The Pitch Podcast

Yes we're back for Season Two of The Pitch Podcast, hosted by Jarrod Walsh! To kick-off the new season, recent signing Ben Warland is up first as he discusses his return to the Club after four-and-a-half years interstate with Sydney FC, the maturity he has gained from living away from home and becoming a father. 

George Blackwood is our guest on episode 19 of The Pitch Podcast, joining Jarrod Walsh in a really deep, authentic and honest chat about life as a footballer. The 24-year-old opened up about dealing with adversity from injuries to criticism, the pressure he placed on himself early in his career and a change in mindset which has provided a new perspective and made him happier and more comfortable with himself, which as a result has benefited his football.

Spanish pair and best friends Javi López and Juande join Jarrod Walsh on Episode 18 of The Pitch Podcast, talking about their careers and current experience with Adelaide United. Javi discusses facing some of La Liga's best including Lionel Messi, while Juande explains why he loves the Australian lifestyle.

Joe Gauci returned to The Pitch Podcast for a very special episode with Jarrod Walsh, talking about becoming a Childhood Cancer Association Ambassador alongside Matilda McNamara and the tremendous work the organisation does for local children with cancer and their families. Please give generously here: https://childhoodcancer.asn.au/aufc.

Mohamed Toure joins Jarrod Walsh for a chat about the Reds' dramatic result in Sydney, his recent shoulder injury and goal celebrations. Mohamed even sang a little, performing a duet version of some of his favourite Adele songs alongside Jarrod, and answered loads of fan questions. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast so more fans can find the show!

Captain Craig Goodwin joins Jarrod Walsh for a chat about recent results and looking ahead to Macarthur FC, working at KFC while starting his pro career in Melbourne, playing for his hometown team (that's us!) and not only going on to represent Australia but scoring for the Socceroos! Goody also talks about Jamie Maclaren's recent absence from the national team while getting married, his own absence from recent World Cup qualifiers as a COVID-19 close contact, captaining the Reds, whether he will return to Saudi Arabia once his loan ends, Dad-life, and answers your questions. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast so more fans can find the show!

Zach Clough joins Jarrod Walsh to try Vegemite... and to talk about a lot of other stuff like being signed by Bolton Wanderers as an eight-year-old, the differences of football between Australia and England, the importance of the mental aspect of the game, why he decided to join the Reds, how to pronounce his surname and a stranded suitcase in Manchester. Zach also answers your questions so if you want to watch that segment of the show and see him choke on Vegemite, check out our website or YouTube. Don’t forget to rate and review to help other fans find the show, and help us climb the charts!

Matilda chats to Jarrod Walsh about her sensational 2021/22 campaign and looks ahead to our maiden Liberty A-League Women finals match against Melbourne Victory. She also spoke about her footballing journey, the decision to take a year off from playing early on in her career to focus on her studies, and then returning to the game she loves. We also find out the story behind her accent and pose your questions in our Fan Q&A! Don’t forget to rate and review the show to help others find it, and help us climb the charts!

Lachlan Brook recently returned to the Reds on loan from Brentford B until the end of the season and he just couldn't wait to get on the pod... some say that was the reason he came back... but not really, not at all. Lachy joins Jarrod Walsh to talk about his experience in the UK, playing for Brentford B against Chelsea and Arsenal, how his loan move back to Adelaide materialised and answers yours, and a few of his mate's, questions in our Fan Q&A - which you can also watch on YouTube.

On loan American Kayla Sharples joins Jarrod Walsh to talk about the upcoming Pride Game double header at Coopers Stadium and how the Club has really fostered an environment of acceptance and inclusivity. The defender also talks about the Liberty A-League season so far and the 'f-word'... ahem "Finals" plus, we hear more about her time in Australia, back home in Chicago, what her teammates get up to during down time on away trips and of course answers your questions!  Don’t forget to rate and review the show to help others find it, and help us climb those charts!

Dylan Holmes returned to the Club for the Liberty A-League 2021/22 season following her mid-season departure in 2020/21 to join Swedish side BK Häcken. Here she talks about that experience, why she returned to Adelaide United, making her Matildas debut, the season so far, and explains her upbringing for the 50 millionth time... Dylan also answers your questions and breaks Jarrod's heart by hating country music with a passion. Don't forget to rate and review to help more fans find the show!

Born in Adelaide, Joe started playing rugby, then football as a striker on a remote island off the coast of New Zealand. He made one save in a football clinic and from that moment on, he found his calling as a goalkeeper. He also speaks about his career from juniors to NPL to the A-Leagues, injuries and sliding door moments, goalkeeper battles, and answers a range of fan questions.

English striker Fiona Worts joins Jarrod Walsh recapping her own good form in the early part of the Liberty A-League season, and the form of the grains and potatoes she used to grade as a side job while playing football. Not joking, that is legit! Fiona speaks candidly about making the move to Australia to pursue a professional career, the jobs she has had to maintain, and still maintains, as well as answering your questions! Don't forget to rate and review the show to help others find it, and help us climb those charts!

Louis D'Arrigo is the latest in The Pitch Podcast hot-seat with Jarrod Walsh. The 20-year-old spoke about his footballing journey, living away from home, media interviews including an infamous post-game interview in Brisbane, and the story behind ‘Luigi’. D’Arrigo also answered a plethora of fan questions from his opinion on the new Spider-Man film, plus, his opinion on the new Spider-Man film (again), whether he looks like Spider-Man star Tom Holland, thoughts on soup, and if dogs bark in different accents. Don't for get to rate and review so more people can find The Pitch Podcast!

Midfielder Emma Stanbury joins Jarrod Walsh for episode six of The Pitch Podcast, in an insightful and honest chat. A new arrival in the offseason, Emma talks about the Adelaide United Women's team’s strong display against her former club Canberra United, how she has felt comfortable since moving to Adelaide to unmask and talk about her autism, and learning how to walk again after sustaining a serious injury on the pitch a few years ago. She also answered a range of fan questions to conclude a really candid and in-depth discussion.

Kusini Yengi joins Jarrod Walsh on The Pitch to talk about his career pathway to Adelaide United, his family, living in South Sudan, confronting racial vilification, meeting Cristiano Ronaldo, TikTok dances, celebrations and much more!

Isabel or ‘Izzy’ is currently one of the longest serving players in the Reds' A-League Women squad. She talks about the growth of the women’s game, her time playing at East Tennessee State and studying musical theatre. As always we end the podcast answering a selection of fan questions covering her career, favourite teammate, favourite boots and... favourite sibling in law?

Josh discusses his brave decision to publicly announce he his gay and the overwhelming support that followed, life with the Reds, his role in the team and looks ahead to the Isuzu UTE A-League 2021/22 season opener against Perth Glory. The 22-year-old also answered a range of fans questions, from who he models his game on to his favourite movie.

‘Tratty’ as he likes to be known, talks about Josh Cavallo’s decision to publicly announce he is gay and the incredible support that followed, his move to Adelaide United and time playing abroad in India. The 27-year-old also answered fan questions and what is was like playing against Manchester United – the team he supports – in a pre-season friendly. Don't forget to rate and review!

The highly anticipated launch of The Pitch Podcast is here! In the first episode we begin with a bang as Jarrod is joined by Reds superstar Isaías in an in-depth chat about his impressive resume. The Spaniard discusses his time in Qatar, his decision to return to Adelaide United, what he enjoys away from football and answers a range of fan questions. For more Club podcasts, search 'Adelaide United' in your favourite podcast app to subscribe to Reds Radio and Adelaide United Legends. Don't forget to rate and review!