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We're Ryan, Dan, and Ant, three 20 something lads, from Birkenhead, who love football. 24% of women and 13% of men in England are diagnosed with depression in their lifetime. But men are three times more likely to die from suicide than women. We wanted to know why. Join us every Monday and Friday as we speak to people from the wide world of football, all about Mental Health, in an attempt to learn more about it, and encourage men to feel more comfortable talking about their health and wellbeing, and attempt to remove the stigma that still surrounds the topic.
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Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
It's the Premier League Predictions Show!! (2021/22 edition)
A little over three weeks after the conclusion of Euro 2020, the domestic season is now just days away!! We will be previewing the top four divisions of English Football, and giving our predictions, as we build up to the 2021/22 season.
The best league in the world? Maybe. The richest league in the world? Almost certainly.
Tonight the Premier League is back! Arsenal make the short trip to West London to face Brentford, appearing in the top flight for the first time in 74 years.
The excitement is almost at fever pitch across the league. Big money has been spent by the big boys, the promoted sides are readying themselves, and the sleeping giants are waking from their slumber.
Sancho, Grealish, Cavani, Bailey, Lukaku. Whatever you fancy, there's something for everyone in this Premier League!
We have 7 categories to discuss, who will lift the coveted trophy, which clubs will battle against relegation, the exciting breakout stars and which manager will be the first to get the sack. Going on the evidence of last years predictions, I would take our thoughts with just a pinch of salt!
Enjoy!
If you want to find us on Twitter, then you can find us on @marking_man and don't forget to use the hashtag #WheresTheTalkingLads
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Episode 76
Leadership.
We're back!!
After an extended pre-season break, we are back with our 76th interview, with the fantastic Phil Denton.
Phil is a Tranmere Rovers fan, and a headteacher in Ormskirk, he is also the co-author of a book titled 'The First 100 Days: Lessons In Leadership From The Football Bosses' written with Tranmere manager Micky Mellon.
Today we talk to Phil about Micky Mellon, leadership, and the work he is doing to improve the understanding of mental health amongst school children. We also ask Phil about his journey into teaching, which involved a sojourn to Saudi Arabia.
If you enjoy this episode, or any of our other episodes, please pop over to apple podcasts, and give us a rating and a review.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/man-marking/id1506661828
You can find us on Twitter @marking_man and don't forget to use the hashtag #WheresTheTalkingLads
If you have been affected by any of the themes discussed in today's episode, we have listed some organisations below who are there if you need to talk:
Samaritans
Call 116 132 for free
Papyrus UK
Call 0800 068 41 41
CALM ZONE
0800 58 58 58
https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/helpline/
MIND
0300 123 3393
The Kaleidoscope Plus Group
0800 059 0123
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Friday Sep 17, 2021
Welcome to The Friday Football Show!
Good to have you back dear listener, and today, we're launching the first episode of our new weekly format, The Friday Football Show.
Every Friday morning we'll be hand selecting some of our favourite stories from up and down this fine land of football, and discussing them for you.
This week we're looking enviously at Grimsby Town, and their new menu options, discussing the differing (sort of) fortunes of East Midlands rivals Derby and Forest, giving our thoughts on the first carbon neutral (sort of) football match between Chelsea and Spurs this weekend, before wrapping up with a heartwarming tale of brotherly love.
If you want to find out more about Man Marking, or give us feedback on any of our episodes, then you can find us on Twitter @marking_man and don't forget to use the hashtag #WheresTheTalkingLads
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Where we're going, we don't need roads . . .
Today's dive into the archive sees us going all the way back to March of 2020, and the first interview we ever conducted. On that day, we spoke to the wonderful Carl Anka.
At the time Carl was the Southampton correspondent for The Athletic. Since then, Carl has written a book with Marcus Rashford, appears regularly as a contributor on some of the countries premiere football podcasts, and is now the Manchester United correspondent for The Athletic.
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Friday Sep 24, 2021
Welcome to The Friday Football Show!
Thank you once again for choosing the Man Marking fellas to be a part of your podcast listening experience on this fine Friday. The weekend is almost upon us, football is almost upon us, so we thought we'd bring you some chat to get you in the mood.
On today's show . . .
- Safe standing
- Wycombe consider legal action
- 32 year old signs for the U23s
- Footballs broken dreams
And, as always, so much more!!
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of The Friday Football Show!
If you want to find out more about Man Marking, or give us feedback on any of our episodes, then you can find us on Twitter @marking_man and don't forget to use the hashtag #WheresTheTalkingLads
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Where we're going, we don't need roads . . .
We're heading back to November 2020 for this weeks archival episode, as we speak to the cartoon king, David Squires.
If you're a football fan, you'll know a David Squires cartoon when you see one. Over the past decade, David's humorous drawings have become an integral part of football discourse, and an important way for fans to understand and connect with everything that's funny about the world of football.
But with that great success, has inevitably come pressure. David talks us through the process he has for drawing his cartoons, the worries and the doubts he has about every stroke of the pencil.
In today's episode, we get a an intimate look of the natural human emotions that come from being required to repeatedly provide humour and creativity.
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Welcome to The Friday Football Show!
Thank you once again for choosing the Man Marking fellas to be a part of your podcast listening experience on this fine Friday. The weekend is almost upon us, football is almost upon us, so we thought we'd bring you some chat to get you in the mood.
On today's show . . .
- Wayne Rooney's Derby victorious again!!
- Alcohol in view of the pitch
- Steven Cunningham opens up on grief
- Football without headers
And, as always, so much more!!
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of The Friday Football Show!
xIf you want to find out more about Man Marking, or give us feedback on any of our episodes, then you can find us on Twitter @marking_man and don't forget to use the hashtag #WheresTheTalkingLads
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Where we're going, we don't need roads . . .
David Cox came to prominence in Scotland late in 2019, when he spoke out about the abuse he had received from players and supporters, whilst playing in the lower leagues in Scotland.
Since a young age, David has suffered with depression, and during that time has attempted to end his life on several occasions. It was his willingness to talk openly about his difficulties that led to the abhorrent abuse he endured.
We have an honest conversation with David about his upbringing, his relationship with his Dad, his suicide attempts and self harm, and ultimately the stigma that still remains in some areas of the beautiful game, when it comes to mental health.
** Disclaimer: This episode contains graphic details about suicide attempts. If you are affected by any of the content, please contact one of the following organisations**
Samaritans: 116 123
Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87
Shout: Text 'shout' to 85258
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Welcome to The Friday Football Show!
Thank you once again for choosing the Man Marking fellas to be a part of your podcast listening experience on this fine Friday. The weekend is almost upon us, football is almost upon us, so we thought we'd bring you some chat to get you in the mood.
On today's show . . .
- All female referee team for England v Andorra
- National Women's Soccer League
- Newcastle United takeover
- Skelmersdale United coach banned for standing up to homophobic abuse
- Brazilian footballer charged with attempted murder
And, as always, so much more!!
We hope you enjoy this weeks episode of The Friday Football Show!
xIf you want to find out more about Man Marking, or give us feedback on any of our episodes, then you can find us on Twitter @marking_man and don't forget to use the hashtag #WheresTheTalkingLads
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Episode 77 - Paul Burrows
** Trigger warning: Includes conversations about child bereavement, major surgery and strokes **
Paul Burrows has had enough life experiences to account for the lives of many. However Paul remains a friendly, honest, kind and enjoyable individual. The extent to which his physical and mental health have been tested over the past 20 years, make his level of positivity and openness all the more remarkable.
Today, we talk to Paul about a life living with Crohn's disease. A condition that has seen Paul face three major bowel surgeries before the age of 50, and become acutely accustomed to the inside of hospital wards. Paul also describes in vivid detail the death of his 14 month old daughter in 2006, and the grief that followed. Just two years ago, Paul found himself once again in hospital, this time after suffering a stroke. A incident that has again changed Paul's world entirely, as he adjusts to life with a brain condition.
Whilst much of the subject matter in today's episode is of a sensitive and emotional nature, Paul's attitude towards life, and his bravery in talking so candidly about his most difficult moments, will leave you feeling positive about the world that we live in, and the possibilities with which it presents us.
We cannot thank Paul enough for giving us his time, and providing us with an intimate window into his, and his families life.
If you enjoy this episode, or any of our other episodes, please pop over to apple podcasts, and give us a rating and a review.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/man-marking/id1506661828
You can find us on Twitter @marking_man and don't forget to use the hashtag #WheresTheTalkingLads
If you have been affected by any of the themes discussed in today's episode, we have listed some organisations below who are there if you need to talk:
Samaritans
Call 116 132 for free
Papyrus UK
Call 0800 068 41 41
CALM ZONE
0800 58 58 58
https://www.thecalmzone.net/help/helpline/
MIND
0300 123 3393
The Kaleidoscope Plus Group
0800 059 0123