William Hill’s STRIPPED podcast series for 2022/23 football season

This season, we have launched a brand new football podcast series called STRIPPED, taking fans on a journey through the careers of former players and celebrities via their favourite football shirts.

Tune in each week as a different celebrity guest joins hosts Specs Gonzalez, a digital creator, and YouTuber David Vujanic on our sofa as they run through their favourite vintage football strips from over the years and discuss the nostalgia, iconic moments and special memories associated with them.

We’ll be celebrating all that we love about the beautiful game so make sure you follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to catch the latest episode of STRIPPED every Thursday – with the audio podcast also available across all major platforms.

Episode one: Adebayo Akinfenwa

Episode one of STRIPPED kicked off with EFL legend Adebayo Akinfenwa, who was on hand to tell us about how he threatened his AFC Wimbledon team-mates in order to get hold of Steven Gerrard’s Liverpool shirt during an FA Cup game.

Akinfenwa also discussed how he became a lifelong Liverpool fan and how he nearly could have become an Arsenal supporter, as well as also speaking about his Nigerian heritage and what it means to him.

Find out more about what he had to say here.

Episode two: Fara Williams

Episode two of STRIPPED welcomed Fara Williams, who let us in on her experiences of learning to play football in a male-dominated environment and on setting the all-time appearance record for England.

She also discusses how she didn’t let her love for Chelsea get in the way of a big transfer to Liverpool and how Marc Overmars gifted her a pair of his Arsenal boots.

Find out more about what she had to say here.

Episode three: Poet

Episode three of STRIPPED saw Specs and Vuj sit down with football presenter Poet. He discusses idolising Ian Wright and how he believes modern-day Arsenal would have run out of patience with Thierry Henry after his slow start in the red and white shirt.

He also touches on World Cup memories and how football has impacted his life.

Find out more about what he had to say here.

Episode four: Joleon Lescott

Episode four of STRIPPED welcomed Joleon Lescott, who discussed the best player he ever played against in the Premier League – Louis Saha. Lescott revealed that he was so infuriated by the ex-Fulham and Manchester United forward that he even considered retirement.

He also discussed his impressive career across top-flight English clubs, playing for the likes of Wolves, Everton, Aston Villa and Manchester City.

Find out more about what he had to say here.

Episode five: Guvna B

Episode five of STRIPPED welcomed rapper Guvna B, who told the lads how a joke he made about West Ham was the reason he made it to the number one for the first time. He also discussed how while he’s a big Hammers fan now, they weren’t the club he originally fell for.

You can find out what he had to say in full here.

Episode six: Rio Ferdinand

Episode six of STRIPPED saw Rio Ferdinand take to the sofa, with the former Premier League defender revealing how he once told a Manchester United fan that he’d never play for the Red Devils because he was jealous of their success. He also discussed his views on VAR as well as a range of other football topics.

You can find out what he had to say in full here.

Episode seven: Tom Grennan

Episode seven of STRIPPED welcomed Tom Grennan who discussed life growing up as a Manchester United fan in Bedford, almost making it as a professional footballer and a boxing session with David Beckham that caused him to throw up!

You can watch the whole captivating interview here.

Episode eight: Jermaine Jenas

Episode eight of STRIPPED saw Jermaine Jenas joins the lads to discuss that famous bust up involving his former Newcastle teammates Kieron Dyer and Lee Bowyer as well as the truth Behind Lasagne-gate.

You can watch the whole captivating interview here.

Episode nine: Tez Illyas

Episode nine of STRIPPED saw comedian Tez Illyas on the sofa to discuss his love for boyhood club Blackburn Rovers and what his side’s Premier League win in 1995 meant for the city.

You can watch the interview here.

Episode ten: Emma Jones

Episode ten of STRIPPED saw broadcaster and William Hill ambassador Emma Jones join the lads on the sofa to discuss her love for Leeds United and why Marcelo Bielsa will always be a legend in the city.

You can watch the full interview here.

Episode eleven: Doc Brown

Episode eleven of STRIPPED saw Specs & Vuj sit down with comedian, actor and former battle rap champion Doc Brown, AKA Ben Bailey-Smith, to tell the story of his life through four classic football shirts, including his love for Crystal Palace.

You can watch the full interview here.

Episode twelve: Chris Shiflett

Episode twelve saw Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett call in from the States to chat to the lads about his love for Arsenal, a trip to the Allianz Arena, and a controversial banner in the crowd at Glastonbury.

You can watch the full interview here.

Episode thirteen: Carl Froch

Episode thirteen saw former world champion boxer Carl Froch join the lads to discuss plenty, including how he’d love to fight YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul.

You can watch the full interview here.

Episode fourteen: Olly Murs

In episode fourteen, Specs and Vuj welcomed Olly Murs for an enlightening chat on his eventful Soccer Aid and Sport Relief appearances.

You can catch the full interview here.

Episode fifteen: Tom Davis

In episode fifteen, the lads sat down with comedian Tom Davis to chat about his footballing experiences.

You can catch the full interview here.

Episode sixteen: Emile Heskey

Episode sixteen saw Emma Jones sit down with Specs Gonzalez and Emile Heskey to discuss the iconic 5-1 win over Germany, going to major tournaments and the World Cup in Qatar.

You can catch the full interview here.

Episode seventeen: Kae Kurd

Episode seventeen saw Kae Kurd sit down with Specs Gonzalez and David Vujanic to discuss football, England and Manchester United.

You can watch the full interview here.