The Charlie Chats Footy Podcast: Recent Episodes
Charlie Cassen
Welcome to The Charlie Chats Footy Podcast with me, Charlie Cassen. Join me every Friday, as I sit down with all sorts of creatives to chat all things football. I'll be finding out about their team and why they love them so much. From their first footy memory, to most recent heartbreaks, we’ve got it covered. So if you like football, you’re in the right place. New episodes every Friday. Subscribe, share and leave a 5 star review if you enjoy it. Follow on all the socials for weekly guest announcements and more. Hope you enjoy, nice one. podcast@charliechatsfooty.com
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor and Swansea Fan Matthew Aubrey. Join us for a good old natter about how football helps massively with our mental health, growing up in Port Talbot, The Vetch, rivalry with Cardiff, and of course who he would play in a biopic of their life on the big screen.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with commentating legend Clive Tyldesley. In this episode we chat about his earliest memories, how he got into commentating, that career defining moment in 1999, being replaced as ITV's lead commentator, and much more. Please share and subscribe if you enjoy.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor, writer, comedian and AFC Bournemouth fan, Jonny Weldon. In this episode, Jonny expresses his love for AFC Bournemouth, dating the Chairman's daughter, house party's with Danny Ings, Premier League away days, and much much more.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with BBC Radio 1 presenter and co-host of The Peter Crouch Podcast, Chris Stark. In this episode Chris reminisces over his earliest football memories, his love for Watford FC, turning on the xmas lights at the Harlequin with Étienne Capoue, that famous Deeney goal, and much more. Please share on all the socials, and give us a shout if you enjoyed it.
This week, in the series finale, Charlie Chats Footy with actor, presenter, and life long Man City fan Cel Spellman. We chat about Cel's earliest football memories, what football means to him, the best game he's ever been to, Man City's journey from Division 3 to Premier League dominance, and Cel tells us what footballer he would want to play in a film about their life.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor, director and producer Jonny Owen. In this episode, Jonny talks of growing up in the Welsh football town of Merthyr and supporting them as a boy, his love for Cardiff City, following the Welsh national team all over the globe, and how important it is to support your local club.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor and Sheffield United fan George Edwards. We discuss how he was registered as a Junior Blade before he became a human being, what it was like growing up in Sheffield, and his love for the Blades.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor James Nesbitt OBE. In this episode James tells us his earliest football memories, his boy hood hero, and his love for Coleraine FC, Northern Ireland, and Manchester United. www.patreon.com/charliechatsfooty.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor and West Ham fan Charlie Quirke (Birds of a Feather). In this episode we take a trip down memory lane, as Charlie tells us what it's like to be a Hammer. If you enjoyed this episode, please do give it a share on all the socials and make sure to tag us!
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with his best pal, actor and Liverpool fan Jonny Green (White Lines, It's A Sin). We sat down with a few beers in our front room as we reminisced over Jonny's earliest football memories, his Michael Owen obsession, that day trip to Madrid to watch his team win a Champions League, we discuss how football and the arts brought us together, and probably the most brutal footballer biopic we've had yet. https://www.patreon.com/charliechatsfooty
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor and Luton Town fan Simon Darwen. In this episode Simon talks about his earliest football memories, his first game at Kenilworth Road, our mutual love for Pelly Ruddock, sneaking off from a show to watch Luton in the play off final, mental health and how football helps, and much, much more. f you enjoy this episode, please do share the podcast on all the socials. It really makes a hell of a difference. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, a cheeky rate and review would go down a treat. Check out the Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/charliechatsfooty
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor and Cardiff City fan Callum Scott Howells (It's A Sin). In this episode Callum reminisces over his earliest football memories, his very first game at Ninian Park, and his love for Joe Ledley. If you enjoy this episode, please do keep sharing the podcast on all the socials. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, rate and review if you like what you've heard. Please do check out the Patreon page. Any little help is much appreciated. https://www.patreon.com/charliechatsfooty
This week Charlie Chats Footy with actor and Barnsley fan Shaun Dooley. When he's not on our screens, he's down at Oakwell watching The Reds. Shaun's been a Barnsley fan since he was a boy - there's lots to get through, so sit back and enjoy. Don't forget to grab your free beers from www.beer52.com/charlie.
It's Part 2 with Bryn Law. In this episode Bryn talks about the myth of Wales being a Rugby country, his friendship with Gary Speed, the Welsh success at Euro 2020, and Bryn answers some of your questions. Head over to www.beer52.com/charlie to get your FREE case now.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with Welsh commentator, reporter, author and Wrexham fan Bryn Law. Thank you for joining us for Part 1 of this fantastic episode. Over the next hour Bryn speaks of his fondest football memories, growing up in Liverpool, moving to Wrexham as a young boy and immediately falling in love with the Racecourse Ground, Wrexham's decline and their 12 year stay in non league, and of course we discuss the big Hollywood takeover with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at the helm. Check us out on the socials, please shout about it and give us a lovely rating. Don't forget to claim your free case of 8 craft beers over at Beer52, here's the link www.beer52.com/charlie . Enjoy.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor and Arsenal FC fan Louis Payne - best known for his roles on the BBC in Holby, Wolfblood & The Dumping Ground. In this episode Louis chats about his earliest memories, his appearance on Celebrity Mastermind, the ups and downs of being a Gooner, what football really means to him, and much, much more. You can also become an official VIP of the podcast, just visit https://www.patreon.com/charliechatsfooty to see how you can get extra added bonuses.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with former IBF Middleweight world champion Darren Barker. We met for a few pints in our home town of Barnet to discuss all things Chelsea. In this episode we chat about bunking off school to watch Chelsea training sessions, becoming the IBF Middleweight world champion, parading the belt round Stamford Bridge, that famous night in Munich, smoking cigars with Drogba and much, much more. If you do enjoy the podcast, please share it and give us a little rating on the Apple Podcast app. You can also become an official VIP of the podcast, just visit https://www.patreon.com/charliechatsfooty to see how you can get extra added bonuses.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor and Brighton fan Ben Tavassoli - best known for playing Mikey in the Sky original 'Bulletproof'. Born and bred in Brighton, Ben now resides just a few miles away from Selhurst Park, in this episode he takes us way back to when the rivalry with Crystal Palace begun, we reminisce over his earliest football memories, BHA rise up the leagues, and playing the lead in a potential biopic of Said Benrahma. Please check out the Patreon page to see how you can become an official member, with bonuses of course. https://www.patreon.com/charliechatsfooty
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor, podcaster and Arsenal fan Jude Monk McGowan. In this episode we chat about Jude's first ever game at Highbury, his love for Dennis Bergkamp, and what it's like to be a Gooner (and much, much more of course). Check out Jude's podcast 'Words Fail Me', it's about thriving with dyslexia, he's had some brilliant guests on so far with more to come.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor and Fulham FC fan Paul Cooper. He's best known for his role in the BBC comedy This Country where he plays Martin Mucklowe. In this episode we discuss how he came to be a Fulham fan, play off finals, and Paul tells us about his amazing charity the National Children's Football Alliance. It really is fantastic and the work that Paul and the team are doing is incredible. You can check them out here http://www.childrensfootballalliance.com/.
To kick off Season 2, Charlie Chats Footy with actor, singer and songwriter Niall McNamee. In this episode we reminisce over his earliest football memories, and Niall expresses his love for Leeds United, Dundalk FC and the Republic of Ireland national team.
The Charlie Chats Footy Podcast. It's back. Join me every Friday, as I sit down and have a chat with all sorts of creatives to find out about their football team and why they love them so much. I've got some amazing guests joining me this series so make sure you're subscribed, and following on all the socials, so you don't miss a thing.
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This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor Joe Sims. He's best known for his role in Broadchurch where he played Nigel Carter. He's Bristol City through and through. We chat about his first Bristol City game when Millwall came to town, the famous Carabao Cup run, the power of football and how it can help with the struggles of mental health, what footballer Joe would play in a film, and much more.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with with DJ and producer Ben Pearce. He had a huge hit in the summer of 2013 with What I Might Do. Born and raised a Mancunian, he chose the red of United, despite being taken to Maine Road by his grandad when he was a boy. Ben gives us his all time Manchester United 5 aside team.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor Jacob Scipio - best known for playing the villain Armando Aretas in BAD BOYS FOR LIFE alongside Will Smith & Martin Lawrence. Born and raised in North London, he chose the lily white of Tottenham Hotspur. In this episode we chat about Jacobs earliest football memories, being a Spurs fan, World Cup Final in Brazil, a Maradona biopic and much more. The podcast will ALWAYS be free to listen to, but if you can help in any way at all please visit https://www.patreon.com/charliechatsfooty to make a small donation to the running costs of the show.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor and ex semi pro footballer Ralf Little (The Royale Family, Two Pints, Death in Paradise). Ralf is a Man United fan. We have a chat about him growing up in the 80's, the comparisons of being on a football pitch and being on stage, partnering Roy Keane in midfield at Celtic Park, the 1999 Champions League Final, and we discuss a biopic of Yossi Benayoun with Ralf leading the cast, of course.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with radio and television presenter & host of the Guardian's very own Football Weekly podcast, Max Rushden. I spent every Saturday for the best part of seven years watching Max on Soccer AM, so to have him as a guest on my podcast was special. In this episode we chat about Cambridge United's rise up the league's during the early 90's, how Max got the job at Soccer AM, dealing with trolls on social media, the rules of Culverhouse, and much more. The podcast will ALWAYS be free to listen to, but if you can help in any way at all please visit https://www.patreon.com/charliechatsfooty to make a small donation to the running costs of the show.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor and Norwich City fan Sam Clemmett - best known for playing Albus Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in London's West End and on Broadway in New York. He's been a Norwich fan since he was a boy and its safe to say there's been some highs, and some lows. Sam has a 100% goal scoring record at Carrow Road, which I'm not too sure many people can say.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor Thomas Turgoose - best known for his role as Shaun in the BAFTA award winning 'This Is England'. We chat about his earliest football memories, big rivalries, inflatable fishes, trips to Wembley, and how Grimsby Town FC helped build the special relationship that him and his dad have today.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor and Arsenal fan Sope Dirisu (Gangs of London, The Halcyon, Humans, Next of Kin). We discuss his Nigerian roots, how he became an Arsenal fan, The Invincible's, Wengers decline, and of course to finish I ask Sope which footballer he would love to play on screen in a film about their life. Hope you enjoy this one. If you do like it, help me out by sharing and subscribing.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor Thomas Craig (Coronation Street, Murdoch Mysteries, Where The Heart Is). Originally called 'Craig Thompson' he took his stage name from the Sheffield Wednesday legend Tommy Craig. In this episode we chat about Toms earliest football memories, getting punched in the face at Fratton Park, missing big games because of work, and much more.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor Rebecca Hesketh-Smith. Born into a family of Scousers she was always going to be a Liverpool fan. In this episode Rebecca reminisces over the times she helped her dad on BBC radio Crewe, her first ever European night under the lights at Anfield, an iconic pair of astro turfs, and much much more.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor Sean Delaney, who plays Kenny in the Golden Globe & BAFTA award winning TV series Killing Eve. Sean is massive Fulham fan. We chat about the ups and downs from Division 3, all the way to the Europa League Final, beating Juve at The Cottage, Play Off Finals and Premier League relegations.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy actor Lewis Reeves (I May Destroy You, Unforgotten, FIFA: The Journey). We chat about his love for Doncaster Rovers, winning the league on the final day at Brentford, and being part of arguably the most iconic video game ever made. https://www.patreon.com/charliechatsfooty
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with Darren Currie. Darren had an amazing career as a footballer spanning over 20 years playing for some great clubs such as Barnet, Brighton, Shrewsbury, Ipswich, and Derby to name a few. Fast forward to 2020 and he's the manager on Barnet FC. We discuss his earliest memories, his time at Barnet as a player, the famous goal at The Vetch and much, much more. If you do enjoy the podcast please visit the Patreon page to see how you could massively help moving forward, thank you. https://www.patreon.com/charliechatsfooty.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor Edward Bluemel (Killing Eve, Sex Education, A Discovery of Witches). We reminisce over his earliest football memories, how he came to support Southampton, and his huge obsession with Football Manager. If you don't know who Dalkurd FF are, you will in about an hour.
This week, Charlie Chats Footy with actor Ryan Hutton. You may of seen Ryan in the West End playing Rodney Trotter in Only Fools & Horses The Musical. We discuss his earliest football memories, Ryan's love for Man United, and his teenage years spent in the Norwich City academy. So how did he get from the pitch to the stage? Have a listen and find out.
Hello everyone. Welcome to The Charlie Chats Footy Podcast, with me Charlie Cassen. Thanks for listening. This is just a little introduction episode to tell you a bit about who I am, what this podcast is about, and why I'm doing it. I've got some wicked guests lined up that I am very excited to share with you all. Give us a follow on all the socials for guest announcements and much more. Twitter - @charchatsfooty. Instagram @charliechatsfooty. You can subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and wherever else you get your pods. Big love.