Inside the Industry: Unfiltered

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This week, Adam Smith sits down with Brandon Smith - a football and eSports commentator with over 500K subscribers.

He opens up about his struggles with bullying and mental health during his school years, and how he paved his way to becoming one of the most recognisable voices in commentary, both in eSports and football.

🎙️ Inside the Industry: Unfiltered — honest conversations with the people shaping modern sport and media.

Thanks again to Brandon for being such a great guest.

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In this raw and revealing episode of Inside The Industry: Unfiltered, we sit down with creator, actor and lifelong Arsenal devotee Alex Moneypenny for a conversation that digs far beneath the surface. Alex opens up about the hardest chapters of his life — the personal setbacks, the moments of self-reflection and the resilience it took to build his confidence and career.

Football fans will love this one too: Alex speaks passionately about Arsenal FC, the club that shaped his channel, fuelled his creativity, and ultimately became a platform through which he connected with millions of people. From the emotional highs and lows of supporting the Gunners to how the club indirectly influenced his career choices.

We explore the evolution of his acting journey, from early lessons and industry quirks to the breakthrough moments that reshaped his path. Alex shares how he learned to navigate pressure, expectation, and the sometimes brutal honesty of film and television, all while staying grounded in his craft.

We also dive into topics Alex rarely addresses publicly, including:
• Mental health in the entertainment world and the importance of vulnerability.
• How social media shaped — and sometimes challenged — your public identity.
• Balancing ambition with real life, friendships, and personal growth.
• What he wishes he knew before stepping into the industry, and the advice he’d give young people today.

Authentic, funny, introspective, and unfiltered — this is Alex Moneypenny as you’ve never heard him.
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In this episode, YouTuber and filmmaker Josh Pieters joins us to pull back the curtain on some of the most controversial and viral moments of his career.

Josh opens up about the real angle behind his Lily Phillips documentary, revealing how it came together and the reaction that followed. He also lifts the lid on the secrets of the Brit Crew, giving rare insight into the reality of online fame, friendship, power dynamics, and the pressure behind the scenes of YouTube stardom.

Plus… we dive deep into the now-legendary “Fake Ed Sheeran” prank — how it was planned, how the public and media reacted, and what Eddie Hearn had to say about it.

This is an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation about:
✅ The truth behind the Lily Phillips documentary
✅ Brit Crew drama & influencer politics
✅ Viral pranks & social experiments
✅ A Fake Ed Sheeran
✅ Life as a creator in the spotlight

If you’re fascinated by the creator economy, internet culture, YouTube and behind-the-scenes influencer stories, this is a must-watch.

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In this episode of Inside the Industry: Unfiltered, we sit down with Premier League icon Shaun Wright-Phillips for one of his most open and honest conversations yet.

From breaking through at Manchester City as a fearless winger to becoming a key part of Chelsea’s star-studded squad, Shaun reflects on the defining moments of his career — the highs, the battles, and the lessons learned along the way. He reveals the full story behind how he almost signed for Arsenal, and what really happened behind the scenes during that pivotal moment. He highly rates Hernán Crespo...find out some of the amazing talents he rates most!

We also dive into Shaun’s bold move to America, exploring how MLS was good for him as a person, being closer to his brother.

Of course, no conversation with Shaun is complete without talking about his family. He opens up about his relationship with his dad, Ian Wright, how that bond shaped his mindset, his motivations, and the standards he set for himself throughout his career.

Expect insight, laughs, honesty, and stories you’ve never heard before.

If you’re a fan of football, culture, or simply great personality — this one’s unmissable. Don't forget to subscribe!
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In this episode of Inside the Industry: Unfiltered, we sit down with Karel Prince, the creator behind the viral “HMRC of Football” series — a hard-hitting, brutally honest look at the truthful side of the beautiful game. Karel joins us to dive deep into how football really remembers, from player appearances to on-pitch politics to how podcasts mislead in modern football.

💰 What we cover:
• The story behind HMRC of Football and how it impacted online football storytelling
• The rise of football content creators shaping industry conversations
• Exclusive insights into how Karel built his platform and audience

Whether you’re a football fan, content creator, or just curious about the industry machine that powers the sport, this episode offers insight on how to get yourself started in football.

📺 Watch now to learn how the game really works — from someone who’s exposed it all.
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