The High Press

Comedian, writer and lifelong Crystal Palace fan Kevin Day is this week's guest! Kevin tells us all about presenting Match Of The Day 2, writing for the BBC, stand up comedy, his love for Palace and the time he made babysat Jedward. Plus, hear about being mates with Jamie Redknapp, getting betting tips from a Roman gladiator, using a fire engine to enter Villa Park, working with Lee Dixon, the 92 and annoying Palace's owner by eating crisps... this is a good one!

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Gregg Evans joins The High Press this week! The Athletic's reporter for Aston Villa gives us an update on the club including possible transfers, differences between Smith and Gerrard, THAT holding midfielder situation and what's going on with the Chukweumeka brothers. Gregg also give his opinion on The Athletic, Keinan Davis' journey and the Villa push for Europe!

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In a bizarre twist, neither Rob or Cal host their One Year Anniversary Show! The Black Country's most hated man HRH conducts a special interview where the guest is The Press themselves! Listen up for Rob headbutting the Queen, Martin Jol making another appearance, behind the scenes of the pod, not being famous overnight, Cal pretending to be a cricket, underrated episodes and the boys going head to head in the quiz for the first time ever! Here's to Year 2...Up the Press! 

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UK's leading football finance expert Kieran Maguire joins Cal and Rob this week to discuss how global events are affecting the beautiful game. In this topical episode, the award winning lecturer give his in-depth insight in how the war in Ukraine is affecting football including uncomfortable times for Chelsea and ethics at Newcastle. Kieran also explains administration, how Derby have found themselves in it and what the future holds for the Rams with their "unusual financial methods".

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Joining us for our 50th episode is BHBN Radio Producer and Presenter Phil Stoneman! Phil and Rob co-host the Saturday Sports Show on BHBN Radio, and you can hear all about holding a eulogy for Aston Villa, choosing between Arteta and Viera and commentating in poor conditions at St. Andrews! Phil also talks helping hospital patients and gives us the long and short answer on West Brom...

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A special solo episode today for Rob as he's joined by Kidderminster Harriers' defender Alex Penny! Alex talks through his goal and performance against West Ham in the FA Cup, big decisions being made at Hull and being comfortable playing in defence, midfield and also up front! Rob and Alex also discuss fighting referees in Scotland, playing alongside his brother, earning his place at Peterborough and travelling a thousand years into the future!

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We're getting technical this week as the lads chat to Foundation Youth Coach Ross Ensor. Ross has been a youth coach at both Wolves and Albion as well as a PhD Researcher in Sports Coaching. Ross goes behind coaching to ask the meta questions, emphasises the importance of being flexible as an academy player and explains instilling cultures into a team. Plus we cover racial barriers in coaching, developing a youth player's life skills and Cal being assaulted by a wrestler! 

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Hallo und willkommen zum podcast! This week we're heading over to Germany to speak with Tom Julian - International PR and Communications Manager for the Bundesliga! Hear how Tom played a role in bringing sport back to the world during lockdown, was behind the recent ad campaign for the Bundesliga in America and what German football holds over the Premier League. We also cover the power of LinkedIn, his start in Scotland, buying Mercs in Germany, how he annoys his wife, working for Sky and a strange encounter with Stuart Pearce...

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Sports Photographer Simon Stacpoole joins the lads on the pod this week! The award-winning photographer shares his experiences of working at numerous World Cups, keeping his eye on Diego Costa and having his picture taken by Michael Owen. Plus, Simon tells us how he captures the best shots, having his work used by Sky Sports, about visiting breathtaking stadiums as well as shooting Jamie Vardy next to a toilet.

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Listen to the gaffer! Worcester City manager Tim Harris features on the pod this week to discuss the huge potential for the club, his great achievements with Newport County and managing Forest Green Rovers. Plus - Tim tells us what goes into being a Director of Football, harnessing talent in players like Dele Alli, a toxic situation at Hereford and what he likes to see in young players! Up the Sauce!

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