Episodes
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 148 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW MICHAEL CAULFIELD- We discussed the career of Michael #Caulfield with the man himself. We discussed his career in sports, working with Gareth Southgate, the work he has done with Brentford, the early days of his career + much more.
00:00 Intro
1:12 Guest intro
1:40 What do you do?
2:57 Falling in love with the beautiful game.
9:07 Pivoting into Football from a horse racing background
15:10 First client in football
18:00 Working...
Published 11/13/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 147 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BRODIE COUSINS - We discussed the career of Brodie #Cousins with the man himself. We discussed working with footballers, starting his business in elite performance, preventing #injury + much more.
0:00 Intro
0:32 Guest Intro
1:55 Who is Brodie Cousins?
2:36 Brodie's early days
4:08 What steps did you take to build your strength and conditioning business
11:35 Were your family supportive?
13:38 What do you offer to athletes
16:29...
Published 10/31/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 146 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW TODD #CANTWELL - We discussed the career of Todd Cantwell with the man himself. We discussed playing for Norwich, playing in the Premier league, the end of #Norwich career, relationship with ownership, joining #Rangers and working under Mick Beale + much more
0:00 Intro
2:02 Guest intro
2:20 How is Todd doing?
2:58 How did Todd’s journey start?
6:27 When did you feel first team was a realistic possibility?
8:35 Arsenal interest at...
Published 10/16/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 145 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW DEMETRI MITCHELL - We discussed the career of Demetri #Mitchell with the man himself. We discussed growing up in the #ManchesterUnited Academy, playing for #Exeter. the highlights of career, building his clothing line + much more.
0:00 Intro
1:00 Guest Intro
2:02 Dem opens up on Jamaica
4:31 Who are you?
5:44 Take us back to the beginning?
8:10 Talk to us about growing up in a council estate?
9:34 When did you realise you had...
Published 10/09/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 144 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW SÉBASTIEN BASSONG - We discussed the career of #sébastienbassong the man himself. We discussed life in retirement, #harrykane, going through mental challenges during his career, being banished by Norwich #daniellevy , #andreonana, #lukamodric + much more.
0:00 Into
2:06 Guest intro
3:06 Who is SĂ©bastien Bassong?
9:40 When did Seb realise his career was coming to an end?
12:30 Being banished by Norwich
20:21 Altercations in the...
Published 08/21/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 143 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW KEITH ASARE - We discussed the career of Keith #Asare with the man himself. We discussed, Keith's #football career, recovering from multiple #injuries, Playing with Brennan Johnson, struggling to get over short lived football career, his career in business + much more.
0:00 Intro
3:04 Guest intro
3:34 Who is Keith Asare
4:46 How Keith got into football
8:09 When did you realise you have talent
9:45 Southend FA youth cup...
Published 08/14/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 142 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW OLA AINA - We discussed the career of Ola #Aina with the man himself. We discussed, growing up on ends, playing for #Chelsea, his time with #Torino, coming back to England + much more.
0:00 Intro
03:09 Guest intro
04:34 Growing up in Bermondsey
07:10 Where did football journey begin
09:37 Becoming a Chelsea fan
10:27 Getting scouted
12:01 Choosing between Chelsea and Tottenham academy
14:15 Tottenham messing his family...
Published 08/07/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 141 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW NATHAN BUTLER-OYEDEJI - We discussed the career of Nathan #Butler-Oyedeji with the man himself. We discussed; his journey to signing his first pro contract at #Arsenal, recovering from several injuries, going on loan, plans for the future, #Saliba rise to the top + much
more
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
1:18 Guest intro
3:33 Who are you?
4:50 When do you realise that you have something?
6:11 Why was your dad against playing for a Sunday...
Published 07/31/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 140 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW NIGEL JAMES - We discussed the career of Nigel #James with the man himself. We discussed; his short playing career, being the father to Reece and Lauren James, The decisions his made throughout their careers, Reece being linked to Real #Madrid, the current situation at #Chelsea + much more.
00:00 Intro
00:50 Guest Intro
3:00 Who is Nigel James?
3:41 When did you get that bug for football?
15:36 How long was your transition from...
Published 07/10/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 140 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW KHAYON EDWARDS - We discussed the career of Khayon #Edwards with the man himself. We discussed; coming through the #Arsenal academy, training with Chelsea, Using Hale End alumni's as inspiration, plans for the future, Saka, Flo Balogun, Nketiah and #Jesus + much more.
0:00 Intro
0:54 Guest intro
2:57 What have you been up to during the holidays
4:08 Do you chat about football outside of football?
4:33 Take us back to the...
Published 07/03/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 139 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ISAIAH JONES - We discussed the career of Isaiah #Jones with the man himself. We discussed; playing in the non-league circuit, breaking through at #Middlesborough, Chuba #Akpom's rise, his battle with mental health + much more.
0:00 Intro
2:40 Guest intro
4:04 Humble beginnings
6:04 Joining Lambeth All stars
7:45 Growing up in Peckham
8:45 Falling in love with football
9:51 Trial at Charlton
12:25 Tooting and Mitcham
15:26 Playing...
Published 06/26/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 138 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW LEE DYKES- We discussed the career of Brentford’s technical director Lee #Dykes with the man himself. We discussed; his career through the ranks, signing Ivan #Toney, being linked with the Spurs job, David Raya’s future at #Brentford, recruitment + much more..
0:00 Intro
1:30 Guest Intro
2:37 Lee’s journey in football
16:20 Skills Lee transferred from playing days to being a technical director.
17:42 Assessing Brentford’s...
Published 06/12/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 137 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW TYREECE JOHN-JULES - We discussed the career of TJJ with the man himself. We discussed; playing for #Arsenal as a youngster, his multiple loan spells which include #Ipswich, Granit Xhaka's mentality, plans for the future, Mikel #Arteta + much more.
0:00 Intro
0:50 Guest Intro
2:03 Take us back to the beginning
3:38 Have you always been a striker?
4:06 When did you notice that you were on smoke?
5:00 Who was in your age...
Published 05/22/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 137 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ANDRE WISDOM - We discussed the career of Andre #Wisdom with the man himself. We discussed; breaking through at #Liverpool, playing with Gerrard and Carra, working under Frank #Lampard at Derby, Brendan Rodgers, getting stabbed multiple times + much more.
0:00 Intro
1:30 Guest intro
2:49 Humble beginnings
10:38 Joining Liverpool from Bradford
12:15 Adapting his game technically
14:08 How was Carragher and Gerrard with the...
Published 05/02/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 136 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW CARLOS RICHARDS - We discussed the career of youngster Carlos #Richards with the man himself. We discussed; making #Derby debut, meeting Wayne #Rooney, recovering from rejections + much more.
00:00 Intro
1:55 Guest intro
2:33 Take us back to the beginning
6:37 Carlos Richards upbringing
8:28 How did you get into football?
9:52 Initial Chelsea rejection
10:50 Views on stats vs performance
12:02 Juggling school with football
14:39...
Published 04/24/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 135 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW JOSH DASILVA- We discussed the career of Josh #Dasilva with the man himself. We discussed; coming through the #Arsenal academy, leaving Arsenal, why he joined #Brentford, Thomas Frank, new contract talks, Ivan Toney, Bukayo Saka + much more.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:55 Guest Intro
2:12 Who is Josh Dasilva?
4:08 What position did you start in?
5:02 When did you notice that you have a knack for football?
7:17 Who is in your age...
Published 04/17/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 134 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ADAM IDAH - We discussed the career of Adam #Idah with the man himself. We discussed playing for #Norwich, recovering from a knee injury, looking up to #Lukaku, his relationship with Steven Kenny + much more.
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
1:50 Guest intro
2:05 Thoughts on current season
2:55 How has club environment been?
3:49 Dean Smiths impact on Adams game
4:45 How would you assess your personal season so far?
7:31 Mental challenges...
Published 04/11/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 133 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BRITT ASSOMBALONGA - We discussed the career of Britt #Assombalonga with the man himself. We discussed playing in Turkey, relationship with Tony Pulis, his time at Middlesbrough, signing for #Watford, Mario #Ballotelli and Britt's international football + much more.
0:00 Intro
0:56 Guest Intro
3:13 Talk to us about the here and now
3:45 How did the move to Watford materialise
4:33 What problems did you have in Turkey and why did...
Published 04/03/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 132 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ALEX IWOBI - We discussed the career of Alex #Iwobi with the man himself. We discussed playing for Arsenal, his Arsenal departure, #Everton season and the current ownership. We discussed Frank Lampard, Sean Dyche’s impact, representing #Nigeria + much more.
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:50 Guest intro
2:12 Take us back to the beginning
3:53 Overcoming setbacks on the journey
5:17 How important are your parents in your career.
6:28...
Published 03/27/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 131 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW PAUL BARBER - We discussed the career of Paul Barber with the man himself. We discussed the ambition of Brighton & Hove Albion, The future of Moises Caicedo, why Leandro Trossard was allowed to leave for Arsenal, Mitoma's rise to prominence, views on state owned ownership + much more.
0:00 TBG intro
0:35 Guest Intro
2:15 Tell us a bit about you
2:46 What is the key to building commercial connections
3:52 What does it mean to...
Published 03/20/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 131 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW CYRUS CHRISTIE - We discussed the career of Cyrus #Christie with the man himself. We discussed the ambition for #Hull this season, losing his way at #Fulham, Receiving racial abuse, The pressure of playing for ROI, life outside of football + much more.
00:00 TBG intro
00:47 Guest into
2:13 How was it growing up?
6:49 Hull's ambitions for the rest of the season
9:20 Why did you pick to join Hull as a free agent?
11:55 What teams...
Published 03/13/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 130 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW RONAN CURTIS - We discussed the career of Ronan #Curtis with the man himself. We discussed his #contract situation at Pompy, being rotated in and out of the squad this season, sharing a room with Declan Rice, his future at #Portsmouth, Graham Potter + much more.
00:00 Trailer
00:48 Intro
02:15 Thoughts on current season
03:03 Dealing with the press
03:55 Being the longest current serving player at Portsmouth
06:40 Thoughts on...
Published 03/07/23
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 129 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW JASON EUELL - We discussed the career of Jason #Euell with the man himself. We discussed leaving #Charlton, the lack of black representation in management, current role at #Bristol and his next steps + much more.
00:00 TBG intro
01:50 Guest intro
02:15 How are you finding the World Cup break?
05:59 What experiences from your past have shaped the man that we see today?
07:20: Process of leaving Charlton for Bristol City.
11:25...
Published 02/27/23
Please note that this episode was recorded before Mick was appointed as the Blackpool manager
The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 128 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW MICK MCCARTHY - We discussed the career of Mick #McCarthy with the man himself. We discussed being out of work, his interest in the vacant Wigan role, the World Cup, Cristiano #Ronaldo explosive interview + much more.
0:00 TBG intro
0:43 Guest Intro
2:30 What makes you Mick McCarthy
4:26 What are you up to right now?
6:08 Have you heard...
Published 02/20/23