Dr James's One Cap Wonders

Dr James Mahon
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A series of interviews with elite footballers who have had successful club careers but got little recognition for their national teams. Interviews conducted by average Sunday League striker and multi award-winning international broadcast journalist Dr James Mahon @JamesMahonTV

  1. Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Joe Muscatt

    8 APR

    Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Joe Muscatt

    A story of what could have been with sheer perseverance. Joe's career only had very high highs and very low lows. From making his debut in the Championship and playing for Malta to being clubless during covid and fighting injury after injury, with grace, determination and tenacity. His story, his cap and more in this episode.

    40 min

  2. 28 JAN

    Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Julie Hemsley

    From being the 58th woman capped for England to pioneering roles in the FA and developing the women's game as well as her own cap Julie Hemsley shares all and discusses what it is like to be the assistant manager of a national team on the other side of the international setup.

    35 min

  3. 21 JAN

    Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Chantel Woodhead

    Treble winner Chantel talks of being a rising star in Women's football, her one cap and her new career as a performance coach and explores how she fell out of love with football.  Her journey and career highs and lows discussed in this episode.

    34 min
  4. Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Ella Masar

    14 JAN

    Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Ella Masar

    From earning 21k a year and training as a social worker to playing in front of 80,000 fans, Ella Masar has done it all in the beautiful game, across more than half a dozen countries and major clubs including PSG her career has the medals to prove it. In this episode she describes her incredible sporting journey and her current role as a manager and plans for the future.

    19 min
  5. Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Esther Sullastres

    7 JAN

    Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Esther Sullastres

    Esther Sullastres has played a staggering almost 500 games both for major clubs including Barcelona, Seville, Valencia and others as well as a range of underage caps for the Spanish national team.  In this episode she talks about the evolution of women's football over her career, the standards expected and how she juggles training and studying to be a veterinarian.  This insightful discussion shines a light on the progression and success of women's football in Spain and also the tenacity and mindset of an outstanding goalkeeper playing at the highest levels.

    22 min
  6. Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Jawad El Hajri

    05/11/2025

    Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Jawad El Hajri

    An incredible journey that began at 17 in the 4th tier of French and took him to breaking records as a striker all the way to the top of French football, to Dubai and back to France, along the way making his inspirational international debut in the Nou Cap against Colombia, Jawad's story is one less ordinary and this episode covers his fascinating career with his focus now on the growing global sport TEQBALL

    30 min
  7. Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Carl Winchester

    17/09/2025

    Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Carl Winchester

    From bursting on the scene as a teenager making his debut under Paul Dickov to playing in front of crowds of 48,000 and getting promoted with Sunderland, Carl Winchester saw the highs and lows of football and discusses how hard work was the key in his career which now sees him playing in front of passionate fans with Derry City. In this episode he explains how proud he was to play for Northern Ireland during the Nations Cup.

    14 min
  8. Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Daniel A. Pedersen

    10/09/2025

    Dr James's One Cap Wonders: Daniel A. Pedersen

    Daniel's career took him from his hometown club in Denmark to Norway to California and to making his international debut in Phoenix Arizona. In this episode he explains the importance of family values, of having a supportive twin brother  and father who both played football in his early years as a career professional. He describes his father video taping his debut due to the time difference back to Europe and how he values and respects his wife who has been a cornerstone of his career for more than a decade.

    24 min
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A series of interviews with elite footballers who have had successful club careers but got little recognition for their national teams. Interviews conducted by average Sunday League striker and multi award-winning international broadcast journalist Dr James Mahon @JamesMahonTV

Information

  • Creator
    Dr James Mahon
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dr James's One Cap Wonders
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