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LYES BOUZIDI: YouTube's Encyclopedia of Football!

MAH

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The people's CHAMP of YouTube ball knowledge, Lyes Bouzidi speaks on his incredible journey from the USA to the UK football scene, SDS and Baller League!

#branchingoutpodcast
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Timestamps...
0:00 Intro, where Mah & Lyes first met
2:31 Show & Tell: Wayne Rooney Memento
7:09 Man of MANY nations explains himself!
9:54 Leaving behind ENGINEERING & taking a chance during lockdown
16:24 Lyes' parents on leaving engineering & the RISK of YouTube
21:05 Leaving America, comparisons to the UK & football journalism realities
28:42 "What are you thinking on the flight from NY to London?"
30:42 Meeting YouTubers, FCM & building a following
36:34 Moving in with Culture Cams, intro to FTBL & FCM
43:29 SDS & anxiety about being received as an 'American'
54:04 SDS live show & most NERVE-WRACKING career moment
1:02:45 Enjoying the journey vs relentless ambition
1:06:00 Getting inspired by James Allcott
1:08:00 Commentating Match For Hope & becoming Baller League's LEAD ANALYST!
1:22:03 How do you become a Football Encyclopedia?
1:25:35 Is Lyes targeting the mainstream?
1:28:49 The BEST advice you've ever received?
1:32:42 Saying NO to BIG money
1:35:05 Spiderman & Pokemon analysis & future content plans
1:37:48 Peak nostalgia moments
1:39:00 How would you like to be remembered?

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20 Comments

@matissearmani Creator 5 months ago Pinned

Keep the guest shouts coming people! Who do you want to see? 👇

@isfarali3316 5 months ago

Lyes speaks so well, on top of his knowledge of the beautiful game, just makes him THE guy to watch as a football fan.

@LyesClips 5 months ago

Thanks for having me on my bro👊🏼❤️

@Marcus-C-Antonius 5 months ago

Certified ball knowledge. If you’ve watched this guy for long enough you know he is top top top. Respect Lyes

@JamesLawrenceAllcott 5 months ago

Two great people here ♥👊

@Arsenalgoonerme 5 months ago

Bring Faysal I want to know his full story and about his stutter that he mentioned in his video

@Footballfanatic32145 5 months ago

This is a beautiful watch Matisse. Faysal should be next. He’s my favourite member of SDS and I’m intrigued about his story

@flickchic238 5 months ago

Lyes really is excellent. His commentary, his eloquence, and his knowledge of the game are alll top quality. I may not always agree with his opinions but I enjoy listening to him.

@limericklad2000 5 months ago (edited)

Lyes is a smart lad. Only started watching his stuff within the last year. Well done. You too Mahtisse. Makes my 47 year old heart happy seeing you young bucks killing it.

@Camdinhoo 5 months ago

Real ones know about how cold the football comps Lyes used to make.

@finnoleperlick3813 5 months ago

Lyes is that guy for me. Really knows football but is also just fun and easy to listen to. Bro's bag is deep enough, he has me listening to him yap about Pokemon, Spider Man trailers and Game of Thrones characters in 2026.
Best one in the space for me, loved that episode!

@AshrafJohar-hi2uo 5 months ago

Lyes genuinely top 3 guests on branching out. left nothing unanswered, very articulate and transparent

@TheReylex16 5 months ago

I’ve watched Lyes for damn near enough 3/4 years now FTBL, FCM on the laptop, Eye Test. You name it I watch it all, I could watch him talk and articulate football for hours. Luckily enough to have spoken to him a couple years back when I was working as a steward at the SDS game. Humble & Intelligent guy - We are privileged to watch him, Matisse, Cams any many many more creators in this space BIG UP!!

@Naz-r2d8q 5 months ago

Lyes i listen to your breakdowns after many games throughout the season, it’s a privilege to see football through your eyes, i hope you flourish even more brother.

@giorgikharchilava7258 5 months ago

Man as an American pl fan I relate to Lyes so much. My parents are first generation immigrants as well who both got a great education that led me to pursue a degree in Physics. Just like Lyes, my dad played a huge part in making me a football fan which can be a bit weird in America since all the grassroots fans are an ocean away. Love his content, and love how he represents us PL fans always balanced takes and very eloquent. I imagine when we are older Lyes will be one of the people who is discussing the matches on TV, hope to see that one day

@lesediramagaga575 5 months ago

We need Faysal here next. These are amazing bro. I’d also love Big Steve and the rest of the Big 6ix family here

@LeeGunner 5 months ago

I could listen to Lyes all day. Best one yet 👊🏻

@Papua.Sanchez13 5 months ago

As a us citizen that feels like him is like wow dreams really do come true

@emonteiro1125 5 months ago

1:23:45 😭💯💯💯 bros knows BALLL for this, iykyk. “Football’s Greatest” pmo to so much as a kid growing up 🔥 straight Legends on there, those mini docs were ahead of their time