The Asian Game Podcast
1) TAG Podcast: LIVE from Doha - Jordan hearts broken at FIFA Arab Cup
Scott McIntyre and Sudesh Baniya are in Doha after Morocco defeated Jordan 3-2 after extra time to be crowned FIFA Arab Cup champions. Together they discuss Jordan's run to the final, and what it mean...Show More
2) TAG Podcast: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw reaction
Paul Williams and Michael Church analyse the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, looking at all nine Asian nations in contention and how friendly, or otherwise, the draw was and assess their chanc...Show More
3) From Dreams to Goals: DPR Korea reign supreme at underage level
Gina and Anirudh are back for their monthly round-up of all things women's football in Asia, and they begin by looking at DPR Korea's success at the recent FIFA U17 Women's World Cup. We also discuss ...Show More
4) TAG Podcast: FIFPro Asia tackling Anti-Asian Racism | Eiji Kawashima on suffering racism in Belgium
Earlier this year FIFPRO Asia/Oceania released a new campaign aimed at targeting the scourge of Anti-Asian racism, shining a light on a subject rarely discussed. The general secretary of FIFPRO Asia/O...Show More
5) TAG Podcast: 'We started 10-feet below ground!' Ben Harburg on becoming first foreign owner in Saudi Pro League
Ben Harburg made history earlier this year when he became the first foreigner to take ownership of a Saudi Pro League side after his acquisition of little-known Al Kholood. Speaking to The Asian Game ...Show More
6) TAG Podcast: Unpacking Malaysia's naturalisation drama
It's the issue that continues to dominate and attract headlines and we are joined by Malaysian journalist Haresh Deol to unpack that saga revolving around the eligibility - or otherwise - of the seven...Show More
7) From Dreams to Goals: Afghan Refugee Team | Ashleigh Plumptre speaks on Saudi | Celebrating 99 years of women's football
Gina Bagnulo and Anirudh Nair are back to look back on the last month of women's football in Asia. After Ashleigh Plumptre's recent interview, they dissect the framing of the article and how western m...Show More
8) TAG Podcast: Drama in Doha with James Montague + Saudi celebrations
On a night of high drama in Doha and Jeddah, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have confirmed their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in contrasting fashion. Qatar secured their place with a 2-1 win over UAE in a...Show More
9) TAG Podcast: UAE keep dream alive + Iraq set up Saudi showdown
Sudesh Baniya is LIVE at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha after the UAE kept their FIFA World Cup dream alive with a come-from-behind 2-1 win over Oman, taking them to within 90 minutes of their f...Show More
10) TAG Podcast: Saudi Arabia survive scare + Doha stalemate
On the opening night of the Fourth Round of Asian Qualifiers, Sudesh Baniya is at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Doha reporting on the 0-0 draw between Qatar and Oman that leaves both teams still in ...Show More