In this episode, Jacob Mahler reflects on his football journey- from his early days and national debut to a breakthrough season with Madura United. He opens up about off-field turmoil in Indonesia, a tough injury spell at Muangthong United, and rebuilding his career back home. Jacob also shares lessons learned, dealing with critics, and his mindset heading toward the 2026 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia.

In this power-packed episode, Singapore football icon Hariss Harun takes us through the defining moments of his career- from his early love for the game and breakthrough at NFA, to becoming the youngest-ever international debutant for Singapore at just 16. He opens up about his time at FC Barcelona’s La Masia, near-moves to Europe, and the transformative JDT era under TMJ, including captaining the club and winning the historic AFC Cup.

Hariss also reveals why he took a major pay cut for the Johor Disaster Fund, what motivated his return home during the pandemic, and how life at Lion City Sailors was shaped by Forrest Li’s vision. We dive into Singapore’s Asian Cup qualification, his evolving leadership as national team captain, and how he balances multiple roles- footballer, VP of FAS, real estate agent, and family man.

Candid, inspiring, and filled with untold stories:  this is Hariss Harun like you’ve never heard him. 

In this episode, Madhu walks through his career chapters- from his early football beginnings to LionsXII’s MSL title win, national team highs and lows, and the twists that shaped his stints with SAF Warriors, Tampines, and Negeri Sembilan. He opens up about his controversies and suspended fines, tough opponents, club releases, and the move that brought him back to Balestier Khalsa.

In this episode, Singapore footballer Shakir Hamzah opens up about his time with Young Lions, LionsXII, and Kedah, including winning the Malaysia Super League and FA Cup. Shakir gets candid about being fined, managing red cards, and balancing NS with football. He also talks about mental resilience, public perception, and life after football.

Singapore football legend Noh Alam Shah reflects on his fiery career- from  S.League dominance, to his 7-goal haul against Laos, trials abroad, and of course, the infamous 2007 brawl. A raw, honest dive into legacy and what comes after the final whistle.

In this episode, Zulqarnaen Suzliman AKA Mamat gets real about his football journey- from boyhood clubs and his NFA days to his pro debut and national cap at 20. He opens up about his arrest, the heartbreak of AFF Suzuki Cup 2020, and pocketing Son Heung-min against Spurs, while reflecting on injuries, setbacks, and his goals ahead.

In this episode of The Sportswire Podcast, Trent Buhagiar opens up about winning the Community Shield against the Sailors, overcoming hurdles in Serie B, and charting his path through the A-League and beyond.

In this episode of The Sportswire Podcast, we sat down with former professional footballer Ridhuan Muhamad as he reflects on his remarkable journey from playing for Arema Malang in Indonesia to carving his path in Singapore football.

Ridhuan opens up about his unforgettable moments on the pitch and shares his candid thoughts on corruption in football. He also provided an insider’s perspective on the current state of the local football scene, what needs to change, and his hopes for the future of the game in Singapore.

From getting scouted while playing semi pro to playing under Forrest Li, Shawal Anuar opens up about his journey, the experience of working with the boss, and how his sudden rise to fame has shaped his family life.

In this explosive episode, Singapore Football Legend Daniel Bennett opens up like never before. From his unfiltered thoughts on whether a SPL relegation system should be implemented in Singapore, to drawing parallels with Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham revolution, Bennett dishes out insights on how clubs should be run and what more can be done to support them. 

& Yes, he finally addresses the infamous clash with Noh Alam Shah during the fiery 2007 Singapore Cup Final.