America the Beautiful Game

In a special crossover episode we combine United States of Dramerica and America the Beautiful Game.
We talk to whisky lover and soccer expert Oliver Wyss. The former Swiss international youth player, coach, agent and soccer tech is now the President of Soccer at Orange County Soccer Club in the United Soccer League.
We talk about the controversial new European Super League, his love of wine and then whisky and the state of soccer in the United States.
Oliver tells us about working on Playing for Keeps with Gerard Butler, being sold expensive whisky at Glasgow airport and how much he enjoys work Orange County's partner club Glasgow Rangers.
He talks about the transformation of US soccer, its continued shortcomings but also how they might win a World Cup in 2030.
And why he wants to share a Bruichladdich Black Art with Michael Jordan.

We talk to ex-player and broadcaster Warren Barton.
He talks about the importance of sport during the pandemic, how much the US game has improved in recent years on and off the field but how the college system needs to improve to better prepare young players.
We talk about how playing for Wimbledon would have been good preparation for stadiums without crowds, why a coaching weakness cost the US a place at the Olympics and how far ahead the women’s game is in America, although Europe is starting to catch up.
A deep and insightful conversation with the former Newcastle legend who has been a stalwart of sports broadcasting over here for many years.

Statistics, data and innovation in sport.
We talk to Sanjit Atwal, the co-founder of award-winning agency Halfspace.
We discuss data-led marketing in sport, how far behind the industry is compared to e-commerce and how he is trying to change that.
Sanjit defines a 'sports fan', the importance of authentic sponsorships and the growth opportunities for both brands and rights holders.
We discuss the future of partnerships, the importance of data and building a sports business.
An insightful discussion about fans, data and growing sports properties and brands.
We even discuss my hometown club Sutton United!

We talk to ex-player, entrepreneur and now Teqball CEO Ajay Nwosu.
He explains what Teqball is, why David Beckham loves it and how the best women can beat international male players.
He tells us how many MLS, Premier League and even NHL clubs use it and the work he is doing to get the sport into the 2028 Olympics.
Ajay tells us about his short playing career, his move to the US and rates his own Teqball ability.
A fascinating insight into a global phenomenon.

We talk to the effervescent Adam Richman, former host of Man vs Food and a true football lover.
He tells us why he chose Spurs, why he bought shares in Grimsby and why he is the shirt sponsor of charity football side Broadley FC.
We go deep into fandom, growth of the game in America and why he gets trolled for ten year old tweets about West Ham.
Adam assesses America’s World Cup chances, talks about football stars in commercials and we have a brief discussion about food at football stadia.
A fun chat with a real football guy.