{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/636b836658edfe00129276d8/69c3ad6b938a3e0037233667?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Inside Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s Gamble | Wrexham Director Shaun Harvey","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/636b836658edfe00129276d8/1774431568493-9e9ec559-9ff0-46a2-a4c0-e3614fedc097.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Wrexham’s rise has been framed as a Hollywood story. The reality is rather more structured.</p><p>In this episode, Wrexham director Shaun Harvey breaks down what’s actually driven the transformation, from the earliest conversations during lockdown, through to building a club now pushing towards the Premier League.</p><p>At the centre of it is the ownership model. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney didn’t just bring capital, they brought attention, storytelling and global reach. But critically, the football operation was never compromised. The club comes first. The documentary follows.</p><p>What emerges is a clear set of principles:</p><p>* Stay authentic</p><p>* Avoid gimmicks</p><p>* Trust football expertise</p><p>* Build for the community first</p><p>The result is a model that blends performance, narrative and commercial growth, without losing credibility.</p><p>This is not just a football story. It’s a case study in how modern sports organisations can scale: by combining elite performance with disciplined storytelling and long-term thinking.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:03 Ryan Reynolds and Rob as Wrexham co-chairmen</p><p>00:29 How the Wrexham takeover began</p><p>05:18 Why Wrexham meant so much to the community</p><p>08:33 The Supporters Trust meeting that decided everything</p><p>11:25 The original plan for Wrexham</p><p>13:04 Why Ryan and Rob did it differently</p><p>15:10 Football first, documentary second</p><p>21:03 The breakthrough that changed everything</p><p>25:59 Why Ryan and Rob don’t interfere</p><p>37:43 Community, ownership and the Premier League dream</p><p>________________________________</p><p>The Performance People podcast, in partnership with J.P. Morgan Private Bank, talks to high-performers in the world of sport and beyond, to bring defining moments, hard-earned insights and expert advice to everyday performance. New episodes every Tuesday.</p><p>________________________________</p><p>ainslie + ainslie NIGHT POWDER, winner of Best Sleep Supplement in the GQ Sleep Awards 2025.</p><p>We love performance, which is why we’ve launched ainslie + ainslie – the first supplement brand to be developed inside elite sport. Now available for everyone. Find out more at www.ainslieainslie.com</p><p>________________________________</p><p>Connect with Performance People</p><p>Hit subscribe today for the latest. </p><p>🎧 Spotify/Apple Music</p><p>http://www.performancepeoplepodcast.com/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/performance.people/</p><p>________________________________</p><p>The views and opinions expressed on Performance People are those of the guests and hosts, and do not necessarily represent the views of ainslie + ainslie, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, or any affiliated organisations.</p><p>This podcast is produced by Gameface Limited and is intended for general information and entertainment purposes only.</p><p>© Gameface Limited 2026. All rights reserved.</p>","author_name":"Georgie Ainslie"}