Prestige Performance Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jimmy Williams
Ireland's #1 listened Performance Psychology Podcast. Listened in 63 countries. Formerly Red Devil Talk. Still plenty of Manchester United content.
Jimmy is joined by Irish singer songwriter Mickey Joe Harte to chat about his early musical influences, winning You're A Star in 2003, achieving high performance live, songwriting and more.
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Jimmy is joined by former Manchester United coach René Meulensteen to chat about his new book "United, Sir Alex & Me" and his time at the club as a coach and assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Jimmy is joined by Jason Smyth, an individual who is no stranger to high performance; unbeaten throughout a career spanning 19 years. The third fastest man in the history of Ireland. 6 Paralympic Gold Medals. 6 European Championship Gold Medals. A 9-time World Champion. In this episode, Jason reflects on his career and the key aspects needed to achieve high performance in the key moments.
Jimmy is joined by BPS Chartered & HCPC Registered Sport & Exercise Psychologist Dr Martin Turner. In this episode, Martin talks about integrating a counselling framework called Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy into Sport Psychology Consulting. In this episode, he speaks about what REBT is at it's core, the origins of REBT as a therapeutic intervention, the four types of "irrational" beliefs proposed in REBT and disputing techniques practitioners can use in their one-to-one work with athletes to develop more useful, functional beliefs.
Links to Martin's books (they are well worth checking out): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Martin-Turner/e/B00MD0WP3K?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1683216792&sr=1-1
Jimmy is joined by another Clonmel man, Sean Tobin, to chat about the "unique conditions" posed in the recent Antarctic marathon he ran, setting a world record in the process. More, we chat about dealing with ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) that arise during long-distance running, the power of journalling to build self-awareness and setting process goals around the aspects of Sean's performances that he can control.
Prestige Performance has been nominated in the Sport Podcast Awards 2023. The podcast has been shortlisted for best Performance, well-being & fitness podcast. Here is the link to vote: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-performance-and-wellbeing-podcast/?fbclid=IwAR1xJsLhcUk7SXR9o3YyB48H79LjnpqorqPEAwlm7SZsR1naJvFpZp8mkTg. To vote, you need to create an account, log in, look for "best performance, well-being & fitness podcasts," look for "Prestige Performance," click the thumbs up to vote and scroll back up to submit your vote.
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Jimmy is joined by Clonmel singer-songwriter, Ruairí de Leastar to chat about performing live, the process of song writing and the key ingredients needed to achieve high performance as a gigging musician.
Prestige Performance has been nominated in the Sport Podcast Awards 2023. The podcast has been shortlisted for best Performance, well-being & fitness podcast. Here is the link to vote: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-performance-and-wellbeing-podcast/?fbclid=IwAR1xJsLhcUk7SXR9o3YyB48H79LjnpqorqPEAwlm7SZsR1naJvFpZp8mkTg. To vote, you need to create an account, log in, look for "best performance, well-being & fitness podcasts," look for "Prestige Performance," click the thumbs up to vote and scroll back up to submit your vote.
Get in touch: jimmy.williams@outlook.ie
Jimmy is joined by 4 times Irish boxing Champion & Irish Senior Boxing Champion 2023, Shauna O'Keeffe. In this episode, Shauna chats about her victory last weekend, learning from setbacks and her key ingredients needed to achieve high performance.
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Jimmy is joined by Elite Sport Recovery Coach, Nick Littlehales to chat about optimising sleep. Nick has worked with Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Real Madrid, England and Team GB. In this episode, Nick speaks about common sleep myths, reframing our perception of sleep and the idea of introducing "Controlled Recovery Periods" into our day.
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In this podcast, I chat about Unhelpful Thinking Styles, also known as "Cognitive Distortions" which are a key part of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Cognitive distortions are exaggerated patterns of thought that are not based on facts and can result in people viewing things more negatively than they really are. It is normal to fall into these thinking habits on occasion, especially when feeling down. But when a person consistently and repeatedly uses cognitive distortions, they can often cause themselves a great deal of emotional distress and their mental health can suffer.
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Jimmy is joined by former Manchester United defender and 2003 Youth Cup winner, Lee Lawrence. In this episode, Lee chats about his journey to becoming a professional footballer, life at United, the 2003 Youth Cup team, life after United and more.
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Jimmy is joined by Bill Beswick, a leader in the field of Applied Sports Psychology. Bill has worked professionally with teams such as Derby County, Manchester United, Middlesbrough and Sunderland. More, he became the first Sports Psychologist operating fully in professional English football. Bill also had experience as consultant Club Psychologist to FC Twente in the Dutch Eredivisie. In this episode, we chat about his move to Manchester United, working with Sir Alex Ferguson and the nature of his applied one-to-one work with clients.
Jimmy is joined by Rio 2016 Paralympic Champion, 8 x World and 4 x Commonwealth Games Champion Helen Scott MBE. Helen chats about how she got into cycling, piloting a tandem, the idea of self reflection and gives some practical insights for both individuals chasing high performance and coaches who are supporting the process. How - as an athlete - can you take charge of your own learning? How can you make your training more focused and deliberate? Also, how - as a coach - can you ensure the individual has learned? Check it out. A really enjoyable conversation.
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Jimmy is joined by former Republic of Ireland and Manchester United defender Kevin Moran to chat about the transition from playing GAA with Dublin to life as a professional footballer with Manchester United.
Jimmy is joined by former Republic of Ireland and Manchester United footballer Kevin Moran to chat about the transition from GAA to soccer and his Manchester United career.
Jimmy is joined by former Munster, Leinster and Ireland rugby player, Niall Ronan, to chat about growing up in Meath, the transition from GAA to Rugby, Mental Preparation in Sport, High Performance & Manchester United.
Jimmy is joined by Manchester United authors and historians Roy Cavanagh MBE and Carl Abbott to discuss their latest book: The Big Manchester United Book Of The Seventies.
The Manchester United Book of the Seventies is the most comprehensive and thorough retrospective look at the decade imaginable, including match reports, player profiles, in-depth statistical information, a month by month diary, plus a multitude of rarely seen or long-forgotten photos and memorabilia.
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Jimmy is joined by Manchester United legend Sammy McIlroy. 419 appearances for the Reds and 71 goals, Sammy speaks about making his debut v Manchester City aged seventeen, the difficulty of leaving United, the high of winning the FA Cup in '77 in contrast to the low of losing in '79 and answers the fan questions.
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Jimmy is joined by Mayo GAA legend, Cora Staunton. In an open and honest conversation, Cora speaks about her move to play AFL with the Greater Western Sydney Giants, embracing challenge, the psychological challenges of injury and achieving high performance.
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Jimmy is joined by the 1997 World Snooker Champion Ken Doherty. In a jam-packed episode, we discuss the Euros, England's defeat to Italy, Conor McGregor's defeat to Dustin Poirier, all things Manchester United, Mark Selby's fourth Crucible crown and concluded by putting the listeners questions to Ken. Thanks for listening. Let me know what you think.
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Jimmy and Ciara are joined by Charlotte Henshaw in this weeks episode. A 3 x Paracanoe World Champion, A World Record holder, 3 time Paralympic swimmer turned sprint kayaker and Double Paralympic Medallist, Charlotte has consistently achieved high performance. In this episode Charlotte highlights "a willingness to collaborate" and a "will to learn" as key to high performance. More, we chat about self-reflection, well-being, the impact of COVID on her training and Matilda The Musical (you haven't misread that).
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Jimmy is joined by former Manchester United, West Brom, Sunderland, Reading & Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane on this weeks episode. Paul speaks about how setbacks early in his career helped shape the player he then became, the impact of COVID-19 on life for a professional athlete and psychological challenges such as fear of reinjury. More, Paul speaks about the values he took from being in a high performance environment at United that are applicable to life away from sport, highlighting the importance of a "relentless work ethic" and a desire "to seek self improvement."
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Jimmy is joined by 2021 Crucible finalist Shaun Murphy for an exclusive RDT interview. In this podcast, Shaun chats about his run to the final of Snooker's biggest event, reclaiming his "passion" for life and highlights an "obsessive" desire to succeed underpinned by a "hunger to learn" as the cornerstones of achieving high performance.
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Jimmy is joined by Sarah Storey on this weeks podcast. A 38 time world champion, a winner of 14 Paralympic gold medals and a world record breaker on 76 occasions, Sarah has consistently achieved elite sporting performance. We chat about skill acquisition; how and why do some athletes learn faster? More, we discuss the "panic zone" whereby athletes experience stress pre or during performance. Is there an upside to stress or is the "panic zone" to be avoided at all costs? Of course, Sarah is a big red too and we chat Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
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Jimmy is joined by former Connaught, Sale Sharks, Leinster and Ireland rugby player, Bernard Jackman, to chat about changing the culture and mindset at Leinster to a winning one, coaching in France, his tenure in Wales with Dragons and achieving high performance.
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Jimmy is joined by former Connaught, Sale Sharks, Leinster and Ireland rugby player, Bernard Jackman, to chat about life post-professional athlete, the reality of life as a coach and meeting Sir Alex Ferguson. Moreover, we speak about Bernard's thesis; ''the correlation between a high performance culture in elite business and sports teams.''
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Jimmy is joined by Tipperary based journalist, Jamie O'Flaherty, to chat about United's midweek victory against Burnley. In this episode, we chat about Paul Pogba's return to form, the idea that Luke Shaw has benefited from the arrival of Alex Telles and more. Also, we look ahead to Sunday's game as United travel to Anfield to take on their old rivals, Liverpool.
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Jimmy is joined by former Manchester United midfielder, Southampton FA Cup winner and Scotland international, Jim McCalliog. In this episode, Jim chats about his admiration for the late Tommy Docherty, joining United in 1974 and leaving Old Trafford to join Southampton. More, he answers your questions, tells stories about George Best and gives his view on the current Manchester United team and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
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Jimmy is joined by Serena Macleod to chat about United and Psychology. Serena, working with Optimise Potential, speaks about the notion of confidence in sport with regard to David De Gea, the importance of empathy and Paul Pogba's turnaround in form.
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Jimmy is joined by Keane Franey and Dillon Donnelly to chat about United's 2-2 draw at Leicester City on Stephens Day. More, we discuss the comments sent in from our listeners and chat about the big debate - Is Die Hard a Christmas film?
Jimmy is joined by Irish boxer, Mick Conlan, to chat about the psychology of boxing, dealing with "the wait" on fight day, measuring success and more.
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Jimmy is joined by Barney Chilton, editor of the Manchester United fanzine Red News and Manchester United author and historian, Roy Cavanagh MBE to chat United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the Leipzig game and more.
Link to purchase Roy's new book - Harold Hardman: A Man of Football: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08P3G2LHV/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_awdb_imm_t1_x_zov0FbCKTZ2EK
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Jimmy is joined by 3x Olympian and 2006 World Indoor Hurdles champion, Derval O'Rourke to chat about the transition into life post-athlete, bouncing back from disappointments, becoming a mother and achieving high performance on a consistent basis. Recorded on The Sports Haven but sharing on RDT as Derval is a huge United fan who "dreamed of being the first female to manage Manchester United."
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Jimmy is joined by Dale O'Donnell, editor of Stretty News, to discuss United's 3-2 comeback victory against Southampton. In this episode, we suggest that to remove Solskjaer as manager at this point would undo any progress the club has made. More, we chat about Edinson Cavani's impact against Southampton, Donny van de Beek and more. New episodes every week. Do let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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Jimmy is joined by former Manchester United defender, Billy Garton, to discuss the highs and lows of a career in sport. We chat about his United debut in 1984 and Billy's subsequent diagnosis of ME. We also speak about life in the USA where Billy is now doing great things coaching young people in San Diego.
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Jimmy is joined by Frans Hoek, a trusted advisor to both Johan Cruyff and Louis van Gaal on the latest episode of RDT. An assistant coach at Ajax, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and goalkeeping coach for van Gaal's Manchester United, Frans has consistently worked at the highest levels of football throughout his career. In this episode, we speak about his thesis on goalkeeping, his time in Manchester and more.
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United author and historian, Roy Cavanagh MBE, joins Jimmy to remember the great Nobby Stiles.
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Jimmy is joined by journalist, author and United fan, John Silk, to speak about his new book, 'Even the Defeats', the story of how painful moments in Sir Alex Ferguson's reign inspired him to lead Manchester United to some of their greatest successes. Link to purchase the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Even-Defeats-Manchester-Inspiration-MasterMind/dp/1785316850
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Jimmy is joined by United author and historian, Roy Cavanagh to chat about the Arsenal game and the position of Solskjaer after 100 games as manager.
Jimmy is joined by Barney Chilton - editor of Manchester United fanzine Red News - to chat about United's victory over Leipzig, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Paul Pogba, the role of Donny van de Beek and more.
Ken Doherty speaks to Jimmy about United's start to the season, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ronnie O'Sullivan's search for the record equalling seventh Crucible crown and the psychology of snooker; "the wait", affirmations, self-talk & more.
Best-selling Manchester United author Wayne Barton chats to Jimmy about his new book, 'Beckham: The Making Of A Megastar' & upcoming releases. More, we chat about Utd's 4-1 victory over Newcastle, the De Gea/Henderson debate and discuss the potential switch to a back 3 for tonights game v PSG.
Manchester United Premier League winner Luke Chadwick speaks to Jimmy about winning the league with Utd nearly two decades ago. In addition, Luke speaks about the effects of the abuse surrounding his appearance on his self-esteem, athletic identity and we discuss research suggesting that professional soccer players are at risk of mental health problems post-playing.
Former Manchester United and Exeter City player Alan Tonge chats to Jimmy about joining MUFC, the mental impact of injury, athletic identity, the weekends loss to Spurs and the future of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Manchester United author and historian Roy Cavanagh MBE joins Jimmy to discuss United in the seventies and eighties. In addition, the Brighton game is discussed, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and United target Jadon Sancho.
Former Manchester United and Cardiff City defender Derek Brazil speaks to Jimmy about switching codes from GAA to Professional football and mental health in sport. In addition, Brazil speaks about the highs and lows of a career in professional sport; from being left go by West Ham, to joining Utd, to being forced to retire from injury and everything in between.
Former MUFC winger speaks to Jimmy about playing for Millwall at Old Trafford, joining United, Tommy Docherty, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and more.
Manchester United legend Willie Morgan speaks to Jimmy about United's progression under Solskjaer, turning down Leeds United, Matt Busby, his friend George Best and the great Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins.
Former Manchester United defender and Class of '92 member Chris Casper joins Jimmy to discuss his role as Salford City in developing character among young people. Further, he discusses his Utd debut, joining Reading, the injury that forced him to retire and the psychological challenges of that injury.
Interview with former Manchester United goalkeeper Nick Culkin. In this interview, we speak about the highs and lows of a career in sport. Signing for United, debut v Arsenal and subsequent injuries. More, Nick speaks about the psychological challenges of a career post-football and dealing with the transition out of the game.
Former World Snooker Champion Ken Doherty chats to Red Devil Talk. Interview recorded August 2019.
Ken Doherty speaks to Jimmy about the downfall of Jose Mourinho, the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, summer recruitment, Judd Trump, Ronnie O'Sullivan and more. Full interview available in print around Old Trafford on the 14th September in Red News.
Former Manchester United striker Daniel Nardiello chats about joining United aged 13, his progression to the senior squad and a subsequent debut at Highbury, the brilliance of Ferguson, Roy Keane, sports psychology, as well as modern challenges facing young aspiring professionals.
Former Manchester United defender and Sunderland strength and conditioning coach Mike Clegg speaks about his Utd journey, life after Utd, his strength and conditioning philosophies and the necessity for an awareness of the importance of psychology in contemporary sport. Interview picks up with Mike talking about his Utd trial as the opening two questions were lost due to phone interference.
Former Manchester United winger 'Jules' Maiorana speaks about his rise from the 10th tier of English football, his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson, the challenges he faced after football and modern-player power.
Callum Johnson on the mental aspect of preparing for a fight, mental techniques such as visualisation and overcoming his struggles to compete for the world title.
Former Utd forward Scott McGarvey talks about the sacking of Jose Mourinho. The Scot also gives his opinion on the influence of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Mike Phelan in the resurgence of Manchester United.
Former Man Utd winger Ben Thornley joins Jimmy on the Red Devil Talk podcast to talk about his new book, his time at the club, as well as the tackle which ended his Old Trafford career.
602 appearances for Manchester United. MUFC legend Gary Neville joins Jimmy on the RDT Podcast to talk about his dislike of Jamie Carragher as a player, compared to their working relationship now. In addition, he opens up on his thoughts about Mourinho, Ed Woodward, The Glazers and how the club is being operated. Enjoy!
Ady Packham of The Albion Roar joins Jimmy to discuss the weekends game between Brighton & Manchester United, Bruno's beard and the dwindling magic of Jose Mourinho. The Albion Roar is an hour-long radio show, run by and for fans of Brighton & Hove Albion, and broadcast every Saturday at 12pm on Radio Reverb.
Former World Snooker Champion Ken Doherty joins Jimmy on the Red Devil Talk Podcast to chat United, Snooker and the Psychology involved in modern sport.