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After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe
30 episodes
Very unofficial World Cup awards, and wild tales of Brendan’s and Rebecca’s adventures at the World Cup final
Ep 18 · Jul 20, 2026 · 40 min
In the aftermath of Spain’s historic World Cup win over Argentina, Brendan Hunt and a bedazzled Rebecca Lowe marvel at the squad's incredible dominance, rattling off unbelievable facts about its tournament run. Then, they hand out their quirky World Cup awards, from best national-anthem contrast to worst travel experience. Plus, Rebecca recounts her wild adventure getting to MetLife stadium (featuring a boat, a helicopter, and a high-speed police escort), and Brendan takes us behind the scenes o…
U.S. soccer legend Landon Donovan joins! Plus, predictions for an epic Spain-Argentina final.
Ep 17 · Jul 18, 2026 · 51 min
After a night of chaos in Atlanta, Rebecca Lowe and Brendan Hunt reunite in the calmer confines of Apple’s New York City studio. They share the story behind the mayhem of Wednesday’s episode — prison-transport van and all — and briefly touch on the only game of the tournament no one cares about (sorry, France-England) before turning their attention to Sunday’s epic final between Spain and Argentina. Plus, USMNT legend Landon Donovan joins the show to talk about his very eventful World Cup, how t…
England crashes out of the World Cup in the most heartbreaking fashion possible
Ep 16 · Jul 16, 2026 · 17 min
Immediately after the whistle of England-Argentina, Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe come together in an undisclosed location in Atlanta to give their immediate, raw reactions to the Three Lions’ brutal semifinal loss. In a chaotic turn of events, they end up in a parking lot to commiserate over the defeat and break down where it all went wrong — and how coach Thomas Tuchel failed his team. (So much for that knighthood!) After the Whistle is an Apple News Original podcast presented by Verizon…
Jason Sudeikis returns for a special guest appearance! Plus, England sends Norway rowing home to set up a juicy semifinal with Argentina
Ep 15 · Jul 13, 2026 · 53 min
Rebecca Lowe recaps her trip to Miami to witness her beloved England send Norway rowing home. She and Brendan Hunt discuss Jude Bellingham’s late heroics, explain the mutual hatred between England and Argentina (“Hand of God,” anyone?), and ask whether the Three Lions’ victory did go “down to the wire” … literally. Then, special guest Jason Sudeikis joins Brendan in person in Kansas City to talk about the Argentina-Switzerland game they both attended, why Brendan is a pub-trivia legend, and the…
How France and Spain set up the World Cup’s greatest clash yet. Plus, England’s plan to stop Erling Haaland
Ep 14 · Jul 11, 2026 · 40 min
We’re halfway through the quarterfinals after France handily beat Morocco, and Spain gutted out a win over Belgium, setting up a Bastille Day showdown for the ages. Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe recap the two games before attempting to answer the question keeping Rebecca up at night: Can England do anything to stop Erling Haaland and Norway? Plus, Brendan tells the story of why he’s partly responsible for SoFi Stadium being the best venue at this World Cup. After the Whistle is an Apple News Ori…
How the World Cup quarterfinals could create a blockbuster scenario
Ep 13 · Jul 9, 2026 · 37 min
Was one of the greatest comebacks in World Cup history tainted by bad refereeing? Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe dive into the 13-minute blitz that saved Argentina from disaster against Egypt, address whether or not VAR bailed out the reigning champs, and note that Lionel Messi is not so great at penalty kicks. Then, with the quarterfinals upon us, Brendan and Rebecca get excited for the blockbuster France-Morocco and Spain-Belgium matchups, and what could be on the horizon in the semifinals. Plu…
Why the USMNT’s disastrous loss to Belgium was even worse than it looked
Ep 12 · Jul 7, 2026 · 43 min
Hours after the final whistle, Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe come to terms with the USMNT’s humiliating World Cup elimination at the hands of Belgium. They wonder where it all went wrong for this once-promising U.S. team, from Folarin Balogun’s red-card saga to Matt Freese’s catastrophic goalkeeping error, and Brendan makes the case that this was the USMNT’s worst-ever World Cup exit. Plus, Rebecca declares England’s shorthanded win over Mexico at the Azteca — which Brendan witnessed in person —…
The most thrilling game of the World Cup so far, plus ‘Ted Lasso’ star Cristo Fernández!
Ep 11 · Jul 4, 2026 · 52 min
Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe ride a roller coaster of emotions after Argentina’s dramatic extra-time win over World Cup Cinderella team Cape Verde, from Lionel Messi’s ridiculous opener to Sidny Lopes Cabral’s iconic 103rd-minute equalizer. Brendan and Rebecca salute the Blue Sharks on an incredible tournament and explain why their loss doesn’t actually feel like a loss at all. Then, Brendan ranks the upcoming round-of-16 matchups from least to most interesting, remaining as objective as possib…
Did a controversial red card just dash the USA’s World Cup dreams?
Ep 10 · Jul 2, 2026 · 40 min
On a monumental night for Mauricio Pochettino and the Guys, the USMNT’s first World Cup knockout win in 24 years was overshadowed by a controversial red card for star striker Folarin Balogun. Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe break down the shocking decision, rant about the referee, and debate whether Balogun’s absence will hurt the U.S.’s chances of beating Belgium in the round of 16. Plus, Rebecca once again professes her undying love for “Sir” Harry Kane after the England striker’s heroics agains…
Netherlands and Germany fall on a wild day of World Cup knockout action
Ep 9 · Jun 30, 2026 · 41 min
Fresh off of watching Brazil break Japanese hearts in Houston, Brendan Hunt experiences his own heartbreak as his beloved Netherlands get knocked out by Morocco in one of the most stressful World Cup penalty shootouts ever. Meanwhile, Rebecca Lowe salutes plucky Paraguay, who advance to the round of 16 after beating shootout specialist Germany at its own game. Then the duo look ahead to Wednesday's knockout doubleheader featuring England and the U.S., which could be the greatest (or worst) day f…
Turkey spoils the USMNT’s perfect World Cup start — but does it matter?
Ep 8 · Jun 26, 2026 · 47 min
It was a night of highs and lows as the USMNT, already through to the knockout rounds, lost to Turkey in a heartbreaking yet meaningless group-stage finale. Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe break down what went well (Pulisic’s return) and what didn’t (that defense) for the Guys and debate what tonight’s result means for the team’s chances of making a deep run at this World Cup. Plus, Brendan shares the games you need to watch as the group stage wraps up while Rebecca marvels at Ecuador coach Sebast…
England has a serious case of “second-game fever,” plus why we can’t take our eyes off Cristiano Ronaldo
Ep 7 · Jun 24, 2026 · 37 min
Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe are back together to dissect the dreadful draw that sent the Three Lions crashing back down to earth — and they also explain why no one should be panicking about England just yet. Cristiano Ronaldo is back after scoring two against Uzbekistan, and Rebecca makes the case for why he might be the most fascinating human at the World Cup. Then they answer the big question ahead of the USMNT’s final group game vs. Turkey: Who should play? After the Whistle is an Apple New…
No Pulisic, no problem as USMNT punches ticket to round of 32
Ep 6 · Jun 20, 2026 · 36 min
No Christian Pulisic, no problem for the USMNT as the Guys cruise past Australia to punch their ticket to the round of 32. Mauricio Pochettino’s second World Cup win has Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe drinking the chimichurri-flavored Kool-Aid. They hail the incredible Seattle crowd that caused an earthquake, sing the praises of breakout star Alex Freeman, and wonder: Can the U.S. actually win it all? Then the duo look ahead to a packed weekend, including Brendan’s beloved Netherlands facing Swed…
England’s big win, Portugal’s big problem, and why this is the best World Cup ever
Ep 5 · Jun 18, 2026 · 35 min
Is it finally coming home? A joyous Brendan and Rebecca reunite to break down arguably the game of the tournament so far: England’s impressive opening win over old foes Croatia. Was this the Three Lions’ best attacking performance in years? How worried should we be about that defense? And is a foreign coach eligible for knighthood? Then, they debate whether this is the greatest World Cup ever, react to Portugal’s problematic draw with Congo, and preview Friday’s titanic clash between the USMNT a…
The wildest game of the World Cup so far had no goals scored
Ep 4 · Jun 15, 2026 · 41 min
Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe react to the opening weekend of the World Cup, including Spain’s stunning draw with Cape Verde, Japan’s valiant fightback against the Netherlands, and Brazil’s physical contest with Morocco. They also discuss Australia’s 2-0 win over Türkiye and how scared the U.S. should be of the Socceroos, and praise dark horses Sweden after a 5-1 demolition of Tunisia. Then, they look ahead to a jam-packed week of action, including the USMNT’s big match on Friday vs. Australia,…
How the U.S. pulled off its greatest World Cup win ever
Ep 3 · Jun 13, 2026 · 35 min
Fresh off of witnessing the USMNT’s dazzling World Cup opener against Paraguay in person, Brendan and Rebecca rush back to the studio to relive it all together. From Folarin Balogun’s brilliant brace, to Gio Reyna’s delicious finish, to the incredible atmosphere at Los Angeles Stadium, they rave about a perfect first game for Mauricio Pochettino’s guys. After the Whistle is an Apple News Original podcast presented by Verizon.
Bold predictions for World Cup champions and crash-outs
Ep 2 · Jun 10, 2026 · 50 min
With the World Cup about to kick off, it’s time for Brendan Hunt’s and Rebecca Lowe’s predictions: Who are their dark horses? Which surprising team is going to crash out early? Which young star will break out? And of course: Which team will go all the way? Plus, everything to watch for in all 12 groups, and the rule change that could change how we watch and talk about soccer. After the Whistle is an Apple News Original podcast presented by Verizon.
Will the U.S. surprise everyone at this World Cup?
Ep 1 · Jun 7, 2026 · 47 min
Rebecca Lowe and Brendan Hunt reunite after three years away from the mic — this time, recording together in person for the first time, in a studio with real walls (and fake grass). Just ahead of the biggest World Cup in history, they discuss how the USMNT is looking after a 2-1 loss to Germany in their final friendly, and why they might exceed expectations on home soil. Plus, the hosts get into this year’s most controversial rule changes and how the heat could affect players more than ever befo…
104 Matches to Go
May 27, 2026 · 1 min
Rebecca Lowe (Fox Sports) and Brendan Hunt (‘Ted Lasso’) are back for the 2026 World Cup. Forty-eight teams will play across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada this summer until one is named champion. Will it be Argentina (again)? Or early favorites, like Spain or France? And how far will the U.S. go on home soil? We’ll help you to understand the tournament and all the excitement right here.
Spain’s unlikely road to victory, plus the heartbreak of loving the beautiful game with Men in Blazers’ Roger Bennett
Aug 21, 2023 · 41 min
In the aftermath of Spain’s World Cup win, Brendan and Rebecca marvel at the squad’s total dominance and wonder what went so wrong for England. Then, they get into the controversy between the Spanish players and coach Jorge Vilda, why you still can’t buy Mary Earps’s jersey, and the utter absurdity of the postgame trophy presentation. ‘Men in Blazers’ co-founder Roger Bennett joins the show to help process England’s loss and to give his take on what’s next for the USWNT and women’s soccer cultur…
A Q&A on USWNT’s next coach, the power shift in women’s soccer, and the secret to Lindsey Horan’s ponytail
Aug 18, 2023 · 33 min
It’s a listener mailbag! Brendan and Rebecca take questions on who should be the USWNT’s next coach, their picks for goal of the tournament, male coaches in the women’s game, netball basics, the new power centers of women’s soccer, and the secret to Lindsey Horan’s swishy ponytail. Then they look ahead to the World Cup final, and Rebecca offers up her take on whether Lauren James should start for the Lionesses post-suspension. ‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ is presented b…
Unfiltered joy and overwhelming emotions as England advances to the World Cup final
Aug 16, 2023 · 25 min
Brendan and Rebecca dive deep into the Lionesses’ cheeky, spectacular semifinal win over Australia and shed a tear for Sam Kerr, who finally got her World Cup moment in front of a boisterous home crowd. Then the pair take a look at England’s ensuing showdown with Spain. ‘After the Whistle With Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ is presented by State Farm®
Spain reaches the final amid conflict — as the England-Australia rivalry heats up
Aug 15, 2023 · 28 min
Brendan and Rebecca recap the exhilarating finish that sealed Spain’s trip to the World Cup final — and sing the praises of the team’s breakout star, 19-year-old Salma Paralluelo. Then, Brendan pens a love letter to Australia as he and Rebecca look ahead to the other semifinal matchup. Plus: a reflection on how this World Cup is contributing to a sea change for women’s sports. ‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ is presented by State Farm®
The longest penalty shootout in World Cup history, plus New Zealand ex-PM Jacinda Ardern!
Aug 14, 2023 · 34 min
Brendan and Rebecca catch up on the Lionesses’s cheeky quarterfinal win, the Matildas’ epic penalty-shootout victory, and the England-Australia matchup that awaits. Then, former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern joins Brendan in person in Auckland to talk about bringing the World Cup Down Under, and to explain the intense Australia-New Zealand sporting rivalry. ‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ is presented by State Farm®
Mia Hamm on what went wrong for the USWNT — plus, another tournament favorite’s stunning downfall
Aug 11, 2023 · 32 min
Brendan watches his World Cup winner prediction come crashing down in Auckland as Japan falls to Sweden in a stunner. But Sweden’s victory doesn’t make the U.S.’s loss any easier to bear for him or guest Mia Hamm. The legendary soccer player joins to discuss the remarkably entertaining gameplay of this World Cup — and what really went wrong for the USWNT. Plus: Brendan and Rebecca reflect on that record-breaking penalty shot from England’s Chloe Kelly, an unfiltered moment from the Dutch, and wh…
Silver linings for the USWNT, England’s red-card controversy, plus special guests JJ and Kealia Watt
Aug 8, 2023 · 36 min
The Round of 16 has concluded, and Rebecca’s cheeky Lionesses have squeaked through to the quarterfinals — but not without major controversy. And after having had a few days to properly process the USWNT’s loss, Brendan and Rebecca muse over Alex Morgan’s performance, the pain and promise of penalty kicks, and why Vlatko Andonovski should be fired immediately. Football-soccer power couple JJ and Kealia Watt join to discuss their new Premier League minority ownership and give their takes on the f…
Heartbreak Down Under: watching the USWNT lose by millimeters, with U.S. soccer royalty Michelle Akers
Aug 6, 2023 · 35 min
Immediately after the final whistle of USA-Sweden, Brendan and Rebecca reunite across the international date line to debrief about the devastating defeat. Brendan sets the scene at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, where a dramatic penalty shoot-out sealed the worst World Cup finish in USWNT history. U.S. soccer royalty Michelle Akers joins the pod to help process the loss — and to possibly settle the team-nickname debate, once and for all. ‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ is…
What the U.S. needs to do to beat Sweden — plus, the knockout bracket no one could have predicted
Aug 3, 2023 · 27 min
No bloomin’ Germany?! Brendan and Rebecca recap the major upsets that concluded the group stage, then offer up their new predictions for the knockout rounds. And with the pivotal USA-Sweden showdown just days away, the pair give their takes on what the U.S. will need to change in order to avoid an untimely elimination. Plus: Brendan makes the trip Down Under and gives his first impressions of Australia!
Concern and controversy over the U.S.'s ugly 0-0 draw with Portugal, with Brandi Chastain
Aug 1, 2023 · 39 min
Still reeling from the stunning USWNT result, Brendan and Rebecca wonder how everything went so very wrong — and discuss the team’s controversial celebration at the end of the match. Two-time World Cup winner Brandi Chastain joins to diagnose the U.S.’s numerous issues and to give her unfiltered take on coach Vlatko Andonovski. Plus: Australia’s epic group winner, an update on Rebecca’s cheeky Lionesses, and Brendan’s surprising new pick for tournament champion. ‘After the Whistle with Brendan H…
Is the U.S. in trouble? Former USWNT coach Jill Ellis weighs in after last night‘s disappointing result.
Jul 27, 2023 · 39 min
In the aftermath of the USWNT’s 1-1 draw with the Netherlands, Brendan and Rebecca lament some confounding lineup decisions and extol the heroics of captain Lindsey Horan. Jill Ellis, who coached the U.S. to its 2015 and 2019 World Cup trophies, joins to give her take on the team’s performance and what she’d change ahead of a pivotal matchup with Portugal. Plus, still in search of a new USWNT nickname, Brendan and Rebecca round up some of the best audience submissions.
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