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Haway The Podcast – From the Lads at Roker ReportREVIEW | Kieron Brady on Coventry 3-0 SAFC, Squad Mentality, Our Promotion Hopes & MoreEx-Sunderland winger Kieron Brady got up early (earlyish, he slept in) on Sunday morning to chat all things Sunderland!After the defeat at the CBS Arena yesterday, there was a lot to talk about, including • What went wrong at Coventry?• Did the players want it enough?• Is fatigue a legit excuse?• How this affects the lads for the rest of the season• Looking ahead to (hopefully!) the playoffs• And the ever-growing gap between Championship and Premier LeagueAll of this, and more. Su...2025-03-1649 min
The Content Cast PodcastShould a person be allowed to identify as an animal? - Ex Footballer Kieron Brady (4K) E105I sit down with Ex Professional footballer Kieron Brady.Are we taking pronouns a bit too far? Please let me know in the comments what you think. He has reached peace but arrived via stops at pain, desolation and despair. As an alcoholic, mercifully sober for over 15 years there is an indescribable self worth in aiding those similarly afflicted. Kieron’s early adult life was realising personal dreams, now centred on ensuring others avoid nightmares.He believes in social justice, finds prejudiced attitudes incomprehensible and is in despair at so much of what sur...2025-02-171h 41
not all thereFrom the Pitch to the Pint—And Back Again: A Conversation with Kieron BradyIn this episode of Not All There, host Chad Johnson sits down with former Sunderland footballer Kieron Brady for a raw, insightful, and brutally honest conversation about his battle with alcoholism. Kieron shares how, like so many others, his drinking spiraled out of control, bringing his once-promising career and life as he knew it to a sloppy, painful halt.
This episode dives deep into the realities of active alcoholism—the denial, the self-destruction, and the toll it takes on a person’s relationships and ambitions. But it also highlights the incredible transformation that’s possible through hard work i...2025-02-131h 00
Demystifying Mental ToughnessHow To Improve Your Mental Toughness For Team SportsThe "Demystifying Mental Toughness" podcast episode #273, hosted by David Charlton, features insights from various team sports coaches and athletes, on commitment and confidence. Key points include the importance of individual motivation in team sports, maintaining a balance in life, and the necessity of standing out in training and matches. Guests emphasize the need for authenticity and surrounding oneself with positive influences, as well as many other great points. Key Learning Points: · Prioritize your own performances and progress, saying no to activities that are incompatible with your development. · A combination of confidence and commitment characteristics can...2025-01-1712 min
It's All Cobblers To MeIACTM Meets Kelvin ThomasAhead of the 2024/25 season we’re joined by Northampton Town Chairman, Kelvin Thomas to discuss the season ahead and the future of The Cobblers.Kelvin talks about the competitiveness of League One this season and how The Cobblers are going to compete with the likes of Birmingham City on and off the field.We get confirmation that Charlie Goode was considered by Jon Brady this summer, Kieron Bowie will most likely not be coming back for a third season at Sixfields and using pessimistic predictions to fuel the club’s success.The East Stan...2024-08-081h 23
The ToolboxAn Emergency Loan & Kieron BradyThere's no Hamish this week, so join Rollie as he brings in guest presenter Jake Chappell on an emergency loan for an invisible backpack check in and chats to former Sunderland AFC player Kieron Brady about his career, battles with alcoholism and mental health.Music from uppbeat.ioHartzmann - Grid2024-06-041h 30
The Cobblers Show Podcast: Northampton TownPre-Season Podcast: Northampton Town 0-1 Leicester CityJake Sharpe talks to James Heneghan, Jon Brady and Kieron Bowie after Northampton Town's 1-0 defeat to Leicester City.2023-07-1513 min
The Cobblers Show Podcast: Northampton TownCobblers Preview"Right now it is what it is and we are where we are with it. I wish them all the best and pray they come back with a clean bill of health."
Northampton Town manager Jon Brady previews the trip to Doncaster Rovers and gives an update on the availability of Kieron Bowie for Saturday's match.2023-03-2107 min
It's All Cobblers To MeFrustration Is The Name Of The GameThe Cobblers lost 2-1 at home to Grimsby on Saturday, meaning we’ve been left in a sea of frustration.We go through your Three Word Reviews of the game and give our thoughts on what’s gone wrong for Jon Brady’s side of late.Is the key issue the injury to Kieron Bowie?Plus we discuss a question from Roberts about whether The Cobblers should take part in a pilot to allow alcohol to be consumed at games and Danny has a brand new end of the pod game for us to pla...2023-02-211h 08
Demystifying Mental ToughnessFootball Psychology: 50 Ways You Can Improve Your PerformanceWelcome to episode #151 of Demystifying Mental Toughness. This is part two of four specially created episodes to celebrate reaching 150 episodes! This time the episode is created with soccer and football fanatics in mind where the great guests that have been interviewed on the show to date, and with experiences in soccer or football, go on to share their key take home messages. As you’ll note the insights are related to the integration of sports psychology, the development of mental toughness, coach development and a lot more! The episode is a must listen for football or soccer coaches, players, parents...2023-01-0638 min
Demystifying Mental ToughnessLong Term Injuries: How to Confront Difficult Thoughts and EmotionsToday's podcast episode looks at long-term serious injuries, the psychological impact and helpful strategies to help you manage your mental health during the rehabilitation process and afterwards. My guest, doctor of occupational therapy, Keagen Hadley has recently released a book called Torn: Overcoming the Psychological Challenges Post-ACL Injury which we go on to discuss too. Keagen shares his backstory, the motivation behind writing his book, his definition of mental toughness when faced with a long term serious injury, like an ACL. We also chat about Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a potentially helpful solution and much more. 2022-07-0134 min
Demystifying Mental ToughnessThe Relationship Between Mental Fitness, Mental Health and Mental ToughnessIn today's podcast episode #113, I’m joined by the adventurous and inspirational Polly Brennan, founder of Adventurous Coaching and creator of The Mental Fitness Kitbag™ Model. Our discussion centres around mental fitness, mental health and mental toughness where we share some helpful strategies to help you manage your mental health. Enjoy tuning in! Key Learning Points: Mental health and well-being can be viewed as an adventure. What does an adventurous approach to how you live your life look like? Adventures of the ordinary can be done on a shoestring. What does a challenge look like to y...2022-04-1546 min
Demystifying Mental Toughness30 Mental Game Secrets to Improve Your SoccerWelcome to episode #102 of Demystifying Mental Toughness. This is part three of four specially created episodes to celebrate reaching our century! This time the episode is created with soccer and football fanatics in mind where the great guests that have been interviewed on the show to date, and with experiences in soccer or football, go on to share their key take home messages. As you’ll note the insights are related to the development of mental toughness. This episode is a must listen for football or soccer coaches, players, parents, sport scientists and those interested in the great g...2022-01-2830 min
Wise Men SayEpisode 723 - "Moments of Critical Significance"Stephen Goldsmith and Gareth Barker are joined by former SAFC forward Kieron Brady to discuss our FA Cup exit and chat about the current state of play at the club. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-11-0848 min
A Bohemian Sporting LifeA road less travelled - Kieron BradyFergus chats to Kieron Brady about a hugely promising career cut short, playing in a Cup final for Sunderland, choosing Ireland over Scotland and facing personal challenges after his career was over.2021-09-031h 59
A Bohemian Sporting LifeA road less travelled - Kieron BradyFergus chats to Kieron about his career with Sunderland, choosing Ireland over Scotland, his injury troubles, playing with Roy Keane and the difficulties he faced after his career ended.2021-09-011h 59
Roker Rapport PodcastROKER RAPPORT PODCAST: Sunderland 3-1 Wycombe Review & catching up with Kieron Brady!Rich was joined by our Martin, and former Sunderland Midfield Maestro - The ever erudite Mr Kieron Brady - to discuss our win against Wycombe on Saturday, and how Lee Johnson has the lads set up so far this season.You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in. What's the crack?The Dan Neil Appreciation Society;Kieron gives his thoughts on the mentality of our young star midfielders;How dynamic and talented is this side?Kier...2021-08-3036 min
Demystifying Mental ToughnessBefore, During and After Professional FootballIn this episode, I discuss with former professional footballer Danny Thomas, the psychological qualities that helped him break into and maintain a career in professional football. We also went on to talk about his debut, and we discussed the challenges of transitioning out of professional football and into the workplace. Enjoy listening! Key Learning Points: Becoming a professional footballer and then sustaining a career are completely different things For me it wasn't just football, football, football, I always wanted to focus and apply myself correctly in other ways I l...2021-08-1346 min
Demystifying Mental ToughnessEncouraging Mentally Healthy Cultures in SportToday's podcast episode looks at how elite sporting environments can impact an athlete’s mental health and psychological wellbeing. My guest, Clinical Psychologist, Amy Izycky has recently released a book called Skewed to the Right Sport Mental Health and Vulnerability which we go on to discuss. The episode helps you understand the intricacies of different sports such as rowing and combat sports where we go on to discuss the complexities of weight restrictions in these sports. We also chat about high-performance sport in general and how it can promote obsessive behaviours and perfectionism. Macho behaviour and cultures which...2021-06-0434 min
Demystifying Mental ToughnessHow to Support Young FootballersIf you’re a football coach, player or parent of a young player or simply a fan of football you’ll enjoy this. I speak to Edu Rubio who has coached at Valencia and Chelsea and now works as a technical consultant at Crystal Palace. The conversation flowed as we chatted about the challenges young academy footballers have and how to best support them. We unpick Edu’s interest in Motivational Interviewing and how this has helped his coaching. We also discuss the role of the coach and parent in having a positive impact on young footballers. Key Learni...2021-05-2841 min
Bucs UK TVBucs UK TV Episode 37: Scott Off The PressSenior Writer and Editor for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Scott Smith, is our guest for this episode.
Gary, Kieron and Phil are your hosts for this one. They chat to Scott about his career, Tom Brady coming to Tampa, how his role has changed with social media, Kieron asks about "answer man" and Scott gives us an exclusive! There is also an update on club news, we announce the winner of our draft competiton and put some members' questions to Scott.2021-05-2630 min
Demystifying Mental ToughnessEncouraging Mentally Healthy EnvironmentsA lot of people don't view mental toughness in the correct light. Many have preconceived ideas that mental weakness is the opposite of being mentally tough so in this episode, we look to get the point across that this isn't the case. Especially to those that then go on to connect mental weakness with someone who has mental health issues. Even the mentally tough are vulnerable to mental health challenges as I go on to discuss. I also chat with Kieron Brady about how the culture in professional football back in the 90s de-individualized players. David Jueno tells...2021-05-1040 min
Roker Rapport PodcastROKER RAPPORT PODCAST: Looking over the state of play at Sunderland w/ Mr Kieron Brady!Gav was joined yesterday by our Martin - and the wonderful Mr Kieron Brady - to look at the situation at SAFC right now: Including the Hull game coming up, the poor run of three losses leading up to it and this "streaky Lee" moniker, discussing the possibility (however slim) of the automatics not being completely dead.. yet.. and Kieron answers listeners questions about the players mentality and a particular conspiracy theory that's been doing the rounds on social media... You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in and cheers for li...2021-04-1945 min
Demystifying Mental ToughnessFrom Professional Footballer to Alcoholism ConsultantDemystifying Mental Toughness is for people who want to reach their goals faster and are curious what high performing athletes and professionals do to fulfil their potential. David Charlton shares insights, strategies and stories from leading athletes, coaches, psychologists and specialists to help you perform to your optimum level on a more consistent basis. If you’re a motivated athlete, coach, sport psychologist, mental game coach or executive listen in for proven and practical advice in this podcast. Kieron Brady is a former professional footballer who played for Sunderland AFC, debuting for the first team at 17 years ol...2020-09-1853 min
We Are MENTalkWE ARE MENTalk - This Podcast is Featuring Ex Sunderland Footballer Kieron BradyIn this weeks episode We were joined by Kieron to discuss what his thoughts around mental health were and some of her own stories about his professional football career and his battle with Alcohol. Kieron spoke honestly and openly about his battles and some of the work he is doing now to help others with there addiction.
Find out more about Kieron here >
> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieronbradyalcoholism
> https://www.spbespoke.com
MENTalk are...2020-09-021h 15
Total Sport Sunderland AFC PodcastTuesday 3rd March 2020Simon Pryde and Kieron Brady discuss takeover talks following comments made by Owner Stewart Donald.2020-03-0308 min
The Roar Podcast - Sunderland EchoEx-midfielder Kieron Brady joins the team to discuss form, transfers and the League One run-in!Host Richard Mennear is joined by ex-Sunderland midfielder Kieron Brady, Phil Smith and James Copley
On the agenda:
- Charlie Wyke v Kyle Lafferty
- Sunderland's form
- Can Portsmouth be stopped?
- Phil Parkinson's tenure so far
- Competition for places2020-02-2049 minTotal Sport Sunderland AFC PodcastTuesday 4th February 2020Simon Pryde, Nick Barnes and Kieron Brady reflect on that defeat to Portsmouth. We also hear from the Black Cats Midfielder Max Power.2020-02-0509 min
In The Deep With Dave - Dave Macmillan#02 Why I got kicked out of Downing Street - Kieron BradyDave is joined by former Sunderland and Republic or Ireland Footballer. Kieron is. Now expert In Equality and hate crime. Kieron is the first footballer to be patron of gay pride. Now works for the BBC and the premier league and helps guide people through alcoholism.Kieron openly discusses after having to retire at 21 and eventually battles with alcoholism. He discusses some of his battles over the years including how he caused a security breach at Downing Street when he met the prime minister.Kieron goes deep into his thoughts into alcoholism and how he...2020-02-031h 27
Roker Rapport PodcastROKER RAPPORT PODCAST: Looking over Sunderland's January Transfer Window with Kieron Brady!The ever erudite and insightful Kieron Brady joins the lads to look back over the last month or so of Sunderland performances (on and off the pitch), the club's moves in the transfer market now this January window has finished up, and look ahead to what may come and how we look with Parkinson's promotion push following our recent acquisitions - get stuck in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-031h 09Total Sport Sunderland AFC PodcastTuesday 7th January 2020Colin White, Nick Barnes and Kieron Brady reflect on today's Club Statement, we hear from Black Cat defender Tom Flanagan and Simon Bird is our Journalist Guest.2020-01-0717 min
Foibles: A Mother-Daughter PodcastFoibles Episode 16 Part II: Wuthering Heights- "She Burned Too Bright for this World"Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Bibiliography:
In Search of Anne Bronte by Nick Holland, (2016). - As the title indicates, this book focuses on Anne but it gives a rounded view of the family and their circumstances.
Wuthering Bites by Sarah Gray (2010) - In which Heathcliff is a vampire. Didn't bother to read it, but had to include it here to show the range of fan fiction.
Film and televion adaptations of WH. Please forgive omissions. There are so many! Ratings out of 5 stars.
1920 - Wuthering Heights, starring C...2019-11-2333 minFoibles: A Mother-Daughter PodcastFoibles Episode 16 Part I: Wuthering Heights "Heaven Did Not Seem to be My Home"Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Bibiliography:
In Search of Anne Bronte by Nick Holland, (2016). - As the title indicates, this book focuses on Anne but it gives a rounded view of the family and their circumstances.
Wuthering Bites by Sarah Gray (2010) - In which Heathcliff is a vampire. Didn't bother to read it, but had to include it here to show the range of fan fiction.
Film and televion adaptations of WH. Please forgive omissions. There are so many! Ratings out of 5 stars.
1920 - Wuthering Heights, starring C...2019-10-2659 min
Roker Rapport PodcastROKER RAPPORT PODCAST: The 'This aged f*cking well' TAKEOVER* Pod where Kieron Brady is still mint!*Disclaimer: Unless you live under a rock, turns out it's not happening. So we're not actually.. Billionaires... Which is fine. Seriously it's fine. Never wanted to be one of the worlds richest clubs anyway.However Brady is genuinely class on everything a new owner should do for this region.Former Sunderland midfielder Kieron Brady joins us in the studio to talk all about the impending ownership change at the club and what that might mean for our future. You can listen for FREE on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.2019-09-101h 09
Roker Rapport PodcastROKER RAPPORT PODCAST: Breaking down Sunderland’s run/stumble into the Play-offs w/ Kieron Brady!We sat down with the always insightful, and frankly erudite - Kieron Brady, to run over our last couple games, try to provide tempered analysis of our season overall, and to try work out where we go from here. You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify and of course YouTube. Get stuck in.What are we on about?Falling into the play-offs; The lads break down the consecutive defeats away at Fleetwood and Southend.Jack Ross; Does he deserve all the criticism he receives, or should some...2019-05-061h 28
Roker Rapport PodcastROKER RAPPORT PODCAST: w/ former Sunderland midfielder Kieron Brady (& Finlay Anderson!)Joining us to run down the win over Plymouth are former Sunderland AFC midfielder Kieron Brady and RR’s junior reporter Finlay Anderson! You can listen for free on Acast, iTunes, Spotify, & YouTube - get stuck in.What's on the agenda this week?We examine our latest win at home, and who stood out as star performers on the day;The Catts/Leadbitter midfield partnership; Do they compliment each other more than we may have foreseen?Maguire; Is he as big a miss as we think at...2019-03-041h 24
Wise Men SayWise Men Say - The Preview Show with Sun FM - Wolves (H)Kieron Brady joins us in the studio for the final pod of the season, and there's plenty to talk about. Is it the dawning of a new era for Sunderland AFC... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-05-0347 min
Wise Men SayThe Wise Men Say podcast, in association with ALS – 2017/18 – Episode 6Most of us appeared to walk away from the Sheffield United defeat feeling like we'd had a repeat of that 8-0 walloping at Southampton. On a positive note, we have Kieron Brady in the studio in place of Gareth Barker. We hear from Simon Grayson Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2017-09-1153 min