The Obi One Podcast
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
Categories: Sports & Recreation
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‘Mr Chelsea’ himself John Terry returns to the Obi One Podcast. Only this time he joins his former teammate John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy in front of a live audience at the Clapham Grand in London. JT and Mikel share a treasure trove of insights and anecdotes from Chelsea’s unforgiving dressing room. From standards to superstitions; Petr Cech’s unforgettable first training session, Tal Ben Haim’s bold request and Didier Drogba’s pre-match ritual. Terry also reveals Carlo Ancelotti’s love of a post-game cigarette, how close he came to a dressing room punch-up with Rafa Benitez and why he’ll always be Roman Abramovich’s number one supporter. The former Chelsea captain also gives his verdict on Enzo Maresca’s side and picks out a former Blue as his dream signing. And if all of that wasn’t enough, tune in, as Obi Mikel reveals why you should never, EVER get in a lift with Diego Costa! John Terry and John Obi Mikel, in conversation with Chris McHardy. A must-watch for all Chelsea fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previous episodes
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75 - John Terry RETURNS: ‘Disgraceful’ Abramovich treatment, Diego Costa shithousery & his dream Chelsea signingThu, 13 Nov 2025
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74 - Chelsea trio ‘best in the world’, absurd Guardiola criticism & same old Arsenal?Mon, 10 Nov 2025
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73 - Filipe Luís exclusive: Simeone’s Genius, How I Beat Chelsea & My Managerial SecretsThu, 30 Oct 2025
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72 - Chelsea’s biggest issue explained, ‘Arsenal’s title to lose’ & Nigeria’s ref controversyWed, 29 Oct 2025
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71 - Zico exclusive: Why I’d pick Cristiano over Messi and Africa’s greatest ever is…Thu, 16 Oct 2025
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70 - Enzo-ball claims ‘biggest scalp’? Caicedo the ‘world’s best’Wed, 08 Oct 2025
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69 - Obi Mikel meets Oscar: Snubbing Spurs for Chelsea, Conte’s ‘12th man’ & REAL reason for China moveThu, 02 Oct 2025
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68 - John Obi Mikel: Ill discipline KILLING Chelsea & Maresca; why Amorim is a ‘dead man walking’Tue, 30 Sep 2025
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67 - Chelsea’s BIG goalkeeper ‘regret’, Mourinho’s fibbing & Arteta’s ‘handbrake’Thu, 25 Sep 2025
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66 - John Obi Mikel is BACK! Garnacho verdict, Donnarumma regret & Nigeria anger 😡Thu, 11 Sep 2025
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65 - Peter Crouch exclusive: ‘Falling short’ at Liverpool, Gerrard ‘cheating’ with Torres & struggles over ‘the way he looked’Tue, 19 Aug 2025
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64 - Eni Aluko speaks her truth: Barton, Racism & FIFA’s eligibility rulesFri, 01 Aug 2025
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63 - Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink: Why I’d pick Jackson over OsimhenThu, 03 Jul 2025
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62 - Andy Cole exclusive: Keegan feud, the REAL reason he never took pens & Hojlund v ZirkzeeThu, 19 Jun 2025
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61 - John Obi Mikel v Robbie Lyle: AFTV supremo gives his Arteta verdict & ‘snubs’ DrogbaThu, 05 Jun 2025
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60 - Mission accomplished… for now: Obi Mikel’s Chelsea UCL verdict & Team of the SeasonWed, 28 May 2025
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59 - Nani exclusive: Swimming races with Ronaldo, becoming Fergie’s taxi driver & Messi trollingThu, 22 May 2025
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58 - D-Day for Chelsea: Obi Mikel on Forest, Maresca, Jackson & OsimhenTue, 20 May 2025
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57 - Bryan Mbeumo & Yoane Wissa exclusive: Thomas Frank’s secrets, life after Brentford & AFCON dreamsThu, 08 May 2025
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56 - Yaya Touré EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ending Cristiano’s dream, my Arsenal love & how I ALMOST joined Drogba at ChelseaThu, 24 Apr 2025
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55 - Dries Mertens Exclusive: Galatasaray ‘lucky’ to have Osimhen & Hazard ‘not to blame’ for Belgium woesThu, 10 Apr 2025
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54 - Nkunku’s time up at Chelsea? | Jackson return | Lampard v De Bruyne | Kalou brain teaserTue, 08 Apr 2025
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53 - Mamadou Sakho AKA ‘The Killer’: Gerrard’s slip, Mbappé’s critics & why he can’t say ‘Man Utd’Mon, 07 Apr 2025
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52 - Victor Osimhen RETURNS: Why He’s Loving Life At Galatasaray | No Chelsea RegretsThu, 13 Mar 2025
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51 - John Obi Mikel: ‘Chelsea will win the title BEFORE Arsenal’ | Leicester win MASSIVEMon, 10 Mar 2025
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50 - Ryan Babel Exclusive | Slot’s Secret To Success, Zirkzee’s ‘Wrong Choice’ & What Made Gerrard The BestThu, 27 Feb 2025
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49 - How dare he…’ 🤬: Obi Mikel blasts Carragher over AFCON jibe | Mourinho ‘no racistWed, 26 Feb 2025
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48 - I was right’ 😡: Obi Mikel QUESTIONS recruitment & lambasts UCL plan after Brighton blowoutsMon, 17 Feb 2025
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47 - Chelsea 2-1 West Ham: Felix farce, AWOL Sancho & over-reliance on PalmerWed, 05 Feb 2025
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46 - Taking the Mikel LIVE | Abramovich’s kidnap ‘help’, Sanchez & Jackson cooked + Chelsea fan Q&AWed, 29 Jan 2025
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45 - Mikel’s new Jackson message, Maresca’s substitutions & Fofana blowTue, 07 Jan 2025
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44 - Chelsea’s Christmas woes: Mikel laments run of form, Madueke rocket & Man Utd’s ‘f***ing mess’Tue, 31 Dec 2024
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43 - Sol Campbell exclusive: The REAL story behind Spurs exit, Knighthood plea & Arteta’s ArsenalTue, 24 Dec 2024
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42 - Meeting Behdad Eghbali, Mudryk drug shock & Xmas at ChelseaWed, 18 Dec 2024
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41 - The Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett talks success & failure with John Obi MikelMon, 09 Dec 2024
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40 - ‘The Voice of Football’: Raw emotion as Martin Tyler talks THAT Agüero goal & Sky Sports exitMon, 25 Nov 2024
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39 - Chelsea-Arsenal verdict: Mikel’s Havertz advice 🤫, Sanchez not good enough 👎🏿Wed, 13 Nov 2024
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38 - Eddie Hearn exclusive: Why AJ-Fury ‘will happen’, Turki Alalshikh & becoming a football club ownerMon, 11 Nov 2024
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37 - John Obi Mikel is BACK: Victor v Viktor, Enzo conundrum & Rodri disrespectThu, 07 Nov 2024
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36 - Claude Makélélé exclusive: Life at Chelsea, Real Madrid exit & Kanté’s geniusMon, 28 Oct 2024
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35 - Michael Emenalo exclusive: Saudi masterplan, Osimhen ‘snub’ & Salah truthThu, 17 Oct 2024
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34 - John Obi Mikel verdict: Palmer no Lampard… yet + why Tuchel is the man for Man UtdWed, 02 Oct 2024
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33 - Patrice Evra Exclusive: Shocking Ronaldo/Man Utd Revelation & Near Brawl with Luis SuarezMon, 30 Sep 2024
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32 - Creating a Nico Jackson MONSTER & why Chelsea finally have Kante Mark IITue, 24 Sep 2024
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31 - John Obi Mikel verdict: Sancho promise; Nkunku dilemma & Maresca delightThu, 19 Sep 2024
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30 - Gary Cahill exclusive: Mourinho’s mind games, hating ‘Sarriball’ & becoming a Chelsea greatMon, 16 Sep 2024
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29 - John Obi Mikel talks Nigeria, Labbadia farce & Gus Poyet callThu, 12 Sep 2024
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28 - Victor Osimhen exclusive: The inside story of his failed move to ChelseaMon, 09 Sep 2024
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27 - Keys & Gray exclusive: The REAL truth behind Sky Sports exit & Carragher furyMon, 02 Sep 2024
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26 - Taking The Mikel: John Obi Mikel’s reposté to Jackson’s ‘shut your mouth’ tiradeMon, 26 Aug 2024
