The Smith Brothers: Not A Podcast

Liverpool legend John Barnes joins the Smith Brothers for one of our most wide-ranging conversations yet.

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From boxing, football, pressure, mentality and what it really takes to perform when the lights are on, this is a conversation full of stories, laughs and some serious insight. John talks about growing up in Jamaica, how a chance encounter with a taxi driver eventually led to him being spotted by Watford, his love of boxing, the difference between talent and dedication, and why nerves can actually make you perform better.

The lads also get into the changing relationship between footballers and supporters, how the game has changed from the days when players could walk into their local pub, the influence of money and agents, VAR and refereeing, the dangers fighters face after their careers, and John's thoughts on racism, class and resilience.

And then there's the story behind one of football's most famous songs… John reveals what really happened when England recorded World in Motion, including why only six players turned up, how the famous rap came about, and previously unheard recordings of Paul Gascoigne and Peter Beardsley's attempts at the rap.

Plus: Diego Maradona, Alan Hansen, Peter Beardsley, Ian Rush, Jamie Carragher, Muhammad Ali, John Conteh, the greatest players ever, and plenty of Smith Brothers chaos along the way.

 

The Smith Brothers Not a Podcast - boxing, football, stories and four brothers who aren't afraid to ask the questions

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Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn was always going to divide opinion - but what happens when the Smith bros sit down the morning after the fight and break it down from a fighter’s perspective? In the first ever Smith Brothers Fight Breakdown, Paul, Stephen and Callum dissect Garcia vs Benn - from Benn’s aggressive start and Garcia’s frightening speed and power, to the knockdown, the stoppage and the huge question of whether the weight cut ultimately cost Conor his best chance of winning. The brothers also discuss the difference between fighting at British level and genuine world level, what it takes to make weight properly, the dangers of extreme weight cuts, and what could be next for Conor Benn. They look at Ryan Garcia’s future too, including the potential Teofimo Lopez fight, and discuss why Shakur Stevenson could be the special fighter of this generation. Plus, the brothers debate whether a Benn vs Eubank trilogy still makes sense, Jack Catterall’s frustrating position, the potential Benavidez vs Opetaia fight, and their own weekend working in boxing. No guest. No script. Just the brothers who have lived the fight game giving their honest verdict the morning after a huge night of boxing. Brought to you by That Prize Guy - www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Hosted by the Smith brothers Please Subscribe below for full episodes & clips https://tr.ee/WZ2gX2U-NJ Sponsored by: That Prize Guy - visit www.thatprizeguy.co.uk Yelir - www.yelirworld.com Bingham Long UK - www.binghamlong.co.uk Produced by Zope Media Visit www.theprizeguy.co.uk for more information and prizes.

The Smith Brothers are back - and this time there’s no guest!

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The lads get stuck into a massive weekend of boxing, including Moses Itauma’s world title defeat, his incredible start, the stamina issues that ultimately caught up with him, and whether his team got things right on the night. They also debate modern boxing training, sparring, strength & conditioning, video analysts and what it really takes to prepare a fighter for 12 rounds.

Plus, Chantelle Cameron, Ryan Garcia vs Conor Benn, Katie Taylor’s incredible impact on women’s boxing, and Callum Smith finally getting his huge fight with Dmitry Bivol in Russia.

Expect plenty of boxing chat, plenty of opinions… and, as always, plenty of arguments between the brothers.

 

Got a question for the lads? Leave it in the comments - the best ones will be printed out and answered on the next Smith Brothers episode.

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Rafa Benítez joins the Smith Brothers for a brilliant and revealing conversation about Liverpool, Everton, Chelsea, Champions League glory and what it really takes to manage at the highest level.

 

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Rafa opens up about his time at Liverpool, the mentality of Steven Gerrard, why he considers Gerrard the best player he ever coached, the decision to sell Xabi Alonso, working under Hicks and Gillett, winning the Champions League and the incredible attention to detail that defined his management.

 

He also explains why he took the Everton job, and how it went with the real boss - Usmanov. What really happened behind the scenes with the club’s finances, why football fans constantly move the goalposts when it comes to “success”, and why having a plan matters more than simply spending money. There is fascinating insight into recruitment, tactics, academy development, statistics, player psychology and why the best footballers don’t always make the best coaches. And, of course, Rafa gets into the crossover between football and boxing - from preparation and repetition to composure, balance, pressure and understanding your opponent.

 

A proper football masterclass from one of the most experienced managers of his generation.

 

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Phil Taylor: The Greatest Ever

 

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16-time world champion Phil “The Power” Taylor joins the Smith Brothers for one of our funniest and most revealing conversations yet. Phil opens up about the people who shaped his career, including his complicated relationship with the legendary Eric Bristow, who he credits with helping him become the player he was. From playing tiny pub tournaments for money to becoming the greatest player darts has ever seen, Phil explains the mentality that drove him - and why winning was never enough.

 

We Talk:

Winning his first World Championship from 32nd seed

Why Phil believes he could have won even more world titles

The pressure of being the man everyone wanted to beat

Dartitis and the mental side of elite sport

Mind games, intimidation and winding opponents up

His rivalry with John Part and other greats

Why the old darts scene was so different

His friendship with Ricky Hatton

His memories of Jockey Wilson and the characters of darts' golden era

How much the sport has changed Luke Littler, Luke Humphries and the modern game

Phil's retirement, and whether he could still compete today

His new training regime and getting back to the oche

And, of course, plenty of stories that could only come from Phil Taylor.

16 World Championships. Countless titles. One of the greatest winners British sport has ever produced. This is Phil Taylor like you've never heard him before.

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