Aldo Meets Podcast

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland joins John Aldridge for Episode 29 of Aldo Meets, alongside football journalist James Pearce and Peter Schriewersmann. Chris reflects on his remarkable career, from becoming Britain's most expensive goalkeeper and fulfilling his dream of signing for Liverpool, to the highs and heartbreaks of injuries, the unforgettable 2004/05 Champions League campaign, and what it was like working under Gérard Houllier and Rafa Benítez. The conversation also covers:

- Liverpool's managerial and transfer decisions
- Alisson, Liverpool's goalkeeping future and the next generation
- The pressure of playing for Liverpool
- Injuries that changed Chris' career
- The miracle of Istanbul from inside the squad
- Winning an England cap- His courageous battle with depression and painkiller addiction
- The importance of speaking openly about mental health
- A special Liverpool quiz to finish the episode.

This is one of Chris Kirkland's most open and honest interviews to date, sharing the highs, the lows and the lessons learned throughout an extraordinary football journey.

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Liverpool legend Ray Houghton joins John Aldridge for Episode 28 of Aldo Meets — alongside football journalist James Pearce and Peter Schriewersmann.

Ray reflects on an incredible career spanning Liverpool, Fulham, Oxford United, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and the Republic of Ireland — including unforgettable memories under Kenny Dalglish, iconic Wembley moments, Hillsborough, and scoring against England and Italy on the international stage. The panel also discuss:

-Mohamed Salah’s Liverpool exit-Arne Slot’s future at Liverpool
-The current state of LFC-Ray’s move to Anfield in 1987
-League titles, FA Cups & Wembley memories
-Jack Charlton and Ireland’s golden era
-The best players and managers Ray played with
-A special Liverpool quiz to finish! A must-watch for every Liverpool supporter and football fan.

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Liverpool legend John Barnes joins John Aldridge for a brilliant and hilarious episode of Aldo Meets Podcast Episode 27.

With plenty of laughs, great stories and classic back-and-forth between Barnesy and Aldo, this is a must-watch for every Liverpool fan.

John Barnes looks back on his incredible career, from growing up in Jamaica and moving to England, to being spotted by Watford and becoming one of football’s greatest talents. He reflects on his move to Liverpool, playing under Kenny Dalglish, winning league titles, and starring in one of the greatest Reds sides ever assembled.

The conversation also revisits that iconic England goal against Brazil at the Maracanã, the emotion of Hillsborough and the 1989 FA Cup Final, the dramatic title decider against Arsenal, and Barnes’ experiences of racism during his playing career. He also explains how he reinvented himself after injury, life after football, and what still drives him today.

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In Episode 26 of the Aldo Meets Podcast, Liverpool legend John Aldridge, James Pearce and Peter Schriewersmann sit down with one of football’s most gifted playmakers, Jari Litmanen.

From Champions League glory with Ajax to his time at Barcelona and Liverpool’s historic treble-winning era, Litmanen reflects on an incredible career at the very highest level of world football. He shares memories of playing under Louis van Gaal, mentoring future stars, overcoming injuries, and life after football, including his battle with Long Covid.

Inside this episode:
• Growing up in Finland and becoming a football icon
• Ajax dominance and winning the Champions League
• Barcelona years and working with world-class players
• Liverpool memories and the 2001 treble season
• Injury struggles and career reflections
• Life after football and personal challenges

If you love Liverpool FC, Ajax history, Champions League football, and legendary player interviews, this episode is for you.

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Scouse comedy legend is the latest special guest to join host John Aldridge and co-hosts James Pearce and Peter Schriewersmann for episode 25 of Aldo Meets.

The panel delves into many topics with Stan including his early days in Liverpool during WWII, his comedy career with many highlights and stories shared, Liverpool FC over the years and so much more hilarious insights from a true comedy legend! Don’t miss this one.

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