This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we are joined by Mayowa Quadri, one of the most influential voices in modern football culture and storytelling. His journey didn’t begin with media, cameras, or broadcast studios. It started quietly, at grassroots level where he fell in love with football not just as a sport, but as a culture, a community, and a language.

From university into present day, Mayowa carved out a unique lane in the industry not as an ex-pro, but as someone who understood football through people, identity, creativity, and representation. That perspective has taken him into rooms many never imagined possible.

Today, he is the Head of Brand at VERSUS, a Board Member of the Sports Journalists’ Association, and a Board Member of the Black Collective of Media in Sport. His portfolio stretches across some of the biggest platforms in football and entertainment:

•⁠  ⁠Former match-day host for Guinness & Together
•⁠  ⁠Former co-host of Wrighty’s House with Ian Wright
•⁠  ⁠Founder of the Blue Creative Fund with Chelsea, empowering young creatives
•⁠  ⁠Host of the FCM Podcast, shaping conversation around football culture
•⁠  ⁠Former DAZN Club World Cup reporter
•⁠  ⁠Regular contributor for Premier League Productions
Mayowa’s impact isn’t just professional it’s cultural.

In this episode, Mayowa opens up about navigating the industry as a Black creative, the mental pressures behind visibility and online scrutiny, the responsibility of platforming communities, and how football and love for God can serve as both healing and identity. 

His insight into balancing culture, creativity, leadership, and mental health makes this one of the most important conversations we’ve had.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we are joined by Alistair John, a winger whose journey through football has been full of promise, challenge, and resilience. Alistair’s story begins in the academy setups at West Ham, Arsenal, and Charlton Athletic, where his talent and potential were evident from a young age. The early days were full of dreams, scouting trips, and the intense pressure that comes with being a young footballer in elite systems.

However, a sudden, life-altering incident changed the trajectory of his career, forcing him to navigate both physical and emotional recovery while rethinking what football and life meant to him. Through resilience, determination, and the support of those around him, Alistair rebuilt his path, continuing to play, mentor, and reflect on the lessons he has learned along the way.

In this episode, he shares candidly about the highs and lows of academy and senior football, coping with trauma, navigating mental health challenges, and how fatherhood has reshaped his perspective on life and the game. His story is a testament to perseverance, personal growth, and the unbreakable connection between passion and perseverance, showing that even when life changes everything in an instant, it is possible to keep moving forward with purpose.

This episode is a candid and inspiring story of resilience and personal growth, and it will resonate with anyone who has faced setbacks while chasing their dreams

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we’re joined by Alison Maloney — a trailblazing physiotherapist whose journey through football and healthcare is both inspiring and deeply human. 

From early beginnings at Greenwich Borough and Fisher, to working within setups at Charlton Athletic, VCD Athletic, Barking, and now Cray Wanderers, Alison has carved out her place in a space that hasn’t always been easy for women to thrive in. Her story is one of perseverance, professionalism, and passion for player care. 

In the first 45 minutes, Alison takes us through her football journey — how she broke barriers, built trust in male-dominated environments, and became known for her ability to connect deeply with players both physically and emotionally. She shares insight into the realities of being a physio in the non-league game, the responsibility of being part of a team’s heartbeat, and why her work goes far beyond the treatment room. 

In the second half, we explore Alison’s mental health journey — balancing her full-time role as an NHS Specialist Physiotherapist in elderly rehab and frailty with the demands of football. She opens up about how the COVID-19 pandemic tested her emotionally, witnessing patients fight for recovery while she herself battled exhaustion and compassion fatigue. 

Now, through her mentoring work, university lectures, and her creation of the Non-League Therapist Support Network, Alison is helping shape the next generation of physios — reminding them that behind every recovery is a story, a struggle, and a human being. 

A conversation about resilience, empathy, and the power of connection — this is one of those episodes that will leave you both inspired and grateful.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we sit down with Tristan Gordon.  a man whose journey through football and life is as powerful as it is inspiring.

From early days lighting up the local pitches to being on the verge of a professional career, Tristan’s footballing ability was never in doubt. But life took a series of unexpected turns that forced him to rebuild from the ground up. Through the challenges, lessons and moments that changed his direction, Tristan found a new purpose one rooted in faith, growth and giving back.

Today, he continues to play at grassroots level, but his impact stretches far beyond football. Tristan runs a Foodbank supporting local families, leads a Men’s Forum focused on conversation and well-being, and has become a pillar of his community, using his story to guide young people away from the wrong paths and towards better choices.

In this deeply honest episode, Tristan shares:
•⁠  ⁠How life’s toughest moments shaped the man he is today
•⁠  ⁠The importance of purpose, reflection and second chances
•⁠  ⁠How football and community became his anchor
•⁠  ⁠Why giving back brings more fulfilment than any trophy ever could

A story of redemption, resilience and real change one that shows it’s not where you start or what you go through, but how you use your journey to lift others.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we’re joined by Adrian Binns. a man who has lived and breathed grassroots football from childhood to veteran level.

Adrian started out in 7-a-side with Sydenham Cobra, before moving through youth setups, progressing into competitive football and is continuing to fly the flag for local football well into adulthood.

But what makes this episode powerful isn’t just Adrian’s football journey it’s his honesty off the pitch.In the second half of the conversation, Adrian opens up about one of the hardest chapters of his life. his divorce.

We look at how football became both an escape and a support system, the emotional toll of rebuilding your life as a man when everything shifts, the importance of male vulnerability and why more men need to talk about heartbreak and change, also how community football can be a lifeline when your personal life is crumbling

This episode is raw, relatable and full of real-life insight not just for football people, but for anyone who’s faced loss, transition or rediscovery.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we’re joined by a true footballing all-rounder and legend in grassroots Jamie Leggett. Jamie’s journey has taken him from Sunday league pitches with Abbey Boys and Long Lane, through youth football with Thamesmead Town and Bromley FC, all the way into senior spells at clubs.

But Jamie isn’t just a player. He’s coached at grassroots and semi-pro levels as well as managing both 5-a-side and 11-a-side teams. He’s even represented Scotland and England at 6-a-side level, showing his versatility and love for the game.

What makes this conversation stand out is not just the football CV, but Jamie’s work around mental health. He has manages the #LetUsTalk Mental Health 5s and 11s, creating safe spaces in football where conversations about well-being can happen. In the second half of our chat, Jamie opens up about why mental health is so close to his heart, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how football can play a powerful role in breaking down stigma.

This episode is honest, insightful, and full of stories that highlight both the beauty and the challenges of the game. One for football fans, coaches, players, and anyone passionate about well-being in sport.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast we’re joined by striker Inih Effiong, a player with a footballing journey full of twists, setbacks, and comebacks. With years of experience across non-league and professional football, Inih has built a reputation as a powerful forward and a resilient character who never gave up on his dream and how people around him played an important part in this

In the first 45 minutes, he takes us inside the realities of life as a footballer from the constant movement between clubs and areas to the pressure of proving yourself over and over again. His story is one of persistence, sacrifice, and chasing success in a game that doesn’t always give back what you put in.

In the second 45 minutes, we go beyond the pitch. Inih speaks honestly about the challenges he’s faced in his personal life, how football has both helped and tested him, and the crucial role his faith in God has played in guiding him through the darkest moments.

This is an unfiltered conversation with a player who has seen it all, the highs, the lows, and the lessons that matter most both in football and in life.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast we welcome two outstanding professionals of the women’s game Charley Clifford and Chloe Arthur.

Charley, a Charlton legend with the club record for appearances, has gone on to represent Crystal Palace, ebbsfleet and now at Barking . Chloe has played at the very highest levels, with spells at Celtic, Hibernian, Bristol, Birmingham, Aston Villa, and Crystal Palace as well as proudly representing Scotland on the international stage.

In the first 45 minutes, we explore their journeys through football from the challenges of breaking into the professional game to being part of the incredible growth of women’s football in recent years. They share their unique perspectives on how the game has evolved, We talk highs, lows, promotion, where it all began, and what it really takes to stay at the top, and how important allyship is from the men of the sport.

The second half of the conversation takes us deeper into mental health and well-being. Charley and Chloe open up about their personal challenges away from the pitch, the pressures that come with elite sport, and how their experiences mirror many of the struggles we hear from players in the men’s game. 

By bringing these stories together, the conversation highlights the importance of creating a united front around mental health where it’s not about gender or comparison, but about people, resilience, and support.

An inspiring and powerful discussion for football fans and non-football fans alike.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week, we sit down with Elliott Cox,  a man whose journey bridges the worlds of football, education, and personal development.

In the first 45 minutes, Elliott takes us through his time in the game, from the early days at Queens Park Rangers to spells with Histon, Maidstone united among other clubs. He shares what the grassroots and semi-professional scene taught him about resilience, adaptability, and making the most of every opportunity on the pitch.

Off the pitch,we talk about the impressive career supporting and mentoring others and now working for the PFA 

In the second 45 minutes, Elliott opens up about his own mental health journey the challenges he’s faced, how counselling training shaped his perspective, and the lessons as well as dealing with the injuries. Now, as a Personal Development Manager at the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), he’s committed to guiding players through both the highs and lows of life in football.

This is an inspiring, insightful conversation about identity, purpose, and the power of using your own experiences to help others.

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The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week, we’re joined by professional footballer and Hornchurch midfielder Sean Scannell a player with a deep football story and even deeper life lessons.

Starting out at Crystal Palace Sean rose through the academy ranks to make his mark at the professional level. 

In the first 45 minutes we walk through his journey from his time at Palace and representing Republic of Ireland internationally to his stints at clubs including Huddersfield Town, Bradford City and more.

We talk about career highs, difficult injuries, and the different managers who brought out various sides of his game the ones who believed in him, and the ones who challenged him in ways that went beyond football.

In the second 45 the conversation gets personal. Sean opens up about the loss of his father how it impacted him emotionally, and how that grief pushed him to reflect on mental health not just for himself, but for men everywhere who stay silent in their struggles.

He speaks powerfully about the importance of men speaking up his own journey toward healing, and the work he’s now doing through 1-to-1 mentoring and coaching using his experiences to guide younger players on and off the pitch.

Sean also shares how his brother’s tough love helped him stay grounded during the darker times, and how support from the right people can make all the difference.

This is a powerful, vulnerable, and inspiring episode that shows another side of the game and the man.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A9VTGxhEW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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