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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
  • What's REALLY Going Wrong at West Ham

    What's REALLY Going Wrong at West Ham
    Apr 9 2026

    Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg are joined by the one and only Mr Andy Dillon to talk all things West Ham ahead of their do-or-die game against Wolves! The boys look back at the FA Cup madness, Nuno's folly at not starting his best players, and the 'bonkers' decisions that caused chaos at the London Stadium...


    Meanwhile, Gordon asks Mark and Andy what they think about Hashtag United ASKING to be relegated...is it plain mental or just good ownership?


    Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside Out


    Hosts: Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg

    Special Guest: Andy Dillon

    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


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    50 mins
  • Clattenburg: Why I QUIT Refereeing

    Clattenburg: Why I QUIT Refereeing
    Apr 7 2026

    Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart chat about the Canadian Premier League's introduction of Wenger's 'daylight' offside rule...and the ex-referee has some strong thoughts!


    Plus, Mark reveals the real reason he quit top-level refereeing when he did, and the boys discuss Tiger Woods and whether sport does enough to protect its stars...


    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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    31 mins
  • Is De Zerbi Spurs' Biggest MISTAKE this Season?

    Is De Zerbi Spurs' Biggest MISTAKE this Season?
    Apr 2 2026

    Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart weigh in on Spurs’ latest managerial mix-up and discuss whether choosing De Zerbi was really the best choice for a club like Tottenham…


    Meanwhile, the boys discuss age in football, give their thoughts on the bombshell dropped by Marc Cucurella in the Chelsea dressing room, and debate the best ways to eat a Creme Egg!


    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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