{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6633aa7d28201200122f5638/69372cc2b07bd5eaa375aaf6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"British Society: Through The Lens of Football","description":"<p>Welcome to It Was What It Was, the football history podcast. Co-hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper are joined by special guest and historian David Goldblatt. In this episode, they discuss David's new book, 'Injury Time,' which examines the impact of recent seismic events like Brexit, COVID-19, and populism on football in Britain. They delve into the popularity of football despite its numerous challenges, the economic disparities within the game, and the global obsession with the Premier League. The conversation also touches on the significance of football as a cultural and political space, the rise of women's football, and the ethical concerns surrounding state ownership of clubs. They also examine the role of fans and community. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the current state and the future of the beautiful game.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00&nbsp;Introduction </p><p>00:55&nbsp;The State of Football Today</p><p>03:21&nbsp;Football as a National Obsession</p><p>07:41&nbsp;Globalisation and Football's Cultural Impact</p><p>19:12&nbsp;Economic Disparities in Football</p><p>21:35&nbsp;Football Reflecting Social Inequalities</p><p>29:50&nbsp;Football's Role in Social and Political Issues</p><p>31:20&nbsp;The Role of Football in Society</p><p>33:38&nbsp;Economic Inequality in Football</p><p>36:50&nbsp;The Super League Controversy</p><p>41:25&nbsp;Cultural Resistance and Football's Future</p><p>54:42&nbsp;The Impact of COVID on Football</p><p>59:20&nbsp;State Involvement in Football</p><p>01:02:11&nbsp;Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Overlap"}