In Episode 18 of the Falling Apart Podcast, our fearless trio of Jim, Sam, and Ricardo march on without Tom—who, true to his nickname 'The Ghost', has managed to remain mysteriously absent. The lads dive into a delightful blend of banter, storytelling, and sports news, proving that even in Tom’s absence, the show’s as lively as ever.

One of the top topics? Leeds United’s never-ending quest to sign players without things going pear-shaped. This time it’s Kouyaté’s dodgy medical that gets a grilling, because Leeds transfer windows wouldn’t be complete without a bit of déjà vu.

But it’s not all local doom and gloom. The crew also tackles the more bizarre side of sports, including Neymar’s curious foray into boxing (because why not?) and a good laugh about that one time Missy Elliott rocked their world. And if you ever wanted to know what a run-in with a T-Rex looks like, well, this is the podcast for you.

The show also gets serious-ish with international football highlights, from the fiery Uruguayan players losing their cool to Bielsa stirring up his usual mischief as their head coach. There’s also a rumble about Thomas Tuchel possibly guiding England, which could go one of two ways—either brilliant or the start of an oddball romcom.

Oh, and let’s not forget Mateo Joseph, who decided to casually bag a hat-trick for Spain’s under-21s. No big deal.

The episode wraps up with a meaty preview of Leeds vs. Sheffield United. Expect the usual strategic insights, player gossip, and some wildly optimistic (or pessimistic) predictions, depending on how strong the coffee was that morning.

If you’re not already hooked, you’ll want to be by the end. Don’t forget to leave those five-star reviews and drop them a line on social media—you know the drill!