Gambling Battles, Selling AwayDays & Falling In Love | Ellis Platten Gets Real #19
Description
Ellis Platten is the creator of the hugely popular AwayDays YouTube channel and one of the most recognisable faces in the football content world. From matchday vlogs across Europe to in-depth interviews with players and creators, Ellis has built a community around the beautiful game, but it hasn’t always been easy. We chat about the highs and lows of building AwayDays, how football became his escape, his experience with burnout, and what life looks like beyond the camera. A proper good one, enjoy gang!
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https://www.instagram.com/ellisplatten
https://youtube.com/@awaydaysfootball?si=KhqQa7fXQNpvO9ix
00:00 Introduction to Ellis Platten
00:45 Daily Routine and Personal Life
01:55 Struggles with Depression and Personal Challenges
03:55 Impact of Personal Life on YouTube Career
09:10 Relationship and Personal Growth
13:50 Gambling Addiction and Family History
25:13 The Shift to Short-Form Content
26:02 Content Creation and Mental Health
27:44 The Impact of Porn on Society
29:01 The Essence of the Podcast
31:27 The Journey of Away Days
34:37 Football Shirt Passion
39:19 Balancing Work and Personal Life
42:05 Quick Fire Questions and Reflections
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