Episode 2 of The Planet Playground Podcast: The Football Ramble's Marcus Speller discusses his best football experiences.

In this episode of The Planet Playground Podcast, host Tom Bushell speaks with Marcus Speller, the host of The Football Ramble Podcast. They discuss the Football Ramble's recent tour across the UK, exploring the vibrant sporting culture in cities like Newcastle and Edinburgh. Marcus shares his early experiences with football, memorable matches, and the unique atmosphere at Wembley Stadium during major tournaments. The conversation also delves into the carnival-like atmosphere of football tournaments, highlights from European stadiums, and the passionate fanbase of Napoli.

From the essence of experiencing the world through sports and travel, Tom Bushell and Marcus Speller explore the vibrant atmosphere of Napoli's stadium on match days, the culinary delights of Naples, and the logistics of traveling to the stadium. They also discuss Fulham as a family-friendly football experience, reminisce about the joy of the London Olympics, and look forward to baseball's return to the Olympics in 2028.

The conversation wraps up with Marcus sharing his perfect sports event itinerary in Buenos Aires, focusing on the passionate experience of attending a Boca Juniors game.

Finally, Marcus focusses on Iberia as his ideal Planet Playground, highlighting its culture, food, and sporting events.

In the inaugural episode of the Planet Playground podcast, host Sports Travel Tom interviews former tennis player Monica Puig, who made history by winning the first Olympic gold medal for Puerto Rico. The conversation explores Monica's journey from her early love for tennis to her experiences as a professional athlete, her transition into motherhood, and her new adventures in Ironman and marathon running. Monica shares insights on the challenges of balancing sports and personal life, the emotional journey of her Olympic success, and her reflections on retirement and life after tennis. The episode concludes with Monica's perfect sports travel itinerary and her love for her home, Puerto Rico, as a destination for sports and adventure.