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‼️ New Episode with Associated Press Global Sports Correspondent Rob Harris!

🎙Talking to Markus Fjørtoft & Ciaran McKenna, Rob discusses the complexities and challenges of politics, morality & ethics in sports.

We discuss:
• Manchester United press conference ban
• How can players & managers confront political issues
• Manchester City FFP violations & the efficacy of “independent” regulators
• Future of club ownership & event locations



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BroPod #43 w/ Rob Harris: Corruption, Ethics & Politics in Sports Rob Harris is a British sports journalist and Global Sports Correspondant for the Associated Press. In this episode, Rob Harris (), along with Mark...

🎙NEW EPISODE w/ Coach Mike Noonan - NCAA Soccer champion with Clemson University Men's Soccer🐅

An honest and necessary insight into creating a winning culture, where college soccer fits into the American development system & taking an educational approach from a career characterized by an impressive consistency.



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‎BroPod: Mike Noonan: College Soccer Champion on Winning, Leadership and College Pathway on Apple Podcasts ‎Show BroPod, Ep Mike Noonan: College Soccer Champion on Winning, Leadership and College Pathway - 21 Feb 2022

🎙BroPod episode #40 with Liam MacDevitt.

We discuss his latest BBC Sport doc about the 97% that don’t make it in the Premier League.

The overwhelming majority of players DON’T make a living of sports. Football has come a long way but still needs to do better.

A student-athlete oriented approach from both coaches and players should be considered.

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‎BroPod: Liam MacDevitt: Presenter & Ex-Pro Footballer On The Pitfalls Of Pro Academy Football & Mental Health on Apple Podcasts ‎Show BroPod, Ep Liam MacDevitt: Presenter & Ex-Pro Footballer On The Pitfalls Of Pro Academy Football & Mental Health - 14 Feb 2022

🚨 NEW EPISODE w/ Ståle Solbakken: Norwegian National Team Manager🇳🇴⚽️

Markus Fjørtoft & Ciaran McKenna enjoy close to an hour chat with the decorated manager about the ups and down, and lessons learned, throughout his playing and managerial career.

All episodes going forward will also be available on YouTube. Click the link below and watch our interview with Norwegian National Team Manager Ståle Solbakken✌🏼

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BroPod w/ Ståle Solbakken: Norwegian National Team Manager #39 Ståle Solbakken talks to Markus Fjørtoft () and Ciaran McKenna () about his incredible experiences in football from playing to ...

‼️ NEW EPISODE with Samuel Luckhurst - Chief Manchester United Writer at Manchester Evening News⚽️👹

Samuel talks to Markus Fjørtoft about moving past the “SAF DNA”, relationship with Mourinho, tone-deaf media advisors & reporting honestly in face of opposing narratives.



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‎BroPod: Samuel Luckhurst: Chief Manchester United Writer on Apple Podcasts ‎Show BroPod, Ep Samuel Luckhurst: Chief Manchester United Writer - 8 Dec 2021

Always appreciate guests that are engaged and give of themselves.

Great talking to pundit and former footballer Michael Stewart about growing up in the Manchester United system, not just “sticking to football”, carving a role for himself in politics, and
Scottish independence🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿



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‎BroPod: Michael Stewart: Independent thinker, Independence champion on Apple Podcasts ‎Show BroPod, Ep Michael Stewart: Independent thinker, Independence champion - 3 Nov 2021

🎙On our latest episode of BroPod we talked to Jay Heaps. Impressive is an understatement.

• Voted best college soccer player while playing for Duke Men's Basketball
under Coach K.
• 11 seasons in the Major League Soccer (MLS) as a player, 6 as a coach. US international.
• Morgan Stanley wealth manager
• Birmingham Legion FC GM & President

We talk a lot about leadership in this episode, and his natural and applied excellence that has earned him his success. Loved this chat.



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‎BroPod: Jay Heaps: Soccer & Basketball, Talent & Guts, Player & President on Apple Podcasts ‎Show BroPod, Ep Jay Heaps: Soccer & Basketball, Talent & Guts, Player & President - 20 Sept 2021

HERE WE GO🚨

Markus and Ciaran talk to Fabrizio Romano - the undisputed source of football transfers!

We discuss his background, creating & maintaining a network, how he works a transfer (i.e. Varane) and how he looks to evolve.

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‎BroPod: Fabrizio Romano: The Art Of A Successful Network on Apple Podcasts ‎Show BroPod, Ep Fabrizio Romano: The Art Of A Successful Network - 16 Aug 2021

Latest episode with U.C. Sampdoria stalwart and environmentalist Morten Thorsby - an exemplary representation of the modern footballer and our podcast mantra of “defying convention”.

We discuss mentality, purpose-driven performance, being more than a footballer, the aims of his WE PLAY GREEN foundation, and why football is a vital platform.

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By living (and playing) abroad, you're afforded exposure to various philosophies and methodologies forged by different cultural/social/political approaches. Life is filled with contrasts, and being able to compare and contrast across cultures is highly rewarding, as it provides a solid platform for a discussion.

I have lived in Norway, Germany, New Zealand, the US and Scotland, and wanted to apply this to a mini-series on "Foreign Coaches On Norwegian Talent Development" to delve into:

(1) their stories: why Norway, their evolving coaching principles enabled by negotiating between two different cultural approaches etc.

(2) the Norwegian model: its transformation into a supposed hotbed for top-tier talents, the democratic structure that values playfulness and inclusion and its pros and cons, + much more.

Thanks to Kevin Nicol, Thomas Dent and Antoni Ordinas for taking the time to share their knowledge and expertise.

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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2021

As for many others, the Drive to Survive series got me hooked on the sport, so naturally Ciaran McKenna and I had to do an episode on the business of Formula 1 with friend and fellow Duke alumnus Dylan Stewart - social media coordinator at Formula 1 and with a proud family history in racing (namely the Stewart Grand Prix team led by father Paul and triple F1 champion and grandfather Sir Jackie Stewart).

With an ownership group that has put increasing emphasis on F1 as an entertainment company, the sport has experienced a significant increase in popularity in recent years, so we discussed the why´s and how´s attributed to this growth, where the sport is headed, and the role it can play in the American market.

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‎BroPod: Dylan Stewart: The Business Of Formula 1 on Apple Podcasts ‎Show BroPod, Ep Dylan Stewart: The Business Of Formula 1 - Apr 15, 2021

As the possibilities within the world of sports business continue to expand, it was all the more rewarding to talk to Scott Sandalow, current director of brand development at the historic Italian football club Roma about the increased internalization of football brands, athletes trading endorsements for ownership, the unique challenges of building a club´s brand in the US, and why Roma´s cult-like status on social media resonates so much with fans.

With roles at Bayern Munchen´s US offices, Chicago Fire, and New York Red Bulls to name a few, Scott talks from a place of vast experience and industry know-how, and it was a pleasure to have this chat with him!



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‎BroPod: Scott Sandalow: Global Brand Development In Football on Apple Podcasts ‎Show BroPod, Ep Scott Sandalow: Global Brand Development In Football - 1 Apr 2021

When I was a teenager, there was a (super) talented young girl that competed with and against us boys...

That girl was Caroline Graham Hansen.

She is now one of the best footballers in the world and her Barcelona team has won 19 out of 19 games this season and is in the CL QFs.

Ciaran McKenna and I talked to the Barcelona and Norway star about the special feeling of being a Blaugrana, her inner drive, becoming a role model, growing up playing with the boys, and the future of women’s football.



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‎BroPod: Caroline G. Hansen: The Blaugrana on Apple Podcasts ‎Show BroPod, Ep Caroline G. Hansen: The Blaugrana - 17 Mar 2021

New episode with Mikkel Beck: The Football Agent

Transitioning from a playing career is never easy, but following forced retirement at age 30 (that had seen him play in four different countries and two European Championships), Mikkel created his own agency and has now been in the business for 17 years. We discussed what attracted him to become an agent, building his brand and credibility to ensure success for the client and his team, the type of person/player he looks for in prospective clients, the range of roles an agent is expected to fulfil, and the difference between player agents and club agents and why only one of them needs regulating.

‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2021

Latest episode with American owner, investor, and chairman Jordan Gardner: American Ownership in European Football.

Research shows investments in football have dramatically underperformed financial markets, yet there's now an increasingly sophisticated and hard-nosed group of American investors coming into the industry looking to professionalise the sport with best practices from major North American sports. Why? What does an American style of professional management offer than others can't?
And should we be sceptical?

‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2020

First episode of the year with digital thought leader Cristian Nyari🎙

Markus Fjortoft and Ciaran McKenna talk to Head of Commercial Content at sports streaming service DAZN and former FC Bayern München US Head of Media about all things digital within the sports and entertainment landscape!

We talk about the strength in being a generalist, building a global brand, navigating the US market, the changing media landscape + so much more!



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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2020

A year has passed since Ciaran McKenna and I started our podcast, and we reflect on it with great joy and excitement. It has been part of an established learning trajectory that we are passionate to continue.

Our purpose has always been, by seeking out those "crazy"/brave enough to do things a little differently, to learn and be inspired by these impressive individuals, and share these worthwhile stories and lessons with a broader audience.
In doing so, we abide to one of the greatest laws - the law of progressive development.

Our guests have ranged from world-renowned journalists, broadcasters, CEOs, Ballon d´Or winners, and politicians, and it is through this eclectic mix we allow ourselves to be inspired and derive ideas and methods we can apply for overall betterment, as well as for general enjoyment.

Genuine appreciation for those that have listened, as we hope you become one of plenty more!

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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2020

Joining us this week is MLS legend Jason Kreis. Having had an incredibly successful playing career, Jason then went on to manage several MLS teams where he often operated against the status-quo and instilled his unique ethos predicted on “The team is the star.” During the episode we discuss his slow realisation of professional football being a possibility, his remarkable career at Dallas Burn and what he attributes his individual performance to, as well as the rapid, but tough, transition from player to manager and the different expectations and pressures that this brings. We then delved deeper into his coaching philosophy; creating a selfless culture, the benefits of working and learning from legends of the game (Pirlo, Villa, Lampard, Kaka), but also the challenges of managing them. Jason passes on the wisdom he gained from building a successful franchise at Real Salt Lake, as well as the challenges and lessons learned at newly formed franchises New York City FC and Orlando SC. The discussion comes to an end with Jason emphasising the multiple pathways available to young players pursuing professional soccer and the sometimes bad advice related to “needing to go pro young.”

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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2020

In conversation with Ali Curtis, there's an intensity and integrity present that makes every word uttered sound shrewd and purposeful. His path from football/soccer standout to Wall Street and back to football in leading front-office positions, proves both unique and highly insightful, as he reflects (amongst other things) on retiring early to seek new challenges, the overlaps and differences in sports and banking, the best-practices and inspiration he gains from other sport and non-sport organizations, his own 'development' in the business, as well as the role he wants (football) to play in having a voice on racial and social injustices. We conclude the chat with Ali with our "special" questions.

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/bropod/id1491538550?i=1000493819743

‎BroPod: Ali Curtis: The Agent Of Change on Apple Podcasts ‎Show BroPod, Ep Ali Curtis: The Agent Of Change - 5 Oct 2020

New Episode!

Steve Nicol is a Liverpool legend. With 5 league titles, 3 FA Cups, and one European Cup title to his name, he was part of one of the most successful English teams in history. He's played with them all. He's been coached by them all. In this episode, Steve Nicol shares with Markus Fjørtoft and Ciaran McKenna insight into the ability to remain consistent and dominant over several years, what defines a great leader, the one manager he was scared of, the tragedies that defined a city and club and attempting to put the pieces back together + moving to America and becoming one of the longest tenured managers in the MLS.

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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2020

Episode 1️⃣5️⃣ is now out with CEO of Barnsley Football Club, Dane Murphy⚽️

In this talk with Markus Fjørtoft and Ciaran McKenna, Dane discusses his path from a young American attempting to forge a playing career in north-west Germany to becoming one of the youngest CEOs in the English Football League. Having served as technical director for both Real Salt Lake and DC United, he reflects on the differences and similarities between the MLS and EFL models and the shortcomings of extremist visions (restricted market vs. free market) in light of the recent salary cap introduced in England. Further, he elaborates upon the vision of Barnsley's ownership in attempting to redefine how English clubs are run with emphasis on organic growth, the ramifications of establishing a club philosophy focused on maintaining a club's sustainability, the implementation of a data-based approach to support rather than overtake decision-making, preserving the Barnsley DNA amidst all this, and whether he feels like he's got something to prove.

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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2020

PART TWO of our chat with Amir Lowery and Liam MacDevitt,as we focus on the road ahead!

We delve deeper into topics of race and politics, and focus on the road ahead. How can we ensure the activism and advocacy for racial justice is upheld? How can environments to confront racial bias be created across party lines, and how does Amir running as an independent play into that? How are athletes' skills transferable to the world of politics and the fight for wider systemic change? In a call for justice that has swept the US and much of Europe, can an increasingly empowered and "non-conformist" generation "fix" the issues at hand in fragmented national states? We also got a few “special” questions to end on to conclude our chat with Amir and Liam!

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‎BroPod: Amir Lowery & Liam MacDevitt: Race, Politics, Media & Football Part Two on Apple Podcasts ‎Show BroPod, Ep Amir Lowery & Liam MacDevitt: Race, Politics, Media & Football Part Two - 20 Jul 2020

We Back!

It's been an extended break for the lads of BroPod, but we're back with an episode we highly enjoyed and learned a great deal from!

Amir Lowery and Liam MacDevitt are two former professional footballers now striving to make a positive difference in POLITICS and MEDIA.

We discuss the roles with which Liam and Amir have occupied within football, media, and politics to gather their perspectives on race in society and where we're headed.

Amir Lowery (Dream Aspire) is now a Player Relations Manager for the MLSPA and Executive Director for Open Goal Project, a nonprofit dedicated to helping youth soccer players navigate the financial and logical challenges that persist in American Club Soccer. Earlier this year, Amir announced he will be running for Congress as a representative of the District of Columbia.

Liam MacDevitt is now an English/Irish broadcast journalist, content curator and presenter for the BBC on Match of the Day Kickabout and the PFA. Liam played for Yeovil Town, Swindon Town, and Stoke City to name a few, and he shared the same team and flat with Markus in New Zealand (lucky him!) playing for Southern United and then followed by Tasman United.

Tune in for Part 2 in the beginning of next week!



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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2020

Ada Hegerberg: THE GROUNDBREAKER

Ada Hegerberg has arguably cemented herself as the best women's footballer in the world and broken more records than I could list at a mere age of 24. In this chat, Ada discusses her commitment to quality, repetition, and visualization that's been ingrained in her from a young age, and how it has all played a part in her "natural" nose for goals, and immense mental fortitude. She also discusses the privilege and seriousness she has towards using her platform to make meaningful change, the unflinching certainty of who she is and what she wants to represent, what drives her when she's seemingly accomplished it all, and what legacy she wants to leave behind.

Loved this chat with Ada, and we hope you do too🙌

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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2020

1️⃣1️⃣th episode out now with our former head coach John Kerr⚽️

A great insight on the American college system as we discuss:

• Universities’ role in the student-athlete’s development
• Growth of soccer and it’s recent (academy and structural) improvements
• The recruitment process
• The Duke difference
• Embarking on a playing career that led him to be the first American in the English First Division!
+more!



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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2020

Markus Fjørtoft talks to presenter, journalist, consultant and social media guru (not bad...) Aaron West (). They discuss starting from scratch and making his mark through Twitter, representing a new generation within a shifting sports media landscape, furthering the cause for minority issues through storytelling, finding his voice, the cultural factors that've contributed to the growth of the American soccer culture, eSports, and being "different"...

Aaron is a Davidson College alumnus, where he spent 4 years playing college soccer. Aaron started a blog about soccer, and progressed to writing for outer outlets working as a digital strategist and freelance writer (including Goal.com). He was an early adopter of Twitter and was eventually recognized and subsequently hired by Fox Sports. He went on to work for Copa90, a video-first soccer media outlet, and he's now host of Bleacher Report’s “Out here”, as well as being a pitch-side reporter for the Champions League games.

We've also hit the double digits for number of episodes so that's pretty cool... thanks to everyone that's still listening!

Follow BroPod on Twitter and Facebook. Please subscribe and review our podcast on iTunes and/or Spotify.



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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2020

🎙Only fitting the 9th episode is with a true 9️⃣ as we talk to
Chris Sutton⚽️

An English Premier League and Scottish Premiership winner he reflects on breaking through at Norwich, his reputable partnerships with Alan Shearer and Henrik Larsson, going for a British record fee, hiding in a toilet at Highbury, but also the self-awareness and mental fortitude that was critical to his success!

Chris Sutton, totalling 409 professional club appearances and 148 goals, spent 9 years playing in the English Premier League spread across 3 clubs, Norwich City, Blackburn Rovers, and Chelsea, before heading North of the border to spend 6 years with Celtic, and then ending his career back in England with brief spells at Birmingham City and Aston Villa. Chris remains in the spotlight through his tell-it-like-it-is punditry where he voices his opinion on BT Sport and BBC Radio 5, as well as through his columns at the Daily Mail and Daily Record.

Click on the links below for the podcast and a look at his top 3 goals for Celtic💥



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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Society & Culture · 2020

Vidar Riseth had one of those chats with his dad when he was 7. He wanted to play professional football and he asked his dad what a perfect career would look like. His dad said, "son, first you play for your local club and then you go on to play for Rosenborg, the best team in Norway. You can then play professionally in (one or two of) the four biggest leagues in the world (England, Spain, Germany, and Italy), and then represent your country in the World Cup. And lastly, you have to play in the Champions League. If you do all that, you'll have played in the same competitions as the best players in the world." And I'll just leave it at that for those that might not know what followed...

Vidar Riseth has played for 8 professional clubs in 5 different countries, represented Norway 52 times and scored 4 goals, beat Brasil in the World Cup, and scored the winner in a Scottish cup final. He is now executive sponsor director of Rema 1000, a multinational grocery chain.

We talked about selling potatoes and Christmas trees to get by at the start of his career, the culture shock that first met him abroad, the different pressures that followed throughout his career, Henrik Larsson's bet on him for the cup final, transitioning into life after football, a certain champagne deal + much more!



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‎BroPod on Apple Podcasts ‎Kultur og samfunn · 2020