The Indie Football Podcast

While we ensured to maintain the high levels of guest speakers who are kind enough to grace us with their presence, do not feel too confused with the title of this episode. One of our co-founders, Dwaipayan Mukherjee's nickname is Johnu and it was Johnu's Friend's idea to name this episode - "Jon and Johnu" . But we can hardly ever discount what Anukarsh has done for us over the years. So he defin...

In this episode of the Indie Football Podcast, we explore how Step-Out is transforming the Indian football landscape with insights from their Business Expansion Lead. From navigating the challenges of the sports ecosystem and fostering innovation, we uncover what it takes to create a successful sports startup in India. Whether you're an aspiring sports professional or a football enthusiast, this e...

Looking back to our journey, we’ve averaged more than 2 episodes monthly in these 3 years which honestly is pretty impressive because just the other day, we saw a statistic that said most podcasts don’t make past the 10th episode because of various reasons but here we are, entering our 4th year with something that’s very close to our heart. This podcast has given us a great identity every time we...

We’re going closer to the century mark in terms of our episodes in our podcast and for the first time, we were grateful to get in conversation with a FIFA referee. Dr. Errol Sweeney is a World Cup referee, coach and mentor, psychologist and broadcaster. But this is what his LinkedIn profile would say. What we also dug deeper into the 90 minutes conversation was about his time in South Africa betwe...

In this special episode of the Indie Football Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Shaji Prabhakaran, the former General Secretary of the All India Football Federation (AIFF), for an in-depth conversation about his ambitious vision for the future of Indian football. Shaji has been at the forefront of football development in India, and his journey to the helm of the AIFF is both inspiring and deeply...

We have had wonderful people from the world of professional football join us in recent times and this episode proves to be no different. This week, we bring to you an in-depth conversation with Anand Vardhan, a seasoned performance analyst with experience working with Sudeva, the Indian Women's Team, and the Indian Youth National Team. In this episode, we delve into the world of Indian football, e...

Join us for an exclusive conversation with renowned Liverpool journalist, David Lynch! With over 100,000 followers on Twitter, David shares his fascinating journey, from his early days as a journalism student to becoming a respected voice in the Liverpool FC community. In this episode, David takes us through his remarkable experiences, including his interactions with celebrated Liverpool figures a...

In this episode of the Indie Football Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Farrell, the Deputy Editor of *Empire of the Kop* (EOTK) and a die-hard Liverpool fan. Farrell has a rich history of football writing for both *EOTK* and *CaughtOffside*, along with experience contributing to various football publications. Join us as we dive deep into Farrell’s passion for Liverpool FC, exploring how his love...

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Pranay Chaturvedi as we delve into the fascinating world of football, content creation, and cultural connections! From his childhood in India and how his father played a role in helping him follow the sport, this Manchester United fan shares his inspiring journey of growing up with a love for football and turning it into a creative career. With a uniq...

In the latest episode of having a teenager with us at the Indie Football Podcast, Alessandro is a 17 year old living in Rome, Italy. He began his content creation journey in football at the beginning of his teenage years. It was around the time when the world was locked down owing to the pandemic. At the beginning, you will also hear Anukarsh’s story of how he had excelled as a goalkeeper during h...

Join us for an exciting episode of the IFP podcast as we sit down with our very own Pushkar Parmar! In this episode, we celebrate Inter Milan's thrilling Serie A victory and dive deep into their season, exploring the standout players and unforgettable moments. Pushkar, a passionate Lautaro Martinez and Inter Milan fan from Nagpur, shares his journey and insights into the Ultimate Champions platfor...

One of the biggest aspects of doing this podcast online for the past 30 months has been the ability to connect with unique people from across the international football fraternity. Whether it’s the official broadcasters of the FIFA World Cup (Semra Hunter), former CEOs of Premier League clubs (Peter Moore) or in this case - a young journalist who has been a former left winger in her playing days a...

We got a chance to meet the General Secretary of Mohan Bagan Athletic Club, Mr. Debasis Dutta earlier this week on June 5, 2024. This is what our team in Kolkata asked him when we had the good fortune of visiting the office. The questions ranged from the responsibility of holding such a prestigious position to the importance of psychologists as sports move towards professionalism.

The appearance of Tom Overend in our podcast is yet another manifestation that our co-host Anukarsh Jain had when it comes to hosting some of the European footballing elite. Those who have followed the Indian football content creators fraternity closely would remember with a heavy heart about the departure of Abhradeep Saha (Angry Rantman) last month. While it definitely came across as a major sho...

Join hosts Anukarsh and Dwaipayan on the latest episode of their indie football podcast as they dive deep into the world of Liverpool FC with special guest Paul Gorst, Liverpool FC correspondent from Liverpool Echo. In this insightful episode, Paul sheds light on Jurgen Klopp's departure and the anticipation surrounding the arrival of new manager Arne Slot this summer. Get insider information on L...

When we began the podcast more than a couple of years ago, we had always thought of some names that we’d wish to call someday. Initially, it was about building a base so that we can reach a certain level before we can approach the renowned football content creators of our country. And we are glad to have Shashwat Mishra - AKA DrogBaba - as our latest member on the Indie Football Podcast. We talk a...

"Kickin' It with Triman"~ as we delve into the fascinating journey of professional footballer Triman from Belgium to India. Triman shares his insights on Indian football's recent rise, navigating cultural differences, and the challenges of representing India as an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). In this episode, Triman addresses questions on discrimination, letting go of his Belgian passport, and...

In our latest episode, we delve into the world of football freestylers with none other than Shah Huzaib, a rising star whose skills have captured the attention of legends and enthusiasts alike. He won an international football freestyling competition organized by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2020. In 2021, Shah Huzaib garnered attention from Bhaichung Bhutia and Sunil Shetty on social media. And as if tha...

In the 76th episode of our football podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Roopa Vyas, an ardent Liverpool supporter of Indian origin, shedding light on the Her Game Too campaign. This initiative, championing gender equality in football, has become a focal point for our discussions, building on our previous dialogue with Charlotte Cromarty during our 52nd episode in June 2023. By advocating for c...

We are obsessed with football. And when we talk about how we want dig deeper into understanding the football landscape in our country, we are not just talking about it for the sake of it. That spirit gets embodied by our co-founder, Dwaipayan Mukherjee’s recent trip to Goa where he ended up at the venue of one of I-League 2’s match between Dempos SC and a Mumbai club - Kenkre FC. There are numerou...

Join hosts Dwaipayan and Anukarsh on the Indie Football Podcast as they welcome a special guest, Dr. KAIF Qureshi, a dedicated postgraduate doctor from Mumbai with an undying love for Liverpool FC. In this episode, Dr. Qureshi shares his heartfelt sentiments about the recent departure of Jurgen Klopp after an incredible nine-year tenure, delving into the impact of Klopp's leadership on the team an...

In all our episodes so far, we have had football as our central topic. Well, the name of our podcast is self-explanatory after all. But in the last few months, as many of those close to us have observed, we are expanding our horizons to physical ventures. For that, we had to know about every possible football event in India. With that in mind, we decided to call Mr. Tilak Gaurang Shah, who has bee...

There’s been a lot going on with the Indie Football Podcast. We have crossed 70 episodes. Our Instagram is close to 2K followers. Our watch along community is more than 40 people, regularly expressing their views on issues pertaining to the sport that all of us so dearly love and care about. We have signed our first brand deal. We have expanded our team. We have fond football enthusiasts bought in...

The name needs no introduction. This episode will leave you a lot more informed and aware about the Indian football landscape as and when you go deeper into it. It was Aditya Vyas, our valued team member, because of whom we were able to connect with the man bringing in a football revolution with his academy work and other contributions in the sport and you will find how star struck he was as Ranji...

It’s always great to be associated with sporting organisations that have stood the test of time. Ever since our co-host Dwaipayan Mukherjee did a college project in his Masters with The Sporting News - he was extremely intent on bringing one of them into the podcast and who better than the one producing excellent work in the football section - Kyle Bonn. Just a glance at his frame and you’d see th...