Are You Not Entertained?
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Honest, amusing but above all, authentic, Roger Mitchell, Grant Williams and Giles Morgan invite guests from all corners of the sport, music and entertainment worlds to join them and discuss how the game has changed, where it might be headed and what that means for the people who matter the most; the fans
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Mar 27, 2025 • 1h 10min
AYNE 726 - Goal/Own Goal
The lads look at our world (of sport and investment) and ask the very scary question..
“Is the established narrative accurate?"
Eddie Jordan, Ratcliffe, religion in sport both serious and comical, PE heading into a wall, the overvaluation of Apple+. And OnlyFans.
So so much.
Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 21min
AYNE 725 - Goal/Own Goal
The podcast dives into the chaotic state of sports amid rising societal negativity and algorithm-driven discourse. It critiques the challenges of fan engagement and the impact of cryptocurrencies on traditional sports. Conversations cover the historical significance of teams like Knotts County, the struggles of the WNBA, and the legacy of women's sports. With a humorous twist, the hosts also touch on controversial figures in sports and share lighthearted banter, merging serious themes with playful interactions.
Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 11min
AYNE 724 - Goal/Own Goal
This week our boys attempt to explain nihilism in sport and finance markets. In lighter moments there are the usual laughs and pettiness on the Super Bowl, Ye, Montoya, Kings League, and those poor investors into French football. Surf’s Up.
Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 35min
AYNE 723 - Goal/Own Goal
Grant and Roger take an extended look at all the madness in our world of sport, and beyond. Money, Demographics and Geopoltics. And as always. A few belly laughs.
Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 6min
AYNE 722 - Goal/Own Goal
GOG makes its return in 2025. An hour of observing the world of sport from the surreal to the serious. David Lynch would be proud.
Dec 12, 2024 • 1h 16min
AYNE 721 - Goal/Own Goal
Grant and Roger with the wrap-up Goal Own Goal of the year.
Merry Christmas.
Dec 5, 2024 • 1h 9min
AYNE 720 - The Groundsmen's End of Year Conversation (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
Today the Groundsmen reflect on the last year, indeed the last six, to ask where is the industry of sport. Can it be saved?
Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures
Nov 28, 2024 • 1h 4min
AYNE 719 - Goal/Own Goal
The lads once again give their unfiltered view on the events in the world of sport. From Jay Leno to Jaguar, Tyson to Tottenham. Donner McGregor and darts. Stay humble.
Nov 21, 2024 • 1h 6min
AYNE 718 - Groundsmen Conversations - Mike McCarley (Brought to you by Web3 Sport Ventures)
On the show this week we welcome Mike McCarley, the CEO and Founder of TGL, the new indoor golf league that launches on ESPN in January 2025 - a new golf innovation backed by the might of Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods. With the game of golf looking to both stabilise after a tumultuous few years and a sport looking for new audiences, is this the answer golf has been waiting for?
Brought to you by Web3 Sports Ventures.
Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 8min
AYNE 717 - Goal/Own Goal
The lads today talk about sports documentaries, with passion. From Ali in Zaire to the World Series. “You can’t write it, you can’t touch, you can only feel it”. And a small mention of the US election
