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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Liverpool Football Club legend Robbie Fowler teams up with Manchester United fan Chris McHardy to speak to some of the biggest names in World football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Extraordinary people with extraordinary stories. Join Chris McHardy, Sonal Rupani, and Robbie Greenfield as they embark on a conversational adventure and speak to some of the world's most remarkable individuals. The Big Interview is produced by Tom Paul Smith.
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John Obi Mikel on what’s REALLY going on with Sterling & Chelsea
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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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Robert Pires EXCLUSIVE: ‘Nobody touches Henry’, finally forgiving Wenger & Arteta’s Arsenal verdict
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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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Taking The Mikel: John Obi on Chelsea's plight, Osimhen future & Top 4 prediction
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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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The Obi One: S02 Episode 2 - Carlo Ancelotti
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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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Taking the Mikel: Episode 7 - EXCLUSIVE: Real Madrid Insight & Obi Mikel's Impassioned Enzo Fernandez Verdict
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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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The Obi One: S02 Episode 1 - Usain Bolt
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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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Taking the Mikel: Episode 6 - Maresca, transfer targets & Fergie forgiveness
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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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Chris and Robbie are joined by legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley to discuss life behind the mic. From his meticulous planning to his ultimate do’s and dont’s after 35 years of TV broadcasting. Clive also shares his run-ins with Sir Alex Ferguson, his tip for this season’s Premier League title and why Tiger Woods’ “return to glory” left…
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Al Corbi is the go-to-guy when you're in the market for a James Bond villain style lair. Doomsday prepping is nothing new, but following the revelation of Mark Zuckerberg's plans for a secretive underground bunker; described as a 5,000-sq-ft underground shelter with “its own energy and food supplies” and “what appears to be a blast-resistant door” …
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Chris and Robbie regularly meet people who put their achievements to shame, and that was very much the case when they spoke to Everan Oska who recently set an incredible running record in the UAE. According to Evran he could go even faster if he got another chance! Wait until you hear how he got into ultra running in the first place, he makes it so…
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Chris talks to one those annoying people who can seemingly do it all, they make a success of whatever they turn their hand to. Step forward basketball great turned actor and producer turned environmentalist: Rick Fox. As Chris found out, it's not luck or good fortune that has made Rick successful in so many fields, it's hard work and dedication. Sp…
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The reality star from the loudest boxing dynasty of a generation, Tommy Fury is used to life in the public eye. He was the fresh faced the kid in the ring with his brother on that night in Düsseldorf, he was crowned winner of Love Island and he threw a few big payday boxing bouts with YouTubers for good measure, Tommy Fury has dealt with it all wit…
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It’s Sir Tom Jones, need we say anymore?? OK, well this octogenarian thought he had done everything there was to do in the entertainment industry over the last seven decades. But he had never spoke to Chris McHardy…until now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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The Tinder Swindler, Don’t F* With Cats and most recently American Nightmare, Felicity Morris has brought some of the most incredible true crime shows of recent years to Netflix. Our in house TC fanatic Chris couldn’t wait to speak to her, he kept her for way longer than we expected her to allow us, and the conversation is just incredible. From Fel…
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The Obi One: Episode 12 - Petr Čech
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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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Taking the Mikel: Episode 5 - Are Chelsea ‘billion pound bottlejobs’?
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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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The Obi One: Episode 11 - Eden Hazard
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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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Chris finally managed to catch up with Kevin Ford after his story went viral last year. Kevin is a brilliant man, a father of 4 daughters and grandad to three, he has never missed a day of work for 27 years and his life was turned on its head after a video was posted of him receiving a gift from management to acknowledge his service. Kevin's grace,…
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Episode 34 - James 'Webby' Web Sure Can Eat!
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BONUS REVISIT! Hard to believe Robbie spoke to competitive eater James 'Webby' Web nearly a year ago. We are scratching our heads to figure out why we didn't post this at the time, but it's a great one and definitely worth the wait. Since this chat Webby's been around the world, smashed countless competitive eating records, climbed up the internati…
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Taking the Mikel: Episode 4 - Premier League’s all-time Africa XI
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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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The Obi One: Episode 10 - Rio Ferdinand
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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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Chris was granted an audience with a man who has been on our screens since the early 80s. Steve Harvey was brilliant, nothing more needs to be said! Other than we hope he comes back to speak to all the Off Script gang in the studio soon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Laughing gas by day, laughing crowds by night, Chris, Sonal and Robbie were in stitches with the standout Emirati stand-up Abz Ali. He's gone viral recently for his series with Abdokhj covering "Arab Misconceptions" so the Off Script team got him in to expand on those misconceptions and to talk about his double life as both a 9-5 Dentist and a late…
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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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The Big Interview is back with a bang! Ant Middleton is an adventurer, author, TV personality and former UK Special Forces soldier, Royal Marines Commando, and Royal Engineer in the British Army. He was, of course, the Chief Instructor on TV's SAS: Who Dares Wins from 2015 until 2021. He's a new resident of Dubai and given that we first spoke to hi…
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Taking the Mikel: Episode 3 - Sunday Oliseh, look away now!
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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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The Obi One: Episode 8 - Victor Boniface
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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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The Obi One: Episode 7 - José Mourinho
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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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Taking the Mikel: Episode 2 - ‘Chelsea lack f**** leaders’
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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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The Obi One: Episode 6 - Gianfranco Zola
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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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The Obi One: Episode 5 - Roberto Di Matteo
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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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The Obi One: Episode 4 - Florent Malouda
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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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The Obi One: Episode 3 - Victor Osimhen
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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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The Obi One: Episode 2 - Frank Lampard
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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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Taking the Mikel: Episode 1 - Chelsea woes & the Premier League’s best
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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: Episode 1 - John Terry
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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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You'll know him as Happy Lowman in the FX series Sons of Anarchy, David Labrava joins Robbie to talk about life as an actor, writer, producer, director, tattoo artist and his best selling autobiography "Becoming a Son". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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Episode 29 - Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa
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The story of Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa - from migrant farmer to renowned brain surgeon. Here, Dr. Alfredo Quiñones-Hinojosa tells Off Script his incredible life story - from his impoverished childhood in the tiny village of Palaco, Mexico to his harrowing border crossing and his transformation from illegal immigrant to one of the brightest mind…
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Chris Gardner reveals the secret to happiness! Off Script chats to Chris Gardner, a man whose story has inspired millions. Gardner’s positivity (not to mention his infectious laugh) is impossible to resist, as he reflects on a life that inspired the Hollywood movie “The Pursuit of Happyness”. What are the keys to finding your own path to success? A…
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One of the brightest minds in British football, is our special guest on Episode 13 of the Robbie Robbie Fowler Podcast. In a wide-ranging hour-long chat, Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers opens up on his coaching philosophy and man-management style. He also explains his reasons for leaving Celtic, makes a shock admission about his time at Liverpo…
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When Mike Finkel received a call from a reporter asking why Christian Longo—a man apprehended on charges of murdering his wife and three children—was claiming to be him, Mike decided to confront the accused murderer face to face. Mike shares his first-hand account of the real-life tale portrayed in the James Franco and Jonah Hill film True Story. S…
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France’s iconic No12 for Episode 12. Thierry Henry joins Robbie and Chris for the latest instalment of the GodPod as he lifts the lid on his self-imposed exile from social media and reveals the true extent of the vitriol he received after that handball versus Ireland. The Arsenal legend also speaks candidly about his time at Juventus, his rivalry w…
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He's the 'best player' that Robbie Fowler ever played with, a two-time Champions League winner, and for many Liverpool fans, the one that got away. Steve McManaman joins Chris and Robbie on the latest episode of the Robbie Fowler Podcast to discuss a whole host of subjects, namely the controversial nature of his Anfield exit in 1999, becoming a Gal…
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Jamie Carragher is a Liverpool legend turned highly-regarded TV pundit and analyst. He’s also the latest big-name guest on the Robbie Fowler Podcast. Here, he opens up on why he’s not made the move into management (Gary Neville is partly to blame), hating watching his beloved Reds in 2013, incurring the wrath of Craig Bellamy and why he’s confident…
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Xiye is a climate justice activist from Mexico, and one of the lead organisers of the Fridays For Future youth climate strike movement. At 18 she sits on the administration committee of the Peoples Climate Movement, where she brings the voice of youth to existing grassroots and climate organisations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…
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The latest episode of the Robbie Fowler Podcast sees a man who terrorised defences back in the 80s and 90s, first with Watford and then Liverpool and England join Robbie and Chris. He wasn’t a bad rapper either. It’s John Barnes. Over the course of an hour, Barnes opens up on the influence the late Graham Taylor had on his career, his regrets – or …
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At 21 years old Jasmine Harrison set a new world record to become the youngest female to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She completed a 4,800 kilometer journey from Spain to Antigua in 70 days, 3 hours and 48 minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Dubai Eye 103.8
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This week Robbie and Chris are joined by another man who wore the famous Liverpool No9 shirt - the club's all-time leading goalscorer Ian Rush. The man known affectionately as 'Tosh' opens up on mentoring Robbie, why being unselfish almost ended his Anfield career before it even got started and the call from Sir Alex Ferguson that almost saw him jo…
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As an FBI hostage negotiator, Chris Voss persuaded terrorists, bank robbers, and kidnappers to see things his way. Having worked on over 150 kidnappings, he talks about the tactics he employed in hostage negotiation and the most intense situation he found himself in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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