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The High Press
by The High Press
The High Press is your outside the box football podcast featuring interviews from everyone involved in the beautiful game. Hear from players, backroom staff, fans, journalists, mascots and many more as we explore all of the unheard stories from the world’s most loved sport. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@thehighpresspod). Up the Press!
Episodes
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Episode 4: Statto from Scunny
We speak to the man behind the coach this week as Scunthorpe United's Head of Football Analysis Sam Barrell drops by! Sam has worked for a host of clubs plus FIFA in analysing academies, first teams and World Cups. "The Bazooka" goes into depth about neutralising new signings, doing more work…
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Episode 3: Tharme Talks Tactics
We're coming to you from the dugout this week- coach and Tactics Writer for The Athletic Liam Tharme joins Cal and Rob on the pod. Liam tells us everything we need to know about Dutch formations, the rise of data analytics, the secret to Brighton's success and the best time to get a red card.…
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Episode 2: Man of the Sea
The High Press go Stateside! Inter Miami CF's stadium announcer Mike Marinelli joins the lads this week to talk things all MLS. Mike takes us through his matchday experience, how he was inspired by the circus, Miami's Latino fan groups and David Beckham's involvement in the club. We also chat…
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Episode 1: 22/23 Premier League Preview
WE'RE BACK! Season 3 starts with a bumper episode! However, this isn't your normal High Press Premier League Preview as we welcome back Kieran Maguire and Kevin Day from the Price of Football Podcast. We discuss Graham Potter eating couscous, smoke and mirrors, Moscow girls, stroke tourists, The...
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Episode 41: 21/22 Premier League Review!
The only podcast that brings you 22 guests this week - it's The High Press Premier League Review! Rob and Cal are joined by fans from every PL club to get their view on their highs and lows from the season just gone. Plus, the lads revisit their predictions from the start of the season to see…
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Episode 40: Fortune's Island
Next up in our Worcester City series is central defender Fortune Mephosa! The giant at the back explains the importance of the relationship between defenders and goalkeepers, technical differences between a back 3 and a flat back 4 and his mission towards the Football League. Fortune also…
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Episode 39: Shaw Thing
In the second installment of our Worcester City mini-series, playmaker Billy Shaw joins the pod to give us the insider details on how to flourish as a creative midfielder! Billy speaks about his Spanish influences, having his head on a swivel and having to be one step ahead of the defence. We…
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Episode 38: Worcester's Warrior
The Worcester City Supporter's Player of the Season joins us this week! Jamie Douglas talks basing his play on Stevie G, becoming an aggressive ball player and improving his understanding of the game. We also cover Cal's favourite word, how to maintain your consistency, getting knackered after...
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Episode 37: Crushed Dreams
Rob and BBC Reporter Manish Pandey explore the unheard story of the released academy player this week. Manish recently covered the journey of ex-Chelsea academy prospect Alfie Cain and discusses the dark road that can follow including drinking, gambling and depression. Hear about brutal...
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Episode 36: Unfiltered Football
We jump into the crazy world of Non-League football this week with the BBC's Ollie Bayliss. Ollie uses his expertise to present the Non-League Show on the radio and talked to us all about raw football, working on Football Manager, drinking with managers in the pub and opportunities for…
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Episode 35: Night Hunter
Comedian, writer and lifelong Crystal Palace fan Kevin Day is this week's guest! Kevin tells us all about presenting Match Of The Day 2, writing for the BBC, stand up comedy, his love for Palace and the time he made babysat Jedward. Plus, hear about being mates with Jamie Redknapp, getting…
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Episode 34: Dave, Peter and Gregg
Gregg Evans joins The High Press this week! The Athletic's reporter for Aston Villa gives us an update on the club including possible transfers, differences between Smith and Gerrard, THAT holding midfielder situation and what's going on with the Chukweumeka brothers. Gregg also give his opinion…
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Episode 33: High Press Go 1 Up!
In a bizarre twist, neither Rob or Cal host their One Year Anniversary Show! The Black Country's most hated man HRH conducts a special interview where the guest is The Press themselves! Listen up for Rob headbutting the Queen, Martin Jol making another appearance, behind the scenes of the pod…
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Episode 32: Football Finance's Rainman
UK's leading football finance expert Kieran Maguire joins Cal and Rob this week to discuss how global events are affecting the beautiful game. In this topical episode, the award winning lecturer give his in-depth insight in how the war in Ukraine is affecting football including uncomfortable…
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Episode 31: High Press FM
Joining us for our 50th episode is BHBN Radio Producer and Presenter Phil Stoneman! Phil and Rob co-host the Saturday Sports Show on BHBN Radio, and you can hear all about holding a eulogy for Aston Villa, choosing between Arteta and Viera and commentating in poor conditions at St. Andrews! Phil...
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Episode 30: A Penny For His Thoughts
A special solo episode today for Rob as he's joined by Kidderminster Harriers' defender Alex Penny! Alex talks through his goal and performance against West Ham in the FA Cup, big decisions being made at Hull and being comfortable playing in defence, midfield and also up front! Rob and Alex also...
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Episode 29: Making Good People
We're getting technical this week as the lads chat to Foundation Youth Coach Ross Ensor. Ross has been a youth coach at both Wolves and Albion as well as a PhD Researcher in Sports Coaching. Ross goes behind coaching to ask the meta questions, emphasises the importance of being flexible as an...
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Episode 28: Chasing the German Dream
Hallo und willkommen zum podcast! This week we're heading over to Germany to speak with Tom Julian - International PR and Communications Manager for the Bundesliga! Hear how Tom played a role in bringing sport back to the world during lockdown, was behind the recent ad campaign for the Bundesliga...
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Episode 27: Shooting Jamie Vardy
Sports Photographer Simon Stacpoole joins the lads on the pod this week! The award-winning photographer shares his experiences of working at numerous World Cups, keeping his eye on Diego Costa and having his picture taken by Michael Owen. Plus, Simon tells us how he captures the best shots…
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Episode 26: The Sauce Gaffer
Listen to the gaffer! Worcester City manager Tim Harris features on the pod this week to discuss the huge potential for the club, his great achievements with Newport County and managing Forest Green Rovers. Plus - Tim tells us what goes into being a Director of Football, harnessing talent in...
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Episode 25: FA Cup Preview with Captain Austin!
It's the magic of the FA Cup! Kidderminster Harriers' captain Sam Austin joins us once again to preview their massive cup game against West Ham! Sam gives us the lowdown on their cup run so far including scoring the equaliser against Reading, reacting to their draw at home to the Premier League...
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Episode 24: Weird Times with Dr Tony
Must not mention 1982... Broadcaster Dan Bardell joins the lads this week! Dan lets us in on his work for The Athletic, BBC, Sky and The Villa View, as well as his meteoric rise in fame and fortune! Hear how Dan campaigned for Paul Lambert to be sacked, his opinions on Laura Woods, the highs and...
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Episode 23: A Sport within a Sport
Go between the sticks with our goalkeeper special! Alvechurch's Dan Jezeph joins the lads this week to tell us all about the most under-appreciated role in the team. The Crystal Palace fan tells us how he was signed through Twitter, mastering the mental side of the game, the limited opportunities...
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Episode 22: Skittles, Crutches and Facebook
Football social media expert Chris Hall features in the pod this week! Chris has always been ahead of the curve and tells us how he essentially introduced social media into the Premier League through Facebook and YouTube in 2006! Also listen out for the debut of our new game 'The Wiki Round'!…
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Episode 21: Super Kevin Phillips
He's got golden shoes! Another big guest joins The High Press as the lads sit down with Kevin Phillips! The Sunderland legend talks about being the only Englishman to win the European Golden Shoe and the chances of another English winner, loving his football under Ian Holloway, his England caps…
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The Trailer
Hello and welcome to The High Press Podcast! We've put together some of our best bits to give you a flavour of the poddy! You can join Rob and Cal every Monday for a new guest interview from the massive world of football. Have a listen to some of our past episodes featuring Big Ron Atkinson…
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Episode 20: The Pub Quiz! (Christmas Special Part 2)
Absolute chaos from start to end! Cal hosts the first High Press Christmas Pub Quiz and is joined by Rob alongside some former guests! Ex-WBA academy coach Warren Grant, Worcester City hardmen Jonah and Robbo and online menace HRH are this year's contestants and there may have been alcohol…
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Episode 19: Big Ron! (Christmas Special Part 1)
Two words that strike fear into the hearts of players, managers and journalists alike - Big Ron. The former Manchester United, Aston Villa and West Brom manager joins The High Press Podcast! Ron Atkinson discusses his FA Cup and League Cup wins, his favourite team to watch currently, his thoughts...
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Episode 18: Dunn Talking
"You tell them what's happened, I'll tell them why"- the advice given to our latest guest, freelance football commentator John Dunn! John mainly works for Leicester, Man City and Arsenal and takes us through the art of talking for 90 minutes. He chats to the lads about his preparation, remote…
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Episode 17: Hard on the Outside, Soft on the Inside
Ex-Watford, West Brom, Bolton and Birmingham defender Paul Robinson joins us on the podcast this week! Robbo tells us about his breakthrough at his boyhood club, his role in Albion's Great Escape and his bromance with Kevin Phillips. Millwall's current First Team Coach also talks us through where...
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Episode 16: Super Jase!
"Work hard, score goals" is the great mindset of our guest this week- Stourbridge's Jason Cowley joins the lads to discuss his career so far, his two wonder goals featured on Soccer AM and his rating on FIFA! The Bromsgrove fan-favourite also covers his interest in building bikes, playing against...
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Episode 15: Captain Chaos!
This week the Chuckle Brothers interview 'The Raving Idiot'- Rob and Cal are joined by Worcester City captain Aaron Roberts! Hear how Aaron has played in every position on the pitch, causing carnage up front and being a hothead at the back. Plus he tells us about his time at Bromsgrove Sporting,...
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Episode 14: The Life of an Admin
This week's guest isn't someone we always get to hear from! The lads are joined by Matt Derrig - Social Media Manager at Nottingham Forest. Matt takes us behind the scenes of the official Forest accounts, from announcing transfers, recording player interviews and organising press conferences. The...
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Episode 13: He's Better than Kaka!
He comes from Africa, he's better than Kaka, Youssouf Mulumbu!" The man himself joins us this week to let Albion fans know how much he loves them, how he doesn't respect Tony Pulis' coaching style and how he met 50 Cent in a lift. Youssouf lets us on his big plans for Congolese football, playing...
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Episode 12: Irish Icky
Top of the morning to you! Defender Jak Hickman features on the pod this week. The St Patrick's Athletic man speaks to the lads about his time at Coventry and Bolton and his move into Irish football. And if you want to hear about determination and motivation this is the episode for you as Jak…
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Episode 11: (What's The Story) Morning Mark?
This week we're hosting Project Football's Mark Evans for the return leg of the podcast! The lads featured on Mark's show earlier in the year and invited him back for more chat on football fused with music, meeting the one and only Cyrille Regis and how Mark captained a West Brom side between the...
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Episode 10: The Goode Chairman
Up the Sauce! Worcester City's Chairman Steve Goode joins this podcast this week to share his hopes for promotion and some brilliant City history. Steve goes behind the Chairman role to tell us about moving grounds, picking managers and his love for chips, as well as a Jimmy Greaves' red card and...
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Episode 9: Luke of All Trades
He's done it all! The lads are joined this week by Luke Bowles - current Football Development Manager for the Birmingham County FA. Luke is also a referee, a UEFA B level coach, treasurer of a regional Downs Syndrome club, former centre back and scout for Aston Villa. Hear all about every aspect…
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Episode 8: Masi-ve 'Boner' Mistake
Completing our hat-trick of journos this week is Express and Star's Joe Masi! We could have spoken to 'Masimundo' for hours as he gives us some in depth insights into the world of sports journalism, his player ratings and the mysterious inverted pyramid! Plus- join us for some big quiz results,...
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Episode 7: On the P*ss with Margot Robbie
Grab a can of Stella and turn to the back pages - sports journalist Joe Chapman joins the podcast this week! Joe guides us through his career to date including spells at Sky Sports and West Brom, explains the importance to keep writing as a journalist and his fear of being stuck in a toilet. Joe...
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Episode 6: HRH - He's Really Hated
This week, we're graced by royalty! Social media sensation Harry Ross-Hughes joins both Robert and Calum to chat all things Wolves, trolling WBA and Villa fans and cleaning his teeth. Harry goes behind the HRH character to tell us about his death threats, bareknuckle fighting in Oxford, Raúl...
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Episode 5: Sam Austin & His Multi-Purpose Stick
He's here, he's there, he's every f*****g everywhere - that's Kiddiminster Harriers' versatile man Sam Austin! Sam joins us this week to talk about experiencing a play-off final, being released and finding his shooting boots against some team called Manchester United. Sam has a fantastic attitude...
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Episode 4: Rob and Cal Seek Medical Advice
This week's guest arrived just in time as Rob needs some attention after a heavy night out - we're joined by Premier League Medical Advisor Mark Gillett! Mark speaks about the huge role he played in football against the pandemic, mental health within the game and working with Ashley Cole and...
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Episode 3: Scenes of a Graphic Nature
This week we're looking good with Sports Graphic Designer Rob Paddock joining the show! Hear how he started designing matchday programmes on MS Paint, throwing wine gums at stewards and his love for the band Blossoms. Rob also shares insights on his England based podcast 'We Still Believe', his…
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Episode 2: Bomber!
Sit down, be quiet and get your books out as Sports Journalism Lecturer and Author Chris Lepkowski joins us on the podcast this week. Chris and the lads marvel at the wonders of teletext, his Four Four Two experience and listen in amazement at how Victor Anichebe allegedly slept in a van! Also...
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Episode 1: 21/22 Premier League Preview!
KICK OFF! Here we go again and back for Season 2 of The High Press! We're the only podcast with 20 guests on this week as we welcome fans from every Premier League club to give their verdict on their teams' performance this season. And of course Rob and Cal have something to say about this. So…
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Episode 18: New Blue with a Red on Brown
Birmingham City's Sam Cosgrove joins us for our season finale! Sam talks us through his career so far, from playing up north for Aberdeen to the 8 hour trip down to Birmingham. We discuss playing like Duncan Ferguson, getting a straight red against Scott Brown on his debut and an exclusive look...
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Episode 17: A Surprise Shirt Dream at 16!
LISTEN UP FOR THE GIVEAWAY! A Cockney hardman kicks this episode off as we're joined by Rob from Surprise Shirts. He explains how the family run business was formed and how you can get your hands on a random, handpicked football shirt from all over the globe! Rob tells us about buying hundreds of...
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Episode 16: It's coming Rome...
Well, there goes another tournament. Come and listen to the disappointment in the lads' voices as they look back at an unbelievable Euros. Rob talks having 0 mentality whilst sat in a cave, Cal mulls over the idea of Jordan Pickford taking a penalty and all 23 teams and Scotland are discussed.…
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Episode 15: A chat with Pat!
We had the incredible privilege of chatting with England senior Kitman, Pat Frost a few weeks back! You may have already heard this interview from Ep.11 but it was so good we wanted to release the episode on it's own! Pat speaks about s**t kits, Kyle Walker's pants and the Spice Girls so what's…
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The High Press is your outside the box football podcast featuring interviews from everyone involved in the beautiful game. Hear from players, backroom staff, fans, journalists, mascots and many more as we explore all of the unheard stories from the world’s most loved sport. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@thehighpresspod). Up the Press!
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