Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 293 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986))

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 293 (Interview with Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986))

This is the 293rdepisode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.   For this episode, I interview Distinguished Professor Dr. Laurent Bellaiche of University of Arkansas as we discuss SÉC Bastia in the years (1971-1986).     Dr. Bellaiche is also a Professor at Tel Aviv University.   Professor Ballaiche has designed a new class called “Thinking Outside of the Box”, a course that involves science and Football.   For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 [https://linktr.ee/sp1873]   Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ [https://the1888letter.com/contact/] https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague [https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague]   You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Bellaiche’s contact info: Email: laurent@uark.edu [laurent@uark.edu]     Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cxyuzSuroxRf0Lqji35k9?si=oTyLXexnQSuw-ZNf_jbmZw&nd=1&dlsi=72b6c571f00f409a [https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cxyuzSuroxRf0Lqji35k9?si=oTyLXexnQSuw-ZNf_jbmZw&nd=1&dlsi=72b6c571f00f409a] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-293-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774111636 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-293-interview/id1601074369?i=1000774111636]   Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCgeJAyoi0Y Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0505669466.html Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/838273/support]

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 292 (Interview with English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘Sergeant Wilko’s Defending Champions: Leeds United at the Dawn of Modern Football’ (2026))

This is the 292nd episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.   For this episode, I interview English Author and Podcaster Mr. Rocco Dean, discussing his book ‘Sergeant Wilko’s Defending Champions: Leeds United at the Dawn of Modern Football (2026).’   Mr. Dean was previously interviewed on the podcast regarding his books, ‘The Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of Dominance.’ (2024) and ‘The O'Leary Years: Football's Greatest Boom and Bust (2022).’   In addition to the book, we will discuss, Mr. Dean is the Author of many Leeds United related books, such as   ‘The Sons of Revie: Leeds United's Decade of Dominance.’ (2024) Marcelo Bielsa vs The Damned United: The Extraordinary Story of a Club Reborn (2021) League One Leeds: A Journey Through the Abyss (2022) Marcelo Bielsa v The Premier League: Living, Loving and Losing Bielsaball (2023).   He is also a presenter on Leeds United related podcast, ‘Leeds, That!’ @LeedsThat.       For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 [https://linktr.ee/sp1873]   Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ [https://the1888letter.com/contact/] https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague [https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague]   You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Mr. Dean’s contact info: Twitter: @roclufc Twitter: @leedsthat Link to Mr. Dean’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Sergeant -Wilkos-Defending-Champions-Football-ebook/dp/B0GSG9JLGF [https://www.amazon.com/Sgt-Wilkos-Defending-Champions-Football-ebook/dp/B0GSG9JLGF] https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rocco-Dean/author/B0945M96RF?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Rocco-Dean/author/B0945M96RF?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true]   Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/68vRlJnztRCfbqLb6NtkhW?si=oDK86ZLlQZW3Xq-xe1M5Ew&nd=1&dlsi=d061f61eac974882 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/68vRlJnztRCfbqLb6NtkhW?si=oDK86ZLlQZW3Xq-xe1M5Ew&nd=1&dlsi=d061f61eac974882] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-292-interview/id1601074369?i=1000773814100 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-292-interview/id1601074369?i=1000773814100] Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvBwk-MexvQ   Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_01016772382.html Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/838273/support]

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 291 (Interview with English Author Mr. Richard Mulligan, as we discuss his book ‘The Heroes of Mexico 86’ (2026))

This is the 291st episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.    For this episode, I interview English Author Mr. Richard Mulligan, as we discuss his book, ‘The Heroes of Mexico 86’ (2026).    For any questions/comments, you may contact us:  You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.  https://linktr.ee/sp1873 [https://linktr.ee/sp1873]    Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ [https://the1888letter.com/contact/]  https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague [https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague]    You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’  Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Mulligan’s contact info:  Twitter (X): @Mexico86HQ  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mexico86hq/ [https://www.instagram.com/mexico86hq/]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583764568403&sk=about [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583764568403&sk=about]  Link to Mr. Mulligan’s book:  https://www.curtis-sport.com/all-programmes/The-Heroes-of-Mexico-86-p826871016 [https://www.curtis-sport.com/all-programmes/The-Heroes-of-Mexico-86-p826871016]  https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heroes-Mexico-86-Richard-Mulligan/dp/1068570733 [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heroes-Mexico-86-Richard-Mulligan/dp/1068570733]    Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/327nGh8D9OFp3gunV9tTWa?si=0WobPQFKTwW5NAyeJUKwNQ&nd=1&dlsi=fde37148e213454b [https://open.spotify.com/episode/327nGh8D9OFp3gunV9tTWa?si=0WobPQFKTwW5NAyeJUKwNQ&nd=1&dlsi=fde37148e213454b] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast/id1601074369 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast/id1601074369]   Youtube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJidH0ivuqw [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJidH0ivuqw]  Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0872036419.html   Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/838273/support]

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 290 (Interview with Writer and Sports Historian, Dr. Mark Orton as we discuss his book ‘From Moore to Messi: A History of the Argentine National Football Team 1902-2026’ (2026))

This is the 290th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.   For this episode, I interview Writer and Sports Historian, Dr. Mark Orton as we discuss his book ‘From Moore to Messi: A History of the Argentine National Football Team 1902-2026’ (2026).    Dr. Orton is also the author of the following books: El El Más Grande: The Story of River Plate, Argentina's Biggest Club (2023) Football and National Identity in Twentieth-Century Argentina: La Nuestra (Palgrave Studies in Sport and Politics) (2023)     For any questions/comments, you may contact us: You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia. https://linktr.ee/sp1873 [https://linktr.ee/sp1873]   Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ [https://the1888letter.com/contact/] https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague [https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague]   You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’ Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast. Dr. Ortons’s contact info: Twitter (X):  @MarkAOrto Bluesky: @markaorton.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markortontheargentimes/ [https://www.instagram.com/markortontheargentimes/]   Link to Dr. Orton’s books: https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/moore-messi [https://www.pitchpublishing.co.uk/shop/moore-messi] https://www.amazon.com/Moore-Messi-Argentine-National-1902-2026-ebook/dp/B0GHP8LGS6 [https://www.amazon.com/Moore-Messi-Argentine-National-1902-2026-ebook/dp/B0GHP8LGS6]   Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/38Myp5ZRzJCuhXup8Cu397?si=8RGr6zncQtafcgCoPvzzfQ&nd=1&dlsi=e1cb28ffbd8e4389 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/38Myp5ZRzJCuhXup8Cu397?si=8RGr6zncQtafcgCoPvzzfQ&nd=1&dlsi=e1cb28ffbd8e4389] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-290-interview/id1601074369?i=1000773032006 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-290-interview/id1601074369?i=1000773032006]   Youtube Link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukAWrsjWJ-s   Blog Link: https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0241437791.html Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/838273/support]

Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast-Episode 289 (Interview with American Author and Journalist Mr. Michael Lewis, as we discuss his book, ‘Around the World Cup in 40 Years: An American sportwriter’s perspective’ (2026))

This is the 289th episode of my podcast, 'Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’.    For this episode, I interview American Author and Journalist Mr. Michael Lewis, as we discuss his book, ‘Around the World Cup in 40 Years: An American sportwriter’s perspective’ (2026))    Mr. Lewis is also the editor of the Substack, ‘Front Row Soccer’.  He has covered 13 World Cups (8t men, 5 women), seven Olympics and 28 MLS Cups. He has written about New York City FC, New York Cosmos, the New York Red Bulls and both U.S. national teams and has penned a soccer history column for the Guardian.com. He is the former editor of BigAppleSoccer.com and has written seven books about the beautiful game including ‘Alive and Kicking: The incredible but true story of the Rochester Lancers. ‘      For any questions/comments, you may contact us:  You may also contact me on this blog, on twitter @sp1873 and on facebook under Soccernostalgia.  https://linktr.ee/sp1873 [https://linktr.ee/sp1873]    Mr. Paul Whittle, @real1888letter on twitter and https://the1888letter.com/contact/ [https://the1888letter.com/contact/]  https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague [https://linktr.ee/BeforeThePremierLeague]      You may also follow the podcast on spotify and Apple podcasts all under ‘Soccernostalgia Talk Podcast’  Please leave a review, rate and subscribe if you like the podcast.  Mr. Lewis’ contact info: Twitter (X): @Soccerwriter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soccerwriter1/ [https://www.instagram.com/soccerwriter1/] Bluesky: @soccerwriter.bsky.social Substack: https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/ [https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/]   Link to Mr. Lewis’ books:  https://www.amazon.com/Around-World-Cup-Years-sportwriters/dp/B0H1M3NFL4 [https://www.amazon.com/Around-World-Cup-Years-sportwriters/dp/B0H1M3NFL4]      Listen on Spotify / Apple Podcasts:   https://open.spotify.com/episode/168hzVJvvArJYJdeLk9Z9W?si=69Iu2o__RuWsT7CQ4-M8AA&nd=1&dlsi=abf20ed3713048f5 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/168hzVJvvArJYJdeLk9Z9W?si=69Iu2o__RuWsT7CQ4-M8AA&nd=1&dlsi=abf20ed3713048f5] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-289-interview/id1601074369?i=1000772648594 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode-289-interview/id1601074369?i=1000772648594]   YouTube Link:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKqV4H4mUKE   Blog Link:  https://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2026/06/soccernostalgia-talk-podcast-episode_0360464412.html Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/838273/support]