Potters' Pod: The Official Stoke City Podcast

Stoke City goalkeeper Frank Fielding joins Rob Adcock in this episode of Potters' Pod. Frank talks about his career journey, starting at his boyhood club Blackburn Rovers where he was mentored by goalkeeping legends Brad Friedel and Paul Robinson. Now, in the latter years of his own career, Frank talks about working alongside Viktor Johansson and gives his opinion on the heights that the talented...

The newly appointed Manager of Stoke City, Mark Robins, joins Rob Adcock for a special episode of Potters’ Pod. From winning trophies and managing injuries, to ironing newspapers and living the life of a fugitive, Robins relives his playing days at home and abroad. He goes on to reveal how sustained success in the dugout, after nearly going under in his maiden management role, continues to prove t...

Tom Cannon and Ben Wilmot joined Rob Adcock on stage in Ricardo's bar at the bet365 Stadium for Potters' Pod's first show in front of a live audience.   Tom talks about his lifelong ‘rinse and repeat’ obsession with football and how, despite interest from rival clubs spanning the length & breadth of the land, Stoke City was an easy sell.    Ben, meanwhile, talks through an early career Italian job...

In Part 2 of our interview Ryan Shawcross, the former Potters’ captain discusses leading his side to a memorable 6-1 victory over Liverpool, getting to know David Beckham in Miami and why he speaks from bitter experience when telling Stoke’s current crop of youngsters they might only get one chance. Currently Lead Coach of the Club’s U21s, Shawcross reveals why being a defender is too stressful to...

In this episode of Potters’ Pod, Rob Adcock is joined by our former defender and current U21 coach, Ryan Shawcross. Ryan reflects on how his time at Stoke City began under Tony Pulis and how a squad full of players with something to prove helped define the team’s gritty identity. He reveals ways in which the Championship is actually tougher than the Premier League, opens up about the whirlwind of...

In Part 2 of Rob Adcock’s interview with Andrew Moran, the Republic of Ireland international recalls feeling like an imposter after signing for the Seagulls, and describes how Roberto De Zerbi opened his eyes to new ways of playing the beautiful game. The midfielder reveals how Narcís Pèlach bears exciting similarities to the former Brighton boss and how an Emerald Isle allegiance with Jon Walters...

In this episode of Potters’ Pod, Rob Adcock is joined by Stoke City’s Republic of Ireland international playmaker, Andrew Moran. In Part 1, Andrew opens up about his path from being an diminutive Dublin boy to a full Ireland international. A rising star with Brighton & Hove Albion, currently impressing on loan in the Potteries, Moran shares how his love for the game nearly faded in his youth and h...

In Part Two of Rob Adcock’s interview with Ben Gibson, the Stoke City Captain opens-up about a “disastrous” period in his career, the difficult times triggered by the premature birth of his daughter and what he believes Stoke City can achieve in future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For Episode Three of Potters’ Pod, Rob Adcock is joined by Stoke City Captain, Ben Gibson.   Ben singles out some of his Stoke teammates and tells us which ones could go right to the very top, reveals what it’s like having a family member renew his contract at Middlesbrough, and recalls his call-ups to the England National Team.   Part Two is on the way, so make sure you’re subscribed to get notif...

Potters’ Pod goes double Dutch for episode two as Rob Adcock is joined by Wouter Burger and Million Manhoef.   Million candidly opens up about his relationship with his famous father, reveals post-career ambitions in the boxing ring and sings his own terrace chant. Wouter, meanwhile, provides a lesson in romance, shocks Rob with a revelation about how he uses his phone and explains why money is no...

In the first episode of Potters’ Pod, Rob Adcock and former Stoke City striker Chris Iwelumo sit down with recent signing Viktor Johansson.    The Swedish goalkeeper talked about why he chose to join the Potters, how he could have missed the birth of his child when signing and his approach to life after facing potentially career-ending injuries. For more Stoke City news and content visit the offic...

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