I Had Trials Once...
I Had Trials Once... is a weekly football podcast and YouTube show hosted by Gareth Seddon and Jordan Hulme. It features a range of guests from Premier League to Non-League, sharing stories you are unlikely to hear elsewhere. They talk through their unique careers and much more.
Episodes
A Non-League Club Just Won £1 MILLION! & Ranking the BEST Types of Goals…
We're back with another exclusive episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every month where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by Seds, G Stop and Shents as we discussed everything from ranking perfect goals to answering hypothetical questions.
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Gerrard’s Dark Arts, Henderson HUMILIATION, Career ENDING Video & BATTLING MY DEMONS | Dan Atherton
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Daniel Atherton joins us to tell some unbelievable stories from his time at the club, including Steven Gerrard’s brutally competitive side, Jordan Henderson making him look ridiculous in training, and the bizarre Palmer Violets incident that left him fearing his Liverpool career was over.
Daniel lifts the lid on what it was really like training alongside some of the bi
Retiring Early At 22 Years Old, Neil Aspin's Copa Mundial's & Becoming A Gaffer! | Lewis Hardcastle
This episode of IHTO was filmed last year as a Patreon exclusive, but we thought with Lewis taking over at Avro, it would be the right time to release it for free!
Lewis sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Blackburn to retiring early at 22 because of a heart condition.
The lads start the pod talking about Lewis' time at Blackburn Rovers in the academy wit
Why I QUIT Avro For Radcliffe FC: Grant Shenton EXCLUSIVE | NLOTO
Grant Shenton joins Gaz Seddon, Gary Stopforth and the NLOTO lads to reveal the inside story behind his move from Avro into the Radcliffe manager’s seat, including how the opportunity came about, what he’s been asked to do and whether Jordan Hulme will remain captain.
There’s plenty more chaos too, including the Gateshead “bomb squad” and players being removed from the WhatsApp group, the bizarre
Non-League GANGSTERS, DODGY Contracts & BRUTAL Sackings! | Danny Meadowcroft
Danny Meadowcroft joins I Had Trials Once to tell some incredible stories from a career that took him from Stockport County into the professional game & deep into the chaos of Non-League football.
Danny discusses playing at Stockport alongside future stars including Ashley Williams & Rickie Lambert, working under Carlton Palmer, his remarkable 40-yard goal, a wild tour of China, becoming captain
I Cut My BROKEN LEG Cast Off To Play (BIG MISTAKE) + Spice Girls RANKED & Is Chester REALLY Welsh
Gareth Seddon is joined by Grant Shenton and Daniel Atherton for another episode of I Had Trials Once.
The lads discuss Chester FC, Cole Palmer withdrawing from England duty due to load management, Peterborough’s manager sacking and those bizarre text messages, Kristi Montgomery’s Scotland call-up, football bonuses, plus some questionable Spice Girls stories.
Daniel Atherton also joins the conve
I GOT ARRESTED: Jack Mackreth On POLICE CHAOS, Jermain Pennant's HIDDEN UCL Medal & FA Cup Boycott
Jack Mackreth joins I Had Trials Once to look back on a football career full of unbelievable stories, from non league football and unpaid wages to Wembley heartache with Grimsby Town.
Jack reveals what it was like being paid just £150 a week in non league, before explaining how he and his teammates went without being paid and threatened to boycott an FA Cup tie because of it.
He also reflects o
POISONED Lasagne, £10K Non-League Wages, XG on a NIGHT OUT + PITCH INVADING ALPACA! AVRO FC In Focus
This week, Gaz Seddon is joined by Gary Stopforth and Avro FC manager Grant Shenton for another trip through non-league football.On the menu we’ve got poisoned Lasagne, a £10K non-league wages debate, talking XG on a night out, football nicknames, blind ranking managers and a pitch-invading alpaca (yes, you did read that right!) plus Avro FC’s fascinating history in our AVRO FC In Focus quiz.Anoth
James Norwood RAW! SUSPENDED At Ipswich, REGRETTING Oldham, Micky Mellon & HATING Forest Green
James Norwood joins Gaz and G Stop to chat about his career, from having trials once at Crystal Palace and missing a lads' holiday to Zante, right through to becoming a goalscoring phenomenon at Tranmere Rovers, playing for and being suspended by Ipswich Town, Joey Barton turning him down at Bristol Rovers, sneaking in an extra year at Barnsley, and regretting ever turning up at Oldham Athletic.
£500k Non-League Bid, Usain Bolt Joins Wythenshawe Vets & Best Non-League Grounds!
In this week’s episode of Non League Of Their Own, Gaz, G Stop and Shents review the craziest happenings around non-league football, within the UK and internationally, including sacrificing chickens before making a sub to win a game and more.
Elsewhere we discuss Bernard Morley’s departure from Radcliffe FC, Gaz reveals his dirty tricks dropping urinal blocks into his mates pints, non-league pitc
“HE WAS RAGING!” Duncan Ferguson’s Broken Toe & Everton Academy Stories | Russell Griffiths
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Everton, Motherwell and Chester goalkeeper...Russell Griffiths! Russell sits down with Gaz & G Stop as he discusses his time in football from playing with our very own G Stop, to having balls blasted at him by Lukaku.
The lads start the pod talking about Michael's early life in football, playing in Evert
RONALDO’S A BAD PINT?! 🍺 Non-League Witchcraft & Semi-Pro Release Clauses!
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us every fortnight where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week it's just the lads as they discuss the first week of fixtures in Non-League as well as a new segment from G-Stop discussing some of the more obscure footballing
I Had Dominic Calvert-Lewin on Toast! Playing with G Stop & THAT Phil Collins Story | Michael Clarke
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Stockport striker...MICHAEL CLARKE!
Michael sits down with Gaz & G Stop as he discusses his time in football from playing with our very own G Stop, to battling with Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the FA Cup.
The lads start the pod talking about Michael's early life in football from playing grass roots to join
HE'S A S**G! G Stop's Ronaldo Rant, Ranking Famous Harrys & World Cup Pint Throwing! | Ep 29
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us every fortnight where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by Gaz & G Stop as we discussed everything from the World Cup to G Stops school days.
We then chatted about who would win in a fight, Harry
Ramsbottom Drinking Culture, Playing For Brent Peters & The Art Of Tough Tackling! | Lee Pugh
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Clitheroe, Chester, Ramsbottom, Colne & Padiham defender...LEE PUGH!
Lee sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his time in football from being known for his tough tackling to playing with both Gaz & Jordan in his career.
The lads start the pod talking about Lee's early life in football from playing gras
RANKING Non-League Fans, Answering Hypothetical Questions & Jordan Playing For Haiti? | Ep 27
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every fortnight where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by Gaz, Jordan & Luca Navarro as we discussed everything from the World Cup to Jordan vs Gaz in a last man standing fight.
We then chatted abou
Swapping Shirts With A MURDERER, George Ray's Naked Darts & Play-Off Final Heartbreak! | Tom White
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Gateshead, Barrow, Blackburn, Bolton, Morecambe and current Boreham Wood midfielder Tom White.
Tom sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his time in football from suffering heartbreak in the recent National League play-off final against Rochdale to loving life playing men's football.
The lads start the
Salford SACK Another Manager, Pre-Season Preparations & Ranking Non-League Stadiums! | Ep 26
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every fortnight where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by Gaz, Jordan & Shents as we discussed everything from manager sackings to weird would you rather dilemmas.
We then chatted about pre-season p
The TRUTH About Chester Exit, Newquay Trips With Jonno & Living With Gaz Stopforth! | Calum McIntyre
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Chester & Runcorn Linnets manager...Calum McIntyre
Cal sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his time in football having recently left his role as Chester manager.
The lads start the pod talking about Cal's early life at Chester and his time living with Gary Stopforth and his late night binges of Top Bo
Fury & Ibrahimovic Buying Morecambe, Play-Off Heartbreak For Salford & Ramsbottom Memories! | Ep 25
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every fortnight where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by Gaz & G Stop whilst Jordan is on holiday and we discussed everything from play-off finals to big changes at Ramsbottom.
We then chatted abou
Holloway's Coach Carter Shouts, INCREDIBLE Ravel Morrison & Huddersfield Promotion! | Alex Smithies
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Huddersfield, QPR, Cardiff & Leicester goalkeeper Alex Smithies!
Alex sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his football career from playing for his boyhood club Huddersfield to training with Vardy & Maddison at Leicester.
The lads start the pod talking about Alex's life post football with his career in
Avro Win Promotion, Dropped For The Play-Offs & CRAZY National League North Map! | Ep 24
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every fortnight where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by Shents as we discussed everything from non-league play-off finals from up and down the country to awkward stories of being released.
We then
The Rise Of Accrington Stanley, The Art Of Diving & Man Marking Adama Traore! | Sean McConville
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Accrington Stanley, Stockport, Rochdale, Barrow, Stalybridge, Chester and Clitheroe midfielder...Sean McConville
Sean sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his football career from life in Liverpool's academy to becoming an Accrington Stanley legend
The lads start the pod talking about Sean's decision t
Play-Off Predictions, End Of Season Trips & Rochdale vs York Reaction! | Ep 23
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every fortnight where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by Shents & G Stop as we discussed everything from Rochdale vs York's final day clash, which teams will win the play-offs & what our highlights
Ryan Charles | Rooming with Andy Carroll, Legal Battles and Almost Losing a Leg!
Ryan sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his football career from starting off at Luton, to linking up with Gaz at Kettering, to a career defining injury.
The lads start the pod talking about Ryan's early career at Luton and how that all came to an end.
They then talk in depth his time at Kettering and what Seds was like as a teammate.
The trio then chat about what it's like to drop into
SACKED for Sending Email & Jarrod Bowen’s Non-League Investment
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own! Join us every fortnight where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by G Stop and Shents! We discussed everything from our weekly updates on Radcliffe and Avro, we then chatted about Jarrod Bowen investing in Nati
Cameron Mason | FA Cup runs, Jamie Vardy Academy and Getting Called up for England C!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Curzon Ashton, Southport and current Avro goalkeeper ...Cameron Mason!
Cameron sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his football career from FA Cup runs with Curzon Ashton, being called up to England C and his struggles outside of the game.
The lads start the pod talking about Seds' Barcelona trip, Cam
Non-League vs Baller League Drama, Kissing The Badge & Gaz Goes AWOL!
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!Join us every fortnight where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.This week we were joined by Jordan and Shents after Gaz forgot we had a podcast and decided to go on holiday in his caravan!We discussed everything from Non-League clubs spe
Charlie Ennis | Playing In Europe With FC United, Crazy Turkish Move & Incredible Calvert-Lewin!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Stockport, Stalybridge, Guiseley, Hednesford, Curzon Ashton & FC United player...Charlie Ennis!
Charlie sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his football career from crazy moves to Turkey with Darius Vassell to playing in Europe with FC United.
The lads start the pod talking about Charlie's time at FC
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 19
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us for our latest episode where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by the Gaz, Jordan & fan favourite G Stop as we chat about Radcliffe's finances trending on twitter, why the National League needs 3 up,
Sam Livesey | Fighting On The Pitch, Graham Alexander's Car Rides & Learning From Mistakes!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Preston, Morecambe & Salford striker...Sam Livesey!
Sam sits down with Gaz & Jord as he discusses his time in football including the playing with the lads at Salford to wasting his chance to make it as a pro footballer.
The lads start the pod talking their time with Sam at Salford, playing up front with Jor
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 17
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Joe Sealey | How I Turned My Life Around, Issues With David James & Tennis With Roman Abramovich!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former West Ham academy prospect Joe Sealey
Joe sits down with Gaz & Jord for a different kind of podcast as he discusses everything from growing up with Les Sealey as a dad to how he overcame his addiction issues and became a successful businessman.
The lads start the pod talking in depth about Joe's upbringing a
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 16
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every other Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by Gaz, Jordan and returning favourite Gary Stopforth as we chat about Jonno's decision to leave Radcliffe, Droylsden vs Bilston To
Matty Lund | Eye Opening Loan Moves, Class of 92 Pressure & CRAZY Bilel Mohsni!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Rochdale, Burton, Scunthorpe & Salford midfielder Matty Lund.
Matty sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from his time as an academy player at Stoke to the importance of early loan moves and playing games.
The lads start the pod talking in depth about Matty's time at Salford City, working with th
Paul Dawson | Winding Up Adam Wharton, Tarot Card Transfers & Big Brentford FA Cup Clash! |
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by Macclesfield captain...PAUL DAWSON!
Paul sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from the magic of the FA Cup to why he loves hard tackles & jumping into 50/50's.
The lads start the pod talking in depth about Macclesfields FA Cup run, knowing the Crystal Palace players weren't up for it and clearing the sn
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Kim Stopforth | Naked Cricket, Stag Do Story's and Losing 35-0
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by none other than G Stops dad, Kim Stopforth!
Kim sits down with the lads to discuss everything from life growing up in Burnley, having trials at Blackburn and Non league stories galore.
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Tony Sullivan | Liverpool Sunday League Culture, Life In Non-League & Pre-Match Shaved Heads!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by Prescott Cables, Stalybridge Celtic, Southport, Altrincham, Lancaster & Chorley player...TONY SULLIVAN!
Tony sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from life growing up in Liverpool with the sunday league football culture to becoming a legend at Stalybridge Celtic.
The lads start the pod discussing Tony's
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Callum McFadzean | Wrexham Vegas Parties, Phone Calls with Ryan Reynolds & Inside The Bury Downfall!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Sheffield United, Bury, Plymouth, Sunderland, Crewe, Wrexham & Radcliffe defender...Callum McFadzean!
Cal sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from dropping into non-league to play with Jordan at Radcliffe to those viral promotion parties in Las Vegas with Wrexham.
The lads start the pod discussi
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Steve Pickford | Growing Up With Ricky Hatton, Paid In Fake Notes & THAT Treble Winning Season!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Doncaster, Stalybridge, Southport, Hyde & Droylsden player...STEVE 'SYD' PICKFORD!
Steve sits down with Gaz & Jord to discuss everything from winning his career in non-league football to growing up with Ricky Hatton.
The lads start the pod discussing Steve's friendship with Ricky Hatton, travelling around t
2025 Christmas Special | Calling Jack Russell Joey & The Return Of The Quiz!
Jordan & Gaz are joined by two familiar faces in Gary Stopforth & Liam Dickinson for an I Had Trials Once Christmas special!
The boys crack cans and get into the festive spirit as we get right into our annual IHTO Christmas Quiz with some belting stories along the way.
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Anthony Kay | Barnsley Drinking Culture, Issues with Simon Davey & THAT Promotion Winning Penalty!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Barnsley, Tranmere, Huddersfield, MK Dons, Bury, Port Vale, Chorley, Bala Town & Runcorn Linnets player...ANTHONY KAY!
Anthony sits down to talk all things football from growing up at Barnsley to turmoil times as Bury FC entered administration.
The lads start the pod discussing Jordan's Christmas drip to Be
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Jack Stobbs | Life at Sheffield Wednesday, Christmas Parties & National League North vs South!
We're back with another episode of I Had Trials Once and this time we're joined by former Sheffield Wednesday, Port Vale, Livingston, Oldham, Torquay, Buxton, Matlock and current Curzon Ashton winger...JACK STOBBS
Jack sits down to talk all things football from life at Sheffield Wednesday to the harsh reality of playing men's football.
The lads start the pod with Jack discussing his decision to
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Marcus Hallows | Becoming an Elvis Impersonator, Retiring At 29 & The Injury That Almost Killed Me!
This week, we have a different episode as Marcus Hallows sits down with Gareth Seddon and guest co-host, Gary Stopforth, to discuss everything from starting off his football journey at Bolton Wanderers to the tackle that left him dead for 20 seconds!
Marcus also talks about his time playing in the League of Ireland, how it compares to English football and what made him originally make the move.
A (Non) League of their Own Ep 6
We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by our usual trio of Gaz, Jordan & Lewy as well as returning favourite Gary Stopforth to discuss this weekend's non league stories includ
Peaking at 5 Years Old, Playing for Jonno and Bern & Getting Released by Salford | Jordan Hulme
Previously on Patreon, now being released for free! Our very own Jordan Hulme sits down with Gareth Seddon and guest co-host, Mike Phenix, to discuss everything from starting off his football journey at Manchester United, to getting released by Big Sam's Bolton and then a non-league career fully of promotions and plenty of nights out in there too!
Jordan also speaks about his time at Salford and
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We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by our usual trio of Gaz, Jordan & Lewy as well as podcast debutant & Radcliffe coach Craig Doble to discuss this weekend's non league st
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We're back with another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by Lewy & Jordan as well as returning favourite Grant Shenton and channel newcomer Rick Smith to discuss this weekend's non league storie
A (Non) League of their Own Episode #3
Another week, another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by the usual trio of Gaz, Jordan and Lewy and following on from Phenix last week we had another I Had Trials Onces legend join us...Gary St
A (Non) League of their Own Episode #2
Another week, another episode of A (Non) League Of Their Own!
Join us every Wednesday at 5pm where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.
This week we were joined by returning faces as Gaz is back from his holiday and I Had Trials Onces legend Mike Phenix also stopped by to discuss this weekend's FA C
A (Non) League of their Own | Episode #1
Introducing...A (Non) League Of Their Own!Our new weekly show where we discuss the best Non-League stories from up & down the country, from The National League to The Dog & Duck & everything in between.Join us every Wednesday at 5pm as we sit down with some I Had Trials Once favourites and non-league royalty to chat about a whole range of topics and stories from managers banning after match pints
Aaron Hunt | From Football Manager To Football Chairman, Drawsy Hill FC & Playing Twitch Bingo.
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by content creator and Daisy Hill FC Chairman Aaron Hunt.
Aaron sits down with the boys to talk how he went from playing Football manager on his twitch stream to becoming the chairman of Daisy Hill Football Club.
Aaron and Jordan start the pod by explaining to Gaz what Twitch is, why it's so popular and how being big on Twitch, YouTube and TikTok has allowed him
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Nicky Hunt Part 1 | Man Marking Ronaldo, Mario Kart with Gary Cahill & DJing for Ricardo Gardner
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Bolton, Bristol City, Preston, Rotherham, Accrington, Mansfield, Leyton Orient, Notts County, Crewe, Darlington & Ashton United fullback...NICKY HUNT!
Nicky sits down with the boys in part one of his episode to discuss all things football from his time at Bolton Wanderers to his life now managing Daisy Hill FC.
The lads start the pod by discussing Nick
Matt Jarvis | Youth Team Rituals, Graham Stack's Motorbike & Never Tackle Yaya Toure!
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Gillingham, Wolves, West Ham, Norwich, Walsall, Woking & England winger...MATT JARVIS!
Matt sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from the highs of playing in the Premier League and for England to dealing with serious injuries and the challenges that come with them.
The lads start the pod by discussing Matt's time with England, the pla
David Dunn | Training Ground Bust Ups, Calls With Sir Bobby Robson & The Nearest Thing To Gazza!
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City and Oldham Athletic midfielder...DAVID DUNN!
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David sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from his life growing up and representing his boyhood club Blackburn Rovers to his time as a football manager and coach.
The D.O.C | Watching Radcliffe, Working with N.W.A and Dr Dre & THAT Life Changing Car Accident!
This week we recorded probably the greatest cross-over episode of all time as Jordan & Gaz are joined by one of the biggest names in hip-hop history as they sit down with rapper, songwriter & producer...THE D.O.C!
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Cameron Jerome | The Premier League Dream, Scoring Bangers For Fun & Changing Room Pranks!
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Hope Akpan | Mikel Arteta's Dark Arts, Owen Coyle's Christmas Dinners & The Premier League Dream!
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Everton, Crawley, Reading, Blackburn, Burton & Bradford midfielder...HOPE AKPAN!
Hope sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from coming through the ranks at Everton to making his debut for the Nigerian national team.
The lads start the pod by discussing Hope's time in Finland and why it lead to his early retirement from the game.
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On & Off The Field Struggles, Jim Bentley Impressions & The RETURN Of The Footman! | Sam Lavelle
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Blackburn, Bolton, Morecambe, Charlton, Burton & Carlisle defender...SAM LAVELLE!
Sam sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from coming through the ranks at Blackburn Rovers to currently life as a free agent.
The lads start the pod by talking about life as a free agent and what that looks like for footballers, including PFA Pre-Season,
Max Harrop | The Dream Of Playing For Bury, Issues With Kevin Blackwell & CRAZY Pre-Season Trips!
This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by Bury, Nantwich, Ashton, Ramsbottom, Altrincham, Curzon Ashton, Stalybridge & Witton Albion Midfielder...MAX HARROP!
Max sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Bury to meeting & playing with Jordan at Altrincham.
The lads start the pod talking about Max's early life in football included getting scouted Liverpool, meeting To
Tom Aldred | Why Robbie Fowler Cancelled Christmas, CHAOS at Blackpool and Broken Bury Promises
This week, Jordan and Gaz are joined by Tom Aldred, who shares his journey through clubs like Watford, Accrington Stanley, Blackpool, Bury, and Brisbane Roar.Tom discusses his early days at Carlisle United, the challenges of multiple loan moves, and finding stability at Blackpool.He opens up about the turmoil at Bury and how a call from Robbie Fowler led to a career revival in Australia.Now, as he
Otis Khan | Representing Pakistan, Pre-Match Naan Breads & Messages with Harry Maguire!
This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Manchester United, Sheffield United, Barnsley, Yeovil, Tranmere, Walsall, Leyton Orient, Grimsby, Oldham & current Pakistan international...Otis Khan!Otis sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Manchester United to the experience of representing Pakistan at international level.The lads start the pod talking about Otis
Neal Trotman | The Mental Side Of Football, Dealing With Injuries & Retiring From Football At 28!
This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Chesterfield, Plymouth & Bristol Rovers defender...NEAL TROTMAN!Neal sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Burnley before having to retire early due to constant injury issues.The lads start the pod talking about Neals early retirement from football and how he's since used that knock back to
Josh Brownhill | Winning The League At Blackburn, Championship Title Race & Kompany vs Parker!
This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Manchester United, Preston North End, Barnsley, Bristol City & current Burnley midfielder...JOSH BROWNHILL!Josh sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Manchester United as a youth player to playing in the Premier League with Burnley.The lads start the pod by chatting about Burnley's current season, promotion chances a
🚨 LIVE SHOW DETAILS - Friday 25th April 🚨
Hi everyone, as you all know we're hosting a live podcast on the 25th of April!
It's the first one we've done and anything could happen... but we can guarantee it will be a good laugh!
We'll have a couple of guests and there will be a lot of the usual nonsense...
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Nathaniel Knight-Percival | Dean Saunders Match Reports, Football Fall Outs & INCREDIBLE Lee Tomlin!
This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Histon, Wrexham, Peterborough, Shrewsbury, Bradford, Carlisle, Morecambe, Tranmere, Kidderminster, Tamworth & Southport defender...Nathaniel Knight-Percival!Nathaniel sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from playing as a winger for Histon to then transitioning to a centre half and playing in the Championship.The lads then chat about hi
Brent Peters | Chairman On Crimewatch, Bacup Ghost Stories & Being The Longest Serving Manager!
This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by non-league legend & Bacup Borough manager...Brent Peters.Brent sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from managing Bacup for nearly 30 years to having ghosts in the changing rooms.The lads then chat about what makes a player world class, how would Brent deal with a player who left mid season to go on Love Island and how his football journey fir
Elliott Bennett | Dealing With Imposter Syndrome, Super Car Fridays, & Why Owen Coyle Was A JOKE!
This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Wolves, Brighton, Norwich, Blackburn Rovers & Shrewsbury winger...Elliott Bennett!Elliott sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from learning his trade on loan at Bury to scoring the winner against Tottenham in the Premier League.Elliott and the boys speak about his early days at Wolves coming through with his younger brother and why a l
Chris Stokes | Graham Westley's Gym Sessions, THAT Coventry Super Team & Impossible Bury Promotion!
This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Forest Green, Coventry, Bury, Stevenage, Kilmarnock, Morecambe & Barrow defender...Chris Stokes!Chris sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting at Bolton with Jordan to playing in THAT incredible coventry team.Chris and the boys then speak about his time at Forest Green Rovers, representing England C and playing against Jamie V
Charlie Adam | A Cold Tuesday Night In Stoke, Losing Card Roulette & THAT Blackpool Promotion Season
This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool, Stoke, Reading & Dundee Midfielder...Charlie Adam!Charlie sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from THAT Blackpool season to transitioning into football management.The lads then chat about Charlie's early life in football with Rangers, playing against that iconic Barcelona team & learning from the legendar
Gary Taylor-Fletcher | THAT Blackpool Promotion Season, Pre-Season Sneak Outs & Our 100th Episode!
This week it's our 100th episode of the pod and Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Leyton Orient, Lincoln, Huddersfield, Blackpool, Leicester, Tranmere & Accrington Stanley forward...Gary Taylor-Fletcher!Gary sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from THAT promotion season with Blackpool to becoming a manager with AFC Crewe.The lads then chat about Gary's early life in football wit
