After The Lights Go Out

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After The Lights Go Out is the award-nominated talkSPORT podcast that digs into what happens to top athletes after the final whistle blows. With Steve Harmison and Leon McKenzie, this is life after sport - from the ones who’ve lived it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/07/2025

After The Lights Go Out With Michael Chopra

Former professional footballer Michael Chopra opens up to Leon McKenzie and Steve Harrison about his struggles with a chronic gambling addiction, which led to him running up huge debts and coming close to taking his own life. He also discusses his charity work with 'Football For Peace' including a trip to the Maldives as part of a counter terrorism initiative for young children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 h 4 min
04/07/2025

After The Lights Go Out With Dermot Reeve

Former England and Warwickshire cricketer Dermot Reeve reveals to Steve Harmison and Leon McKenzie how a destructive cocaine addiction resulted in the loss of his media career, the breakdown of three marriages and living life today in supported housing on £6 a day. He also discusses how a strong spirituality has helped him find an inner peace, meeting the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and his future wish to move to New Zealand or Australia. Warning: This episode contains some strong language and adult themes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

57 min
27/06/2025

After The Lights Go Out With Lianne Sanderson

Join us as this week we chat to former Arsenal and England women’s striker Lianne Sanderson! We hear what it was like being the first openly gay footballer, reflect on the lack of an openly gay player in the Premier League, her work today as a football pundit, receiving vicious abuse on social media and what she perceives as a lack of respect post-retirement from the Football Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48 min
20/06/2025

After The Lights Go Out With James Haskell

Leon McKenzie and Steve Harrison are joined by England Rugby Union great James Haskell who discusses living with ADHD, overcoming a lack of self-belief and moving on from his time as a national hero to become a DJ. He also reflects on becoming a father and the break-up of his marriage following retirement from professional sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

55 min
13/06/2025

After The Lights Go Out With Marcus Stewart

Leon McKenzie and Steve Harmison are joined by former Premier League footballer Marcus Stewart who offers a positive assessment of living life with Motor Neurone Disease. Marcus explains how he was diagnosed with the disease and how it has affected him both physically and mentally. He also discusses his charity work to raise awareness of MND and his hopes for a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

53 min
06/06/2025

After the Lights Go Out With Carl Frampton

Join Leon McKenzie and Steve Harmison for After The Lights Go Out - a podcast talking to former athletes about their transition to every day life following retirement. In this episode Leon and Steve are joined by two-weight world boxing champion Carl Frampton. Carl reflects on the hatred he experienced following the acrimonious breakdown of his partnership with the McGuigans, while he also reveals his belief that his long participation in the fight game will one day lead to dementia. He also discusses his support for mental health initiatives in his native Belfast, his first hand graphic experience of the troubles and his new career today as a boxing commentator. If you’ve been affected by any of the issues discussed in tonight’s edition of ‘After The Lights Go Out’, you can reach out to the trained professionals at The Samaritans – they have a 24-hour helpline that you can call – it’s 116 123 – that’s the Samaritans on 116 123. Or you can visit Samaritans dot org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

55 min
12/02/2025

The Very Best Of The Men's Room

Join us for a look back at the very best of last season! Featuring guest host Jason Cundy as we hear from Razor and wife Leah Ruddock on dealing with Mental and physical health struggles as a family. Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the extremely brave Arsenal cult hero Perry Groves who poignantly remembers how his alcohol abuse nearly led him to take his own life. We also hear from the former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor, Paul Mortimer. Morts discussed the issue of Racism in sport and his work as a councillor for Sporting Chance. Warning - This episode contains strong language and involves discussions surrounding mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling remember there’s always support available - visit movember.com/getsupport or call the CALM helpline on 0800 58 58 58. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min
17/08/2024

In The Men's Room With Paul Mortimer: Part Two

Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor, Paul Mortimer. Morts continues to tell stories about his short spell as the assistant coach of Sierra Leone men's national team as well as discussing the issue of Racism in sport and his work as a councillor for Sporting Chance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33 min

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The Men's Room - Coming Soon

Welcome to The Men’s Room! Launching Monday 13th June. This is a podcast about all things, you guessed it, men. Masculinity, addiction, mental health, fatherhood, nothing is off limits here. Let's get talking. Join Ade Oladipo, Rory Jennings and a whole bunch of guests every Monday in the Men's Room! Don't forget to get involved and be part of the discussion on social media, using #MensRoomPod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08/06/2022

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After The Lights Go Out is the award-nominated talkSPORT podcast that digs into what happens to top athletes after the final whistle blows. With Steve Harmison and Leon McKenzie, this is life after sport - from the ones who’ve lived it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.