Podcast · 110 episodes
The Upshot
by The Upshot · English
The Upshot pulls back the curtain on your favourite sports and dives into all the stuff BBC and Sky wouldn’t touch with a bargepole: drunken antics, dressing room squabbles and the simmering sexual tension of the French football team.
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Mourinho’s meltdown, Diego Costa bullying kids and JJ Gabriel’s mental dadThe episode is a football-and-chaos roundup mixing Premier League/European club drama with bizarre off-field stories.22 Sep 2026 · 53 min
Why are coke dealers roping in Premier League footballers?The episode of The Upshot (sport comedy/news) covers: (1) Andy Carroll’s claims about Wayne Rooney’s England hotel-room “sesh” under Fabio Capello around 2010-11, including smoking and alcohol, with…15 Sep 2026 · 51 min
What’s on Yaya Toure’s camera roll?The Upshot discusses Champions League matchups and a string of bizarre sports-and-billionaire stories, with a centerpiece segment on what Yaya Touré allegedly has on his “camera roll.”8 Sep 2026 · 47 min
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Mourinho’s meltdown, Diego Costa bullying kids and JJ Gabriel’s mental dadThe episode is a football-and-chaos roundup mixing Premier League/European club drama with bizarre off-field stories.22 Sep 2026 · 53 min · 17 chapters
Why are coke dealers roping in Premier League footballers?The episode of The Upshot (sport comedy/news) covers: (1) Andy Carroll’s claims about Wayne Rooney’s England hotel-room “sesh” under Fabio Capello around 2010-11, including smoking and alcohol, with…15 Sep 2026 · 51 min · 24 chapters
What’s on Yaya Toure’s camera roll?The Upshot discusses Champions League matchups and a string of bizarre sports-and-billionaire stories, with a centerpiece segment on what Yaya Touré allegedly has on his “camera roll.”8 Sep 2026 · 47 min · 18 chapters
Jim Ratcliffe declares war on childrenThe UpShot’s sports-and-scandal roundup, led by a segment claiming Jim Ratcliffe “declares war on children” via Manchester United ticket restrictions tied to suspected touting, plus a Brighton drug…2 Sep 2026 · 53 min · 25 chapters
The first sex scandal of the Premier League seasonThe Upshot episode covers early-season Premier League “scandal” talk plus a run of other sport controversies and gossip.25 Aug 2026 · 51 min · 20 chapters
WWF’s Attitude era: daddy’s coming home (part two)WWF/WWE Attitude Era (part two) focusing on backstage cruelty, drug use, extreme violence, and the “Plane Ride from Hell” that helped end the era; also covers late-era storylines and characters.18 Aug 2026 · 43 min · 17 chapters
WWF’s Attitude era: sex, drugs and Vince McMahon (part one)The WWF “Attitude Era” (mid/late-1990s into 2002) and how Vince McMahon’s push for sex, drugs, violence, and shocking storylines transformed the company’s ratings and mainstream appeal.13 Aug 2026 · 48 min · 23 chapters
Today I feel… horny: Infantino’s secret mistressThe Upshot episode covers multiple sports-and-scandal stories. Main topic: Gianni Infantino’s alleged “secret mistress” at UEFA.11 Aug 2026 · 55 min · 19 chapters
Is this the end for Gianni Infantino?The episode of The Upshot (Sports Social Podcast Network) is a rapid-fire roundup of scandals and controversies in sport and celebrity life.4 Aug 2026 · 54 min · 26 chapters
Gianni Infantino’s new power grabThe episode is a comedic sports-news roundup mixing World Cup fallout with odd scandals and “villains.” It opens with sponsor reads, then discusses Gianni Infantino being tipped for UN…28 Jul 2026 · 48 min · 21 chapters
Argentina schadenfreude specialThe hosts riff on Argentina’s World Cup final collapse and the broader “Argentina schadenfreude” theme—celebrating Spain’s win, mocking Argentine fans/players for unsportsmanlike behavior, and…21 Jul 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 32 chapters
Gianni Infantino: today I feel gay (part two)A satirical roundup of FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s latest moves and controversies, focusing on his push to extend his rule, rig World Cup hosting decisions, market himself, and curry favor with…16 Jul 2026 · 41 min · 18 chapters
Argentina turns on Gary Neville: a semi final specialWorld Cup semi-final week chat focused on England’s upcoming semi-final vs Argentina, plus football culture and controversy.14 Jul 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 19 chapters
Gianni Infantino: the most hated man in football (part one)A satirical “part one” profile of FIFA president Gianni Infantino, arguing he’s become the “most hated man in football” by combining bland technocrat origins with brazen, power-seeking behavior and…9 Jul 2026 · 50 min · 23 chapters
Thomas Tuchel’s MILF summerThe Upshot episode “Thomas Tuchel’s MILF summer” is a comedic World Cup recap and fan-culture roundup, focused on England’s dramatic Mexico win and the fallout.7 Jul 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 27 chapters
The secrets & scandals of France's 2010 World Cup squadThe episode is a comedic “scandal XI” roundup of France’s 2010 World Cup squad, arguing the team “imploded” through overlapping off-field allegations, feuds, and misconduct.6 Jul 2026 · 38 min · 17 chapters
David Beckham’s awkward reunionWorld Cup fallout and sports gossip, focusing on Germany’s shock exit, Iran’s VAR heartbreak, Uruguay’s Bielsa meltdown, South Korea’s manager crisis, and off-field scandals.30 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 26 chapters
The secrets & scandals of England's 2006 World Cup squadThe episode is a “scandal-o-meter” ranking of England’s 2006 World Cup squad, arguing the team’s defense was especially scandalous.29 Jun 2026 · 36 min · 15 chapters
Maradona ‘94: pills, pistols and Pablo EscobarThe episode recounts Diego Maradona’s “last dance” at the 1994 USA World Cup, framed by his escalating off-field scandals.25 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
World Cup 2026 gets its first sex scandalThe episode mixes World Cup 2026 fan culture and chaos with a “sex scandal” segment, plus other off-field scandals and bizarre stories (mystic animals, drug-dealing fan zones, and historical England…24 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 25 chapters
The secrets & scandals of Brazil's 2002 World Cup winnersThe episode is a comedic “scandal score” rundown of Brazil’s 2002 World Cup-winning squad, claiming the team combined elite talent with off-field wrongdoing.19 Jun 2026 · 37 min · 16 chapters
World Cup ‘26: Wife stealing strikers & Ecuador’s strip club sesh in NYCThe episode is a World Cup 2026 “week one” roundup mixing football gossip with scandal stories. Guests: Jack, Zach, and JP (the hosts).16 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 19 chapters
Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup dogging hotspotThe episode is a comedic World Cup preview and sports-gossip roundup, anchored by a claim that England manager Thomas Tuchel chose England’s Kansas City training base near a notorious “dogging”…10 Jun 2026 · 50 min · 24 chapters
England 2007-2017: that’s why mugs lose to Iceland (part two)England’s “banter years” (2007–2017), covering World Cup exits, rebuilding attempts, major scandals, and tournament results—ending with Roy Hodgson’s Euro 2016 disaster vs Iceland and Big Sam’s…9 Jun 2026 · 54 min · 19 chapters