Best AFC Bournemouth Podcasts (2024)

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227 - A Thriller For Villa 52:37

5h ago52:37

52:37

Bournemouth’s first half against Villa was cool, controlled, and but for a lapse in concentration in the stoppage time, it would have been comfortable - as most of the hosts early threats were being stubbed out. With Dom Solanke’s eighteenth goal of the season in the bank - it was looking like Iraola's side would go in 1-0 up, but ex-Red Morgan Rog…

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Mastering Data and Recruitment with AFC Bournemouth's Francisco Lorenzo 55:30

6h ago55:30

55:30

Gary is joined by first team scout at AFC Bournemouth, Francisco Lorenzo. He is a Data Analyst - based in Uruguay, who discusses the following: - How to identify Premier League talent - Bringing data and football together- Art and science of scouting and recruitment- Role data analyst at a professional club- How can a coach incorporate data effecti…

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Gemma McGuinness: Sports Nutritionist and AFC Bournemouth Player 34:35

24d ago34:35

34:35

This week Gemma McGuinness joins James George to chat about nutrition in football and her experience playing for AFC Bournemouth.

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451. 2024 Masters Recap with SI's Bob Harig 35:14

2d ago35:14

35:14

Acclaimed golf reporter Bob Harig makes his third appearance on the show to recap the 2024 Masters Tournament which took place on April 11-14th, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. Scottie Scheffler won his 2nd Masters title. He last won in 2022, when Harig recapped that Masters in Episode 346. Harig also joined following the 2022 US Open in Episode 356. In …

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226 - Dom-inant 49:25

2d ago49:25

49:25

Why are Manchester United fans happy to accept mediocrity? Which club does Dominic Solanke REALLY need to play for to be noticed by Gareth? How on EARTH will Tyler Adams work his way into a midfield duo as good as what Christie and Cook are?! And was that our most frustrating draw of the season?! Sam and Tom untangle the weekend's game, where VAR w…

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450. MLB Hall-of-Famer John Smoltz 43:56

9d ago43:56

43:56

John Smoltz was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2015 after a 21-year career, 20 of which were spent with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz is currently the lead analyst for MLB Coverage on FOX Sports. Smoltz is an 8-time All-Star and a 1995 World Series champion. He won the NL CY Young Award in 1996 with a blistering 24-8 record. After an…

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Chris Lines: Former Bristol Rovers Legend & Insurance For Footballers 33:50

9d ago33:50

33:50

Chris Lines joins the podcast this week to chat about his career and how he's now helping other footballers with their insurance needs.

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225 - Time To Put The Passports Away? 48:16

15d ago48:16

48:16

Carlton Morris scored an injury-time winner for the Hatters as they saw off Bournemouth at the death to keep their hopes of Premier League survival alive. With Manchester City around the corner, it was a must win for the Hatters - so after a fantastic but fruitless first half, and THEN going a goal behind, the reaction from the home side was nothin…

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224 - Who Do Bournemouth Think They Are? 50:52

19d ago50:52

50:52

Last year, the pundits has the knives out as Bill Foley made a managerial switch which was deemed scandalous and ludicrous. Since then, after a shaky start where players adopted a new style, Cherries have scored more, accrued more points, conceded fewer, and are three points from European football. Should more respect be put on Andoni's name from t…

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449. Former MLB Player/Manager Phil Nevin 32:52

16d ago32:52

32:52

In 2023, Phil Nevin held his first major league managerial position, managing the Los Angeles Angels. Before that, Nevin played 12 big league seasons between 1995 and 2006 for the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels, San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and Minnesota Twins. He has previously served as a coach for the San Franci…

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The System or The Players: Chris Ramsey on Development Priorities 48:11

17d ago48:11

48:11

Gary is joined by former Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers Head of Player Development, Chris Ramsey, to discuss how coaches can shape elite environments to support and develop the next generation of players. With a phenomenal experience in the game including head coach at Premier League and USL in the United States, Chris outlines his philosophy fo…

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448. Former GM-turned-Broadcaster Jim Duquette 56:17

23d ago56:17

56:17

Jim Duquette was a longtime baseball executive. He served as General Manager of both the New York Mets and Baltimore Orioles. He began working as a broadcaster first for MLB.COM, then Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. In 2009-2010, he hosted “Power Alley” with Seth Everett. Recently, he has also been a baseball analyst for Sportsnet New York (SNY). In thi…

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447. WDAE (Tampa) Host Ronnie Lane 41:51

30d ago41:51

41:51

Ronnie Lane is a longtime talk show host in many markets over his long and illustrious career. For the last decade, he has been a host on “Ronnie and TKras” on WDAE sports radio in Tampa, Florida. Recently, Ronnie announced he was leaving the long-running talk show to take a hosting role in Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Buccaneers coverage for the s…

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Improving Your Half-Time Team Talk with Eamon Devlin 1:02:40

1M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

Gary is joined by Eamon Devlin, founder of Minute9 where he specifically advises sports teams and coaches on how best to structure and manage the half-time period. Eamon discusses the art and science (research based) half-time insights and answers if they are they under-utilized? Ineffective? And how do coaches improve that critical 15 minutes?Our …

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223 - What A Comeback! 1:01:05

1M ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Bournemouth fans witnessed the best and worst of their side in the week, in a stunning 4-3 comeback against Luton Town. Off the pitch it was emotional and on the pitch it was a rollercoaster, but the significance of one specific position on the pitch simply cannot be underestimated. Sam and Tom go through one of the most memorable encounters in rec…

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446. Seattle Kraken Radio Play-by-Play Announcer Everett Fitzhugh 53:04

1M ago53:04

53:04

Everett Fitzhugh has been the radio voice of the NHL's Seattle Kraken since the team's inception in 2021. Fitzhugh has the distinction of being the first and only African American play-by-play announcer in the NHL or any other level in hockey. His career began in various minor leagues including stops in Cincinnati and Youngstown. He called a pre-se…

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Maximize Your Training Sessions with Rob McKay 59:56

1M ago59:56

59:56

Gary is joined by Rob McKay, Head Coach of Women's Football at University of Manchester, who discusses all the aspects a coach should consider before putting on an effective session: from space to players to equipment, right down to the weather! He also talks about his new book, which provides an in-depth look at how to create your own principles o…

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222 - Has Blades Draw Given Iraola A Selection Problem? 49:31

1M ago49:31

49:31

An underwhelming draw with Chris Wilder's Blades on Saturday has left Andoni Iraola with a few decisions to make. With game-changing substitutions and regulars who potentially aren't up to scratch, Bournemouth fans are wondering whether the gaffer will stick or twist ahead of our next game against Luton. Sam and Tom dissect the clash and examine th…

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445. Locked on Lions Host Matt Dery 53:04

1M ago53:04

53:04

Longtime sportscaster Matt Dery joined the show. Dery is a Syracuse alum, and he and Seth went to school together. Recently, another member of their Syracuse brethren passed away unexpectedly. Mike Cranston was a sportscaster and reporter in multiple cities and is the former play-by-play voice of Winthrop University. MD joined the show to reminisce…

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221 - How Kompany's FLAWED Plan Made It EASY For Bournemouth 59:42

2M ago59:42

59:42

On Sunday, Vincent Kompany's Clarets had double the shots, thrice the possession, and average positions which mimic our recent loss to Manchester City. Difference is, Burnley are NOT Manchester City, and all it took was Andoni's side to wait, watch, and then strike at the right time, and we did so - twice. With the Lancashire side sleep-walking to …

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444. 2024 NHL Stadium Series Recap w/Flyers' Host Jason Myrtetus 56:12

2M ago56:12

56:12

On February 17th and 18th, 2024, the NHL held two regular-season outdoor games at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The first game featured the New Jersey Devils hosting the Philadelphia Flyers, while the second game was between the New York Rangers and New York Islanders. The Devils played their first game at the Meadowlands since 20…

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Coaching Your Coaches - Jake Henry 1:11:43

2M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Gary is joined by Jake Henry, Head of Coach Development at Notts County, to discuss the role of overseeing coach development within a club framework.Having also worked at Nottingham forest as Coaching and Development Lead in recent years, Jake share his perspective and insight on:- Providing feedback for coaches- Creating a development plan for coa…

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220 - How Bournemouth Made Manchester City Look ORDINARY! 1:00:18

2M ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Despite another defeat on Saturday, Iraola finally managed to arrest the performance decline when it comes to facing Manchester City, by overseeing a showing against Pep Guardiola's side which exuded bravery, courage, and tenacity... With the Cherries only millimetres away from claiming our first points over the Sky Blues since the nineties, Sam Da…

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443. USMNT/AFC Bournemouth Midfielder Tyler Adams 32:30

2M ago32:30

32:30

NY-Area-born Tyler Adams is a soccer star in the English Premier League for AFC Bournemouth. He is also a key component of the US Men's National Soccer Team. Adams began his career with the New York Red Bulls and then moved to England to play with the sport's elite. He first joined Leeds United, and then was recently transferred to Bournemouth. He …

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219 - Just WHY Can’t Eddie Beat Bournemouth? 1:06:34

2M ago1:06:34

1:06:34

On the surface, Bournemouth's draw at Newcastle is a good result, but many a Cherry left St James' Park feeling frustrated after Matt Ritchie's late strike rescued the game for the hosts. On the one hand you could say a draw against the Magpies is good, but in terms of chances... Cherries fans can perhaps rightfully feel aggrieved at having only ga…

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442. The State of Sports Media 2024 – Streaming vs. Linear 53:53

2M ago53:53

53:53

During Super Bowl week, it was revealed that FOX, ESPN (Disney), and Warner Bros. Discovery were creating a new streaming app that would incorporate live sports content from all three companies. Super Bowl 58 averaged 123.4 million average viewers, making it the most-watched television program ever. Regional sports networks are on the brink of elim…

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218 - How Fulham Found The Way To Banish Bournemouth 1:05:57

2M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

On Saturday, Marco Silva's Fulham schooled Bournemouth in a performance which gave Cherries little room for manoeuvre. Outfought in the middle of the park and exposed on the flanks, Fulham were rigid and robust - throwing bodies on the line. Despite this, Bournemouth had 25 shots, but with the home side defending staunchly throughout, only five hit…

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Brazilian Player Development & Role of Analysis at Flamengo with Caique Andrade 48:51

2M ago48:51

48:51

Gary is joined by Flamengo analyst and coach, Caique Andrade, to discuss the process of player development in Brazil and the role analysis plays. In this interview Caique talks about: - What areas are prioritized with talent identification- Positionalism and Relationism: will it move to youth levels?- Freedom versus Structure in youth environments-…

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441. From Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas Aaron Taylor 36:32

2M ago36:32

36:32

This episode previews the Super Bowl 58 matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. Aaron Taylor played six seasons in the NFL, playing in two Super Bowls, and winning one. Taylor is a 2021 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, having played his collegiate career at Notre Dame. In this episode, Taylor sets the scene in Las…

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217 - How Forest Successfully Stifled AFC Bournemouth 1:01:18

2M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Whilst the referee stole the headlines at Sunday's clash at Dean Court, debate has been raging amongst *some* sections of Cherries fans about the disjointed nature of the clash against Nottingham Forest and whether it was a terrific tactic from Nuno's Espirito to stifle buoyant Bournemouth, or whether it was simply a cynical case of anti-football b…

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440. Gary Myers on Super Bowl 58, New NY Giants Book 52:50

3M ago52:50

52:50

Longtime NFL reporter turned author Gary Myers makes his third appearance on the show. (Episodes 49 and 117) Myers has been covering the NFL since 1978. He wrote for the New York Daily News starting in 1989. He's been an insider/analyst for HBO's Inside the NFL and the YES Network's This Week in Football. His new book, Once a Giant: A Story of Vict…

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439. The Roller Coaster of Sports: Highs and Lows in Seattle 44:22

3M ago44:22

44:22

On January 8th, 2024, the University of Washington was playing in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game against the University of Michigan. The Huskies hadn't won a national title since 1991. After the build-up of unprecedented proportions, the Huskies lost to the Wolverines 34-13. Four days later, Washington's head coach Kalen De…

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216 - How Deadly Liverpool Left Bournemouth Stunned 55:18

3M ago55:18

55:18

After the numbness of Sunday's humbling by Liverpool at a windswept Dean Court, hunting for positives from a Bournemouth point of view after being blown away so convincingly is a tough ask, but amid the pain of the 4-0 defeat, many Cherries fans are also pondering whether they have actually simply witnessed their beloved side lose to the league cha…

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Vasco da Gama, Genoa and Set-Piece Coaching with Alex Clapham 1:10:24

3M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

Gary is joined by UEFA Pro coach, Alex Clapham,to discuss his experiences at the highest levels of the game in Italy, Brazil, Spain, England and Sweden. Alex shares his recent experiences at Vasco da Gama and Genoa, as well as his philosophy around specialization and set-piece coaching. Alex is currently a Tactical Advisor with 777 Partner and also…

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438. Sam Adams, Denver Sports Reporter Turned Stand-Up Comedian 53:40

3M ago53:40

53:40

Longtime sports reporter/broadcaster Sam Adams recently announced that he was retiring from covering sports after three decades to pursue stand-up comedy full-time. Adams is best known for being a reporter for the Rocky Mountain News until the paper's demise in 2009. Since then, he has done various radio and TV shows, while honing his craft as a st…

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Outside Your Comfort Zone! Academy Coaching at Atlético Madrid with Simon Goodey 55:31

3M ago55:31

55:31

We are joined by Atlético Madrid academy coach, Simon Goodey, to discuss life at one of the biggest clubs in the world. Having previously worked at Fulham, Bournemouth, Southampton, and Palace, Simon shares his views on player development, coaching curriculums and cultural differences in Spain. Alongside player development, Simon shares his unique …

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437. Steve Gelbs, Sportnet New York (SNY) 52:42

3M ago52:42

52:42

Steve Gelbs has been the New York Mets on-field reporter for regional cable network SNY since 2015. In 2014, he took over for Kevin Burkhardt, in the 10 years since Gelbs became the studio host for SNY's New York Jets coverage. Two years ago, he began freelancing as a commentator on NHL Network. In this episode, the Syracuse alum talks about the 20…

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215 - Loftus Limbs and Christmas Leftovers 1:11:53

3M ago1:11:53

1:11:53

After AFC Bournemouth's dramatic comeback at Queens Park Rangers, the boys return to sink their our teeth into a Third Round FA Cup Classic, as well as taking the opportunity to finish some Christmas leftovers - with some juicy answers to some tasty miscellaneous questions from Cherries supporters, including... ▫️ What's the WORST thing we've seen …

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214 - Is The Narrative on AFC Bournemouth FINALLY Changing? 57:57

4M ago57:57

57:57

In January, people questioned Gary O'Neil. In April - they lauded him. In June, the decision to replace him was "ludicrous". In September, Iraola "needed to go". Yet in December, we had people purring over us. What is going on?! Are the media starting to realise? Sam and Tom discuss all the on pitch conjecture as AFC Bournemouth went from "zeros to…

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436. The State of College Sports' NIL and Transfer Portal 53:16

4M ago53:16

53:16

The first episode of 2024 discusses College Athletics and the role Name, Image, and Likeness money is impacting athletes. While NIL has been in college sports since 2019, the changes to the transfer portal have been similarly consequential. In 2021, the NCAA changed transfer rules that eliminated an athlete from having to sit out a year when changi…

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Psychology Alongside Coaching & Life at Villarreal CF Academy - Kristopher O’Hare 1:04:02

4M ago1:04:02

1:04:02

Gary is joined by Kristopher O'Hare, who has a unique coach and psychology role at Villarreal CF Academy in Spain. He discusses the role of culture, psychology, and how we can learn to understand and impact both in an elite environment. In addition, Kris discusses life at a La Liga academy and compares it to UK/USA youth development models. To regi…

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213 - How Far Can Andoni Iraola's AFC Bournemouth REALLY Go? 1:03:27

4M ago1:03:27

1:03:27

AFC Bournemouth are unbeaten in seven, have registered a record equalling four wins in a row, AND have the best ever points tally at the half-way stage in the top flight - Cherries fans are in dreamland. Owner Bill Foley suggested that "Europe within five years" was a possibility, but with Iraola's boys in seemingly unstoppable form, fans are wonde…

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435. 2 Jews Hanging Out Christmas Week (Vol. 6) 43:42

4M ago43:42

43:42

Like the 5 episodes before it, this show is exactly what the episode title says it is. Scott Seidenberg, now with Pre-Game.com, joins the show for a record-tying sixth time, tying LaTroy Hawkins and Eli Manning. The story behind this episode is that the show fell on Christmas six years ago, and was going to be skipped. That wouldn't work with a new…

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434. George Clooney and the cast/crew of "The Boys in the Boat" 40:07

4M ago40:07

40:07

Acclaimed actor and director George Clooney directed a new sports movie entitled “The Boys in the Boat,” which is being released in theaters on December 25th, 2023. The story is based on the 1936 United States Olympic Rowing team, which took gold in Berlin, Germany during the height of the Nazi regime. The story involves the University of Washingto…

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Building a Scouting Report & Player Recruitment with Darren Rhodes 52:58

4M ago52:58

52:58

Gary is joined by Lead Academy Scout at Preston North End FC, Darren Rhodes to discuss building an elite level scouting report. Darren is also a current UCFB Student studying Talent Development and talks about: - Where do you start when building a report? - How do you manage subjective and objective information?- How much information is too much? -…

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433. Former SVP Sirius/XM Sports Programming Steve Cohen 1:08:54

4M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

In March 2023, Steve Cohen left his position as the Senior Vice President of Sports Programming at Sirius/XM Radio. He recently created The Content Lab and is looking for new projects. He still advises Sirius/XM and hosts a Sunday show on the NFL Channel. Cohen was an early employee of WFAN-New York in the late 1980s/early 1990s before leaving to j…

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212 - Did Man Utd Play The "Name" and Not The "Team"? 1:19:53

4M ago1:19:53

1:19:53

Bournemouth's win at Old Trafford has been widely heralded as Cherries' best EVER win, but whilst Andoni Iraola is rightly getting the plaudits from some pundits, the undercurrent amongst the media is again to focus on how POOR United were. There however is a world where maybe, just maybe, Ten Hag and his side were simply out-thought, out-played, a…

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432. John Kincade Returns 48:43

5M ago48:43

48:43

John Kincade is the morning show host on 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia and has been for the last 3 years. He recently faced his second bout with cancer, and after declaring on social media that he was cancer-free, he came back to the show. Kincade's first appearance was Episode 195. Before Philly, John hosted in Atlanta and nationally on both ES…

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211 - A Thriller Against Villa 57:55

5M ago57:55

57:55

Bournemouth have taken ten points from their last fifteen, and whilst every player has contributed to the upturn in form, one in particular has found a new lease of life in a deeper position, with some sublime performances which have got fans raving about him. Ryan Christie was often deployed out wide, or even as a number 10, but alongside Lewis Co…

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Developing 1v1 Creativity in a Team Environment with Daniel Cappellaro 1:05:04

5M ago1:05:04

1:05:04

Gary is joined by an officially FIFA recognized 'street footballer', Daniel Cappellaro. Having travelled the world as a professional futsal player, Daniel has specialized in 1v1 creativity and discusses how we can bring that back to the game from a youth development standpoint. - Can street football exist in a youth environment? - Is individual coa…

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