Football Fan Fanatics Podcast. Hosted by sports presenter James Palin with his mum, broadcaster and journalist Nadine Dereza.
At the heart of the podcast is a unique mother-son dynamic that sets up a natural, compelling debate: James brings a fresh, modern perspective, viewing the sport through a content-rich, generational lens, while Nadine offers a more experienced, grounded viewpoint honed across years of watching and living football.
Football Fan Fanatics covers the highs and the lows of football.
https://footballfanfanatics.com (https://footballfanfanatics.com/)
Hosted by sports presenter James Palin with his mum, broadcaster and journalist Nadine Dereza. At the heart of the podcast is a unique mother-son dynamic that sets up a natural, compelling debate: James brings a fresh, modern perspective, viewing the sport through a content-rich, generational lens, while Nadine offers a more experienced, grounded viewpoint honed across years of watching and living football.
In this episode of the Football Fan Fanatics Podcast, James and Nadine talk about Arsenal’s impressive 3-0 start against Coventry...Chelsea’s exciting attacking trio of João Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, alongside the worrying performance of Robert Sánchez...Hull City’s surprise victory over Manchester United and why United struggled so badly…Newcastle’s excellent performance against Liverpool despite only drawing 2-2…Erling Haaland’s new haircut and whether he has somehow lost his footballing powers!
“It's the mother-son football podcast you never knew you needed”In today’s episode we’re diving into
12 Aug 2026
INFANTINO IN TROUBLE?
Hosted by sports presenter James Palin with his mum, broadcaster and journalist Nadine Dereza. At the heart of the podcast is a unique mother-son dynamic that sets up a natural, compelling debate: James brings a fresh, modern perspective, viewing the sport through a content-rich, generational lens, while Nadine offers a more experienced, grounded viewpoint honed across years of watching and living football.
In this episode of the Football Fan Fanatics Podcast, James and Nadine talk about 5 major stories making headlines across world football…Gianni Infantino remaining as FIFA President despite mounting pressure…Bruno Guimarães joining Arsenal from Newcastle for £75 million…Vinícius Júnior committing his future to Real Madrid with a new contract…Mohamed Salah’s shock move to Turkey… and the consortium acquiring a stake in Liverpool, which includes Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos.
“It's the mother-son football podcast you never knew you needed”In today’s episode we’re diving into
31 Jul 2026
FIFA FALLOUT
Hosted by sports presenter James Palin with his mum, broadcaster and journalist Nadine Dereza. At the heart of the podcast is a unique mother-son dynamic that sets up a natural, compelling debate: James brings a fresh, modern perspective, viewing the sport through a content-rich, generational lens, while Nadine offers a more experienced, grounded viewpoint honed across years of watching and living football.
In this episode of the Football Fan Fanatics Podcast, James and Nadine talk about FIFA’s plans to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors including the World Cup. They also discuss Roberto Mancini’s appointment as Italy’s Head Coach after the Pirlo debacle, as well as assessing the expectations for Alonso’s first season at Chelsea in the Premier League.
“It's the mother-son football podcast you never knew you needed”
23 Jul 2026
FIFA 2026 World Cup Finals Review
Hosted by sports presenter James Palin with his mum, broadcaster and journalist Nadine Dereza. At the heart of the podcast is a unique mother-son dynamic that sets up a natural, compelling debate: James brings a fresh, modern perspective, viewing the sport through a content-rich, generational lens, while Nadine offers a more experienced, grounded viewpoint honed across years of watching and living football.
In this episode of the Football Fan Fanatics Podcast, James and Nadine review the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final: Spain v Argentina and the Semi Finals: France v Spain and England v Argentina.
“It's the mother-son football podcast you never knew you needed”
13 Jul 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Finals Review & Semi Finals Preview
Hosted by sports presenter James Palin with his mum, broadcaster and journalist Nadine Dereza. At the heart of the podcast is a unique mother-son dynamic that sets up a natural, compelling debate: James brings a fresh, modern perspective, viewing the sport through a content-rich, generational lens, while Nadine offers a more experienced, grounded viewpoint honed across years of watching and living football.
In this episode of the Football Fan Fanatics Podcast, James and Nadine review the FIFA World Cup 2026: Quarter Finals and preview the Semi Finals: France v Spain and England v Argentina.
“It's the mother-son football podcast you never knew you needed”
8 Jul 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 Review & Quarter Finals Preview
Hosted by 20-year-old sports presenter James Palin with his mum, broadcaster and journalist Nadine Dereza. At the heart of the podcast is a unique mother-son dynamic that sets up a natural, compelling debate: James brings a fresh, modern perspective, viewing the sport through a content-rich, generational lens, while Nadine offers a more experienced, grounded viewpoint honed across years of watching and living football.
In this episode of the Football Fan Fanatics Podcast, James and Nadine review the round of 16 and preview the Quarter Finals, the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup.
“It's the mother-son football podcast you never knew you needed”
29 Jun 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32
Hosted by 20-year-old sports presenter James Palin with his mum, broadcaster and journalist Nadine Dereza. At the heart of the podcast is a unique mother-son dynamic that sets up a natural, compelling debate: James brings a fresh, modern perspective, viewing the sport through a content-rich, generational lens, while Nadine offers a more experienced, grounded viewpoint honed across years of watching and living football.
In this episode of the Football Fan Fanatics Podcast, James and Nadine review the round of 32, the knockout phase of the FIFA World Cup.
They talk about the criticism the US team faced from the media over their defeat to Turkey, despite topping their group table, as well as discussing England’s result against Panama and Scotland’s early exit, before chatting about who they think have been the best teams and players to watch at this World Cup so far.
“It's the mother-son football podcast you never knew you needed”
22 Jun 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 - USA living up to the hype & England v Ghana Preview
Hosted by 20-year-old sports presenter James Palin with his mum, broadcaster and journalist Nadine Dereza. At the heart of the podcast is a unique mother-son dynamic that sets up a natural, compelling debate: James brings a fresh, modern perspective, viewing the sport through a content-rich, generational lens, while Nadine offers a more experienced, grounded viewpoint honed across years of watching and living football.
In this episode of the Football Fan Fanatics Podcast, James and Nadine discuss USA team's spectacular start to the World Cup, winning their opening two group-stage matches, clinching the top spot in Group B and securing a place in the knockout round.
We also review England’s opening match against Croatia before moving onto to their prospects against Ghana.
The Football Fan Fanatics Team also discuss why we've seen a glut of goals so far and why so many goals are being scored late on in the matches and so much more.
“It's the mother-son football podcast you never knew you needed”
14 Jun 2026
England v Croatia World Cup Preview
Hosted by 20-year-old sports presenter James Palin with his mum, broadcaster and journalist Nadine Dereza. At the heart of the podcast is a unique mother-son dynamic that sets up a natural, compelling debate: James brings a fresh, modern perspective, viewing the sport through a content-rich, generational lens, while Nadine offers a more experienced, grounded viewpoint honed across years of watching and living football.
In this episode of the Football Fan Fanatics Podcast, James and Nadine talk all things Fifa World Cup 2026 and focus on England’s opening match against Croatia, as well as their chances of getting a 2nd star on their shirt.
We chat about the bizarre opening encounter between Mexico and South Africa with three red cards dished out, and review Brazil, Morocco, USA's opening games.
“It's the mother-son football podcast you never knew you needed”
8 Jun 2026
World Cup Preview and Spygate Dissected
Hosted by 20-year-old sports presenter James Palin with his mum, broadcaster and journalist Nadine Dereza. At the heart of the podcast is a unique mother-son dynamic that sets up a natural, compelling debate: James brings a fresh, modern perspective, viewing the sport through a content-rich, generational lens, while Nadine offers a more experienced, grounded viewpoint honed across years of watching and living football.
In this episode of the Football Fan Fanatics Podcast, James and Nadine chat about:
Spygate and the Championship Play-off Final
World Cup Preview
Hosted by James Palin and his mum Nadine Dereza, the mother-son dynamic at the heart of the show sets up a natural debate that is hard to find anywhere else in football podcasting. Two generations. Two very different takes. One sport they both love.
Designed for die-hard supporters and casual fans alike, Football Fan Fanatics covers the highs and the lows of football from the Premier League to across the globe.
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