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AYNE 428 - Graham Fry

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.

AYNE 427 - Goal/Own Goal

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.

AYNE 426 - Dan Porter

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.

AYNE 425 - Gerry Cardinale

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.

AYNE 424 - Chris Cairns

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.

AYNE 423 - Goal/Own Goal

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.

AYNE 422 - The Groundsmen

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.

AYNE 421 - Bo Han

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.

AYNE 420 - Tomorrow’s World - Today. In Assocation with SRI

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."

AYNE 419 - Goal/Own Goal

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!