The Academy Of Football Podcast

The Academy Of Football Podcast
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Welcome to The Academy Of Football Podcast, founded and hosted by Kevin Slade (co-founder of former West Ham United fan channel 'Sex Drugs & Charlton Cole') with Dave 'Lego Man' Kidd behind the camera. Not only is this the place where we discuss all things West Ham featuring a wide variety of guests, from ex-academy graduates, ex-players and coaches, through to celebrities, but also important topics such as men's mental health as well as a platform to showcase new musical talent.

  1. 3d ago

    Russ Budden

    In this episode TAOF's Kev chats with Russ Budden, founder of the YouTube channel West Ham Network and the 'button monkey' West Ham DJ for the last 25 years. Russ talks about how he became a West Ham United fan, how the West Ham Network You Tube channel came into being as well as all the furore and fall-out over his very recent controversial departure from the club as the former Boleyn Ground & London Stadium match-day DJ after 25 years of service that has caused a big stir across social media in the last couple of weeks. He also talks about his thoughts on West Ham's latest Academy prospects and who he thinks have a chance of some first team action now that West Ham are playing in the Championship, plus much more!Check out his full exclusive interview on @theaof_podcast!#westham#westhamunited#westhamnetwork#russbudden#talksport#thesun#championship#relegation#theacademyoffootball

    Russ Budden

  2. Aug 1

    Nicky Hawkins

    In this episode TAOF's Kev chats with Nicky Hawkins, another of West Ham Fan TV's co-founders and the OG of post football match chat, the renowned 'Post Match Pint'. Nicky shares his story of the birth of WHFTV's You Tube channel well over 10 years ago in a cafe in Wickford, with his concept that it should just be a no frills one camera vibe of being sat in the pub with himself, Ryan, Graham and Scott and chewing the fat after the games. Nicky also talks in depth about the ups and downs of being a prominent West Ham related content creator, from the highs of that famous night in Prague in 2023 to the lows of multiple death threats against him and his family, online abuse and trolling he's experienced along the way, but all of which he takes in his stride. He also shares his opinions on what he thinks will happen with West Ham following their relegation to The Championship, Nuno Espírito Santo and the first team squad ins and out, Sullivan, Kretinsky and Gold, and the future for both him, the WHFTV channel and much more aside. Watch his full exclusive interview on our YouTube channel @theaof_podcast! #westham #westhamunited #westhamfantv #whftv #nickyhawkins #championship #relegation #theacademyoffootball #mensmentalhealth

    Nicky Hawkins

  3. Jul 18

    Jo Jarvie

    In this episode TAOF Podcast's Kev chats to award winning comedian, actress and lifelong die-hard West Ham United fan Jo Jarvie. No stone is left unturned in this episode, with Jo openly talking about all aspects of her life - what it was like growing up in South London, dealing with a mother suffering from psychosis, her own mental health battles along with a hugely impactful addiction to both drink and pharmaceutical / recreational drugs, post-natal depression and hyperemesis, multiple suicide attempts, being sectioned, experiencing the stillbirth of her son Henry being amongst many of her trials and tribulations. Jo also documents her rapid rise, fall and latter resurrection within the world of comedy, as well as her long and tough road to recovery and sobriety having now been clean of both drink and drugs for the last two years, plus how she became a West Ham fan despite growing up in another part of London, miles away from Upton Park. A lot has been packed into Jo's 35 years so far and her compelling story is a real exclusive for @theaof_podcast ! If you're struggling with any mental health issues, drug addiction or alcoholism never suffer alone, head to https://www.uok.org.uk/resource/mens-mental-health/ for links to lots of support groups and more. CONNECT WITH US ON OUR SOCIAL LINKS HERE :- Twitter/ X : @theaof_podcast Instagram : @theaof_podcast #westham #westhamunited #comedy #womencomedians #jojarvey #footballfans #addiction #alcoholism #drugaddiction #sobriety #hyperemesis #childbereavement #stillbirth #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth

    Jo Jarvie

  4. Jul 13

    The Crazy Ginger Cabbie (Aaron Courtnell)

    In this episode TAOF Podcast's Kev chats to Arsenal fan, comedian, London cab driver and lifelong friend Aaron Courtnell aka The Crazy Ginger Cabbie. Aaron speaks fondly about his time as a kid in Hainault alongside Kev and the football rivalry and banter that were a big part of growing up together. On the football side of things, he talks about all things Arsenal, Mikel Arteta's micro management style, how The Gunners have performed in the Premier League this season, why Declan Rice more often than not struggles to perform when he plays against West Ham United as well as the huge London derby game on Sunday between the two clubs that has a major impact at both ends of the Premier League table. On a personal front, Aaron also tells of how he became to be known as 'The Crazy Ginger Cabbie' across social media and the significant effect of losing his Mum had on his mental health and wellbeing. As to be expected, it's a fruity and lively debate between two passionate footie fans, only here at @theaof_podcast ! If you're struggling with any mental health issues, never suffer alone, head to https://www.uok.org.uk/resource/mens-mental-health/ for links to lots of support groups and more. CONNECT WITH US ON OUR SOCIAL LINKS HERE :- Twitter/ X : @theaof_podcast Instagram : @theaof_podcast #westham#westhamunited #londonderby #arsenal #arsenalfc #premierleague #football #footballfans #declanrice #mikelarteta #theacademyoffootball #mensmentalhealth #mensmentalhealthawareness

    The Crazy Ginger Cabbie (Aaron Courtnell)

  5. Jul 3

    The Check In - Episode 2

    In this episode Kev chats to Dave about all things anti-depressants, with Dave talking in-depth about his experiences over the years being on and off of them, openly talking about the positive and negative aspects, as well as going into the realms of self-medication, be it via recreational or pharmaceutical means. #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #westham #westhamunited

    The Check In - Episode 2

  6. Jun 3

    The Check In - Episode 1

    Kicking off a new segment for The AOF Podcast, we have 'The Check In', where Kev Slade chats to the man behind the podcast's cameras and mics, Dave 'Legoman' Kidd about anything and everything in life.... basically checking in with each other. The primary aim is to openly discuss how they are feeling about day to day life, the past and the future, with a strong focus on mental health and wellbeing, especially from a man's perspective and sharing their experiences and views together in relation to that. Up for discussion in this episode are a number of topics, including their first experiences of anxiety and depression whilst growing up, the wider impact of trauma suffered by friends and close family members, as well as a smattering of more lighthearted elements along the way, with an occasional nod to West Ham United to! #mentalhealth #mensmentalhealth #westham #westhamunited

    The Check In - Episode 1

  7. May 28

    George 'Hit Hard' Hillyard

    In this episode of The Academy Of Football Podcast, Kev is joined by former footballer, professional boxer and now BKFC bare knuckle fighter George 'Hit Hard' Hillyard. George reveals all about his past, from when he was having trials at West Ham United at 13, eventually choosing boxing over football, turning professional and signing a 15 million pound deal with boxing promoter Barry Hearn, nearly beating Mike Tyson's record of the fastest ever pro debut knockout, his upcoming documentary and autobiography and much much more.On the flip side, George also talks candidly about the pitfalls and low points both in his domestic life and professional career that at one point saw him stray off the rails to seek solace in drink, all of which makes George's story a compelling watch from start to finish!Check out his full exclusive interview on @theaof_podcast!CONNECT WITH US ON OUR SOCIAL LINKS HERE :-Twitter/ X : @theaof_podcastInstagram : @theaof_podcast #teamhillyard #bareknuckle #bareknuckleboxing #bkfc #conormcgregor #westham #westhamunited #podcast #theacademyoffootball #footballacademy

    George 'Hit Hard' Hillyard

  8. May 12

    Rob Hall

    Ex-West Ham United Academy graduate Rob Hall joins TAOF Podcast's Kev to talk about his time at the club, having joined at the age of 7 in 2001 and coming up through the ranks, finally to making his Premier League debut in February 2013 against Fulham. Rob spent his time as an academy player whilst under a wide scope of West Ham managers : Glenn Roeder, Alan Pardew, Alan Curbishley, Gianfranco Zola, Avram Grant and Sam Allardyce and goes into the details of his multiple heated clashes with Allardyce's assistant coach Neil McDonald, what it was like to train with and play alongside the troubled footballing genius that is Ravel Morrison and also his fond memories of fellow academy graduate Dylan Tombides, who sadly succumbed to testicular cancer in 2014. Check out his full exclusive interview on @theaof_podcast! If you or anyone else you know is affected by testicular cancer head over to www.dt38.org for lots of useful information. Please consider donating to DT38 via the link below to help raise awareness and support the fight against testicular cancer. Every contribution no matter how small makes a difference. https://gofund.me/03902f234 CONNECT WITH US ON OUR SOCIAL LINKS HERE :- Twitter/ X : @theaof_podcast Instagram : @theaof_podcast #westham #westhamunited #podcast #ravelmorrison #jermaindefoe #gianfrancozola #samallardyce #theacademyoffootball #footballacademy #dt38

    Rob Hall
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Welcome to The Academy Of Football Podcast, founded and hosted by Kevin Slade (co-founder of former West Ham United fan channel 'Sex Drugs & Charlton Cole') with Dave 'Lego Man' Kidd behind the camera. Not only is this the place where we discuss all things West Ham featuring a wide variety of guests, from ex-academy graduates, ex-players and coaches, through to celebrities, but also important topics such as men's mental health as well as a platform to showcase new musical talent.

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  • Creator
    The Academy Of Football Podcast
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Academy Of Football Podcast
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