The Official Leeds United Podcast

Dom joins the pod this week to reflect on his debut season at Elland Road, his England call up and the influences on his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

Sam and Alex join the pod this week to reveal the dressing room secrets to success and their roles within the squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

Dan joined Stuart Dallas and Michael Bridges to chat about his five years at Elland Road, his birthday surprise on international duty and how he's evolved his own game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

James joined the Podcast to chat about his first season with the club, why he's becoming a converted Northerner and his role within the squad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 April 2026

Karl joins Stuart Dallas and Michael Bridges to chat about the pressures of playing in goal and his 'incredible' time so far at Elland Road Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2026

Pascal joins the pod to discuss his 8 years at Elland Road, the impact of Marcelo Bielsa, his love of photography and why his competitive side affects family life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2026

Brenden joined the pod this week to chat about his time at Elland Road so far, his World Cup ambitions, Golf and his love of classic rock music! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2026

Our Welsh International joins Emma, Stuart and Bridgey to chat about his love for Football, Fashion and Chess! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 March 2026

Anton joins Emma, Stuart and Michael to chat about playing at Elland Road, his World Cup ambitions, the reason he's a free-kick specialist and he reveals his hidden talent! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2026

Our Skipper joins Stuart Dallas, Michael Bridges and Emma Jones as the podcast returns. Ethan discusses the season so far, his journey to Elland Road, those promotion celebrations and head butting his knee! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2026

Emma Jones, Stuart Dallas and Michael Bridges are here with all the details of what's to come, as the pod returns! Episode one of the new series lands 24th February with Ethan Ampadu the special guest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 February 2026

Here we go! Ahead of the EFL Championship play-off final on Sunday, Matthew catches up with Dan James, Joe Rodon and Connor Roberts. The boys discuss that epic performance against Norwich, preparations for the huge game against Southampton, the squad scrabbling around for tickets, the role the fans can play & much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2024

Recorded a couple of weeks ago, Emma Jones is joined by Jermaine Beckford for another live episode from Leeds, joined by Ilia Gruev, Georginio Rutter and Junior Firpo. Discussing the season so far and local delicacies, the guys also field fan questions including whether the trio would have Daniel Farke as striker for a day or Patrick Bamford as manager for a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2024

Dom Matteo and Matthew Lewis are joined by Mateo Joseph, who offers an insight into his upbringing, who in the Leeds squad gives him advice, Premier League aspirations, his favourite of Leeds’ fine eateries and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2024

Wilfried Gnonto appears on the pod to chat to Matthew and Dom hot on the heels of that corker of a goal against Millwall in the 2-0 win which sent Leeds top.   Willy talks about fighting his way back into form, the promotion charge, growing up metres from a five-a-side pitch, becoming the first Switzerland-based player to receive a full Italy call-up and playing in feisty atmospheres. Plus Wilfried and Dom have a mutual love in about Italy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2024

Newboy Connor Roberts joins Matthew and Bridgey to discuss that lovely first goal for the club, his feisty spirit, adding to Leeds’ growing Welshies club, getting the ball to better players and why he dreads to think what Joe Rodon would be doing if he weren’t a footballer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 March 2024

This week we’re joined by Archie Gray, who has burst into the first-team and demonstrated exactly why fans have been so excited about the latest of the Gray clan to make their mark at Elland Road. Having joined Leeds as a boy, Archie has broken record-after-record as he progressed through the ranks at the club and on the international stage with England, emerging this season as one of the stand-out performers for Daniel Farke’s side. Archie reflects on continuing his family’s association with the club, signing his new contract, coping with the step up to the first team, his younger brother Harry and more. #LUFCPOD    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 February 2024

Faster-than-lightning Dan James drops in for a chat with Matthew and Bridgey. Dan discusses his brilliant form this term, his original move to Elland Road which fell through, fatherhood and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 February 2024

Bridgey’s joined by Leeds legend Dominic Matteo this week as we welcome Ilia Gruev to the pod. We hear how Ilia’s settling into life at Leeds, following in his dad’s footsteps in the game, gelling with the squad and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2024

It’s the first episode of 2024 and Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Kristoffer Klaesson to discuss back to back cleansheets, matching haircuts with Patrick Bamford, how he’d fair against Michael in a penalty shoot out and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 12 January 2024

We’ve a festive treat for you this week as Georginio Rutter joins Matthew and Bridgey to discuss his teammates, knowing Meslier since they were boys, fashion, goal celebrations, Ronaldinho and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 December 2023

With the PDC World Darts Championship starting today, Matt catches up with Leeds fan Luke Humphries, who goes into the tournament as a red hot favourite after winning three of the four major tournaments in the build up.  We hear about how Luke got his name, beating Michael van Gerwen, nine darters and who in the Leeds squad can throw a decent dart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 December 2023

Crysencio Summerville returns to the pod to discuss his electric form this season, why he cried after making his Premier League debut, getting inside the heads of opposing defenders and being the youngest brother of four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2023

Junior Firpo returns to the podcast to chat to Bridgey and Matthew to discuss handling injury lay-offs, the players that wind him up in training with their silky skills, Yorkshire weather and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 November 2023

The guest joining Bridgey and Matthew this week is Joël Piroe, who’s already making a big impression for Daniel Farke’s side so far this season. Joël discusses his early years in the game, settling in at Leeds, his teammates and how to properly pronounce his name. #LUFCPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2023

Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Glen Kamara, who’s star turn against Leicester City in that impressive 1-0 away win got Leeds fans drooling. Glen discusses his early days at Arsenal, his time north of the border in Scotland football, settling into his new surroundings at Elland Road and getting involved in a coaching company with his best mate.#LUFCPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 November 2023

Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges present the first ever live edition of the Official Leeds Utd Podcast in front of an audience at JD Sports in Leeds - joined by the Welsh trio of Dan James, Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2023

This week Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Ed Wootten, first team goalkeeping coach at Elland Road. Having joined Leeds from Norwich City this summer, Ed offers insights into the goalkeeping set up at the club, reuniting with Daniel Farke, playing out from the back, working closely with IlIan Meslier, transitioning from playing to coaching and more. #LUFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 October 2023

It’s part two of Bridgey and Matthew’s chat with former Leeds United Head Physio Dave Hancock, who discusses Eddie Gray, Wesley Boyle, going Stateside, working with U2, meeting Obama and more high jinks at Thorp Arch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 October 2023

This week Bridgey and Matthew are joined by former Leeds United Head Physiotherapist Dave Hancock, who reminisces about his time at Elland Road during the early 2000s - from doing fitness tests with Lucas Radebe on the side of the road to bike rides with David Batty, a certain team playing Pass the Penny during a game, wiling away hours in the treatment room playing Who Wants to be a Millionaire? with Jonathan Woodgate and helping Bridgey fight his way back to fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2023

This week Matthew and Bridgey are joined by Sam Byram, who’s been in impressive form so far this season after his summer return to Elland Road. Sam chats about appreciating every game, dragging Pilates equipment around the country, Leeds’ superb medical team, getting Neville Longbottom’s autograph and playing alongside Archie Gray’s dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 October 2023

This week Bridgey and Matthew are joined by Jaidon Anthony, who capped his home debut with a fine goal in that wholesome 3-0 win over Watford. Jaidon talks about his last minute move to Leeds, why his managers love him so much, how he spends his time off the field and more. #lufcpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 September 2023

Leeds United’s Head of Medicine & Performance Rob Price joins Matthew Lewis to discuss the best performers in bleep tests, guiding players like Stuart Dallas back from serious injuries, working with managers like Daniel Farke and Marcelo Bielsa, keeping players in shape during a pandemic and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 September 2023

Illan Meslier joins Matthew Lewis to discuss the campaign so far, his time in Leeds and his thoughts on the local cuisine... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 15 September 2023

Jamie Shackleton joins Matthew and Michael to discuss his fine early season form, playing for his boyhood club, doing his coaching licences and more. #lufcpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 September 2023

Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges get Joe Rodon on for a chat to delve into how he’s settling in at the club, tattoos, food, his Welsh teammates at Leeds and more.   #LUFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 August 2023

After a whirlwind few weeks in which ink touched paper on his incoming transfer, new goalkeeper Karl Darlow joins Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges on the pod to reflect on his move to Elland Road, his formative years in the game and life between the posts. #lufcpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 August 2023

New boy Ethan Ampadu joins Michael Bridges and Matthew Lewis to discuss how he’s settling into his new surroundings at Elland Road, his new teammates, haircuts, Yorkshire puddings and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 August 2023

Matthew Lewis and Michael Bridges get to know Charlie Cresswell in the wake of him signing a new 4-year contract at Elland Road - discussing everything from his music taste to how much the number 5 shirt means to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 4 August 2023

As the takeover of Leeds United by 49ers Enterprises is officially announced, Matthew Lewis chats one-to-one with newly unveiled Chairman Paraag Marathe to get the lowdown on the new owners’ plans for the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2023

Matt Lewis, Emma Jones and Jermaine Beckford try their best to avoid talking about THAT Crystal Palace game, whilst Michael Bridges catches up with The Chief Lucas Radebe to reflect on his time at the club and his experience of watching Leeds United back in the Premier League.Have questions for the guys? Send them over via #LUFCPod! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2023

This week's episode has winners galore as Matt and Emma are joined by Bridie Hannon and Cath Hammill, who helped Leeds United Women to win the FA National League Plate at the weekend - the team’s first silverware for 13 years. The guys are also joined by ePremier League winners Olle ‘Ollelito’ Arbin and Tom Stokes, who won the prestigious e-sports competition for the club this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2023

Matt, Emma and Jermaine (finally) reconvene to discuss another game of madness against Wolves, before Matt and Emma are joined by Junior Firpo to discuss his uptick in form, adapting to the new manager, Harrogate hotspots and fine Leeds tailoring among other hot topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2023

Matt Lewis and Michael Bridges are joined by Robin Koch who discusses his fine recent form, adapting to new manager Javi Gracia and his favourite coffee spots in the city. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2023

Whilst we all slumber in wintery climes, Matt and Michael Bridges were out in Orlando to take in NBC’s Premier League Fan Fest, which took over Universal Resort Orlando last weekend. Matt watched the 0-0 draw with Brentford with the growing number of Orlando Whites, with Michael chatting to some of the US-based contingent about their love for the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2023

Matt Lewis and Jermaine Beckford dissect the midweek win over Cardiff plus they're joined by Leeds United Women manager Rick Passmoor and captain Rebekah Bass as the side prepares for an epic FA Cup clash with Arsenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 January 2023

Max Wöber joins us after making his Leeds Utd debut at the weekend, and he was VERY excited to meet one of the team...find out whether that was Emma Jones, Jermaine Beckford or Matt Lewis...plus we look ahead to the Villa game and say a fond farewell to a club legend.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2023

As Christmas draws nearer, Emma presides over the now traditional Matt vs Jermaine Official Leeds United Podcast Quiz – can either improve on their derisory performance last year?  Plus the guys reflect on the World Cup and the exciting resumption of Leeds’ Premier League campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2022

This week Emma Jones catches up with Rodrigo, who was speaking from Spain where the Leeds squad are currently readying themselves for a return to Premier League action. Emma chats to Rodrigo about his fine form this season, adapting to English football and much more.   #LUFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2022

In what is becoming a weekly occurrence, Emma Jones, Jermaine Beckford and Matt Lewis chew over the bones of another mad game - this time the 4-3 reverse to Spurs. They also look ahead to Leeds players’ involvement at the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar. #LUFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2022