The Atlantic Voice Podcast

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 40: End of the Road

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0000

The 2026 World Cup is in the books, and with it this edition of the World Cup of Tea (well, there might be a little bit more in the next couple of weeks...). So if you're already beginning to have that slightly lost, a little bit down, pinching yourself that it was all real as the every day takes you back in its grasp, well, we have at least a couple of takeaways to give you solace!

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 39: World Cup Final Day

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:51:00 +0000

We have reached our destination - at least the tournament part of it (the WCT still has at least one, maybe two, episodes left). So it's time to total up World Cup Bingo and then make the big selection for the big game! Oh, and an "old friend" of Zeff's gets a TACO.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 38: The AI Show!

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:12:00 +0000

Day 38 of the World Cup of Tea, and it's also the 3rd Place game, well, Zeff will have to find something else to talk about. So he's enlisted AI to script the episode. There's also TACOs to give out and some hot dog business.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 37: For VARs sake!

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:09:00 +0000

Frustrated with the use of VAR during this World Cup? You're not alone. Fortunately Zeff is on hand with some solutions - not little ticky-tacky stuff, no, big stuff, real big stuff, that can save VAR from itself.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 36: But we still have Beckham.....

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:40:00 +0000

England earn a trip to Miami and the glamour of a (high) stakes battle with France to earn the right to be the 2026 World Cup's.....third place team! No doubt David Beckham will be along for what is sure to be an emotional, rip-roaring football classic......

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 35: Reality Show Wrap-up

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0000

It's time to put a bow on our review of "series featuring first episodes of reality TV shows featuring celebrities buying football teams"(copyright, Atlantic Voice). Zeff has watched them all and now gives his final thoughts and recommendations. Yes, there will be one - as if you somehow thought he'd be short of an opinion....

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 34: Expansion & Sam Neill

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:13:00 +0000

A 64-team World Cup is coming? Or is it just some misdirection from the President, no not that one - our one, Mr Infantino himself (so yes, it's coming). And a word on the passing of actor Sam Neill.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 33: Numbers & the casual fan

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0000

Math guru and soccer coach Joey stops by to talk statistics in soccer and if and how they entice the general sports fan into following the beautiful game. Or if the game truly lends itself to the kind of statistical interpretation that comes so naturally to other sports.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 32: "Welcome to Wrexham"

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0000

Our "series featuring first episodes of reality TV shows featuring celebrities buying football teams"(copyright, Atlantic Voice) reaches the entry "Welcome to Wrexham." It's the grand-daddy of them all (copyright, the Rose Bowl) but is it the best? And later in the final week, Zeff will contrast and compare all the shows reviewed.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 31: England! Norway!

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0000

England v Norway later in the day, and Zeff is explaining what it means whenver you hear a football fan or media member refer to a "Golden Generation." And then it's a look back at the 1981 England-Norway World Cup qualifier and the famous bit of commentary that comes from it.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 30: "Soccer IQ"

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:31:00 +0000

Our final book review from our venerable literary correspondent, Peter. His selection is "Soccer IQ" by Danny Blank - a book about the skills of the beautiful game written by a coach. But as we discover, this is not some dry coaching manual....

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 29: FIFA - rulers of the globe!

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:05:00 +0000

Nathan has returned to give his take on FIFA and their seemingly outsized influence on the game that we all love. Is their modus operandi smudging the romantic lens through which we view the sport? Is there a different way we could all come together and celebrate football without the pricetag that has been set on it?

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 28: More on PKs

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:44:00 +0000

The round of 16 concludes, sending the tournament into its first 'off' day - a day without a game. Colombia-Switzerland, the last game of the round, was decided by the only penalty shoot-out of the round, leading Zeff to ponder the alternatives.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 27: Hosting someone else

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:47:00 +0000

It's the end of the road for the US, as all three host nations now watch the rest of the tournament from the comfort of their own homes.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 26: England win in the Azteca!

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:19:00 +0000

Yes, that's right.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 25 - "Running with the Wolves"

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:04:00 +0000

Good Mornng and welcome to "Live with Kelly and Mark." And Zeff, as he continues his reviews of "series featuring first episodes of reality TV shows featuring celebrities buying football teams"(copyright, Atlantic Voice). This time it's Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelas heading to Italy for "Running with the Wolves." What's that? You didn't know they even had a team?

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 24: Hot Dog

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:54:00 +0000

"I'll tell you something. I'm glad I found out in time just what a partnership with a pair of w*****s like you would've been. A sleeping partner's one thing but you're in a f*****g coma! No wonder you've got an energy crisis your side of the water. But us British... we're used to a bit more vitality, imagination, a touch of the Dunkirk spirit, know what I mean? The days when yanks can come over here and buy up nelson's column, and an Harley street surgeon, and a couple of windmill girls are definetly over".

"Now look"....

"Shut up you long streak of paralyzed p!ss. What I'm looking for is someone who can contribute to what England has given to the world. Culture, sophistication, genius... a little bit more than an hot dog, know what I mean?

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 23: Last Stand for an Old(ish) Man

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0000

Croatia took on Portugal in a Round of 32 game featuring two heavyweights of the beautiful game, Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric. Only one can leave as a winner.....

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 22: "These players are S^*T"

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0000

England live on the edge in their match against the Democratic Republic of Congo, giving Zeff flashbacks to a darker time......

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 21: Last 32 with a different view

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:48:00 +0000

Day 21 and our friend Nathan has returned to look at some off-the-field considerations of the knockout stages. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe keeps scoring and a duck can't get a ticket......

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 20: It's the knockout!

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:49:00 +0000

The knockout is in full swing and in reality that this is when the tournament really begins. Get ready for all the cliches about "It's win or go home" or "There's no tomorrow for one of these teams" and of course the penalty shoot-out will be making an appearance. If it hasn't already (ahem, Germany....)

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 19: "Necaxa"

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 21:35:00 +0000

Another review in our "series featuring first episodes of reality TV shows featuring celebrities buying football teams"(copyright, Atlantic Voice), this time featuring actress Eva Longoria and her share of Liga MX team, Necaxa FC.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 18: Going to the Darts!

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:11:00 +0000

Zeff takes a break from watching football and heads off to New York and Madison Square Garden to watch......the darts! Yes, grown men throwing small projectiles at the wall. But as you're about to find out, there's a little bit more to it all. And get ready, because it's going to be here for a little while.....

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 17: "Football Hackers"

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:43:00 +0000

Peter is back to talk about the book "Football Hackers" by Christoph Biermann, to understand how numbers and statistics are helping to redefine how we see the beautiful game and the whos, hows, and whys, of the 'data revolution.' Is "Moneyball" just for baseball?

The Atlantic Voice 26 Jun 26 - The Summer Movie Preview (Pt. 2)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Part 2 of the reknown Summer Movie Preview is here (Part 1 can be found when you click this) and Eric and Zeff are looking at what's on at your local picturehouse in July and August. As always there's superhero or too, but this summer the work of two of cinema's most celebrated directors, Christopher Nolan and Ridley Scott.

All the trailers can be found here

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 15: A puzzler

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:23:00 +0000

What's your daily routine? Does it exercise the mind? The body? Zeff has one, though the positive effects have yet to be proven....

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 14: Watching greatness, sorry, England

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0000

Watch your national team over the years and you might find yourself having a sense of "Deja Vu all over again", as Yogi Berra once said (and apparently sang by John Fogerty). Losing you? Watching England can do that to you, as Zeff wll explain.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 13: Watching greatness

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:42:00 +0000

It's the host's position that those "Greatest of all time" debates are pointless; but that's an entirely different thing to acknowledging it and appreciating it. And even then, comparisons will inevitably be made.....

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 12: Top Secret!

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:32:00 +0000

Day 12 of the World Cup of Tea and one for the football "geeks" amongst you, as Zeff goes through FIFA's official match summary of the USA-Paraguay group match from Day 2. Take a peek behind the curtain as we learn how the pros quantify what goes on in a match for players and the teams.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 11: "Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues"

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 23:07:00 +0000

The second review in our series featuring first episodes of reality TV shows featuring celebrities buying football teams (gosh, that sentence is a mouthful). Up next from 2025, "Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues" that follows star quarterback-turned-TV-analyst Tom Brady, as he becomes part owner of Birmingham City, currently in The Championship, the tier below the Premier League in England.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 10: "Thirty-one Nil: On the Road with Football's Outsiders"

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:16:00 +0000

Book review day, and Peter is back, sharing with us his thoughts on James Montague's "Thirty-one Nil" which looks at the world's game away from the mainstage slate of the Brazil's, France's and Spain's that hog our attention. In light of the expanded field this year, it is, as Peter points out, more than timely reading.

The Atlantic Voice WCT'26 - Day 9: Date with Destiny?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:23:00 +0000

A win - or even a draw - sends the hosts to the knockout stages of the Mundial. And with all the excitement and hype, what would, and this World Cup, mean for the future of the beautiful game in the US? As seems to be forever the case, the media are wondering about soccer's ultimate destiny on these shores. But is it time to stop asking, or even care, what the answer is?

(I didn't mean to go in hard - it's a great article.....)

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 8: First Round Thoughts

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 22:35:00 +0000

The first round is done and the tournament should really kick in to gear over the next week, as teams now have a real sense of their direction of travel. And it's the same for show, as we follow up on some thoughts and lay out the next few days.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 7: Bigger is Better

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:33:00 +0000

The 23rd edition of the Mundial ends its first seven days of action and Zeff decides whether or not this expanded edition is in fact better than what's gone before. Yes, we all know it's more expensive, but is it better? Plus England take the field for the first time - what will the "Pick of the Day" dictate you do with your hot dog?

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 6: "Angel City"

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:03:00 +0000

"Angel City" is the first in Zeff's reviews of the first episodes of the many (well, five) reality show docu-series about teams and their 'celebrity' owners. We're start with "Angel City" as, well, it starts with an 'A'. And executive producer Eric drops by with a few of his ....."notes"

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 5: Reality Show Ground Rules

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:16:00 +0000

Day 5 and Zeff is reviewing the rules for the reality show reviews that begin this week. He's also getting in touch with his Scottish heritage (no pun intended although one of the upsides of a kilt is the accessibility). But that other Gaelic mob the Welsh, shouldn't feel left out, as "Welcome to Wrexham" will get a mention....

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 4: "Brilliant Orange"

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:29:00 +0000

We promised you culture and you're getting it, as today's guest Peter drops by the show to share this thoughts on David Winner's book "Brilliant Orange" - a look at the Dutch and their relationship with the beautiful game. And Zeff has a couple of TACOs to award.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 3: Non-sporting Match-ups

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:21:00 +0000

A day for other voices, as our friend Nathan drops by to take a look at some of the group stage matches that are compelling for reasons other than football. And in an unscheduled visit our esteemed executive producer has a few words of ..........wisdom?

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 2: Home Advantage

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:10:00 +0000

We're heading out to Los Angeles! Well, we're imagining we are, as the US open their campaign against Paraguay in Sofi Stadium. And so we're spending a few figuring out if playing at home will propel any of the three host countries to the ultimate victory.

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - Day 1: World Cup Bingo!

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:09:00 +0000

It's back! The World Cup of Tea returns to the Atlantic Voice's chunk of the internet airwaves. You daily companion piece to the big tournament that will be going on for what might feel like forever! It's Day 1, and here at the pod, we invite you to play World Cup Bingo!

So, download your sheet here! There are prizes, you know....

The Atlantic Voice WCT '26 - The Preview!

Mon, 25 May 2026 16:17:00 +0000

The World Cup of Tea is returning to the Atlantic Voice! As this year's World Cup looks set to land in North America like an Independence Day-sized (that's Independence Day, the movie), UFO, the World Cup of Tea is back! A bite-sized daily show, each day of the tournament.

Of course, what's not bite-sized is this Preview Special as Zeff's whet's your aural tastebuds with what's coming up this June and July. Put the kettle on!

The Atlantic Voice 20 May 26 - The Summer Movie Preview (Pt. 1)

Tue, 19 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Miss them?! Perhaps, but they wouldn't miss this - bringing to you an Atlantic Voice staple, The Summer Movie Preview!

Eric and Zeff are, for the umpteenth time, previewing this summer's releases, all by watching the trailers. Which you can watch for yourselves, right here. If you're a long-time, you know the deal, and if you're new, well, this isn't hard to pick up......

The Atlantic Voice 18 Jun 25 - The Summer Movie Preview '25 (Pt.2)

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Part 2 of the 2025 Summer Movie Preview. If you missed it, go back and listen to Part 1! In this episode, Eric and Zeff are looking at the July and August releases, so -spoiler- more superheros, dinosaurs, and a comedy or too.

For all the trailers, check out the YouTube playlist.

The Atlantic Voice 4 June 25 - '24 Summer Movie Round-Up

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:36:00 +0000

When it rains, it pours....

Yes, that's right another episode! Eric and Zeff are here to clear the, ahem, backlog, as they total up the scores from last year's Summer Movie competition. Think of this as sort a half-time show between Parts 1 and 2 of this year's Summer Movie Preview.

What's that? You mean, you haven't listened to Part 1 yet? Shame on you. And there the guys were, feeling bad about not putting out new episodes for the past year......

The Atlantic Voice 21 May 25 - The Summer Movie Preview '25 (Pt.1)

Sun, 18 May 2025 23:02:00 +0000

Did you miss them? (Don't answer that).

Regardless, they're back! Eric and Zeff return with Part 1 of their annual Summer Movie Preview, watching trailers, talking some, and then telling you what to watch. And then talking some more. So business as usual then. Time may go by, but in the New Basement Studio by The Lake, it does appear to have frozen somewhat....

YouTube playlist right here

The Atlantic Voice 26 Jun 24 - The 2024 Summer Movie Preview (Pt 2)

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:31:24 +0000

The 2024 Summer Movie Preview rumbles (rambles) on, with Eric and Zeff using Part 2 to look at some July and August releases. Reboots, remakes, retreads, and some returns, the fellas will tell you what's worth your time, and your money.

Part 1 is here.

And the Youtube playlist is here.

The Atlantic Voice 22 May 24 - The 2024 Summer Movie Preview (1)

Tue, 21 May 2024 00:07:45 +0000

They have returned!

Eric and Zeff are back on the internet airwaves with their infamous (Zeff tries to explain) summer tradition of previewing the summer cinematic releases by watching only the trailers. From June to the end of August, they have you (pretty much) covered, with sequels, prequels, comic book films and films from books.

And as is the tradition, they're also competing to see who is the most prescient.....

Click here for the Youtube playlist of all the trailers

The Atlantic Voice 29 Nov 23 - Summer Movie Scorecard '23

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:39:01 +0000

To paraphrase the Los Angeles Lakers - "It's Winning Time!" Because on this episode Eric and Zeff are totaling up their predictions from the Summer Movie Preview, seeing who was the most prescient prognosticator of them all (to paraphrase some Disney film).

There's also related movie talk, a look ahead to the upcoming Christmas Special, and Eric is laying down his New Year's Resolution early!

The Atlantic Voice 4 Oct 23 - AI, Asteroids, and taking a leak...

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:15:57 +0000

What's this you say? A new episode of The Atlantic Voice?

Yes, it has been a rarity of late, but what need for quantity with this quality.....Eric and Zeff are back and catching up on some things AI, our old friend Asteroids!, as well as something to help your movie-going experience.

The Atlantic Voice 2 Aug 23 - The 2023 Best Of Special

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 13:55:53 +0000

Here for 2023, Eric and Zeff's annual gift to you all, the Best Of Special.

On this year's Eric opines on the World Cup of Tea and ranks the deaths in Jaws, while Zeff challenges AI's review of the pod. Plus a mash-up and a couple of bad segways. What would summer be without it, the 2023 Best Of Special.

The Atlantic Voice - The 2023 Summer Movie Preview (Pt. 2)

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:15:22 +0000

Eric and Zeff are still previewing and picking, as the annual Summer Movie Preview rolls on. In Part 2 (go back and listen to Part 1!), it's onto July and August with such offerings as Barbie, Oppenheimer, and The Meg 2 - shall we say a "varied selection of offerings"....

To check out all the preview, go to the YouTube playlist right here.

The Atlantic Voice - The 2023 Summer Movie Preview (Pt. 1)

Tue, 30 May 2023 16:11:52 +0000

Roll up, Roll Up! For the return of the pod! It's the 2023 Summer Movie Preview. Your hosts Eric and Zeff will preview the Summer releases by watching the trailers (here) and pronouncing what will be a HIT! or a MISS! It's the greatest show on earth (except you have to make your own popcorn) - it's Part 1 of the Summer Movie Preview!

The Atlantic Voice 22 Mar 23 - ChatGPT

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:55:56 +0000

A guest on the show as Eric and Zeff try out Microsoft's AI, ChatGPT. How intelligent is it really? And how artificial is it? Questioned about ducks, it most certainly has the answers, though when asked about the podcast, well, it has some opinions....And there's music, as the guys debate Pink Floyd's seminal album, The Dark Side of the Moon.

The Atlantic Voice 25 Jan 23 - Summer Movie Scorecard

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:38:35 +0000

Remember our Summer Movie Preview? From June and July of last year? No? Then what kind of a fan are you? Because if you do remember, that annual Atlantic Voice tradition is also somewhat of a competition. And now, it's time to run the totals and see which our of hosts is the more....predictive. Will Zeff turn around years of defeat; or will Eric once again prove to be more....prescient?

The Atlantic Voice 11 Jan 23 - Dead and Gone

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:57:11 +0000

Tired of tea? We don't blame you. But never fear, the Butch and Sundance of the podcasting world are back together. Some musings on film director James Cameron and the latest Avatar film (not that he's passed or anything), whether or not Leonardo DiCaprio should've survived in Titanic (spoiler: he didn't). And a rundown of recent celebrity deaths.

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 30 - The End

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 02:29:03 +0000

The World Cup and The World Cup of Tea reach their end. And with that, Zeff has just one question - how will you remember the 2022 edition of the tournament. Will it be the games, the host, your fig business even, that'll you be packing away in your memory to help you recall the last month? Or maybe nothing at all. Do big events mark the passage of time, or just take up the time? Or is Day 30 just the time to leave the World Cup behind....

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 29 - Early Start

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 00:13:17 +0000

World Cup Final Day, and an early start (depending where you live, of course!). Talk of another World Championship that has just started, an real (or imaginary breakfast?), and, wait for it....a "Final" pick.

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 28 - References Round-up

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 03:48:01 +0000

Day 28 and as promised earlier on the World Cup of Tea, we setting you straight with all the references that have been used, including a classic British gangster movie, and an old-school Mini car chase. And then there's puppets, taking off in rockets..... (Puppets or not, some great music and editing, who says this s*#t isn' exciting.....?)

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 27 - 3rd Place

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:14:56 +0000

Zeff takes a quick look at the "curiosity" that is the 3rd Place Match and questions the precise point of it all. Not that a 3rd place is a bad thing - on the contrary Zeff extols the virtues of his own.....

The Atlantic Voice Day 26 - "The Damned United"

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 02:08:07 +0000

On the last book review, Zeff looks at David Peace's "historical novel" - or as the Atlantic Voice shall be calling such things, "Fictionalized Fact" (copyright Atlantic Voice!). It tells the story of Brian Clough's ill-fated 44-day tenure as Leeds United manager back in 1975. As The London Times said of the book "Probably the best novel ever written about sport." But if don't trust them, Zeff will convince you.

The Atlantic Voice Day 25 - Smart TV

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 01:21:34 +0000

Day 25, and Zeff explains how he's been able to keep an eye on the World Cup thus far. Plus musings on workplace hierarchy, and being confused by cold weather and Christmas. All at the same time as the games!!!

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 24 - "An Impossible Job"

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:59:55 +0000

The last week, so the last round of reviews of documentaries and books. Today, the grand-daddy of all sports "behind-the-scenes" documentaries, "An Impossible Job." The first and still the best, "An Impossible Job" joins then-England manager Graham Taylor as he struggles to get the team through World Cup qualifying. Battered by the press, circumstances beyond his control, Taylor struggles to retain his resolve and natural decency (this the man the British press derided as a turnip) as events conspire against him. This is the forerunner of everything you see today, yet more honest and never bettered.

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 23 - Books that didn't...

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:08:04 +0000

It is Day 23 (Zeff mistakenly refers to it as Day 22, but hey, this far in, an excusable error!). As the tournament enters its last week, Zeff takes a quick look at some of the books about football that didn't make his own "essentials" list. And with the semi-finals looming, time for a selection. For your fig trading, of course.

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 22 - Leaky Toilet

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 00:54:18 +0000

There's a leaky toilet in the house, so it's a quick check of Youtube and then a trip to the hardware store. Along the way, Zeff learns a little bit about aging and the journey that is the collection of knowledge and experiences....

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 21 - Brazil go home

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 02:00:21 +0000

Brazil are going home, and so Zeff feels that he should clarify his previously stated position. And so he's falling on his sword and admitting he's a hater. With some caveats, of course. Whether you are convinced or not, well that's on you. Also, some Olympic memories, and a quick tribute to Jet Black, recently passed drummer of The Stranglers.

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 20 - "The Glory Game"

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 20:43:35 +0000

Book review time. Today's title - "The Glory Game" by Hunter Davies. Now, before you click away, realize, without any pause or procrastination, that this is the very best ever book written about a professional sports team. There are others that have come close, but this is the essential look behind-the-curtain at the inner workings of a professional outfit. Yes, it makes the Cup of Tea because it's soccer; what's not for question is its quality.

The Atlantic Voice Day 19 - Collector's Item

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:26:52 +0000

Day 19, and how was your first day without a game to watch? Zeff ponders the ideal gap between games, and then delves back into his childhood with a look at an old sticker album (scan through if you're unconvinced by Zeff's point). But never fear, there will be a left turn....Plus the first two quarter-final picks for fig traders out there.

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 18 - "The Four Year Plan"

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 20:06:23 +0000

Our documentary review series continues with "The Four Year Plan" - a behind-the-scenes look at Queens Park Rangers FC, as the club from the neigbhourhood known as White City look to make the jump into the English Premier League. See what happens when ownership and operations struggle to get on the same page....

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 17 - Stadium 974

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 01:36:55 +0000

Zeff takes a look at the first ever "recyclable" (is that even a word, never mind is it the right word for the situation?), the first ever "recyclable" stadium, Stadium 974, built for, and only for, this World Cup. A feat of modern engineering no doubt, but Zeff, as he is wont to do, has some questions about its real legacy. Talking of legacy, one of the last two teams to play in the stadium, Brazil, also has Zeff....pondering....

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 16 - Soccer's not a movie...

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 00:27:18 +0000

England are through and Zeff is a little boisterous. So something a little different today as Zeff discusses why, when it comes to sports' movies, football - this kind - is a ways down the list. And the Tip of the Day, well, it's a selection....

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 15 - US out & Project 2010

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 02:05:28 +0000

One of our "home" nations is heading home, and Zeff gives his verdict on their campaign. As well as taking a look at the one-time masterplan for the success of the US Men's team at the World Cup - Project 2010. And no, it didn't include dyed hair and man buns....Also a flashback to improve your mood.

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 14 - Where time goes to die....

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:57:27 +0000

Day 14 of the 2022 World Cup, and by the calendar we're pretty much at the midpoint of the event. But Zeff asks - does it feel like that? And how's your perception of time and life outside of the enormous bubble that is the world's biggest (sporting) event? Time to discuss how our everyday reality has been hijacked by men kicking a ball about. Plus a review of the Thai cave rescue movie "13 Lives."

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 13 - "Addicted"

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:59:48 +0000

By rights, Day 13 of the World Cup of Tea should be titled Day 12 - Redux, but "Addicted" is the title of the book in our second review. Considering that Group E played out in the same dramatic fashion as Day 12, it's probably also the best word to describe any neutral fan out there. Of course, if you're a fan on the wrong end of results, well, I'll let you pick your own descriptor of your state of mind when the final whistle blows.

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 12 - Football? Bloody Hell!

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 02:44:06 +0000

The latest set of final round-robin matches in the group stage, and the first truly wild pair of games to decide who survives. Talk of tie-breakers, shredded nerves, and worrying more about the "other game" rather than your own. Oh it it's football alright. Bloody Hell!

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 11 - All the Way?

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:55:24 +0000

England and USA are the survivors of Group B and on to the Round of 16 and the knockout stages. And while Zeff wants (most of) you to have a great day and enjoy the games, he also wants (most of) you to temper your expectations and keep a little perspective and not to behave like a hysterical Harry Styles (England) fan.....

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 10 - "Orient - Club for a Fiver"

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 01:00:22 +0000

Our documentary series continues with this look at "Orient - Club for a Fiver" featuring the, how should we put it, expressive personality that was their manager back in 1995, John Sitton. Oh, and bring your dinner......

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 9 - Bergkamp

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:13:18 +0000

Day 9 and a quick look back as the Germans begin their escape act. And then on to Youtube as Zeff extols the virtues of the web and the glory of Dutch footballing legend, Dennis Bergkamp. And yes, that France '98 goal....(via Youtube, of course; and a familiar voice...)

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 8 - Only A Game

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 20:22:27 +0000

On this, the first in a series of "Must-Read" football books, we begin with a professional player's diary - with Eamon Dunphy's "Only A Game." And while it's always been Zeff's position that player autobiography just aren't that interesting, this one proves to be a compelling caveat to that view. Plus a Canadian is protected by his maple leaf....

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 7 - Kims!

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 01:23:55 +0000

Week 1 of the 22nd World Cup in the book, not to mention the seventh day of the World Cup of Tea. But not resting, Zeff has a couple of things that have caught his eye, including a predictive otter, and 5 Kims in a row...

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 6 - Off the Charts!

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 23:34:54 +0000

Zeff is going way back into his teenage years to share the one World Cup tradition that has continued into indeterminate middle-age. And no, there'll be no photos of plumber's butt.......

The Atlantic Voice WCT Day 5 - "Host" of Issues

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:29:21 +0000

Day 5 and Thanksgiving Day in the US. So with a slight pause, Zeff takes a look at the contradictions of FIFA's choice of host for this World Cup, in the process discovering that this year is not necessarily an outlier when it comes to the conflicted narrative of sport somehow improving society. And with that, how should we the fan react to the quandary that is the event's 22nd edition?

Atlantic Voice WCT Day 4 - Commentator

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 03:03:10 +0000

Day 4 and the first upset of the tournament but don't fill out your bingo card just yet. And then meet Barry Davies, Zeff's favorite football commentator (or play-by-play guy!) of all time. And finally, rebound from your first loss of figs with the tip of the day.

Atlantic Voice: WCT Day 3 - City!

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 23:06:20 +0000

The Atlantic Voice's home nations both won (whoops, wrote this in the 82nd minute!), got a win and a draw. So let's temper our joy/lighten our mood (hey-we-didn't-lose), and begin our series of "Best Documentaries you can find on Youtube" with a classic from the '80s - "City" - a look inside some turbulent times at Manchester City.

Atlantic Voice: World Cup of Tea Day 2

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 13:21:19 +0000

Up and running on our World Cup of Tea. Day 2 and we wonder, did you watch the Opening Ceremonies? Any world leaders or dignitaries in the expensive seats? We've had a couple let us know how they feel......

Atlantic Voice: World Cup of Tea Day 1

Sat, 19 Nov 2022 18:02:36 +0000

Day 1 of the month that is the World Cup - and our World Cup of Tea. Short shows to accompany your morning coffee, commute, or tea break. On Day 1, it's World Cup Bingo and staking with figs.....

The Atlantic Voice 17 Nov 22 - The World Cup of Tea Preview!!

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 02:54:43 +0000

The World Cup of Tea, is coming. That's the name of the daily podcast that will be released for each day of the World Cup. Short episodes, just enough time for a cup of tea or coffee, or your ride to work.

Explaining more, Eric and Zeff on this preview show. And don't forget - it all starts this Sunday! Before the games get your quick cup of the Atlantic Voice!

The Atlantic Voice 5 Oct 2022 - Non Alcoholic Octoberfest!

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 22:21:00 +0000

Eric and Zeff are back and to celebrate Octoberfest are sampling 15 beers. Yes, 15. Of course, not a drop of alcohol (well, 0.5% technically) as they are ranking the best of the non-alcoholic brews on the market. From the big conglomerates to small craft breweries, from name brand alternatives to all new creations, the guys will help you decide whether to get a buzz on. Or off.

The Atlantic Voice 22 Aug 22 - Field of Dreams & Fans

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:49:21 +0000

Eric and Zeff are sharing summer experiences, including some live music, pre-season soccer friendlies (yes, they're called "friendlies" not "exhibitions"), and watching TV. And Zeff gives his verdict on the movie "Field of Dreams."

The Atlantic Voice 10 Aug 22 - The 2022 Best Of Special

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 21:51:25 +0000

The title says it all! (what do you mean, you don't look at the title?) It's here, the 2022 Best Of Special - a look back at the last year, including a dictionary-eating do, fighting fishmongers, and of course, the Mash-Up! If you've heard these clips before, re-live them! And if you haven't, then it's new to you anyway!

The Atlantic Voice - The 2022 Summer Movie Preview (Pt. 2)

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:03:31 +0000

Part 2 of the Summer Movie Preview. What, you still haven't listened to Part 1? Then click here!

Ok, so now you're up-to-speed, join Eric and Zeff as they look at releases for the back end of summer, including some superheroes, a comedy, and men being chased a wild animal (no, not dinosaurs - that was Part 1). And of course, the duo make their guesses for what will be hit, or a miss.

Eric has a celebrity sighting, and Zeff? Well, he's still mulling his win-loss record in this whole prediction thing....

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The Atlantic Voice - The 2022 Summer Movie Preview (Pt. 1)

Tue, 31 May 2022 11:55:00 +0000

It's back!!!

Not quite like Tom Cruise re-taking to the skies, or the Downtown Abbey cast putting on those phoney British accents, or Messrs. Dern, Goldblum, and Neill returning to take on rampaging dinosaurs, Eric and Zeff are here to preview the summer movie releases by looking only at the trailers (and Wikipedia).

The one, the only, the original, the Atlantic Voice Summer Movie Preview!

All the trailers can be watched here

The Atlantic Voice 11 May 2022 - Animal Encounters

Mon, 09 May 2022 16:19:07 +0000

It's a show dedicated to animal encounters, as bears are found hibernating under a house in Lake Tahoe, and gators drink diet soda in Florida. And there's also talk of the Amber Heard-Johnny Depp defamation trial. Zeff questions his ability to be a competent juror, while Eric has an issue with cartoon rabbits. And can eating a Thesaurus improve your vocabulary......?

The Atlantic Voice 6 Apr 2022 - Allergy Season!

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:56:10 +0000

A deceptive title (when were we ever worried about keyword searches!), as Eric and Zeff discuss the Oscars, the World Cup draw, and the passing of The Foo Fighters' drummer, Taylor Hawkins. Eric has some thoughts on April Fool's Day, Zeff buys a truck, and yes, does have allergies.

Also, an announcement for an upcoming pod production....

The Atlantic Voice 9 Mar 2022 - Wordle

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 20:17:22 +0000

Welcome to a new podcast called The Atlantic Voice, featuring two fellas named Eric and Zeff.

Kidding....we know they've been away for awhile, but never fear the guys are back, talking the game Wordle, mounring the demise of Eric's TV, and deciding how viable a career track "Being an oligarch" really is....

The Atlantic Voice 26 Jan 2022 - Near Miss!

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 01:57:41 +0000

First show a new year....and it might all seem slightly familiar. Well, if you've been with us this long, what did else did you expect?

Eric and Zeff are discussing an asteroid close encounter, while also watching the Leonardo DiCaprio-Jennifer Lawrence release "Don't Look Up." There's controversy over Stars Wars' robots....and back on Earth a dog in danger is rescued by a drone with a sausage.

Talking of meat products, there's also a couple of obituaries...

The Atlantic Voice 22 Dec 21 - Not so Christmas Special

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 04:21:32 +0000

It's a Christmas Show! But not a Christmas Special. Because Eric has been busy smoking chickens, and Zeff has been taking a test and buying gifts for his mother. And instead of "Best of Games," there's just a "Best of Games" preview. Oh well. If you were looking for Christmassy pod, well, there's years of them in the back catalog....who says we never give you anything???

2012 2013 2013(2) 12days 12days(2) 2015 2015(2) Catalogs Catalogs(2) 90sXmas 90sXmas(2) VarietyShow Variety(2) BigFellaXmas Big(2) LockdownXmas

The Atlantic Voice 24 Nov 2021 - Couplets

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:39:51 +0000

Did you miss them?

After a hiatus, Eric and Zeff are back with a show where all the stories are in couplets including a fishmonger civil war in South London. In sport, Ryan Reynold and Rob McElhenney visit Wrexham, and there's a study of bias in performance analysis. In travel news, a plane drops its load, literally, and does insurance cover your activities while inside a car, ahem.

Finally, actor Dean Stockwell passes, and there's more to the obituary business than you think.

The Atlantic Voice 29 Sept 21 - Take A Stand

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 17:17:23 +0000

It's standing room only as the pod catches up on some old topics. Roald Dahl heads to Netflix, the Nevermind LP cover is recreated by bicycle(!), and it appears that spiked seltzers are finally circling the drain (mercifully, according to Zeff...).

And Eric allows his partner to be oh-so-self-indulgent, as he stands and yells from behind his sofa....

The Atlantic Voice 1 Sept 21 - RickRolling Stone

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 14:25:02 +0000

No, we won't do that to you (If you clicked on that, well, you put yourself there....). But we talk about it, as well as the passing of UB40 saxophonist Brian Travers, and of course the dearly departed Charlie Watts of The Rolling Stones. And to share her memories of 60s rock and pop, Zeff's Mum makes an "appearance" on the show for the very first time...

The Atlantic Voice 11 Aug 21 - The 2021 Best Of Special

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 01:06:39 +0000

To say it's been a funny old year since the last Best Of Special would be an understatement. There's all things Covid, trouble at the Capitol, UFOs, and an Olympics where they kept putting the wrong year...

But don't worry, you can take a deep breath and rely on us - it's the Best Of Special for 2021!