After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe

Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe ride a roller coaster of emotions after Argentina’s dramatic extra-time win over World Cup Cinderella team Cape Verde, from Lionel Messi’s ridiculous opener to Sidny Lopes Cabral’s iconic 103rd-minute equalizer. Brendan and Rebecca salute the Blue Sharks on an incredible tournament and explain why their loss doesn’t actually feel like a loss at all. Then, Brendan ranks the upcoming round-of-16 matchups from least to most interesting, remaining as objective as possible as he prepares to fly to Mexico City and Seattle to take in the England and U.S. matches. Plus, ‘Ted Lasso’ star Cristo Fernández joins the pod to talk all things Mexico versus England, including the very … unique way England might be dealing with the altitude in Mexico City.
After the Whistle is an Apple News Original podcast presented by Verizon.

On a monumental night for Mauricio Pochettino and the Guys, the USMNT’s first World Cup knockout win in 24 years was overshadowed by a controversial red card for star striker Folarin Balogun. Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe break down the shocking decision, rant about the referee, and debate whether Balogun’s absence will hurt the U.S.’s chances of beating Belgium in the round of 16. Plus, Rebecca once again professes her undying love for “Sir” Harry Kane after the England striker’s heroics against Congo, and reveals how being a mom prepared her for her punishing World Cup schedule.
After the Whistle is an Apple News Original podcast presented by Verizon.

Fresh off of watching Brazil break Japanese hearts in Houston, Brendan Hunt experiences his own heartbreak as his beloved Netherlands get knocked out by Morocco in one of the most stressful World Cup penalty shootouts ever. Meanwhile, Rebecca Lowe salutes plucky Paraguay, who advance to the round of 16 after beating shootout specialist Germany at its own game. Then the duo look ahead to Wednesday's knockout doubleheader featuring England and the U.S., which could be the greatest (or worst) day for ‘After the Whistle’ yet. Plus, Brendan explains how soda water and “lobby laxatives” solved his horrible stomach problems in Texas.
After the Whistle is an Apple News Original podcast presented by Verizon.

It was a night of highs and lows as the USMNT, already through to the knockout rounds, lost to Turkey in a heartbreaking yet meaningless group-stage finale. Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe break down what went well (Pulisic’s return) and what didn’t (that defense) for the Guys and debate what tonight’s result means for the team’s chances of making a deep run at this World Cup. Plus, Brendan shares the games you need to watch as the group stage wraps up while Rebecca marvels at Ecuador coach Sebastián Beccacece’s biceps and issues an apology to Scotland fans.
After the Whistle is an Apple News Original podcast presented by Verizon.

Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe are back together to dissect the dreadful draw that sent the Three Lions crashing back down to earth — and they also explain why no one should be panicking about England just yet. Cristiano Ronaldo is back after scoring two against Uzbekistan, and Rebecca makes the case for why he might be the most fascinating human at the World Cup. Then they answer the big question ahead of the USMNT’s final group game vs. Turkey: Who should play?

After the Whistle is an Apple News Original podcast presented by Verizon.