Welcome back to Chinwag!

As some of you will have noticed (hopefully), the podcast was put on hold for a couple of months in the New Year.

Those of you subscribed to Football Daily will know the reason for this (other big projects!) but it feels grand to be back.

And kicking us off is Mr. Norwich himself, Jack Reeve: co-creator of the excellent Talk Norwich City.

In this Chinwag, Jack details how he went from enthusiastic young fan to working directly with the club, interviewing their sporting director and captain amongst others.

However, it wasn't always a walk in the park. The relationship was fractious at first and Jack was dependent on the kindness of one former hero to boot their journey off. 

Next on Jack's radar? Delia Smith... The club's owner.

This is a must watch for anyone looking to start their own fan channel or trying to figure out how to work with a football club in the Premier League.

The Chinwag Podcast is back with a bang baby after a month in isolation!

Episode. 37 features two stellar creators in Zac Alsop and Jamie Rawsthorne of 'The Zac and Jay Show', home to some of the most inventive content on YouTube. 

From faking Olympic gold, to fooling the fashion world; camping outside Bill Gates' house and gaining access to the most famous nightclub in the world - these boys have been putting themselves about in the name of entertainment!

In this episode, they discuss the origins of their channel, their brief flirtation with mainstream TV and why YouTubers are still underestimated.

Enjoy!

(yes I left my cursor on the screen again and I'll never stop)

Meet comedian Tom Lucy. Comedy wunderkid. Friend to the bees. Jewellery magpie. 

Tom is currently doing an arena tour with Jack Whitehall. He's also supported Kevin Bridges. So I guess that makes him alright, eh? Wouldn't know. Never seen him. I did really enjoy this chat though.

In this Chinwag, we discuss how to get noticed on the comedy circuit, my morning hair routine (really) and whether or not we are psychopaths. 

If you've read this far down on a YouTube description, there's no need to take the test. You are a certified maniac. Please don't send me any post.

As Spencer Owen's younger brother, Saunders knew from very early on he would have to do things differently to carve out his own niche.

In this pod, we discuss the benefits of living in a small town, the importance of finding a mentor, how to get an edge on your peers and the pitfalls of YouTube analytics...

Now, Saunders can be found presenting Formula E - one of the fastest growing sports in the world.

A thoroughly nice bloke and great talker.

Let me know what you think!

Ryan Smith was living the dream. 

In the space of four months, he'd gone from the U17s side to training with the first team; rubbing shoulders day-to-day with his heroes. 

His trajectory was meteoric: making his first team debut in the same match as Fabregas in 2003 at the tender age of 16.

Then, in a reserve team game, fate dealt him a career defining blow. After a bad tackle, Ryan ruptured his cruciate ligament and suffered a double micro fracture. 

After his surgery, Arsenal's head physio told him he'd have to retire at 26.

Despite battling on with clubs such as Leicester, Derby and Crystal Palace - it robbed Ryan of his natural gifts and confidence. From the age of 18, he was playing through an incredible amount of pain.

In this podcast, we tap into the psyche of an injured youngster tipped to make it to the top. A subject that receives nowhere near enough coverage.

Ryan eventually found some salvation in the MLS and was on the cusp of a move to La Liga before things beyond his control intervened yet again.

Ryan now works in digital media, pairing some of the biggest footballers in the world with brands. He's also looking to utilise his language skills to help footballers in Central and South America find clubs.

A fascinating chat. Thanks for coming in, Ryan.

Yes, tis Scarf Boy.

After a series of extremely low profile digs at Stat Wars we decided to ask him on the show. Not the best example to set - but hey ho (he did travel from fkin Newcastle tbf).

Here, Michael (GASP!) talks about building HITC up from the ground (they do have some decent titles, we'll give 'em that) and the lofty aspirations he has for the future. 

We also discuss: his faceless boss, the power of VOX POPS, why he fan boys over True Geordie, hating your content a year later and, erm, rolling around in pig shit.

Enjoy!

Sharky, aka 1/5th of Beta Squad, never dreamed of being a YouTuber; he wanted to be a footballer. 

However, after he didn't make the grade at college, things changed. He found his new best Chunkz and began to make content. 

Irreverent, silly, entertaining. It's led him to the Bernabeu, crossbar challenge with Jack Grealish and a follow from Arsenal's official Instagram. Which he is particularly pleased with. 

Let me know what you think in the comments below.

Big G. What more can you say that he's not already said?

The second member of the SE Dons on Chinwag but one of the OG's. There since the team's inception. 

In this episode, he reveals how losing loved ones drives the team, what he wants the Dons legacy to be and how he keeps the boys on the straight and narrow amidst all this attention as skipper. 

This is the origin story of the team that are taking over grassroots online. 

One of the most honest and impassioned interviews I have done so far. Make time for it.

JaackMaate aka Jack Dean is a professional pisstaker. 

Scamming kids (yes, you heard) on Habbo Hotel, turning Bebo skins into iPod Nanos, posting TY Teddy propaganda through his neighbours doors - his digital rap sheet is pretty extensive. 

He then found a way of amassing over 1 million followers on YouTube by highlighting some of the absurdities of the biggest personalities on the platform. Ducking and diving online is very much his thing. 

Now, Jack would be the first to say, he isn't or hasn't always been right. Sometimes not getting the proper measure of someone before assassinating them on his channel. 

However, after a physical and mental reboot, plus the creation of the Happy Hour podcast - he's starting to flex his creative muscles in a slightly more, er, responsible way? 

Yeah. That sounds alright. 

Let's see how that's going, shall we?

Smiv is the brains behind Palmers FC. One of the first Sunday League teams to capture the imagination of YouTube audiences with weekly, match based content.

Here, we discuss the early rivalry with Hashtag FC, the various evolutions Palmers have been through and why Smiv chose to keep Palmers FC alive.

He also touches upon becoming a dad for the first time, his 'away days' league table at various football clubs up and down the land and how YouTube has changed.

Palmers FC like you've never seen 'em before!