by The Academy Of Football Podcast
Welcome to The Academy Of Football Podcast, founded and hosted by Kevin Slade (co-founder of former West Ham United fan channel 'Sex Drugs & Charlton Cole') with Dave 'Lego Man' Kidd behind the camera. Not only is this the place where we discuss all things West Ham featuring a wide variety of guests, from ex-academy graduates, ex-players and coaches, through to celebrities, but also important topics such as men's mental health as well as a platform to showcase new musical talent.
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August 12, 2026
<p>In this episode TAOF's Kev chats with Russ Budden, founder of the YouTube channel West Ham Network and the 'button monkey' West Ham DJ for the last 25 years. Russ talks about how he became a West Ham United fan, how the West Ham Network You Tube channel came into being as well as all the furore and fall-out over his very recent controversial departure from the club as the former Boleyn Ground & London Stadium match-day DJ after 25 years of service that has caused a big stir across social media in the last couple of weeks. He also talks about his thoughts on West Ham's latest Academy prospects and who he thinks have a chance of some first team action now that West Ham are playing in the Championship, plus much more!Check out his full exclusive interview on @theaof_podcast!#westham#westhamunited#westhamnetwork#russbudden#talksport#thesun#championship#relegation#theacademyoffootball</p>
August 1, 2026
<p>In this episode TAOF's Kev chats with Nicky Hawkins, another of West Ham Fan TV's co-founders and the OG of post football match chat, the renowned 'Post Match Pint'.</p><p>Nicky shares his story of the birth of WHFTV's You Tube channel well over 10 years ago in a cafe in Wickford, with his concept that it should just be a no frills one camera vibe of being sat in the pub with himself, Ryan, Graham and Scott and chewing the fat after the games.</p><p>Nicky also talks in depth about the ups and downs of being a prominent West Ham related content creator, from the highs of that famous night in Prague in 2023 to the lows of multiple death threats against him and his family, online abuse and trolling he's experienced along the way, but all of which he takes in his stride.</p><p>He also shares his opinions on what he thinks will happen with West Ham following their relegation to The Championship, Nuno Espírito Santo and the first team squad ins and out, Sullivan, Kretinsky and Gold, and the future for both him, the WHFTV channel and much more aside.</p><p>Watch his full exclusive interview on our YouTube channel @theaof_podcast!</p><p><br></p><p>#westham</p><p>#westhamunited</p><p>#westhamfantv</p><p>#whftv</p><p>#nickyhawkins</p><p>#championship</p><p>#relegation</p><p>#theacademyoffootball</p><p>#mensmentalhealth</p>
July 18, 2026
<p>In this episode TAOF Podcast's Kev chats to award winning comedian, actress and lifelong die-hard West Ham United fan Jo Jarvie. </p><p>No stone is left unturned in this episode, with Jo openly talking about all aspects of her life - what it was like growing up in South London, dealing with a mother suffering from psychosis, her own mental health battles along with a hugely impactful addiction to both drink and pharmaceutical / recreational drugs, post-natal depression and hyperemesis, multiple suicide attempts, being sectioned, experiencing the stillbirth of her son Henry being amongst many of her trials and tribulations. </p><p>Jo also documents her rapid rise, fall and latter resurrection within the world of comedy, as well as her long and tough road to recovery and sobriety having now been clean of both drink and drugs for the last two years, plus how she became a West Ham fan despite growing up in another part of London, miles away from Upton Park.</p><p>A lot has been packed into Jo's 35 years so far and her compelling story is a real exclusive for @theaof_podcast !</p><p>If you're struggling with any mental health issues, drug addiction or alcoholism never suffer alone, head to </p><p>https://www.uok.org.uk/resource/mens-mental-health/ </p><p>for links to lots of support groups and more.</p><p>CONNECT WITH US ON OUR SOCIAL LINKS HERE :-</p><p>Twitter/ X : @theaof_podcast</p><p>Instagram : @theaof_podcast</p><p>#westham</p><p>#westhamunited</p><p>#comedy</p><p>#womencomedians</p><p>#jojarvey</p><p>#footballfans</p><p>#addiction</p><p>#alcoholism</p><p>#drugaddiction</p><p>#sobriety</p><p>#hyperemesis</p><p>#childbereavement</p><p>#stillbirth</p><p>#mentalhealth</p><p>#mensmentalhealth</p>
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Welcome to The Academy Of Football Podcast, founded and hosted by Kevin Slade (co-founder of former West Ham United fan channel 'Sex Drugs & Charlton Cole') with Dave 'Lego Man' Kidd behind the camera.
Not only is this the place where we discuss all things West Ham featuring a wide variety of guests, from ex-academy graduates, ex-players and coaches, through to celebrities, but also important topics such as men's mental health as well as a platform to showcase new musical talent.
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