The Sodcast

In the first of the Grounds Apart series, Flynn Good skilled Sports Turf Operative at Leicester City Football Club interviews Gary Barwell Head of Sports Turf at Edgbaston Stadium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex Earle, Head Groundsperson at Weissenhof in Stuttgart, on how his career took him from Sydney to Germany. Having never left Australia, Alex's first international flight was to take on a role at the All England Tennis Club. Now, his role sees him assisting to oversee two additional tournaments in Berlin and Bad Homburg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TBTV spoke with Shaun Ilten, Senior Director of Turf & Grounds at Dignity Health Sports Park in California. Ilten is responsible not only for the stadium pitch itself but for the wider training environment used by LA Galaxy. In the first part of this two part series Ilten discusses the preparations that are going on in the run up to the FIFA world cup, where the LA Galaxy are a site-specific t...

Turf Business TV sat down with Richard Hayden, principal Consultant at Hayden TurfCare Ltd to talk about his career so far and the often overlooked detail of equestrian surfaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Chaloner has been at Wrexham AFC for nearly two decades, a tenure that has seen him evolve from a part time helper at the raining ground to the Head Groundsman responsible for both the stadium and academy facilities. Today, the team falls under the Hollywood spotlight, with owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turf Business TV sits down with Head of Grounds Stadia at Brighton & Hove Albion FC, Phil Fifield. From academy football to preparing pitches on the world stage, Fifield tells the journey of his career that has led him to his current role. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TBTV sits down with The Grove's Golf Course Manager Sam Reid. Sam discusses how a passion for farming turned a summer placement in turfcare into a career at The Grove spanning over 13 years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Working behind the scenes at Lord's Cricket Ground is a reality few young grounds professionals ever experience, but for Tushal Nath, Sports Turf Apprentice, it's part of every day life. TBTV sat down with Tushal Nathan to gain an insight on his journey from volunteering at club level to working on some of the most famous cricket pitches in the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

TBTV sits down with Head of Grounds at FC Copenhagen, Oliver Deeming. Oliver discusses his journey from Suffolk rugby pitches to one of Scandinavia's most prestigious football arenas, with a CV boasting Northampton Saints and Tottenham Hotspurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TBTV sat down with Geoff Webb on day two of SALTEX to reflect on his 20 years as CEO of the Grounds Management Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senior Greenkeeper Ben Lamaison’s career journey in focus. TBTV sat down with Ben to discuss his career at the famous golf location as well as how he used his passion for photography to bridge the gap between The Grove’s 500 employees. You can follow Ben’s story on his instagram @gk_benlamaison Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the dust settles on another historic Eastbourne International, we take a look back to our interview with Head Groundsman Danny Negus, when preparations were well under way for one of the biggest events in the tennis calendar. Danny discusses the challenges of creating a world class surface, the financial and natural hurdles he has faced, as well as how it feels to see the grounds himself and hi...

Turf Business TV visits Head Groundsman Dougie Robertson to get an exclusive, behind the scenes look at West Ham's on going training ground redevelopment. The project is reshaping not just buildings and pitches, but the culture of the club. Dougie speaks about the renovation, his 30 years in the turf care sector and his hopes to recruit the younger generation into the industry. Hosted on Acast. Se...

KRC Genk's Head Groundsman Eddy Van Endert speaks to Turf Business TV on his journey to becoming an expert in pitch management. He discusses his approach to hybrid pitch construction, the importance of collaboration with other teams in Europe and the challenges that come with environmental regulations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From UK greens to Mediterranean dreams TBTV speaks to golf course superintendent Chris Furneaux. From unique challenges to a career spanning multiple countries, Chris discusses the intricacies of warm season turf management in some of the most demanding climates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TBTV speaks with Jelena Kulpinksi, FC Vojvodina's stadium manager to find out more about the instillation of their new hybrid football pitch. The Serbian FA, with backing from UEFA, launched an initiative to improve playing surfaces across the country, with FC Vojvodina being selected to undergo renovations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 2025 sees Raglan Golf Club reopen after after an ambitious and extensive redevelopment. Course Manager Lucy Sellick talks us through the redevelopment process, the community spirit behind the course's reopening and how she became involved with the club. Raglan Golf Club is set to reopen to golfers on the 1st April 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our latest edition of 'Darren Baldwin Talks' focuses on Adrian’s career journey - from overseeing the Grand National course at Aintree to managing York Racecourse – and offers insights into the challenges and innovations of maintaining top-level race tracks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TBTV spoke to James Mathewson, head groundsman at Colliers Park. Colliers park serves as the Football Association Of Wales Northern development centre and has recently undergone an extensive restoration project allowing it to now meet the requirements for elite level football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek Walder, Operations Manager for SALTEX looks forward to this years' event; his 42nd and his last. Looking back on his expansive and successful career, Derek reflects on his many achievements and how he knows it's time to pass the baton to the next generation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turf Business TV presents Darren Baldwin Talks. In the first episode of this new production Darren Baldwin, ex Head of Playing Surfaces at Tottenham Hotspurs talks to Paul Robinson. The ex- England goalkeeper talks for the first time about how that infamous 2006 own goal effect his career and his personal life. The pair go on to talk about the impact of playing surfaces, life for the England team...

Spearheading a revolution in sports grass maintenance, Stogger Turf Care leverages high-tech industry insights to bring controlled, data-driven grass growth within the reach of sports clubs worldwide. TBTV sits down with Florian Mans, International Sales Manager, to learn more about the company's journey, it's revolutionary products and future aspirations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Matteo Douillet, a grounds person at The Orange Vélodrome, Marseille undertook an BRADS placement that saw him working at Liverpool FC's Anfield Stadium. TBTV talks with Matteo alongside Peter Leather, Grounds Manager Liverpool Football Club AXA training centre and Warren Scott, Senior Grounds Manager at Liverpool Football Club Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darren Baldwin shocked the Turfcare industry when he left Tottenham Hotspurs after 27 years. Darren reflects on his career that led him to be the Head of Playing surfaces at Tottenham Hotspurs and answers the questions everybody is asking. Why did he leave such a high profile job? Is he finished with football forever? Darren explains all in a TBTV exclusive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Over in New Malden, South West London, Fulham FC's training grounds Motspur Park serves as a vital hub for player development and team preparation with its top tier facilities designed to nurture talent and enhance performance. TBTV chats with Gareth Abernethy, Head of Grounds at Fulham FC's Craven Cottage and Stuart Mackley, head of Motspur Park at Fulham FC. Discussing career journey, daily rout...