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- S1 Ep9: Gerry Cox: how Hayters plays the game
Hayters co-owner and managing director Gerry Cox explains how the celebrated sports news agency has adapted to the demands of a new media era.
He talks about following up on its track record of launching top-level journalism careers - like those of Henry Winter, Peter Drury and David Ornstein - as well as its embrace of digital-first storytelling and a closer relationship with football audiences.
And he reflects on the most significant changes and the biggest stories of his own career, including a Diego Maradona bombshell at the FIFA World Cup.
Outlines is a 26 Forty original and is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly.
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Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope1 hr 7 min - S1 Ep8: Andrew Mangan: good old Arseblog and the influence of football fan mediaAndrew Mangan - founder of the enduring Arsenal-based platform Arseblog - discusses the impact of fan media on football culture.
He explains how Arseblog – an early mover in football blogging and podcasts – has evolved to meet audience expectations while maintaining its own identity and priorities.He also talks about the dynamics between fan-led and conventional football media, and how the likes of Arseblog have helped change perceptions of what fandom can be in the digital age.
Outlines is a 26 Forty original and is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly.
Instagram: @outlines_podcast
Threads: @outlines_podcast
Bluesky: @outlinespodcast.bsky.social
TikTok: @outlines.podcast
Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope1 hr 14 min - S1 Ep7: Luke Moore: a Football Ramble through the podcast businessLuke Moore reflects on 18 years of the Football Ramble, the UK’s biggest independent football podcast, and how the show and the space have evolved in that time.
He discusses the Ramble’s relationship with its audience, and the impact of that on its content and the commercial model.And in his role as COO and co-owner of Stak – the production company that grew initially from the Ramble – he talks about the wider potential of podcasting as a medium and an industry.
Outlines is a 26 Forty original and is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly.
Instagram: @outlines_podcast
Threads: @outlines_podcast
Bluesky: @outlinespodcast.bsky.social
TikTok: @outlines.podcast
Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope1 hr 6 min - S1 Ep6: Jarrod Kimber: finding the boundaries in cricket storytelling
The influential cricket writer, broadcaster, podcaster and filmmaker Jarrod Kimber tells Eoin Connolly about his eventful career and distinctive multimedia approach to finding and telling stories.
He discusses his path through a period of rapid change in the sport, the nuances of cricket culture and history, and the possibilities opened by analytics, T20 and a globalising community.
Outlines is a 26 Forty original and is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly.
Instagram: @outlines_podcast
Threads: @outlines_podcast
Bluesky: @outlinespodcast.bsky.social
TikTok: @outlines.podcast
Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope1 hr - S1 Ep5: Jo Redfern: every sport, everywhere, all at onceIn another conversation about sport and younger audiences, Futrhood Media founder and digital media strategist Jo Redfern lays out the demands of multi-platform storytelling across channels such as YouTube, TikTok and Roblox.
Redfern – the former Head of Brand for BBC Children’s and Education who has since advised sports bodies including the Premier League and the R&A – also discusses what sport can learn about audience outreach from kids’ series like Bluey, the creator mindset, and the unexplored power of animation.
Outlines is a 26 Forty original and is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly.
Instagram: @outlines_podcast
Threads: @outlines_podcast
Bluesky: @outlinespodcast.bsky.social
TikTok: @outlines.podcast
Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope48 min - S1 Ep4: Joe Devine: Tifo Football explains it allTifo Football’s Joe Devine tells Eoin Connolly how the video and podcast brand built its identity on distinctive explainer features, tactical analysis, curiosity and personality.
They discuss Tifo’s journey from creation through two changes of ownership, the importance of its art style and editorial priorities, discoverability on platforms like YouTube, and the particular dynamics of Tifo’s relationship with its audience.Outlines is a 26 Forty original and is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly.
Instagram: @outlines_podcast
Threads: @outlines_podcast
Bluesky: @outlinespodcast.bsky.social
TikTok: @outlines.podcast
Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope55 min - S1 Ep3: Stuart Rowson: discovery and inspiration for a younger generationEoin Connolly talks to Stuart Rowson – a veteran of senior sport and children’s roles at the BBC and the founder of Lucky Socks Media – about how young audiences discover sport in today’s media environment and what organisations can do to inspire new fans and participants.
Stuart explains why young people need the freedom to take ownership of their own communities, what makes sports stories relevant to different age groups, and where to find possibilities for connection across different formats and channels.
Outlines is a 26 Forty original and is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly.
Instagram: @outlines_podcast
Threads: @outlines_podcast
Bluesky: @outlinespodcast.bsky.social
TikTok: @outlines.podcast
Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope50 min - S1 Ep2: Adam Hurrey: at the risk of sounding (football) cliché...Adam Hurrey – creator of Football Cliches – tells Eoin Connolly how he carved a career and a community out of affectionate observations on the language of football.
They discuss the growth of the project through two books and a hit podcast, the evolution of football vernacular across different settings in the online era, and the peculiarities of transfer and tournament speak.
And Adam reflects on an unlikely interview with Sir Keir Starmer.
Outlines is a 26 Forty original and is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly.
Instagram: @outlines_podcast
Threads: @outlines_podcast
Bluesky: @outlinespodcast.bsky.social
TikTok: @outlines.podcast
Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope1 hr 2 min - S1 Ep1: Flo Lloyd-Hughes: a richer narrative for women's football
Welcome to Outlines - a new podcast about sport, stories and the media, from Eoin Connolly and 26 Forty.
In this first episode, Eoin talks to journalist and broadcaster Flo Lloyd-Hughes - host of the Counter Pressed podcast and founder of The Cutback - about the next chapter for women's football coverage.
With UEFA Euro 2025 providing another big summer spectacle, they discuss how women's football can build out its presence between major events, the appetite for a different range of stories and voices, and the potential impact of Disney+ as the new UEFA Women's Champions League broadcaster.
Outlines is a 26 Forty original and is presented, produced and edited by Eoin Connolly.
Instagram: @outlines_podcast
Threads: @outlines_podcast
Bluesky: @outlinespodcast.bsky.social
TikTok: @outlines.podcast
Theme music from Upbeat: Crush - Kaleidoscope51 min
About Outlines - a podcast about sport, stories and the media
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Eoin Connolly talks about sport and storytelling with a range of journalists and authors, broadcasters, filmmakers, executives, innovative creators and campaigners.