Episodes

  • S2E32 | Psychology at Spurs: Dan Abrahams on Control, Chaos, and the Crowd

    S2E32 | Psychology at Spurs: Dan Abrahams on Control, Chaos, and the Crowd
    Jan 29 2026
    We’re joined by sports psychologist Dan Abrahams to talk about what’s really happening inside a player’s head when the pressure hits. Dan explains his “ANTS” idea (automatic negative thoughts), why mistakes snowball, and how crowd emotion can seep into decision-making. We also get into “game face” as a practical tool, the difference between high and low performance mindsets, and why culture matters if you want any of this to stick. Proper fascinating, and very Spurs-relevant right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • S2E31 | The Tottenham Hotspur Squad Audit

    S2E31 | The Tottenham Hotspur Squad Audit
    Jan 20 2026
    We stop doing the “everyone’s rubbish” routine and actually audit the squad. What’s a genuine upgrade, what’s just frustration, and who simply doesn’t fit. Vicario and the modern keeper problem, Dragusin as the obvious sale, Udogie’s injuries, Porro’s trade off, midfield balance (and the Paulinha debate), the Kulusevski and Maddison contract time bomb, and why Tel is the one attacker we’re building around. Plus, we end with the uncomfortable truth: even if you bin Richarlison and send Kolo Muani back, you still need a proper number nine, and Jon’s punt is Osimhen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • S2E31 | Why Spurs Fans Will Love Gallagher

    S2E31 | Why Spurs Fans Will Love Gallagher
    Jan 14 2026
    We’re back with Harry Brooks and we get stuck into Conor Gallagher to Spurs, why he’s basically plug and play, and why managers love him. We talk about what he actually gives Spurs off the ball, how he can become the press trigger we’ve been missing, and why his engine and discipline make him such a reliable week to week performer. There’s also a bit on Valiz likely heading back to Brazil, a quick Souza check in, and the bigger question of squad balance and what this means for Sarr, Gray and Bergvall. Plus, yes, Villa fans catching strays after Gallagher picks Spurs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • S2E30 | From Santos Chaos To Spurs Madness: Why Joao Souza’s Mentality Will Be Huge

    S2E30 | From Santos Chaos To Spurs Madness: Why Joao Souza’s Mentality Will Be Huge
    Jan 12 2026
    “Brazilian fans are brutal… the training ground is being invaded… any kind of malcontent he will see in N17, he’s already been through it all in Santos.” We’re joined by South American football expert Tim Vickery as Spurs close in on 19-year-old Santos left-back Joao Souza. Tim explains why fans feel trepidation about South American imports, then makes the case for why this one’s different: Souza came through a brutal relegation scrap with training-ground invasions and still stood out because he doesn’t hide. We talk rawness vs readiness, how he compares to Udogie, what his game looks like (driving runs, cutting in or going outside, low deliveries), and whether Spurs should throw him in immediately. Plus Brazil’s wider issues at full-back and central midfield, and a big Richarlison chat about Ancelotti, and criticism in Brazil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • S2E29 | Are Spurs Broken Under ENIC and Thomas Frank?

    S2E29 | Are Spurs Broken Under ENIC and Thomas Frank?
    Jan 9 2026
    We sit down with The Athletic's Dan Kilpatrick to talk about the weird new Spurs emotion: numbness. Dan explains how a decade in the press box switched off the “fan brain”, why he’s now trying to work out what kind of supporter he even wants to be, and why watching Spurs can feel like booking time off just to be annoyed. From Romero’s captaincy posts and the club’s outside image, to Frank’s grip on the squad, the lack of leadership, and the muddled structure behind the scenes, it’s a proper zoomed out look at a club that feels riddled with Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • S2E28 | How Do We Get It Right?

    S2E28 | How Do We Get It Right?
    Jan 6 2026
    We’re back with Anatole Pang to talk about the bit of Spurs you never really see: the structure, the decision-making, and why everything keeps looping back to the manager taking the heat. We get into the missing director of football role, how long proper turnarounds actually take, why the squad feels like it was built without a plan, and what has to change in the next 6 to 12 months if Spurs want a real football identity again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • S2E27 | 'Thomas Frank Was Never This at Brentford'

    S2E27 | 'Thomas Frank Was Never This at Brentford'
    Jan 2 2026
    We’re joined by Adam Rosenbaum, Brentford season ticket holder and fan culture photographer, after a grim nil nil where Spurs looked like they had no interest in winning. We talk about what Thomas Frank’s Brentford actually were, why none of it is showing up at Tottenham, and whether this is tactics, players, confidence, or just the job swallowing him whole. Plus we get into Brentford fans turning on Keith Andrews despite being ninth, why football discourse has gone fully binary, and the moment we knew Spurs were cooked when Vicario started time wasting after an hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • S2E26 | Luka Vuskovic Is Not Normal

    S2E26 | Luka Vuskovic Is Not Normal
    Dec 30 2025
    We’re back with coach Harry Brooks to deep-dive on wunderkid Luka Vuskovic and why the hype is getting silly for an 18-year-old centre-back on loan at Hamburg. We chat through what makes him so dominant, why his aerial numbers are outrageous, how he plays off both feet, and why he keeps popping up with goals like he’s a striker. We also get into the one obvious weakness in his profile, whether he can handle the Premier League right now, and what Spurs even do if he comes back when Romero and Van de Ven are already nailed-on starters. Plus a quick detour into what smart development actually looks like and why rushing the steps is rarely worth it. Sign up to Harry's incredible work here on Patreon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    58 mins