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The Beautiful Game Podcast

The Beautiful Game Podcast

The Beautiful Game Podcast

The Beautiful Game Podcast
We dissect topical debates circulating the beautiful game and give our own unique spin on match analysis, stimulating grammar and in-depth research with uncommon banter to get our points across. We always try to get fans and special guests from a wide array of clubs including our resident correspondent from Spain to come on to the show and debate all things the beautiful game with us.
Hosts Twitter = @BujTheGooner @LfcNino @Dej_TBG
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The Beautiful Game Podcast - For Wayne Rooney To Even Know My Name Was Massive! - Carlos Richards
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04/24/23 • 58 min

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 Overcoming rejection

19:42 Signing for Derby

22:18 Staying in Digs

24:15 How is it leaving your family?

25:15 Transitioning from London to Derby

26:21 Managing friendship groups

28:08 Getting called to play for the first team

30:14 How is Wayne Rooney the manager?

31:14 How do you assess your own game?

31:11 Which players are you studying?

33:06 Bukayo Saka

33:49 Deep dive on the whole debut experience

37:25 Carlos on experienced players

38:09 This season

39:02 Experience of being thrown into the limelight as younger players

40:45 Can you be thrown in too soon as a youngster?

43:46 Views on football snobbery towards Gibraltar

46:00 Contract situation

47:11 Life outside of football

56:51 Outro



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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 group at Arsenal and how was the energy?

9:15 How was it going through the ranks at Arsenal?

12:15 What adversity did you have to go through?

15:23 When did you feel that you can make it as a pro baller?

17:40 When was the moment that you got called in to train with the first team?

20:20 Speak to us about Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez?

22:53 What did you need to develop to play in midfield?

24:55 How was that feeling of making your Arsenal debut?

28:16 What happened between making your debut and leaving Arsenal?

31:10 Talk to us about your Arsenal departure?

34:06 Did Arsenal map out a future for you?

35:45 What made you join Brentford? (A story on failed Birmingham move)

41:06 How long was the period between the Birmingham medical and the Brentford move?

42:10 Talk to us about the period of Brentford being in the Champ

46:32 Did you have any concrete offers from EPL clubs?

47:02 Talk to us about the Brentford front three in the Champ and Brentford's play off run?

52:04 How is the atmosphere when you got promoted to the Prem?

55:52 Talk to us about your hip injury?

1:02:11 How difficult was it for you from a mental standpoint to cope with the injury?

1:04:26 Talk to us about your Prem career so far?

1:11:07 How would you assess you season from an individual standpoint?

1:13:18 What is the reason as why the gaffer is not starting you?

1:14:40 How are you feeling in terms of a percentage?

1:17:14 Talk to us about winning at the Etihad?

1:19:14 Do you feel at this current moment that you're one of Brentford's best players?

1:20:10 Talk to us about Ivan Toney?

1:21:28 What do you think Ivan can achieve in the game?

1:22:55 Has Ivan missed a penalty in training?

1:24:00 What has been you biggest victory this season?

1:26:00 Talk to us about the gaffer and how is he as an individual?

1:27:26 Have you had contract talks?

1:28:38 What would you be looking at if you extend your stay at Brentford?

1:30:00 What is the aims for the rest of the season?

1:32:00 Talk to us about Brentford fans?

1:33:30 Talk to us about representing England?

1:35:17 Talk to us about Reece James?

1:37:52 Talk to us about Arsenal? (Bukayo Saka insight)

1:40:38 Who do you think is going to win the Premier league?

1:42:28 Life outside of football?

1:44:40 How do you protect your wealth?

1:46:00 What's the drip on date night?

1:47:40 What music are your rocking with?

1:50:38 What's the aims and objective for you in the next 12-24 months

1:52:20 Guest recommendation

1:54:30 Closing remarks.



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The Beautiful Game Podcast - I Did Not Want To Play Football Anymore - Isaiah Jones
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06/26/23 • 87 min

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 in Non-League

17:04 Joining Middlesbrough

21:28 Adapting to a pro environment

23:44 Training with the first team

25:10 Going out on loan to St Johnstone

35:50 Queen of the South loan

40:05 Altercation with Neil Warnock

42:46 Redemption under Neil Warnock

44:00 Shining in debut season at Middlesborough

49:08 Time under Chris Wilder

54:05 Start of 2022/23

55:40 Chuba Akpom

59:10 Isaiah’s Mental health challenges

1:10:05 Middlesborough’s end to the season.

1:14:19 Michael Carrick message after play off defeat

1:17:39 International future

1:19:21 What’s next for Isaiah?

1:21:53 Cameron Archer

1:22:50 Off the Pitch

1:26:13 Guest recommendations

1:27:38 Outro



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The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 74 - My Secret - With Sylvain Distin
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04/21/20 • 69 min

The Beautiful Game Podcast – Episode 74 - We discussed the career of ex PSG, Newcastle, Manchester City, Portsmouth, Everton and Bournemouth CB Sylvain Distin (sylvaind15stin) with the man himself. We discussed his career indepth, why he feels that there is a massive barrier when it comes to going into coaching, Romelu Lukaku, the hindered development of John Stones, Roberto Martinez, Eddie Howe, David Moyes, Pep Guardiola and his secret obsession with Crystal Palace + much more.
SPECIAL GUEST = Sylvain Distin (@sylvaind15stin)
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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 Interviewing for the Charlton Job
15:33 Why don’t clubs promote from within?
19:54: What has been the reason for you not getting managerial jobs after being interviewed?
22:42 What is your footballing philosophy?
25:22 Differences coaching at Charlton and the England youth teams?
27:24 What’s your take on todays youngsters mentality?
31:20 How have you found working with Nigel Pearson?
33:50 How would you analyse the season so far?
38:42 How good can Antoine Semenyo and Alex Scott be?
41:21 Why is training time so important?
43.42 Family life since moving to Bristol City
48:29 What are your strengths and weaknesses?
53:22 Biggest success story of young players you’ve coached?
57:24 Life outside of football
1:08:59 Closing tradition
1:10:46 Outro

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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 of overcoming injuries

11:23 Norwich rewarding Adam with a long term contract.

12:16 What does Norwich mean to you?

13:17 How is Adam feeling physically?

15:20 How is it playing under David Wagner?

17:31 What do you want to be as a player?

20:24 Battling CB’s

21:26 Big number 9s being back in fashion

22:24 Do the club view you as a long term replacement to Pukki?

23:33 How do you deal with fan criticism?

25:24 How fit do you feel at the minute?

27:27 Belief from the manager

28:40 Feelings on career so far?

29:37 Playing at Old Trafford and scoring hat trick

31:20 Thoughts on promotion and relegation

33:24 Reported Man United interest

34:18 When did you realise you had the spark for football?

37:59 Thoughts on playing for Ireland

39:56 Thoughts on Max Aarons

41:02 Life outside of football

48:18 Outro.



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The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 122 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BROOKE NORTON-CUFFY - We discussed the career of #Brooke with the man himself. We discussed coming through at #Arsenal, going on loan to #Lincoln and his future aspirations + much more.
0:00 TBG Intro
0:15 Guest Intro
1:05 How did you fall in love with football
4:28 When did you start to make a name for yourself at Arsenal?
7:04 Why Arsenal?
10:00 What is it about Arsenal that provides youngsters to show their talents?
12:02 Have Arsenal told you about their plans for you?
12:59 What are your strengths and weaknesses
13:56 How is the training programme at Arsenal
15:36 What full backs do you watch for inspiration
16:51 Is it attack first or defend first?
18:11 Talk to us about your time at Lincoln?
21:50 How did the Lincoln experience help you
23:34 What do you think of hearing praise from your fellow team mates?
25:11 Talk to us about your first goal
27:36 Are you a first team player now?
29:29 How connected was Mikel and Arsenal staff to your development
30:30 How much are you looking forward to the EUROS (THEY WON IT!!)
31:00 What are your interest outside of football?
32:32 How do you deal with the fame?
35:00 Are you into your fashion?
37:40 Closing remarks

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The Beautiful Game Podcast - My Son (Reece James) Almost Left Chelsea - Nigel James
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07/10/23 • 115 min

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 playing to coaching

19:00 Nigel on Reece James early career and the struggles faced in the journey

29:09 Was there a time where you considered leaving Chelsea?

31:00 Reece transitioning to Right Back

37:51 Reece James going on loan to Wigan

44:35 Derby trying to loan Reece James in Jan

48:03 Were any other PL clubs interested in Reece after his loan spell at Wigan

50:01 What made you guys decide to stay at Chelsea?

54:00 How did you deal with the adversity during Reece's career

59:10 How do you balance football and education?

1:04:35 Talk to us about Lauren James journey?

1:11:30 Nigel on Lauren leaving Arsenal, playing for Manchester United and then joining Chelsea

1:15:20 How does it feel having 2 of your children playing as England internationals?

1:16:04 How do you manage the spotlight?

1:21:13 Talk to us about Agents

1:29:31 Was Reece James every close to joining Real Madrid

1:31:22 How do you access Chelsea performance last season

1:32:50 Have you spoken to the new manager?

1:34:42 Talk to us about Mason Mount?

1:36:17 Talk to us about CHO and why it has not worked out?

1:38:44 What is your advice to parents that have kids who want to be footballers?

1:42:56 How is Reece's fitness?

1:46:23 Talk to us about Trent Alexander-Arnold

1:50:04 Nigel on his coaching academy

1:55:19 Closing remarks.



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The Beautiful Game Podcast - Getting Stabbed Multiple Times Ruined My Career - Andre  Wisdom
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05/02/23 • 116 min

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 youngsters

16:41 Raheem Sterling opening the door for Liverpool youngsters

21:10 Working with Brendan Rodgers

23:50 Representing Liverpool

31:16 How was it like playing with Carragher

32:24 Going out on Loan to Derby

36:42 West Brom loan/ working with Pulis

38:41 Lifestyle of being a young footballer

42:35 Playing for RB Salzburg

44:24 Dayot Upemecano

44:57 Knowing his Liverpool career was over.

47:30 Going back to Derby permanently

49:14 Working under Frank Lampard

55:33 Getting stabbed

57:30 Rushing recovery after being stabbed

1:01:00 Feelings on being stabbed

1:02:11 Police need to do better

1:03:52 Mental trauma of being stabbed

1:06:25 Receiving therapy

1:08:45 Accepts responsibility for stabbing

1:11:04 Going to clubs on trial

1:17:10 What happens if the phone doesn’t ring?

1:18:54 Going from Liverpool to being clubless

1:20:48 Representing England U21s

1:25:22 How Andre has been keeping afloat whilst not playing for 2 years.

1:28:24 Renting out his properties to Liverpool football club.

1:31:23 Being the breadwinner with different circumstances

1:33:39 Have you spoken to any of your old clubs about training with them?

1:37:18 Watching the current Liverpool team

1:40:35 Trent/ Best right back?

1:43:45 Jurgen Klopp

1:46:48 Why Andre is not on social media

1:50:28 Life outside of football

1:53:43 Outro



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The Beautiful Game Podcast - I Was Going To Fight Tony Pulis In Training - Britt Assombalonga
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04/03/23 • 81 min

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 you leave?

6:23 Were any other clubs interested in you?

7:00 What is it about Turkey that it is attracting talent

7:52 How was Turkey different to England?

8:30 How was the president at Adana?

9:28 How would you sum up your time in Turkey

10:42 How was Mario Ballotelli?

12:52 How was the mental challenges?

14:38 Why did you choose to go to Turkey?

15:46 Did you have talks with Middlesbrough to extend your contract?

17:12 Talk to us about the back end of your time at Borough?

22:49 Talk to us about Chuba Akpom

24:45 Talk to us about working under Tony Pulis

35:08 Were there any training rules?

35:53 Has Chuba Akpom got what it takes to play in the EPL

37:11 How would you assess your time at Middlesbrough

38:43 How did the football journey start for you?

42:39 How did you find going down to the lower leagues?

44:10 Talk to us about Peterborough

48:44 How was it playing at Nottingham Forest?

49:28 Talk to us about Mikhail Antonio

50:18 Where was your mindset at after scoring so many goals at Peterborough

51:15 What Premier Leagues clubs were in for you before you joined Middlesbrough?

53:28 How much did Burnley bid for you?

54:01 How has it been being back at Watford

57:05 How are you feeling physically?

57:37 How is the dressing room at Watford?

59:05 What is your mindset in regards to your Watford deal?

59:56 Talk to us about your international career?

1:03:00 Talk to us about the infrastructure of African football?

1:07:18 Life outside of football

1:09:42 Talk to us about your injury?

1:11:31 How was the recovery process?

1:14:27 How do you protect your investment?

1:16:36 SPKD and Watford shirt showing

1:17:27 What is your music playlist?

1:18:55 Guest recommendation

1:20:35 Closing remarks

1:21:00 Outro.



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How many episodes does The Beautiful Game Podcast have?

The Beautiful Game Podcast currently has 154 episodes available.

What topics does The Beautiful Game Podcast cover?

The podcast is about News, Entertainment News, Football, Podcasts and Sports.

What is the most popular episode on The Beautiful Game Podcast?

The episode title 'There Has Been Conversations With Brentford About A New Contract - Josh Dasilva' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Beautiful Game Podcast?

The average episode length on The Beautiful Game Podcast is 71 minutes.

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Episodes of The Beautiful Game Podcast are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.

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