The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast

Author Joe Mewis joins the pod to talk about his new book and helps the team recall allsorts of weird and wonderful days gone by. 4 games undefeated has also rendered the pod almost positive, but who knows what comes next...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Halloween still in the air, the team reflect on the nightmares of Leicester and Cardiff, but enjoy Jonny's dream hat-trick against Scunny. They also examine the truth that following LUFC can be very, very frightening. Oh, and look out Gary McSheffrey.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Wee Gordon's departure fresh in the memory, the boys enjoy an effing unbelievable win at Boro and wonder if Strach has lost more than his job. With Preston and Ipswich now mere memories, the TSB team anticipates more roller coaster action as Simon Grayson racks up a ton. Plus win yourself a copy of new book Leeds United On This Day.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

TSB talks to Lucas Radebe and celebrates our legendary centre back; he's not sure about Tetley Bitter though. Satisfaction abounds as the team make good after Barnsley with Donny thwarted and the Blades blunted. And more scum baiting is in the offing as Ferguson Jr with Preston and Roy Keane with Ipswich are next up.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After the Barnsley thrashing, the lads lament our last good left back - but who on earth was it? And with Donny and the Blades looming large on the horizon, can Leeds find the winning formula in time? Expect the usual cheap gags and innuendo, plus some good old fashioned Yorkshire moaning about the cost of things.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this very superstitious 13th podcast, the lads chat about bizarre, stupid and downright ludicrous football rituals. Encouraging wins against Millwall and Watford almost lead to waves of optimism about Swansea and Barnsley. The team hope to ride their luck with the libel laws when discussing the last ins and outs of the transfer window.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the season underway the team digest the Rams, Imps and Trees; they savagely spit out the media-hungry celebrity footballer and almost look forward to meeting Lions, Foxes and Hornets. Plus, they uncover Mike Grella's sexy past.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this long-overdue return of the pod, hear the lads chew over the close season, including all the ins and outs. Moscowhite unravels and Dan explains his brush with Bantams in the buff. Plus, the early season falls under the spotlight.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the final, joyous podcast of the season the TSB team celebrate a nerve-jangling but glorious promotion for our amazing club. And boy haven't we all earned a drink?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a novel departure from their regular time, the TSB team get together on a Sunday morning to dissect all matters LUFC. With promotion beckoning, the end of the season comes under scrutiny and we recall - much like Foreman v Ali - when TSB went head to head with Ken Bates. And Billy's paint job - were they drunk?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As time ticks away on the season, a bit of hope is restored to the pod. Buoyed by a couple of wins, the team discuss Becks' bird, try to balance the books and remember the club's greatest false dawns.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With the season crashing down around our ears the team do their best to avoid facing the truth by turning their attention to football's other delusional figures. Big Sol takes a thrashing, the boys pick apart the club's Ocean Finance-esque obsession with loans and desperately pray for a happy easter.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The team turn it up to eleven as they welcome Kaiser Chiefs bassist Simon Rix to the podcast, they manfully discuss the season ticket prices and offer congratulations to JB on his Player of the Year award. Somebody has to. Plus they eye up Millwall and Norwich in a slightly panicked fashion.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This time out the pod actually attempt some serious financial discussion, weigh up the delights of a visit to Beeston and marvel at Sean Gregan's physique. Plus they realise that all that's left is hope. Oh and they've figured out how to use the phone.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this fortnight's pod the team chat about the strange folk from Carlisle, share their memories of being on the pitch themselves and do Vorderman-esque number crunching on our promotion campaign. Plus Britain's Brainiest footballer is on Countdown proper.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.