What’s Next?
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingWhat’s Next? is a weekly podcast giving you the hottest takes on the week’s major sporting headlines.
Bought to you by three sports-mad mates, each of the boys will bring one headline to the discussion to dissect and digest via as few or as many tangents they wish.
Expect honest opinions, frank discussions, delusional claims, good stories and good chat.
If you like sport, and you like opinion, What’s Next? is a podcast certain to get you talking.
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Episodes
Episode 24 - Giro d’Italia Grand Tour with Lachlan Morton
May 11, 2021 14:41 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBThe boys are joined this week by World Tour cyclist, Lachlan Morton. To mark the opening week of the first Grand Tour of the year in the world of cycling, the Giro d’Italia, we sit down with a man who rode the Giro last year to find out what it takes to ride a three week grand tour. Cycling for EF Education-Nippo, Lachlan also talks us through his work with iconic cycling brand Rapha, his involvement with the Alternative Calendar and his interest in being involved with kit design. A great guy...
Episode 23 - Part Two of Two with Chris Kirkland
April 28, 2021 15:45 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MBThe boys are joined this week by former Premier League and England International Goalkeeper, Chris Kirkland for Part Two of a great sit down interview. Chris is a much-loved figure from the Premier League era, iconic between the sticks and loved up and down the country after stints at Coventry, Liverpool, West Brom, Wigan, Leicester, Doncaster, Sheffield Wednesday, Preston and Bury respectively. In Part Two of Two, Chris talks about the later stages in his career and some of his great collea...
Episode 22 - Part One of Two with Chris Kirkland
April 23, 2021 15:57 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe boys are joined this week by former Premier League and England International Goalkeeper, Chris Kirkland. Chris is a much-loved figure from the Premier League era, iconic between the sticks and loved up and down the country after stints at Coventry, Liverpool, West Brom, Wigan, Leicester, Doncaster, Sheffield Wednesday, Preston and Bury respectively. In Part One of Two, Chris talks about his early career; managers he worked under, players he played alongside and some of the reasons he mov...
Episode 21 - Finding your focus with Jenny Tong
April 14, 2021 18:13 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBThe boys are joined this week by GB Olympic Weightlifter and English Champion, Jenny Tong. Not only is Jenny an incredible athlete and inspiration to all that cross paths with her, she also has an incredible story and focus that has led her to finding her own path to success; a path she is enjoying the fruits of currently! We discuss Jenny’s past – overcoming the challenges of her younger days and how she has not let her past define her – before talking about how she ‘fell’ into weightlifting...
Episode 20 - High Performance and building from scratch with Dan Ryan
April 07, 2021 15:05 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBThe boys are joined this week by Vitality Netball Superleague High Performance Director and Head Coach of the Leeds Rhinos, Dan Ryan. Dan gave us an incredible insight into what it takes to start a franchise from scratch, what the recruitment process involves and what sort of characteristics and behaviours he expects from his players. He also gave an insight into the goal-setting and high-performance mindset that is being developed around the club at present, and how some of those goals are c...
Episode 19 - Check yourself and Sevens with Oddballs and Harvey Armstrong
March 31, 2021 22:57 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBThe boys split this week’s episode into a couple of separate parts. Thanks to the easing of COVID guidelines, holidays and the return of recreational sport - the boys were able to catch up socially distanced to enjoy each other’s company to put the content to the week. For this week’s feature, there are two Headline Acts. Oddballs Brand Manager, Julian, joins the podcast to talk all things about the multicoloured company. We talk pants patterns, the great work of the foundation, Rugby 7s and...
Episode 18 - Huddersfield Town Academy restructure with David Threlfall-Sykes and Emyr Humphreys
March 23, 2021 20:14 - 1 hour - 58 MBThe boys get a rare insight into a professional sporting environment this week, as they sit down with club representatives from Huddersfield Town FC to talk about the impact restructuring their Academy set up in 2018 has had. Since the restructuring - going from a Category 2 Academy to a Category 4 - the club have not done much by way of media to provide context to how things are going lower down, thanks largely to a Premier League relegation and Championship struggles for the First Team. Com...
Episode 17 - “The King of the Mead” with Joe Joyce
March 16, 2021 20:49 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThe boys spend a little bit of time talking about this week’s Cheltenham festival, one or two winners to back but mainly with a focus on the mass gambling involved leading on to a discussion about betting in sport in general. Has it gone too far? The number of markets someone can bet on in-play, sponsorship of teams and ‘in your face’ adverts, the boys even talk about the recent Football Exchange scandal. The boys then sit down with Bristol Bears Second Row, Joe Joyce. Joe is a one club play...
Episode 16 - ‘It’s still a 22 yard pitch and a round ball’ with Jade Dernbach
March 09, 2021 20:54 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe boys take a punt on who might be the Mole in the camp at Newcastle United, naming and shaming the main culprits before taking a look at the relegation battle and the looming Championship trap door. The boys then sit down with Surrey CCC Club Captain, Jade Dernbach. A legend of the game, Jade gave us time to talks about the upcoming Hundred competition, franchise leagues around the world, winning domestic white ball competitions and county championships and international honours. Jade ta...
Episode 15 - ‘I never saw myself as any different’ with Brendan Lawlor
March 02, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThe boys recap the weeks headlines before taking a look at refereeing in a bit more depth following the scandalous officiating through the week and over the weekend in the Six Nations, Premier League and Day/Night Test. The boys offer their opinions on the right or wrong decisions as well as attempting to figure out an ideal solution for VAR, TMO and DRS. We’re then joined for a sit down with Professional Golfer, Brendan Lawlor. Brendan is currently ranked 4th in the WR4GD and was recently i...
Episode 14 - Big money auction and Capital away days with Jamie from The K’s
February 23, 2021 20:44 - 57 minutes - 53.5 MBThe boys take an in depth look at the IPL Auction ahead of the 2021 edition of the tournament. We take a look at where the money was spent, who was the best bargain buy, who was the best player to be retained from last year and then who were the players we can’t believe no one took a punt on. Lots of stats, lots of opinion and one or two controversial takes! We then sit down with Jamie from The K’s to talk about the band, life as a rock star in lockdown and his love for Newcastle United. The...
Episode 13 - North of the Border with Calum MacLeod and 20 Minute Tims
February 16, 2021 22:05 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBThe boys take a look at things ‘North of the border’ for this week’s episode. A sit down with Scotland International and former Durham, Warwickshire, Derbyshire and Sussex cricket Calum MacLeod joins the boys before attention turns to football and the boys sit down to talk all things SPL and Celtic with Martin from the 20 Minute Tims, a Celtic fans podcast. Calum was incredibly generous with his time, guiding us through his career through some great stories; getting into cricket in Scotland, ...
Episode 12 - ‘You get the minutiae’ with Christophe Ridley
February 10, 2021 13:28 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBThe boys sit down with professional Rugby Referee Christophe Ridley for this week’s special episode where there is a focus on the opening weekend of Six Nations action. Christophe talked to the Podcast during the recent break in English Gallagher Premiership action and spoke about the use of TMO in Rugby comparative to VAR in football, the duty of care you have as a referee and the relationship between Rugby clubs and the RFU officiating panel. The boys then quickly dissect Scotland’s histori...
Episode 11 - ‘Told you you’d get your chance’ with Rob Elliot
February 02, 2021 20:08 - 1 hour - 58 MBThe boys sit down with a very special Headline Act this week; Premier League legend, former Newcastle United and Republic of Ireland Goalkeeper, Rob Elliot. Rob talked openly about Newcastle being the focus of the community, Charlton’s successful academy, the importance of the loan system, making his debut under Pardew, great managers, great teammates, working hard to create opportunities and making the most of them. We also discuss Rob’s passion for cricket and the importance of transferable...
Episode 10 - Tungsten and T20 with Matt Rankin and Scott Steel
January 26, 2021 18:43 - 59 minutes - 55 MBThe boys get are joined by TWO Headline Acts this week as Darts and Cricket cross paths. Team Unicorn Player Liaison Manager, Matt Rankin, joins the podcast to talk all things Unicorn Darts; World Championships, player development, ones to watch and more. A massive thanks to Matt and all of Unicorn Darts for their generosity in supporting our most recent Instagram giveaway. Play with the best! Professional Cricketer Scott Steel then joins the podcast for a discussion about his career through ...
Episode 9 - Inside the camp with George Fisher
January 19, 2021 21:14 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThe boys get an insight into what being on International duty in a pandemic is really like as England Roses Star Shooter George Fisher as she spoke to us from ‘inside the camp’. George gave a great insight into preparations for the coming series against an All-Stars team live on Sky Sports as well as touching on her journey through the pathways and looking ahead to her move abroad to play in New Zealand! There’s also a dissection of England’s First Test win in Sri Lanka with coaching expert ...
Episode 8 - The most important conversation with Rob Blackburne
January 11, 2021 21:15 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBThe boys have called in another Headline Act to take part in their most important conversation yet. After a quick recap of the week’s headlines, the boys sit down with host of The Footballer’s Mindset Podcast, Rob Blackburne to discuss all things mindset, mental health and football welfare. Rob provided an incredible insight into the world of elite sport; the trials and tribulations footballers face and how they overcome them as well as some entertaining stories from his respective clients. D...
Episode 7 - Outgrounds, car keys and Test Debut Hundreds with Keaton Jennings
January 05, 2021 21:25 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThe boys have called upon another Headline Act to kickstart 2021 and Lockdown 3.0. After discussing whether Anthony Joshua has the confidence to take on Tyson Fury, the boys get a great insight into what it takes to reach the top and bat in International Cricket with England, Durham and Lancashire legend Keaton Jennings; scoring runs on the subcontinent and enjoying team success and finding a balance between a bat and the books. Lastly, Jimmy wants to talk all things Darts as Gerwyn Price is ...
Episode 6 - Bubbles, winners and whoppers with Special Guests
December 30, 2020 21:27 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBThe boys have called in the heavies to review the major headlines from 2020. Discussing the importance of bio-secure bubbles for the return to sport as well as the impact on athlete wellbeing before moving on to whether Liverpool’s first title win in 30 years carries an asterisk? The boys finish by looking at the biggest whoppers of the year by scanning through who has really let themselves down in 2020. Thanks to the boys for joining us! Enjoy the Listen. Trust the process. What’s Next? F...
Episode 5 - ‘Twas the podcast before Christmas with Phil Brantingham
December 21, 2020 21:35 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBThe boys have held off long enough but the time has come to take a look at the Premier League relegation battle and who is likely to drop this season. Phil Brantingham – Newcastle Falcons and England U20s – is this week’s Headline Act to provide an insight into life as ‘one to watch’, life on international duty and the style of rugby on offer in the modern game. The boys wrap up the week by discussing their alternative SPOTY nominees and justify why someone other than Lewis Hamilton should ha...
Episode 4 - Death, taxes and bad Golf shots with Joe Brooks
December 15, 2020 21:32 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThe boys take an early look at the first week’s action from the Big Bash discussing the impact of the new rule changes and just how good that record breaking knock from Josh Phillipe really was. Our first Headline act - professional golfer on the EuroPro Tour, Joe Brooks - joined the podcast to talk golf and Lee Westwood winning the European Tour Order of merit before the boys wrap up the week by looking at some of sport’s greatest individual comebacks. Enjoy the listen. Trust the process. Wh...
Episode 3 - Non-League Football lives on as Boxing dies
December 08, 2020 20:56 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThe boys discuss the return of crowds at sport and Jimmy’s experience of non-league football. The headlines also prompt the boys to discuss the Premier League’s most under rated players and whether Boxing is dead following the Mayweather-Paul fight announcement. Enjoy the listen. Trust the process. What’s Next? Follow the Pod on Instagram: @whatsnext.pod
Episode 2 - MOVEmber. What’s your excuse?
December 01, 2020 22:06 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThe boys kick off December and have a quick chat about moving for Movember before talking about the weeks eye-catching headlines; what is England’s best T20 XI, cross-sport stars and the best (maybe worst) excuses used in sport? Enjoy the listen. Trust the process. What’s Next?
Episode 1 - Not so boring Milner
November 26, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBWhat’s Next? is a weekly podcast giving you the hottest takes on the week’s major sporting headlines. Bought to you by three sports-mad mates, each of the boys will bring one headline to the discussion to dissect and digest via as few or as many tangents they wish. Expect honest opinions, frank discussions, delusional claims, good stories and good chat. If you like sport, and you like opinion, What’s Next? is a podcast certain to get you talking.