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• AARON PAUL - Breaking into Broadcast, Working inside Football, and Play-Off Final Hallucinations

  On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin are joined by Aaron Paul!Aaron Paul is a sports journalist, covering football and other sports for various BBC platforms and ITV. He's known for his engaging commentary and insightful analysis, particularly in Premier League and EFL coverage. He and Martin most recently found themselves both working at the Club World Cup.The guys share incredible stories and laughs that are not to be missed![CHAPTERS]00:00 INTRO1:17 Aaron Paul’s Club World Cup adventures!2:27 Aaron’s Wild nights out in America!3:40 “The football was better than I expected” & Chelsea’s road to victory5:09 What did Jorginho say about Felipe Luis? - Time in the mixed zones8:15 How an Al Hilal press officer berated Aaron!9:25 Kalidou Koulibaly not lifting the AFCON trophy in front of the president of Senegal10:39 Aaron’s problem with American stadia14:30 “It made me miss a freezing cold day at the Den… I missed the EFL” - EFL food talk 16:25 Why did Aaron Paul reject a dream job in Dubai? 18:32 “I did so many derby’s that someone wrote in asking if im being trained as a war correspondent" 19:38 The amazing career story of Aaron Paul in broadcasting23:35 “It was destiny…” Beginning hospital radio covering Wycombe Wanderers26:40 The incredible story of Aaron Paul's University journey32:00 “I’ve never had a job interview at the BBC” 33:41 Advice for getting into broadcasting35:36 “My TV journey is even better!”... 36:19 The battle of getting Asian representation into English football 39:58 “The attitudes from the parents and players need to change”41:10 Ali Al-Hamadi’s inspiring journey 42:28 Why are there less South Asian footballers? 46:31 Chelsea’s first openly Muslim signing in 2006 49:11 DesiBallers celebrates 15 years49:53 What is the difference in local radio? (BBC Radio London)52:08 How did Aaron cover the emotional passing of John Berylson at Millwall 54:54 “I almost got Slaviša Jokanović sacked at Fulham!” & more stories!1:01:48 How were you when AFC Wimbledon won the play offs? 1:03:30 Aaron Paul hilarious hallucination story about Lyle Taylor!1:05:50 Sleeping in BoxPark during the play off final celebrations!1:08:38 Outro- Aaron’s thank you to Martin Tyler1:10:55 WHERE TO FIND US!Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: [email protected] by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/A massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckSend us a textSupport the show

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• An Episode of Reflection: Diogo Jota, Feedback, the Asia Trophy & More

  On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil start by reflecting on the life of Diogo Jota, and how it has rocked the football world. He will be sorely missed by all.Next, we have some audience feedback! Some lovely, some calling Neil... Loud. This isn't untrue.After that it's Martin's Letter from the Gantry, where he reflects on commentating the Premier League Asia Trophy, down the years. Then, Neil's voice of passion is all about the moving of different players, to different continents, at different times, and how this affects different tournaments.Then it's on to Three of the best, which inevitably comes back round to Diogo, and the impact of his passing on teammates.Lastly, we have Stoppage Time, where Martin catches us up on the progress of his passion project: "The Greatest Game Never Seen".Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World![CHAPTERS]Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: [email protected] by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughNathan ASend us a textSupport the show

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• Do Youth Internationals Develop Players, Martin's RETURN, Atmosphere at Matches & More

  On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin rejoins Neil, after his time at the Club World Cup! Therefore, we start with Over Land & Sea, where Martin discusses time at the tournament. Then it's Martin's Letter from the Gantry, which centers on his time commentating on a U21 Euros that featured, not only the likes of James Milner, but UEFA's longest Penalty Shoot-out.  Next is Three of the Best, featuring a A LOT of players worth talking about. And we end with Stoppage Time, in which Neil follows up on his recent Substack article - all about atmosphere at matches.Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World![CHAPTERS]Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: [email protected] by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughNathan ASend us a textSupport the show

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• What Is It Really Like To Commentate The Club World Cup? And More!

  On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin Tyler joins Neil Barnett via Zoom as he discusses the wonderful time he is having in Philadelphia! We start the show with our usual segment of Three of the Best where Neil talks about the U21 Euros and just how good Harvey Elliott has been, whereas Martin stays In America for his picks; even sharing a conversation he had with former Real Madrid, Manchester City and Juventus defender- Danilo!Martin's letter from the Gantry follows on from this as he discusses what it is like to commentate in the Lincoln Financial field, with insight into the teams that have played there under his watch!After this Neil shares his concern around Referee's suggests that penalties and free kicks should be awarded if fouls are committed before a corner comes in?! Winding down in the show we have a fitting 'Over land and sea' segment where the two talk about the increase of match delays due to weather, speculating if this will be a problem in the 2026 World Cup.We end this week with a stoppage time, Neil Barnett has noticed a trend of managers using water breaks as an opportunity to give tactics to the team and he does not like it!Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World![CHAPTERS]00:00 INTRO01:55 THREE OF THE BEST2:23 Kenan Yıldız Shines for Juventus!6:55 Harvey Elliott needs regular first team football!9:17 Felipe Luis was a TOP player and is becoming a top coach!10:42 Nordin Amrabat has been magnificent in the Club World Cup 12:32 Robbie Keane had the biggest footballing impact in the MLS15:22 Martin spoke to Danilo before the Chelsea game!18:33 "Fabian Ruiz is like Matuidi"20:48 LETTER FROM THE GANTRY26:13 How has Martin Tyler enjoyed the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia?30:45 VOICE OF PASSION (Refs should give fouls when the ball isn't in play)36:49 OVER LAND AND SEA (Match delays)48:28 STOPPAGE TIME (Neil's problem with managers during drink breaks)54:11 Martin Tylers American food review55:07 WHERE TO FIND US!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: [email protected] by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughNathan ASend us a textSupport the show

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• Portugal WIN Nations League, Spurs SACK Ange, Martin at The Club World Cup & More

  On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, first is Martin's Letter from the Gantry in preparation for his commentary duties at the upcoming Club World Cup. Then Neil and Martin discuss the tournament and what it means for the game. Next it's more 'We Need to Talk About' in the form of Ange Postecoglou's sacking from Spurs, and also the unfortunate passing of Uriah Rennie. After that it's our usual Three of the Best (featuring players involved in The Nations League), and then we have The Way We Were which is all about the (mostly) forgotten Confederations Cup. Lastly it's Stoppage time... Ronaldo time. Portugal have won The Nations League!Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!00:00 INTRO01:55 Letter from the gantry06:36 Neil’s American recommendations09:27 We NEED to talk about the club world cup 18:40 Was sacking Ange Postecoglu fair?  24:04 “How many times have you heard a manager tell you…”25:10 Who is responsible for so many injuries? 28:38 Martin and Neil’s tribute to Uriah Rennie32:00 Three Of The Best 33:00 Martin Tyler's loving of the Nations League 35:24 Olise’s brilliance 36:30 Michael Olise taught Eze to play Chess!?37:58 Malo Gusto is a great out and out RB38:42 Joao Neves at RB? 40:07 Everyone is still copying the Pep Guardiola inverted fullbacks42:00 “Nuno Mendes should win the Balon d’Or 42:40 Friend of Martin Tyler: Roberto Martinez 43:30 Martin Tyler PLAYED WITH Roberto Martinez!?46:01 Ivan Jurić gets the Atalanta job!49:55 Loïc Badé’s persistence pays off53:58 Ronaldo’s take on the Balon d’Or - Neil’s thoughts on it 56:05 Scott Mctominay has been fantastic for Napoli 56:44 The Way We Were - A look back on the Confederations cup 1:00:38 STOPPAGE TIME- Celebrating Portugal 1:03:22 Cristiano Ronaldo’s national pride1:05:21 “What's the first thing you’re going to do in America?”1:08:17 WHERE TO FIND USHosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: [email protected] by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughNathan ASend us a textSupport the show

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