Decision Makers, a new podcast offering an inside look at the biggest decisions in football, launched this week in partnership with Sport Social. The show provides an in-depth exploration of the deals and strategies shaping the sport, featuring expert insights and real-world perspectives from those at the heart of the industry.
The podcast is hosted by sports broadcaster Hugh Woozencroft, former Premier League and EFL defender Curtis Davies, and FIFA Licensed Agent and Managing Director of Unique Sports Group, Marlon Fleischmann. Each host brings a unique perspective to the table: the spectator (Hugh), the player (Curtis), and the agent (Marlon). Each episode will also feature a guest with expertise in the episode’s topic.
The first season will cover a range of topics, including Football & the Media, Scouting & Recruitment, The Role of a Football Agent, FFP & PSR, and more. Kicking off with Fulham and Nigeria defender Calvin Bassey to discuss ‘The Anatomy of a Football Transfer’.
Marlon Fleischmann said: “Football has never been bigger than it is today. For most of us, it consumes our daily lives, yet it still feels as though supporters only see or hear about a fraction of the big decisions being made behind the scenes at their clubs or in the dressing room.
“This podcast is all about bringing that in depth knowledge from leading industry professionals as to how and why those decisions are made. We want to have those conversations and tackle some of the key issues. I think kicking the series off with an
episode about how transfers actually happen in the middle of a transfer window is a great place to start.”
Hugh Woozencroft added: “‘This podcast will be a huge eye-opener, even for those of us immersed in sport on a daily basis.
“You’ll find out some tricks of the trade, some helpful tips but also some of the secrets of the industry. The expert guests share a wealth of knowledge, and we can’t wait to share it with all of you. Some of what we discover, you just wouldn’t believe!’”
Curtis Davies also comments: “Having been on the playing side I thought I knew it all, but listening to the stories told on this podcast really opened my eyes to how different relationships operate.
“We bring a broad range of guests from different fields that all paint a vivid picture of the way the modern-day game actually operates.”
Decision Makers is produced by the Sport Social Podcast Network, known for creating high-quality audio content across the sports industry. As the trusted audio partner of Official Sport Rights Holders, Personalities, Athletes and Brands in the UK, Europe and beyond, the show joins an impressive roster of high-profile productions including, Villa Podcast: The Official Podcast of Aston Villa, World Athletics: Inside Track and Wolves Unpacked: The Official Wolverhampton Wanderers Podcast. The show was produced from Sport Social’s state of the art visual podcast studio based in Manchester and will be available in both audio and video formats.
Decision Makers Podcast launched this week and is available to listen across all major podcast platforms.
You can also keep up to date with the latest episodes across social media by searching for ‘Decision Makers Podcast’ or by clicking the links below:
https://podfollow.com/decision-makers
YouTube: @DecisionMakersPod
Instagram: @DecisionMakers
TikTok: @DecisionMakersPod
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