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 Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
On the Groundsmen Conversations this week, we are joined by one of the most influential television executives & British businessmen - Jeremy Darroch. Jeremy was CEO of Sky TV from 2007 to 2018 culminating in Comcast's successful $31 billion takeover. His influence in sport was immense. Premier League, Cricket, F1, Rugby Union and Darts were all huge beneficiaries of Sky investment. A proud Newcastle United fan and a true titan of modern broadcasting. It is a pleasure to welcome Jeremy to the show. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Grant and Roger showcase the uniqueness of AYNE this week. World class geopolitical analysis from Grant, and the black swans now facing sport, on the one hand, to why Bielsa had to go, via asking whether Phil Mickleson is a swinger. Its Goal Own Goal.
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
On The Groundsmen Conversation this week we are joined by Simon Barnes - one of the world’s most respected sports-writers in the last 50 years. We discuss the concept of why sports create myths, heroes and villains, why sports matter to mortal fans and how the sports industry - and sport - is changing. To those that care for sport - and worry about where sport may be heading - this show will be worth listening to. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
On the 2nd episode of the Antourgage Renaissance 3 docuseries, Roger challenges two real experts on NFTs and tokens, @PetBerisha from Copa90, and @illsun from Rarible, on what is not working in Web3 and sport.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
The Groundsmen with their usual conversation around the crazy world of sport. Then welcoming this week's guest Juan Arciniegas from 777, to discuss buying FC Genoa, and debate the marriage of finance and sport, within the role of tradition.
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
From Mason Greenwood to Masonic NFTs, and everything in-between, Grant and Roger have a comment for everyone. Not saying it's a professional one. But it's Goal/Own Goal.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Groundsmen Conversations hosts one of the most influential thought leaders in sport and disruption. Sahil Bloom is an ex baseball player now using finance and Web3 to innovate around sport and content. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Episode 1 of the 6-part series on Sport and Web 3. A new Renaissance? Very special guest is Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands. Brought to you by Antourage
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Thursday Jan 13, 2022
Brought to you by Sportsdigita, the inaugural Groundsmen Conversation episode hosts the legendary Graham Fry of IMG. Graham discusses his astonishing career in sports production. He has covered it all. Literally the most iconic sporting moments of the last 40 years. Enjoy the most amazing summary of a great career, told to old friends.
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
What was your Goal Own Goal for 2021? Do you agree with Grant and Roger's choices? Watch out for some very special guest appearances. A relaxing yuletide chat, with a few good laughs among friends.