The Failed Footballer

The Failed Footballer

Olan Tekkers & iHeart Australia

He failed as a footballer, but luckily you don't need to have made it to have an opinion. OlanTekkers knows football, and with some expert guests he takes you through the biggest stories, the best goals and all the results from this year's World Cup.

This is your front‑row seat to all the action from Canada, Mexico and the US, as we follow Australia (and England) through the group stage and beyond. 

The Failed Footballer covers all the essentials football fans are searching for, including World Cup analysis, football match recaps, tactical breakdowns, and reactions to the biggest results. There’s a strong focus on the Socceroos, tracking Australia’s journey on the world stage, alongside key coverage of England and other international heavyweights. You’ll also get insight into emerging talent, football tactics, coaching decisions, and the storylines driving global conversation, making it a go-to football podcast for both hardcore fans and casual viewers.

New episodes drop twice a week, keeping you up to date with every major development across the World Cup and the wider football world, perfect for staying across results, analysis and talking points as they happen.

Each episode features a rotating lineup of former and current players, football legends, pundits and iconic voices from the game. These expert guests bring firsthand experience, unique insights and strong opinions, adding depth and credibility to every conversation.

If you enjoy football podcasts like The Rest Is Football, Football Weekly, Suited and Booted, or anything that blends match analysis with personality and strong takes, you’ll feel right at home here. OlanTekkers delivers the same mix of insight, humour and fan-driven energy, with his own unmistakable voice.

This show is not affiliated with FIFA or Football Australia

  • No. of episodes: 13
  • Latest episode: 2026-07-04
  • Sports Soccer

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Failed Footballer?

There are 13 episodes avaiable of The Failed Footballer.

What is The Failed Footballer about?

We have categorized The Failed Footballer as:

  • Sports
  • Soccer

Where can you listen to The Failed Footballer?

The Failed Footballer is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did The Failed Footballer start?

The first episode of The Failed Footballer that we have available was released 4 June 2026.

Who creates the podcast The Failed Footballer?

The Failed Footballer is produced and created by Olan Tekkers & iHeart Australia.