Feast of Football

Episode 131: Gareth Bale's pitchside antics

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Gareth Bale's situation and the Championship play-off race.

Episode 130: Carl Robinson

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan are joined by Newcastle Jets head coach Carl Robinson to talk managing in Australia, tactical analysis and look back on his caree...

Episode 129: Can Cardiff clinch a play-off spot?

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Cardiff and Swansea's hunt for a place in the play-offs, as well as Liverpool's title win and the Premier League relegati...

Episode 128: Chris Coleman

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former Wales manager Chris Coleman joins the podcast to talk about leading his country to the semi-final of Euro 2016, his experience of being filmed ...

Episode 127: Neil Taylor

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan are joined by Wales and Aston Villa defender Neil Taylor to talk abou his Wales career, Euro 2016 including his goal against Russ...

Episode 126: Ben Davies on Euro 2016

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Wales and Tottenham Hotspur defender Ben Davies discusses Wales' Euro 2016 campaign, his hopes for Euro 2020 next year and returning to play football ...

Episode 125: Analysing Wales 3-0 Scotland 1979

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan analyse Wales' 3-0 victory over Scotland from 1979 which included a perfect hat-trick from John Toshack.

Episode 124: Robbie Savage

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Robbie Savage speaks to Elis James, Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts about his Wales career, including the infamous Paolo Maldini incident and his earl...

Episode 123: Analysing Wales 1-0 England 1984

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan analyse Wales' victory over England at the Racecourse from 1984.

Episode 122: Simon Davies

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan speak to former Wales, Tottenham and Fulham winger Simon Davies.

Episode 121: Analysing Wales 2-1 Italy 2002

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan analyse Wales' 2-1 victory over Italy in 2002.

Episode 120: Joe Ledley special

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan are joined by Wales and Newcastle Jets midfielder Joe Ledley

Episode 119: Analysing Wales 1-0 Germany 1991

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan analyse Wales' 1-0 victory over world champions Germany in 1991.

Episode 118: EJFOF returns

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan catch up after a few weeks absence and share some podcast best bits.

Episode 117: How much will Wales miss Joe Allen?

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Joe Allen and the impact of coronavirus on football.

Episode 116: Late goals and controversial decisions

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan ask why Swansea keep conceding late goals and look some of the weekend's controversial decisions

Episode 115: Clashing with teammates

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss falling out with teammates and Cardiff and Swansea's form.

Episode 114: Part Two - Man City's ban & Premier League Team of the Season

18 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Man City's European ban and preview the Champions League

Episode 114: Part One - Why are Swansea struggling to win?

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Swansea's form and talk Cardiff and Newport County

Episode 113: Part Two - Are Sheffield United the best ever promoted team?

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Sheffield United's stunning season and talk Aaron Ramsey and Lionel Messi

Episode 113: Part One - Academies & Training Grounds

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss academies and training facilities at their former clubs

Episode 112: January transfer window review

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss the January transfer window and check in on all the Welsh clubs

Episode 111: Will Robson-Kanu return for Wales?

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis and Danny discuss the FA Cup and Hal Robson-Kanu's desire to play for Wales again.

Episode 110: Virgil van Dijk and changing mentality

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Virgil van Dijk and how a manager can change team mentality.

Episode 109: Derby reaction and best strikers

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss the south Wales derby and the best Premier League strikers.

Episode 108: Part Two - Can Swansea complete the derby double?

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan look ahead to the second South Wales derby of the season.

Episode 108: Part One - Should Giggs pick Neco Williams?

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss whether Neco Williams will be picked for Wales in March.

Episode 107: Dealing with a mumps outbreak

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan speak to Mike Flynn about the mumps outbreak in his Newport squad.

Episode 106: Is Brendan Rodgers a genius?

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Cardiff and Swansea's league form, look ahead to the Champions League last 16 and ask if Leicester can win the league?

Episode 105: Euro 2020 draw

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Wales' opponents in Group A at the Euro 2020 finals.

Episode 104: Sore feet & 'Singing after signing'

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss wearing boots too small for you and singing as a new player. They also talk about Neil Harris' start to life as Cardiff m...

Episode 103: Wales. Wales. Wales. In that order.

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Wales reaching the EURO 2020 finals with a win over Hungary.

Episode 102: Part Two - Wales U19 special

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Gabbidon speaks to Wales U19 players Neco Williams, Morgan Boyes and Keenan Patten.

Episode 102: Part One - Warnock gone and Azerbaijan away

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Gabbidon and producer Andrew discuss Neil Warnock and Azerbaijan v Wales.

Episode 101: Will Bale be fit for Wales?

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss the Wales squad for the games against Azerbaijan and Hungary and talk about what's going on at Wrexham.

Episode 100: The Derby fallout

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Swansea's victory over Cardiff and Granit Xhaka.

Episode 99: The South Wales derby is here

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan look ahead to the first South Wales derby in five years.

Episode 98: Wales' Euro 2020 qualification hopes

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan look back at Wales' draws against Croatia and Slovakia.

Episode 97: Judgement Day

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan preview Wales' crucial matches against Slovakia and Croatia.

Episode 96: Part Two - Who should manage Wrexham?

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss some potential candidates for the Wrexham manager job.

Episode 96: How are Bale, Ramsey and Matondo getting on?

02 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts speak to the Guardian's Nicky Bandini, AFP's Ryland James and journalist Andy West about the fates of Gare...

Episode 95: Part Two - James Collins special

27 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan speak to James Collins about his departure from West Ham, ripping up his Aston Villa contract and his memories with Wales at Euro...

Episode 95: Part One - Fan bans and Best Fifa awards

25 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss the behind-closed-doors fixture between Slovakia and Wales and the Best Fifa Football Awards 2019.

Episode 94: Part Two - Elis goes full shock jock

18 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny and Iwan discuss Wrexham's woes and whether Bryan Hughes' job is in danger whilst Elis 'loses it' after Swansea's unbeaten run comes to an end.

Episode 94: Part One - The Role of the Modern Striker

17 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss the Premier League, Champions League and the role of the modern striker

Episode 93: Part Two - Can County keep Flynn and Twitter spats

11 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan debate whether Newport County can keep hold of Michael Flynn and discuss social media rows.

Episode 93: Part One - Can Wales reach Euro 2020?

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan review Wales' victories over Azerbaijan and Belarus, discuss whether Wales are advancing under Ryan Giggs and what Wales' hopes o...

Episode 92: Can Wales get back to winning ways?

04 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan look back at Swansea's win at Elland Road, Northern Ireland's last minute winner against Wales in the Women's EURO 2021 qualifier...

Episode 91: Bury, Bolton and Carabao Cup

29 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Swansea's great form, Newport and Cardiff crashing out of the Carabao Cup and the Bury FC's league expulsion.

Episode 90: Part Two – Giggs’ Wales and turning a Page

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Ryan Giggs’ Wales squad selection for the upcoming Euro qualifier, Ashley Williams’ omission, Osian Roberts’ depart...

Episode 90: Part One – Cardiff, Swansea and McBurnie’s away day

22 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss the performances of Cardiff City and Swansea City in the Championship so far, Oli McBurnie’s away day, Premier League d...

Episode 89: Part Two - Cardiff and Swansea season preview

31 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James and Iwan Roberts discuss the pre-season results, transfers and upcoming fixtures of Cardiff City and Swansea City to decide which club will...

Episode 89: Part One - The Bale debacle

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James and Iwan Roberts discuss Gareth Bale's transfer saga and the young Welsh players plying their trade in the German Bundesliga.

Episode 88: Michael Sheen

11 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan talk to Hollywood actor Michael Sheen about portraying Brian Clough, his footballing talents, Soccer Aid and the Homeless World C...

Episode 87: Croatia and Hungary review

18 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After losing to Croatia and Hungary in Euro 2020 qualifying, Elis James, Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts analyse what went wrong and discuss Wales' ch...

Episode 86: Dan James and Wales away

06 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Danny Gabbidon and David Cotterill discuss Dan James' move to Manchester United and Wales' upcoming European qualifiers against Croatia an...

Episode 85: International football is near

30 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan look at Ryan Giggs's squad for the games against Croatia and Hungary and speak to Wales forward Natasha Harding ahead of the game...

Episode 84: Part Two - Inside Newport County

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts talk to Newport County's Mike Flynn ahead of the League Two playoff final.

Episode 84: Part One - Life after Potter and what now for Bale?

22 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts discuss Graham Potter's departure from Swansea and Gareth Bale's future in this week's podcast.

Episode 83: Mental health, painkillers and starting life after football

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James and Danny Gabbidon talk to former Wales internationals David Cotterill and Simon Church about mental health and life after football.

Episode 82: What next for Cardiff City?

07 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss what's next for Cardiff City following their relegation.

Episode 81: Messi magic and being a free agent

02 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Lionel Messi, life as a free agent and much more this week.

Episode 80: PFA Team of the Year voting

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss how seriously players take the PFA Team of the Year voting, whether it's hard to be critical of players you know as a pun...

Episode 79: Cardiff's cojones and a statue for Curt

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Cardiff's victory over Brighton, the Champions League and Alan Curtis' retirement.You can vote for EJFOF in the Listener'...

Episode 78: Bad Celebrity Footballers

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss the worst celebrity footballers and coping with pressure.

Episode 77: Warnock and van Dijk

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan analyse Virgil van Dijk and assess Cardiff's hopes of staying up.

Episode 76: Wales 1-0 Slovakia

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Wales' win over Slovakia and racism in football.

Episode 75: Danny's relentless tactical analysis

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The guys reflect on Wales' win over Trinidad and Tobago and look ahead to Slovakia.

Episode 74: Ryan Giggs

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James and Iwan Roberts chat with Wales manager Ryan Giggs ahead of the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.

Episode 73: Bale, Brooks and Bamba

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Sol Bamba's injury, Gareth Bale and David Brooks this week.

Episode 72: Brendan is back

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Brendan Rodgers, Brian Flynn and much more this week.

Episode 71: Gabbi-ball

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Gareth Bale, Maurizio Sarri's troubles at Chelsea, Daniel James' pace and much more in this week's podcast.

Episode 70: Benvenuto Ramsey

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts discuss Aaron Ramsey's transfer to Juventus, Cardiff City's important win away to Southampton and iconic g...

Episode 69: Pep is coming to the Parade

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Newport's FA Cup heroics and Huw Jenkins' Swansea departure.

Episode 68: Emiliano Sala

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Producer Andrew sits in for Elis, as Danny and Iwan talk about Emiliano Sala

Episode 67: An agent's perspective

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Moralee, founder of New Era Global Agency, joins Danny and Iwan on this podcast.

Episode 66: Warnock's Brexit and the Ginger Pele

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis and Iwan discuss Neil Warnock's Brexit comments and speak to James Collins.

Episode 65: Bucks Fizz and a sausage roll

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan catch up on all the Welsh football news since the Christmas break.

Episode 64: The Christmas Quiz

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts go head to head in a Welsh football quiz.

Episode 63: OIe, Ole, Ole!

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Danny Gabbidon, Iwan Roberts and producer Andrew discuss Ole Gunnar Solskjær's return to management, Wales returning to the Racecourse and much more ...

Episode 62: The Nativity

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Cardiff's victory over Southampton, Swansea's win over Brentford, Newport v Wrexham in the FA Cup, how preseason has chan...

Episode 61: "Siawns am gêm?"

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Wales' opponents for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifying campaign, Sam Ricketts' departure from Wrexham and Mark Hughes' de...

Episode 60: Life as a trialist

27 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan pay tribute to Gary Speed and Kevin Austin and discuss life as a young trialist looking for a club in this week's podcast.

Episode 59: Part Two - "I always wanted to play in goal"

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan preview the weekend's football in part two of this week's episode.

Episode 59: Part One - Assessing Giggs' first year in charge

22 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Wales' losses to Denmark and Albania in this week's podcast.

BONUS: Wales 1-2 Romania - 25 years on

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is a bonus episode from Elis James' Feast of Football featuring a documentary aired on the 20th anniversary of Wales' 2-1 defeat to Romania which...

Episode 58: 'Chris Gunter is a freak of nature'

13 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts talk about Wales' matches against Denmark and Albania, Chris Gunter approaching the Wales cap record and t...

Episode 57: Who is Jamie Lawrence?

06 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts discuss the inclusion of Jamie Lawrence and omission of Joe Rodon from Ryan Giggs' latest Wales squad and ...

Episode 55: The Josh Murphy special

25 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan are joined by Cardiff City winger Josh Murphy who talks about the Bluebirds' first win of the season, his first impressions of jo...

Episode 54: "Usain Bolt's only got one thing... pace!"

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan review Wales' games against Spain and Republic of Ireland, talk about Usain Bolt's football career and preview the weekend's foot...

Episode 53: Sparky's Goal and Millennium Memories

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Iwan and Danny wind the clock back to 1985 when Mark Hughes scored a belter against Spain and reflect on Wales' best moments at the Millennium (...

Episode 52: Wondergoals, Texting Mike Flynn and the Jackie Chan Tackle

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan celebrate brilliant goals from Swansea, Newport and Aaron Ramsey. Iwan mistakenly sends the wrong text to Newport's manager and t...

Episode 51: The League for Tired Parents

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis James, Danny Gabbidon and Iwan Roberts look at what’s been happening in Welsh Football this week. In this edition of the podcast, they discuss ...

Episode 50: Rolls Royce and Massey Ferguson

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan talk Cardiff City's identity, Jose Mourinho vs Paul Pogba and much more in this week's podcast.

BONUS: Welsh Language Podcast - 'Trwy gicio a brathu mae cariad yn magu'

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is a bonus Welsh language podcast from Elis James' Feast of Football.

Episode 49: Spitting and Giggs v Gabbs

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan talk about Douglas Costa's spitting, marking Ryan Giggs and just how good Eden Hazard is in this week's episode.

Episode 48: Part Two - 'Who orders a pint of wine?'

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Cardiff City, Swansea City, Newport County, Wrexham and the fantasy league in part two of this week's episode.

Episode 48: Part One - Denmark, Ampadu and Roy Keane

11 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Wales' defeat to Denmark, Ethan Ampadu and Roy Keane and in part one of this week's episode.

Episode 47: EJFOF does Denmark

09 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Elis, Danny and Iwan discuss Wales' match against Denmark, the benefits of cryotherapy and we find out why Danny was absent from the last podcast reco...

Episode 46: The Happiest Podcast in the World

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode, Elis, Iwan and producer Andrew discuss Wales’ emphatic 4-1 win over Republic of Ireland and previews their next match agai...