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Whistleblowers

Whistleblowers

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Whistleblowers is football’s most original new podcast - lifting the lid on the parts of the game no one else talks about. Hosted by Gordon Smart, with ex-elite referee Mark Clattenburg and veteran journalist Ian Ladyman, this isn’t another safe roundtable of punditry. It’s football told differently - with insight, authority, and plenty of laughs. From what really goes on in the referee’s room, to how clubs spin crises and who’s pulling the strings behind the scenes - Whistleblowers brings the inside stories only those at the heart of the game can tell. Players have had their say. Now, it’s time to hear from the people who actually know how football works.


Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

Executive Producer: Jamie East

Producer: Henry Williams

Researcher: William Colledge

Booker: Ashley Whitt

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini


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Episodes
  • Frank OUT...Poch IN??

    Frank OUT...Poch IN??
    Feb 12 2026

    Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this jam-packed episode, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart react to the news of Thomas Frank's sacking from Spurs, the chances that Mauricio Pochettino might make a surprise north London return, and which manager is next on the chopping block...


    Plus, Mark breaks down the weekend's refereeing madness, Danny Baker has a pop at Ian, and the boys talk Liam Rosenior's memeable management!


    Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out


    Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

    Producer: William Colledge

    Executive Producer: Jamie East

    Booker: Ashley Whitt

    Video Editor: Luke Shelley

    Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

    Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini


    Social Handles:

    X: @blowerspod

    Instagram: whistleblowerspod

    TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast

    Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com


    A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.

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    55 mins
  • Should We Have More Sympathy For Players?

    Should We Have More Sympathy For Players?
    Feb 10 2026

    Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart talk about the impacts the football industry has on those that make it what it is; the players. After the debacle with Dwight McNeil, they ask whether we should have more sympathy for players in the face of uncertainty and instability...


    Meanwhile, Mark opens up about the difficulties he had while adjusting to life abroad away from his family and friends.


    Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out


    Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

    Producer: William Colledge

    Executive Producer: Jamie East

    Booker: Ashley Whitt

    Video Editor: Luke Shelley

    Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

    Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini


    Social Handles:

    X: @blowerspod

    Instagram: whistleblowerspod

    TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast

    Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com


    A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    19 mins
  • Ladyman: "I don't know what it is...but it's NOT Sport"

    Ladyman: "I don't know what it is...but it's NOT Sport"
    Feb 5 2026

    Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart tackle some of the week's biggest talking points; Should Rodri be banned by the FA for calling Premier League refs corrupt? With the government owning 75% of each of the top four clubs, should the Saudi league even be considered sport?


    Plus, Mark tells the lads some of his craziest stories from the Middle East, with refs being accused of match fixing and an unfortunate incident with a VAR system and a phone charger!


    Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out


    Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman

    Producer: William Colledge

    Executive Producer: Jamie East

    Booker: Ashley Whitt

    Video Editor: Luke Shelley

    Content Editor: Joseph Palmer

    Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini


    Social Handles:

    X: @blowerspod

    Instagram: whistleblowerspod

    TikTok: whistleblowerspodcast

    Email: whistleblowers@dailymail.com


    A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    52 mins
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