In this final ever episode of the podcast we'll be hearing from many of the people who have contributed to the podcast over the last year on what they think the future holds for the world's greatest table football game. Follow our contributors on Twitter @boogiedout, @SubbuteoPAD, @SubbuteoBrummie, @flickforkicks, @SubbuteoOnline, @bellefontaine97, @TheHybridMan1, @SubbuteoCollect, @SPodjov, @kitsforflicks, @Subbuteoalive, @FredElesbao, @SubbuteoPassion, @watsthebull, @Carwyn_Tywyn, @TrevorCowdery and @ArgoTableSoccer. Picture credit: André Moura.
16 Sept 2021
Series 4 Episode 3 - The Winner Takes It All
For a growing number of people in the Subbuteo community, competitive play is fast becoming the only way to play the game. The easing of lockdown has seen a growth in clubs and it has led to a rise in the number taking part in organised competitions, but is it for everyone? Follow our contributors on Twitter @bellefontaine97, @boogiedout, @SPodjov, @JaseJsm and @watsthebull. To set up your club under the WASPA banner contact Vincent Coppenolle by email at vincentcoppenolle@gmail.com Picture credit: Simon Stewart
9 Sept 2021
Series 4 Episode 2 - In Da Club
For many people playing the game against an opponent is the only way to play Subbuteo, and what better way than in a club setting. In this week's episode we'll find out what it's like to be a member of a Subbuteo club and what you can get out of it. Follow our contributors on Twitter @boogiedout, @ArgoTableSoccer, @FredElesbao, @kitsforflicks, @SPodjov and @watsthebull. Picture credit: Stewart Grant @RAS_ Subbuteo. If you want to join any of these clubs message them through Twitter @DerryCityTFC, @WolvesSubbuteo, @SolentSsc, @Edinsubbuteo, @RAS_Subbuteo, @LondonRoadSC, @FivestarTfc
2 Sept 2021
Series 4 Episode 1 - On My Own
Not everyone plays Subbuteo with others. Some people enjoy the pleasure of solo play; time away from the stresses of everyday life when they can immerse themselves in a world of nostalgia, fantasy and creativity. Follow our contributors on Twitter @CowderyTrevor, @SubbuteoPassion, @Subbuteoalive and @Carwyn_Tywyn. Picture credit: Phil Marsden @Subbuteoalive
6 May 2021
Series 3 Episode 4 - Something Saved My Life Tonight
The global Coronavirus pandemic has shone a light on the issue of men's mental health. In this episode of the podcast we'll hear how for some people in the community Subbuteo has been, if not a life saver, then at least a huge support. Follow our contributors on Twitter @BoySubbuteo, @SPodJov, @JaseJme, and @DavidHu90497109. Picture credit: Worthpoint
29 Apr 2021
Series 3 Episode 3 (Part 2) - Your house was very small with woodchip on the wall
This week on the podcast we'll conclude our episode on Subbuteo as a working class experience by looking at whether or not the game is in danger of gentrification. Is the cost of collecting and the price of modern bases simply pricing a new generation of working class kids out of taking up the game. Follow our contributors on Twitter @boogiedout, @SubbuteoCollect, @SubbuteoOnline, @subbuteoPAD, @KitsforFlicks, @subbuteoalive, @ @SubbuteoPodjov @DavidHu90497109, @watsthebull and @Westwood_TS Picture Credit: Paul Darkes @SubbuteoPAD
22 Apr 2021
Series 3 Episode 3 (Part 1) - Your house was very small, with wood chip on the wall
This week on the podcast we'll be investigating whether or not Subbuteo is or ever was a working class game. We'll hear from a range of contributors on what their experience of playing the game was like as they were growing up. Follow our contributors on Twitter @boogiedout, @SubbuteoPodJov, @SubbuteoCollect, @kitsforflicks, @jasonjsm, @SubbuteoOnline, @watsthebull and @Westwood_TS Picture Credit: Phil Marsden @Subbuteoalive
15 Apr 2021
Series 3 Episode 2 - Baby Remember My Name
Series 3 of Finger Flickin' Good continues with an episode dedicated to the social media celebrities that have grown in popularity during lockdown. We'll hear about the ups and downs of being on YouTube and their plans for the future. You can follow our contributors on Twitter at @boogiedout, @SubbuteoCollect, @SubbuteoOnline, @watsthebull and @Westwood_TS. Picture credit: Alan Crampton @SubbuteoPassion
8 Apr 2021
Series 3 Episode 1 - We're All Alone
Series 3 of Finger Flickin' Good flicks off with an episode dedicated to the forgotten heroines of the Subbuteo community - the SWAGs (Subbuteo Wives and Girlfriends). What do they really think of our hobby and do we always give them the credit they deserve? With a huge thank you to Jo Grant and Tracey Darkes for letting us know what they really think. Picture credit : Ken Towner/Evening Standard/Rex/Shutterstock
11 Feb 2021
Series 2 Episode 4 - Art for Art's Sake, Money for Flicks Sake
In this episode of Finger Flickin' Good we talk to some of the supremely talented Subbuteo artists working in the online community. They don't just paint teams, but they create iconic moments from football's past. Follow our extremely talented contributors and check out their work on Twitter at @Westwood_TS, @watsthebull, @subbuticons, @subbuteolegends, @TheHybridMan1 and @gotablesoccer.
4 Feb 2021
Series 2 Episode 3 - Build a place where we can play, b-b-build, add a new bit everyday
Social media is full of stadium builders. Search Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and you'll find many examples of Subbuteo stadium builds from non-league style set ups to huge bowl-like layouts. In this episode of Finger Flickin' Good we'll investigate probably the most eccentric sub-group in the Subbuteo community - the stadium builders. Follow our contributors on Twitter @SubbuteoOnline @SubbuteoCollect @SubbuteoBrummie @SubbuteoPassion @JaseJsm and @gotablesoccer
28 Jan 2021
Series 2 Episode 2 - You're going to have to face it you're addicted to flicks
Addiction is a terrible thing, unless of course your addicted to Subbuteo, in which case it can be a little easier to live with. In this episode of Finger Flickin' Good we'll hear from players, collectors and stadium builders who freely admit to being obsessed with the beautiful game. Follow our contributors on Twitter @SubbuteoPassion, @SubbuteoPad, @SubbuteoCollect, @gotablesoccer, @SubbuteoOnline, @SubbuteoBrummie and @SubbuteoPodjov
21 Jan 2021
Series 2 Episode 1 - Flickin' All Over the World
Although Subbuteo is very much a British game, like football we like to think it's another of our gifts to the world. The game is played now in every corner of the world and it continues to endure in the face of stiff competition from its digital rivals. So what is it exactly that makes people from other countries want to play it and what is the health of the game like in these places? In this episode we'll hear contributions from people who play the game in Germany and Australia. We'll hear the problems they face in their attempts to keep flicking and get an invaluable insight into how other cultures view our beloved game. Follow our contributors on Twitter @FredElesbao @HallidayKev and @SubbuteoPodjov
3 Dec 2020
Series 1 Episode 4 - When I Paint My Masterpiece
In this episode of Finger Flickin' Good we'll be investigating the world of self-painting. We'll speak to some well-known team painters about what got them started and what they think about the work they produce. Follow our contributors on Twitter @kitsforflicks @watsthebull @westwood_TS @HallidayKev and online at www.santiagotablesoccer.co.uk westwoodtablesoccer.uk, subbuteoart@outlook.com. If you want to be a contributor to a future episode then contact the show through the Twitter feed, or alternatively, by email at fingerflickingood@gmail.com
26 Nov 2020
Series 1 Episode 3 - I've Got the Brains, You've Got the Looks... Let's Make Lots of Money
In this episode of Finger Flickin' Good we'll be looking at the business side of the game. How the game was taken over from its original owners first by Waddingtons and later by Hasbro and the role that each played in the growth and decline of the game. We'll also hear from some of those who have kept the game alive during its wilderness years as well as finding out what our contributors think about where Subbuteo the brand should go from here. Follow our contributors on Twitter @watsthebull, @SubbuteoOnline, @SubbuteoCollect, @Westwood_TS, @FlicksforKicks @tabletopyears and online at westwoodtablesoccer.uk, subbuteoart@outlook.com SubbuteoOnline.com, Subbuteo collector.com, www.santiagotablesoccer.co.uk. Table Football Monthly can be found on Facebook and YouTube.
19 Nov 2020
Series 1 Episode 2 - All I want for Christmas is a Dukla Prague Away Kit
For many a return to playing Subbuteo may also lead to them catching the collecting bug. In this episode of Finger Flickin' Good we'll be diving into the world of collecting and hearing from a range of contributors on what got them into collecting, the problems they face getting their hands on desirable items and what they consider the Holy Grail of Subbuteo collecting. Follow our contributors on Twitter @watsthebull @SubbuteoOnline @westwood_TS @SubbuteoCollect @gotablesoccer @kitsforflicks @SubbuteoBrummie and online at westwoodtablesoccer.uk subbuteoart@outlook.com Subbuteo.Online.com SubbuteoCollector.com
12 Nov 2020
Series 1 Episode 1 - Lacing up your boots and going back to your Roots
Subbuteo is a great game that has been enjoyed by millions over the years. In this episode of Finger Flickin' Good we hear from people in the Subbuteo community about why they love the game, how they got into it and how their love of the game was rekindled. They also offer advice on how you can return to the game in this time of lockdown. Follow our contributors on Twitter @watsthebull @Westwood_TS and online @SubbuteoCollect @flickforkicks @SubbuteoOnline flickforkicks.com SubbuteoCollector.com Subbuteo.Online.com westwoodtablesoccer.uk. subbuteoArt@outlook.com
30 Oct 2020
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