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Hometown Glory: Spurs x Culture

“I’m Going Back”

Season 2, Ep. 6

Still unbeaten and suddenly fun to watch? A good weekend to be Spurs! The full HG lineup toasts the entertaining Fulham win, with special mentions for Richarlison—WHL’s new "main character syndrome" king—and our impressive central midfield duo. Rosa, meanwhile, considers a French affair, we ask if Sonny is now back, remember to praise the perennially magnificent Harry Kane and review the stadium’s new outdoor big-screen bit. Our return to Champions League action is, of course, previewed as we try not to get spooked by the Marseille’s rogue’s gallery of ex-Prem faces and their own unbeaten league start. There’s also enough time for some lusty House of the Dragon chat and Tom and Charlie’s verdict on Welcome to Wrexham


If you fancy skipping to certain bits:

00:00 — Fulham

33:00 — The Chaammmppiooonnnnssss

46:45 — Culture recommendations (Charlie & Tom: Welcome to Wrexham [Disney+]; Ash & Rosa: House of the Dragon [Sky Atlantic/NOW]; Billie: Euphoria S2 [Sky Atlantic/NOW]; Tom: Hey Baby by I. JORDAN; Charlie: Stellar Drifting by George FitzGerald)


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