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
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
Recent episodes include "Mikel’s Spurs ‘told you so’: disgraceful Fernandes & United’s Conte warning" (27 October 2026, 79 minutes), "André Ayew EXCLUSIVE: GFA Presidency Bid, Essien’s Brilliance & How Suarez ‘Killed’ Ghana’s Dream" (19 October 2026, 69 minutes), and "Chelsea boast ‘best in the league’, City ruling a MUST & Ronaldo verdict" (13 October 2026, 76 minutes).
The Obi One Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 72 minutes across 107 episodes.
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There’s an awful lot to unpack on this episode of Taking the Mikel as John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy dissect only Tottenham’s second league win at Chelsea in 36 years and the chaos that has engulfed Manchester United...
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The Obi One Podcast is in Accra, Ghana for an exclusive sit-down with André Ayew. Filmed in front of a live audience, Ayew talks candidly about making his own name and stepping out of the shadow of his father, Abedi...
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John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy review a weekend that saw a Cole Palmer-inspired Chelsea hit Bournemouth for five and Manchester City put their legal woes behind them to thrash Liverpool at Anfield. Just how good is...
Willian is our special guest on this episode of the Obi One Podcast as the Brazilian reflects on his glittering career. Here, he opens on the protracted nature of his 11th hour move to Chelsea and reveals just how close...
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John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy have their say on the bombshell news that Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 charges related to breaches of Premier League regulations. What does this mean for the club moving...
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André Villas-Boas joins the Obi One Podcast to set the record straight once and for all on his time at both Chelsea and Tottenham. And trust us, he doesn’t hold back! Welcoming John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy to FC...
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It’s the day after the night before and the VAR farce that has the whole footballing world talking. John Obi Mikel believes the ‘game is gone’, and he might not be wrong. From clueless refereeing officials to Michael...
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Obafemi Martins joins the Obi One Podcast to reflect on a career that burned bright for both club and country. In this episode, ‘ObaGoal’ reminisces about his big breakthrough at Inter Milan in 2002 and playing...
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A winning start to life as Chelsea manager for Xabi Alonso has got John Obi Mikel excited. Here, him and Chris McHardy assess their 3-2 win at Fulham on the opening week, and explain why, in Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers...
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John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are back for Season 5, and they’re kicking it off with a player so good they named him twice: Nigerian legend Jay-Jay Okocha. In this candid, in-depth interview, Okocha sets the record...
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New season. New studio. Same John Obi Mikel! Mikel is back with Chris McHardy as they look ahead to the brand new domestic football season. As Xabi Alonso’s Chelsea revolution takes shape, the guys analyse the new...
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It’s the morning after the night before and Arsenal’s first Premier League title in 22 years. John Obi Mikel gives his verdict, and there’s begrudging respect there. With Pep Guardiola set to depart Manchester City...
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Chelsea is a club on its knees. Six successive league defeats, four on the bounce at Stamford Bridge and the worst run of results since 1993. Little wonder then, Blues legend John Obi Mikel is crestfallen. Resigned to...
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Chelsea is a club on its knees. Six successive league defeats, four on the bounce at Stamford Bridge and the worst run of results since 1993. Little wonder then, Blues legend John Obi Mikel is crestfallen. Resigned to...
There’s no shortage of talking points for John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy to wade through after a tumultuous week that saw Chelsea sack boss Liam Rosenior AND reach the FA Cup Final. As always, Mikel doesn’t hold back...
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John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy discuss the weekend’s top stories as Manchester City wrestle control of the title race from Arsenal. It’s now just one win in six for the Gunners as they are edged out at the Etihad...
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John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy walk back arguably the best weekend of the Premier League season so far as Arsenal hand the title initiative to City, Chelsea draw a blank (again) and Tottenham’s relegation troubles...
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In this episode of Taking the Mikel, John Obi and Chris McHardy delve into Chelsea’s recent woes. From defeats on the pitch to key players speaking out on Enzo Maresca’s departure. What does it all mean for Liam...
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John Obi Mikel and Chris McHardy are in Nairobi in this episode of the podcast to catch up with Kenyan trailblazers: brothers MacDonald Mariga and Victor Wanyama. First up, Mariga lifts the lid on working with José...
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John Obi Mikel and Salomon Kalou have had a brotherly bond since their days together at Chelsea. And that unique friendship is on display here as the two men reunite for a candid and, at times, hilarious jaunt down...
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