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The Footballco Business Podcast

Footballco
Women's Football
Football
World Cup
Major League Soccer
Soccer
Fashion
Las Vegas Lights
Fashion and Football
Mercury 13
Leeds United
World Cup 2026
Saudi Pro League
Women's Soccer
FC Juarez
Jose Bautista
Community Engagement
AC Milan
Football Academy
CP Company
Footballco

From clubs and brands to content creators this show features the most innovative people working in football, or soccer, media, brand and marketing.

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Latest Episodes

We're joined again by SportsPro's Michael Long and Steve McCaskill for part two of our World Cup special.

With David Beckham rumoured to have earned more than £25m from brand endorsements at the 2026 World Cup and appearing in more campaigns than an... more

SportsPro's Michael Long and Steve McCaskill join the pod to discuss highlights from the 2026 World Cup and the innovations and changes to how the tournament is broadcast - what's worked, what hasn't.

This is the first of a World Cup two-part podcas... more

We took the podcast to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to speak to those across the festival on what they've been hearing across sport and creativity, as well as their personal World Cup marketing highlights, featuring...

Fast ... more

Not all brands need to write massive cheques to get noticed at the World Cup, not even at one this size! Lee Price is a man who made it his calling card to get Paddy Power noticed at international tournaments and joins us on this episode to discuss t... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Tatum
Boston Celtics player, panelist mentioned
NBA team player
Episode: Cannes LIONS & World Cup Special: Festival and World Cup marketing highlights
Lee Price
Former Head of Mischief, Paddy Power; later ECD at Pitch
Paddy Power, Pitch
Episode: How brands can hijack the World Cup with former Head of Mischief for Paddy Power, Lee Price (Vault Episode)
Catherine Newman
CMO of US Soccer
US Soccer
Episode: US Soccer - World Cup 2026: Kits, Culture, and Defining World Cup Success with CMO Catherine Newman
Nicolas Garcia Hemme
Managing Director for LALIGA North America
LALIGA North America
Episode: Inside LaLiga's growth in America with Nicolas Garcia Hemme, Managing Director for LALIGA North America.
Paul Caine
President of On Location, global leader in premium experiential hospitality
On Location
Episode: Behind the 2026 World Cup Hospitality Experience with On Location's Paul Caine
Kenny Annan-Jonathan
Creative director and sports director for Cannes Lions Sport
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
Episode: Creativity in Football & LION Sport at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Preview with Kenny Annan-Jonathan
Colm Hardy
Senior World Cup Director at BBC Sport
BBC Sport
Episode: How BBC Sport will Broadcast the World Cup with dock10 - Recorded live at the Broadcast Sport Content Summit
Adebayo Akinfenwa
Beast Mode On Podcast host; former professional footballer
Footballco
Episode: Adebayo Akinfenwa - The strongest man in football on creating a player brand in the EFL and launching his own podcast
Rio Ferdinand
England legend and founder of Rio Ferdinand Presents
Rio Ferdinand Presents
Episode: How Brands Can Win The World Cup with Rio Ferdinand, Homeground's Rachid Ahoyek and YouTube's Joshua Wayoe

Hosts

Hannah Robinson
Production development producer for Dock 10
Paul (multiple variations)
Host roles across multiple episodes with overlapping affiliations to Footballco and related production
James Kirkham
Host of The Footballco Business Podcast; brand consultancy background
Patrick Stigman
Editor-in-Chief of Footballco US / Footballco US

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • Really good range of guests

    I like how this is really broad and covers so much of the business behind football, from shirts to branding and media.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djpray
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Awesome insight behind the scenes of football

    From the real voices who truly understand what’s happening in the football industry. Movers and shakers revealing the inner workings of the modern football clubs, suppliers and players.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VScap
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Who is the mystery keeper?

    Great first episode and looking forward to hearing more from this podcast but... I NEED TO KNOW HOW THE MYSTERY GOAL KEEPER IS?!?!?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bob Chesnut
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Content balances industry insights with practical, sponsor-friendly takeaways
Guests are top-tier and deeply versed in football business and media
The show attracts a global perspective on football sponsorship and media rights
Listeners appreciate access to behind-the-scenes dynamics in football partnerships and events

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#183
Saudi Arabia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#203
China/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#248
Mexico/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How brands can hijack the World Cup with former Head of Mischief for Paddy Power, Lee Price (Vault Episode)
Q: How did you approach risk and legal considerations while keeping campaigns edgy?
The team conducted thorough risk assessments, including legal guidance and worst/best-case scenarios, and chose to pivot away from being FIFA partners to maintain freedom and creative latitude while staying within copyright and IP boundaries.
How brands can hijack the World Cup with former Head of Mischief for Paddy Power, Lee Price (Vault Episode)
Q: What makes the Mischief department a core part of Paddy Power's brand identity?
Lee explains that Mischief is embedded in the brand DNA, designed to be provocative yet entertaining, with a focus on talking points around major moments and ensuring the campaigns stay on-message and memorable.
US Soccer - World Cup 2026: Kits, Culture, and Defining World Cup Success with CMO Catherine Newman
Q: Could you explain the rationale behind creating a dedicated World Cup legacy platform and how Soccer Forward will extend beyond the tournament?
Soccer Forward is designed to take the World Cup momentum into communities year-round, supported by programs like Soccer in Schools and multi-year partnerships, ensuring fans, players, and donors stay engaged well after the event.
Inside LaLiga's growth in America with Nicolas Garcia Hemme, Managing Director for LALIGA North America.
Q: How do you approach engaging younger audiences, especially through digital channels and content.
We built a dedicated content studio for the US and Mexican markets, emphasizing short-form content, player-driven storytelling, local relevance, and cross-platform publishing on YouTube and social media to attract younger fans and funnel them into deeper engagement with La Liga.
Inside LaLiga's growth in America with Nicolas Garcia Hemme, Managing Director for LALIGA North America.
Q: So you have obviously Major League Soccer, the USL and others. What is it that the league have been doing differently compared to other European leagues that are coming over and trying to get some US attention?
We've treated the US as a core market with a sophisticated, professional operation. It's not a marketing stunt; it's a long-term, 20-year joint venture with a strong local presence, autonomous budgeting, and a distribution focus through ESPN that integrates both streaming and linear strategies.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Footballco Business Podcast

What is The Footballco Business Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on the business side of football, featuring conversations with executives, marketers, broadcasters, and brand leaders who shape how the sport is marketed, consumed, and monetized. Episodes cover topics like media rights and distribution, premium hospitality and experiences, brand storytelling in football, stadium sponsorships, youth and community branding, and the evolving role of technology and creator-driven content in sports marketing. Notable angles include cross-market broadcasting strategies, the intersection of culture and football branding, and the practicalities of scaling big events (World Cups, sponsorships) across multiple regions. The program often blends club perspectives with agency and platform viewpoints, o... more

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2. Lee Price
3. Catherine Newman
4. Nicolas Garcia Hemme
5. Paul Caine
6. Kenny Annan-Jonathan
7. Colm Hardy
8. Adebayo Akinfenwa

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