Best Upfront Footy Podcasts (2025)

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Behind The Whistle 1:02:21

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Welcome back to another episode of the Upfront and Unfiltered podcast! This week, we had the pleasure of chatting with Tommy Crow, a current referee and former referee development officer. Tommy takes us on a nostalgic journey through his football beginnings in Liverpool, his struggles and triumphs on the Isle of Man, and why he made the switch fro…

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Through The Lens 49:20

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This week, we’re diving into the colorful journey of Gary Waitman on the Upfront and Unfiltered podcast. Gary, is the man you've seen snapping away on the sidelines of Manx football games since 2008. He's got stories to tell, from being the pioneering chairman of FC Isle of Man to snapping iconic moments from the pitch. Pull up a seat and listen as…

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Mr President 1:25:57

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In this episode of the Upfront and Unfiltered podcast, we're diving into the incredible journey of Tony Mepham, a man who needs no introduction in the Manx football community. From his early days playing at Onchan School to becoming the hardest working volunteer in the local game that he is today, Tony shares his love for the game and the passion t…

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The O's Glue 1:11:37

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On this episode of the Upfront and Unfiltered podcast, I sit down with a true legend in the Manx football scene, Brian Callow. From coaching kids to playing and managing teams, Brian has seen it all and done it all in local football. If you’ve ever been curious about the story of Onchan's junior setup, now the biggest on the Isle of Man, or wanted …

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Il Capitano 1:34:22

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Join host Dean Turton in another episode of the Upfront and Unfiltered podcast as he dives deep into the world of Manx football with former FC Isle of Man captain, Frank Jones. Frank opens up about the beginnings of his football journey, recollecting his late start in the sport while managing his love for motocross. He discusses his experiences pla…

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The Three (Not So) Wisemen 1:27:34

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Season 2 of Upfront & Unfiltered kicks off with The Three (Not So) Wisemen. Joining me are Paul Hatton, esteemed Manx football pundit, and Manx Soccer Saturday's Laxey Ramp dweller, Sam Turton In this episode we do things a bit differently to normal: There's our mid-season review of the 24/25 Manx football season where we discuss all four men’s div…

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Mind Over Matter... 1:47:05

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Join me on our 10th episode as I sit down with the most decorated Father and Son duo to grace modern Manx Football, Chris Bass Snr & Jnr. We barely scratch the surface as we dive into both of their intriguing footballing careers, discover the reasons behind why that St. Georges side were trophy-winning monsters, learn more about MIFA and FC Isle of…

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Dicko & The Kit Man 1:34:27

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Join me on this episode as I sit down with and delve into the personal football journeys of FC Isle of Man's Director of Football Operations, Lee Dixon and Kit-Man / Linchpin, Craig Cowin. From reminiscing about their beginnings in the local game, Lee’s time as a professional and Craig’s player of the season performance. We go on to dissect the hig…

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That Ball-Off Episode... 1:57:53

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This week I’m joined by a man who loves podcast, D&D Club Secretary and the Euro 2016 Ball-Off Winner, Dave Mathieson. We discuss his younger playing days, injury, management, and his transition from player into the role as club secretary. You will also discover exactly what a "Ball-Off" is, and much more in this episode. We finish by revealing his…

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Manx Football's Rolls-Royce 1:01:01

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This week I'm joined by Manx footballing Rolls-Royce 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 in an episode packed with highs and lows. He candidly talks about his beginnings at St George's, his rise to professional football, them grand slam wins, his Island days and his aspirations to go into management full-time in the future. We also reflect on the positive and negative as…

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That Craig's Heartstrong Guy... 1:16:45

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In this episode of the "Upfront and Unfiltered Podcast", I catch up with Paul Healy BEM. Join us as we journey back into Healy's start in Manx football, transitioning from St. George's youth team, captaining Corinthians, and helping keep Braddan a float! We talk about the good and bad in the local game, and his select 7 is a bleter that comes with …

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Who’s That B*stard InThe Black... 1:15:21

1+ y ago1:15:21

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The fifth episode of Upfront and Unfiltered is here! This week I’m joined by a man whose had more clubs than Tiger Woods, but who has now picked up the whistle to become one of the islands top referees, 𝗥𝗢𝗕 𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥. We discuss his dramatic shift from being a player to a referee, his struggles with mental health and how he prevailed thanks to people…

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(Almost) Live From The Heyboy Arms… 2:07:28

1+ y ago2:07:28

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The fourth episode of Upfront and Unfiltered is here! This week I’m joined by former Union Mills player and Manager Steven Fox. We discuss everything from how football gave him sanctuary growing up, all the way through to managing his boyhood club to a league title and much more. We also reveal Foxy’s ultimate 7-a-side Manx football team in '𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁…

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We Only Won The Grand Slam On Goal Difference.. 1:07:20

1+ y ago1:07:20

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The third episode of Upfront and Unfiltered is here! This week I’m joined by DHSOB first team manager, and a man known throughout the whole of Manx football, 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱. We discuss everything from his youth days at professional clubs, how his team mates helped him through personal tragedy, that grand slam win and even disallowing one of the best…

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Papa Kinnish Threw Me In The Back Of A Van... 1:13:50

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Welcome to the second episode of Upfront and Unfiltered! Join us as we dive deep into the intriguing footballing life of Ramsey AFC Chairman, Jonathan "Jogger" Leece. From being thrown into the back of Papa Kinnish's van as a child to the highs and lows of cross-dressing (or was it fancy dress?), we leave no stone unturned. We also reveal of Jogger…

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The Debut… 1:13:28

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Join us on our debut episode as we dive into the world of Manx football with Colby first-team manager Aaron Collister. We discuss his whole journey through Manx football, chat about the local game, throw in some questions from our followers and unveil his ultimate 7-a-side Manx football dream team in 'Select 7.' You might call it good or perhaps ev…