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The S Word

The S Word

talkSPORT 43 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

The S Word is a daily sports podcast from talkSPORT that covers the biggest stories in soccer, with a focus on the upcoming World Cup in North America. Hosts Will Gavin and Master Tesfatsion bring heavyweight debate and hard-hitting analysis, featuring big-name guests and hot takes. The show embraces the term 'football' over 'soccer' and aims to settle the age-old debate. It also offers a video version on YouTube.

Episodes

'The Premier League Feels Hollow!' African Stars Update & La Liga Madness!
'The Premier League Feels Hollow!' African Stars Update & La Liga Madness! Oct 12, 2026 50:00 On todays show Will Gavin starts with a passionate rant about the current state of the Premier League since Man City were found guilty of 114 charges and Alex Crook joins him after who was at Anfield on Sunday.Will was also joined on the show by good friend of the show Michael Lahoud to catch us up on some of the African superstars from this years World Cup and how they have been getting on at the
Best Premier League slate of the season?!
Best Premier League slate of the season?! Oct 9, 2026 47:23 4 in 4 for the USMNT over the break, and giving opportunity to a young crop of exciting talent... is this the new golden generation? Domestic football is back with a bang this weekend with Manchester City heading to Anfield, and a victriolic reception, plus United v Spurs and Arsenal v Leeds are all discussed.The guys also breakdown the latest news from Tonda Eckert's sanctions at Southampton
Jesse Marsch Is Playing Mind Games With USMNT
Jesse Marsch Is Playing Mind Games With USMNT Oct 6, 2026 1:00:00 Is Jesse Marsch playing mind games with the USMNT ahead of their match this week? Nate Bukaty joins the show look ahead to Canada as well as look back at their incredible 3-0 victory over Mexico. Tim Vickery joins the show to talk about Messi's farewell game and teases that this might not be the last time we see him in the famous blue and white stripes!England commentator Jim Proudfoot also jo
Man City Guilty & Alexi Lalas joins us as The S* Word Returns!
Man City Guilty & Alexi Lalas joins us as The S* Word Returns! Oct 2, 2026 51:34 Is this the start of a new era of the USMNT?! We'll look forward to USA v Mexico in Arizona with USMNT legend Alexi Lalas. Unsurprisingly he doesn't hold back on Cristiano Ronaldo, on the Premier League's expansion and of course Mauricio Pochettino's plans for the American men's team.Will Gavin & Max Scott breakdown the explosive Manchester City verdict, what it means for t
¡Viva España! Did Spain just save football?
¡Viva España! Did Spain just save football? Jul 20, 2026 52:55 Spain are World Champions! A final that was far from a classic, but the right team won in the end!Did they save football? Were Argentina Anti-Football or is it being overblown? We'll talk about them becoming the villains.And we'll discuss the brilliance of this Spanish team with commentator Phil Kitromilides live from Madrid.Plus what was the experience like in stadium? Half-time shows and post-ga
Is Bronze a World Cup Medal of Honor?
Is Bronze a World Cup Medal of Honor? Jul 19, 2026 42:30 Happy World Cup Final Day! But whilst we previewed the game on the live show, it'd go pretty our of date as a podcast, so we ask the hardhitting questions...Is the third place playoff being a brilliant game still something to celebrate? Is it any consolation for England fans?Will & Master break down the 6-4 barn burner between England & France, and consider what next for the Three Lions?Pl
Could Messi actually win the Ballon d'Or?!
Could Messi actually win the Ballon d'Or?! Jul 18, 2026 46:56 He was a 50/1 shot going into the World Cup, but Lionel Messi, an MLS player, could actually win the Ballon d'Or with a big performance on Sunday!Today's show was a tour of many of our favourite specialist reporters from the World Cup. We talked South American football with Felipe Cardenas and asked if Messi could win footballs biggest indvidual prize for a ninth time?Michael Lahoud joins us on wh
2026 World Cup Highs & Lows
2026 World Cup Highs & Lows Jul 17, 2026 46:59 Will & Max pick their 3 things they'd keep from the 2026 World Cup, and what's going in the bin! What would you never want to see again?And is the third place play-off the worst game in football? Even if so, does Thomas Tuchel have extra pressure on him vs France because of the midweek performance?Plus we'll discuss the idea of Football DNA, and the brilliant Kevin Hatchard joins the show. Enj
Messi Magnificent as Three Lions go out with a Whimper
Messi Magnificent as Three Lions go out with a Whimper Jul 16, 2026 47:27 Did Thomas Tuchel's tactics cost England their first World Cup Final place in 60 years?Or did Argentina just make the right calls in the right moments to win it? And will they claim back to back tiltles this Sunday?!Will & Master break down the pathetic Three Lions performance in the final 30 minutes, and laud Messi's genius.Plus former Premier League Argentine Julio Arca and former England De
Can England or Argentina beat Spain on that form?!
Can England or Argentina beat Spain on that form?! Jul 15, 2026 48:45 After Spain dominated France in the first World Cup Semi Final was it Spanish Brilliance? Or the French going out with a Whimper?We break down the performance and French Football Journalist Erik Bielderman tells us if Zinedine Zidane is the right answer?Plus former Premier League Striker Troy Deeney joins us to discuss whether England or Argentina could beat Spain if they play that well, and look
Sensational Semi-Finals, and who's the next face of the USMNT?
Sensational Semi-Finals, and who's the next face of the USMNT? Jul 14, 2026 46:27 Spain v France - game of the tournament? We preview this massive clash.US Soccer legend Brad Friedel joins the show to discuss how the USMNT should approach maximising the 2026 World Cup? Is Pochettino the man to change the mentality of football in America?Plus UEFA want to challenge Gianni Infantino at the next elections, can anyone beat the incumbent FIFA president?Instagram: @talkSPORTSWordTwit
Is a 64 team World Cup just an Infantino PR Stunt?!
Is a 64 team World Cup just an Infantino PR Stunt?! Jul 13, 2026 51:12 Is a 64 team World Cup actually realistic? Is it just an exercise in handing out a participation medal? Is it just Gianni Infantino deflecting from negative press?And the team react to Mike Grella's comments about England, does he have a point? And who is he to make it?Plus Nate Bukaty joins us to discuss whether the World Cup will be a long term success in bringing new fans to the sport in the US

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