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Honest, amusing but above all, authentic, Roger Mitchell, Grant Williams and Giles Morgan invite guests from all corners of the sport, music and entertainment worlds to join them and discuss how the game has changed, where it might be headed and what that means for the people who matter the most; the fans

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Roger Mitchell and Mark Oliver are joined by Ben Morel, former Six Nations and NBA executive, to examine whether sport is reaching the limits of commercialization. From French football’s media-rights crisis and the fight against piracy to rugby’s cro... more

This wide release of last week’s special live edition of Goal Own Goal goes from the FIFA Forward enterprise plan and the sheer chaos around Infantino’s latest power play to a properly sharp discussion about what football has become, who it is really... more

Roger Mitchell and Mark Oliver are joined by Davide Tesoro-Tess, the strategist who helped shape Sky Italy, to unpack the biggest media question of the moment: what happens when consolidation, separation and vertical integration all start happening a... more

Brian Moore, one of the most recognised and colourful characters in English rugby over the last forty years, joins The Captain this week. A man with a wide and varied career, he was not only a formidable rugby player who represented England and the B... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Morel
Sports executive with experience in Six Nations, Ligue 1, NBA International
Former Six Nations commercial head; former Ligue 1 executive; NBA International
Episode: AYNE 830 - Citizen AYNE: Ben Morel
Davide Tesoro-Tess
Former executive vice president of Sky Italy for over 10 years; industry thinker
Sky Italy, News Corp, 20th Century Fox, Comcast, Universal, NBC
Episode: AYNE 828 - Citizen AYNE: Davide Tesoro-Tess
Brian Moore
Former England rugby captain and renowned pundit
England Rugby, BBC/BT Sport (commentary)
Episode: AYNE 827 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Brian Moore
Jon Miller
Indisputably one of the most influential sports leaders on the planet
NBC Sport / Comcast
Episode: AYNE 823 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Jon Miller
Mike Darcey
Strategic media executive, former Sky/B Sky B COO and News UK CEO
Sky, News UK
Episode: AYNE 822 - Citizen AYNE: Mike Darcey
Ray Ranson
Ex-professional footballer; sports finance executive
Former Coventry City owner; Benfield; ProZone
Episode: AYNE 820 - The Confessional: Ray Ranson
Flavio Caball
Tennis commentator discussed in the intro
Cobali
Episode: AYNE 819 - Goal/Own Goal
Jon Dutton
Senior sports executive, CEO of British Olympic Association (Team GB) and former CEO of British Cycling
British Olympic Association; British Cycling
Episode: AYNE 818 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Jon Dutton
Peter Hutton
Industry executive with advisory and non-exec roles across sports and media
Various (eurosport, media groups)
Episode: AYNE 817 - Citizen AYNE: Peter Hutton

Hosts

Roger Mitchell
Host of the show; leads discussion and introduces guests; combined identity across episodes.
Grant Williams
Co-host; drives conversations and introduces segments; known for interviewing and analysis.
Giles Morgan
Host of the show; provides context, questions, and commentary; anchor alongside other hosts.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 217 ratings
  • Embarrassingly bad

    The interview with Eddie Pepperell was awful. Who does the interviewer think he is to say Eddie has let himself or his fans down? To suggest that Eddie hasn’t tried hard enough or hasn’t listened to coaches or anyone else in order to improve is patronising at best and at worst shows how little the interviewer knows about top level sport.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maneaux
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Low rent summary of sport and the economics of how it works

    Couple of guys who patently know nothing about competitive sport never mind the economics, nor the fan view. The Scottish bloke is laughable, sounds like a wee guy who was bullied at school and hates anyone taller than him. Life’s too short, avoid.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Woodyboonen
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Terrific, every time

    Sensational blend of knowledge, experience, and a genuine care for today’s sport fan (and industry professional). Show hosts with a terrific ability to cut through the noise of an industry with so much global attention surrounding it. They get to the heart of sport’s ‘soul’ with such precision and humanity. A must listen.

    - Michael (Toronto, Canada)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beff Jezos
    Canada2 years ago
  • Brillianty witty and informative.

    Podcast Addict
    Michael Comiskey
    3 years ago
  • Good podcast but…

    It’s been called the Premier League for over a decade. Roger calling it the “Premiership” is driving me mad!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    callumnw5
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Guests and insights are consistently high-quality for sport business topics.

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AYNE 823 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Jon Miller
Q: What makes the Olympics coverage under NBC different from other broadcasts?
The approach involved reinventing the Olympics with live daytime programming and strong night pieces, driven by leadership from Molly Solomon and Gary Zankel, and supported by a stellar on-air team, delivering a refreshed and more engaging experience for viewers.
AYNE 823 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Jon Miller
Q: How did the idea for the outdoor Winter Classic come about and why did it work?
The idea emerged after watching Best in Show and recognizing an opportunity to leverage a holiday window; internal branding discussions and bold scheduling with Thanksgiving Day proved the right timing and support to make it a lasting hit.
AYNE 823 - THE CAPTAINS TABLE - Jon Miller
Q: What early mentors helped shape your approach to selling and negotiating sports rights?
Miller credits mentors like Jim Burnett, Ken Schanzer, and Dick Ebersol for teaching hard work, strategic thinking, and the art of negotiating with leadership across properties, which laid the foundation for his later success.
AYNE 825 - The Confessional: Charlie Methven
Q: Who do you owe the most to in life, and did you tell them enough?
Methven attributes his grandfather as the primary influence, describing how the grandfather's sporting life and English countryside upbringing shaped his values, work ethic, and love for sport, and notes how storytelling and mentoring from that era continue to guide him.
AYNE 825 - The Confessional: Charlie Methven
Q: Why did you study theology at Oxford, and how did that influence your career path?
He explains that his academic strengths were identified at Eaton, leading to exceptional theology education that opened doors to Oxford; the motive to study was not priesthood but intellectual exploration and rigorous training that later informed his analytical approach in media and leadership.

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What is Are You Not Entertained? about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, conversation-forward show that centers on the business, governance, broadcasting, and fan experience of sport. Across episodes, hosts dissect why leagues, clubs, and media rights operate as they do, often debating governance reforms, the economics of sponsorship and calendar changes, and the role of fans in shaping the sport's future. Guests tend to be top executives, operators, journalists, and entrepreneurs who pull back the curtain on strategy, deals, and industry disruption. The format blends candid storytelling with tough, data-informed questions, making it a solid listen for professionals tracking how money, media, and leadership collide in global sport. Notably, the trio's dynamic—with probing questions, humor, and a fan-cen... more

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2. Davide Tesoro-Tess
3. Brian Moore
4. Jon Miller
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7. Flavio Caball
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