FUT Weekly Podcast

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Are Scream 99 Stats Fake? w/ ChuBoi #W8 Nov 10, 2025

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Josh and Ben are joined by previous EA employee ChuBoi to talk about content, community sentiment and whether the 99 scream stats are fake!

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00:00 Introduction
01:21 Pound for Pound Powerhouses: Player Nominations
09:08 How Evolutions Work On Live Cards
14:38 Are 99 Stats On Scream Cards Fake?
20:25 The Role of Play Styles in Gameplay
23:34 Community Sentiment and Player Perception
25:26 Showdowns and UCL MOTM Cards
28:05 POTM Mbuemo
31:07 Dynamic Images and Their Importance
34:37 The Cycle of Community Sentiment
51:10 Should EA Even Listen to the Community?
57:18 League SBCs and Evolution Changes

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The Debate On Keeper Movement w/TaZz #W7 Nov 06, 2025

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Josh and Ben are joined by TaZz from The Guide to discuss the debate around keeper movement as well as how to defend now Jockey is boosted as well as top tips for playing around the box.

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00:00 Introduction
01:05 EA's Quick Reversion of Gameplay Changes
05:55 Community Feedback and EA's Approach
10:03 The Complexity of Polling and Game Design
19:05 Goalkeeper Movement: Pros and Cons
41:08 Balancing Casual and Competitive Play
42:15 Defensive Strategies and Jockeying Techniques
52:23 Mastering Attacking Fundamentals
01:05:46 Final Thoughts and Community Engagement

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Which SBC's Should You Be Completing w/Brammers #W6 Oct 27, 2025

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Josh and Ben are joined by Brammers to discuss Ultimate Scream and all the SBC's it has brought. Which SBC's should you be completing? Who is this weeks PfP? And what does Josh make of the League SBC's?

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00:00 Where Is The EA Interview?
02:58 Pound for Pound Powerhouse
11:17 Thoughts on Ultimate Scream Design and Content
19:37 The Big Topic - SBC's
28:37 The Role of Party Bag Packs in the Current Game
40:37 What Did We Get From the Hero and Icon SBCs?
43:15 The Value of Heroes and Icons
46:04 Exploring Scarily Good EVOs
52:42 The Evolution of Player Stats
57:51 Josh Discusses League SBC's

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Precision Vs Assisted Shooting - Which Is Better? w/H00Bear #W4 Oct 16, 2025

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Discord favourite and top NA player H00Bear joins Josh and Ben to discuss his favourite tactic and to debate the pro's and con's of Precision shooting in FC 26.

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- 00:00 Introduction
- 09:56 H00's 41212 Narrow: VxufGDPffhSX
- 15:47 What are the best roles for a midfield 4?
- 25:41 Formation and Role Analysis
- 29:01 Short, balanced or counter build up?
- 37:08 Ben's 4231 Wide: SZq8pC%ome%U
- 43:05 Game Updates and Community Feedback
- 51:05 Shooting Techniques: Precision vs Assisted

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What's The Point of POTM Mbappe? w/ NepentheZ #W3 Oct 07, 2025

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If a POTM SBC is released and nobody completes it, did it really get released? Nepenthez joins Josh and Ben to discuss this and everything else content in this weeks podcast.

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00:00 Introduction and Overview of Content
03:11 Pound for Pound Powerhouse: Player Nominations
06:02 Current Content and Player Evaluations
09:16 Discussion on Player of the Month SBCs
12:10 Community Reactions and Expectations
15:08 The Impact of Pricing on Player Accessibility
18:10 Exploring the Future of SBCs and Player Evolution
20:53 Closing Thoughts and Future Predictions
30:47 Market Dynamics and Player Performance
34:02 Champs Impact on Market Trends
39:41 Rewards and Player Value
41:53 Tournament Engagement and Gameplay
53:57 EVOs: A New Approach to Player Development

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So, How Do You Defend in FC 26? w/TaZz #W2 Oct 01, 2025

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Josh and Ben are joined by TaZz from The Guide to try and break down how you defend in FC 26? But also, how to attack set defences.

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00:00 Introduction
01:41 Evolving Gameplay Experiences
04:28 Defensive Challenges and Strategies
08:28 Understanding Set Defenses
17:58 Attacking Set Defenses: Techniques and Tips
33:38 Mastering Calmness in Gameplay
42:12 The Art of Precision Shooting
42:13 Navigating Goalkeeper Movement
48:06 The Debate on Advanced Defending
58:56 Optimizing Player Switching Techniques

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FC 26 Starts & Store Packs Cause A Stir! w/Nate The FUT Accountant #W1 Sep 23, 2025

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Josh and Ben are joined by Nate The FUT Accountant to talk about the first week of FC 26. From SBC's, to the market, to controversial store packs, all the goings on of week one are covered!

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00:00 Introduction to EA FC 26 and Early Game Experience
14:10 Pound for Pound Powerhouse
22:10 The Big Topic: Market Dynamics and Store Packs
25:12 Navigating Game Changes and Community Reactions
26:47 Market Dynamics and Player Value
31:51 Understanding the Current Market Trends
35:22 Exploring SBCs and Player Upgrades
35:33 Diving into EVOs and Their Impact
44:19 Evolving Player Cards: The Future of EVOs
47:18 Strategizing with EVOs: Choosing the Right Players
49:53 Tournament Requirements: The Importance of EVOs
50:57 Market Trends: The Rise of Silver Prices
53:41 Bounties and Rewards: Enhancing Gameplay Experience
54:10 Pre-Order Icons: Who We Got and Are They Good?
58:27 The Impact of Icons in Teams

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What’s New in FC 26? EA Manager Explains w/Japes #W0 Sep 13, 2025

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JAPES IS BACK! And he's been busy as Product Manager for Ultimate Team at EA! He joins Ben and Josh to chat all things content in Ultimate Team for FC 26. From power curve to promos, we get the inside info on all things new for next year.

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00:00 Reunion and Excitement for FC26 Launch
02:59 Japes' Role at EA and Community Engagement
05:57 New Features: Gauntlets and Tournaments
09:02 World Tour and Squad Building Flexibility
11:55 Power Curve Changes and Community Feedback
14:10 Chemistry Styles and Their Impact
17:01 Evolutions: Intentional Player Development
20:14 Silver Superstars and World Tour
23:13 Cornerstones Campaign and Early Game Strategy
26:21 Champs and Rivals: New Competitive Dynamics
34:00 Rivals Reimagined: New Features and Changes
37:46 Champs: Understanding the New Structure
40:50 Draft Rewards: A Fresh Approach
43:46 Addressing Draw Quits: A Community Concern
46:57 Tournaments and Gauntlets: Enhancing Competitive Play
52:49 Looking Ahead: Heroes and Future Content

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How To Start FC 26! w/Nate The FUT Accountant #W0 Sep 09, 2025

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Josh and Ben are joined by Nate The FUT Accountant and Brammers for the first FC 26 tips podcast! With focus on the Web App and the first few hours on the game, it's a must listen!

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00:00 Introduction and Excitement for FC 26
03:03 Rating Reveals and Database Leaks
05:56 Web App Release and Two-Factor Authentication
08:51 Pre-Season Packs and Objectives in FC 25
11:54 Starter Squad Changes
15:57 Early Coin Making Tips
23:41 What Should You Be Looking For?
30:33 FC Points: Timing and Strategy
37:43 SBCs: Worth the Investment?
42:14 Preparing for Game Modes and Objectives
47:14 The Importance of Communication with Players
51:22 Navigating the Power Curve in FC 26
57:15 Final Thoughts and Future Content Plans

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The Final Review of FC 25 w Nepenthez #W51 Aug 28, 2025

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Josh and Ben are joined by Nepenthez to do a final look back on FC 25. We talk about our favourite SBC's, our highlights and lowlights, and what we hope changes in FC 26.

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00:00 Introduction to FC25 Review
01:03 Reflecting on the FC25 Cycle
04:31 Gameplay Mechanics and Power Curve
12:11 Rush Mode: Pros and Cons
18:28 Gameplay Innovations and Tactical Depth
27:32 The Evolution of Gameplay Mechanics
36:00 Engagement Strategies and Player Retention
42:41 Reflections on the Game Cycle and Promos
51:43 Top Highlights and Future Expectations
54:56 Evaluating Campaigns and Promotions
57:41 Top SBCs of the Cycle
01:01:39 Personal Favorites in Evolutions
01:06:55 Reflecting on Low Points of the Cycle
01:13:01 Looking Ahead to FC 26

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