Episodes
Published 10/22/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Karen Gill is the granddaughter of Bill Shankly and the author of: 'The Real Bill Shankly' and joined us in the garage for this week's episode We discussed what it was like to have such a legendary figure in the family, what he was really like away from football and how he is remembered today. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions to [email protected] Hope this...
Published 10/22/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Will Smith joins us in the garage after his appearance on our Patreon Special record of 'The Chase'. Will is an up-and-coming comedian who spoke about his love for comedy, football and terrible tattoos! We also tackle the biggest debates in football history, as always! Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions to [email protected] Hope this instalment of your soon to be...
Published 10/15/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. This week we've got BBC Radio Merseyside's Phil Munns on the pod to talk radio and football. Phil spoke about his career to date and how a love for Everton has landed him a dream job talking about football for the people of Merseyside, even if he does have to pretend to like Liverpool! We also tackle the biggest debates in football history, as always! Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending...
Published 10/08/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. For episode 20 we've got the man behind Bongo's Bingo's Slutty Susie - Cole Fraser. Cole shared the secrets of success behind the bingo before sharing a love for Everton and how to solve their current issues. We also tackle the biggest debates in football history through the eyes of our first Blue. Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions to [email protected] Hope this...
Published 10/01/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. This week sees the man behind Distance Covered, Josh Williams, join us for episode 19. The data king and author of the data game, talks us through the role of stats and numbers in top level football today. We also tackle the biggest debates in football history and finish off with a quiz! Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions to [email protected] Hope this instalment...
Published 09/24/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. We have another comedian in the garage this week as Kyle Legacy joins us to talk riffin, gigging, laughies and much more! A man who's never afraid to show his colours on stage, Kyle spoke about his love for LeBron, Kenny and the reason why he's the King of comedy. We also tackle the biggest debates in football history and finish off with a quiz! Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions to...
Published 09/17/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. We have two firsts this week, our first duo episode and our first returning guest in the garage. Gordon Wallace & George Scott met in Liverpool as teenagers and still remain friends today over 60 years later. Both men played for Bill Shankly's Liverpool and worked their way up from the C team to the top level at Anfield. In Gordon Wallace we also have the man who scored the club's first goal in Europe and scored on...
Published 09/10/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Another ex-pro in the garage this week with Steve McNulty. The Scouse defender is the king of promotions and was affectionally known as 'Sumo' by the Luton fans. From leaving Liverpool's academy to leaving football completely, Steve managed to climb back up the footballing ladder and told stories of Jamie Vardy at Fleetwood Town and back-to-back promotions with Tranmere We also tackle the biggest debates in football...
Published 09/03/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode 15 welcomes Dead Men Tom to the garage! Tom is the producer of Dead Men Talking & The Crisp Sessions, as well as being a big Man United fan and experience working on a host of football shows. Don't forget to keep sending questions to: [email protected] Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues to impress! CHAPTERING00:01 Part One - Podcasting and...
Published 08/27/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Joining us for episode 14 is Finnlay Kulavuz, the former Rhyl goalkeeper who is now a producer on the 'Have a Word Podcast' and a musician. Finn shared stories from his pod, his footy career which included a love for Ali Al-Habsi. We also talk about the upcoming gig he has and his cycling trip around India! Finnlay K + Special Guests GIG:...
Published 08/20/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. This week we're doing things a little bit different by giving you the monthly Patreon special episode as this week's free episode! We have The Football Historian Podcast Mastermind featuring comedian and former guest Karl Porter, producer Jay Pearson and two of my mates, Jonny Allen and Liam Holden. Watch as they take on cup winners, LFC kits, Preston North End and Klopp's Liverpool, before each tackling general football...
Published 07/30/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. We have a big guest for episode 13 - John Achterberg. The goalkeeper coach is leaving Liverpool after 15 years with the club and is set to join Steven Gerrard is Saudi Arabia. John shared many stories from his Anfield and Tranmere careers, including some strong opinions on Lionel Messi too! We also discuss John's pre-Tranmere days and tackle the biggest debates in football history - as always! Thanks so much for the...
Published 07/22/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. In episode 12 we welcome Karl Porter. The man behind the slow mo celebration talks about his life in comedy and working for Man City. Karl discussed how his viral video with over 50 million views changed his life, meeting Thierry Henry and Rio Ferdinand and bumping into Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium. We also discuss Karl's personal memories of the game and tackle the biggest debates in football history - as...
Published 07/16/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode 11 sees John Welsh enter the garage. The Scouser is now working for Preston and told the story of his life in the game. John compared the warmth of Houllier, to the coldness of Benitez all whilst living in the shadow of Steven Gerrard. Stories of Jon Parkin's bath antics in Hull and lengthy texts from Westley at Preston all make for a great podcast! We also discuss John's personal memories of the game and tackle...
Published 07/09/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode 10 welcomes George Sephton to the garage. The voice of Anfield told us about the highs and lows of being the stadium announcer for Liverpool. George also tells the story of upsetting Roma fans in 2001 and how long he has left in the job. We also discuss George's personal memories of the game and tackle the biggest debates in football history - as always! Thanks so much for the feedback for the nine episodes and...
Published 07/02/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode Nine welcomes Rob Thomas to the garage. The Scouse comedian shared stories of how he got into the funny business. For the first time on a pod too, Rob spoke about his love for Liverpool and why he's never wanted to mix football and his public life before. We also discuss Rob's football history and tackle the biggest debates in football history - as always! Thanks so much for the feedback for the first episodes and...
Published 06/25/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode Eight sees Dr Alan Tonge join us in the garage. The former Manchester United and Exeter City shared stories of being Alex Ferguson's first signing at Old Trafford. Alan experienced the crushing blow of being released from his boyhood club, before Alan Ball gave him a chance to shine at Exeter City. His career was prematurely curtailed through a spinal injury and a life in a different field soon followed. We also...
Published 06/18/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode Seven features former Liverpool, Aberdeen, Port Elizabeth City and Tranmere Rovers player George Scott. In this episode we look into George's love of Liverpool and Bill Shankly, before leaving for pastures new. A hometown move to Aberdeen followed before football in apartheid South Africa. We also discuss George's football history and tackle the biggest debates in football history. Thanks so much for the feedback...
Published 06/11/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode Six features former Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Luton and Swansea player Phil Boersma. In this episode we look into Phil's arrival at Anfield as a young player, progression to winning three trophies. Then a move to play under Jack Charlton at Middlesbrough before spells with Luton and Swansea. We also discuss Phil's football history and tackle the biggest debates in football history. Thanks so much for the feedback...
Published 06/04/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode Five features Ian Byrne, an MP and football fan. In this episode we look into Ian's politics roots, his involvement with Fans Supporting Foodbanks and work with The Hillsborough Law and The Real Truth Legacy Project We also discuss Ian's football history and tackle the biggest debates in football history. Thanks so much for the feedback for the first four episodes, hope this installment of your soon to be...
Published 05/28/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode Four features Milo McCabe, the man behind Troy Hawke. In this episode we look into Milo's comedy roots, his relationship with Jan Molby and interactions with Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland and Kalvin Phillips We also discuss Milo's football history and tackle the biggest debates in football history. Thanks so much for the feedback for the first three episodes, hope the next installment of your soon to be favourite...
Published 05/21/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode Three features Gregory Vignal, the former Montpellier, Liverpool, Rangers, Portsmouth Birmingham and Southampton player. In this episode we address how the former Rangers Women and Versailles coach's life in the game began, his career, surviving injury, working in Scotland with Steven Gerrard and much more! We also discuss Gregory's football history, his favourite ever teammates - before tackling the biggest...
Published 05/14/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode Two features Howard Gayle, the former Liverpool, Fulham, Newcastle, Birmingham, Sunderland, Stoke and Blackburn player. In this episode we address how Howard's life in the game began, his career, playing indoor football in America, being a trailblazer and much more! We also discuss Howard's football history, his favourite ever Liverpool and non-Liverpool players before tackling the biggest debates in football...
Published 05/07/24
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones. Episode One features Chris Pajak, the co-founder of Redmen TV and a YouTube pioneer for fan channels. In this episode we address how Chris started up the channel with Paul Machin, the backlash of his comments about Chelsea and the negative effects this had on him. We also discuss Chris' football history, his favourite ever Liverpool and non-Liverpool players before tackling the biggest debates in football history. This is...
Published 04/28/24