Joe Wilkinson has always wanted a professional footballer to be his mate. Step forward Patrick Bamford, who has signed up to this podcast to work out if the pair really can become true friends. Joe is a lifelong Gillingham supporter and wants to discover what it takes to play the game at the highest level because you can't support a friend without understanding what they've gone through and the challenges they face. Pat has agreed to answer any question that Joe thinks of so they will cover plenty of ground and you get to hear insight and stories from inside...
Latest episodes
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My Mate’s a Comedian
The tables are turned in this special one-off episode where Pat interviews Joe and hears from Ricky Gervais and Katherine Ryan about the worlds of comedy and stand-up. They tell Pa…
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37 min ↗
How to create the perfect set piece
An episode about Tony Pulis and other managers gets sidetracked with chat about the topical art of set pieces after Arsenal and Mikel Arteta’s recent successes. Pat reveals how muc…
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37 min ↗
Fireworks, Fitness Coaches and Bus Drivers
Joe discusses the remaining staff roles at a football club to see which one he fancies including: fitness coaches, ball boys, security guards, bus drivers and analysts. Pat reveals…
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42 min ↗
Luke Ayling on Guardiola, Wenger and ‘Trojan’ Bamford
Luke Ayling drops into the pod with Joe and Pat to discuss a storied career that began at Arsenal before ending up under Michael Carrick at Middlesbrough and reveals why he loves p…
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36 min ↗
Clangers, Team Train Journeys and ‘Spygate’
The power is in the hands of the listeners for this episode - everything is on the table as Pat’s promised to answer any question that Joe selects. Today the pair discuss why the m…
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38 min ↗
Footballers’ Food Bills, Wild Cats and German Bread
Joe decides what role he would most like to take on after hearing all about the club chef as Pat reveals all the details about the club canteen. Chef Alex details the best and wors…
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43 min ↗
The Kalvin Phillips Ep
Pat pauses Joe’s search for a role at Leeds and invites his (other) friend Kalvin onto the pod to chat about Pep, dealing with abuse and the move to Ipswich. Kalvin takes great del…
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32 min ↗
Joe Wilkinson vs Pam the Receptionist
Joe continues his search for a role at Pat’s football club, Leeds United, and this week the pair investigate the jobs of Press Officer and Receptionist. Pat reveals how the media t…
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31 min ↗
Could Joe Wilkinson Become a Kit Man?
Patrick attempts to find Joe a role on the staff at Leeds United following his unsuccessful attempt at becoming a free-kick specialist at the age of 49. This was supposed to be an…
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38 min ↗
The Youth Of Today
What is it like for a young player in the cut-throat world of football? On this episode Pat reveals what it was like for players at the tender age of 15 coming through today. Once…
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36 min ↗
Boot Deals, Surprising Balls & Kit Launches
Joe wants to discuss all the equipment that footballers use in their job and develops his obsession with boots to find out what a ‘boot deal’ actually means. There’s a surprising f…
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32 min ↗
Re-Living Pre-Season: Pranks, Roommates And Go-Karting
Patrick and Joe discuss what happens on a pre-season tour with a Championship club. Alongside the inevitable fitness work, Joe is pleased to hear there’s also time to let off some…
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37 min ↗
How To Get Inside The Head Of A Football Player
After the first game of the season Pat and Joe discuss the mind games involved in playing football which include putting off an opponent before they take a penalty.
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36 min ↗
Could Joe Wilkinson Be The Next England Manager?
Joe reunites with Pat to discuss his wedding, the next England manager and how best to switch off on holiday before the season starts again. Pat checks out Joe’s credentials for on…
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32 min ↗
Patrick and Joe pick their England team for the Euros
Pat and Joe get together for one last pod before the summer tournament kicks off where Joe (hypothetically) puts Pat in charge of England after imagining Gareth Southgate has the r…
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43 min ↗
What Happens on a Footballer’s Stag Do?
Pat is back from his stag do in Marbs and Joe is delighted to share the goss and see the photos including which music legend he was forced to dress as. After those frivolities, the…
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31 min ↗
What Happens When A Player Gets Injured?
Patrick and Joe talk about injuries and the lengths that a player and their club goes to get them fit. Joe finds out about players being injured at a football club, what equipment…
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34 min ↗
Arm Round The Shoulder or A Kick Up The…?
Patrick and Joe talk about the qualities that make a good manager, if you can be friends with a manager outside of football and if it’s possible for a manager to be both feared and…
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35 min ↗
The Secret to Playing at Wembley
Joe and Patrick are reunited the day after Leeds thumped Norwich to make the Championship playoff final. Pat waxes lyrical about the atmosphere at Elland Road as Joe reveals the ra…
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A Message From Patrick and Joe
A Message From Patrick and Joe