FUT Weekly Podcast

EA FC Ultimate Team Weekly

Game changing gameplay tips, insider insights, coin making strategies and SBC advice for EA Sports FC 25, directly into your podcast feed every week. FUT Weekly is the most popular, and longest running, FIFA and EA Sports FC podcast. Regulars include your host Ben, YouTube Legend AirJapes, content expert Josh, eWorld Cup Commentator Richard Buckley, The FUT Accountant. Past special guests include Nepenthez, Bateson87, ChuBoi, Zweback, and many more!

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Oct 13, 2021 · 46 min
First Champs Finals & Do Playoffs Work? AJ3 Raps Pound For Pound #W4
Returning FUT Weekly legend Andy AJ3 joins your current regulars AirJapes, Richard Buckley and Ben to discuss: Our Pound For Pound Powerhouses this week Listener suggestions POTM Benzema Review Andy's FUT thoughts so far Analysis of the current Rivals and Champs structure Does the structure work for 'less able' players? Flashback Umtiti verdict POTM Ronaldo thoughts POTM Koulibally & Til Richard argues against OTW Loads more! Want a chance of winning 24,000 FIFA Points? Plus get double the pod content, keeping it going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at bit.ly/podpoints22. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 7, 2021 · 48 min
Pro 442 Gameplay Tips, Key Controller Settings & Champs Mentality #W3
Hashtag United pro player Tom Stokes joins your regulars YouTube Legend AirJapes, eWorld Cup Commentator Richard Buckley and Ben to discuss: Even more finishing advice! Tom Stokes Pro 442 Tactics AirJapes 433(5) False 9 Richard's 4321 How important is a dedicated defensive midfielder? Pro player's mentality tips Our Controller Settings Our Camera Settings Loads more! Want a chance of winning 24,000 FIFA Points? Plus get double the pod content, keeping it going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at bit.ly/podpoints22. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 2, 2021 · 47 min
Champs Playoffs Advice & OTW Drops #W2
Insight and pointers on OTW, Pound for Pound Pound and Champions Playoffs! Regulars AirJapes, Richard Buckley and MattFUTTrading join your host Ben to discuss: Our Pound For Pound Powerhouses TOTW2 thoughts Bold calls for Diaz and Ramos as good centrebacks IF Vinicius Review Thoughts on currently known OTW players Our Playoffs Matchmaking works Pointers going into Playoffs "Rage Quit Meta" Has the 'restructuring' been good so far? Market thoughts Want a chance of winning 24,000 FIFA Points? Plus get double the pod content, keeping it going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at bit.ly/podpoints22. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 25, 2021 · 51 min
Here We Go! First FUT22 Gameplay Tips & Market Madness! #W1
It's here! The first proper podcast of FUT22! Market expert The FUT Accountant, eWorld Cup commentator Richard Buckley and Top 100 NA Pro Player H00bear join your host Ben to dive into a load of gameplay and market chat: Our early game Pound For Pound Powerhouses General gameplay pointers Shooting advice Dribbling pointers Price predictions for players Whats the cause of strange prices? Preview Pack impact Objective tips Loads more A huge thank you to the EA Creator Network for allowing us to get on the game ahead of time and bring you these pointers! Want a chance of winning 24,000 FIFA Points? Plus get double the pod content, keeping it going (for just £3 a month) by becoming a Patreon over at bit.ly/podpoints22. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 20, 2021 · 48 min
FUT22: Best Starter Players, Squad Battles Tips & Content News
More pre-launch advice and pointers! Your host Ben is joined by eWorld Cup commentator Richard Buckley, squad battles expert MattFUTTrading and Top 100 NA Pro Player H00bear. Your panel discusses: Starter Pound for Pound Powerhouses! Best early link combinations Thoughts on the influx of pacy defenders New Icons: Van Persie, Cafu & Casillas Other notable high rated players boosts The risks of buying 'Hyped' players early on Squad Battles pointers Top gameplay tips for playing the AI Loads more Become a supporter and be in with a chance of winning 24,000 FIFA Points! Plus keep the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/podpoints22. This includes an exclusive supporter podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 10, 2021 · 52 min
How To Start FUT22: Web App & Early Access Tips!
On this 'How to Start FUT22' Special, Ben is joined by YouTube legend AirJapes, coach and trader MattFUTTrading, streamer and YouTuber Chuffsters as well as the pod community's own DJFIFAPlayer. They discuss: Is the struggle of a no FIFA Point Road To Glory worth it? New Rivals and WL Rewards impact 20 hours rather than 10 hours of Early Access if you have Ultimate Edition! How to use early access? Advice for those considering spending FIFA Points Big brain Quick Sell Recovery tip How to make the most of the Web App Web App trading pointers EA Play: Early Access hours Preview Pack tips Player Prices at launch Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast this week, covering: Is it worth going straight into Online Draft? Should you join a trading Patreon? Team/players to start to aim for? Is saving packs worth doing? Preview Pack Market Impact How to best use your FIFA Points Extinct player trading Chem styles importance Key players to buy early on OTW Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 25, 2021 · 46 min
FUT22 Rivals & Champions Explained — Big Changes Incoming!
Streamer and ex-EA Community manager ChuBoi, YouTube legend AirJapes and Esports Commentator Richard Buckley join your host Ben to breakdown and give their thoughts on the new Rivals and Champs structure, and what the FUT Producers revealed on stream: New Rivals and FUT Champions Explanations! Key takeaways from the FUT Producer Q&A Why is Rivals in FUT22 so complicated? Or is it? Rivals Rewards format rework: explanation & thoughts The end of self relegation? What we know about the Elite Division The big differences between FUT21 and FUT22 How FUT Champions rewards will work Is the new Playoffs system a positive? How will Champs qualification work? Can you enter every weekend? Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a part 2 of this podcast - out soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 12, 2021 · 44 min
FUT21 End of Season Awards: Nemesis and Hidden Gem! #2
In this second part of a two part special, the podcast's most regular special guests — AirJapes, Richard Buckley, Marcus Gomes & MattFUTTrading — join your host Ben to give out their FUT21 End of Season Awards! Part 2 includes: Their FUT21 Nemesis Their favourite midfielder, attacker and defender from this cycle Their FUT21 Hidden Gem Their thoughts on content overall in FUT21 Hopes for content in FUT22 Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes double the supporter podcast content every month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 11, 2021 · 23 min
FUT22 Features Pitch Note Deep Dive: The Audiobook!
Your host Ben reads through the FIFA22 Pitch Note 'FUT Deep Dive' so you don't have to! Plus he throws in some extra context to clear a few bits up. More FUT discussion and analysis to come very soon! This includes: Division Rivals Progression Starting Out Elite Division Weekly Rewards Season and Milestones Rewards Season Refresh Matchmaking FUT Champions Qualification Champions Play-Offs Champions Finals Champions Re-Qualification and Entry Champions Rewards Co-op Public Matchmaking Main Menu Player Item Views Gameplay Settings Celebration Camera Settings Competitive Gameplay Settings Stadium Customization FUT Heroes Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 5, 2021 · 45 min
FUT21 End of Season Awards: Pound for Pound Powerhouse of the Season! #1
The podcast's most regular special guests — AirJapes, Richard Buckley, Marcus Gomes & MattFUTTrading — join your host Ben to give out their FUT21 End of Season Awards! Part 1 includes: Guest's Pound for Pound Powerhouse of the Season P4PPOTS Listener Suggestions! Favourite promo of FUT21 Least favourite promo of FUT21 Favourite objective and/or SBC The panel's final FUT21 squads Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes double the supporter podcast content every month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 30, 2021 · 44 min
FIFA22 Gameplay Deep Dive Pitch Notes: The AudioBook!
Your host Ben reads through the whole FIFA22 Gameplay Deep Dive Pitch Note so you don't have to! This includes: HyperMotion Gameplay Technology ᴺᴳ Advanced 11v11 Match Capture ᴺᴳ Machine Learning ᴺᴳ ML-Flow ᴺᴳ New on FIFA 22 Full Team Authentic Motion ᴺᴳ / Animation Refresh Tactical A.I. ᴺᴳ Competitive Settings Deeper Match Analysis Kinetic Air Battles ᴺᴳ Explosive Sprint Player Humanization ᴺᴳ True Ball Physics Attacking New Attacking Tactics Composed Ball Control ᴺᴳ Controlling the Ball Passing Additional Passing Improvements Shooting Dribbling Skill Moves Skill Moves Balancing First-Time Skill Moves New Skill Moves Defending Goalkeeper Rewrite Defensive Behaviour Fair and Predictable Outcomes Controls and Personality Interceptions and Disrupt Interceptions Teammate Contain Player Switching Icon Switching More Switching Options Directional Clearances and Technical Clearances More Tactics and Instruction Customisation Across the Pitch Bigger Goal Moments ᴺᴳ Player Movement Set Pieces CPU A.I. Competitor Mode Tweaks Player Based Difficulty Physical Play FIFA Attributes Additional Changes Community, Title Updates and Live Tuning Tool Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2021 · 50 min
Hands-On with FIFA22: Thoughts on New Tactics, Mechanics & More!
AirJapes and your host Ben had the opportunity to play an early FIFA22 build, thanks to the EA GameChanger Network. On this episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast they are joined by eWorld Cup Final commentator Richard Buckley and Top 100(ish) player H00bear to get into: Some key things to note before Thoughts on player movement and dribbling Significant visual changes New instructions and tactics Chance Creation and Build Up play Lots of new post-game data New more manual "Competitive Controls" The Sprint Boost New Skill Moves and their controls 2nd man press changes Goalkeeper rewrite thoughts Crossing first impressions Is 'ghost tackling' an issue? Impact of eFootball on FIFA Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast this week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 14, 2021 · 48 min
FIFA22: New FUT Heroes & Pre-Order Pointers — Plus Finals & Futties? #W41
A brand new item type is coming to FUT in FIFA22! The legend AirJapes joins Ben, DJFIFAPlayer and Italian Stallion Valerio to dig into: FUT Heroes initial thoughts New Hero Chemistry Confirmed FUT Heroes Rumoured FUT Heroes Pre-Order Bonuses Big Pre-Order Discount Copa America and Euros Finals Summer Stars 2 Futties incoming? Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast this week focused on the recently announced FIFA22 gameplay features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 9, 2021 · 46 min
Loot Box Special: Laws, Concerns & Preview Packs with Dr. David Zendle #W40
University of York Lecturer, Dr. David Zendle joins your host Ben to discuss developments, concerns and the future of Loot Boxes and Ultimate Team packs: What is Problem Gambling? Are FUT packs Loot Boxes? What has Zendle's research found? What is the link between Loot Boxes and Problem Gambling? Why is this link concerning? Are governments attempting to regulate or ban loot boxes? Would 'self-earned' packs be different to purchased? Will Preview Packs prevent the problematic behaviour and gambling link? If there was Loot Box regulation — would Preview Packs fall outside that? What impact do Loot Box Opening videos have? How you can help or get involved Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast focused on Summer Stars and the Euros, Copa America and Path To Glory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 1, 2021 · 44 min
Euros Quarters, Copa Knockouts & Summer Stars Predictions #W39
AirJapes and Richard Buckley are reunited along with international tournament correspondent, Top 100ish player and community member H00bear, and of course, your host Ben. They dig into: Preview of the Euro2020 Quarters with PTG in mind Predictions (ha!) based on the performances so far Copa America — underrated PTG goldmine? England vs Germany thoughts — the FUT Weekly derby How this round of fixtures looks from a Path To Glory perspective Which PTG players we think are likely to progress Summer Stars Predictions Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast this week focus on the impact of Preview Packs on the Market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 22, 2021 · 49 min
The Biggest FUT Addition Since SBCs with Andy AJ3 #W38
Andy (AJ3), YouTuber and Squad Builder Showdown creator hops back on the podcast, alongside trader/coach MattFUTTrading, the community's DJFIFAPlayer and streamer Tolando77. They dig into: Pack Previews: Future of FUT Impact on users of Preview Packs What Preview Packs mean for EA and loot boxes Tolando's incredible Gold 1 with his feet Path To Glory 2 — Pound For Pound options Moments Iniesta is crazy value Moments Icon SBC Maradona & Henry Will the market crash last? Much more Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast focus on the Euros, Copa America and Path To Glory later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2021 · 50 min
Euros & PTG Special: Early Standouts & Tasty Swedes #W37
On this episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast, the opening round of Euro 2020, Copa America and the FUT implications are the focus on this week's podcast. We've got Sweden's Skoldiee, England's ItsJames and Anyone-But-Portugal's H00bear joining your host Ben. They cover: Path To Glory Team 1 Teams showing promise after Euro 2020 Round 1 Good value Swedes Festival of Futball — Pricey players & Pound for Pound Powerhouses! Thorgan Hazard could be THE gem of this squad PTG Marcus Llorente Review PTG Objective Eriksen Reviewed PTG Zakaria review PTG Acuna Review Copa America impact What's to come in Team 2 Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 10, 2021 · 48 min
Euros, Festival of Futball confirmed & ZwebodyfeintHD #W36
ZwebackHD returns to the podcast alongside market expert FUT Accountant and legendary skiller Kazooie94! On this episode they join your host Ben to discuss: Upcoming content: Festival of Futball & Summer Heat? Late cycle investments that could pay off big time Ultimate TOTS & Libertadores TOTGS Kazooie's thoughts on skill 'meta' this year Pound for Pound Powerhouse: Turkish Joe Rogan TOTS Di Maria & Kimpembe reviews TOTS Muriel More tinfoil TOTS content conspiracies Some wild Euros predictions loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) over at bit.ly/morepod. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focused on gameplay: Having fun and beating the narrow with 3421 4321 as a 4 at the back version Dribbling & skill moves OP? We look to FIFA22 TOTS Nani Review Flashback Dembele Reviewed TOTS Ben Yedder better than Mbappe? Our approaches to FUT post-TOTS Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 3, 2021 · 47 min
TOTS Reviews, Beating Tapsoba & the technique even Pros haven't mastered yet #W35
A familiar cast as AirJapes returns and is joined by YouTube rising star ItsJames, FIFA eWorld Cup Commentator Richard Buckley, Melbourne City Pro Marcus Gomes, and your host Ben. They discuss: Moments Joe Gomez Review TOTS Depay Review TOTS Cuadrado vs TOTS Jordi Alba How to beat OP TOTS defenders Challenges of beating the very best — should you bother? Using small target target men Player Lock — fun and effective — but only just being utilised by many Pros! Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this weeks focused on content: Relative lack of content — genuine and tinfoil hat theories More TOTS Pound for Pound Powerhouses TOTS Ligue 1 gems TOTS Bakambu and Insigne TOTS Kimbempe and Marquinhos TOTS Alessandrini & Bamba Are worse upgrades a blessing UCL MOTM to come? MLS & ROW TOTS rundown Key tip ahead of Ultimate TOTS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27, 2021 · 47 min
Content: TOTS Serie A, Big Fellaini and CF at RB #W34
FIFA Commentator Richard Buckley, FUT tutorial/gameplay expert NealGuides and content connoisseur DJFIFAPlayer join your host Ben. Is the balance between TOTS and Icons right? What happened to Premier League content? Serie A TOTS breakdown Eredevisie & CSL thoughts Big TOTS Fellaini Market projections Passively pick up some 90+ fodder Our Pound For Pound Powerhouses this week A CF at RB TOTS Barella & Cuadrado TOTS Romero Review — top tier CB? Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month) and can enter the 2x 12,000 FIFA Point giveaway via Patreon over at bit.ly/pod2years. This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this weeks focused on gameplay: How to get an advantage from kick-off Has the 'kick-off' glitch been fixed? How to approach counters How to avoid being chased down Is the Balanced tactic dead? Long live Long Ball? Our approaches to penalties Does running an RTG mean less gameplay enjoyment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices