Virtuopo, is behind a new podcast with Liverpool and England star, John Barnes.
The Liverpool production and virtual events firm is producing Defend & Attack: The John Barnes Podcast, hosted by Simon O’Brien.
The company’s first original sports podcast, it’s part of a wider strategy to grow into content creation.
“John and I hit it off straight away and we quickly realised there was an opportunity to work together. He’s always had a unique perspective on football and isn’t afraid to say what he thinks, so I came up with the idea of launching a podcast,” explained Managing Director, Chris Holmes.
“Virtuopo is best known for virtual and hybrid events, but we also have a purpose-built podcast studio and an experienced production team. Podcast production is a growing part of our business, and this project marks an important step as we continue to extend our podcast portfolio, working with personalities, brands and corporates.”
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Each week, Barnes and O’Brien will discuss some of the biggest issues in football, with fan interaction and guest interviews planned for future episodes.
“The response from football fans has been fantastic. Simon and I have some great conversations about what’s happening in football, and we don’t always follow popular opinion,” added Barnes.
“That’s what makes it interesting. Chris and the team have created the right environment for those conversations. Hopefully people enjoy listening and joining the discussion as the podcast grows.”
It’s recorded at Virtuopo’s studio in Brunswick Business Park.
