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.
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For Wayne Rooney To Even Know My Name Was Massive! - Carlos Richards
The Beautiful Game Podcast
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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There Has Been Conversations With Brentford About A New Contract - Josh Dasilva
The Beautiful Game Podcast
04/17/23 • 115 min
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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I Did Not Want To Play Football Anymore - Isaiah Jones
The Beautiful Game Podcast
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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Episode 74 - My Secret - With Sylvain Distin
The Beautiful Game Podcast
04/21/20 • 69 min
SPECIAL GUEST = Sylvain Distin (@sylvaind15stin)
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The Opportunity To Become The Manager Of Charlton Did Not Come - Jason Euell
The Beautiful Game Podcast
02/27/23 • 72 min
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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I Was Meant To Go To Doncaster And Then I Ended Up At Old Trafford - Adam Idah
The Beautiful Game Podcast
04/11/23 • 47 min
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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I Want To Play Mens Football At A High Level Next Season - Brooke Norton-Cuffy
The Beautiful Game Podcast
07/04/22 • 39 min
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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My Son (Reece James) Almost Left Chelsea - Nigel James
The Beautiful Game Podcast
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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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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I Was Going To Fight Tony Pulis In Training - Britt Assombalonga
The Beautiful Game Podcast
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.
How often are episodes of The Beautiful Game Podcast released?
Episodes of The Beautiful Game Podcast are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Beautiful Game Podcast?
The first episode of The Beautiful Game Podcast was released on Mar 24, 2019.
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