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After The Lights Go Out

After The Lights Go Out is the award-nominated talkSPORT podcast that digs into what happens to top athletes after the final whistle blows. With Steve Harmison and Leon McKenzie, this is life after sport - from the ones who’ve lived it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:03:55

After The Lights Go Out With Michael Chopra

After The Lights Go Out ·

2025/07/11

Former professional footballer Michael Chopra opens up to Leon McKenzie and Steve Harrison about his struggles with a chronic gambling addiction, which led to himrunning up huge debts and coming close to taking his own life.He also discusses his charity work with 'Football For Peace' including a trip to the Maldives as part of a counter terrorism initiative for young children. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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57:02

After The Lights Go Out With Dermot Reeve

After The Lights Go Out ·

2025/07/04

Former England and Warwickshire cricketer Dermot Reeve reveals to Steve Harmison and Leon McKenzie how a destructive cocaine addiction resulted in the loss of his media career, the breakdown of three marriages and living life today in supported housing on £6 a day.He also discusses how a strong spirituality has helped him find an inner peace, meeting the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and his future wish to move to New Zealand or Australia.Warning: This episode contains some strong language and adult

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48:15

After The Lights Go Out With Lianne Sanderson

After The Lights Go Out ·

2025/06/27

Join us as this week we chat to former Arsenal and England women’s striker Lianne Sanderson!We hear what it was like being the first openly gay footballer, reflect on the lack of an openly gay player in the Premier League, her work today as a football pundit, receiving vicious abuse on social media and what she perceives as a lack of respect post-retirement from the Football Association. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:19

After The Lights Go Out With James Haskell

After The Lights Go Out ·

2025/06/20

Leon McKenzie and SteveHarrisonare joined by England Rugby Union great James Haskell who discusses living with ADHD, overcoming a lack of self-belief and moving on from his time as a national hero to become a DJ.He also reflects on becoming a father and the break-up of his marriage following retirement from professional sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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52:33

After The Lights Go Out With Marcus Stewart

After The Lights Go Out ·

2025/06/13

Leon McKenzie and Steve Harmison are joined by former Premier League footballer Marcus Stewart who offers a positive assessment of living life with Motor Neurone Disease.Marcus explains how he was diagnosed with the disease and how it has affected him both physically and mentally. He also discusses his charity work to raise awareness of MND and his hopes for a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:21

After the Lights Go Out - Carl Frampton

After The Lights Go Out ·

2025/06/06

Join Leon McKenzie and Steve Harmison for After The Lights Go Out - a podcast talking to former athletes about their transition to every day life following retirement.In this episode Leon and Steve are joined by two-weightworldboxing champion Carl Frampton.Carl reflects on the hatred he experienced following the acrimonious breakdown of his partnership with the McGuigans, while he also reveals his belief that his long participation in the fight game will one day lead to dementia.He also discusses

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32:35

The Very Best Of The Men's Room

After The Lights Go Out ·

2025/02/12

Join us for a look back at the very best of last season! Featuring guest host Jason Cundy as we hear from Razor and wife Leah Ruddock on dealing with Mental and physical health struggles as a family. Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the extremely brave Arsenal cult hero Perry Groves who poignantly remembers how his alcohol abuse nearly led him to take his own life. We also hear from the former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor,

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32:35

In The Men's Room With Paul Mortimer: Part Two

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/08/17

Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor, PaulMortimer. Morts continues to tell stories about his short spell as the assistant coach of Sierra Leone men's national team as well as discussing the issue of Racism in sport and his work as a councillor for Sporting Chance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:54

In The Men's Room With Paul Mortimer

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/08/10

Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the former Aston Villa and Crystal Palace midfielder turned councillor, PaulMortimer. Morts discusses his playing career, including being threatened by an elderly shop keeper the day before the Bristol derby. He also tells some unbelievable off-pitch stories during his short spell as the assistant head coach of Sierra Leone men's national team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:30

We All Live In Perry Groves' World

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/08/03

Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are joined in The Men's Room by the extremely brave Arsenal cult hero Perry Groves who tells some old war stories of playing against the 17th hardest footballer of all time, Neil Ruddock. Perry also poignantly remembers how his alcohol abuse nearly led him to take his own life.Warning - This episode contains strong language and involves discussions surrounding mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling remember there’s always support

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30:11

How Razor's Wife Saved His Life

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/07/27

Join Guest host Jason Cundy for a very special episode of The Men's Room Podcast.Men's health affects more than just the men who are suffering but also their families and in this episode we are lucky to have joining Jason and Razor the lovely Leah Ruddock! WARNING - This episode contains themes and discussionsaround mental health. If you or someone you know has been affected by the topics raised in this podcastremember there’s always support available - visit movember.com/getsupport or call the CALM

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33:10

The Best of The Men's Room

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/07/20

Tom Skinner and Neil 'Razor' Ruddock are reunited for a third season of The Men's Room. To celebrate, they look back on some of their favourite moments from episodes gone by. They recall stories from the likes of the Tourettes Barber Josh Hughes, former Premier League footballers Steven Caulker, Matthew Etherington and Jay Bothroyd as well as TV personality James Arg Argent and former European Super Bantamweight Champion boxer Spencer Oliver.Warning - This Episode Contains Strong Language! Hosted

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31:44

'I Played My Entire Career With A Brain Tumour' - Dom...

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/06/05

The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by former Cardiff and England striker Jay Bothroyd!Jay tells us why he hid the fact he has Epilepsy throughout his career, and what he's doing now to help young people suffering with the same thing.Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel!If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get

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30:23

A 20 Year Career Hiding Epilepsy - Jay Bothroyd Joins...

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/05/18

The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by former Cardiff and England striker Jay Bothroyd!Jay tells us why he hid the fact he has Epilepsy throughout his career, and what he's doing now to help young people suffering with the same thing.Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel!If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get

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27:23

'London Could Turn Into Gotham' - Knife Crime in the...

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/05/10

The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor discuss a very real and serious issue right now - Knife crime.Tom tells us about his constant battle with Sadiq Khan about the government's backing campaigns against knife crime in London, and Gideon from 'Our Pain 2 Power' support group joins to tell us his story.Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel!WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGEOUR PAIN 2

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44:48

'I Was Dead For Two Weeks' - Former Boxer Spencer...

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/05/04

The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are amazed with one of the best stories yet - as former European Super Bantamweight Champion Spencer Oliver joins the Men's Room!Spencer tells us about his meteoric rise, and how that all came crashing down when he suffered a catastrophic brain injury in the ring.Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel!WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGEIf you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and

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27:58

HARDEST GEEZER JOINS THE MEN'S ROOM

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/04/26

The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by the man of the moment - The 'Hardest Geezer' Russ Cook!Russ reveals all about his run across Africa, from his kidnapping in Congo, to his night out in Benin!Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel!If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help:https://hubofhope.co.ukhttps://www.samaritans.orghttps://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/ Hosted on Acast

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29:57

My Battle With Depression: Steven Caulker joins the...

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/04/20

The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by Former England international Steven Caulker!Steven tells us about his battle with depression throughout his career, and how he now helps other struggling footballers.Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel!If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help:https://hubofhope.co.ukhttps://www.samaritans.orghttps://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/ Hosted

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20:08

How Football Killed a World Cup Winner - John Stiles...

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/03/30

The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by John Stiles, comedian and son of England World Cup Winner Nobby Stiles!John tells us about growRemember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel!Get in touch with John on X for any further information: @johnstiles64If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get help:https://hubofhope.co.ukhttps://www.samaritans.orghttps://www.constructionindustryhelpline.com/ Hosted on

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25:30

The Man With A 99 Year Prison Sentence - Ricky...

After The Lights Go Out ·

2024/03/27

The Men's Room is back, and this week Tom & Razor are joined by reformed prisoner turned Youtuber Ricky Killeen!Ricky tells us how he got a 99-year prison sentence, what cat A prison is really like, and he even has a tussle with Razor Ruddock!Remember, you can watch all episodes in full over on the talkSPORT Youtube channel!If you or anyone else is struggling with their mental health reach out and get

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