Business of Sport
Episodes
Burnley’s £35m Win Opens the Floodgates, F1 on Water is Making it’s Mark, & The World Cup is Great (E24)
19 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a start to the World Cup. What was all the fuss about? As often happens, football seems to have taken over from the outside which is what everyon...
Liam Scully: The Story of Lincoln City’s Promotion Miracle (Ep124)
16 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When we sit down with football club CEO’s, we hear about plans, ambitions, challenges, expectations. These are some of the most scrutinised jobs you...
FIFA’s Big World Cup Mistake, Horse Racing’s Civil War & England Cricket at it Again (E23)
12 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Huge news this week. It’s Charlie’s birthday, his 50th he’ll be happy for me to tell you, not that that is a surprise for those of you who are w...
Jean-Éric Vergne: How To Recover From Losing Your F1 Seat (Ep123)
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back to four wheels today as we welcome Jean-Éric Vergne to the studio. JEV, as he is known in the world of motorsport, has seen it all in a ...
THE BREAKDOWN: Should the Olympics Pay Athletes, The Problem Facing Women’s Football, & F1 Lands Another Mega Deal (E22)
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a huge week so let’s go. Athlete pay. We haven’t been able to escape it in recent weeks and with IOC President Kirsty Coventry’s recent c...
Kieran Gibbs: Arsenal’s Title Win, The Bitcoin Salary & Moving to Beckham’s Miami (Ep122)
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An Arsenal icon in the seat this week at the perfect time to reflect on the incredible season The Gunners have had despite their Champions League fina...
THE BREAKDOWN: Premier League Winners & Losers, Enhanced Games Makes it's Entrance, & The World of Rugby League (E21)
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the Premier League coming to a close and with it, the hypotheticals we’ve been talking about for the last few months becoming reality, it’s t...
Kyle Edmund: “When you’re 13 you DON’T really understand the call you’re making” (Ep121)
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the tennis summer gets going, we’re delighted to welcome Kyle Edmund to the show. Former British number one, world number 14, Grand Slam semi fin...
THE BREAKDOWN: Does County Cricket Have a Future, ‘Small’ Clubs Are Outsmarting The Elite & Chelsea’s Alonso Move (E20)
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a week. If you’re here for a bit of Spygate, we released a bonus show yesterday just on that topic. When we recorded this, the outcome hadn’t...
SPYGATE SPECIAL | The Full Impact of Southampton’s Playoff Disqualification
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Spygate scandal has rocked the Championship playoffs. In a special emergency episode of ‘The Breakdown’, Charlie & Charlie unpack Southamp...
Tymal Mills: From Nearly Retiring at 22 to a Mega IPL Deal & OnlyFans Partnerships (Ep120)
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome Tymal Mills to the show. One of the fastest bowlers to grace cricket, Tymal has had a fascinating career. Forced to...
What’s Going on at Real Madrid & Tennis Players Threaten Grand Slam STRIKE (E19)
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it is two huge topics that dominate the discussion. For those of you with a passion for football, the chaos engulfing Real Madrid at the mo...
From Running Man United Women to Becoming a Female CEO in the EFL | Polly Bancroft, Grimsby Town (Ep119)
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are delighted to welcome one of the very few female CEO’s in the English Football League. Polly Bancroft spearheads the Grimsby Town revol...
THE BREAKDOWN: West Ham on the Brink, Are Sports Teams Just Brands & The WNBA’s Big Cash Play (E18)
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a bucket load of requests, it’s time to talk about West Ham. I’ve been nervous about discussing them because I didn’t want to inflict the ...
Tom Tainton: The Plan to Win The Prem, The Ilona Maher Effect & Building a Modern Rugby Club: Bristol Bears CEO (Ep118)
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we welcome Bristol Bears CEO Tom Tainton to the show. With a new league structure recently announced and some high profile investments acros...
THE BREAKDOWN: F1 is Back, The Craziest Promotion of All Time & How the Sub-2 Marathon Shows Athletics’ Big Problem (E17)
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a huge week of golf and snooker last time out, we’re breaking more new ground this week. The sub two hour marathon; it’s finally been achiev...
From Selecting Clubs to Signing Deals: Football’s Hidden Partnership | Chris Richards, Crystal Palace & Alan Redmond, Roc Nation (Ep117)
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Player & Agent; we’ve been targeting a show like this for years, and today we bring it to you. This relationship is one of the most important in...
THE BREAKDOWN: LIV on the Brink, The Premier League’s Big End of Season Showdown, & Snooker Back in the Big Time (E16)
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spoiler alert, while I’m recording this after Liam Rosenior got the sack from Chelsea, we recorded the show just before the 3-0 defeat to Brighton. ...
Tom Burwell: How Sunderland Have Positioned Themselves for Premier League Success (Ep116)
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A huge show for you today with a Premier League club flying high in their first season back at the top. Sunderland have had a difficult and well docum...
THE BREAKDOWN: There’s NO Excuse if Arsenal Collapse & Why Women’s Rugby is Nailing its Development (E15)
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a weekend of sport it was last week. Rory’s Masters triumph, Grand National bashing for the bookies, Premier League blown wide open, and Champi...
John Grabowski: KSI, Andy Carroll, & The Dagenham & Redbridge Revival (Ep115)
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dagenham & Redbridge has been all over the footballing news in recent weeks. A takeover fronted by John Grabowski and Happy Fan Group saw KSI come...
THE BREAKDOWN: Italian football in Crisis, is the Grand National losing it’s magic, & Chelsea break ANOTHER unwanted record (E14)
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today it’s the turn of Italian football to take the spotlight. To say it has been a disappointing week for Italy would be an understatement. Missing...
Maheta Molango: Pay, Calendar & Injuries: The Consequences of Football’s Exploitation (Ep114)
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I’m so pleased to have finally got this guest in studio with us. When we first recorded with the PFA CEO Maheta Molango, it as over broken wifi at a...
THE BREAKDOWN: Eddie Hearn vs Dana White, The Crazy Business of The Masters & Tottenham Are At It Again (E13)
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We come in this week with both some fresh material and some topics, well one in particular, we just can’t stay away from. For the fresh takes, it’...
“We don’t need F1 to Fail for Formula E to be Successful” | Jeff Dodds, Formula E CEO (Ep113)
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Motorsport, you can’t escape it (well it certainly feels like that at the moment). But what about the newest addition to the global calendar. What d...
THE BREAKDOWN: What Salah’s Departure Tells Us About Liverpool, Another Chelsea Scandal & McCullum Keeps His Job (E11)
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
I feel like we have a month’s worth of news that has happened since we last recorded. Mo Salah’s departure announcement, yet more Chelsea punishme...
Pat Cummins: Winning the Ashes, Magic of the IPL & The Art of Bowling in a Batters Era (Ep.112)
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the Business of Sport greats returns. It was too painful to do this just after the Ashes, but with time the ever effective healer, and with the...
THE BREAKDOWN: Football’s Leadership Problem, US/Iran War’s Sporting Impact & The $1BN College Sports Tournament (E11)
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After Charlie’s epic run through of the horse racing industry, the pressure is on to deliver this week. With F1 race cancellations and continued spe...
Carlos Ezpeleta: The Plan to Grow MotoGP , Marc Marquez's Impossible Championship, & Multimillion Team Sales (Ep.111)
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
MotoGP has hundreds of millions of die hard fans, has an excellent commercial model, some of the most talented sportspeople in the business, and now L...
THE BREAKDOWN: Celtic Complacency Exposed, Return of Christian Horner & Is Horseracing Sport’s Biggest Business? (E10)
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is a big week. Charlie is about to deliver a masterclass. Horse racing; it’s not my expertise, and may not be yours. But stick with us. His eva...
Julia Chapman: Winning Titles, Controlled Spending & The Henry Pollock Effect | The Northampton Saints Story (Ep110)
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There couldn’t be a better time to have this chat. After the big news that Prem Rugby is set to embrace a franchise type model, we welcome Northampt...
THE BREAKDOWN: Chelsea’s Record Financial Loss, Aston Martin In Big Trouble, PREM Rugby’s Franchise Move
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the turn of Chelsea to take the footballing spotlight today, as we take a deeper look at the implications of UEFA’s report showing a loss of ...
The Business of International Football: Inside the Welsh Football Revolution | Noel Mooney (Ep.109)
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Noel Mooney is the CEO of the Welsh FA. So, what does it take to run an international football organisation? It’s a question I’ve wanted to ask fr...
THE BREAKDOWN: Eileen Gu & The Politics of Sport, Pakistan’s Hundred Challenge & Referees vs VAR (E08)
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Some huge football topics in the last few weeks and an amazing response to both the Spurs and Leicester situations which unfortunately for both do not...
Matt Richards: The Financial Reality of Becoming Olympic Champion (Ep.107)
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Richards is a double Olympic Champion and silver medallist in the pool, winning a historic back to back relay title and falling agonisingly short...
THE BREAKDOWN: The Real Cost if Spurs Get Relegated, The Price of Winter Olympics Gold, Vinicius Jr Racism Storm (E07)
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week it’s a balance of fact and hypothetical. The deep dive into Leicester’s concerning situation last week received an amazing response, and...
Anthony Watson on Rugby’s BIG Problem: Player Welfare vs A Global Game (Ep.106)
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After numerous shows with players from Wales, New Zealand, South Africa, France, we have ourselves an England international. And what a way to kick of...
THE BREAKDOWN: Are Leicester Going Bust, The Glazer’s Billion $ IPL Move, & The NBA’s European Dream (E06)
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What a show we have for you this week. Leicester’s points deduction for breaching financial regulations is a big problem, but is there something far...
Claire Williams: “They’ve Ripped up the Rulebook” | Is F1 About to be Flipped on its Head? (Ep.105)
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a return to the chair for one of our greatest guests, and what a time to do it. When Claire Williams came to see you in 2024 she delivered an a...
THE BREAKDOWN: Super Bowl & The Power of The NFL, Baller League Warning Signs, Winter Olympics Fights for Superstars (E05)
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We break new ground this week. A couple of English guys taking a look at what makes the NFL so powerful on Super Bowl week. Add that to a review of ch...
Inside The Six Nations: How Rugby is Changing…For the Better | Tom Harrison, Six Nations CEO (Ep.105)
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Six Nations is upon us. With the tournament kicking off this Thursday in Paris, CEO Tom Harrison stopped by to give us a rare insight into how the...
THE BREAKDOWN: Indian Cricket Oversteps Again, English Football's Big Money Problem & Rugby's TikTok Dreams (E04)
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There are some big stories to look at this week: politically, commercially and socially charged. Coming up? The uncompromising behavior of Indian cric...
Rob Smethurst: The Resurrection of Macclesfield; From Bankruptcy to the FA Cup’s Greatest Upset (Ep.104)
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It had to be done. It was the greatest upset in FA Cup history when Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace a couple of weeks ago. 117 places between...
THE BREAKDOWN: Glasner’s Moment of Madness, Manager vs Medical Staff, Tennis’s Pay Problem, & The F1 Livery Goldmine (E03)
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to our brand new show, The Breakdown. I’m Charlie Stebbings, and joining me on this ride is legendary sports executive Charlie Met...
Petr Cech: “Not One Manager Was Fired Because They Weren’t Good Enough”; Chelsea’s Win At All Costs Mentality (Ep103)
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Elite athletes who have achieved everything in their sport while building a career alongside; it’s the ambition many sports stars have today. But ho...
THE BREAKDOWN: Football’s Media Rights Reckoning, Darts Goes Mainstream & Rugby’s Identity Crisis (E02)
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another huge week to dissect today with a quick look back at how one of the stories in particular has developed from last week. Today it’s the turn ...
The Real Finances of a Footballer: What Goes on Behind the Headlines | Matt Smith (Ep.102)
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We think we know what the financial world of a footballer looks like. But the reality is very different. There is much more to understand than the sal...
THE BREAKDOWN: Amorim & Maresca Escape The Chaos, Is LIV On The Verge of Collapse & The Real Reason England Lost The Ashes (E01)
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to our brand new show, The Breakdown. I’m Charlie Stebbings, and joining me on this ride is legendary sports executive Charlie Met...
Why Revolut Are Investing In F1: Antoine Le Nel (Ep.101)
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it cost for the biggest brands to sponsor the biggest sports? Why do they do it? How do they choose what to put their name to?The money behi...
How Money Shapes Football: Transfers, Contracts and Power Dynamics | The Review
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past year, we’ve gone inside football’s boardrooms, dressing rooms and balance sheets. This episode brings the most revealing moments tog...
Inside F1: The Review | Winning Championships, Rebuilding Williams, & The World of Guenther Steiner
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re doing something a little different. Welcome to the Business of Sport: F1 Review.Over the past year, we’ve sat down with some of the m...
Peter Moore: Becoming Liverpool CEO, The Mo Salah Situation, & Why Klopp’s The Modern Day Shankly (Ep.100)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re going headfirst back into the world of the tier one football executive. Peter Moore is the former CEO of Liverpool, the man who oversaw...
Bryan Habana: From World Cup Win to Family Betrayal, The Rebirth Of The Springboks, Why Rugby HAS To Change (Ep.99)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome a true sporting legend. Bryan Habana is a 100+ cap Springbok, a World Champion and joint highest tryscorer in Rugby World Cup history...
PILOT: Ronaldo’s WC Controversy, Toto’s Mercedes F1 Sale & the Cost of England's Ashes Collapse?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to Business of Sport: The Breakdown, a brand new show where we will be reviewing the week’s biggest stories from sport business. H...
Sir Andrew Strauss: How to Win the Ashes in Australia (Ep.98)
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Andrew Strauss is the last England Captain to win the Ashes in Australia. So what better time to get him in the hotseat. Aside from the timing bei...
Emily Frazer: From The Joke of Matchroom To The Next Big Thing; The Rise of Multi-Sport (Ep.97)
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Frazer is the CEO of Matchroom Multi Sport. She's led the charge in transforming sports like 9-ball pool into fast-growing, commercially compell...
ASHES SPECIAL | Barmy Army Head Down Under: Behind the Scenes with Sport’s Greatest Community | Chris Millard (Ep94)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
IT’S ASHES WEEK. One of the biggest occasions of the sporting year is here, and with it we have a special show unlike any other we’ve done before....
Dan Biggar: The Fight For the Future of Rugby, Wales’s Golden Generation, & The Power of Henry Pollock (Ep.95)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rugby is facing a massive few years. A battle to demonstrate financial sustainability, the need for players to build brands that can compete with spor...
Tim Bezbatchenko: How Bournemouth Became A Destination For The Best Young Talent (Ep94)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Multi-club ownership groups have had a tough year in the eyes of many, with high profile cases around Crystal Palace & Lyon as well as Forest &...
Tom Gorringe, Swansea City CEO: ‘Why Did Snoop Dogg & Luka Modric Invest in Swansea?’ (Ep93)
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The celebrity investor coming into football as part of an ownership group is nothing new these days, but there were more than a few eyebrows raised wh...
Bex Smith: ‘Women’s Football Should Be BIGGER Than Men’s…And This Is Why’ (Ep92)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does women’s football need to do to match men’s? Could it be even bigger? What is currently holding it back? Every so often, we have a chat o...
James Dunkley, Majesticks GC Team Principal: ‘The Business Behind LIV Golf; What It Really Takes To Run A Franchise’ (Ep.91)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the world of LIV Golf really like? Cutting through all the noise and the image portrayed of a league propped up by PIF money incapable of supp...
Pablo Longoria, Marseille President: ‘Rebuilding a European Football Giant’ (Ep.90)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re delighted to welcome Pablo Longoria to the show. Pablo is President of french football giant Marseille, marking a welcome venture for u...
Richard Coleman, Tech3 Team Principal: ‘The $4.9bn Bet: Can Liberty Replicate F1 Success with MotoGP?’ (Ep.89)
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re delighted to welcome Richard Coleman to the show. Alongside one of our favourite previous guests Mr Guenther Steiner, Richard is the ne...
Graeme Le Saux, Fmr Chelsea & Blackburn Player: ‘Big Money Transfers Can Break Players’ (Ep.88)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Graeme Le Saux to the show. A Chelsea, Blackburn and England icon, Graeme played over 500 club games, 327 of th...
James Vowles, Williams Team Principal: ‘The Plan to make Williams F1 World Champions…Again’ (Ep87)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we recorded this show the day before James flew out to Baku, we did not expect Williams to be up on the podium delivering in real life what James...
Patrick Mouratoglou: From Serena to Djokovic, What Makes the Best Players in the World? (Ep86)
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Patrick Mouratoglou to the show. Patrick is one of tennis' most successful coaches, working with Serena Wil...
Mark Hammond, CEO Bromley: ‘ You Don't Need to Play in the Premier League to Have a Premier League Mindset’ (Ep85)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Mark Hammond to the show. Mark is the CEO of Bromley, one of the EFL’s emerging success stories. Having only ...
Dominic Thiem: ‘The Making of a Grand Slam Champion’ (Ep84)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Dominic Thiem to the show. We’ve waited nearly 100 shows but finally tennis has arrived, right in the middle ...
Simon Massie-Taylor, CEO Prem Rugby: 'From Red Bull’s Newcastle Investment to Building the Best League in Rugby' (Ep83)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Simon Massie-Taylor to the show. Simon is the CEO of The newly branded Prem Rugby. The competition has faced we...
Michael Beale, Fmr Rangers, QPR, Sunderland Manager: 'Does English Culture Suppress Maverick Talent?' (Ep82)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Beale is part of a top crop of young English managers. At 44, he has already managed QPR, Rangers, and Sunderland, while also forming a succes...
Andrew Thompson, SailGP Managing Director: ‘Welcome to F1 on Water’ (Ep81)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a different take this week; welcome to Formula 1 on water! SailGP has become one of the fastest growing sports leagues, bringing sailing to the...
Mark Devlin, Leyton Orient CEO: ‘Striking the Balance Between Ambition and Financial Sustainability: The Leyton Orient Story' (Ep80)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Devlin is the CEO of Leyton Orient, a team that’s been riding the rollercoaster of English football right on the edge in recent years. From nea...
Peter McCormack, Real Bedford Owner: Can Billionaire Investment Take You From Non-League To The Premier League? (Ep79)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter McCormack is the Owner and Chairman of Real Bedford, who play in the 8th tier of English Football. But this is unique for a number of reasons. W...
Ryan Bertrand, Fmr Chelsea, Southampton & England: ‘It Didn’t Feel Like the Chelsea I was Brought Up In; The Foundations of Champions League Success' (Ep78)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome Ryan Bertrand to the show, the only man to make his Champions League debut in the final…and of course win it...
Guenther Steiner: ‘A Life in F1: Moving On From Haas, Christian Horner’s Sacking, & The Genius of Verstappen' (Ep77)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome the legendary Guenther Steiner to the show. One of the most iconic Team Principal’s to grace the paddock, th...
Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu: ‘How to Run a Business & Play in the Premier League' (Ep76)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome Thomas Robson-Kanu to the show, known to many of you I’m sure as Hal. The different names he has gone by is ...
Jeff Shi, Wolves Chairman: ‘How to Succeed in the Premier League & Be Financially Sustainable’
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome Wolves Chairman Jeff Shi to the show. Having been at the club since 2016, he has been a key part of the club’...
Mark Fairbrother, Millwall Managing Director: ‘Is This The Most Misunderstood Club in Football?’ (Ep75)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome Millwall’s Managing Director Mark Fairbrother to the show. This is a football club that many people both in ...
Carl Frampton, Fmr Boxing World Champion: ‘How to Win in the Brutal Business of Boxing' (Ep74)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Carl Frampton to the show. Second dive into boxing is long overdue and so much has happened since we last visit...
Rufus Hack, Sony Sports CEO: ‘From The Makers of VAR; Is Tech Making Sport Better? (Ep73)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we’re delighted to welcome Sony Sports CEO Rufus Hack to the show. Strap in, this is a reveal on how technology is changing sport, from th...
Ryan Sparks, Bradford City CEO: ‘We’re a Big Club But We Haven’t had Enough Big Success’ (Ep72)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome Bradford City CEO Ryan Sparks to the show. Promotions don’t come much more dramatic than Bradford City’s 96th m...
Patrice Evra & Tommy Fish: ‘From Elite Player to Businessman; The Value of the Athlete Investor’ (Ep71)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I love this game! To anyone who has an interest in sport and finds themselves regularly on social media, this catchphrase is likely to mean something ...
Guy Kinnings, DP World Tour & Ryder Cup Europe CEO, ‘Why This is Golf’s Moment’ (Ep70)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome Guy Kinnings to the show. Guy is the CEO of European (DP World) Tour and Ryder Cup Europe. Our first venture into g...
Spencer Owen, Hashtag United Owner: ‘From YouTube To Building The Most Unique Club In Football’ (Ep69)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome Spencer Owen, Founder & Owner of the iconic Hashtag United, to the show. This is one of the most unique organisatio...
Ben Calveley, The British & Irish Lions CEO: “We Need Some Wins; This Is A High Performance Team!” (Ep68)
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome the British and Irish Lions CEO Ben Calveley to the show. The Lions are one of the most iconic institutions in spor...
Charlotte O’Neill, Manchester City Women Managing Director, ‘Why Is Women’s Football Expected To Be Profitable When Men’s Football Isn’t!?’
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome Manchester City Women’s Director Charlotte O’Neill to the show. This is a part of the game we talk about a lot....
Steven Elworthy, Surrey County Cricket CEO: ‘Is County Cricket Sustainable?' (Ep66)
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re delighted to welcome Surrey County Cricket CEO Steve Elworthy to the show, our first venture into one of the toughest businesses in spor...
Joe Gorman, Exeter City CEO: ‘The Club with 4700 Owners!’ (Ep65)
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Exeter City CEO Joe Gorman. This show is long in the making. One of the most requested guests we have had. Why? Well Exeter are one o...
Nicolas Julia, Sorare Founder: ‘Building a $4bn Fantasy Sports Empire’ (Ep64)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Nicolas Julia, founder of Sorare, the record breaking platform that blends fantasy sport with digital collectibles. This is a step be...
Jimmie Johnson, 7x NASCAR Champion: 'Has the Rise of F1 Been Good For NASCAR?' (Ep63)
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome 7-time NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson, a racing legend. Motorsport has never been bigger. The Liberty Media world of F1 has exploded,...
Andrew Parkinson, Plymouth Argyle CEO: ‘Hiring Rooney, Beating Liverpool, and Fighting for Championship Survival’ (Ep62)
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we take a look inside one of the most talked about clubs this season. From hiring Wayne Rooney as manager to knocking Liverpool out of the ...
Bill Sweeney, RFU CEO: Behind the Curtain of Rugby's Most Scrutinised Organisation (Ep61)
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome the CEO of the RFU, Bill Sweeney, to the show. There’s no hiding from the fact it’s been a hard few months...
Simon Leslie: Eastbourne Borough Owner, ‘Non-League Clubs Deserve Better’ (Ep60)
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the business of Non-League football. Beneath the top four tiers of the revered English football pyramid sits a whole other football world; ...
Liam Dooley: Shrewsbury Town CEO, ‘How to Work With the Smallest Budget in League One’ (Ep59)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Another first class Football League CEO in the studio this week. Liam Dooley has been in charge of Shrewsbury town, League one’s longest serving clu...
Peter Kenyon: Fmr Manchester United & Chelsea CEO, ‘Mourinho was the Best Money Chelsea Spent' (Ep58)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome one of football’s most iconic CEOs. When Peter Kenyon moved from Manchester United to Chelsea in 2003 after Roman Abramovich bought...
Lee Johnson: Fmr Sunderland & Bristol City Manager, 'Decision Making Needs to be Driven by Sport' (Ep57)
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re delighted to welcome Lee Johnson to the show. Lee has had a stellar career as both a player and manager, playing over 400 games bef...
James Barclay: Jaguar Racing Team Principal, 'Formula E and Electric are the Future' (Ep56)
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we are delighted to welcome James Barclay to the show. James is Team Principal at Jaguar Racing, the current Formula E constructors World C...
Benjamin Kayser: Fmr France International, 'Has England Neglected Club Rugby?' (Ep55)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the Six Nations underway, it’s time to talk rugby. Benjamin Kayser won 47 caps for France, playing club rugby in both The Premiership and Top 1...
Alistair Brownlee: Double Olympic Gold Triathlete, ‘It's About Medals Not Money’ (Ep54)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we welcome a British sporting legend. That term can get thrown around a lot, but as a multiple Olympic, World and European Champion, Alistair B...