This week we recorded probably the greatest cross-over episode of all time as Jordan & Gaz are joined by one of the biggest names in hip-hop history as they sit down with rapper, songwriter & producer...THE D.O.C! 🙌 A HUGE shoutout to our sponsors NordVPN! To get an exclusive NordVPN discount + FOUR months free AND a 30 day money back GUARANTEE check them out in the link below 👇 📲 https://nordvpn.com/ihto D.O.C sits down with the boys to discuss why he's in Manchester and in particular Radcliffe. His first impressions of watching non-league football, his thoughts on Jordan's ability on the pitch and his relationship with the UK. The lads start the pod by chatting about how the D.O.C and Radcliffe Borough crossed paths, the upcoming World Cup in the USA, Canada & Mexico as well as potentially being the next Tom Brady or Ryan Reynolds. The D.O.C then talks about his early life in Dallas, how he got involved with hip-hop and who were some of the rappers he aspired to be like growing up. The D.O.C then speaks open & honestly about his life changing car accident that almost killed him and in the process permanently damaged his voice just a few weeks after his debut album 'No One Can Do It Better' flew off the charts and made the D.O.C are superstar. They then chat about The D.O.C's recovery, battles with depression, drugs & alcohol all whilst coping with the fact that his dream had been stolen from him before turning his life around and focusing his attention on working with aspiring young rappers such as Snoop Dogg. The trio then talk about his relationship with the NWA, why Easy-E was a real gangster and meant business before talking about his friendship with Dr Dre, Eminem & Snoop Dogg. Finally they end the pod discussing The D.O.C's future plans, working with young artists and making sure they get an education as well as chase their dreams of making it in the music industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Everton, Crawley, Reading, Blackburn, Burton & Bradford midfielder...HOPE AKPAN! Hope sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from coming through the ranks at Everton to making his debut for the Nigerian national team. The lads start the pod by discussing Hope's time in Finland and why it lead to his early retirement from the game. Hope then talks about his life growing up in Liverpool before being scouted for Everton and coming through the ranks before eventually making his senior debut in the Europa League alongside Mikel Arteta, Yakubu & Tim Cahill. Hope then speaks about getting released by David Moyes before kick starting his football career with Steve Evans at Crawley and why playing lower league football is a completely different style of play. They then chat about Hope's big move to Reading which saw him eventually live his dream by playing in the Premier League, the heart break of relegation and narrowly missing out on play-offs before moving back up North to Blackburn. The trio then discuss Hope's time at Blackburn, why it was so enjoyable as well as the lack of training under Owen Coyle. Hope recalls his time playing for the Nigerian National Team alongside John Obi Mikel and what it was like to experience a different side of football. Finally they end the pod discussing Hope's time at Burton, why he needed to stay in the Championship to have a chance of going to the World Cup before honestly admitting his switch to Bradford was a bad decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by former Blackburn, Bolton, Morecambe, Charlton, Burton & Carlisle defender...SAM LAVELLE! Sam sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from coming through the ranks at Blackburn Rovers to currently life as a free agent. The lads start the pod by talking about life as a free agent and what that looks like for footballers, including PFA Pre-Season, interest from clubs and ambition to play as high as possible. Sam then talks about his difficult few seasons at Carlisle as the club suffered back to back relegations from League One to the National League and why the club is far too good to be that low down the pyramid. Gaz then asks Sam which 3 people from football would he invite over for dinner & drinks which then leads to Sam's incredible impression of former Morecambe manager Jim Bentley. They then chat openly about Sam's time at Blackburn & Bolton and the casino gambling culture that was rife at the time and how both Gaz & Sam overcame their struggles. The trio then discuss the return of the infamous football footman, hilarious stories about him and how Sam ended up meeting him in person! Sam then chats about his big move to Charlton, that cup run where they played Brighton and Manchester United followed by a horror loan move to Burton. Finally they end the pod discussing the best players that Sam has played with and what the future holds next for the EFL defender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Jordan & Gaz are joined by Bury, Nantwich, Ashton, Ramsbottom, Altrincham, Curzon Ashton, Stalybridge & Witton Albion Midfielder...MAX HARROP! Max sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Bury to meeting & playing with Jordan at Altrincham. The lads start the pod talking about Max's early life in football included getting scouted Liverpool, meeting Tom Ince and Conor Coady before signing for Bury. Max then talks about life at Bury, playing in the first team with Peter Sweeney, Ryan Lowe and Steven Schumacher & being shoved out of the door. Max then chats openly about his issues with Kevin Blackwell at Bury, how that affected him mentally & why he had to leave. The trio then discuss Max's fresh start in non-league playing for Nantwich, Ashton and Ramsbottom before he ended up meeting and playing with Jordan at Altrincham. They then speak about THAT infamous pre-season trip to the Isle of Man, getting chased and leaving trialists behind. Finally they discuss where Max is in football now, playing for Witton Albion and why it's important to not lose love for the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Jordan and Gaz are joined by Tom Aldred, who shares his journey through clubs like Watford, Accrington Stanley, Blackpool, Bury, and Brisbane Roar.Tom discusses his early days at Carlisle United, the challenges of multiple loan moves, and finding stability at Blackpool.He opens up about the turmoil at Bury and how a call from Robbie Fowler led to a career revival in Australia.Now, as he starts on a new chapter with Mohun Bagan Super Giant in India, Tom reflects on the highs and lows of his football career. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Manchester United, Sheffield United, Barnsley, Yeovil, Tranmere, Walsall, Leyton Orient, Grimsby, Oldham & current Pakistan international...Otis Khan!Otis sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Manchester United to the experience of representing Pakistan at international level.The lads start the pod talking about Otis' time at Manchester United, the players in his youth group as well as dealing with being released at an early age.Otis then talks about kick starting his career at Sheffield United, getting into fights in training and the feeling of making his professional first team debut.Otis then chats in great depth of his pride of representing the Pakistan national team as well as his experience with the teammates, culture, fans and football whilst playing.The trio then discuss Otis' best moments in his career including getting Man Of The Match at Wembley as well as playing with the likes of Harry Maguire at Sheffield United.Finally they discuss what's next for Otis now his contract at Oldham has expired and what the future holds for the international. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Oldham, Preston, Rochdale, Chesterfield, Plymouth & Bristol Rovers defender...NEAL TROTMAN!Neal sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Burnley before having to retire early due to constant injury issues.The lads start the pod talking about Neals early retirement from football and how he's since used that knock back to now help others with his psychotherapy and counselling business.Neal then talks about the mental side of football, dealing with set backs like getting released, picking up injuries and struggling to come to terms with retirement.Neal chats about his time in football as a player at Oldham & Halifax where Chris Wilder gave team talks using tactics from Football Manager before an impressive spell saw him get a big move to Preston North End.He then openly reveals he suffered a stroke during training at Preston North End which kept him out of action for a year before making a full recovery and going on to have successful spells at both Southampton & Huddersfield.Finally they discuss Neal's return to Oldham, playing with a young James Tarkowski & who his toughest opponents were. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Manchester United, Preston North End, Barnsley, Bristol City & current Burnley midfielder...JOSH BROWNHILL!Josh sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting out at Manchester United as a youth player to playing in the Premier League with Burnley.The lads start the pod by chatting about Burnley's current season, promotion chances and the importance of having a good defensive record.Josh and the boys then discuss the differences between Sean Dyche, Vincent Kompany and Scott Parker, making the step up to the Premier League and the fierce rivalry between Burnley and Blackburn.Josh then goes back to the start and recalls his time at Manchester United, the importance of playing men's first team football & his time as a youth player at Preston North End.The trio then discuss Josh's loan move to Barnsley, winning promotion at Wembley before eventually making the set up and playing Premier League football with Burnley.Finally they talk more Burnley including Sean Dyche's club rules, Josh's toughest opponents and what advice he'd give to young players in football. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi everyone, as you all know we're hosting a live podcast on the 25th of April! It's the first one we've done and anything could happen... but we can guarantee it will be a good laugh! We'll have a couple of guests and there will be a lot of the usual nonsense... See below for the ticket link and we look forward to seeing you all there! http://fatso.ma/1vtC Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Histon, Wrexham, Peterborough, Shrewsbury, Bradford, Carlisle, Morecambe, Tranmere, Kidderminster, Tamworth & Southport defender...Nathaniel Knight-Percival!Nathaniel sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from playing as a winger for Histon to then transitioning to a centre half and playing in the Championship.The lads then chat about his experience of playing in non-league before a big move to Wrexham which saw him having to man mark Dean Saunders in his office, facing up against Jamie Vardy & Gaz in the league before a HUGE move to the Championship came about.Nathaniel and the boys then discuss how his Peterborough deal came about and how difficult it was to step up 3 leagues, Why people don't realise the brilliance of Lee Tomlin and who were his toughest opponents.Nathaniel then talks about who the best and worst managers he's played under are, reuniting with Micky Mellon and the heart break of losing in the play-off final.The trio then discuss Nathaniel's issues with Chris Beech, why Jarrad Branthwaite was always destined for greatness and finally how they won promotion with Morecambe despite being relegation favourites. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by non-league legend & Bacup Borough manager...Brent Peters.Brent sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from managing Bacup for nearly 30 years to having ghosts in the changing rooms.The lads then chat about what makes a player world class, how would Brent deal with a player who left mid season to go on Love Island and how his football journey first started.Brent and the boys then speak about some of the characters they've come across in non-league including chairmen appearing on CrimeWatch, drunk players & night club appearances.Brent then talks in depth about chasing fans off the pitch, his infamous team talks that lasted hours & the time he spent with George Best.The trio then discuss Bacup's ghost stories including players freezing on the pitch, ghosts locked in the changing rooms and mysterious 3am phone calls.Finally they discuss Brent being a Bacup legend, his biggest achievements in football and why the lads think he's deserving of an MBE. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Wolves, Brighton, Norwich, Blackburn Rovers & Shrewsbury winger...Elliott Bennett!Elliott sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from learning his trade on loan at Bury to scoring the winner against Tottenham in the Premier League.Elliott and the boys speak about his early days at Wolves coming through with his younger brother and why a loan move to Bury in League Two was one of the most important decisions of his career.The lads then chat about Elliott being bullied into leaving his boyhood club and moving to Brighton in a transfer that ended up kickstarting his career and working under Gus Poyet.Elliott then talks about how his move to Norwich came about thanks to a gentleman's agreement with Tony Bloom. Benno then looks back on his memories at Norwich including playing in the Premier League and also Super Car Fridays.The trio then jump forward to Elliott's time with Steve Cotterill and what lead to the two not speaking for 5 years before Elliott signed for Cotterill's Shrewsbury in an awkward encounter.They then chat about the decision to join Blackburn Rovers where Elliott became captain working under Owen Coyle who was miles off it, Bradley Dack's protein powder and why it ended on a slightly sour note.Finally they discuss Elliott's life after football including his very brief stint in non-league before turning his attention to property development. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Forest Green, Coventry, Bury, Stevenage, Kilmarnock, Morecambe & Barrow defender...Chris Stokes!Chris sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from starting at Bolton with Jordan to playing in THAT incredible coventry team.Chris and the boys then speak about his time at Forest Green Rovers, representing England C and playing against Jamie Vardy and Andre Gray.The lads then chat about Chris' big move to Coventry, their incredible team of superstars and how they somehow didn't achieve promotion from League One.Chris then talks in depth about how his move to Bury quickly became an issue due to their financial struggles and how the team spirit lead them to promotion from League Two despite playing without pay.The trio then discuss Chris' move to Stevenage which included various managers and their 'interesting' techniques from core work outs on the pitch after a game to roaring in the tunnel pre-match.They then chat about the decision to play in Scotland, promotion with Kilmarnock and why Scottish fans are great.Finally they discuss Chris' move back to England with Morecambe & Barrow before dropping back into non-league with AFC Fylde. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Rangers, Blackpool, Liverpool, Stoke, Reading & Dundee Midfielder...Charlie Adam!Charlie sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from THAT Blackpool season to transitioning into football management.The lads then chat about Charlie's early life in football with Rangers, playing against that iconic Barcelona team & learning from the legendary Walter Smith.Charlie and the boys then speak about how moving to Blackpool really kick started his career, Ian Holloway's incredible man management skills as well as achieving the impossible and winning promotion to the Premier League.Charlie then talks in depth about how his dream move to Liverpool came about, meeting Sir Kenny Dalglish & why Steven Gerrard was the perfect captain.The trio then discuss Charlie's move to Stoke City where he spent 7 years, losing card roulette with Peter Crouch & how he gained his 'Parched' nickname.Finally they discuss Charlie's time with the Scottish national team before chatting about life after playing football and stepping into coaching. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week it's our 100th episode of the pod and Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Leyton Orient, Lincoln, Huddersfield, Blackpool, Leicester, Tranmere & Accrington Stanley forward...Gary Taylor-Fletcher!Gary sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from THAT promotion season with Blackpool to becoming a manager with AFC Crewe.The lads then chat about Gary's early life in football with Northwich Victoria before being picked up and finding life difficult at Leyton Orient.Gary and the boys then speak about how moving to Lincoln really kick started his career, Keith Hill's impact on his career and the step up to Huddersfield.Gary then talks in depth about his time with Blackpool from training on the beach to doing the impossible and winning promotion to the Premier League.The trio then discuss Gary's switch to Leicester, how his contract came to be and playing with Jamie Vardy.Finally they discuss Gary's career as a manager with Bangor City before taking up the role at AFC Crewe and his ambitions for the future. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Blackburn, Derby, Bristol City, Millwall and current Stoke City goalkeeper...Frank Fielding!Frank sits down with the boys to discuss all things football from becoming the importance of going out on loan as a young player to becoming a third choice goalkeeper at Stoke.The lads then chat about Frank's time playing for England U21's with some incredible names, Time with Keith Hill at Rochdale & his big move to Derby.Frank and the boys then speak about the difficult times early on at Bristol City before the highs of achieving promotion back to the Championship.Finally they discuss Frank's time at Stoke City and how he has adapted to being a 3rd choice goalkeeper and lending his experience to the younger keepers. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re BACK with another episode of I Had Trials Once!Jordan & Gaz are joined by two familiar faces in Nicky Adams & Tom Kennedy for an I Had Trials Once Christmas special!The boys open Christmas crackers and get into the festive spirit as we look back on key sporting headlines from the previous year in the latest version of our Christmas quiz.If you play along at home let us know how many questions you got right.🔗 Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! 👇https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membership Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Crystal Palace, Birmingham, Coventry, Sheffield Wednesday, Colchester, Exeter & Mickleover Sports forward...Clinton Morrison!Clinton sits down with the boys to discuss everything from getting man of the match against THAT prime Brazil team to Simon Jordan giving him a gold Rolex for being top goalscorer at Crystal Palace.Clinton then talks about his media work on SkySports, His incredible 9 and a half years at Crystal Palace as well as who are some of the biggest characters in football.The lads then chat about Clinton's Premier League move, who his best strike partnership was with & the time he picked up the man of the match award against the likes of Ronaldinho, Ronaldo & Lucio.Clinton and the boys then speak clashes with managers, making bets with Simon Jordan and what Robbie Savage is like away from football.Finally they discuss the 3 players & managers they'd invite around for Christmas dinner before talking about Clinton's brief spell playing in non-league for Mickleover Sports. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Telford, Barnsley, Macclesfield, Southport and Salford forward...Mike PhenixMike sits down with the boys to discuss everything from his 4 year footballing ban to how he overcame drug and alcohol addiction to turn his life around.Mike then talks openly about his long time battles with addiction, dealing with the loss of his mum at a young age and how his addictions almost cost him his life.Mike and the boys then speak about getting back into football following his 4 year ban, playing whilst high and the lost dog that saved his life.The lads then chat about Mike's decision to enter rehab before he honestly explains the moment he relapsed before realising he needed to make a change for his daughter.Finally they discuss how Mike is currently 10 months sober and the work he is doing to help both current and recovering addicts by talking with them and their families to better understand addiction.For anyone struggling or needing help with any of the topics mentioned in the pod please check out the following:- https://alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/- https://talktofrank.com/- https://changegrowlive.org/- https://wearewithyou.org.uk/Join our Patreon below for as little as £3 a month and get access to all of the best unfiltered and unedited stories that normally have to be cut! https://www.patreon.com/IHadTrialsOnce/membershipMake sure you Subscribe to the podcast so it lets you know when a new episode drops.Follow us on social!-----------------------------------------------------------------------Twitter: https://twitter.com/IHadTrialsOnceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ihadtrialsonceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ihadtrialsonce----------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices