Best Mark James Hammond Podcasts (2025)

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James Vowles, Williams Team Principal: ‘The Plan to make Williams F1 World Champions…Again’ (Ep87) 54:50

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When we recorded this show the day before James flew out to Baku, we did not expect Williams to be up on the podium delivering in real life what James was theoretically describing to us on the show. Podiums are of course part of the development plan, but not yet. When James came to see us at Business of Sport HQ last week, we talked through both wh…

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Patrick Mouratoglou: From Serena to Djokovic, What Makes the Best Players in the World? (Ep86) 1:18:28

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This week we’re delighted to welcome Patrick Mouratoglou to the show. Patrick is one of tennis' most successful coaches, working with Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Holger Rune, Grigor Dimitrov, Simona Halep to name a few. Perhaps most famous for his collaboration with Serena Williams where they won 10 Grand Slams together, it’s regarded as one of t…

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Deborah Poe: Megadeth Mystery 46:22

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Today's podcast is a chilling case about a convenience store worker who disappears in the blink of an eye. The suspect list seems long but there is no one that stands out. I am joined by my friend Traci Hohenstein who has been doing a deep dive on this case for over a year and she'll share with us what she's learned.…

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Mark Hammond, CEO Bromley: ‘ You Don't Need to Play in the Premier League to Have a Premier League Mindset’ (Ep85) 52:44

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This week we’re delighted to welcome Mark Hammond to the show. Mark is the CEO of Bromley, one of the EFL’s emerging success stories. Having only played one full season in the football league and finishing a hugely respectable 11th last year, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the the early stages of this club’s acclimatisation to top level footba…

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Lostnfoundpodcast is now on Youtube and YT Music! 0:51

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I'm excited to let everyone know that you can now listen to my podcast episodes on YouTube and YouTube Music. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jdavfj45JzzAKbzKhThaw

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Dominic Thiem: ‘The Making of a Grand Slam Champion’ (Ep84) 1:13:18

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This week we’re delighted to welcome Dominic Thiem to the show. We’ve waited nearly 100 shows but finally tennis has arrived, right in the middle of the US Open, which Dominic won in a 5 set epic in 2020. One of the few non-Federer, Nadal, Djokovic players to win a slam while those three were at their peak, Dominic’s career saw him win 17 ATP title…

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Simon Massie-Taylor, CEO Prem Rugby: 'From Red Bull’s Newcastle Investment to Building the Best League in Rugby' (Ep83) 1:03:16

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This week we’re delighted to welcome Simon Massie-Taylor to the show. Simon is the CEO of The newly branded Prem Rugby. The competition has faced well publicised challenges in recent years, with clubs going bust and broader questions around the viability of the sport as an attractive investment. But with attendances on the rise, commercial income f…

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Episode #53 - Cindy James: Disturbing Deaths Part 2 47:30

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We're going to talk about the bizarre death of Cindy James, who had reported dozens of incidents of stalking, assault and threats for years before her death. Did her unknown abuser enact his final revenge, or is there much more to this case than meets the eye? Ed Dentzel from the Unfound podcast joins me to analyze this puzzling case.…

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Michael Beale, Fmr Rangers, QPR, Sunderland Manager: 'Does English Culture Suppress Maverick Talent?' (Ep82) 1:12:24

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Michael Beale is part of a top crop of young English managers. At 44, he has already managed QPR, Rangers, and Sunderland, while also forming a successful partnership as Steven Gerrard’s assistant at Rangers, Aston Villa and Al-Ettifaq. As virtually every manager quickly comes to realise, there’ll be some roles that work out, and some that don’t, b…

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Episode #52 - Blair Adams: Disturbing Deaths Part 1 30:32

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What would cause a well liked man with a good job to abruptly leave his home in Canada to travel to the US. Several days later, among very odd circumstances, he is found deceased. Ed Dentzel from the Unfound podcast joins me to discuss this disturbing death.

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Andrew Thompson, SailGP Managing Director: ‘Welcome to F1 on Water’ (Ep81) 1:04:35

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It’s a different take this week; welcome to Formula 1 on water! SailGP has become one of the fastest growing sports leagues, bringing sailing to the forefront of modern entertainment. The national teams that race identical F50 Catamarans go to some of the world’s most enticing coastal locations in a Grand Prix style format with millions in prize mo…

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Mark Devlin, Leyton Orient CEO: ‘Striking the Balance Between Ambition and Financial Sustainability: The Leyton Orient Story' (Ep80) 1:11:03

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Mark Devlin is the CEO of Leyton Orient, a team that’s been riding the rollercoaster of English football right on the edge in recent years. From nearly going out of business and dropping into non-league football to bouncing back into League One playoff finals, the fans have been on a ride the few would choose. However, new ownership and big plans t…

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Episode #51 - Jonathan Luna: Case Closed? 28:55

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In a very unusual case, a beloved federal prosecutor acts erratically and is found dead in the last place that you would expect. Was he targeted by someone he prosecuted, or could it be connected to a secret life that he may have had?

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Peter McCormack, Real Bedford Owner: Can Billionaire Investment Take You From Non-League To The Premier League? (Ep79) 47:53

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Peter McCormack is the Owner and Chairman of Real Bedford, who play in the 8th tier of English Football. But this is unique for a number of reasons. We always look for the stories that represent a different approach to running sports assets, and building your Premier League ambition around Bitcoin is certainly one of those. Peter is the host of one…

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Ryan Bertrand, Fmr Chelsea, Southampton & England: ‘It Didn’t Feel Like the Chelsea I was Brought Up In; The Foundations of Champions League Success' (Ep78) 1:15:15

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome Ryan Bertrand to the show, the only man to make his Champions League debut in the final…and of course win it in historic style with Chelsea in 2012. The regulars of you will know a conversation like this is exciting for us both as big Chelsea fans, and the shirts we wore throughout gave the game away anyway. Bu…

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Episode #50 - Angela Hammond & Joanne Pedersen: The Final Call 40:06

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We're going to talk about two disappearances where people were abducted at pay phones. No trace of them has even been found. What happened to them after that final call?

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Guenther Steiner: ‘A Life in F1: Moving On From Haas, Christian Horner’s Sacking, & The Genius of Verstappen' (Ep77) 1:07:43

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome the legendary Guenther Steiner to the show. One of the most iconic Team Principal’s to grace the paddock, the personality and energy he brings to the room is not just a show put on for the Drive to Survive cameras. What you have seen on TV is a true account of the man, taking the mickey out of us from the off w…

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Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu: ‘How to Run a Business & Play in the Premier League' (Ep76) 1:13:08

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome Thomas Robson-Kanu to the show, known to many of you I’m sure as Hal. The different names he has gone by is the perfect demonstration as to why this is such a unique story. A footballer with over nearly 500 competitive games under his belt and a businessman with revenues in the tens of millions, Thomas is the e…

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Episode #49 - Tim, Scott, Greg & Steven: Road Trip 43:45

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In today's podcast we're going to talk about 4 lesser known cases of young men who get in their car and drive off without letting anyone know. Their cars would all be found eventually at puzzling locations far away from where they left with no trace of them inside. What really happened during these road trips?…

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Jeff Shi, Wolves Chairman: ‘How to Succeed in the Premier League & Be Financially Sustainable’ 1:27:31

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome Wolves Chairman Jeff Shi to the show. Having been at the club since 2016, he has been a key part of the club’s rise from Championship survival to top half Premier League finishes and European quarter finals. Currently enjoying their longest run of Premier League football, there is a lot to be proud of. Jeff has…

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Mark Fairbrother, Millwall Managing Director: ‘Is This The Most Misunderstood Club in Football?’ (Ep75) 1:11:59

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome Millwall’s Managing Director Mark Fairbrother to the show. This is a football club that many people both in and out of football have a preconceived idea about, built around historical associations with hooliganism and social unrest. These perceptions are rooted in media portrayal, cultural symbolism and sociopo…

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Episode #48 - Clayton Mark Bussiere: The Final Fare 27:12

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A cab driver ends a normal shift and leaves to meet with a friend. He never shows - but there is an eyewitness sighting. So where did he and his distinct cab really go that night and why can't either of them be found more than 40 years later?

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Carl Frampton, Fmr Boxing World Champion: ‘How to Win in the Brutal Business of Boxing' (Ep74) 1:04:32

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This week we’re delighted to welcome Carl Frampton to the show. Second dive into boxing is long overdue and so much has happened since we last visited the sport. A boxing legend and Ring Magazine ‘Fighter of the Year’ in 2016, he was the first Northern Irishman to hold world titles in two weight classes, Carl is recognised as one of the best fighte…

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Rufus Hack, Sony Sports CEO: ‘From The Makers of VAR; Is Tech Making Sport Better? (Ep73) 1:16:28

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This week we’re delighted to welcome Sony Sports CEO Rufus Hack to the show. Strap in, this is a reveal on how technology is changing sport, from the man that brings us Goal Line Technology, VAR, TMO, DRS and much more. Sony have been elevating their proposition, developing on the established Music, Entertainment and Playstation divisions to influe…

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Episode #47 - Henry Moreno: From Grand Opening to Gone 37:47

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An entrepreneur dedicates years of his life to renovate and open his dream restaurant. So what would have made him disappear before it even opened? We'll also talk about another mysterious case of a restaurant owner vanishing.

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Ryan Sparks, Bradford City CEO: ‘We’re a Big Club But We Haven’t had Enough Big Success’ (Ep72) 1:08:40

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Today we’re delighted to welcome Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks to the show. Promotions don’t come much more dramatic than Bradford City’s 96th minute winner on the final day of the season to seal promotion to league one. We know how important it is to move through the leagues for both the business and performance side of clubs. Bradford is a team w…

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Patrice Evra & Tommy Fish: ‘From Elite Player to Businessman; The Value of the Athlete Investor’ (Ep71) 1:24:37

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I love this game! To anyone who has an interest in sport and finds themselves regularly on social media, this catchphrase is likely to mean something to you, as is the person who coined it. Patrice Evra is one of the most decorated and stand out footballers of the last 20 years. Premier Leagues, Champions Leagues, his success on the pitch most famo…

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Episode #46 - Couples in Cars: Together Forever 44:10

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Today's podcast is about 4 lesser known cases of couples who leave in cars and never return. Could they be tragic accidents or something more sinister?

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Guy Kinnings, DP World Tour & Ryder Cup Europe CEO, ‘Why This is Golf’s Moment’ (Ep70) 1:22:38

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Today we’re delighted to welcome Guy Kinnings to the show. Guy is the CEO of European (DP World) Tour and Ryder Cup Europe. Our first venture into golf and it couldn’t be better timed. An Incredible Rory McIlroy Masters win to kick off the season followed by a summer of elite culminating in the Ryder Cup in New York in September. The business or po…

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Spencer Owen, Hashtag United Owner: ‘From YouTube To Building The Most Unique Club In Football’ (Ep69) 1:18:16

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Today we’re delighted to welcome Spencer Owen, Founder & Owner of the iconic Hashtag United, to the show. This is one of the most unique organisations in football. Why? Well it was founded on the internet before becoming a successful men’s and women’s team competing in English football. Spencer, or Spencer FC as many of his fans know him, built one…

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Episode #45 - Charlotte, Cinda & Misty - Final "Fair"well 32:54

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When we think of a night at a fair we think of a good time. Here are some cases of teenage girls disappearances at a fair that were not only shocking but heartbreaking.

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Ben Calveley, The British & Irish Lions CEO: “We Need Some Wins; This Is A High Performance Team!” (Ep68) 1:12:00

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Today we’re delighted to welcome the British and Irish Lions CEO Ben Calveley to the show. The Lions are one of the most iconic institutions in sport. Made up of players from England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, this team which tours once every four years is the pinnacle of many a rugby player's career. In just a few weeks, the team will begin it…

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Charlotte O’Neill, Manchester City Women Managing Director, ‘Why Is Women’s Football Expected To Be Profitable When Men’s Football Isn’t!?’ 58:07

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Today we’re delighted to welcome Manchester City Women’s Director Charlotte O’Neill to the show. This is a part of the game we talk about a lot. The growth of women’s football has been in turbo over the last decade, both in the UK and beyond. Man City have been one of the clubs leading that charge, compiling a squad of world class talent with the f…

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Episode #44 - Mabel, Marion & Cindy - Gone In The Night 42:53

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Today's podcast profiles 3 lesser known cases from Canada where young women go missing in the dead of night? There are no clues and no trace of them found decades later.

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Steven Elworthy, Surrey County Cricket CEO: ‘Is County Cricket Sustainable?' (Ep66) 1:03:03

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Today we’re delighted to welcome Surrey County Cricket CEO Steve Elworthy to the show, our first venture into one of the toughest businesses in sport. Surrey is a historic institution in a historic sport, part of a club set up integral to the development of all cricket, including the much loved short form franchise tournaments that dominate today. …

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Joe Gorman, Exeter City CEO: ‘The Club with 4700 Owners!’ (Ep65) 1:05:28

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Today we welcome Exeter City CEO Joe Gorman. This show is long in the making. One of the most requested guests we have had. Why? Well Exeter are one of football’s biggest rarities; a fan owned club. This means they cannot rely on the wealth and exuberance enjoyed by many to succeed on and off the pitch. They actually have to try and make the busine…

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Episode #43 - Kenneth Plaisted: Failure To Appear 45:39

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When a prominent lawyer disappears after a meeting in a nearby city, it appears to be an abduction. But when some questionable activity he was involved with comes out, the reasons he went missing come into question.

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Nicolas Julia, Sorare Founder: ‘Building a $4bn Fantasy Sports Empire’ (Ep64) 1:00:48

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Today we welcome Nicolas Julia, founder of Sorare, the record breaking platform that blends fantasy sport with digital collectibles. This is a step beyond the fantasy football/F1/rugby you may already be a part of. It’s an open market, providing the chance to show your skills and talent identification to buy, select and trade tangible assets in the…

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Jimmie Johnson, 7x NASCAR Champion: 'Has the Rise of F1 Been Good For NASCAR?' (Ep63) 1:15:54

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Today we welcome 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson, a racing legend. Motorsport has never been bigger. The Liberty Media world of F1 has exploded, MotoGP has sold for over $4bn, but what about NASCAR? The US's second most watched sport is an entertainment and commercial giant, yet outside of America, it’s fair to say exposure is limited. Jimmie…

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Episode #42 - Wendy, Tricia, Regina & Erica: Teenage Tragedy 43:56

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Today we're going to talk about 4 teenage girls: Wendy Felton, Tricia Reitler, Regina Cox and Erica Fraysure, who each go missing under very mysterious circumstances in neighboring states. What happened to them and could any of the crimes be committed by the same person?

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Andrew Parkinson, Plymouth Argyle CEO: ‘Hiring Rooney, Beating Liverpool, and Fighting for Championship Survival’ (Ep62) 1:02:29

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This week, we take a look inside one of the most talked about clubs this season. From hiring Wayne Rooney as manager to knocking Liverpool out of the FA Cup, it’s been a crazy season for Plymouth and CEO Andrew Parkinson. Even more so when the club finds itself bottom of the championship fighting for survival. But this is a club that continually ou…

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Bill Sweeney, RFU CEO: Behind the Curtain of Rugby's Most Scrutinised Organisation (Ep61) 1:07:22

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome the CEO of the RFU, Bill Sweeney, to the show. There’s no hiding from the fact it’s been a hard few months for the organisation and Bill personally. Significant losses reported last year alongside the now infamous LTIP scheme generated an unrelenting flow of negative press and questions of the leadership. This …

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Episode #41 - The Cowden's & The Martin's: Ominous in Oregon 33:25

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Today's podcast talk about two cases where entire families goes missing. There have been developments in both cases over the years, but they only seem to lead to more questions.

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Simon Leslie: Eastbourne Borough Owner, ‘Non-League Clubs Deserve Better’ (Ep60) 1:01:05

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Welcome to the business of Non-League football. Beneath the top four tiers of the revered English football pyramid sits a whole other football world; hundreds of teams, players, coaches, owners playing week in week out to climb the ladder. Jamie Vardy, Ollie Watkins, Jarrod Bowen, Tyrone Mings have all played non-league football. ‘Welcome to Wrexha…

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Liam Dooley: Shrewsbury Town CEO, ‘How to Work With the Smallest Budget in League One’ (Ep59) 1:09:10

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Another first class Football League CEO in the studio this week. Liam Dooley has been in charge of Shrewsbury town, League one’s longest serving club, since 2023. Operating on the smallest budget in the division, balancing good business with competitive performance is not easy. Shrewsbury have had 10 consecutive years at this level, but are current…

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Episode #40 - Paul Hibbard & The Marvins: Absent & Anonymous 43:18

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Today's episode involves two different lesser known cases involving a death and disappearances where anonymous callers are involved. Are these callers well meaning people who just want to help solve the mystery or are they involved in the crimes?

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Peter Kenyon: Fmr Manchester United & Chelsea CEO, ‘Mourinho was the Best Money Chelsea Spent' (Ep58) 1:23:22

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Today we welcome one of football’s most iconic CEOs. When Peter Kenyon moved from Manchester United to Chelsea in 2003 after Roman Abramovich bought the club, it was the first time a move in the boardroom was treated like a player transfer. Sir Alex Ferguson was said to be ‘intensely disappointed’, not least because he recognised the role Peter pla…

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Lee Johnson: Fmr Sunderland & Bristol City Manager, 'Decision Making Needs to be Driven by Sport' (Ep57) 1:13:08

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome Lee Johnson to the show. Lee has had a stellar career as both a player and manager, playing over 400 games before becoming the youngest manager in the Football League at 31 when he took over at Oldham in 2013. Since that first job he has managed some historic clubs including Sunderland, Bristol City, and Hibern…

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Episode #39 - Diana Robertson & Mike Reimer: Terror In The Trees 58:10

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When a couple and their young daughter go missing after searching for a Christmas tree, family and friends aren't sure what to think. But when all three of them are eventually found at different times and different locations, this mystery only deepens. I am joined by my friend Steven Pacheco of the Trace Evidence podcast to discuss this bizarre cas…

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James Barclay: Jaguar Racing Team Principal, 'Formula E and Electric are the Future' (Ep56) 1:10:30

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This week, we are delighted to welcome James Barclay to the show. James is Team Principal at Jaguar Racing, the current Formula E constructors World Champion. We have done some amazing shows on Formula 1, but this is a new area to venture into. Formula E is the fastest growing motorsport in the world. It has been a rapid rise for electric racing si…