Saturday, April 15th, 1989, was set to be a highly-anticipated semi-final football match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. It wound up being one of the deadliest tragedies in football history, with 96 spectators losing their lives. And it seemed nobody was going to be held accountable.
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The (Faked?) Death of an Argentine Tycoon
“Power is having impunity.” In January 1997, a photojournalist is found murdered on the side of the road in General Madariaga, Argentina. The investigation into his death becomes a cultural flashpoint, exposing a sprawling conspiracy with ties to some of the most powerful forces ... Show More
45m 57s
Jul 2
Who Shot Vincent Van Gogh?
For over a century, common belief was that Vincent Van Gogh died by suicide. But in 2011, two Pulitzer Prize-winning biographers suggested the art world had it all wrong, and Vincent covered up his own homicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
42m 43s
Jun 25
Untraceable Poison? The Bogle-Chandler Mystery
On New Year’s Day in Sydney, Australia, two dead bodies are discovered near a river. Dr. Gilbert Bogle and Margaret Chandler are married – but not to each other. And both of their spouses have strong alibis.They’re found just hours after dying, and yet experts can’t determine wha ... Show More
37m 6s
Aug 2024
The Hillsborough Disaster: A Fatal Crush, Soccer Hooligans, and a Massive Cover-Up
On April 15th, 1989, 95 men, women, and children were crushed to death during a soccer match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest – two additional victims would later die of their injuries. The Hillsborough Disaster ruined lives and communities. But Hillsborough wasn’t just a ... Show More
42m 56s
Mar 2025
Hooligans 2. The Darkest Night
1985 saw some of the biggest and bloodiest hooligan riots in British football history. In March, Luton hosted Millwall in an FA Cup tie. Millwall’s notorious mobs rioted before, during and after the game. The Kenilworth Road ground was ripped to pieces, and the town was trashed. ... Show More
26m 5s
Jun 2021
The World’s Most Violent Football Match
The ‘Battle of Santiago’ was the name given to the shambolic and brutal World Cup Final between Chile and Italy on 2nd June, 1962.
Featuring drop-kicks, punching and nose-breaking, the incendiary footage of the match was introduced by the BBC’s David Coleman as “the most stupid, ... Show More
11m 8s
Oct 2024
Schmeichel: Wrestling with Roy Keane & Nearly Being Sacked by Sir Alex! | Stick To Football EP 51
Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet. Our special guest is one of the best goalkeepers ever: Peter Schmeichel. The Great Dane is joined by hosts Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Jamie Carragher and Jill Scott.
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1h 18m
Apr 2020
Liverpool Classics: Reds sow the seeds for Klopp's dramatic European nights to come in thriller against Dortmund
Just months into Jurgen Klopp's tenure he'd taken the Reds to a League Cup final, beaten reigning champions Chelsea in the Premier League and seen off Manchester United in the Europa League, but even more drama was to follow. Four years on from Liverpool's stunning 4-3 home win o ... Show More
33m 59s
May 30
Liverpool Parade Incident, Bruno’s Future, Champions League Final & Maddison vs Rory! | The Overlap Fan Debate
In the latest episode of The Fan Debate, brought to you by Sky Bet, Paul Scholes and Jamie Carragher are joined by our fans to reflect on the 2024/25 season. The episode opens with Liverpool fan Gareth, looking back on the club’s parade and the tragic incident that unfolded later ... Show More
1h 12m