Lost Boyos: A Football Travel Podcast

Mark Gordon: Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years, the Divine Ponytails World Cup highs and lows, and our favourite Baggio goals and shirts

Recorded just before the start of the 2026 World Cup, Matt and Marc were joined by football writer Mark Gordon, author of Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years,. We discuss the highs and lows of Baggio’s three World Cups, the enduring aura of the Divine Ponytail, and why he remains one of football’s most iconic figures. There is plenty of nostalgia as we share our favourite Baggio moments, goals, and shirts from a truly unforgettable career. You can buy Mark's book, Roberto Baggio: The World Cup Years here or in all the usual book stores: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Roberto-Baggio-World-Cup-Years/dp/1836802625 You can follow Mark on X at @MarkGordonMedia. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice — it really helps us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Daniel Höhnke: The 'chaos' of Hertha Berlin, the historic Olympiastadion, and having Niko Kovač pay for your McDonald´s

This week we were joined by lifelong Hertha Berlin supporter Daniel Höhnke to discuss the highs, lows, and endless chaos surrounding one of Germany’s most fascinating clubs. Daniel reflects on growing up in a divided Berlin, falling in love with Hertha as a kid, the historic Olympiastadion, and the 'Hertha Bubis' incredible run to the 1993 DFB-Pokal final. There’s also a brilliant story involving Niko Kovač and a McDonald’s bill, and Matt finally gets to tell his great 'Steve Kerr's son' anecdote. Of course, we also squeezed in some German national team chat ahead of the World Cup too. Follow Daniel on Instagram at @danielhohnke. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. Make sure to go check out and subscribe to the Lost Boyos Substack: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice — it really helps us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Emil Anderson: Bolton Wanderers and Frank Worthington in the 1970s, a lifetime of Atherton Collieries, and the disjointed joy of Alder Street

This week on Lost Boyos, Matt is joined once again by returning co-host Gibbo — the perfect sidekick for this week’s guest, Atherton Collieries stalwart Emil Anderson, the man who first brought Gibbo into the world of working at Colls. We chat about Emil’s childhood trips to Burnden Park, falling in love with the brilliance of Frank Worthington, and how his dad first took him through the gates at Atherton Collieries — a club that has shaped his entire life and where he now serves as long-standing club secretary. There’s also plenty of love for Alder Street and its wonderfully disjointed charm, discussion of Emil’s favourite away days in northern non-league, and stories from football trips further afield — including matches in Cancún and Sered in Slovakia. Make sure to follow Atherton Collieries on X at @ You can follow Gibbo on X at @JoeBillGibbo and on Instagram at @gibbogram You can read Gibbo's tales of groundhopping on his old blog Gibbo's 92 here: https://gibbos92.com/ Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod on Instagram at @lostboyos. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice — it really helps us. Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week’s episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Carl Worswick: Football in Bogotá, Colombia’s diverse football culture, and the power of the national team

Joining us from his adopted home in Bogotá was Carl Worswick. Having written extensively on Colombian football for a wide range of publications, Carl was the perfect guest to guide us through the Colombian football scene — from the domestic game to the international stage. We focused mainly on Bogotá before exploring other regions across Colombia’s rich and diverse football culture. The one thing that truly unites the country, though, is the national team. We also reeled off our favourite Colombian players, relived iconic moments and, of course, discussed those glorious shirts. You can find Carl on X at @cworswick. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps us out. Or drop us a comment and let us know what you thought of this week’s episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. Also, make sure to check out — and subscribe to — the Lost Boyos Substack: Lost Boyos Substack [https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips&utm_source=chatgpt.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Charlie Hatch: The rise of FC Cincinnati, working for the historic Columbus Crew, and 'Hell is Real' derby.

FC Cincinnati’s rise has been one of the great modern football stories in the US — and FCC fan Charlie Hatch joined us to talk about the club’s rapid growth from USL newbies to MLS contenders. Charlie, who works as a reporter covering Columbus Crew, also dug into the history of the Crew, including the remarkable fight to keep the club in Columbus, and the passionate 'Hell is Real' derby. Plus, we chatted about the upcoming World Cup in the United States, the chances of USMNT success, and some general celebration of US soccer. If you enjoy the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast provider of choice—it really helps us! Or drop us a comment letting us know what you thought of this week’s episode. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod. Also, make sure to check out - and subscribe to - the new Lost Boyos Substack: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/?utm_campaign=profile_chips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]