{"podcast":{"title":"A.I. In Football","slug":"a-i-in-football-6622013","podcast_index_feed_id":6622013,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/atc/","website_url":"https://elevatehcw.kit.com/49a42d011b","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/31790e8b-cacc-460c-9874-014683e11da8/AI-In-Football-Podcast-Art-Work-1-2.jpg","author":"Tom Butterfield & David Bromley","episode_count":162,"summary":"AI in Football: Recruitment Decisions, Done Properly is a practical podcast about how football clubs make better recruitment decisions in an AI world — without the hype. We don’t chase novelty tools. We focus on the thinking and structure that makes any tool useful: clear role briefs, behaviours over labels, constraints and trade-offs, repeatable shortlisting, and decision review that actually improves the process. Each episode gives you something you can use: - Role Definition Templates (behaviour-based, not position labels) - Question sets that lead to better shortlists - Meeting Structures that stop recruitment becoming a persuasion contest - Simple Ways to Stress-Test Decisions (“what would make this wrong?”) - How AI Fits Safely: drafting, checking, standardising outputs — never replacing judgement If you work in recruitment, scouting, analysis, coaching, or you’re aiming to, this show is for you. Clarity First. Tools Second.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-in-football-6622013"},"episode":{"title":"Bonus Episode: What Type of Player Should Replace Son Heung-Min at Spurs?","slug":"bonus-episode-what-type-of-player-should-replace-son-heung-min-at-spurs","published_at":"2026-02-13T05:03:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-in-football-6622013/bonus-episode-what-type-of-player-should-replace-son-heung-min-at-spurs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-in-football-6622013","url":"https://atc.captivate.fm/episode/bonus-episode-what-type-of-player-should-replace-son-heung-min-at-spurs","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0e4946bc-210c-4bd8-a18d-baf7670a4929.mp3","summary":"YouTube Episode Join the Free Kickstart Challenge Summary In this episode of the AI and Football podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the intricacies of football recruitment, particularly focusing on Tottenham Hotspur's challenges in replacing key players. They explore the role of AI in streamlining recruitment processes, defining objectives, and identifying player attributes that align with team strategies. The conversation emphasises the importance of data analysis, setting constraints, and establishing key performance indicators to evaluate potential recruits effectively. The hosts also discuss the significance of behavioural role definitions and the necessity of filtering players based on specific criteria to ensure a successful recruitment strategy. Takeaways AI can significantly enhance recruitment processes in football. Defining clear objectives is crucial for effective player replacement. Understanding player attributes helps in making informed recruitment decisions. Constraints and priorities guide the recruitment strategy. Behavioural role definitions clarify what is expected from players. Key performance indicators are essential for evaluating player effectiveness. Data analysis provides insights into player performance metrics. Filtering players based on specific criteria narrows down options. Collaboration and feedback are vital in refining recruitment strategies. The recruitment process is a continuous work in progress. Useful Links Join the Free Kickstart Challenge Support The Show - Buy David and Tom a bag of peanut M&M's. Instagram Youtube Channel","meta_description":"YouTube Episode Join the Free Kickstart Challenge Summary In this episode of the AI and Football podcast, hosts Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4071,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-i-in-football-6622013/episodes/bonus-episode-what-type-of-player-should-replace-son-heung-min-at-spurs/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-in-football-6622013/bonus-episode-what-type-of-player-should-replace-son-heung-min-at-spurs.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}