LAURENCE MCKENNA: Rebuilding Career With CHUNKZ + The Kick Off & XO FALLOUT 😱 ft.

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In this candid episode of Inside the Industry: Unfiltered, we sit down with Laurence McKenna — one of the UK’s most recognisable voices in sports media and content creation. From building a career in the digital age to working with some of the biggest names in football and podcasting, Laurence opens up about the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned along the way.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This interview contains references to online abuse and threats of violence. Viewer discretion is advised.

Laurence has worked with the biggest names online, from: Chunkz to True Geordie, WillNE to Jordan Henderson. He talks about his rise through the industry, his biggest struggles behind the scenes, and the personal growth that shaped him beyond the microphone. This is an honest, insightful conversation about creativity, resilience, and what it really takes to thrive in today’s media landscape.

If you’re passionate about media, sports, or simply want a peek behind the curtain of a modern creator’s life, this episode is not to be missed.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:33 Nerves
5:40 Loz's journey
12:40 Ball Street
19:10 Relationship with True Geordie
45:17 The new football podcasts
49:31 The rise and fall of XO
58:40 Pitfalls of social media
1:00:40 Loz's deep thinking
1:08:43 Chunkz, Beta Squad & The Sidemen
1:14:26 Liverpool
1:18:03 2025/26 Predictions
1:20:40 Quickfire Questions