{"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":"Ep38: Why Football Needs Better Thinking: Structure, Clarity & the Rise of AI-Supported Decisions","slug":"ep38-why-football-needs-better-thinking-structure-clarity-the-rise-of-ai-supported-decisions","published_at":"2025-12-12T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-in-football-6622013/ep38-why-football-needs-better-thinking-structure-clarity-the-rise-of-ai-supported-decisions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-i-in-football-6622013","url":"https://atc.captivate.fm/episode/ep38","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b389066e-3aa9-4ea6-892f-232401ecc5e1.mp3","summary":"Join the Free Kickstart Challenge Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the intersection of AI and football, discussing how technology can enhance decision-making processes within clubs. They emphasise the importance of clear terminology and structured thinking, arguing that football's challenges stem from inconsistent language and unclear role definitions. The conversation introduces the concept of a 'context stack' for effective decision-making, highlighting how AI can be a powerful tool when used correctly. The episode concludes with a call for clubs to standardize their internal definitions to fully leverage AI's potential in recruitment and analysis. Takeaways Football doesn't have a technology problem, it has a thinking problem. AI isn't replacing people; it's exposing decision-making flaws. Inconsistent terminology leads to misalignment in football clubs. Clubs need to standardize their internal definitions for clarity. AI can only work with clear behavioral definitions, not vague labels. The context stack is essential for effective decision-making. Good decisions come from structured thinking, not shortcuts. AI magnifies ambiguity; clarity is crucial for effective use. Football clubs must define terms to leverage AI effectively. Better structure leads to better recruitment decisions. 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":"Join the Free Kickstart Challenge Summary In this episode of the Football Insights Academy podcast, Tom Butterfield and David Bromley delve into the inter…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2494,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/a-i-in-football-6622013/episodes/ep38-why-football-needs-better-thinking-structure-clarity-the-rise-of-ai-supported-decisions/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/ep38-why-football-needs-better-thinking-structure-clarity-the-rise-of-ai-supported-decisions.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}