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🐟 This Week on the Pod: Town’s “International Break” & a Deep Dive with James McKeown

A dramatic weekend of League action unfolds as we track every key moment from the second half of the matches while Grimsby Town experience their first “international break”.

The episode blends match analysis, fan insight, and proper Mariners humour as the promotion race tightens and the pressure ramps up across the league.

The headline feature is part one of a brilliant two‑part interview with James McKeown, Grimsby Town legend and the club’s record appearance‑holding goalkeeper. He lifts the lid on the real life of a professional footballer at National League and League Two level, covering dressing‑room culture, contract realities, mental resilience, and what it truly takes to survive in the lower leagues.

Part 1 drops in this episode, with Part 2 landing on Wednesday (and no, that’s not an April Fools’ joke… keep your eyes peeled).

🔑 Episode Highlights • In‑depth analysis of the weekend’s biggest National League games • Grimsby Town’s “international break” and what it means for momentum • Exclusive insight from James McKeown on life between the sticks • Honest stories from inside the Mariners dressing room • Two‑part long‑form interview: 50 minutes each, packed with detail • Grimsby Town podcast • National League analysis • James McKeown interview • Lower‑league football stories • Mariners goalkeeping legend • League Two football insight • GTFC fan podcast • Footballer life behind the scenes