The Academy Of Football Podcast

In this episode Kev chats to Dave about all things anti-depressants, with Dave talking in-depth about his experiences over the years being on and off of them, openly talking about the positive and negative aspects, as well as going into the realms of self-medication, be it via recreational or pharmaceutical means. #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #westham #westhamunited

Kicking off a new segment for The AOF Podcast, we have 'The Check In', where Kev Slade chats to the man behind the podcast's cameras and mics, Dave 'Legoman' Kidd about anything and everything in life.... basically checking in with each other. The primary aim is to openly discuss how they are feeling about day to day life, the past and the future, with a strong focus on mental health and wellbeing...

In this episode of The Academy Of Football Podcast, Kev is joined by former footballer, professional boxer and now BKFC bare knuckle fighter George 'Hit Hard' Hillyard. George reveals all about his past, from when he was having trials at West Ham United at 13, eventually choosing boxing over football, turning professional and signing a 15 million pound deal with boxing promoter Barry Hearn...

Ex-West Ham United Academy graduate Rob Hall joins TAOF Podcast's Kev to talk about his time at the club, having joined at the age of 7 in 2001 and coming up through the ranks, finally to making his Premier League debut in February 2013 against Fulham. Rob spent his time as an academy player whilst under a wide scope of West Ham managers : Glenn Roeder, Alan Pardew, Alan Curbishley, Gianfranco...

In this episode TAOF's Kev has a chat with West Ham Fan TV's co-founder Ryan Archer, where he reveals the origins of WHFTV's You Tube channel, the story behind his unwarranted stadium ban by West Ham United, the subsequent police prosecution that was thrown out of court and the effect all that had on him, plus his cameo as a detective in the upcoming cinema release 'Rise Of The Foo...

Ex-TOWIE star Ricky Rayment chats to The Academy Of Football Podcast's Kev about his obessesion with all things West Ham United, the highs and lows of the 2006 FA Cup & 2023 UEFA Conference League cup finals, the buzz of coming up with the Taty Castellanos terrace chant, what it was like to suffer alopecia, losing four close family members within the space of a couple of years along with his b...

This time round TAOF's Kev chats to musician Joseph J. Jones about his latest single 'You'll Never Take The East End', which he says is less of an anthem and more of a love letter to West Ham United. Joseph also shares his story of being a West Ham fan and how much the club means to him, whether the club will survive relegation from the Premier League to the Sky Bet Championship at...

In this episode Kevin is joined by Tracy Tombides to talk about her West Ham Academy star son, Dylan. Tracy speaks from the heart about many subjects she holds so close to her, including Dylan’s courage and zest for life he showed during his battle with Testicular cancer, his love for the game, her journey towards spirituality, and her passion & new purpose; spreading awareness for testicular...

Part 2 of Darren Blewitt’s explosive story! Released by West Ham, struggling to come to terms with life after Mark Noble’s testimonial, Addiction, Suicide attempts, suicide notes, and his long road to recovery! #westham #westhamunited #mensmentalhealth #academyfootball #footballpodcast #soccerpodcast #football #soccer Please follow all of our socials for more content: YOUTUBE : @theaof_podcast INS...

Part one of an exclusive two part episode, TOAF Podcast's Kevin Slade chats in depth with ex-West Ham United Academy graduate Darren Blewitt about his childhood, signing for the club and living the dream as a life long West Ham fan, his mental health and drug/alcohol addiction battles, and much much more! #westham #westhamunited #mensmentalhealth #academyfootball #footballpodcast #soccerpodcas...