Robbie Williams is the first celebrity guest on an episode of Steve Bracknall’s Game’s Gone podcast.
The cult BBC Sounds football comedy has built a loyal following around Bracknall’s self-styled mission to “save grassroots football”, and this new episode marks a new moment for the series.
Robbie brings sharp humour, stories and the kind of self-mockery that sets the tone for a fast, unpredictable interview. The pair bounce between music, fame, ageing and the kind of football chat that sparks some of the podcast’s funniest moments this year.
Robbie’s openness drives the standout sections. He talks frankly about losing his hair and jokes about the work that goes into keeping it camera-ready.
He describes powders, tricks and the idea of choosing a full hair system, explaining the process in detail while stopping to laugh at himself and his own vanity.
The conversation moves from backstage habits to self-image in a way that feels natural and sharply entertaining, with Steve feeding the chaos perfectly.
At one point Robbie even flips the script, questioning Steve directly and asking: “Who motivates the motivator?”
The interview then shifts to a fun moment where Robbie ranks the toughness of his former Take That bandmates.
Mark Owen sits at the bottom of his list, Gary Barlow’s black belt and early discipline push him higher, Howard Donald is praised for his mix of strength and dexterity, and Jason Orange lands near the top thanks to his Wythenshawe roots.
Robbie places himself at number one and jokes about being the tallest in the band, adding that even he barely believes it.
The full episode of Games Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast with Robbie Williams is available to listen to now on BBC Sounds.
The visual episode will also beon the Game’s Gone: The Steve Bracknall Podcast YouTube channel at 5pm today.
