The Changing Room

We are dedicated to witnessing and exploring the emotional journey of professional footballers with the aim to provide insight for those outside of the football environment and validation for those within it. Why? we know there is a a huge gap between the perception and reality of the football journey and this misunderstanding causes hate, resentment and judgement towards players plus loneliness, fear, illness and, even tragically, completed suicide for some within the game. The Changing Room is a space to illicit change in that perception. With the help and willingness to be honest in their vulnerability, our guests share their emotional experience of their football journey with the hope this will provide more understanding and compassion, which ultimately will benefit the game, those who enjoy it and those who contribute to it.

The Changing Room is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Changing Room, a sports show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Nathan Thompson

  Nov 23, 20251h 2mS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>If you ever doubted pro football could really be the proverbial emotional rollercoaster, then this is the episode for you. Nathan Thompson, still currently playing for MK Dons, joined us to share his, and vicariously his family's, emotional journey in the game.</p><p><br/></p><p>Thank you for listening and supporting us. If you have any comments or would like us to consider sharing your story in this space contact us at thechangingroom.online<br/><br/><b>If you are or someone you know is struggling with mental and emotional health...

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  Episode #2

  Paul Canoville

  May 25, 20251h 38mS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>We were honored to be contacted by the Canoville Foundation enquiring whether we would like Paul Conoville as a guest on the podcast. We didn't have to think about whether we wanted to chat with an icon against racism, a pioneer with a deep story to tell, whose autobiography won Sport's Book of the Year, someone who has cheated death 3 times and is still defying the odds. So here he is, in his own way, sharing what he's experienced and what he has, and is still learning about himself and others, Paul Canoville...

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  Episode #1

  Rachel Yankey OBE

  May 18, 20251h 23mS2

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>To start season 2, we are honored to share an extended episode with the amazing Rachel Yankey. The first professional female footballer in England, Rachel provides an inspiring insight into her journey.</p><p>Thank you for listening and supporting us. If you have any comments or would like us to consider sharing your story in this space contact us at thechangingroom.online<br/><br/><b>If you are or someone you know is struggling with mental and emotional health issues please get in touch with your GP, a registered support organisation such as...

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  Episode #16

  Is that the final whistle.........?

  May 9, 20259 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Paul and Sue discuss where they are with the podcast...</p><p>Thank you for listening and supporting us. If you have any comments or would like us to consider sharing your story in this space contact us at thechangingroom.online<br/><br/><b>If you are or someone you know is struggling with mental and emotional health issues please get in touch with your GP, a registered support organisation such as MIND or The Samaritans, for gambling issues contact Gamblers Anonymous or, if you are a professional football player you can also...

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  Episode #15

  Dave Martin

  Apr 27, 20251h 4mS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>As part of an impressive family legacy in pro football, Dave shares his emotional rollercoaster ride through the game. From attending training with his dad, Alvin, at West Ham to signing for Liverpool then MK Dons to being out of contract with a young family to ultimately becoming GK for West Ham in the Premier League, not that we got to talk about most of that but, rather how challenging pro football felt for him most of the time and why, including the one game he still can't watch back. Dave's vulnerability clearly...

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