Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez is the latest high-profile guest to join Adebayo Akinfenwa on the Beast Mode On Podcast. The former Everton, Wigan and Belgium national team boss opens up on what it's really like to manage legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo, the devastation of Diogo Jota's death, England's chances of World Cup glory and much, much more.
In the latest episode of the Beast Mode On podcast, Adebayo Akinfenwa sits down with Arsenal and England star Eberechi Eze to discuss his incredible journey from suffering multiple club rejections as a teenager, to becoming one of the Three Lions' most gifted players. The pair, who were team-mates at Wycombe, relive their days together in the EFL, and talk through Eze's emotional return to his boyhood team last summer.
In the latest episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, professional boxer Conor Benn discusses his defeat to Chris Eubank Jr, what he plans to change for the rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, how he saved himself from financial and mental ruin after being banned, his beef with Troy Deeney and much, much more.
On episode nine of the Best Mode On Podcast, former Liverpool and Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant reveals what it was like to play alongside Thierry Henry, the challenge of taking on Lionel Messi and how he partied the night before his Gunners debut. Pennant also talks openly about prison life, with the 42-year-old having been incarcerated for a period of 30 days back in 2005, as well much, much more.
On episode eight of the Best Mode On Podcast, former Newcastle, Tottenham and England midfielder Jermaine Jenas opens up on his career, including the time he declined the chance to discuss a possible transfer to Manchester United. Now 42, Jenas reflects on his move to Spurs, and playing alongside Luka Modric and Gareth Bale, reveals his deep admiration for Xavi and much, much more.
In the seventh episode of the Beast Mode On Podcast, Adebayo Akinfenwa is joined by Mark Clattenburg, who carved out a career as one of Europe's top referees. The 50-year-old, who took charge of the Champions League and European Championship final in 2016, discusses his interactions with Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, as well a particularly heated exchange with former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and much, much more.
The 42-year-old discusses his journey in football that saw him face off against the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, as well as representing his country at a major international tournament and much more
The former Birmingham City striker opens up on his difficult upbringing, how he coped in prison, the brutal realities of the Premier League and much, much more