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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 provid...

On The Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this month: The boys are joined by former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns.  Chris shares his perspective on the highs and lows of being a professional sportsman and how he is now facing the greatest challenge of all as he seeks to recover from  an aortic dissection and spinal stroke.  The courage and positivity Chris is showing in the face of this setback...

It's Goal Own Goal time. Roger and Grant comment the evermore volatile ups and down in the world of sport. From Paddy the Baddy, to Vlad the Strong. And so much more.

The Groundsmen are back  - resting on their rakes and ruminating on a hectic few days in the world of sport. Hamilton vs Verstappen.  Australia’s knack of winning finals. Ireland toppling the All Blacks, the alarming disappearance of Peng Shuai & the extraordinary deposition by Azeem Rafiq. A packed 45 minutes.

This month's Big Interview hosts the amazing Bo Han of Buzzer. We discuss how Bo is changing the way sport is consumed, especially amongst GenZ. One of AYNE's best interviews.

In this the third episode in our 3 part series - in partnership with SRI - Giles is joined by Ed Crossman, Co-Founder of Clippd, Mark Moreau - MD at SRI (Europe & Asia) and our very own Roger Mitchell talking about the future challenges and opportunities facing the world of sport today."

From the Sublime to the Ridiculous. This week GOG rambles from the absurdity of Dominic Cummings as MMA guru, thru meltdown at United, the Arab Spring on the Tyne, shady Moldovan teams, to the naivety of fans giving away half a bar!

The Groundsmen this week discuss the challenges of sport's evolution into a B2C business. Do you know your LTV, CAC, ARPU? Unit economics porn! And a very deep dive into crypto's beachhead into the industry; from Binance to Tether. Is this the new tobacco & betting addiction? Dont miss Gilo's Sean Connery please.

On the Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview this month we are joined by the CEO of the European Tour Keith Pelley.   A brilliant hour with one of sports most progressive innovators - on where golf is now - and where it’s headed.

New Zealand rugby legend - Sean Fitzpatrick is the latest guest on The Captain’s Table.   One of the hardest men ever to pull on the All Blacks jersey, Sean shares his love of rugby, cricket and New Zealand and his work as Chairman of  Laureus Sports for Good.

Grant and Roger go very deep on sports leadership and winning attitude, in the context of F1 and the Ryder Cup record loss. Of course, they don't agree. Top and tailed with the usual nonsense and laughs around the world of sport.

The 3 musketeers are back to discuss Emma R and the risks of being too "much", Solheim and Ryder Cups, rugby formats, MLS, the future of sports agencies, and valuations in sport. Will Evergrande bring down everything?

The Captain is joined this week by veteran sports TV broadcaster Mark Durden-Smith - whose endless energy & wit has brightened up even the dreariest of sports events and shows.  Hailing from broadcast royalty - he is the son of Judith Chalmers - he shares his lifetime in sport and television.

Former Australian Rugby Legend Michael Lynagh joins Roger and Giles on the Pumpjack Dataworks Big Interview.  Michael shares his thoughts on sport in Australia today,  rugby at the crossroads globally and his own journey as a parent of professional sportsmen and  coping with the aftermath of suffering a stroke in 2012.

The lads this week have a look at front-running "inside trading" in F1, and analyse the us/them attitudes in sports organisations. We ask when Bryson is actually gonna throw a punch, and why no one likes Nole.

Roger and Grant return to dissect the ups and downs of the world of sport. From Malice in the Palace, to Field of Dreams, via Sir Michael Moritz and Arturo Gatti. Eclectic to the max.

The Pumpjack Big Interview this week hosts Louis Gave from the world of high finance. Talking about his ownership of French rugby club Biarritz, and the amazing journey from rugby player, to fan, to owner of this storied franchise.

The Groundsmen discuss how the IOC should market the Games, increasing athlete power in the NBA, the Lions, crashes in F1, and the bright bright future of the MLS.