Could Joe Wilkinson Become a Kit Man?
Patrick attempts to find Joe a role on the staff at Leeds United following his unsuccessful attempt at becoming a free-kick specialist at the age of 49. This was supposed to be an episode about a number of different jobs but Joe became slightly obsessed with the job of a kit man so ends up setting Pat some homework for the next episode to help him discover more roles appropriate for a stand-up comedian and actor.
12 Sep 202430min
The Youth Of Today
What is it like for a young player in the cut-throat world of football? On this episode Pat reveals what it was like for players at the tender age of 15 coming through today. Once the microphone issues are sorted, Joe finds out about the role of YouTube in educating footballers and the types of initiations younger players have to go through before making a first-team appearance.
5 Sep 202437min
Boot Deals, Surprising Balls & Kit Launches
Joe wants to discuss all the equipment that footballers use in their job and develops his obsession with boots to find out what a ‘boot deal’ actually means. There’s a surprising fact about footballs and Pat reveals what it’s like at a club when a new kit is launched plus he also reveals who has the best pitch in England.
29 Aug 202436min
Re-Living Pre-Season: Pranks, Roommates And Go-Karting
Patrick and Joe discuss what happens on a pre-season tour with a Championship club. Alongside the inevitable fitness work, Joe is pleased to hear there’s also time to let off some steam including a squad go-karting competition (apologies Willy Gnonto) and playing pranks on your teammate’s room involving a fish.
22 Aug 202431min
How To Get Inside The Head Of A Football Player
After the first game of the season Pat and Joe discuss the mind games involved in playing football which include putting off an opponent before they take a penalty.
15 Aug 202436min
Could Joe Wilkinson Be The Next England Manager?
Joe reunites with Pat to discuss his wedding, the next England manager and how best to switch off on holiday before the season starts again. Pat checks out Joe’s credentials for one of football’s biggest jobs and Pat realises there’s some alarming common ground shared by his mum and Joe.
8 Aug 202435min
Patrick and Joe pick their England team for the Euros
Pat and Joe get together for one last pod before the summer tournament kicks off where Joe (hypothetically) puts Pat in charge of England after imagining Gareth Southgate has the runs. They discuss who should start and whether footballers can enjoy tournaments like these as a fan or whether it’s a busman’s holiday.
13 Juni 202432min
What Happens on a Footballer’s Stag Do?
Pat is back from his stag do in Marbs and Joe is delighted to share the goss and see the photos including which music legend he was forced to dress as. After those frivolities, the pair discuss how the Leeds players reacted to play-off defeat and Pat reveals what it’s like to face Cristiano Ronaldo in the tunnel as an opponent.
6 Juni 202442min
