Podcasts by Are You Not Entertained?
Honest, amusing but above all, authentic, Roger Mitchell, Grant Williams and Giles Morgan 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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AYNE 615 - Goal/ Own Gown from 2023-12-07T00:01
Gog is back at its off-the-cuff best. If sport continues to polarise and bifurcate, is it's glory in back to basic? The lads discuss Marvel movies compared to Jody Foster's NYAD.
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AYNE 614 - The Bucket List - Mathew Tait (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel) from 2023-11-23T00:01
In the second of our brand new series, brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel, Roger and Giles are joined by former England Rugby player Matt Tait - who has made the successful transition from...
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AYNE 613 - Groundsmen Conversations - Michael Johnson from 2023-11-16T00:01
We are joined this week by one of the greatest sprinters ever to grace the running track. Michael Johnson is our latest guest to join us on the show. He shares with us his life in athletics and ...
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AYNE 612 - Goal/Own Goal with John Colquhoun from 2023-11-09T00:01
A special GOG edition, today, with a guest from the Como 50. What is happening to our beautiful game? The lads are joined by ex Celtic and Scotland internationalist, player agent, and sportech i...
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AYNE 611 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-11-02T00:01
A more reflective Goal/Own Goal this week, as our world burns. How will Arab capital and a Jewish media sector now coexist? Do failed music royalty funds show what will happen to CVC? Why Arsena...
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AYNE 610 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Frankie Dettori (in association with Howden Insurance Brokers) from 2023-10-26T00:01
The Captain welcomes legendary flat jockey, Frankie Dettori, on board The Rive Gauche for a show recorded in front of a live audience. Frankie looks back on his 35 year career as one of the most...
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AYNE 609 - Groundsmen Conversations - Tobias Jones from 2023-10-19T00:01
The Groundsmen this week welcome award winning author, Tobias Jones, to discuss fandom and Ultra tribes, Welsh rugby, and Everton FC. Our Englishman in Parma who knows all too well Italy's "dark...
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AYNE 608 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-10-12T00:01
Goal/Own Goal is back with its petty and ill-informed conversations. This week it's Spice Boy Beckham, to VAR chaos. From fires in Rome to flames in the capital markets. Plus so much more.
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AYNE 607 - The Bucket List - Sir Andrew Strauss (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel) from 2023-10-05T00:01
In the first of a brand new series, brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel, the lads are joined by former England cricket captain Sir Andrew Strauss. We discuss what are the greatest bucket li...
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AYNE 606 - Dan Porter and Ant Arena Live in Como from 2023-09-28T00:01
This week, in a podcast recorded live at the 2023 Sport Summit in Lake Como, Grant and The Captain are joined by Dan Porter of Overtime and Ant Arena of Aura as they pick their highlights from t...
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AYNE 605 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-09-21T00:01
GOG is back to talk the attraction blue-collar football, both sides of the Atlantic. The welcome return of different flavours of masculinity, from Ange to Carlos Sainz.
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AYNE 604 - Groundsmen Conversations from 2023-09-14T00:01
The Groundsmen are back to assess a splendid summer of sport amidst the perfect storm for an industry adrift. Clear for all to see.
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AYNE 603 - Goal/Own Goal with Brent Johnson from 2023-06-22T00:01
The groundsmen was one down this week, losing Giles to Ascot so Roger and Grant invited financier and geopolitical expert Brent Johnson to discuss Sports fourth turning (with some Goal/Own Goal ...
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AYNE 602 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-06-15T00:01
On 6th June 2023 the PGAT announced a merger with the Saudi Arabia PIF - arguably the biggest U Turn ever witnessed in sport. On a Goal Own-Goal special, Roger and Grant asked the Captain to joi...
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AYNE 601 - Groundsmen Conversations - George Pyne from 2023-06-08T00:01
We are joined this week by one the most influential investors in the global Sports Industry - George Pyne - Founder of Bruin Capital. With the global economy and the geo-political landscape in a...
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AYNE 548 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-06-01T00:01
GOG is back with it's very personalised look at the power of football, and the perils of sporting hubris. No offence meant.
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AYNE 547 - Groundsmen Conversations - Mark Watts from 2023-05-25T00:01
We are joined this week by Mark Watts - founder of Whaivu Holdings. In a career that has spanned 3 decades, Mark has been one of the most successful investors and advisors of his generation - pa...
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AYNE 546 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-05-18T00:01
Goal/Own Goal returns with its usual petty and ill-informed ranting. Those taking a kicking this week include the PFA, CVC, ultra fans, and most sports governing bodies. Because...why not?
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AYNE 545 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - DeMaurice Smith (in association with Howden Insurance Brokers) from 2023-05-04T00:01
The Captain makes his long awaited return to the table - welcoming on board the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, DeMaurice Smith - voted in the top 10 most powerful executives ...
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AYNE 544 - Groundsmen Conversations - Eddie Pepperell from 2023-04-27T00:01
The Groundsmen are joined this week by Eddie Pepperell - one of our most popular repeat guests and a vocal and well liked golfer on the European Tour. The battle for men’s golf continues to rage...
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AYNE 543 - Groundsmen Conversations - Michael Spirito from 2023-04-20T00:01
On the Groundsmen Conversations we are joined by Michael Spirito - Founding Partner of Sapphire Sports - one of the leading Venture Capital investors in the sports industry globally. What follow...
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AYNE 542 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-04-06T00:00
GOG is back to hopefully lighten the mood in these crazy and tragic times. Listen to the lads' petty and ill informed nonsense about Trump, Berrettini's sex toy, F1 chaos, laughing at Chelsea, W...
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AYNE 541 - The Falcon Series Ep.2 - Sport and the Middle East from 2023-03-30T00:01
In this second episode of The Falcon Series, Grant, Roger and Giles discuss the relationship and emergence with sports and rights holders in the Middle East and the opportunities and challenges ...
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AYNE 540 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-03-23T00:01
The lads are obliged, this week, to dig deep into what meltdowns in the banking world could mean for sport. Still a few laughs also. Coz it's GOG.
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AYNE 539 - Groundsmen Conversations - Elliot Richardson from 2023-03-16T00:01
On The Groundsmen Conversations we were joined by one of the most influential figures in sport and finance - Elliot Richardson. Co-Founder of Dugout that merged with One Football, Co-Chairman of...
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AYNE 538 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-03-09T00:01
Grant and Rog put on their proper finance hats on today's episode of Goal Own Goal. When is PE going to have to take a 50% haircut on valuations. For how long will the Saudi capital hang around ...
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AYNE 537 - Groundsmen Conversations - Joe Markowski from 2023-03-02T00:01
The Groundsmen sit down with the DAZN USA CEO, Joe Markowski, to discuss the future of sport and the future of DAZN.
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AYNE 536 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-02-23T00:01
It's GOG, with the usual mix of petty schoolboy sniggers, and decent macro analysis of sport's winds of change. Not an episode Nick Clarry will enjoy, as the lads don't hold back on the shambles...
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AYNE 535 - The Falcon Series Ep.1 - Pádraig Harrington from 2023-02-16T00:01
Pádraig Harrington - 3 times Major winner and one of Ireland's most successful ever golfers - joins us on the first of a two-part Series sponsored by Falcon & Associates. We cover his career, h...
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AYNE 534 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-02-09T00:01
The usual petty and ill-informed sports conversation, together with some occasional cultural, geopolitical and high finance chat. Its Goal Own Goal
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AYNE 533 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-01-26T00:01
The usual petty and ill-informed sports conversation, together with some occasional business, geopolitical and high finance chat. Its Goal Own Goal
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AYNE 532 - Goal/Own Goal from 2023-01-12T00:01
The usual petty and ill-informed sports nonsense, from princely squabbles to honour in footy. Dart mania to sport nepotism... it's Goal Own Goal.
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AYNE 531 - The Groundsmen from 2022-12-22T00:01
In the final Groundsmen Conversations of 2022, Grant, Roger and Giles reflect on the recent World Cup and the implications for major sporting events in the future. We also look back on a year wh...
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AYNE 530 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-12-15T00:01
The usual petty and ill-informed sports nonsense, together with some serious geopolitical and high finance chat. Its Goal Own Goal.
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AYNE 529 - Iain Carter from 2022-12-08T00:01
This week with the Groundsmen is respected BBC golf journalist Iain Carter, hopefully to allow AYNE to offer balance on the other side of the LIV debate. Punchy exchanges also on Ranieri sackin...
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AYNE 528 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-12-01T00:01
It's GOG again...or better. From the Sublime (Doddy Weir) to the Ridiculous (FIFA, IOC, Ronaldo). Congrats to Tom Harrison on creating the Hundred.
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AYNE 527 - Lee Westwood from 2022-11-24T00:01
International golfer and former World Number One, Lee Westwood, joins the lads this week where we discuss his love of football, horse-racing, and the politics that abound in professional golf. H...
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AYNE 526 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-11-17T00:01
Sport's grumpy old men are back for this week's GOG. Discussing the not unexpected calamities in crypto and Twitter. With an eye also to Qatar and the imminent World Cup.
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AYNE 525 - Simon Halliday from 2022-11-10T00:01
Simon Halliday joins us for the Groundsmen Conversation this week. Simon is a former England, Bath and Harlequins rugby player, ex Chairman of European Professional Club Rugby and current CEO of...
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AYNE 524 - Mike Dickson from 2022-11-03T00:01
The Groundsmen are joined this week by one of the world's most respected tennis correspondents, Mike Dickson. Mike has been a leading sports writer for the Daily Mail for many years covering a m...
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AYNE 523 - Steve Kuhn from 2022-10-27T00:01
This week the lads host Steve Kuhn, the Texan driving forward the US fastest growing sport of pickleball. His new league is attracting major investment as he adopts the IPL and MLS playbook. DO ...
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AYNE 522 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-10-20T00:01
The lads return for a GOG episode this week. From the poignant to the pathetic, from economic theory to Erling Haaland, from fascism to 4-4-2. If you didn't laugh, you'd cry.
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AYNE 521 - Ed Smith from 2022-10-13T00:01
On the Groundsmen this week, we are joined by Ed Smith - sport's modern day polymath. A former England Cricketer, National Selector, Author, Lecturer, Historian and Columnist - Ed's perspective...
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AYNE 520 - Jon Ridgeon Live in Como from 2022-10-06T00:01
This week we are joined by Jon Ridgeon - CEO of World Atheltics. A former Great Britain Olympian - Jon has been charged with the role of transforming the world’s oldest and most participated sp...
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AYNE 519 - The Groundsmen from 2022-09-29T00:01
The groundsmen discuss the themes from Sport Summit Como, and in particular how the intense volatility in the finance markets will affect sport.
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AYNE 518 - Lucas von Cranach from 2022-09-15T00:01
The Groundsmen dedicate this week to really getting under the hood of OneFootball and its founder Lucas von Cranach. This company is too big to be misunderstood. Hopefully we've shed some light....
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AYNE 517 - Theo Westerman from 2022-09-08T00:01
The Groundsmen are joined by Theo Westerman - owner of the winning horse at the 2022 Palio di Siena - one of the world's oldest sporting events. This was a remarkable achievement on so many lev...
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AYNE 516 - GENERATIONS - The Hastings Clan (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2022-09-01T00:01
Andy Nicol and Giles Morgan are joined on the Generations podcast this month by members of the mighty Hastings clan. Gavin Hastings - Captain of Scotland and the British Lions. His brother Sco...
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AYNE 515 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-08-25T00:00
"Not Your Boyfriend's GOG" this week as the lads eviscerate women footballers attitudes, Giggs, Brooklyn Beckham. Its a man's game after all. Special mention to Grant's vicious takedown of the H...
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AYNE 514 - Georgie Wilkinson from 2022-08-18T00:01
This week The Groundsmen welcome Georgie Wilkinson, Dunlop Masters Superbike racer to discuss how she fell in love with racing, her goals for the future and how she hopes to inspire a new gener...
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AYNE 513 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-08-11T00:01
Goal Own Goal at its eclectic best. From Vin Scully to Nancy Pelosi; from Brittney Griner to Bill Russell to Magic Johnson; from Gary Lineker to Fantasy Football. And so much more. Oh and LIV ag...
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AYNE 512 - Laurie Pinto from 2022-08-04T00:01
The Michael Caine of the football finance world, Laurie Pinto, joins the Groundsmen to discuss the world of sport M&A, valuations, and macro-finance. And we discuss Laurie's penchant for Vegas p...
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AYNE 511 - MidSummer Groundsmen from 2022-07-28T00:01
MidSummer Groundsmen reflect on the events of the summer in sport. Mainly around the Barbarians at the Turnstiles of the world's golf Tours. Brought to you by SPORTDIGITA.
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AYNE 510 - Corey Leff from 2022-07-21T00:01
This week the Groundsmen welcome Corey Leff, aka "JohnWallStreet", to look at pastures new and discuss what is happening in American sport. Let's see what we can learn. From lacrosse to Pac12, a...
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AYNE 509 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-07-14T00:01
The lads discuss whether sport PE is set up for a major fall? Watch out Nick Clarry! Plus the usual GOG nonsense around Vince McMahon, Blatter, Elon, Kyrgios, Leclerc.
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AYNE 508 - Andrew Croker Part 2 from 2022-07-07T00:01
Back by popular demand. The Groundsmen mailbox was inundated by requests to follow up our chat with sports industry veteran - Andrew Croker. So we asked him back. In this show we talk about the ...
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AYNE 507 - GENERATIONS - Michael and Louis Lynagh (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2022-06-30T00:01
In the second show in this brand new series, Andy Nicol & Giles Morgan explore the many and extraordinary familial ties that exist in sport and how those bonds can help forge and nurture ambitio...
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AYNE 506 - Barry Hearn from 2022-06-23T00:01
Legendary sports promoter Barry Hearn is our latest guest to join the Groundsmen. In a career that has spanned six decades he has been one of the most influential, outspoken and successful busin...
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AYNE 505 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-06-16T00:01
Goal Own Goal this week takes us from Royal Family table etiquette, Mike Owen's Love Island travails, the (very) politically incorrect Berlusconi and Monza, FIFA (in)justice, TT deaths, a wee bi...
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AYNE 504 - Andrew Croker Part 1 from 2022-06-09T00:01
On this week’s Groundsmen Conversations - we are joined by Andrew Croker. One of the great characters of the sports industry over the past 40 years, this is a guest we have waited a long time to...
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AYNE 503 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 6 from 2022-06-02T00:01
The AYNE Web3 and Sport series ends as it started, with the wonderful Robby Yung of Animoca. This is a deeper dive into their sports investments with OneFootball, Dapper Labs, and Move.ai. In th...
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AYNE 502 - Barney Francis from 2022-05-26T00:01
The Groundsmen this week welcome Barney Francis. Difficult to argue that he hasn't been the most influential executive in sports for the last decade. He talks Sky Sports and now IMG Media. Brou...
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AYNE 501 - GENERATIONS - Kenny and Gabby Logan (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2022-05-24T00:01
In the first show in this brand new series, Andy Nicol & Giles Morgan explore the many and extraordinary familial ties that exist in sport - and how those bonds can help forge and nurture ambit...
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AYNE 447 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-05-19T00:01
Goal Own Goal this week discusses the battle for soul of football and golf. From Maoism to machetes. The delicious absurdity of Wagatha Christie and getting sacked for flatulence.
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AYNE 446 - Oli Slipper from 2022-05-12T00:01
The Groundsmen are joined by Oli Slipper, one of the architects of today's sports industry, as co-founder of Perform Opta, and serial entrepreneur in sports innovation.
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AYNE 445 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 5 from 2022-05-05T00:01
On the 5th episode of our Web3 series we talk DAOs with Mike Dudas of 6th Man Ventures and LinksDao. All aspects of how sport is being changed, from Wagmi, to NFTs as subscriptions and ticketing...
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AYNE 444 - Pat Nevin from 2022-04-28T00:01
The Groundsmen this week welcome back a dear friend of AYNE; the "Accidental Footballer" Mr Pat Nevin. A very intimate discussion on ethics and values, sporting and not, among old friends. Broug...
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AYNE 443 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Guy Kinnings (in association with Howden Insurance Brokers) from 2022-04-25T00:01
The Captain makes his long awaited return to the table - welcoming Ryder Cup Director, Guy Kinnings, on board The Rive Gauche. Guy reflects on his 30 years at the top of global golf industry - ...
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AYNE 442 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-04-21T00:01
It's Hero/Villain week on Goal Own Goal. From Elon Musk, to Benzema, Deshaun Watson and back to Rory and Totti. Two sports fans having a laugh.
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AYNE 441 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 4 from 2022-04-14T00:01
In the 4th episode of our Web3 series, we have the outrageous privilege of hearing England footballer Phil Jones talk about his vision for building his modern sports community in the Metaverse. ...
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AYNE 440 - Fausto Zanetton from 2022-04-07T00:01
The Groundsmen this week talk with sports investment banker Fausto Zanetton. As an active bidder for Chelsea, with Luca Vialli, and an advisor to many major sports deals, who better to talk spor...
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AYNE 439 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 3 from 2022-03-31T00:01
On the 3rd episode of the Antourage Renaissance 3.0 Roger and Johan were joined by Charles Read (@ChatWithCharles), a founding partner at Rarestone Capital - a fund investing to create impact fo...
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AYNE 438 - Manoj Badale from 2022-03-24T00:01
The lads welcome venture capitalist Manoj Badale, to discuss his vision and outlook for sport and sporttech. Famously, he owns the Rajasthan Royals IPL team, so he talks from both sides of the t...
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AYNE 437 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-03-16T00:01
Grant and Roger continue the analysis of the Russian dominoes. From Chelsea to Newcastle to Qatar. What are sports assets worth in a world of hyper inflation? This along with some laughs about A...
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AYNE 436 - Jeremy Darroch from 2022-03-10T00:01
On the Groundsmen Conversations this week, we are joined by one of the most influential television executives & British businessmen - Jeremy Darroch. Jeremy was CEO of Sky TV from 2007 to 2018 c...
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AYNE 435 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-03-03T00:01
Grant and Roger showcase the uniqueness of AYNE this week. World class geopolitical analysis from Grant, and the black swans now facing sport, on the one hand, to why Bielsa had to go, via askin...
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AYNE 434 - Simon Barnes from 2022-02-24T00:01
On The Groundsmen Conversation this week we are joined by Simon Barnes - one of the world’s most respected sports-writers in the last 50 years. We discuss the concept of why sports create myths...
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AYNE 433 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 2 from 2022-02-17T00:01
On the 2nd episode of the Antourgage Renaissance 3 docuseries, Roger challenges two real experts on NFTs and tokens, @PetBerisha from Copa90, and @illsun from Rarible, on what is not working in ...
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AYNE 432 - Juan Arciniegas from 2022-02-10T10:30
The Groundsmen with their usual conversation around the crazy world of sport. Then welcoming this week's guest Juan Arciniegas from 777, to discuss buying FC Genoa, and debate the marriage of fi...
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AYNE 431 - Goal/Own Goal from 2022-02-03T00:01
From Mason Greenwood to Masonic NFTs, and everything in-between, Grant and Roger have a comment for everyone. Not saying it's a professional one. But it's Goal/Own Goal.
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AYNE 430 - Sahil Bloom from 2022-01-27T00:01
Groundsmen Conversations hosts one of the most influential thought leaders in sport and disruption. Sahil Bloom is an ex baseball player now using finance and Web3 to innovate around sport and c...
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AYNE 429 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 1 from 2022-01-20T00:01
Episode 1 of the 6-part series on Sport and Web 3. A new Renaissance? Very special guest is Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands. Brought to you by Antourage
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AYNE 428 - Graham Fry from 2022-01-13T00:01
Brought to you by Sportsdigita, the inaugural Groundsmen Conversation episode hosts the legendary Graham Fry of IMG. Graham discusses his astonishing career in sports production. He has covered ...
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AYNE 427 - Goal/Own Goal from 2021-12-23T00:01
What was your Goal Own Goal for 2021? Do you agree with Grant and Roger's choices? Watch out for some very special guest appearances. A relaxing yuletide chat, with a few good laughs among frien...
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AYNE 426 - Dan Porter from 2021-12-16T00:01
The Groundsmen chat with Dan Porter founder of Overtime. An eclectic and intellectual conversation around the "collective delusion" of fandom, and how that is evolving with younger generations. ...
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AYNE 425 - Gerry Cardinale from 2021-12-09T00:01
In the final Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview of 2021, Roger & Giles are joined by the Managing Partner of RedBird Capital - Gerry Cardinale, a titan in the world of investment. In the 18 months...
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AYNE 424 - Chris Cairns from 2021-12-02T00:01
On The Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this month: The boys are joined by former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns. Chris shares his perspective on the highs and lows of being a professional ...
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AYNE 423 - Goal/Own Goal from 2021-11-25T00:01
It's Goal Own Goal time. Roger and Grant comment the evermore volatile ups and down in the world of sport. From Paddy the Baddy, to Vlad the Strong. And so much more.
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AYNE 422 - The Groundsmen from 2021-11-18T00:01
The Groundsmen are back - resting on their rakes and ruminating on a hectic few days in the world of sport. Hamilton vs Verstappen. Australia’s knack of winning finals. Ireland toppling the Al...
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AYNE 421 - Bo Han from 2021-11-11T00:01
This month's Big Interview hosts the amazing Bo Han of Buzzer. We discuss how Bo is changing the way sport is consumed, especially amongst GenZ. One of AYNE's best interviews.
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AYNE 420 - Tomorrow’s World - Today. In Assocation with SRI from 2021-11-04T00:01
In this the third episode in our 3 part series - in partnership with SRI - Giles is joined by Ed Crossman, Co-Founder of Clippd, Mark Moreau - MD at SRI (Europe & Asia) and our very own Roger Mi...
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AYNE 419 - Goal/Own Goal from 2021-10-28T00:01
From the Sublime to the Ridiculous. This week GOG rambles from the absurdity of Dominic Cummings as MMA guru, thru meltdown at United, the Arab Spring on the Tyne, shady Moldovan teams, to the n...
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AYNE 418 - The Groundsmen from 2021-10-21T00:01
The Groundsmen this week discuss the challenges of sport's evolution into a B2C business. Do you know your LTV, CAC, ARPU? Unit economics porn! And a very deep dive into crypto's beachhead into ...
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AYNE 417 - Keith Pelley from 2021-10-14T00:01
On the Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this month we are joined by the CEO of the European Tour Keith Pelley. A brilliant hour with one of sports most progressive innovators - on where golf i...
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AYNE 416 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Sean Fitzpatrick (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2021-10-07T00:01
New Zealand rugby legend - Sean Fitzpatrick is the latest guest on The Captain’s Table. One of the hardest men ever to pull on the All Blacks jersey, Sean shares his love of rugby, cricket and...
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AYNE 415 - Goal/Own Goal from 2021-09-30T00:01
Grant and Roger go very deep on sports leadership and winning attitude, in the context of F1 and the Ryder Cup record loss. Of course, they don't agree. Top and tailed with the usual nonsense an...
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AYNE 414 - The Groundsmen from 2021-09-23T00:01
The 3 musketeers are back to discuss Emma R and the risks of being too "much", Solheim and Ryder Cups, rugby formats, MLS, the future of sports agencies, and valuations in sport. Will Evergrande...
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AYNE 413 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Mark Durden-Smith (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2021-09-16T00:01
The Captain is joined this week by veteran sports TV broadcaster Mark Durden-Smith - whose endless energy & wit has brightened up even the dreariest of sports events and shows. Hailing from bro...
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AYNE 412 - Michael Lynagh from 2021-09-09T00:01
Former Australian Rugby Legend Michael Lynagh joins Roger and Giles on the Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview. Michael shares his thoughts on sport in Australia today, rugby at the crossroads gl...
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AYNE 411 - Goal/Own Goal from 2021-09-02T00:01
The lads this week have a look at front-running "inside trading" in F1, and analyse the us/them attitudes in sports organisations. We ask when Bryson is actually gonna throw a punch, and why no ...
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AYNE 410 - Goal/Own Goal from 2021-08-26T00:01
Roger and Grant return to dissect the ups and downs of the world of sport. From Malice in the Palace, to Field of Dreams, via Sir Michael Moritz and Arturo Gatti. Eclectic to the max.
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AYNE 409 - Louis Gave from 2021-08-05T00:01
The Pumpjack Big Interview this week hosts Louis Gave from the world of high finance. Talking about his ownership of French rugby club Biarritz, and the amazing journey from rugby player, to fan...
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AYNE 408 - The Groundsmen from 2021-07-29T00:01
The Groundsmen discuss how the IOC should market the Games, increasing athlete power in the NBA, the Lions, crashes in F1, and the bright bright future of the MLS.
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AYNE 407 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - David Flatman (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2021-07-22T00:01
The Captain is joined this week by David Flatman - a former England, Bath & Saracens prop forward who now is one of the leading rugby TV presenters, podcasters and after-dinner speakers. One o...
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AYNE 406 - Sir Russell Coutts from 2021-07-15T00:01
On the Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this week is legendary sailor Sir Russell Coutts. 5 times America's Cup winner, 12 times World Champion and an Olympic gold - he is now the CEO of Sail G...
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AYNE 405 - Nakisa Bidarian from 2021-07-09T00:01
This month's Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview is with one of the industry's very top innovators and value creators. Nakisa Bidarian is a multi-faceted sports media and entertainment executive wh...
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AYNE 404 - The Groundsmen from 2021-07-01T00:01
This week our Groudsmen really let rip over meaningless tournaments, unsustainable governance, outdated sponsorship packages, the Lions, joyless Olympics. And the end of college sport. Parental ...
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AYNE 403 - Goal/Own Goal (Elliot Richardson) from 2021-06-24T00:01
This week on Goal Own Goal the lads are joined by Elliot Richardson, founder of Dugout and Gooner. For a proper pub chat around the Euros and the UK teams. A diversion into what is happening at...
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AYNE 402 - Brett Gosper from 2021-06-17T00:01
On the Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this week, we welcome Brett Gosper onto the show. The newly appointed Head of the NFL in UK & Europe, Brett was formerly CEO of World Rugby from 2012-202...
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AYNE 401 - The Groundsmen from 2021-06-10T00:01
The lads this week have a strong word for everyone. Osaka, Ollie Robinson, Rabin twins, Julius Baer, Logan Paul, subscription mergers, Jon Rahm, Brooks! All you will ever need. Brought to you by...
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AYNE345 - Shaping The Future of Sport: Management in 2021 and Beyond from 2021-06-07T00:01
The lads, together with our friends at SRI, are joined by 2 very senior sports leaders (Tom Harrison CEO of the ECB, Angus Kinnear CEO at Leeds U) to hear from the inside how difficult it is to ...
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AYNE 344 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Sir Matthew Pinsent (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2021-06-03T00:01
The Captain is joined on his boat this week by the ultimate oarsman - Sir Matthew Pinsent. A 40 minute row-locking good chat with one of Britain’s greatest ever sportsmen and Olympians.
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AYNE 343 - Goal/Own Goal from 2021-05-27T00:01
Grant and Roger dissect the good and the bad in the world of sport. Phil, Rory, Pep, Cholo, StevieG, LeBron, Josh Taylor, and the disaster that is Chinese sport. Laughs and insight in equal meas...
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AYNE 342 - John Inverdale from 2021-05-20T00:01
Roger, Grant and Giles welcome veteran sports broadcaster John Inverdale on to The Big Interview - brought to you by Pumpjack Dataworks. John has been one of the UK's most recognised sports pr...
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AYNE 341 - The Groundsmen from 2021-05-13T00:01
In a week where the tensions between sport and finance intensify, the Groundsmen discuss sponsor boycotts, golf elite leagues, the All Blacks/Silver Lake deal, and the end of Mino Raiola?
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AYNE 340 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Bryan Habana (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2021-05-06T00:01
Bryan Habana is the latest guest on The Captain’s Table podcast. One of South Africa’s greatest ever rugby players - with 124 caps and 67 tries in a stellar career that included a Rugby World ...
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AYNE 339 - Goal/Own Goal (with Colin O'Donnell) from 2021-04-29T00:30
Our podcast is about the fans' point of view. Authentic and unvarnished. We discuss a seminal week for football as honestly as you can.
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AYNE 338 - Jeff Slack from 2021-04-21T11:30
AYNE welcomes the immensely experienced Jefferson Slack, Managing Director at Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team, to discuss his amazing career in sports, leading up to his current role working for ...
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AYNE 337 - The Groundsmen from 2021-04-15T00:01
The groundsmen reflect on sport finally climbing aboard the data train. Just in time for things to change again! A close up look at the Masters and is it all Zuck and Jack's fault?
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AYNE 336 - Goal/Own Goal from 2021-04-08T00:01
Grant and Roger unpeel the onion of fandom in 2021. What does it all mean now? From the death of Claude Callegari, to following Fulham and Celtic, to March Madness. And would Jack Charlton have ...
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AYNE 335 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Graeme McDowell (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2021-04-01T00:01
The Captain is joined this week by Graeme "G-Mac" McDowell - one of the most popular and successful Northern Irish golfers in recent times. A lifelong Manchester United supporter, restaurante...
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AYNE 334 - Sam Renouf from 2021-03-25T00:01
Brought to you by Pumpjack Dataworks, the lads welcome Sam Renouf, CEO at Professional Triathletes Organisation. PTO is challenging the current triathlon landscape and Sam shares his views on wh...
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AYNE 333 - The Groundsmen from 2021-03-18T00:01
Our Groundsmen pick apart the future for PE funded rugby; new basketball leagues for GenZ, challenging NCAA; skiing and funding scandals, the tragedy of doping in U.K. sport tarnishing 2012 lega...
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AYNE 332 - Goal/Own Goal from 2021-03-11T00:01
Grant and Roger let off steam about refs, Football index and gamification, Bryson, Barca trading whilst insolvent, and Serbian football stadium torture... and will Fulham stay up?
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AYNE 331 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Jason Leonard (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2021-03-04T00:01
On the show this week is former rugby player Jason Leonard - one of the finest prop forwards ever to appear for England. Winning 114 Caps over a 14 year career he was inducted into the World R...
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AYNE 330 - Alec Scheiner from 2021-02-25T00:01
Alec Scheiner of Redbird joins the Pumpjack Big interview. A packed 60 minutes covering SPACs, Fenway, Toulouse and a multiclub strategy, XFL, Wasserman, NFL media, and sport being the ultimate ...
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AYNE 329 - Shaping The Future of Sport: Beyond Covid from 2021-02-22T00:01
In this 3 part series - in partnership with SRI - The Captain & Roger are joined by Annamarie Phelps, Chairman of the British Horseracing Authority, Jo Coates - CEO of U.K. Athletics and David J...
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AYNE 328 - The Groundsmen from 2021-02-18T00:01
The lads enjoy lunch break discussing Springsteen, celeb sponsorship, taking money from the vice industries, closed leagues, and so much more. An hour's debate, not taken too seriously.
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AYNE 327 - Goal/Own Goal from 2021-02-11T00:01
Grant and Roger discuss India, cricket, captains, Disney+, fantasy, meme culture, Mahomes, golf distances, and silent Olympics crowds.
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AYNE 326 - Bitter Sweet Symphony - Pat Nevin from 2021-02-08T00:01
The lads are joined by Pat Nevin to discuss how music and football intertwined in his career. Songs that changed lives, concerts missed still regretted, how the Walkman changed dressing room cul...
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AYNE 325 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Jamie Roberts (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2021-02-04T00:01
Wales & British & Irish Lion Centre - Jamie Roberts joins The Captain this week to share his love of sport. A life long Manchester United supporter, a qualified medic and watch collector - he ...
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AYNE 016 - Richard Gillis - 18 March 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Roger and Grant host a very special guest in Richard Gillis. Journalist, author (The Captain Myth) and all round thought leader in sport. Astonishing insight on PE investors, leadership, sport pola...
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AYNE 015 - Goal/Own Goal - 15 March 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant and Roger discuss charming the ladies at baseball, English clubs doing the business in Europe, fan invasions and paying the price, bribing sports directors to get into Uni, and the magnificen...
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AYNE 014 - Dave Cormack - 8 March 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The lads welcome @CormackDavie. Based in the US and a massively successful tech founder, he still gives his time and money to his hometown team of @AberdeenFC. We talk Harper, Clark and the arrival...
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AYNE 013 - Mark Yusko - 23 February 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant and Roger discuss the musical chairs around their own clubs, the modern generation of players and how to coach them, college sports; all in the context of the wisdom of Mark Yusko and the val...
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AYNE 012 - Goal/Own Goal - 18 February 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant is back in the saddle with Roger discussing the closing chapter in the career of Lindsey Vonn; memories of the magnificent Roberto Baggio, and becoming a champion through real sacrifice; not ...
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AYNE 011 - James Davies Yandle - Guest Host Mike Meehall Wood - 27 January 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Roger is joined by guest host Mike Meehall Wood, whilst Grant takes a well earned rest. Special guest interview with James Davies Yandle. Today’s podcast talks extensively about: sledging and homop...
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AYNE 010 - THE MEETING Part 3 - 14 January 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant and Roger conclude the last part of the Meeting, discussing where to now for sport. Will the increasing influence of big finance undermine the authenticity our fathers gave us, and will femal...
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AYNE 010 - THE MEETING Part 2 - 14 January 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Part 2 of the meeting with the guys discussing GOATs and generational conflicts. The future of sport journalism, great storytelling and content that works.
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AYNE 010 - THE MEETING Part 1 - 14 January 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant and Roger introduce the first session of the Meeting, an in-person discussion on the future of sport, and it’s related businesses, with top industry figures. In Part 1, extraordinary insight ...
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AYNE - Marcelo Bielsa tribute from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Roger revisits the 4th December 2018 podcast discussion on the authenticity of The Argentinian, Marcelo Bielsa, which seems very relevant after today’s extraordinary press conference. Will British ...
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AYNE 009 - Colin O'Donnell - 7 January 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant and Roger return for 2019, sampling the crazily in-depth knowledge of die hard Gooner Colin O’Donnell. Asking if Wenger was really a bluff in debt to Graham. Charlie, Chipper and Fever Pitch,...
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AYNE 008 - The Christmas Episode - 21 December 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant and Roger forensically dissect the Sunderland documentary and the inside persona of Martin Bain; calling “bullshit” on the media and their last chance saloon; models for top journos becoming ...
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AYNE 007 - Giles Morgan Part 2 - 04 December 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant and Roger are totally absorbed by the storytelling talent of Giles Morgan as he recounts the culture and glory of Welsh rugby, great commentators, taking on Beefy as a schoolboy, Björn Borg s...
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AYNE 007 - Giles Morgan Part 1 - 04 December 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant and Roger heap praise on Steve Clarke and Killie, enjoy the rehabilitation of Tyson Fury and boxing, rats at the Palace surely not?, the Pogba virus is only a symptom of the cancer, and “lose...
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AYNE 006 - Steve Martin PART 2- 19 Nov 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant and Roger discuss with Steve his love of rugby and golf, from the importance of being a young flyhalf in Ulster during the Troubles, thru what works and doesn’t work today, to building esprit...
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AYNE 006 - Steve Martin PART 1- 19 Nov 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant and Roger discuss the dignity of boxing and a new golden age with Dazn; Lowrys and the PFA, why Scudamore is worth every penny, and paying to go to the stadium to NOT see the game. We sample,...
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AYNE 005 - Murray Barnett PART 2 - 03 Nov 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Roger and Grant are joined, this week, by Murray Barnett. In what promises to be a truly captivating interview, discussions range from what makes a great sports pundit, to Football and World Rugby,...
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AYNE 005 - Murray Barnett PART 1- 10 Nov 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Grant and Roger discuss the Fulham death spiral and how to trade it, magnificent violence in the Argentinian superclassico, the footballLeaks X-ray into decaying values, fake caps for Rooney; endi...
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AYNE 004 - Stuart Cosgrove - 14 Oct 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Amazing discussion with media legend and ultra fan Stuart Cosgrove on fan culture and want they now want from modern media, and how to service it. An honest critique of modern (Scottish) tv rights ...
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AYNE 003 - Ray Ranson PART 2 - 07 Oct 2018 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ray Ranson talks to Roger and Grant about the evolution of U.K. football over 40 years. From Malcolm Alisson to Mourinho. Ray tells us stories from the perspective of player, chairman and fina...
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AYNE 324 - Gabriele Marcotti from 2021-01-28T00:01
The lads welcome ESPN's Gabriele Marcotti to talk about the seismic changes in global sport, its media, and its fandom. How far is sport moving into the entertainment and lifestyle business, and...
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AYNE 323 - The Repricing of Sports Risk from 2021-01-21T00:01
Giles and Roger got on a call with 3 true experts in data and risk management, from Zone7, Pumpjack Dataworks, and Control Risks. We just pressed record and called the episode The Repricing of S...
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AYNE 322 - Goal/Own Goal from 2021-01-14T00:01
Grant and Roger discuss verbal abuse in sport and is it ever justified? The Lions on British soil? Subscription models and so much more.
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AYNE 321 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Eddie Pepperell (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2021-01-07T00:01
One of our favourite guests - European Tour golfer Eddie Pepperell - makes his debut on board the Rive Gauche this week. Forthright and independent of mind - he is vastly good company on your v...
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AYNE 320 - Bitter Sweet Symphony - Billy Sloan, Part2 from 2021-01-02T00:01
Part Two of the first episode of Bitter Sweet Symphony where #AYNE is hoping to explore in depth the links between sport and music, speaking to the insiders and stars. We immediately thought of ...
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AYNE 319 - Bitter Sweet Symphony - Billy Sloan, Part 1 from 2020-12-30T00:01
In the first episode of Bitter Sweet Symphony #AYNE is hoping to explore in depth the links between sport and music, speaking to the insiders and stars. We immediately thought of the legendary m...
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AYNE 318 - Deepen Parikh from 2020-12-24T00:01
Deepen Parikh co-founder of Courtside Ventures joins the lads to discuss financing innovation in sport. It is rare to have someone so central to the VC community speak so openly about how his wo...
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AYNE 317 - The Groundsmen from 2020-12-17T00:01
The Groundsmen discuss the IOC and what it should be in 2020; is football in any way controllable in a world of feral fandom; and the juxtaposition of untrained celebs risking serious damage in ...
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AYNE 316 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-12-10T00:01
Grant and Rog discuss personal tears for Diego, the return of fickle fans, the coming golden age for F1, successful fake boxing , and building stadia in italy. These 2 never agree.
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AYNE 315 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Rich Beem (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-12-03T00:01
Joining the Captain on board this month is former PGA Championship winner & Sky Sports Golf Commentator, Rich Beem. Rich unveils the recipe for his signature cocktail "The Beemer" , talks about ...
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AYNE 314 - George Pyne from 2020-11-24T00:01
This week on the Big Interview we discuss the industry with a real kingmaker and powerbroker, George Pyne of Bruin Sports Capital. How is he setting out his stall for intense change? Thanks to P...
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AYNE 313 - The Groundsmen from 2020-11-19T00:01
The Groundsmen have a ROBUST conversation around why sports is special, compared to other entertainment content. Or is it? And how do you tell if you don’t know your fans behaviours? Existential...
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AYNE 312 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-11-12T00:01
Grant and Roger take their monthly journey to seek out the beauty and absurdities of sport. From the sublime to the ridiculous. Always with a chuckle!
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AYNE 311 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Michael Vaughan (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-11-05T00:01
The Captain is joined this week by former England Cricket Captain - Michael Vaughan - the mastermind behind England's famous Ashes win in 2005. A proud and devoted Sheffield Wednesday fan, on t...
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AYNE 310 - Al Guido from 2020-10-29T00:01
Al Guido is a sports fan from Philly. His dog is called Rocky! He is now also one of the most powerful people in the industry, running the 49ers and Elevate Sports Ventures. He is an investor in...
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AYNE 309 - The Groundsmen from 2020-10-22T00:01
The humble Groundsmen discuss the Inconvenient Truth that “normal has left the building for sport”. So what now? Laser sharp analysis from the lads on the rollers. DO NOT MISS.
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AYNE 308 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-10-15T00:01
This week’s GoG looks at the increasingly jaw dropping events in sport, wherever you look. From the vicious hardball politics around football, to cycling doping, Nadal, unbelievable court cases,...
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AYNE 307 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Dame Laura Davies (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-10-08T00:01
Dame Laura Davies joins the Captain this week. One of Great Britain’s most celebrated sportswomen - Laura was inducted into World Golf’s Hall of Fame in 2014 and is also an avid Liverpool Footb...
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AYNE 306 - James Yandle from 2020-10-01T00:01
The new owner of Ospreys Rugby, James Yandle, takes us inside the tent to tell us what he’s found and where he wants to take the club, together with CVC at Pro14. Very candid, very honest. This ...
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AYNE 305 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Tim Henman (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-09-24T00:01
Former British Tennis Player Tim Henman joins the Captain this week to share his love of sport - and wine. A hugely talented amateur golfer and oenophile - this is an enjoyable chat with one of...
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AYNE 304 - The Groundsmen from 2020-09-22T07:00
Join the Groundsmen discussing the imminent Armageddon in the sports industry. How bad is it going to be? Just follow the money, or lack of it!! A discussion not for the faint-hearted.
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AYNE 303 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-09-17T00:01
Grant and Roger romp around the stories of recent days from the ridiculous to the sublime. #f1; #canelo; #foden; #greenwood; #nole and Serbia discrimination; #Yaha and sexy workers; the Clevelan...
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AYNE 302 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Andrew Cotter (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-09-10T00:01
After a four weeks shore leave, the Captain returns to his ship to welcome Andrew Cotter to the table. A man who is simply the voice of BBC Sport - bringing wonderful commentary to Rugby, Golf,...
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AYNE 301 - Sir Martin Sorrell from 2020-09-03T00:01
The lads kick off season 3 of The Interview with Sir Martin Sorrell who, for over 40 years, through IMG to S4 via WPP, has been the global preeminent player in our industry. He discusses his f...
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AYNE 260 - The Groundsmen from 2020-08-27T00:01
The Groundsmen discuss the Perfect Storm in sport. From how the social platforms are preparing for the green shoots, to how the money guys are smelling the opportunity. Featuring a brutally hone...
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AYNE 259 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-08-20T00:01
Grant and Roger gets their teeth into the comical and tragic of a week in sport. Barca, F1, Iggy Pop, golf etiquette, content cock-ups, The Mets, failing at Roma, and Ronnie!
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AYNE 258 - Goal/Own Goal (with special guest Hugh Hendry) from 2020-08-13T00:01
AYNE has managed to attract some top top guests. In today’s GOG episode we host hedge fund legend Hugh Hendry. An “eclectic” conversation that inevitably followed no order or structure. Enjoy th...
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AYNE 257 - Kelvin MacKenzie from 2020-08-06T00:00
The lads have an intimate relaxed chat with one of the key personalities of the last 30 years in sport and media. From the shambles of the EFL, charlatan owners, selfish players, Arabs and Newca...
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AYNE 256 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Tommy Fleetwood (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-07-30T00:00
This week Captain Giles Morgan is joined by 2018 Ryder Cup superstar Tommy Fleetwood. One of the most successful English golfers in recent years, Tommy shares his love of Everton Football Club,...
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AYNE 255 - The Groundsmen from 2020-07-23T00:00
The Groundsmen take on UEFA, Ferrari, sports’ profitability post ManCity, Tilsley’s whinge, athlete content overload, the GymShark valuation and the lure of “cool”.
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AYNE 254 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Lord Sebastian Coe (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-07-16T00:00
This week’s guest on The Captain’s Table podcast is Lord Sebastian Coe. One of the world’s greatest ever athletes and currently President of World Athletics, Seb shares his experiences of a life...
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AYNE 253 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-07-14T00:00
The boys change gear with GOG to have a good laugh with snooker, tennis under pressure, Lenny Kravitz, FIFA excesses, Wigan, baseball and Michael Vick. Parental guidance recommended.
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AYNE 252 - Gerry Cardinale from 2020-07-09T00:00
The boys welcome Gerry Cardinale of RedBird Capital to the podcast for a remarkable discussion that explores the mindset of potential investors in sports franchises in a post-Covid world. Gerry ...
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AYNE 251 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Gary Player (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-07-02T00:00
This week on The Captain’s Table, Giles is joined by golfing royalty - Gary Player. One of the original “Big 3”, The Black Knight won 9 Majors and 163 tournaments over 7 decades. Widely consider...
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AYNE 250 - The Groundsmen from 2020-06-25T00:00
The Groundsmen ask whether sport really wants to move into direct relationships with its fans. Or actually just prefers safe cash up front. How to manage the importance of betting whilst control...
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AYNE 249 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Lee Westwood (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-06-18T00:00
This week, Giles “the Captain” Morgan welcomes British golfer Lee Westwood to The Captain’s Table. An avid fan of all sports, Lee shares his love of Nottingham Forest FC, his one and only experi...
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AYNE 248 - Goal/Own Goal (with special guest Jim Kerr) from 2020-06-16T00:00
On Goal/Own Goal this week, Grant and Roger tackle sport and #blacklivesmatter, with a bit of help. The legendary Jim Kerr of Simple Minds and Artists against Apartheid helps AYNE try to Walk Th...
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AYNE 247 - Gary Sweet from 2020-06-11T00:00
The boys host one of the most progressive football club owner/managers around. Listening to Gary Sweet of Luton Town is the shot in the arm the whole game needs. Listen to how he explains the be...
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AYNE 246 - Laurie Pinto from 2020-06-07T00:00
In our current theme of “how investable is sport?” we pick the brains of financier deal-maker Laurie Pinto to understand how opportunities are assessed and deals structured. Macro and micro. Fro...
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AYNE 245 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - George Gregan (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-06-04T00:00
Giles "The Captain" Morgan welcomes aboard former Wallabies Scrum-Half and Rugby World Cup winner, George Gregan aboard the Rive Gauche. Together they discuss George’s love of cricket, the great...
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AYNE 244 - The Groundsmen from 2020-05-28T00:00
On today’s episode of the Groundsmen we get a sponsorship masterclass from the Captain, as we assess the debris caused by Covid like in DAZN, F1, EFL women’s football and NCAA. Is all this a nec...
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AYNE 243 - Is Scottish football investable? from 2020-05-25T00:13:42
A discussion with Scottish football insiders around how the game needs to change to attract outside capital. Pertinent to all sports short of cash post Covid.
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AYNE 242 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-05-21T00:00
Roger asks Grant, as a lifelong NBA fan, to unpack the beauty and power of the The Last Dance. It’s not an explanation, it’s a sonnet. Unmissable conversation.
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AYNE 241 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Gavin Hastings (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-05-19T00:00
Brought to you by Loch Lomond Whiskies and Are You Not Entertained, this week The Captain is joined by one of the finest rugby players ever to play for Scotland and the British Lions - Gavin Has...
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AYNE 240 - Tomi Kovanen from 2020-05-14T00:00
The competition for kids’ time has never been so intense. From TikTok to esports to Disney+. How will traditional sport address that battle for attention? Our guest this week Tomi Kovanen is an ...
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AYNE 239 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Thomas Bjorn (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies) from 2020-05-07T00:00
Brought to you by Loch Lomond Whiskies and Are You Not Entertained, this week's The Captain’s Table, Giles “The Captain” Morgan welcomes former European Ryder Cup Captain Thomas Bjorn. on board ...
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AYNE 238 - The Groundsmen from 2020-04-30T00:00
On this episode of The Groundsmen, Grant, Roger & Giles focus on what the future commercial landscape of sport will look like - and what rights-holders, media, investors and sponsors need to thi...
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AYNE 237 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-04-23T00:00
Goals and Own Goals with special guest Chris Cairns. Great segue from gold medalist swimmer Mark Henderson. Wonderful conversation including the demands for excellence of Jordan, Brady, and Malc...
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AYNE 236 - Mark Henderson from 2020-04-16T00:00
Olympic gold medalist swimmer Mark Henderson shares his personal journey to success and glory. Mindset, discipline, coaching, teamwork. Unique and emotional access to an elite athlete’s make-up,...
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AYNE 235 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Lawrence Dallaglio from 2020-04-09T00:00
Giles "The Captain" Morgan welcomes aboard retired England Rugby Captain and Rugby World Cup winner, Lawrence Dallaglio. Together they muse the true meaning of sport, what it means to be a fan,...
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AYNE 234 - The Groundsmen from 2020-04-02T00:00
The lads discuss how the dominoes will fall in the sport reset. Sport has globalised commercialised and polarised in the last generation. How will this unwind now? How should clubs and rights ho...
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AYNE 233 - Eddie Pepperell from 2020-03-26T00:00
This week the boys welcome back golfer, bon vivant and all-round good guy Eddie Pepperell to the podcast. The conversation covers the proposed "Premier League", Patrick Reed’s archaeological dig...
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AYNE 232 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Sir Chris Hoy from 2020-03-23T00:00
This week on The Captain’s Table, Giles “The Captain” Morgan welcomes former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy on board The Rive Gauche. 6 times Olympic gold medalist and 11 times world champion - Chr...
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AYNE 231 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-03-16T04:00
Analysing the coronavirus disaster for sport. Where to now? Which dominoes fall? How does sport come out the other end? The lads wind the tape forward. Goals and Own Goals around Agnelli elitism...
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AYNE 230 - Fausto Zanetton from 2020-03-12T00:00
A more serious and in depth discussion this week from the lads to discuss the impacts of coronoavirus on sport and economics. Football financier Fausto Zanetton explains how big finance is chang...
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AYNE 229 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Jonathan Davies from 2020-03-09T00:00
This week on The Captain’s Table, Giles "The Captain" Morgan welcomes former Welsh Rugby Union and Great Britain Rugby League superstar Jonathan Davies on board The Rive Gauche. A light-hearted ...
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AYNE 228 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-03-05T00:00
The boys talks about coronavirus and sport, and where the dominoes will fall. The unfairness of gender fluid sports, and drugs cheaters revisited. Adam Levine and Sharapova. Magnificent sports r...
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AYNE 227 - Duncan Castles from 2020-02-27T00:00
The lads welcome football insider Duncan Castles to discuss the seedy underbelly of football. Wee Jim and bribery in Rome, pushing the drugs envelope in Brescia, Ollie’s awfully cosy agent, and ...
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AYNE 226 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Rory McIlroy from 2020-02-24T00:00
This week, the World Number One golfer Rory McIlroy is welcomed onboard The pirate ship The Rive Gauche by "Captain” Giles Morgan and his ill-tempered parrot Leanne. What follows is a light-hea...
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AYNE 225 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-02-20T00:00
The boys (nervously) laugh at the absurdity of politics and sport including: the best Presidential insults; floating mulligans; forgetting your nation’s anthem; diddy internationals; the rate ca...
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AYNE 224 - Caroline Rowland from 2020-02-13T00:00
With Grant (009) in absentia saving the world, Roger and Giles "The Captain" play host to the wonderfully elegant and smart Caroline Rowland. From bidding for big sports events to content that n...
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AYNE 223 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Brian O'Driscoll from 2020-02-10T00:00
Giles "The Captain" Morgan invites Irish Rugby Union legend, Brian O'Driscoll, to sit down to the captain's table. Brian tells us the unique nature of being a fan of Gaelic football in Ireland, ...
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AYNE 222 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-02-06T00:00
Our own Saint and Grievesy go well off the beaten track this week discussing twerking and satanism in sport. In theory a discussion on the superbowl, Barstool, Kobe, Rick Rubin and WWE, new golf...
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AYNE 221 - Nathan Homer from 2020-01-30T00:00
The lads chat with Nathan Homer from NowTV (SKY) and debate very very honestly which sports aren’t going to make it as the economics of sports changes. Astonishing!
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AYNE 220 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Mark Pougatch from 2020-01-27T00:00
This week, Giles "The Captain" Morgan welcomes British sports Tv & Radio broadcaster Mark Pougatch to The Captain’s Table. A light-hearted 35 minute chat around the galley table where Mark shar...
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AYNE 219 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-01-23T00:00
The boys have a bitter sweet discussion around cheating, the purity of sport, and the lack of perspective in the woke society. From the beauty of the manchild Totti, to the macho belligerence of...
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AYNE 218 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Jason Robinson from 2020-01-20T00:00
A new series brought to you by the team at Are You Not Entertained sees Giles "The Captain" Morgan at The Captain’s Table where he welcomes aboard England Rugby World Cup winning legend Jason Ro...
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AYNE 217 - James Elliott from 2020-01-16T00:00
The lads welcome James Elliott on the “how f*cked is sport” episode. No punches pulled in discussing who wont make it as business models change and who will! The FA, betting not welcome, Amazon ...
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AYNE 216 - Goal/Own Goal from 2020-01-09T00:00
Grant and Roger, in their own inimitable way, choose their sporting Goals and Own Goals for 2019 and peer into the future to see what the New Year has in store for us.
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AYNE 215 - Joe Markowski from 2020-01-01T23:00
The lads have a Christmas chat with one of sport’s true disruptors from the new generation: Joe Markowski of Dazn. Discussing the lessons of working cross culture in sport in Japan, Europe and t...
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AYNE 214 - Ian Ritchie from 2019-12-20T04:57:56
The boys host the legendary multi sports administrator Ian Ritchie. Forthright discussion on the Damned United, West Ham, Wimbledon, Rugby. Focussing on salary caps, media/fan balance private eq...
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AYNE 213 - Goal/Own Goal from 2019-12-11T23:00
One of our most authentic chats. Roger and Grant discuss Mexican boxers, Dazn, the return of the Old Firm, Patrick Reid and bunkers, asking football to play politics and solve racism, and the si...
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AYNE 212 - John Hopkins from 2019-12-04T23:00
The lads are joined by the legendary golf author John Hopkins, to discuss golfing heroes, the beauty and the codes of great sports writing, and a million anecdotes from inside the ropes. Wonderf...
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AYNE 211 - Simon Hallett from 2019-11-27T22:00
Simon Hallett, the new owner of a Plymouth Argyle talks about running a community club on 2019, attracting new audiences, player strategies, and “no dickheads”; league politics, and media strate...
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AYNE 210 - Andy Sutherden from 2019-11-20T23:00
The lads are joined by senior sports insider Andy “the nugget” Sutherden from industry giant CAA. Very spikey discussions around Gomez/Sterling; “media bollocks”; PE investment in sport; new fac...
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AYNE 209 - Goal/Own Goal from 2019-11-13T22:00
Statler and Waldorf come back for their Goal Own Goal “ok boomer” rants. This week its fake boxing, the end of influencers, glorious Lionesses, and a full health check around the glorious game o...
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AYNE 208 - Jeehae Lee & Craig Connolly (the wee man) from 2019-11-07T22:00
The lads are joined by the world famous caddy Craig Connolly (the wee man) and ex LPGA pro and golf visionary Jeehae Lee from TopGolf. A roundtable discussion on the future of Golf. Can it attra...
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AYNE 207 - Gavin Hastings from 2019-10-30T23:00
The team are joined by rugby legend Gavin Hastings on the eve of a world cup final for an eye-opening discussion. We discuss the Haka; TMO; tiny margins and accepting those defeats; rugby parent...
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AYNE 206 - Phil Liggett from 2019-10-23T22:00
The lads are schooled by Phil Liggett, the Oracle of Cycling, who talks about Mercx, Bartoli, Coppi and now all the fresh exciting young riders. Astonishingly frank statements around Mr Armstron...
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AYNE 205 - Goal/Own Goal - 13 October 2019 from 2019-10-16T23:19:49
Grant and Roger discuss realpolitik in sports. Having “shameless liars” as fit and proper owners; who really cares about international football; closing an eye to drugs and shoes in athletics; W...
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AYNE 204 - Chris Sweeney - 04 October 2019 from 2019-10-09T22:00
Chris Sweeney joins Giles, Grant and Roger to discuss his book on Thomas Gravesen, the last of the football mavericks. From porn stars to poker and knocking out Ronaldo’s teeth. What is today's ...
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AYNE 203 - Goal/Own Goal - 02 October 2019 from 2019-10-02T22:00
Roger and Grant discuss the impossible job of running a league, as sport polarises and money talks; the impact of fan-run leagues; managers and their "shelf-life"; Roy Keane's punditry; what could ...
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AYNE 202 - Mark Oliver - 24 September 2019 from 2019-09-25T22:00
Giles Morgan joins the home team for an astonishing conversation with Mark Oliver, one of the most prescient minds in sport. We get to see the future on new formats, new business models, new league...
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AYNE 201 - Season Kickoff - 15 September 2019 from 2019-09-19T00:00
Grant and Roger come back for Season 2 and review an amazing summer of sport, both on and off the field. Cricket, Tennis, Golf, Politics, and of course Fulham and Football. Biting honesty as always.
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AYNE 026 - Goal/Own Goal - 02 June 2019 from 2019-06-04T14:17:25
Grant and Roger do their season finale Goal Own Goal, and reflect on their passion project experience as authentically as possible. Arrivederci hopefully.
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AYNE 025 - Matteo Campodonico - 28 May 2019 from 2019-05-29T18:26:24
The boys host the founder of Wyscout, Matteo Campodonico, who explains how he developed his vision for moneyball for European football. From his love of Genoa FC, detesting Sampdoria, to being sho...
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AYNE 024 - Zarah Al-Kudcy - 17 May 2019 from 2019-05-19T13:49:40
Grant and Roger are joined by F1’s Zarah Al-Kudcy to discuss balance and progress in sport. From Highbury to Hockenheim, via cricket and rugby, this amazing young sports executive was a delight, an...
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AYNE 023 - Goal/Own Goal - 10 May 2019 from 2019-05-10T16:19:12
Grant and Roger give us their own personal views on an amazing week for football both on and off the pitch. From their own inimitable perspective. No punches pulled. No sacred cows.
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AYNE 022 - Chris Cairns - 29 April 2019 from 2019-05-05T12:49:50
Grant and Roger welcome world class, and very erudite, cricketer Chris Cairns for a very honest conversation. Discussing being the son of a great sportsman; the future of New Zealand sport; Allblac...
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AYNE 021 - Eddie Pepperell - 25 April 2019 from 2019-04-28T10:59:53
A unique insight into the mindset and DNA of a top top golfer and very impressive young man. On and off the course, he is astonishingly deep, and yet not too serious. Just perfect. All you we can s...
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AYNE 020 - Matt Rogan - 16 April 2019 from 2019-04-21T13:42:54
Matt Rogan, son of sporting parents; a reluctant wing back wanting to be Nevin; standing in the Shed; loving the lonely mental battle of tennis and golf; the attraction of the David Speedies in lif...
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AYNE 019 - Goal/Own Goal - 8 April 2019 from 2019-04-14T13:02
From Malibu to Augusta National our hosts discuss NCAA and true sportsmanship, German bottle crashing at Dortmund, Neeta’s story changing young girls’ lives; Augusta showcasing women’s golf in all ...
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AYNE 018 - Federico Smanio - 1 April 2019 from 2019-04-07T14:34:16
Grant and Roger delve into the world of Italian football with Federico Smanio. Ex pro, ex league director, currently running the wonderful Wylab sports incubator. His insight into the sport from al...
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AYNE 017 - Goal/Own Goal - 25 March 2019 from 2019-03-31T13:48:44
Grant enjoys commenting on the international week, dwelling on diverging fortunes for the home nations; the ongoing purgatory of Scotland, and the fearless youth of England. The return of Vialli to...
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