Bitcoin And The Long Game

Ben Mee: From Man City's Academy to Premier League Captain | Bitcoin & The Long Game Podcast

Former Premier League and England under-21 defender Ben Mee joins Peter Lane and George Boyd for a wide-ranging conversation about elite sport, business, and long-term wealth. Early on, they dig into the Man City academy, what it meant to win the FA Youth Cup, and how training alongside world-class players like Aguero, De Bruyne, and Hazard shaped Ben's development long before he played a first-team minute.The discussion turns to his move to Burnley under Eddie Howe, 11 years of Premier League football under Sean Dyche, and the sharp contrast of then joining Brentford's data-driven, analytics-first environment — a culture shock that tested even a seasoned professional. They work through what that transition revealed about adaptability, how elite managers approach the game differently, and what the art of defending looks like in an era obsessed with attacking flair.The latter half touches on Ben's plans beyond football, including Season One — his education and recruitment platform helping young people find careers inside the game — and why having a financial plan from the start of your career matters more than most players realise.The Bitcoin side of things comes in through Ben's own journey: buying in 2018, selling on his financial advisor's advice, buying back in, and gradually going deep down the rabbit hole. Peter and George explore why traditional financial advice has a structural blind spot around Bitcoin, and what it means when a lifelong learner like Ben describes spending over a thousand hours researching it.Follow on X:Ben Mee - https://x.com/Ben6MeePeter Lane - https://x.com/peterlane1985George Boyd - https://x.com/gboyd9CoinCorner - https://x.com/coincornerXCE - https://x.com/xceofficialVEIN - https://x.com/VEIN_intelSponsorsCoinCornerXCEVEINEdited by James Pearcehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/#Bitcoin #BTC #BenMee #Football #BitcoinAndTheLongGame #Podcast

Mark Cueto: Life After Rugby for an England International | Bitcoin & The Long Game Podcast

England international rugby winger Mark Cueto joins Peter Lane and George Boyd for a wide-ranging conversation about what elite sport teaches you about performance, resilience, and money. They start with grassroots sport and why the culture around rugby can build better habits in young players, from processing wins and losses to learning how to handle conflict properly. Mark reflects on his unusual path into professional rugby, how quickly things changed once he arrived at Sale, and what it felt like going from a modest first contract to believing he could genuinely make a career at the top level. The conversation moves through England call-ups, the realities of international rugby, and how elite sport trains you to move on fast, even after the biggest moments. They also discuss life after retirement, running businesses, and why financial decisions matter even more when your peak earning window is short. Peter and George introduce Mark to Bitcoin through the lens of long-term savings, broken money, and the importance of understanding the system before choosing a solution. Follow on X: Mark Cueto - https://x.com/Mark_Cueto Peter Lane - https://x.com/peterlane1985 George Boyd - https://x.com/gboyd9 CoinCorner - https://x.com/coincorner XCE - https://x.com/xceofficial VEIN - https://x.com/VEIN_intel Sponsors CoinCorner XCE VEIN Edited by James Pearce https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/ #Bitcoin #BTC #MarkCueto #Rugby #BitcoinAndTheLongGame #Podcast

Stephen Ireland: Premier League Legend, Wythenshawe Vets & the Squad Usain Bolt Wants to Join | Bitcoin & The Long Game Podcast

1,867 Premier League appearances. 389 international caps. 15 major honours. And Usain Bolt is on the waiting list. Welcome to Wythenshawe Vets — the most decorated Sunday league team you’ve probably never heard of. And Stephen Ireland plays for them. The former Manchester City and Stoke City midfielder joins Peter Lane and George Boyd for one of the most entertaining conversations the podcast has had. From his playing days at the highest level to life post-football, Stephen talks honestly about what happens when the game ends, how he thinks about money and legacy, and why the best team he’s ever been part of might just be a bunch of veterans from Wythenshawe. Expect laughs. Expect honesty. Expect a perspective on the long game you won’t find anywhere else. Follow on X Peter Lane - https://x.com/peterlane1985 CoinCorner - https://x.com/coincorner Danny Scott - https://x.com/coincornerdanny XCE - https://x.com/xceofficial Bitcoin Only Scott - https://x.com/btconlyscott VEIN - https://x.com/VEIN_intel Follow Stephen Ireland on Instagram Stephen Ireland - https://www.instagram.com/stevieireland7/ Sponsors CoinCorner XCE Bitcoin Only Scott VEIN Edited by James Pearce https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/ #WythenshaweVets #PremierLeague #BitcoinAndTheLongGame #Podcast

Marc Pugh: From Maximum Performance to The Foodie Footballer | Bitcoin & The Long Game Podcast

Marc Pugh wanted to be the best version of himself on the pitch. That obsession with performance led him to nutrition — and eventually changed his life off it. A professional footballer for nearly 20 years, Marc took his drive for peak performance into a nutrition course during his playing days. That single decision led him to become The Foodie Footballer — a platform exploring the relationship between food, fitness, and long-term wellbeing. In this episode, Marc joins Peter Lane and George Boyd to talk about marginal gains, identity after football, building something of your own, and why thinking long-term — in health, in finances, in life — is the most important habit any athlete can develop. Bitcoin features. But so does purpose. Follow on X Marc Pugh - https://x.com/MarcPugh7 Peter Lane - https://x.com/peterlane1985 CoinCorner - https://x.com/coincorner Danny Scott - https://x.com/coincornerdanny XCE - https://x.com/xceofficial Bitcoin Only Scott - https://x.com/btconlyscott VEIN - https://x.com/VEIN_intel Follow on Instagram The Foodie Footballer - https://www.instagram.com/thefoodiefootballer/ Sponsors CoinCorner XCE Bitcoin Only Scott VEIN Edited by James Pearce https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/ #TheFoodieFootballer #Football #BitcoinAndTheLongGame #Podcast

Tim Bresnan: The Article That Changed Everything | Bitcoin & The Long Game Podcast

For a man who spent 20 years in professional cricket — Ashes winner, T20 World Cup champion, and a veteran of the relentless grind of county and international sport — you’d think he’d seen it all. But one piece of writing shifted his entire mindset around money, time, and long-term thinking. In this episode, Tim Bresnan joins hosts Peter Lane and George Boyd to talk about that moment, what he did next, and why he believes every professional athlete needs to start thinking about Bitcoin before their career ends. They discuss the psychology of performance, financial education in elite sport, and why the long game is not just a cricketing metaphor. Follow on X Tim Bresnan - https://x.com/timbresnan Peter Lane - https://x.com/peterlane1985 CoinCorner - https://x.com/coincorner Danny Scott - https://x.com/coincornerdanny XCE - https://x.com/xceofficial Bitcoin Only Scott - https://x.com/btconlyscott VEIN - https://x.com/VEIN_intel Sponsors CoinCorner XCE Bitcoin Only Scott VEIN Produced by James Pearce https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-pearcesf/ #Bitcoin #BTC #TimBresnan #Cricket #BitcoinAndTheLongGame #Podcast