Show overview
Ajax Podcast International launched in 2019 and has put out 9 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 5 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence, with the show now in its 2nd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 30 min and 44 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a NL-language News show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 5.6 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2020, with 8 episodes published. Published by Ajax.
From the publisher
Host David Butler welcomes guests to provide stories from the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Listen in for salted anecdotes from the old days and interesting insights about current performances. With returning Football Commentator of Sky Sports and Eredivisie expert Jonathan Beck. You can find it twice a month, wherever you get your podcasts, but on the Ajax Website first.
Latest Episodes
S2 Ep 3Blind: 'This is what makes you want to play for Ajax'
Our guest for the third Ajax Podcast is Daley Blind. David the Host and his sidekick (and former teammate of Blind) Eyong Enoh talk to Daley about his breakthrough, social media and the exciting and beautiful period for Ajax that lies ahead. Daley has signed a personalized Daley Blind Ajax Scarf which you listeners will have a chance to win. Take a picture of yourself while you are listening to the Ajax Podcast and make sure to add the hashtag #AjaxPodcast. Enoh will pick the funniest, most unique picture as the winner. So take a picture and put it on Instagram or Twitter with #AjaxPodcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 Ep 1Champions League Draw With Ronald de Boer: "We have shown we can beat top teams lately."
The second episode of the Ajax Podcast focuses on the UEFA Champions League group stage draw. On Thursday, our presenter David the Host together with co-host Eyong Enoh and former Ajax player Ronald de Boer looked at who Ajax was grouped with and then discussed our prospects against Liverpool, Atalanta and FC Midtjylland. We also asked for Football Commentator of Sky Sports and Eredivisie expert Jonathan Beck's opinion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S2 Ep 1Dusan Tadic: "When the fans sing this song to me, it feels really great.”
After a number of months, the Ajax Podcast is back and entirely renewed. From this season onward, David the Host will take over the podcast with support from permanent co-host, Eyong Enoh. And we’re kicking off the new podcast season with a promising episode. This week we had none other than the skipper, Dusan Tadic, in the studio and we had a special surprise for him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 5#5 Lassina Traoré & André Onana In The House
In this edition we have a talk with striker talent Lassina Traore and his friend, our beloved goalkeeper Andre Onana. We hear the untold stories about André's first days in Amsterdam and how he became first keeper. Lassina tells us how special it was for him to join a team with Onana in it. We also play a little quiz with this special duo. Of course we extend our network of 'Far Away Fans'! This episode we reach out to Ajax-enthousiast Sean from Detroit, Michigan. Would you also like to join our podcast network? Send us an email at [email protected] and become our next Far Away Fan! Use iTunes? Then it would be great if you could give us a five star rating. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this episode, please do not hesitate to send us an email on [email protected]. Thanks again, you’ll hear from us soon, bye!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 4#4 Discussing Getafe’s Late ‘Sucker Punch' (Live Recording)
This podcast is a little different from the first three ones, as we recorded it live at Boom Chicago Amsterdam. On regular days this is a theater for English spoken improv-comedy, but on this Thursday it was the gathering place for non-Dutch Ajax Fans and hosted the Ajax Podcast. Together we watched Getafe beat our beloved Ajax with a heartbreaking 2-0. In this podcast we discuss it right after the final whistle, with comedian and Ajax enthousiast Lizz Kemery and our quiz winner Elle. We also connect with Jonathan Beck, who is Ajax’s official English commentator and a Dutch football expert who has been following the Eredivisie closely for 9 years now. Our Far Away Fan for this episode, Michael, watched the game in New York. Would you also like to join our podcast network? Send us an email at [email protected] and become our next Far Away Fan!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 3#3 A Sitdown With US International Sergiño Dest
Sergiño Dest is the golden boy of the season for Ajax so far. The wing back had his breakthrough in Amsterdam and also as an international for the United States national team. In this podcast we talk to him about growing up in The Netherlands and what it was like to become a regular at Ajax. Sergiño also tells us about the rise of 'soccer' in America and the chances of maybe once winning a world cup with his country. Our 'Far Away Fan' this episode is from Tampa, Florida. His name is Shea and he first came across Ajax when they visited his area on a training camp last year. Would you also like to join our podcast network? Send us an email at [email protected] and become our next Far Away Fan! And if you happen to be in The Netherlands on February 20th: please join us when Ajax plays the sixteenth finals of the Europe League against Getafe in Madrid. The Ajax Podcast International team will be watching the game at the Boom Chicago Theatre on the Rozengracht in Amsterdam. The match starts five minutes before seven. Afterwards we’ll record an episode of the Ajax Podcast International. Tickets (€5) can be bought via https://boomchicago.nl/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 2#2 Alex Méndez: 'football definitely saved my life'
For this second episode we sit down with rising star Alex Méndez. Coming from the rough neighbourhood of South Central Los Angeles, Alex admits football saved his life. We talk about his journey from his local L.A. Galaxy, via Germany (Freiburg) to the Ajax B Squad (Jong Ajax). Why does he think Ajax is the right club for him and what does he know about the club's philosophy and history? We also welcome our first 'Far Away Fan': Ian Stewart is from Scotland and has been following the club for many years. Do you want to join our podcast network? Send us an email at [email protected] and become our next Far Away Fan! If you happen to be in The Netherlands on February 20th? Please join us when Ajax plays the sixteenth finals of the Europe League against Getafe in Madrid. The Ajax Podcast International team will be watching the game at the Boom Chicago Theatre on the Rozengracht in Amsterdam. The match starts five minutes before seven. Afterwards we’ll record an episode of the Ajax Podcast International. Tickets (€5) can be bought via https://boomchicago.nl/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S1 Ep 1#1 Ajax CEO And Former Goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar
In the first episode of the Ajax Podcast International we welcome a very special guest. Edwin van der Sar is Ajax' CEO and former goalkeeper for Ajax, Juventus, Fulham and Manchester United. We discuss his ambitions at his current position but also talk about his amazing career as a successful pro football player.Also, we are looking for Far Away Fans! So are you following Ajax from abroad? Staying up late to watch your favorite football team? Following the news with other foreign fans? Then Ajax Podcast International is looking for you! Send us an e-mail on [email protected] and tell us where you are. We hope to add you to our Ajax network. Don’t forget your contact details!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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