Are You Not Entertained?
Episodes
AYNE 748 - The Confessional: Eddie Pepperell
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Confessional, Roger Mitchell sits down with Eddie Pepperell, one of golf’s most thoughtful and unconventional voices, for a s...
AYNE 747 - Goal/Own Goal
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roger checks in from his childhood bedroom in Glasgow, bacon roll on standby, as he and Grant rattle through a packed slate of goals and own goals fro...
AYNE 746 - The Confessional: John Skipper
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The legendary John Skipper enters the Confessional to address the six questions. The conversation is beautiful and controversial, and certainly not co...
AYNE 745 - Goal/Own Goal - Special Edition with Jim Kerr
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of Goal/Own Goal, host Roger Mitchell is joined by friend Jim Kerr of Simple Minds, for a compelling conversation leaning on J...
AYNE 744 - Goal/Own Goal
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roger and Grant are back with a bumper Goal/Own Goal packed full of sharp takes, laughs, and the occasional existential sigh. From fiery Scottish foot...
AYNE 743 - The Confessional: Danny Townsend
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 3 of The Confessional, Roger Mitchell sits down with Danny Townsend. Ex-pro footballer, former A-League commissioner, and now CEO of Surge,...
AYNE 742 - Goal/Own Goal
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Ryder Cup Episode. Post-match emotions run high as The Lads dissect Europe’s stunning triumph at Bethpage. From Luke Donald’s masterclass in c...
AYNE 741 - The Confessional: Peter Hutton
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Hutton joins Roger Mitchell in The Confessional for a deeply personal, honest conversation spanning 35 years in sports media. From his globe-tro...
AYNE 740 - Goal/Own Goal
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads this week have a right good laugh at Terry Vegetables at Glasgow Rangers, fantasy football losers, and the cuckold victims of Terence Stamp. ...
AYNE 739 - The Confessional: Elliot Richardson
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roger Mitchell sits down with insurance titan and One Football chairman Elliot Richardson for six brutally honest questions that dive into the moments...
AYNE 738 - Goal/Own Goal
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From arguing golf etiquette with Japanese samurai to Denzel Washington and the Cowboys. From green dildos, to the Rocket in Saudi. From Snoop in Swans...
AYNE 737 - Goal/Own Goal
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The LIV episode, as the lads debate the last 5 years in golf, and where to now. Sliding into petty and ill-informed nonsense on WNBA, Sydney Sweeney a...
AYNE 736 - Goal/Own Goal
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads discuss the good the bad and the downright ugly in sport. As always. From Nico Hulkenberg (and his wee girl), to Pat Stanton (and his dad), v...
AYNE 735 - Goal/Own Goal
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Fandom isn’t being nurtured anymore. It’s being mined.” New York Time June 25. The lads today discuss in their own way the challenges of an ...
AYNE 734 - THE CAPTAINS PICNIC - Keith Wood
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Captain welcomes former Ireland captain and British & Irish Lion Keith Wood to his picnic table to discuss his experiences of leadership on an...
AYNE 733 - Goal/Own Goal
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On GOG this week the lads take a deep dive into the realities of football fandom. And why it makes for an impossible investment and asset class.
AYNE 732 - Goal/Own Goal
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads discuss the usual combination of macro finance and fan banter. Racism in the WNBA, the real meaning of “tifo”, different kinds of tennis ...
AYNE 731 - THE CAPTAINS PICNIC - Sir Andrew Strauss
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our brand new show, The Captain welcomes former England cricket captain Sir Andrew Strauss to join him at his picnic table to discuss his experienc...
AYNE 730 - Goal/Own Goal
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The "Shithousery" Episode. From Everton blue flares, to Gooner music at Tottenham. Boxing, to Wrighty refusing apologies. And everyone having a laugh ...
AYNE 729 - Goal/Own Goal
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Rory Episode. It was inevitable that the lads would have a vigorous “debate” over the definition of the word “choker.” This show doesn’...
AYNE 728 - Goal/Own Goal
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GOG is back to call it all as it is. No punches pulled. Thinking differently. The world is the most volatile it has been for decades. What does that m...
AYNE 727 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Grant Williams
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On The Captain’s Table this week we welcome Grant Williams onto the show. And what a way to sign off the final show to be hosted on the Rive Gauche....
AYNE 726 - Goal/Own Goal
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads look at our world (of sport and investment) and ask the very scary question.. “Is the established narrative accurate?" Eddie Jordan, Ratc...
AYNE 725 - Goal/Own Goal
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As our world (of sport) flaps uncontrollably out of control (worse than Pep without Rodri), our two old men give you the conversation you won’t hear...
AYNE 724 - Goal/Own Goal
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week our boys attempt to explain nihilism in sport and finance markets. In lighter moments there are the usual laughs and pettiness on the Super ...
AYNE 723 - Goal/Own Goal
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grant and Roger take an extended look at all the madness in our world of sport, and beyond. Money, Demographics and Geopoltics. And as always. A few b...
AYNE 722 - Goal/Own Goal
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
GOG makes its return in 2025. An hour of observing the world of sport from the surreal to the serious. David Lynch would be proud.
AYNE 721 - Goal/Own Goal
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grant and Roger with the wrap-up Goal Own Goal of the year. Merry Christmas.
AYNE 720 - The Groundsmen's End of Year Conversation (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today the Groundsmen reflect on the last year, indeed the last six, to ask where is the industry of sport. Can it be saved? Brought to you by Web3 Sp...
AYNE 719 - Goal/Own Goal
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads once again give their unfiltered view on the events in the world of sport. From Jay Leno to Jaguar, Tyson to Tottenham. Donner McGregor and d...
AYNE 718 - Groundsmen Conversations - Mike McCarley (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this week we welcome Mike McCarley, the CEO and Founder of TGL, the new indoor golf league that launches on ESPN in January 2025 - a new g...
AYNE 717 - Goal/Own Goal
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads today talk about sports documentaries, with passion. From Ali in Zaire to the World Series. “You can’t write it, you can’t touch, you c...
AYNE 716 - The Captain's Table - Wendy Becker (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On The Captain’s Table this month, we are joined by Wendy Becker, the Chair of Logitech and non-executive director of GSK. One of the most versatile...
AYNE 715 - Goal/Own Goal
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads get emotional about two of the most traditional of sports; cricket and baseball. One a fantastic goal; the other absolutely not. Get the hank...
AYNE 714 - Groundsmen Conversations - Ryan Spoon (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Groundsmen meet Ryan Spoon, President of Yahoo Sport, to discuss everything around sport media and content. How do you run a successful publisher ...
AYNE 713 - Goal/Own Goal
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are back for GOG and discuss the realities behind women’s football in Como, Nadal and Neeskens, Richard Masters’s chances of surviving, a...
AYNE 712 - The Captain's Table - Baroness Rona Fairhead (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On The Captain’s Table we are joined by Baroness Rona Fairhead, the former Chair of the BBC Trust and the Financial Times Group and current chair of...
AYNE 711 - Goal/Own Goal
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lads this week let rip on Vince McMahon, P Diddy, Le Bron, Man United, RFK jr, Strictly, Nike wokeness, the Carabao and FA Cups, and the ECB. Rant...
AYNE 710 - Groundsmen Conversations - Sandford Loudon (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Groundsmen this week meet one of the most interesting and experienced operators in corporate finance. Sandford Loudon of Oakvale gives an exceptio...
AYNE 709 - Goal/Own Goal
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The sports industry is in Como this week, as in the lake, and Roger does indeed seem to be recording this in the middle of the night, under water!!! T...
AYNE 708 - The Captain's Table - Jean-Francois van Boxmeer (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On The Captain’s Table we are joined Jean-Francois van Boxmeer, Chairman of Vodafone and one of the most influential global business leaders of the ...
AYNE 707 - Goal/Own Goal
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gog is back after the Italian Summer and eases effortlessly back into politically incorrect discussions around football, F1, transgender athletes, gol...
AYNE 706 - Groundsmen Conversations - John Skipper (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Groundsmen today host the doyen of the sport media sector. John Skipper, most famously of ESPN, talks about why sport explains the world and will ...
AYNE 705 - Goal/Own Goal
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Postmortem on it never coming home. 60 years and counting. Why has an English coach ever won the Premier League? Why are there no elite candidat...
AYNE 704 - The Captain's Table - Sir Douglas Flint (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On The Captain’s Table, we are joined by Sir Douglas Flint - former Chairman of HSBC and one of the most influential global business leaders of the ...
AYNE 703 - Goal/Own Goal
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GOG is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
AYNE 702 - Groundsmen Conversations - Ricardo Fort (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Groundsmen welcome sports sponsorship guru Ricardo Fort to a challenging discussion on the industry and its future. Loads of bouncers at head leve...
AYNE 701 - Goal/Own Goal
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GOG is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
AYNE 639 - The Captain's Table - Lord Charles Allen (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On The Captain’s Table, we are joined by Lord Charles Allen of Kensington - one of the most influential international business leaders of the past 3...
AYNE 638 - Goal/Own Goal
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
AYNE 637 - Groundsmen Conversations - Jo Redfern (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Groundsmen welcome children’s media and marketing expert Jo Redfern to the show. To discuss how the sportbiz can attract and monetise the new ge...
AYNE 636 - The Captain's Table - Mark Cutifani (Brought to you by Chair Mentors International)
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the first of a revamped The Captain’s Table, Giles is joined by global mining titan, Mark Cutifani. In this new series, brought to you by Chair...
AYNE 635 - Goal/Own Goal
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
AYNE 634 - Goal/Own Goal
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
AYNE 633 - Groundsmen Conversations - Charlie Methven (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The erudite and compelling Charlie Methven joins us this week and as Grant Williams concluded, this is one of our best ever shows in the 6 years of be...
AYNE 632 - Goal/Own Goal
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
AYNE 631 - Groundsmen Conversations - Simon Rowe (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Simon Rowe, VP of Sports Marketing at Pentland Brands, the name behind some of the world's best loved sports, outdoors and ...
AYNE 630 - Goal/Own Goal
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Goal/Own Goal, this week, looks at hate crimes at an Old Firm. The edge that sells, even in women’s basketball. The golden rules for content is if i...
AYNE 629 - Groundsmen Conversations - Dana Sinclair (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Groundsmen welcome Dr Dana Sinclair, renowned elite performance psychologist, to discuss her book Dialled In. The mental side of sport and busines...
AYNE 628 - The Bucket List - Paul Casey (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For the final episode in our series “The Bucket List”, we are joined by English golfer Paul Casey. A former world number 3, winner on the DP World...
AYNE 627 - Goal/Own Goal
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Grant and Roger take their usual look at recent events in the world of sport. Good and very bad. All through a lens of 90s popular culture. From Mike ...
AYNE 626 - Roger Mitchell and Etienne Dussartre Live at Howden HQ
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A live AYNE special to discuss Roger’s book, Sports Perfect Storm. Hosted by Elliott Richardson at the Howden HQ in London, author Roger Mitchell an...
AYNE 625 - Goal/Own Goal
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s GOG is all about authenticity in football and golf. When capital markets look to be at a top.
AYNE 624 - Groundsmen Conversations - Sam Renouf (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Groundsmen meet one of the most impressive of young CEOs in sport. Sam Renouf of the PTO tells us about the progress of triathlon and the T100 in ...
AYNE 623 - Goal/Own Goal
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The pendulum swings back for another week of Goal Own Goal. All the week's serious and funny events in sport analysed by a couple of normal sports fa...
AYNE 622 - The Bucket List - Ieuan Evans (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel)
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Welsh Rugby Captain and Chairman of The British and Irish Lions, Ieuan Evans, joins us on the show this week. Lions Tours are widely regarded a...
AYNE 621 - Goal/Own Goal
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If indeed the "pendulum is swinging back" for so many things in sport, GOG this week joins in. This is a very honest episode and comes with various tr...
AYNE 620 - Groundsmen Conversations - Danny Townsend (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first Groundsmen Conversation of 2024 we are joined by Danny Townsend, the recently appointed CEO of SRJ Sports Investments - the sport and tec...
AYNE 619 - Goal/Own Goal
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Goal Own Goal is as much about petty nonsense as it is the most serious of finance, geopolitics and culture. Today's show covers a lot of ground, from...
AYNE 618 - The Bucket List - Matthew Porter (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our first guest of 2024 is Matt Porter is the CEO of the Professional Darts Corporation - responsible for delivering the iconic and ultimate Christmas...
AYNE 617 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Roger Mitchell
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the very final show of 2023, we welcome our very own Roger Mitchell onto The Captain’s Table for our first ever Christmas special. For 40 minute...
AYNE 616 - Groundsmen Conversations - Eddie Pepperell
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Pepperell talks with the Groundsmen in light of John Rahm’s move to LIV Golf. Eddie gives his honest and frank opinion on the state of the PGA...
AYNE 615 - Goal/ Own Gown
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 com...
AYNE 614 - The Bucket List - Mathew Tait (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel)
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 -...
AYNE 613 - Groundsmen Conversations - Michael Johnson
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
AYNE 612 - Goal/Own Goal with John Colquhoun
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
AYNE 611 - Goal/Own Goal
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 fu...
AYNE 610 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Frankie Dettori (in association with Howden Insurance Brokers)
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
AYNE 609 - Groundsmen Conversations - Tobias Jones
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Groundsmen this week welcome award winning author, Tobias Jones, to discuss fandom and Ultra tribes, Welsh rugby, and Everton FC. Our Englishman i...
AYNE 608 - Goal/Own Goal
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
AYNE 607 - The Bucket List - Sir Andrew Strauss (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel)
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
AYNE 606 - Dan Porter and Ant Arena Live in Como
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
AYNE 605 - Goal/Own Goal
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GOG is back to talk the attraction blue-collar football, both sides of the Atlantic. The welcome return of different flavours of masculinity, from Ang...
AYNE 604 - Groundsmen Conversations
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Groundsmen are back to assess a splendid summer of sport amidst the perfect storm for an industry adrift. Clear for all to see.
AYNE 603 - Goal/Own Goal with Brent Johnson
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The groundsmen was one down this week, losing Giles to Ascot so Roger and Grant invited financier and geopolitical expert Brent Johnson to discuss Spo...
AYNE 602 - Goal/Own Goal
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 speci...
AYNE 601 - Groundsmen Conversations - George Pyne
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
AYNE 548 - Goal/Own Goal
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GOG is back with it's very personalised look at the power of football, and the perils of sporting hubris. No offence meant.
AYNE 547 - Groundsmen Conversations - Mark Watts
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
AYNE 546 - Goal/Own Goal
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sport...
AYNE 545 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - DeMaurice Smith (in association with Howden Insurance Brokers)
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Captain makes his long awaited return to the table - welcoming on board the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, DeMaurice Smith - v...
AYNE 544 - Groundsmen Conversations - Eddie Pepperell
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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....
AYNE 543 - Groundsmen Conversations - Michael Spirito
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the Groundsmen Conversations we are joined by Michael Spirito - Founding Partner of Sapphire Sports - one of the leading Venture Capital investors ...
AYNE 542 - Goal/Own Goal
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
AYNE 541 - The Falcon Series Ep.2 - Sport and the Middle East
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this second episode of The Falcon Series, Grant, Roger and Giles discuss the relationship and emergence with sports and rights holders in the Middl...
AYNE 540 - Goal/Own Goal
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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.
AYNE 539 - Groundsmen Conversations - Elliot Richardson
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On The Groundsmen Conversations we were joined by one of the most influential figures in sport and finance - Elliot Richardson. Co-Founder of Dugout t...
AYNE 538 - Goal/Own Goal
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
AYNE 537 - Groundsmen Conversations - Joe Markowski
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Groundsmen sit down with the DAZN USA CEO, Joe Markowski, to discuss the future of sport and the future of DAZN.
AYNE 536 - Goal/Own Goal
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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,...