Ben Pearson: podcast appearances and interviews

Benjamin David Pearson, born on January 4, 1995, is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Stoke City in the EFL Championship. He began his football career in the youth academy of Manchester United and spent time on loan at Barnsley before transferring to Preston North End in January 2016. Pearson played for Preston North End for five years, establishing himself as a regular contributor to the team. In January 2021, he joined AFC Bournemouth, where he played a role in the team's promotion to the Premier League in the 2021-22 season. In January 2023, Pearson was loaned to Stoke City for six months, and after his loan period, he made the move permanent in the summer of 2023. Throughout his career, Pearson has also represented England at various youth levels, including the under-16s, under-17s, under-18s, under-19s, and under-20s teams.