Theatres of Dreams - a football podcast
A twice weekly podcast about football in general and Manchester clubs in particular. Produced by LATELATEPodcasts and presented by Rod Maxwell, Harry Merrell, Erin Beau-Carroll (Wednesday's Theatres of Dreams) and Rod Maxwell, Richard Irvine and Dom Bowers (Friday's Theatres of Dreams Extra Time).
Episodes
146 episodes
Theatres of Dreams "Extra Time" S25/26 - EP52 "Dom is on his way to Wembley!!!" - Friday 20 March 2026
Dom joins Richard and Rod from a motorway service station as his excitement for Sunday's League Cup Final means he is going a few days early to London. Will he be as enthusiastic on his way home? Will Liverpool secure their top 5 po...
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Season 2025
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Episode 51
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53:07
Theatres of Dreams S25:26 - EP 50 "We are Golden" - Weds 18 March 2026
For once the roles are slightly reversed as Erin is the one in therapy and for a day or two Harry and Rod are the ones smiling - but there is always the weekend! Chats about results this week in the EPL, National League, Champions League ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 50
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50:08
Theatres of Dreams Extra Time - S25:26 EP 49 "Europe, Spurs and Lou Macari" Fri 13 March 2026
Dom, Richard and Rod discuss the previous weekend's results, their expectations in the league, the fate of English clubs in the UCL this week, the weekend fixtures and Richard meeting Neil "Nello" Baldwin and Lou Macari. Also available on...
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Season 2025
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Episode 49
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53:33
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25/26 - EP 48 - Europe "the final countdown?" - 12 March 2026
Harry and Rod discuss the poor set of performances by English clubs in the Champions League this week and wonder if European clubs have switched their style of play? Also available on video - https://youtu.be/3Nm79bSmGRg
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Season 2025
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Episode 48
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1:00:14
Theatres of Dreams - EP 47 "Reality Check Week" 5 March 2026
As the football season reaches the business end period, Erin, Harry and Rod discuss whether it has been a decisive week for the EPL and their respective clubs - or is it all to play for...... Also available Youtube - https://youtu.be/y_tJ...
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57:31
Theatres of Dreams - S25/26 - EP 46 - The BRITS are coming - Champions League Draw - 27 Feb 2026
Dom, Richard and Rod discuss this week's champions league action and react to the draw for the last 16 round. Who is on the best side of the draw and who might be the favourites. Plus, how much trouble are Spurs in? And just how muc...
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50:53
S25/26 - EP 45 - Strike!!! 25 Feb 2026
Erin, Harry and Rod discuss, dissect and debate another week in football including the threat of strike action within the women's professional game - what's it all about?
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57:02
Theatres of Dreams - S25/26 - EP 44 "Closing the gap" - Fri 20 Feb 2026
Dom, Richard and Rod discuss, debate and analyse football from this week and look at the weekend features. Is the title race back on in the EPL? Did Arsenal bottle it at Wolves mid week? Will the bottom 3 change before the end of th...
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Season 2025
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Episode 44
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58:49
Theatres of Dreams S25/26 - EP 43 - You can't pick your club or the owners!! - Weds 18 Feb
Harry, Erin and Rod catch up on a week of football in which some owners have said too much, there has been too little football from some teams but the football that was played was very much worth discussing.....Also available on Youtube ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 43
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52:13
"Carroll behind the guys!"! - Theatres of Dreams FootballPodcast - S25/26 - EP 42
In episode 42 "Carroll behind the guys" - Erin Beau-Carroll, Rod Maxwell and Harry "stato" Merrell, discuss the goings on in the premiership and beyond. The latest manager resignations, player stats and transfers. Also available as a vide...
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Season 2025
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Episode 42
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57:59
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25:26 EP41 "Is it almost Adios??" Fri 6 Feb 2026
Erin, Harry and Rod are together for a Friday edition with loads to talk about - are Arsenal catchable, will Pep definitely say "Adios" in the summer and can United maintain this run? Plus chats on Alty FC and the WSL. Watch on yout...
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59:17
Champions League Domination - S25/26 EP40 - 30 Jan 2026
He's back from his mid winter break and talking more sense than ever - Dom Bowers joins Richard and Rod to bring a bit of "blue positivity" to Theatres of Dreams Extra Time. On this week's episode the guys dive into the work of Champions ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 40
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56:21
Walking in a Carrick Wonderland - S25:26 EP 39 (28 Jan 2026)
Harry and Rod are joined by Bambo Olajide (a media student at Salford Uni and MUFC fan) to make it an all red affair - quite suitable to discuss United's huge win at the Emirates but also the discuss the weekend's football more widely and this ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 39
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42:28
Focus on the Villa - a Claret & Blue Special - S25:26 EP 38 23 Jan 2026
This week's Theatres of Dreams Extra Time is a focus on the Villa. Richard and Rod are joined by long time Aston Villa supporter Mark Jennings to discuss the club, the season so far and the hopes and expectations for the rest of the year....
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Season 2025
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Episode 38
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49:50
Shock of the Third Round: Macclesfield Dethrone Crystal Palace and Manc Derby Special - 15 Jan 2025
Dom and Rod discuss the FA Cup shocks — from Macclesfield’s historic win over Crystal Palace to Wrexham’s cup progress — and how upsets define the competition. They cover Manchester United’s cup exit and managerial uncertainty, VAR controversie...
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59:59
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25:26 EP 27 "Double Trouble for City" 21 Jan 2026
Erin, Harry and Rod digest, discuss and debate what this week's results mean for City, United, and Alty FC. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Kl6cfEFPiK0?si=RBnSVr_KAjGC99T4
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Season 2025
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Episode 27
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51:46
Match Reaction: Old Trafford Upset: Brighton Beat United 2-1 — Fans and Frustration
Rod Maxwell and Harry Murrell stand outside Old Trafford after Manchester United were knocked out of the FA Cup by a depleted Brighton Hove Albion, 2-1. The episode breaks down a disappointing, low-energy performance, missed chances, and the he...
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Season 2025
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Episode 34
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8:11
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25/26 - EP 33 "All done bar the shouting?" 9 Jan 2026
Theatre of Dreams Extra Time kicks off 2026 with hosts dissecting Manchester football: United’s surprise managerial exit, debates over potential successors and whether Ruben engineered his own departure.They analyse the Premier League ti...
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Season 2025
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Episode 33
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1:06:21
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25/26 EP32 - Amorin Over & Out - 6 January 2026
Erin, Harry and Rod are back after a little Christmas break and the news from Old Trafford makes for an explosive first episode of the year!! Also on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Gx5WZRn9f5Q
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1:03:54
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25:26 EP31"The Football Season of Goodwill??" 19 Dec 2025
Dom, Richard and Rod wrap up the year with their views on how the league is going to end up this season and some of their favourite moments of football in 2025. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/gjqiyBK542U?si=8bsIsyuecRdhdmO4
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Season 2025
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Episode 31
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57:13
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast S25/26 - EP30 "Heaven knows... I am not quite as miserable as I thought! - 17 Dec 2025
Rod and Harry dissect and reflect on a busy weekend of football across the English leagues with a focus this week on Altrincham FC after a disappointing away defeat in the FA Trophy and the 8 goal thriller at Old Trafford on Monday night - more...
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Season 2025
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Episode 30
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56:34
Theatres of Dreams S25/26 EP 29 "A Sack Full of Football" - Weds 10 Dec 2025
Our mid-week edition of Theatres of Dreams "A Sack Full Of Football" is now out to watch and listen to. Erin, Harry and Rod discuss the weekend results, the Liverpool Shenanigans, the WSL and of course their beloved Alty FC. Available on ...
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Season 2025
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Episode 29
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1:00:30
Theatres of Dreams "Extra Time - Season 25/26 - "Van Dyke is doin my head in!" - Fri 5 Dec
On this week's "Extra Time" edition, Dom, Rich and Rod discuss the last week in Premier League action with Richard confessing a certain frustration with the big Liverpool defender - is this descent or just pure emotion??? Also avail...
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Season 2025
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Episode 27
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53:12
Theatres of Dreams Podcast - S25:26 - EP 27 "One More Time" 3 Dec 2025
Erin, Harry and Rod analyse the results from the weekend and midweek with their typical focus on City, United and Altrincham FC but taking in the wider views of football of course. Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/Cw5bCg1Y9kw
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Season 2025
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Episode 26
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48:37
Theatres of Dreams Podcast - S25/26 EP 25 "L is for Loser" - 27 Nov 2025
Following a weekend when City, Liverpool and Manchester United all lost, Dom and Rod discuss when it last happened, why Liverpool are on the slide and what could it mean for the club, and look at all the results in the EPL and UCL this week.&nb...
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Season 2025
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Episode 25
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53:53