Refreshing Pod - Rich Wolfenden

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and during the early hours of tomorrow morning (Sunday 14th June) at 2am, Scotland return to the mens finals for the 1st time since France 98.

Johnny thought he needs a experts view on the tournament, and thought who better than one of the top commentators in the UK .. Rich Wolfenden.

Rich and Johnny's friendship goes back over a decade from early beginnings in Rich's radio career in North Wales, to where he is now working for Radio X, and a commentary portfolio for the BBC with MOTD, and Final Score, UEFA, FIFA + Sky EFL commentary duties.

Join Johnny and Rich on a trip down memory lane from how he got started in commentary, plus advice for any budding listeners who think a career in radio, or as a sports commentator could be for you.

Of course, chatter leads into Rich's thoughts on this years World Cup, from surprise teams, shocks & possible winner.

Can Scotland get out the group stages, can England go all the way?

We also touch on the 26/27 Premier League & EFL seasons (kicking off on/around the 14th Aug). Rich shares his thoughts about who will go up, down & the expanded format for promotion into the PL in the 27/28 season.

ohhh .. and as Rich is a veteran of Johnny's pub quiz's over the years, there's room for a quick WC quiz.

Enjoy the FIFA World Cup, ending with the final (Eng v Scotland?) on July 19th KO 8pm.

Insta Updates: @FIFAWorldCup

FIFA Coca-Cola Mens World Ranking: https://inside.fifa.com/fifa-world-ranking/men

Catch Rich on Radio X every Friday & Saturday from 7pm

Get a feel for what Rich gets up-to both before, during & post football match commentary via the social links below.

Insta: _Wolfenden

TikTok: _Wolfenden

Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 9th series.

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World Ranking updated 1st April + 11th June 2026

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Refreshing Pod - John Edward

John is one of the world’s foremost psychic mediums and the author of the critically-acclaimed, New York Times Best Sellers, including his latest release 'Chasing Evil' in partnership with longtime friend Robert Hilland (a former FBI agent). John was asked to help solve various active crime cases and both men formed an unlikely crime-solving partnership that spanned 25 years.

John spoke to Johnny live from New York in May 2026, ahead of his September UK tour. Nothing was off the agenda. Johnny & John chat about John's background in healthcare, his chilling 9/11 prediction, that South Park episode and discussing how for many years even John himself was 'a huge doubter' (in the psychic abilities of people), until he was read by a New Jersey woman who convinced him that he could become a medium.

John has brought a fresh, honest and thought-provoking attitude to the world of psychic phenomena. As a medium, author and lecturer, he has, over the last three decades, helped thousands with his uncanny ability to predict future events and communicate with those who have crossed over to the Other Side. Deeply compelling, often startling and occasionally humorous, John’s down-to-earth approach has earned him a vast and loyal following, from his countless books, tours, radio appearances and huge TV series ('Crossing Over' running for 4 seasons from the year 2000 & 'Cross Country' from 2006 ending after three seasons).

John also has friendships that have build up over his time as a medium, including a client base featuring Kim Kardashian, Oprah, Jay Shetty, Kate and Oliver Hudson and Australian radio stars Kyle & Jackie O ... to name a few.

From mediumship and intuitive guidance to astrology, grief support, and spiritual growth it's all in this fascinating interview.

.... Oh and Johnny asks John who will win the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

John's on tour this September in the UK. Get tickets via AXS only > https://johnedward.net/events/london-uk/

WWW: johnedward.net

YT: www.youtube.com/@psychicmediumje

Insta: psychicmediumje

Evolve+: www.evolveplus.tv/login

John's most recent ITV UK 'This Morning' appearance: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfbEKBrOqDc

Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 9th series.

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Refreshing Pod - SaturdayMornings.co.uk

Saturday Morning Kids TV was a staple on BBC One for decades, from it's beginnings in the shape of 'Saturday Swap Shop', to 'Live & Kicking', 'Dick & Dom in The Bungalow' & so much more!

This October, it’s been 50 years since the Saturday Morning schedule changed forever, with the introduction of 'Swap Swap', which launched on the 2nd October 1976.

The time slot from 9am - midday featured many presenters, using the BBC’s own talent at Radio One, like Noel Edmunds and Mike Read, using children's TV veterans like John Craven & Sarah Greene host, plus helping launch the career of Caroline Flack & Fearne Cotton, and catapult the likes of Emma Forbes, Andi Peters, Zoe Ball & Jamie Theakston into superstardom.

Most recently from 2017 the 'Saturday Mash Up' on the CBBC Channel is the closet thing to the old skool programming from the past, and it remains to be seen if the BBC have any plans to celebrate this milestone in it’s 50 year on any channel.

Johnny speaks to Saturday Morning Super-fan Martin Whale, who’s website SaturdaysMornings.CO.UK is a Mecca for all things broadcast since October 1976 … It’s live and kicking right now, with a good old chin wag including those shows that were on in the summer holidays, and plenty of nostalgia guaranteed.

You can Listen via the link in our bio.

"Miss It, Miss Out"

Follow Martin's mecca for all things Saturday Mornings via:

WWW: www.saturdaymornings.co.uk

YT: satmornings

INSTA: saturdaymorningsuk

FB: Saturday Mornings

Refreshing Pod is a magazine style podcast, giving you ideas, interviews, big name guests, and guaranteed laughs along the way, with new content every few weeks, now in it's 9th series.

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Saturdaymornings.co.uk (Website Images & Archive + social Media Content).

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