Luke Takes Mario to the Premier League | Show of the Weekend

Mario Strikers: Battle League is out on the Nintendo Switch, but it's nothing like real football?! Ellen is here to fix that, taking Luke through a 5-Step process to make a proper football team. What kind of club will Luke create??
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[@FCGroningen1987]

"if you go into a desert environment, it's going to be very hard for a team to play." Luke showing more sense than FIFA already.

[@DucklynStark]

Or the people behind the Olympics

[@Cudddlefish]

To be fair, if someone offered Luke millions of dollars to have the team play in that desert, he probably would have changed his tune a little.

[@FCGroningen1987]

@@Cudddlefish or he'd dump it at the bottom of a lake

[@gaildahlas]

Had to rewind that Bullet Bill animation a few times to check I wasn't imagining it - whoever was behind that, you absolutely made my weekend. Tis the little things.

[@jamesanthony8438]

Had a snicker fit when I saw watched that play out. =)

[@CaitlinRC]

Distant Jane taking notes for future FIFA challenges

[@Ceece20]

We putting bets on if/when Jane gets the FIFA challenge and if she wins yet?

[@GriffinWolf]

@@Ceece20 No point taking bets on a sure thing, but could start something for whether she wins it again...

[@Ceece20]

@@GriffinWolf we could take bets on how much Andy has rigged the next Xmas challenges.

[@KrazyKirby07]

@@Ceece20 If I wanted to throw away my money, there are more fun ways

[@ELiiSE_YT]

if Jane doesn't play we get did more weeks of oxmas. that's how that goes right?

[@Icam_here]

who ever did that bullet bill animation taking out the football at the end i salute you for your marvelous editing

[@JustaMuteCat]

Luke’s look when he read “built for fun”, holding back the urge of yelling “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FUN!”

[@Xhumed]

"there's no fun in football!"

[@trainerludwig853]

"a desert environment will be hard for the teams to play in" cue the Qatar World Cup

[@ELiiSE_YT]

Once again, OX demonstrates a complete and total understanding of the offside rule, which as we all know is when a player enters the opposing zone before the puck.

[@DanSnets6]

I love how Luke periodically glances at Jon for football knowledge approval throughout the entire video haha

[@Iversen83]

The idea of a new manager turning up for his first day, sitting all the players down and explaining the offside rule while they look on confused is very funny.

[@coyoteartist]

Well someone's got to explain it.

[@gamepassghost]

Bring on the salt shakers! 😂

[@waterinmyotter6245]

When I picture these videos being written, I imagine a montage where Luke and Ellen are wearing lab coats and goggles. They’re standing in front of a whiteboard trying to think of ideas. Luke writes “Talk about new video game” on the whiteboard. Furious, Ellen wipes it off the board and starts beating Luke with a clipboard. She then writes “Choose your own adventure: Animal Crossing murder mystery”. Luke goes to wipe it off but before he can, the beating continues.

[@Eric-bq8nd]

Luke's poor shins...

[@creativedesignation7880]

Occasionally he pretends to go along with it, but then he sneaks into the lab after hours and switches the contents of the envelope labled "Ellen's genius plan for SotW" with a Pokémon Magazine.

[@scottlil01]

10/10 job on whoever edited the Hammer Bro in West Ham colours.

[@MatthewDoel32]

Between that and the bullet bill pushes football gag, this was a subtly very masterfully edited video.

[@souppycoffee1623]

I lost it at the point Luke cant keep the ball still and Ellen "I'm enjoying this"

[@jocosesonata]

3:00 - Here we see Luke Westaway, demonstrating the behaviour of a cat in an alternate universe where they dislike knocking things off of high places.

[@tomchaney6085]

Great picks, coach. Daisy is a born athlete, Luigi is obviously brilliant, but he's gonna tire fast carrying the whole damn team on his shoulders. Plus it is the duty of any great manager to crush Toad's dreams.

[@bwalker77]

I don't know how Luke expects to win anything without popular character Ninji on his team.

[@samthompson1804]

Ninji's left sat on the sub bench saying 'But I bought my own football egg!'

[@Chris_Sizemore]

Didn't Ellen miss the most important question? Which Russian Oligarch is going to own your team?

[@MunchKING]

Because they established with the stadium question that Peach is the one who actually owns the team. Hence the summary executions.

[@timogul]

Now I want to see the "Luke knows football" edit where he just snaps to the right answer each time.

[@kevincarter4782]

Nook Inc would make you pay for your uniforms, field rental fees, etc. Luke has created a gameplay loop where the players must now play football in order to pay off their debts to their sponsor.

[@outso]

"Step 4, the branding" For a moment there, I imagined Luke talking to his football squad about the importance of branding, with a hot iron in his hands. Then I realized its the marketing version of it.

[@jackharriss9780]

Football is on going, like grains of sand through an hourglass. A ceaseless tide of football. Oh god it won't stop! its devouring all in its path! (ominous MOTD theme)

[@coyoteartist]

This is fine by me, until American Football season and then I have to make choices.

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

Monster Of the Dark? Ministry Of Time Defence? Message Of The Day?

[@mooniejohnson]

It's always going to be fantastic when they start on a Mitchell and Webb sketch. The football never ends.

[@jjgarnham]

“It will NEVER truly be decided who has won the football”, “There’s everything to play for and FOREVER to play it in!” 😆

[@nudgificator]

Good idea getting Toad out, he'd be mistaken for the ball all the time.

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

Well, good! Lots of penalty shots, then.

[@ponejito24]

I just discovered this channel and I love it,that bullet bill animation was insane and the host are just brilliant, even my mom laugh 😂

[@LJay_1985]

How to annoy the goalkeeper? Just say "Okay, Boom-Boom"

[@willyum3920]

as bewildering as it is enjoyable, its Show of the Weekend folks

[@TimEd.o7o7]

Nice subtle touch with the Bullet Bill animation.

[@katfromthekong414]

Always love to hear producer John cracking up in the background 😂👏🏼

[@samuxan]

The ball is more "OXgreen" than "luigi green"

[@Wraith41186]

"Explain the offside rule." I know what it is and I hate doing that.

[@STK1342]

Does anyone truly understand what it is?

[@chrisxx5583]

Trouble with Fire Flowers FC is that they try to walk the ball into the net.

[@dr.krimson1010]

What was Luke thinking, sending Daisy on that early?

[@crtwrght]

For some reason the shadow not moving at 8:00 just makes it all the funnier.

[@joenesvick7043]

I'm not really into sports, but I always love Ellen's laughter

[@zeusposiedonhades5744]

Those are some lovely figurines, which are I assume Jon's ....glad to see Jan playing with the squad even if it's on a mat.... COYS!!

[@silversalamence10]

The Bullet Bill knocking the ball off-screen made me laugh harder than it should tbph.

[@iandoddsblah]

Absolutely top notch animations and cut aways today. 10/10.

[@davetech9403]

I thought Ellen was going to mention the Women’s Euro 2022 at the start. Come on lionesses!

[@rashkavar]

I must admit, I prefer the offside rule in ice hockey - in that game, there are lines separating the play area into thirds, and forwards are not permitted to be over that line when someone on their team brings the puck over that line (either keeping t to themselves or passing forward across the line. It does allow for some technicalities in terms of pass starting vs receiving (I don't know the details on that), but it's extremely clear where that line is, making it much easier for everyone involved to keep track of the line. And once you're within that third of the ice rink, teams are allowed to maneuver however they wish. Of course, with football's enormous net, I can imagine allowing a pass to a player who has gotten past the defenders being an excessively powerful play. Hockey nets are small enough that a lone goaltender (who often keeps extremely close to the net) has decent odds of blocking a shot even without a defender, particularly if the defender is close enough to keep them from setting up a perfect shot.

[@Monkeyzforever]

When Ellen asked Luke to explain the offside rule my FIRST thought was - oh easy just explain it like they did to Keira Knightley's mum in Bend It Like Beckham (which is the only reason I vaguely know it) 😂

[@diegomoreno6752]

I thought Ellen said: "friend of the show Stan Lee" 😅😂

[@gruggerduggerhoose]

“ F F F F F F OFF”🎵 Spoken like a true football casual Luke lmao

[@MattPex]

I really miss the adorable and hilarious skits that Ellen and Luke use to do at the start of the older episodes. Regardless, I love these two and could watch them talk about almost anything

[@T_Ove7]

Luke explaining the offside rule is everything I needed today, and I can't wait to get this game.

[@CN-Billy]

This had me in absolute tears. Thank you so much. As someone who loves the channel, football and mario this was the video i never knew i needed. I'd like to point out too, this humour is the type of thing you find in Ted lasso. American who knows nothing about football becomes a premier league manager. Fantastic show and highly recommended.

[@classycasual3910]

These are some of my favorite Xtra videos ever! I love how organically funny y'all are together 💕 keep up the great work and more John cam plz!

[@Sogeking79]

Love this educational content, but when are we getting to the fireworks factory, I mean Choose Your Adventure book?

[@gingergamer3270]

Whoever edited the ball being pushed by bullet bill, I need you to know that made me crack up.

[@LordMogatron]

Really loved this first episode of Luke's Football Academy

[@EastPlays]

Ellen's voicing of Yoshi is way too cute

[@DeGooseman95]

spectacular! every time its a lovely start to my morning with these amazing people!! always nice to hear Producer John lol

[@philipohanrahan2448]

As an Irishman, hearing Daisy described as the 'Grealish of Mario Strikers' sent me into a deep frothing rage

[@darkrose9793]

I low key love that chant, another master piece luke, great job.

[@oliveryoung251]

Watching somebody regardless of football experience trying to explain the offside rule will always be funny. The figures are definitely a step up from the salt, pepper, ketchup and vinegar diagram though haha.

[@manolismarinakis8444]

Brilliant episode :P almost forgot what I knew about football XD

[@SirFlopsy]

Not sure if you were allowed to swap the goalie, but I would have done so regardless. Get Wiggler in the goal. For obvious reasons.

[@Space_Noise]

Or Petey Piranha

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

Either that, or one of the big Thwomps.

[@Taracinablue]

Lol at the Bullet Bill animation and Luke adjusting the ball til it sat still =P

[@oxfanblink4115]

First couple of minutes was great as a football ⚽️ fan like Jon 😂🤣😂🤣

[@izzyliberty8720]

as someone who's not only never watched football, but also doesn't know anyone who watches football, and doesn't understand football past "get ball in goal": this was incredibly funny.

[@marhawkman303]

infairness the Mario football game is... neither soccer nor American football. But mixes aspects of them.

[@kingsleycy3450]

Using Son to demonstrate the offside rule lol.

[@notoriousbmc1]

0:58 Bowser gasps in excitement to play the football. Definitely less intimidating than his roar.

[@petsdinner]

Football is it, hmm? Jumpers for goalposts? Marvellous

[@Lady_Sanctuary]

"Let's get... Promoted?"

[@shaheedjohnson6464]

More quizzes like this please I love this lmao

[@Cudddlefish]

I can't believe Stan Lee came back to life just to give Luke a football.

[@davidioanhedges]

Luke is obviously a big fan of the SportsBall

[@felixc543]

put Ninji on the team!

[@deanospimoniful]

I learned so much about the sports ball today.

[@frodobaggins7710]

Having Daisy and Rosalina on the team would be a truly broken combo, since Daisy is an eldritch horror and Rosalina is basically a god

[@neolexiousneolexian6079]

In the footage you can see that Rosalina is literally flying around the field. Not that I'm against it, but is that allowed? And couldn't she just grab the ball between her feet and fly over the opposing team?

[@hintonus]

I lost it at "F F F FFF...off" hahaha, such a hostile atmosphere in the Mushroom Kingdom stadium this season!

[@bosslycanroc5598]

For the record, Son wasn’t offside in that picture as he plays for the same team as Lloris. 😏

[@ibenbreuner3862]

this is just ellen and jon forcing luke to engage in something they clearly care about and that he clearly knows very little about. in a good way of course

[@jedfromyourlocallibrary]

Daisy, a real heads up pick.

[@legolad6727]

Omg!! Bullet Bill moving the football off the sofa, that was so satisfying!! I thought, that would be so good if they did that, but it'll never happen. But then IT DID!!

[@oftenspanx]

Bullet Bill slowly connecting withz then push the ball from the sofa. Excellence.

[@MrSquark]

I played so much of Mario Strikers Charged

[@notoriousbmc1]

I sympathise with Coach Luke Lasso. The offside rules seem to change slightly every season. I don't even think the players know, anymore

[@eighterthabest9024]

As an American, I choose to believe theyre making all of this up...

[@marcusglesner8491]

Good to see you all back this weekend.

[@hiddenone98]

Never did I ever think that I would learn what an Offside is after years of confusion because of an OXTRA video

[@daviserickson6812]

That is genuinely a great crest.

[@ANonymous-fq5ky]

Lukes team is sponsored by Nook-ia!

[@jordanaureliajoy9491]

This is my favourite episode of Ted Lasso

[@johannvongenerico9487]

I didn't think that a man trying to get a football to stay still for a good while would be so funny, but here we are xD

[@lespaulpanhead025]

Ellen’s Yoshi voice is so great!

[@elwood750]

I love this episode of Ted Lasso

[@oliversdouglas]

This made me so happy 🤣

[@Hero1922]

that 1st substitution was brilliant 10/10 management lol let me know when the season starts and i'll bring my american hype to every game for you and your team Luke, let's go

[@SlyRatchet4]

5 substitutions next season so we're going to need 2 more at the start of the next Show of the Weekend XD haha Love the show! The club badge was cool.

[@spiffymarc]

Excited to see Fire Flower FC up in the prem with Fulham FC this season

[@Hellwyck]

Watch the football, watch it - it's gonna moooooove!

[@michaelmengarda6984]

6:35 Presh mlems 😂

[@gamepassghost]

Given Ellen’s previously mentioned aptitude for football, and Luke’s love of Mario… how could this go wrong! 😂 Now let’s watch how together… My money’s on the Mitre ball falling off the couch - there’s only room for one prop here.

[@codmanout9861]

I would shake things up. I would pick my home turf as Sarasara Land

[@samwill7259]

I do not know anything about sportsball so as far as I know this is all 100% accurate.

[@keletsorabalao7454]

"Enemy defender" 🤣

[@souppycoffee1623]

The OX team is so good and great chemistry

[@finchhawthorne1302]

I love these quizzes

[@mrmagpiepromotions]

I love love football chants when they repurpose popular songs. "Gimme gimme gimme a ginger from Sweden, his name is kulesevski and he plays for the spurs." "Harry, Harry Kewell" (to the tune of daddy cool) "His name is Rio and he dances on the grass, Don't take the ball from him, he'll kick your f****** ass" "He scores from without, he scores from within, you ain't seen nothing like the mighty Quinn"

[@thesephiam]

Her impression of yoshi is impressive

[@seaborgium919]

Luke looks like quite the young professional in this episode