The Ripple Effect with James Lawrence Allcott

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How Good Was England’s 4-2 Win, Really? Jun 18, 2026

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James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to dissect England’s 4-2 win over Croatia and how excited we should be. They discuss how big of a win it really was and whether this England team can take it up a gear moving forward.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Joe Thomlinson
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Everything We’ve Learned From the World Cup So Far Jun 16, 2026

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James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson to discuss everything we’ve learned from the opening few days of the World Cup. Together, they chat about hydration breaks, quick throw-ins, the weather conditions, and much more!
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Joe Thomlinson
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Crazy World Cup Predictions That Could Actually Happen Jun 09, 2026

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James Allcott is joined by Joe Thomlinson for the first episode of The Ripple Effect World Cup Show. Together, they make their predictions, covering everything from: Winners, Player of the Tournament, Flop of the Tournament and much more.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Joe Thomlinson
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Arsenal’s New Era, and Why Losing the UCL Final Might Be Crucial Jun 01, 2026

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James Allcott is joined by Alex Moneypenny (@DiffKnock) and Clive Palmer (@Clivepafc) to discuss the dramatic end to the season Arsenal have seen. Together, they talk about how winning the Premier League but losing in the Champions League will mould this Arsenal team moving forward. ‎

Host: James Allcott

Guests: Alex Moneypenny and Clive Palmer

Producer: Cai Jones

Editor: Finn McSkimming

Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Killing Maradona: How Cocaine and Crime Destroyed Football’s Greatest Talent May 26, 2026

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In this episode of 'The Ripple Effect,' James speaks to the masterful and illuminating author David Arrowsmith (⁠@mrwriterman79⁠), who makes his return to the podcast, alongside award-winning filmmaker Eli Mengem (⁠@ElMengem⁠). They explore the magic, crime, corruption and tragedy of Diego Maradona, guided by words from David's fascinating latest book, 'Killing Maradona: How Cocaine, the Camorra and Crime Corrupted Football's Greatest Talent'.
You can purchase a copy of the book here, and also see Arrowsmith's other title, 'Narcoball: Love, Death and Football in Escobar's Colombia' here.
Host: James Allcott
Guests: David Arrowsmith and Eli Mengem
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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The Premier League 2025-26 End-of-Season Awards May 20, 2026

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James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg), Joe Thomlinson (@JoeThomlinson), and Cormac McAinsh (@theFootballMeta) for the second time this week for an awards night! Together, they pick their players of the season, best signings, best newcomers, and many more!
Host: James Allcott
Guests: Nieve Petruzziello, Joe Thomlinson, and Cormac McAinsh
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Picking England’s 2026 World Cup Squad May 19, 2026

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James Allcott is joined by Nieve Petruzziello (@StuntPegg), Joe Thomlinson (@JoeThomlinson), and Cormac McAinsh (@theFootballMeta) to pick their final England squad. With the Premier League drawing to a close, the quartet look back on the season and assess who should be in Tuchel’s squad in a month’s time.
Host: James Allcott
Guests: Nieve Petruzziello, Joe Thomlinson, and Cormac McAinsh
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Why Pep Guardiola Haunts Football May 12, 2026

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James Allcott is joined by Jon Mackenzie (@Jon_Mackenzie) to discuss how Pep Guardiola has influenced modern football. They chat about the tactical influences imposed by Pep’s forward thinking and how others have taken a similar approach to football.
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Jon Mackenzie
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Liverpool: Keep or Sell! May 05, 2026

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James Allcott is joined by Josh Williams (@DistanceCovered) to discuss Liverpool’s squad. Together, they work their way through the team, analysing who will be a part of Slot’s future plans and who will be moved on!
Host: James Allcott
Guest: Josh Williams
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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Arsenal: Keep or Sell! Apr 27, 2026

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James Allcott is joined by Alex Moneypenny (⁠⁠@DiffKnock⁠⁠), Dan Amenyah (⁠⁠@Amenyah⁠⁠), and James Bayliss (⁠⁠@TheGoonerVerse⁠) to sift through Arsenal’s current squad and decide who Arsenal should keep and who should be moved on!

Host: James Allcott
Guests: Alex Moneypenny, Dan Amenyah and James Bayliss
Producer: Cai Jones
Editor: Finn McSkimming
Additional Production: Patris Gordon

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