Introducing ‘After the Whistle,’ a podcast all about the World Cup

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🗓️ 19 November 2022

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

We’ve got something special for you this weekend. Apple News is launching a new World Cup podcast — hosted by Brendan Hunt (who plays Coach Beard on ‘Ted Lasso’) and Rebecca Lowe (who covers the English Premier League for NBC Sports). We’re bringing you the podcast’s first episode.

In this inaugural episode, Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe gear up for the World Cup. Hear them battle out their national allegiances to the U.S. and England, reflect on the human-rights abuses taking place in Qatar, and share the story of how ‘Ted Lasso’ brought them together eight years ago.

‘After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe’ is an Apple News Original podcast produced by Meadowlark Media. For around-the-clock World Cup news, plus live scores and standings, follow along on the Apple News app in My Sports, where available.

https://apple.co/afterthewhistle

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0:00.0	Hey there, it's Shimitha Basu here.
0:05.0	We've got something special for you this weekend.
0:08.0	The 2022 Men's World Cup is just getting started,
0:12.0	and Apple News is launching a new world. Men's World Cup is just getting started.
0:12.8	And Apple News is launching a new World Cup podcast,
0:16.8	hosted by Brendan Hunt, who plays Coach Beard in Ted Lasso,
0:20.9	and NBC Sports commentator Rebecca Lowe.
0:24.0	They'll walk you through all the surprises, the disappointments, the drama,
0:29.0	whether you're a soccer super-fan or just a casual watcher,
0:32.0	you're going to learn a lot, and they'll keep you laughing a lot too.
0:35.9	It's called After The Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe. And right now we are bringing you the first episode.
0:43.8	Just a heads up, it does have some adult language.
0:46.8	If you like what you hear, subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
0:50.6	Enjoy.
0:58.0	I truly believe this team can beat anyone on their day. I also truly believe that they're on their day.
1:01.0	Yeah.
1:02.0	Wow. Wow. Which brings me to my second point. English hubris can come into play as well. From Apple News and Middle Arc Media, I'm Brendan Hunt.
1:16.5	And I'm Rebecca Lowe and this is after the whistle. everyone to our new podcast this show and we're going to be with you for the next five
1:34.2	weeks during World Cup 2022 and on this our inaugural episode we bring you all the
1:40.4	excitement and anticipation surrounding the World Cup.
1:43.6	Now, our national legences are on full display as we talk England, which is where she's from,
1:48.6	and we talk Team USA, which is where I'm from.
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