It's lights, camera, action as Troy Deeney and Jermain Defoe remember the first time they stepped away from the pitch to work as pundits.

They talk about growing up as Match of the Day fans and discussing pundits they admired as both kids and as players, and who they enjoy listening to now. Troy talks about his first experience as a pundit on Monday Night Football, they compare notes about working on MOTD, and how they prepare for both TV and radio appearances.

The pair also contemplate whether current players watch live football, ask why young people can't concentrate on a full 90 minutes, and muse on Virgil Van Dijk smelling so good whilst he plays.

On this week’s pod, Callum and Michail ask if there was anything wrong with that controversial Ivan Toney free kick against Nottingham Forest? We break the news to Michail that he’s got a brand new teammate, none other than England international and Man City midfielder Kalvin Phillips. Plus, the boys answer the question: is there a goal the other has scored that you’re jealous of?

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In episode seven, Troy and Jermain look back to the first time they were booed as players and how they dealt with fans being critical of their performances.

On this week’s pod, Callum and Michail ask whether Jude Bellingham is really worth £230m. Then they take a crack at estimating each other’s values. Plus, we discuss the recent news that Everton may have a second points deduction in their future and you’ll hear from a very special Tyneside-based guest, who has a question for Cal. Got a query that only a professional footballer can answer? We’d love to hear from you. Send your questions for Callum and Michail to [email protected]

In episode six of Football Firsts, Troy and Jermain discuss the heartache of the beautiful game and weigh in on the first time that football broke them.

On this week’s pod, following West Ham’s third round draw with Bristol City, the boys wonder if FA Cup replays are still a good idea, in a season already jam-packed with fixtures. Plus, they discuss Arsenal’s slump in form, Jordan Henderson’s allegedly impending return to the UK after just five months in Saudi Arabia and Paul Scholes’ Instagram attack on Jesse Lingard.

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Troy and Jermain look back to their first games in front of the television cameras and describe how it felt to be playing with the eyes of the world watching.

They talk about how you prepare to play on TV - getting haircuts, bringing the barber to the training ground, practicing goal celebrations, and working out which camera to celebrate to.

They also drill down into post-match interviews, watching your own performances on Match of the Day with your friends, and which teammates loved the cameras. And they head off down a rabbit hole to talk about what sort of managers they'd be and what they'd wear on the touchlines with Troy admitting that his wife picks all his clothes.

On this week’s pod, Michail and Rickie engage in some January transfer window speculation. Following Jamie Carragher’s comments about Arsenal’s strikers, they discuss what truly makes an individual a ‘world class’ player and Michail answers the question, does David Moyes play ‘negative football’?

Got a query that only a professional footballer can answer? We’d love to hear from you. Send your questions for Callum and Michail to [email protected].

Troy and Jermain reflect on the first rollickings they ever got from a manager.

Troy talks about how Sean Dyche reacted after Troy failed to listen to his instructions, and how Dyche tested him every single day at training. Jermain discusses how Martin Jol "came for him" at half time of a game, leading Defoe to throw a water bottle.

And the pair compare notes on the worst rollickings they've seen in a dressing room, including one done through an interpreter.

Plus, they discuss David Beckham and Glenn Hoddle, why Marco Silva is ruthless, and what made Fabio Capello so scary.

The boys join the pod this week to chat about their respective Carabao Cup woes. Callum gives us the play-by-play on his recent clash with Tottenham keeper Vicario, which led to a post-match interview that got the whole internet talking. Mystic Michail offers up his prediction on which team will be top of the tree come Christmas. Plus, is it ever a good idea to rile up opposition fans?

Got a query that only a professional footballer can answer? We’d love to hear from you. Send your questions for Callum and Michail to [email protected].