Show overview
Whistleblowers launched in 2025 and has put out 99 episodes, alongside 7 trailers or bonus episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 65 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 29 min and 52 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 38 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Daily Mail.
From the publisher
Whistleblowers is football’s most original new podcast - lifting the lid on the parts of the game no one else talks about. Hosted by Gordon Smart, with ex-elite referee Mark Clattenburg and veteran journalist Ian Ladyman, this isn’t another safe roundtable of punditry. It’s football told differently - with insight, authority, and plenty of laughs. From what really goes on in the referee’s room, to how clubs spin crises and who’s pulling the strings behind the scenes - Whistleblowers brings the inside stories only those at the heart of the game can tell. Players have had their say. Now, it’s time to hear from the people who actually know how football works. Hosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg and Ian Ladyman Executive Producer: Jamie East Producer: Henry Williams Researcher: William Colledge Booker: Ashley Whitt Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini A Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
View all 99 episodesEx-referee Mark Clattenburg says pundits are DAMAGING the game
From U20 to Champions League: The fascinating bond between Clattenburg & Casemiro
Ladyman: Rice must do THIS to become an elite Prem Midfielder!
Clattenburg: Winning the League may be Pep's GREATEST Achievement
Is The Special One DESTINED for Newcastle?
“THIS MATCH is better than the Champions League final!”
'BORING!' What is TRULY going wrong at Chelsea?
When will we see a PERMANENT female head coach in the top 5 men’s leagues?
Mark Clattenburg says THIS RULE would change top-flight football
The Art of the Press Conference!
S1 Ep 44What's REALLY Going Wrong at West Ham
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Gordon Smart and Mark Clattenburg are joined by the one and only Mr Andy Dillon to talk all things West Ham ahead of their do-or-die game against Wolves! The boys look back at the FA Cup madness, Nuno's folly at not starting his best players, and the 'bonkers' decisions that caused chaos at the London Stadium...Meanwhile, Gordon asks Mark and Andy what they think about Hashtag United ASKING to be relegated...is it plain mental or just good ownership?Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart and Mark ClattenburgSpecial Guest: Andy DillonProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 43Clattenburg: Why I QUIT Refereeing
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart chat about the Canadian Premier League's introduction of Wenger's 'daylight' offside rule...and the ex-referee has some strong thoughts!Plus, Mark reveals the real reason he quit top-level refereeing when he did, and the boys discuss Tiger Woods and whether sport does enough to protect its stars...Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 43Is De Zerbi Spurs' Biggest MISTAKE this Season?
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart weigh in on Spurs’ latest managerial mix-up and discuss whether choosing De Zerbi was really the best choice for a club like Tottenham…Meanwhile, the boys discuss age in football, give their thoughts on the bombshell dropped by Marc Cucurella in the Chelsea dressing room, and debate the best ways to eat a Creme Egg!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 42Our TOP Managerial Picks of the Season!
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week's bonus ball, Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Gordon Smart make the most of the Premier League's international break to talk about which managers they think have had the best seasons...so far...Plus, find out the behind the scenes gossip on Gordon's crazy photoshoot, and which incident told Mark all he needed to know about Jurgen Klopp!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 42Are Newcastle Fans LOYAL to Eddie Howe?
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Ian Ladyman, Mark Clattenburg, and Gordon Smart take a trip up to Mark’s beloved North East to ask a question: should Newcastle fans count themselves lucky to have a manager like Eddie Howe? And moreover, how can he and the PIF stop the club falling behind?Meanwhile, the boys discuss whether Mo Salah truly is Liverpool’s best ever striker, and Ian shows off his own medal collection!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 41How fit are Referees REALLY?
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s Bonus Ball, Mark Clattenburg tells Gordon Smart and Ian Ladyman just what it took for him to stay fit as a top flight referee, and gives the others some advice!Meanwhile, Ian updates us on his half-marathon aspirations and Gordon chats about going in front of the cameras in the buff!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 41Is this the END for Pep Guardiola?
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! This week, Gordon Smart, Ian Ladyman and Mark Clattenburg discuss Pep’s future after a lacklustre Premier League season and an ignominious exit from the Champions League before asking the question…is this the time for Pep to hang up his boots?Plus, find out what ‘garbage’ incensed Mark over the weekend and the boys’ thoughts on the football regulator’s proposed changes.Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 40Guard of Honour? Performative Nonsense!
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! Fresh off their conversation with the one and only Lee Dixon, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart look towards the end of the season and the infamous guard of honour to ask the question…is it a valid celebration, or is it just performative nonsense??Ian doesn’t hold back, and Gordon can’t face the idea of his Hibs having to perform one for Hearts in a few months!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 40Lee Dixon talks Arsenal and the Greatest Era of Football
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this very special episode, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart are joined by Mr Lee Dixon to reminisce about football’s Golden Years - find out how Lee got the best of David Ginola, how George Graham got them fired up that time Arsenal missed kick-off, and just what Arsene Wenger whispered in his ear that night…Plus, the boys ask whether any of the current crop of Arsenal stars would be good enough to get into Lee’s team, and they discover just how hard being a Fifa commentator really is!Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanSpecial Guest: Lee DixonProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S1 Ep 39Clattenburg: "I just bounced off him!"
Welcome back to Whistleblowers! In this week’s bonus ball, Mark Clattenburg, Ian Ladyman, and Gordon Smart chat about how Mark found his career transition away from football, and how other players and managers have managed the shift - before Mark reveals the ex-pros who've still got it on the pitch...Plus, find out which manager Ian had to manage in the buff! (The manager, not Ian!)Whistleblowers | Football From The Inside OutHosts: Gordon Smart, Mark Clattenburg, and Ian LadymanProducer: William ColledgeExecutive Producer: Jamie EastBooker: Ashley WhittVideo Editor: Luke ShelleyContent Editor: Joseph PalmerProduction Manager: Vittoria CecchiniSocial Handles:X: @blowerspodInstagram: whistleblowerspodTikTok: whistleblowerspodcastEmail: [email protected] Daily Mail Podcast. Seriously Popular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.