The Footballer’s Football Podcast
Close your legs, Pirlo
Kyle Walker is joined by Michael Brown to discuss Thomas Tuchel's first England camp as Kyle closes in on his target of 100 caps. Kyle also talks about facing Dele Alli in Serie A, and trying to help him avoid a red card, and gives his reaction to Newcastle's League Cup victory. Meanwhile, Browny recalls his recent appearance in the Spurs vs AC Milan legends match, and an unforgettable meeting with Andrea Pirlo. Kyle and Browny are also doing some special Q A episodes. If you’ve ever wanted to ask an elite player a question about the game, about a footballer's life or what it’s really like to come up against Messi, M’Bappe, Vinicius Jr and the rest, email KyleWalker@bbc.co.uk.
10 Apr 2025 - 32 min 31 sec
Zlatan’s been on the phone
The Kyle Walker Podcast is back with Michael Brown for a new series of the pod and they have a lot to chat about. Since their last recording together, Kyle has left Manchester City to join seven-time European champions AC Milan on loan until the end of the season. Kyle takes us through it all: how the move came about, why he couldn’t turn down the opportunity and the role played by the one and only Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Kyle also reflects on his time at Manchester City: the unprecedented success, his sadness at saying goodbye and his respect for Pep Guardiola. He also reveals his initiation song that got everyone - even the Milan gaffer - up on their feet, the impact he hopes the move will have on his England career, the never-ending goodbye tour before he left and Kyle even gives us a little bit of Italian. Kyle and Browny are also recording some special Q A episodes this season. If you want to ask them a question about themselves, about something to do with football or something completely random, email kylewalker@bbc.co.uk.
3 Apr 2025 - 30 min
Christmas as a Footballer: The Games, The Cold and The Parties
It’s Christmas (almost) so Kyle, Browny and Chris have got their paper hats on and are talking about what the festive season is like for Premier League players: how much are they really allowed to eat on Christmas Day? Which manager was a bit of a Scrooge? And what gift do you buy for a footballer? Browny reveals what used to go on at Christmas parties in his playing days and recalls some of the fancy dress outfits he wore, while Kyle explains why the days of footballers going out in the centre of town have become impossible. They also chat about snoods, Browny’s sleigh and the Christmas legend who lives at the end of Kyle’s road.
18 Dec 2024 - 41 min 53 sec
Training Day: Pep’s Office, Sauna Club and Riyad’s Pasta
What does Pep Guardiola’s office smell like? Who’s in the Man City and England Sauna Clubs? And why did Riyad Mahrez have his own pasta? Kyle is taking us into the inner sanctum in this episode of the pod as we learn what really goes on at a Premier League club training ground. He reveals how often Pep is on the training ground, what they chat about in their one-on-ones and why the gaffer’s office always smells so nice. We learn what footballers keep in their lockers and how one QPR player’s bad breath led to his being messed with. We hear about the hi-tech equipment required to keep elite athletes going like cryogenic chambers and recovery pods, while Browny recalls the old days when the communal bath would become an impromptu diving pool. We also get taken through a regular week at Manchester City: how long they train for, why insomnia is a problem after games and which is the most important training session of the week. And for the first time, a listener is invited into the studio to prove if they can really beat Kyle Walker. But who will prevail in the Three Cracker Challenge?
11 Dec 2024 - 49 min 45 sec
Memorable Matches
Kyle and Browny tell Chris about some of the most unforgettable games - for the right and the wrong reasons - they’ve ever played in. The biggest wins, worst defeats, best atmospheres - and craziest clashes. Kyle also reflects on his time recently with England and what it was like playing under Lee Carsley.
27 Nov 2024 - 41 min 45 sec
Danny Rose & The Full-Back Reunion
Kyle, Chris and Browny are joined by a very special guest - Kyle’s former full-back partner and Spurs legend Danny Rose. Kyle and Danny talk about what it was like growing up playing against each other - and share the secrets of their success playing left and right back together for Spurs. Danny also talks about his famous debut goal against Arsenal - and the impact of confronting Jose Mourinho in the Amazon documentary ‘All or Nothing’. Plus, more of your emails to icanbeatkylewalker@bbc.co.uk
20 Nov 2024 - 45 min 27 sec
New Gaffers
With Man Utd and England both welcoming in new managers the boys share stories about when a new gaffer comes into the dressing room. The new ideas, the new tactics, the new rules… the new diets! Kyle talks about the first time he met Pep - and the managers who’ve had the biggest impact on him as a player. Plus, more of your emails to icanbeatkylewalker@bbc.co.uk.
6 Nov 2024 - 34 min 40 sec
Ballon d’Or and more
After Chris’s break the boys are back together and Kyle is buzzing for his teammate who's just won the Ballon d’Or. Chris, Kyle and Browny give their reaction to Rodri being named the world’s best male footballer - and discuss awards more generally. There’s also a bad Ballon d’Or quiz and, as it’s Halloween, Kyle and Browny talk about the time they both ‘trick or treated’ Ronaldo.
1 Nov 2024 - 30 min 45 sec
Captains
Chris is on holiday this week, so Kyle and Michael are taking the armband - quite literally - as they discuss what it's like to a lead a team. They're joined by the former Everton and England skipper Phil Jagielka to discuss what makes a great captain and why. The trio look back on their careers as leaders and whether they were made or moulded; who their leadership heroes were; the best captains they played under - and the worst - what it's like to face up the media as the skipper; when can you be a friend to your teammates and when you have to be the police; and what sort of responsibilities a modern leader has when the manager takes control of so much of the on-pitch decision making. Phil and Kyle discuss leadership roles at international level and how that differs from being a club captain, and then the current Manchester City skipper talks about the responsibility of taking over the armband of the Premier League champions, the legacy his predecessors left him at the Etihad, and what it was like to raise that trophy above his head at the end of last season.
23 Oct 2024 - 43 min 38 sec
Thomas Tuchel Announced and can YOU beat Kyle Walker?
With Chris Hughes off sunning himself on holiday, Kyle Walker and Michael Brown get together to reflect on Kyle’s time back in the England fold - and react to the news that Thomas Tuchel is to become the new England manager. They also bring listeners the huge news that the podcast now has an email address - icanbeatkylewalker@bbc.co.uk - a place for people to get in touch with their questions for Kyle, and to tell the world what they think they can beat him at.
17 Oct 2024 - 27 min 14 sec