Honest, amusing but above all, authentic, Roger Mitchell, Grant Williams and Giles Morgan invite guests from all corners of the sport, music and entertainment worlds to join them and discuss how the game has changed, where it might be headed and what that means for the people who matter the most; the fans
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Roger and Grant are back with a bumper Goal/Own Goal packed full of sharp takes, laughs, and the occasional existential sigh. From fiery Scottish football chaos to Fulham’s admirable fight against Arsenal, the lads cover it all — with detours into baseball brilliance, darts drama, and a cheeky OnlyFans scandal that has Roger lost for words. Expect …
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AYNE 743 - The Confessional: Danny Townsend
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1:06:45In Episode 3 of The Confessional, Roger Mitchell sits down with Danny Townsend. Ex-pro footballer, former A-League commissioner, and now CEO of Surge, Saudi Arabia’s sports investment powerhouse. A candid exploration of leadership, sacrifice, and conviction, Townsend opens up about the personal costs behind global success, including what it means t…
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The Ryder Cup Episode. Post-match emotions run high as The Lads dissect Europe’s stunning triumph at Bethpage. From Luke Donald’s masterclass in captaincy to Bryson’s performative patriotism, from crowd abuse to clutch putting. Plus serious chat on private equity’s wall of money hitting sport, XG analytics revolutionizing the game, and Saudi’s $50 …
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AYNE 741 - The Confessional: Peter Hutton
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57:39Peter Hutton joins Roger Mitchell in The Confessional for a deeply personal, honest conversation spanning 35 years in sports media. From his globe-trotting career and family trade-offs, to the philosophy of leadership, risk-taking, and loyalty. Hutton reflects on the deals that didn’t work out, lessons from navigating corporate politics, and how ke…
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The lads this week have a right good laugh at Terry Vegetables at Glasgow Rangers, fantasy football losers, and the cuckold victims of Terence Stamp. Oh, and some serious chat on the dangers facing the EPL and the Ryder Cup. In short, it’s GOG.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 739 - The Confessional: Elliot Richardson
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58:47Roger Mitchell sits down with insurance titan and One Football chairman Elliot Richardson for six brutally honest questions that dive into the moments that shaped his career—from apologizing for a notoriously sharp tongue to admitting the deal he regrets most, and uncovering the sliding doors that made him a believer in equity ownership. Richardson…
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From arguing golf etiquette with Japanese samurai to Denzel Washington and the Cowboys. From green dildos, to the Rocket in Saudi. From Snoop in Swansea to Mr Benn. And somewhere in between some serious discussion on the UFC Trump Turn, and the return of English football. It’s the usual crazy mixture of GOG.…
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The LIV episode, as the lads debate the last 5 years in golf, and where to now. Sliding into petty and ill-informed nonsense on WNBA, Sydney Sweeney and Hulk Hogan. This is GOG.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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The lads discuss the good the bad and the downright ugly in sport. As always. From Nico Hulkenberg (and his wee girl), to Pat Stanton (and his dad), via penis insertions at Lazio, and shagger ball possession in the Club World Cup. The glory of Wimbledon and the struggles of the WNBA. Petty and ill-informed to the max.…
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“Fandom isn’t being nurtured anymore. It’s being mined.” New York Time June 25. The lads today discuss in their own way the challenges of an entire industry. Golf, soccer, baseball, MotoGP, F1, NBA, WNBA.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 734 - THE CAPTAINS PICNIC - Keith Wood
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44:01The Captain welcomes former Ireland captain and British & Irish Lion Keith Wood to his picnic table to discuss his experiences of leadership on and off the field. And we discover his favourite sporting picnic items - that are kindly provided by Fortnum & Mason. This show is sponsored by TTB Sport.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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On GOG this week the lads take a deep dive into the realities of football fandom. And why it makes for an impossible investment and asset class.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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The lads discuss the usual combination of macro finance and fan banter. Racism in the WNBA, the real meaning of “tifo”, different kinds of tennis Italians, the crumbling business model of private equity. As well the usual nonsense. It’s GOGBy Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 731 - THE CAPTAINS PICNIC - Sir Andrew Strauss
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37:50In our brand new show, The Captain welcomes former England cricket captain Sir Andrew Strauss to join him at his picnic table to discuss his experiences of leadership on and off the field. And we discover his favourite Picnic items - kindly provided by Fortnum & Mason. This show is sponsored by TTB Sport.…
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The "Shithousery" Episode. From Everton blue flares, to Gooner music at Tottenham. Boxing, to Wrighty refusing apologies. And everyone having a laugh at the French league. It’s GOG.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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The Rory Episode. It was inevitable that the lads would have a vigorous “debate” over the definition of the word “choker.” This show doesn’t disappoint.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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GOG is back to call it all as it is. No punches pulled. Thinking differently. The world is the most volatile it has been for decades. What does that mean for sport?By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 727 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Grant Williams
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45:27On The Captain’s Table this week we welcome Grant Williams onto the show. And what a way to sign off the final show to be hosted on the Rive Gauche. We talk Fulham FC. Golf. Basketball. And have a lot of laughs.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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The lads look at our world (of sport and investment) and ask the very scary question.. “Is the established narrative accurate?" Eddie Jordan, Ratcliffe, religion in sport both serious and comical, PE heading into a wall, the overvaluation of Apple+. And OnlyFans. So so much.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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As our world (of sport) flaps uncontrollably out of control (worse than Pep without Rodri), our two old men give you the conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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This week our boys attempt to explain nihilism in sport and finance markets. In lighter moments there are the usual laughs and pettiness on the Super Bowl, Ye, Montoya, Kings League, and those poor investors into French football. Surf’s Up.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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Grant and Roger take an extended look at all the madness in our world of sport, and beyond. Money, Demographics and Geopoltics. And as always. A few belly laughs.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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GOG makes its return in 2025. An hour of observing the world of sport from the surreal to the serious. David Lynch would be proud.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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Grant and Roger with the wrap-up Goal Own Goal of the year. Merry Christmas.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 720 - The Groundsmen's End of Year Conversation (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
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1:09:10Today the Groundsmen reflect on the last year, indeed the last six, to ask where is the industry of sport. Can it be saved? Brought to you by Web3 Sport VenturesBy Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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The lads once again give their unfiltered view on the events in the world of sport. From Jay Leno to Jaguar, Tyson to Tottenham. Donner McGregor and darts. Stay humble.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 718 - Groundsmen Conversations - Mike McCarley (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
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1:06:04On the show this week we welcome Mike McCarley, the CEO and Founder of TGL, the new indoor golf league that launches on ESPN in January 2025 - a new golf innovation backed by the might of Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. With the game of golf looking to both stabilise after a tumultuous few years and a sport looking for new audiences, is this the answ…
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The lads today talk about sports documentaries, with passion. From Ali in Zaire to the World Series. “You can’t write it, you can’t touch, you can only feel it”. And a small mention of the US electionBy Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 716 - The Captain's Table - Wendy Becker (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
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38:05On The Captain’s Table this month, we are joined by Wendy Becker, the Chair of Logitech and non-executive director of GSK. One of the most versatile global business leaders of the past 30 years. She shares with us her passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors and her personal love of cooking. Brought to you by Chair M…
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The lads get emotional about two of the most traditional of sports; cricket and baseball. One a fantastic goal; the other absolutely not. Get the hankies. And all the rest of the usual chat and hilarity. One of the best ever GOGs.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 714 - Groundsmen Conversations - Ryan Spoon (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
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1:00:03The Groundsmen meet Ryan Spoon, President of Yahoo Sport, to discuss everything around sport media and content. How do you run a successful publisher in 2024, from content strategy to monetisation? So educational. Brought to you by Web3 Sports Ventures.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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The lads are back for GOG and discuss the realities behind women’s football in Como, Nadal and Neeskens, Richard Masters’s chances of surviving, and who the next England coach.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 712 - The Captain's Table - Baroness Rona Fairhead (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
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43:45On The Captain’s Table we are joined by Baroness Rona Fairhead, the former Chair of the BBC Trust and the Financial Times Group and current chair of RS Group. One of the most influential global business leaders of the past 30 years, she shares with us her passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors and geographies. Brou…
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The lads this week let rip on Vince McMahon, P Diddy, Le Bron, Man United, RFK jr, Strictly, Nike wokeness, the Carabao and FA Cups, and the ECB. Rants and belly laughs for everyone.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 710 - Groundsmen Conversations - Sandford Loudon (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
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1:05:37The Groundsmen this week meet one of the most interesting and experienced operators in corporate finance. Sandford Loudon of Oakvale gives an exceptionally articulate and erudite overview of the nexus between capital and sport. This is really really good. And we have a very high bar on all this stuff. Brought to you by Web 3 Sports Ventures.…
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The sports industry is in Como this week, as in the lake, and Roger does indeed seem to be recording this in the middle of the night, under water!!! Todays show arguably the best GOG of the year.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 708 - The Captain's Table - Jean-Francois van Boxmeer (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
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39:48On The Captain’s Table we are joined Jean-Francois van Boxmeer, Chairman of Vodafone and one of the most influential global business leaders of the past 30 years. He shares with us his passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors and geographies. Brought to you by Chair Mentors International…
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Gog is back after the Italian Summer and eases effortlessly back into politically incorrect discussions around football, F1, transgender athletes, golf, race jealousies in the WNBA, Tom Brady, Todd Boehly. No prisoners taken.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 706 - Groundsmen Conversations - John Skipper (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
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1:06:09The Groundsmen today host the doyen of the sport media sector. John Skipper, most famously of ESPN, talks about why sport explains the world and will always been of true value. Do not miss this one. Made possible by W3SV.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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The Postmortem on it never coming home. 60 years and counting. Why has an English coach ever won the Premier League? Why are there no elite candidates for the job? What is the real source of England’s delusional sense of entitlement.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 704 - The Captain's Table - Sir Douglas Flint (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
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40:25On The Captain’s Table, we are joined by Sir Douglas Flint - former Chairman of HSBC and one of the most influential global business leaders of the past 30 years. He shares with us his passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors and geographies. Brought to you by Chair Mentors International.…
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GOG is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 702 - Groundsmen Conversations - Ricardo Fort (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
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1:00:46The Groundsmen welcome sports sponsorship guru Ricardo Fort to a challenging discussion on the industry and its future. Loads of bouncers at head level. Olympics, guerilla marketing, ROI reality, and the threats to Association Football. Made possible by W3SV.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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GOG is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 639 - The Captain's Table - Lord Charles Allen (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
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44:11On The Captain’s Table, we are joined by Lord Charles Allen of Kensington - one of the most influential international business leaders of the past 30 years. He shares with us his passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors, and his roles in the London 2012 Olympics and as Chair of the Invictus Games. Brought to you by C…
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Gog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 637 - Groundsmen Conversations - Jo Redfern (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
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1:02:49The Groundsmen welcome children’s media and marketing expert Jo Redfern to the show. To discuss how the sportbiz can attract and monetise the new generations, to replace the subscription $ of the over 30s. Brought to you by W3SV.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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AYNE 636 - The Captain's Table - Mark Cutifani (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
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43:37In the first of a revamped The Captain’s Table, Giles is joined by global mining titan, Mark Cutifani. In this new series, brought to you by Chair Mentors International, Giles speaks to some of the world’s most illustrious business leaders about their passion for leadership and their love of food - over a cup of tea in the world famous tea-salon in…
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Gog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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Gog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.By Sandton Productions for Albachiara sagl
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