The Jimmy's & Jo's Podcast
The Jimmy's & Jo's Podcast
Podcast Description
"Rank F*****g Amateurs! But good dudes...." Al Davis (probably, if he ever met us....)The world is awash with podcasts dedicated to the “1% of the 1%” that made or make their fame and fortune through sports.This is not one of those podcasts.Best known as non-professional American Football coaches, Nick Rockell and British American Football Hall of Fame Coach Mark Moss are absolute amateurs in in podcasting but always willing to try new things.Join the long-time friends as they dig into the 99% of people that don’t get to rise to the publicly visible top of sports regardless of their time and sacrifice.Maybe it’s a minority sport, they just aren’t good enough, tragedy came their way, or opportunities just haven’t materialised - the coaches find those that have achieved “success” in sport while living as regular Jimmy's and Jo's, talking about what sport means to them and its affect on their life and career.In Season 1 the coaches revisit a period in their own coaching lives that makes them immensely proud - their combined13 years leading the London Blitz American Football program from 2003 through 2015 - talking to some of the standout players from teams in that era who have also gone on to stand out in their non-sport career.Authentic (untrained), real (excuse us for that), and sometimes not for the faint-hearted (or impatient), we hope you enjoy this look at the genuine stories of the more conventional sports population.Music by bassmanguk (top man!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Explores the journeys and experiences of lesser-known athletes and coaches in sports, such as Neil Bowles' transition from sports to the air traffic management industry and Rod Bradley's entrepreneurial path stemming from his athletic career, emphasizing themes of resilience, leadership, and the cultural significance of sport.
“Rank F*****g Amateurs! But good dudes….” Al Davis (probably, if he ever met us….)
The world is awash with podcasts dedicated to the “1% of the 1%” that made or make their fame and fortune through sports.
This is not one of those podcasts.
Best known as non-professional American Football coaches, Nick Rockell and British American Football Hall of Fame Coach Mark Moss are absolute amateurs in in podcasting but always willing to try new things.
Join the long-time friends as they dig into the 99% of people that don’t get to rise to the publicly visible top of sports regardless of their time and sacrifice.
Maybe it’s a minority sport, they just aren’t good enough, tragedy came their way, or opportunities just haven’t materialised – the coaches find those that have achieved “success” in sport while living as regular Jimmy’s and Jo’s, talking about what sport means to them and its affect on their life and career.
In Season 1 the coaches revisit a period in their own coaching lives that makes them immensely proud – their combined13 years leading the London Blitz American Football program from 2003 through 2015 – talking to some of the standout players from teams in that era who have also gone on to stand out in their non-sport career.
Authentic (untrained), real (excuse us for that), and sometimes not for the faint-hearted (or impatient), we hope you enjoy this look at the genuine stories of the more conventional sports population.
Music by bassmanguk (top man!)
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Music by bassmanguk (top man!)
Show Notes – The Matt ‘Spoony’ Davies Episode
Episode Summary: In this episode of Jimmy & Joe’s Podcast, Mark and Nick sit down with Matthew “Spoony” Davies — football coach, leader, community builder, and executive coach.
From growing up in rural Scotland to discovering American football after university, Spoony shares a journey shaped less by wins and losses and more by relationships, values, and shared experience. He reflects on his time as a player, coach, chairman, Great Britain Assistant Head Coach, and now Head Coach of the East Kilbride Pirates — alongside building a successful executive coaching business.
This is a wide-ranging conversation about burnout, leadership, authenticity, and why being about it matters far more than talking about it.
Key Talking Points:
- Finding football later in life and falling in love with the community
- Coaching juniors, seniors, and at GB level
- Burnout, balance, and knowing when to step back
- Building teams vs chasing wins
- Leadership lessons that transfer from sport to business
- Why relationships outlast results
Honest, thoughtful, and full of perspective — this one’s for coaches, leaders, and anyone who’s stayed in the game for the people.
“Don’t talk about it — be about it.” Matthew ‘Spoony’ Davies on leadership, burnout, and building teams that actually last.
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