Apple Debuts 'After the Whistle' Podcast on June 7
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- Apple revived the “After the Whistle” podcast for a third season, timed with the upcoming World Cup.
- Brendan Hunt, actor and co‑creator of Apple TV’s award‑winning “Ted Lasso,” will co‑host the podcast.
- Rebecca Lowe, host of NBC Sports’ Premier League coverage and co‑host of Fox Sports’ FIFA World Cup 2026 coverage, will co‑host the podcast.
- Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior VP of Services and Health, praised the hosts for capturing the energy and passion of the World Cup.
- World Cup matches will be recapped in new episodes released multiple times a week, “in the hours following momentous games,” starting June 7.
- Apple News will distribute the podcast in audio and video, and episodes will also be on Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.
- Ted Lasso Season 4, starring Jason Sudeikis, is slated to debut on Apple TV in August.
Why it matters: Sports fans gain immediate, multi‑platform coverage of World Cup action, while Apple strengthens its audio‑video ecosystem and leverages high‑profile talent to draw viewers to Apple News and Podcasts during a marquee global event. The weekly drop‑in episodes also create fresh advertising slots and reinforce Apple’s positioning as a go‑to destination for live‑event commentary.
