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
Episodes
Aug 20, 2020
Aug 20, 2020
1 hr 2 min
Grant and Roger gets their teeth into the comical and tragic of a week in sport. Barca, F1, Iggy Pop, golf etiquette, content cock-ups, The Mets, failing at Roma, and Ronnie!
Aug 13, 2020
Aug 13, 2020
1 hr 19 min
AYNE has managed to attract some top top guests. In today’s GOG episode we host hedge fund legend Hugh Hendry. An “eclectic” conversation that inevitably followed no order or structure. Enjoy the mind of a working class maverick and macro rockstar.
Aug 6, 2020
Aug 6, 2020
1 hr 11 min
The lads have an intimate relaxed chat with one of the key personalities of the last 30 years in sport and media. From the shambles of the EFL, charlatan owners, selfish players, Arabs and Newcastle to the role of The Murdoch dynasty in financing the world of sport for over a generation. Be a fly on the wall to a rare conversation with Kelvin MacKenzie.
Jul 30, 2020
Jul 30, 2020
33 min
This week Captain Giles Morgan is joined by 2018 Ryder Cup superstar Tommy Fleetwood. One of the most successful English golfers in recent years, Tommy shares his love of Everton Football Club, his all-time 3 course dinner and who his idols were growing up.
Jul 23, 2020
Jul 23, 2020
1 hr 49 sec
The Groundsmen take on UEFA, Ferrari, sports’ profitability post ManCity, Tilsley’s whinge, athlete content overload, the GymShark valuation and the lure of “cool”.
Jul 16, 2020
Jul 16, 2020
39 min
This week’s guest on The Captain’s Table podcast is Lord Sebastian Coe. One of the world’s greatest ever athletes and currently President of World Athletics, Seb shares his experiences of a lifetime competing, working and being a fan of sport.
Jul 14, 2020
Jul 14, 2020
47 min
The boys change gear with GOG to have a good laugh with snooker, tennis under pressure, Lenny Kravitz, FIFA excesses, Wigan, baseball and Michael Vick. Parental guidance recommended.
Jul 9, 2020
Jul 9, 2020
1 hr 1 min
The boys welcome Gerry Cardinale of RedBird Capital to the podcast for a remarkable discussion that explores the mindset of potential investors in sports franchises in a post-Covid world. Gerry brings a wealth of experience, both as a top-class athlete and successful investor, and opens a window into the very highest levels of investment in the sports universe.
Jul 2, 2020
Jul 2, 2020
43 min
This week on The Captain’s Table, Giles is joined by golfing royalty - Gary Player. One of the original “Big 3”, The Black Knight won 9 Majors and 163 tournaments over 7 decades. Widely considered to be the world’s most travelled human being, Gary shares stories of meeting Elvis, growing up in South Africa and his love of horse-Racing and rugby.
Jun 25, 2020
Jun 25, 2020
1 hr 1 min
The Groundsmen ask whether sport really wants to move into direct relationships with its fans. Or actually just prefers safe cash up front. How to manage the importance of betting whilst controlling recklessness. And a discussion around Swing Low Sweet Chariot. All comments welcome.