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  • 38. Christopher Hylland & La Bombonera

    38. Christopher Hylland & La Bombonera
    Jan 21 2025
    This week's guest is the author Christopher Hylland and Chris has nominated La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, home to Boca Juniors as his ground jewel. Chris' debut book Tears at La Bombonera was a critically acclaimed travelogue on his footballing journeys through South America and now he's back with a follow up Dame Bola: A Journey Through the Language of Argentinian Football So, who better to take us on a virtual tour of this iconic chocolate box stadium? *** Hosted by sports author James Dixon ('The Fix' & 'World in Union') the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds. *** Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 min
  • 37. Ian Moore & Carrow Road

    37. Ian Moore & Carrow Road
    Jan 14 2025
    This week's guest is the comedian, novelist and francophile Ian Moore and Ian has nominated Carrow Road, home to Norwich City as his ground jewel. We rendezvous with Ian as he takes us on a sojourn through the important stadiums and sporting venues of his life. From growing up in Blackburn, moving to East Anglia, to his current dual existence as a bed & breakfast owner in the Loire valley/comedian on the UK comedy circuit. An episode not to be missed. *** Hosted by sports author James Dixon ('The Fix' & 'World in Union') the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds. *** Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 7 min
  • 36. Phil McGowan & Twickenham

    36. Phil McGowan & Twickenham
    Jan 7 2025
    This week's guest is the historian and author Phil McGowan and Phil has nominated Twickenham as his ground jewel. This month is the 115th anniversary of the first international match played at Twickenham (England beat Wales 11-6) and the 'Home of Rugby' has undergone numerous changes since the cabbage patch was acquired by RFU. Not least just last year selling the naming rights to the historic stadium to the insurance giant Allianz. Who better to talk about this ever evolving ground than the curator of World Rugby Museum, which is based at Twickenham itself. *** Hosted by sports author James Dixon ('The Fix' & 'World in Union') the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds. *** Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 7 min
  • Best of The Ground Jewels [2024]

    Best of The Ground Jewels [2024]
    Dec 29 2024
    As a year end treat we've wrapped up some of our favourite guests and stories from the past 12 months for your listening pleasure. Kate Mason on Wimbledon Centre Court Martin Kelner on Station Road, Swinton Adam Rutherford on Portman Road, Ipswich Henry Winter on St James' Park, Newcastle Jonny Owen on Penydarren Park, Merthyr Jen Offord on The Valley, home to Charlton Athletic John Taylor on Old Deer Park, home to London Welsh Charles Dagnall on the Tampa Stadium Aatif Nawaz on the Rose Bowl, Hampshire Tim Vickery on San Januario, Vasco De Gama, Zoe De Toledo on the Championship Course Ian McMillan on Oakwell, Barnsley Jim Waterson on Bootham Crescent, York I hope you have as much fun listening back as I did re-editing it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year James Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 30 min
  • 35. Jarrod Kimber & The MCG

    35. Jarrod Kimber & The MCG
    Dec 23 2024
    This week's guest is the broadcaster Jarrod Kimber and Jarrod has nominated The Melbourne Cricket Ground as his ground jewel. A Melburnian to his core Jarrod was the perfect guest to discuss this iconic and important stadium. For a long time, the world'd largest cricket ground, the MCG has hosted two Cricket World Cup Finals and was the birth place of both Test cricket and ODI cricket. Not content with being one of the world's most important cricket venues 'The G' as it's locally known is also the spiritual home of Aussie Rules football and was the first stadium in the Southern Hemisphere to host an Olympic Games. The MCG was known for its vast and partisan Great Southern Stand, and in particular the raucous Bay 13, where only the bravest opposition fieldsman would dare venture. In recent times, the MCG has become world renowned for its Boxing Day Test match but Jarrod was able to tell us so much more as he kindly shared his experiences of watching Sheffield Shield cricket and VFL/AFL games at 'The G'. I hope you enjoy this special episode. *** Hosted by sports author James Dixon ('The Fix' & 'World in Union') the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds. *** Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 13 min
  • 34. Carly Paoli & Windsor Park, Belfast

    34. Carly Paoli & Windsor Park, Belfast
    Dec 10 2024
    This week's guest is the singer Carly Paoli and Carly has nominated Windsor Park, Belfast ground jewel. We discussed Carly's experiences singing at major sporting events including football internationals and the Ryder Cup opening ceremony Here's Carly singing both the Northern Irish anthem and Italian national anthem at Windsor Park, Belfast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NidWcOUC2pY https://carlypaoli.com/ *** Hosted by sports author James Dixon ('The Fix' & 'World in Union') the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds. *** Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 min
  • 33. David Squires & The County Ground (Swindon)

    33. David Squires & The County Ground (Swindon)
    Dec 2 2024
    This week's guest is the cartoonist David Squires and David has nominated The County Ground, home of Swindon Town FC as his ground jewel. We discussed David's youth in Wiltshire, his first game against Tranmere Rovers, the club's golden period under first Lou Macari, then Ossie Ardilles and finally Glenn Hoddle, who David believes is the best player he ever saw in a Swindon shirt. We also touched on the lack of investment in the ground/club of late and by law as it's a podcast featuring Swindon the magic roundabout was mentioned. *** Hosted by sports author James Dixon ('The Fix' & 'World in Union') the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds. *** Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 4 min
  • 32. Jim Waterson & Bootham Crescent

    32. Jim Waterson & Bootham Crescent
    Nov 25 2024
    This week's guest is the journalist Jim Waterson. Jim has nominated Bootham Crescent, the former home of York City FC as his ground jewel. We discussed Jim's early years growing up in York, the famous cup victory over Fergie's Manchester United volunteering for the club, it's yo-yo existence in the 21st century and the closure of Bootham Crescent which coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic. It's genuinely one of my favourite episodes. *** Hosted by sports author James Dixon ('The Fix' & 'World in Union') the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds. *** Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 h et 14 min