Episodes
Host Tom Johnson spoke to former player and captain for Blackpool F.C. Richie Wellens. Tom discussed issues surrounding Wellens departure, comments he siad, his thoughts on facing them again including the infamous Charlie Adam tackle. Tom also touches on Wellens time as a manager and working with now Blackpool talents Jerry Yates and Keshi Anderson. 
Published 02/08/22
Published 02/08/22
Host Tom Johnson speaks to former Blackpool player Paul Simpson on his playing and mangerial career to date. Including his time at Blackpool where he helped the tangerines secure promotion to the Second division and a LDV Vans Trophy win in 2002. 
Published 01/16/22
Kaspars Gorkšs spoke to hosts Tom Johnson and Conor Hamiliton about his time at Blackpool F.C. Kaspars told us how he felt when he achieved his dream of playing in the Premier League, how he felt when his previous teammates achieved that dream at Blackpool before he did and the strange way in which he left due to a release clause which was picked up by QPR.  
Published 12/13/21
Hosts, Tom Johnson and Dan Hopwood spoke to Tom Aldred on life in Australia. The turbulant years at Blackpool F.C. when the club suffered two back to back relegations before finally climbing out of league two. We delved into the reasoning behind Tom's departure from Bloomfield Road, who he thought his best manager was and what it was like to share a room with Gary Madine. Another, great listen from season two of the utmp podcast.
Published 11/30/21
Hosts Conor Hamiliton and Tom Johnson spoke to Not the Top 20 co-host and EFL specialist Ali Maxwell about Blackpools continuous rise in the Football League. They discuss the foundations for success in the Championship, Neil Critchley and all things Blackpool.  
Published 11/20/21
Ángel Martínez spoke to Tom Johnson about how he is recovering from his knee injury, his future plans and his years at Blackpool. He went into detail on how he could not speak much English but worked hard to learn this in Blackpool as he fell in love with the club by the seaside. 
Published 11/14/21
Tom Johnson spoke to Sun journalist Alan Nixon to get his views on Blackpool’s signings so far this summer, chances of survival in the Championship and get the latest on our moves for Jordan Gabriel, Elliot Embleton, Ellis Simms and more. 
Published 07/21/21
Tom Johnson and Ben Whetton meet new Blackpool F.C signing Olly Casey to find out about his style of play, life at Leeds and his development under Marcelo Bielsa, whether he’s Messi or Ronaldo and his favourite beer. Ahead of joining up with his new team mates on Thursday, we find out why he joins from his boyhood club and his aspirations for the coming Championship season.
Published 06/27/21
Dan Hopwood and Tom Johnson spoke with Author Nathan Fogg on his new upcoming book 'How not to run a Football Club'. Foggy gives us a low down on his book (released in September) which documents the rise and fall of Blackpool F.C under the previous regime and has interesting stories from Ian Holloway, Jose Riga, Valeri Belekon and unfortunately Karl Oyston. A must listen for any Blackpool fan or football fans suffering from owners who don't put #footballfirst. As many of our other podcasts,...
Published 06/17/21
Tom Johnson joins Matt Scrafton as they review Blackpool's promotion winning season. They look at key points over the season, players that played huge roles and discuss development plans along with player recruitment as Blackpool prepare their next season in the Championship.
Published 06/13/21
Hosts Tom Johnson and Dan Hopwood spoke to former Manchester United, Norwich City, Plymouth Argle and Blackpool Midfielder David Fox. Foxy made 94 appearances for the Pool and scored 6 goals helping us to the initial promotion into the Championship and securing our status there. Fox was apart of the foundations that put together the Premiership promotion team in the 2009-10 season and was highlighted by Holloway as 'one of the players that got away' despite never playing for him. 
Published 05/08/21
Hosts Tom Johnson and Ben Whetton speak to former Blackpool left back Bob Harris on his career with Blackpool and playing under Holloway, Appleton and Ince. The left back made less than 15 appearances for Blackpool, mainly due to Stephen Crainley occupying the position. Despite the small amount of appearances, Bob was still well thought of by Blackpool fans for his effort, desire and spirited performances for the Seasiders. After three years he moved on to Sheffield United where he linked up...
Published 04/05/21
Host Tom Johnson sits down with Gary Brabin to discuss his time playing for and coaching at Blackpool F.C. The relationship with the tangerines started when Gary first joined Blackpool in 1996 for a fee around £200k. He made 63 appearances with the Seasiders and scored two goals. He featured under manager Gary Megson who led the Tangerines to a seventh-place finish in the Second Division for the 1996-97 season. The midfielder scored another three goals under manager Nigel Worthington who led...
Published 03/29/21
Former Blackpool captain and current Tranmere Rovers defender Peter Clarke talks to Tom Johnson and Ben Whetton about his time coming through the ranks at Everton. Clarke has spent 22 years as a professional footballer, where he’s made over 700 appearances across all four divisions of the football league. We focus on the time at Blackpool and the infamous return to the Seasiders under José Riga. When the club was in turmoil, started the season without a full squad and things turned very...
Published 03/18/21
Hosts Tom Johnson and Dan Hopwood speak to former Pool striker Scott Taylor about his prolific scoring stats during his time with the Seasiders between 2002-2004. Super Scott scored 43 goals in 116 appearance and helped Blackpool secure the LDV Vans Trophy under manager Steve McMahon. The ex-Blackpool front man discusses his partnership with John Murphy, confidence in his scoring ability and the importance about being played in the right position. He also helps us preview the game on Tuesday...
Published 03/06/21
Hosts Tom Johnson and Dan Hopwood spoke to former Blackpool and current Wimbledon AFC defender Ben Heneghan about his recent time with the tangerines. Coming up through the youth ranks at Everton and Stoke, the ugly side of the game and fighting to get your opportunity. Ben spoke about the disruptive time when he first joined Blackpool F.C and having just one game under Gary Bowyer as manager. Before working under Terry McPhillips and then Simon Grayson. Ben was subject to the different...
Published 03/03/21
Hosts Tom Johnson and Dan Hopwood are joined by former Blackpool loanee superstar Stephen Dobbie to discuss his introduction into football at Rangers, making his name at Queen of the South and helping Blackpool to promotion in 2010. We find out why Dobbie never joined on permanent contract despite having four loan spells with the Seasiders. Dobbie sealed his fate into Blackpool folklore when he played his part in a special night at the City Ground.
Published 02/23/21
Hosts Dan Hopwood and Ben Whetton are joined by Keith Southern to discuss his ten years in a tangerine shirt. Gnashers made over 300 appearances with the Seasiders, won PFA Fans Player of the Year in 2007 and gained promotion with Blackpool twice before departing for Huddersfield F.C, Fleetwood Town and Shrewsbury Town. He now currently coaches at Everton's academy. Listen to this episode to hear the clear passion and heart that Southern had for everything Blackpool and the up's and down's of...
Published 02/17/21
Host Tom Johnson was joined by former Ex Mansfield Town and Blackpool defender Alex Baptiste. Baps made nearly 200 appearances in Tangerine in the Championship and Premiership featuring in a play-off final for the seasiders. He currently plays for Bolton Wanders who are managed by former teammate and Pool defender Ian Evatt. Listen to this podcast to hear more about his time at Blackpool, the transition from Premier League to almost returning and the game that 'killed' Blackpool. The Pool...
Published 02/12/21
Dan Hopwood and Tom Johnson spoke to ex Blackpool F.C Captain Jay Spearing about what it was like to come up through the ranks at Liverpool as well as his time on the seaside with the tangerines. He spoke to us about Gary Bowyer, Terry Mac, Simon Grayson and Neil Critchley. As well as the culture at Bloomfield Road before and after saviour Simon Sadler came in. 
Published 02/03/21
Tom Johnson and Dan Hopwood spoke to former Pool and Northampton defender Tommy Jaszczun about his time at Blackpool, winning the LDV Vans Trophy, Steve McMahon and the manager that signed him at Northampton Town - none other than current assistant head coach Colin Calderwood. Tommy, talks everything tangerine and gives his thoughts on upcoming game against Northampton Town in this utmp preview. 
Published 01/17/21
The team (Dan Hopwood, Ben Whetton, Tom Johnson and Sean McGinlay) spoke to Matt Scrafton to get his thoughts on Blackpool's season so far. Matt gives his perspective on Blackpool's season, expectations ahead of the January Transfer Window and explains some of the conversations he's had with Neil Critchley, Ben Mansford and Simon Sadler over the last few months. 
Published 01/07/21
Tom Johnson and Ben Whetton chat to former Hull and Blackpool F.C player Ben Burgess, to get his thoughts ahead of the game on Tuesday night at Bloomfield Road. Burgess discussed his career before Hull, the injury which he suffered there and solidering on through the pain, signing for Blackpool with Grayson and who he thought his best strike partner was. Ben speaks about the range of managers and coaches that he has worked with and who he thought were the better leaders. Utmp also delve into...
Published 12/09/20
Utmp brings you this exclusive episode with Sean McGinley and Tom Johnson who spoke to coaches Mac Barlow, Mike Healey and Blackpool FC Ladies Captain April Oldfield. The special guests from the ladies setup provide a real clear and engaging insight into how they operate. Utmp delves into the challenges that the ladies and girls team face and what support they need to progress further. Finally, we discussed the women's pyramid and their ambitions for the future. 
Published 12/04/20