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...

  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    I Have Spoken To Ivan Toney - Brentford's Psychologist Michael Caulfield

    The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 148 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW MICHAEL CAULFIELD- We discussed the career of Michael #Caulfield with the man himself. We discussed his career in sports, working with Gareth Southgate, the work he has done with Brentford, the early days of his career + much more.


    00:00 Intro

    1:12 Guest intro

    1:40 What do you do?

    2:57 Falling in love with the beautiful game.

    9:07 Pivoting into Football from a horse racing background

    15:10 First client in football

    18:00 Working with Gareth Southgate

    23:38 What does Gareth need to do to take the next step

    28:48 How does it feel hearing Southgate criticism?

    31:08 Current role as Brentford first team psychologist

    37:59 Do you seek out conversation or do you wait for conversation to come to you?

    43:35 How do you improve the mindset of a player?

    50:21 Ivan Toney situation

    57:39 What needs to change for players to get more comfortable?

    1:13:30 Ollie Watkins

    1:17:44 Relationship with Thomas Frank

    1:24:59 Michael’s relationship with mental health

    1:25:55 Has this generation gone soft in terms of mental health

    1:29:02 Gen Z mentality

    1:32:41 Outro


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    13 November 2023, 10:25 am
  • 56 minutes 17 seconds
    It Is My Job To Make Sure Footballers Are Injury Bullet Proof! - Brodie Cousins

    The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 147 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BRODIE COUSINS - We discussed the career of Brodie #Cousins with the man himself. We discussed working with footballers, starting his business in elite performance, preventing #injury + much more.


    0:00 Intro

    0:32 Guest Intro

    1:55 Who is Brodie Cousins?

    2:36 Brodie's early days

    4:08 What steps did you take to build your strength and conditioning business

    11:35 Were your family supportive?

    13:38 What do you offer to athletes

    16:29 What drills do you perform?

    17:00 How important is it to create a good working environment for your clients?

    19:04 How do you manage your schedule

    21:44 Talk to us about the summer training camp in Dubai?

    25:20 What advice would you give to someone that wants to get into your space?

    27:34 Do you like at anyone else in your space?

    29:38 What are the perks of your job?

    30:18 Talk to us about the yotubers you work with?

    33:50 How is it training iShowSpeed

    37:30 How is it working with Steven Bartlett?

    39:42 What has been your biggest moment

    45:08 Have you spoken to clubs?

    48:38 What is the end goal?

    53:00 Life outside of work

    54:03 Closing remarks


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    31 October 2023, 11:15 am
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    I Almost Quit Football Before Joining Rangers! - Todd Cantwell

    The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 146 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW TODD #CANTWELL - We discussed the career of Todd Cantwell with the man himself. We discussed playing for Norwich, playing in the Premier league, the end of #Norwich career, relationship with ownership, joining #Rangers and working under Mick Beale + much more


    0:00 Intro

    2:02 Guest intro

    2:20 How is Todd doing?

    2:58 How did Todd’s journey start?

    6:27 When did you feel first team was a realistic possibility?

    8:35 Arsenal interest at a young age

    10:20 Dealing with injuries in the academy

    11:38 Making first team debut against Chelsea

    17:00 Mindset of playing in the premier league

    18:40 playing number 10

    19:50 Being the man to replace Maddison at Norwich

    20:56 Memories of beating Manchester City

    22:10 Losing 10 in a row/ poor mentality

    26:40 Interest in Todd after relegation

    29:20 Dominating championship season/ promotion

    31:00 More rumours about Todd’s future

    32:00 Bayern Munich move falling through 

    33:10 Overwhelming nature of attracting interest as a young player

    35:25 Strange relationship dynamic with Stuart Webber

    36:52 Leeds move falling through

    37:51 Did relationship with Norwich become toxic?

    41:11 What was happening behind the scenes?

    47:20 Getting subbed of against Aston Villa

    49:03 How did you get through the situation mentally?

    52:36 Did you escalate issues to Delia Smith?

    53:55 Norwich situation going past the point of return

    55:55 How did Rangers move come about?

    58:32 Gigantic size of Rangers football club

    1:00:00 Working with Michael Beale

    1:04:19 Dressing room after Michael Beale left Rangers

    1:06:06 Challenges of gelling as a new team with 9 signings

    1:09:00 Playing Celtic and PSV in the same week

    1:12:00 Relationship with Rangers fans

    1:13:54 Chris Sutton drama

    1:16:07 Rangers vs Celtic rivalry

    1:18:21 Is Celtic dominance mental?

    1:22:38 Rangers dressing room

    1:24:35 Plenty of football to play

    1:25:11 Plan to be back after international break

    1:26:06 Frank Lampard rumours 

    1:26:42 Life outside of football

    1:31:53 Investments outside of football

    1:32:36 Social media abuse

    1:36:00 Have managers tried to tame you? 

    1:38:03 Drug testing in football

    1:41:51 What does Todd want the rest of his career to look like at the end?

    1:43:39 Guest recommendations

    1:44:57 Outro.


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    16 October 2023, 9:25 am
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    Playing For Manchester United Was Crazy! It's The Highlight Of My Career - Demetri Mitchell

    The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 145 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW DEMETRI MITCHELL - We discussed the career of Demetri #Mitchell with the man himself. We discussed growing up in the #ManchesterUnited Academy, playing for #Exeter. the highlights of career, building his clothing line + much more.


    0:00 Intro

    1:00 Guest Intro

    2:02 Dem opens up on Jamaica

    4:31 Who are you?

    5:44 Take us back to the beginning?

    8:10 Talk to us about growing up in a council estate?

    9:34 When did you realise you had something for football?

    11:03 How was the journey through the Manchester United System?

    14:00 Why did the club give you a new deal?

    14:51 Talk to us about the Manchester United academy

    16:27 What is the cliff?

    17:27 How was your first team debut?

    19:46 How was it under Jose Mourinho

    23:08 How was Paul Pogba?

    25:41 What was the conversation with your dad after making your debut at MUFC?

    26:24 What is the convo with the club after making your debut?

    29:36 Is there anything you would have done differently at United and what happened after your United career?

    38:10 How was it playing for Hearts?

    40:50 Talk to us about Blackpool?

    48:43 How is it when you're on the bench and not starting games?

    50:17 Hibbs chat

    56:23 How was your relationship with Lee Johnson

    1:00:00 Talk to us about the mental battle of recovering from injuries

    1:03:20 How was it joining Exeter?

    1:10:50 Do GxA stats get you to a higher level

    1:12:21 Would you say you're feeling fitter than ever and what's next for you?

    1:14:05 How are the finances in the lower leagues?

    1:19:30 Life outside of football

    1:22:30 How is the drug testing in football?

    1:24:02 Talk to us about Benirclo

    1:33:20 Manchester United chat

    1:36:00 Closing remarks and outro


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    9 October 2023, 9:25 am
  • 1 hour 32 minutes
    We Went To The Park And Had A Big FIGHT!🥊 - Sébastien Bassong

    The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 144 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW SÉBASTIEN BASSONG - We discussed the career of #sébastienbassong the man himself. We discussed life in retirement, #harrykane, going through mental challenges during his career, being banished by Norwich #daniellevy , #andreonana, #lukamodric + much more.


    0:00 Into

    2:06 Guest intro

    3:06 Who is Sébastien Bassong?

    9:40 When did Seb realise his career was coming to an end?

    12:30 Being banished by Norwich

    20:21 Altercations in the dressing room

    22:46 Tag team fight with Andy Carroll

    26:41 Mental challenges after being banished by Norwich

    29:20 Seeking therapy

    32:00 Being Frozen out at Tottenham

    35:30 Liverpool being his lucky charm

    40:47 What happened in Seb’s first therapy session

    44:00 Childhood Trauma

    48:25 Going AWOL to leave Newcastle

    53:40 Sébastien’s experience of being involved in a transfer saga

    56:26 Does Harry Kane need to leave Tottenham?

    58:09 Is Harry Kane the best striker in the world?

    1:00:49 Is Daniel Levy good for Tottenham?

    1:06:12 Luka Modric brilliance

    1:09:46 What does Seb do now?

    1:18:23 What does Cameroon mean to you?

    1:20:43 Andre Onana

    1:24:44 One thing Seb would like to change in football

    1:31:00 Guest recommendations

    1:32:00 Outro


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    21 August 2023, 9:30 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    The Doctor Told Me To RETIRE Or Potentially End Up in A Wheelchair - Keith Asare

    The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 143 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW KEITH ASARE - We discussed the career of Keith #Asare with the man himself. We discussed, Keith's #football career, recovering from multiple #injuries, Playing with Brennan Johnson, struggling to get over short lived football career, his career in business + much more.


    0:00 Intro

    3:04 Guest intro

    3:34 Who is Keith Asare

    4:46 How Keith got into football

    8:09 When did you realise you have talent

    9:45 Southend FA youth cup game

    11:30 Feeling the love at Southend

    12:38 Premier League clubs showing interest at 13

    13:20 Why did Keith choose Nottingham Forest

    15:49 Family reaction to signing for Nottingham Forest

    16:30 Youth team at Nottingham Forest

    18:04 First big injury

    20:39 Road to recovery

    22:24 Interest from Dortmund

    23:25 Signing first pro contract

    25:33 What was holding Keith back from progressing

    27:29 Effects of injury

    30:10 Becoming a monster

    32:50 Progress on injury/ Rehab

    37:30 Coming back from Injury then getting injured again

    39:43 Speaking to club psychiatrist

    40:50 Zoom chat with the Doctor

    43:15 Moving back into Mums house

    46:00 Moving to Spain to 4 months

    48:15 Going to Club Brugge

    50:52 Going through Depression

    53:13 How having to retire has changed Keith

    54:53 Are you happy

    58:13 Keith’s Concierge business

    1:04:48 Life outside of business

    1:15:34 Guest recommendation


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    14 August 2023, 10:30 am
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    I Will Never Forget When Jose Mourinho Embarrassed Me - Ola Aina

    The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 142 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW OLA AINA - We discussed the career of Ola #Aina with the man himself. We discussed, growing up on ends, playing for #Chelsea, his time with #Torino, coming back to England + much more.


    0:00 Intro

    03:09 Guest intro

    04:34 Growing up in Bermondsey

    07:10 Where did football journey begin

    09:37 Becoming a Chelsea fan

    10:27 Getting scouted

    12:01 Choosing between Chelsea and Tottenham academy

    14:15 Tottenham messing his family around

    16:00 Signing for Chelsea

    18:00 Chelsea golden youth team

    24:39 Wanting to leave before Conte came to the club

    26:50 Being in around the first team

    28:37 Eden Hazard

    31:27 Jose Mourinho man management

    34:50 Antonio Conte man management

    37:45 Conte’s 3 at the back system

    38:45 Going on loan to Hull

    41:40 Sarri not having Ola

    43:11 Going to Torino

    47:25 Playing in Italy

    48:42 Fans coming to training ground

    52:03 Playing against Cristiano Ronaldo

    53:40 Finding out Torino has a buy clause

    56:25 2022/23 season at Torino

    58:13 Loan spell at Fulham

    1:00:25 Racism in Italy

    1:02:38 Current situation with Ola

    1:03:29 West Ham bidding during the season

    1:08:53 Would Ola consider Saudi

    1:09:48 Are Chelsea academy prospects underrated

    1:13:10 Tammy and Tomori lack of England opportunities

    1:16:10 Ola’s international journey

    1:19:24 Why isn’t it clicking for Nigeria?

    1:25:22 Victor Osimhen

    1:27:00 African success in World Cup

    1:28:10 Life outside of football

    01:36:55 Guest recommendation

    01:38:50 Outro


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    7 August 2023, 10:00 am
  • 50 minutes 49 seconds
    My Dad Said That I Will Play For Arsenal - Nathan Butler-Oyedeji

    The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 141 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW NATHAN BUTLER-OYEDEJI - We discussed the career of Nathan #Butler-Oyedeji with the man himself. We discussed; his journey to signing his first pro contract at #Arsenal, recovering from several injuries, going on loan, plans for the future, #Saliba rise to the top + much

    more


    Timestamps

    0:00 Intro

    1:18 Guest intro

    3:33 Who are you?

    4:50 When do you realise that you have something?

    6:11 Why was your dad against playing for a Sunday league team?

    6:44 How did you join Arsenal?

    7:55 How long did it take to get signed by Arsenal?

    9:26 Talk to us about going through the ranks?

    10:38 What's your advice to youngsters that are going through a rough patch?

    11:58 What happens at age 12-13?

    13:33 How long were you injured for

    14:00 What did you learn about yourself when you were injured?

    14:50 What happens after injury?

    16:46 When did you move into digs?

    18:06 Take us through the process of signing a scholar?

    19:04 What role does Per play in the academy?

    20:04 What are you friends on the ends saying after signing your scholar?

    22:07 What is your situation at 17-18

    23:04 How did you feel when you signed your pro contract at Arsenal

    25:19 What did you do when you signed that first pro contract?

    26:22 What is the plan after signing your pro?

    27:50 NBO on Saliba being too good for U21

    28:19 Talk to us about last season?

    28:54 Talk to us about going on loan to Accrington Stanley and your experience

    34:00 What is the convo with Arsenal after your loan?

    34:40 Talk to us about going to Dubai with the first team and what players took you under their wing

    37:16 Talk to us about Myles Lewis Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri

    38:19 What's the plan for next season?

    41:00 Have you spoken to Arsenal about going out on loan and how is pre season going?

    41:47 How you feeling physically after several injuries?

    42:14 How has you dialogue with Arteta been?

    43:00 How do you assess Arsenal's transfer window so far

    45:00 Life outside of football

    49:26 Guest recommendation

    50:15 Closing remarks

    50:38 Outro


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    31 July 2023, 9:30 am
  • 1 hour 55 minutes
    My Son (Reece James) Almost Left Chelsea - Nigel James

    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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    10 July 2023, 9:30 am
  • 50 minutes 15 seconds
    Signing A Contract At Arsenal Meant The World To Me - Khayon Edwards

    The Beautiful Game Podcast - Episode 140 - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW KHAYON EDWARDS - We discussed the career of Khayon #Edwards with the man himself. We discussed; coming through the #Arsenal academy, training with Chelsea, Using Hale End alumni's as inspiration, plans for the future, Saka, Flo Balogun, Nketiah and #Jesus + much more.


    0:00 Intro

    0:54 Guest intro

    2:57 What have you been up to during the holidays

    4:08 Do you chat about football outside of football?

    4:33 Take us back to the beginning

    6:10 When did you join Arsenal?

    7:10 How were the facilities at Chelsea and Arsenal acadamies?

    8:13 Talk to us about your family?

    9:35 How important is religion to you?

    9:57 How is your friendship group?

    10:58 How is it growing up in modern society

    11:26 Talk to us about going through the ranks at Arsenal

    14:46 Who was in your age group?

    15:27 How was it signing your first pro contract in 2022?

    16:02 Take us through the day of signing the contract?

    18:00 What was your mindset after you signed your pro deal?

    18:37 Khayon player profile

    20:34 When was that welcome to the first team moment?

    21:28 How was it transitioning into the first team?

    23:00 Sum up your season

    24:40 How you spoken to Mikel Arteta

    25:50 Who is the best trainer and the team leader?

    26:38 Talk to us about your injury

    30:29 Have you thought of your aims and objectives for next season?

    30:51 Where do you stand in your development now

    33:45 Do you like at Flo Balogun's rise as inspiration?

    35:20 Do you see the Twitter hype?

    36:00 Talk to us about last season title running?

    37:25 What's your message to the Arsenal fans?

    38:15 Are you a student of the game?

    40:10 Life outside of football

    41:47 Have you thought about your international future?

    44:00 Khayon thoughts on social media

    46:00 What are you doing now to make sure you hit the ground running in pre season?

    47:02 Closing remarks

    47:54 Guest recommendation

    50:03 Outro


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    3 July 2023, 9:30 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    I Did Not Want To Play Football Anymore - Isaiah Jones

    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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    26 June 2023, 9:30 am
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