Honest, amusing but above all, authentic, Roger and Grant invite guests from all corners of the sport, music and entertainment worlds to join them and discuss how the game has changed, where it might be headed and what that means for the people who matter the most; the fans
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The Are You Not Entertained? podcast provides a captivating behind-the-scenes look at the sporting world through the eyes of three die-hard fans, each with their own significant and relevant experience. This podcast is both informative and entertaining, providing listeners with candid and humorous insights that keep them hooked from start to finish.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diverse range of perspectives and expertise that each host brings to the table. With backgrounds in various aspects of the sports industry, they offer unique insights and an insider's view that goes beyond what typical fans may know. This depth of knowledge not only makes for fascinating discussions but also helps to demystify the world of sports for those who may be less familiar.
Additionally, the chemistry between the hosts is undeniable. Their conversational team play creates a dynamic and engaging atmosphere that keeps listeners entertained throughout each episode. The natural flow of their discussions makes it feel like you are sitting in on a casual conversation among friends, adding to the overall appeal.
While there are many positive aspects to The Are You Not Entertained? podcast, one potential drawback is that it may cater more towards serious sports enthusiasts rather than casual followers. The depth of analysis and insider talk can sometimes be overwhelming for those who have less interest or knowledge in the sporting world. However, even for those who may not consider themselves avid fans, this podcast still has value in its entertaining conversations and behind-the-scenes stories.
In conclusion, The Are You Not Entertained? podcast is a must-listen for any sports fan looking for an insightful and enjoyable experience. With its blend of candid conversations, humor, and diverse expertise, this podcast offers a unique perspective on the sporting world that will keep you informed and entertained. Whether you're a die-hard enthusiast or just enjoy learning more about sports culture, this podcast is sure to become a favorite in your rotation.
The lads discuss the usual combination of macro finance and fan banter. Racism in the WNBA, the real meaning of “tifo”, different kinds of tennis Italians, the crumbling business model of private equity. As well the usual nonsense. It's GOG
In our brand new show, The Captain welcomes former England cricket captain Sir Andrew Strauss to join him at his picnic table to discuss his experiences of leadership on and off the field. And we discover his favourite Picnic items - kindly provided by Fortnum & Mason. This show is sponsored by TTB Sport.
The "Shithousery" Episode. From Everton blue flares, to Gooner music at Tottenham. Boxing, to Wrighty refusing apologies. And everyone having a laugh at the French league. It's GOG.
The Rory Episode. It was inevitable that the lads would have a vigorous “debate” over the definition of the word “choker.” This show doesn't disappoint.
GOG is back to call it all as it is. No punches pulled. Thinking differently. The world is the most volatile it has been for decades. What does that mean for sport?
On The Captain's Table this week we welcome Grant Williams onto the show. And what a way to sign off the final show to be hosted on the Rive Gauche. We talk Fulham FC. Golf. Basketball. And have a lot of laughs.
The lads look at our world (of sport and investment) and ask the very scary question.. “Is the established narrative accurate?" Eddie Jordan, Ratcliffe, religion in sport both serious and comical, PE heading into a wall, the overvaluation of Apple+. And OnlyFans. So so much.
As our world (of sport) flaps uncontrollably out of control (worse than Pep without Rodri), our two old men give you the conversation you won't hear anywhere else.
This week our boys attempt to explain nihilism in sport and finance markets. In lighter moments there are the usual laughs and pettiness on the Super Bowl, Ye, Montoya, Kings League, and those poor investors into French football. Surf's Up.
Grant and Roger take an extended look at all the madness in our world of sport, and beyond. Money, Demographics and Geopoltics. And as always. A few belly laughs.
GOG makes its return in 2025. An hour of observing the world of sport from the surreal to the serious. David Lynch would be proud.
Grant and Roger with the wrap-up Goal Own Goal of the year. Merry Christmas.
Today the Groundsmen reflect on the last year, indeed the last six, to ask where is the industry of sport. Can it be saved? Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures
The lads once again give their unfiltered view on the events in the world of sport. From Jay Leno to Jaguar, Tyson to Tottenham. Donner McGregor and darts. Stay humble.
On the show this week we welcome Mike McCarley, the CEO and Founder of TGL, the new indoor golf league that launches on ESPN in January 2025 - a new golf innovation backed by the might of Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. With the game of golf looking to both stabilise after a tumultuous few years and a sport looking for new audiences, is this the answer golf has been waiting for? Brought to you by Web3 Sports Ventures.
The lads today talk about sports documentaries, with passion. From Ali in Zaire to the World Series. “You can't write it, you can't touch, you can only feel it”. And a small mention of the US election
On The Captain's Table this month, we are joined by Wendy Becker, the Chair of Logitech and non-executive director of GSK. One of the most versatile global business leaders of the past 30 years. She shares with us her passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors and her personal love of cooking. Brought to you by Chair Mentors International.
The lads get emotional about two of the most traditional of sports; cricket and baseball. One a fantastic goal; the other absolutely not. Get the hankies. And all the rest of the usual chat and hilarity. One of the best ever GOGs.
The Groundsmen meet Ryan Spoon, President of Yahoo Sport, to discuss everything around sport media and content. How do you run a successful publisher in 2024, from content strategy to monetisation? So educational. Brought to you by Web3 Sports Ventures.
The lads are back for GOG and discuss the realities behind women's football in Como, Nadal and Neeskens, Richard Masters's chances of surviving, and who the next England coach.
On The Captain's Table we are joined by Baroness Rona Fairhead, the former Chair of the BBC Trust and the Financial Times Group and current chair of RS Group. One of the most influential global business leaders of the past 30 years, she shares with us her passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors and geographies. Brought to you by Chair Mentors International.
The lads this week let rip on Vince McMahon, P Diddy, Le Bron, Man United, RFK jr, Strictly, Nike wokeness, the Carabao and FA Cups, and the ECB. Rants and belly laughs for everyone.
The Groundsmen this week meet one of the most interesting and experienced operators in corporate finance. Sandford Loudon of Oakvale gives an exceptionally articulate and erudite overview of the nexus between capital and sport. This is really really good. And we have a very high bar on all this stuff. Brought to you by Web 3 Sports Ventures.
The sports industry is in Como this week, as in the lake, and Roger does indeed seem to be recording this in the middle of the night, under water!!! Todays show arguably the best GOG of the year.
On The Captain's Table we are joined Jean-Francois van Boxmeer, Chairman of Vodafone and one of the most influential global business leaders of the past 30 years. He shares with us his passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors and geographies. Brought to you by Chair Mentors International
Gog is back after the Italian Summer and eases effortlessly back into politically incorrect discussions around football, F1, transgender athletes, golf, race jealousies in the WNBA, Tom Brady, Todd Boehly. No prisoners taken.
The Groundsmen today host the doyen of the sport media sector. John Skipper, most famously of ESPN, talks about why sport explains the world and will always been of true value. Do not miss this one. Made possible by W3SV.
The Postmortem on it never coming home. 60 years and counting. Why has an English coach ever won the Premier League? Why are there no elite candidates for the job? What is the real source of England's delusional sense of entitlement.
On The Captain's Table, we are joined by Sir Douglas Flint - former Chairman of HSBC and one of the most influential global business leaders of the past 30 years. He shares with us his passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors and geographies. Brought to you by Chair Mentors International.
GOG is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
The Groundsmen welcome sports sponsorship guru Ricardo Fort to a challenging discussion on the industry and its future. Loads of bouncers at head level. Olympics, guerilla marketing, ROI reality, and the threats to Association Football. Made possible by W3SV.
GOG is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
On The Captain's Table, we are joined by Lord Charles Allen of Kensington - one of the most influential international business leaders of the past 30 years. He shares with us his passion for leadership, mentoring across a multitude of business sectors, and his roles in the London 2012 Olympics and as Chair of the Invictus Games. Brought to you by Chair Mentors International.
Gog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
The Groundsmen welcome children's media and marketing expert Jo Redfern to the show. To discuss how the sportbiz can attract and monetise the new generations, to replace the subscription $ of the over 30s. Brought to you by W3SV.
In the first of a revamped The Captain's Table, Giles is joined by global mining titan, Mark Cutifani. In this new series, brought to you by Chair Mentors International, Giles speaks to some of the world's most illustrious business leaders about their passion for leadership and their love of food - over a cup of tea in the world famous tea-salon in London's Fortnum and Mason.
Gog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
Gog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
The erudite and compelling Charlie Methven joins us this week and as Grant Williams concluded, this is one of our best ever shows in the 6 years of being on air. Charlie takes us through the last golden years of Fleet Street, Boris Johnson, the business model of journalism, Arsenal F.C, Oxford United Football Club, #SunderlandTillIDie, Sunderland RCA FC, Charlton Athletic Football Club, fandom, the women's game, the government football regulator. All with dollops of common sense. Brought to you by Web 3 Sports Ventures.
Gog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
This week we are joined by Simon Rowe, VP of Sports Marketing at Pentland Brands, the name behind some of the world's best loved sports, outdoors and lifestyle brands. At a time when the sports industry faces disruption and challenges in almost every sector it operates in, Simon explains with refreshing candour how Pentland is approaching the rapidly changing marketplace to engage and the ever-evolving consumer behaviours of the increasingly digitised 21st century.
Goal/Own Goal, this week, looks at hate crimes at an Old Firm. The edge that sells, even in women's basketball. The golden rules for content is if it Bleeds it Leads. So why is sport determined to remove all offense and trash talk?
The Groundsmen welcome Dr Dana Sinclair, renowned elite performance psychologist, to discuss her book Dialled In. The mental side of sport and business is now so important and Dr Sinclair helps us understand the pitfalls and opportunities of "delivering" when needed. So much to pick up about that muscle we call the brain. Thanks to Web3 Sports Ventures.
For the final episode in our series “The Bucket List”, we are joined by English golfer Paul Casey. A former world number 3, winner on the DP World Tour, PGA Tour, 5 Ryder Cups and now on the LIV Tour - Paul has been one of the worlds top golfers since turning pro in 2000. In this show we chat about golf's 3 greatest events (The Open, The Ryder Cup and The Masters) and where he sees the game right now and where it might be headed.
Grant and Roger take their usual look at recent events in the world of sport. Good and very bad. All through a lens of 90s popular culture. From Mike Tyson to Winona Ryder.
A live AYNE special to discuss Roger's book, Sports Perfect Storm. Hosted by Elliott Richardson at the Howden HQ in London, author Roger Mitchell and Etienne Dussartre discuss what this book addresses and why its themes are so prescient in todays sports business world, now more than ever!
This week's GOG is all about authenticity in football and golf. When capital markets look to be at a top.
The Groundsmen meet one of the most impressive of young CEOs in sport. Sam Renouf of the PTO tells us about the progress of triathlon and the T100 in the last 3 years and where to now. Brought to you by Web3 Sports Ventures.
The pendulum swings back for another week of Goal Own Goal. All the week's serious and funny events in sport analysed by a couple of normal sports fans fed up with holding their tongues.
Former Welsh Rugby Captain and Chairman of The British and Irish Lions, Ieuan Evans, joins us on the show this week. Lions Tours are widely regarded as the greatest sporting adventures for both players and fans alike and who better than Ieuan to reveal why they are so magical.
If indeed the "pendulum is swinging back" for so many things in sport, GOG this week joins in. This is a very honest episode and comes with various trigger warnings. Not for the faint hearted.