Episodes

  • Kae Kurd | ‘When Ronaldinho played football it was magical, he wasn’t worried about xG!’
    Dec 29 2022

    On this week’s episode we welcomed stand-up comedian and friend of the show Kae Kurd to discuss his love of Manchester United, R9 and David Beckham.

    A self-confessed ‘nostalgia merchant’ Kae’s love of football was sparked by the Manchester United teams of the late 90s and early 2000s. A staunch hater of xG Kae joins the show to reminisce on a time before analytics when Brazilian teams would humiliate defenders and Roy Keane was leading through fear and intimidation.

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    54 mins
  • Fabrice Muamba | 'I'm lucky to be alive but my football career was stolen from me'
    Dec 22 2022

    With Specs & Vuj away, we drafted in friends of the show Emma Jones & Kae Kurd to sit down with former footballer Fabrice Muamba.

    Fabrice started his career at Arsenal during the invincible era and learned his craft alongside the likes of Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Ashley Cole.

    By the age of 24 he had made over 200 appearances for Arsenal, Birmingham City & Bolton Wanderers but on 17th March 2012 his life would change forever. Fabrice suffered a cardiac arrest in an FA Cup quarter final against Tottenham Hotspur and his heart stopped for 78 minutes.

    Fabrice joins the show to discuss his miraculous recovery as well as his love of Patrick Vieira and his ‘strong dislike’ of Aston Villa during his time his time as a Birmingham City blue.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Maisie Adam | Is Lucas Radebe your uncle or not Specs?!
    Dec 15 2022

    On this week’s episode we welcomed stand-up comedian and Leeds fanatic Maisie Adam to the show.

    A season ticket holder at Elland Road since she was a child, Maisie opens up on her love for Leeds United, a love that has been tested by relegation, financial mismanagement and betrayal, none bigger than when her childhood crush Alan Smith broke her heart by moving across the Pennines to Manchester United.

    Maisie joins the pod to discuss Specs’ ‘Uncle’ Lucas Radabe, how Zidane silenced her headteacher and her experiences following the Lionesses across the country on their victorious EUROs run.

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    47 mins
  • Emile Heskey | ‘Sky is the limit for Jude Bellingham!’
    Dec 8 2022

    With the World Cup in full swing, Specs is joined by Emma Jones to sit down with England legend Emile Heskey. Born and raised in Leicester, Emile would burst onto the scene with his hometown club before securing a big money move to his childhood team of Liverpool FC. Known for his outstanding partnership with Michael Owen, Emile would go on to become an England regular and represent his country at multiple major tournaments.

    Through 4 classic football shirts Emile tells the story of his life. From THAT 5-1 win against Germany to heartbreak in the 2002 World Cup, Emile gives us the inside track of what it is like to be a player on the international level.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Carl Frampton | ‘I don’t think I’d beat Roy Keane in a fight’
    Dec 1 2022

    With Specs & Vuj away, we drafted in friends of the show Emma Jones & Kae Kurd to sit down with former world champion boxer Carl Frampton. Born and raised in Belfast, Carl’s footballing loyalty is split between his local team the Crusaders and Glasgow Rangers.

    Through 4 classic football shirts Carl tells the story of his life. From growing up in the politically complex area of Tigers Bay, Belfast with Gazza inspired blonde hair to winning multiple world titles and becoming a Northern Irish sporting legend like his hero George Best.

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    55 mins
  • John Barnes | 'I don't blame Maradona for the hand of God!'
    Nov 24 2022

    This week we have an absolute LEGEND in the house! The player that has inspired our guests more than any other, it’s the one and only John Barnes.


    Through 4 classic football shirts John tells the story of his life. From growing up in Jamaica to scoring goals against Brazil in the Maracana, John has become an iconic part of British footballing culture and an inspiration for young, black sportspeople across the country.


    John joins the show to school Specs and Vuj on footballing loyalty, show off his rap skills and to discuss his love of West Germany and Diego Maradona, this episode is not to be missed.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Live World Cup Q&A Feat. Joe Cole & Jermain Defoe
    Nov 19 2022

    As part of our first ever STRIPPED Live show, Specs & Vuj put your questions to England legends Jermain Defoe & Joe Cole ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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    24 mins
  • STRIPPED LIVE | World Cup Special Feat. Joe Cole & Jermain Defoe
    Nov 17 2022

    With the World Cup around the corner, we took over the Everyman Broadgate cinema in London to bring you the first ever STRIPPED Live show!When you say the word 'Wonderkid' players like Joe Cole and Jermain Defoe come to mind.

    With over 110 international caps between them, who could be better to give us a unique insight into what it takes to represent England in a World Cup. Joe & Jermain started their careers together at the West Ham academy under Harry Redknapp and their careers have followed a similar trajectory ever since.

    From the highs of World Cup winners to the lows of relegation and everything in between, Joe & Jermain sit down with Specs & Vuj to tell their life story through 4 classic football shirts.

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    51 mins