The World Cup of Special Days gets underway with Groups A–D, taking a hard (and very unserious) look at the days that pop up every year and somehow manage to take over our lives.

From the pressure of Valentine’s Day and the emotional minefield of Mother’s Day, to the quiet chaos of World Book Day, the madness of Black Friday, and the sugar-fuelled mayhem of Halloween, this episode digs into why these days exist, who they’re really for, and how they somehow became unavoidable.

Along the way we get into the rise of niche calendar moments like National Masturbation Day and Random Acts of Kindness Day — the kind of days you don’t remember until social media aggressively reminds you they’re happening.

Some are commercial, some are heartfelt, some are confusing, and some probably shouldn’t be a thing at all — but every one of them sparks an opinion.

This episode sets the tone for the tournament.

Groups E–H and the knockout rounds continue exclusively on Patreon, where the full debates and deeper dives live.

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Including:

• The World Cup of Horrible People

• The World Cup of Horrible Words / Phrases

• The World Cup of 2025

• The World Cup of Liquids

• The World Cup of Forgotten Fashion

• The World Cup of Things You Don’t See (Anymore)

• The World Cup of Forgotten TV Shows

• The World Cup of Insults

• The World Cup of Hard People
  …and the full back catalogue.

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The World Cup of Things You Don’t See (Anymore) kicks off with Groups A–D, digging up the everyday sights that have quietly disappeared without anyone really noticing.

From white dog poo and teenagers boozing in parks to Page 3, power cuts, and Jehovah’s Witnesses knocking at the door, this episode is a strange mix of the grim, the funny and the oddly comforting. The stuff that once felt completely normal and now feels like it belonged to another country, or another lifetime.

We reminisce about kids playing out until dark, the low-level fear of flashers, the glow of electric fires at your nan’s house, and moments that instantly transport you back to a different pace of life — before smartphones, ring doorbells and constant supervision.

This isn’t about saying things were better — it’s about recognising how much has changed, often without us realising when the shift actually happened.

This episode sets the tone for the tournament.
Groups E–H and the knockout rounds continue exclusively on Patreon, where even more forgotten sights come back to life.

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Including:

• The World Cup of Horrible People

• The World Cup of Horrible Words / Phrases

• The World Cup of 2025

• The World Cup of Liquids

• The World Cup of Forgotten Fashion

• The World Cup of Forgotten TV Shows

• The World Cup of Insults

• The World Cup of Hard People
  …and the full back catalogue.

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⏱️ Full-length episodes
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If this episode made you say “bloody hell, I forgot about that”, the rest are waiting on Patreon.

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The World Cup of Forgotten Fashion opens with Groups A–D, taking us straight back to the outfits, trends and choices that defined entire eras — and specific moments in our lives.

This episode is pure nostalgia. From the unmistakable rustle of shell suits and the quiet confidence of a fresh pair of Reebok Classics, to the era-defining flex of a Benetton bag, these aren’t just clothes — they’re memories. School discos, first holidays, shopping trips with parents, and nights out that still live in your head.

We reminisce about NAFFCO 54, the rise of Patrick Cox wannabes, and the trends you wore proudly at the time… before later pretending you never did.

Every item unlocks a different chapter, a different soundtrack, and a different version of yourself.

This episode sets the tone for the tournament.

Groups E–H and the knockout rounds continue exclusively on Patreon, where the full debate and deeper dives live.

👉 patreon.com/theworldcupof

Including:

• The World Cup of Horrible People

• The World Cup of Horrible Words / Phrases

• The World Cup of 2025

• The World Cup of Liquids

• The World Cup of Modern Football Is Rubbish

• The World Cup of Forgotten TV Shows

• The World Cup of Insults

• The World Cup of Hard People
  …and the full back catalogue.

🎟️ Multiple tiers
⏱️ Full-length episodes
🚫 Not listed anywhere else

If this episode took you back, the rest of the journey continues on Patreon.

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