• Mind Over Matter...
    Apr 6 2024

    Join me on our 10th episode as I sit down with the most decorated Father and Son duo to grace modern Manx Football, Chris Bass Snr & Jnr.

    We barely scratch the surface as we dive into both of their intriguing footballing careers, discover the reasons behind why that St. Georges side were trophy-winning monsters, learn more about MIFA and FC Isle of Man, as well as juniors time in the pro game and Island setup!

    We round it all out with their 7-a-side Manx football teams in Select-7.

    There's simply too much to get into a description of this one!

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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • Dicko & The Kit Man
    Mar 23 2024

    Join me on this episode as I sit down with and delve into the personal football journeys of FC Isle of Man's Director of Football Operations, Lee Dixon and Kit-Man / Linchpin, Craig Cowin.

    From reminiscing about their beginnings in the local game, Lee’s time as a professional and Craig’s player of the season performance. We go on to dissect the highs and lows of FC Isle Of Man's journey since inception, leaving no stone unturned. Plus, Craig makes a bold commitment for the end-of-season awards! 🎤

    Tune in as we unveil both of their ultimate 7-a-side Manx football teams in Select-7. This is one episode you won't want to miss!

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • That Ball-Off Episode...
    Mar 9 2024

    This week I’m joined by a man who loves podcast, D&D Club Secretary and the Euro 2016 Ball-Off Winner, Dave Mathieson.

    We discuss his younger playing days, injury, management, and his transition from player into the role as club secretary. You will also discover exactly what a "Ball-Off" is, and much more in this episode.

    We finish by revealing his ultimate 7-a-side Manx football team in Select-7.

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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • Manx Football's Rolls-Royce
    Feb 24 2024

    This week I'm joined by Manx footballing Rolls-Royce 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗠𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀 in an episode packed with highs and lows. He candidly talks about his beginnings at St George's, his rise to professional football, them grand slam wins, his Island days and his aspirations to go into management full-time in the future.

    We also reflect on the positive and negative aspects of the local game currently. As always we round out the podcast with his ultimate 7-A-Side Manx Football team in 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗖𝗧-𝟳.

    This is one for the football purists, 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • That Craig's Heartstrong Guy...
    Feb 10 2024

    In this episode of the "Upfront and Unfiltered Podcast", I catch up with Paul Healy BEM. Join us as we journey back into Healy's start in Manx football, transitioning from St. George's youth team, captaining Corinthians, and helping keep Braddan a float! We talk about the good and bad in the local game, and his select 7 is a bleter that comes with a poignant message about mental health.

    The conversation concludes with his unique experience as the chairman of the Craig's Heartstrong Foundation and the important work they do. Listen to this episode for an absorbing narrative of their significant impact on the lives of numerous individuals through heart screenings, community support, fundraising events, and a tribute to Craig Lunt's legacy.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Who’s That B*stard InThe Black...
    Jan 27 2024

    The fifth episode of Upfront and Unfiltered is here!

    This week I’m joined by a man whose had more clubs than Tiger Woods, but who has now picked up the whistle to become one of the islands top referees, 𝗥𝗢𝗕 𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥.

    We discuss his dramatic shift from being a player to a referee, his struggles with mental health and how he prevailed thanks to people in the local game, he even calls out an armchair match official!

    We also reveal Slinger’s ultimate 7-a-side Manx football team in '𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝟳.' 🟥🟨

    Please subscribe and follow us on whatever platform you use if you enjoy it, 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸! 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪 👇🎧

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • (Almost) Live From The Heyboy Arms…
    Dec 23 2023
    The fourth episode of Upfront and Unfiltered is here!

    This week I’m joined by former Union Mills player and Manager Steven Fox.

    We discuss everything from how football gave him sanctuary growing up, all the way through to managing his boyhood club to a league title and much more.

    We also reveal Foxy’s ultimate 7-a-side Manx football team in '𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝟳.'

    Please subscribe and follow us on whatever platform you use if you enjoy it, 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸! 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪 👇🎧

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • We Only Won The Grand Slam On Goal Difference..
    Dec 16 2023
    The third episode of Upfront and Unfiltered is here!

    This week I’m joined by DHSOB first team manager, and a man known throughout the whole of Manx football, 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱.

    We discuss everything from his youth days at professional clubs, how his team mates helped him through personal tragedy, that grand slam win and even disallowing one of the best strikes his brother ever hit when he was a refereeing.

    We also reveal John’s ultimate 7-a-side Manx football team in '𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝟳.'

    Please subscribe and follow us on whatever platform you use if you enjoy it, 𝗟𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸! 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗡𝗢𝗪 👇🎧

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    1 hr and 7 mins