Podcast Episodes

Taking the Mikel LIVE | Abramovich’s kidnap ‘help’, Sanchez & Jackson cooked + Chelsea fan Q&A

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…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Mikel’s new Jackson message, Maresca’s substitutions & Fofana blow

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 Jo…

Published on 8 months ago

Chelsea’s Christmas woes: Mikel laments run of form, Madueke rocket & Man Utd’s ‘f***ing mess’

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 …

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

Sol Campbell exclusive: The REAL story behind Spurs exit, Knighthood plea & Arteta’s Arsenal

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-…

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Meeting Behdad Eghbali, Mudryk drug shock & Xmas at Chelsea

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 B…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett talks success & failure with John Obi Mikel

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 e…

Published on 9 months ago

‘The Voice of Football’: Raw emotion as Martin Tyler talks THAT Agüero goal & Sky Sports exit

In this episode of the Obi One Podcast John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy sit down with one of the greatest commentators ever, Martin Tyler, to discuss life in the gantry. From being the voice of Sky S…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago

Chelsea-Arsenal verdict: Mikel’s Havertz advice 🤫, Sanchez not good enough 👎🏿

John Obi Mikel has his say on Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with old rivals Arsenal. From some ‘friendly’ advice for ex-Blue Kai Havertz to question marks over Robert Sanchez’s suitability as the club’s long-te…

Published on 9 months, 4 weeks ago

Eddie Hearn exclusive: Why AJ-Fury ‘will happen’, Turki Alalshikh & becoming a football club owner

Season 2 Episode 9

Matchroom CEO Eddie Hearn is one of the most influential figures in boxing, and he’s the latest guest on the Obi One Podcast with John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy.

Eddie opens up on life in the indust…

Published on 10 months ago

John Obi Mikel is BACK: Victor v Viktor, Enzo conundrum & Rodri disrespect

Fresh from his appearance at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, Chelsea great John Obi Mikel aims both barrels at Real Madrid, settles on Enzo Maresca’s ideal midfield pairing and gives his verdict on Europe’…

Published on 10 months ago