LIFEJACKET

LIFEJACKET

LIFEJACKET is your destination for fans of football, fashion and music. Produced by John Fendley LIFEJACKET will provide considered content featuring notable names from their respective fields. Our channel will also help to grow a community which celebrates the things we all love. Life is tough. Mental wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we plan to do here at LIFEJACKET. We all talk about football, fashion and music as a means of comfort, it brings us joy and can be a distraction from the pressures of everyday life. And we want you to be distracted.

  1. Aug 28

    Bruno Fernandes: Man United Captain, Breaking The Assist Record & Ronaldo’s Boots | The Boot Room

    This week on LIFEJACKET we visit PD:FC Manchester for a special episode of 'The Boot Room'! Fenners sits down with Manchester United captain and PFA Players’ Player of the Year Bruno Fernandes. 👟🔴 From breaking the Premier League all-time assist record to lifting silverware at Wembley, Bruno unpacks his career through the iconic Nike boots he’s worn along the way.0:00 - Meeting Bruno Fernandes at PD:FC Manchester2:05 - Making his Manchester United Debut 5:00 - Bruno scores his first penalty at Old Trafford against Watford7:19 - Nike Boots: Being Chose To Wear The Same Boots as Cristiano Ronaldo7:49 - Bruno Wins his bit of first Silverware at Wembley: Carabao Cup 10:04 - Becoming Manchester United Captain13:00 - What Annoys Bruno The Most On The Pitch13:58 - Future Management 14:59 - FA Badges with Juan Mata and Mentoring a Young Shea Lacey16:55 - Bruno's Bright Boot Choices - Nike17:55 - Return to Wembley: FA Cup Win vs Man City20:48 - Breaking the All-Time Premier League Assist Record24:06 - Who Did Bruno Fernandes Aspire To Be?24:57 - Bruno Fernandes 26/27 Boot Choice25:19 - Man United vs Liverpool / Bruno vs Fenners25:58 - Exciting Times Ahead For Man United?Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes joins Fenners inside PD:FC Manchester for an exclusive sit-down. The Portuguese International breaks down his journey at Old Trafford, reliving his debut, taking the captain’s armband, lifting major trophies under the Wembley arch, and shattering the Premier League single-season assist record.Bruno also opens up about his boot history with Nike, sharing the pitch in the same footwear as childhood hero Cristiano Ronaldo, and whether management is in his future.Get more from LIFEJACKET:▫️ Website: https://www.lifejacketuk.co.uk/▫️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/▫️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lifejacketuk▫️ Other Links: https://linktr.ee/LIFEJACKETUKGet more from Pro:Direct Soccer:▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prodirectsoccer▶ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prodirectsoccer#BrunoFernandes #ManUnited #ManchesterUnited #TheBootRoom #NikeFootball #PremierLeague #FootballBoots #ProDirectSoccer #LIFEJACKET

    Bruno Fernandes: Man United Captain, Breaking The Assist Record & Ronaldo’s Boots | The Boot Room
  2. Aug 5

    Pete Doherty | The Residency

    Legendary songwriter, Indie icon and Libertines frontman, Peter Doherty joins Fenners for a special episode of 'The Residency'. WWI poetry, songwriting heritage, Chas & Dave to The Smiths, how the Libertines started and a tired guest on set. 📸 https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/ 📸 https://www.instagram.com/peterdohertyofficial/ Filmed in Blackheath, Fenners sits down with Peter Doherty for an intimate, unfiltered session, accompanied Gladys, who's snoring interrupts the interview. Peter reflects on his early childhood, growing up with a dad in the military, and how discovering military history books and First World War poetry laid the foundation for his lyrical storytelling. Peter opens up about his musical journey, from early days listening to Chas & Dave to falling in love with The Smiths, and breaks down his legendary songwriting partnership with Carl Barât. He shares the classic story of taking a job as a theatre usher alongside Carl just to badger him into rehearsing, and reflects on why he believes the strength of their music stands alongside the very best songwriters. Peter also discusses his enduring passion for songwriting, drawing motivation from icons like Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt, reading crowds to construct set lists, and catching up with Trampolene’s Jack Jones. Plus, the session features a line-up of brilliant live performances, including Libertines anthems 'Don't Look Back Into The Sun' and 'Music When The Lights Go Out', 'Paradise Is Under Your Nose', 'Pot Of Gold', and a reading of Siegfried Sassoon’s WWI poem 'Suicide in the Trenches'. Conversation Keeps Us Afloat.

    Pete Doherty | The Residency
  3. Jul 23

    John Power: "One, it's f****** rude!" | LIFEJACKET MEETS

    Cast frontman, and former La’s bassist John Power joins Fenners for an iconic new episode of 'LIFEJACKET MEETS'. 🎸 Talking all things from Liverpool FC, vintage guitars, fashion inspiration and supporting Oasis on their comeback tour.📸 https://www.instagram.com/lifejacketuk/📸 https://www.instagram.com/johnpowermusic/📸 https://www.instagram.com/castbandofficial/Filmed at The Lower Third on London’s iconic Denmark Street right next to Hank's (formerly Andy’s), John reminisces about moving down from Liverpool, navigating the London Underground, but always ending up back at Hank's, spending hours testing dream vintage guitars. He reflects on growing up in the same area of The Beatles, evolving his style across different eras of his career, and how influences from Liverpool and Manchester shaped Britpop fashion.Fenners sits down with John to break down his move from playing bass in The La’s to stepping up as frontman for Cast. Revealing how the name 'Cast' came from the final word sung live on stage and on the album, and why the decision to branch out felt like it made itself.John opens up about his songwriting process, developing as a producer, and the iconic guitars, from Rickenbacker's to Telecasters, that shaped his signature sound. Plus, Fenners presents John with a special gift straight from Gary Aspden, who was also a guest on LIFEJACKET MEETS for a special live episode in Manchester for the SPZL release. We also hear the story of getting the call to support Oasis on their 2025 comeback tour (and playing the very first chord of the tour!).Conversation Keeps Us Afloat.

    John Power: "One, it's f****** rude!" | LIFEJACKET MEETS

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LIFEJACKET is your destination for fans of football, fashion and music. Produced by John Fendley LIFEJACKET will provide considered content featuring notable names from their respective fields. Our channel will also help to grow a community which celebrates the things we all love. Life is tough. Mental wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we plan to do here at LIFEJACKET. We all talk about football, fashion and music as a means of comfort, it brings us joy and can be a distraction from the pressures of everyday life. And we want you to be distracted.

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