FUT Weekly Podcast

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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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May 20, 2021 · 44 min
Gameplay: Beating 442, Through Ball Tip & More TOTS Reviews #W33
Melbourne City Pro Marcus Gomes, and Top 200 player H00bear join AirJapes and your host Ben to discuss: Should you sub off your best players? How to beat the 442 Little-known technique to make lobbed through balls effective Why the Target Man instruction helps so much Fekir doing a madness for Ben again (TOTS edition) TOTS Kimmich Review TOTS Lewandowski Review 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 content: Moments Carlos Alberto, Gerrard and Yashin thoughts Zwe/Marcus Icon Swaps 3 Choices SBC Tapsoba — the best CB this year? SBC Lazaro getting overlooked? Marcos on FB Mbabu TOTS Wamangituka vs Flashback Douglas Costa TOTS Kimmich and Muller reviews Plus Bellingham and Zagadou vs Gray Showdown Liga NOS investments and gems Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 12, 2021 · 51 min
Content: Icon Swaps 3 Delivers & In a La Liga of its Own #W32
Market and content expert Nate The FUT Accountant, streamer and YouTube big-timer ItsJames, and the legend AirJapes join your host Ben on this content podcast! They dig into: Icon Swaps 3 combinations and verdict Objectives pointers La Liga TOTS thoughts TOTS market movements Crazy amount of content! Pound for Pound Powerhouse TOTS Vazquez Reviewed TOTS Mount & Romarinho Reviews TOTS Suarez suspect? Flashback Marcelo & Coutinho Moments Cantona, Desailly and Raul 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: City Pro Ryan Pessoa and Verified MattFUTTrading on tackling 'glitched' skill moves and avoid 'ghost' tackles. Iain Stirling on how he has improved his gameplay ability Neal Guides on how to practice Tips for playing against and with the narrow formation from City pro Ryan Pessoa Shooting traits and techniques with Top 200 players H00bear and Skoldie Loads more gameplay tips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 6, 2021 · 47 min
Content: PL TOTS & ChuBoi on EA's changing plans for FUT #W31
Former EA Insider ChuBoi joins FIFA Commentator Richard Buckley, the legend AirJapes, plus your host Ben on this episode. They delve into: Pound for Pound Powerhouse TOTS PL Suggestions Lower TOTS Premier League ratings — an issue? What the new purchasable cosmetics mean for FUT EA's long game for player upgrades — Euros content? Flashback Bale surprise TOTS Dias thoughts TOTS Rodri, Tagliafico and Soucek 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: Loads of TOTS PL player reviews! How to utilise high depth — and is it now 'META'? FIFA22 Weekend League changes 'leaked' Switching it up to take advantage of your opponent How to exploit narrow formations (beyond 3 at the back!) Formation or system first? Prime Roberto Carlos underrated? TOTS Mukiele on fraud watch? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2021 · 48 min
Gameplay: 4222 OP, GK Tips & Skill Gap #W30
Man City Pro Ryan Pessoa, MattFUTTrading/Coaching/Packs, content creator Chuffsters & your host Ben get through loads of gameplay discussion: Big Player Reviews How to get the ball out from the back under pressure Tips for going long Why people reckon the 4222 is OP How to counter the 4222 Moments King Eric Birthday Sambia Moments Stoichkov FIFA21 Skill Gap What happened to co-op Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content tips: The most important stats to look for in TOTS players Our Pound For Pound Powerhouses SBC Sarr SBC Chiesa Objective Correa TOTS Edouard 25k TOTY Van Dijk (almost) TOTS squad players swapped for SBCs? Market & fodder pricing thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 21, 2021 · 47 min
European Super League & FUT, Pre-TOTS Predictions & Tips #W29
On FUT Weekly this week: eWorld Cup commentator Richard Buckley, Bronze Pack Man (Terry) and Top200 NA Competitive player and pod community member H00bear join your regular host Ben. They get into: European Super League (not that it'll happen) Impact of ESL on FUT (very hypothetical now!) Recent content Quick Pound For Pound Powerhouse Bronze/Gold Pack Method during TOTS Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Silver Weekend League Pro Ryan Pessoa's favourite players Countering 5ATB and through balls Switching the play Key Weekend League tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2021 · 45 min
Gameplay: Exploiting Fullback CBs & Iain's Silver WL Challenge #W28
Comedian and 'Voice of Love Island' Iain Stirling, FIFA Commentator Richard Buckley, and FUT tutorial/gameplay expert NealGuides, join FUT legend AirJapes and your host Ben. They get into: The fullback at CB issue Underused ways of taking advantage of them How to actually score from crosses Getting the most from target me Iain Stirling's Silver Weekend League Challenge Iain's star silvers Tips for using under-powered players Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content tips: Pre-TOTS Market Crash TOTS date 'leak' Will we see UCL/EUL TOTKS This week's Pound for Pound Powerhouses Showdown Neres & Dzeko Showdown Kehrer Silver PP4P More on Birthday Thiago More pod packluck Icon SBCs: Drogba, Pirlo and Campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 8, 2021 · 44 min
Zwe on Content: The best promo? CB switching & what's to come? #W27
FUT legend ZwebackHD joins AirJapes, Swedish Pro Skoldie and your host Ben on this content pod to discuss: Is the current FUT Birthday Squad the best ever? Who is our panel's FUT Birthday Pound for Pound Powerhouse Just how good is FUT Birthday Reus That crazy Mandanda Objective 1500 goals with Petr Cech POTM Iheanacho & Benzema Birthday Gervinho, Payet, Kondogbia, Renato, St Juste and more Full back at CB frustrations What might come before TOTS? Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: The 200k Prime Gullit Japes and Skoldie Birthday Thiago Review Birthday Atal vs Kent Birthday Renato vs Vidal Birthday Adama and Sterling How to defend all out attack Japes new 3421 Countering the 4222 and 442 How to effectively use strength and the LT/L2 button Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 1, 2021 · 48 min
Gameplay: Birthday Reviews, 5 Star Skilling & Gullit LB #W26
FIFA eWorld Cup Commentator Richard Buckley and join FUT legends Kazooie94 and AirJapes — plus your host Ben. The get in to a load of gameplay related topics: Richard Buckley's tips having commentated on recent events Effectiveness of lots of different formations Kazooie's attacking 4321 5 star skill 'basics' Do we need to cancel the skill cancel? Gullit at LB or ST? Birthday Inaki Williams Review Birthday Palacio & Perisic Review Justifying chemistry choices Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content tips: This week's Pound for Pound Powerhouses FUT Birthday selection — is no star man a good thing? SBC Ozil, Podolski & Vidal thoughts FUT Birthday 2 predictions Are SBC players overhyped? Objective Huntelaar FUT Birthday market thoughts Reliable coin making methods Icon Swaps Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2021 · 55 min
Nepenthez & Japes on EA's Controversial Statements & Cheeky Keylor Navas #W25
In this episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast, Nepenthez joins more regular guests FUT legend AirJapes and MattFUTTrading as well as your host Ben. You'll also catch Mirror writer Nathan Bliss, he wrote the recent article which contained the EA statements that ignited the debate around EA's approach to FUT and item accessibility. They dig into a host of FUT controversy and content: The Bender Bros Objective Giroud Various other recent content EA ‘false’ statements on accessibility of FUT's best 11 players Where the controversy comes from Will the community and EA's 'philosophy' ever align? Where does FUT and EA go from here? Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, focusing on Nep’s Elite Weekend League finishes — out very soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2021 · 49 min
Content: 'EA Gate', Stat Thresholds & FUT Birthday hopes #W24
In this episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast, FUT Legend AirJapes and your host Ben are joined by Team Gullit Coach Renzo, Top 100 player H00bear, and medic-turned-FIFA-content-creator ItsJames. They dig into a host of FUT content related topics: EA Gate: Icon 'Black Market' Price of being able to compete in FUT Team of the Week Investing FUT Birthday hopes and dreams Key stat thresholds we like a player to have The Chem-Style Non-Believer Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content: Masterminding a crazy comeback Fostering the right mentality — with an expert Is it actually self-defeating to do skills? Why is 442 so effective this year? Difference between Gold and Elite players Importance of the aggression stat Aggressive Interceptions Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11, 2021 · 46 min
Gameplay: 'Scripting' Court Case, Longshots & Icon Accessibility #W23
On this episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast, its a slightly different arrangement, a compilation of various top tips and discussions that didn't fit into that week's podcast, plus that scripting court case outcome: The conclusion of a court case brought against EA regarding 'Dynamic Difficulty' and 'Scripting' — with gaming journalist Wesley Yin-Poole. Countering formations and tactics — with MattFUTTrading, AirJapes and H00bear. Longshot pointers and thoughts — with Steve TheFUTCoach, AirJapes and Oceania Champion Marcus Gomes Should top Icons be accessible — and how? — with AirJapes, commentator Richard Buckley and MattFUTTrading Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content tips: Icon Player Picks Icon SBC thoughts: Kluivert, Nedved and Puyol Notable Icon Moments upgrades Which objectives to do and to miss Flashback Joe Hart WI Leroy Fer Review POTM Messi thoughts Player of the Week 'New Gen' FIFA thoughts What promo comes next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 4, 2021 · 49 min
Content: What If gems, power curve & Zweviews #W22
FUT legend ZwebackHD and Oceania Champion Marcus Gomes join Steve TheFUTCoach, and your host Ben on this content pod to discuss: Brand new (Live) WhatIf promotion! Panel's WhatIf gems What If Lees Mellou & Jovic Reviews Underused players Marcus's CB destroyer Caputo worth bothering with? Mid or Prime Icon pick tip Underused FUT items Our Icon Swaps 2 plans Ashley Cole Review Power curve concerns Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Curbing your defensive enthusiasm Why pressing in the narrow formations can work well More counting 532 chat How to make the 3421 deadly New controller overlay feature How to defend scoop turn & La Croqueta 50/50s Favourite CBs Stopping long through balls Offside trap Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 25, 2021 · 46 min
Gameplay: Clubs and FUT, Manual Pressing & Park the Bus #W21
eWord Cup Final Commentator Richard Buckley, MattFUTTrading and FUT legend AirJapes join your host Ben to go in depth on various gameplay topics: How to best press and avoid the press in FIFA21 When and whether to be cynical Breaking down a packed defence Finessing from distance Finding space for shots Plenty more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content tips: Notable Prime Icon Moments Players Skill move, weak foot and position changes Icon Swaps selection concerns Icon Swaps 2 player verdict Icon Swaps 2 pack thoughts Icon SBCs Showdown SBCs return Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 18, 2021 · 51 min
Content: FFS Objectives, Icon Swaps 2 & Moments #W20
AndyAJ3 and later Nate, TheFUTAccountant join Ben, AirJapes and TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes on this content pod, they delve into: FUT Future Stars player & promo thoughts Objective Reinier review Cucurella Thoughts FFS Todibo good enough? Basic chem uses? Winter Refresh coming Future Stars Market Impact? Icon Swaps 2 objectives When to buy FFS and other players SBC Curtis Jones & Fodder movement UCL & overlooked trading tips Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Marcus Gomes crazy win to become Oceania Champ The Marcus 532 and what makes it different Is the 532 hate justified? Countering the 532 (again) A deep dive into depth Why it isn't quite what people think What depth does How it can be utilised Brief Flashback El Shaarawy thoughts Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 11, 2021 · 48 min
Gameplay: 121st in the world with 433, tackling tips & 532 again! #W19
After he achieved his 121st in the world finish with Japes 433, the podcast catches up with competitive player H00bear. They ask, having only started playing last game, how? Your host Ben is also joined by more regular guests MattFUTTrading and FUT Legend AirJapes. They get into: H00bear's Top 200 variation on Japes 433(2) Why the setup works so well Matt's 27 win 352/532 tactics Best skill moves from a non-skilling Top 200 players Bridge and flick-up nerf thoughts Is max pace on attackers still important? Tackling in dangerous areas — when and how? H00bear's crossing tutorial Much more! Supporters get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), keep it going, giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on content: Japes Rooney Review Chu gives his thoughts on EA's different approach to TOTY Will Zlatan or Bale get special items again? FUT Future Stars Squad Thoughts New best RBs — which are also some of the best CBs? Objective Tonali and Guimares SBCs Chu's view on SBCs being overpriced Why you might be using Flashback CR7 wrong Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 4, 2021 · 47 min
Big Reviews, 68 goal WL player & Future Stars coming #W18
FIFA eWorld Cup Final Commentator Richard Buckley and competitive FIFA player XampL join Ben and the TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes, to dig into a huge week of content as it continues beyond TOTY on this episode: Crazy pre-pod TOTY luck! 1 player with 68 goals in 1 weekend league TOTYHM Objective Grealish Review TOTYHM Mane Review Moments Boating Review TOTY Ramos Reviewed CR7 Flashback thoughts & potential Is TOTY actually always a bad promo? Future Stars on its way EOAE Wayne Rooney Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: The 4321 that got Richard his first Elite 1 finish How to beat Park the Bus with player lock How to press completely manually How to finish chances (and why it might not be finishing that is your issue) Timed finishing in FIFA21? Defending corners: recommended defender and GK positions How to get a goal every 1 in 4 corners! Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 28, 2021 · 49 min
Patches, Pressing Concerns & 532 OP? #W17
It's a gameplay pod! Your host Ben is joined by regulars, FUT legend AirJapes and TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes, plus market and trading expert FUT Accountant — aka Nate! Patches upon patches Why community has a problem with patches Team press nerf issues The market doesn't lie Is 532 overpowered? Why your team might be getting out of shape Much more Supporters get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), keep it going, giveaways and more via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on market and investing tips: TOTY so far TOTY price projections Market predictions When to buy around TOTY Investing options Objective Suarez Review POTM Fernandes & Flashback Ribery thoughts Why Season Objective Duncan is a must Much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 20, 2021 · 47 min
Red Picks, Fullback switches & Icon SBCs to grind #W16
FUT legends Kazooie94 and AirJapes join Ben and the TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes, to tuck into a strange week of content ahead of TOTY: Extra WL red picks in objectives Making WL rewards more enticing Which Icon SBC is worth putting your fodder in? Steve reviews SBC Prime Kaka Headliner Tavernier and Flashback Higuain thoughts Worth spending coins on fullbacks? Midfielders to play fullback Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Kazooie's favourite new skills Panel's top skill combos How to best defend skill moves Stepover patch analysis Pressing patch concerns Press after possession loss 'trick' Combating time wasters 'Non-Meta' players who are tough to play Kazooie's thoughts on FIFA21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2021 · 48 min
Goalkeeper Special with a pro GK! #W15
On this gameplay focused podcast Ben is joined by regular and FUT legend AirJapes and TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes, plus former professional goalkeeper and Man City player Gregg Hartley to dive into: Why your favourite keeper might not be the best A goalkeeper's GK movement tips Why bigger does seem to mean better Saving penalties GK Traits and Instructions Importance of reactions Rebound issues How to score Free Kicks from range Defending Cutbacks Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: When to buy and sell around TOTY TOTY investment opportunities TOTY selection decisions Why Muller might still make it Steve's crazy headliners luck Our Headliners picks Headliners Mahrez review Headliners investments Guedes & Roberto Carlos reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 7, 2021 · 49 min
Flashback Robben & Key Icon Swaps Pointers #W14
FUT legend AirJapes and TheFUTCoach Steve Stokes, joins your host Ben plus this week's special guest, squad building legend and actual talent, Aaron West. They discuss the latest FUT content and news: Key time saving Icon Swaps tips! Squad Battles 'glitch' Headliners arrives TOTY is delayed Flashback Robben reviewed Freeze Firmino — worth it? Flashback Ben Arfa review A top tier max-pace midfielder for 50k A Prime Icon that feels like coming home Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just £3 a month), giveaways via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod! This includes a 2nd weekly podcast, this week focusing on gameplay tips: Ben's first Elite 3 finish — reflections & tactics Japes 4141 tactics Having success with 'target man' strikers Why tracking stats is fun & helpful Footedness on CBs — important? Manual FUT: experimentation and future Plenty more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices