The Totally Indian Football Show by Humans of Indian Football
122 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -With The Totally Indian Football Show, we aim to bring you the stories from the playing field as our favourite players, coaches etc. vie to be crowned as champions & also conversations from across the Indian football field. Find us talk and discuss about the season & more with expert panelists & guests on the show. This will be a podcast for all you Indian Football fans!
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Maidaan's Tulsidas Balaram ft. Sushant Waydande
May 13, 2024 06:07 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBIn episode 100th of The Totally Indian Football Show, host Siju is joined Ashish Kothari as he co-hosts this special episode. Sushant Waydande is the guest. He played the role of Tulsidas Balaram in the movie Maidaan. The movie is based on the golden era of Indian football. Tune in to know the reel life of Tulsidas Balaram!
Amrita Sampathkumar: The female broadcaster/producer you must know
January 31, 2024 08:11 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MBContinuing with our storytelling into the 99th episode, host Siju is joined by Amrita Sampathkumar. She works as producer / broadcaster currently on ISL and has worked on tournaments like FIFA World Cup, hockey World Cup, PKL among others. She’s currently the only female content producer in the league. A fascinating journey from working alongside Arnab Goswami to the world of sports. Tune in and enjoy the various anecdotes. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow us on our socia...
Asian Cup 2024 Preview ft. Erik Paartalu & Siddhanth Aney
January 10, 2024 06:30 - 42 minutes - 39 MBThe biggest stage is all set as the Blue Tigers begin their AFC Asian Cup from 13th January in Qatar. To talk about the tournament in detail, host Siju is joined by former footballer turned pundit, Erik Paartalu & journalist Siddhanth Aney. We go at length and discuss the opponents in group B - Australia, Uzbekistan & Syria. We also talk about the Indian squad and the chances and expectations. Tune in & share the episode if you liked it. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow...
Writing a New Chapter in the History of Mumbai Football ft Siddharth Sabapathy
December 22, 2023 07:30 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBSiddharth Sabapathy is a known personality in Mumbai football. As he joins host Siju on the 97th episode, he shares how he began his journey which started off as a player & to his current role as owner of Community Football Club of India (CFCI) and a key member in the Mumbai Football Association (MFA). His vision of wanting and making sure young players get an opportunity to play to grow as a professional has kept him going places. Recently, his Club has signed a partnership with I-League te...
Jules Alberto Dias – From Seminary to the Football Field
December 13, 2023 07:30 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBJules Alberto Dias is one of the key footballers in the history of Indian Football. He grew up watching another stalwart from Goa, Savio Medeira & was inspired to play the sport. He has played for Goan clubs and for the likes of Mahindra United. At the latter, he was one of the highest paid players. On this episode, host Siju takes him down memory lane – from his early playing days, club football, National team call-up, the 2001 goal against UAE etc. He also shares his thoughts on the curren...
Beautiful Game: the RFYC Way ft. Saksham & Steve
December 08, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThe Reliance Foundation Young Champs academy situated in Navi Mumbai has been nurturing & producing future Indian Football stars. Host Siju is joined by U-19 Assistant Coach, Saksham Kakkar & Head of Scout, Steve Charles – as they share and talk about the robust RFYC coaching & scouting system. Tune in for an informative yet engaging conversation. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow us on our social media handles below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansof...
Sisterhood through Sports: the Sisters in Sweat story ft. Swetha & Tanvie
November 29, 2023 12:30 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBSisters in Sweat co-founded by Tanvie Hans & Swetha Subbiah is helping girls and women to play and enjoy sports. The first session came out with a nudge from a friend & Tanvie being a former player, she led a beginners session for 17 girls/women that turned up. All this began in Bengaluru & now has expanded in Mumbai. They want to expand more & make sure women get to play. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow us on our social media handles below: Instagram: https://...
Football in the Hills ft. Abhinav Nekta, President - Shimla Football Club
November 15, 2023 08:04 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBShimla is known for apples and its scenic beauty but football is highly popular as well. Host Siju is joined by Abhinav Nekta, President of Shimla Football Club. He shares his journey & talks about how the club was formed. He also gives us a glimpse into the popularity of football in the hills. He wants to provide kids of Shimla and around good football training without having to leave home. Tune in for a fun and engaging conversation. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and f...
Thane City FC: building a football culture ft. Technical Director, Agnelo Fernandes
November 08, 2023 07:30 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBAgnelo Fernandes fondly known as Aggie joins host Siju to share about his journey & to elaborate on his current role at Thane City FC. He's the Technical Director of the club. The aim for the academy & club is to build a football culture and make sure the grassroots structure is in place. Agnelo also takes us all back to his playing days & how he fell in love with the sport. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow us on our social media handles below: Instagram: https...
The Broadcaster who assisted Kaka - the Nubaid Haroon Story
October 26, 2023 07:30 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBA special one for host Siju as she's been following Nubaid Haroon on social media for more than a couple of years. To have him join her on the show in the studio was just super cool. Amidst all the fumbles, there's a beautiful story & journey of broadcaster, podcaster - Nubaid Haroon aka Rambo! He's the face and voice for football in the UK & he's also assisted the legendary Kaka in a legends football game. Now, how cool is that! Tune in & enjoy. You can follow Nubaid: Instagram - https:...
Beware of these Gaurs: FC Goa stars - Raynier Fernandes & Jay Gupta
October 20, 2023 07:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBHailing from the same state to now playing for the same team - Raynier Fernandes & Jay Gupta have come together at FC Goa not just as teammates but also roommates! Now how did this all happen & what's their journey like? Raynier with an assist & Jay with a banger goal - these Gaurs are already roaring. Tune in for a fun episode! We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow us on our social media handles below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humansofindianfootball/ ...
Pragati Banka - The Sports Lawyer: Bridging the Gap One Law at a Time
October 11, 2023 08:30 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBPragati Banka joins host Siju on the latest episode to share her journey geographically and career wise! She’s currently the Senior Associate - Policy & Programmes for Meraki Sport & Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. She talks about the importance of a role like hers & lack of knowledge among athletes regarding their rights. She also gives us a closer look into her role at Meraki & shares anecdotes from her experience. She hopes to bridge the gap & make sure sports professionals have to focus only on ...
From Bihar to Goa: The Journey of a Coach ft. Surya Prakash
October 04, 2023 09:16 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBSurya Prakash, a coach & currently the Technical Head, Football Schools at FC Goa. He joins host Siju on the latest episode to share his journey that has seen him travel from his hometown, Bihar to Mumbai to Goa to Bengaluru & now back to Goa. It has been quite a journey of learning for Surya who is humble about it & keen on sharing his knowledge with those around him. From doing sports management to football coaching & now leading a bunch of young coaches, it’s a story worth knowing. Yo...
The FIFA Dream ft. Sports Content Creator - Arjun Kalra
September 27, 2023 07:30 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBArjun Kalra is a filmmaker & sports content creator. He has worked on projects like the FIFA Women’s World Cup held in Australia/New Zealand, Chelsea FC, ISL, ICC etc. Residing in London, he wants to make more content and up his movie/content making skills. A young dynamic gentleman joins host Siju to share his journey so far & what’s in store for him in the road ahead. You can connect with Arjun on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arzunexists/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...
Indian Football Chit Chat ft. Siddhanth Aney
September 20, 2023 08:23 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBMultimedia journalist for NewsClick.in, one of the experts from 420grams podcast - Siddhanth Aney joins host Siju on the latest episode. Siddhanth has had several years of experience covering sports. We kickoff the episode by taking Mr. Aney down memory lane, asking him about Captain Chhetri. We then talk about all that's happening in Indian football! We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow us on our social media handles below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hu...
Mumbai City FC in Asian Champions League ft. West Coast Brigade
September 13, 2023 07:29 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBThe special edition features fans from the West Coast Brigade, the official fan club of Mumbai City FC. Host Siju is joined by Akshay, Ashish, Anand & Tushar who spoke & shared about the excitement about the upcoming Asian Champions League matches. Mumbai will be facing Al Hilal SFC (Saudi Arabia), Nassaji Mazandaran (Iran) and Navbahor (Uzbekistan) in the group stages. The first match is against Nassaji on 18th September. Tune in to know what the fans have planned & what their expectation i...
The Simply Sport Foundation Journey ft. Darshan NK & Aditi Mutatkar
September 06, 2023 07:30 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBSimply Sport Foundation based in Bengaluru have been making the right kind of noise in the grassroots sports ecosystem with their several initiatives. Host Siju was joined by Darshan NK, Director of the organisation & Aditi Mutatkar, a former badminton player, runs the women’s initiatives - mainly the Simply Periods program. The Foundation mainly focuses on equipping academies & players at the grassroots level. They have partnered with teams & are helping them set up grassroots curriculums. ...
The Important Nudge ft. Amit Gadkari, Founder & Director, Nudge Sports
August 30, 2023 09:58 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBAmit Gadkari, Founder & Director @ Nudge Sports is the latest guest. He joins host Siju to share all that Nudge Sports is doing for the sporting community, especially athletes. They have access to the country's best psychologists and ensure the athletes that reach out to them are helped & served better in their mental ability. To quote from their website, ‘help athletes govern their mental state and psychological balance to consistently perform at the highest level. We focus on mental condit...
The MS Sportswear Wave Down South ft. Founders Musharaf & Shameer
August 23, 2023 07:45 - 28 minutes - 26 MBIn this episode, host Siju is joined by two gentlemen from Mangalore – founders of sports & athlete’s wear, MS Sportswear. Started in 2017, they now have a store in Bengaluru as they have established their mark down south. Their partnerships range from BFC Soccer Schools, Rapid Sports Fitness, Sporting Club Bengaluru, Samba FC among others. Both the founders have had connection with football as players but never thought they would enter the business of sportswear. Shameer’s push & both their...
Terry Phelan’s Indian Football Journey - Sporting Director at SUFC
July 26, 2023 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBTerry Phelan is our guest on the 81st episode as he joins host Siju to talk about his time in Indian football. He’s currently the Sporting Director of South United Football Club, based in Bengaluru. He talks about being in India from his first stint in Goa then to ISL & now in Bengaluru with SUFC. He talks about the growth he has seen in Indian football & what’s more to come. We also discuss the amazing facility that SUFC has in Ulsoor in the heart of the city and also how the city and state...
Sports KPI: Analytics, Education & Content ft. Naveen Ningaiah
July 19, 2023 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBOn the 80th episode, host Siju is joined by Naveen Ningaiah, Founder & CEO of Sports KPI. For more than eight years now, they have been providing performance analytics to teams, associations etc. Since a couple of years, they have also begun educational courses for analytics & are dabbling into content production as well. Naveen looks back at the long journey and shares the reasons for wanting to cater to the market needs. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow us on our s...
The Kickstart FC’s Dream Journey ft. Shekar Rajan & Laxman Bhattarai
July 13, 2023 12:30 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBAnother episode from Bengaluru! This one is straight from the Kickstart FC’s office with Chairman Shekar Rajan & CEO Laxman Bhattarai. They celebrated their seventh year earlier on 9th July. The women’s team were the runners-up in this year’s Indian Women’s League (IWL). Both the men’s & women’s team have been doing well since inception. We discuss all about that & what to expect in the coming years in detail. Tune in for a fun & insightful conversation. We appreciate your support!💙 C...
SAFF2023 Champions: A New Era for Indian Football? ft. Floyd Pinto & Vishnu Prasad
July 08, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBIndia were crowned SAFF Champions for the 9th time after they defeated Kuwait 5-4 in the penalties in Bengaluru on 4th July. Host Siju was in the city to cover it & she’s joined by Coach Floyd Pinto & journalist Vishnu Prasad to talk about the tournament. All of us were present there to soak in the atmosphere created by the fans and the team with their on-field performance in all matches. We look back at the tournament - highs, lows & what can be better going ahead. One thing we all agree up...
Use of Data & Analysis in Indian Football ft Meet Mandavia
June 20, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBA football coach first & an analyst, host Siju is joined by Meet Mandavia. He's currently working as an analyst with NorthEast United FC. We discuss the rise of several analysts during lockdown and how they garnered attention on Twitter. Meet was one of them & has worked remotely with the Third Division Spanish team. He shares about his experience and learnings including from his recent stint with the ISL side. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow us on our social media...
The Coach FP’s Indian Football Journey ft. Floyd Pinto
June 14, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBFloyd Pinto, known as Coach FP joins Siju on this episode and shares all about his journey and his coaching experience. We last saw him as an assistant coach at ISL side North East United FC. He’s come up the ranks working and coaching with Kenkre FC, AIFF Academy, Indian Arrows, RG Punjab FC & NEUFC. With over 15 years of experience as a coach, he talks about the highs & lows, coach education, folks who have impacted him & what’s the way ahead for him. We also talked about the upcoming SAFF...
All things on Indian Football Tournaments & Competitions ft. Rahul Parashar
June 06, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this episode Rahul Parashar, former AIFF Competitions Manager joins host Siju to make the 75th episode special. This episode is all about anecdotes, going down the memory lane for Rahul as he reminisces all those moments when he had to run around on ground during tournaments. He shares his experience working at a football club, as a manager, as a coach, handling all operations during a tournament etc. He talks about people that have helped him along the way. Tune in for a fun & interestin...
Can BigHit really Hit Big? Ft. Shaktie Prakash & Vinit Kore
May 31, 2023 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBJoining host Siju on episode 74 are two gentlemen who aim to hit big with their company - BigHit – Founder & CEO Shaktie Prakash & Co-Founder & CBO Vinit Kore. They begin by sharing a brief about themselves, how they came together & then break down what BigHit is & what they intend to do with the company. Some ambitious projects on the cards of which they did spill some beans but not completely. Tune in to know what and how they plan on hitting it big with BigHit. You can reach out to: Sh...
The Sreenidhi Deccan Journey ft. TD Fabio Ferreira
May 24, 2023 07:30 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBIn this episode, host Siju is joined by the Technical Director of Sreenidhi Deccan FC - Fabio Ferreira. The Portuguese has been in India since the last five years working in Telangana. He holds degrees in Sports Science & High Performance. We discuss the season gone by & he also gives us a detailed look into the football in Telangana. He also shares about the plans of the team & how they wish to impact the young talent available in the state. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and f...
Footballer turned Entrepreneur: Karan Sawhney building The Tribe
May 17, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBKaran Sawhney has had 16 years of professional playing career under his belt. He joins host Siju to talk about how he turned to being an entrepreneur & shares about the journey. His parents ensured he also carried forth his education along with his playing career. And for this, Karan is grateful to his parents as that led him to where he is today. He is today the Co-Founder of The Tribe India, a Fitness Training Studio in Mumbai. His journey has been nothing short of an inspiration. You c...
The Athletes Today Story: managing players & more ft. Abhishek Sharma
May 10, 2023 07:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBThis episode is a second part to the previous one with Abhishek Sharma, a Sports Agent & Founder of Athletes Today. In this episode he breaks-down what Athlete Management is and how different it is from an agent’s role. He also details the journey of Athletes Today as to why & what pushed him to begin the company. The services the company provides and though it may look fancy, it comes with a lot of challenges. He talks about endorsements, sponsorships, getting brand deals etc. Tune in f...
Life of a Sports Agent in India explained ft. Abhishek Sharma
May 03, 2023 07:30 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBBeing a sports agent is often considered to be a dirty business. Host Siju is joined by Sports Agent - Abhishek Sharma, also founder of Athletes Today to break down why it is so! He also gives us a detailed look into what it's like to be a sports agent in India. Tune in & stay till the end for a detailed conversation! You can reach out to Abhishek: Twitter - https://twitter.com/AS_sportsagent Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abhishek_sportsagent/ LinkedIn - https://www.lin...
Always on the Move ft Juhi Jamba
April 26, 2023 07:30 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBJuhi Jamba is living the dream job - travelling across the globe to cover sporting events. She closely works with AFC as the social media manager and also as a consultant. She has worked with ICC and FIFA too. Getting to talk to her is itself a miracle as she’s always on the move in different timezones engaging with different nationalities. Truly, the globe is her field of play. She shares the good & bad parts of this job & takes us through her fascinating but tedious journey. PS: this was r...
Karnataka Football ft. Satya Narayan, General Secretary – KSFA
April 19, 2023 08:30 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBKarnataka Football State Association has been lauded for the right things lately as we see how the state and Bangalore has been buzzing in the recent years. Credit goes to the entire team that was revamped and new regulations were brought in, led by Satya Narayan, the General Secretary of KSFA. In this episode he joins host Siju to take us through what and how the changes were implemented. He also stresses on the fact that all of this has been possible because of the entire team. Tune in to ...
The Bengaluru FC loyalists - West Block Blues ft. Amol, Nishanth & Harish
April 12, 2023 08:08 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBWest Block Blues have been the loyal fans for Bengaluru FC since its inception, especially in the lowest period including the recently concluded season. Host Siju is joined by three of them - Amol, Nishanth & Harish. They share their experiences as they look back at the season, the turnaround that happened, ended as runners-up etc. We also spoke of the moment not so great with regards to the sport, the walk-off by KBFC & their encounter in the upcoming Super Cup fixture. We appreciate your...
LaLiga in India ft Jose Antonio Cachaza
April 05, 2023 07:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBLaLiga has had its presence in India for several years now and to talk about it all, host Siju is joined by the India Operations head Jose Antonio Cachaza. He shares about his experiences being in India and how the market has been like for La Liga projects. He also talks about the fans here, how they are passionate and also shares about a project they have been involved with in Anantapur, collaborating with an NGO. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow us on our social me...
Indian Football on Fancode ft Yannick Colaco
March 30, 2023 12:30 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBFancode has been creating some buzz and has caught the attention of Indian football fans. Host Siju was invited to the Fancode office to sit down with the Co-Founder, Yannick Colaco to talk about all things Fancode. Indian football leagues like Goa Professional League, Kerala Premier League, recently concluded Santosh Trophy & the Stafford Cup have been streaming on the digital platform. Yannick shares the journey of Fancode & how & what made them get into streaming these leagues as they are...
Is Indian Football Marketable? Ft Anubhav Roda
March 24, 2023 07:30 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBAnubhav Roda has expertise in Sports Consulting, Commercial, Strategy etc. He’s had over a decade of experience working in the sports industry especially Indian football. In this episode, he joins host Siju to share his journey & experiences. We discuss the value of Indian football in the world of marketing, is it marketable globally? Football’s popularity against Cricket. Anubhav was also part of the U-17 FIFA Men’s World Cup & he’s also played a key role in player management. He was known ...
WestCoast Brigade in the house ft. Ashish, Samar & Shannon + special guest Amogh Ranadive
March 16, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBMumbai City FC had an amazing season where they won the league shield with record breaking moments. In this episode, we sit down with WestCoast Brigade, MCFC’s loyal fans in Ashish, Samar & Shannon as they look back to the season. We also had a special guest in Amogh Ranadive who was the face for MCFC during the pre-match lives & got the fans monthly interactions with Coach Des. Tune in for fun, moments relived, memories made & for a lot of banter. Please don’t walk away from the episode mid...
Bala Devi & Randeep Baruah on Odisha FC's Women's team plans & preparations
March 08, 2023 07:30 - 43 minutes - 40 MBBala Devi will now be playing for Odisha FC & we have got her and Head of Academy & Women’s Team, Randeep Baruah on the show. They join host Siju to talk about all things Odisha FC Women’s team project. Bala shares her experience playing for Rangers FC, injury period & how and why she chose to play for Odisha FC. Randeep talks in detail about the plans and visions for the team and how having Bala is going to play a key role for their entire team. Happy Women’s Day to all listening, may we co...
The Asian Game Perspective ft. Martin Lowe
March 01, 2023 07:30 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBMartin Lowe, journalist of the esteemed publication - The Asian Game joins host Siju on the latest episode. He gives an overview of the competitive nature of football in Asia. He shares his journey and how his perspective changed towards Asian football after he began covering the sport in this part. We talk about the different associations and the work they have been doing & how they have achieved success or not. We do talk about Indian football where he points out the facts as to why we are...
Srinivasan Saimani on the Importance of Educating ourselves of our Rights within the Sport
February 21, 2023 07:30 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBOn the 60th episode of The Totally Indian Football Show, host Siju is joined by Srinivasan Saimani - Sports, Media & Technology, Corporate & Commercial Lawyer. We discuss his journey into this role, his experiences working in the Indian football ecosystem, basic rules and rights that players & coaches & other stakeholders must know with regards to their contracts & licensing. We also discuss how there’s a lack of awareness among the players & coaches and that each individual should take ...
Simon Millington on Coach Education & his journey of becoming a Mental Health tutor
February 15, 2023 11:11 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBSimon Millington, a UEFA B & C Coach Educator & Mental Health tutor joins host Siju on the latest episode of the podcast. He has had experience of 2-3 decades of coaching & of being a coach educator. As a coach educator he’s also trained former India International, Jules Alberto. Simon shares his journey in grassroots football, being a coach educator & how his personal life experiences pushed him to pursue as a mental health tutor. An episode that’ll give us a glimpse into his life & exp...
Indian Football Story - The AIFF POV ft. Nilanjan Datta
February 08, 2023 08:16 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBNilanjan Datta has decades of experience in the field of Sports Journalism & Reporting. He was best known as the Director of Media for the All India Football Federation (AIFF). He joins host Siju to talk about his journey, experiences, and learnings from being on the other side of Indian football. A conversation that involves on & off the field topics and all that’s in between. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow us on our social media handles below: Instagra...
Wenger-led FIFA Development program explained ft. Richard Allen
February 01, 2023 12:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBRichard Allen plays the role of a High Performance Specialist in the FIFA Global Football Development Department led by Arsene Wenger. He is also the Senior Football Executive & Technical Advisor at Yokohama FC. In this episode, Richard joins host Siju to explain in detail about the FIFA team, its importance, roles & responsibilities. He also shares what he does as a High performance specialist. The country he closely works with is Hong Kong through which he states how across the team, each ...
Vision & Mission of enJogo & BBFS ft. Kishore Taid
January 25, 2023 12:30 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBKishore Taid is the CEO & Co-founder of enJogo & Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools, one of India's largest Academies. He joins host Siju to talk about all that we need to know about the ongoing & upcoming plans of BBFS. He shares about the inception, how he & his friend approached Bhaichung Bhutia. He also explains what is enJogo & its intentions. As a stakeholder in Indian football, he shares his thoughts on vision 2047. We appreciate your support!💙 Check out and follow us on our socia...
The Japanese Style of Football ft Tom Byer
January 18, 2023 08:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTom Byer is a well-renowned personality across the globe and known for his concept of ‘Football Starts at Home’. He is of an American origin but has settled in Japan and calls it home as he has spent more than three decades. He came as a player even before the J-League began and has grown to become a popular face in Japanese football. He shares insights into the culture and what is really the Japanese style of football. He also talks about what can Indian football imbibe & tells us more abou...
The Melbourne City FC Community ft Sunil Menon
January 13, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBSunil Menon, Head of Community at Melbourne City FC, an Australian club that plays in A-League. He joins host Siju to share insights into what MCFC does for the community in Melbourne. We also discuss why engaging with the community is key and how the City Football Group also perceives it. He talks about how he closely watches Kerala Blasters FC & equally looks forward to a potential collaboration with Melbourne-Manchester-Mumbai City FC in the future.
Indian Football Pitch - Side Report ft Sandeep Menon
January 07, 2023 07:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe first episode of 2023, host Siju is joined by journalist Sandeep Menon to talk about all that’s happening on & off the field with regards to Indian football mainly to do with men’s field. We kick-off with ISL updates as Mumbai City FC & Kerala Blasters FC lock horns on Sunday (8th Jan) which promises to be a cracker of a game. We also discuss Hyderabad FC’s impressive run. We then move to addressing what to expect from the big meet being held on 7th Jan, the strategic plan from AIFF. Tun...
SportVot Levelling Up 2023 ft Sidhhant Agarwal
December 22, 2022 07:58 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBOn the last episode of 2022, host Siju is joined by SportVot Founder Sidhhant Agarwal. SportVot is a live sports streaming platform and they also have data for the players, teams etc. provided. Earlier this year, they raised funding and have already established themselves in the field of Kabaddi. They slowly want to venture and penetrate into the football but they aren’t rushing into it. They have two Mumbai based clubs on their platform. Sidhhant shares more about their journey & what’s in ...
Footballer Soon to be a Teacher ft Iker Guarrotxena
December 09, 2022 07:26 - 17 minutes - 16 MBOn the 51st episode, host Siju is joined by FC Goa player Iker Guarrotxena. We kicked-off the show by talking about Spain’s match against Morocco that saw the former ousted. Being a Spaniard, he was indeed upset but he said Belgium’s exit hurt him the most as his uncle was part of the coaching staff. He’s now going to sit back & enjoy the rest of the WC. We also spoke of the ongoing season of FC Goa in ISL, the ups and downs, upcoming fixtures before the end of the year. The conversation end...