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The Kitbliss PodcastGoodbye to you all...After four years and fifty episodes of different kinds, The Kitbliss Podcast has finally reached the end of the line. We've almost run out of words on the subject of football design, but we're taking this one last opportunity to give you the benefit of our wisdom. You lucky people...
It's the return of the classic line-up with Chris Oakley being joined by Jay (from DesignFootball.com), John Devlin and Rich Johnson for the first time in two years! Together, they look at some of the topics that continue to get everyone talking and generally getting under everyone's s...2022-09-101h 37
The Kitbliss PodcastThe Kitbliss 100 Greatest Football Shirt Templates (Part 1)If you're a regular visitor to the Kitbliss website, you'll know that a major new project has recently started that looks at the 100 Greatest Football Shirt Templates. Well we couldn't pass up an opportunity to talk in greater depth about that, so here's the first episode of many in which we check out the templates in positions 100 up to 96 in our countdown.
Once again, Jay from DesignFootball.com is the guest and joins Chris to provide a scatologically avine angle on great shirt designs, starting off with Tottenham's away shirt from the early 1990's. Along the way there's...2022-02-191h 16
The Kitbliss PodcastTrue Colours BaggsyYes, folks, it's the game that's sweeping the planet * and in this episode, we're playing it! The game in question is True Colours Baggsy and you're invited to play along at home, especially if you have a copy of John Devlin's acclaimed book, True Colours (volume 1). Joining Chris Oakley for this nostalgia-filled episode of fun and frivolity are Jay from DesignFootball.com and Rich Johnson. Together, they pick the kits they'd like to own from several randomly-chosen pages of John's book - and you're invited to do so too! (* Utterly unjustifiable statement)2019-08-241h 13
Attic LifeAttic Life: Episode 6 - Points of Ingress
Three years is quite long enough to have a break between podcast episodes, wouldn't you say?
Yes, Attic Life is back - rebooted, simplified and now with added guests! For episode 6, we've roped in our old friend Jay from DesignFootball.com, but if you're not into football, fear not. This is Attic Life, the podcast where football barely gets a look in.
That's because we have weightier matters to discuss. For instance, what makes a great musical cover version? Why does cluster fly terminology make for a great album title...2019-06-0300 min
Attic LifePoints of IngressThree years is quite long enough to have a break between podcast episodes, wouldn't you say?Yes, Attic Life is back - rebooted, simplified and now with added guests! For episode 6, we've roped in our old friend Jay from DesignFootball.com, but if you're not into football, fear not. This is Attic Life, the podcast where football barely gets a look in.That's because we have weightier matters to discuss. For instance, what makes a great musical cover version? Why does cluster fly terminology make for a great album title? And is it poss...2019-06-031h 05
The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 27 - A Tottenham Hotspur Kit Special with Andrew RockallCan you believe it?! It's finally here: The long-lost Episode 27 has finally been published, and it's a Tottenham Hotspur kit special with the Echoes of Glory podcast's Andrew Rockall. There's a recent intro, a two-year-old middle, and a six-month-old end, so don't switch off early. We apologise to all inconvenienced - particularly Andrew - and we hope it was worth waiting for. Blogger Jay - who chats to Andrew on here - is on the naughty step.Music: http://www.bensound.com
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The Kitbliss PodcastLigue 1 Kits 2018-19Ever wondered what kits are being worn in some of Europe's top leagues? If so, we can help, for on this episode of The Kitbliss Podcast, we'll be assessing the kits of the 2018-19 Ligue 1 season.
Joining Chris Oakley to run the rule over what's on offer are Jay from DesignFootball.com and John Devlin from TrueColoursFootballKits.com. All three pick their best home and away kits, the team with the best ensemble, the best kit detail and the worst kit in Ligue 1 this season.2019-01-161h 29
The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 32 - Fokohaela - Football Shirts with a Twist with Jason LeeDon't hate this episode for not being Episode 27 - it'll come. Instead, DF blogger Jay welcomes back Jason Lee, this time to talk about his brand, Fokohaela. With his wealth of experience with the likes of adidas and Hummel, Jason is giving us some football shirts combined with art, and some very interesting alternatives to the international shirts currently available. Have a listen to the rationales behind these incredibly imaginative creations.Music: http://www.bensound.com
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 31 - The Russia 2018 World Cup Kits and The True Colours International Kits Book with John DevlinEpisode 27 is still to come - sorry - but this is a World Cup special episode, covering most of the kits for Russia 2018. DF blogger Jay chats to DF podcast regular John Devlin about the upcoming tournament and his hugely relevant new book - True Colours 3, in effect - which covers half a century's worth of international kits.Music: http://www.bensound.com
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 30 - Angelo Trofa and Football Strip ConceptsIn Episode 30 - 27's still AWOL, sadly - DF blogger Jay returns to chat to possibly the most famous fantasy kit designer in the world. Angelo Trofa - a graphic and apparel designer by trade too - has built up quite a portfolio via his Football Strip Concepts magazine releases, which this podcast centres on. Angelo is also a skilled networker via social media, and demonstrates how you can build a reputation and augment and further a career if you showcase your talents in creative ways.Music: http://www.bensound.com2018-06-0700 min
The Kitbliss PodcastThe Fabric of Football and Luke 1977Chris is joined by Jay (DesignFootball.com) and John Devlin to talk about The Fabric of Football, a new series of events that it's hoped will give football fans a chance to enjoy the beauty of football kit design first-hand. After that, it's time to assess Luke Roper's chances of succeeding as the new kit designer for Aston Villa FC. Can an independent designer take on the big manufacturers with a fresh take on kit design, and what are the risks involved in producing kit for such an historic team?2018-05-071h 10
The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 29 - The Rise and Rise of Classic Football Shirts, and the Fabric of Football exhibition, with Denis Hurley and Doug BiertonA new episode! Yes, Episode 27 is still missing - sorry - but here's Episode 29, and it's a real treat. Not only did MuseumofJerseys.com's Denis Hurley step in for blogger Jay to present, but he was joined by another kit expert - truly with knowledge most of us can only dream of - Doug Bierton from Classic Football Shirts (classicfootballshirts.co.uk). With CFS's rise and prominence in the football kit aficionado community ever-increasing, Denis discussed with Doug the industry, the love of shirts and kits, and its recognition in the Fabric of Football events in Manchester and London...2018-04-2100 min
The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 28 - FC St. Pauli Kit Special, with Shawn from Fell In Love With A GirlYes, Episode 28, not 27 - see below - but In this half-a-year-old recording - apologies - DesignFootball.com blogger Jay chatted to Shawn from the St. Pauli podcast, Fell in Love with a Girl. Politically emotive, the shirts of St Pauli have become iconic in their colouring and connotations, as the German side's cult appeal ever-widens. Discussing the kit history and the controversy of the current wardrobe, as well as the association with Under Armour, Shawn provided an education on kits, as well as thought-provoking social commentary. It's an oldie, but, we think, a goodie....2017-12-2700 min
The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 26 - The Kits of Olympique de Marseille, with Mohammed AliRecorded at the end of the 2016-17 season, DF resident blogger Jay is joined by French football freelance journalist Mohammed Ali to take on the contentious subject of Olympique de Marseille's now current kits - the last by adidas - and the transition to Puma from 2018-19 onwards. Giving a fans' take on both the history and the change, this podcast takes on new relevance with the leaks of the Puma designs starting to appear, and l'OM's newly added Orange sponsor affecting this season's understated approach.Music: http://www.bensound.com2017-12-2500 min
The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 25 - The Retro Football Shirt and Kit Industry, with John DevlinBlogger Jay is joined by friend of the podcast John Devlin to discuss the ever-growing sub-industry of retro kits. Often overlooked as meaningless nostalgia, the market is nonetheless huge and worth the time Jay and John spend discussing the applicable responsibilities of the manufacturers-cum-licensees. Not only this, but the sector has several dark sides, where integrity is bypassed in pursuit of the profits that are there to be made...
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 24 - Professional Kit Design, Nike Style, with Sean PankhurstResident blogger on DesignFootball.com, Jay, talks to freelance sportswear designer Sean Pankhurst about the latter's career, comprising his time at Nike, and Canterbury, and with other sportswear, leisurewear and fashion brands. Sean was frank and generous with his recounting of his experiences, which we thank him for. Have a listen, and we hope you'll appreciate his candour too.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 23 - 2016-17's New Crests - Real and Fantasy - with Martin Le RoyDesignFootball.com's resident blogger Jay chats crests with someone who knows a thing about them - Martin Le Roy. The current season's higher profile new crests get a mid-year review, and Martin picks his favourites from the wonderful Crest Redesign Weekly Competition on DF. Finally, Martin lets us in on the ongoing fun he's been treated to thanks to the ubiquity of his own offerings.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 22 - 2017, and the League of Blogacta, with Chris OakleyJay, resident blogger on DesignFootball.com, chats to his old friend Chris Oakley (The Football Attic, Kitbliss...), about what the world of football design - and particularly kit illustration and fantasy kit design - has in store for us in 2017.
After another brief look back at what 2016 gave us (pssst. Nike Vapor), Jay and Chris discussed what there is to look forward to, including an exciting new project on DF, combining the cult hit League of Blogs from The Football Attic and, well, the cult hit LOGacta, from the 70s. When board games and kit design combine - take a...2017-01-1000 min
The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 21 - A Look Back at Football Design in 2016, with John DevlinThe resident blogger on DesignFootball.com, Jay, talks to John Devlin once again, this time on a look back at football kit design in 2016.
The Nike Vapor kits formed the main news of the year we're exiting, but adidas's stripe placement was also of huge interest, as was the continuing fortunes of the likes of New Balance and Under Armour, and the emergence of Dryworld. All these subjects and more are tackled by Jay and John, as we say goodbye to a transitional year.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 20 - Hull City, Sampdoria and Their Standing in the Football Kit World, with Les MotherbyJay, resident blogger on DesignFootball.com, talks to far more renowned kit blogger Les Motherby - of the essential HullCityKits.co.uk - on all things Hull City (of course including THAT kit) and his secondary love of one famous Italian side in particular, and their unique look.
The ever-opinionated Les educates on kits, and elucidates on other matters too - which DesignFootball.com will neither endorse nor dispute. We trust it makes for eventful listening.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 19 - Arsenal Football Club Kit History Special, with Denis HurleyDesignFootball.com's Jay chats to sports journalist and MuseumofJerseys.com's Denis Hurley on the subject of Arsenal's kit history. Red sleeves, white sleeves, in between sleeves, long sleeves, short sleeves - it's a sleeve special really, with added hooped socks.
Denis brings a raised level of intellect to proceedings, and as an Arsenal fan (who has read The Arsenal Shirt) he knows what he's talking about. Enjoy.
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The Football AtticThe Football Attic Kit Podcast 07 - 50GFSE RetrospectiveFor the latest Football Attic Kit Podcast, we've got something special for you. With Chris returning to the UK for the first time in four years, it was inevitable that he would meet up with Rich to record another FAKP - but also to get together with Jay from DesignFootball.com and John Devlin from TrueColoursFootballKits.com!
Having found a pub that would accommodate us four unashamed kit nerds, it wasn't long before a podcast was recorded, and the subject just so happened to be 'The 50 Greatest Football Shirts Ever' the project that brought all four of us together.
Over...2016-10-0500 min
The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 18 - Manchester United 2016-17 Kits Special, with Austin LongDesignFootball.com resident blogger Jay chats to the Soccer Nomad, Austin Long, about all things Manchester United. Well, particularly the kits for the 2016-17 season. Home, Away and Third shirts, shorts and socks are discussed, and all of adidas's work since its return is dissected.
Austin blogs and podcasts about kit design with notable regularity, and as a man on the inside - as a Man Utd fan - he does not disappoint with his contribution.
Music: http://www.bensound.com
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 17 - Football Shirt and Kit Collecting, with Rich JohnsonDesignFootball.com's resident blogger Jay talks to now renowned football shirt collector Rich Johnson from The Football Attic. As an author/compiler of two books covering his sizeable collection, Rich outlines the ups and downs of shirt and kit collection, with highs including owning incredibly rare pieces of history, and the lows concerning everything from missing out on his Holy Grail to the risk of racking up some serious debt.
Remember, kids: collect responsibly.
Music: http://www.bensound.com
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 16 - The Football Kit Supply Industry from Both Sides, with Colin FordeDesignFootball.com resident blogger Jay chats to Colin Forde who spins a yarn on working for football kit distributors and also football clubs in varied roles including kitman and marketeer. An essential no-holds-barred insider's take on the industry - particularly in the League of Ireland - from every perspective.
Recorded well before Euro 2016, listen out for Colin's eerie quasi-prediction of the shirt France wore versus Switzerland.
Music: http://www.bensound.com
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 15 - Football Kit Design in the 1970s, with Chris Oakley and John DevlinWith Jay away, Chris Oakley of The Football Attic, KitBliss and countless others chats to John "True Colours" Devlin about times of yore, namely the 1970s. Get your nostalgia hat on and buckle up (despite seatbelts not being required by law back then).
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 14 - Matchworn Football Shirts and The Arsenal Shirt, with Simon "Shakey" ShakeshaftDesignFootball.com's resident blogger Jay chats to Shakey - renowned shirt collector and collection curator - on the subject of matchworn football shirts. Shakey is also a co-author of the fantastic "The Arsenal Shirt" book, so talk later turns to some great examples hailing from North London.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 13 - The True Colours Books, Johan Cruyff and the new England kit, with John DevlinDF blogger Jay talks John Devlin again about the latter's True Colours books, the passing of Johan Cruyff and there's still time to discuss the new Nike England kits a little more.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 12 - Discussing the 2016 Nike England Kits with John DevlinDesignFootball.com blogger Jay chats to author, graphic designer and illustrator John Devlin about the newly launched Nike England Home and Away kits for Euro 2016. The new releases are dissected and appraised in the context of the England kit's history and the evolution of kit design in general.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 11 - St Patrick's Day Irish Special with Denis HurleyDF's Jay talks to his old sparring partner Denis Hurley, in an Irish/St Patrick's Day special. Being discussed are the new Ireland shirt, GAA jerseys and Irish sports design history.
Beware: industrial language.
Music: http://www.bensound.com
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 10 - Football Crests with Martin Le RoyDF blogger Jay talks, again, with Martin Le Roy, on the subject of football crests. Making up a growing proportion of the site's uploads, crests earned their day in the podcast sun.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 9 - Living the Kit Design Dream with Irving PerezDF blogger Jay chats to DF member, and now professional kit designer, Irving Perez (irvingperceni on DF). Irving's story is a fascinating one - that even manages to overcome the technical problems faced whilst recording (that crackling? Yes, it does eventually stop. Bear with it). Truly, you couldn't make this stuff up. And the story's not even over yet...
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 8 - MLS Jerseys and Kits with Austin LongIn conversation with DF blogger Jay is soccernomad.wordpress.com's Austin Long. The former is educated on Major League Soccer's kit design history and the latest releases.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 7 - Rugby Design's Influence on Football Design with Denis HurleyDF blogger Jay again speaks to Irish sports journalist Denis Hurley, this time on the subject of overlap and contrasts of approach in rugby (union) and football, all in the context of - largely, kit - design.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 6 - Professional Kit Design with Jason LeeProfessional kit designer Jason Lee (freelance; formerly of adidas and Hummel) talks to DesignFootball.com's blogger Jay about what it takes to design kits for a living. Jason also divulges one or two secrets from the industry...
A version of Jason's portfolio can be viewed at http://www.eldejo.com, his Twitter is @eldejo and his Instagram @el_dejo
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 5 - Football Kit Sponsorship with John DevlinDesignFootball.com's Jay chats again with John Devlin (True Colours), this time on the subject of kit sponsorship, as Kettering Town celebrate the 40th anniversary of their introduction of the phenomenon into the British game.
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SoccerNomad PodcastDesign FootballJay from Design Football came on the SoccerNomad podcast to talk about the site and the Football Attic's Greatest Football Shirt Ever project. He also shared some thoughts on what 2016 holds for kit design.
Follow Jay (@Jay29ers) and learn more about Design Football at the website, follow them on twitter (@designfootball) and look them on facebook.
Review Football Attic's Greatest Football Shirts Ever here and check out their fantastic website.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 4 - A Review of 2015 and Look Ahead to 2016 with Chris OakleyDesignFootball.com blogger Jay is this time honoured by the presence of The Football Attic's Chris Oakley, to look over some of the big football design events of 2015 and speculate on what might happen in the year to come.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 3 - Kit Clashes and Herbert Chapman with Denis HurleyDesignFootball.com blogger Jay chats to sports journalist and DF member Denis Hurley. Topics include the complexities of kit clashes, what association football could learn from GAA, and the legacy of Herbert Chapman.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 2 - Amateur Kit Design with Martin Le RoyDF blogger Jay is joined by DF member Martin Le Roy to discuss the potential of amateur kit design, and how a fantasy can quickly become a reality.
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The DesignFootball.com PodcastEpisode 1 - Euro 2016 Kits w. John DevlinIn the first episode of The DesignFootball.com Podcast, DF blogger Jay chats to True Colours author John Devlin on the state of football kit design, with a particular focus on the upcoming Euro 2016 tournament.
Music: http://www.bensound.com
See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2015-12-2300 minThe Football AtticThe Football Attic Podcast World Cup Extra No.2Rich and Jay from DesignFootball.com are back to finish off their review of the recent World Cup!
We were going to cover other stuff too, but ended up quite engrossed in the land of FIFA so consider this the conclusion of our World Cup Extra...
Once again Jay and Rich bicker over the pronunciation of certain footballing names, Rich moans about domestic football and Jay tries desperately to make sense of his love for Suarez...and fails... 'Ave it!2014-09-1600 minThe Football AtticThe Football Attic Podcast World Cup Extra No.1There's a World Cup on don't ya know! To that end, Rich teamed up with Jay from DesignFootball.com to discuss the competition so far.
The original plan was to record one a week, but as you may well know with Attic podcasts, that sort of regularity just aint gonna happen!
As it goes, this one was recorded just before the last lot of group games started, so it's kinda way out of date, but hey...we'll put it out there anyway...Unjoy!2014-07-1000 minThe Football AtticThe Football Attic Podcast 14 - Football Kit SpecialYes we've covered kits before (twice in fact), but we love kits and it's our podcast so we can do what we want! That a problem?? You starting??? Outside, NOW!!!!
Anyway, while we may have covered kits already, we've not done so with some very special guests. We hereby present Podcast 14, a football kit special with insight from True Colours legend John Devlin and the DesignFootball.com Daddy, Jay!
Oh and it's 1 hour, 40 mins! Yeah, we LOVE kits!
Enjoy it people!
p.s. Jay...you might want to get a decent lawyer ;-)2013-10-2300 min