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John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy

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

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Steven Bartlett; entrepreneur, speaker, investor, author and the host of the popular ‘The Diary of a CEO’ podcast, is our latest special guest on the Obi One Podcast.

Steven talks candidly about the experiences and decisions that shaped his life and career, and reveals the secrets behind his hugely popular podcast.
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The Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett talks success & failure with John Obi Mikel

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are in London for this week’s Taking the Mikel episode. John meets Chelsea co-owner Behdad Eghbali and enjoys his hospitality as the Blues claim a 2-1 home win over Brentford. So what’s he really like? John reveals all plus the guys discuss Mykhailo Mudryk’s shock failed drugs test and it’s possible ramifications for the player and the club. And there’s plenty of festive cheer as John reminisces about Christmas at the club.
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Meeting Behdad Eghbali, Mudryk drug shock & Xmas at Chelsea

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy welcome Arsenal and England great Sol Campbell onto the Obi One Podcast, and the former defender doesn’t disappoint. Campbell, an Invincible with the Gunners in 2003-04, opens up on a range of subjects, from turning his back on management to why he doesn’t believe he gets the credit he deserves. The 73-capped star also unpacks the story of his controversial move from Tottenham to rivals Arsenal and details the underhand tactics that led to his contentious switch across North London. Sol Campbell: unfiltered.
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Sol Campbell exclusive: The REAL story behind Spurs exit, Knighthood plea & Arteta’s Arsenal

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy kickstart 2025 by looking back over a festive period that wasn’t kind to Chelsea - or Manchester United. John also has his say on Noni Madueke’s recent troubles, his January transfer wish list and weights in on the nightmare that has befallen Ruben Amorim’s start to life at Manchester United.
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Chelsea’s Christmas woes: Mikel laments run of form, Madueke rocket & Man Utd’s ‘f***ing mess’

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy pick the bones out of Chelsea’s first match of 2025 as their winless run in the league stretches to four matches after a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. ‘Hard work’ is John’s buzzword as Nicolas Jackson’s lean spell continues, plus Enzo Maresca’s apparent aversion to substitutions also comes under the microscope as does an injury that threatens to derail the Blues’ season.
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Mikel’s new Jackson message, Maresca’s substitutions & Fofana blow

History made for the Obi One Podcast as we bring you our first ever Taking the Mikel Live event in Dubai, brought to you by BetWinner.

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are joined by over 200 fans from Chelsea’s official Supporters Club in the UAE for an intimate evening of revelations, insights and laughter.

Recorded prior to Chelsea’s 3-1 defeat at Manchester City, John reveals the truth behind his Manchester United snub, makes a candid admission about his relationship with José Mourinho and gets emotional as opens up on the 2010 kidnapping of his father. 

John also gives his verdict on Robert Sanchez’s recent woes and doubles down on his Nicholas Jackson stance.

PLUS Chelsea fans get their chance to quiz the Blues legend.
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Taking the Mikel LIVE | Abramovich’s kidnap ‘help’, Sanchez & Jackson cooked + Chelsea fan Q&A

John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy review Chelsea’s 2-1 win over West Ham - a game that through up more questions than answers. Where is the Jadon Sancho of earlier this season, and are the Blues now too reliant on Cole Palmer? Mikel also discusses his reunion with John Terry and gives his verdict on the transfer deadline day deals at the Bridge, including Joao Felix’s departure for AC Milan that has Mikel scratching his head. And what of Marcus Rashford’s much talked about move to Aston Villa. Will he rediscover his scoring boots under Unai Emery?

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Chelsea 2-1 West Ham: Felix farce, AWOL Sancho & over-reliance on Palmer

‘I’m just a fan who wants the best for my club.’ John Obi Mikel makes an impassioned defence of his recent criticism of this current Chelsea side.

Back-to-back defeats to Brighton coupled with Nicolas Jackson’s injury has him asking serious questions of the club’s recruitment policy and he hits out at the notion that the Blues are ahead of schedule in their bid to return to the Champions League.

As always, it’s forthright stuff from the former Chelsea No12.

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I was right’ 😡: Obi Mikel QUESTIONS recruitment & lambasts UCL plan after Brighton blowouts

John Obi Mikel is angry. Irate in fact. Watch as he hits back at Jamie Carragher’s assertion that the African Cup of Nations is not a “major tournament”with a passionate defence of the competition and it’s standing in the game. The Chelsea great, who captained Nigeria to success in the tournament back in 2013, does not hold back!

John also has his say on the racism storm engulfing Jose Mourinho in Turkey, and has a message for journalists chasing him for comment.

An explosive Taking the Mikel. One not to be missed.

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How dare he…’ 🤬: Obi Mikel blasts Carragher over AFCON jibe | Mourinho ‘no racist

Season 3 of the Obi One Podcast made possible by Betwinner is here, and we’re kicking it off in the company of former Liverpool and Netherlands forward Ryan Babel.

The Dutchman talks to John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy about how lonely he felt at Liverpool, his struggles with Rafael Benitez and why Steven Gerrard is the best he ever played with.

Babel also shares his experiences as a young teammate of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, explains the ONE mistake Arne Slot has avoided in order to be a success at Liverpool and reveals why he fears the worst for Joshua Zirkzee at Manchester United.

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Ryan Babel Exclusive | Slot’s Secret To Success, Zirkzee’s ‘Wrong Choice’ & What Made Gerrard The Best

In this latest episode of Taking the Mikel, John Obi and Chris find themselves in Madrid, Spain as they sit down with a familiar face. All will be revealed!

Also in this edition, John Obi gives his verdict on the controversy surrounding current Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez, makes an impassioned defence of African football AND endorses a former Blues boss as Gareth Southgate’s England successor. Any guesses?
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Taking the Mikel: Episode 7 - EXCLUSIVE: Real Madrid Insight & Obi Mikel's Impassioned Enzo Fernandez Verdict

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