Best Goal A Worldy Podcasts (2024)

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"Effective Communication For Coaches" 30:44

2M ago30:44

30:44

In this episode called ‘effective communication for coaches’ I discuss with former professional footballer Dave Regis and now player to coach manager at the Premier league; the importance of effective communication in coaching to optimise player performance. During his Football career, Dave scored 53 goals in 237 appearances, representing several c…

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'Support and Balance!' 31:10

3M ago31:10

31:10

In this episode, I converse with Colchester United F.C. goalkeeper Tom Smith the significance of social support, self-regulation and psychological skills in improving football performance. We emphasize the role of social and family support networks, teammates, and coaches in providing a balanced psychological perspective to optimize performance. Ad…

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'Building Resources!' 45:51

3M ago45:51

45:51

In this episode I investigate with performance psychologist and former Queens Park Rangers player Suze Burton Wylie how sports psychology can enhance football performance. Suze provides insights into the practical application of psychological techniques; such as visualization, mindset, coping strategies, self-talk, and imagery to optimize sports pe…

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'Nothing Left to Chance' 35:24

4M ago35:24

35:24

In this episode, I discuss with Joshua Rees the significance of nutrition for peak performance. Josh, a goal-scoring midfielder who has represented Arsenal FC and England at youth levels, and professionally for Nottingham Forest, Torquay United, Gillingham, and currently Dagenham and Redbridge. Alongside his professional career, Josh obtained a fir…

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Z's and GK's 35:32

4M ago35:32

35:32

In this episode, I analyze with Derby goalkeeper Josh Vickers the importance of sleep for recovery and optimal performance, including the effects of match results, game timings, training loads, and arousal levels on sleep patterns. We also cover current guidelines and research on sleep duration, quality, and the potential benefits of napping in red…

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"Top Top Players” 52:21

5M ago52:21

52:21

In this episode, I explore what scouts look for in players with Alan Randall; who is one of the most knowledgeable and charismatic people I know in the game. With experience as a player, manager, and current scouting role at the highest level, he has advised Premiership clubs such as Tottenham Hotspur and Watford Football Club on team tactical anal…

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'You Can't Be Beat!' 40:10

5M ago40:10

40:10

In this episode, I discuss the importance of fitness with Nico Yennaris, a central defensive midfielder for the China international and Beijing Guoan. Nico, who has played over one hundred league games and represented England at various youth levels before gaining Chinese citizenship in 2019, is renowned for his exceptional fitness levels. We explo…

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Fearless Intuition: Navigating Life with Confidence 1:03:23

5M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Fearless Warriors, welcome back! I’m thrilled to share this episode with you because we have our first guest ever on the podcast: the amazing Amanda Jane! She’s an Oracle, Healing Practitioner, and real-life Mermaid. She helps those who are in need of direction, have a desire to grow and expand, remain open-minded, and who are ready to bring awaren…

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Goals and Strikers 34:18

6M ago34:18

34:18

In this episode, I explore with Darran Hay the art of finishing. During his career he averaged 0.38 goals per game in the Conference National league between the years 1995 to 2000; representing both Woking and Stevenage football clubs. We discuss how visualisation and cognitive rehearsal can optimise performance and help manage pressure. Darran ref…

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The Power of the Voice Within 31:48

6M ago31:48

31:48

Fearless Warriors! Welcome back. I’m so glad to be posting this for you. Over the last three days, I’ve had the most life-changing realizations, and I just can’t wait to share them with you. Today’s episode is all about the power of the voice within, more specifically, how our inner voice communicates with our body and how that affects our overall …

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"Few players are good enough to just go out and freestyle". 26:23

6M ago26:23

26:23

In this episode, I examine fundamental elements associated with high-performance teams with Mathew Willock, who has played for Manchester United, Jong FC Utrect, St. Johnstone, St. Mirren, Gillingham, Salford City, and represented Monserrat at the international level. He shares insights into different management and leadership styles that contribut…

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'Defending Nous'! 31:42

6M ago31:42

31:42

In this episode, I discuss the art of defending with Cardiff City Centre Back Mark McGuinness, who has now completed over one hundred league appearances and represented the Republic of Ireland at the under nineteen and twenty-one International levels. Together, we delved into the importance of fundamental motor skills, their role as basic building …

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The Power is within YOU 28:57

8M ago28:57

28:57

Fearless Warriors, Welcome Back! These last couple of weeks have been a lot for some of us. For some, they might have been good times, but for others like myself they might have been some pretty heavy times. Personally, I went through a lot during these days, and I want to share with you how I handled myself through this particularly difficult time…

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Taking Control of Your Life 34:32

8M ago34:32

34:32

Fearless Warriors, Welcome Back! In this third episode of 'Rise Above It All,' we discuss everything you need to know to take back control of your life! We delve into evaluating your personal relationships, finding a fulfilling job, and eliminating stress factors from your life. We provide detailed insights into the importance of feeling comfortabl…

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Freeing Yourself: Breaking the Chains of Toxic Relationships and Embracing Healthy Boundaries 11:03

9M ago11:03

11:03

Welcome back, Fearless Warriors! In this second episode of The Rise Above It All Podcast, we're picking right back up where we left off in the first episode, diving deep into toxic relationships in our lives. We all have individuals who no longer align with our life paths—be it a partner, spouse, childhood friends, or family members. It's crucial t…

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Unfiltered: My Personal Journey 24:04

9M ago24:04

24:04

At last! I’m proud to introduce you to The Rise Above It All Podcast! For so long I have been living in a state of fear, Fear has been consuming my thoughts and my day-to-day life. I’ve gotten to this place of an inner healing journey that is lighting my soul on fire! I want to help you guys to tell fear to go F*CK ITSELF! We cannot live in fear; w…

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Welcome to Rise Above it All! - Trailer Episode 2:05

9M ago2:05

2:05

Rise Above It All, where we go beyond just being a podcast – we're a movement of individuals ready to reclaim our power! Each episode is dedicated to helping you turn life's struggles into strengths, reigniting our inner flame, and reclaiming the power within us. We'll question the rules, unravel the impact of our past, and empower you to trust you…

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Culture Club? 47:36

5y ago47:36

47:36

Note to all podeban listeners, we have moved! Catch us on our last episode here. If you can't find us after this week, please search for The Thamesmen!By Every Goal a Worldy!

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England vs Bulgaria Special 1:53:04

5y ago1:53:04

1:53:04

It's a special pod this week as we do a full matches worth of chat. We cover England, Oxford Utd's amazing run and Reading's bizarre manegerial decisions. Plus we talked about devilled eggs, walnut whips and other equally important topics.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Robinson vs Appleton 44:13

5y ago44:13

44:13

Needless to say, the Yellows get the last laugh. Oxford on fire and Reading in the doldrums, we get into the highs and lows of league football and Andy begins his love affair with Karl Robinson.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Haircut 100 40:20

5y ago40:20

40:20

Graham joins the team to talk about the favoured barnets of BlackburnBy Every Goal a Worldy!

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Statto 1:00:32

5y ago1:00:32

1:00:32

We get into some Oxford related stats, talk about Reading's efforts in the community and get stuck into some red hot England chat! OXstatsBy Every Goal a Worldy!

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It's A Joke 57:50

5y ago57:50

57:50

Great start to the season for the Yellows, while the Royals buckle under the weight of expectation. We also get deep into VAR yet again.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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A Pint of Wine 46:53

5y ago46:53

46:53

The season has opened once again like a bread bin door. We chat about the transfers and have a look at what's to come over the next few months.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Endgame 56:32

5+ y ago56:32

56:32

We reach the end of the season for Reading and Oxford, so we look back and the best and worst of both clubs over the last year. And I finally eat my pie.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 37: And Relax... 46:29

5+ y ago46:29

46:29

The season draws to a close and The Yellows and Royals find themselves in positions of safety and will play in League One and The Championship respectively next season. We look back on recent results and how both teams turned it around. Once again we get into referees and what's going wrong with football today.... it's a lot. Ass always, music by t…

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Episode 36: BADford City 56:02

5+ y ago56:02

56:02

We get into the mad goings on at the Kassam and the good teams beating Reading at the Mad. We also predict the rest of the season's games.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 35: Phoenix From The Flames 51:31

5+ y ago51:31

51:31

Reading rise to win against Wigan and Andy slumps deeper into depression after another loss for the Yellows.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 34: Massive Downer 53:05

5+ y ago53:05

53:05

Andy goes dark on us and gives a bleak outlook for Oxford United. Meanwhile, Si keeps trying to see the positives during a mixed time for the Royals.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 33: Willies 42:32

5+ y ago42:32

42:32

We discuss Gavin Whyte's boaby and why we all now hate Derby County.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 32: Rio Ave Takes Charge 57:06

5+ y ago57:06

57:06

We have a look back at the FA Cup ties and look forward into the transfer window.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 31: Do the Portuguese have Ruffles? 36:15

5+ y ago36:15

36:15

We talk about a new beginning at Reading and maybe the start of an ending at Oxford.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 30: David Meyler's Youtube 57:34

5+ y ago57:34

57:34

It's all change at the Madejski, except the results and the great home run at the Kassam comes to an end,By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 29: A Load of Baldocks 54:23

5+ y ago54:23

54:23

It's a transformational week at Reading with changes in the boardroom and on the training ground. I win the Golden Gamble and Andy gets involved in tax law.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 28: Browne Sugar 1:01:01

5+ y ago1:01:01

1:01:01

We get into the latest goings at at the Kassam and the Mad and delve into our latest frustrations in the world of football.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 27: Cupping 49:40

6y ago49:40

49:40

The FA Cup is here and so is another set of underwhelming results for the Us and the Rs.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 26: Bacuna Matata 48:27

6y ago48:27

48:27

Andy gets very upset about Nile Ranger and Si enjoys a bit of fun at the Mad Stad.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 25: Meyler's Sad Youtube 45:14

6y ago45:14

45:14

Welcome back aboard the Worldy bus! We talk about Reading's inexpliacble 3-1 win against Millwall, Oxford's decent 0-0 at Southend and a host of other EFL related gubbins! And Gareth is back!By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 24: Karl Gets a Ghosting 41:51

6y ago41:51

41:51

We are very proud to have our new theme tune on the show! Music provided by the enormously talented Nightjjar, fresh from supporting Idlewild's Roddy Woomble on his UK tour Nightjjar have prepared an awesome new track that will be up front on the show from now on. Check them out on Spotify right here. Today we talk about Oxford's win against Plymou…

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Episode 23: Karl Gets a Cabbage? 57:03

6y ago57:03

57:03

Another pair of poor results for the Thames Valley boys. Andy goes big on KR and Si is confused by PC...By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 22: The Dadi 50:30

6y ago50:30

50:30

Things get worse at the Kassam and get better at the Madejski. We have a look at what Karl Robinson is doing wrong and discuss what might get the Yellow's out of their funk. Also, Gareth McCleary gets his first mench of the season.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 21: Gypsy Curse 57:19

6y ago57:19

57:19

I don't why I thought this was Episode 16... It's clearly Episode 21, where we discuss Reading's first home win of the season, Oxford's dissapointing result against Walsall, catch up with the EFL in general and talk about some exciting news out of the Kassam.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 20: Paolo DiCanio's Ghost 57:23

6y ago57:23

57:23

Things looking up at the Kassam and looking down at the Madejski. Andy enjoys a day out and we both go a bit too deep into the depths of football social media.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Special: Trip to the Mad Stad! 19:47

6y ago19:47

19:47

Andy heads to the Madejski Stadium for the first time and Reading lose yet again.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 19: Kettle Crisps 1:02:41

6y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Si makes a visit to the Kassam, Oxford get their first win of the season and Reading snatch a last minute equaliser at Aston Villa. We also get stuck DOGSO and crisps at Charlton.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 18: A Lot of Matt Taylors 58:28

6y ago58:28

58:28

Andy and I get stuck into the football league and look at all three divisions as the season gets going and highlight the potential ups and downs. We also lament the slow start to the season for both the Royals and the Yellows.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 17: Tasty Ruffles 49:03

6y ago49:03

49:03

The Thames Valley teams get off to a less than preferable start and Andy and Si start to get a feel for their new look sides. This episode was recorded using a tethered phone on 3G from a secure location in the English wilderness, so apologies for the poor quality, which is far below our usual standard. Next week we'll be back to normal.…

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Episode 16: Naturewatch with Hugo and Gerard 1:00:42

6y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

The World Cup is over and we go over some of our favourite moments and look forward to the domestic season ahead.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 15: Cartoon Frog 58:49

6y ago58:49

58:49

England's World Cup dream is over, but the French and Croatians dream on! We discuss England's sad exit and wonderful tournament, look to the final and even further into the future.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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Episode 14: England on the Brink 52:20

6y ago52:20

52:20

We march on and on in one of the best World Cup tournaments ever! We have a slightly hungover review of the quarter finals and look forward to a very big week.By Every Goal a Worldy!

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