Footy Prime The Podcast

Footy Prime The Podcast

bySharms, Craiger, Jimmy B, Dubs, JC and Wonger

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Hosted by James Sharman, former football pros Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan & Amy Walsh, and producers Jeff Cole and Dan Wong Your Almost Daily Footy Fix!Follow us on socials @:X @footy_primeTikTok @FootyPrimeThePodcastYoutube @FootyPrimePodcastIG Facebook: Footy Prime The Podcast Email: footyprimepodcast@gmail.com

Episodes(40 episodes)

Episode 1061
Footy Prime Ep. 1069: Aussie Legend & Premier League Mainstay Mark Schwarzer talks Maradona, Investment and Heroes
Sharms, Dubs, Craiger and Wonger, along with Yay-See, welcome Former Premier League Keeper and Aussie HOFer Mark Schwarzer to the pod.  Brilliant chat full of laughs including stories for the GEN X crowd!    GET IN!   Whale Sack/Wonger's Mail Sack, and pull out some deeply needed topics.  Was Ralph Priso's injury due to the rain delay?  Are the Spurs, the Leafs of the Premier League? FIFA's World Cup Woes, will they be fixed and forgotten by the on-field brilliance?  Sharms' process for podcast hosting and the Conclusion of Kit Swap 20...
Published: Apr 15, 2026Duration: 55m 38s
Episode 1060
Footy Prime Ep. 1068: Priso Hammy, Spurs vs Leafs, World Cup Woes, Sharms Knows Injuries and Kit Conclusion
Sharms, Craiger and Wonger, with JC alliterating, dive deeply into Monger's Whale Sack/Wonger's Mail Sack, and pull out some deeply needed topics.  Was Ralph Priso's injury due to the rain delay?  Are the Spurs, the Leafs of the Premier League? FIFA's World Cup Woes, will they be fixed and forgotten by the on-field brilliance?  Sharms' process for podcast hosting and the Conclusion of Kit Swap 2026!   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh...
Published: Apr 14, 2026Duration: 1h 5m 48s
Episode 1059
Footy Prime Ep. 1067: Prem Relegation/Championship Promotion w/Ex-Pros Play "Would You Rather?", CANWNT Bosses Zambia, MLS Canadian Style & Craiger talks Max In Orlando
Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy B and Wonger, with JC in the penalty box, have some fun at the expense of  Tottenham and their battle to stay in the Premier League which leads directly to promotion talk and the Championship playoffs including the Canadian contingent.  Canada's Women's National Team defeat Zambia with South Korea and Brazil in the wings.  CFMTL, Whitecaps and TFC weekend recap and conspiracy theory, CPL Managers clash and Craig texts with Max.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! ...
Published: Apr 13, 2026Duration: 50m 7s
Episode 1058
Footy Prime Ep. 1066: A Wrap on the Swap, Asa Visits w/Priso, Whitecaps and Vancouver FIFA World Cup Updates + Footy Picks Returns
Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy B, Wonger and JC, welcome the best part of the West Coast, Asa Rehman, to the pod, who delivers all the information from the Pacific side.  Ralph Priso's injury, Whitecaps Petition and BC Place Renovations.  A cornucopia of footy delights.  But first, final comments on the Great Canadian Jersey Swap.  Laughs are also guaranteed and a return of Footy Picks!     GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong<...
Published: Apr 10, 2026Duration: 1h 0m 36s
Episode 1057
Footy Prime Ep. 1065: The Canada Soccer “Shirt Swap”
In part deux of the Sirius XM studio chat, Sharms, Craiger, Jimmy and Dubs, with basement Wonger and a side of JC, unpack the crew’s reaction and take on the Great Canadian Shirt Swap.    Was this a marketing coup or an exercise in poor taste?     Was it ever intended to be a straight up Azurri kit for a Canada kit trade or was it always going to be a giveaway?   Plus: Strong opinions abound in viewer/listener comments, especially from our Italian-Canadians.  <br...
Published: Apr 9, 2026Duration: 34m 16s
Episode 1056
Footy Prime Ep. 1064: 60+ Days 'til the World Cup begins, CANMNT Worries & Contentments Shared
Sharms, Dubs, Jimmy and Craiger, with JC & Wonger standing by, emote about CANMNT's injuries, stagnant optimism and their own histories of broken physical health. The Crew are realistic yet hopeful. Regardless, laughs still delivered. GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Saved Game: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free to use your best discretion.<...
Published: Apr 8, 2026Duration: 40m 33s
Episode 1055
Footy Prime Ep. 1063: *BEST OF BEST* Mar 30-Apr 3
With JC back from Mexico, we thought we'd show him what he missed out on last week;  CanMNT vs. Iceland and Tunisia Recaps, INTVU w Brian Dunseth and a dig into Wonger's Mail Sack for some juicy Comments.   GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Slightly Tanned: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share tales that offend, please feel free...
Published: Apr 8, 2026Duration: 1h 31m 22s
Episode 1054
Footy Prime Ep. 1062:INTVU with CPL Senior VP of Soccer, Costa Smyrniotis and more!
The crew makes this Good Friday a GREAT FRIDAY!  Arsene Wenger’s frankensteining of football gets its first official run-out in the Canadian Premier League lab, and as Snr VP of Soccer, Costa Smyrniotis tells us, it’s gonna evolve and it’s gonna put us centre of the world!!!  Jimmy gets (clearly underserved) plaudits from our listeners as we look ahead to the World Cup… but exactly how concerned should we be as Canada fans? GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jim...
Published: Apr 3, 2026Duration: 50m 24s
Episode 1053
Footy Prime Ep. 1061: Canada Soccer and Players Sign CBA & MLS on Apple's Brian Dunseth on USMNT Recap and West Coast Clubs Bossing
Sharms, Dubs, Jimmy B, Craiger and Wonger welcome MLS on Apple's Brian Dunseth to discuss the US Men's Friendly losses to Portugal and Belgium, early season West Coast clubs dominating MLS and his underdog Prem team.  Plus the FP Crew start with the ever-exciting CBA for Canada Soccer and its National Team Players.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Freckles: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer Thi...
Published: Apr 2, 2026Duration: 51m 17s
Episode 1052
Footy Prime Ep. 1060: Essential Listening CANMNT v Tunisia w/takes on Marsch, Flores, Millar & Laryea plus Italy/Sweden WC Playoffs
Sharms leads Dubs, Jimmy and Craiger as they navigate the Canada's Men's side as they drew Tunisia in a storm-delayed event.  What did they take away?  What did Jesse Marsch take away?  The FP Pros mind-meld and spit their truths. Plus Italy does not qualify and is out of the World Cup.  Again.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Working Vacationer: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer Thi...
Published: Apr 1, 2026Duration: 29m 53s
Episode 1051
Footy Prime 1059: Comments w/Bombito Worries, Flores & Keepers before Tunisia but first, CPL Innovating with Video Review
Sharms, Dubs and Craiger hold down the Footy Prime Fort, while the rest of the bumpkins meander.  Wonger's Mail Sack is full so they give the Crew fodder for Canada's Tunisia Friendly and the World Cup, but first, the Canadian Premier League become innovators and will institute some new rules and Video Review.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Puerto Jeffarco: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer Thi...
Published: Mar 31, 2026Duration: 56m 56s
Episode 1050
Footy Prime Ep. 1058: CANMNT v Iceland - Player Stock Up/Down? Lack of Confidence Insight & Tiger Get a Caddy to Drive You!
Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy B and Wonger, with sunny JC, break the Canadian Men's Friendly v Iceland all down.  Who impressed, who flatlined and who needs some work?  Takeaways? Many.   Plus how does it affect your game when you are not confident with your teammate?  What if that player is you?   And Tiger, get some help please.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh...
Published: Mar 30, 2026Duration: 52m 7s
Episode 1049
Footy Prime Ep. 1057: CANMNT Preview - Starters, Goals & Analysis from our Pros! Plus World Cup Vibes & Playoffs
Sharms, Dubs, Jimmy and Wonger, with JC in the corner, discuss Canadian Men's Team in-depth ahead of its Iceland friendly.  Who'll get the start, what's the latest from training and are the vibes different closer to the FIFA arriving?  Plus giant teams are still in World Cup Playoffs.  Much to catch up on.   GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Puppeteer: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has co...
Published: Mar 27, 2026Duration: 43m 41s
Episode 1048
Footy Prime Ep. 1056: CANMNT, Norwich City's Ali Ahmed INTVU & Ipswich's Farage Visit makes Forrest Political!
Craiger and Wonger, with JC in the hizzy, welcome Canada Men's National Team and Norwich City stalwart Ali Ahmed.  Ali shares his breakfast menu, his Norwich-driver history lesson and trash talk with Cyle Larin, plus his goals for the CANMNT and World Cup.  Plus off the top, Craig triggers tweets from his political leanings that are New York Times worthy.   Check this: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7143472/2026/03/24/nigel-farage-ipswich-town-reform-video/   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sh...
Published: Mar 26, 2026Duration: 36m 48s
Episode 1047
Footy Prime Ep. 1055: The "What Do You Want To See From CANMNT and Jesse Marsch This Window?" Episode
Sharms, Dubs, Craiger and Wonger, along with JC, talk all things Canada's Men's National Team as they approach two friendlies in the March international window.  Hopes, Dreams, Outcomes all shared from the crew.  Punchable faces poll will happen.  Footy Prime Ex-Pros first, then FP broadcast vets, then the Final Head-To-Head to see who is Most Punchable for 2026.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Key Maker, Maker: Jeff Cole, V...
Published: Mar 24, 2026Duration: 57m 55s
Episode 1046
Footy Prime Ep. 1054: The Crew's All In! Canada's MLS Round Up, Crepeau Gets Peppered Again, Spurs a Mess & City Bosses
Sharms, Dubs, Craiger, Jimmy B and Wonger, and Birthday Boy JC, are surprisingly spry for a cloudy, overcast spring day.  CFMTL, TFC and Whitecaps first up, then a Stax analysis of Max Crepeau's predicament in Orlando.  The Prem Relegation Race and the Carabao Cup final give the Crew plenty to chew on.  Laughs delivered.  Take your Vitamin D.   GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Older: Jeff Cole, VO and Edi...
Published: Mar 23, 2026Duration: 52m 25s
Episode 1045
Footy Prime Ep. 1053: *BONUS EDITON* INTVU with Paul Caine on World Cup Tourism
Paul Caine. - President of On Location, official hospitality provider for the World Cup joins the pod to break down the evolution of sports tourism over the last number of years a and how this years World Cup will bring enormous interest to Vancouver and Toronto. GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Transit Tourist: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and share ta...
Published: Mar 22, 2026Duration: 13m 39s
Episode 1044
Footy Prime 1052: CANMNT Roster Drop Reaction - Marsch, Cornelius & Eustaquio, Oh My! + Footy Prime Story Time Call Up
Sharms, Dubs, Jimmy and Wonger, sans Forrest and JC, navigate the Canadian Men's National Team Roster Drop for March Friendlies.  Injuries create opportunities while vets, like Derek Cornelius, need playing time.     The Crew Unpacks!   GET IN!   GET IN! Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Grrrrrrllllll: Jeff Cole, VO and Editor/Producer This podcast has content that may use words and shar...
Published: Mar 20, 2026Duration: 1h 3m 49s
Episode 1043
Footy Prime Ep. 1051: AFCON Farce and a visit from MLS on Apple's Kaylyn Kyle plus Banter for the Ages
Dubs, Craiger, a late arriving Sharms and Wonger, with JC on the 1's and 2's, welcome former CANWNT/XNT player, and Our Favorite Canadian, MLS on Apple Host, Kaylyn Kyle.  The Crew talk about early-season surprises, coaches on the bubble and the Whitecaps depth.  Thanks for joining Kaylyn!   + Not enough multi-sports!     GET IN!   Footy Prime is brought to you by BetMGM. Make it Legendary! Presenters: James Sharman, Craig Forrest, Jimmy Brennan, Amy Walsh & Dan Wong Maxx Power: Jeff Cole, VO...
Published: Mar 19, 2026Duration: 59m 15s
Episode 1042
Footy Prime Ep. 1050: CanMNT Nike kit reactions/reviews+ John Molinaro on TFC progression
The whole gang is raring to go as Sharms, Wonger, Dubs, Jimmy B, Craiger and JC react to the Canada Soccer/Nike launch of the official men's World Cup kit. Reviews are in and they're overwhelmingly positive-but we pick apart the look, the details and compare them to bygone eras of Canadian soccer. John Molinaro of tfcrepublic.ca also weighs in on the jerseys but focuses mostly on his expert TFC takes as this season so far-and the roster build-offers a glimmer of hope to the fan base. GET IN!   ...
Published: Mar 17, 2026Duration: 55m 16s