About Potters' Pod: The Official Stoke City Podcast
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at the bet365 Stadium? Potters' Pod is the official podcast from Stoke City Football Club, hosted by Rob Adcock, getting you unrivalled access to the people you want to hear from. From in-depth conversations with current players like Aaron Cresswell, Viktor Johansson and Ben Gibson, to exclusive chats with manager Mark Robins and his coaching team. We also bring you club legends and former favourites sharing their stories and insights.
Whether you're after behind-the-scenes stories or honest conversations about life at the bet365 Stadium, Potters' Pod delivers the biggest names and best insight on your club.
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Simon King: The Life of a Chief Operating Officer, a Passion Project in the Potteries and a Window Into the World of Football Business
What does a Chief Operating Officer actually control at a football club? In this episode of Potters’ Pod, host Rob Adcock sits down with Simon King to explore the off-field side of modern football and the seminal role he plays in shaping the future of Stoke City.
From growing up in Kent and finding his way into the game via Stockport County, Simon reflects on working through administration battles, building a career across Hull City and West Bromwich Albion, and the moment he realised football was where he belonged.
He discusses the growing importance of commercial performance in the modern era, why supporter engagement has never mattered more, and the lessons learned from some of football’s most debated decisions around club identity and change.
Simon also opens up on Stoke City’s crest evolution, the challenges of balancing tradition with innovation, the thinking behind kit designs, stadium investment plans, future improvements to the matchday experience and the club’s ambition to bring major events back to the bet365 Stadium.
There’s plenty of insight into the realities of working in football too, including the pressures, the passion, the chaos, and why helping Stoke City move forward remains his driving ambition.
Away from the beautiful game, Simon talks podcasts, a memorable piece of career advice that changed his outlook forever, why football continues to dominate almost every aspect of his life and the previously nomadic life that ultimately landed him in ST4.
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28 Sept 2026
James Rowberry: The Heart Scare That Changed Everything, Wales Pride and Life Beside Mark Robins
In this episode of Potters’ Pod, Rob Adcock sits down with Stoke City Assistant Manager James Rowberry for an honest and deeply personal conversation about the journey that brought him to the bet365 Stadium.
Rowberry deep dives into the day-to-day of an Assistant Manager and offers a fascinating insight into the analysis, planning and coaching that goes on behind the scenes at a Championship club.
He reflects on growing up in Newport, following in his father’s footballing footsteps, and realising at an early age that coaching, rather than playing, would be his future.
There are stories from his time at Cardiff City, working alongside some of the game’s biggest characters, including Neil Warnock and Mick McCarthy, plus his experiences with the Wales national team and the pride of representing his country on the international stage.
Most poignantly, Rowberry opens up about two life-changing health diagnoses and the tragedies which have altered his perspective on football and life, and how they continue to shape his ambitions today.
From family sacrifices and management lessons to trainer collections and promotion dreams, this is a revealing conversation with one of the key figures behind Stoke City’s first-team setup.
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10 Sept 2026
Ethan Galbraith: Belfast to the bet365 Stadium via Manchester United
Midfielder Ethan Galbraith joins Rob Adcock for an open and honest conversation about the journey that has brought him to Stoke City.
The Northern Ireland international reflects on growing up in Belfast, the sacrifices his parents made to support his football dream, and the life-changing move that saw him leave home at 16 to join Manchester United.
Ethan discusses learning alongside some of the game's biggest names, making his senior international debut at a young age, and the pressures that come with carrying expectations early in a career.
He opens up about loan spells that shaped him as a player, a special bond with a Manager who played a key role in his development, and the unforgettable play-off highs and lows that followed.
There's also plenty of chat about family life, becoming a dad, life away from football, tattoos with personal significance, trainer collections and why Stoke City feels like the right move at the right time.
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Who has been a guest on Potters' Pod: The Official Stoke City Podcast
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Ben Pearson
Peter Odemwingie
Mark Robins
Ryan Shawcross
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YouTube views
18,941,786
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Spotify
4.9 / 5
235 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100
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YouTube
93
Engagement
67
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Who hosts Potters' Pod: The Official Stoke City Podcast?
Rob Adcock host the show. Published by Sport Social.
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