The World Cup Of
by Alright Fans, Crazy Ginger Cabbie and The Factory London
Welcome to The World Cup Of - the weekly showdown filmed at The Factory London where absolutely anything can be turned into a World Cup. Crisps, films, footballers, chocolate bars… if it can be debated, it can be ranked. Hosted by Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie, this is where passion meets nonsense in equal measure. Expect bold opinions, dodgy decisions, heated arguments, and the occasional moment of genius. New episodes every week. World Cups. Of everything. One a week. (And sometimes other stuff.)Full tournaments now available through Spotify subscriptions at £6.99 per month.
Episodes
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The World Cup of Mythical Beasts (Groups A–D)
Bigfoot. Robin Hood. Blackbeard. Leprechauns. And some characters that really do need explaining. Welcome to The World Cup of Mythical Beasts, where folklore, fantasy, urban legends and complete nonsense collide in another spectacularly unpredictable tournament. Alright Fans and Sam Hammond (Vom...
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The Unofficial Guide to Prepping
If the world ended tomorrow, would you have any idea what to do? Governments are encouraging people to prepare for emergencies, doomsday preppers are building bunkers and stockpiling supplies, and the rest of us are wondering whether a few tins of beans and a torch will be enough. Alright Fans…
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The World Cup of Embarrassing Celebrity Moments (Groups A–D)
Fame, fortune and millions of fans. Unfortunately, none of it protects you from making an absolute fool of yourself. There's a new face alongside Alright Fans this week as Sam Hammond, aka Vom Cruise, joins as the new co-host of The World Cup Of, while Crazy Ginger Cabbie takes some time off. And...
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The Unofficial Guide to Breakups
Breaking up is hard to do. Talking about it? That's a different story altogether. This week, Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie return with another instalment of The Unofficial Guide, tackling one of life's most awkward, painful and occasionally hilarious experiences: breakups. From first loves...
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The World Cup of Conspiracy Theories (Groups A-D)
What if the conspiracy theories are even madder than we thought? This week, Crazy Ginger Cabbie is off, so Alright Fans welcomes special guest Sam Hammond, aka the artist formerly known as Vom Cruise, for a trip down one of the internet's strangest rabbit holes. Welcome to The World Cup of...
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The World Cup of Film Sequels (Groups A–D)
Everyone says the sequel is never as good as the original. We're about to find out. Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie begin the search for the greatest film sequel ever made, putting 32 follow-ups through the World Cup Of treatment. Back to the Future Part II, 22 Jump Street, Adulthood…
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Top 40 Things We Don't Understand (Free Version)
There are some things in life that everybody else seems to accept without question. We don't. Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie bring 20 things each that they simply cannot get their heads around, kicking off a countdown of the Top 40 Things We Don't Understand. From queueing at bars and…
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Top 40 Mad Haircuts
Forty haircuts. Forty crimes against the barber's chair. One undisputed number one. Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie are back with another Top 40, this time counting down the maddest haircuts of all time. From David Beckham's cornrows, Marouane Fellaini's afro and Phil Foden's skin fade to...
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The World Cup of Barclaysmen (Groups A–D)
We're going back to a golden era of the Premier League, when football felt different and every club seemed to have a player who became a cult hero simply by existing. Welcome to The World Cup of Barclaysmen. Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie begin the search for the ultimate Barclaysman, with...
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The Sit-Down with Danny Graft: Touring, Going Viral & What Comes Next
Danny Graft joins Alright Fans for the first episode of The Sit-Down, a funny and completely unfiltered conversation covering music, football, fame, touring and the chaos of life as a performer. The former member of The Manor and current member of Dutch & Graft talks about returning to the stage,...
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The Unofficial Guide to Happiness
Burnt toast. Foot golf. Your kids. Your family. Your parents. Happiness comes in some very different forms. Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie are back with another Unofficial Guide, this time talking about the things that genuinely make them happy. Some are important. Some are incredibly…
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The Unofficial Guide to School
The school holidays are over, everyone's going back, so there's only one thing for it: we're going back to school too. Not literally, obviously. Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie dig through their school memories for another Unofficial Guide, remembering the teachers, dinners, detentions,...
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The World Cup of Embarrassing Moments (Groups A–D)
We've all done something embarrassing. The only question is whether yours is bad enough to make the tournament. Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie kick off The World Cup of Embarrassing Moments, putting some of life's most excruciating situations head-to-head. From accidentally sending a dick…
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The World Cup of 2012 (Groups A–D)
We're heading back to 2012, a year of unforgettable sport, massive pop culture moments, huge news stories and some things that are frankly terrifying to realise happened 14 years ago. From AGUEROOOOOO!, London 2012 and Lance Armstrong to Little Mix, Netflix, the Costa Concordia disaster and loads...
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The World Cup of Mad Sports (Groups A–D)
The boys are back from their summer break, and The World Cup Of is back! Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie kick off the new run with The World Cup of Mad Sports, putting some of the strangest and most unconventional sports and sporting ideas on the planet into the draw. From Kings League…
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You Know What We Did This Summer
The boys are back! Before returning to our regular World Cup tournaments, Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie catch up after the summer break to share everything they got up to over the holidays. From family trips and travel stories to the best bits, the worst bits and everything in between…
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The Unofficial Guide to Friendship
It's another episode of our Unofficial Guide summer series, where we swap World Cup tournaments for free-flowing conversations on some of life's biggest topics. This time, Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie explore the world of friendship. From childhood mates and lifelong friendships to work...
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The Unofficial Guide to Parenting
It's another episode of our brand-new Unofficial Guide summer series, where we swap World Cup tournaments for free-flowing conversations on some of life's biggest topics. This time, Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie tackle the wonderful, exhausting and often completely baffling world of...
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The Unofficial Guide to Holidays
It's the first episode of our brand-new Unofficial Guide summer series, where we swap World Cup tournaments for free-flowing conversations on some of life's biggest topics. This time, Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie are talking all things holidays. From airports and all-inclusive hotels to...
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BONUS EPISODE: The Final Final World Cup Final Review
It's finally over. After weeks of football, endless debates, shock results, VAR controversy and far too many predictions that didn't age particularly well, Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie return one last time to wrap up the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This time we're reacting to the World Cup Final...
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BONUS EPISODE: FIFA World Cup 2026 Review
The tournament is over, and it's time for Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie to look back on everything that made the 2026 FIFA World Cup unforgettable. From the biggest shocks and standout players to the best matches, worst moments, surprise packages, disappointments and the stories that…
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The World Cup of the Letter G (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of the Letter G gets underway with Groups A–D, where anything and everything beginning with G is thrown into the tournament and judged far more seriously than it has any right to be. From Grandads, Golfing Holidays and Guinness to Grand Theft Auto, Goalkeepers, Ghosts, Gold, the...
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The World Cup of Four Eyes (Groups A-D)
The World Cup of Four Eyes gets underway with Groups A–D, as some of the world’s most famous glasses wearers enter the tournament. From Elton John and Dog the Bounty Hunter to Austin Powers, Harry Potter, Olivia Attwood, Chris Evans, Sarah Palin, Richard Osman and loads more, this opening round...
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World Cup Update | Last 16 Review
The Round of 16 is complete, the pretenders have gone home, and the road to the 2026 World Cup is down to the final eight. Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie look back at every knockout tie, the biggest shocks, the standout performances, the controversial moments, and which nations have emerged...
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The World Cup of Superpowers (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of Superpowers gets underway with Groups A–D, as some of the greatest abilities ever imagined enter the tournament. From Flight, Teleportation and Time Travel to Super Intelligence, Super Strength, Super Speed, Mind Control, Weather Control, Invisibility, Healing Factors, Telepathy...
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Top 40 Your Birds III (Free Version)
Another tongue-in-cheek countdown of the habits, behaviours and tell-tale signs associated with having a girlfriend who’s a bit more “one of the lads” than stereotypically glamorous. From practical choices and blokey hobbies to intimidating energy, strong opinions and accidentally acting more…
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The World Cup of Pundits (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of Pundits gets underway with Groups A–D, as some of football's biggest broadcasters battle it out for a place in the knockout stages. From Lee Dixon, Alan Shearer, Joe Cole and Gary Neville to Gary Lineker, Jamie Carragher, Karen Carney, Roy Keane, Chris Kamara, Emma Hayes and many...
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The World Cup of National Stereotypes (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of National Stereotypes gets underway with Groups A–D, as we throw some of the world's most famous national clichés into a tournament and judge them far more seriously than we probably should. From the French, Germans and Dutch to nations with reputations for being tough, friendly,...
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Top 10 World Cup Moments
From impossible goals and iconic celebrations to moments of pure drama, controversy and heartbreak, Top 10 World Cup Moments sees Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie attempt the impossible task of ranking the greatest moments in World Cup history. Expect legendary winners, unforgettable upsets,...
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The World Cup of the Letter F (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of the Letter F gets underway with Groups A–D, where anything and everything beginning with the letter F is thrown into a tournament and judged far more seriously than it has any right to be. From Feelings and Football Manager to Flame Shirts and Fighting, from the niche brilliance…
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The Unofficial Guide to the 2026 World Cup
The biggest football tournament on the planet is heading to the USA, Canada and Mexico — and we've decided to prepare for it in the only way we know how. In this special episode, Crazy Ginger Cabbie and Alright Fans take a completely unofficial look at the 2026 World Cup, breaking down the host...
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The World Cup of The USA (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of The USA gets underway with Groups A–D, as we dive headfirst into the people, places, traditions and cultural icons that make America unlike anywhere else on Earth. From cowboys and American women to the never-ending battle between Democrats and Republicans, from legendary sports...
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The World Cup of 2006 (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of 2006 gets underway with Groups A–D, diving headfirst into one of the most iconic, chaotic and unforgettable years of the 2000s. From the heartbreak of England v Portugal and the madness of Zidane’s headbutt, to the end of an era with Top of the Pops finishing and the launch of a...
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Top 40 "Your Birds"
A tongue-in-cheek countdown of the habits, behaviours and tell-tale signs associated with having a girlfriend who’s a bit more “one of the lads” than stereotypically glamorous. From practical choices and blokey hobbies to intimidating energy, strong opinions and accidentally acting more like your...
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The World Cup of World Cup Winners (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of World Cup Winners gets underway with Groups A–D, as champions from across the history of The World Cup Of return for one final showdown. After 32 episodes, hundreds of entries and countless arguments, the winners now go head-to-head in the biggest and most chaotic tournament…
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The World Cup of Black Dudes (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of Black Dudes gets underway with Groups A–D, bringing together some of the most iconic, influential, entertaining and unforgettable black men across sport, music, culture, TV and beyond. From football legends like Sol Campbell and pioneers such as Uriah Rennie, to global cultural...
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The World Cup of Football Shirts (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of Football Shirts gets underway with Groups A–D, bringing together some of the most iconic, nostalgic and unforgettable kits ever worn. From the legendary Arsenal Bruised Banana and the classic Manchester United blue snowflake, to timeless shirts like Napoli Mars, West Germany…
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The World Cup of Gingers (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of Gingers gets underway with Groups A–D, bringing together some of the most iconic, recognisable and unforgettable redheads ever assembled. From royalty like Prince Harry to cult favourites like Crazy Ginger Cabbie, from childhood institution Ronald McDonald to modern internet…
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The World Cup of the Letter E (Groups A–D)
The World Cup of the Letter E gets underway with Groups A–D, where anything and everything beginning with “E” is thrown into the tournament and judged far more seriously than it has any right to be. From Ecstasy and England to Eggs and Euro 96, this opening episode sets the tone with a mix of...
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The World Cup of Men (Groups A-D)
The World Cup of Men gets underway with Groups A–D, diving into the different types, personalities and archetypes you come across in real life, nights out and everywhere in between. From nomads and rastas to truck drivers and the effortlessly cool bastards everyone knows, this opening episode...
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The World Cup of Women (Groups A-D)
World Cup of Women – Groups A–D The World Cup of Women gets underway with Groups A–D, diving into the different types, personalities and archetypes you come across in real life, nights out, holidays and everywhere in between. From mods and travellers to garage girls, party girls and the kind of...
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The World Cup of 1998 (Groups A-D)
The World Cup of 1998 – Groups A–D The World Cup of 1998 kicks off with Groups A–D, taking us straight back to one of the most iconic years of the late 90s. From the chaos of England vs Argentina and everything that came with it, to peak TV moments with Johnny Vaughan and Denise Van Outen, this...
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The World Cup of Shit Jobs (Groups A-D)
The World Cup of Shit Jobs – Groups A–D The World Cup of Shit Jobs gets underway with Groups A–D, shining a light on the roles people either avoid at all costs… or find themselves stuck explaining at parties. From the emotional weight of an undertaker to the grim reality of a portaloo cleaner…
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The World Cup of Holiday Nightmares (Groups A-D)
The World Cup of Holiday Nightmares gets underway with Groups A–D, as we’re joined by special guest James Gardner (@comedyjames) to relive the kinds of trips that go spectacularly wrong. From getting hit with sun stroke on day one to full-blown blazing rows that derail the entire holiday, from...
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Top 40 Acts of Straightness
Top 40 Acts of Straightness is a completely tongue-in-cheek countdown of the most stereotypically “straight bloke” habits, behaviours and cultural clichés imaginable. From the obvious to the absurd, this episode dives headfirst into the kind of things that have long been joked about as peak...
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The World Cup of Wastes of Money (Groups A-D)
The World Cup of Wastes of Money gets underway with Groups A–D, taking a brutally honest look at the things people pour money into… only to later wonder why. From modern absurdities like AI girlfriends and endless streaming subscriptions like DAZN, to old-school drains on the wallet such as...
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The World Cup of Johns (Groups A-D)
The World Cup of Johns kicks off with Groups A–D, celebrating the remarkable (and occasionally ridiculous) number of famous figures who happen to share one of the most common names in the English-speaking world. From the chaos and comedy of Johnny Knoxville, the broadcasting legend of John...
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The World Cup of the Letter D (Groups A-D)
The World Cup of the Letter D gets underway with Groups A–D, where anything — and everything — beginning with “D” is thrown into the tournament and judged far more seriously than it has any right to be. From Dogs and Dinosaurs to Dragons and Dubai, from cultural icons like Diana, Princess of…
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The World Cup of Good Jobs (Groups A-D)
The World Cup of Good Jobs kicks off with Groups A–D, celebrating the roles people secretly (or not so secretly) think are the dream. From the pressure and prestige of an F1 Safety Car Driver and the obsession-fuelled madness of a Football Manager, to the high-risk freedom of a Professional...
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Premier League Update - A Mid-Season Check-In
With the Premier League taking a breather for a long, slightly painful FA Cup Fourth Round weekend, Crazy Ginger Cabbie and Alright Fans sit down to take stock of the season so far. This special episode is a no-nonsense Premier League update — who’s flying, who’s falling apart, which narratives…
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About this show
Welcome to The World Cup Of - the weekly showdown filmed at The Factory London where absolutely anything can be turned into a World Cup. Crisps, films, footballers, chocolate bars… if it can be debated, it can be ranked. Hosted by Alright Fans and Crazy Ginger Cabbie, this is where passion meets nonsense in equal measure. Expect bold opinions, dodgy decisions, heated arguments, and the occasional moment of genius. New episodes every week. World Cups. Of everything. One a week. (And sometimes other stuff.)Full tournaments now available through Spotify subscriptions at £6.99 per month.
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