Made in Brum Podcast

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...

Born in Erdington, raised on the Blues, and never shy of a strong opinion — Paul Devlin sits down with us to talk about what it really meant to play for the club he grew up supporting. In this episode: • Coming through the ranks as a Brummie lad • That electric connection with the St Andrew’s crowd • The truth about his time under various managers • What he really thinks about the modern game • An...

From the streets of Birmingham to becoming one of the UK’s most exciting bare-knuckle fighters, Connor “Brum Town Bomber” Tierney tells it like it is. 🔥 In this episode, Connor opens up on what it really takes to succeed in Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) — why inactivity kills more fighters than age, and why half‑hearted won’t cut it in bare knuckle. 🥊 bkfc.com We talk: 👊 His rise fr...

From Birmingham City youth days to doing time behind bars — and bumping into Ed Sheeran in a pub along the way… Burnsy opens up like never before. ⚽ Life at Blues as a young baller ⛓️ Spending time in jail — and what it taught him 👨‍👦 Making his dad proud 🍻 Running The Roost pub 🎤 The real story behind that Ed Sheeran night It’s raw, it’s honest, it’s Burnsy. 🔓 Support + bonus content: https...

In this explosive clip, Harlee Dean opens up on:  • Jude Bellingham’s rise at 16  • Honest managers vs egos in football  • The madness inside Birmingham City  • And his no-nonsense view on dressing room politics 🎧 This is just a slice of the full, unfiltered chat — available exclusively to Patreon members now. 🔓 Want early access & full episodes? Support the podcast here 👉 patreon.com/cw/B2...

Joe Egan has lived a thousand lives — Irish heavyweight, Tyson’s sparring partner, ex-convict, author, and survivor. In this raw and powerful episode of B2B Made in Brum, Joe opens up like never before: 🥊 Sparring hundreds of rounds with Mike Tyson 🚔 The John Fury beef 📖 The story behind his autobiography 🇮🇪 Growing up Irish in England 💥 Violence, redemption, and finding peace You might think...

Feed the Horse – Band (M)Aid in Brum 🔵 In between recording podcasts, we decided to… ehm, sing . (Apologies in advance.) 🎤 We’ve created a tongue-in-cheek Christmas mashup featuring some of the most iconic (and cult favourite) names from Birmingham City FC history — all set to the tune of a festive classic. It’s nostalgic, it’s daft, and yes… the vocals are questionable at best. But it’s made wi...

Frankie Gavin — the most decorated amateur in British boxing history — joins B2B Made in Brum for an unmissable conversation. From growing up in Birmingham to his rise through the ranks, Frankie opens up about the highs and lows of life inside and outside the ring: 🥊 Sparring with legends 🥊 Facing Kell Brook 🥊 Speaking candidly on Conor Benn and the world of modern boxing 🥊 Reflections on his...

“It’s not just a landmark for Birmingham City — it’s a landmark for Birmingham.” Anton from The Royal George (Tilton Road) joins the podcast to talk about running one of the city’s most iconic pubs — right next to St Andrew’s. He shares: • What it’s like running a matchday pub since 2001 🍻 • Wild nights like the Carling Cup semi-final vs West Ham 🔵 • His and his dad’s lifelong connection to Blue...

“I dribbled four players, crossed for a goal… and then nobody wanted to take the next kick-off!” From the very first training session, José Dominguez made sure Birmingham City fans remembered his name. In this exclusive full-length interview, the Portuguese winger tells the full story — raw, honest and hilarious. We talk: • ⚽ Missing the Auto Windscreens Final to play for Portugal • 🍻 Getting mo...

In this powerful full-length interview, Mark Ward opens up like never before. From playing for Everton and West Ham, to nearly keeping Birmingham City up in a last-ditch loan spell — and then his dramatic fall from grace, serving time in prison — this is a raw, honest, and moving conversation. ⚽️ Football, fame, fallouts… and finding a way back. 🗣️ “I’m a winner — and I gave it my all.” 💙 Blues...

Paul Tait is a name written into Birmingham City folklore — from that infamous Villa T-shirt moment to years of grit, goals, and graft in the famous royal blue. But behind the headlines was a story of battles off the pitch. In this candid conversation, Taity opens up about: • Signing for Blues as a youngster and being thrown straight into the club’s “crazy gang” culture. • What it was really like...

In 2006, a small band of British soldiers — mainly from the Royal Irish Regiment — were dropped into Northern Helmand, under-equipped and outnumbered, and told to hold Musa Qal’eh. For five weeks, they endured relentless Taliban attacks, scorching heat, and dwindling supplies inside a run-down compound. This is their story — courage under fire, political failures at the top, and the long-term scar...

We’ve had Mr A on before, but now the ultimate duo has arrived! In this episode, Mr & Mrs Airborne clear the air and reveal the real story behind the scenes. Abby sets the record straight: she’s not just a manager, she’s a partner — thriving under pressure and taming the chaos, while Mr A leaps head-first into challenges. Get ready as we explore: • The truth about their partnership (brains, br...

In Part Two of our conversation with broadcasting legend Tom Ross, we dive deeper into the Birmingham City revival — and it’s about far more than football. Tom shares his admiration for Tom Wagner’s leadership, Jeremy Dale’s passion, and the regeneration plans that could transform not just St. Andrew’s, but the entire city. From job creation and new transport links to the much-anticipated Sports Q...

Matt Hoy joins B2B Business Club to tell his side of the UB40 story — the highs of global touring, the lows of public backlash, and the fallout that followed his stance during the pandemic. He opens up about being thrown into the spotlight, replacing a frontman, and the pressure of living up to a legacy. Matt talks candidly about the silence from bandmates after his departure, the emotional weight...

Meet Drew Roper, founder and creative director of Yamination Studios, Birmingham’s independent animation based in Birmingham. What started in his bedroom has grown into a team of nine, delivering stop‑motion, 2D, and CG projects for clients like Coca‑Cola and Sky Arts In this episode, Drew opens up about: • The DIY launch of Yamination from his bedroom to a fully-fledged studio • The making of At‑...

We grabbed Martin Grainger just before his book launch at the RPG event at The Mackadown Sports and Social on Friday We talk Blues, testimonials, the roar of the St Andrews faithful — and Martin’s heartbreak at never getting to properly test himself in the Premiership after a major injury cut short his chance. From stunning free-kicks to fan-favourite grit, Martin reflects on the highs, the lows,...