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Floodlit Dreams

By Floodlit Dreams

We're Floodlit Dreams and we publish books - mainly sports books. Join us for insights into the world of publishing, discussions with our authors and opinions on wide-ranging topics.
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The Claridge and Ridley Podcast | The EFL

Floodlit DreamsMay 10, 2021

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The Claridge and Ridley Podcast | The EFL

The Claridge and Ridley Podcast | The EFL

Steve Claridge and Ian Ridley are back as they talk all things Football League. Covering the ups and downs, parachute payments and mismanagement. There's even room for a discussion on sausage and fish fingers...

May 10, 202137:17
Floodlit Dreams meets...Tony Adams

Floodlit Dreams meets...Tony Adams

There's wisdom, inspiration, tears and laughter as host Sybil Ruscoe is joined by England and Arsenal legend Tony Adams and Floodlit Dreams founder Ian Ridley, who co-authored Tony's two books: Addicted and Sober.

Mar 23, 202148:59
On Love, Grief and Cricket: A Floodlit Dreams Podcast

On Love, Grief and Cricket: A Floodlit Dreams Podcast

Top broadcaster Sybil Ruscoe hosts a poignant discussion on love, grief and cricket with Lauren Clark, widow of cricketing great Bob Willis, and Floodlit Dreams founder Ian Ridley.

Mar 03, 202147:26
The Claridge and Ridley Podcast | Christmas Special

The Claridge and Ridley Podcast | Christmas Special

Christmas Day punishment training at Birmingham City, rotten turkeys at Aldershot, an 8-0 dream Boxing Day. Derbies and rivalries. And a bit about stately homes. Welcome to the life of a professional footballer at Christmas, as told by Steve and Ian in the latest episode of the Claridge and Ridley podcast.

Dec 23, 202030:41
The Claridge and Ridley Podcast for Floodlit Dreams Publishing

The Claridge and Ridley Podcast for Floodlit Dreams Publishing

Steve Claridge and Ian Ridley join forces once again to discuss the best and worst players Steve played with in his career.

Nov 19, 202035:29
Floodlit Dreams meets...Neil Beasley

Floodlit Dreams meets...Neil Beasley

Neil Beasley, author of Football's Coming Out, joins Ian and Seth to talk about his experiences of homophobia in football and the steps that need to be taken for equality in the sport.

Jul 10, 202040:06
Floodlit Dreams meets...Steve Claridge

Floodlit Dreams meets...Steve Claridge

Floodlit Dreams founder Ian Ridley reminisces with Steve Claridge about their time together at Weymouth, working on Steve's autobiographies (and checking whether he's actually read them) and his experiences in professional football.

Jun 09, 202040:45
Floodlit Dreams meets...Susie Petruccelli

Floodlit Dreams meets...Susie Petruccelli

Susie Petruccelli joins Ian and Seth to discuss her new book, Raised a Warrior, and give insight into the world of women's soccer.

May 01, 202053:43