Apple Bringing Back ‘After the Whistle’ Podcast, Hosted by ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Brendan Hunt and Sports Broadcaster Rebecca Lowe, for World Cup
Apple is reviving the 'After the Whistle' podcast for the upcoming World Cup. Co-hosted by Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe, the podcast will provide insights and recaps of key matches. The third season is set to debut on June 7 and will feature multiple episodes each week during the tournament.
- ▪The third season of 'After the Whistle' will be co-hosted by Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe.
- ▪New episodes will be available multiple times a week following significant World Cup games.
- ▪Apple's Eddy Cue expressed excitement about the show's return, highlighting the hosts' passion for soccer.
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Home Digital News May 27, 2026 3:00am PT Apple Bringing Back ‘After the Whistle’ Podcast, Hosted by ‘Ted Lasso’ Star Brendan Hunt and Sports Broadcaster Rebecca Lowe, for World Cup By Todd Spangler Plus Icon Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor xpangler Latest Spotify Adds 650-Plus Narrated Articles to Audiobook Lineup, Including From Variety 13 hours ago Tegna Names Fox TV Stations Ad Sales Boss Patrick Paolini CEO With Nexstar Merger Stuck in Legal Limbo 23 hours ago Trump Celebrates ‘Total Jerk’ Colbert’s CBS Exit; Late-Night Host Once Told President ‘Go F— Yourself’ 5 days ago See All As soccer’s biggest quadrennial event — the World Cup — is about to kick off in North America next month, Apple is putting two passionate football fans back in the game.
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