Made in Brum Podcast

Roger Johnson joins B2B Made in Brum for a brutally honest conversation about his football journey. From captaining Birmingham City and helping lead the club to one of the greatest nights in its history — beating Arsenal in the 2011 Carling Cup Final at Wembley — to the fierce derby battles against Aston Villa and that unforgettable semi-final comeback against West Ham. Roger opens up about the mentality inside that Blues dressing room, the belief the squad had, and what it was really like going up against some of the biggest teams in the country. He also speaks candidly about his move to Wolves, the pressure that came with it, and the difficult period where he became a target for fan frustration during a tough time for the club. It’s an honest reflection on the highs and lows of a football career — from Wembley glory to the harsh realities players sometimes face off the pitch. B2B Made In Brum Birmingham’s voices. Real stories. No filters. New episodes every week. 👇 Follow us Instagram: @madeinbrumpodcast TikTok: @madeinbrumpodcast ⸻ Powered by Brum Life Brum Life is Birmingham’s No.1 page for news, media and entertainment, reaching over 350,000 followers across the city. 🎥 NEWS | MUSIC | ENTERTAINMENT 📈 Need promotion for your business? 📩 Send your content to get featured Follow them here: Youtube —  @brumlife 

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. If you love authentic football stories and behind-the-scenes honesty, this one’s for you. Subscribe for weekly episodes of real talk. #B2BPodcast #JerryGill #BirminghamCity #FootballPodcast

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 succeed on big fight cards • The challenges of balancing life, business and motherhood alongside boxing • Her perspective on influence, rivalries and media perception Whether you know her from the ring, social media, or as an inspiration, this episode unpacks the real story behind the fighter, the champion, and the person. 🔵 SUBSCRIBE for more deep dives with compelling personalities 📍 Comment below who you want to see next #MadeInBrum 

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 together, supporting Birmingham City F.C. through thick and thin, and how football should truly be for everyone. Whether you’re a Blues fan, part of the Panjabi Blues family, or passionate about football culture and community, this conversation is for you. 🔵 ► Let us know in the comments where you’re watching from! ► Like & Subscribe for more stories from Birmingham voices. 💙 #MadeInBrum

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 Blues and the pressure surrounding it • Long-term injuries and being released from professional football • The 8‑hour drive home from Scotland with his career over • Mental health struggles, addiction, gambling, and isolation • Hitting rock bottom — and rebuilding his life from scratch This is not a football highlight reel. It’s the story of what happens after the headlines stop. 🎙️ B2B: Made in Brum — real conversations with people shaped by Birmingham and beyond. 👉 Subscribe for more honest stories 🔔 Turn notifications on so you don’t miss future episodes

“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 Second City Derby 🥅 THAT day in goal, THAT goal vs Spurs, and THAT Great Escape 🇺🇸 Nights out in Orlando, chaos on and off the pitch, and plenty of laughs along the way Whether you’re a Bluenose, Baggie or just love proper football stories — this is one you don’t want to miss. 👉 Full episode out now. Subscribe here: 🔗 https://linktr.ee/b2bbizclub

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 across the Football League and Premier League Working with Sir Alex Ferguson and scouting the next generation Insights from the England setup Life after football, injury battles, and staying in the game 💥 Whether you're a Birmingham fan, a goalkeeping nerd, or just love a footballing tale well told — this one’s for you.

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 couldn’t hear a thing.”  💥 Battling repeated injuries, including multiple leg breaks that disrupted his momentum at St Andrew’s and shaped his playing career.  🎓 His football journey beyond the pitch — from coaching and management roles to using his sports science degree in education and working with the Aston Villa FC Foundation / university programs to help develop young players and coaches.  Jon also shares banter about life around the training ground, the tight‑knit football family he grew up in, and what it means to transition from elite sport to life after hanging up your boots. 👉 SUBSCRIBE and LIKE so you don’t miss another Brum‑focused conversation. 📺 Watch more on YouTube

“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 community and resilience. She talks: • Losing Baz and the storm that followed • How she tracked down an online abuser and what happened next • Their shared mission to support the youth of Birmingham • Turning pain into purpose This story needs to be heard. 📺 Watch now 💙 Support the podcast on Patreon:   / b2bmadeinbrum  🔔 Subscribe for more:   / @b2bmadeinbrum