This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Telford, Barnsley, Macclesfield, Southport and Salford forward...Mike Phenix

Mike sits down with the boys to discuss everything from his 4 year footballing ban to how he overcame drug and alcohol addiction to turn his life around.Mike then talks openly about his long time battles with addiction, dealing with the loss of his mum at a young age and how his addictions almost cost him his life.

Mike and the boys then speak about getting back into football following his 4 year ban, playing whilst high and the lost dog that saved his life.

The lads then chat about Mike's decision to enter rehab before he honestly explains the moment he relapsed before realising he needed to make a change for his daughter.

Finally they discuss how Mike is currently 10 months sober and the work he is doing to help both current and recovering addicts by talking with them and their families to better understand addiction.

For anyone struggling or needing help with any of the topics mentioned in the pod please check out the following:
- https://alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
- https://talktofrank.com/
- https://changegrowlive.org/
- https://wearewithyou.org.uk/

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On next weeks Patreon episode of 'I Had Trials Once', our very own Jordan Hulme is in the hotseat talking through his career in non-league football, from being a 'wonderkid' at Manchester United, to (sort of) crossing paths with Big Sam at Bolton and Gary Neville's harsh truth!

Oh, and Mike Phenix is back alongside Gaz as our guest co-host for the episode...

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This week Gaz & Jordan are joined by former Bolton, Falkirk, Rochdale, Mansfield, Peterborough, Carlisle, Gillingham & Morecambe defender...Rhys Bennett!

Rhys sits down with the boys to discuss everything from playing men's football at an early age to becoming a Twitch streaming during lockdown!

Rhys then talks about his relationship with Keith Hill, his incredible time at Rochdale and the promotion parties that followed.

The lads then chat about Rhys' time playing for Steve Evans, finally getting his big move to League One Peterborough and just how good Ivan Toney was.

Rhys and the boys then speak about contract issues in football and why Rhys decided to start streaming FIFA and Football manager during the first lockdown.

Finally they discuss openly about getting big injuries in football and the setbacks that come with those before talking about what the future looks like for Rhys.

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