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Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

Fozcast - The Ben Foster Podcast

The Ringer 407 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

Ben Foster, former England and Premier League goalkeeper known as The Cycling GK, co-hosts with Tom Ochoa. They interview top athletes, content creators, and people with interesting stories to share.

Episodes

What's REALLY Going Wrong at Man United? 🔴
What's REALLY Going Wrong at Man United? 🔴 Oct 12, 2026 3134 Michael Carrick is under pressure, United's players aren't showing enough intensity, and the lads are questioning whether anything has actually changed at Old Trafford. Liverpool's big-money signings are getting torn apart after a 3-0 defeat to Man City, while Enzo Maresca's side keep winning despite the uncertainty hanging over the club. Could the whole Premier League title race become a farce
The TRUTH About Being a Premier League Goalkeeper | Alex McCarthy
The TRUTH About Being a Premier League Goalkeeper | Alex McCarthy Oct 8, 2026 4324 What really goes through a goalkeeper’s head when you’re 5-0 down at half-time? Alex McCarthy joins this week’s Fozcast to lift the lid on life as a Premier League goalkeeper – from the mentality needed to survive a 9-0 defeat, dealing with mistakes and losing your place, to England call-ups, facing Jamie Vardy and the moments that can completely change a career. A proper insight into one of th
Is This the End for Ronaldo – and What Happens to Man City Now?
Is This the End for Ronaldo – and What Happens to Man City Now? Oct 5, 2026 3639 Ronaldo’s latest Portugal camp turned awkward after he was told he would come on, spent 30 minutes warming up, and then never made it onto the pitch. We also look at what a meaningful punishment for Man City could actually look like, including the idea of repeated 30–40 point deductions that could leave them stuck in mid-table for years, plus Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or chances. Also on the age
Adam Smith: Harry Kane, Playing at 35 & Bournemouth’s Transfer Secrets
Adam Smith: Harry Kane, Playing at 35 & Bournemouth’s Transfer Secrets Oct 1, 2026 3518 From coming through at Spurs with Harry Kane and Kyle Walker, to still playing Premier League football at 35, he’s watched clubs get younger, transfer values explode and Bournemouth somehow keep selling their best players without slowing down. We get into what Kane was really like before anyone knew how good he’d become, why 30 now feels old in football, and what Adam has had to sacrifice to keep
Man City HAVE to Go Down?! England’s BIG Problem & a New England No.1?
Man City HAVE to Go Down?! England’s BIG Problem & a New England No.1? Sep 28, 2026 3658 What punishment should Man City face – and would anything less than relegation actually be enough? 👀 The lads break down the potential consequences for City, what relegation could mean for Haaland and the squad, and the wider impact across English football. Plus, after England’s defeat to Spain, we ask why England still struggle to play the way Spain do and whether there’s a deeper problem w
Wes Brown: Rooney Had No Fear, Why Ronaldo Was Different & Why Third Meant Failure
Wes Brown: Rooney Had No Fear, Why Ronaldo Was Different & Why Third Meant Failure Sep 25, 2026 4003 Wes Brown takes us inside the Manchester United dressing room at the height of the Sir Alex Ferguson era. From Wayne Rooney arriving with no fear, to Cristiano Ronaldo changing the level, Paul Scholes’ outrageous ability, Roy Keane setting the standards, and why finishing third felt like failure – this is a proper first-hand account of what made that United side different. Wes also tells us what
We Need to STOP Calling Players “Wonderkids”
We Need to STOP Calling Players “Wonderkids” Sep 21, 2026 3977 Man United are bottom of the Premier League for high-intensity distance, sprint distance and time spent sprinting… so is there a much bigger problem at the club than just results? 😳 The lads break down United’s worrying start, Michael Carrick, the lack of intensity and the huge pressure now being placed on young players like JJ Gabriel. They also debate whether we need to get rid of the term “won
The Hidden Rules of Being a Football Substitute
The Hidden Rules of Being a Football Substitute Sep 17, 2026 3447 What really happens when you’re left on the bench in professional football? Ben, Tom and Toze reveal the unwritten rules substitutes have to learn - from where you sit and how you warm up, to body language, bench hierarchy and the way managers judge you before you even get on the pitch. They also get into appearance bonuses, contract clauses, players trying to get noticed during warm-ups, and w
The VAR Room PANICKED in the Manchester Derby…
The VAR Room PANICKED in the Manchester Derby… Sep 14, 2026 3922 The lads break down why they think the officials panicked, the Foden/Bruno red-card incident, and whether all the controversy actually let Man United off the hook after being second-best against 10 men. Elsewhere, there’s a big debate around David Raya, Liverpool’s start, Spurs’ problems, and what really separates the top Premier League goalkeepers. The Football Fill-In is out now. ⚽️ Learn
The Brutal Reality of Being a Free Agent in Football
The Brutal Reality of Being a Free Agent in Football Sep 10, 2026 2692 What happens when the contract ends… and the next club doesn’t come? Jonny Williams has played 400 career games, featured at a Euros semi-final and a World Cup. Will Keane has played across the Championship and League One after coming through at Manchester United. Jamal Blackman has spent years in the professional game as a goalkeeper. And right now, all three are without a club. We joined them
Are Arsenal The Team To Beat? | Man United Questions, Mainoo & Haaland
Are Arsenal The Team To Beat? | Man United Questions, Mainoo & Haaland Sep 7, 2026 3412 Ben and the boys break down why they look so strong, the big questions still hanging over Man United, and the goalkeeping moments that defined the weekend. Plus Mainoo, Haaland, Emi Martínez and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Football Fans HATE About Players...
What Football Fans HATE About Players... Sep 3, 2026 3644 We asked YOU what footballers do that winds you up the most… 👀⚽️ And the answers came flying in 😂 Badge kissing. Ignoring the fans. Fake reactions for the cameras. Rolled-up shorts. Generic “we go again” posts. Being too friendly with the opposition. Even wearing the wrong kit when there’s no clash. Ben, Tom and Watto go through the lot — defending the players when there’s more to it, calling t

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