Betfair Betting Podcast

‘’The Hunters Yarn’’ | Racing…Only Bettor

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Kempton biting the dust our intrepid team jumped back on to cover 9 of the 11 ITV races this Saturday. with fancies from Ffos Las, Newcastle, Fai...

Arsenal v Man United best bets | Football…Only Bettor

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal host Man United in an eye-catching FA Cup third round meeting. Kevin Hatchard, Mark Stinchcombe and JimmyThePunt discuss their best bets for t...

Annsam third time out | Racing…Only Bettor

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The weather is playing havoc with National Hunt racing this weekend, so, at the time of recording, the intrepid team have just 3 races from Kempton to...

FA Cup Third Round Preview | Football…Only Bettor

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The FA Cup third round begins on Thursday night and the Football…Only Bettor are hoping for some more memorable upsets in the competition! Chelsea a...

The Playoffs Begin | NFL...Only Bettor

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Playoffs are here. Kieran O Connor is joined by the dynamic duo of John Balfe and Mike Carlson to chat through Wildcard weekend and a look at the ...

The ultimate betting guide to the SAT20 | Cricket...Only Bettor

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurty and Richard Mann have the unmissable guide to the SAT20 with every team analysed, ranked for batting and bowling power a...

Trader in the hot seat | Cheltenham…Only Bettor | Ep 7

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Cheltenham Only Bettor team are back for their seventh episode with Natalie Green as host and she is joined by the usual pairing of Betfair’s ow...

A special moment courtesy of Serpentine | Weighed-In

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The team are fresh and ready for the first show of the new year. Gordon Elliott and his novice hurdler's, Willies world, Paul Byrne the broker and Dar...

Liverpool v Man United Best Bets | Football…Only Bettor

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

League leaders Liverpool take on rivals Man United in the feature game on Sunday with many, including the Football..Only Bettor panel, expecting a one...

“It’s such a big price!” | Football…Only Bettor

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New Year, same brilliant tips in 2025! Football…Only Bettor returns with Host Will Perry, Mark O’Haire, JimmyThePunt and Betfair trader Emmet O’...

New Year’s resolutions | Racing…Only Bettor

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back for their first show of 2025, looking through the ITV action at Sandown and Wincanton. As usual Vanessa Ryle lead...

Vikings & Lions to battle it out | NFL...Only Bettor

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Its the final week of the regular season and still there is lots to play for. The NFL...Only Bettor trio of Kieran O Connor, Mike Carlson and John Bal...

The Christmas De-brief | Cheltenham…Only Bettor | Ep 6

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cheltenham Only Bettor team are back for their sixth episode with Natalie Green again steering the ship as host and she is joined by the usual pai...

Langer Dan has 10lbs in hand | Racing…Only Bettor

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The final Racing Only Bettor of 2024 and the team are in flying form ahead of what promises to be a special New Years Day at Cheltenham. Kev and Daryl...

“She's a certainty to go for the mares hurdle” | Weighed-In

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a fantastic festive period of National Hunt Racing. Galopin Des Champs, Banbridge, Constitution Hill, Brighterdaysahead and Sir Gino are just som...

Twixmas Tips | Football…Only Bettor

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The bumper Christmas fixture list continues and Abi is joined by Mark O’Haire, Mark Stinchcombe and Jimmy the Punt to bring you their best football ...

Galopin Just Wins | Racing…Only Bettor

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A fantastic day of ITV racing with the G1 Challow from Newbury and the Savills Chase at Leopardstown taking centre stage. Kev is very strong on a coup...

Hendo shushing the crowd with Con | Racing…Only Bettor

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After the turkey and ham it's the not so insignificant matter of what wins the King George and will Constitution Hill shut up Lossie Mouth. All the a...

Boxing Day Best Bets | Football…Only Bettor

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a 35/1 First Goalscorer winner at the weekend, Betfair’s Alex Boyes is back on the panel to preview the Boxing Day action alongside Sky Sports...

Shearer v Blackmore | Christmas Quizzing...Only Bettor

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Betfair ambassadors Alan Shearer and Rachael Blackmore go head-to-head in Christmas Quizzing…Only Bettor! Team football (Alan Shearer, Alan McInall...

800/1 Christmas Cracker Double! | Football…Only Bettor

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tottenham welcome Premier League leaders Liverpool on Super Sunday in what the Football…Only Bettor panel have found a particularly hard game to cal...

Venetia's Impact Value | Racing…Only Bettor

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A lively pre Christmas show with top tips from the best team in Racing. Daryl is very aware of a strong field in the Ascot centre piece while both Dan...

What’s happened to Man City? | Football…Only Bettor

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the back of their disastrous derby defeat against Man United, Man City face a challenging away trip to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, who could overta...

Kansas without the magic | NFL...Only Bettor

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Chiefs will be underdogs at home on Saturday as they are likely to be without star QB Patrick Mahomes. The NFL...Only Bettor trio of Kieran O'Con...

The best festive Bash | Cricket...Only Bettor

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Sam Collins, Richard Mann and Paul Krishnamurty return for the final time in 2024 to report the Best Bets profits for the year plus a revi...

“I’m just becoming a BHA fan” | Cheltenham…Only Bettor | Ep 5

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cheltenham Only Bettor team are back for their fifth episode with Natalie Green again at the helm and she is joined by the usual pairing of Betfai...

The ice muncher | Weighed-In

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team are back with reflections on the weekend that was and beyond. Everyone was impressed with Majborough and Kalypso Chance. Brendan is easily b...

Derby Day Previews! | Football…Only Bettor

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Man City welcome Man United on the back of yet another defeat, their seventh in the last 10 matches across all competitions. But from a betting persp...

The Skyjack Hijack Story | Racing…Only Bettor

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back for a second time this week with a look at the ITV Races from Cheltenham and Doncaster on Saturday. As usual Vane...

The Friday Cheltenham Double Nap | Racing…Only Bettor

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back with a look at Friday’s action from Cheltenham and Bangor with Vanessa Ryle steering the ship and she is joined...

Gary O’Neil’s final game? | Football…Only Bettor

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gary O’Neil faces a battle to keep his job knowing anything but a win will suffice against Ipswich Town on Saturday afternoon.  There are a number ...

Bills and Lions to fight It Out | NFL...Only Bettor

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a super Sunday of late games headlined by the Bills heading to Detroit for an expected shootout. The NFL...Only Bettor team of John, Mike and Ki...

The ultimate betting guide to the big bash | Cricket...Only Bettor

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurty and Richard Mann have the ultimate betting guide to the Big Bash with all the stats, trends and analysis for every team....

“I wouldn’t be laying him at 20/1” | Cheltenham…Only Bettor | Ep 4

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cheltenham Only Bettor team are back for their fourth episode with Natalie Green keeping the lads in check as always and she is joined by the usua...

"He jumped the last like he was a showjumper" | Weighed-In

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the latest episode, with Vanessa Ryle, Kevin Blake, Callum Helliwell, and Brendan Duke. We discuss the standout horse racing performances o...

Champions League Matchday 6 Preview | Football…Only Bettor

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of each match is growing by the week as we edge close to the conclusion of the League Phase in the Champions League. Host Abigail Davie...

Are Chelsea title contenders? | Football…Only Bettor

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A London derby between Tottenham and Chelsea is the headline of Sunday’s show as the team debate on whether Enzo Maresca’s side could be considere...

When the ground is soft, who you gonna call? | Racing…Only Bettor

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Betfair Tingle Creek is the feature event of 8 live ITV races on a busy Saturday. Kev is sweet on an outsider in the big races while Monty could f...

Goodison Park’s final Merseyside derby | Football…Only Bettor

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Everton host Liverpool in the final Premier League Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park on the back of their biggest home victory since April 2019, whils...

The Eagles soaring and Lions to maul Packers | NFL...Only Bettor

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thanksgiving has been and gone and the season is about to really hot up. The race for the playoffS is on. The NFL...Only Bettor Trio of John, Mike and...

Do Australia hit back back versus India? | Cricket...Only Bettor

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurty and Sam Collins return with the best bets for a 26-hour test marathon as South Africa host Sri Lanka, New Zealand take o...

Sir Gino appreciation podcast | Cheltenham…Only Bettor | Ep 3

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cheltenham Only Bettor team are back for their third episode with Natalie Green steering the ship and she is joined by Betfair’s own Daryl Carte...

Premier League midweek preview | Football…Only Bettor

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A full midweek slate of Premier League action is headlined by Ruben Amorim’s Man United heading to Arsenal who are back to their best coinciding wit...

“The Old Hennessey’’ | Weighed-In

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A  great weekend for the great game with 14-time Champion trainer Paul Nicholls landing the old ‘Hennessey’ with Kandoo Kid while Lossiemouth and...

Liverpool v Man City best bets | Football…Only Bettor

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sunday’s Premier League is headlined with table-toppers Liverpool facing Man City at Anfield knowing a victory could take them 11 points clear of Pe...

I’m siding with Aston Martini | Racing…Only Bettor

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

6 live ITV races on Saturday with the Coral Cup from Newbury the main betting heat. Up at Newcastle a couple of Champion Hurdle contenders put their c...

Newbury Friday – “He has the race fitness edge’’ | Racing…Only Bettor

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

ITV bring you 4 live races from Newbury on Friday and the top team in Racing are here to mark your card on a jolly show. For more tips & insight on h...

Goals, goals and more goals! | Football…Only Bettor

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Goals are the theme of the latest Football…Only Bettor episode with plenty of eye-catching angles ahead of a busy Saturday across England. Kevin Hat...

The Thanksgiving games and more | NFL...Only Bettor

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gobble Gobble, its the Thanksgiving games and for once the Lions are expected to romp home. We preview the the three games on Thursday with the Bear @...

IPL winner named already! | Cricket...Only Bettor

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Sam Collins and Richard Mann analyse the best and worst of the IPL auction. Paul Krishnamurty names the winner already. There’s also bes...

Get Sir Gino on side now | Cheltenham…Only Bettor

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cheltenham Only Bettor team are back for their second episode with Natalie Green at the helm and she is joined by Betfair’s own Daryl Carter and...

Champions League Matchday 5 Preview | Football…Only Bettor

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After suffering a fifth consecutive defeat, Man City turn their attention back to the Champions League hoping a home tie against Feyenoord presents th...

That Wretched Willie Mullins | Weighed-In

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What a weekend of National Hunt Racing on both sides of the Irish sea. The Betfair Chase served up a thriller while the mini Gold Cup at Punchestown w...

Ruben Amorim’s Man United Debut | Football…Only Bettor

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ruben Amorim will lead his Man United team out in the Premier League for the first time as they travel to Portman Road to face Ipswich on Sunday after...

The Betfair Chase looks an absolute belter – ITV Racing Saturday Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back to cover all the action from Haydock’s Betfair sponsored card, Ascot and Punchestown on ITV this Saturday with ...

The Enzo Maresca Derby | Football…Only Bettor

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Enzo Maresca heads back to Leicester for the first time since leaving the King Power Stadium and becoming Chelsea boss. The top-tipping team of Kevin ...

Constitution Hill Back or Lay? | Cheltenham Only Bettor | Ep 1

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cheltenham Only Bettor team are back for another season with Natalie Green steering the ship and she is joined by Betfair’s own Daryl Carter and...

Week 12 Preview Show - The Harbowl! | NFL...Only Bettor

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Thanksgiving games are just around the corner and the NFL...Only Bettor trio of John, Mike and Kieran are to chat about a new Super Bowl Fav in th...

Australia v India First Test special | Cricket...Only Bettor

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurthy and Richard Mann have all the angles, stats and trends for a massive clash as Australia hosts India in Perth. They have...

‘’It’s a worrying cluster’’| Weighed-In

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team tackle all the big topics in the world of Horse Racing with the David Power Jockeys’ Cup taking centre stage as the show kicks-off. Burdett...

In Excelsis Deo could be a well handicapped horse – Cheltenham Saturday Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 The Racing Only Bettor team are back for their second podcast of the week to cover all the action from Cheltenham on ITV this Saturday with two race...

Maybe it’s Coffey time – Cheltenham Friday Preview | Racing…Only Bettor

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Only Bettor team are back for their first podcast of the week to cover all the action from Cheltenham on ITV this Friday with all the four ...

Three huge trends and Paul’s six appeal | Cricket...Only Bettor

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurthy and Richard Mann have uncovered whopping value trends in three games in T20. Don’t miss the best bets for South Afric...

Week 11 Preview Show - Unbeaten KC underdogs in Buffalo! | NFL...Only Bettor

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a tough time for Cowboys and Bears fans as the season implodes all around them. The NFL...Only Bettor team of Kieran O Connor, John Balfe and Mik...

Just an incredible story | Weighed-In

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An interesting 7 days in the world of Horse Racing and a lot of ground covered this week with the IHRB/Mazars report, HRI restricting top trainers, R...

Chelsea v Arsenal focus | Football…Only Bettor

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal’s worrying form continued in midweek with a third defeat in their last six matches at the hands of Inter Milan. They head to Stamford Bridg...

“I’m with Brentford Hope as well’’ | Racing…Only Bettor

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

11 live ITV races across 3 tracks and the team are in flying form ahead of the weekend. There is a lot of hope that Brentford can get the job done in ...

I like the names Micronormous | Racing…Only Bettor

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just the 4 live ITV races on Friday for the top team in Podcasting to take you through. Some say if Captain Teague can’t land a blow for Team Ditche...

The Rodri effect | Football…Only Bettor

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Man City slipped to a third successive defeat in midweek as their wobble continues in the absence of Ballon d’Or winner Rodri. The Football…Only ...

Week 10 Preview Show - The famous mid season review | NFL...Only Bettor

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The NFL...Only Bettor trio of Kieran, Mike and John are here with the mid season review. The AFC & NFC investigated, plus previews of Plus previews ...

Don’t miss the best cricket betting nugget... ever | Cricket...Only Bettor

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Best Bets profits keep rolling in so Ed Hawkins, Sam Collins, Paul Krishnamurty and Richard Mann are back for a big week of cricket value. West In...

The 2024 Breeders’ Cup De-Brief | Weighed-In

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Weighed In team are back to cover all the action from Del Mar where there were some superb equine performances at the 2024 Breeders’ Cup meeting...

Champions League Matchday 4 Preview | Football...Only Bettor

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Champions League returns with matchday four as the world’s best go head-to-head once again, all bidding for the ultimate prize. Host Abigail Dav...

US Election Special Episode 3 | Politics...Only Bettor

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US Election is now almost upon us. Adam Boulton is joined by Harry Cole, Political Editor at The Sun, journalist and author Susie Boniface, better...

Will Ruben Amorim improve Man United? | Football…Only Bettor

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Having reached an agreement to become the next Man United manager, the Football…Only Bettor discuss whether Ruben Amorim is the right fit at Old Tra...

The only bet you can have is Envoi Allen | Racing…Only Bettor

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A stellar weekend of top stars on both side of the Atlantic. We deep dive into the ITV National Hunt action from Wetherby, Ascot and Down Royal plus c...

The conservative 48/1 treble | Football…Only Bettor

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Newcastle lock horns with Arsenal on Saturday afternoon, the first time the two meet at St James’ Park since the controversial match-up last season....

Week Nine Preview Show - Bad teams playing good football | NFL...Only Bettor

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How about those Commanders? The NFL...Only Bettor trio of Kieran, Mike and John reflect on that hail Mary on Sunday. They also look at how many teams ...

Do India lose three at home for first time since 1977? | Cricket...Only Bettor

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurty and Richard Mann have been landing winner after winner on the Best Bets. Find out their top picks for three matches as W...

Twain, Shania Twain | Weighed-In

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Highlights of the flat season and a couple of 1.01 naps landed, most notably, when Vanessa nominates Running Lion winning at Royal Ascot for ‘boss m...

How will injury-hit Arsenal cope? | Football…Only Bettor

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Liverpool head to injury-hit Arsenal on Sunday afternoon knowing a win will take them seven points clear of the Gunners, in a game that looks set to s...

Two darts - Royal Playwright and Seaplane - Saturday Racing preview | Racing…Only Bettor

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On a day that ITV host no less than 10 live races, the team wish a fare-thee-well to the flat season and say a hellraising hello to the twig hoppers. ...

Altmore and more - Friday Racing preview | Racing…Only Bettor

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

7 live races on ITV with Dan welcoming Cheltenham’s ‘Showcase’ meting which kicks-off the National Hunt action, while a couple of difficult hand...

Centre back goalscorer value! | Football…Only Bettor

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The East Midlands derby between Leicester and Nottingham Forest takes place on Friday night, with the away side full of confidence having impressed so...

Week Eight Preview Show - Crunch time for injury plagued 49ers | NFL...Only Bettor

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kieran, John and Mike preview every live game including Vikings @ Rams Falcons @ Buccs  Bears @ Commanders  Cowboys @ 49ers Giants @ Steelers. Plu...

Can India and England hit back? | Cricket...Only Bettor

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Sam Collins, Richard Mann and Paul Krishnamurty have the golden rules, nuggets and best bets for a Test match special as India take on New...

Champions League Matchday 3 Preview | Football…Only Bettor

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Champions League returns with matchday three as the world’s best go head-to-head once again all bidding for the ultimate prize. Kevin Hatchard i...

Nobody has a clue what’s going on | Weighed-In

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive review of British Champions Day. King Kyprios is the boss, A win for Kind Of Blue sums up the Sprinting division, Charyn showing his t...

US Election Special Episode 2 | Politics...Only Bettor

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when the polls say one thing but the betting the other? Adam Boulton is joined by Harry Cole, Political Editor at The Sun, journalist and...

Man City’s dominance to end? | Football…Only Bettor

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On the latest episode of Football…Only Bettor, Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones is working on a theory that Man City’s dominance in the Premier League ma...

Calandagan Can | Racing…Only Bettor

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Champions Day from Ascot with 6 live races on ITV. The feature race, at 3.55pm, has divided opinions while Kevin is tipping his own horse in the concl...

“It’s the bet of the weekend!” | Football…Only Bettor

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal head to Bournemouth on Saturday evening hoping to build momentum towards their title challenge this season. The panel discuss Andoni Iraola’...

Week Seven Preview Show - London Calling For The Team | NFL...Only Bettor

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The team are all off to Wembley game this week, well 2/3rds of them In the review section we have to talk Browns and what now for the Lions. Plus pr...

Can India beat the rain? | Cricket...Only Bettor

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurty and Richard Mann landed four more Best Bet wins last time. What should cricket punters go with this time? They cover Pak...

Cesarewitch drama raises big questions of the sport | Weighed-In

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Weighed-In team are back to cover all the action from the Newmarket Future Champions meeting and the start of the jumps season from Chepstow. Newm...

“A Lion in Newmarket’’ | Newmarket Saturday | Racing…Only Bettor

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Dewhurst day and all eyes will be on The Lion In Winter in the Newmarket feature race at 3pm. Dan and Kev are believers but Daryl is happy to t...

“At 7/2 he’s the bet of the weekend’’ | Newmarket Friday | Racing…Only Bettor

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Friday is a busy old day with 10 ITV races from 3 tracks. The Fillies Mile takes centre stage with Kev and Daryl taking opposing views while Dan is st...

Week Six Preview Show - Are the Commanders the best team in football? | NFL...Only Bettor

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kieran O'Connor, Mike Carlson and John Balfe are back to chat all things NFL. The awful Bills clock management is examined in full Are the Commanders ...

The T20 masterclass | Cricket...Only Bettor

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After best bets wins at 13/1 and 11/1 Ed Hawkins, Paul Krishnamurty, Richard Mann and Sam Collins return with a special edition. It’s the T20 master...

Paul Nicholls 2024/25 Jumps Season Preview | Racing Only Bettor

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Betfair ambassador Paul Nicholls sits down with Vanessa Ryle to discuss the upcoming 2024/25 National Hunt Season. Paul chats about his plans for the...