Episode 1: Sophie de Goede

“My First Game on Comms Was an FA Cup Final” | Emily Herbert on Life Behind the Mic, Confidence & Social Media

Emily talks about breaking into commentary, the pressure of calling her first ever game at Wembley for a Women’s FA Cup final (Chelsea v Manchester United), and how she learned to trust her voice early on. They get into the reality of working in football media, from social media noise and why she’s not fussed about men’s opinions, to the unseen graft behind those slick 10-second round-ups and rapid-fire moments viewers take for granted. It’s a grounded, refreshing conversation about confidence, craft, and carving your own lane in a space where you’re often learning on the job - and doing it in public. Game Face Off is produced in partnership with The Factory London

Episode 1: Sophie de Goede

Emma sits down with World Rugby Player of the Year Sophie de Goede for an honest conversation about injury, identity and everything that sits in the shadows of success. They talk about the surreal contrast of losing a World Cup final on the same day Sophie was crowned the best player in the world, the complications of her ACL rehab and infection, the pressure of coming back “better than before”, and what legacy really means when you’re following in your parents’ footsteps. It’s a grounded, open chat with one of the most exciting players in the game right now. Produced in partnership with The Factory London.