michael Williamson joins us fresh off the club's incredible back-to-back-to back promotions and talks to us about what’s really going on behind the scenes at one of football’s most talked-about clubs.
He reveals why he turned down offers from Serie A clubs to join Wrexham, what it's like walking into The Turf for the first time, and how the club plans to not just survive but thrive in the Championship.
We also dive into:
The strategy behind transfer signings
Whether players join Wrexham for the money
Stadium size challenges & TV money myths
And how they plan to close the financial gap to compete at the top 🔴⚪️
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From the Premier League to the A-League with Sydney FC, it’s Joe Lolley on the Fozcast!
From negotiating his own contract (yes, really) to taking a massive pay cut just to move to Australia, Joe tells us what life’s really like in the A-League. We chat about footy culture down under, what a matchday looks like, and the madness of things like salary caps and "marquee players" 💰
He also reveals why he was done with football in England and what he misses most about the UK...
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This week on the Fozcast, we dive into the wild world of football club owners — the good, the bad, and the ugly. From Vincent Tan trying to change Cardiff's kit colours to the chaos of the Venky's at Blackburn, we share some of the most outrageous owner stories in football.
We debate whether you’d prefer an owner who pumps in cash into a club or tries to build a club slowly… are the Manchester United owners really that bad, and we uncover a potential Chelsea secret which includes Roman Abramovich and his nightclub plans under Stamford Bridge…
Plus, we break down what PSR actually means in the Premier League and why Brentford’s approach deserves more credit.
This one’s a belter! Let us know in the comments what owners you want us to look at next!
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We’re out in New Zealand and we had the pleasure of sitting down with Wrexham Director Shaun Harvey on the Fozcast.
In this episode, Shaun gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how transfers really happen — from navigating obstacles to sealing the deal.
With Wrexham now in the Championship, he also explains how the club’s strategy might evolve as they push for a historic promotion to the Premier League…
We also chatted about:
👔 Who really signs off on transfers at a club
💰 Is there a “Wrexham Tax” in the transfer window?
🔵 How does Chelsea’s model compare to Wrexham’s?
🆓 How do free transfers actually work?
Big thanks to Travel New Zealand for hosting us in Queenstown and Wanaka!
Check them out here 👉🏼 https://www.newzealand.com/uk/
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On The Fozcast today we bring you a Pod from Down Under as we welcome former Premier League and Socceroos stopper, it's Mark Bosnich!
Now a sports broadcaster in his homeland, the former Aston Villa, Manchester United and Chelsea keeper joins us for a fascinating chat as we look back on his career.
We reminisce about massive saves in big matches, how Sir Alex Ferguson kept all those big egos under control and what was Gareth Southgate like as a player?!
There's all that to come in this must watch Pod, plus much more, including:
🤔 - The BEST Player in the Manchester United team was...
✍️ - Nearly signing for JUVENTUS!
😬 - Being told I would NEVER play again...
🔴 - His relationship with Dwight Yorke
🟦 - What was Chelsea's Old Training Ground Like?!
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We’re joined by one of the Fozcast’s most decorated guests of all-time this week, it’s World Cup Winner and European Champion - Juan Mata!
The Spaniard reveals all from his trophy laden career, including his BIG MONEY moves, taking a penalty in a Champions League Final and we find out why Petr Cech was a genius.
Mata also talks managers, that CRAZY Spanish team and he tell us who the BEST player he played with was…
There’s all that to come and much more, including:
🏆 - Winning the Champions League
🇪🇸 - That RIDICULOUS Spain team...😬 - His relationship with Jose Mourinho
😎 - How good was Didier Drogba?!
❓ - The most important manager of his career…
To find out more about Juan's involvement with Common Goal, click here - https://www.common-goal.org/
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What really happens behind the scenes in a professional football dressing room?
In this episode, the lads dive into everything you don’t see on matchdays — from who controls the speaker, to strange pre-game rituals, lost property and how quickly are players allowed to leave the dressing room after full-time. Ben even tells us a story about what it’s like sitting next to Cristiano Ronaldo and what he’s like behind closed doors.
We also talk about…
👕 Players wearing shirts with hidden messages
🧴 Deep heat, lost property and weird pre-match rituals
📱 Do players go on their phone at half-time?
🧃 PRIME Hydration - Are sponsored clubs actually drinking them?
Thank you so much for all of your questions, if you want to get involved in the future with your own qs, make sure you follow the Fozcast on Instagram!
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This week’s guest on the Fozcast is Premier League veteran and Netherlands international Tim Krul – the man who shocked the world when he was subbed on just for a penalty shootout at the 2014 FIFA World Cup...
Playing for Newcastle United and Norwich City for the majority of his career, Tim reflects on a career filled with iconic moments, serious injuries, and some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories. He also touches on what it was like being at Luton and getting relegated from the Premier League all the way down to League One...
He tells us:
🧤 What it was really like coming on just for penalties at a World Cup…
🚁 The wild story behind Andy Carroll’s helicopter Liverpool transfer…
💬 What Alan Shearer, Joey Barton & Kevin Nolan were like at Newcastle…
🔮 What’s next...
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It’s that time of year again… the End of Season Quiz is here!
Ben, Tom, Watto and Ben Tozer are going head-to-head across five rounds:
🔹 Premier League
🔹 Top 10
🔹 Career Path
🔹 Guess the Team by Nation
🔹 And the fan favourite… Who Am I?
There are 45 questions in total — so grab a pen and paper and play along at home!
Think you can beat the lads? 👀
Drop your score in the comments below! 👇🏼
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Quality Fozcast lads!! keep it up!! KRO
quality fozcast!! keep it up!! KRO
Love this podcast already Fozzie! keep it up, excited for the one with Tubes tomorrow.