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Every week, the official podcast of the EFL, presented by David Prutton, features the biggest names, best action and reaction to all things in the English Football League.

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248 episodes

S6 Ep36: Here's Johnnie!

* On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are joined by no nonsense AFC Wimbledon manager Johnnie Jackson! Johnnie wears his heart on his sleeve and is brutally honest in his assessment of his side's chances of promotion, and as he rightly says, if they don't quite get over the line this time, it won't be for a lack of effort or a want of trying! Elsewhere, Leeds United's Patrick Bamford takes on the fearsome 72 in 72!

48m
Mar 27
S6 Ep35: It's all change for Chopper!

* On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and Juliette Ferrington welcome Neil Harris onto the pod to talk about his recent homecoming to The Den, and to explain his own notion of Millwallness! Prutts also catches up with the EFL's head of youth development Darren Wassall, to talk about the importance of nurturing the next generation, while Jules casts her expert eye over all this weekend's fixtures in Skybet Leagues 1 and 2, with no Championship action because of the international break.

48m
Mar 21
S6 Ep34: David Artell and his Grimsby Town revolution!

* On this week’s official EFL podcast it’s a 3 Davids special, as David Prutton and David Stowell welcome along David Artell for a chat about life at Grimsby Town. Brutally honest and brilliantly insightful, David Artell is always great value, and this is a captivating listen. On top of that, Messers Prutton and Stowell preview all this weekend’s EFL action across all 3 divisions, and a certain Jobi McAnuff tries his luck on the fearsome 72 in 72!

42m
Mar 13
S6 Ep33: Darrell Clarke talking Cheltenham Town and Cheltenham Festival!

* On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and Juliette Ferrington are joined by Cheltenham Town boss Darrell Clarke, who's enjoying the very real challenge of trying to keep the robins in Skybet League One this season. Elsewhere, Prutts and Jules look at all the big stories and preview the big games this weekend in all 3 divisions, and in the fearsome 72 in 72, Wycombe Wanderers Matt Butcher pits his wits!

35m
Mar 07
S6 Ep32: The first Brazilian to play for Norwich!

* On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are enjoying some samba style in the city of Norwich, as they sit down and chat to the canaries' first ever Brazilian player, Gabriel Sara. Apart from the less than perfect weather, Gabriel is loving his time in East Anglia and says it's a dream come true to play in England. Elsewhere, the two Davids preview all of this weekend's EFL action, and Callum O'Dowda takes on the return of the fearsome 72 in 72!

43m
Feb 28
S6 Ep31: The Carabao Cup Final Special!

* On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton is joined by Sky Sports' Juliette Ferrington for a full and in-depth preview of this Sunday's Carabao Cup Final between Chelsea and Liverpool, plus a detailed look forward to all of the weekend's other action across the EFL.

39m
Feb 21
S6 Ep30: It's been a challenging week for Harrogate Town's Simon Weaver!

* On this week's official EFL podcast David Prutton is joined by two Weavers, in the form of Sky Sports Gary and Harrogate Town boss Simon. Having enjoyed a great run of late in Skybet League Two, Harrogate Town suffered a 9-2 defeat this week at the hands of Mansfield Town, and credit to Simon Weaver for bravely describing what has been a challenging week at best, and how he's had to pick his players up to go again! Elsewhere, the EFL's David McArdle discusses the launch of the new Puma Rainbow Ball, to celebrate LGBT History Month.

46m
Feb 15
S6 Ep29: Bolton are pushing for promotion!

* On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are joined by Bolton Boss Ian Evatt, to talk about his side's push for promotion to the championship next season. And the fearsome 72 in 72, welcomes Millwall's Tom Bradshaw into the hotseat!

43m
Feb 09
S6 Ep28: Robins is rockin' with his Coventry City side in the playoff places!

* On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton and Juliette Farrington welcome Coventry City boss Mark Robins onto the show, for a fascinating insight into the pressures of management, and Colchester United's Danny Cowley tackles the fearsome 72 in 72.

40m
Jan 31
S6 Ep27: Danny Cowley is looking up the table with Colchester United!

* On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are joined by one of the nicest men in football, the ever charming Danny Cowley on life with new club Colchester United. Danny and brother Nicky have been dubbed the Ant and Dec of football, which is something that amuses them both, and they're very much enjoying life back in Essex! Meanwhile the infamous 72 in 72 claims its latest victim, in the form of Wrexham's Steven Fletcher!

45m
Jan 24
S6 Ep26: Leeds United's Dan James on the battle at the top of the championship!

* On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and Gary Weaver are joined by Leeds United hotshot Dan James, who's loving his time at Elland Road and relishing the battle at the top of the championship for promotion straight back to the premier league. Meanwhile, sports most fearsome challenge, the 72 in 72, welcomes Birmingham City's Lukas Jutkiewics to pit his wits!

43m
Jan 18
S6 Ep25: The only way is up for Charlie Adam and Fleetwood Town!

* On this weeks official EFL podcast, David Prutton's first signing of the January transfer window is Sky Sports very own Juliette Ferrington, who makes her debut on the pod with Prutts. The pair are joined by new Fleetwood Town boss Charlie Adam, who's been loving his first couple of weeks in the job, and is determined to get the Cod Army singing once his side start leaping up the table!

38m
Jan 10
S6 Ep24: What a start to 2024 for Wrexham's hat trick hero Steven Fletcher!

* The first one of the year, and David Prutton and David Stowell welcome to the show Wrexham's hat trick hero Steven Fletcher, who's loving life in North Wales as the Hollywood blockbuster continues!

44m
Jan 03
S6 Ep23: The Best of The Guests Part One

* It's that of year, where we like to do a little best of the guests so far this season, as a special treat for Christmas. So, sit back and relax as David Prutton brings you some of his highlights from the past 4 and half months!

37m
Dec 27, 2023
S6 Ep22: Three Wise Men!

* On this week's Ho Ho Hofficial EFL Podcast, David Prutton and Gary Weaver are joined by a former Sky Sports colleague of theirs, who's now doing an impressive job managing Hull City! Liam Rosenior is loving life on Humberside, and looking forward to a busy run of fixtures over Christmas and New Year with his Tigers side. Elsewhere, the final '72 in 72' of the year welcomes Wycombe Wanderers legend turned gaffer, Matt Bloomfield to take part in the ultimate sporting test!

39m
Dec 20, 2023
S6 Ep21: Wild Pete, Wayne Rooney and Wingman Weaver!

* On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton is joined by wingman Gary Weaver for a busy episode in this busy pre Christmas period of fixtures! Barrow boss Pete Wild joins as special guest, to talk about his side's battle with the big boys at the top of Skybet League Two, and how he's delighted that nobody is talking about them, and Birmingham City boss Wayne Rooney, is the latest contestant on the fearsome 72 in 72! And if that wasn't enough, Prutts and Weaver give you a full and comprehensive run down of all of the week's top talking points across all 3 divisions!

38m
Dec 14, 2023
S6 Ep20: We fear nobody, says Stevenage boss Steve Evans

* On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are joined by Stevenage's charismatic manager Steve Evans, and Lincoln City CEO Liam Scully gives us an update on some of the tremendous work our clubs do in their communities.

50m
Dec 06, 2023
S6 Ep19: Early days for Erol, but he's loving the Welsh capital so far!

* On this week's official EFL podcast, David Prutton and Gary Weaver are joined by Cardiff City boss Erol Bulut, and Richie Wellens produces a barn storming effort on 72 in 72!

46m
Nov 30, 2023
S6 Ep18: Salford City's super striker Smith, on the eve of his record breaking milestone!

* On this week's Official EFL Podcast, Salford's City Matt Smith joins the two Davids, Prutton and Stowell, to look ahead to his record breaking milestone at the weekend, and Joe Bryan takes on the fearsome 72 in 72!

47m
Nov 22, 2023
S6 Ep17: Neil Critchley does like to be beside the seaside!

* On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton and Gary Weaver are joined by Blackpool boss Neil Critchley, to discuss life back at Bloomfield Road, and Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill takes part in the fearsome 72 in 72!

39m
Nov 16, 2023
S6 Ep16: 'He certainly knows where the goal is!' Notts County hotshot Macaulay Langstaff is loving life at Meadow Lane!

* David Prutton and David Stowell welcome a young striker who can't stop scoring at the moment. Notts County's prolific marksman Macaulay Langstaff joins the two Davids for a chinwag, and Emile Heskey pops by to talk about the EFL's very special week of action!

45m
Nov 08, 2023
S6 Ep15: Liam Manning and his high flying Oxford United!

* On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton and David Stowell are joined by Oxford United manager Liam Manning to discuss his side's early season successes in Skybet League One, and the 72 in 72 in returns, with Blackburn's Andrew Moran in the hotseat!

34m
Nov 01, 2023
S6 Ep14: From South Yorks to South Wales, Michael Duff is relishing his new challenge at Swansea City!

* On this week’s Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton is joined by wingman Gary Weaver, for a full rundown of all of the week’s big talking points, and the pair are joined by Swansea City manager Michael Duff, to talk about his new challenge in South Wales. To conclude the EFLs celebration of Black History Month, Romaine Sawyers picks his all time football idol.

40m
Oct 26, 2023
S6 Ep13: EFL Podcast Special - McAnuff and Prutton discuss discrimination.

* As part of the EFL’s Together Against Racism’ initiative, Jobi McAnuff tells David Prutton about the discrimination he has faced through his life and career.   In an in-depth and emotional conversation, Jobi and David discuss their differing career experiences and the need for better representation in leadership roles, while they also consider the responsibility of supporters to call out and report abuse when they hear it or see it.

40m
Oct 26, 2023
S6 Ep12: The Stags are heading towards the top!

* On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton is joined by Sky Sports commentator Daniel Mann, as the pair chew through all the big stories from the week, and look forward to a full weekend of action off the back of the international break. In Skybet League Two, Mansfield Town have been on a fantastic run of late, and Nigel Clough joins Prutts and Mann, to discuss the form that his side have been in, as they've taken their place in the top 3. To continue the EFL's celebration of black history month, Liam Rosenior chooses his football idol.

48m
Oct 18, 2023
S6 Ep11: Pompey are playing up, right at the top of League One!

* David Prutton welcomes back his Sky Sports colleague David Stowell for this week’s episode, as they welcome a high flying manager into their virtual studio. Portsmouth are in tremendous form and currently sit at the summit of Skybet League One, so joining Prutts and Stowell is their highly impressive young manager John Mousinho, to shine a light on his side’s current good form. We also continue our celebrations of Black History Month as Watford FC’s Valerian Ismael talks to us about his all time football idol.

45m
Oct 11, 2023
S6 Ep10: Stockport's high five, as Challinor challenges the League Two table toppers!

* Prutts is joined once again by wing commander Weaver, as the dynamic duo enjoy a relaxed chinwag with Stockport County's Dave Challinor, whose side have this week recorded 5 straight wins on the bounce! And to celebrate October being Black History Month, Charlton Athletic's Omar Beckles selects his all time football idol.

47m
Oct 05, 2023
S6 Ep9: Schuey is dreaming of big things for Plymouth Argyle!

* On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton is joined by his Sky Sports wingman Gary Weaver, as the pair welcome Plymouth Argyle boss Steven Schumacher into the studio, off the back of his side's impressive 6-2 win over Norwich last weekend! Elsewhere, football's toughest test, The 72 in 72, welcomes Charlton Athletic's Alfie May into the hotseat!

45m
Sep 27, 2023
S6 Ep8: Chairman Matt's blooming good start with Wycombe!

On this week's official EFL podcast, Prutts' Welsh wingman Nathan Jones returns to share his expert insight, and the pair are joined by Wycombe Wanderers legend and now boss Matt Bloomfield, who talks about how much he's loving life at the club that's in his blood. Elsewhere, football's toughest test, the 72 in 72 welcomes Watford's Valerian Ismael into the hotseat!

40m
Sep 21, 2023
S6 Ep7: Chopper's Gills are flying high!

* On this week's Official EFL Podcast, David Prutton is joined by Courtney Sweetman-Kirk for some expert punditry and analysis on all things EFL. Gillingham boss Neil Harris is their special guest, talking about his Gillingham side's brilliant start to the season, and Aaron Ramsey takes on the dreaded 72 in 72!

38m
Sep 13, 2023