Former England, Spurs and Ipswich Town man Darren Bent joined the boys to chat his rise and how close he came to joining West Ham.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former West Ham, Norwich City and England man Dean Ashton joined the boys to chat about his inspirational rise to the Premier League, via Cheltenham.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stan Petrov joined Chris, Carlton and Marlon to chat his incredible rise to the top, growing up in the Eastern Bloc and earning over 100 caps for Bulgaria.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Napoli and Chelsea hero Gianfranco Zola joined the boys to talk about his rise to fame in Italy playing alongside an icon of the game, Diego Maradona.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the English game's most iconic managers, Big Sam, joined Carlton, Marlon and Chris this week to chat the youth career that defined him, and also his surprisingly good gymnastic skills.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

None other than former England captain and Chelsea legend John Terry joined the lads to talk the start of journey to becoming one of the Premier League's best ever defenders, including initial struggles when first signing for the Blues, dealing with fame and much, much more.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With 62 England caps and 110 Premier League goals, Emile Heskey tells us about his rise to the top and his struggles when making the move from Leicester City to Liverpool.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ex-Watford and Birmingham City striker Marlon King walked us through his rocky career, what he's up to now and the message he has for kids growing up playing football.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chelsea and England hero Joe Cole joined the lads to chat about his rise to the top, getting battered by Marlon in school, and joking with Becks that he'd be taking free-kick duties off him after his first England goal.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former England and Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips chatted his dramatic rise to the top, and his teacher forcing him to play netball as a kid!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bobby Zamora joined to lads to chat about his incredible rise to becoming a Premier League star, and how Carlton pawned drinks off the back of his infamous spell at Brighton.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The boys were joined by the Spurs and England legend Jermain Defoe, as he chatted away days with Carlton on Three Lions duty, and his 'obsession' with scoring goals.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carlton, Marlon and Chris were joined by former Wigan, Hull City and West Ham midfielder Jimmy Bullard, chatting his rise from non-league to the Premier League and how he became one football's greatest pranksters.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carlton, Marlon and Chris were joined by former Arsenal and Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant, discussing being drunk on his debut, playing under Big Sam, and some wild and wacky stories. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Carlton and Marlon join Chris to discuss getting their first ever contract and agents, what Carlos Tevez's feet are like, and the goal bonus Carlton was on at West Ham. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Jermaine Pennant's antics on European tour, Carlton being told off by Dennis Wise, and whether or not Marlon ate dog or snake in China are on the agenda this week...oh, and a bit on the trials and tribulations of youth football. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Carlton, Marlon and Chris talk getting scouted and signed by an academy. The lads also react to Patrice Evra's love affair with a raw chicken, and if you ever wanted to know what Carlton Cole's first kiss was like, wonder no more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Carlton and Marlon tell Chris what it's like knowing you're pretty good at kicking a ball through school. When did they decide they wanted to pursue football as a career, and did it help them get all the girls? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Chris, Carlton and Marlon dive into what happens at the end...retirement, and what the dynamic duo get up to these days. From Marlon becoming football's answer to Tim Westwood, and Carlton partying with Prince Harry, the lads reveal all. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Here's a preview to our brand new podcast 'The Footballer's Guide to Football'. With 920 of league games among them, and stints with clubs from Chelsea to Guangzou - Carlton and Marlon, with a little help from host Chris Scull, will produce for you the definitive guide on how to be a professional footballer. From top footballing insight such as ‘how footballers spend their money’ to ‘what footballers actually do all day’; our strike partnership of Carlton and Marlon will tell all. Along...