The Ground Jewels

By: James Dixon
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  • The Ground Jewels celebrates beloved sporting venues that hold a special place in our hearts. Each week host and sports author James Dixon (known for 'The Fix' and 'World in Union') is joined by a different guest to explore the sense of place that provides a unique bond between an individual and their favorite sports ground. Our guests share their personal stories, remember nostalgic moments all while distilling their perfect sporting fan experience.
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Episodes
  • 42. Qasa Alom & San Siro

    42. Qasa Alom & San Siro
    Feb 17 2025
    This week's guest is the broadcaster Qasa Alom and he has nominated AC Milan's San Siro stadium as his ground jewel. You'll know Qasa from The Travel Show and as the lead presenter of Today at Wimbledon but it was over Christmas and New Year when he appeared on Celebrity Mastermind that I learned about his deep love for Milan's Rossoneri. It was an absolute delight to speak to Qasa about a ground he knows so well. *** Hosted by sports author James Dixon ('The Fix' & 'World in Union') the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds. *** Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • 41. Daniel Storey & Blundell Park

    41. Daniel Storey & Blundell Park
    Feb 10 2025
    This week's guest is the journalist Daniel Storey. Daniel is the Chief Football Writer at the i and has nominated Grimsby Town's Blundell Park as his ground jewel. This season Daniel is attempting to visit every single Premier League and Football League ground and chronicling that effort in the i newspaper. We talk about his early football adventures in Africa and Europe, his love of grounds and end of the line towns where the football club is at the heart of the community. *** Hosted by sports author James Dixon ('The Fix' & 'World in Union') the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds. *** Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • 40. Mike Bubbins & Lambeau Field

    40. Mike Bubbins & Lambeau Field
    Feb 3 2025
    Our first ever returning guest! Comedian, actor, podcaster, former PE teacher Mike Bubbins graciously re-joins the podcast in Super Bowl week to nominate Lambeau Field, home of the NFL's Green Bay Packers as a ground jewel. A lifelong Packers super fan, Mike finally got to attend a game at Lambeau Field's frozen tundra this Thanksgiving. Let him tell you about his experience of Lambeau and Titletown, USA - home of the only co-operatively owned NFL franchise since 1919. *** Hosted by sports author James Dixon ('The Fix' & 'World in Union') the Ground Jewels podcast is dedicated to celebrating the deep connections individuals have with their favorite sports grounds. *** Artwork by Luke Williamson - https://www.lukewilliamsonart.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins

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