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Get ready for the ultimate podcast experience for fans of the Hammers - the official West Ham United football podcast! Every week, join us for in-depth interviews with first team players as they discuss their journey to the Premier League and their experiences at the London Stadium and beyond. But that's not all - we also take a trip down memory lane with nostalgic chats featuring the club's past heroes. Relive the most unforgettable moments in West Ham United history with exclusive insights and stories from the legends themselves. And of course, we bring you all the latest news, match previews, and post-match analysis from inside the club, giving you an inside look at the team's preparation and performances. Hosted by London Stadium and West Ham TV presenter Chris Scull and legendary center-back James ‘The Ginger Pele’ Collins, the official West Ham United football podcast is the perfect way to stay connected with the club you love. So, whether you're a lifelong supporter or just discovering the thrill of the Premier League, tune in to the official West Ham United football podcast and join us in celebrating the claret and blue. Come on you Irons! To get in touch with the show, email: ironcast@westhamunited.co.uk

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    • Nov 19, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 49 EPISODES

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    The Iron Cast: The Official West Ham United Podcast is an excellent podcast that I absolutely love. Hosted by Chris and Ginge, the chemistry between them is undeniable and they have a clear love for the club. One of the best aspects of this podcast is the exclusive interviews with all the new signings. It's fantastic to hear directly from the players and get insights into their experiences and thoughts on joining West Ham. As an American and a younger fan, I appreciate how this podcast helps me feel more connected to the club's history. The interviews and conversations with club legends provide a wealth of knowledge about the heart, soul, and history of West Ham that I may not have otherwise come across. This podcast truly deepens my appreciation for the club.

    While there are many positive aspects to The Iron Cast, there are a few areas that could be improved upon. Sometimes, the episodes can feel a bit lengthy and drawn out, especially when discussing certain topics in great detail. Additionally, it would be beneficial to have more diverse perspectives on the show. While Chris and Ginge are great hosts, it would be interesting to hear from other individuals within the club or even fans who have different opinions or experiences with West Ham.

    In conclusion, The Iron Cast: The Official West Ham United Podcast is a must-listen for any West Ham fan. Chris and Ginge are excellent hosts who bring enthusiasm and knowledge to each episode. From exclusive player interviews to discussions about club legends and history, this podcast provides valuable insights for fans both young and old alike. Despite some minor improvements that could be made in terms of length and perspective diversity, this podcast remains entertaining and informative. I look forward to listening throughout this season and many more seasons to come! Come On You Irons!



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    Latest episodes from Iron Cast: The Official West Ham United Podcast

    Iron Cast RETURNS: Emerson Palmieri exclusive!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 45:25


    Iron Cast is BACK for Season 2, featuring Hammers hero Emerson Palmieri! Fresh from making his 100th Premier League appearance, left-back Emerson sits down with Chris and Ginge to discuss life at West Ham, his impressive commemorative tattoos and translating for Lucas Paquetá. Emi also opens up on his kids' love of the Hammers and his own passion for gaming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Best Prague memories feat. Jarrod Bowen, Behzinga & Crofty from Sky Sports!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 21:15


    It is one year since we tasted European glory in Prague with victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League final. To mark the occasion, we've put together a special edition of Iron Cast, bringing you all the very best memories from that special day.  Guest order: Jarrod Bowen Behzinga Tomáš Souček Antonio, Areola & Ogbonna David Croft Kevin Nolan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Ginge reacts to funniest YouTube comments! Iron Cast special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 20:42


    A special edition of Iron Cast, West Ham Icon James “Ginger Pele” Collins reacts to the best, worst and funniest comments received on social media over the last 12 months. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Best & Worst Moments and Mo Kudus Magic | Iron Cast Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 22:41


    Welcome to a special edition of Iron Cast in which hosts Chris Scull and ex-West Ham star James Collins dissect the season gone by. The pair discuss goal of the season, the biggest “What If?” and the best and worst moments from the 2023/24 campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Ultimate West Ham LIVE Show: with Michail Antonio, Alphonse Areola & Angelo Ogbonna

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 34:38


    A very special edition of Iron Cast comes live from the JD Sports store in Stratford, featuring Michail Antonio, Alphonse Areola and Angelo Ogbonna! Our Hammers Heroes participated in a thrilling Mystery Player Quiz, testing their knowledge of teammates past and present. Hammers fans in the audience also got the chance to put their own skills to the test with a West Ham Trivia Quiz - with one lucky winner receiving a very special prize! A live show is nothing without fan interaction and our players also fielded a Q&A with questions submitted by members of the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jarrod Bowen: Meeting Danny Dyer, Crying In A Café & Fiorentina Goal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 52:29


    Iron Cast is back with a brand new exclusive interview featuring the Hammers' European hero, Jarrod Bowen! Jarrod opens up on the first time he met Danny (and Dani) Dyer, the tearful story behind his England call-up and what went through his mind when he bagged the winning goal against Fiorentina in the UEFA Conference League Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tomáš Souček reveals ALL: Prague parties, ‘secret' celebration & Leverkusen's Czech players

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 23:06


    Into his fifth year as a Hammer, Tomáš Souček is this week's guest on Iron Cast! Tomáš gives us an inside take on scoring last minute screamers, what happened during the Prague celebrations and what he's been saying to Leverkusen's Czech players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Aaron Cresswell on Big Sam's banter and the TIGHTEST man in football!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 52:34


    This week's guest is West Ham's longest-serving current player - Aaron Cresswell. From near-relegation to European cup glory, Cressy reflects back on his near-decade at the club in a brutally honest interview. In amongst the highs and lows of being a Hammer, Cressy also tells some hilarious stories involving Big Sam, Craig Dawson and Danny Ings' hair transplant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    “I Two-Footed Him!” Don Hutchison on clashes with Graeme Souness, Sir Alex Ferguson & Gary Neville

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 48:02


    Ex-Hammers, Liverpool and Scotland legend Don Hutchison is with us this week. Don tells some great stories about clashing with some of the game's biggest characters. Don also got stuck into this week's Mystery Player Quiz against Ginge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    NEW: Guess The Mystery Player Quiz with Ginge!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 41:57


    Iron Cast is back with a special new feature - a game! Each week we will present a new gaming feature, but Ginge is first in the hot seat as he takes on the Mystery Player Quiz. Skip to the last 10 minutes and see if you can beat him. Elsewhere, Ginge discusses his upbringing in a rugby family, breaking through at Cardiff and shares hilarious stories of the old Bluebirds chairman, Sam Hamman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    BONUS POD: Behzinga from the Sidemen reveals his Ultimate West Ham XI

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 8:41


    In this special edition of Iron Cast, Hammers fan Behzinga outlines his ultimate West Ham XI. From Boleyn cult heroes to modern-day greats, Romford-born Behzinga has seen scores of top players walk through the doors since he started supporting West Ham as a child. Expect some surprise inclusions as the Sidemen star reveals his dream line-up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Lee Bowyer: My Biggest Regret In Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 50:33


    Boyhood Hammers fan and former player Lee Bowyer discusses his biggest career regret alongside his two spells as a player with the club. He also reveals the trumpet-playing ex-Hammer who used to invite the whole squad to his pub gigs. Bowyer sets the record straight on his spat with Kieron Dyer and outlines his managerial ambitions. Now in charge of Montserrat, Bowyer has been tasked with taking the Caribbean minnows to their first-ever World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    F1's Crofty Reveals All: West Ham DMs and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 34:12


    Lifelong Hammers fan David 'Crofty' Croft is a familiar face amongst Formula One fans as the voice of Sky Sports' coverage. Crofty reveals all in this week's Iron Cast, from the DMs a West Ham player sent him to the F1 team principals who don't quite see eye-to-eye... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    EXCLUSIVE: Behzinga breaks down his favourite West Ham moments!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 31:37


    Behzinga (a.k.a Ethan Payne) from The Sidemen joins the pod this week in a celebrity Iron Cast exclusive! The social media megastar opens up on his favourite moments as a West Ham supporter, from cheering on his childhood favourites at the Boleyn Ground to announcing Lucas Paqueta's signing on behalf of the club. He also shares his advice for aspiring young creators and gives us an inside look at the brand new Sidemen Netflix documentary which premiered on February 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Freddie Kanouté: Hilarious Razor Ruddock Stories & The Truth About Spurs Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 47:55


    Frédéric Kanouté is this week's guest on Iron Cast and it's an absolute classic. Freddie tells some brilliant stories about his time at West Ham, from Razor Ruddock in the changing rooms and the language struggles of East London to the ex-Hammers manager who was "too nice". Freddie also tells his side of the story after a controversial transfer which saw the Malian join London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Thomas Hitzlsperger on LGBT footballers and coming out as gay

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 41:23


    To mark LGBT History Month, we are joined by former West Ham midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger. To this day, Thomas remains the most high-profile footballer in history to come out as gay. Thomas discusses coming out, the progress LGBT issues have made in football and what more needs to be done. Thomas also reflects on his full football career, from the highs of winning the Bundesliga to the lows of experiencing relegation with West Ham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "My son loves West Ham!" Lukasz Fabianski discusses his future at the club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 47:15


    Lukasz Fabianski is our guest this week on Iron Cast, opening up on his future at the club and how his heart will always be 'claret and blue'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BREAKING: Kalvin Phillips FIRST West Ham interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 13:05


    New West Ham signing Kalvin Phillips gives his first interview as a Hammer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Matty Etherington: My battle with addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 52:08


    In one of our most powerful episodes yet, ex-West Ham winger Matty Etherington opens up on his battles with a gambling addiction. Matty also discusses having trials with Manchester United and the lingering heartbreak of defeat in the 2006 FA Cup Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "He's uncoachable": Coach Mark Robson on Lucas Paqueta and January transfer incomings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 42:13


    First-team coach and former Hammers player Mark Robson joins the pod to discuss his route into coaching, first impressions of Lucas Paqueta and whether we'll see any January transfer activity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    'The goal was special!' Ricardo Vaz Tê sits down with Chris Scull and James Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 46:47


    On this week's episode,Ricardo Vaz Tê sits down with Chris Scull and James Collins to discuss all things West Ham United and THAT goal in the play-off final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Emergency Episode! Australian International Katrina Gorry Arrives!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 20:45


    EMERGENCY EPISODE! Australian International Katrina Gorry signs for West Ham United Women! Chris and Gilly Flaherty sit down with Katrina to discuss her arrival in East London! COYI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    John Moncur reveals all in the first Iron Cast episode of 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 48:42


    Our first guest of 2024 is none other than ex-WHU midfielder, John Moncur. John tells us about his favourite moments playing for West Ham United and gives us exclusive insight into his playing days. Check it out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Iron Cast 2023 Best Bits!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 38:48


    We're ending 2023 with the best bits from Iron Cast so far. See you in the new year. Come on you Irons! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Ginger Pele on not liking Christmas and players giving each other presents! #ASKGINGE RETURNS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 25:24


    #ASKGINGE RETURNS!  The attention returns to the Ironcast co-host, James Collins as he answers questions submitted by YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bobby Zamora on beef with Sol Campbell, not liking football and the manager nicknamed ‘Chocolate'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 59:35


    Bobby Zamora is our guest this week on Iron Cast and it's one of the funniest episodes yet. Bobby discusses his infamous battle with Sol Campbell at Highbury, the manager nicknamed ‘Chocolate' and the teammate who tried to put everyone in a headlock when he got into MMA. He also clarifies comments made around ‘not liking football'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    "He burned me with an iron!" Mark Ward on Julian Dicks PART 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 43:10


    '80s cult hero Mark Ward joins Iron Cast this week and discusses getting released by Everton for being too small, working in a bakery while playing non-league football and the carnage of rooming with Julian Dicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kevin Keen: West Ham Academy forfeits & smashing Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup Final

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 51:52


    This week on Iron Cast, we are joined by former West Ham midfielder Kevin Keen who spent a decade at the club. Keen has since gone on to take caretaker charge of the Irons on two occasions, and is currently employed by the club as Under-18s coach. He talks us through the current academy forfeits, losing his boots when West Ham won promotion and the moment he knew Mark Noble would become a Hammers legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Anton Ferdinand is back in the hot seat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 60:36


    West Ham's number five is back with the boys... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    #ASK GINGE.... The first of the series...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 36:35


    The attention now turns to co-host, James Collins aka The Ginger Pele. The West Ham social media team pulled together some top questions from our fans and this is what YOU and Ginge had to say... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Six assists already! It's James Ward-Prowse...

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 32:28


    Straight from training and the Caraboa Cup win, James Ward-Prowse joins the Iron Cast boys on today's episode. We chat about team mates, England call ups and how London already feels like home! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Rehanne Skinner joins Chris Scull and our women's co-host, Gilly Flaherty!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 39:01


    New West Ham women's manager, Rehanne Skinner is in the house with none other than Ex West Ham captain, Gilly Flaherty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Uncle Ange is in the house! Buckle up for this one...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 43:24


    From Chadwell Heath to Rush Green, from The Boleyn to London Stadium... Angelo Ogbonna has seen it and lived it and now for the very first time, tells it. Sit back and enjoy this one... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Dean Ashton... England's greatest player they never had.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 66:03


    One of West Ham's greatest number nines joins the Iron Cast boys to chat Upton Park, England, goals and more importantly THAT bicycle kick! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    We've got a chance David Martin's on Iron Cast!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 51:11


    On this week's episode of Iron Cast, Chris and Ginge sit down with West Ham United cult hero David Martin! COYI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A discussion on No Room For Racism with Anton Ferdinand

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 23:24


    On this week's episode of Iron Cast, Chris and Ginge sit down with Anton Ferdinand to have a discussion on the Premier League's No Room For Racism campaign as well as 'The Soccer Tournament'. COYI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Mackenzie Arnold the new Women's Captain!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 15:00


    BONUS Iron Cast! Today in the Iron Cast studio, Mackenzie Arnold sits down with Chris and Ginge to discuss being appointed captain of West Ham United women's team, her World Cup legacy and the new WSL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A conversation with Paolo Di Canio!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 38:46


    West Ham United Cult Hero, Paolo Di Canio, joins Chris and Ginge in the Iron Cast studio for our biggest episode to date! Paolo goes in-depth on his career with West Ham, reflecting on his move to the team in 1999 and some of his most memorable moments for the Irons. COYI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kudus, Mavropanos and Johnson live from JD Sports Oxford Street!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 32:46


    On this week's episode, Mohammed Kudus, Dinos Mavropanos and Ben Johnson, sit down with Chris and Ginge at JD Sports Oxford Street! Our first ever Iron Cast in front of a live studio audience, hosted by West Ham United's Official Sleeve Partner JD Sports! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Matt Jarvis On His Career And Time At West Ham!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 53:16


    On this weeks episode of Iron Cast, Chris and Ginge sit down with ex West Ham United and England International, Matt Jarvis. Jarvo sits down in the Iron Cast studio to talk through his footballing career and his time at West Ham! COYI! Iron Cast is going on tour and taking over JD Sports! Our first ever podcast in front of a live audience is taking place next Monday 18th September, at JD Sports Oxford Street. Sign up now for a chance to be within the live studio audience: https://reporting.jdsports.co.uk/cgi-bin/msite?social_comp_5+a+0+0+0+0+0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bobby Moore, Premier League Medals and The Boys of '86... the life of Tony Gale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 58:45


    On this weeks episode of Iron Cast, Chris and Ginge sit down with West Ham United legend, Tony Gale. The boys talk carpooling with Bobby Moore, The Boys of '86 and Blackburn Rovers singing Bubbles in 1995. COYI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS POD: Europa League draw reaction with Carlton Cole and Guvna B!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 19:44


    Chris Scull, the Ginger Pele, Guvna B and our very own Carlton Cole reflect on our Europa League Draw. Straight off the back of an Iron Cast live stream, the boys talk of European nights, mid week preparations and who our favourite Bačka Topola player is?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kevin Nolan: Finals, Fights and Allardyce...

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 49:53


    West Ham United First Team Coach, Kevin Nolan, is the next guest to sit down with Chris and Ginge in the Iron Cast studio. Kev relives some key moments from his footballing career as well as that night in Prague! COYI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS POD: Mohammed Kudus first club interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2023 34:22


    Chris and Anton discuss our Premier League away win over Brighton & Hove Albion. We also introduce our fourth summer signing Mohammed Kudus! COYI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    A Chelsea home win AND a new Greek Centre-Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 25:49


    Oh what a glorious episode we have lined up for you. Chris and Ginge revel in our opening home game win against our West End rivals, Chelsea. And of course... we introduce our new number 15... Konstantinos Mavropanos! COYI! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS POD: We have our new number 7... James Ward-Prowse!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 16:46


    Our second summer signing James Ward-Prowse sits down in the Iron Cast studio and chats free kicks, golf swings and linking up with Danny Ings again! COYI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    BONUS POD: Edson Álvarez first club interview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2023 13:54


    Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez signs for the Hammers. We ask him about his early life, why he chose the No.19 shirt, and what we can expect from him this season! COYI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Episode 1: Jarrod Bowen, Pablo Fornals, Divin Mubama

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 33:26


    Co hosts, Chris Scull and The Ginger Pele (James Collins) launch the first episode of Iron Cast - the official West Ham Podcast. Recorded at the InterContinental on the evening of The Road to Victory, we spoke to Jarrod Bowen, Pablo Fornals and Divin Mubama who dive into stories from their memorable night in Prague and how they all celebrated. ;) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Coming Soon... Iron Cast: The Official West Ham United Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 3:38


    Get ready for the ultimate podcast experience for fans of the Hammers - the official West Ham United football podcast! Every week, join us for in-depth interviews with first team players as they discuss their journey to the Premier League and their experiences at the London Stadium and beyond. Hit subscribe now and get ready for the first episode... coming soon! Come on you Irons! To get in touch with the show, email: ironcast@westhamunited.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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