The Obi One Podcast

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are in Rio de Janeiro to speak to one of Brazilian football’s favourite sons: Zico. Affectionately known as the ‘White Pele’, the former No10 is arguably the greatest player never to win the World Cup whilst for his beloved Flamengo, he has attained God-like status. In this interview, filmed at the Bakana Bar, a stone’s throw from the iconic Maracana, Zico explains why Pele is, and always will be, the GOAT. He has his say on the great Messi-Ronaldo debate, likens Estêvão to another boy wonder and gives his verdict on the greatest player out of Africa. CLUE: he’s Nigerian! 😀 The Obi One Podcast in conversation with the legendary Zico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Obi Mikel is a happy camper in this episode of Taking the Mikel as Chelsea produce their best performance of the season to down Liverpool. Obi explains why the win might just be bigger than any other for Enzo Maresca, outlines the brilliance of Moises Caicedo, and explains why he would have excelled in this 2025 team. Obi and Chris also discuss a make-or-break week for Nigeria and their hopes of reaching next summer’s World Cup Finals. Obi’s message is pretty simple. And there’s details too on the Obi One Podcast LIVE event in London on Monday, October 13. Join John Obi Mikel and John Terry for a special Q&A at the Clapham Grand. Buy your tickets now: TheObiOne.eventbrite.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To kick off Season 4, John Obi Mikel has flown almost 7,400 miles to Brazil to catch up with his former Chelsea team-mate Oscar Emboaba. Now at boyhood club São Paulo, Oscar reflects on his five year stay at Chelsea, the ex-Blues manager he spurned in order to move to Stamford Bridge and the role Antonio Conte played in his departure from the club in 2017. The Brazilian playmaker sets the record straight on his ‘lucrative’ move to China, reveals what life was like in the Far East and the massive club who came so close to bring him back to European football. Oscar also ponders whether Carlo Ancelotti will be a success in Brazil, Neymar’s future with the national team and Enzo Maresca’s suitability as Chelsea boss. Not one to miss! 🔥 Season 4 of the Obi One Podcast. In conversation with Oscar Emboaba. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back-to-back Premier League defeats for Chelsea has John Obi Mikel worried in this episode of Taking the Mikel. John explains why a side containing John Terry would NEVER have been as naive as the Blues were in defeat to Brighton. Enzo Fernandez gets both barrels too for his role in Trevoh Chalobah’s sending off. John also casts his eye over “lucky” Arsenal and says enough is enough with the Ruben Amorim experiment at Manchester United. As for his replacement? John sounds the alarm that every United fan will dread… JOIN US The Obi One Podcast is coming to London on Monday, October 13. Come and watch the guys LIVE with special guest John Terry joining them at the iconic Clapham Grand. Expect plenty of laughs and revelations not to mention changes to win some incredible signed merchandise. Tickets are on sale NOW. TheObiOne.EventBrite.co.uk COMING UP Our exclusive interview with former Chelsea and Brazil star Oscar drops on Thursday, October 2. Don’t miss it, right here on the Obi One Podcast YouTube channel. 🔥 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Taking the Mikel, John Obi can’t hide his frustration after Chelsea’s defeat at Manchester United. Was the criticism of Robert Sanchez and boss Enzo Maresca fair? And what concerns with this Chelsea side are keeping John up at nights? The guys also discuss José Mourinho’s return to management with Benfica. But will we see a more selfless José as promised? John’s verdict on that plus the reason he’s still not convinced by Arsenal and Mikel Arteta this season. All of that PLUS details of the podcast’s upcoming live show in London with special guest, Chelsea legend John Terry. Join the guys at Clapham Grand in London on Monday, October 13. Doors open at 6.30pm. Tickets are available now: TheObiOne.eventbrite.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a summer stint with DAZN at the FIFA Club World Cup, John Obi Mikel is reunited with Chris McHardy for the first Taking the Mikel episode of the new season. 🔥 Here, John reflects on Chelsea’s success Stateside, runs the rule over his former club’s summer transfer dealings and bemoans the one player that got away. Ange Postecoglou’s appointment as the new Nottingham Forest boss attracts John’s ire as does Ruben Amorim’s body language on the touchline for Manchester United. As for Nigeria’s faltering bid to qualify for next year’s World Cup Finals? Hold onto your hats, folks, as John doesn’t hold back in his assessment of what EXACTLY is going wrong behind the scenes. gulp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Crouch is football’s BFG. A player who perhaps never got the plaudits his talent deserved on the pitch and who’s now flourishing off it with his eponymous Peter Crouch Podcast and as a pundit for TNT Sports. He’s also the latest guest on the Obi One Podcast as he swaps his hot seat for the sofa, quite literally, to talk to John and Chris: Here, “Crouchy” discusses life at Liverpool, why he wanted to impress Steven Gerrard more than anyone else and why Stevie’s on-field love affair with Fernando Torres spelled the end of his own Anfield career. The brilliance of Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and… Tony Pulis is also discussed, as is Peter’s relationship with his wife, Abbey, and the reason she helped him flourish. Crouch also candidly opens up on the mental anguish he suffered over the way he looked. Watch our Season 3 Playlist: YouTube Follow, connect, and engage on our social media channels: Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s fair to say former Chelsea and England forward Eni Aluko has been in the wars of late. Here, the footballer-turned-pundit has her say on a wide range of subjects including her well-publiced legal battle with Joey Barton, and the reason she believes it’s gone this far. Eni also discusses her Nigerian roots, explains the similarities between Emma Hayes and José Mourinho, and puts forward a radical new eligibility rule for FIFA to consider. Aluko also reflects on her struggles in Italy with Juventus and gives her verdict on Enzo Maresca and Chelsea’s ‘business-first’ owners. All this, and much more, on the latest episode of the Obi One Podcast, in conversation with Eni Aluko. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Obi One Podcast, John Obi Mikel sits down for a chat with another Chelsea great: Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. The former Blues No9 gives his verdict on the current Chelsea side under Enzo Maresca, gives his full backing to an under-fire Nicholas Jackson and explains why he DOESN’T want Victor Osimhen at Stamford Bridge. Jimmy also reflects on his own time in West London, why the calibre of striker in the Premier League at that time drove him to greater heights and there’s the TRUTH behind his Chelsea exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

He’s a Treble winner and fourth on the Premier League’s all-time scoring list with 187 goals. Introducing the latest guest on the Obi One Podcast: Manchester United legend Andy Cole. ‘Coley’ sits down with John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy to reflect on the highs - and lows - from his career on and off the pitch. He sets the record straight on what really happened at Newcastle and why he hasn’t spoken to Kevin Keegan since. What were his first impressions of Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson and a certain Eric Cantona? And, what does he make of today’s United and Ruben Amorim? Cole also famously shunned penalty kicks, scoring just once from the spot in the Premier League. But why? The former striker reveals all. Plus, Cole also lifts the lid on his health battle off the field and a betrayal that left him questioning everything. This is the real Andy Cole. Unapologetic and authentic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices