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 thrived in today's football?
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, restauranteur and a man synonymous with recent European Ryder Cup glories - this show is not to be missed.
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 what it takes to bring a sport out of the stale status quo and into a new era of athlete recognition, alternative funding strategies, narrative building , and data science. All this while navigating pitfalls like doping scandals, traditional media bias, and facing pressure from the "this isn't how it's done...
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 legacies; f1’s bright future; Fifa statute of limitations. And Marvellous Marvin.
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?
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 Rugby Hall of Fame in 2014, is a former President of the Rugby Football Union and the current Chairman of the British & Irish Lions. A rugby legend. And exceptional company in bar.
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 people business.
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 James - Managing Partner at SRI talking about the challenges and opportunities facing the world of sport today.
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.
Grant and Roger discuss India, cricket, captains, Disney+, fantasy, meme culture, Mahomes, golf distances, and silent Olympics crowds.
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 culture forever.
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 shares with his host his deep ineptitude for golf in the most public arena - Wentworth Golf Club!
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 should we be concerned? What future for his own sports journalism?
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 Sports Risk.
Grant and Roger discuss verbal abuse in sport and is it ever justified? The Lions on British soil? Subscription models and so much more.
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 voyage down the coast of Africa.
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 the legendary music journalist Billy Sloan, and his lifetime of friendships and stories with the biggest names.
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 music journalist Billy Sloan, and his lifetime of friendships and stories with the biggest names.
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 world works. Brought to you by Pumpjack Dataworks
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 boxing with the tsunami coming at rugby and football on brain damage.
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.
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 how hard The Open Championship really is to play in and his love of European soccer.
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 PumpJack Dataworks.
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 stuff.
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!
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 this show Michael shares his love of the FA Cup, golf and in particular, The Masters.
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 Leeds United. In this episode he explains his passions and approach to sports. “Art and science”. A rare insight; from one of the top global sports podcasts around. Brought to you by Pumpjack Dataworks.
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.
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, Wrexham and long-oarsmen, Wigan and liontamers, bull riding on an aircraft carriers. And much more. If you don’t laugh you’d cry.
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 Football Club fan. She shares her own love of sports and who has inspired most on and off the course.
