Shades of World Cup - Australia w/ Ben Smith

Join us as we explore Australia's journey in the World Cup, including team insights, key players, and the cultural significance of the tournament. Featuring sports reporter Ben Smith (https://bsky.app/profile/bensmith94.bsky.social) , this episode offers a deep dive into Australian football and World Cup expectations. 00:00 Introduction to Australia's World Cup Journey 05:10 Famous Australians and the World Cup 11:10 Tony Popovich: The Manager's Impact 20:31 Key Players in Australia's Squad 27:13 Australia's Growth in Soccer 29:30 Storyline/Narrative we need to know about 32:40 Most difficult match in group D? 35:01 Expectations for the World Cup Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member to watch the episode in full, can add the Patreon episodes to your podcast app via RSS feed! All for only $6 a month which gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! Receive early access to new episodes along with episodes exclusively on Patreon for only $6 a month. Subscribe or buy VOD here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/u94168109 Buy yourself a shirt from the Official SoBP Store! Look good while helping our podcast grow! https://shades-of-blue-network.square.site/   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.