Best Abramovich Podcasts (2024)

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CHELSEA ARE A BASKET CASE! - Abramovich's Champions To Boehly's Chaos - Chidge From Chelsea FanCast 42:47

5d ago42:47

42:47

After our fantastic comeback against Everton at Goodison Park from 2-0 down to winning 3-2, we are back at home against Chelsea and a club whose fans were used to sensible ownership under Roman Abramovich - but no longer. Its fair to say Blues fans are not happy with their American owners and the chaos that has ensued with battles in the boardroom …

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Chelsea's Roman Empire: The Abramovich Takeover 1:15:59

10d ago1:15:59

1:15:59

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. This week Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper tell the story of probably the most-consequential football club takeover ever: When Roman Abramovich bought Chelsea in 2003. Before sportswashing was even a word and in an age when Financial Fair Play didn’t exist, w…

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The West Ham (away 24/25) Preview 24:42

1h ago24:42

24:42

Chas. and Mouch look forward to our trip across London to face the Hammers early this Saturday. chelseapodcast.net @chelseapodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice…

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MONEY MONEY MONEY - Bill Foley & His Money In Black Knight Football Group - CHERRY PICKING #56 54:18

21m ago54:18

54:18

Craig and Matt are joined by Matty from the Longbangers Hibs Podcast to discuss the Black Knight Football Group which both Hibernian and AFC Bournemouth are part of as well as Auckland FC, Lorient and there is rumours that Bill will also invest in Casa Pia who are newly promoted to Portugals Top Flight. We discuss if Hibs are happy with Bill and ge…

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Sepp Blatter & the FIFA corruption scandal (ft. the man himself) 1:07:52

1h ago1:07:52

1:07:52

In 2010, the footballing community was shouting about corruption. FIFA had just awarded the 2018 World Cup to Russia and the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. Something didn’t sound quite right… In this groundbreaking episode, Simon and Mehreen cover not only the life and corruption of former FIFA President Sepp Blatter, but also paint a picture of the geop…

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The Three Points is Three Points Episode 1:03:01

2h ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Chas. and Mouch look back on a hard-won victory at the Vitality, sharing their thoughts on Sancho, Joao Felix and a certain Mr. A Taylor. chelseapodcast.net @chelseapodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad …

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Heroic Villains: Aston Villa's European Miracle 1:07:51

2h ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. As Aston Villa return to Champions League football this week, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper take a deep dive into the club's most iconic moment: their 1982 European Cup triumph. It Was What It Was revisits this historic victory, made even more remarkable b…

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Zhang Yiming: TikTok’s tech boss 46:55

33m ago46:55

46:55

How did an unassuming software engineer become one of the richest people on the planet? This is the story of how Zhang Yiming transformed social media by creating TikTok, and how the Chinese tech company ByteDance became a multi-billion dollar business. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng explore Yiming’s various successes wit…

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MATHEW PRIEST - DODGY - THE REDS ARE GOOD ENOUGH - Dodgy Drummer Discusses Career & Liverpool Hopes 1:01:14

2d ago1:01:14

1:01:14

We return to Anfield, a place where AFC Bournemouth do not have much luck to take on a Liverpool side now managed by Arne Slot who has got off to a very good start in Merseyside. As a musical city, there is no shortage of bands who originate from the city and whilst our next guest's band doesn't originate from Liverpool itself, they are a band who …

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The Bournemouth (away 24/25) Preview 23:11

23m ago23:11

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Chas. and Mouch talk about international breaks and boardroom shenanigans, as well as the upcoming game at the Vitality on Saturday. chelseapodcast.net @chelseapodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choic…

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I GUESS THAT'S WHY THEY CALL IT THE BLUES - Our Wins Against Chelsea & More - CHERRY PICKING #55 1:22:44

6d ago1:22:44

1:22:44

Welcome back to Cherry Picking and we have another special show for you. Craig Beazley and Matt Harrison are joined by Max Cowlard to discuss the memories of beating Chelsea throughout the years from Murray's goal to Gosling's Hooked Bicycle Kick and all the stories in between which include thrashing the Blues to rugby tackling Cherry Bear - This s…

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WHY LEICESTER CITY AVOIDING A POINTS DEDUCTION IS GREAT FOR FOOTBALL - THIS IS FOOTBALL #2 1:04:40

5d ago1:04:40

1:04:40

Welcome to the second episode here on UTCIAD of This Is Football where we discuss the ongoing hot topics in the sport we love. This week Craig and Mani are joined by Kate from the fantastic Leicester Till I Die TV to discuss the Foxes avoiding a points deduction. Many pundits have criticised Leicester and demanded they are punished but with Manches…

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N'Golo Kanté: The humble superstar 48:00

1d ago48:00

48:00

Defensive midfielder N’Golo Kanté has left a huge legacy on football, yet hardly anything is known about him. How did this humble, fame-shy footballer become so beloved by barely saying a single world? In this episode, Simon and Mehreen cover the reclusive Kanté, from poor beginnings in the Paris banlieues to bringing underdog Leicester to shock vi…

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DAVID ICKE - WHO REALLY CONTROLS FOOTBALL & THE WORLD - The Career, The Beliefs & The Philosophy 1:06:23

8d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

David Icke will be known by a Conspiracy Theorist to some, Controversial by others but what many will not know is David's journey in football which took him from Coventry City to Hereford United via Oxford United and Northampton Town and this is what we cover in this special show. In this unique interview, Craig Beazley dives into a career which wa…

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DAVID STOCKS - IN THE SHADOWS AGAIN - Interview With Former AFCB, Charlton, Gillingham & Torquay Man 1:28:21

7d ago1:28:21

1:28:21

David Stocks will be a man who will be known to many AFC Bournemouth fans as a tough tackling captain and here at UTCIAD Matt Harrison got to discuss David's whole career from Dean Court, his time at Charlton Athletic and Gillingham and his time with Torquay United. In this exclusive interview find out more about his early days playing as a schoolb…

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34. Avoiding Rental Scammers & Windshield Time with Maya Stern of Showdigs 1:00:24

3d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Worried about rental scams targeting your vacant properties? Joining us in this episode to discuss the latest scammer tactics and prevention strategies is Maya Stern of Showdigs. Discover which popular online platforms are magnets for scammers and why you should reconsider listing your properties there. Explore the risks and benefits of self-showin…

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Messi: Making the GOAT 1:08:54

3d ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. This week, our hosts Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper dive into the extraordinary journey of Lionel Messi, widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time. With his 2022 World Cup triumph marking the pinnacle of an already legendary career, Jonathan an…

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Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw: Beer, brewing and biotech 34:01

8d ago34:01

34:01

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw built a pharmaceutical empire after failing to get a job brewing beer. She also overcame gender bias to become India’s first self-made female billionaire. Her company Biocon is now Asia's biggest insulin producer. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng follow her story, from a childhood living on a brewery com…

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AFC BOURNEMOUTH COMEBACK KINGS - Reliving Cherries Top Premier League Comebacks - CHERRY PICKING #54 1:58:06

11d ago1:58:06

1:58:06

This week's Cherry Picking we look back at AFC Bournemouth's greatest comebacks in the Premier League with Matt, Mani and our host Craig. Everton fans look away now, not only do you feature because of last Saturday's game at Goodison, but you feature twice in our comeback show! We touch on players leaving Dean Court as the window closed last week, …

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The fall of José Mourinho 58:04

14d ago58:04

58:04

Charismatic and polarising football coach José Mourinho always has one single goal for his teams: to win, no matter what. It’s this mentality that led him to awards, accolades, and admiration. So what happens when the winner stops winning? This second and final episode on José Mourinho chronicles his fall from grace in the 2010s. Simon and Mehreen …

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The Missed Opportunities Episode 49:06

11d ago49:06

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Chas. and Mouch are joined by former BBC journo and Blues season ticket holder Rob Rea to look back at our draw with Palace, and an ultimately unsatisfying transfer window. chelseapodcast.net @chelseapodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/…

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George Soros: 'The man who broke the Bank of England' 45:34

11d ago45:34

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George Soros escaped Nazi occupation in Hungary, before becoming one of the most successful investors in history. After making his name on Wall Street and setting up the hedge fund Quantum, he also become known as “the man who broke the Bank of England” after making a billion dollars in a day by “betting against” the pound. BBC business editor Simo…

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CHAMPAGNE SUPERNOVA - Jonny Blair's Top Cherries, Kepa Joins & VAR Drama - CHERRY PICKING #53 1:43:28

19d ago1:43:28

1:43:28

Oasis have just announced their new tour and being a musical bunch of Cherries (excuse the pun) we couldn't not celebrate this with our latest Cherry Picking show. Craig and Matt are joined this week by Jonny Blair - our resident travelling Cherry - as we discuss Jonny's favourite players of the 1990's, 2000's, 2010's and of course today who donned…

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The Crystal Palace (Home 24/25) Preview 24:45

14d ago24:45

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Chas., Mouch and Louis Beneventi look forward our match against the Eagles at the Bridge, as well as the away ECL leg against Servette. chelseapodcast.net @chelseapodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad ch…

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PAUL RIDEOUT - MADE IN BOURNEMOUTH HERO AT GOODISON - From Wiltshire To Winning Everton The FA Cup 1:23:14

19d ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Back in 1995, Everton contested the FA Cup Final against a Manchester United side managed by Sir Alex Ferguson who were frustrated missing out on the Premier League title to surprise winners Blackburn Rovers. The Toffees had suffered a tough season which started under Mike Walker who had taken over from legendary manager Howard Kendall but ended wi…

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The rise of Jose Mourinho 1:16:34

22d ago1:16:34

1:16:34

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The Six of the Best Episode 1:06:54

16d ago1:06:54

1:06:54

Louis Beneventi of The Chelsea Echo joins Chas. and Mouch to look back at two very different wins last week, and to unpick more transfer market madness. chelseapodcast.net @chelseapodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more…

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33. Top Website Tips With Chris Springer of Property Manager Websites (PMW) 54:35

24d ago54:35

54:35

Are you a property manager struggling to find new owner-clients? Joining us in this episode is Chris Springer of Property Management Websites, to share insider tips on how to attract and convert more leads. Forget relying solely on Google! Marc reveals the #1 marketing tool every property manager needs to dominate their local market – your website!…

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Puskas and Postecoglou: The Legacy of Ange Ball 1:22:29

24d ago1:22:29

1:22:29

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. This week, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper explore the connection between Ferenc Puskas and Ange Postecoglou, and how the Hungarian idol influenced the Australian coach. Regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, Ferenc Puskas’s post-playing career…

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Sven-Göran Eriksson: A life, a legacy, a tribute 1:12:34

18d ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Sven-Göran Eriksson, former England and Lazio manager, has died at the age of 76. In this tribute episode, Mehreen and Simon discuss the colourful life and career of the small-town Swede who shook up English football as the country's first foreign national team coach and electrified the British tabloids at the height of media intrusion into the pri…

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Jerry Seinfeld: The World’s Richest Comedian 36:56

18d ago36:56

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Jerry Seinfeld has a life-long obsession with jokes, but his smash hit sitcom turned the New York stand-up into the richest comedian of all time. Seinfeld was the most watched programme in America when it ended in in 1998, but it’s what came next that made the real Jerry Seinfeld mega rich – streaming and syndication. Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng fin…

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CUP RUN A PRIORITY FOR HAMMERS - LBC Presenter & Author Iain Dale On Lopetegui, New Signings & Moyes 49:16

25d ago49:16

49:16

We are next off to the London Stadium for the Carabao Cup game against West Ham United and ahead of the match we spoke with LBC Presenter and Author Iain Dale about the Hammers aims this season. A club who have signed a number of exciting stars such as Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Füllkrug will of course be aiming for European Qualification onc…

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REACTION - SHOULDER BALL IS A THING! ROBBED BY REFEREE & VAR! - AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle United 8:17

25d ago8:17

8:17

Final score from Dean Court in todays 2pm kick off against Newcastle United was AFC Bournemouth 1-1 Newcastle United. However, despite nothing against the Magpies, Referee David Coote and VAR Tim Robinson made a massive error as they ruled out a late Dango Ouattara header (which come off the shoulder as well) as a hand ball. For David Coote and Tim…

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WILL EDDIE HOWE TAKE NEWCASTLE BACK INTO EUROPE? - With Jon Lane - True Faith & Olly - NUFC Blog 20:00

25d ago20:00

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Ahead of our first home game of the season we spoke to two more Newcastle United fans to get their thoughts on how it might go. Jon Lane from @tfnufc and Olly from NUFC Blog joined us to give their thoughts on the season, what Eddie Howe needs to do this year and of course the game. Let us know how you feel this match against the Magpies will go...…

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EDDIE CAN'T AFFORD TO MISS OUT ON EUROPE! - AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle United with John Sinclair TV 28:45

25d ago28:45

28:45

In the first of our preview shows covering Sunday's game against Newcastle United, we had the pleasure of welcoming on John Sinclair from the fantastic John Sinclair TV to discuss the Magpies visit to Dean Court. A place which was home to God also known as Eddie Howe but hasn't been a happy hunting ground since. John discusses with Craig Beazley th…

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BEFORE THE INTERNET WE HAD CEEFAX & ANDY STEGGALL - Global Exposure & 125 Years - CHERRY PICKING #52 1:40:24

25d ago1:40:24

1:40:24

It's Cherry Picking again! And Craig is joined by Matt and this week's very special guest, former TVS, Meridian and Sky Sports presenter, Andy Steggall, and as we celebrate the clubs 125th Anniversary this week, Andy takes us on a journey down memory lane and tells us stories from the past not only about the Cherries but how he watched the game fro…

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The Premier League’s Greatest Game – Part Two 52:12

22d ago52:12

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In Part One, journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper set the scene for Liverpool’s incredible 4-3 win over Newcastle in April 1996. We now delve into the game itself and the consequences that follow. Having been 12-points clear in the run for the Premier…

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Erling Haaland: The Gen Z goal monster 47:49

22d ago47:49

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Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is making football history with 63 league goals in two seasons. Tipped as a future Ballon d'Or winner, the 6ft4 speed machine seems to attract both rampant adoration and mockery. In this episode, Simon and Mehreen chronicle Haaland’s short life and rise to glory - from growing up extraordinary in a culture that prio…

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The Oh What a Circus Episode 57:58

23d ago57:58

57:58

Chas. and Mouch are almost so overwhelmed by the off-the-pitch shenanigans in SW6 that the small positives to be taken from opening weekend get overlooked. But not quite... chelseapodcast.net @chelseapodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/…

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The Premier League’s Greatest Game – Part One 36:37

24d ago36:37

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Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In this week’s episode, we take an in-depth look into the true classic that was Liverpool v Newcastle in April 1996, as The Reds snatched a victory in the final moments in front of the Kop. Journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper delve into the backstory…

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Peter Jackson: Lord of the Films 46:21

25d ago46:21

46:21

How did Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson become one of only four filmmakers worth a billion dollars, and one of just three billionaires from New Zealand? BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng find out how a childhood obsession with movies led to a booming film industry in Jackson’s homeland. From Bad Taste to King Kong a…

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The Man City (home 24/25) Preview 27:30

1M ago27:30

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Chas. and Mouch look forward - sort of - to Sunday's curtain raiser against the champions, and ponder where in the table we might end up this season. chelseapodcast.net @chelseapodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more ab…

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PREMIER LEAGUE 2024/25 TIER LIST - Where Does Your Club Finish In May? 1:43:19

1M ago1:43:19

1:43:19

Its our annual Tier List and Craig, Matt and Mani are back to review every single club's chances in the 2024/25 Premier League to make a combined decision on where each finishes next season. Will your team be surprising everyone by making a charge for Europe or will you be trying to stay in the top flight? Let us know your thoughts on how the seaso…

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EVANILSON - CHERRIES £40.25 MILLION BRAZILIAN - AFC Bournemouth's New Striker For CLUB RECORD Fee! 12:40

1M ago12:40

12:40

AFC Bournemouth look to be securing another International signing with Brazilian Forward Evanilson joining the club for a record fee replacing the services we have lost with the departure of Dominic Solanke to Tottenham Hotspur. The fee, mentioned to be over €40 Million, with that made up of €10 million add on's and €30 million upfront is exciting …

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Erik Ten Hag: Third time lucky at Manchester United? 1:06:20

1M ago1:06:20

1:06:20

Ten Hag’s slow rise to coaching success seems to have come to an abrupt stop at Manchester United. Can the man who led other teams to glory turn the club around on his third attempt? Or is his tenure simply doomed? In this episode, Mehreen and Simon chronicle the rise and fall of Erik ten Hag. They cover the hyper-organised, football-obsessed Dutch…

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32. How to Grow Organically with Randall Henderson of Rentvine 48:29

1M ago48:29

48:29

Is your property management company growing the number of properties managed? Is it possible to grow without spending money? Are your competitions growing or going backwards? What are the industry leaders doing differently to grow? Joining us is Randall Henderson from Rentvine to discuss the keys to growth. From software integration and organic gro…

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How Pep Guardiola Became A Football Genius 59:00

1M ago59:00

59:00

Welcome to the latest episode of The Overlap’s football history podcast, It Was What It Was. In this week’s episode, journalists Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper take an in-depth look at Pep Guardiola's journey to becoming a football legend. Focusing on the early stages of his coaching career and the political landscape at Barcelona, Jonathan and Rob…

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The So Many Questions Episode 59:04

1M ago59:04

59:04

Mouch and Chas. run the rule over the chaos that has been the end part of Chelsea's pre-season, and talk of their amazement that we've actually bought a player who's got experience. chelseapodcast.net @chelseapodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2024 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmed…

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Miuccia Prada: ‘Ugly fashion’ 40:37

1M ago40:37

40:37

How a communist mime artist became the billionaire boss of a luxury fashion house. Miuccia Prada changed her name, then made it famous with one of the runway’s biggest brands. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng explain how the Italian fashion designer turned her grandfather’s shop into a fashion powerhouse. Alongside her husb…

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SEAN DYCHE & PHIL MITCHELL BROTHERS? SOLANKE TO SPURS? BIG KICK OFF IN EFL? - THIS IS FOOTBALL #1 1:20:17

1M ago1:20:17

1:20:17

Welcome to a new feature here on UTCIAD where we discuss random news across the whole of football. Craig, Mani and Matt discuss some hot topics such as Dominic Solanke to Tottenham Hotspur, the Everton takeover, Pedro Neto going from Wolves to Chelsea and loads more. We also discuss the opening games of the EFL and look at the sides who have joined…

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