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  • Will Thomas Frank Get Sacked? | The Nuggets Power On Without Jokic | NFL Preseason Predictions Review
    2026/01/30
    Who’s Got The Ball? | Premier League Drama, NBA Star Absences & NFL Conference Championships

    Premier League, NBA & NFL podcast fans — this one’s stacked.

    On this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball?, Shane and James break down Bournemouth’s shock win over Liverpool, ask the big question “How much pressure is Thomas Frank under at Spurs?”, and preview the huge Liverpool vs Newcastle clash in the Premier League.

    Over in the NBA, the lads compare how the Denver Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks perform without their superstar players, digging into who’s stepped up and what it means moving forward.

    Switching to the NFL, Evan joins the show to recap the Conference Championship games and revisit the crew’s pre-season predictions — with some very rough reading for Shane.

    Plus:

    • Updated Power Rankings 🔥
    • Gan Seans Picks (James leads 23–20) 🎯
    • Wall-to-wall analysis across NFL, NBA & Premier League!

    👉 Subscribe, rate, and follow Who’s Got The Ball? for weekly NFL analysis, NBA debate, Premier League breakdowns, predictions, and bold opinions.

    🎧 Listen if you’re into:

    • Football (soccer) analysis
    • NBA previews & predictions
    • Weekly NFL reactions
    • Underdog betting tips
    • Draft-style sports debates
    • Power rankings across multiple sports
    • Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

    🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
    Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

    💬 Connect with us:

    📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
    📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
    🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

    (0:00) Next Week’s Show Schedule

    (3:53) Bournemouth’s Big Win Over Liverpool

    (11:33) How Much Pressure is Thomas Frank Under?

    (15:30) Liverpool vs Newcastle Preview

    (19:44) The Nuggets Continue to Roll Without Jokic

    (24:12) What Are the Bucks Without Giannas?

    (28:29) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

    (32:23) Evan Joins to Recap Championship Sunday

    (41:57) NFL Preseason Predictions Review

    (1:01:24) Multi-Sport Power Rankings

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    1 時間 6 分
  • NFL Conference Championship Previews | How Much Semenyo Meant to Bournemouth | NBA Trade Deadline Possibilities
    2026/01/23

    Who’s Got The Ball? – NFL, NBA & Premier League Breakdown | Conference Finals, Premier League Analysis & NBA Debate.

    On this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball?, Shane and James break down the biggest stories across the NFL, Premier League, and NBA.

    🏈 NFL Breakdown
    The lads start with Kenneth Walker’s monster performance for the Seattle Seahawks in their statement win over the San Francisco 49ers. They then react to the fallout from last week’s NFL action, focusing heavily on the Buffalo Bills game, controversial calls, and the wider debate around refereeing standards across sport. The episode wraps up with previews and predictions for this weekend’s Conference Finals.

    ⚽ Premier League Analysis
    In the Premier League segment, Shane and James are joined by Bournemouth fan and host of the Golden Hour Film Pod, Harry Bailey to discuss:

    • What Antoine Semenyo truly means to Bournemouth
    • Who is driving the club’s transfer strategy
    • Why Bournemouth have become such a solid Premier League side

    They also analyse Manchester United’s massive win vs Manchester City, before previewing Bournemouth vs Liverpool this weekend.

    🏀 NBA Talk
    To finish things off, Michael returns with a huge NBA topic — the NBA trade deadline. The lads provide their thoughts on trades that simply need to happen and on others that would shock the NBA world.

    📊 Gan Seans Update & Power Rankings
    As always, there’s the latest Gan Seans update, with James up to three point lead, plus a fresh edition of the Power Rankings as the competition heats up.

    👉 Subscribe, rate, and follow Who’s Got The Ball? for weekly NFL analysis, NBA debate, Premier League breakdowns, predictions, and bold opinions.

    Harry's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenHourFilmPodcast/videos

    🎧 Listen if you’re into:

    • Football (soccer) analysis
    • NBA previews & predictions
    • Weekly NFL reactions
    • Underdog betting tips
    • Draft-style sports debates
    • Power rankings across multiple sports
    • Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

    🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
    Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

    💬 Connect with us:

    📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
    📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
    🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

    (0:00) Intro

    (3:32) Kenneth Walker Dominates 49ers

    (6:33) Divisional Round Fallout in Buffalo

    (13:01) Conference Championships Preview

    (24:46) Man United Batter Man City

    (32:10) Harry Bailey Joins

    (33:03) What Semenyo Meant to Bournemouth

    (36:56) Bournemouth’s Transfer Strategy + Future

    (47:59) Bournemouth vs Liverpool Preview

    (54:13) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

    (57:41) NBA Trade Deadline Possibilities with Michael

    (1:21:35) Multi-Sport Power Rankings

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    1 時間 25 分
  • NBA Midseason Playoff Contenders | NFL Divisional Round Preview + Predictions | Carrick's Baptism of Fire: The Manchester Derby
    2026/01/16

    Who’s Got The Ball? – NFL, NBA & Premier League Breakdown

    On this week’s episode of Who’s Got The Ball?, Shane and James are back with their latest deep dive into the NFL, NBA, and Premier League, covering all the biggest stories and talking points from across the sporting world.

    🏈 NFL Analysis & Playoff Predictions
    The episode kicks off with the NBA, with a full breakdown of the Trae Young trade and what it means for the Wizards and Magic. The lads also assess the NBA playoff picture as the league hits the halfway point of the season, identifying contenders, pretenders, and teams to watch.

    🏀 NBA Trade Talk & Playoff Picture
    Next up, it’s the NFL, where the lads debate their Clutch Player of the Week—and for the first time this season, they don’t agree! After both going an impressive 5–1 in last week’s Wild Card round, Shane and James give their Divisional Round predictions and explain who they see advancing in the NFL Playoffs.

    ⚽ Premier League Transfers & Manchester Derby Preview
    Over in the Premier League, Shane and James review the January transfer window moves so far and look ahead to the massive Manchester Derby, breaking down key players, tactics, and potential outcomes.

    📊 Gan Seans Update & Power Rankings
    As always, there’s an update on Gan Seans, with James holding onto a narrow one-point lead, plus the latest edition of the Power Rankings as the competition heats up.

    👉 Subscribe, rate, and follow Who’s Got The Ball? for weekly NFL, NBA, and Premier League analysis, predictions, and debate.

    🎧 Listen if you’re into:

    • Football (soccer) analysis
    • NBA previews & predictions
    • Weekly NFL reactions
    • Underdog betting tips
    • Draft-style sports debates
    • Power rankings across multiple sports
    • Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

    🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
    Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

    💬 Connect with us:

    📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
    📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
    🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

    (0:00) James is heading to San Francisco!

    (4:04) Trae Young to the Wizards

    (12:12) Midseason NBA Playoff Picture

    (26:08) NFL Clutch Player of the Week: Josh Allen vs Caleb Williams

    (34:03) Kevin Patullo Demoted and Mike Tomlin Steps Down

    (40:31) NFL Divisional Round Preview + Predictions

    (56:10) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

    (59:08) January Transfer Window Round-Up

    (1:12:44) Manchester Derby Preview

    (1:20:01) Multi-Sport Power Rankings

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    1 時間 24 分
  • United Sack Amorim: What's Next in Manchester? | The Celtics Defying Preseason Projections | NFL Wildcard Weekend Preview
    2026/01/09

    Football Headlines

    Chelsea take the spotlight with Performance of the Weekend after a hard-earned point against Manchester City. The debate then heats up as the lads break down Chelsea’s appointment of Liam Rosenior and Manchester United’s decision to sack Ruben Amorim — were they the right calls, or massive mistakes?

    NBA Talk

    Michael returns for the NBA segment, analysing the rise of the Boston Celtics and the struggles of the Memphis Grizzlies. Are both franchises heading in the right direction, or is change needed?

    NFL Playoffs Breakdown

    In the NFL, Myles Garrett is named Clutch Player of the Week after clinching the all-time sack record. James and Shane deliver a full NFL Playoffs preview, analysing every match-up and locking in their Super Bowl winner picks.

    Power Rankings & Gan Seans

    There’s a fresh update to the Power Rankings, plus another fiercely competitive round of Gan Seans, with James clinging to a narrow one-point lead.

    Don’t miss this episode — a high-energy sports podcast covering football news, NFL playoffs, NBA analysis, rankings, and debate, all in one place.

    🎧 Listen if you’re into:

    • Football (soccer) analysis
    • NBA previews & predictions
    • Weekly NFL reactions
    • Underdog betting tips
    • Draft-style sports debates
    • Power rankings across multiple sports
    • Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

    🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
    Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

    💬 Connect with us:

    📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
    📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
    🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

    (0:00) Intro

    (2:44) Chelsea Fight for Point vs City

    (11:16) The Issue of Multi-Club Ownership

    (17:11) Keith Andrews… What a Guy

    (18:46) Man United Sack Ruben Amorim

    (29:09) Michael Joins to Chat Celtics Superb Season

    (36:51) Should the Grizzlies Blow it Up?

    (49:44) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

    (53:05) Myles Garrett Breaks the Sack Record

    (57:08) NFL Wildcard Weekend Preview

    (1:08:47) Super Bowl Winner Picks

    (1:19:58) Multi-Sport Power Rankings

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    1 時間 23 分
  • New Years Football Special: Chelsea Sack Maresca, NFL Week 18 Previews and a Festive Football Round-Up
    2026/01/01

    Kick off the New Year with a jam-packed football podcast as Shane and James return for a New Year’s Day Football Special, diving deep into the Premier League and the NFL.

    The lads open with major Premier League news, breaking down Enzo Maresca’s sacking at Chelsea, asking the big questions: what is Chelsea’s plan right now and who could be next in the dugout? They then analyse the standout performances from the past week, covering Wolves, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Aston Villa, before previewing the blockbuster Manchester City vs Chelsea Sunday clash.

    Over in the NFL, the focus shifts to key results and performances, with strong showings from the 49ers, Seahawks, and Falcons, while the Steelers, Bucs, and Panthers struggle to impress. The lads wrap up the NFL chat by previewing the key Saturday and Sunday match-ups that will determine the NFC number one seed and the winners of the AFC North and NFC South.

    As always, there’s a fresh update to the Power Rankings and another competitive round of Gan Seans, with James clinging to a one-point lead.

    Don’t miss this must-listen football and NFL podcast episode, packed with analysis, debate, and the biggest talking points from the week.

    🎧 Listen if you’re into:

    • Football (soccer) analysis
    • NBA previews & predictions
    • Weekly NFL reactions
    • Underdog betting tips
    • Draft-style sports debates
    • Power rankings across multiple sports
    • Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

    🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
    Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

    💬 Connect with us:

    📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
    📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
    🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

    (0:00) Happy New Year!!

    (3:30) Enzo Maresca Sacked by Chelsea

    (12:22) Festive Premier League Fixtures Round-Up

    (26:47) Man City vs Chelsea Preview

    (29:09) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

    (33:09) NFC One Seed Battle

    (42:10) Panthers or Bucs for the NFC South?

    (46:30) Steelers or Ravens for the AFC North?

    (50:17) Trevon Diggs Waived by Cowboys & Picked up by Packers

    (52:47) Multi-Sport Power Rankings

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    56 分
  • NBA and NFL Christmas Day Recap: Lions Fall Apart + Unstoppable Jokic | NFL Saturday and Sunday Previews
    2025/12/27

    ​​Shane and James return with a bonus episode of Who’s Got The Ball?, breaking down all the action from the NFL and NBA Christmas Day games.

    The duo recap the biggest performances, key talking points, and standout moments from Christmas Day as the Lions drop out of the play-offs and Nikola Jokic blows minds once again, before turning their attention to a full preview of tonight’s NFL clash between the Houston Texans and the Los Angeles Chargers. The lads also provide a breakdown of all the big Sunday match-ups in Week 17 of the NFL. Perfect listening for NFL and NBA fans looking for expert analysis, game reactions, and betting or fantasy insights.

    Don’t miss this packed episode covering the biggest talking points across the NFL and NBA from Christmas Day.

    🎧 Listen if you’re into:

    • Football (soccer) analysis
    • NBA previews & predictions
    • Weekly NFL reactions
    • Underdog betting tips
    • Draft-style sports debates
    • Power rankings across multiple sports
    • Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

    🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
    Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

    💬 Connect with us:

    📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
    📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
    🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

    (0:00) Intro

    (3:23) Commanders vs Commanders Recap

    (7:08) Lions vs Vikings Recap

    (12:19) Broncos vs Chiefs Recap

    (16:21) Chargers vs Texans Preview

    (21:02) Packers vs Ravens Preview

    (23:02) Sunday NFL Previews

    (31:47) Knicks vs Cavaliers Recap

    (34:17) Thunder vs Spurs Recap

    (38:31) Warriors vs Mavericks Recap

    (40:33) Lakers vs Rockets Recap

    (43:39) Nuggets vs Timberwolves Recap

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    48 分
  • Are the Jaguars an AFC Dark Horse? | Man United vs Newcastle Festive Showdown | NBA Christmas Day Preview
    2025/12/23

    This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down a massive week of festive NFL, Premier League, and NBA action.

    NFL Recap & Predictions

    • Trevor Lawrence leads the Jacksonville Jaguars to a statement win over the Denver Broncos — are the Jags a dark horse Super Bowl contender?
    • Full analysis and score predictions for the NFL Christmas Day games

    Premier League & Carabao Cup

    • Leeds United steal the show with the performance of the weekend against Crystal Palace
    • Quick preview of the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final: Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
    • In-depth breakdown of the only St. Stephen’s Day fixture: Manchester United vs Newcastle United

    NBA Christmas Day Special

    • Michael joins James and Shane to analyse all the NBA Christmas Day games
    • Can we expect any major upsets?

    Plus, another round of Gan Seans and Power Rankings to wrap things up!

    Don’t miss this packed episode covering the biggest talking points across the NFL, Premier League and NBA.

    🎧 Listen if you’re into:

    • Football (soccer) analysis
    • NBA previews & predictions
    • Weekly NFL reactions
    • Underdog betting tips
    • Draft-style sports debates
    • Power rankings across multiple sports
    • Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

    🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
    Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

    💬 Connect with us:

    📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
    📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
    🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

    (0:00) Happy Christmas!!

    (4:03) Are the Jaguars an AFC Dark Horse?

    (12:22) NFL Christmas Day Preview

    (21:57) Leeds Continue Their Surge Up the Table

    (26:45) Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Preview

    (31:05) Man United vs Newcastle Preview

    (37:25) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

    (42:44) Michael Joins for an NBA Xmas Day Preview

    (44:39) Knicks vs Cavaliers Preview + Predictions

    (49:00) Thunder vs Spurs Preview + Predictions

    (53:27) Warriors vs Mavericks Preview + Predictions

    (58:21) Lakers vs Rockets Preview + Predictions

    (1:05:49) Nuggets vs Timberwolves Preview + Predictions

    (1:10:52) Premier League X NFL X NBA Power Rankings

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    1 時間 15 分
  • The Knicks Take the NBA Cup | Chiefs Eliminated From the Playoffs | Bruno Fernandes' Man United Future
    2025/12/19

    This week on Who’s Got the Ball? James and Shane break down the NBA Cup Final between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, analysing what the result means for both franchises and their championship outlook. The lads then tackle one of the biggest NBA questions right now: If the Oklahoma City Thunder don’t win the NBA Championship, who will?

    The conversation shifts to the NFL, with a deep dive into Bo Nix’s standout performance against the Green Bay Packers, an assessment of the Kansas City Chiefs’ season, and a look at the NFL pre-season contenders that are on the brink of missing the playoffs.

    To wrap up, there’s a Premier League discussion, including Nottingham Forest’s dominant win over Tottenham, reaction to Bruno Fernandes’ interview, and a preview and prediction of Newcastle vs Chelsea.

    Plus, don’t miss the latest Gans Seans Picks and the updated Power Rankings across the NBA, NFL, and Premier League.

    Tap to listen — you don’t want to miss this episode.

    🎧 Listen if you’re into:

    • Football (soccer) analysis
    • NBA previews & predictions
    • Weekly NFL reactions
    • Underdog betting tips
    • Draft-style sports debates
    • Power rankings across multiple sports
    • Sports content from an Irish perspective with global takes

    🔁 New episodes drop weekly!
    Follow/subscribe so you never miss a breakdown of the latest in the EPL, NBA, and NFL.

    💬 Connect with us:

    📸 Instagram → @whosgottheballpod | X / TikTok → @wgtbpod
    📩 Send your takes → wgtbpod@gmail.com
    🌍 Based in Ireland | Talking global sports weekly

    (0:00) Intro + Xmas Podcast Schedule

    (3:23) Knicks Take the NBA Cup

    (11:02) Who Can Win the Championship if OKC Don’t?

    (21:40) NFL Clutch Player of the Week

    (28:52) Chiefs Eliminated From the Playoffs

    (34:37) Lions, Ravens and Bucs on the Brink

    (41:45) Gan Seans: Our Underdog Picks

    (45:34) PL Performance of the Weekend

    (52:09) Bruno Fernandes’ Man United Future

    (1:04:44) Newcastle vs Chelsea Preview + Predictions

    (1:08:41) Premier League X NBA X NFL Power Rankings

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    1 時間 12 分