The Ground Jewels

Written by: James Dixon
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  • The Ground Jewels celebrates beloved sporting venues that hold a special place in our hearts. Each week host and sports author James Dixon (known for 'The Fix' and 'World in Union') is joined by a different guest to explore the sense of place that provides a unique bond between an individual and their favorite sports ground. Our guests share their personal stories, remember nostalgic moments all while distilling their perfect sporting fan experience.
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Episodes
  • 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 hr and 30 mins
  • 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 hr and 13 mins
  • 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 mins

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