Ex-pro Jimmy Bullard is joined by comedians Rob Beckett and Ian Smith plus a guest from the world of football to talk about the beautiful game and their outrageous experiences on and off the field. Tweet us using #MagicSponge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Off The Hook is Jimmy Bullard's brand new fishing podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet. Featuring in-depth interviews with the biggest names in the sporting world, Off The Hook brings together Jimmy's two great loves - football and fishing. Recorded on the bank of some of the UK's best fishing locations, you're guaranteed great stories, big laughs, and plenty of fish! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep 12: Sean Dyche | Trippier's surprise call, doing the hard yards and Burnley farewell
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Off The Hook with Jimmy Bullard is back for a new series, and Jimmy welcomes another top class manager to the bank in the shape of Sean Dyche. From making his debut under Brian Clough to ten incredible years as Burnley manager, Dyche has seen it all within the game. He tells Jimmy about a surprise FaceTime call from Kieran Trippier in Spain, as wel…
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Ep 11: Neil Warnock | Discovering Taarabt, record breaking promotions and FA fines
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In the first episode of Off The Hook in 2022, Jimmy welcomes record-breaking gaffer Neil Warnock to the bank. With an incredible eight promotions under his belt, including leading three sides into the Premier League, Neil has seen it all within football. Jimmy quizzes him on discovering Adel Taarabt at QPR, his notorious clashes with referees and h…
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Ep 10: Lee Westwood | Fly fishing for trout, Tiger’s toilet trouble, Seve's short game & Jimmy takes a tumble
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For the first time on Off The Hook, Jimmy welcomes a golfer to the riverbank in the shape of former world #1 and Ryder Cup legend Lee Westwood. Lee speaks about his love for Nottingham Forest, how his hatred of fishing got him into golf in the first place and tells some superb stories from his years in and around the game's greatest ever players. T…
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Ep 09: Grant Holt | Sea fishing for mackerel, promotion to the Prem and a 90s wrestler showdown
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This week's guest on Off The Hook is former Norwich striker turned pro-wrestler Grant Holt. Grant is one of the few players to have played at every level of English football, from non-league all the way up to the Premier League. He joined Jimmy in Chichester Harbour and (eventually!) headed out for an unforgettable day of mackerel fishing under the…
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Ep 08: Jody Morris | 'Super harsh' sacking by Chelsea, run-ins with Jose and spies on the training ground
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Off The Hook is back, and this week, Jimmy is joined at the beautiful Willinghurst Fishery by former Chelsea player, coach and assistant manager Jody Morris, who reflects on a rollercoaster 18-month spell alongside Frank Lampard at his boyhood club. From giving Mason Mount and Reece James their Chelsea debuts, to social media spats with Jose Mourin…
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Ep 07: Teddy Sheringham | Being fired by Alan Sugar, celebrating the treble & teeing Nobes up for a fall
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Off The Hook with Jimmy Bullard is back for a second series, and it's a cracker of a first episode. Former Millwall, Spurs, Manchester United and West Ham striker Teddy Sheringham joins Jimmy on the bank at Southend Farm Fishery in Essex on one of the hottest days of the year to discuss his brilliant career. From mixing it with hard-as-nails centre…
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Ep 06: Ian Holloway | Fishing in the snow, working for the Oystons, & Paul Jewell’s punch-up
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In the final episode of the winter run, Jimmy invites former Blackpool, QPR & Grimsby gaffer Ian Holloway to the picturesque Court Farm, for some fishing in the snow. Ollie discusses managing Blackpool to the Premier League under Karl Oyston, playing with ‘unreal’ Ray Wilkins at QPR and nearly getting the sack in Ibiza. Off The Hook will be taking …
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Ep 05: Danny Murphy | Telling King Kenny where to go, 'immense' Gerrard & Jimmy's close shave
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Episode 5 of Off The Hook with Jimmy Bullard and it’s another one of Jimmy’s former teammates joining him on the bank – former Liverpool, Spurs, Charlton and Fulham midfielder Danny Murphy. They reminisce about starting out at Crewe, playing with Stevie G & Michael Owen at Liverpool, and reaching the Europa League Final with Fulham – plus Danny’s n…
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Ep 04: Leon McKenzie | Interviewing The Rock, becoming a boxer & fighting depression
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This week's guest on Off The Hook is Jimmy's old Peterborough teammate - footballer turned boxer Leon McKenzie. They chat about their footballing dad Barry Fry, Leon's first impression of Jimmy, interviewing superstar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and battling against the depression Leon has suffered with since his football career. If you've been affec…
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Ep 03: David Seaman | Sessions with Vieira, Ronaldinho’s ‘freak’ goal and Gazza the greatest
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After a small hiatus, Jimmy is back for another episode of Sky Bet’s new podcast Off The Hook, and what a guest he has in store this time – Arsenal & England footballing royalty David ‘Safe Hands’ Seaman. They chat about David’s route to the top, his unlikely friendship with Paul Gascoigne, Euro 96 and the highs and lows of a 13-year Arsenal career…
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Jimmy's back for episode two of his brilliant new podcast with Sky Bet, Off The Hook, and this week, he's invited Republic of Ireland, Spurs, Leeds & LA Galaxy legend Robbie Keane to the bank for his first ever fishing trip. They reflect on Robbie's long and illustrious career, his celebrity acquaintances and Gary Kelly driving Honda 50s in Leeds, …
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Ep 01: Bobby Zamora | Big carp, training with Becks, battling with Carragher and rows with Roy
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It's here! The first episode of Jimmy Bullard's brilliant new fishing podcast Off The Hook, and what better way to start than with Jimmy's former Fulham teammate, and carp fishing supremo Bobby 'Zammo' Zamora. Jimmy and Bobby reminisce over their time together at Fulham with Roy Hodgson, their first training session with the England boys, battling …
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Off The Hook is Jimmy Bullard's brand new fishing podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet. Featuring in-depth interviews with the biggest names in the football world, Off The Hook brings together Jimmy's two great loves - football and fishing. Recorded on the bank of some of the UK's best fishing locations, you're guaranteed laughs, insight and big fish…
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David Bentley Can Do It All!
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S6 Ep6 - The one and only David Bentley is on The Magic Sponge podcast. Anyone that's not a fan of his, give this a listen and then see what you think. Stories about Arsenal, Spurs, Blackburn, Capello, Savage... Stacky sends in a voice message about... And if that wasn't enough Bullard calls up at the end while he's 'working' with Wayne Bridge. Hel…
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S6 Ep5 - Razor Ruddock joins Roba and Ian, plus Merson is back for another episode full of great stories. Razor seems to attract the interesting characters in a team so it's not a surprise to hear he hung out with Wrighty, Burridge, Sedgely... Gazza. It's amazing to think he played for England! Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Paul Merson and Neil…
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S6 Ep4 - Paul Merson joins Rob and Ian (while Jimmy is off fishing). Merse is a guest we've been trying to get for a while and he doesn't disappoint. Stories from his whole career which include the time he lived with Gazza and a great one about going to Barbados. GOLD. Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett and Paul Merson The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot D…
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S6 Ep3 - The two Kev's wedge themselves into the smallest recording studio to talk about Gallen cracking his pubis in the Grenfell game, playing with Gazza, slogging it out in non-league management and starting out in the premier league. Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Kevin Gallen and Kevin Watson The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for…
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S6 Ep2 - Jonny Salad joins hosts Rob Beckett and Ian Smith while Sam Parkin (from the very first Sponge episode) fills in for the absent Jimmy Bullard. Pardew gets a mention as does Wrighty and Brighty not to mention the shoeing he got for slagging off some of the first team when he was starting out and playing for England. Starring: Ian Smith, Rob…
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S6 Ep1 - The Sponge is back for a brand new series and starts with an absolute belter. Stacky's mate David Noble telling some unbelievable stories from his time in (but mostly out) the game. Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Bullard and Ray Parlour The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave produced by Joel Porter Hosted on Acast. …
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S6 TRAILER - The Magic Sponge is HERE... Nearly. Rob, Ian and sometimes Jimmy give chat to guests - Paul Merson, Razor Ruddock, John Salako, Kevin Watson and David Noble. In the mean time here's a little trailer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Leesa Mattress Special with Ray Parlour
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S5 Ep8 - It's the final episode of the series and (thanks to our sponsor - Leesa Mattresses) we've only gone and got The Romford Pele - Ray Parlour! The Arsenal legend has some cracking stories including one about ex-England football manager Kevin Keegan... "like going on holiday to Vegas". And if that wasn't enough, Jimmy gets one over on Beckett …
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S5 Ep7 - John Sitton shot to fame for all the wrong reasons in the mid 90s after a C4 doc "Orient: Club for a Fiver" where he was more 'aggressive' to his players during a half time rant than was considered acceptable and was ostracised from the game. He sets the record straight as well as telling a stupid amount of amazing stories from his time in…
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S5 Ep6 - Tony Warner is back with more ridiculously funny stories. This time he's got a bunch on Jimmy too. Stories include; Dennis Rodman, Steve Harkness, Chris Baird and Chris Coleman... all of which are pure gold.Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Bullard and Tony WarnerThe Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel…
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S5 Ep5 - We have the biggest man in all the leagues DaRealAkinfenwa on the show! The Strongest man in football has some brilliant chants to his name as well as a number of great stories about THAT penalty and his time in Lithuania. BEAST MODE ON.Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Kevin Gallen and Adebayo AkinfenwaThe Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Pr…
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S5 Ep4 - Jimmy tries to explain away Pascal Chimbonda's revelation while the boys wait for Liam Ridgewell. Ridgy gives us the lowdown on his newspaper scandal as well a few Hendrie stories.Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Jimmy Bullard and Liam RidgewellThe Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and Sam Perason …
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S5 Ep3 - Clinton 'O' Morrison risks the wrath of Roy Keane to tell the boys what really happened in Japan, his bust up with Danny Mills and sharing a room with Graham Stack.Starring: Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Kevin Gallen and Clinton MorrisonThe Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and assistant producer Dorian J…
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Invincible Graham Stack
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S5 Ep2 - Graham Stack has stories to rival the best we've had on here, and that is saying something. Arsenal, the Invincibles, Pennant, Keown, Parlour, Reading, Danny Rose & Fabian Delph, David Seaman, Dodgy gear... The list goes on and on. to put it simply... ENJOY! Starring: Jimmy Bullard, Ian Smith, Rob Beckett, Graham StackThe Magic Sponge is a…
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S5 Ep1 - The Magic Sponge is back for another series and it's off to a belter with the world travelling Rohan Ricketts joining Rob, Ian and Jimmy. From the moment Rohan enters the room 15mins late, having been delayed by food poisoning, it's a whirlwind of a show. Just don't ask Jimmy about how Leatherhead are getting on.Jimmy Bullard, Ian Smith, R…
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S5 Teaser - The Magic Sponge is nearly back... While these 10 minutes aren't quite your usual full episode, they may well be the funniest 10 minutes the boys have ever made. Turns out Ian has a theme tune and Jimmy doesn't understand bed sizes. New series starts Wednesday 1st March!The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by …
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S4 Ep6 - Jimmy Bullard's old pal Tony Warner comes in armed with a note pad of stories from his Liverpool, Millwall and Hull days and doesn't disappoint. Jimmy's celebrating his first win as manager and Smithy's been promoted to first team coach at The One Bell. It's a hell of a series finale! The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, …
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S4 Ep5 - Seth Johnson joins the boys to talk about "that negotiation" and to put the record straight on Lee Hendrie. Jimmy gives us a bit more insight into his foray into management and Ian Smith's been promoted to ASSISTANT MANAGER! It's all happening... The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and Sam Pearson…
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S4 Extra - Seeing how Jimmy has just become manager of Leatherhead FC we thought we'd do a little extra podcast for all the fans out there that want to know a little more. It's more serious than the usual pre-season p*ss ups but not exactly high brow.The Magic Sponge is a Dot Dot Dot Production for Dave, produced by Joel Porter and Sam Pearson. Hos…
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