World Cup Road Trip

It's proshchay with a series of politically sensitive interviews about the current state of Russia and how it's ruled. In one case we've had to alter voices to protect identities, conducted the interviews in London and held off until things had quietened down. An illuminating final episode of the World Cup Road Trip and an insight into the country few expected to hold it.   Articles TIME: Who is Bill Browder? ABC: World Cup dream is 'sportswashing' Russia's appalling record   Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip.   SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off.   Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website   *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of being there." Sydney Morning Herald   More informationa about the documentary Tony Wilson is making - Documentary Australia:Puskás and the South Melbourne Hellas  Donations are tax deductable.   World Cup Road Trip is produced by Nearly. Artwork by Studio Baker Music by George Parker-Brien   Find a new podcast! The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

22 June 2006 and Tony is in Stuttgart for the match between Australia and Croatia. He's also part of the Triple R Breakfasters team. Best thing to do - call into the show from the other side of the world after a big game.   VIDEO: Australia v Croatia, fan montage, Stuttgart, FIFA World Cup 2006   Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip.   SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off.   Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website   *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of being there." Sydney Morning Herald   More informationa about the documentary Tony Wilson is making - Documentary Australia:Puskás and the South Melbourne Hellas  Donations are tax deductable.   World Cup Road Trip is produced by Nearly. Artwork by Studio Baker Music by George Parker-Brien   Find a new podcast! The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrASA-ZViYk For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

In the final days of the tournament Tony and Francis reflect on the Road Trip, the World Cup and world football. Five questions each between Moscow and Melbourne. It's been quite the campaign!   Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip.   SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off.   Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website   *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of being there." Sydney Morning Herald   More informationa about the documentary Tony Wilson is making - Documentary Australia:Puskás and the South Melbourne Hellas  Donations are tax deductable.   World Cup Road Trip is produced by Nearly. Artwork by Studio Baker Music by George Parker-Brien   Find a new podcast! The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Is it one step closer to "coming home"? Francis is in Moscow; first a visit to the stadium to take in the flavour of high stakes international football then back to a suburban restaurant near Yugo-Zapadaya metro station to watch the game on a grainy TV.   Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip.   SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off.   Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website   *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of being there." Sydney Morning Herald   More informationa about the documentary Tony Wilson is making - Documentary Australia:Puskás and the South Melbourne Hellas  Donations are tax deductable.   World Cup Road Trip is produced by Nearly. Artwork by Studio Baker Music by George Parker-Brien   Find a new podcast! The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

It's over to Max Rushden's London place for a BBQ and pub-patron-free viewing of the quarter final that could get England one step closer to "bringing it home". Then off to Hyde Park to people watch as Francis wrestles with what he sees and hears.   Rate and review where you're listening, we'd love to hear your thoughts on the World Cup Road Trip.   SPONSOR: Be prepared for special events by ordering a pack of greeting cards from SuperSimpleCards.com Use offer code "World Cup" for 10% off.   Get in touch! Francis Leach - Facebook / Twitter / Website Tony Wilson - Facebook / Twitter / Website   *** Get Tony's book about Australia at the FIFA World Cup in Germany - Australia United. "Part diary, part memoir, he captures the specialness of being there." Sydney Morning Herald   More informationa about the documentary Tony Wilson is making - Documentary Australia:Puskás and the South Melbourne Hellas  Donations are tax deductable.   World Cup Road Trip is produced by Nearly. Artwork by Studio Baker Music by George Parker-Brien   Find a new podcast! The Clappers - Pop culture insights with Karl Quinn and Andrew Young The Debrief with Dave O'Neil - Dave gives a comedian a lift home from a gig. 10 Questions with Adam Zwar - The same 10 questions with answers that vary wildly. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy