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VAR CHECK · EP 1 OUT NOW

The dad & lad football podcastIt's Gone to VAR

Two generations of football obsession, one kitchen-table studio. Big games reviewed, hot takes overturned, and the occasional decision that definitely should have stood.

It's Gone to VAR — illustrated logo of the two hosts waving beside gold microphones
THE BIG ONE

Our World Cup 2026 series is live

The biggest World Cup ever — 48 teams, three host nations, six weeks of football — and we're covering every twist. Preview shows before each England game, reaction pods after the final whistle, and a weekly tournament roundup.

See the series plan →

VAR CHECK · ENGLAND, GROUP L
17June

England vs Croatia

Dallas · 9pm UK · ITV1

Reaction pod after
23June

England vs Ghana

Boston · 9pm UK · BBC One

Reaction pod after
27June

Panama vs England

New York/New Jersey · 10pm UK · ITV1

Group decider?
VAR CHECK · LATEST EPISODES

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WORLD CUP SERIES · EP 1 · OUT NOW

It's Started! Three Days In — Results, Reactions & Our Predictions Special

Three red cards on day one, USA smashing Paraguay 4-1, Vinícius saving Brazil, Scotland's first World Cup goal in 28 years — and our full predictions locked on the scoreboard. Winner, Golden Boot, dark horse, biggest flop, the lot.

14 June 2026▶ Play now
COMING NEXT

England vs Croatia: The Reaction Pod

Our first England game of the tournament — the 2018 semi-final rematch in Dallas. We'll be reacting to every kick, every call, and every Tuchel touchline moment. Dropping after the final whistle on Wednesday 17 June.

After Wed 17 JuneNext episode
EPISODE

Season Review: Our Team of the Year

The domestic season gets the full VAR treatment — best signing, biggest flop, and a combined XI that nearly ended the podcast (and the family).

May 2026▶ Play

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