Goalhanger, the renowned sports content producer, has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its popular podcast, 'The Rest Is Football'. The company has partnered with DAZN to incorporate licenced match footage from the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 into their podcast. This move is set to add more energy and context to the show while taking fan engagement to new heights.
'The Rest Is Football', hosted by football legends Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, and Micah Richards, is not just another sports podcast. It offers listeners an immersive experience with highlights of games, tournament previews and other bespoke content.
Tony Pastor, co-founder at Goalhanger, said:
“The Rest Is Football isn’t just being listened to — it’s being watched, shared, and talked about across Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, X, and Instagram. Partnering with DAZN to bring official match clips into the mix is the natural next step — adding energy, context, and taking the conversation to the next level. With over 6m million episode views and listens each month, and huge engagement across social, it’s already the UK’s most popular sports podcast. As the way fans experience football evolves, The Rest Is Football is right at the heart of it.”
Adding energy & context through official match clips
By incorporating official match clips into their podcasts on YouTube and other platforms like Spotify or TikTok X among others; Goalhanger aims at adding energy and context while taking fan conversations up a notch. This move will allow fans not only listen but also watch key moments from matches which will enhance their overall experience.
'The Rest Is Football' enjoys immense popularity among sports fans in the UK. With over 6 million episode views and listens each month along with huge engagement across social media platforms; it stands as UK's most popular sports podcast currently.
Goalhanger's move to add licenced match footage to 'The Rest Is Football' podcast is a significant step towards enhancing fan engagement and offering an enriched sports content experience. As football fandom continues to evolve, this initiative by Goalhanger ensures they remain at the forefront of delivering engaging and immersive content for sports fans and betting enthusiasts alike.
