The TransAtlantic Sports Show

Anthony Wootton is joined by Marcus Hayes, reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer to recap a busy week for the franchise and preview this autumn's NFL London game between the Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars. 

We've got you covered. 

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NFL and Pittsburgh Steelers chat with Super Bowl XLIII champion, Justin Hartwig. 

Justin joins Anthony Wootton to discuss Aaron Rodgers's potential last season in pro football. In May, the vertan quarterback announced "this is it" when asked about his future. Is it really it? Anthony asks the former center, Hartwig, if he thinks so. 

They guys relive the Steelers' last Super Bowl victory and the impact Mike Tomlin had as head coach. 

What does the future hold under Mike McCarthy, and what makes the Steelers so special? 

Also, with Pittsburgh heading the...

Saints beat writer and Locked On Saints podcast presenter, Ross Jackson, joins Anthony Wootton to talk about the New Orleans Saints' visit to Europe this season. 

The club will make history later this year when it hosts the first ever NFL regular season game in France. Kellen Moore and co. will be the home team in Paris at the world-famous Stade de France. 

The guys discuss:

Anthony Wootton is joined by Rick Ballou, Jacksonville Jaguars sideline reporter and radio host at 1010XL in Jacksonville. 

The guys discuss a busy offseason for the Jags, including the contract extension for former first-overall pick, Travon Walker. 

Other talking points:

As the Las Vegas Raiders become the latest NFL team to be awarded international marketing rights in the UK, host Anthony Wootton speaks to Raider Nation Radio presenter, and host of the Locked On Raiders podcast, Your Boy Q about the franchise's offseason of change. 

The guys discuss: 
- Fernando Mendoza
- John Spytek's work as general manager
- Ashton Jeanty's ceiling
- What went wrong with Pete Carroll? 
- How much influence does Tom Brady have? 
- Could the Raiders head to Europe in 2025? 

Q is a man with...

Learn all about the history behind one of the NFL's most storied franchises ahead of their visit to London this year. 

Washington pro football dates back to the 1930s and the club has had some of the best players ever to grace the gridiron. 

Anthony Wootton is joined by Mike Richman, author of the Washington Pro Football Encyclopedia. Mike is sports journalist and author, and shares his thoughts on the Commanders' free agency signings this offseason. 

Anthony Wootton chats with Dr. Alexander Steinforth, the GM for NFL Germany and discusses the success of this season's Berlin game between the Indianapolis Colts and Atlanta Falcons. 

With the NFL international games now done for 2025, what can we expected in 2026? Which teams could we see in Germany and beyond? And why is American football so big in Deutschland? 

Relive the final NFL London game of 2025. 

Anthony Wootton speaks to Los Angeles Rams trio, Konata Mumpfield, Jared Verse, and Kobie Turner after their 35-7 win over the Jags at Wembley Stadium. 

Plus, we hear from fans and top US sports reporter, Bruce Greenberg. 

Relive Sunday's NFL matchup between the Denver Broncos and New York Jets at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

Anthony Wootton brings you the sights and sounds from the second NFL London game of 2025 at Spurs:

- Exclusive locker room interviews with Evan Engram, Jonathan Cooper, and Pat Bryant

- Exclusive sideline interview with former Manchester City defender, and TV pundit, Micah Richards

- Fan reaction

Your Sunday at Spurs is all here. 

Relive the first NFL London game of 2025 from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

Anthony Wootton takes you behind the scenes:

- Locker room interviews with Levi Rodriguez, Cam Akers, Adam Thielen

- Exclusive interviews with Vikings Hall of Famers: Cris Carter and John Randle

- Exclusive interview with Super LIV champion with the Kansas City Chiefs, Dustin Colquitt

Relive that incredible Croke Park matchup with this special episode from Dublin. 

Anthony Wootton speaks to fans, plus gives you reaction from:

Aaron Rodgers

Mike Tomlin

Cam Heyward

There are interviews with the Irish NFL Show and exclusive conversations with Pittsburgh Steelers duo, Chuck Clark and Mason McCormick.

Anthony Wootton is joined by Matthew Coller from Purple Insider. Matthew is a reporter and podcaster who covers the Minnesota Vikings, and joins us to discuss the team's desire to play on this side of The Pond.

The Vikings will become the first team in NFL history to play regular season games in three different countries in the same season: Ireland, the United Kingdom and the USA. 

Kevin O'Connell's men will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin on September 28 before heading to London to face the Cleveland Browns at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 5, a...

Anthony Wootton is joined by defensive end, Jah Joyner, an undrafted free agent from the University of Minnesota. 

Joyner was picked up by the Las Vegas Raiders after the 2025 NFL draft and joined his fellow rookies for rookie minicamp this weekend. 

Jah joined Anthony for a chat before setting off for Vegas to discuss:

The 2025 NFL Draft came with plenty of drama, kicking off with the Jacksonville Jaguars' trade up in the first round to take Travis Hunter second overall. 

Anthony Wootton looks back at the draft with analyst Ian Valentino from The 33rd Team. Ian gives his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders's unexpected fall to the fifth round, and explains why the pick might work out for the Cleveland Browns. 

The guys discuss the Browns' draft, and highlight the qualities that Hunter will bring to the Jags. 

Plus, we hear from the Vikings' GM about why he lov...

To celebrate NFL Draft week, Anthony Wootton is joined by offensive lineman, Marcus Harper II from the Oregon Ducks. 

Harper was a teammate of Bo Nix for two seasons at Oregon and talks about the advice his former quarterback has given him, as he enters draft week. 

From conversations with the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers, to joining the Big Ten Conference, Marcus shares his stories ahead of the biggest week of his career.

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated their Super Bowl 59 win over the Kansas City Chiefs with a parade through the city on Valentine's Day. 

Marcus Hayes, reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, was there and has covered Nick Sirianni's team all season. He joins Anthony Wootton to discuss the parade, Howie Roseman's beer can bruise, Saquon Barkley and the secret to the the Eagles' success in 2024. 

Plus, they look at the possible casualties of the upcoming cap cuts and contract negotiations. 

The guys also turn their attention to the forthcoming MLB season and discuss how far Bry...

We're back with this special episode recapping Super Bowl 59 in New Orleans. 
Former Super Bowl champion Nick Leckey joins the show to share his expert opinion on the Philadelphia Eagles' 40-22 blowout win over the Kansas City Chiefs. 

Nick played center for the Arizona Cardinals, St Louis Rams and New Orleans Saints, so what did he make of the Chiefs' offensive line performance? What next for Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce? 

We've got you covered.

Relive the final NFL London game of 2024 with this exclusive episode from Wembley Stadium. 

Anthony Wootton has instant locker room reaction and interviews with Jags players, Arik Armstead, Evan Engram and Tyson Campbell. 

We hear from fans, Doug Pederson and all the colour from a historic day for the NFL in the UK. 

Relive the final NFL London game of the year for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with this special recap. 

Anthony Wootton has exclusive locker room interviews with Bears tight end Marcedes Lewis, whose status became almost legendary in London...find out why. 

Plus there's a conversation with linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga, who rocked up at Spurs in a retro 2008 Manchester United Champions League winners shirt. 

Content also includes fans who made the trip and US sports reporter, Bruce Greenberg. 

Reaction from the Totteham Hotspur Stadium, as the Vikings beat the Jets 23-17 in London. 

Relive the game with exclusive locker room interviews, fan reaction and NFL legends. 

Our host Anthony Wootton speaks to:

- Stephon Gilmore, who made the game-sealing interception
- Touchdown scorer CJ Ham
- Rookie kicker Will Reichard, who nailed a field goal in the rain from 53 yards
- Vikings legend, and NFL London Games Ring of Honour inductee, Jared Allen
- Jets fans
- Vikings fans

It's all here! 

It's NFL London season! Anthony Wootton is joined by New York-based US sports senior writer for the Mirror, Andrew Gamble, to preview the New York Jets vs. Minnesota Vikings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

Andrew covers the Jets and has reported on the Vikings in Minnesota this season, so he provides expert insight for this exciting Week 5 matchup. 

The guys discuss: 

Anthony Wootton is joined by Miami Dolphins writer for The Phinsider, Sumeet Jena. The guys talk in-depth about quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's concussion and whether he should return to the gridiron. 

Other talking points:
- How far can the Dolphins go this season? 
- Is Mike McDaniel the right head coach? 
- The AFC title race
- NFL London games
- Chelsea FC

Anthony Wootton is joined by Brian O'Leary from the Irish NFL Show. Brian is a New York Giants fan and gives his verdict on their stuttering start to the season, plus Daniel Jones's disastrous opening game.

Start, bench, cut...Jones, Bryce Young or Deshaun Watson?

The guys also cover:
- Aaron Rodgers
- Jordan Mason
- Christian McCaffrey
- The NFL London games

Anthony Wootton is joined by Senior US Sports Writer for Mirror US, Andrew Gamble to discuss Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets. 

Andrew is based in New York and has been covering the Jets throughout the offseason. The guys discuss:

- Rodgers's fitness
- The Jets' realistic aims this season
- Monday Night Football vs. the 49ers
- A new era for New England under Jerod Mayo
- The history of the NFL London Games

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Get ready for an NFL season packed with special content on the TransAtlantic Sports Show! 

Kicking off a bumper year of exclusive content, Anthony Wootton is joined by special guest Jesse Newell from the Kansas City Star. Jesse is a Chiefs beat writer and has seen more of Louis Rees-Zammit than most. So, what happened at KC for the Welsh star? 

The guys discuss:
- Rees-Zammit's progress from novice to Jags practice squad
- Why he didn't return to the Chiefs practice squad after being waived
- Patrick Mahomes's magic
- Tr...

Anthony Wootton is joined by the international sports agent, Brittany Gilman. Brittany represents dozens of top class sports stars, including a host of players who were selected at this year's NFL draft. 

From a rooftop in London, Anthony and Brittany discuss the dog-eat-dog world of the sports industry, the life of an agent, and what it's like being a woman working in a male-dominated profession. 

What a weekend baseball fans were treated to in London! Whether you're new to the sport, or a lifelong supporter, Major League Baseball delivered arguably the its best series of games yet to the London Stadium. 

Relive it all with this special episode. Anthony Wootton brings you the colour and excitement from the New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies, including:

- Bryce Harper on that celebration
- Phillies manager, Rob Thomson, on that celebration and the electric atmosphere
- Carlos Mendoza on that celebration and the matchup
- Phillies fans who made the tri...

With Major League Baseball back in Britain this weekend, Anthony Wootton gives you your guide to the New York Mets with Mike Silva, host of the Talkin Mets podcast. 

Mike provides expert insight on the Mets, having covered them for decades. The guys tell you who to watch and discuss this NL East rivalry.

Other topics include:
- The Yankees
- New York-Philly
- What makes baseball so special

With just one week to go until this year's MLB London Series between the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies, Anthony Wootton is joined by Charles Walford, sports reporter for The Times. 

At the start of May, Charles travelled to New York and Philadelphia to experiance this NL East rivalry first-hand. He took in four games between the two London-bound opponents and tells us what to expect from matchups at West Ham's London Stadium on June 8 & 9. 

The guys also discuss:
- Philly fandom
- The players to watch in London
- The fu...

Super Bowl champion with the New York Giants, Brandon London, joins Anthony Wootton to discuss the matchups for this year's NFL international games in London and Munich. 

Brandon was part of the Giants team that played the first ever NFL regular season game at Wembley Stadium in London in 2007. He's visited Twickenham and Tottenham with the franchise and announced a draft pick for the team from Munich this year. 

The guys discuss:
- NFL growth in the UK
- Germany fans
- The magic of Munich
- Saquon Barkley
- Da...

The MLB London Series is just a few weeks away and this year sees two divisional rivals go ahead-to-head at the London Stadium. The New York Mets face the big-hitting Philadelphia Phillies. 

Anthony Wootton is joined by Philly sports reporter, Marcus Hayes, from the Philadelphia Inquirer. Marcus covers the Phillies and tells you everything you need to know ahead of the two games. What makes Bryce Harper so special? Who are the ones to watch? It's info you can use to brag about with you friends. 

They guys also discuss:

- Whether this is...

University of Oregon offensive lineman, Marcus Harper II, joins Anthony Wootton to look back on a historical 2024 NFL draft for the Ducks. Eight players were drafted from the school, including quarterback Bo Nix in the first round. 

Marcus discusses:
- Nix's leadership
- Protecting the Denver Broncos' rookie QB
- Broncos rookie wide receiver Troy Franklin
- Minnesota Vikings rookie corner back Khyree Jackson
- Preparing for his senior year
- Travis Clayton

The guys also hear from CB, Khyree Jackson, who spoke to the show immediately after he w...

Anthony Wootton is joined by draft scout for the 33rd Team, Ian Valentino. The explain why Caleb Williams is such a unique talent and breakdown the other top QBs expected to go high this Thursday. 
Also:

- NFL draft surprises: who will fall? Who will trade? 
- Diamonds in the rough: who will be the next Brock Purdy?

The Detroit Lions are in the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 1991. Looking ahead to Sunday's matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, Anthony Wootton is joined by former Lions running back DJ Dozier. DJ was part of that Lions team in 1991, alongside Hall of Famer Barry Sanders. 

Anthony and DJ look ahead to Sunday's game and discuss the comparisons between that Detroit team of the early 90s to Dan Campbell's current crop of stars. 

Anthony Wootton is back! After a hiatus while he wrote his book 'The Greatest American Football Story That Has Never Been Told', which is out on February 12:

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Anthony returns with a brand new show, getting you ready for the NFL playoffs. He's joined by...

Anthony Wootton is joined by Rhett Bryan, game day host and executive producer of Titans Radio, to preview this Sunday's big game between the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. 

The guys discuss: 

- Sleep, does the extra in the UK matter (history suggests not)?
- Will King Henry reign in the UK? 
- How do the Titans stop Lamar? 
- Does a neutral venue favour the road team? 

There's much more, plus details on Titans events for fans in the city. 

Fan colour and reaction from the NFL London game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Buffalo Bills. Anthony Wootton speaks to fans who travelled from New York to see their Bills lose. Plus, we hear from Doug Pederson, Trevor Lawrence, Sean McDermott and Josh Allen. 

There's also a couple of cheeky bonus interviews with familiar faces from the Emerald Isle. 

Anthony Wootton is joined by Mike Carlson to review the Week 4 game between the Atlanta Falcons and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium. In this show we take you inside the Wembley tunnel and give you locker room reaction from Calvin Ridley and Evan Engram. Plus, we hear from quarterback Trevor Lawrence and head coach, Doug Pederson. Relive the first NFL UK game of 2023 right here. 

With just a week to go until the NFL returns to London, our host Anthony Wootton hooks up with Rhett Bryan, the Game Day Host of Titans Radio. The Tennessee Titans will be the home team when they face the Baltimore Ravens in Week 6. 

The guys discuss:
- The London experience
- The Titans in London
- The Titans' rivalry with the Ravens (get very excited)
- How Derrick Henry was almost traded after the last time he played in the UK
- Cleveland Browns preview

MLB returns to London this week! On Saturday and Sunday (24 & 25) the Chicago Cubs take on arch rivals the St Louis Cardinals at the London Stadium. 

To get you ready for the big game, Anthony Wootton is joined by Cardinals reporter, Jeff Jones. Jeff is a member of the Baseball Writers Association of American and tells you all you need to know about next weekend's "home" team. The guys discuss: 

- Who to watch
- What to eat (check out the amazing footage of food that'll be on offer)
- The Cardinals' struggles this se...