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England are in a major final and we were totally wrong about Kyle Walker. If we're being honest we're still on the comedown from Wednesday night's semi-final but we do our best to review England's tournament so far and preview our chances for the final against Italy. Is it coming home? Our Heavy Metal Eurovision playlist is available on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2P2sMjZ7chv0M5hsuyWtxj?si=GBU2lcsUSiyS7oQ6opDhFg Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]

This doesn't really need a description, does it? Our Heavy Metal Eurovision playlist is available on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2P2sMjZ7chv0M5hsuyWtxj?si=GBU2lcsUSiyS7oQ6opDhFg Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]

This week is a Got Got Need podcast takeover as Liam and Powles are joined by Liam's other podcast partner, Chris Robinson (@gingerboyo) for a round-up of the Euro 2020 group stages. Are Italy now considered the tournament favourites? Were England boring or professional? Did Turkey disappoint most of all the 24 nations involved? We get into the nitty-gritty of tournament football in the short 48-hour window between the groups and knockouts. Our Heavy Metal Eurovision playlist is available on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Sw0fh54r2b0aCZ9f9YAfF Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]

The Terrace is the home of retro and fan culture sports merchandising, and Paul Towers is the brains of the business. We talk with Paul about the life of The Terrace, how it works and who does what, and his passion for Manchester United before picking through a star-studded Xi littered with Serie A talent. Enjoy! We’re asking each of our guests to curate a matchday playlist filled to the brim with tracks of their choosing. Check out Paul's picks on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2P2sMjZ7chv0M5hsuyWtxj?si=GBU2lcsUSiyS7oQ6opDhFg Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]

Here's part 2 of our extremely thorough Euro 2020 preview! We talk at length about England's chances of topping the group and perhaps going all the way. Who will emerge from the 'Group of Death' and why is Powles so hot on Portugal? Are we scared of Spain? Our Heavy Metal Eurovision playlist is available on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2P2sMjZ7chv0M5hsuyWtxj?si=GBU2lcsUSiyS7oQ6opDhFg Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]

The only Euros preview you'll need this summer! Enjoy part one of our two-part Euro 2020 preview where we run through groups A-C with a fine toothcomb. What do we think of Wales' chances at a spectacular repeat of 2016? How hot are we on Frank de Boer and the Netherlands (not very!)? Is this Belgium's last shot? Our Heavy Metal Eurovision playlist is available on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2P2sMjZ7chv0M5hsuyWtxj?si=GBU2lcsUSiyS7oQ6opDhFg Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]

A total break from the norm this week. Liam had a busy week, Ben had a busy week, Powles has decided to take the reigns and put together a little quiz for everyone. 30 minutes, 30 questions - let us know how you get on! We’re asking each of our guests to curate a matchday playlist filled to the brim with tracks of their choosing. Check out Ant's picks on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2P2sMjZ7chv0M5hsuyWtxj?si=GBU2lcsUSiyS7oQ6opDhFg Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]

Our first touring crew member joins us this week! Ant Lacey of Sleeps Society and touring merch guy for While She Sleeps hops on to talk to us about the Sleeps Society, his love of Chelsea and to break down the provisional England squad for this summer's Euros. Ant was kind enough to walk us through a day in the life of a merch guy and what the role entails, he discusses going to Stamford Bridge with his dad and we also help him write his groom speech. Enjoy! We’re asking each of our guests to curate a matchday playlist filled to the brim with tracks of their choosing. Check out Ant's picks on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2P2sMjZ7chv0M5hsuyWtxj?si=GBU2lcsUSiyS7oQ6opDhFg Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]

This week we caught up with the OG metal music pundit, Beez. Fan of all things metal, alt, punk, grunge and hardcore, as well as being a huge Gooner, Beez sits perfectly inside the Venn diagram of this podcast's demographic. We talk about the European Super League fallout, his thoughts on Mikel Arteta, the idea of alternative music breaking Tik-Tok and the future of heavy music & football punditry. We really do cover everything! We’re asking each of our guests to curate a matchday playlist filled to the brim with tracks of their choosing. Check out Beez' picks on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2P2sMjZ7chv0M5hsuyWtxj?si=GBU2lcsUSiyS7oQ6opDhFg Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]

A couple of weeks off and no intro this episode as Powles and Ben were away for the week, but before they left we did manage to sit down with Ross Rickers of Chamber, Teejerker and the designer of the Heavy Metal Football logo! A huge Wolves fan, Ross talked us through the world of vintage tees, the link between UKHC and football ultras and his love for Pedro Neto. We’re asking each of our guests to curate a matchday playlist filled to the brim with tracks of their choosing. Check out Ross' picks on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2P2sMjZ7chv0M5hsuyWtxj?si=GBU2lcsUSiyS7oQ6opDhFg Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]

A slight departure from the norm this week in that we brought on touring photographer and videographer Chris Blockd to teach us about the world of trading cards and NFTs. Having worked with bands and artists like The Dangerous Summer, Don Broco, Marshmello, Neck Deep & more, Chris has also found himself immersed in the world of making money through trading World Cup commemorative cards (or Panini stickers to us here in the UK) and NBA Top Shot. A huge Chelsea fan, we also get Chris to talk about Frank Lampard's tenure in charge and the success of this summer's signings. We’re asking each of our guests to curate a matchday playlist filled to the brim with tracks of their choosing. Check out Chris's picks on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2P2sMjZ7chv0M5hsuyWtxj?si=GBU2lcsUSiyS7oQ6opDhFg Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]

While this episode wasn't exactly in the diary the breaking news of an imminent European Super League was too difficult to ignore - plus all three of us have plenty of opinions on this subject. Liam, Matt and Ben discuss the European Super League, its optics and the wider ramifications on the sport. Spoiler Alert: none of this is pretty and as Ben puts it so eloquently "let's powerbomb all these cunts through a table." We’re asking each of our guests to curate a matchday playlist filled to the brim with tracks of their choosing. Check out Dan's picks on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/playlist/2P2sMjZ7chv0M5hsuyWtxj?si=GBU2lcsUSiyS7oQ6opDhFg Get in touch: Twitter - @HeavyMetalFTBL Instagram - @xheavymetalfootballx Email - [email protected]