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
168 episodes
World Cup of Dreams - EP 9 - It's happened again! Fri 17 July 2026
Erin, Dom, Richard and Rod diagnose that similar semi final feeling with England and ask - where did it all go wrong? Also out on YouTube - https://youtu.be/tpgnvyBYam0
World Cup of Dreams EP 8 "Europe on Top" Fri 10 July 2026
Dom, Erin, Rich and Rod discuss, debate and digest the World Cup at the Quarter Finals stage and predict the final pair!Youtube - https://youtu.be/vpFAyBHVxpUMixcloud - https://www.mixcloud.com/LateLateProductions/world-cup-of-dre...
World Cup of Dreams 2026 - EP 6 "Harry Houdini" 2 July 2026
Erin, Rich and Rod dissect the round of 32 so far and England's performance - thank their lucky stars for Harry Houdini and wonder just how hard the conditions at Estadio Azteca will be when they face Mexico on Monday. Also available on Y...
World Cup of Dreams 2026 - EP 5 "Row row row your boat!" - 24 Jun '26
Erin and Rod talk about England in a calm, rational way and review the games and results from over the weekend. Available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/86HhCKvAxq4
World Cup of Dreams EP 4 - Who's hot, who's not! Fri 19 June 2026
Rod, Dom, Richard and Adam catch up on the first full week of action and discuss their views on the tournament, games, players, tactics in Who's Hot and Who's Not!Available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/9KIR2hfq08E?si=GwfLNQvZMIqDVIXp
World Cup of Dreams EP 3 - "3 Lions off and running" 18 June 2026
As England start their 2026 World Cup campaign in Dallas, Erin, Rod and podcast guest Adam Gough discuss what they made of the game and the tournament so far. Also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/t_YZKAo9rdM?si=cDrCj-9tTme5LpG6
The World Cup of Dreams EP 2 - Surprise Surprise - Tues 16 June 2026
As the tournament nears the end of the first week, Rod Maxwell and Adam Gough discuss their initial impressions of the football, the tournament and the results. Also, they discuss their hopes and fears for England and thoughts on wh...
"World Cup of Dreams" EP 1 - Tournament Preview - 9 June 2026
Welcome to a new world cup series of football chats from the team behind The Theatres of Dreams but this time with a global focus for the 2026 World Cup - "The World Cup of Dreams". Over the next 6 weeks club rivalry and loyalty will be p...
Theatres of Dreams Podcast: S25:26 - EP 66 "The Final Countdown" 29 May 2026
Dom, Richard and Rod discuss the end of the EPL, Arsenal - deserved champions, City - satisfied, United - set up for 2026/27, Tottenham - the luckiest team this season and West Ham - bouncebackable?? Also, they discuss European cup...
Theatres of Dreams Podcast - S25:26 - EP 65 - It's the end of the Season as we know it (almost)- 28 May 2026
Erin and Rod reflect on another week of drama in football - discuss the managerial merry-go-round and reflect on 10 years of Pep in the Prem.The Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - watch - listen - engage,
Theatres of Dreams: S25:26 - EP 64 - Campiones, merry go-rounds and late night celebrations - 20 May 2026
Erin and Rod discuss Arsenal's EPL title win, Pep's department, managerial merry-go-rounds, EFL controversary and much much more, in a packed 45 minutes of football chat. Available on Youtube - ...
Theatres of Dreams S25:26 - EP 63 "Squeaky Bum Time?" - 14 May 2026
Dom, Erin, Richard and Rod come together for this episode of the pod covering the Premier League title race, Arsenal's chances of winning the league, and Manchester City's upcoming FA Cup final against Chelsea.They also covered the Scottish foo...
Theatres of Dreams Extra Time: S25:25 EP 62 - "Blue Monday or Blue Moon Rising" - 9 May 2026
Is it the end? Is there still hope? Do they believe? As the season comes hurtling to the end, is there any drama or jeopardy left? Dom, Rich and Rod discuss, debate, banter and chat.... also available on video - https://...
Theatres of Dreams S25/26 EP61 - WSL Delight!! Fri 8th May
Erin and Rod catch up on the football results this week, discuss whether the league is done top and bottom and Erin celebrates City winning the WSL.Also available on YouTube for video - https://youtu.be/B4GWpy_gwDs
Theatres of Dreams "Extra Time" S25:26 - EP 60: "Too Tight To Call" 1 May 2026
As the season gets closer to the end, is it any clearer who will win what and if the European places are now settled? And there is still one relegation haunting a few teams at the bottom! Dom, Rich and Rod discuss and debate the wee...
Theatres of Dreams Football Podcast - S25:26 EP 59 "Football Fatigue???" 29 April 2026
Erin and Rod discuss the games, results, stats and stories of the last weekend in the EPL and also the National League, FA Cup and UCL and for one of them, they are getting just a little bit of "football fatigue" - has it been 2 seasons in 1??&...
Theatres of Dreams Extra Time 25/26 EP58 "Trouble at the Bridge" 24 April 2026
Dom, Rich and Rod discuss the trouble at The Bridge, the race for the EPL and European places, the weekend results and this weekend's fixtures. Also available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/UvV25S45VaA
Theatres of Dreams S25:26: EP 57 - "Panic on the Streets of London" 22 Apr 2026
Erin and Rod discuss a mad, dramatic and potentially pivotal weekend of football across the leagues with a little focus on Sunday's potential EPL decider. Will this be the moment or can the so called bottlers re-group? Plus Coventry...
Theatres of Dreams Extra Time - S25/26 - EP 56 - "Take The Point??" 16 April 2026
Dom, Rich and Rod discuss the last few weeks in football, EPL form, UCL games and the possible configurations in the table. There is ice cold blue positivity and red hot frustrations and nervousness!
Theatres of Dreams - S25:26 - EP 55 "SQBT - Squeaky Bum Time" - 16 April 2026
Harry and Rod discuss the last few weeks in football and how for so many teams Fergie's famous "Squeaky bum time" phrase describes it perfectly.Also available on Youtube - https://youtu.be/jfXOVQBsggU
Theatres of Dreams S25 26 - EP 54 " Harry's Game for another season" 7 April 2026
Erin, Harry and Rod catch up on results, Europe, World Cup chat and also the latest transfer news and it is all good for our 'Arry!
Theatres of Dreams S25/26 - EP 53 - International Madness and Cup Hopes - Weds 1 April 2026
Erin and Rod discuss their disregard for international food friendlies and the glories of the Women's Champions League and the National League.
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...
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 ...
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...