This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we’re joined by Josh Hare, current Hornchurch FC defender, whose football journey is deeply rooted in family, resilience, and perseverance.

Growing up surrounded by football, Josh’s path into the game was shaped early on. With his dad, cousin, and uncle all involved in football including family links to the professional game and youth setups such as Gillingham football was never just a hobby, it was part of everyday life. From watching, learning, and dreaming, Josh developed a strong understanding of what it takes to survive in the game from a young age.

In the first half of the episode, Josh takes us through his football journey the early promise, the expectations that come with a footballing family, and the challenges that tested him along the way. He speaks honestly about injuries, setbacks, and moments where his career could have gone in a very different direction, and how those experiences ultimately shaped the player and person he is today.

In the second half, the conversation shifts beyond football. Josh opens up about the mental side of the game dealing with frustration, recovery, self-doubt, and the importance of having the right people around you during tough periods. He reflects on how injuries affected his mindset, how perspective has changed over time, and why enjoying football again became just as important as chasing levels.
This is an honest, grounded conversation about football, family, and resilience a reminder that progress isn’t always linear, and that sometimes the journey itself builds the strongest foundations

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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As 2025 came to an end, we took a moment to pause, reflect, and look back on the journey so far on The Set Peace Podcast. In this special wrap-up episode, the hosts sit down to reflect on the conversations, stories, and people that have shaped the year from academy journeys and non-league paths to professional careers, setbacks, resilience, and growth beyond football.

Throughout the episode, we revisit the themes that kept coming up again and again: identity, pressure, injury, release, faith, purpose, and the importance of speaking openly about mental health in football.

We reflect on moments that stayed with us, conversations that challenged our thinking, and the impact these stories have had not just on us as hosts, but on listeners and the wider football community.

This episode isn’t about highlights or numbers it’s about the people behind the stories, the lessons learned, and why these conversations matter. It’s a chance to take stock, show gratitude to every guest who trusted us with their story, and acknowledge the community that continues to support and engage with the podcast.

A reflective, honest, and necessary conversation to close out the year and look ahead to what’s next

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we’re joined by Montel Agyemang, a dynamic centre midfielder whose football journey reflects the realities, resilience, and relentless grind of the non-league and professional game.

Montel came through the academy system at Leyton Orient, getting an early taste of professional football before gaining valuable experience through loan spells and senior football across the pyramid. His career has taken him through a number of competitive environments, where adaptability, patience, and mental strength were just as important as talent. Each move brought new lessons about form, confidence, contracts, and the constant pressure to perform.

Now playing for Horsham, Montel reflects on what it truly means to sustain a career in football beyond the spotlight. In the first half of the episode, we talk about his development through academies, loans, and non-league football, the mental challenges of uncertainty, and how setbacks can either stall you or sharpen you.

In the second half, the conversation goes deeper into mental health and wellbeing. Montel opens up about managing pressure, self-belief, and identity as a footballer, particularly when the journey doesn’t follow a straight line. He speaks honestly about resilience, staying grounded, and learning to control what you can when football feels unpredictable especially through injuries

This is a real, grounded conversation that sheds light on the unseen side of football the mental strength required to keep going, the lessons learned through adversity, and the importance of balance, perspective, and support.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we are joined by Mayowa Quadri, one of the most influential voices in modern football culture and storytelling. His journey didn’t begin with media, cameras, or broadcast studios. It started quietly, at grassroots level where he fell in love with football not just as a sport, but as a culture, a community, and a language.

From university into present day, Mayowa carved out a unique lane in the industry not as an ex-pro, but as someone who understood football through people, identity, creativity, and representation. That perspective has taken him into rooms many never imagined possible.

Today, he is the Head of Brand at VERSUS, a Board Member of the Sports Journalists’ Association, and a Board Member of the Black Collective of Media in Sport. His portfolio stretches across some of the biggest platforms in football and entertainment:

•⁠ ⁠Former match-day host for Guinness & Together
•⁠ ⁠Former co-host of Wrighty’s House with Ian Wright
•⁠ ⁠Founder of the Blue Creative Fund with Chelsea, empowering young creatives
•⁠ ⁠Host of the FCM Podcast, shaping conversation around football culture
•⁠ ⁠Former DAZN Club World Cup reporter
•⁠ ⁠Regular contributor for Premier League Productions
Mayowa’s impact isn’t just professional it’s cultural.

In this episode, Mayowa opens up about navigating the industry as a Black creative, the mental pressures behind visibility and online scrutiny, the responsibility of platforming communities, and how football and love for God can serve as both healing and identity.

His insight into balancing culture, creativity, leadership, and mental health makes this one of the most important conversations we’ve had.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we are joined by Alistair John, a winger whose journey through football has been full of promise, challenge, and resilience. Alistair’s story begins in the academy setups at West Ham, Arsenal, and Charlton Athletic, where his talent and potential were evident from a young age. The early days were full of dreams, scouting trips, and the intense pressure that comes with being a young footballer in elite systems.

However, a sudden, life-altering incident changed the trajectory of his career, forcing him to navigate both physical and emotional recovery while rethinking what football and life meant to him. Through resilience, determination, and the support of those around him, Alistair rebuilt his path, continuing to play, mentor, and reflect on the lessons he has learned along the way.

In this episode, he shares candidly about the highs and lows of academy and senior football, coping with trauma, navigating mental health challenges, and how fatherhood has reshaped his perspective on life and the game. His story is a testament to perseverance, personal growth, and the unbreakable connection between passion and perseverance, showing that even when life changes everything in an instant, it is possible to keep moving forward with purpose.

This episode is a candid and inspiring story of resilience and personal growth, and it will resonate with anyone who has faced setbacks while chasing their dreams

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we’re joined by Alison Maloney — a trailblazing physiotherapist whose journey through football and healthcare is both inspiring and deeply human.

From early beginnings at Greenwich Borough and Fisher, to working within setups at Charlton Athletic, VCD Athletic, Barking, and now Cray Wanderers, Alison has carved out her place in a space that hasn’t always been easy for women to thrive in. Her story is one of perseverance, professionalism, and passion for player care.

In the first 45 minutes, Alison takes us through her football journey — how she broke barriers, built trust in male-dominated environments, and became known for her ability to connect deeply with players both physically and emotionally. She shares insight into the realities of being a physio in the non-league game, the responsibility of being part of a team’s heartbeat, and why her work goes far beyond the treatment room.

In the second half, we explore Alison’s mental health journey — balancing her full-time role as an NHS Specialist Physiotherapist in elderly rehab and frailty with the demands of football. She opens up about how the COVID-19 pandemic tested her emotionally, witnessing patients fight for recovery while she herself battled exhaustion and compassion fatigue.

Now, through her mentoring work, university lectures, and her creation of the Non-League Therapist Support Network, Alison is helping shape the next generation of physios — reminding them that behind every recovery is a story, a struggle, and a human being.

A conversation about resilience, empathy, and the power of connection — this is one of those episodes that will leave you both inspired and grateful.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we sit down with Tristan Gordon. a man whose journey through football and life is as powerful as it is inspiring.

From early days lighting up the local pitches to being on the verge of a professional career, Tristan’s footballing ability was never in doubt. But life took a series of unexpected turns that forced him to rebuild from the ground up. Through the challenges, lessons and moments that changed his direction, Tristan found a new purpose one rooted in faith, growth and giving back.

Today, he continues to play at grassroots level, but his impact stretches far beyond football. Tristan runs a Foodbank supporting local families, leads a Men’s Forum focused on conversation and well-being, and has become a pillar of his community, using his story to guide young people away from the wrong paths and towards better choices.

In this deeply honest episode, Tristan shares:
•⁠ ⁠How life’s toughest moments shaped the man he is today
•⁠ ⁠The importance of purpose, reflection and second chances
•⁠ ⁠How football and community became his anchor
•⁠ ⁠Why giving back brings more fulfilment than any trophy ever could

A story of redemption, resilience and real change one that shows it’s not where you start or what you go through, but how you use your journey to lift others.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

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This week on The Set Peace Podcast, we’re joined by Adrian Binns. a man who has lived and breathed grassroots football from childhood to veteran level.

Adrian started out in 7-a-side with Sydenham Cobra, before moving through youth setups, progressing into competitive football and is continuing to fly the flag for local football well into adulthood.

But what makes this episode powerful isn’t just Adrian’s football journey it’s his honesty off the pitch.In the second half of the conversation, Adrian opens up about one of the hardest chapters of his life. his divorce.

We look at how football became both an escape and a support system, the emotional toll of rebuilding your life as a man when everything shifts, the importance of male vulnerability and why more men need to talk about heartbreak and change, also how community football can be a lifeline when your personal life is crumbling

This episode is raw, relatable and full of real-life insight not just for football people, but for anyone who’s faced loss, transition or rediscovery.

The set peace podcast is about more than football it’s about the people behind it.

Every 2 weeks, we sit down with guests across the game from pros to physios, coaches to players, these are the conversations we all need to hear, in football and in life.

With 45 minutes talking football and 45 minutes on mental health and well-being these conversations are for everyone whether you’re in football or not.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A9VTGxhEW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Instagram: @thesetpeacepodcast

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Website: www.thesetpeacepodcast.com