FUT Weekly Podcast

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TOTS begins & Weekend League revitalised! #W34 May 15, 2019

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TOTS is here! Regulars Ben and Steve (The FUT Coach) are joined by FUT database Icon Luke Zimmerman (of Futhead) to break down a curious, and exciting, start to TOTS:

00:00 - New Weekend League rewards for TOTS

09:35 - TOTS make goods after social media snafu

13:38 - Our Community TOTS picks

19:19 - Steve's 85 TOTS McGeady review

21:23 - What we expect from TOTS going forward

24:46 - How to shake off the Weekend League rust

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POTY VVD reviewed, 'ladder' upgrade SBCs with AndyAJ3 #W32 May 01, 2019

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This week AndyAJ3 returns to join regulars Steve (TheFUTCoach) and Ben. The former fight over who has chosen the better FUT Swap reward, while Ben has a tin foil hat theory about why the Base Icon was a FUT Swap reward. Big reviews with Prime Moments Blanc and POTY / TOTS Virgil Van Dijk under the microscope. There is also discussion around the steep seeming POTY prices (especially for Sterling). Plus is the future of player SBCs upgrade ladders, what TOTS players the panel want come TOTS and if all players should have 5* skills?

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Bonus pod peek: FUT Swap dilemma Apr 25, 2019

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The full exclusive supporter episode features AirJapes 41212(2) and covers, TOTS plans, prep, TOTT, grinding and much more!

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In this sneak peek of this week's bonus podcast Steve (TheFUTCoach), WyseFIFA and Ben discuss FUT Swap and whether Douglas Costa over the Base Icon is actually the smart move!

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Mental edge, pro tactics & icon mess with AirJapes Apr 20, 2019

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This episode includes a huge pod announcement! Get involved, get the pod weekly at http://www.patreon.com/futweeklypodcast

Air Japes joins regulars Ben & Steve (TheFUTCoach), inspired by the eMLS and recent tournaments to discuss how different continents have different play-styles. Something Ben has noticed playing Weekend League and Rivals in the US! Plus how technical skill is important but game management is probably the most important - what we can learn from that Tekkz vs Dossary matchup.

This week's pod also covers: a particularly OP Corner Technique, the Prime Icon Moment 'mess' and a few ofJapes controversial plans for FUT.

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Weekly Objective tips, predictions & Icon Moment SBCs overpriced? Mar 28, 2019

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This week Ben is joined by big time YouTuber Andy (AJ3) and trading guru WyseFIFA to discuss the huge FUT Birthday promo! The panel chat about some great value left-field position changes and how to even potentially make some profit.

With some very interesting players in weekly objectives, the trio discuss how the players look, thoughts on the objectives and key tips for obtaining them.

They also cover two other hot topics in the community at the moment: are icon moment SBCs 'outrageously overpriced'? Plus Andy's thoughts on five streamers giving out icon/birthday players as twitch drops.

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Special: 10 Years of FUT Nostalgia & ChuBoi insider insights Mar 21, 2019

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In this week's FUT Birthday 10 Year Special your panel rundown their favourite (and least favourite) players through each year of FUT. Plus behind the scenes insights from former EA employee and current esports host/content creator ChuBoi, who returns with regulars Steve (TheFUTCoach) and Ben. There is also a debut for former Free Pack Project creator Tom Mills who has some particularly special throwbacks.

From Wallyson to Welliton, Lalas to Luiz and including dozens of listener picks this is your extensive FUT nostalgia hit after 10 years of the worlds most popular football game mode!

Its a hefty episode - weighing in as the longest in FWP history. Fear not as these handy timestamps guide you:

• 0:00:00 - The FUT Nostalgia Trip Begins

• 0:06:32 - FIFA10: The Reign of Agbonlahor

• 0:09:22 - Silver Messi

• 0:13:51 - FIFA12: Welly and Wally

• 0:22:08 - FIFA13: Pivotal Year and a Bazooka

• 0:30:40 - FIFA14: Chu has to sell FUT to EA

• 0:39:40 - FIFA15: Unguessable United Striker

• 0:58:18 - FIFA16: A Strange Edition

• 1:05:10 - FIFA17: Best FIFA ever?

• 1:14:11 - FIFA18: 250 games with IF Fellaini

• 1:20:00 - Chu on FUT Birthday and Content this year

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Carniballing & Make Losing Great Again #W26 Mar 13, 2019

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FUT Economist is here for a shorter but even more action packed pod, he’s joined by Ben and The FUT Coach Steve to chat about what some (not Steve) are calling the perfect FUT content blueprint: Carniball! Plus we’ve got some ideas for improving the casual offering, with inspiration from Apex accolades, why we need to see a casual mode and #MakeLosingRewardingAgain.

At the other end of the FUT spectrum they discuss why competitive FIFA is becoming less ‘Pay To Win’ and why Tekkz has been dominating the competitive scene and how he might not have even turned pro this year.

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Countering Park the Bus & Community Negativity #W25 Mar 05, 2019

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Iain Stirling, voice of Love Island (and the FUT Weekly Podcast) joins your host Ben and regular Steve (TheFUTCoach) to discuss the growing levels of community negativity around the game. Your panel debate the cause of the angst and what is really 'to blame' and whether its actually justified. There's a mini review of Prime Moments Petit, FUT Player Days market drop, chat (rant) about the scene's FUT Swap response but - most crucially - tips and tactics to help you beat Park the Bus and AI defending. There is also a happy birthday for Ben (even though its actually on Friday)!

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Japes on tactics which achieved his best Weekend League result! Feb 12, 2019

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FUT legend AirJapes joins the pod to discuss the tactics and setup achieved 26-2 in Weekend League - his best finish this year. Steve (TheFUTCoach) and Ben have tried it and give their thoughts. Japes explains how he handles drop back and counter attack, AI defending, crossing and much more. Plus your panel discuss goalkeeper movement, the community response to the patch and dig into some player reviews - which include an elite budget icon CB!

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New Headliners promo & how to finish! #W20 Feb 05, 2019

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Andy (AJ3) returns to joins Steve (TheFUTCoach) and your regular host Ben to discuss a brand new promo once again. This time its a set of live cards with a particularly exciting twist. The panel ask: who are the best players? How will they impact other special items? Should EA do a new promo every week? Plus there's also plenty to discuss on the gameplay front - would 'flattening' chemistry be a good thing for FIFA? Is the the heading META on its way out already? How on earth do you finish chances? All that and much more, on this weeks FUT Weekly Pod!

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