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‘Chelsea’s DNA gone’: Palmer ‘lost’, players want out & zero direction | What now? 🫣
May 5, 2026
Unknown duration
Chelsea in Crisis: FA Cup salvation, JT’s snub & why Filipe Luís should be boss
Apr 27, 2026
1h 18m 04s
Arteta’s worries & Rosenior’s woes: Obi Mikel reacts as Arsenal cede title control & Chelsea lose again
Apr 20, 2026
1h 09m 46s
Chokers, Cherki & Chelsea: ‘I told you so’ as Obi Mikel talks Arsenal, Pep’s secret weapon & Delap
Apr 13, 2026
1h 24m 34s
Obi Mikel wants Rosenior OUT on one condition, shock Spurs admission & blasts CAF decision-makers
Apr 1, 2026
1h 18m 44s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/5/26 | ![]() ‘Chelsea’s DNA gone’: Palmer ‘lost’, players want out & zero direction | What now? 🫣 | Chelsea is a club on its knees. Six successive league defeats, four on the bounce at Stamford Bridge and the worst run of results since 1993. Little wonder then, Blues legend John Obi Mikel is crestfallen.Resigned to Chelsea’s fate this season, Mikel calls out the club’s ills and demands a reset this summer as he fears the club are slipping into mediocrity and a finish outside the top half.So what is needed? Leaders? Check. A semblance of a plan? Check. Xavi Alonso…?! 👀Watch as an impassioned Mikel breaks down what needs to happen sooner rather than later. Mikel also gives his verdict on the Premier League title run in, begrudgingly gives Arsenal their flowers and laments the loss of Manchester City’s most important player. Oh, and José Mourinho back to Real Madrid? Mikel gives his view. | — | ||||||
| 4/27/26 | Chelsea in Crisis: FA Cup salvation, JT’s snub & why Filipe Luís should be boss✨ | ChelseaFA Cup+4 | — | ChelseaLeeds+1 | — | ChelseaFA Cup+6 | — | 1h 18m 04s | |
| 4/20/26 | Arteta’s worries & Rosenior’s woes: Obi Mikel reacts as Arsenal cede title control & Chelsea lose again✨ | ArsenalChelsea+3 | — | ArsenalManchester City+1 | — | ArsenalChelsea+5 | — | 1h 09m 46s | |
| 4/13/26 | Chokers, Cherki & Chelsea: ‘I told you so’ as Obi Mikel talks Arsenal, Pep’s secret weapon & Delap✨ | Premier LeagueArsenal+5 | — | ArsenalMan City+2 | — | Premier LeagueArsenal+8 | — | 1h 24m 34s | |
| 4/1/26 | Obi Mikel wants Rosenior OUT on one condition, shock Spurs admission & blasts CAF decision-makers✨ | Chelsea woesLiam Rosenior+3 | — | ChelseaTottenham+1 | Senegal | ChelseaLiam Rosenior+4 | — | 1h 18m 44s | |
| 3/19/26 | ![]() Mariga & Wanyama Exclusive: Pochettino’s Special Talent, Fatherly José & Eto’o Africa’s GOAT✨ | Kenyan footballAfrican football+5 | MacDonald MarigaVictor Wanyama | Manchester CityCeltic+2 | NairobiKenya+1 | MarigaWanyama+5 | — | 1h 00m 12s | |
| 3/5/26 | ![]() Salomon Kalou Exclusive: Abramovich’s Secret House, Drogba’s Ferrari & THAT Ballack Punch-Up✨ | Chelseasoccer+4 | Salomon Kalou | Chelsea | — | ChelseaSalomon Kalou+6 | — | 1h 33m 00s | |
| 3/3/26 | Obi Mikel ERUPTS: Arsenal’s ‘cheat code’ a sign of Arteta’s ‘lazy coaching’✨ | Arsenal set-piecesMikel Arteta criticism+4 | — | ArsenalChelsea+2 | — | ArsenalMikel Arteta+7 | — | 1h 34m 00s | |
| 2/23/26 | Obi Mikel’s verdict: Arsenal Still Lacking | Defending Rosenior | José (& Clattenburg) v Vini Jnr✨ | Premier League title raceArsenal performance+5 | — | ArsenalChelsea | Tottenham | Premier LeagueArsenal+8 | — | 1h 10m 29s | |
| 2/19/26 | ![]() Luís Figo reveals all: ‘No - Ronaldo played with ME!’, the mental toll of that Barca-Real transfer & the greatest Galactico✨ | football careerCristiano Ronaldo+4 | Luís Figo | La Liga | BarcelonaReal Madrid+1 | Luís FigoCristiano Ronaldo+7 | Meliá Hotels International | 51m 49s | |
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| 2/5/26 | ![]() Wilfried Bony: Secret Wenger Meeting | Rejecting Arsenal | Yaya v Drogba | Magic Of Winning AFCON✨ | Wilfried BonyArsenal+5 | Wilfried Bony | SwanseaManchester City+1 | — | Wilfried BonyArsene Wenger+5 | — | 47m 34s | |
| 1/22/26 | ![]() Diego Costa Exclusive: ‘Nobody Liked Conte At Chelsea’ | Mourinho V Simeone | Why Bad Boy Image Was Unfair | Diego Costa is a two-time Premier League winner, a Chelsea cult hero, and a man who gave many a defender sleepless nights He remains, however, somewhat of an enigma. In this exclusive interview, Diego sits down with his former Chelsea team-mate John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy to set the record straight. Is he the snarling, aggressive man we see on the pitch or simply misunderstood? So, why did he leave Chelsea? And what does he REALLY think of the man who engineered his exit: Antonio Conte? Unsurprisingly for a man who never backed down from a fight on the pitch, he doesn’t hold back. Costa also outlines what makes Diego Simeone and José Mourinho so special, has his say on his bad boy image label, and takes us back to the night of the infamous Battle of the Bridge against Tottenham. He also explains why Didier Drogba will always be ‘God’ and names the striker he’d pick ahead of Erling Haaland today. Hold onto your hats, folks, for this unfiltered and unflinching conversation with a Blues great. It’s Diego Costa unleashed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | ![]() Atiba Hutchinson: Besiktas legend on life under Solskjaer | Mourinho & Osimhen verdicts | The Obi One Podcast is on the road again, this time back in Istanbul to chat to Besiktas’ cult hero Atiba Hutchinson. The Canadian spent a decade with the club, winning three league titles and a Turkish Cup during that period to establish himself as one of the club’s greatest ever players. Alongside a coterie of die-hard Besiktas fans, John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy quiz the Canadian on life in Turkey, the impact both José Mourinho and Victor Osimhen have had on the league and what life was like under former managers Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Slaven Bilić. There’s also Hutchinson’s thoughts on the current Canadian team and whether they have what it takes to shock the world next summer at the World Cup Finals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | ![]() New Year, New Managers: Chelsea Chaos, United Ownership Mess & Osimhen’s Passion | New Year, New Managers! We kick things off with why Maresca’s exit felt like an “accident waiting to happen” — and John Obi Mikel asks the big question: what’s Chelsea’s objective right now? Then it’s on to Manchester United: ownership chaos, and why the biggest names won’t walk into a job where they’re expected to be a yes-man. And finally, Nigeria. Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel gives his take on Victor Osimhen’s passion — and how far this team can really go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | ![]() Advice for Maresca, Salah backing & Nigeria home truths | Settle in, folks as John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy bring you this extended version of Taking the Mikel, and for good reason, as there’s no shortage of talking points. In this episode, the guys try to decipher Enzo Maresca’s cryptic post-match comments as Chelsea return to winning ways, while Mikel has some friendly advice for the Blues boss. Mikel also weighs into the spat between Mohamed Salah, Liverpool and Jamie Carragher, and he doesn’t hold back either assessing Nigeria’s African Cup of Nations chances. The guys clash as they discuss the biggest headache facing England boss Thomas Tuchel: who gets the nod in that No10 position? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | ![]() Gary Lineker Unfiltered: BBC Row, Sh*tting Himself & Why Ronaldo Isn’t On Messi’s ‘Level’ | He’s one of the most recognisable faces in the UK for his work on - and off - the pitch. A prolific goalscorer for England turned host of the BBC’s iconic Match of the Day TV programme. Now embarking on a new chapter with his hugely-popular The Rest is Football podcast, Gary Lineker sits down with John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy to reminisce. And there’s plenty on the agenda. From his fallout with Johan Cruyff to his close bond with Terry Venables, and from the embarrassment of shitting himself at Italia ‘90 to the heartbreak of losing a World Cup semi-final. And there’s questions. What hurt more? Defeat to Diego Maradona’s Argentina in ‘86 or that loss to Germany in ‘90? Who is better - Scholes, Gerrard and Lampard? And why is Cristiano Ronaldo not on Lionel Messi or Maradona’s level. He also speaks powerfully about his son’s childhood leukaemia battle, how it changed his outlook on life, and why being able to look himself in the mirror matters more than any headline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | ![]() Chelsea ‘better than’ Arsenal, finally the ‘real’ Reece James & unsung hero Pedro Neto | John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are back in the hotseats as they pour over Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with league leaders Arsenal. Did Moises Caicedo deserve his red card? And what did we learn about Chelsea as again, in the big games, they come to the fore. Obi has words of praise for an embattled star AND one of Enzo Maresca’s trusted lieutenants, while he again questions whether Arsenal have what it takes to finally rid themselves of the “bottlers” tag. There’s also war stories from Obi’s career during UK winters, with the snood - a favourite among many footballers - coming under attack. Plus a former Blues defender is hailed after guiding Flamengo to Copa Libertadores success in South America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 11/27/25 | ![]() Obi Mikel meets Roberto Carlos: Inside story of Real Madrid’s Galacticos, Beckham’s brilliance & Ronaldo’s ‘98 woes | John Obi Mikel is in Madrid to catch up with arguably the greatest left-back in the history of the game: Roberto Carlos. In this wide-ranging interview, the Brazilian legend opens up on what life was like as a Real Madrid ‘Galactico’. The highs, the lows, and the stories from inside one of the most famous dressing rooms of all-time. What was it like playing with Luis Figo and Zinedine Zidane? What REALLY led to the fight between Thomas Gravesen and Robinho? And who was the greatest of them all? His answer might surprise you. Roberto also takes us into the Brazilian dressing room before the 1998 World Cup Final? What is the truth behind Ronaldo’s ‘injury’? And just how good was Ronaldinho? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | ![]() The death of Nigeria’s World Cup dream: ‘Voodoo’ farce, NFF cull & a future Obi Mikel role? | There’s only one thing on John Obi Mikel’s mind in this episode of Taking the Mikel: Nigeria’s failure to reach the World Cup Finals. Again. The former Super Eagles captain calls for every member of the NFF to stand down in the wake of their defeat to DR Congo, opens the door to joining a new-look board IF certain criteria is met and asks the question: why hasn’t any African nation used ‘voodoo practices’ to actually win the World Cup? Eric Chelle’s long-term future as coach also comes under the microscope while Obi Mikel makes no secret of the fact over who he’ll be supporting next summer now. A must-listen for all Nigerian football fans struggling to come to terms with their side’s World Cup demise and eager to see a regime chance at the top of the Nigerian Football Federation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | ![]() John Terry RETURNS: ‘Disgraceful’ Abramovich treatment, Diego Costa shithousery & his dream Chelsea signing | ‘Mr Chelsea’ himself John Terry returns to the Obi One Podcast. Only this time he joins his former teammate John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy in front of a live audience at the Clapham Grand in London. JT and Mikel share a treasure trove of insights and anecdotes from Chelsea’s unforgiving dressing room. From standards to superstitions; Petr Cech’s unforgettable first training session, Tal Ben Haim’s bold request and Didier Drogba’s pre-match ritual. Terry also reveals Carlo Ancelotti’s love of a post-game cigarette, how close he came to a dressing room punch-up with Rafa Benitez and why he’ll always be Roman Abramovich’s number one supporter. The former Chelsea captain also gives his verdict on Enzo Maresca’s side and picks out a former Blue as his dream signing. And if all of that wasn’t enough, tune in, as Obi Mikel reveals why you should never, EVER get in a lift with Diego Costa! John Terry and John Obi Mikel, in conversation with Chris McHardy. A must-watch for all Chelsea fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 11/10/25 | ![]() Chelsea trio ‘best in the world’, absurd Guardiola criticism & same old Arsenal? | John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are back with a new Taking the Mikel as they reflect on a weekend that saw the old Manchester City return in their 3-0 win over Liverpool. Obi Mikel goes to war with Pep Guardiola naysayers but not before waxing lyrical about a trio of Chelsea players he believes forms the best midfield three in world football. He also can’t resist another dig at Arsenal as they drop points at Sunderland plus he’s in good spirts ahead of Nigeria’s make-or-break World Cup playoff meeting with Gabon. And he’s asked for one thing… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | ![]() Filipe Luís exclusive: Simeone’s Genius, How I Beat Chelsea & My Managerial Secrets | In this episode of the Obi One Podcast, John Obi Mikel sits down with a young manager destined for the very top: his former Chelsea team-mate Filipe Luís. In this exclusive, in-depth conversation, Filipe Luís discusses life as Flamengo boss, his managerial traits and why he treats everyone differently in the dressing room. He also outlines why Diego Simeone has had the biggest impact on his footballing life, gives a detailed tactical breakdown of how his side beat Chelsea in the FIFA Club World Cup and recalls the time José Mourinho said he was “shit”. Hear from a manager destined to managing one of Europe’s biggest clubs sooner rather than later. John Obi Mikel in conversation with Filipe Luís. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | ![]() Chelsea’s biggest issue explained, ‘Arsenal’s title to lose’ & Nigeria’s ref controversy | John Obi Mikel is back in the hotseat alongside Chris McHardy for the latest episode of Taking the Mikel. Chelsea’s 2-1 home defeat to Sunderland leads to uncomfortable truths as the issue of consistency rears its ugly head. John is forced into an Arsenal admission as they keep a sixth clean sheet in nine league games this season. Is this FINALLY their time? Liverpool’s demise also comes under the microscope while Nigeria’s World Cup odyssey leads John to making a bold claim while aiming both barrels at CAF for their ‘disrespect’ towards Nigerian referees. Thanks to our proud sponsors Betwinner | betwinner.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | ![]() Zico exclusive: Why I’d pick Cristiano over Messi and Africa’s greatest ever is… | John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are in Rio de Janeiro to speak to one of Brazilian football’s favourite sons: Zico. Affectionately known as the ‘White Pele’, the former No10 is arguably the greatest player never to win the World Cup whilst for his beloved Flamengo, he has attained God-like status. In this interview, filmed at the Bakana Bar, a stone’s throw from the iconic Maracana, Zico explains why Pele is, and always will be, the GOAT. He has his say on the great Messi-Ronaldo debate, likens Estêvão to another boy wonder and gives his verdict on the greatest player out of Africa. CLUE: he’s Nigerian! 😀 The Obi One Podcast in conversation with the legendary Zico. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | ![]() Enzo-ball claims ‘biggest scalp’? Caicedo the ‘world’s best’ | John Obi Mikel is a happy camper in this episode of Taking the Mikel as Chelsea produce their best performance of the season to down Liverpool. Obi explains why the win might just be bigger than any other for Enzo Maresca, outlines the brilliance of Moises Caicedo, and explains why he would have excelled in this 2025 team. Obi and Chris also discuss a make-or-break week for Nigeria and their hopes of reaching next summer’s World Cup Finals. Obi’s message is pretty simple. And there’s details too on the Obi One Podcast LIVE event in London on Monday, October 13. Join John Obi Mikel and John Terry for a special Q&A at the Clapham Grand. Buy your tickets now: TheObiOne.eventbrite.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | — | ||||||
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