Key facts
- Netflix and Gary Lineker's Goalhanger have extended their deal for "The Rest Is Football" podcast until 2028.
- The show, co-hosted by Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, will feature twice-weekly episodes.
- New episodes will focus on the Premier League and Champions League.
- The extension covers the next two club football seasons, leading up to Euro 2028.
Netflix and Gary Lineker’s production company, Goalhanger, have extended their partnership for the podcast "The Rest Is Football" through 2028. The show, which also features former England internationals Alan Shearer and Micah Richards, will continue to release twice-weekly episodes on the streaming platform, focusing on the Premier League and Champions League.
The extension follows the success of the show's initial 40-day run of daily episodes during the World Cup. Lineker expressed enthusiasm for continuing the show weekly throughout the Premier League season, noting that the podcast will still run across the week.
Goalhanger co-founder Tony Pastor highlighted the genuine friendship between the hosts as a key element of the show's appeal, aiming to capture warmth, wit, and energy. He added that Netflix's involvement allowed them to preserve the show's unique qualities, and they are pleased with the extension.