Romanov: Czar of Hearts Podcast
Martin Geissler investigates Vladimir Romanov's rise from Soviet submarine cook to millionaire football club owner and fugitive in a gripping tale of ambition, power, and chaos.
Episodes to download
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BONUS - From Russia With Love
Sat 22 Mar 2025
The Czar of Hearts, Vladimir Romanov, speaks to Martin Geissler.
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9. While Romanov Burns
Sat 15 Mar 2025
Hearts need a saviour again, but with Vlad in trouble, who will step up?
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8. While the Vlad鈥檚 Away
Sat 8 Mar 2025
As Romanov focuses on opportunities in Lithuania, what does it mean for Hearts?
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7. The Captain, The Goalkeeper and The Penalty Taker
Sat 1 Mar 2025
How will the Czar respond after three of his senior players dare to challenge his rule?
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6. The Flu, The Witch and the Pyjama-man
Sat 22 Feb 2025
Vladimir Romanov鈥檚 interference spreads beyond the pitch and into the medical department.
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5. A Match Made in Hampden
Sat 15 Feb 2025
The countdown to the season's end is on and Hearts have a chance of reaching the cup final
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4. Rix
Sat 8 Feb 2025
If sacking an unbeaten manager was a shock. Vlad's next move would rock Scottish football.
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1. The Man from the East
Sat 1 Feb 2025
Hearts are 拢20m in debt and fans are losing hope - until a saviour emerges from the East.
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2. Not Successful Enough
Sat 1 Feb 2025
Does Vladimir Romanov have the people in place to fulfil his ambitions for Hearts?
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3. The New Man in the Dugout
Sat 1 Feb 2025
Hearts have an exciting new man in the dugout. For fans, it all feels too good to be true.
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Introducing Romanov: Czar of Hearts
Wed 29 Jan 2025
Exploring Vladimir Romanov's journey from power and wealth to scandal, infamy, and exile.
