Chappers (Mark Chapman) - Series 1: Feature 4, Episode 3

Our guest is Mark 'Chappers' Chapman: @markchapmansport Mostly recognised as host of MOTD2 and the NFL Show Chappers is a brilliant multi-sport crossover host and presenter who has been a welcomed familiar main stay on the BBC for a good while In this chat we cover: + His time at BBC Radio One + HIs love of Rugby League and how this then led to him presenting Rugby League Show for BBC Sport standing in for Clare Balding + How he came to be presenter of MOTD2 and his respect and admiration for Colin Murray + Breaking down the MOTD set up + How they gather the information to do the analysis and how on the day the show starts forming + How ex-players initially react to being on MOTD and how to make them feel at ease + HIs favourite pundits + Who he feels would make great pundits out of current players + How you can have an incline into who are positioning themselves for punditry when reaching the ends of their careers + Could England adopt a more American approach for training players / ex-players with courses and workshops to help develop them to grow into their roles as pundits + The NFL Show filming schedule + The production team WhatsApp Group + The step up in the analysis and finding the balance by being informative but not exclusive and making it as inclusive as possible + How to bring new fans to the game and maintain and build their interest + His initial reflection on his own style with the early days on the show + His, Jason's and Osi's chemistry and how the show develops + Describing the atmosphere of a Superbowl and the magic of Superbowl LIV + The challenge of producing a live Superbowl show and the exciting as it unfolds + An in-depth description of how to manage and juggle an 'Around The Grounds' Final Score + How he's adapting in the current climate with putting out creative content + Pundits and their allegiance to their teams + Dispelling the myth of shows having a bias to certain clubs + VAR and how it can be improved + His views on the upcoming season for the Chicago Bears Be sure to tune in and tap into the good vibes that are gonna be oozing throughout each chat Add @benrandm on Instagram to be able to join in for future live Loose Lips chats and @Pop.Cult.Chic to be in the know for the latest exclusive drops of essential content Live the Life You Love Love the Life You Live💗 #benrandm🙌🏾