The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

Latest Episodes:

Every Premier League Club’s Most Surprising Statistic Nov 13, 2024

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James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson (@Joethomlinson) to take a look at one stat that defines every Premier League club. Together they take a look at Brentford’s remarkable xG stat, Arsenal’s one big problem, the secret behind Liverpool’s great start, and many more interesting stats that reveal the truth behind every team.

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Joe Thomlinson

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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Balotelli, Dybala, Rafael Leao: Serie A’s Biggest Enigmas Nov 08, 2024

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James Allcott is joined by Nima Tavalleey Roodsari (@NimaTavRood) from 'The Italian Football Podcast' to discuss the array of enigmatic figures in Serie A right now. They discuss the return of Mario Balotelli, the Dybala situation, and why Rafael Leao doesn't play every game.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Nima Tavallaey Roodsari

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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Attempting to Understand the Premier League with JJ Bull Nov 06, 2024

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James Allcott is joined by JJ Bull (@jj_bull) and Tom Jordan from the Back of the Net YouTube channel, as well as Cai. Together they dive into the most confusing teams in the Premier League before taking a trip north of the border to check in on Aberdeen, who find themselves in a title race with Celtic.

Host: James Allcott

Guests: JJ Bull and Tom Jordan

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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How Mohamed Salah Is Silently Leading Liverpool Nov 01, 2024

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James Allcott is joined again by Laurence McKenna (@lozcast) to discuss Mohamed Salah’s time at Liverpool and how he has become one of the greatest Premier League players of all time. James and Laurence discuss how Salah’s role has evolved during the transition from Jurgen Klopp to Arne Slot and how he’s leading Liverpool this season.

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Laurence McKenna

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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The Beginning of Amorim, the End of ten Hag and Real Madrid’s Ballon d’Or Boycott Oct 30, 2024

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James Allcott is joined by Laurence McKenna (@lozcast) to digest what has been a wild week of football discourse. The pair discuss the Ballon d’Or. Were Real Madrid right to boycott it? What were the reasons behind Erik ten Hag’s sacking? And what's next for Manchester United under Rúben Amorim?

Host: James Allcott

Guest: Laurence McKenna

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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How Pablo Escobar Built A Colombian Football Empire Oct 23, 2024

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James Allcott is joined by David Arrowsmith (@mrwriterman79) and Andy Brassell (@andybrassell) to discuss David’s book ‘Narcoball: Love, Death, and Football in Escobar’s Colombia'. The trio dive into the period of time where cartels ran Colombian football and how it resulted in unregulated chaos for the country.

Host: James Allcott

Guests: David Arrowsmith and Andy Brassell

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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Shakhtar Donetsk: Playing Football in a War Zone Oct 18, 2024

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James Allcott is joined by Andy Brassell (@andybrassell) and David Arrowsmith (@mrwriterman79) to discuss Andy’s book ‘We Play On’. The trio discuss how football in Ukraine has suffered, changed, and risen again following the invasion by Russia in February 2022. The trio focus on how Shakhtar Donetsk have become ‘the people’s team’ in Ukraine and what the repercussions of the war have meant to what was once a European footballing giant.

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Host: James Allcott

Guests: Andy Brassell and David Arrowsmith

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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2 Truths 1 Lie: Premier League Edition Oct 15, 2024

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James Allcott is joined by JCC (@WorldofJCC), Matisse (@matissearmani), and Ben (@ben_bowman_) for a game of Two Truths One Lie. In the game, the quartet give two statements that they staunchly believe in and one statement that is a barefaced lie. But who will be caught out in their lie? And who will be the person that spots the most lies and wins the episode?

Host: James Allcott

Guests: JCC, Matisse and Ben Bowman

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

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Understanding the Premier League’s Most Confusing Clubs Oct 09, 2024

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James Allcott is joined by JCC (@WorldofJCC), Matisse (@matissearmani), Ben (@ben_bowman_) and Dave (@daveazzopardi) to take an in-depth look at the Premier League’s most confusing clubs: Fulham, Chelsea, Tottenham and Wolves. Is Fulham’s positive start to the season set to continue? Are Chelsea better than we think? Can Ange turn things around for Tottenham? And are Wolves in big trouble?

Host: James Allcott

Guests: JCC, Matisse, Ben and Dave

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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How Do Man Utd Fix Their Biggest Problems? Oct 02, 2024

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James Allcott is joined by Sam Peoples of United Peoples TV (@UnitedPeoplesTV) to take an in depth look at Manchester United’s problems. But more importantly: what is their biggest problem? Is it recruitment? Is it the people upstairs? Or is it simply the manager?

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Sam Peoples

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Jonathan Fisher

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