Refreshing Pod - Rich Wolfenden

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and during the early hours of tomorrow morning (Sunday 14th June) at 2am, Scotland return to the mens finals for the 1st time since France 98.

Johnny thought he needs a experts view on the tournament, and thought who better than one of the top commentators in the UK .. Rich Wolfenden.

Rich and Johnny's friendship goes back over a decade from early beginnings in Rich's radio career in North Wales, to where he is now working for Radio X, and a commentary portfolio for the BBC with MOTD, and Final Score, UEFA, FIFA + Sky EFL commentary duties.

Join Johnny and Rich on a trip down memory lane from how he got started in commentary, plus advice for any budding listeners who think a career in radio, or as a sports commentator could be for you.

Of course, chatter leads into Rich's thoughts on this years World Cup, from surprise teams, shocks & possible winner.

Can Scotland get out the group stages, can England go all the way?

We also touch on the 26/27 Premier League & EFL seasons (kicking off on/around the 14th Aug). Rich shares his thoughts about who will go up, down & the expanded format for promotion into the PL in the 27/28 season.

ohhh .. and as Rich is a veteran of Johnny's pub quiz's over the years, there's room for a quick WC quiz.

Enjoy the FIFA World Cup, ending with the final (Eng v Scotland?) on July 19th KO 8pm.

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Catch Rich on Radio X every Friday & Saturday from 7pm

Get a feel for what Rich gets up-to both before, during & post football match commentary via the social links below.

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Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 9th series.

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