Kick off the New Year with a jam-packed football podcast as Shane and James return for a New Year’s Day Football Special, diving deep into the Premier League and the NFL.

The lads open with major Premier League news, breaking down Enzo Maresca’s sacking at Chelsea, asking the big questions: what is Chelsea’s plan right now and who could be next in the dugout? They then analyse the standout performances from the past week, covering Wolves, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Aston Villa, before previewing the blockbuster Manchester City vs Chelsea Sunday clash.

Over in the NFL, the focus shifts to key results and performances, with strong showings from the 49ers, Seahawks, and Falcons, while the Steelers, Bucs, and Panthers struggle to impress. The lads wrap up the NFL chat by previewing the key Saturday and Sunday match-ups that will determine the NFC number one seed and the winners of the AFC North and NFC South.

As always, there’s a fresh update to the Power Rankings and another competitive round of Gan Seans, with James clinging to a one-point lead.

Don’t miss this must-listen football and NFL podcast episode, packed with analysis, debate, and the biggest talking points from the week.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Happy New Year!!

(3:30) Enzo Maresca Sacked by Chelsea

(12:22) Festive Premier League Fixtures Round-Up

(26:47) Man City vs Chelsea Preview

(29:09) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(33:09) NFC One Seed Battle

(42:10) Panthers or Bucs for the NFC South?

(46:30) Steelers or Ravens for the AFC North?

(50:17) Trevon Diggs Waived by Cowboys & Picked up by Packers

(52:47) Multi-Sport Power Rankings

New Years Football Special: Chelsea Sack Maresca, NFL Week 18 Previews and a Festive Football Round-Up

Shane and James return with a bonus episode of Who’s Got The Ball?, breaking down all the action from the NFL and NBA Christmas Day games. 

The duo recap the biggest performances, key talking points, and standout moments from Christmas Day as the Lions drop out of the play-offs and Nikola Jokic blows minds once again, before turning their attention to a full preview of tonight’s NFL clash between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers. The lads also provide a breakdown of all the big Sunday match-ups in Week 17 of the NFL. Perfect listening for NFL and NBA fans looking for expert analysis, game reactions, and betting or fantasy insights.

Don’t miss this packed episode covering the biggest talking points across the NFL and NBA from Christmas Day.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

💬 Connect with us:

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📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(3:23) Commanders vs Commanders Recap

(7:08) Lions vs Vikings Recap

(12:19) Broncos vs Chiefs Recap

(16:21) Chargers vs Texans Preview

(21:02) Packers vs Ravens Preview

(23:02) Sunday NFL Previews

(31:47) Knicks vs Cavaliers Recap

(34:17) Thunder vs Spurs Recap

(38:31) Warriors vs Mavericks Recap

(40:33) Lakers vs Rockets Recap

(43:39) Nuggets vs Timberwolves Recap

NBA and NFL Christmas Day Recap: Lions Fall Apart + Unstoppable Jokic | NFL Saturday and Sunday Previews

This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down a massive week of festive NFL, Premier League, and NBA action.

NFL Recap & Predictions

 * Trevor Lawrence leads the Jacksonville Jaguars to a statement win over the Denver Broncos — are the Jags a dark horse Super Bowl contender?
 * Full analysis and score predictions for the NFL Christmas Day games

Premier League & Carabao Cup

 * Leeds United steal the show with the performance of the weekend against Crystal Palace
 * Quick preview of the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
 * In-depth breakdown of the only St. Stephen’s Day fixture: Manchester United vs Newcastle United

NBA Christmas Day Special

 * Michael joins James and Shane to analyse all the NBA Christmas Day games
 * Can we expect any major upsets?

Plus, another round of Gan Seans and Power Rankings to wrap things up!

Don’t miss this packed episode covering the biggest talking points across the NFL, Premier League and NBA.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

💬 Connect with us:

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📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Happy Christmas!!

(4:03) Are the Jaguars an AFC Dark Horse?

(12:22) NFL Christmas Day Preview

(21:57) Leeds Continue Their Surge Up the Table

(26:45) Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Preview

(31:05) Man United vs Newcastle Preview

(37:25) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(42:44) Michael Joins for an NBA Xmas Day Preview

(44:39) Knicks vs Cavaliers Preview + Predictions

(49:00) Thunder vs Spurs Preview + Predictions

(53:27) Warriors vs Mavericks Preview + Predictions

(58:21) Lakers vs Rockets Preview + Predictions

(1:05:49) Nuggets vs Timberwolves Preview + Predictions

(1:10:52) Premier League X NFL X NBA Power Rankings

Are the Jaguars an AFC Dark Horse? | Man United vs Newcastle Festive Showdown | NBA Christmas Day Preview

This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down the NBA Cup Final between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, analysing what the result means for both franchises and their championship outlook. The lads then tackle one of the biggest NBA questions right now: If the Oklahoma City Thunder don’t win the NBA Championship, who will?

The conversation shifts to the NFL, with a deep dive into Bo Nix’s standout performance against the Green Bay Packers, an assessment of the Kansas City Chiefs’ season, and a look at the NFL pre-season contenders that are on the brink of missing the playoffs.

To wrap up, there’s a Premier League discussion, including Nottingham Forest’s dominant win over Tottenham, reaction to Bruno Fernandes’ interview, and a preview and prediction of Newcastle vs Chelsea.

Plus, don’t miss the latest Gans Seans Picks and the updated Power Rankings across the NBA, NFL, and Premier League.

Tap to listen — you don’t want to miss this episode.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

💬 Connect with us:

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📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro + Xmas Podcast Schedule

(3:23) Knicks Take the NBA Cup

(11:02) Who Can Win the Championship if OKC Don’t?

(21:40) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(28:52) Chiefs Eliminated From the Playoffs

(34:37) Lions, Ravens and Bucs on the Brink

(41:45) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(45:34) PL Performance of the Weekend

(52:09) Bruno Fernandes’ Man United Future

(1:04:44) Newcastle vs Chelsea Preview + Predictions

(1:08:41) Premier League X NBA X NFL Power Rankings

The Knicks Take the NBA Cup | Chiefs Eliminated From the Playoffs | Bruno Fernandes’ Man United Future

This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down Aston Villa’s statement win over Arsenal, react to Mo Salah’s Liverpool meltdown, and preview the massive Sunderland vs Newcastle derby.

In the NBA, Michael officially joins the team to analyse whether the Phoenix Suns are genuine NBA Playoff contenders or simply riding a hot streak.

Over in the NFL, Evan returns to discuss Christian Watson’s best game of the season, and whether the Dallas Cowboys can still make the NFL Playoffs—or if their postseason hopes are officially over.

Plus: a fresh update on Gans Seans and the latest Power Rankings across all sports.

Tap to listen — you don’t want to miss this episode.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

💬 Connect with us:

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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Shane’s Dip in the Bath

(2:45) PL Performance of the Weekend

(8:56) Mo Salah, Mo Problems

(19:45) Sunderland vs Newcastle Preview + Predictions

(25:04) Are the Phoenix Suns Playoff Bound?

(47:27) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(50:33) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(58:08) Can the Cowboys Make the Playoffs?

(1:12:02) Premier League X NFL X NBA Power Rankings

Mo Salah, Mo Problems | Are the Phoenix Suns for Real? | Can the Cowboys Still Make the Playoffs?

This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down Christian Benford’s clutch performance in the Buffalo Bills’ defense and debate how the New York Jets’ five-game surge stacks up against the recent form of the Chiefs, Colts, and Buccaneers. With all three fighting for playoff spots, the lads ask: Which of these NFL contenders will actually make it to the postseason?

Then it’s over to the Premier League, where they recap the biggest midweek matches — Arsenal’s title push, Aston Villa’s red-hot form, and Manchester City’s wild 5–4 win over Fulham. They wrap it up with a full Aston Villa vs. Arsenal preview and prediction ahead of Saturday’s showdown.

To close out, James and Shane hit the NBA. Is the Orlando Magic’s hot streak a result of Paolo Banchero’s absence, or will his return elevate them even further? They also dive into the latest Giannis trade buzz and the Clippers’ mishandling of Chris Paul.

You’ll also get updated Power Rankings, fresh Gan Seans underdog picks, bold hot takes, and plenty of laughs.

Tap to listen — you don’t want to miss this episode.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

💬 Connect with us:

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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Spotify Wrapped & Charlie Smyth

(6:12) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(12:58) The Jets on a Hotter Streak than Chiefs, Colts & Bucs

(22:17) Premier League Midweek Round-Up

(37:56) Villa vs Arsenal Preview + Predictions

(42:57) Gan Seans: Our Underdogs for the Weekend

(46:43) Are the Magic Better Without Paolo?

(53:20) Giannas Wants Out of Milwaukee

(1:02:30) The Clippers’ Mishandling of CP3

(1:08:09) NFL X Premier League X NBA Power Rankings

Chiefs and Colts Sliding | Midweek Madness in the Premier League | Giannas Trade + CP3 Sent Packing

Who’s Got the Ball? is back — and it’s a big one.

This week, Shane and James kick things off in the NBA, breaking down the Toronto Raptors’ impressive 9–1 run and giving the Houston Rockets some well-deserved recognition for their strong start to the season.

Then it’s over to the NFL, where they dive into Myles Garrett’s dominant performances and explain why it’s not a matter of if he breaks the single-season sack record, but when. They also debate who the worst team in the NFL is right now, question why no one seems to want to win the Super Bowl this year, and take a closer look at the Eagles’ collapse against the Cowboys — could it be the beginning of a real downturn?

Last up, the lads hit on Nottingham Forest’s 3-0 take down of Liverpool in Anfield as the performance of the weekend and what that means for Arne Slot (there’s a few honourable mentions for last weekend’s top performers thrown in there too). To finish off the football portion of the episode James and Shane preview and predict the massive Super Sunday clash between the top two - Chelsea vs Arsenal!

You’ll also get updated Power Rankings, more Gan Seans underdog picks, plenty of hot takes, big laughs, and absolutely zero filters.

Click now — you won’t get through this episode without forming an opinion.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
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💬 Connect with us:

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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Ireland Lose to South Africa in Dublin

(5:21) The Raptors 9-1 Run

(12:47) The Rockets Continue to Rise

(23:28) Myles Garrett’s Sack Record Hunt

(26:41) Who Wants to Win the Super Bowl?

(31:07) The Eagles Collapse vs the Cowboys

(36:54) Who’s the Worst Team in the NFL?

(43:10) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(46:19) Forest Batter Liverpool 3-0

(54:40) Performers of the Weekend

(57:35) Chelsea vs Arsenal Preview + Predictions

(1:06:07) NBA x NFL x Premier League Power Rankings

Raptors & Rockets Rising | Who’s The Worst NFL Team? | Liverpool’s Struggles Continue

This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? SHANE IS BACK — and chaos immediately follows.

He and James dive head-first into the biggest stories: Ireland’s unreal win in Hungary, THAT Arsenal–Spurs derby (can Spurs actually shock the world?!), and Josh Allen’s unicorn-level performance

Plus: Are the Jaguars fooling everyone? Are the Pistons suddenly unstoppable? And why are the Pacers falling apart?

Updated Power Rankings, more Gan Seans picks, hot takes, big laughs & zero filters!

Click now — you won’t survive this episode without having an opinion.

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

💬 Connect with us:

📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Shane’s Weekend in Budapest

(4:17) Ireland’s Hopes of World Cup Qualification

(16:49) Arsenal vs Spurs Preview + Predictions

(20:04) The Pistons are Firing

(27:38) The Pacers’ Injury Woes

(33:10) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(37:24) Is Josh Allen a Unicorn QB?

(44:50) Are the Jags Actually Any Good?

(51:47) NBA X NFL X Premier League Power Rankings

Ireland’s World Cup Dream | Are the Pistons the best in the East? | Is Josh Allen a Unicorn QB?

This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? James chats about the amazing night he had in Dublin on Thursday night, when Ireland took down European giant Portugal to keep their World Cup qualifying dream alive.

Then it’s over to another type of football, where Conor Tait joins the show to chat about quarterbacking professionally in Europe, as well as his first experience as an NFL media member in Berlin. James and Conor also break down why Drake Maye could be the NFL’s MVP.

To wrap up, Michael is back on the show and he joins James in chatting about their beloved Sixers’ amazing start to the season. The lads also discuss the firing of Nico Harrison by the Dallas Mavericks, as the fallout from the Luka Dončić trade continues.

Updated Power Rankings.
A brand new Gan Seans segment.
Hot takes. Big laughs. Zero filters.

Tune in now for hot takes, bold predictions, and absolute sporting mayhem from start to finish!

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🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

💬 Connect with us:

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🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

Ireland Defeat Portugal | Conor Tait: Professionally Quarterbacking in Europe | Mavs Fire Nico Harrison

This Week on Who’s Got The Ball? Shane and James break down a WILD NFL Trade Deadline — with shocking Jets moves, chaotic Bears vs Bengals drama, and Sam Darnold balling out for the Seahawks?!

Then it’s over to the NBA where OKC finally fall, and the guys ask: what on earth is going on with Ja Morant?

To wrap up, the Premier League takes centre stage — are West Ham actually on the up, or is it all smoke and mirrors? Plus, a massive Liverpool vs Man City showdown — who takes it at the Etihad?

Updated Power Rankings.
A brand new Gan Seans segment.
Hot takes. Big laughs. Zero filters.

Tune in now for hot takes, bold predictions, and absolute sporting mayhem from start to finish!

🎧 Listen if you’re into:

 * Football (soccer) analysis
 * NBA previews & predictions
 * Weekly NFL reactions
 * Underdog betting tips
 * Draft-style sports debates
 * Power rankings across multiple sports
 * Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

💬 Connect with us:

📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

(0:00) Intro

(5:42) Bears vs Bengals Madness

(9:39) The NFL Trade Deadline

(20:09) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

(24:48) The Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Headache

(31:21) OKC Finally Lose a Game

(36:18) Quick Rockets Chat

(38:05) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

(41:35) PL Performance of the Weekend

(45:24) Newcastle’s League Slump

(50:15) Wolves Sack Vítor Pereira

(53:56) Man City vs Liverpool Preview

(01:00:30) NBA X NFL X PL Power Rankings

NFL Trade Deadline Madness | The Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Headache | Man City vs Liverpool Preview

Delivering your weekly dose of football, NFL & NBA. We break down topics in each sport every week to get your juices flowing for the weekend of action ahead. Multi-Sport Power Rankings, Gan Seans and some other fun bits coming at you on every episode!🇮🇪 

James Kellett

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