Are You Not Entertained?
Honest, amusing but above all, authentic, Roger Mitchell, Grant Williams and Giles Morgan invite guests from all corners of the sport, music and entertainment worlds to join them and discuss how the game has changed, where it might be headed and what that means for the people who matter the most; the fans
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Episodes
Thursday May 12, 2022
Thursday May 12, 2022
The Groundsmen are joined by Oli Slipper, one of the architects of today's sports industry, as co-founder of Perform Opta, and serial entrepreneur in sports innovation.
Thursday May 05, 2022
Thursday May 05, 2022
On the 5th episode of our Web3 series we talk DAOs with Mike Dudas of 6th Man Ventures and LinksDao. All aspects of how sport is being changed, from Wagmi, to NFTs as subscriptions and ticketing. Thanks to @antourage.
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
The Groundsmen this week welcome back a dear friend of AYNE; the "Accidental Footballer" Mr Pat Nevin. A very intimate discussion on ethics and values, sporting and not, among old friends. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
Monday Apr 25, 2022
Monday Apr 25, 2022
The Captain makes his long awaited return to the table - welcoming Ryder Cup Director, Guy Kinnings, on board The Rive Gauche. Guy reflects on his 30 years at the top of global golf industry - including managing some of the greatest names in the game - including Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Nick Faldo, Ian Woosnam, Luke Donald and Paul Casey as well as his own sporting passions. Brought to you in association with Howden Insurance Brokers.
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
Thursday Apr 21, 2022
It's Hero/Villain week on Goal Own Goal. From Elon Musk, to Benzema, Deshaun Watson and back to Rory and Totti. Two sports fans having a laugh.
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
In the 4th episode of our Web3 series, we have the outrageous privilege of hearing England footballer Phil Jones talk about his vision for building his modern sports community in the Metaverse. Listen to a very articulate elite athlete thinking intelligently about what Web3 can offer.
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
The Groundsmen this week talk with sports investment banker Fausto Zanetton. As an active bidder for Chelsea, with Luca Vialli, and an advisor to many major sports deals, who better to talk sport and finance, valuations and exits.
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
On the 3rd episode of the Antourage Renaissance 3.0 Roger and Johan were joined by Charles Read (@ChatWithCharles), a founding partner at Rarestone Capital - a fund investing to create impact for ambitious web3 teams. With money flowing into crypto, NFTs, blockchain, and the metaverse, Charles provides his ear-to-the-ground commentary into what is on the web3 horizon.
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
The lads welcome venture capitalist Manoj Badale, to discuss his vision and outlook for sport and sporttech. Famously, he owns the Rajasthan Royals IPL team, so he talks from both sides of the table. How to invest in sport, what kinds of capital, governance? We discuss racism in English cricket, and the evolution of sports sponorship, in a rich rich show. The captain on top form. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Grant and Roger continue the analysis of the Russian dominoes. From Chelsea to Newcastle to Qatar. What are sports assets worth in a world of hyper inflation? This along with some laughs about Aussie sledging in New York. Coz it's Goal Own Goal.