The World Cup Of / 5 Mar 2026
The World Cup of Johns
You’re watching the free group stages, Groups A–D. The full tournament is on Patreon and Spotify.
The World Cup of Johns kicks off with Groups A–D , celebrating the remarkable (and occasionally ridiculous) number of famous figures who happen to share one of the most common names in the English-speaking world. From the chaos and comedy of Johnny Knoxville , the broadcasting legend of John McCririck , and the musical legacy of Johnny Rotten , to cultural icons like John F. Kennedy , football favourite John Barnes , and wrestling megastar John Cena — this tournament proves that the name John has punched well above its weight across sport, politics, entertainment and beyond. Along the way we dive into the worlds of John Anderson , Pete Davidson’s alter-ego John Davidson , and plenty more Johns who’ve left their mark in completely different ways. As always, the criteria is flexible at best. Impact, legacy, recognisability, and pure “John energy” all come into play as the debates quickly spiral and the arguments get heated. This episode sets the tone for the tournament — big names, big opinions, and a surprisingly deep bench of Johns. Groups E–H and the knockout rounds continue…
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