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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Jun 30, 2022 • 50min
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.
Jun 23, 2022 • 1h 23min
AYNE 506 - Barry Hearn
Legendary 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.
Jun 16, 2022 • 1h 1min
AYNE 505 - Goal/Own Goal
Goal 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!!!
Jun 9, 2022 • 1h 13min
AYNE 504 - Andrew Croker Part 1
On 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.
Jun 2, 2022 • 48min
AYNE 503 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 6
The 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.
May 26, 2022 • 1h 11min
AYNE 502 - Barney Francis
The 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.
May 24, 2022 • 57min
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.
May 19, 2022 • 1h 5min
AYNE 447 - Goal/Own Goal
Goal 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.
May 12, 2022 • 1h 14min
AYNE 446 - Oli Slipper
The 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.
May 5, 2022 • 55min
AYNE 445 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 5
On 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.
