AFC Bournemouth has launched ‘The Wave’, a new visual podcast series designed to give fans closer access to the people and stories behind the club. The debut episode features Jamie Redknapp, who reflects on his early career at Bournemouth and his time as an England international.
The podcast is hosted by three well-known local figures: Steve Fletcher, the club’s record appearance maker and current assistant manager; Stuart Douglas, a former first-team physiotherapist and television presenter; and Chris Billam-Smith, a Bournemouth-born boxer and former WBO Cruiserweight World Champion. The series aims to offer relaxed, honest conversations about the club and its connections to the South Coast.
Speaking about his debut, Jamie Redknapp said he enjoyed sharing stories from his time at Bournemouth, where he began his professional career under his father Harry Redknapp in 1989. Redknapp made 13 first-team appearances before joining Liverpool in January 1991 for £350,000, becoming the most expensive 17-year-old footballer in the world at the time.
Fletcher, who made 728 appearances for Bournemouth over 18 years, said the podcast would give fans a chance to hear from the people who have shaped the club’s history. Douglas, who worked as the club’s physiotherapist before becoming a TV presenter, added that the format would bring a fresh perspective to fan engagement. Billam-Smith, who won his world title at Vitality Stadium in 2023, brings a sporting connection beyond football to the show.
The launch comes as Bournemouth sit 13th in the Premier League with 42 points from 30 games this season. The club, now fully owned by American businessman Bill Foley since January 2026, continues to expand its digital content offerings, including this new podcast series. AFC Bournemouth has a history of innovation in fan engagement, from survival under severe financial strain in 2008-09 to establishing itself as a stable Premier League side.
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