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Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 632 - Goal/Own GoalGog is back. The most unique podcast in the world of sport and finance. Often petty, seldom illinformed. Always unmissable.
2024-04-251h 03
Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 631 - Groundsmen Conversations - Simon Rowe (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)This week we are joined by Simon Rowe, VP of Sports Marketing at Pentland Brands, the name behind some of the world's best loved sports, outdoors and lifestyle brands. At a time when the sports industry faces disruption and challenges in almost every sector it operates in, Simon explains with refreshing candour how Pentland is approaching the rapidly changing marketplace to engage and the ever-evolving consumer behaviours of the increasingly digitised 21st century.
2024-04-181h 13Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 630 - Goal/Own GoalGoal/Own Goal, this week, looks at hate crimes at an Old Firm. The edge that sells, even in women’s basketball. The golden rules for content is if it Bleeds it Leads. So why is sport determined to remove all offense and trash talk?
2024-04-111h 12Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 629 - Groundsmen Conversations - Dana Sinclair (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)The Groundsmen welcome Dr Dana Sinclair, renowned elite performance psychologist, to discuss her book Dialled In. The mental side of sport and business is now so important and Dr Sinclair helps us understand the pitfalls and opportunities of "delivering" when needed. So much to pick up about that muscle we call the brain. Thanks to Web3 Sports Ventures.
2024-03-2849 min
Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 628 - The Bucket List - Paul Casey (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel)For the final episode in our series “The Bucket List”, we are joined by English golfer Paul Casey. A former world number 3, winner on the DP World Tour, PGA Tour, 5 Ryder Cups and now on the LIV Tour - Paul has been one of the worlds top golfers since turning pro in 2000. In this show we chat about golf’s 3 greatest events (The Open, The Ryder Cup and The Masters) and where he sees the game right now and where it might be headed.
2024-03-211h 25Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 627 - Goal/Own GoalGrant and Roger take their usual look at recent events in the world of sport. Good and very bad. All through a lens of 90s popular culture. From Mike Tyson to Winona Ryder.
2024-03-141h 15
Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 626 - Roger Mitchell and Etienne Dussartre Live at Howden HQA live AYNE special to discuss Roger’s book, Sports Perfect Storm. Hosted by Elliott Richardson at the Howden HQ in London, author Roger Mitchell and Etienne Dussartre discuss what this book addresses and why its themes are so prescient in todays sports business world, now more than ever!
2024-03-0748 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 625 - Goal/Own GoalThis week’s GOG is all about authenticity in football and golf. When capital markets look to be at a top.
2024-02-2958 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 624 - Groundsmen Conversations - Sam Renouf (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)The Groundsmen meet one of the most impressive of young CEOs in sport. Sam Renouf of the PTO tells us about the progress of triathlon and the T100 in the last 3 years and where to now. Brought to you by Web3 Sports Ventures.
2024-02-2255 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 623 - Goal/Own GoalThe pendulum swings back for another week of Goal Own Goal. All the week's serious and funny events in sport analysed by a couple of normal sports fans fed up with holding their tongues.
2024-02-151h 10Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 622 - The Bucket List - Ieuan Evans (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel)Former Welsh Rugby Captain and Chairman of The British and Irish Lions, Ieuan Evans, joins us on the show this week. Lions Tours are widely regarded as the greatest sporting adventures for both players and fans alike and who better than Ieuan to reveal why they are so magical.
2024-02-0851 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 621 - Goal/Own GoalIf indeed the "pendulum is swinging back" for so many things in sport, GOG this week joins in. This is a very honest episode and comes with various trigger warnings. Not for the faint hearted.
2024-02-011h 11Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 620 - Groundsmen Conversations - Danny Townsend (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)In our first Groundsmen Conversation of 2024 we are joined by Danny Townsend, the recently appointed CEO of SRJ Sports Investments - the sport and tech fund powered by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. A fascinating chat where Danny shares the focus and ambition of the fund to grow participation and interest in sport in the region and internationally and how the sporting landscape in Saudi Arabia is now shaping.
Brought to you be Web3 Sport Ventures.
2024-01-2552 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 619 - Goal/Own GoalGoal Own Goal is as much about petty nonsense as it is the most serious of finance, geopolitics and culture. Today's show covers a lot of ground, from Joey Barton to anti-Semitism in sport; from penthouses in Newcastle to Jim Cramer.
2024-01-181h 07Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 618 - The Bucket List - Matthew Porter (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel)Our first guest of 2024 is Matt Porter is the CEO of the Professional Darts Corporation - responsible for delivering the iconic and ultimate Christmas Bucket List event - the World Darts Championship. This annual event held every year in London stole all the headlines this year as 16 year old Luke Littler powered his way to the final. Professional Darts has been a aport on this rise for over 25 years - a product of the Matchroom Sport stable. We chat with Matt about how they have created and sustained the event and what the future looks like.
2024-01-1156 min
Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 617 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Roger MitchellFor the very final show of 2023, we welcome our very own Roger Mitchell onto The Captain’s Table for our first ever Christmas special. For 40 minutes, the Grand Inquisitor becomes the interrogated. A wonderful way to wrap up the year with one of the sport’s industry’s finest thinkers.
2023-12-2143 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 616 - Groundsmen Conversations - Eddie PepperellEddie Pepperell talks with the Groundsmen in light of John Rahm’s move to LIV Golf. Eddie gives his honest and frank opinion on the state of the PGA, LIV, the powers that be in the world of golf and where the game should perhaps go from here.
2023-12-1459 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 615 - Goal/ Own GownGog is back at its off-the-cuff best. If sport continues to polarise and bifurcate, is it's glory in back to basic? The lads discuss Marvel movies compared to Jody Foster's NYAD.
2023-12-0752 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 614 - The Bucket List - Mathew Tait (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel)In the second of our brand new series, brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel, Roger and Giles are joined by former England Rugby player Matt Tait - who has made the successful transition from international sportsman to sports business administrator - as the General Manager of the Emirates Dubai Sevens. We discuss the sport of Rugby Union - where Sevens fits into the global calendar and why the Emirates Dubai Sevens is considered one of the greatest bucket lists events in the Middle East.
2023-11-231h 02Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 613 - Groundsmen Conversations - Michael JohnsonWe are joined this week by one of the greatest sprinters ever to grace the running track. Michael Johnson is our latest guest to join us on the show. He shares with us his life in athletics and how he shaped his life after he hung up his spikes, his vision for how athletics needs to repurpose itself for the next generation and how his Olympic mindset has helped him overcome challenges in his life. A wonderful hour spent with one of the true legends of sport.
2023-11-161h 06Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 612 - Goal/Own Goal with John ColquhounA special GOG edition, today, with a guest from the Como 50. What is happening to our beautiful game? The lads are joined by ex Celtic and Scotland internationalist, player agent, and sportech investor, John Colquhoun.
2023-11-091h 13Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 611 - Goal/Own GoalA more reflective Goal/Own Goal this week, as our world burns. How will Arab capital and a Jewish media sector now coexist? Do failed music royalty funds show what will happen to CVC? Why Arsenal should not be ashamed of that photo. And the genius of Richard Scudamore.
2023-11-0245 min
Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 610 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Frankie Dettori (in association with Howden Insurance Brokers)The Captain welcomes legendary flat jockey, Frankie Dettori, on board The Rive Gauche for a show recorded in front of a live audience. Frankie looks back on his 35 year career as one of the most prolific jockeys of all time, his recent decision to postpone his retirement and shares his own personal passions for sport. Brought to you by the Sport and Entertainment team at Howden.
2023-10-2639 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 609 - Groundsmen Conversations - Tobias JonesThe Groundsmen this week welcome award winning author, Tobias Jones, to discuss fandom and Ultra tribes, Welsh rugby, and Everton FC. Our Englishman in Parma who knows all too well Italy's "dark heart".
2023-10-1953 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 608 - Goal/Own GoalGoal/Own Goal is back with its petty and ill-informed conversations. This week it's Spice Boy Beckham, to VAR chaos. From fires in Rome to flames in the capital markets. Plus so much more.
2023-10-121h 05Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 607 - The Bucket List - Sir Andrew Strauss (brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel)In the first of a brand new series, brought to you by Infinity Sports Travel, the lads are joined by former England cricket captain Sir Andrew Strauss. We discuss what are the greatest bucket list events in cricket and how the sports radical change over the past 20 years is affecting what are the Crown Jewels of the sport and how the advent of 20/20 cricket is shaping the game on and off the field.
2023-10-0538 min
Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 606 - Dan Porter and Ant Arena Live in ComoThis week, in a podcast recorded live at the 2023 Sport Summit in Lake Como, Grant and The Captain are joined by Dan Porter of Overtime and Ant Arena of Aura as they pick their highlights from two days of superb discussions, score goals and own goals and wrap up the Summit in style.
2023-09-2849 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 605 - Goal/Own GoalGOG is back to talk the attraction blue-collar football, both sides of the Atlantic. The welcome return of different flavours of masculinity, from Ange to Carlos Sainz.
2023-09-2150 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 604 - Groundsmen ConversationsThe Groundsmen are back to assess a splendid summer of sport amidst the perfect storm for an industry adrift. Clear for all to see.
2023-09-141h 16Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 603 - Goal/Own Goal with Brent JohnsonThe groundsmen was one down this week, losing Giles to Ascot so Roger and Grant invited financier and geopolitical expert Brent Johnson to discuss Sports fourth turning (with some Goal/Own Goal thrown in for good measure).
2023-06-221h 05
Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 602 - Goal/Own GoalOn 6th June 2023 the PGAT announced a merger with the Saudi Arabia PIF - arguably the biggest U Turn ever witnessed in sport. On a Goal Own-Goal special, Roger and Grant asked the Captain to join them to share their reactions to this momentous news that will reshape the golf world forever.
2023-06-1555 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 601 - Groundsmen Conversations - George PyneWe are joined this week by one the most influential investors in the global Sports Industry - George Pyne - Founder of Bruin Capital. With the global economy and the geo-political landscape in a state of flux, we asked George to return as our special guest to give his perspective on where he things the sports industry is headed.
2023-06-081h 05Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 548 - Goal/Own GoalGOG is back with it's very personalised look at the power of football, and the perils of sporting hubris. No offence meant.
2023-06-0159 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 547 - Groundsmen Conversations - Mark WattsWe are joined this week by Mark Watts - founder of Whaivu Holdings. In a career that has spanned 3 decades, Mark has been one of the most successful investors and advisors of his generation - particularly in media and tech. He is now bringing that expertise and experience to focus on the global sports industry. What follows is a fascinating insight into the opportunities and calamities that face sports around the world. Another must-listen show.
2023-05-251h 18Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 546 - Goal/Own GoalGoal/Own Goal returns with its usual petty and ill-informed ranting. Those taking a kicking this week include the PFA, CVC, ultra fans, and most sports governing bodies. Because...why not?
2023-05-1855 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 545 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - DeMaurice Smith (in association with Howden Insurance Brokers)The Captain makes his long awaited return to the table - welcoming on board the Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, DeMaurice Smith - voted in the top 10 most powerful executives in sport. De reflects on his 15 years at leading the NFLPA - managing, protecting and advancing the rights and welfare of the NFL players. A monumental career that has changed the shape of how athletes in sport can be protected. Brought to you in association with Howden Insurance Brokers.
2023-05-0438 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 544 - Groundsmen Conversations - Eddie PepperellThe Groundsmen are joined this week by Eddie Pepperell - one of our most popular repeat guests and a vocal and well liked golfer on the European Tour. The battle for men’s golf continues to rage and we ask Eddie where the game is now and should the powers that be consider coming together to discuss a peace settlement?
2023-04-271h 28Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 543 - Groundsmen Conversations - Michael SpiritoOn the Groundsmen Conversations we are joined by Michael Spirito - Founding Partner of Sapphire Sports - one of the leading Venture Capital investors in the sports industry globally. What follows is a candid and honest conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing founders in the sports, media and tech space and the reality check around valuation, profitability and a remainder that sports is a long term asset class.
2023-04-201h 14Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 542 - Goal/Own GoalGOG is back to hopefully lighten the mood in these crazy and tragic times. Listen to the lads' petty and ill informed nonsense about Trump, Berrettini's sex toy, F1 chaos, laughing at Chelsea, Warren Buffett, football closed periods, March Madness, and Masters golf full of LIV tension.
2023-04-061h 07
Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 541 - The Falcon Series Ep.2 - Sport and the Middle EastIn this second episode of The Falcon Series, Grant, Roger and Giles discuss the relationship and emergence with sports and rights holders in the Middle East and the opportunities and challenges that face them in the currently economic environment.
2023-03-301h 04Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 540 - Goal/Own GoalThe lads are obliged, this week, to dig deep into what meltdowns in the banking world could mean for sport. Still a few laughs also. Coz it's GOG.
2023-03-2355 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 539 - Groundsmen Conversations - Elliot RichardsonOn The Groundsmen Conversations we were joined by one of the most influential figures in sport and finance - Elliot Richardson. Co-Founder of Dugout that merged with One Football, Co-Chairman of Howden Tiger and lifelong Arsenal fan - Elliot chats to Roger and Giles about the world of sport, insurance, finance and risk - and the future commercial model for sport. This is a must-listen show from one of the most vocal and engaging guests at the inaugural Sports Summit Como in 2022.
2023-03-161h 17Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 538 - Goal/Own GoalGrant and Rog put on their proper finance hats on today's episode of Goal Own Goal. When is PE going to have to take a 50% haircut on valuations. For how long will the Saudi capital hang around golf. But isn't the EPL just amazing?
2023-03-0954 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 537 - Groundsmen Conversations - Joe MarkowskiThe Groundsmen sit down with the DAZN USA CEO, Joe Markowski, to discuss the future of sport and the future of DAZN.
2023-03-021h 09Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 536 - Goal/Own GoalIt's GOG, with the usual mix of petty schoolboy sniggers, and decent macro analysis of sport's winds of change. Not an episode Nick Clarry will enjoy, as the lads don't hold back on the shambles of rugby.
2023-02-2359 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 535 - The Falcon Series Ep.1 - Pádraig HarringtonPádraig Harrington - 3 times Major winner and one of Ireland's most successful ever golfers - joins us on the first of a two-part Series sponsored by Falcon & Associates. We cover his career, his thoughts on what is happening in the world of golf right now and his pride in being an Irish Olympian.
2023-02-1649 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 534 - Goal/Own GoalThe usual petty and ill-informed sports conversation, together with some occasional cultural, geopolitical and high finance chat. Its Goal Own Goal
2023-02-0957 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 533 - Goal/Own GoalThe usual petty and ill-informed sports conversation, together with some occasional business, geopolitical and high finance chat. Its Goal Own Goal
2023-01-2658 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 532 - Goal/Own GoalThe usual petty and ill-informed sports nonsense, from princely squabbles to honour in footy. Dart mania to sport nepotism... it's Goal Own Goal.
2023-01-121h 06Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 531 - The GroundsmenIn the final Groundsmen Conversations of 2022, Grant, Roger and Giles reflect on the recent World Cup and the implications for major sporting events in the future. We also look back on a year which has seen extraordinary performances on the field - and where the commercial landscape and real-politik of sports continues to shift and evolve. Wishing all our listeners a happy, festive holiday and looking forward to 2023. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-12-2257 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 530 - Goal/Own GoalThe usual petty and ill-informed sports nonsense, together with some serious geopolitical and high finance chat. Its Goal Own Goal.
2022-12-1553 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 529 - Iain CarterThis week with the Groundsmen is respected BBC golf journalist Iain Carter, hopefully to allow AYNE to offer balance on the other side of the LIV debate. Punchy exchanges also on Ranieri sacking at Leicester. Brought to you by Sportsdigita
2022-12-081h 07Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 528 - Goal/Own GoalIt's GOG again...or better. From the Sublime (Doddy Weir) to the Ridiculous (FIFA, IOC, Ronaldo). Congrats to Tom Harrison on creating the Hundred.
2022-12-0158 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 527 - Lee WestwoodInternational golfer and former World Number One, Lee Westwood, joins the lads this week where we discuss his love of football, horse-racing, and the politics that abound in professional golf. His perspective on LIV Golf, the breakaway tour he joined in May 2022, is simply fascinating and provides a balance to the argument that is raging in the game right now. Honest and forthright - this show is dynamite. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-11-241h 12Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 526 - Goal/Own GoalSport's grumpy old men are back for this week's GOG. Discussing the not unexpected calamities in crypto and Twitter. With an eye also to Qatar and the imminent World Cup.
2022-11-171h 01Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 525 - Simon HallidaySimon Halliday joins us for the Groundsmen Conversation this week. Simon is a former England, Bath and Harlequins rugby player, ex Chairman of European Professional Club Rugby and current CEO of the Sporting Wine Club. This is a an in-depth discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing Rugby Union and whether the game is adapting in a world where sports administrators are facing more headwinds than ever. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-11-1057 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 524 - Mike DicksonThe Groundsmen are joined this week by one of the world's most respected tennis correspondents, Mike Dickson. Mike has been a leading sports writer for the Daily Mail for many years covering a myriad of sports including cricket, The Olympics, and tennis. We discuss the challenges facing tennis with the rise of Padel & Pickleball and what the authorities perhaps need to focus on in the future to maintain its position as one of the world's leading sports. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-11-031h 19Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 523 - Steve KuhnThis week the lads host Steve Kuhn, the Texan driving forward the US fastest growing sport of pickleball. His new league is attracting major investment as he adopts the IPL and MLS playbook. DO NOT LISTEN IF YOU ARE "LONG" TENNIS. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-10-271h 10Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 522 - Goal/Own GoalThe lads return for a GOG episode this week. From the poignant to the pathetic, from economic theory to Erling Haaland, from fascism to 4-4-2. If you didn't laugh, you'd cry.
2022-10-201h 08Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 521 - Ed SmithOn the Groundsmen this week, we are joined by Ed Smith - sport's modern day polymath. A former England Cricketer, National Selector, Author, Lecturer, Historian and Columnist - Ed's perspective on the world of sport is both illuminating and unique. A must-listen. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-10-131h 07Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 520 - Jon Ridgeon Live in ComoThis week we are joined by Jon Ridgeon - CEO of World Atheltics. A former Great Britain Olympian - Jon has been charged with the role of transforming the world’s oldest and most participated sport and to make it more relevant for the 21st Century. Recorded in front of a live audience at the inaugural Sport Summit in Lake Como. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-10-061h 04Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 519 - The GroundsmenThe groundsmen discuss the themes from Sport Summit Como, and in particular how the intense volatility in the finance markets will affect sport.
2022-09-291h 00Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 518 - Lucas von CranachThe Groundsmen dedicate this week to really getting under the hood of OneFootball and its founder Lucas von Cranach. This company is too big to be misunderstood. Hopefully we've shed some light. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-09-151h 04Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 517 - Theo WestermanThe Groundsmen are joined by Theo Westerman - owner of the winning horse at the 2022 Palio di Siena - one of the world's oldest sporting events. This was a remarkable achievement on so many levels. Theo is only 25. There has only ever been one foreign owner of the race. Most impressively, his horse, Violenta Da Clodia, recorded the fastest time in history. Theo shares the history of this most special of sporting events and his own personal journey culminating in victory on 17th August. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-09-081h 18
Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 516 - GENERATIONS - The Hastings Clan (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)Andy Nicol and Giles Morgan are joined on the Generations podcast this month by members of the mighty Hastings clan. Gavin Hastings - Captain of Scotland and the British Lions. His brother Scott - centre for Scotland and the British Lions. Gavin's son Adam - Scotland flyhalf and Kerry-Anne Hastings - Scottish Hockey International and daughter of Scott. In a brilliant show, we explore the importance of nature and nurture and how the family have kept all the feet firmly on the ground in amongst all the extraordinary sporting talent that exists in this family. Brought to you in assoc...2022-09-0153 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 515 - Goal/Own Goal"Not Your Boyfriend's GOG" this week as the lads eviscerate women footballers attitudes, Giggs, Brooklyn Beckham. Its a man's game after all. Special mention to Grant's vicious takedown of the Hundred.
2022-08-251h 00Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 514 - Georgie WilkinsonThis week The Groundsmen welcome Georgie Wilkinson, Dunlop Masters Superbike racer to discuss how she fell in love with racing, her goals for the future and how she hopes to inspire a new generation of young women to follow their sporting dreams. There’s also time for Roger’s story of one amazing night in Napoli. Come for the inspiration, stay for the madness. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-08-181h 09Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 513 - Goal/Own GoalGoal Own Goal at its eclectic best. From Vin Scully to Nancy Pelosi; from Brittney Griner to Bill Russell to Magic Johnson; from Gary Lineker to Fantasy Football. And so much more. Oh and LIV again! Ill-informed knock-about sport chat. And why not.
2022-08-111h 04Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 512 - Laurie PintoThe Michael Caine of the football finance world, Laurie Pinto, joins the Groundsmen to discuss the world of sport M&A, valuations, and macro-finance. And we discuss Laurie's penchant for Vegas poker and money chess. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-08-041h 10Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 511 - MidSummer GroundsmenMidSummer Groundsmen reflect on the events of the summer in sport. Mainly around the Barbarians at the Turnstiles of the world's golf Tours. Brought to you by SPORTDIGITA.
2022-07-281h 07Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 510 - Corey LeffThis week the Groundsmen welcome Corey Leff, aka "JohnWallStreet", to look at pastures new and discuss what is happening in American sport. Let's see what we can learn. From lacrosse to Pac12, and even celebrity boxing. Via twitter memes like Zach Wilson.
Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-07-211h 08Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 509 - Goal/Own GoalThe lads discuss whether sport PE is set up for a major fall? Watch out Nick Clarry! Plus the usual GOG nonsense around Vince McMahon, Blatter, Elon, Kyrgios, Leclerc.
2022-07-141h 01Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 508 - Andrew Croker Part 2Back by popular demand. The Groundsmen mailbox was inundated by requests to follow up our chat with sports industry veteran - Andrew Croker. So we asked him back. In this show we talk about the 10 Deals that shaped the sports industry and what can we learn as the world of sport continues to be rocked by disruption and new investment in many shapes and sizes.
2022-07-071h 26Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 507 - GENERATIONS - Michael and Louis Lynagh (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)In the second show in this brand new series, Andy Nicol & Giles Morgan explore the many and extraordinary familial ties that exist in sport and how those bonds can help forge and nurture ambition. We also debate what pressures they can create. Is nature more important than nurture?
In this episode, we are joined by the former Wallaby legend Michael Lynagh and his son Louis - who is fast following in his father’s footsteps as one of Harlequins up and coming rugby players.
2022-06-3050 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 506 - Barry HearnLegendary sports promoter Barry Hearn is our latest guest to join the Groundsmen. In a career that has spanned six decades he has been one of the most influential, outspoken and successful businessmen in sport including Snooker, Darts, Golf, Angling, Pool, and Boxing. This show is NOT to be missed. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-06-231h 23Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 505 - Goal/Own GoalGoal Own Goal this week takes us from Royal Family table etiquette, Mike Owen's Love Island travails, the (very) politically incorrect Berlusconi and Monza, FIFA (in)justice, TT deaths, a wee bit on golf, and a special mention to Mr. Benn!!!
2022-06-161h 00Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 504 - Andrew Croker Part 1On this week’s Groundsmen Conversations - we are joined by Andrew Croker. One of the great characters of the sports industry over the past 40 years, this is a guest we have waited a long time to chat to. A joy to welcome him to our show. And well worth a listen. In association with Sportsdigita.
2022-06-091h 13
Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 503 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 6The AYNE Web3 and Sport series ends as it started, with the wonderful Robby Yung of Animoca. This is a deeper dive into their sports investments with OneFootball, Dapper Labs, and Move.ai. In the context of a turbulent 5 months for the sector.
2022-06-0247 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 502 - Barney FrancisThe Groundsmen this week welcome Barney Francis. Difficult to argue that he hasn't been the most influential executive in sports for the last decade. He talks Sky Sports and now IMG Media. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-05-261h 11Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 501 - GENERATIONS - Kenny and Gabby Logan (in association with Loch Lomond Whiskies)In the first show in this brand new series, Andy Nicol & Giles Morgan explore the many and extraordinary familial ties that exist in sport - and how those bonds can help forge and nurture ambition and also what pressures do they create? In our first episode, we are joined by the leading Sports TV presenter Gabby Logan and her husband Kenny -one of the most capped Scotland rugby internationals.
2022-05-2457 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 447 - Goal/Own GoalGoal Own Goal this week discusses the battle for soul of football and golf. From Maoism to machetes. The delicious absurdity of Wagatha Christie and getting sacked for flatulence.
2022-05-191h 04Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 446 - Oli SlipperThe Groundsmen are joined by Oli Slipper, one of the architects of today's sports industry, as co-founder of Perform Opta, and serial entrepreneur in sports innovation.
2022-05-121h 13Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 445 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 5On the 5th episode of our Web3 series we talk DAOs with Mike Dudas of 6th Man Ventures and LinksDao. All aspects of how sport is being changed, from Wagmi, to NFTs as subscriptions and ticketing. Thanks to @antourage.
2022-05-0554 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 444 - Pat NevinThe Groundsmen this week welcome back a dear friend of AYNE; the "Accidental Footballer" Mr Pat Nevin. A very intimate discussion on ethics and values, sporting and not, among old friends. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-04-281h 21Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 443 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Guy Kinnings (in association with Howden Insurance Brokers)The Captain makes his long awaited return to the table - welcoming Ryder Cup Director, Guy Kinnings, on board The Rive Gauche. Guy reflects on his 30 years at the top of global golf industry - including managing some of the greatest names in the game - including Colin Montgomerie, Thomas Bjorn, Nick Faldo, Ian Woosnam, Luke Donald and Paul Casey as well as his own sporting passions. Brought to you in association with Howden Insurance Brokers.
2022-04-2545 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 442 - Goal/Own GoalIt's Hero/Villain week on Goal Own Goal. From Elon Musk, to Benzema, Deshaun Watson and back to Rory and Totti. Two sports fans having a laugh.
2022-04-211h 01Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 441 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 4In the 4th episode of our Web3 series, we have the outrageous privilege of hearing England footballer Phil Jones talk about his vision for building his modern sports community in the Metaverse. Listen to a very articulate elite athlete thinking intelligently about what Web3 can offer.
2022-04-1455 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 440 - Fausto ZanettonThe Groundsmen this week talk with sports investment banker Fausto Zanetton. As an active bidder for Chelsea, with Luca Vialli, and an advisor to many major sports deals, who better to talk sport and finance, valuations and exits.
2022-04-071h 14Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 439 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 3On the 3rd episode of the Antourage Renaissance 3.0 Roger and Johan were joined by Charles Read (@ChatWithCharles), a founding partner at Rarestone Capital - a fund investing to create impact for ambitious web3 teams. With money flowing into crypto, NFTs, blockchain, and the metaverse, Charles provides his ear-to-the-ground commentary into what is on the web3 horizon.
2022-03-311h 00Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 438 - Manoj BadaleThe lads welcome venture capitalist Manoj Badale, to discuss his vision and outlook for sport and sporttech. Famously, he owns the Rajasthan Royals IPL team, so he talks from both sides of the table. How to invest in sport, what kinds of capital, governance? We discuss racism in English cricket, and the evolution of sports sponorship, in a rich rich show. The captain on top form. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-03-2459 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 437 - Goal/Own GoalGrant and Roger continue the analysis of the Russian dominoes. From Chelsea to Newcastle to Qatar. What are sports assets worth in a world of hyper inflation? This along with some laughs about Aussie sledging in New York. Coz it's Goal Own Goal.
2022-03-161h 13Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 436 - Jeremy DarrochOn the Groundsmen Conversations this week, we are joined by one of the most influential television executives & British businessmen - Jeremy Darroch. Jeremy was CEO of Sky TV from 2007 to 2018 culminating in Comcast's successful $31 billion takeover. His influence in sport was immense. Premier League, Cricket, F1, Rugby Union and Darts were all huge beneficiaries of Sky investment. A proud Newcastle United fan and a true titan of modern broadcasting. It is a pleasure to welcome Jeremy to the show. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-03-101h 20Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 435 - Goal/Own GoalGrant and Roger showcase the uniqueness of AYNE this week. World class geopolitical analysis from Grant, and the black swans now facing sport, on the one hand, to why Bielsa had to go, via asking whether Phil Mickleson is a swinger. Its Goal Own Goal.
2022-03-031h 00Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 434 - Simon BarnesOn The Groundsmen Conversation this week we are joined by Simon Barnes - one of the world’s most respected sports-writers in the last 50 years. We discuss the concept of why sports create myths, heroes and villains, why sports matter to mortal fans and how the sports industry - and sport - is changing. To those that care for sport - and worry about where sport may be heading - this show will be worth listening to. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-02-241h 44Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 433 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 2On the 2nd episode of the Antourgage Renaissance 3 docuseries, Roger challenges two real experts on NFTs and tokens, @PetBerisha from Copa90, and @illsun from Rarible, on what is not working in Web3 and sport.
2022-02-171h 00Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 432 - Juan ArciniegasThe Groundsmen with their usual conversation around the crazy world of sport. Then welcoming this week's guest Juan Arciniegas from 777, to discuss buying FC Genoa, and debate the marriage of finance and sport, within the role of tradition.
2022-02-101h 24Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 431 - Goal/Own GoalFrom Mason Greenwood to Masonic NFTs, and everything in-between, Grant and Roger have a comment for everyone. Not saying it's a professional one. But it's Goal/Own Goal.
2022-02-0354 minAre You Not Entertained?AYNE 430 - Sahil BloomGroundsmen Conversations hosts one of the most influential thought leaders in sport and disruption. Sahil Bloom is an ex baseball player now using finance and Web3 to innovate around sport and content. Brought to you by Sportsdigita.
2022-01-271h 15Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 429 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 1Episode 1 of the 6-part series on Sport and Web 3. A new Renaissance? Very special guest is Robby Yung, CEO of Animoca Brands. Brought to you by Antourage
2022-01-201h 07Are You Not Entertained?AYNE 428 - Graham FryBrought 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.
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