
Welcome to The Obi One Podcast. Join Chelsea and Nigeria legend, John Obi Mikel, as he chats candidly to the game’s biggest names. From former team-mates, to his greatest rivals, to some of today’s current heroes.
Alongside Chris McHardy, renowned sports broadcaster, the pair bring you the dressing room secrets, the untold stories, the in-jokes and the disagreements.
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 96 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SoccerSports | |||

It’s the morning after the night before and Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years. John Obi Mikel gives his verdict, and there’s begrudging respect there.
With Pep Guardiola set to depart Manchester City after a decade as manager, Mikel ... more
Chelsea is a club on its knees. Six successive league defeats, four on the bounce at Stamford Bridge and the worst run of results since 1993. Little wonder then, Blues legend John Obi Mikel is crestfallen.
Resigned to Chelsea’s fate this season, Mik... more
There’s no shortage of talking points for John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy to wade through after a tumultuous week that saw Chelsea sack boss Liam Rosenior AND reach the FA Cup Final.
As always, Mikel doesn’t hold back as he applauds Chelsea’s win... more
John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy discuss the weekend’s top stories as Manchester City wrestle control of the title race from Arsenal. It’s now just one win in six for the Gunners as they are edged out at the Etihad Stadium, and Obi Mikel isn’t happy ... more
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Bit repetitive and lots of the same words used constantly. “Absolutely” being one of them. Once you hear it you can’t not hear it. It’s still entertaining of sorts but a little of the same stories on repeat.
Five star five star bet winna
Thanks for being a Chelsea FC legend! 💙
Obi needs to learn when to stop and allow Chris talk too…but I give this Podcast a 5
Really enjoy the insights and balance between past and present. Would highly recommend
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Two Chelsea-centered hosts deliver high-energy, opinionated football discussion focused on club identity, leadership, and culture, with a recurring emphasis on management decisions, recruitment, and the balance between past glories and current performance. Episodes heavily feature banter, tactical takes, and candid critiques of owners, managers, and players, often contrasting Chelsea's trophy-winning pedigree with contemporary leadership challenges. Notable since the show leans into personal anecdotes from football icons and cross-continental perspectives, it often weaves in guest insights, fan perspectives, and broader football governance topics, making it valuable for listeners wanting unvarnished takes and insider storytelling from a Che... more
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Recent guests on The Obi One Podcast include:
1. Obafemi Martins
2. John Obi Mikel
3. MacDonald Mariga
4. Victor Wanyama
5. Luís Figo
6. Wilfried Bony
7. Eni Aluko
8. Yaya Touré
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