Episodes

  • Content: TOTS Is Here! w/NepentheZ & Nate #W31

    Content: TOTS Is Here! w/NepentheZ & Nate #W31
    Apr 20 2026
    Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Team of the Season has begun and we've brought out the big guns NepentheZ and Nate The FUT Accountant! They join Josh to talk all things TOTS, how to grind SBC's and what role Creators have in shaping the narrative! They cover: 01:38 Initial thoughts on Team of the Season 04:33 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 12:27 Highlights from the RoE TOTS Squad 15:48 Highlights from the MLS TOTS Squad 19:36 Highlights from the Eredivisie TOTS Squad 21:05 Highlights from the Serie A TOTS Squad 29:28 Which TOTS SBC's Should You Complete? 37:51 Is TOTS Milestone the Worst Objective We've Ever Had? 44:36 Have Josh's Evolution Predictions Come to Pass? 50:36 Love It, Keep It, Get Rid - SBCs, Evos, Live Cards 52:49 Are We Old Or Has TOTS Lost Its Shine? 1:02:15 What Responsibility Do Content Creators Have? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Gameplay: The Unusual Tactic That Won ePrem & TOTS Champs Tips #W30

    Gameplay: The Unusual Tactic That Won ePrem & TOTS Champs Tips #W30
    Apr 16 2026
    Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! NepentheZ joins Josh and Ben this week for his first Gameplay pod of the year. We get his thoughts on gameplay as a whole, how to find fun in the grind and why big man could be THE meta to counter AI defenders. 00:00 Introduction and ToTS Champs Thoughts 10:20 Fullback Playstyle Power Rankings 28:12 Using Different Fullback Roles 36:47 How Jafonso Won ePrem With Attacking Fullbacks 39:26 Is Analog Sprint the Next OP Mechanic? 48:22 More Dribbling Tips 52:23 What are Accelerate Types? 1:00:42 Stop Sprinting 1:02:17 How to Defend Against the Best Cards Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Content: Trophy Titans Returns! w/Seb #W29

    Content: Trophy Titans Returns! w/Seb #W29
    Apr 7 2026
    Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Trophy Titans returns and so does Seb, he joins your hosts Josh and Ben join to discuss the objectives, SBC's, players and Evo's this week, as well as more "future of FC" chat! They cover: 01:27 Pound for Pound Nominations 09:37 Trophy Titans and Its Oddities 12:52 Our Thoughts On Trophy Titans 17:53 3-5-2 Tournament: Our Tips 28:45 What Trophy Titans Players Should You Look For? 36:12 Which SBC's Have Caught Our Eye 42:44 Have EA Found a Groove With Evolutions? 51:05 Seb's Q&A - Is It Nostalgia, Fatigue or Is The Game Bad? 57:22 Seb's Q&A - Do We Have To Forget "Completionism"? 1:05:14 Seb's Q&A - Is There "Good" and "Bad" Engagement? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Gameplay: The Big Man Meta w/NepentheZ #W28

    Gameplay: The Big Man Meta w/NepentheZ #W28
    Apr 2 2026
    Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! NepentheZ joins Josh and Ben this week for his first Gameplay pod of the year. We get his thoughts on gameplay as a whole, how to find fun in the grind and why big man could be THE meta to counter AI defenders. 00:00 Introduction to Gameplay Episode 01:33 Nepenthez's Thoughts on FC 26 Gameplay 05:52 Matchmaking Problems in FC 26 08:34 Nep's Massive Tip - Attacking Runs 17:10 Tips For Making a 3 Back Work 24:12 The Problem With Bruiser 34:15 Is Precision Shooting Necessary Anymore? 40:00 You Should Be Changing Formation More 41:32 Big Man Meta Is The Key To Breaking Defensive AI 54:32 The HUGE Effect of Player Focuses Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Content: How To Get The Most From National Captain 500k Evo! #W27

    Content: How To Get The Most From National Captain 500k Evo! #W27
    Mar 24 2026
    Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Tom joins Josh and Ben this week as they all Answer The Call. What is this promo? Will anyone care about the upgrades by the time they happen? HOWEVER Evo's have stormed back with a 500k, 3 playstyle+, Icon shell evolution taking headline billing, but is there a way to squeeze more out of it? 00:00 Intro 01:15 Pound for Pound Powerhouse 09:21 Showdowns, Let Downs and Beat Downs in SBC's 15:01 What Is Answer The Call? 23:12 National Captain Puts Evo's Back On The Menu! 41:07 What To Do and Avoid Among The Other Evo's 49:26 FUT Birthday Cosmetic Evo Causes Mayhem 52:10 How To Get The Most From National Captain Evolution 56:29 The Lasting Effect of FUT Birthday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Gameplay: Is 442 The New Meta, CAM Playstyle Ranking & How To Press in FC 26 #W26

    Gameplay: Is 442 The New Meta, CAM Playstyle Ranking & How To Press in FC 26 #W26
    Mar 20 2026
    Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Coach Venny joins Ben and Josh to discuss how FUT Birthday might have made people start experimenting. Josh also has a 442 big man tactic that's bringing him joy! Josh's Brexit Ball Tactics - ?5YEWmS&Qqa? 00:00 Introduction to Gameplay Episode 02:42 Playstyle Experiments During FUT Birthday 09:09 Has This Experimentation Made It To Pros? 12:28 Is GameChanger Better Than Low Driven Now? 20:42 CAM Playstyle Power Rankings 36:20 The Importance of Inventive Playstyle 43:09 Josh's 442 Big Man Meta Tactic 54:31 How Do You Press in FC 26? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Content: Breaking Down FUT Birthday w/NepentheZ #W25

    Content: Breaking Down FUT Birthday w/NepentheZ #W25
    Mar 9 2026
    Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Nepenthez makes a return to the podcast this week! He joins Ben and Josh to breakdown everything FUT Birthday, how to make the most out of it and how it could affect the rest of the game cycle. The topics covered are: 00:20 Introduction to Seb 02:32 Pound for Pound Player Nominations 09:05 Fantasy Premier League Live Cards 16:31 Future of Live Items in Ultimate Team 20:50 How Should We Engage With The Game? 27:35 Current Fantasy Players Overview 34:16 Evolutions and Their Role in Gameplay 39:29 Player Customization and Market Dynamics 48:10 Future of Evolutions in Game Design 53:54 Narrative and Player Engagement in Ultimate Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Content: Insane FUT Birthday Leaks & Fantasy Week 2 w/FM Game Designer #W24

    Content: Insane FUT Birthday Leaks & Fantasy Week 2 w/FM Game Designer #W24
    Mar 3 2026
    Get double the episodes, and keep FUT Weekly going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at ⁠⁠⁠bit.ly/morepod⁠⁠⁠. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! A brand new guest on this weeks content episode joins Ben whilst a jet lagged and poorly Josh rests up. Seb, a game designer for Football Manager makes his first appearance to talk about two brand new Ultimate Team concepts that have arrived this week. The topics covered are: 00:20 Introduction to Seb 02:32 Pound for Pound Player Nominations 09:05 Fantasy Premier League Live Cards 16:31 Future of Live Items in Ultimate Team 20:50 How Should We Engage With The Game? 27:35 Current Fantasy Players Overview 34:16 Evolutions and Their Role in Gameplay 39:29 Player Customization and Market Dynamics 48:10 Future of Evolutions in Game Design 53:54 Narrative and Player Engagement in Ultimate Team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins