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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Aug 4, 2020 · 43 min
FIFA21 Gameplay Pitch Notes: Audiobook!
Your host Ben reads through the recently released, very in depth, FIFA21 Gameplay Pitch Note. From manual runs to improved responsiveness the notes cover all gameplay elements in FIFA21 — including: Player Personality Agile Dribbling Creative Runs Positioning Personality Smoother Encounters Enhanced CPU AI And Competitor Mode Fundamentals Of Football Giving Players More Control Skill Moves Improvements Gameplay Responsiveness Efforts Quality Of Life Improvements Plus 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 29, 2020 · 39 min
FIFA21: Co-op & Leaks!
In this episode Ben is joined by regular AirJapes and, for a second week in a row, Melbourne City Pro Marcus Gomes. They dig into the latest FIFA21 News: Cantona confirmed! 1st Icon leak Xbox One to X and PS4 to PS5 transfer FUT Co-op could be a lot of fun Leaked Rivals changes More leaky business Supporters of the pod keep it going, get double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod. Including the extended edition of this pod, covering: Agile Dribbling Positioning Personality Creative Runs Competitive Mode CPU AI Smoother Encounters Fundamentals of Football Revised Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 22, 2020 · 1 hr 11 min
Should EA do 'a PES' & skills that pay bills? #44
Melbourne City Pro Player Marcus Gomes joins your regulars AirJapes and Ben to discuss: How to get shots off in the box vs a packed defence Where do should EA go with skill moves? Marcus's top skills which pay his bills Ben's favourite fun and effective skill move he's probably told you about lots of times before Gomes starts an RTG (in July!!!) Should EA do a PES and pause the annual FIFA release cycle? Which sides should you have your left and right footed CB on? Summer Heat Pogba reviewed The good, bad and ugly of Summer Heat Best CBs for 3ATB Japes runs 433(2) and seems to like it a lot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 8, 2020 · 1 hr 12 min
Ribery vs Dembele & Nerf Wars: Pace vs Chem Styles #W42
AirJapes returns. after a week in the podcast wilderness, and is joined by one time partner in crime, and presenter of actual ‘soccer’ on actual TV, Aaron West. With your regular host Ben, they cover current FUT content and look ahead to our inbound FIFA21 future: Summer Heat Reviews Including (but not limited to): Dembele, Ribery, Firmino! Ribery better than TOTS Messi? Japes Agressive 532 Is 5 chemistry acceptable? Should chemistry styles be removed - or significantly nerfed? Mbabu and Pope Insights 'Gold Pack Method' Fodder Crafting 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 will include next week’s exclusive FUT InFormation Audio Guide on connection and servers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 1, 2020 · 57 min
Pro Footballer, Cricketers & Psychologist on FUT Mental Edge #W41
Professional Cricketers Steven Finn and Sam Billings, Professional Footballer Tom Pett, and esports coach to the stars Edgar Chekera join Ben in a FUT Weekly first. In this main pod they cover: Pett's 'Pro Player Card' & whether he deserves his workrates Mental difference between competing in FIFA vs Pro Sport Their FUT players of the year so far Rethinking FUT achievements Unexpected psychological benefit of FUT for footballers Whether being a footballer gives you an advantage in FUT SH Objective Bruno Fernandes thoughts SH Objective Ibrahimovic Review SH Objective Kessie at LB SH Malanga Sarr Prime Icon SBC should have been moments? Summer Heat players we'd love to see Much more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get the Extra Time podcast and double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod: What they take from professional sports and apply to FIFA How skill moves can be massively important for enjoyment/effectiveness Getting back into a game in FIFA vs real sport Learning from actual football: should you keep attacking or cynically close out a game? Focusing on what you can control Plenty of sports psychology insights! Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 24, 2020 · 24 min
EA Play & Mendy madness #W40
In your supporter exclusive full week 40 of the FUT Weekly Pod, your host Ben is joined by regular & YouTube Icon AirJapes and trading & content expert Elyyt (aka Sean) to discuss: FIFA21 news from EA Play Summer Heat is actually hot 93 & 89 Objective Mendy reviews Support the pod and double the FUT Weekly Podcast content over on the Patreon for just the price of a coffee:- bit.ly/morepod This week's full edition includes: SBC Perisic Chemistry Easter Eggs? Thoughts on content this year Fodder Market Endgame purchase opportunities Why the False 9 has suddenly become both Ben and Japes favourite formation The best endgame CM (ever?) for free Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 17, 2020 · 56 min
Sommer Heat, Unused Formations & Defensive Improvements #W39
In this episode FUT legend AirJapes, viral videographer Valerio (ItalianStallion) and pro player Skoldie join Ben to discuss: The Ultimate cock up A brand new promo: Summer Heat Why big stat upgrades aren't always good TOTSSF thoughts as it ends Valerio's Elite 1 442 tips Playing Weekend League with the strangest formations FIFA's gameplay issues in the age of FUT Champs Why defending really isn't up to scratch and how it should change Supporters of the pod keep it going, get the Extra Time podcast and double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod: Valerio's viral video about AI attacking movement AI changes through the years What the future should hold for AI Is it a misconception that gameplay has got more negative Why Pro feedback might actually be a problem Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 10, 2020 · 24 min
Ultimate TOTSSF & Best All-rounder #W38
In this preview of the full week 38, iconic FIFA YouTuber ZwebackHD and trading specialist ImADuckQuackk join your regulars AirJapes and Ben to discuss: A truly Ultimate TOTSSF? Our Favourite TOTS cards In-Depth on The Magic of TOTS Atal Support the pod, keep it going and get all FUT Weekly Podcast content over on the Patreon - bit.ly/morepod This week's full edition includes: Positioning tinfoil hat time Objectives falling flat? What we need to see from content Chemistry not really as much of a concern? Playing in delay tips Japes advice for Zwe to break into Elite Why pressing is one of the biggest issues Much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 4, 2020 · 54 min
Wissam, Lucas, Ligue 1 & Winning the Ball #W37
On this week's episode of the FUT Weekly Podcast your regular host Ben, and almost as regular FUT legend, AirJapes are joined by the returning trading and content expert MattFUTTrading to dig into: The Year of the Wissam: one of the most expensive players this year Cyprien SBC and Ligue 1 Roundup The Thinking Man's Ben Yedder Japes reviews the Lucas Moura SBC Premier League return - what will be the impact? What to do vs possession hogging time wasters Why 41212(2) does have its uses Is ping just a myth? What impact does it actually have Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get the Extra Time podcast and double the pod content (for just $3 a month) via Patreon over at bit.ly/morepod: Ben's TOTSSF Eredivisie revelations: Promes, Van de Beek, Ziyech and Dumfries Looking at the market ahead Where have all the big SBCs gone? Are Prime Icon packs the answer? Enjoying the FUT end-game Matt's 'overpowered' high-depth twist on the the 4231 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 27, 2020 · 25 min
TOTSSF Serie A and TOTSSF Reviews #W36
In this preview of the full supporter exclusive week 36 Japes and Ben are joined by Serie A expert (retired FUT podcast legend & verified player) Italian Stallion aka Valerio. Your panel discuss: Chris Smalling (yes, Chris Smalling) Serie A TOTSSF intrigues and picks Japes bundle of Bundesliga thoughts Enter the 12,000 FIFA Point giveaway, get the full episode (plus double the pod content for just $3 monthly) and keep the podcast going by supporting: bit.ly/pointsmay20 SBC Coutinho verdict A huge huge miss by EA Dynamic cards live once again! Scoring from Free Kicks Good corner methods 3 at the back buildup tips Valerio's 4321 setup What to do from kick off Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 20, 2020 · 54 min
Turning Gold into Elite & TOTSSF Bundesliga #W35
Trading expert and content connoisseur Sean aka Elyyt stops by to join pro player and coach Skoldie and your regular host Ben to get into loads of TOTSSF Bundesliga and gameplay discussion: Football returns (TOTW doesn't) Ben’s Gold to Elite Weekend League tips — after struggling! TOTSSF Bundesliga breakdown Diego Carlos & De Jong TOTSSF reviews TOTSSF Benzema and Griezmann also reviewed Countinho SBC - worth it? Bundesliga box-to-box dilemmas Key things to understand around the TOTSSF market Matching your play style to your players and system is key Loads more! Enter the pod's 12,000 FIFA Point supporter giveaway, get this episode’s Extra Time podcast and keep the podcast going (for just $3 monthly) by supporting: bit.ly/pointsmay20 In that Extra Time pod: A deeper dive into Gold to Elite Weekend League tips Crucial player switching advice from coach Skoldie Addressing some key misconceptions around WL matchmaking Do injuries matter? More discussion around the Rivals and Objectives issues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 13, 2020 · 25 min
La Liga TOTSSF Lands #W34
This preview of the full week 34 sees AirJapes, Iain Stirling and Luke (aka Ayesports) joining Ben to dig into the La Liga TOTSSF squad: An excellent surprise! Best TOTSSF La Liga picks TOTSSF Aubameyang vs Richarlison TOTSSF Salah Enter the 12,000 FIFA Point giveaway, get the full episode (plus double the pod content for just $3 monthly) and keep the podcast going by supporting: bit.ly/pointsmay20 TOTSSF Mahrez Positioning is underrated Why these are the toughest Weekend Leagues of the year Connection issues New pressing META Japes gives us the Drop Back hairdryer treatment A little tip that helps vs Drop Back Why good players seem to win all 50/50s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 6, 2020 · 56 min
TOTSSF Premier League & Manual FUT #W33
Returning big time YouTuber Andy AJ3, and rare Doctor-YouTuber hybrid ItsJames, join FUT legend & regular AirJapes and your host Ben in this week's episode as TOTTSF is in full swing: Our picks from TOTSSF Premier League TOTSSF Richarlison review TOTSSF Son review Big Market surge incoming? Why smaller players might be better and quicker 'Noob Stomping' Too much competitive focus? Should FUT be made manual? Loads more! Supporters of the pod keep it going, get the Extra Time podcast and double the pod content (for just $3 a month) at bit.ly/morepod, it includes plenty of gameplay chat: How your shot conversion ratio should look - is it a concern? Why observing your opponents keeper is important Why moving your keeper has become very important How to survive 'squeaky bum time' and close out games Why the 3142 is Japes new favourite Bundesliga baby timing concerns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 29, 2020 · 25 min
TOTSSF arrives! #W32
In this preview of the full supporter exclusive episode, FUT legend AirJapes, streamer Chuffsters and ex-Roma pro player Rannerz join your regular host Ben to discuss: Picking out cheap TOTSSF gems A big big miss for TOTSSF (so far) Thiago TOTSSF review How to not lose coins on TOTSSF items Get the full episode (plus double the pod content for just $3 monthly) and keep the podcast going by supporting: bit.ly/morepod Why SBC Goretzka looks great TOTSSF thoughts so far Diogo Jota is ridiculously good at FIFA Why defenders getting really good could change how we all play How to beat those defenders Stopping wide through balls Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 23, 2020 · 50 min
Pre-TOTS Market & Timed Finishing #W31
Ahead of Team of The Season So Far TV's Iain Stirling (a bit later), Alex (The FIFA Analyst) and ImADuckQuackk (Market Expert) join Ben to dig into the world of FUT ahead of a different, but ultimately the same, TOTS: Community TOTSSF is coming - who will be good? What will look like good value come TOTS Do we need to get rid of TOTY? Should you turn off timed finishing? How much of a difference does P2W make? Subs and end of game tactical switches Best budget icons A FUT InFormation Audio Guide which covers the profitable grind that is the League SBC Method is the supporter's pod this week (available along with all bonus podcast for just a quid a month). Check it out at bit.ly/morepod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15, 2020 · 24 min
Flashback Hulk Review & Securing the Party Bag #W30
In this preview of the full supporter Week 30, FUT legend AirJapes and San Jose Earthquakes Pro Player CaliCSG get into: FUT Birthday - best promo so far? Flashback Hulk Review Leaving the party - are you taking a party bag? Get the full episode (plus double the pod content for just $3 monthly) and keep the podcast going by supporting: bit.ly/morepod In that full pod: What will happen to First Owner Swaps teams? FUT Birthday to overshadow TOTS? The spiciest gameplay tip in podcast history Japes Secures the Party Bag Dealing with High Pressure Goalkeepers more important than people think? How best to 'get out' of a tricky goal kick situation Japes on the best outside CB for 3 at the back Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 8, 2020 · 54 min
French Messi, TOTS Market & Endgame Birthday Cards #W29
AirJapes, MattFUTTrading and Skoldie join Ben as the FUT Birthday continues to discuss: FUT Birthday Griezmann & Di Maria 'Fake' Weak Foot theories? Is FUT Birthday the best promo of the year? (even if you aren't French) Birthday Sarr review Birthday Allan Saint-Maximin review Flashback Ogbonna review Will these endgame cards cause Icons to drop? Talk of which - could we be about to see a TOTS market crash? Plus in the supporter's Extra Time podcast here: bit.ly/morepod Best Work Rates in specific areas of the pitch Most important stats for particular roles Is having different tactics for different opponents important? Pro's tips for stopping wide player pace abuse Japes does a little Weekend League redeeming rant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 1, 2020 · 25 min
FUT Birthday with Zweback & Iain #W28
YouTube icon ZwebackHD and TV's Iain Stirling join your host Ben in this week's preview of the full supporter podcast - diving into all things FUT Birthday: Weak Foot and Skill upgrades everywhere Birthday Havertz & Ozil Reviews Birthday Mbappe better than TOTY Mbappe? and more! Get the (plus double the pod content for just $3 monthly) and keep the podcast going by supporting: bit.ly/morepod In that full pod: How to use ping to your advantage What should EA do about TOTS? Birthday Hazard & Rashford Reviews Opening up space Solving shooting struggles Underrated Icon cards Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 25, 2020 · 1 hr 34 min
FUT Birthday Special: 11 Years of FUT
AirJapes and Alex - The FIFA Analyst hop on to bring our annual FUT nostalgia trip up to date. They join Ben for this FUT Birthday Special as 10 years of FUT becomes 11 Years! In the flashback part we get behind the scenes insights from former EA employee and current esports host/content creator Chu "ChuBoi" Morah, who returns with Steve "The FUT Coach" Stokes and Futhead News Editor Emeritus and Free Pack Project creator Tom Mills, who has some particularly special throwbacks. From Wallyson to Welliton, Lalas to Luiz and dozens of listener picks too, this is your extensive FUT nostalgia hit after 11 years of the world's most popular football game mode! • 00:00 - The FUT Nostalgia Trip Begins • 07:00 - FIFA10: The Reign of Agbonlahor • 10:00 - FIFA 11: Silver Messi • 14:00 - FIFA12: Welly and Wally • 23:00 - FIFA13: Pivotal Year and a Bazooka • 31:00 - FIFA14: Chu has to sell FUT to EA • 40:00 - FIFA15: Unguessable United Striker • 56:00 - FIFA16: A Strange Edition • 1:03:00 - FIFA17: Best FIFA ever? • 1:12:00 - FIFA18: 250 games with IF Fellaini • 1:19:00 - FIFA18 into FIFA19: Entertaining if nothing else! Plus in the supporter's Extra Time podcast here: http://bit.ly/morepod In depth on a crazy fun 3421 from Japes Alex's competitive gameplan selection Icon Swaps 3 dilemmas and help Downsides of pressing How to operate your subs Breaking down narrow formations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2020 · 25 min
Icon Swaps 3 Reviews & Football Cancelled #W26
In this preview of the full supporter exclusive Week 26, a stellar cast of TV's Iain Stirling, legend AirJapes and Pro Coach/Player Skoldiee, join Ben to discuss: - What move should/EA make now all football has been suspended? - Icon Swaps 3 (Reviews, breakdown and thoughts) Listen to the full pod, support FUT Weekly by becoming a patron: https://bit.ly/morepod - Stocky Flashback Boateng review - Inverted Fullbacks - Long ball tactics - This year's 'Meta' techniques - FIFA19 getting some hype? - More 352 discussion - Loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices