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Football for Breakfast

The Good Companions
Everton Football Club
Football
Grassroots Football
Liverpool Football Club
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Manchester United
Istanbul
Liverpool
The Anfield Wrap
Football Storytelling
Personal Training
Arsenal Football Club
Danny Schweiger
Women In Leadership
Bath City
Music
Wayne Rooney
Refereeing
Radio City
Online Coaching

Football for Breakfast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jim Johnson, filmed in a purpose-built greasy spoon cafe. Not tactics. Not transfers. The real side of football. Every Tuesday, Jim sits down with footballers, business leaders, entrepreneurs and cultural figures for honest conversations about identity, trust, leadership and what the game truly means. From Premier League dressing rooms to the bo... more

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Martyn Potts grew up in Blackpool in the 1950s. His dad was at the Matthews Cup Final in 1953. In 1959, aged nine, he and his mates on a cinder-surfaced cul-de-sac had no football. So they went round collecting empty pop bottles, claimed the deposits... more

Anthony Parker's first ever football match was a Matt Busby testimonial. George Best was on the pitch. They moved the goalposts to the 18-yard line so he could play. He had bags and bags of skill. Anthony was five or six years old. He never forgot it... more

Harry Davies's dad sang him "You'll Never Walk Alone" as a lullaby. Every single night. Instead of anything else.

Harry is 21. He found his dad's Istanbul 2005 tracksuit top in a wardrobe one day and quietly claimed it. He wasn't even there in 2005 ... more

Abdul Malik-Ahad arrived in England on Christmas Day 1979. He was seven years old. He hid under his auntie's poncho at Heathrow because he had never felt cold like it.

A few years later, aged ten, he found himself surrounded by football fans in Oldh... more

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Anthony Parker
Lifelong Manchester United fan, guest on the show
None stated
Episode: Anthony Parker | George Best's Testimonial, Wayne Rooney's Hat Trick Debut and Finding Your Rhythm
Harry Davies
Musician and Liverpool football culture enthusiast
Independent musician; Liverpool-based artist
Episode: Harry Davies | You'll Never Walk Alone as a Lullaby, Inheriting Istanbul and Whether Youth Culture Is Over
Abdul Malik Ahad
Community organizer, five-a-side tournament founder, and leader in social housing initiatives
Steve Biko Housing Association (Liverpool) and Bangladeshi community organizations
Episode: Abdul Malik Ahad | Building Belonging Through Football, the Bangladeshi Reds and Homes Without Racism
Jane Hoskisson
HR leader in aviation focused on increasing female pilots
Aviation inclusion initiatives (25 by 2025)
Episode: Jane Hoskisson | Everton, "People Die Twice" and the Fight to Get Women Seen
Jamie Carragher
Former professional footballer and pundit
Liverpool FC (former player)
Episode: Jamie Carragher | Some Fan Podcasters Know More Than Most Pundits | Football for Breakfast
Jez Clein
Former footballer turned referee, guest on Football for Breakfast
Episode: Jez Clein | No One Hates Everton More Than Everton Fans, Ukraine on a Day Return and the Referee's Whistle
Danny Schweiger
Former footballer who trained at the Cliff with Manchester United School of Excellence and played in Zimbabwe at 18
Zimbabwean club Darren Tornadoes; lifelong Manchester City fan
Episode: Danny Schweiger | Playing Pro Football in Zimbabwe at 18, Man City and the Champions League Final That Still Hurts
Syed Rashid
Global health care executive leading ophthalmology innovations
Ophthalmology startup (implantable telescope project)
Episode: Syed Rashid | The Invincibles Shirt, Arteta's Arsenal and the Technology Giving Blind Patients Their Sight Back
Graeme Kelly
Football executive and entrepreneur with a career centered on people and leadership in football-related ventures
Episode: Graeme Kelly | People First Leadership, Growing a Business in Recession and the Istanbul Champions League Ball

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Jim Johnson
Host of Football for Breakfast

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Harry Davies | You'll Never Walk Alone as a Lullaby, Inheriting Istanbul and Whether Youth Culture Is Over
Q: What is your course and future in engineering, and how does that blend with your musical aspirations?
I study Mechanical Engineering with hands-on experience in construction engineering and software interests; I see broad opportunities, including potentially combining engineering with creative pursuits like music, even if music remains a hobby for now.
Harry Davies | You'll Never Walk Alone as a Lullaby, Inheriting Istanbul and Whether Youth Culture Is Over
Q: But what does football mean to you?
Football is one of the big three in my life—alongside clothes and music—and its meaning has evolved from childhood wonder to a broader sense of identity, community, and memory tied to the city and family.
Abdul Malik Ahad | Building Belonging Through Football, the Bangladeshi Reds and Homes Without Racism
Q: What does building community mean, and how has your life in housing intersected with football's grassroots roots?
Abdul Malik Ahad explains that community building is about creating inclusive spaces beyond personal experiences, using leadership that looks at the whole community, and leveraging grassroots football as a bridge to social cohesion, housing initiatives, and policy advocacy.
Jamie Carragher | Some Fan Podcasters Know More Than Most Pundits | Football for Breakfast
Q: Home or away?
Away. The guest prefers away supporters for their atmosphere and travel, reflecting on English football culture.
Danny Schweiger | Playing Pro Football in Zimbabwe at 18, Man City and the Champions League Final That Still Hurts
Q: What period are we talking about now?
Danny explains the timeline, from his youth in the United development setup to moving to Zimbabwe at 18 and the subsequent experiences there.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Football for Breakfast

What is Football for Breakfast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations pair a football-influenced lens with leadership, business, and culture. Across episodes, hosts and guests discuss memory, belonging, and the ways football experience translates into life and work—from people-first leadership and team dynamics to storytelling, branding, and community impact. Notable throughlines include resilience in the face of adversity, the role of culture in organizational success, and practical takeaways for listeners building teams, brands, or ventures. The format blends personal anecdotes with actionable insights, often anchored in sport memories and the lived realities of people working at the intersection of football, business, and culture. A standout feature is the cafe setting and candid, “hon... more

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2. Harry Davies
3. Abdul Malik Ahad
4. Jane Hoskisson
5. Jamie Carragher
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7. Danny Schweiger
8. Syed Rashid

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