Lost Boyos: A Football Travel Podcast

Luke Taylor, the man behind the Forza Calcio Substack, joined us to talk all things Italian football. Luke told us how the 2006 World Cup acted as a gateway to his love for all things calcio, before we chatted about Serie A past and present — including why the league has provided such great entertainment in recent seasons. You can sign up to Forza Calcio on Substack here: https://forzacalcionewsletter.substack.com/ You can also read Luke's article on why he loves Italian football here: https://forzacalcionewsletter.substack.com/p/why-i-love-italian-football Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can also follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were joined by all-round football lover Seb White to remind us why he loves football. We chatted about his first love, Yeovil Town, before getting onto his involvement with Hampton & Richmond in more recent years, as well as his experiences accompanying his daughter to watch Chelsea FC Women and Brentford. Of course, we had to discuss his founding of MUNDIAL and his new projects, FC Camisa and (A)WAY. You won’t find many more passionate voices talking about some of the ills of football, but more importantly, what makes football fandom so bloody, bloody great. You can find Seb on Instagram at @sebdwhite. Make sure to check out FC Camisa: https://www.youtube.com/@fccamisa And you can find (A)WAY here: https://awaysoccerpaper.com/ Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can also follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Gibney joined us to chat about his beloved Lille, and how a man from Glasgow came to fall for the club via a scarf gifted to him and a Pro Evolution Soccer forum in the mid-2000s. We talked about the city itself and why it is perhaps slightly overlooked, what a typical matchday is like at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy, and some of the great names who have come through the club. Plus, there’s plenty of love for Andrew’s newest football obsession, Chadderton FC — the Greater Manchester club who ply their trade in the ninth tier of English football. You can find Andrew on X at @thegibshow_. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can also follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were joined by football writer David Arrowsmith to talk about his latest book, Killing Maradona. We discussed the highs and lows of El Diego, from his early beginnings in Buenos Aires to god-like status in Napoli, before his downfall around USA 1994. His finest moments, some of the mythology, his legacy - we covered it here, just like David has in his latest book. Plus, we also began the episode chatting about his previous book, Narcoball - a deep dive into Pablo Escobar and the other cartels' influence on Colombian football. You can find David on X at @@mrwriterman79 and on Instagram at @davidarrowsmithauthor. You can find his books, Narcoball and Killing Maradona here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=David+Arrowsmith&i=audible&ref=dp_byline_sr_audible_1 Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were joined by the brains behind La Liga London, Rahul Lakhani, to talk about La Liga and Spanish football, but, of course, we really wanted to get into his club in Spain: Villarreal. We talked about the remarkable story of this small town producing one of the most successful teams in Spanish football since the turn of the century, the legends who have worn the famous yellow, and the beauty of the Estadio de la Cerámica. You can find Rahul on X and Instagram at @LaLigaLondon. And check out his new website, which we discussed on the episode here: https://t.co/IT5VxNs68P You can find this episode's co-host, Nick Bell, on X at @nickbellofbpl and his excellent Spanish football podcast El Partido at @elpartido_es on X and @el_partido.es on Instagram. You can listen to the pod here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DcY8EGAIbXLdwZW8dDVJE?si=7fb35f573278488a Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer Alex Brotherton joined us to chat about his love for Manchester City and non-league football hipster favourites West Didsbury & Chorlton. We discuss the club's unique culture and brilliant songbook, as well as Alex's work with BBC Sport and other publications. You can find Alex on X at @alex_brotherton and Instagram at @alexbrotherton. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We were joined by football writer and author Kit Holden, whose books Played in Germany and Scheisse! We're Going Up explore the people, places and fan culture that make German football so unique. We dived into the remarkable rise of Union Berlin, exploring how the club became one of Europe's most admired football stories and what makes the Stadion An der Alten Försterei one of the game's most special matchday experiences. Along the way, we discuss the best places to experience football across Germany and why the country's fan culture is about so much more than full stadiums and cheap tickets. You can follow Kit's Substack, Played in Germany, here: https://playedingermany.substack.com/ And find his books, Played in Germany and Scheisse! We're Going Up, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0B1N8PQHX Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can follow the Lost Boyos Substack here: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. And leave us a comment with your own recommendations for where is good to experience football in Germany! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Boyos are back in town! After a mini summer break, we were delighted to welcome our first guest of the 2026/27 season – and what a way to kick things off. Joining us to chat about all things Malaysian football is Keesh, a journalist and broadcaster based in Malaysia. As well as discussing the country's stadiums, football culture and the remarkable rise of Johor Darul Ta'zim (JDT), we also talk about Keesh's work for Astro Sports, one of the biggest sports broadcasters in Asia. From reporting pitchside at Premier League stadiums to interviewing some of the league's biggest stars, Keesh offers a fascinating insight into how English football is experienced from the other side of the world. You can follow Keesh on Instagram at @KeeshMatStats. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. You can also 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

In Part 2 of our 2025/26 Awards, we hand out some of the biggest honours of the season, including our Best Goal of the Season, the Cosmin Matei Hipster of the Season Award, and the coveted Boyo d'Or. To round things off, we look ahead to the 2026/27 season, discussing our ambitions for the podcast and setting ourselves some football travel goals for the year ahead. Let us know some of your favourites from the 2025/26 season too! 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 enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice—it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The prestigious Lost Boyos Awards are back for a second year, so get the champagne and the tuxedo ready! As we spent far too long reminiscing about our football travels, we decided to split the show into two parts. In Part 1, we focus on everything off the pitch, including our Favourite Bars and Pubs of the Season, Favourite Food, Favourite Shirt, Best Game and Best Fans. Let us know some of your favourites from the 2025/26 season too! Make sure to come back for Part 2. 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 enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice—it really helps the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Málaga special! With his beloved Málaga achieving a fairytale promotion back to the big time, Matt insisted on dedicating an entire episode to his blue-and-white amor. Joining him to talk all things Los Blanquiazules are two returning guests, Luke Chambers and Daniel Höhnke – the two people Matt has watched the most matches with from the stands of La Rosaleda this season. Together, they discuss the club's incredible turnaround under former B-team manager Juan Funes, as well as the exciting crop of local talent that helped carry Málaga over the line, including David Larrubia, Dani Lorenzo, Chupe and many more. The conversation also looks back at the dark days of the past decade, shares personal Málaga stories, and, of course, dives into favourite matches, goals, moments and memories. You can follow Costa del Fútbol on X and Instagram at @CostaDelFutbol_, Luke on X at @ChambersLuke7, and check out his groundhopping Instagram page at @yorkshirefootylad. Follow Daniel on Instagram at @danielhohnke. Follow Lost Boyos on X at @LostBoyosPod and on Instagram at @lostboyos. Be sure to check out and subscribe to the Lost Boyos Substack: https://lostboyospod.substack.com/ If you enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice – it really helps us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Lost Boyos World Cup special! As the 2026 World Cup progresses through the group stage, Matt and Marc look back at tournaments past, picking their favourite goals, matches, shirts, performances and everything in between. They also share their thoughts on the 2026 World Cup so far and discuss the stories that have caught their eye. 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 enjoyed the episode, please leave us a five-star review on your podcast platform of choice — it really helps the show. And don't forget to leave a comment with your own favourite World Cup memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

The host of the Dial M for Merthyr podcast, Louis Moore joined us to talk about discovering the magic of Merthyr Town, the universal love for Penydarren Park, and why the cob and chips might be football's ultimate food. Plus, we discussed Louis’ devotion to Ricardo Rees, our own affection for Merthyr Tesco and Koolers, and bemoaned and celebrated the public transport links between Bargoed and Merthyr. You can find the Dial M for Merthyr podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6h4E5qQRtsWL1IAmC1hFUn?si=cfb0a352e03f4acb and their website here: https://dialmformerthyr.blogspot.com/ And here's Louis' Ricardo Rees article that is mentioned in the episode: https://dialmformerthyr.blogspot.com/2026/04/ricardo-rees-cult-hero-by-loius.html 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

It has been a hell of a season for Coventry City. Coventry super fan Joey Coombes joined us to talk about the thrills of Cov's 2025/26 season, as well as the crazy 25 year journey to get back to the big league. Plus, we talked about how Coventry is a 'real city', watching the team play on a hill in Northampton for a season, and memories of Highfield Road. 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

This week, we were delighted to be joined by Maksims Krivuņecs, the President of the Virslīga - the Latvian professional football league. We kicked off with a brief trip down memory lane by discussing Southampton legend Marians Pahars and Latvia’s historic Euro 2004 appearance, before diving into the current culture of Latvian football culture: the unique 'forest' grounds by the beach, the change from a 'one champion league' to varying league winners, and Maksims’ own work, with his team, in bolstering engagement with the league. Plus, we explored his ambitious vision for a unified Baltic League and why a partnership with Estonia and Lithuania could be the key to unlocking the region's true potential. You can find Maksims on X at @m_krivunecs. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices