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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Feb 24, 2022 • 1h 44min
AYNE 434 - Simon Barnes
On 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.
Feb 17, 2022 • 1h 1min
AYNE 433 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 2
On 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.
Feb 10, 2022 • 1h 25min
AYNE 432 - Juan Arciniegas
The 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.
Feb 3, 2022 • 55min
AYNE 431 - Goal/Own Goal
From 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.
Jan 27, 2022 • 1h 15min
AYNE 430 - Sahil Bloom
Groundsmen 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.
Jan 20, 2022 • 1h 7min
AYNE 429 - Sport and Web3, a new Renaissance? Part 1
Episode 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
Jan 13, 2022 • 1h 30min
AYNE 428 - Graham Fry
Brought 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.
Dec 23, 2021 • 1h 29min
AYNE 427 - Goal/Own Goal
What was your Goal Own Goal for 2021? Do you agree with Grant and Roger's choices? Watch out for some very special guest appearances. A relaxing yuletide chat, with a few good laughs among friends.
Dec 16, 2021 • 1h 9min
AYNE 426 - Dan Porter
The Groundsmen chat with Dan Porter founder of Overtime. An eclectic and intellectual conversation around the "collective delusion" of fandom, and how that is evolving with younger generations. Brought to you by Pumpjack Dataworks.
Dec 9, 2021 • 1h 3min
AYNE 425 - Gerry Cardinale
In the final Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview of 2021, Roger & Giles are joined by the Managing Partner of RedBird Capital - Gerry Cardinale, a titan in the world of investment. In the 18 months since he was last on the show, Gerry has overseen a remarkable portfolio of global investments in sports - from European Football, NFL, Ice-Hockey, Cricket and sports content & technology. This show provides a masterclass in sports financing and Gerry's own reflections of where the sports world is heading in 2022.
