72+: The EFL Podcast, hosted by Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff, has returned for the new season with a dedicated feed on BBC Sounds and a weekly episode schedule that will cover the English Football League’s top talking points and feature managers, players and expert guests.
- 72+: The EFL Podcast has relaunched with a dedicated BBC Sounds feed and weekly episodes.
- Hosts Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff will present analysis, interviews and regular segments including 72PLUS 72MINUS.
- Early episodes have featured Bolton manager Steven Schumacher and Luton manager Jack Wilshere, per the BBC programme listing.
- The podcast will cover match reaction, tactical discussion and off-field issues such as governance and funding affecting EFL clubs.
What’s confirmed
The programme is back on the air and now has its own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds. Hosts Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff will present weekly episodes that include match analysis, interviews and regular features such as the show’s “72PLUS 72MINUS” segment. Early episodes in the relaunch format have included guest appearances from EFL figures: a recorded edition features Bolton manager Steven Schumacher and Luton manager Jack Wilshere, according to the BBC programme listing.
Why this matters for EFL followers
72+ is a specialist weekly show focused on the three divisions of the EFL — the Championship, League One and League Two — and aims to blend match reaction with tactical and managerial insight. For followers of the leagues, a dedicated podcast feed provides a predictable, weekly source of interviews and analysis during a season that includes promotion races, relegation battles and high-profile off-field stories affecting clubs and managers.
Key topics already discussed
- Early-season Championship headlines: discussions in the relaunch have covered Bolton’s opening-day win and how the club might compete among higher-spending rivals.
- Player starts and managerial influence: the programme has highlighted Will Lankshear’s early impact at Middlesbrough.
- Off-field controversies and their fallout: recent episodes have examined how Southampton’s situation after “Spygate” is affecting perceptions of the club.
- Match officiating debates: the hosts and guests have considered whether the Championship should adopt VAR after incidents such as a disputed handball that affected a West Brom v Norwich result.
- Manager interviews: Luton’s Jack Wilshere appeared on the relaunch episode after his side recovered from a 3-1 deficit to win their opener, and Steven Schumacher joined to analyse Bolton’s start.
Format and audience engagement
The show combines in-studio discussion with recorded manager interviews and feature segments. The BBC programme listing indicates timecodes for segments in early episodes, suggesting a structured format that mixes analysis, exclusive content and light features aimed at engaging season-long listeners. The podcast has promoted an associated fantasy code for listeners who want to join the show’s EFL Fantasy league.
How this fits with wider EFL coverage
72+ joins other audio and written platforms covering the EFL ahead of a season shaped by both sporting and structural stories. The podcast’s weekly cadence is positioned to cover match weekends and to follow ongoing debates including funding between the Premier League and the EFL. Reporting in July 2026 noted talks over a long-term funding arrangement between the leagues, which remains a major off-field narrative for many EFL clubs and their supporters; 72+ can provide context and voices from managers and club figures as those discussions continue.
What to expect next
Listeners should expect new episodes on Tuesday nights on the BBC Sounds 72+ feed, according to the programme promotional notes. Future shows are likely to carry match reaction from the weekend, manager and player interviews, and recurring segments that highlight standout moments across the 72 EFL clubs.
Practical information
- Where to listen: the relaunch is promoted via BBC Sounds with a dedicated 72+ feed.
- Schedule: new episodes are being released weekly, with a Tuesday-night slot highlighted in the launch promotion.
- Who’s presenting: Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff are the named hosts.
Why G3.Football readers should care
For followers of the Championship, League One and League Two, 72+ offers a regular audio destination focused solely on the EFL. The podcast brings managerial voices and early-season tactical and off-field analysis that will be useful for supporters tracking promotion and relegation races, transfer windows and league-wide issues such as governance and funding.
“This season we now have our very own 72+ feed on BBC Sounds – where you can listen to episodes every week.”
That sentence appears verbatim in the BBC programme description and encapsulates the relaunch’s central change: a permanent, single feed for weekly EFL coverage. G3.Football will monitor forthcoming episodes for exclusive interviews and developments relevant to the EFL season.