BBC Sounds - Jermain Defoe: Outside The Box

Introducing Jermain Defoe: Outside The Box

Jermain Defoe’s journey to uncover what happens when the cheering stops.

2 mins

1. Hometown Boy

Jermain travels back to the estate he grew up on as he begins his journey into management.

24 mins
09 Feb 2023

2. Harry's Game

Jermain visits some of his former managers as he sets out on his own managerial journey.

26 mins
16 Feb 2023

3. Derby Day

Jermain travels to the meet the Derby manager to find out about life in the lower leagues.

32 mins
23 Feb 2023

4. Leaders of the Pack

As his journey towards management continues, Jermain travels to Brighton and Hove Albion.

30 mins
02 Mar 2023

5. Front Lines

Jermain goes back to his first club, and meets a former SAS commander to talk leadership.

29 mins
09 Mar 2023

6. Dream a Dream

Jermain discovers how to use the communication tools he possesses via an unusual source.

34 mins
16 Mar 2023

7. Pitch Black

Jermain tackles racism in football and asks why there are so few jobs for black managers.

35 mins
23 Mar 2023

8. Lights, Camera, Action

Jermain discovers what the media can offer him as a pundit - and as a manager.

36 mins
30 Mar 2023

9. The Sack Race

Jermain talks to current and former managers about the overwhelming stress of the job.

31 mins
06 Apr 2023

10. About A Boy

Jermain takes an emotional trip to the North East to see the family of Bradley Lowery.

26 mins
13 Apr 2023

11. Away From Home

Jermain considers whether coaching abroad, or in the WSL are options for him.

31 mins
20 Apr 2023

12. The End We Start From

In the final episode of Outside the Box, Jermain attends his first job interview.

35 mins
27 Apr 2023

13. Bonus Episode: The Full Conversation with Harry Redknapp

Jermain's former boss Harry Redknapp gives him advice on becoming a football manager.

31 mins
24 Jun 2023

14. Bonus Episode: The Full Conversation with Sol Campbell

Jermain chats with Sol Campbell about the ex-centreback's football management experience.

29 mins
24 Jun 2023

15. Bonus Episode: The Full Conversation with Mark ‘Billy’ Billingham

Jermain and former SAS soldier Mark 'Billy' Billingham talk about leadership and more.

28 mins
24 Jun 2023

16. Bonus Episode: The Full Conversation with Paul Konchesky

Jemain heads back to West Ham to speak to their Women's team manager Paul Konchesky.

28 mins
24 Jun 2023

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