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The Obi One Podcast

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy

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Welcome to The Obi One Podcast. Join Chelsea and Nigeria legend, John Obi Mikel, as he chats candidly to the game’s biggest names. From former team-mates, to his greatest rivals, to some of today’s current heroes. Alongside Chris McHardy, renowned sports broadcaster, the pair bring you the dressing room secrets, the untold stories, the in-jokes and the disagreements. Make sure to download The Obi One Podcast for free on your preferred podcast platform NOW. You can also watch every episode - ...
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Chelsea legend John Obi Mikel delivers his verdict after his former side’s 3-0 at West Ham. He devours a huge slice of humble pie after Nicolas Jackson’s two-goal showing plus he can’t hide his excitement as Moisés Caicedo finally shows his true colours. As for Arsenal’s gamesmanship against Manchester City, John is under no illusions they learnt f…
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In this episode of Taking the Mikel, John Obi Mikel reflects on Chelsea’s hard-fought 1-0 win at Bournemouth. His verdict on Jadon Sancho’s match-winning cameo and why there are shades of Chelsea’s past with Messrs Drogba and Terry. Also, is Christopher Nkunku the answer to the Blues profligacy in front of goal? John also discusses the North London…
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Former Chelsea captain Gary Cahill joins the Obi One Podcast to reminisce about his trophy-laden seven years at Stamford Bridge. From silencing the doubters to winning over José Mourinho, Cahill opens up on what life was REALLY like playing for the Blues. He also pulls no punches in his critique of one former boss and his ‘boring’ style. Not one to…
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In the latest episode of Taking the Mikel, the fellas take advantage of the international break to assess Nigeria’s fortunes on and off the pitch. John Obi Mikel delivers his verdict on the Super Eagles’ unbeaten start to their African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign and the hullabaloo surrounding their vacant managerial position. Learn more abo…
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Chelsea great John Obi Mikel lifts the lid on what REALLY happened on transfer deadline day as his former club chased the signature of Victor Osimhen. Just how involved was he trying to lure his fellow Nigerian to Stamford Bridge? How close was the deal? And what now that Osimhen is off to Galatasaray? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcas…
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In this latest episode of the Obi One Podcast, John and Chris are in Doha to speak to BeIN Sports’ duo Richard Keys and Andy Gray. In this warts ‘n all conversation, Richard and Andy are incredibly candid about their controversial exit from Sky Sports in 2011, the mental toll it took on them and the anger they still feel over the way it was handled…
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There really was only one place to start in this week’s Taking the Mikel episode. 👀 John Obi reponds to being told to ‘shut his mouth’ by Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. Shots well and truly fired. The Blues legend also runs the rule over Chelsea’s 6-2 demolition of Wolves, hails the impact of Noni Madueke and has his say on rumours that Jadon San…
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In his latest Taking the Mikel podcast, former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel weighs in on the future of Raheem Sterling after his shock omission from Chelsea’s squad for their Premier League opener. Is there more to the story? And what’s next? John also gives his verdict on the overall performance in Chelsea’s the 2-0 defeat to Manchester City,…
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Arsenal and France legend Robert Pires is the latest big-name to join the Obi One Podcast as he opens up on life with the Gunners. From his relationship with Ashley Cole and Thierry Henry to the leadership of Patrick Vieira, Pires reminisces about the glory days at both Highbury and the Emirates. Arsenal’s Invincibles versus Man Utd’s Treble winner…
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In this Taking the Mikel episode, John Obi Mikel looks ahead to the brand new English Premier League season. He gives his verdict on Chelsea’s pre-season form, makes an impassioned plea to Blues target Victor Osimhen and questions the club’s desire to get rid of two players who “bleed blue”: Trevor Chalobah and Conor Gallagher. Mikel also calls on …
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In another exclusive for the Obi One Podcast, John and Chris are in the Spanish capital to speak to none other than Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti. Fresh from a record-extending fifth European Cup triumph as manager, Don Carlo was only too willing to open the doors to Real’s training ground for this wide-ranging and illuminating hour-long sit dow…
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This week on the Answers for Cancers podcast to mark sarcoma cancer awareness month we have 2 special episodes. The first is with Dr Mark Doherty a medical oncologist at St Vincents hospital Dublin and Prof Charles Gillham a radiation oncologist at St. Lukes hospital Dublin. They join us to discuss this rare cancer and they explain the signs and sy…
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This week on the Answers for Cancers podcast to mark sarcoma cancer awareness month we have 2 special episodes. On the second episode we are joined by Carol Haslam who kindly shares her experience of recieving a diagnosis of sarcoma. She also discusses the incredible role of Sarcoma Cancer Ireland who just recently recieved charity status. We would…
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In this latest episode of Taking the Mikel, John Obi and Chris find themselves in Madrid, Spain as they sit down with a familiar face. All will be revealed! Also in this edition, John Obi gives his verdict on the controversy surrounding current Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez, makes an impassioned defence of African football AND endorses a former Blues…
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Olympic legend Usain Bolt joins the Obi One Podcast for an exclusive, in-depth look back on his illustrious career. How did he deal with pressure, who was his greatest rival and was his showmanship merely an act? The Jamaican icon reveals all in conversation with John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy. He also discusses a human’s limitations, makes a sta…
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In the latest Taking the Mikel episode, John and Chris discuss new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca and his transfer priorities this summer. John also details the genius of Carlo Ancelotti, delivers a warning to José Mourinho and reveals why he might just be back on Sir Alex Ferguson’s Christmas card list. Download and subscribe to the Obi One Podcast now…
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As April is bowel cancer awareness month we are delighted to have a bonus episode for our listeners. We are joined by Carmel Drohan who was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer in 2015 and she talks us through her experience to date. Carmel has had multiple surgerys and chemotherapy treatments and we are extremely grateful to her for sharing her sto…
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Chelsea’s greatest ever goalkeeper, Petr Cech, joins John and Chris on Episode 12 of the Obi One Podcast. The Czech man mountain details what made José Mourinho’s Chelsea so special, opens up on the full extent of the sickening head injury that changed his outlook on life and why Champions League glory as a boardroom executive is his favourite memo…
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In the aftermath of Chelsea’s extra time defeat to Liverpool in the EFL Cup Final, John gives his verdict. Was Gary Neville right to call the Blues bottlejobs? And what now for Mauricio Pochettino? The big man has his say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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In his first in-depth interview since his shock retirement last year, Eden Hazard opens up about his career like never before with John and Chris. From snubbing Sir Alex Ferguson to what life was REALLY like at Chelsea. The Belgian magician also explains why Zinedine Zidane - and not Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo - is the greatest footballer of…
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In this episode of Taking the Mikel, John and Chris react to Nigeria’s run to the AFCON semi-finals and pick their best African XI of players who’ve plied their trade in the Premier League. John also makes a hilarious admission about ex-Chelsea star Celestine Babayaro. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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In a break from the norm, Episode 10 features our first non-Chelsea or Nigeria star: it’s Rio Ferdinand. Hear from the Manchester United legend as he discusses his battles with Chelsea, his run-ins with Sir Alex, the brilliance of Paul Scholes and Erik ten Hag’s immediate future. 👀 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…
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Episode 9 features a player former Chelsea team-mates affectionately nicknamed “Zizou”. It’s the one and only, Joe Cole. A boyhood Blues fan, Cole is in superb form in as he opens on a variety of topics in studio with John Obi Mikel. From turning down Sir Alex Ferguson to Claudio Ranieri’s hilarious sales pitch to take him to the Bridge. There’s th…
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Taking the Mikel: Sunday Oliseh, look away now! - Ep.3 Ahead of the upcoming 2024 African Cup of Nations, John Obi Mikel reminisces about leading Nigeria to continental success back in 2013. He then takes aim at a compatriot who he labels the worst manager he’s ever come across! 👀 Hold onto your hats, folks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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From the Special One to a special one. Victor Boniface is one of the most exciting young strikers in world football, and he’s our special guest on Episode 8. With 10 goals and 7 assists in 16 Bundesliga games this season, the Nigerian is spearheading Bayer Leverkusen’s bid to end Bayern Munich’s dominance. Here, he talks candidly about the heartbre…
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He is the Special One, and over the course of an hour-long chat on the Obi One Podcast, José Mourinho reminds us why. Hear from the Portuguese as he reminisces about his days at Chelsea, what ACTUALLY happened with Kevin de Bruyne and Mohamed Salah and the player that gave him more grey hairs than any other. José also opens up on why beating Liverp…
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John Obi Mikel turns the air blue as he gives a DAMNING assessment of this current Chelsea side after their defeat at Everton. Where are the leaders and Is Mauricio Pochettino still the right man for the job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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Voted Chelsea’s greatest ever player in a 2003 fan poll, Gianfranco Zola is our latest guest on the pod, and what an episode it is! Hear Franco as you’ve never heard him before as he makes an extraordinary Roman Abramovich claim, regales a hilarious Eden Hazard story and tells us why Sir Alex Ferguson was wrong to say he’s “always smiling”. Learn m…
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Episode 5 sees the man who guided Chelsea to their first ever European Cup success join the guys on the pod. It’s Roberto Di Matteo. Another insightful chat as as ‘Bobby’ opens up about THAT win over Bayern, his duels with Pep Guardiola and the OCD habits of his close friend: the late, great Gianluca Vialli. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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In a first for the podcast, ex-Chelsea winger Florent Malouda joins John and Chris live in studio. Here, he reveals EXACTLY what happened after Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt shame at the 2006 World Cup. He also opens up on his training group fight with John and the unlikely defender who frightened Didier Drogba! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Episode 3 features one of the world’s best strikers: Victor Osimhen. The Nigerian superstar opens up on a raft of subjects: his tough upbringing, his Ballon d’Or dream, winning the Scudetto with Napoli and why he spurned crazy money from Saudi Arabia. Oh, and who did he support as a boy: Man Utd or Chelsea? He puts that to bed too. Learn more about…
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On Episode 2 of the brand new Obi One Podcast, John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are joined by a man John Terry labelled on last week’s installment as “the greatest player in Chelsea’s history”. Step forward, ‘Super’ Frank Lampard. In a wide-ranging conversation, Frank talks tears, tantrums and transfers. He opens up on his second stint as Chelsea b…
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In this bonus edition of The Obi One Podcast, “Taking the Mikel” sees John Obi and Chris McHardy discuss the game’s biggest talking points, sparking no shortage of opinion, debate and conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy
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The Obi One Podcast is now LIVE, with John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy joined on Episode 1 by former Chelsea and England captain John Terry. In this intriguing and wide-ranging interview with one of the Premier League’s all-time greats, JT discusses his monumental career, and playing under some of the world’s best managers. The former central defen…
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Today on the podcast we are joined by the wonderful Martin Sweeney who's joins us today to speak about support for men after a cancer diagnosis. Martin speaks about his own diagnosis of prostate cancer in 2015 and how the support recieved particularly from arc cancer support led him to becoming a group facilitator for men with prostate cancer and h…
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This week on the podcast we are joined by Claire Kelly and Amy Walsh champions for promoting exercise before treatment and after treatment and during and living with a cancer diagnosis. This episode is dedicated to shedding light on how physical activity can be a lifeline of hope for cancer patients. We'll be joined by experts who will share their …
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This week on the podcast we are joined by Dr Daniel Cagney to discuss Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer Patients . Dr. Daniel Cagney is clinical director of radiation oncology at Mater Private Hospital, Dublin and network director of stereotactic radiation. Dr. Cagney’s internship and general medical training was in the Mercy Hospital Cork and Beaumon…
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On today's episode of the answersforcancers podcast we have a special bonus episode for you! Today we will be chatting with Mary Drummond, who is a make up artist for LGFB Ireland and her history with skin care. Look Good Feel Good Ireland is renowned for its unwavering commitment to helping cancer fighters and survivors feel their best, both insid…
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This week on the podcast we are joined by Aine who shares her story from her beginnings and her journey through life with a breast cancer diagnosis. Through her words, we gain insight into the highs and lows of the cancer journey, the importance of a supportive community, and the incredible impact of maintaining a positive outlook. This episode is …
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On today's episode of the answersforcancers podcast we have a special bonus episode for you! Today we will be chatting with Jennifer Rock, who is the CEO of the Skin Nerd and her history with skin care. Look Good Feel Good Ireland is renowned for its unwavering commitment to helping cancer fighters and survivors feel their best, both inside and out…
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This week on the podcast we are joined by Mikel Ross to discuss metastatic breast cancer along with its advancements and treatments.Mikel Ross, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, OCN, CBCN is a board certified nurse practitioner on the breast medicine service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. In this role, he collaborates with an interdiscipl…
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On today's episode of the answersforcancers podcast we have a special bonus episode for you! Today we will be chatting with Annabel O'Keeffe, who is the General Manager of Look Good Feel Better and her history with the organisation. Look Good Feel Good Ireland is renowned for its unwavering commitment to helping cancer fighters and survivors feel t…
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This week on the podcast we are joined by Dr Karen Cadoo to discuss breast cancer genetics. Dr Cadoo kindly joined us last season on the podcast for our world GO day special when we discussed gynaecological oncology genetics. Today we discuss the benifits and risks of genetic testing, the importance of knowing family history when possible, gene mut…
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Today on the podcast we are delighted to be joined by Dr Sinead Lynch senior councilling psychologist in the Mater hospital Dublin and a member of the psychoncology team, an extremly valuable service to cancer patients that was started in 2021. Dr Lynch explains to us on the podcast how events in her personal life led her to a career caring for can…
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Today on the podcast we have part 2 of our episode on lymphedema after cancer with Clare Kelly. We have split this episode into two parts as it is packed full of information by 2 incredible specialists so we felt they needed their own episode. If you have not listened to part 1 with Monica Conway we suggest you go back and listen to this episode fi…
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WE ARE BACK!! Today on the podcast we are discussing lymphedema after cancer with Monica Conway and Clare Kelly. We have split this episode into two parts as it is packed full of information by these 2 incredible specialists so we felt they needed their own episode. Monica and Clare have extensive experience helping people recover after a cancer di…
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