Go Deeper

Jul 05 2024 42 ep. 522

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What makes Wimbledon unique?

Jul 05 2024 15 mins

The Athletic's tennis writers Matt Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare join Adam Jones to discuss the history, traditions and mystique of Wimbledon that make this fortnight in London the grandest of Grand Slams. Read all our tennis coverage at nytimes.com/athletic/tennis. Presenter: Adam Jones With: Matt Futterman and Charlie Eccleshare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph

Is Rafael Nadal ready to say goodbye to tennis?

May 24 2024 15 mins

Rafael Nadal is a 22-time Grand Slam champion, but at nearly 38 years old his body is starting to fail him. He is widely expected to retire later this year, but not before a last hurrah at the French Open where he has enjoyed such unprecedented success. In this Athletic tennis special, host Adam Jones is joined by The Athletic's two dedicated tennis writers Charlie Eccleshare and M

Ange Postecoglou: Made in Melbourne - Part Three: Leave a Legacy

May 20 2024 21 mins

Ange Postecoglou is now making a name for himself in the western hemisphere, but what about the country he has left behind? Is there anything of the Postecoglou philosophy remaining in Australia? In our final part we travel to a grassroots club who are following closely in Ange’s footsteps. Host and Producer: Abi Paterson Exec Prod: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Vi

Ange Postecoglou: Made in Melbourne - Part Two: Captain to Coach

May 20 2024 19 mins

Ange Postecoglou suffers a career ending injury in his 20s. Later, South Melbourne Hellas are suffering their worst season in years but Ange is not the obvious person to take over. In this part we hear how Ange got his coaching break and his instant impact. Host and Producer: Abi Paterson Exec Prod: Ben Green Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ange Postecoglou: Made in Melbourne - Part One: Home Away from Home

May 20 2024 19 mins

Ange Postecoglou’s success is not a new story to Australian football fans, but in the wider football world, his background - his city, community, and club - is less well known. In this part we explore the Greek and South Melbourne Hellas strand to the Ange story including his time as a player at Middle Park. Host and Producer: Abi Paterson Exec Prod: Ben Green Learn more about y

How Klopp turned doubters into believers: A podcast special

May 16 2024 48 mins

As Jurgen Klopp's near-nine year stay at Liverpool comes to a close on Sunday, join us for a special look back through the highs, lows and everything in-between during the German's reign at Anfield. Guy Clarke looks back through the years with insights from The Athletic's James Pearce, Simon Hughes, Andy Jones, Oli Kay and Michael Cox as well as Walk On host Tony Evans, author of J

Why does the Masters stand out from golf's other tournaments?

Apr 09 2024 15 mins

The 2024 Masters gets underway at Augusta National Golf Club later this week and The Athletic's Brendan Quinn, Brody Miller and Gabby Herzig are here to get you ready. What makes the Masters stand out from the rest of golf's major tournaments? Can Scottie Scheffler continue his dominance? How will Jon Rahm play after joining LIV Golf? Can Tiger Woods make it through four rounds? BQ

Liverpool: A League Cup love affair

Feb 22 2024 43 mins

Ahead of appearing in their record 14th League Cup Final against Chelsea on Sunday, join Caoimhe O'Neill as we take you through Liverpool's nine previous League Cup wins. Jamie Carragher, Mark Lawrenson and Rob Jones all share their memories of winning the tournament with the Reds during their playing days, while Walk On regulars Tony Evans, Simon Hughes and James Pearce share the

Bukayo Saka: Arsenal and England’s starboy

Sep 06 2023 28 mins

There’s no doubt that Bukayo Saka is Arsenal and England’s starboy. The individual accolades have been piling up ever since his name first cropped up on the teamsheet. Listed for the FIFA Golden Boy Award in 2021, he is the back to back England Men’s Player of the Season, twice he has been awarded Arsenal Men’s Player of the Season, he's the PFA Young Player of the Year for

Access All Areas: Brentford - Episode 4: European ambitions and the Ivan Toney dilemma

Jul 23 2023 29 mins

To round up our series on Brentford we answer the outstanding questions on the Bees. What next for star striker Ivan Toney following his ban from football by the FA? How far up the Premier League table can the club go? And what are the club doing behind the scenes to ensure that they can keep improving year on year? Plus we hear about the women's team and how the club are supportin