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Not The Top 20 Podcast

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The #1 podcast about the Football League (EFL) from George Elek and Ali Maxwell. Twice nominated for the FSF Awards 'Best Podcast', since 2016 Not The Top 20 Podcast has been dedicated to providing insightful, passionate, detailed coverage of the Championship, League One and League Two, with the Monday Podcast recapping the weekend, and the Betting Show providing carefully considered picks ahead of the weekend. NTT20 Pod's success has led to over 100 TV appearances for George and Ali, on Sky Sports and EFL on Quest, plus radio appearances on BBC Radio 5 Live. A community of EFL lovers has been established through NTT20 Squad, and the launch of NTT20.COM in 2023 provided written EFL coverage to match the podcast.

Location:

United Kingdom

Description:

The #1 podcast about the Football League (EFL) from George Elek and Ali Maxwell. Twice nominated for the FSF Awards 'Best Podcast', since 2016 Not The Top 20 Podcast has been dedicated to providing insightful, passionate, detailed coverage of the Championship, League One and League Two, with the Monday Podcast recapping the weekend, and the Betting Show providing carefully considered picks ahead of the weekend. NTT20 Pod's success has led to over 100 TV appearances for George and Ali, on Sky Sports and EFL on Quest, plus radio appearances on BBC Radio 5 Live. A community of EFL lovers has been established through NTT20 Squad, and the launch of NTT20.COM in 2023 provided written EFL coverage to match the podcast.

Twitter:

@NTT20Pod

Language:

English

Contact:

07985695925


Episodes
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Best Recent EFL Transfers: Swansea, Birmingham, Blackpool, Leyton Orient, Chesterfield, Crawley & more

7/8/2025
Ali & George have a chat about a wonderful weekend in Sheffield and their favourite EFL transfers of the last few weeks. Head to NTT20.COM for a write-up of every single EFL transfer this summer. Need a t-shirt? Ours our class: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/NTT20 Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:40:21

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Sheff Wed situation, Sheff Utd swap Wilder for Selles, plus: Jakirović, Stéphan, Edwards, Struber, Cleverley, Barry-Murphy, Paterson...

6/30/2025
George and Ali get together to catch up on another batch of managerial news in the EFL, as well as a chat about the troubling situation at Sheffield Wednesday. LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-not-the-top-20-live-2 MERCH: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠https://nordvpn.com/NTT20⁠ Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:52:26

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How many fans are actually happy? - Daniel Storey, DT92 Part Four

6/23/2025
Daniel Storey just completed the 92 in one season: https://inews.co.uk/topic/doing-the-92 In the last part of the series, George and Daniel discuss the shift in supporter enjoyment, the obsession with managerial performance and transfers, and more. LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-not-the-top-20-live-2 MERCH: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:35:17

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EFL stadia and the fan experience - Daniel Storey, DT92 Part Three

6/15/2025
Daniel Storey just completed the 92 in one season: https://inews.co.uk/topic/doing-the-92 In Part Three of a four part series, George and Daniel discuss EFL stadia and the fan experience. LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 MERCH: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:39:10

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The US ownership spectrum - Daniel Storey, DT92 Part Two

6/11/2025
Daniel Storey just completed the 92 in one season: https://inews.co.uk/topic/doing-the-92 In Part Two of a four part series, Ali and Daniel discuss the growing proportion of American owners across the EFL. LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 MERCH: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:36:55

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EFL Catch-Up: Carrick Sacked, Will Still & Liam Manning reaction + other hirings and firing.

6/9/2025
George and Ali get together to catch up on the main news stories from the EFL since the season ended. This mostly centres on managerial news: sackings, hirings and vacancies. LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 MERCH: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:15:37

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The Pepification of the EFL - Daniel Storey, DT92 Part One

6/4/2025
Daniel Storey just completed the 92 in one season: https://inews.co.uk/topic/doing-the-92 In Part One of a four part series, we look at some broad themes that became evident to Daniel as he travelled the country watching EFL football across all three leagues. In this episode, we discuss what he calls the Pepification of the EFL... LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 MERCH: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:48:59

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Every EFL Transfer So Far

6/3/2025
Ali & George head to the pub to chat through every EFL of the transfer window so far. Head to NTT20.COM for full coverage of the EFL Transfer Window COME AND SEE US IN SHEFFIELD ON 5TH JULY! https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/NTT20 Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:33:27

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WIMBLEDON 1-0 WALSALL POST GAME REACTION!

5/26/2025
Wimbledon did the business at Wembley to secure promotion to League One, beating Walsall 1-0. Myles Hipployte's strike won it for the Dons. Ali Maxwell and George Elek with immediate reaction from Wembley Way. COME AND SEE US IN SHEFFIELD ON 5TH JULY! https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:27:48

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Charlton promoted to the Championship! Macaulay Gillesphey the hero & what next for Leyton Orient? Play-Off Final reaction

5/25/2025
Ali & George react to Charlton 1-0 Leyton Orient, from Wembley Way, discussing the key moments in the match, Macaulay Gillesphey's winner and what next for both sides... COME AND SEE US IN SHEFFIELD ON 5TH JULY! https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:17:41

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🔴 SUNDERLAND PROMOTED TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE! | Sheffield Utd 1-2 Sunderland

5/24/2025
A dramatic end to the Championship season sees Sunderland edge Sheffield United 2-1 in the play-off final, with academy product Tom Watson scoring a 95th-minute winner to secure promotion for the Black Cats! Ali Maxwell and George Elek with immediate reaction from Wembley Way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:28:53

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PLAYING IN AND COMMENTATING ON PLAY-OFF FINALS! WITH SKY SPORTS' CURTIS DAVIES AND GARY WEAVER

5/21/2025
Curtis Davies and Gary Weaver join Ali Maxwell and George Elek to explain what it's like to be a player, pundit or commentator for massive Play-Off matches. Gary reflects on his commentary for the iconic Daniel Ballard goal for Sunderland in the Semi Finals, and Curtis and Gary chat through each of the finals, pitting Sunderland vs Sheffield United, Charlton vs Leyton Orient and Walsall vs Wimbledon. Sky Sports is the only place to watch all three EFL Play-Off finals, with the Championship on Saturday (3pm), League One on Sunday (1pm) and League Two on Monday (3pm). LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:56:29

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Play-Off Finals Preview 24/25

5/21/2025
Ali Maxwell & George Elek talk through each EFL Play-Off Final, with predictions and betting picks. 00:00 - Sheffield United v Sunderland 21:00 - Charlton v Leyton Orient 43:30 - Walsall v Wimbledon LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 Download the FotMob app: https://www.fotmob.com/download?c=ntt20&auto=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:01:03:22

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Play-Off Final Key Battles

5/20/2025
Ali Maxwell and George Elek are joined by James Allcott to discuss which individual battles will have the biggest impact on this week's Play-Off Finals, and select their teams for GW3 of Fantasy EFL Play-Offs. SIGN UP TO FANTASY EFL PLAY-OFFS AND TAKE US ON: https://bit.ly/44gJymO LEAGUE NAME: JLA x NTT20 LEAGUE CODE: GXD4WI0H EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/NTT20 Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:26:49

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Ballard! Blades! Godden! Penalties! Neufville! Adomah! Play-Off Semi Second Leg Recap

5/17/2025
Ali Maxwell and George Elek recap the EFL Play-Off Semi Second Legs. 00:00 - 18:00 Championship 18:00 - 29:40 League One 29:40 - 48:40 League Two LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 Merch: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:54:45

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Jon Brady - How Do You Manage?

5/15/2025
Former Northampton Town manager Jon Brady in conversation with George Elek. NTT20 LIVE IN SHEFFIELD, 5TH JULY! TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 Shop for NTT20 Merch: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:31:50

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Walsall & Wimbledon's to lose! League Two play-off semi-final 1st leg recap

5/13/2025
Ali Maxwell & Matt Watts discuss the Play-Off Semi Final first legs in League Two, with Walsall and Wimbledon putting themselves in a strong position with away wins at Chesterfield and Wimbledon. LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 Download the FotMob app: https://www.fotmob.com/download?c=ntt20&auto=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:33:12

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In the balance! League One Play-Off Semi Final first leg recap.

5/12/2025
Ali Maxwell & Matt Watts discuss the Play-Off Semi Final first legs in League One, with Stockport and Leyton Orient drawing 2-2 and Wycombe playing out a 0-0 draw with Charlton. Tell us your two second leg hot takes in the comments. 00:00 Stockport 2-2 Leyton Orient 17:30: Wycombe 0-0 Charlton LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 Download the FotMob app: https://www.fotmob.com/download?c=ntt20&auto=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:32:07

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Sunderland & Sheffield United take control! Recapping the Championship Play-Off Semi Final 1st legs. Away wins, red cards and costly errors.

5/11/2025
Ali Maxwell and Matt Watts recap Coventry 1-2 Sunderland and Bristol City 0-3 Sheffield United. League One and League Two first leg recaps to follow in the next 48 hours. LIVE SHOW TICKETS: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/822201 Merch: https://www.banana-moon-clothing.co.uk/collections/merch-ntt20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:35:39

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Drafting the perfect EFL Play-Offs team with James Allcott

5/6/2025
SIGN UP TO FANTASY EFL PLAY-OFFS AND TAKE US ON: https://bit.ly/44gJymO LEAGUE NAME: JLA x NTT20 LEAGUE CODE: GXD4WI0H James Allcott joins Ali Maxwell and George Elek to pick a team for GW1 of Fantasy EFL Play-Offs. The EFL Play-Offs are the greatest sporting invention on earth, and Fantasy EFL Play-Offs is a great accompaniment. Show off your EFL knowledge or just get to know some of the stars - young or old - of the Championship, League One and League Two. Fantasy EFL Play-Offs is a spin-off of Fantasy EFL. There are three gameweeks: GW1 – Semi-Final First Leg, GW2 – Semi-Final Second Leg, GW3 - Finals. There are no prices or budgets in Fantasy EFL + Play-Offs, managers can select whoever they like as long as they’re under the player limit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Duration:00:45:20