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The Football Historian PodcastAnthony Gerrard | Part Two | The Football Historian Podcast | #48
Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
This is Part Two of our interview with Anthony Gerrard.A hatred for Malky Mackay and David Kerslake at Cardiff is explained with a lot of interesting stories, as well as much, much more.
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CHAPTERING
00:00:59 - MALKY MACKAY & DAVID KERSLAKE
00:13:25 - CARLING CUP FINAL
00:33:01 - HUDDERSFIELD
00:44:23 - NIGEL PEARSON
00:55:03 - TOP FIVE PLAYERS
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The Football Historian PodcastAnthony Gerrard | The Football Historian Podcast | #47Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.Anthony Gerrard joined us to talk about growing up as a Liverpool fan, playing for Everton and then making a name for himself at Walsall. He also covered being Steven Gerrard's cousin and a clash with Dave Jones at Cardiff.Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of your soon to be...2025-04-2252 min
The Football Historian PodcastDavid Fairclough | The Football Historian Podcast | #46Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.David Fairclough joined us to talk about his career at Liverpool, playing in North America, Switzerland, Belgium and much more.Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues to impress!CHAPTERING00:00:30 - START00:04:06 - TOP 5 PLAYERS OF ALL-TIME00:11:41...2025-04-151h 47
The Football Historian PodcastMark Hayes | The Football Historian Podcast | #45Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.Mark Hayes, a football chairman, the man behind bringing Jefferson Montero to St Helens, organiser of Wigan legends' games and a massive Wigan fan - is this week's guest.Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues to impress!CHAPTERING00:30 - START2025-04-081h 09
The Football Historian PodcastGregory Vignal | The Football Historian Podcast | #44Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.Grégory Vignal is back for his second interview on The Football Historian Podcast, as he reflects on last year's Liverpool Legends game and his career.Before facing Chelsea at Anfield, the French defender answered some quickfire questions in our first Magical History Tour.Whilst he was in the garage Grégory also took part in three more videos which you can watch on YouTube:Playing With Myself | Gr...2025-04-0100 min
Planet PoetryOld Men | Cavalrymen - with Peter DanielsSend us a textWhy should not old men be mad? Hear Peter Daniels, a pioneer of gay men's writing in the UK, brood on the emptiness of boxes, speculate on what those Cavalrymen are up to behind the locked doors, cope with Quixotic characters and, finally, bathe in the pure light of silent contemplation. All this from Old Men published by Salt in 2024.Plus, we hear a little about Leland Bardwell, a perhaps neglected Irish poet and writer, and Timothy Gallagher, a writer of dramatic monologues. Peter and Robin also report back, hotfoot from...2025-03-281h 02
The Football Historian PodcastFionn Viteza | The Football Historian Podcast | #43Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.Fionn Viteza is the man behind Barclaymen, Gazpromsmen & Cultras Football Podcast.He joined us for a chat about Middlesbrough and a famous Football Manager save, with some very niche stories along the way.Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues to impress!2025-03-251h 06
The Football Historian PodcastDarren Farley | The Football Historian Podcast | #42Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.Darren Farley is a Football Impressionist who joined for a chat about the players and managers he impersonates, internet backlash, upsetting players and much more.Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions for future guests to thefootballhistorianpodcast@gmail.com Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues to impress!CHAPTERING00:00:30 - Being a Football Impressionist2025-03-181h 41
The Football Historian PodcastThomas Atkinson | The Football Historian Podcast | #41Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Thomas Atkinson is an international, captain of Portsmouth and the first double amputee to play for England.
He joined us to talk about playing, analysing and loving football, in a brilliant chat.
Thomas was also a contestant on the last series of Big Brother and you can watch our full BBUK chat on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/XH5qdpSEdwM or it'll be available on your podcast feed.
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We're joined by comedian and host of the Culturas Podcast, James Allen.
James is a Liverpool fan with a love for the retro and niche side of football history, a perfect guest and a brilliant chat.
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CHAPTERING
00:01:30 Part One - Football History
00:42:15 P...2025-03-042h 01The Football Historian PodcastThomas Gronnemark | The Football Historian Podcast | #39Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
This week is a little different, our first video episode and we had the throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark to spend time with.
From humble beginnings in the Danish Super League, to World Records, working with Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool and now a huge number of top clubs.
An interesting insight into coaching at the elite level, hope you enjoy and please let me know if you prefer in person or video episodes more!
Thanks so much for the feedback and...2025-02-2558 minThe Football Historian PodcastShem Rock | The Football Historian Podcast | #38Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Shem Rock is this week's guest in the garage and he spoke about his MMA career, upcoming Oktagon fight with Lom-Ali Eskiev and his love for Liverpool, Emile Heskey and football.
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CHAPTERING
00:00:30 Part One - The Debate
00:10:34 Part Two - Football History
00:17:29 Part T...2025-02-181h 02The Football Historian PodcastLee Peltier | The Football Historian Podcast | #37Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Lee Peltier is our latest guest to talk us through his career from Liverpool to Rotherham, with many interesting tales along the way.
Learning his trade under Rafa Benitez, Lee went on to captain Leeds United and play for Neil Warnock's Cardiff City in the Premier League.
Still playing Championship football last season and now an avid Liverpool fan again, we finished up with some classic football history and debate questions.
Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget...2025-02-101h 15The Football Historian PodcastDanny Davies | The Football Historian Podcast | #36Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Comedian Danny Davies was in the garage this week for a chat about footy, Liverpool and comedy.
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CHAPTERING
00:00:26 Part One - Football History
00:14:03 Part Two - The Debate
00:32:13 Part Three - Liverpool
00:56:33 Part Four - Comedy
Want more from The Football Historian Podcast? L...2025-02-041h 05The Football Historian PodcastAdam Hammill | The Football Historian Podcast | #35Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Barnsley legend Adam Hammill joined us for a chat about his career in the game.
Starting at Liverpool, working under father-figure Mark Robins and three stints Oakwell, all around many other stories and clubs.
Still playing today for Maghull, we finished up with some classic football history and debate questions.
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Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast...2025-01-282h 12The Football Historian PodcastChris Kirkland | The Football Historian Podcast | #34Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Chris Kirkland was this week's guest as he told us the story of his career in the game.
Chris's journey from Coventry to Liverpool, international call-up, playing for Wigan and struggles after the game were all covered.
Now working for the LFC Foundation, we finished up with some classic debate questions.
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How Leaders Think with Kenny LangeHow Peter Monfre Thinks About Learning Leadership Through Persistence and ChallengesOn today's episode of "How Leaders Think," Kenny Lange sits down with Peter Monfre, President of Clarity Marketing Support, Inc., for an insightful discussion on the parallels between music leadership and business. In this engaging episode, they delve into the dynamics of running high-performing teams, the impact of maintaining high standards, and the importance of surrounding oneself with experts. Peter shares stories from his remarkable career, including lessons from his father’s dedication to craftsmanship and his journey from aspiring musician to business leader. They also explore the role of humility in effective leadership, the necessity of having a cl...2025-01-1548 minThe Football Historian PodcastJake Johnston | The Football Historian Podcast | #33Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Jake Johnston is an up-and-coming comedian from Newcastle and we spoke about his two loves, making people laugh and The Toon Army.
We finished it all off with the classic chat about Football History and then settling some of the biggest debates too.
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00:00:28 Part One...2025-01-141h 12The Football Historian PodcastDavid John Jaggs | The Football Historian Podcast | #32Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
David John Jaggs is a musician and Liverpool fan and spoke about his experiences being a supporter of the Reds.
We finished it all off with the classic chat about Football History and then settling some of the biggest debates too.
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00:00:28 Part One - Music...2025-01-072h 09The Football Historian PodcastTENABLE | The Football Historian PodcastWelcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
We're having a New Year's Eve break and so here's a treat, a quiz from our Patreon but this time - for free!
Another month, another quiz. This time eight contestants enter the garage to take on our take on 'Tenable'.
The crisps and cans were out in force for an enjoyable evening!
Thanks to Jake, Jake, Jack, Jack, Jay, Dan, Mike, Liam and Warren for coming along and for having very similar names! Enjoy!
Thanks so much...2024-12-311h 55The Football Historian PodcastPOINTLESS | The Football Historian PodcastWelcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
We're having a Christmas break and so here's a treat, a quiz from our Patreon but this time - for free!
We're back again with another Patreon special featuring me and all the lads. This time we provide POINTLESS!
Nine men, 140 cocktail sausages and some questionable four sided shapes, buckle up - you're in for a bumpy ride.
Big thanks to Dan, Mike, Teza, Jamie, Liam, Tom, Jack and Muk! Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks so much for...2024-12-2451 minThe Football Historian PodcastJack Whitham | The Football Historian Podcast | #31Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Jack Whitham travelled in to tell us the story of his career that started in 1964 with Sheffield Wednesday.
Jack went on to play for Liverpool, Cardiff and Reading before retiring and coaching Hallam. What followed was a career as a scout for Man City, Sunderland, Sheffield United, Luton and Wolves.
We finished it all off with the classic chat about Football History and then settling some of the biggest debates too.
Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget...2024-12-171h 31The Football Historian PodcastLee McEvilly | The Football Historian Podcast | #30Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Lee McEvilly came in to tell us all about his career at Burscough, Rochdale, Accrington Stanley, Cambridge and a Wembley winner bow out to his career.
We finished it all off with the classic chat about Football History and then settling some of the biggest debates too.
For more information about Gift of Sight, visit: https://www.giftofsight.org.uk/
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Hope...2024-12-102h 15The Football Historian PodcastBradley Orr | The Football Historian Podcast | #29Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
This week sees Bradley Orr visit the garage to talk about his career in the game, playing for Bristol City, QPR, Blackburn and others.
Playing with Adel Taarabt, clashing with El Hadji Diouf and his relationship with Joey Barton plus much more was discussed in a brilliant interview.
We finished it all off with the classic chat about Football History and then settling some of the biggest debates too.
For more information about Gift of Sight, visit: https://www.giftofsight...2024-12-031h 40The Football Historian PodcastHarry Robinson | The Football Historian Podcast | #28Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
We're joined by award-winning documentary filmmaker, journalist and content producer for 'Have A Word Podcast' - Harry Robinson.
Harry spoke about his experience with cults, the art of 'would you rather' and, most importantly, a love for Wigan Athletic.
We finished it all off with the classic chat about Football History and then settling some of the biggest debates too.
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Hope...2024-11-261h 44The Football Historian PodcastStephen Done | The Football Historian Podcast | #27Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
For nearly 30 years, Stephen Done worked for Liverpool FC and became the longest-serving museum curator in football upon his exit this summer.
Stephen shared stories of life at Anfield, parties with players and board meetings with the chairman - as well as sharing his insight into the history of the club.
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Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues...2024-11-191h 29The Football Historian PodcastDavid Raven | The Football Historian Podcast | #26Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
This week we've got former Liverpool, Tranmere, Carlisle, Shrewsbury, Inverness, Wrexham, Warrington Town and Marine defender David Raven.
We discuss playing with Gerrard, being managed by Benitez, scoring against Van Dijk and a dream FA Cup tie with Tottenham.
It's all finished with the usual chat about history and settling the biggest debates.
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Hope this instalment of your soon to be f...2024-11-121h 07The Football Historian PodcastAndy Hodgson | The Football Historian Podcast | #25Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode 25 sees us joined by Andy Hodgson, the man behind the Luis Diaz chant that has gone viral.
We talk about Andy's love for music, Liverpool, when he spoke with Diaz face to face and also tackle the biggest debates in football history, as always!
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00:00:28...2024-11-0556 minThe Football Historian PodcastKieo | The Football Historian Podcast | #24Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
This week we've got Kieo, a man who's lived the dream as a Liverpool fan by scoring at Anfield, meeting Klopp, playing guitar with Alisson and (somehow) much more!
We talk music, fashion, Soccer AM and also tackle the biggest debates in football history, as always!
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CHAPTERING2024-10-2948 minThe Football Historian PodcastKaren Gill | The Football Historian Podcast | #23Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Karen Gill is the granddaughter of Bill Shankly and the author of: 'The Real Bill Shankly' and joined us in the garage for this week's episode
We discussed what it was like to have such a legendary figure in the family, what he was really like away from football and how he is remembered today.
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Hope this instalment of your soon to...2024-10-2248 minThe Football Historian PodcastWill Smith | The Football Historian Podcast | #22Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Will Smith joins us in the garage after his appearance on our Patreon Special record of 'The Chase'.
Will is an up-and-coming comedian who spoke about his love for comedy, football and terrible tattoos!
We also tackle the biggest debates in football history, as always!
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...2024-10-151h 09The Football Historian PodcastPhil Munns | The Football Historian Podcast | #21Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
This week we've got BBC Radio Merseyside's Phil Munns on the pod to talk radio and football.
Phil spoke about his career to date and how a love for Everton has landed him a dream job talking about football for the people of Merseyside, even if he does have to pretend to like Liverpool!
We also tackle the biggest debates in football history, as always!
Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions to thefootballhistorianpodcast...2024-10-081h 16The Football Historian PodcastCole Fraser (Slutty Susie) | The Football Historian Podcast | #20Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
For episode 20 we've got the man behind Bongo's Bingo's Slutty Susie - Cole Fraser.
Cole shared the secrets of success behind the bingo before sharing a love for Everton and how to solve their current issues.
We also tackle the biggest debates in football history through the eyes of our first Blue.
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Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite...2024-10-0156 minThe Football Historian PodcastJosh Williams | The Football Historian Podcast | #19Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
This week sees the man behind Distance Covered, Josh Williams, join us for episode 19.
The data king and author of the data game, talks us through the role of stats and numbers in top level football today.
We also tackle the biggest debates in football history and finish off with a quiz!
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Hope this instalment of your soon to be favourite...2024-09-241h 05The Football Historian PodcastKyle Legacy | The Football Historian Podcast | #18Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
We have another comedian in the garage this week as Kyle Legacy joins us to talk riffin, gigging, laughies and much more!
A man who's never afraid to show his colours on stage, Kyle spoke about his love for LeBron, Kenny and the reason why he's the King of comedy.
We also tackle the biggest debates in football history and finish off with a quiz!
Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget to keep sending questions to thefootballhistorianpodcast...2024-09-171h 12The Football Historian PodcastGordon Wallace & George Scott | The Football Historian Podcast | #17Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
We have two firsts this week, our first duo episode and our first returning guest in the garage. Gordon Wallace & George Scott met in Liverpool as teenagers and still remain friends today over 60 years later.
Both men played for Bill Shankly's Liverpool and worked their way up from the C team to the top level at Anfield. In Gordon Wallace we also have the man who scored the club's first goal in Europe and scored on the first ever episode of Match of the...2024-09-101h 17The Football Historian PodcastSteve McNulty | The Football Historian Podcast | #16Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Another ex-pro in the garage this week with Steve McNulty. The Scouse defender is the king of promotions and was affectionally known as 'Sumo' by the Luton fans.
From leaving Liverpool's academy to leaving football completely, Steve managed to climb back up the footballing ladder and told stories of Jamie Vardy at Fleetwood Town and back-to-back promotions with Tranmere
We also tackle the biggest debates in football history - as always!
Thanks so much for the feedback and don't forget...2024-09-031h 11The Football Historian PodcastDead Men Tom | The Football Historian Podcast | #15Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode 15 welcomes Dead Men Tom to the garage!
Tom is the producer of Dead Men Talking & The Crisp Sessions, as well as being a big Man United fan and experience working on a host of football shows.
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00:01 Part One - Podcasting and Producing
15:39 Part Two - Football History
36:02 Part Three...2024-08-271h 09The Football Historian PodcastFinnlay Kulavuz | The Football Historian Podcast | #14Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Joining us for episode 14 is Finnlay Kulavuz, the former Rhyl goalkeeper who is now a producer on the 'Have a Word Podcast' and a musician.
Finn shared stories from his pod, his footy career which included a love for Ali Al-Habsi. We also talk about the upcoming gig he has and his cycling trip around India!
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You'll Hear ItPeter and Adam LOVE Kenny GKenny Garrett's Songbook is a huge contender for one the best albums to come out of the 90's jazz movement. So many things about this album hit hard for jazz musicians and music lovers alike.Kenny Garrett at Montreaux '97Kenny Garrett "Songbook"Audio only?? Look no furtherhttps://youllhearit.com/Unlock your FREE Open Studio trial to become a better player today.Have a question for us? Leave us a SpeakPipeCheckout courses from Adam, Peter and more at Open Studio🎹 Head over to our...2024-08-051h 10The Football Historian PodcastMastermind | Patreon SpecialWelcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
This week we're doing things a little bit different by giving you the monthly Patreon special episode as this week's free episode!
We have The Football Historian Podcast Mastermind featuring comedian and former guest Karl Porter, producer Jay Pearson and two of my mates, Jonny Allen and Liam Holden.
Watch as they take on cup winners, LFC kits, Preston North End and Klopp's Liverpool, before each tackling general football knowledge.
This is what we do every month on the Patreon...2024-07-3039 min
Planet PoetryVigils | Confabulations - with Robin Houghton & Peter KennySend us a textRrrrrrrip! Yikes! That’s the sound of the Planet Poetry rulebook being wantonly torn in half for our Season 4 finale. For one episode only Robin and Peter abandon their solemn vow and share some of their own poetry from forthcoming Pindrop and Mariscat publications. Then, under the chalky Sussex cliffs, we bask in recollections of another glorious season peppered with wonderful conversations with superb and entertaining guests. We want to thank you dear listener for lending us your ears. Have a glorious summer! We’ll be back with a spankin...2024-07-2547 minThe Football Historian PodcastJohn Achterberg | The Football Historian Podcast | #13Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
We have a big guest for episode 13 - John Achterberg. The goalkeeper coach is leaving Liverpool after 15 years with the club and is set to join Steven Gerrard is Saudi Arabia.
John shared many stories from his Anfield and Tranmere careers, including some strong opinions on Lionel Messi too!
We also discuss John's pre-Tranmere days and tackle the biggest debates in football history - as always!
Thanks so much for the feedback for the first load of episodes and don't...2024-07-221h 34The Football Historian PodcastKarl Porter | The Football Historian Podcast | #12Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
In episode 12 we welcome Karl Porter. The man behind the slow mo celebration talks about his life in comedy and working for Man City.
Karl discussed how his viral video with over 50 million views changed his life, meeting Thierry Henry and Rio Ferdinand and bumping into Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
We also discuss Karl's personal memories of the game and tackle the biggest debates in football history - as always!
Thanks so much for the feedback for the...2024-07-1650 minThe Football Historian PodcastJohn Welsh | The Football Historian Podcast | #11Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode 11 sees John Welsh enter the garage. The Scouser is now working for Preston and told the story of his life in the game.
John compared the warmth of Houllier, to the coldness of Benitez all whilst living in the shadow of Steven Gerrard. Stories of Jon Parkin's bath antics in Hull and lengthy texts from Westley at Preston all make for a great podcast!
We also discuss John's personal memories of the game and tackle the biggest debates in football history...2024-07-091h 23The Football Historian PodcastGeorge Sephton | The Football Historian Podcast | #10Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode 10 welcomes George Sephton to the garage. The voice of Anfield told us about the highs and lows of being the stadium announcer for Liverpool.
George also tells the story of upsetting Roma fans in 2001 and how long he has left in the job.
We also discuss George's personal memories of the game and tackle the biggest debates in football history - as always!
Thanks so much for the feedback for the nine episodes and don't forget to keep sending...2024-07-021h 10The Football Historian PodcastRob Thomas | The Football Historian Podcast | #9Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode Nine welcomes Rob Thomas to the garage. The Scouse comedian shared stories of how he got into the funny business.
For the first time on a pod too, Rob spoke about his love for Liverpool and why he's never wanted to mix football and his public life before.
We also discuss Rob's football history and tackle the biggest debates in football history - as always!
Thanks so much for the feedback for the first episodes and don't forget to...2024-06-251h 27The Football Historian PodcastDr Alan Tonge | The Football Historian Podcast | #8Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode Eight sees Dr Alan Tonge join us in the garage. The former Manchester United and Exeter City shared stories of being Alex Ferguson's first signing at Old Trafford.
Alan experienced the crushing blow of being released from his boyhood club, before Alan Ball gave him a chance to shine at Exeter City. His career was prematurely curtailed through a spinal injury and a life in a different field soon followed.
We also discuss Alan's football history and tackle the biggest debates...2024-06-181h 14The Football Historian PodcastGeorge Scott | The Football Historian Podcast | #7Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode Seven features former Liverpool, Aberdeen, Port Elizabeth City and Tranmere Rovers player George Scott.
In this episode we look into George's love of Liverpool and Bill Shankly, before leaving for pastures new. A hometown move to Aberdeen followed before football in apartheid South Africa.
We also discuss George's football history and tackle the biggest debates in football history.
Thanks so much for the feedback for the first few episodes, hope this installment of your soon to be favourite football...2024-06-111h 03The Football Historian PodcastPhil Boersma | The Football Historian Podcast | #6Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode Six features former Liverpool, Middlesbrough, Luton and Swansea player Phil Boersma.
In this episode we look into Phil's arrival at Anfield as a young player, progression to winning three trophies. Then a move to play under Jack Charlton at Middlesbrough before spells with Luton and Swansea.
We also discuss Phil's football history and tackle the biggest debates in football history.
Thanks so much for the feedback for the first five episodes, hope this installment of your soon to be...2024-06-0457 minThe Football Historian PodcastIan Byrne MP | The Football Historian Podcast | #5Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode Five features Ian Byrne, an MP and football fan.
In this episode we look into Ian's politics roots, his involvement with Fans Supporting Foodbanks and work with The Hillsborough Law and The Real Truth Legacy Project
We also discuss Ian's football history and tackle the biggest debates in football history.
Thanks so much for the feedback for the first four episodes, hope this installment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues to impress!
Want more...2024-05-281h 07The Football Historian PodcastTroy Hawke | Milo McCabe | The Football Historian Podcast | #4Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode Four features Milo McCabe, the man behind Troy Hawke.
In this episode we look into Milo's comedy roots, his relationship with Jan Molby and interactions with Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland and Kalvin Phillips
We also discuss Milo's football history and tackle the biggest debates in football history.
Thanks so much for the feedback for the first three episodes, hope the next installment of your soon to be favourite football podcast continues to impress!
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00:00 Part One...2024-05-211h 19The Football Historian PodcastGregory Vignal | The Football Historian Podcast | #3Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode Three features Gregory Vignal, the former Montpellier, Liverpool, Rangers, Portsmouth Birmingham and Southampton player.
In this episode we address how the former Rangers Women and Versailles coach's life in the game began, his career, surviving injury, working in Scotland with Steven Gerrard and much more!
We also discuss Gregory's football history, his favourite ever teammates - before tackling the biggest debates in football history.
Thanks so much for the feedback for the first two episodes, hope the next installment...2024-05-1437 minThe Football Historian PodcastHoward Gayle | The Football Historian Podcast | #2Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode Two features Howard Gayle, the former Liverpool, Fulham, Newcastle, Birmingham, Sunderland, Stoke and Blackburn player.
In this episode we address how Howard's life in the game began, his career, playing indoor football in America, being a trailblazer and much more!
We also discuss Howard's football history, his favourite ever Liverpool and non-Liverpool players before tackling the biggest debates in football history.
Thanks so much for the feedback for episode one, hope the next installment of your soon to be...2024-05-071h 00
Planet PoetryAbsence | Accidents - with Ali LewisSend us a textStaring at the mark on the wall where that painting once hung? Wondering why the moon, seen by others, has been hidden from you? You've entered the world of Absence (Cheerio Poetry 2024) by Ali Lewis. He guides us through this exceptional first collection, from the painful ache of lost love, to the possibilities unleashed by running over a pheasant.Robin talks about poetry & walking, via Robert Frost's poem Acquainted with the Night. We also venture into the dark and terrifying beauty of Paul Celan, and read Celan's poem Todesfuge, Death Fugue. And w...2024-05-021h 02The Football Historian PodcastChris Pajak | The Football Historian Podcast | #1Welcome to The Football Historian Podcast, hosted by Peter Kenny Jones.
Episode One features Chris Pajak, the co-founder of Redmen TV and a YouTube pioneer for fan channels.
In this episode we address how Chris started up the channel with Paul Machin, the backlash of his comments about Chelsea and the negative effects this had on him.
We also discuss Chris' football history, his favourite ever Liverpool and non-Liverpool players before tackling the biggest debates in football history.
This is the first episode of your soon to be favourite football podcast...2024-04-2859 min
Planet PoetryRapture | Reality - with Seán HewittSend us a textWe’re back with global ambitions for World Poetry Day. First we skip over to Dublin to interview Seán Hewitt about his gorgeous second collection Rapture’s Road, published 2024 by Cape. Enriched by the traditions of Irish poetry, Seán’s work speaks unflinchingly to contemporary issues as well as conjuring moments of absolute beauty from language. Robin and Peter learn more about International Poetry Day, and Robin discovers a fabulous poem by Netherlands poet Marjolijn van Heemstra. Meanwhile Peter has immersed himself in the pages of Living in Language, Internatio...2024-03-211h 03
Planet PoetryObservation | Celebration - with Ian McMillanSend us a textHush your vuvuzela! Barnsley's own Ian McMillan lobs the keeper and helps Planet Poetry's fourth season start with a belting win. He treats us to selections from To Fold The Evening Star, New and Selected Poems from Carcanet as well as his smith|doorstop pamphlet, Yes But What Is This? What Exactly? Plus your podcast pals Robin Houghton and Peter Kenny strap on their boots and shin pads, and discuss everything from Spitfires to a Welsh shrine-like display for R. S. Thomas, they dip into books by Denise Levertov, Glynn Maxwell an...2023-10-121h 05
Planet PoetryBlack Country | Lost Wum - with Liz BerrySend us a textKeep the carriage curtains open as we chug into the post-industrial midlands of The Black Country. We're in the company of Liz Berry as she coins resonant new myths from her midland's dialect word hoard. But next stop is Liverpool, following orphaned Eliza The Home Child as she sets off for Nova Scotia in Berry's heartbreaking, just-published novel in verse about a girl sent to work as an indentured servant. Peter and Robin also report back on the winning poems they heard at the awards ceremony for the UK's National Poetry Com...2023-04-0659 min
Planet PoetryPacing | Preserving - with Robert HambergerSend us a textStrap on your toughest boots. Now dodge the speeding cars as we match strides with Robert Hamberger. We discuss two works: his exceptional poetry collection Blue Wallpaper and his memoir A Length of Road -- recalling a time when Robert (facing a life crisis) retraced the footsteps of the 'peasant poet' John Clare who had, in 1841, escaped an asylum in Epping Forest. Robert walked the same 80 miles as John Clare, who had walked to Northamptonshire in the vain hope of finding Mary, his first love. And Robin has been enjoying Ian Duh...2023-03-1658 min
Planet PoetryAsterisks | Alternatives - with Mark FiddesSend us a textStop polishing that halo for a moment and listen to this! It's Mark Fiddes reading from his Live Cannon collection *Other Saints Are Available - a series of vivid and memorable footnotes to an increasingly polarised world... All via men roaring into flame from the neck up, the haircuts of Burnley defenders, brash parakeets and much more.And what do you do, as a poetry lover, when you just can't face reading another poem? Read something about poetry of course. Peter barges through Nine Gates: Entering the Mind of Poetry essays b...2023-02-2354 min
Planet PoetryAirborne | Afterwardness - with Mimi KhalvatiSend us a textHop aboard! And join your Planet Poetry pals as we bravely embark on a new year. Strap in beside a child of six -- flying away from her family, culture and language -- to arrive, wordlessly, in a new country and a new life. Mimi Khalvati shares poems from her exquisite Carcanet collection Afterwardness and relives the journey that utterly changed the course of her life.Robin and Peter also discuss the T.S.Eliot Prize winner Sonnets for Albert by Anthony Joseph, published by Bloomsbury Poetry and rediscover the magnificent fabe...2023-01-191h 00
Planet PoetryThinking | Rethinking - with Sarah BarnsleySend us a textWhat's that popping and blazing from your favourite podcast device? A plethora of lightbulb moments, that's what. This episode features an in depth conversation with Sarah Barnsley whose bravura first collection The Thoughts has been published by Smith | Doorstop. With immense originality she deals with the intrusive thoughts that are a hallmark of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) as well as recovery, love and White Bears. Meanwhile Robin tries to unfold the mysteries of Black Fens viral a poem sequence full of musicality by Frances Presley. Peter tells us how he has fallen under th...2022-12-0155 min
Planet PoetryEpic | Exploration - with Shane McCraeSend us a textHere we go again, blazing through the vast firmaments... We go all starry and stripy this week as we meet Shane McCrae - one of the US's most celebrated new poets - to be awed by the Miltonic vastness of an imagination that electrifies his collections Cain Named The Animal and Sometimes I Never Suffered.Meanwhile Robin continues the epic theme in St Lucia, by embarking on Omeros by Derek Walcott, and Peter, enervated after a house move is re-enthused about poetry as a whole thanks to On Poetry: Reading, Writing & Wo...2022-11-1752 min
Planet PoetryMasculinity | Men - with Peter RaynardSend us a textForging manfully through cyberspace just to be with you... Robin and Peter are back with another cracking episode featuring Peter Raynard, who guides us through his elegiac, furious and moving book Manland from Nine Arches Press. We'll hear how Peter Raynard's experiences of growing up working class in Coventry has stimulated this bracing poetic reappraisal of what it means to be a man -- from toxic masculinity to little kisses. Plus your poddy pals find out what Jacques Prévert was scribbling on the tablecloths, and catch up with the latest ed...2022-11-0353 min
Planet PoetrySeason 3 opener: Kim MooreSend us a textA tantalising twinkle on your favourite device? Relax! It’s Planet Poetry surging back with Season Three! Onboard for Episode 1 is Kim Moore, talking about All The Men I Never Married, from Seren — a powerful work... Compelling, complex and empathetic. No wonder it is currently Shortlisted for the Forward Prize for Best Collection. Plus your favourite podcasters discuss their holiday reading — Robin touches on Helen Dunmore's Inside The Wave, England's Green by Zaffar Kunial, and Pilgrim Bell by Kaveh Akbar. Pe...2022-10-1352 min