‘Men in blazers: Early Kick Off’ podcast nominated for Best Sports award at 2025 arias
Footwork Media are proud to announce that our daily football podcast, Men in Blazers: Early Kick Off, has been nominated for Best Sports Podcast at the 2025 Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAs), for the second consecutive year.
Produced every weekday by our team in the UK, Early Kick Off has grown into one of US-based football fans’ go-to destinations for breaking news. From Premier League previews and Champions League breakdowns to European clashes and transfer rumours, this week-daily football podcast is powered by journalistic rigour, humour, and creative sound-design — all hallmarks of Footwork Media’s identity as a production agency.
We are delighted for our clients, Men in Blazers, that the podcast has been recognised with such a prestigious nomination and it’s great to see their names in lights amongst some of the biggest broadcasters in the UK. Every episode of Early Kick Off is a collaboration between hosts, researchers, and producers who live and breathe football.
With the 2025 ARIAs spotlighting the best in audio content, Footwork Media’s recognition reflects its growing influence in the sports media space. As the production agency behind a range of successful shows, including both long-form and daily podcasts, this nomination marks another milestone in a year of strong growth and innovation.
Whether you’re catching the latest headlines over breakfast or digging into tactical analysis on your commute, Early Kick Off delivers a sharp, informed take on the global game in just ten minutes — every single day.
