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The Obi One Podcast

by John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy

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Mikel’s Spurs ‘told you so’: disgraceful Fernandes & United’s Conte warning

October 27, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

There’s an awful lot to unpack on this episode of Taking the Mikel as John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy dissect only Tottenham’s second league win at Chelsea in 36 years and the chaos that has engulfed Manchester United after yet another…
André Ayew EXCLUSIVE: GFA Presidency Bid, Essien’s Brilliance & How Suarez ‘Killed’ Ghana’s Dream

October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

The Obi One Podcast is in Accra, Ghana for an exclusive sit-down with André Ayew. Filmed in front of a live audience, Ayew talks candidly about making his own name and stepping out of the shadow of his father, Abedi Pele. He also outlines…
Chelsea boast ‘best in the league’, City ruling a MUST & Ronaldo verdict

October 13, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy review a weekend that saw a Cole Palmer-inspired Chelsea hit Bournemouth for five and Manchester City put their legal woes behind them to thrash Liverpool at Anfield. Just how good is Chelsea’s front three?…
Willian EXCLUSIVE: No Chelsea Regret, Lampard Love & Broken Arteta Promises

October 5, 2026 · 60 min

Willian is our special guest on this episode of the Obi One Podcast as the Brazilian reflects on his glittering career. Here, he opens on the protracted nature of his 11th hour move to Chelsea and reveals just how close he came to doing a…
‘Don’t be naïve’: Obi Mikel reacts to Man City’s GUILTY verdict | names his Ballon d’Or winner

September 28, 2026 · 50 min

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy have their say on the bombshell news that Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 charges related to breaches of Premier League regulations. What does this mean for the club moving forward? What is a…

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André Villas-Boas EXCLUSIVE: Bombshell Chelsea Revelations, Levy’s Tactics & His Porto Masterplan

September 22, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

André Villas-Boas joins the Obi One Podcast to set the record straight once and for all on his time at both Chelsea and Tottenham. And trust us, he doesn’t hold back! Welcoming John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy to FC Porto where he now…
‘They don’t know the rules’: Mikel’s VAR & throw-ins rage, Chelsea backing & Okocha plea

September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

It’s the day after the night before and the VAR farce that has the whole footballing world talking. John Obi Mikel believes the ‘game is gone’, and he might not be wrong. From clueless refereeing officials to Michael Oliver’s arrogance to…
Obafemi Martins EXCLUSIVE: Learning from Ronaldo, Arsenal heartbreak & Osimhen appreciation

August 31, 2026 · 50 min

Obafemi Martins joins the Obi One Podcast to reflect on a career that burned bright for both club and country. In this episode, ‘ObaGoal’ reminisces about his big breakthrough at Inter Milan in 2002 and playing alongside a certain…
‘Get Martinez NOW’! Mikel slams Sanchez, picks Enzo’s replacement & defends Watkins

August 28, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

A winning start to life as Chelsea manager for Xabi Alonso has got John Obi Mikel excited. Here, him and Chris McHardy assess their 3-2 win at Fulham on the opening week, and explain why, in Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro, they…
Jay-Jay Okocha EXCLUSIVE: Mentoring Ronaldinho, Bolton Madness & Real Madrid ‘Rejection’

August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are back for Season 5, and they’re kicking it off with a player so good they named him twice: Nigerian legend Jay-Jay Okocha. In this candid, in-depth interview, Okocha sets the record straight on a number…
John Obi Mikel returns to break down the biggest stories in world football.

August 11, 2026 · 57 min

News broke this week that Sir Alex Ferguson had a verbal agreement for José Mourinho to succeed him at Manchester United back in 2013 — before Mourinho did a U-turn back to his beloved Chelsea. Mikel gives his honest verdict on what might…
Mikel is BACK: Inside Alonso’s Chelsea revolution, Arsenal’s Vini Jnr reality check

August 4, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

New season. New studio. Same John Obi Mikel! Mikel is back with Chris McHardy as they look ahead to the brand new domestic football season. As Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea revolution takes shape, the guys analyse the new arrivals and…

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About the show

Welcome to The Obi One Podcast. Join Chelsea and Nigeria legend, John Obi Mikel, as he chats candidly to the game’s biggest names. From former team-mates, to his greatest rivals, to some of today’s current heroes. Alongside Chris McHardy, renowned sports broadcaster, the pair bring you the dressing room secrets, the untold stories, the in-jokes and the disagreements. Make sure to download The Obi One Podcast for free on your preferred podcast platform NOW. You can also watch every episode - in full - on our YouTube channel - @obionepodcast