2 Up Front Podcast

Back with the mandem AK & Rory in this "Off Pitch" episode. With April 12th having come and gone, the guys get to talking about what they're looking forward to the most now that certain things have reopened. They start with a topic close to them, the gyms - a massive part of what they do for different reasons. They shift gears to talking about the return of playing ball, sorting out a game or regular 5's and the struggles people will be facing after the long absence. Sliding away from sport, the discussion veers towards going out to restaurant and bars as well as dating. The guys discuss what they plan on doing and since they have different personalities - the difference in tactics causes a few laughs between them! So whether you're on the go or sitting comfy, enjoy the pod! Follow your hosts online: AK - @amanuelkahsai | Rory - @coachedbyrory

Back with the mandem AK & Rory in this "On Pitch" episode. The boys hit the booth and kick things off recapping the Champions League QF's and which games they enjoyed most. With the highlight game having been PSG vs Bayern, AK get's frustrated about the disrespect put on Neymar Jr's name, causing him to say the following statement: "If CR7 & Messi are on a different planet, Neymar Jr is on the moon whilst every other player is on Earth." This leads to the discussion as to where Neymar Jr sits from a talent vs stats perspective and both the boys give their opinion on the Brazilian playmaker. So whether you're on the go or sitting comfy, enjoy the pod! Follow your hosts online: AK - @amanuelkahsai | Rory - @coachedbyrory

In this week's episode, AK & Rory open up talking about both North London teams in Arsenal and Spurs. Rory shouts "North London Is DEAD" to which they touch on the problems both clubs are facing at moment. Next up of course is the Champions League draw as the Quarter Final fixtures have been released. The mandem drop their predictions on how the games will go and which one they're most looking forward to. With both Mbappe & Haaland in the mix and both Messi & Ronaldo knocked out, they shortly touch on if their era of dominance is finally coming to an end. Heading off pitch, and into a deep and serious topic. With the recent passing of Sarah Everard, both AK & Rory express their views on today's society. The conversation deep dives into the 'problems' of a patriarchal society, how women are the superior gender yet still inferior to predatory men, accountability for one's individual self, the re-education of men, the different types of men that are still part of the problem & why they don’t condone it plus much more! So whether you're on the go or sitting comfy, enjoy the pod! Follow your hosts online: AK - @amanuelkahsai | Rory - @alwaysrors 

Episode 3 and the boys AK and Rory are in the studio straight after the Manchester United vs Chelsea match. The boys give their quick take on that before talking about the role of defenders this season. Since Dias and Stones have formed a solid partnership - it only opens up the convo to discuss what the best centre-back partnership has been that both the tandem have seen. Coming off the pitch, AK decides to take you all to back in the day with some good old childhood nostalgia! The boys talk about things from primary school and their favourite school meals, to secondary school, trips to the sweet shop, first phone and even parental discipline! This one is hilarious you don't wanna miss it! So whether you're on the go or sitting comfy, enjoy the pod! Follow your hosts online:  AK - @amanuelkahsai | Rory - @alwaysrors

Episode sees the mandem AK and Rory in the studio diving straight into the topic of the new elite gen and in particular Phil Foden. With the performances he's been putting in this season especially against the traditional BIG 6 teams, the convos talks about were he ranks with all English player's U23. They then open that to the global game and discuss where Foden sits amongst the likes of Europe's elite in Mbappe, Haaland, Joao Felix etc. 
Taking it off pitch, Rory has come to the conclusion that mandem are weird! We talk about the odd things that "mandem" from how they chat to girls, to certain bro codes that aren't stuck to and everything in between, Let's just put it this way - you don't wanna miss it!
Follow your hosts online: AK - @amanuelkahsai | Rory - @coachedbyrory

Episode 1 is finally here! We join AK and Rory in the studio and the boys decided to kick things off talking about the current state of the Premier, including the future of Chelsea under Tuchel and the luck that Manchester United have had so far this season from just vibes! They then come off the pitch as discuss the following statement that was seen on Twitter: “Girls that have Only Fans are emotionally damaged” - and the convo gets real deep with this one! So whether you're on the go or sitting comfy, enjoy the pod! Follow your hosts online: AK - @amanuelkahsai | Rory - @coachedbyrory