The Insider's Lounge

Nov 16 2024 69 ep. 56 mins 1
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How Rudy Gestede Is Reinventing Himself as Head of Football at Blackburn Rovers FC (S2 E11)

Nov 16 2024 62 mins  
In this compelling episode of The Insider's Lounge, Rudy Gestede takes us on a journey through his remarkable career, from a professional footballer with stints across Europe, Australia, and the Middle East to his current role as Head of Football Operations at Blackburn Rovers FC. Rudy reflects on his early days in football, how his career materialized despite not having a deep pas

La Masia: Passion, Philosophy, Purpose - FTS feat. ArsenKveFCB

Nov 14 2024 119 mins  
In this episode of the Football Talent Show, we delve into La Masia, FC Barcelona's esteemed academy renowned for producing some of the biggest talents in football history. Our guest, ArsenKveFCB, a dedicated Barcelona analyst, joins co-hosts Adam Lenges and Jacek Kulig to explore the academy's philosophy, global impact, and its role in shaping players and the club's identity.The d

The Art of Networking: How to Build Real Connections in a Superficial World

Nov 09 2024 29 mins  
In this episode of The Insider’s Lounge, host Chad McArthur explores the true art of networking and how to build real, lasting connections in an often superficial world. Inspired by his guest Mads Davidsen, who shared the guiding principle, “Do Everything, Expect Nothing,” Chad discusses why networking is one of our greatest assets and dives into a thoughtful approach for bui

Morocco: Africa’s Rising Football Powerhouse FTS feat. Lionstalk

Nov 07 2024 59 mins  
In this episode of The Football Talent Show, co-hosts Adam Lenges and Jacek Kulig welcome special guest Wad, also known as @lions_talk_ on X, to explore the dynamic landscape of Moroccan football. Together, they discuss Morocco’s recent rise in global prominence, delving into topics like the impact of the Moroccan diaspora, the passionate fan culture of Botola Pro 1, and the nati

Connor Oniki - Harvard Grad Turned Assistant Sporting Director Behind Utah Royals Return (S2 E10)

Nov 02 2024 64 mins  
In this episode of The Insider's Lounge, host Chad McArthur interviews Connor Oniki, Harvard Law graduate, Assistant Sporting Director for the Utah Royals, and Legal Counsel for both Real Salt Lake (RSL) and the Utah Royals. Connor shares his journey from childhood soccer memories and a strong family influence to becoming a leader in sports management, leveraging his legal expertis

Inside Cobham - Chelsea's Endless Talent Factory - FTS feat. Felix Johnston

Oct 31 2024 104 mins  
In this episode of the Football Talent Show, we dive into the legacy and influence of Chelsea’s famed youth academy, Cobham. Our guest, Felix Johnston, who runs one of the largest Chelsea-focused football pages on X with nearly 200k followers, joins co-hosts Adam Lenges and Jacek Kulig—also known as @ftalentscout—to offer exclusive insights into what makes Cobham a powerhouse

Introducing 'The Football Talent Show' feat. Adam Lenges & Jacek Kulig (S2 E9)

Oct 26 2024 71 mins  
In this episode of The Insider's Lounge, host Chad McArthur welcomes Adam Lenges, also known as Adam Khan, and Jacek Kulig, otherwise known as Football Talent Scout, the co-hosts of The Football Talent Show. Together, they dive deep into the world of football scouting, exploring the journeys that led them to this unique profession and the motivations behind launching their own show

From Tbilisi to European Prominence: Unveiling Georgia’s Talent Pipeline – FTS feat. Mikha Gabechava

Oct 24 2024 88 mins  
In the debut episode of The Football Talent Show, hosted by Jacek Kulig (The Football Talent Scout), and Adam Lenges, we explore the fascinating world of Georgian football with special guest Mikha Gabechava, a top scout from KAA Gent and former Head Scout at FC Dinamo Tbilisi.We delve into the Soviet influence on Georgian football, the legendary Dinamo Tbilisi, and the rise of the

Bingy Lara - Discovering the Next MLS Star with Seattle Sounders Academy Head of Recruitment (S2 E8)

Oct 19 2024 69 mins  
In this episode of The Insider's Lounge, host Chad McArthur sits down with Bingy Lara, the Head of Recruitment at Seattle Sounders FC Academy, to explore his incredible journey from his early soccer days in New Mexico to becoming a key figure in one of MLS’s top academies. Bingy opens up about the personal challenges he’s faced, including his struggle with painkillers, and how

Sammy Lander - The Science of Substitutions: Insights from Soccer's First Substitution Coach (S2 E7)

Oct 12 2024 62 mins  
In this episode of The Insider's Lounge, host Chad McArthur speaks with Sammy Lander, known as Soccer's First Substitution Coach and the Head of Research and Innovation at Loudoun United. Sammy shares his groundbreaking journey in football, where he has worked with teams from the Premier League, Championship, League One, Scottish Premiership, MLS, Ligue 1, The FA, National South, a