Best Sam Bamford Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 12 - Tom Hector - Real Estate, Business, Lifestyle & Fitness 1:06:51

1d ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Tom Hector is a real estate agent and business owner of Harris Real Estate in Adelaide. Tom and I discussed the current housing market situation, his journey into real estate, work/life balance, fitness, lifestyle and much more.By Sam Bamford

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Episode 11 - Ben Seymour - Fitness, Ultra Running and Business 1:02:42

1h ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Ben was a professional rugby union player before jumping into the fitness industry, specifically long distance ultra running events which includes Atacama Crossing, Bali Hope and the Kosci 100. Ben is now preparing for one of the hardest ultra races in the world, the TDS race at UTMB. Away from running and fitness, Ben spends his time being a busin…

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Episode 10 - Warren Proctor 1:05:11

9d ago1:05:11

1:05:11

Warren Proctor was a former Professional Fighter, Commando in the Australian Army Special Forces, Combat Veteran, Ultra Marathon Runner, Adventure Race Athlete and Mountaineer. We covered all the topics above, and his mindset and mentality that has seen him conquer many challenges in life.By Sam Bamford

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Episode 9 - James Fantasia 1:14:02

14d ago1:14:02

1:14:02

James Fantasia is a father, former SANFL player, SANFL General Manager Game Development (1991-1995), Adelaide Football Club Recruiting Manager (1995-2007), Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn Football General Manager and current CEO of the Norwood Football Club Football. James and I spoke about AFL football club management, recruitment dynamics, lifestyl…

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Episode 8 - Gabriel McKenna-Lieschke 1:01:03

7d ago1:01:03

1:01:03

Gabe is an athlete, track cyclist and model. Gabe unfortunately tore his bicep tendon whilst in the gym, went in for a routine surgery repair and woke up 20 days later with an amputated right arm. Gabe's story is one of resilience and perseverance through incredible odds. Gabe is now training up for the Paralympic team with hopes of competing for A…

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Episode 7 - Ryan Fox 1:02:41

29d ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Ryan Fox is a father, husband, former rifleman/paratrooper/combat veteran in the Australian Military, former firefighter and now business /gym owner. Ryan deployed to Afghanistan in 2012 with myself, we talked military, Afghanistan 2012, returning home after deployments and much more.By Sam Bamford

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Episode 6 - Kendrick Louis 1:03:30

1M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Kendrick Louis is a father, husband, professional athlete, 2020 Nurti-Grain Ironman Series Champion and owner of Louis Media and The Morning Club. Kendrick and I discussed his professional athlete career, morning routines, sacrifices made by him and those around him and much more.By Sam Bamford

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Episode 5 - Tom Jonas 1:01:26

1M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

Tom Jonas is a father, husband, former AFL player/captain of the Port Adelaide Football Club and is a co-owner of Heydiddle Wines. Tom and I discussed his football career, leadership roles and life after footy.By Sam Bamford

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Episode 4 - John Platten 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

John Platten is a father, husband, former VFL/AFL player, Brownlow Medalist, business owner and much more. We discussed his early life, growing up being 1-9 children in housing trust, losing his father at the age of 18 and the amazing career he had.By Sam Bamford

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Episode 3 - Steve McKenna 1:05:30

2M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

Steve McKenna is a father, husband, pro ironman athlete and business owner of "Nerd Belts". This is not your typical triathlon or ironman podcast you'd expect from a guest like Steve, we discussed some of the harder topics in regards to being a professional athlete, work/life balance and the sacrifices made by him and those around him.…

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Episode 2 - Brett Sparnon 1:04:55

2M ago1:04:55

1:04:55

Brett Sparnon is a father, husband, exercise physiologist by trade, specialising in workplace, health and wellbeing fields. Brett also has excellent leadership credentials in local community, sports and business. We discussed a book written by James Kerr called "Legacy" which is about the New Zealand All Blacks and their driving culture to be the b…

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James, Roberts & Rodon standing at the door of history 33:56

2M ago33:56

33:56

Here we go! Ahead of the EFL Championship play-off final on Sunday, Matthew catches up with Dan James, Joe Rodon and Connor Roberts. The boys discuss that epic performance against Norwich, preparations for the huge game against Southampton, the squad scrabbling around for tickets, the role the fans can play & much more.…

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Episode 1 - Shane Walker 1:27:04

2M ago1:27:04

1:27:04

Shane Walker is a father, husband, business owner, ATG qualified movement coach and fitness enthusiast. We discussed running, knee injuries, cold plunges, cycling and more.By info44z2

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Live with Gruev, Rutter & Firpo 32:29

3M ago32:29

32:29

Recorded a couple of weeks ago, Emma Jones is joined by Jermaine Beckford for another live episode from Leeds, joined by Ilia Gruev, Georginio Rutter and Junior Firpo. Discussing the season so far and local delicacies, the guys also field fan questions including whether the trio would have Daniel Farke as striker for a day or Patrick Bamford as man…

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Matteo meets Mateo 38:26

4M ago38:26

38:26

Dom Matteo and Matthew Lewis are joined by Mateo Joseph, who offers an insight into his upbringing, who in the Leeds squad gives him advice, Premier League aspirations, his favourite of Leeds’ fine eateries and more.

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Wilfried ‘Willy’ Gnonto 58:20

4M ago58:20

58:20

Wilfried Gnonto appears on the pod to chat to Matthew and Dom hot on the heels of that corker of a goal against Millwall in the 2-0 win which sent Leeds top. Willy talks about fighting his way back into form, the promotion charge, growing up metres from a five-a-side pitch, becoming the first Switzerland-based player to receive a full Italy call-up…

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Connor Roberts wants a scrap 55:35

5M ago55:35

55:35

Newboy Connor Roberts joins Matthew and Bridgey to discuss that lovely first goal for the club, his feisty spirit, adding to Leeds’ growing Welshies club, getting the ball to better players and why he dreads to think what Joe Rodon would be doing if he weren’t a footballer.

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Archie Gray (aka Sam Byram’s mascot) 42:42

6M ago42:42

42:42

This week we’re joined by Archie Gray, who has burst into the first-team and demonstrated exactly why fans have been so excited about the latest of the Gray clan to make their mark at Elland Road. Having joined Leeds as a boy, Archie has broken record-after-record as he progressed through the ranks at the club and on the international stage with En…

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‘That Boy Dan James’ 53:42

6M ago53:42

53:42

Faster-than-lightning Dan James drops in for a chat with Matthew and Bridgey. Dan discusses his brilliant form this term, his original move to Elland Road which fell through, fatherhood and more.

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Ilia ‘Gruyff’ Gruev 45:03

6M ago45:03

45:03

Bridgey’s joined by Leeds legend Dominic Matteo this week as we welcome Ilia Gruev to the pod. We hear how Ilia’s settling into life at Leeds, following in his dad’s footsteps in the game, gelling with the squad and more.

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Kristoffer ‘Skinny Fat’ Klaesson 46:03

7M ago46:03

46:03

It’s the first episode of 2024 and Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Kristoffer Klaesson to discuss back to back cleansheets, matching haircuts with Patrick Bamford, how he’d fair against Michael in a penalty shoot out and more.

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Harry Rutter 36:56

7M ago36:56

36:56

We’ve a festive treat for you this week as Georginio Rutter joins Matthew and Bridgey to discuss his teammates, knowing Meslier since they were boys, fashion, goal celebrations, Ronaldinho and much more.

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Cool Hand Luke Humphries 33:24

8M ago33:24

33:24

With the PDC World Darts Championship starting today, Matt catches up with Leeds fan Luke Humphries, who goes into the tournament as a red hot favourite after winning three of the four major tournaments in the build up. We hear about how Luke got his name, beating Michael van Gerwen, nine darters and who in the Leeds squad can throw a decent dart.…

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Why Crysencio Cried 31:39

8M ago31:39

31:39

Crysencio Summerville returns to the pod to discuss his electric form this season, why he cried after making his Premier League debut, getting inside the heads of opposing defenders and being the youngest brother of four.

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Firpo’s Grape Popping 51:59

8M ago51:59

51:59

Junior Firpo returns to the podcast to chat to Bridgey and Matthew to discuss handling injury lay-offs, the players that wind him up in training with their silky skills, Yorkshire weather and more.

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How to pronounce Joël Piroe 32:17

8M ago32:17

32:17

The guest joining Bridgey and Matthew this week is Joël Piroe, who’s already making a big impression for Daniel Farke’s side so far this season. Joël discusses his early years in the game, settling in at Leeds, his teammates and how to properly pronounce his name. #LUFCPOD

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Glen ‘Rolls Royce’ Kamara 43:36

9M ago43:36

43:36

Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Glen Kamara, who’s star turn against Leicester City in that impressive 1-0 away win got Leeds fans drooling. Glen discusses his early days at Arsenal, his time north of the border in Scotland football, settling into his new surroundings at Elland Road and getting involved in a coaching company with his best mate. #…

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Live from JD Sports 34:20

9M ago34:20

34:20

Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges present the first ever live edition of the Official Leeds Utd Podcast in front of an audience at JD Sports in Leeds - joined by the Welsh trio of Dan James, Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon.

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Ed Wootten’s between the sticks 45:06

9M ago45:06

45:06

This week Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Ed Wootten, first team goalkeeping coach at Elland Road. Having joined Leeds from Norwich City this summer, Ed offers insights into the goalkeeping set up at the club, reuniting with Daniel Farke, playing out from the back, working closely with IlIan Meslier, transitioning from playing to coaching and mor…

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Dave Hancock (Part 2) 43:00

9M ago43:00

43:00

It’s part two of Bridgey and Matthew’s chat with former Leeds United Head Physio Dave Hancock, who discusses Eddie Gray, Wesley Boyle, going Stateside, working with U2, meeting Obama and more high jinks at Thorp Arch.

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Dave ‘the man with magic hands’ Hancock (Part 1) 49:32

10M ago49:32

49:32

This week Bridgey and Matthew are joined by former Leeds United Head Physiotherapist Dave Hancock, who reminisces about his time at Elland Road during the early 2000s - from doing fitness tests with Lucas Radebe on the side of the road to bike rides with David Batty, a certain team playing Pass the Penny during a game, wiling away hours in the trea…

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Sam Byram’s Pilates Equipment 33:23

10M ago33:23

33:23

This week Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Sam Byram, who’s been in impressive form so far this season after his summer return to Elland Road. Sam chats about appreciating every game, dragging Pilates equipment around the country, Leeds’ superb medical team, getting Neville Longbottom’s autograph and playing alongside Archie Gray’s dad.…

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Manager favourite Jaidon Anthony 45:00

10M ago45:00

45:00

This week Bridgey and Matthew are joined by Jaidon Anthony, who capped his home debut with a fine goal in that wholesome 3-0 win over Watford. Jaidon talks about his last minute move to Leeds, why his managers love him so much, how he spends his time off the field and more. #lufcpod

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Rob Price reveals who’s surprisingly good at bleep tests 35:47

10M ago35:47

35:47

Leeds United’s Head of Medicine & Performance Rob Price joins Matthew Lewis to discuss the best performers in bleep tests, guiding players like Stuart Dallas back from serious injuries, working with managers like Daniel Farke and Marcelo Bielsa, keeping players in shape during a pandemic and much more!…

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Illan Meslier loves British food 25:59

11M ago25:59

25:59

Illan Meslier joins Matthew Lewis to discuss the campaign so far, his time in Leeds and his thoughts on the local cuisine...

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Return of the Shack 43:43

11M ago43:43

43:43

Jamie Shackleton joins Matthew and Michael to discuss his fine early season form, playing for his boyhood club, doing his coaching licences and more. #lufcpod

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Joe Rodon’s Magic 37:38

11M ago37:38

37:38

Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges get Joe Rodon on for a chat to delve into how he’s settling in at the club, tattoos, food, his Welsh teammates at Leeds and more. #LUFCPod

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Darlow down with new boy Karl 38:35

12M ago38:35

38:35

After a whirlwind few weeks in which ink touched paper on his incoming transfer, new goalkeeper Karl Darlow joins Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges on the pod to reflect on his move to Elland Road, his formative years in the game and life between the posts. #lufcpod

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Ampadu-du-du… 38:53

12M ago38:53

38:53

New boy Ethan Ampadu joins Michael Bridges and Matthew Lewis to discuss how he’s settling into his new surroundings at Elland Road, his new teammates, haircuts, Yorkshire puddings and more!

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Charlie Cresswell joins Matthew & Bridgey 33:32

12M ago33:32

33:32

Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges get to know Charlie Cresswell in the wake of him signing a new 4-year contract at Elland Road - discussing everything from his music taste to how much the number 5 shirt means to him.

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New Chairman Paraag Marathe speaks to Matthew Lewis 28:40

1y ago28:40

28:40

As the takeover of Leeds United by 49ers Enterprises is officially announced, Matthew Lewis chats one-to-one with newly unveiled Chairman Paraag Marathe to get the lowdown on the new owners’ plans for the club.

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Bridgey’s Glasses & Return of The Chief 32:44

1+ y ago32:44

32:44

Matt Lewis, Emma Jones and Jermaine Beckford try their best to avoid talking about THAT Crystal Palace game, whilst Michael Bridges catches up with The Chief Lucas Radebe to reflect on his time at the club and his experience of watching Leeds United back in the Premier League. Have questions for the guys? Send them over via #LUFCPod!…

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The Winners' Episode 43:17

1+ y ago43:17

43:17

This week's episode has winners galore as Matt and Emma are joined by Bridie Hannon and Cath Hammill, who helped Leeds United Women to win the FA National League Plate at the weekend - the team’s first silverware for 13 years. The guys are also joined by ePremier League winners Olle ‘Ollelito’ Arbin and Tom Stokes, who won the prestigious e-sports …

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When Junior Firpo offers to take Matt for a coffee 40:08

1+ y ago40:08

40:08

Matt, Emma and Jermaine (finally) reconvene to discuss another game of madness against Wolves, before Matt and Emma are joined by Junior Firpo to discuss his uptick in form, adapting to the new manager, Harrogate hotspots and fine Leeds tailoring among other hot topics.

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Robin Koch Returns! 35:16

1+ y ago35:16

35:16

Matt Lewis and Michael Bridges are joined by Robin Koch who discusses his fine recent form, adapting to new manager Javi Gracia and his favourite coffee spots in the city.

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Matt & Bridgey hit the Premier League Fan Fest 13:07

1+ y ago13:07

13:07

Whilst we all slumber in wintery climes, Matt and Michael Bridges were out in Orlando to take in NBC’s Premier League Fan Fest, which took over Universal Resort Orlando last weekend. Matt watched the 0-0 draw with Brentford with the growing number of Orlando Whites, with Michael chatting to some of the US-based contingent about their love for the c…

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Two FA Cup Campaigns 36:11

1+ y ago36:11

36:11

Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford dissect the midweek win over Cardiff plus they're joined by Leeds United Women manager Rick Passmoor and captain Rebekah Bass as the side prepares for an epic FA Cup clash with Arsenal.

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Goodbye Yellow Klich Road 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

31:12

Max Wöber joins us after making his Leeds Utd debut at the weekend, and he was VERY excited to meet one of the team...find out whether that was Emma Jones, Jermaine Beckford or Matt Lewis...plus we look ahead to the Villa game and say a fond farewell to a club legend.

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Matt vs Becks Xmas Quiz 34:21

1+ y ago34:21

34:21

As Christmas draws nearer, Emma presides over the now traditional Matt vs Jermaine Official Leeds United Podcast Quiz – can either improve on their derisory performance last year? Plus the guys reflect on the World Cup and the exciting resumption of Leeds’ Premier League campaign.

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Rodrigo's BBQ in the rain 11:12

1+ y ago11:12

11:12

This week Emma Jones catches up with Rodrigo, who was speaking from Spain where the Leeds squad are currently readying themselves for a return to Premier League action. Emma chats to Rodrigo about his fine form this season, adapting to English football and much more. #LUFCPod

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