My Mate's A Footballer Episodes Episode guide
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            My Mate’s A Comedian
Ricky Gervais, Katherine Ryan and Joe tell Pat about the world of comedy and stand-up.
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            How to create the perfect set-piece
An episode about Tony Pulis gets sidetracked with chat about the art of set pieces.
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            Fireworks, Fitness Coaches and Bus Drivers
Joe discusses the remaining staff roles at a football club to see which one he fancies.
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            Luke Ayling on Guardiola, Wenger and ‘Trojan’ Bamford
Luke Ayling drops into the pod to discuss a storied career that began at Arsenal.
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            Clangers, team train journeys and ‘Spygate’
The power is in the hands of the listeners for this episode - everything is on the table.
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            Footballers’ Food Bills and German Bread
Joe decides what role he would most like to take on after hearing all about the club chef.
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            Joe Wilkinson vs Pam the Receptionist
Joe Wilkinson wants to make footballer Patrick Bamford become his new best mate.
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            The Kalvin Phillips Ep
Pat invites his (other) friend Kalvin onto the pod to chat with Joe about Pep and Ipswich
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            Could Joe Wilkinson Become a Kit Man?
Patrick attempts to find Joe a role on the staff at Leeds United.
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            The Youth Of Today
What is it like for a young player in the cut-throat world of football?
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            Boot Deals, Surprising Balls & Kit Launches
Joe wants to discuss all the equipment that footballers use in their job.
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            Re-living Pre-Season: Pranks, roommates and go-karting
Patrick and Joe discuss what happens on a pre-season tour with a Championship club.
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            Your questions answered
Joe Wilkinson asks questions sent in by you to his new footballing friend Patrick Bamford.
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            Could Joe Wilkinson be the next England manager?
Pat discusses his wedding, the next England manager and how best to switch off on holiday.
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            What Happens on a Footballer’s Stag Do?
Pat is back from Marbs and Joe is delighted to share the goss and see the photos.
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            What happens when a player gets injured?
Patrick and Joe chat about injuries and how clubs get their players fit.
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            Patrick and Joe pick their England team for the Euros
Pat and Joe get together for the last pod before they enjoy this summer’s Euros.
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            Arm round the shoulder or a kick up the…?
Patrick and Joe chat about what makes a successful manager.
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            How do footballers and managers deal with pressure?
Joe and Pat are reunited to discuss pressure and the birth of Pat’s second child.
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            Is Joe Wilkinson actually good at taking free kicks?
Listen to the moment that you’ve all been waiting for and Joe has been dreading.
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            Joe and Patrick Finally Meet at Leeds’ Training Ground
After almost an entire series of a pod together Joe and Patrick finally meet in the flesh.
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            Your Questions Answered - Part Two
Pat gets grilled on his recent handball, VAR and developing the ‘dark arts’ of football.
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            Your Questions Answered (Plus Erling Haaland’s lips)
After receiving hundreds of messages, Patrick and Joe open the floor to your questions.
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            What does ‘style of play’ actually mean?
A term often used in football that Joe wants to understand from a player’s perspective.
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            Inside a Football Dressing Room (and a private jet)
Joe is very excited to learn exactly what goes on inside a dressing room.
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            The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Life of a Footballer
Joe finds out what life is like for Patrick when he’s not focussed on being a footballer.
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            The first England call-up (Landmarks Part 2)
Patrick discusses more of his landmark moments - his first goal and first England cap.
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            Patrick Bamford’s personal team
Patrick opens up about everything he’s invested in to deal with the pressures of football.
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            Do all footballers want to be a captain?
Joe has always fancied himself as a skipper so wants to know what he’d have to be good at.
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            Patrick challenges Joe to prove he’s good at free kicks
After weeks of hearing about Joe’s free kick taking ability, Pat lays down a challenge.