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 Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
The Groundsmen chat with Dan Porter founder of Overtime. An eclectic and intellectual conversation around the "collective delusion" of fandom, and how that is evolving with younger generations. Brought to you by Pumpjack Dataworks.
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
In the final Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview of 2021, Roger & Giles are joined by the Managing Partner of RedBird Capital - Gerry Cardinale, a titan in the world of investment. In the 18 months since he was last on the show, Gerry has overseen a remarkable portfolio of global investments in sports - from European Football, NFL, Ice-Hockey, Cricket and sports content & technology. This show provides a masterclass in sports financing and Gerry's own reflections of where the sports world is heading in 2022.
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
On The Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this month: The boys are joined by former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns. Chris shares his perspective on the highs and lows of being a professional sportsman and how he is now facing the greatest challenge of all as he seeks to recover from an aortic dissection and spinal stroke. The courage and positivity Chris is showing in the face of this setback is awe inspiring. This is a show not to miss.
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
It's Goal Own Goal time. Roger and Grant comment the evermore volatile ups and down in the world of sport. From Paddy the Baddy, to Vlad the Strong. And so much more.
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
Thursday Nov 18, 2021
The Groundsmen are back - resting on their rakes and ruminating on a hectic few days in the world of sport. Hamilton vs Verstappen. Australia’s knack of winning finals. Ireland toppling the All Blacks, the alarming disappearance of Peng Shuai & the extraordinary deposition by Azeem Rafiq. A packed 45 minutes.
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
This month's Big Interview hosts the amazing Bo Han of Buzzer. We discuss how Bo is changing the way sport is consumed, especially amongst GenZ. One of AYNE's best interviews.
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
In this the third episode in our 3 part series - in partnership with SRI - Giles is joined by Ed Crossman, Co-Founder of Clippd, Mark Moreau - MD at SRI (Europe & Asia) and our very own Roger Mitchell talking about the future challenges and opportunities facing the world of sport today."
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
Thursday Oct 28, 2021
From the Sublime to the Ridiculous. This week GOG rambles from the absurdity of Dominic Cummings as MMA guru, thru meltdown at United, the Arab Spring on the Tyne, shady Moldovan teams, to the naivety of fans giving away half a bar!
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
The Groundsmen this week discuss the challenges of sport's evolution into a B2C business. Do you know your LTV, CAC, ARPU? Unit economics porn! And a very deep dive into crypto's beachhead into the industry; from Binance to Tether. Is this the new tobacco & betting addiction? Dont miss Gilo's Sean Connery please.
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
On the Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this month we are joined by the CEO of the European Tour Keith Pelley. A brilliant hour with one of sports most progressive innovators - on where golf is now - and where it’s headed.