Around The World in 90 Minutes

About Around The World in 90 Minutes

Fed up with the glitz, glamour, and outrageous transfer fees of modern football? So is Nick Thomson, a die-hard fan and podcast producer on a mission, leaving the luxury boxes behind and hitting the road, travelling to the hidden corners of the football world. Together, we'll explore the rich history, quirky fan cultures, exciting locations and untold stories of teams you’ve probably never heard of (but soon won’t forget). This isn’t your typical football podcast—it’s all about finding the real meaning behind the beautiful game, one mispronounced team at a time. You can follow the adventure on social media... Twitter / X : @90minsPod Instagram: @nickthomson1989 Feel free to get in touch with the show. Share your thoughts and recommendations for future destinations / football clubs: nick@antpodcasts.co.uk This is an ANT Podcasts Original. Producer: Nick Thomson Executive Producer: Amy Thomson

Publisher

ANT Podcasts

Category

society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Oct 2024

Latest episode

4 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Feb 2026

   I did something!

   In this little bonus episode Nick brings you a podcast (and life) update and shares a new podcast that you might like. To listen to Atlantic Canada follow the links below... Apple: https://lnkd.in/eBZvS3Uv Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eJgfVDGQ Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2. 

   2 May 2025

   END OF SERIES 1 - Football Shirt Giveaway with Sangalo!

   We've reached the end of series 1 and in this special episode we look back on what we've learnt and find out what has happened to the teams that we visited along the way. Have there been some promotions, relegations or cup wins? GIVEAWAY COMPETITION! For this episode we've teamed up with the nice people at Sangalo, a New York City football apparel brand on a mission to bring more exposure and financial opportunities to the lesser-known top football clubs from around the world. Sangalo are giving away a shirt to a lucky listener of this podcast. To enter, either email Nick, telling him which shirt you’d like, or check out his Instagram or Twitter / X where you’ll find a post which tells you how to enter. Good luck! You can follow the adventure on social media... Twitter / X : ⁠@90minsPod⁠ Instagram: ⁠@nickthomson1989⁠ Feel free to get in touch with the show. Share your thoughts and recommendations for future destinations / football clubs: nick@antpodcasts.co.uk This is an ANT Podcasts Original. Producer: Nick Thomson Executive Producer: Amy Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3. 

   15 Apr 2025

   FC St. Pauli (Germany) - Vigilantes

   What the big deal about a team from Hamburg in the bottom half of the Bundesliga? Nick and producer Amy visited to find out. Maybe the most left-wing football team in the world, St. Pauli are an example of a club who are more than a football team. Thank you to the following people for making this episode possible... Guido Neumann, Head of Media Relations at Hamburg Tourism Maik from MillernTon blog & podcast Sven Brux and everyone at FC St. Pauli Tour Guide Hedda Scherres You can follow the adventure on social media... Twitter / X : @90minsPod Instagram: @nickthomson1989 Feel free to get in touch with the show. Share your thoughts and recommendations for future destinations / football clubs: nick@antpodcasts.co.uk This is an ANT Podcasts Original. Producer: Nick Thomson Executive Producer: Amy Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4. 

   1 Apr 2025

   Corinthian Casuals (England & Brazil) - Legends

   This could be the most famous football team in the world that you've never heard of. This week Nick heads solo to Tolworth, just outside of London, to visit Corinthian Casuals FC, the amateur football team who gave football to the world! This episode also takes us 6000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean to Sao Paulo, Brazil. Thank you to the following people for making this episode possible... Dominic Bliss and everyone at Corinthian Casuals FC Southern American football expert Tim Vickery Santos Fan Gustavo Parada Brothers in Football doc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMQlL9CfPQ4 You can follow the adventure on social media... Twitter / X : @90minsPod Instagram: @nickthomson1989 Feel free to get in touch with the show. Share your thoughts and recommendations for future destinations / football clubs: nick@antpodcasts.co.uk This is an ANT Podcasts Original. Producer: Nick Thomson Executive Producer: Amy Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5. 

   18 Mar 2025

   Rayo Vallecano (Spain) - The Beating Heart

   Did you know that there is more to Madrid than Real & Atletico? In fact, this season there are 5 Madrid based teams in La Liga, that's 20% of the league! Madrid is home to smaller teams which are the beating heart of their communities and Rayo Vallecano is perhaps the best example of this. Thank you to the following people who took part in this episode to make it possible... Jonas Giæver from La Liga Loca podcast Tour guide Pablo Alex Castellon from Union Rayo Alex has also written this book on Rayo You can follow the adventure on social media... Twitter / X : @90minsPod Instagram: @nickthomson1989 Feel free to get in touch with the show. Share your thoughts and recommendations for future destinations / football clubs: nick@antpodcasts.co.uk This is an ANT Podcasts Original. Producer: Nick Thomson Executive Producer: Amy Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6. 

   4 Mar 2025

   FC United of Manchester - Rebellion

   Nick and producer Amy don't need to travel far for this one, there is a very unique football story happening right in the city where they live. FC United of Manchester is a new football team, formed in 2005 by Manchester United fans who were unhappy with the Glazer family ownership of their club. Now, they're doing things on their own terms. Tell us more! Thank you to following people who took part in this episode to make it possible... Jack Traynor (tour guide Jack) from Northern Tours The staff and fans of FC United of Manchester - Thank you for having us! You can follow the adventure on social media... Twitter / X : @90minsPod Instagram: @nickthomson1989 Feel free to get in touch with the show. Share your thoughts and recommendations for future destinations / football clubs: nick@antpodcasts.co.uk This is an ANT Podcasts Original. Producer: Nick Thomson Executive Producer: Amy Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7. 

   18 Feb 2025

   SK Sturm Graz (Austria) - Fairytale Football

   Something special happened in the Austrian Bundesliga in the 23-24 season, Red Bull Salzburg didn't win the league! Their decade long dominance was broken by a team Graz. Most people haven't even heard of Graz. Nick and producer Amy needed to find out what was going on. Thank you to the following people for taking part in this episode and making it possible... Dan from SK Sturm Graz UK Fans Fabio Schaupp from Die beste Liga der Welt podcast Tour guide Ruth from Discover Graz Visit Austria You can follow the adventure on social media... Twitter / X : @90minsPod Instagram: @nickthomson1989 Feel free to get in touch with the show. Share your thoughts and recommendations for future destinations / football clubs: nick@antpodcasts.co.uk This is an ANT Podcasts Original. Producer: Nick Thomson Executive Producer: Amy Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8. 

   4 Feb 2025

   Cliftonville FC (Northern Ireland) - Common Ground

   Nick and producer Amy head to Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, to visit the first football club in the whole of Ireland, Cliftonville FC. In this episode we learn how a troubled history, identity and religion plays a role in football today. Many thanks to Paul Donnelly (Donzo) from DC Tours who helped us to understand the complex history of Northern Ireland. Thank you to Cliftonville FC for hosting us and allowing us to meet amazing staff and fans of the club. You can follow the adventure on social media... Twitter / X : @90minsPod Instagram: @nickthomson1989 Feel free to get in touch with the show. Share your thoughts and recommendations for future destinations / football clubs: nick@antpodcasts.co.uk This is an ANT Podcasts Original. Producer: Nick Thomson Executive Producer: Amy Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9. 

   21 Jan 2025

   HNK Rijeka (Croatia) - Chequered dreams

   Nick and producer Amy are heading to the Balkans to see what they can learn about football in Croatia. This small country has consistently been one of the top-performing men's football teams on the international stage since becoming an independent nation in 1991. Their World Cup third-place finish in 1998 and runner-up spot in 2018 are particularly standout moments. But how do they do it? While in Croatia we visit HNK Rijeka, currently top of the league and trying to break the dominance of Dinamo Zagreb. Oh, and it's a derby game against their most bitter rivals, Hajduk Split, who happen to have the scariest fans ever! Thanks go to the following people for taking part in this episode... Lovre of the Croatian Football Podcast Luca from Free Spirit Tours My local fixer (and friend) Vigo HNK Rijeka You can follow the adventure on social media... Twitter / X : @90minsPod Instagram: @nickthomson1989 Feel free to get in touch with the show. Share your thoughts and recommendations for future destinations / football clubs: nick@antpodcasts.co.uk This is an ANT Podcasts Original. Producer: Nick Thomson Executive Producer: Amy Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10. 

    21 Jan 2025

    Sheffield FC - Where it all began

    It makes sense to start this series where football began. What can we learn about the true meaning of football at the world's oldest football club, Sheffield FC? Nick, along with producer Amy and uncle Graeme, make the trip to Dronfield to watch Sheffield FC play AFC Emley in the Northern Premier League Division One East. We meet with club historian Andy Dixon to learn about the origins of football, we chat with Sheffield FC manager Vill Powell and we see what the fans think about the true meaning of football. Thank you to Sheffield FC for having us! You can follow the adventure on social media... Twitter / X : @90minsPod Instagram: @nickthomson1989 Feel free to get in touch with the show. Share your thoughts and recommendations for future destinations / football clubs: nick@antpodcasts.co.uk This is an ANT Podcasts Original. Producer: Nick Thomson Executive Producer: Amy Thomson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11. 

    14 Jan 2025

    Trailer

    Join host Nick Thomson for a journey around the world in 90 minutes, where he explores the globe and shares insights on cultural experiences, traditions, and people.

12. 

    7 Oct 2024

    Searching for the true meaning of football - COMING SOON

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Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

58

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

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Quality

5

Social presence

91

YouTube

63

Engagement

0