Made in Brum Podcast

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Don Broadhurst joins us for an inspiring, emotional and honest conversation about boxing, family and finding purpose beyond the ring. From growing up in Birmingham to standing on top of the Commonwealth podium, Don reflects on the sacrifices, discipline and dedication it took to become one of England’s finest amateur boxers. But this episode goes far beyond medals...

Former Birmingham City and Wales international David Cotterill joins us for one of the most honest and entertaining conversations we’ve had on Made in Brum. From breaking through as a teenager and working under Brendan Rodgers, to his years at Birmingham City, Wales, Gareth Bale, Gary Rowett, Harry Redknapp and the realities of life in professional football, nothing is off limits. David speaks ope...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions around domestic abuse, emotional abuse, mental health, depression, body dysmorphia and trauma. Viewer discretion is advised. In one of the most powerful and honest conversations we’ve had on Made In Brum, professional boxer Ebonie Cotton opens up about the experiences that shaped her life both inside and outside the ring. From dancing and modellin...

Former Birmingham City captain Darren Purse joins Made In Brum for a brilliant, honest and often hilarious conversation about a football career that took him from the lower leagues to some of the biggest moments in Blues history. From his early days learning the game, to captaining Birmingham City, playing at Wembley, scoring against Liverpool and leading teams through promotion battles, Pursey re...

Former Wolves and Sunderland defender Jody Craddock joins Made In Brum for an unforgettable conversation covering football, family, resilience and life beyond the game. Over a career spanning more than 700 appearances, Jody played at the highest level with Sunderland and Wolves, facing some of the greatest players of his generation while building a reputation as one of football’s most reliable def...

Former Birmingham City and West Brom defender Paul Robinson joins Made in Brum for a brilliant honest conversation about football, dressing rooms and life after the game. ⚽ Robbo opens up on: 🔥 The Great Escape with West Brom 🔥 His iconic goal against Aston Villa 🔥 Birmingham City memories 🔥 Watford and early career lessons 🔥 The “phantom injury” that ruined a transfer 🔥 Dressing room chara...

Joe Hunt joins the Made In Brum podcast for a brilliant conversation about his journey from Birmingham’s underground club scene to becoming one of the UK’s most respected DJs and producers 🎧🔥 Joe talks about: * starting out DJing in Birmingham clubs and raves * building his sound through UK garage & bassline * creating floor fillers that work worldwide * life on the road touring internationa...

Basketball in Birmingham once had a real buzz — so what happened? In this episode of Made in Brum, Rob Palmer joins us to talk about the rise of Birmingham Rockets, building opportunities for young people through sport, and why basketball deserves a bigger place in the city again. Rob discusses: * Growing a community basketball movement across Birmingham * Delivering programmes for 1,200+ weekly p...

David “Digga” Davis joins us for a proper honest chat about his journey through football — from growing up in Smethwick and getting scouted by Wolves, to loan spells at Inverness and Chesterfield, his Premier League experience, and becoming a fan favourite at Birmingham City. We talk Blues, Wolves, derby goals, Garry Monk, Gary Rowett, Maikel Kieftenbeld, Jude Bellingham, dressing room stories, se...

What happens when you start losing your sight… but refuse to lose your life? In this episode, we sit down with Linzie — a passionate Birmingham City fan and accessibility advocate — to talk about her journey with visual impairment, losing independence, and fighting to be heard. From giving up her driving licence to navigating stadiums, daily life and public perception, Linzie shares the real, raw...

From gym floors to running large-scale fight nights and wellness events across the UK… In this episode, Sam Carter-Smith breaks down how he built a multi-layered business across fitness, boxing promotions and wellness. We dive into: * Building Rigs Fitness from the ground up * Creating Strictly Business Fight Nights * Scaling into national events and Ultra-style fight shows * Why safety frameworks...

Marcus Portman built a reputation as one of the UK’s most feared and undefeated bouncers — a life surrounded by violence, chaos and high-pressure situations. But behind that lifestyle came a darker side. In this episode, Marcus opens up on his journey through drugs, the impact it had on his life, and how he managed to come out the other side clean. This is a raw, honest conversation about conseque...

Steve Bull — a true Wolverhampton Wanderers legend — joins us for a raw, no-filter conversation about what football was really like before the modern era softened the game. From bone-crunching tackles to relentless aerial battles, Bully breaks down the physical and mental toughness needed to survive in one of football’s most unforgiving eras. ⚔️ Constant 50/50s and physical battles 🧠 The mindset...

Andy Whing joins us for a proper, honest conversation about his journey through football — from his playing days to stepping into management. He opens up on: ⚽ Life as a professional footballer 🧠 The pressure of the game and dressing room dynamics 🎯 Transitioning from player to manager 📈 What it really takes to lead a team 🔁 The highs, lows and realities of football life This is a grounded, i...

JAYKAE TELLS ALL. From the streets of Small Heath to global recognition — including his track featuring in Power — this is one of Birmingham’s biggest voices like you’ve never heard him before. In this episode, Jaykae opens up on: • Growing up in Small Heath • His journey through the grime scene • The moment his music hit Power and changed everything • Linking up with Ed Sheeran • Birmingham City...

Former Birmingham City captain Martin O’Connor joins the B2B Made in Brum podcast for a brilliant, honest conversation about his career in football. Martin talks about his journey from Walsall to Birmingham City, becoming a leader at Blues and what it meant to captain the club during a huge period in its history. We dive into dressing room stories, life under Trevor Francis, characters like Barry...

Roger Johnson joins B2B Made in Brum for a brutally honest conversation about his football journey. From captaining Birmingham City and helping lead the club to one of the greatest nights in its history — beating Arsenal in the 2011 Carling Cup Final at Wembley — to the fierce derby battles against Aston Villa and that unforgettable semi-final comeback against West Ham. Roger opens up about the me...

Former Birmingham City defender Jerry Gill joins the B2B Podcast for a proper football conversation. From life inside the Blues dressing room to the realities of climbing the football pyramid, Jerry shares honest stories about pressure, contracts, managers, and what fans don’t always see behind the scenes. No media training. No safe answers. Just real football insight from someone who’s lived it....

Carla Jade joins us to share her incredible journey from a ring girl and promo model to an undefeated Misfits Boxing lightweight world champion. We dive deep into: • How she transitioned from the sidelines into the ring • Her early battles and breakthrough fights in Misfits Boxing • Defying stereotypes and breaking barriers as a woman in combat sports • What it really takes to train, compete and s...

In this powerful Made in Brum interview, Sukh Singh — co-founder and Chair of Panjabi Blues, now leading Birmingham City’s Official Supporters’ Club (OSC) — shares his journey, what it means to unite fans from every background, and how community and club identity can change the game. From South Asian voices in football to the power of inclusion at St Andrew’s, Sukh opens up on bringing people toge...

Jack Storer joins B2B: Made in Brum for a brutally honest conversation about how quickly football — and identity — can disappear. Once a promising young player at Birmingham City, Jack reflects on the Second City Derby red card that changed the narrative, the injuries that followed, and how his career unravelled after a move to Scotland. In this episode, Jack speaks openly about: • The red card at...

“The Horse” himself, Geoff Horsfield, joins the B2B Podcast for an unforgettable deep-dive into one of football’s most fearless and fascinating careers. 🎄 Yes — we even wrote a Christmas song about him. ⚽ But this is the full story: gritty, hilarious, honest and 100% Horsfield. 🟦 From non-league Halifax to Fulham, Blues and West Brom 💥 Promotion battles, Cup Final heartbreak, and the infamous...

Tony Coton sits down with the Made in Brum podcast to reflect on a remarkable career between the sticks and beyond. From his days as a fearless keeper at Birmingham City and Manchester City, to becoming a trusted scout at Manchester United and England — this is a story packed with grit, glory, and great laughs. Coton opens up on: His early days at Blues and playing at St Andrew’s Iconic moments ac...

Jon McCarthy — former Birmingham City winger, cult hero and Northern Ireland international — sits down for a deep, honest and heartfelt interview. 🔵 From his early days at York City and Port Vale, to over 100 games for Birmingham City, Jon reflects on: ⚽ Playing in the 2001 Worthington Cup Final against Liverpool in front of a packed stadium — “the roof was on, 80,000 fans — and I literally coul...

“Even after Baz passed… the abuse didn’t stop.” Tracey Patterson — widow of the legendary One Eyed Baz (@IamZuluBaz) — joins us for a powerful, emotional, and brutally honest conversation about life before and after her husband’s passing. From years of targeted online abuse to confronting trolls face-to-face, Tracey opens up about grief, strength, mental health, and continuing Baz’s legacy through...