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EPL Week 12 “No Koch, No Cash”

This week the boys chat about a trio of sides that executed picture perfect plans against the league’s top 3, Graham has another shot of Malort coming his way, the guys give the Manchester Derby the hard-hitting analysis it deserves. For this show, we are sipping on Matsui “the peated”, which is another top 20 whiskey from Whiskey Advocate. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Duf...

EPL week 11 No Offence to Animals”

DU is back with your weekly recap and commentary of English Premier league football.  This week Graham laments Arsenal’s loss in the North London Derby, which Big Sam reminds him of multiple times throughout the show. The top of the table is, well, starting to look like a normal season. In a rare turn everyone’s bet hits but one. The boys enjoy some Four Roses Small Batch, the number 3 whiskey on Whiskey Advocates Top 20 from 2019.   Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend...

EPL Week 10 “Petulant Child”

This week the boys are back together and surprise they had a lot to chat about! The boys and producer Mel lament losses for their Premier league clubs with shots of Malort. They discuss Klopp’s press meltdown and Graham has to accept that the spurs are good. They cracked open a special UK release of Blanton’s gold label to welcome Graham’s return to studio.   Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufo...

EPL Week 9 “Hack-a-Jack”

This week Rob, Arsenal supporter and whole lotta handsome, joins the show. They discuss the big wins for Spurs and Liverpool, to both their dismay. While also discussing Brighton and Burnley’s must win matches. The boys enjoy Michter’s American Whiskey and big Sam does a dramatic reading of a listeners email.   Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com   Get involv...

“Got VVD?

  This week Big Sam is joined by Alan as they discuss the shows golden rule DBAC. They tell the “big” clubs of the Prem to stop crying and get a friendly call from Graham. Big Sam and Producer Mel enjoy the Benromach Triple distilled that he brought back from London. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com   Get involved: Send your questions to DUfootballshow@gm...

EPL week 8 “He Loves Bananas”

Sam Huston has guest co-host Rob Holmes sitting in for Sam Graham.  Rob is also an Arsenal supporter, so Producer Mel happily served him a shot of Malört.  The guys discuss all the games from week eight of the English Premier league while enjoying J. Rieger Kansas City Whiskey     Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com   Get involved: Send your questions to DU...

EPL week 7 “What kind of balls”

This week our good friend Russ joins the show to sit in for the proud papa Graham. It was convenient that Liverpool was now top of the table, while Everton lost and he beat big Sam in fantasy. The boys enjoy a tribute to the late great Dave Pickerell with Blacken whiskey and Hillrock Bourbon.   Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com   Get involved: Send your qu...

EPL Week 6 “It’s all about the Drip”

This week Graham is on special assignment but his nemesis Alan is more than welcome to sit in. The weekend didn’t give much in action but the boys still found plenty to talk about that wasn’t all Arsenal. Alan was enjoying a G&T made with Baltimore’s Shot Tower Gin while Big Sam enjoyed an old favorite of his.... oh and everyone had to do a shot of Malort!   Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufoo...

EPL week 5 “The Electric Feels”

This week the Merseyside Derby dominates the show, unfortunately most of it wasn’t about the play on the field more about the controversy surrounding it, which gets Huston a little fired up. No Malort Mel revels in being the only perfect team in the Prem and everyone has a laugh at Spurs and Chelsea. For Graham’s last studio appearance for a month the boys enjoy the newest release from WhistlePig’s Boss Hog line. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?...

“Drop Kicked In The Chest”

It’s international break and, spoiler alert, the boys are not a fan.  The Sams air their grievances, discuss the bail out proposal, and Spicy Timmy Howard on the desk.   A listener asked the question “if you were in prison, which EPL Gang would you join” and the answers will surprise you.   The second hour of the show is the Drunk Sam Graham recapping all the transfers.  Yup – we got him good and lubricated on craft beer and hundred proof Macallan Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.     Li...

EPL week 4 “Less Raves, more Saves”

This week boys get long time Villanista Lindsay on the phone to celebrate Villa’s 7-2 victory over Liverpool with producer Mel. The ladies are excited as hell for the epic victory, but then United shipped 6 goals, and then West Ham upset the Foxes, and Leeds drew City and Everton is top of the table?  It was a crazy weekend and the boys enjoyed an old Manhattan recipe that garnered big Sam a few accolades back in the day.   Premier League matches covered: ASTON VILLA 7 – LIVERPOOL 2 TOT...

EPL week 3 “Woop Woop, Spinny Thing”

This week the Sam’s open with a couple of epic early season upsets. They collectively have a new enemy greater than VAR, the new handball rule! Big Sam admits admiration for a manager that isn’t his own. Finally, Producer Mel offers the hard-hitting tactical analysts you’ve grown to expect from this program (hint the title may have something to do with that). We switch it up with and amazing Brandy from Pierre Ferrand and Big Sam embraces his “shameless” side with a chi-town classic.   Pre...

EPL week 2 “BoGo day at the Bridge”

Drunkard United football show is back for week 2 of Premier League coverage.  Graham hijacks the first segment, as there was goals and cards galore, Big Sam is running on adrenaline, and producer Mel is delirious as the two put in a 13-hour drive to get back home from Chicago to record. It’s also a no Malort Monday, since all three of the our teams won. Big Sam found another top 20 whiskey with the New Riff Rye. What a crazy weekend of football and the Sam’s are “thumbs up and ready to do th...

EPL week 1 “He was doing his best Kermit the Frog”

It’s the first week of Premier League coverage, and it is already a no Malort Monday.   The boys cover the weekend's fixtures, Graham celebrates his first betting win, and they briefly cover their fantasy teams.   Tonight, we are drinking a lovely rye from Dad’s Hat that is finished in Port barrels, so grab a drink and listen.   LIVERPOOL 4 – LEEDS UNITED 3 ARSENAL 3 – FULHAM 0 EVERTON 1 – TOTTENHAM 0 WOLVES 2 – SHEFFIELD 0 LEICESTER 3 – WEST BROM 0 PALACE 1 – SOUTHAMPTON 0 ...

EPL week 1 “He was doing his best Kermit the Frog”

It’s the first week of Premier League coverage, and it is already a no Malort Monday.   The boys cover the weekend's fixtures, Graham celebrates his first betting win, and they briefly cover their fantasy teams.   Tonight, we are drinking a lovely rye from Dad’s Hat that is finished in Port barrels, so grab a drink and listen.   LIVERPOOL 4 – LEEDS UNITED 3 ARSENAL 3 – FULHAM 0 EVERTON 1 – TOTTENHAM 0 WOLVES 2 – SHEFFIELD 0 LEICESTER 3 – WEST BROM 0 PALACE 1 – SOUTHAMPTON 0 NEWCASTL...

“The Draft Show Shittacular“

It’s draft day!  16 teams, over 500 available players, and quite a few adult beverages.  Sam Huston and Sam Graham run the play by play for our 2020 Fantasy Premier League draft.   The team managers joined together via zoom, and mistakes were made, shit was talked, and regrets were had. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com   Get involved: Send your questions ...

“The Supporter’s Super Show”

This week the boys have a zoom party with over a dozen supporters from supporters groups all over the country. They preview ALL 20 clubs, in what was a marathon. The smack talk was flying and drinks were flowing. Big Sam made a “Smokey Cherry Diablo” with Craneo Organic Mezcal and Graham didn’t read the show notes. Strap in boys and girls this is a road trip! Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufoo...

"West Brom: Boing, Boing"

This week the guys welcome Jordan, a West Bromwich Albion supporter, to chat all thing Baggies! Graham's pro-Arsenal agenda gets a kick in the pants and Jordan tells a very touching story about the West Brom family. We are drinking Benromach Single Barrel for the “Whisky Exchange London” 20th anniversary, so grab a drink and give it a listen. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.D...

“Hug, and like Fulham”

This week the boys welcome Brian, Fulham supporter, to discuss all things Cottagers! The episode is certainly not “Fulhamish” as the boys go back and forth with the banter. Follow Brian and Fulham on twitter @FulhamFCUSA. The Sam’s partake in #2 from the Whiskey Advocate Top 20 the Dewars 21 year old. Much like the whiskey, don’t judge a book by its cover for this weeks show. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://ww...

“Hug, and like Fulham”

This week the boys welcome Brian, Fulham supporter, to discuss all things Cottagers! The episode is certainly not “Fulhamish” as the boys go back and forth with the banter. Follow Brian and Fulham on twitter @FulhamFCUSA. The Sam’s partake in #2 from the Whiskey Advocate Top 20 the Dewars 21 year old. Much like the whiskey, don’t judge a book by its cover for this weeks show. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www....

“Leeds… doing it with Kindness”

This week the guys talk about the club everyone loves to hate Leeds United! They welcome David a lifelong supporter of the club to chat. They cover everything from the history to the modern-day side led by their colorful manager. The boys go deep with the banter to make up for being away for a week. Big Sam made a Rock and Rye using @WhistlePigRye single barrels. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/d...

Back on Tuesday

Back on Tuesday

FA Cup Final “Allegedly… Everything is Awesome”

The Sams cover the FA Cup final, aka The Football Association Challenge Cup, and Sam Graham can barely get through the intro, before he explodes in a celebration for Arsenal’s win.   They discuss the bid deal for Newcastle, check in with the FK Slutsk, and reveal the predictions they made before the season. Grab a drink and give us a listen.  We are back to whiskey.  The Drunkard United team is sipping on Bardstown bourbon company’s Fusion Series Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.   Like...

FA Cup Final “Allegedly… Everything is Awesome”

The Sams cover the FA Cup final, aka The Football Association Challenge Cup, and Sam Graham can barely get through the intro, before he explodes in a celebration for Arsenal’s win.   They discuss the bid deal for Newcastle, check in with the FK Slutsk, and reveal the predictions they made before the season. Grab a drink and give us a listen.  We are back to whiskey.  The Drunkard United team is sipping on Bardstown bourbon company’s Fusion Series Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey.   Like w...

EPL Week 38: “Words are Hard”

We finally made it to the end of the season!!  Sam Huston and Sam Graham wraps up the last week of English Premier League games.  There are 17th place celebrations to be had, bets to be settled and five Malört shots to be doled out. Grab a drink and give us a listen.  Tonight we are enjoying a rum punch featuring Old Line Navy Strength Rum mixed with pineapple, cranberry juice, blackberry syrup, Aromatic barrel aged bitters, Lavender bitters, soda water, and a splash of coconut rum. Like w...

EPL Weeks 36 + 37: “Zooming from the Beach”

Sam Huston and Producer Mel on are vacation at the shore, hon, but that didn’t stop us from doing the show via Zoom.  Pardon sound quality (and lack of editing), but the Sams had a great time and we had a live zoom audience. The  Hustons were drinking  Grapefruit Crushes made with Seacrets Grapefruit vodka, Sam Graham was drinking Bärenjäger Honey Liqueur and Bourbon Grab a drink and give us a listen.     Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then...

EPL Weeks 34+35: “Curb your enthusiasm”

Sam Huston and Sam Graham have 20 premier league games to discuss, and all of us have to do a Malort shot.  When one of our clubs lose a game, the bitter defeat is chased by a bitter shot. Grab a drink and give us a listen.  We are drinking a special Gin punch featuring Citadel Gin, fresh blackberry syrup and a secret ingredient. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootball...

EPL Weeks 34+35: “Curb your enthusiasm”

Sam Huston and Sam Graham have 20 premier league games to discuss, and all of us have to do a Malort shot.  When one of our clubs lose a game, the bitter defeat is chased by a bitter shot. Grab a drink and give us a listen.  We are drinking a special Gin punch featuring Citadel Gin, fresh blackberry syrup and a secret ingredient. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow...

EPL Week 32+33: “Prissy Pants”

The Drunkard United show recaps week 32 and 33 of the English Premier League.   West Ham fights to separate from the relegation battle, Newcastle is on fire, the Blades rebound, Watford is sleepwalking, and Villa still can’t score.  The Sams cover all 16 games, discuss Klopp’s press conference, and one of Sam’s hit their bet and the other falls deeper into the hole. Grab a drink and give us a listen.  Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then su...

EPL Week 32+33: “Prissy Pants”

The Drunkard United show recaps week 32 and 33 of the English Premier League.   West Ham fights to separate from the relegation battle, Newcastle is on fire, the Blades rebound, Watford is sleepwalking, and Villa still can’t score.  The Sams cover all 16 games, discuss Klopp’s press conference, and one of Sam’s hit their bet and the other falls deeper into the hole. Grab a drink and give us a listen.  Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then supp...

EPL Week 31: “Sex Rabbits”

Drunkard United recaps and analyzes all 13 games from last week’s English Premier League matches.  Liverpool won, and Evertonian supporter Sam Huston has to give them their due.  Chelsea vs City was the match of the week, no one in the bottom seems to want to stay up, and the guys are still losing money on their bets. Grab a drink and give us a listen.  We are drinking crafted Gin and Tonics made with Vigilant District Dry Gin with Fever tree elderflower and Fever tree citrus tonics and ch...

EPL Week 31: “Sex Rabbits”

Drunkard United recaps and analyzes all 13 games from last week’s English Premier League matches.  Liverpool won, and Evertonian supporter Sam Huston has to give them their due.  Chelsea vs City was the match of the week, no one in the bottom seems to want to stay up, and the guys are still losing money on their bets. Grab a drink and give us a listen.  We are drinking crafted Gin and Tonics made with Vigilant District Dry Gin with Fever tree elderflower and Fever tree citrus tonics and cha...

EPL Week 30: “Footy is Back!”

We finally get the end of week 29 of the English Premier League, and Sam Huston and Sam Graham watched every game of week 30.  They cover all twelve games, they have both already lost their bets, and they still find time to check in with the Belarusian league.      Malort shots are back!  When one of our clubs lose a game, the bitter defeat is chased by a bitter shot. Grab a drink and give us a listen.  We are drinking Hendricks Cucumber Gin, with fever tree cucumber tonic, and the Bitter ...

DU Special: drinks with Vitali Trubila of the FC Slutsk

Producer Mel finally produced us something; an interview with a professional footballer.  Sam Huston and Sam Graham talked defender Vitali Trubila of our new favorite Belarusian Premier League team, the FK Slutsks.  Since we got up early for the call, we are drinking Bloody Mary’s made with Pau Maui Handcrafted Vodka, Chesapeake Reserve Bloody Mary Mix with Blue Crab, Baltimore Bitters by 1821.   Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support ...

EPL Restart “Adventurous Hen”

English Premier League is finally restarting, and the Sams couldn’t be happier!  They preview their 5 must see matches, discuss the controversial League 1 decision, and make their bets for this weeks game. To honor the occasion, the team is sipping on WhistlePig 15 Year Old Vermont Oak Estate Rye, and drinking Sloe Gin Fizzes Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow...

EPL Restart “Adventurous Hen”

English Premier League is finally restarting, and the Sams couldn’t be happier!  They preview their 5 must see matches, discuss the controversial League 1 decision, and make their bets for this weeks game. To honor the occasion, the team is sipping on WhistlePig 15 Year Old Vermont Oak Estate Rye, and drinking Sloe Gin Fizzes Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com...

No EPL week 13 “Guten Tag, Auf Wiedersehen and F-ing Pantalones”

We are getting close to the restart of English Premier League, and the Sams discuss their watchability, they catch up on the Man City arbitration, transfers and rumors. Is Gin and Tonic season!  We are drinking Wigle Ginever fin with Fever Tree tonic. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com   Get involved: Send your questions to [email protected]  ...

No EPL week 13 “Guten Tag, Auf Wiedersehen and F-ing Pantalones”

We are getting close to the restart of English Premier League, and the Sams discuss their watchability, they catch up on the Man City arbitration, transfers and rumors. Is Gin and Tonic season!  We are drinking Wigle Ginever fin with Fever Tree tonic. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com   Get involved: Send your questions to [email protected]   Faceb...

No EPL week 14 “All abord the FC Slutsk train”

The whole team is back in studio.   People and Football players all over the world are showing support for the Floyd protests, the English Premier league is starting backup and Sam Huston highlights in blue a tram-shamocracy, and DU moves all in supporting a Belarusian team. The team is drinking Game of Thrones Mortlach 15 Year-Old — named “Six Kingdoms”, so grab your own drink and give us a listen.   Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then ...

No EPL week 12 “All abord the FC Slutsk train”

The whole team is back in studio.   People and Football players all over the world are showing support for the Floyd protests, the English Premier league is starting backup and Sam Huston highlights in blue a tram-shamocracy, and DU moves all in supporting a Belarusian team. The team is drinking Game of Thrones Mortlach 15 Year-Old — named “Six Kingdoms”, so grab your own drink and give us a listen.   Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then sup...

No EPL week 11 “Hail to the King”

The whole team is back in studio.  Will the EPL be back by the end of June, is the New Castle sale done, which players don’t want to come back, and how mad will Graham get when listeners compare Canton to Henry?   Those questions require a drink, so the boys are sipping on Kaiyo Japanese whiskey.  Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com

No EPL week 11 “Hail to the King”

The whole team is back in studio.  Will the EPL be back by the end of June, is the New Castle sale done, which players don’t want to come back, and how mad will Graham get when listeners compare Canton to Henry?   Those questions require a drink, so the boys are sipping on Kaiyo Japanese whiskey.  Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow www.Dufootballshow.com

No EPL week 10 “Yay, Sports!”

Some form of sports is back!  Germany’s football league started back up, and the Sams speculate the English Premier League will use them as a playbook for their own restart.  Meanwhile in South Korea – are those sex dolls filling the stands?  The show regulars are still betting on the Vyšejšaja Liha aka Belarusian football, and is the actual DUFC team ready to play again?  Sam Huston is drinking Old Grand Dad whiskey and ginger, and Sam Graham is sipping on an another ol’ classic, Glenfiddic...

No EPL week 10 “Yay, Sports!”

Some form of sports is back!  Germany’s football league started back up, and the Sams speculate the English Premier League will use them as a playbook for their own restart.  Meanwhile in South Korea – are those sex dolls filling the stands?  The show regulars are still betting on the Vyšejšaja Liha aka Belarusian football, and is the actual DUFC team ready to play again?  Sam Huston is drinking Old Grand Dad whiskey and ginger, and Sam Graham is sipping on an another ol’ classic, Glenfiddic...

No EPL week 9 “My Safe Word is Arsenal”

Just because there is no EPL doesn’t mean the Sams don’t have topics to talk about.  Germany’s football league is starting up again, Mike Ashley is increasingly annoyed that the Saudi deal isn’t finished, and another Premier League player gets in trouble for a party.   Sam Graham is drinking Zoom Robert Burns Scotch Whisky, and Sam Huston is enjoying Woodford Reserve Wheat Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.pat...

Injury Time: Bonus Episode

Sam Huston and Sam Graham break down their reasoning behind each whiskey they assigned to an English Premier League team. Normally the Thursday show is for our Patrons, but this week its for everyone.   https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow

Whiskeys of the EPL

Sam Huston and Sam Graham break down every English Premier League team and compare them to a brand of Whiskey. For this special show, Graham is drinking Glenfiddich 21 Year Old Reserva Rum Cask Finish and Huston has pulled out the big gun and is drinking WhistlePig “The Boss Hog 6: The Samurai Scientist” Rye Whiskey. Special thanks to Whiskey and the Kidney Stones for our new theme music. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show...

No EPL week 7 “Twocastle is Burning"

This week the Sams tackle a controversial topic: The potential sale of Newcastle to Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, but they don’t do it alone.  Joining the show via Zoom is Alan and Keith of the Mobtown Magpies. Tonight Sam Huston is drinking Bell Mede cask strength single bourbon, and Sam Graham is drinking Woodford Reserve single barrel. Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what you hear?  Then support the show: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow G...

No EPL week 6: "Interchangeable Parts: Take two"

Just because there are no games, doesn’t mean there isn’t EPL topics to cover.   The Sams delve into fantasy land and rank how the teams should finish the season and why.   In prediction time, we check in with the bets happing in the Belarusian Premier League, and Graham is still winning with FC Slutsk. For the Whiskies, Sam Graham is drinking Redemption Rye, and Sam Huston has Gordon & MacPhail cask strength Caol Ila . Like what you hear?  Leave us a review and tell a friend.  Love what y...