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The Joy of Football, celebrating the greatest sport in the world.Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announcer and football journalist) alongside 'The Voice' of the Premier League Martin Tyler (former SKY Sports Main Commentator) as they celebrate the greatest addiction in the World! On The Joy of Football, we discuss, not only the joy, but also the issues - no matter how obscure. Every week we select our 'Three of the Best' players, Martin gives us his 'Letter from the Gantry' on his football topic for the week, and Neil shares his 'Voice of Passion' on another. And that's just scratching the surface. So join us in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World: Football! Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd.
AARON PAUL - Breaking into Broadcast, Working inside Football, and Play-Off Final Hallucinations
The Joy of Football
1 hour 13 minutes
4 months ago
AARON PAUL - Breaking into Broadcast, Working inside Football, and Play-Off Final Hallucinations
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin are joined by Aaron Paul!
Aaron Paul is a sports journalist, covering football and other sports for various BBC platforms and ITV. He's known for his engaging commentary and insightful analysis, particularly in Premier League and EFL coverage.
He and Martin most recently found themselves both working at the Club World Cup.
The guys share incredible stories and laughs that are not to be missed!
[CHAPTERS]00:00 INTRO
1:17 Aaron Paul’s Club World Cup adventures!
2:27 Aaron’s Wild nights out in America!
3:40 “The football was better than I expected” & Chelsea’s road to victory
5:09 What did Jorginho say about Felipe Luis? - Time in the mixed zones
8:15 How an Al Hilal press officer berated Aaron!
9:25 Kalidou Koulibaly not lifting the AFCON trophy in front of the president of Senegal
10:39 Aaron’s problem with American stadia
14:30 “It made me miss a freezing cold day at the Den… I missed the EFL” - EFL food talk
16:25 Why did Aaron Paul reject a dream job in Dubai?
18:32 “I did so many derby’s that someone wrote in asking if im being trained as a war correspondent"
19:38 The amazing career story of Aaron Paul in broadcasting
23:35 “It was destiny…” Beginning hospital radio covering Wycombe Wanderers
26:40 The incredible story of Aaron Paul's University journey
32:00 “I’ve never had a job interview at the BBC”
33:41 Advice for getting into broadcasting
35:36 “My TV journey is even better!”...
36:19 The battle of getting Asian representation into English football
39:58 “The attitudes from the parents and players need to change”
41:10 Ali Al-Hamadi’s inspiring journey
42:28 Why are there less South Asian footballers?
46:31 Chelsea’s first openly Muslim signing in 2006
49:11 DesiBallers celebrates 15 years
49:53 What is the difference in local radio? (BBC Radio London)
52:08 How did Aaron cover the emotional passing of John Berylson at Millwall
54:54 “I almost got Slaviša Jokanović sacked at Fulham!” & more stories!
1:01:48 How were you when AFC Wimbledon won the play offs?
1:03:30 Aaron Paul hilarious hallucination story about Lyle Taylor!
1:05:50 Sleeping in BoxPark during the play off final celebrations!
1:08:38 Outro- Aaron’s thank you to Martin Tyler
1:10:55 WHERE TO FIND US!
Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!
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The Joy of Football
The Joy of Football, celebrating the greatest sport in the world.Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announcer and football journalist) alongside 'The Voice' of the Premier League Martin Tyler (former SKY Sports Main Commentator) as they celebrate the greatest addiction in the World! On The Joy of Football, we discuss, not only the joy, but also the issues - no matter how obscure. Every week we select our 'Three of the Best' players, Martin gives us his 'Letter from the Gantry' on his football topic for the week, and Neil shares his 'Voice of Passion' on another. And that's just scratching the surface. So join us in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World: Football! Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd.
