Every year we celebrate the festive season with our special advent calendar episode of the podcast. Join us as we open up all of the 24 doors and discuss the people and subjects behind them. Who and what will be the burning issues of 2026? Of course, as it’s Christmas, we have some friends along to help us out. Chris Nee, Clare McEwen, Ian King and Sam Whyte are here to get into the festive spirit. Merry Christmas! For more information on all our special guests, links to their websites, podcasts, books and social media, and a full list of all the subjects behind the doors opened on this advent calendar, check out the Show Notes on our blog . pods.sofpodcast.com/sofpodcast_636.mp3 What's in the Weekend Boxset? Our final Boxset of the year has a Welsh derby, Tottenham looking for their first league home win in four months and the opening fixture of Afcon 2025. Get our FREE weekly newsletter in your email by signing up to the Weekend Boxset today.