Best Chelsea Sunderland Podcasts (2025)

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Frankenstein Pt 1 1:04:19

12h ago1:04:19

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We're digging up lots of laughs as we talk about Victor Frankenstein and his undead creation this week! Join Hosts Sarah and Chelsea as they rant their way through this classic Gothic sci-fi. You may even learn a thing or two along the way! Content warning: This epidsode touches on suiside and child death instagram.com/ourdarklibrary ourdarklibrary…

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Steven Elworthy, Surrey County Cricket CEO: ‘Is County Cricket Sustainable?' (Ep66) 1:03:04

4d ago1:03:04

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Today we’re delighted to welcome Surrey County Cricket CEO Steve Elworthy to the show, our first venture into one of the toughest businesses in sport. Surrey is a historic institution in a historic sport, part of a club set up integral to the development of all cricket, including the much loved short form franchise tournaments that dominate today. …

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How to Sell A Haunted House Pt 4 47:23

7d ago47:23

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The facination finale of How to Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix is finally here! Hosts Sarah and Chelsea have some opions. So do the local cars! Join us as we deep dive into the end of our, so far, favorite book of the year. instagram.com/ourdarklibrary ourdarklibrary.podbean.comBy Chelsea Sunderland and Sarah Miller

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Joe Gorman, Exeter City CEO: ‘The Club with 4700 Owners!’ (Ep65) 1:05:29

11d ago1:05:29

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Today we welcome Exeter City CEO Joe Gorman. This show is long in the making. One of the most requested guests we have had. Why? Well Exeter are one of football’s biggest rarities; a fan owned club. This means they cannot rely on the wealth and exuberance enjoyed by many to succeed on and off the pitch. They actually have to try and make the busine…

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How to Sell A Haunted House Pt 3 45:38

15d ago45:38

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You know how sometimes you say something, then you get more information and you have to change your opions? Well, Sarah and Chelsea went on one hell of a journey this week! Join your hosts as they re-evaluate their lives and impressions about what is happening in part 3 of How to Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix. instagram.com/ourdarklibrary o…

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Nicolas Julia, Sorare Founder: ‘Building a $4bn Fantasy Sports Empire’ (Ep64) 1:00:49

18d ago1:00:49

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Today we welcome Nicolas Julia, founder of Sorare, the record breaking platform that blends fantasy sport with digital collectibles. This is a step beyond the fantasy football/F1/rugby you may already be a part of. It’s an open market, providing the chance to show your skills and talent identification to buy, select and trade tangible assets in the…

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How to Sell A Haunted House Pt 2 50:23

22d ago50:23

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What a crazy journey this is! Hosts Sarah and Chelsea are really digging into How to Sell A Haunted House. Let's chat about all that has happened since the last instalment! instagram.com/ourdarklibrary ourdarklibrary.podbean.comBy Chelsea Sunderland and Sarah Miller

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Jimmie Johnson, 7x NASCAR Champion: 'Has the Rise of F1 Been Good For NASCAR?' (Ep63) 1:15:55

26d ago1:15:55

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Today we welcome 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson, a racing legend. Motorsport has never been bigger. The Liberty Media world of F1 has exploded, MotoGP has sold for over $4bn, but what about NASCAR? The US's second most watched sport is an entertainment and commercial giant, yet outside of America, it’s fair to say exposure is limited. Jimmie…

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How to Sell A Haunted House Pt 1 44:56

28d ago44:56

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Ever wondered how you too can sell your deceased parent's haunted abode? Podcast hosts Sarah and Chelsea are happy to guide you on that journey as we all learn together with How to Sell A Haunted House by Grady Hendrix. Content Warning: this episode deals with parental death and grief instagram.com/ourdarklibrary ourdarklibrary.podbean.com https://…

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Andrew Parkinson, Plymouth Argyle CEO: ‘Hiring Rooney, Beating Liverpool, and Fighting for Championship Survival’ (Ep62) 1:02:30

1M ago1:02:30

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This week, we take a look inside one of the most talked about clubs this season. From hiring Wayne Rooney as manager to knocking Liverpool out of the FA Cup, it’s been a crazy season for Plymouth and CEO Andrew Parkinson. Even more so when the club finds itself bottom of the championship fighting for survival. But this is a club that continually ou…

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White Is For Witching Pt 2 42:04

1M ago42:04

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We're finishing up White Is For Witching this week! OMG it was a rollercoaster. Join hosts Sarah and Chelsea for a deep dive into what we missed out on. Content Warning: this episode discusses eating disorders and suicide. listener discression is advised. instagram.com/ourdarklibrary ourdarklibrary.podbean.com…

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Bill Sweeney, RFU CEO: Behind the Curtain of Rugby's Most Scrutinised Organisation (Ep61) 1:07:23

1M ago1:07:23

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome the CEO of the RFU, Bill Sweeney, to the show. There’s no hiding from the fact it’s been a hard few months for the organisation and Bill personally. Significant losses reported last year alongside the now infamous LTIP scheme generated an unrelenting flow of negative press and questions of the leadership. This …

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White Is For Witching Pt 1 49:54

1M ago49:54

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Speaking of rabbit holes, Helen Oyeyemi takes us for a Wonderlandian adventure in her book White Is for Witching! Get lost with hosts Sarah and Chelsea as we attempt to navigate the complex, dark and beautiful home of the Silver family. Content Warning: this episode discusses eating disorders and mental illness. listener discression is advised. ins…

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Simon Leslie: Eastbourne Borough Owner, ‘Non-League Clubs Deserve Better’ (Ep60) 1:01:06

2M ago1:01:06

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Welcome to the business of Non-League football. Beneath the top four tiers of the revered English football pyramid sits a whole other football world; hundreds of teams, players, coaches, owners playing week in week out to climb the ladder. Jamie Vardy, Ollie Watkins, Jarrod Bowen, Tyrone Mings have all played non-league football. ‘Welcome to Wrexha…

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Dr Jeeeekyll and Mr Hyde 48:58

2M ago48:58

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Join us as we explore the world of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of mystery. Find out why Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde still influences pop culture today. Hosts Sarah and Chelsea are gonna take you for a wild ride of rabbit holes, some more relevant than others. Lets laugh together! Content Warning: in this episode we discuss suicide. listener dis…

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Liam Dooley: Shrewsbury Town CEO, ‘How to Work With the Smallest Budget in League One’ (Ep59) 1:09:11

2M ago1:09:11

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Another first class Football League CEO in the studio this week. Liam Dooley has been in charge of Shrewsbury town, League one’s longest serving club, since 2023. Operating on the smallest budget in the division, balancing good business with competitive performance is not easy. Shrewsbury have had 10 consecutive years at this level, but are current…

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Welcome to Our Dark Library 1:17

2M ago1:17

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Welcome! Meet hosts Sarah and Chelsea and find out what you can expect from this book club podcast.By Chelsea Sunderland and Sarah Miller

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Peter Kenyon: Fmr Manchester United & Chelsea CEO, ‘Mourinho was the Best Money Chelsea Spent' (Ep58) 1:23:23

2M ago1:23:23

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Today we welcome one of football’s most iconic CEOs. When Peter Kenyon moved from Manchester United to Chelsea in 2003 after Roman Abramovich bought the club, it was the first time a move in the boardroom was treated like a player transfer. Sir Alex Ferguson was said to be ‘intensely disappointed’, not least because he recognised the role Peter pla…

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Lee Johnson: Fmr Sunderland & Bristol City Manager, 'Decision Making Needs to be Driven by Sport' (Ep57) 1:13:09

2M ago1:13:09

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome Lee Johnson to the show. Lee has had a stellar career as both a player and manager, playing over 400 games before becoming the youngest manager in the Football League at 31 when he took over at Oldham in 2013. Since that first job he has managed some historic clubs including Sunderland, Bristol City, and Hibern…

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James Barclay: Jaguar Racing Team Principal, 'Formula E and Electric are the Future' (Ep56) 1:10:31

2M ago1:10:31

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This week, we are delighted to welcome James Barclay to the show. James is Team Principal at Jaguar Racing, the current Formula E constructors World Champion. We have done some amazing shows on Formula 1, but this is a new area to venture into. Formula E is the fastest growing motorsport in the world. It has been a rapid rise for electric racing si…

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Benjamin Kayser: Fmr France International, 'Has England Neglected Club Rugby?' (Ep55) 1:08:38

3M ago1:08:38

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With the Six Nations underway, it’s time to talk rugby. Benjamin Kayser won 47 caps for France, playing club rugby in both The Premiership and Top 14 for the likes of Leicester Tigers and Clermont. Since hanging up his boots, he has become a regular on our screens as a commentator and pundit with ITV. Not afraid to say it how it is, and with an und…

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Alistair Brownlee: Double Olympic Gold Triathlete, ‘It's About Medals Not Money’ (Ep54) 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

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Today, we welcome a British sporting legend. That term can get thrown around a lot, but as a multiple Olympic, World and European Champion, Alistair Brownlee is one of the greatest triathletes of all time. As you hopefully now know with this show, the sporting success is only one side of our guests. It’s what they are doing alongside their elite pe…

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Moritz Fürste: HYROX Co-Founder, ‘How we Built a Global Sporting Phenomenon' (Ep53) 1:09:20

3M ago1:09:20

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Today, we bring you the man who founded the global phenomenon HYROX. Mo is a double Olympic Gold Medallist in hockey, having won with Germany in Beijing and London. Described to me by someone who knows far more about the sport as ‘The Cristiano Ronaldo’ of field hockey, we were pretty excited to get both a sporting icon and high flying entrepreneur…

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Rick Parry: EFL Chair, ‘We Need Sporting Jeopardy Without Financial Catastrophe’ (Ep52) 1:04:52

3M ago1:04:52

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This week we’re delighted to welcome EFL Chair Rick Parry to the show. Rick has seen it all in football; The first CEO of the Premier League, CEO of Liverpool (1998-2009), and now Chair of English Football League. It can easily be argued that overseeing the interests of 72 clubs ranging from Leeds to Morecambe, is the hardest job in football. But R…

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Laurie Dalrymple: Harlequins CEO, ‘Building the Premiership’s Most Valuable Rugby Club’ (Ep51) 1:14:39

4M ago1:14:39

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We’re back with a bang as we welcome Harlequins CEO Laurie Dalrymple to the show. This is one of English sport’s most historic organisations. Laurie has been in charge of the Premiership Rugby team for over 5 years, establishing them as one of the leading commercial entities in the game while delivering huge success including league titles and Euro…

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Édouard Mendy: Chelsea, Al-Ahli & Senegal Keeper, ‘Why I left Chelsea and my Saudi move' (Ep50) 57:12

4M ago57:12

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Today is the milestone 50th episode and we have a guest to match it. Édourard Mendy is a Champions League and AFCON winner. He won FIFA's ‘The Best’ and UEFA Goalkeeper of the year award in 2021. He holds the record for the joint most clean sheets in a single Champions League season. He went from nearly giving up the football dream in a French job …

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Matt Hancock, Port Vale CEO: ‘Success is about more than 3pts on a Saturday’ (Ep49) 1:04:58

5M ago1:04:58

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After amazing shows with a number of CEO’s across the football industry, we’re today venturing into the lowest of the English Football League’s with current League Two promotion chasers Port Vale. Matt Hancock has been CEO of this historic club since January. Having been relegated from League One in his first few months in charge, it’s fair to say …

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Mark Bowen, Fmr Premier League Player & Manager: ‘Man City accidentally bid £35m for Messi’ (Ep48) 58:02

5M ago58:02

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Today we speak to a man who has been in and around football for over 40 years. Mark Bowen played over 400 games at the top of English football for the likes of Tottenham, Norwich and West Ham, before transitioning into management as both a head coach and assistant. For much of his management career he has partnered with Mark Hughes, acting as his a…

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Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO: ‘We Race for Trophies, not Money’ (Ep47) 28:28

5M ago28:28

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Today we speak to a man who needs little introduction. Zak Brown is the CEO of McLaren Racing, one of Formula One’s most iconic brands and a team currently undergoing a resurgence as it challenges at the top of both the Drivers and Constructors Championships after years of struggling to match the success of Mercedes and Red Bull. Turning an organis…

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Felix Starck, Baller League CEO: ‘Football is NOT too Big to Fail’ (Ep46) 1:06:38

5M ago1:06:38

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The week we're delighted to welcome Felix Starck to the show. Felix is CEO of Baller League, an alternative to historic sporting competition. New propositions, new formats, new leagues. A lot of conversation we have on the show focuses on how leagues are in need of development and refreshment and subsequently what alternatives could be out there to…

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Gary Rowett: Fmr Derby, Stoke, Birmingham & Millwall Manager, 'Criticism is Part of the Contract; You Have to Accept it' (Ep45) 1:05:53

6M ago1:05:53

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This week we are delighted to welcome Gary Rowett to the show. Gary has managed over 500 games working at some of the most historic clubs in English football, and played at the highest level with 381 appearances in the Premier League and EFL. Much of his career has been spent managing across the Football League with the likes of Birmingham, Derby, …

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Alex Tunbridge: Cambridge United CEO, ‘From Transforming Cambridge to the Best Football Pyramid in the World' 1:12:20

6M ago1:12:20

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This week we are joined by Cambridge United CEO Alex Tunbridge. Last week, Cambridge was in the news for activities off the pitch, as they unveiled a full rebrand of the club, most notably revealing a new crest to create a more modern and digital feel to the branding of Cambridge, while importantly maintaining the heritage and culture so valuable t…

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Business of Sport Ep.43: Brady Stewart, CEO @ Bay FC, ‘Building the World’s Best Women’s Football League’ 53:58

6M ago53:58

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This week, we are joined by Brady Stewart, CEO of the NWSL’s newest franchise Bay FC. The NWSL is going from strength to strength both on and off the field. San Francisco needed a franchise, and the birth of Bay as the women’s football team in the city steeped in sporting history is just the next step on the league’s mission to be the best women’s …

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Business of Sport Ep.42: Michael Yormark, President @ Roc Nation International, ‘How to create global superstars’ 1:08:53

6M ago1:08:53

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This week, we are joined by one of the most influential figures in the world of sport and entertainment: Michael Yormark, President of Roc Nation Sports International. With a career that spans over two decades at the intersection of business, marketing, and global talent representation, Michael has redefined what it means to manage athletes and ent…

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Business of Sport Ep.41: Liam Scully, CEO @ Lincoln City, ‘The Premier League are living in a different universe’ 1:00:09

6M ago1:00:09

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Liam is the CEO of Lincoln City, who are currently competing in League One of English football, and who at Liam’s own admission, have been overperforming both their budget and performance expectations for years. The running of clubs further down the football pyramid is not easy. They have to operate as far more and sensible businesses rather than b…

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Business of Sport Ep.40: Miguel Sequerra, Sports Agent & Founder @ 22 Ventures, ‘Mbappe, Neymar and representing the world's best talent'’ 1:08:22

7M ago1:08:22

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Miguel is one of the sports industry’s leading commercial agents. Mbappe, Neymar, Beckham, Mourinho, Ricciardo; Miguel has been involved with all of them. This is the side of the sports industry we don’t hear about. Yet this is the side that drives more business than any other. Having worked directly for Kylian Mbappe’s family office, and then for …

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Business of Sport Ep.39: Ollie Pope, England Cricket Vice Captain, 'Can test and franchise cricket co-exist?' 54:07

7M ago54:07

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Ollie is the vice captain of the England cricket team. Last month, with Ben Stokes out injured, he was made captain for the first time for the series against Sri Lanka. He has been a key part of the side that over the last few years has transformed how test cricket is both viewed and played. An insight into what is going on behind the scenes with E…

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Business of Sport Ep.38: Vikram Banerjee, Director of Business Operations @ The ECB, ‘Why we’re selling The Hundred franchises’ 54:40

7M ago54:40

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Vikram is the Director of Business Operations at the England & Wales Cricket Board and is the man in charge of selling stakes in The Hundred franchises. Vikram was a professional cricketer before taking up his position at the ECB, playing short and long form cricket around the world. Domestic cricket has been under pressure in the UK. The internati…

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Business of Sport Ep.37: Claire Williams, Fmr Deputy Team Principal @ Williams F1, 'We never wanted to sell the team' 1:08:19

7M ago1:08:19

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This week we are delighted to welcome Claire Williams to the show. For nearly a decade, Claire served as the Deputy Team Principal of Williams Racing, one of the most iconic teams in F1 history. As the daughter of the legendary Sir Frank Williams, you could say she had the weight of her family’s legacy on her shoulders, but she forged her own path …

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Business of Sport Ep.36: Paul Tisdale, Fmr Exeter City Manager, 'It's survival of the adaptable, not the fittest' 1:00:14

8M ago1:00:14

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This week we are delighted to welcome Paul Tisdale to the show. A former Premier League player, Paul went on to manage over 600 games in the football league for the likes of Exeter City, Bristol Rovers, MK Dons, and Stevenage. His time at Exeter delivered a complete transformation of the club, taking them from the National League to League One via …

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Business of Sport Ep.35: Charlie Methven, Co-Owner @ Charlton Athletic, The real cost of football club ownership 1:16:14

8M ago1:16:14

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This week, we are delighted to welcome Charlie Methven to the show. Charlie is the co-owner and CEO of Charlton Athletic. He was part of the consortium that bought the London club in 2023, and was appointed CEO earlier this year. But as many of you will have seen in the infamous ‘Sunderland til I Die’ Netflix documentary, this isn’t his first dabbl…

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Business of Sport Ep.34: Marcos Galperin, Owner @ Miami Sharks, Rugby's American Dream 48:01

8M ago48:01

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome Marcos Galperin to the show. Marcos is the founder of Latin American e-commerce giant Mercado Libre. Last year, he bought the Miami Sharks, a Major League Rugby expansion franchise, combining a lifelong passion for the game with asset ownership in a high potential league and market. There are some crazy numbers…

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Business of Sport Ep.33: Alexis Ohanian, Owner @ Angel City, LAGC & Athlos, Building the most valuable women's sport franchise 1:06:18

9M ago1:06:18

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This week, we are delighted to welcome Alexis Ohanian. Alexis has become a prolific sports asset owner and investor, with controlling stakes in the NWSL’s Angel City, TGL franchise Los Angeles Golf Club, and new athletics venture Athlos. Alongside his involvement in sport, Alexis is the Founder and General Partner of 776, an early stage venture cap…

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Business of Sport Ep.32: Brett Johnson, Co-Owner @ Ipswich, Rhode Island FC, & Phoenix Rising ‘The US needs to be more than a retirement league’ 58:40

9M ago58:40

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This week we’re delighted to welcome Brett Johnson to the show. Brett is the co-owner of Ipswich in the Premier League and Phoenix Rising and Rhode Island in the US. The rise of Ipswich since his group takeover is nothing short of ownership dreamland, seeing the club achieve back to back promotions from League One to the Premier League. But this is…

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Business of Sport Ep.31: Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, Co-Owner & Governor @ Gotham FC, Building a billion dollar sports franchise 49:08

9M ago49:08

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Carolyn is the co-owner and Governor of current NWSL champions Gotham FC. The NWSL is the flourishing women’s football, or soccer, league in the US. Much like the MLS, franchise slots for the league have become a coveted asset to own, with former Disney CEO Bob Iger reportedly paying $250m for Angel City last month. Carolyn and her family’s ownersh…

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Business of Sport Ep.30: Sean Fitzpatrick, Fmr New Zealand Rugby Captain & Chair @ Laureus, ‘Do whatever it takes to be a winner’ 57:59

9M ago57:59

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This week we’re delighted to welcome Sean Fitzpatrick to the show. Sean was capped 92 times by New Zealand, 51 of those as captain. A World Cup winner and key member of one of the best rugby union teams, he is recognised as one of the greatest All Blacks of all time. Sean is more than the sum of his rugby achievements. He has been an integral part …

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Business of Sport Ep.29: Alfonso Diaz, CEO @ Real Mallorca, ‘How we rebuilt one of Spain's most historic clubs' 52:01

9M ago52:01

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Today, we are delighted to welcome Alfonso Diaz, CEO of La Liga’s Real Mallorca. We’ve wanted to do a show featuring a Spanish club for a long time, and Mallorca is a truly unique club to do this with. From an ownership structure featuring legendary NBA All Stars Steve Nash and Steve Kerr, to mobilising not just a hugely passionate local island fan…

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Business of Sport 28: Paul McVeigh, Fmr Premier League Player & Leading Keynote Speaker, ‘Football is the most competitive and ruthless industry’ 1:06:58

10M ago1:06:58

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This week I’m delighted to welcome Paul McVeigh to the show. We spend a lot of time looking at sports away from performance reviews. When we focus on players or athletes, we want to know, who are the people and personalities behind the faces we become so familiar with, and how do they convert what they've learnt beyond sport? Footballers as intelli…

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Business of Sport Ep.27: Jonathan Turner, Board Member @ Tottenham Hotspur, What goes on in the boardroom of a Premier League Club 55:28

10M ago55:28

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Jonathan is a board member at Tottenham. We’ve covered ownership, management, players, but what happens in the boardroom of football's biggest clubs? Brought in by Daniel Levy, and a lifelong fan with a background in investment and technology, Jonathan brings the breadth of experience and perspective that’s increasingly valuable in football. How mu…

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Business of Sport 26: Matt Higgins, Fmr Vice Chairman @ Miami Dolphins, SVP Business Operations @ New York Jets, Co-Founder @ Relevent Sports, ‘Great sport is about great storytelling' 1:06:00

10M ago1:06:00

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This week, we are delighted to welcome Matt Higgins to the show. Concisely explaining Matt’s career is a challenge. In the world of sport, he has been a managing executive at the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins in the NFL, founder of sports events and media company Relevent Sports, an early investor in the Drone Racing League. In the business worl…

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