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Hi Pod fans, Max here. Barry's here too.

Hello. Football Weekly is supported by TNT Sports.

Now, Barry, you will have noticed. Hopefully the Premier League season is in full swing.

I have noticed, yes, Max.

Nothing gets past you. And of course, part of the reason we love it is because sport unlocks emotions we simply don't experience in everyday life.

You know, you don't just watch sport, Barry.

You know you just, you feel it.

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