{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#547 ft. Sean Bai of Burnley F.C. - How a Singaporean Diplomat Made It to the Champions League and the Premier League","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/88183384\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":5151,"description":"Earlier this year, Sean Bai, a born and bred Singaporean, was appointed the Chief of Staff (Football) at Burnley Football Club. How exactly did a born and bred Singaporean find his way into the senior management of a prestigious English football club? Sean talks about his journey from the diplomatic service to the Champions League, why Singapore needs a robust sporting culture, and what young people need to do immediately to succeed in football.Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRSTCheck out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple(00:00) Intro(03:52) From Diplomat to Football(23:35) How Sean Broke Ground When Others Couldn't(32:14) The Scale of Running a Football Club(44:18) Why Sports Is Important to a Country Like Singapore(51:45) Are Young Footballers In Singapore Disencouraged?(01:00:12) Football's Hellish Schedule(01:20:37) One Shiok ThingFind us here!Our websiteYLB SubredditYLB Telegram ChannelYLB TikTokYLB IGYLB YouTubeFolkloryIf you’re looking for a meaningful gift, we’d love to help you create a personal podcast for a loved one. Get started at Folklory.comOne Shiok ThingThe Secret to Japan's Great CitiesEleven Rings: The Soul of SuccessMark Rober | How I Built This with Guy Raz | Wondery Means BusinessFind Sean and Burnley F.C.!Sean Bai IGBurnley IGOfficial Trailer | Mission to BurnleyMics and Headphones from @shureChairs from @ergotunechairEdited and mixed by Tristen Yeak","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Lvk5K12uIp8q5bBqjTX7ifPJqJOT83Ao1XFNVRr_Xoo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZTdl/ZGY1MDIzMGVjZThh/OWI0MzllMzQ5ZWQ2/Zjg0ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}