English Premier League podcast: EPLpod
741 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 330 ratingsThe English Premier League just got a whole lot sexier thanks to the juicy analysis provided by legendary football pundits, Mike and Paul.
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Adieu, adieu chappies!
June 02, 2022 16:32 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBThe EPLpod boyz decide to take an indefinite break from their pod-boy-lives to try other things in life before the clock runs out and they return back to eternal darkness. Will there be other episodes in the future? No one really knows...
Did Liverpool FC have a successful season?
May 30, 2022 01:01 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBLiverpool FC played as many game as they possibly could have this season, but lost the league by one point and the Champions League final by one goal against Real Madrid. As such, they only have the FA Cup and the league cup (doesn't it even count?) to show for their efforts. With this said, the question must be asked: Did Liverpool FC have a successful season?
Steven Gerrard makes a costly managerial slip as City score three late goals
May 23, 2022 02:31 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBAston Villa manager and former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard came desperately close to denying Manchester City the title, only for Pep Guardiola's side to mount a dramatic comeback, scoring three goals in less than six minutes with there being less than 15 minutes to play. Ouch baby!
Idrissa Gueye is anything but "a real man"
May 19, 2022 02:32 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBParis St-Germain's Idrissa Gueye refused to play in a match to avoid wearing a rainbow symbol in support of LGBTQ+ rights. Kouyate posted a picture of himself alongside Gueye on Instagram, with a caption calling Gueye "a real man". Sadly, this couldn't be further from the case.
Could Steven Gerrard finally help Liverpool win the Premier League?
May 16, 2022 03:23 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBSteven Gerrard has made it clear that Aston Villa will ‘give everything’ against Manchester City after he was asked if he could possibly give Liverpool a favour in the Premier League title race. Will Gerrard be able to do it or will he have a mangerial slip?
Importance of Sleep for Brentford FC
May 11, 2022 15:07 - 28 minutes - 39 MBThe Legend chats with Danish sleep expert Anna West, founder of Sleep2perform, who has been working with Brentford FC since 2016. The two talk about whether or not players should sleep alone, the benefits of sleep as it relates to athletic performance, and so much more! Don't sleep on this episode, chappies! (So sorry for the terrible pun).
Liverpool's Premier League title hopes are done and dusted
May 09, 2022 02:58 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBJurgen Klopp has taken a dig at Tottenham's tactics after seeing his side's Premier League title hopes suffer a massive blow this game week in the Premier League. Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw against Spurs at Anfield while Manchester City shelled Newcastle United 5-0, leaving City three points clear at the top.
Pep Guardiola just can't do it without Leo Messi
May 05, 2022 04:57 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBManchester City collapsed at the Bernabeu as Real Madrid pulled off an astonishing late comeback to reach the Champions League final. This is the sixth time that Guardiola has been knocked out of the Champions League semi-finals which begs the question, "can Pep win the Champions League without Leo Messi?"
The passing of super agent Mino Raiola
May 02, 2022 03:42 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBMino Raiola, the influential and often controversial sports agent to some of soccer’s biggest players, has died. He was 54. Raiola died after a long illness, his family confirmed. The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss whether he should be remembered fondly or not.
Liverpool are next level great, like stupid amazing
April 28, 2022 03:54 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBLiverpool moved to within eight games of "immortality" in the shape of an unprecedented quadruple after beating Villarreal 2-0 in the Champions League semi-final first leg. Are they the best squad ever in the history of the Premier League? The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss.
The appointment of Frank Lampard at Everton has been a disaster
April 25, 2022 03:18 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBEverton were in 15th place when they sacked Rafa; under Lampard, they are in the drop zone. Lampard's appointment has yielded less points per game than Rafa. Everton resorted to the dark arts and only had 18% possession and still lost by two goals. Is it time for Everton to go down?
Gutless Manchester United get destroyed by Liverpool
April 21, 2022 02:37 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBManchester United lost 4-0 against Liverpool at Anfield on Tuesday, following their 5-0 thrashing by the same opposition at Old Trafford in October. The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss the decline of God's team and the elevation of Arsenal into the top four.
After abandoning his boyhood club Aston Villa, will Jack Grealish win anything at Manchester City this season?
April 18, 2022 04:11 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBManchester City completed the signing of Jack Grealish for a British-record fee of £100 million, surpassing the £89.3 million spent by Manchester United to sign Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016. After crashing out of the league cup and now the FA Cup, two cups that City would have been favourites to win before the season started, The Legend and SGP discuss whether Jack Grealish will win anything this season after turning his back on his boyhood club.
Atlético de Madrid vs Manchester City was a terrible advertisement for football
April 14, 2022 19:49 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBWith players flopping all around, spitting, pulling hair, time wasting, and diving, it's clear as day that Atlético de Madrid vs Manchester City was a terrible advertisement for football as The Legend and SGP discuss.
Manchester City blow opportunity to win the league
April 11, 2022 03:33 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBManchester City and Liverpool played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Premier League title showdown at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Real Madrid's Benzema rips apart Chelsea as Romelu Lukaku disappoints again
April 07, 2022 04:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBReal Madrid ran out 3-1 winners in what was their best performance of the season, beating the reigning European champions Chelsea. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick and had Madrid cruising with two goals inside the opening 24 minutes. The Legend and Special Guest discuss where Chelsea go from here.
Brentford slaughter the Champions of Europe
April 04, 2022 03:44 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBBefore Brentford came to Stamford Bridge, only Manchester City had left victorious during the 2021/22 Premier League season, and they had conceded ten times at home in 13 matches. That record was laid to rest as Brentford scored four second half goals to record a memorable win against the Champions of Europe. The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss if Chelsea are cracking under the pressure of everything that is happening behind the scenes at the club.
Everybody Hates Harry
March 30, 2022 22:29 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBEngland boss Gareth Southgate has called the booing of defender Harry Maguire in their 3-0 friendly win over Ivory Coast "an absolute joke". Meanwhile, Mike breaks bread with the Russian government and Special Guest Paul starts tossing his weight around the pod.
Canadian Men's Soccer Team No Longer Just A Bridesmaid
March 28, 2022 02:22 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBSpecial Guest Paul takes the reins with the seldom seen Sir Ben to discuss England's 2-1 victory over Switzerland as well as Canada officially qualifying for the World Cup. The latest incarnation of the Super League is discussed with UEFA President Ceferin proposing two additional teams to qualify via a coefficient. You'll also find some dubious film insight regarding the best picture Oscar candidates.
Arrivederci, Italy!
March 25, 2022 02:50 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBEuropean champion Italy will miss the World Cup. Yet again. The unthinkable happened in Palermo as the Azzurri were beaten 1-0 by North Macedonia following a last-gasp goal by Aleksandar Trajkovski in their playoff semifinal. Support the pod boyz on Patreon!
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka would be better suited for ballet?
March 21, 2022 04:08 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBSteven Gerrard has coldly responded to Arsenal's Bukayo Saka after he pleaded with referees to give him more protection following the win at Aston Villa. Gerrard said, and we quote, "I’m sitting here now with screws in my hips. I’ve had about 16 operations. I’m struggling to go to the gym at the moment. That’s all on the back of earning a living in English football. Saka will learn and he’ll learn quick.” The Legend and Special Guest Paul discuss.
Which club will Erling Haaland play for next?
March 18, 2022 03:25 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOn the latest episode of EPLpod, The Legend talks about God's team getting dumped out of the Champions League as Special Guest Paul talks about Liverpool beating Arsenal to a pulp. Patreon will be closing soon; send us canned goods instead please!
Chelsea win blood-money derby
March 14, 2022 03:46 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBKai Havertz struck late to seal blood-money-Chelsea a late 1-0 win against a resilient blood-money-Newcastle side in the sportswashing derby at Stamford Bridge.
Messi dumped out of Champions League, Ronaldo still in it
March 10, 2022 06:11 - 2 minutes - 2.83 MBHaving built a lead through Mbappé’s brilliance, Neymar, Messi and the rest of Paris Saint-Germain crumble under Real Madrid’s pressure. Meanwhile, back in Manchester, Ronaldo gets set to take on Atlético de Madrid. FULL EPISODE HERE
Manchester United give up against Manchester City
March 07, 2022 03:50 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBKevin De Bruyne scored twice in the first half and Riyad Mahrez did the same in the second half in a chastening afternoon for Ralf Rangnick’s side who all but gave up in the second half.
Ukraine invasion: Shouldn't the UK government seize Chelsea FC before Roman Abramovich can sell it?
March 03, 2022 05:30 - 1 minute - 2.41 MBFaced with the threat of financial sanctions targeting Russians, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich confirmed he is trying to sell the club. Will Chelsea ever get back to the top again under new ownership? The Legend and SGP discuss. GET THE FULL EPISODE HERE
Ukraine invasion: How do Chelsea fans reconcile their relationship with Roman Abramovich?
February 28, 2022 05:05 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBRoman Abramovich's ties to Vladimir Putin are as obvious as they are undeniably. As Putin continues to wage war against Ukraine, how can Chelsea fans still support a club that if wholly owned by one of Putin's cronies? The Legend and SGP discuss.
Champions League final must not be held in Putin's warmongering Russia
February 24, 2022 05:55 - 1 minute - 2.3 MBUEFA faced calls from the many including the British government to strip Russia of hosting the Champions League final over concerns it would legitimize what it called an "illegal invasion" of Ukraine, prompting European football's governing body to say it would reconsider St. Petersburg staging the showpiece match. At the time of publication, nothing has been done yet. What in the world is UEFA president Aleksander Čeferin thinking? GET THE FULL EPISODE HERE
Despite losing to Spurs, Manchester City will still win the Premier League
February 21, 2022 04:07 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBJürgen Klopp’s squad are closing in on Manchester City with Liverpool now just six points behind them in the table. However, despite the loss to Spurs, Manchester City The Legend believes that the loss is just a tiny stumbling block and isn't terribly significant for Manchester City will still win the Premier League.
An average Premier League match is better than a good Champions League one
February 17, 2022 19:10 - 1 minute - 2.78 MBManchester City brutalize Sporting Lisbon with a 5-0 defeat away in Portugal. With the two-legged affair basically over, The Legend and Special Guest Paul reflect on England's dominance in Europe. FOR THE FULL EPISODE, CLICK HERE EPLpod internship: [email protected]
Manchester United players need to stop crying and moaning
February 14, 2022 05:39 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBManchester United resort to crying and moaning to the referee instead of cracking on with matters. Instead of playing proper football, United players would rather leak stories to the media and stab their manager in the back which to be clear, is super uncool. Apply for the internship: [email protected]
West Ham manager David Moyes isn't a leader
February 10, 2022 04:09 - 1 minute - 2.32 MBKurt Zouma started for West Ham against Watford on Tuesday less than 24 hours after video emerged of him kicking and punching pet cat; Moyes says incident did not impact his decision to start defender while Essex Police confirmed "urgent enquiries" are ongoing. The Legend and SGP discuss David Moyes and his inability to do the right thing and not play Kurt Zouma. GET THE FULL EPISODE HERE
AFCON: Egypt rocked with grief and de-Nile as Senegal win African Cup of Nations in shootout
February 07, 2022 04:21 - 31 minutes - 29 MBCelebrations erupted after Senegal claimed their first Africa Cup of Nations title in a penalty shootout over seven-time winners Egypt with Liverpool's Mané also winning the best player of the tournament. EPLpod internship: [email protected]
Fantasy Premier League: Is it bad for your mental health?
February 02, 2022 23:07 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBEarlier this year, the pod boyz talked about a study on the negative effects of Fantasy Football on mental health. Since we run a fantasy premier league of our own, we sent Intern Sam to speak with Ross Dowsett to better understand his study. Does playing FPL lead to mental health issues? Interested in the EPLpod internship? Email us: [email protected] Ross Dowsett's FPL Account: FPL__Raptor Check out his book: @TheMindGame | Linktree
Qatar World Cup 2022: What is solitary confinement like in Qatar?
January 30, 2022 19:29 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBThe 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar is fast approaching. The Legend discusses the issues of labour and workers rights in the host country with Malcolm Bidali, a former migrant worker. In the episode, Malcolm talks about his experience being put in solitary confinement after writing about the struggles for workers in Qatar on his blog. Older episode of EPLpod on Qatar: 1) What do we know so far about the Qatar World Cup? 2) The Workers Cup filmmakers talk Qatar World Cup
If Ted Lasso were into crypto: an interview with Peter McCormack
January 26, 2022 17:54 - 23 minutes - 32 MBIn today's pod, Intern Sam interviews the chairman of Bedford FC (soon to be Real Bedford), Peter McCormack about his mission to bring his hometown club to the Premier League. What makes him different from other owners is his plan to use his background in cryptocurrency to build the first Bitcoin-backed club. Here, Peter discusses his background in Bitcoin and the experiences he's had as the new owner of a football club. Real Bedford's Website: Real Bedford FC Check out Peter's pod...
Manchester United back in top four
January 24, 2022 05:26 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBMarcus Rashford scored in the third and final minute of stoppage time to earn Manchester United a 1-0 win over West Ham that lifted the team above its opponent into fourth place in the Premier League on Saturday. The Legend and birthday boy, SGP, discuss.
What the deuce is going on at Arsenal Fan TV?
January 20, 2022 18:34 - 1 minute - 2.49 MB'Mr. DT', Arsenal supporter Liam Goodenough, earned himself a big following as a regular on Arsenal Fan TV, but he has been sentenced to three years in prison after subjecting his victim to "a shocking and frightening ordeal." FULL EPISODE HERE
Arsenal gutlessly hide from Spurs in North London derby
January 17, 2022 04:15 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBSpurs were 'extremely surprised' at Arsenal's decision and called for 'clarity and consistency' in the rules regarding to cancelling matches just before kickoff. The Gunners have a host of players missing with Covid, injury, suspension, and AFCON. However, the Premier League says all clubs can apply for postponements "if COVID infections are a factor." But does one single case really count? The Legend and SGP discuss.
Africa Cup of Nations: goofball referee can't keep time
January 13, 2022 04:16 - 2 minutes - 3.14 MBThe Africa Cup of Nations match between Mali and Tunisia ended in bizarre circumstance as referee Janny Sikazwe of Zambia twice blew his whistle before the clock had hit 90 minutes. Players went off into the dressing room the second time, only for them to be ordered to return 25 minutes later before Tunisia refused. The Legend and SPG discuss! LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE HERE
FA CUP: The richest club on Earth just lost to Cambridge United
January 10, 2022 05:06 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBLeague One Cambridge United produced a classic FA Cup upset as they defied the odds to stun mega rich Newcastle United at St James' Park and reach the fourth round. FOLLOW EPLpod on TIKTOK
The lovers' tiff between Thomas Tuchel and Romelu Lukaku is over, for now
January 06, 2022 06:15 - 1 minute - 2.16 MBRomelu Lukaku has apologized and returned to the Chelsea squad for Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Tottenham. Will there be a new and fresh lovers' tiff between Thomas Tuchel and Romelu Lukaku in the near future? Disclaimer: part three has nothing to do with football. It's a long rant about covid from two covid-fatigued and frustrated people who don't really know what they're talking about when it comes to virology. GET THE FULL EPISODE HERE
Can Romelu Lukaku and Thomas Tuchel coexist at Chelsea?
January 03, 2022 04:22 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBRomelu Lukaku's future at Chelsea looks increasingly uncertain after the striker was dropped for the Premier League clash with Liverpool. How can Lukaku possibly come back after disrespecting Chelsea fans, senior players, Roman Abramovich, and most importantly, Thomas Tuchel?
Great, more complaining from Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel
December 31, 2021 02:44 - 2 minutes - 4.01 MBDanny Welbeck's stoppage-time header secured a 1-1 draw for Brighton; Thomas Tuchel was furious with the refereeing after his side slipped eight points behind Manchester City and said it is "stupid" to think they are in the title race.
Arsenal give the business to Norwich
December 27, 2021 04:23 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBArsenal secured their fourth Premier League victory in a row as they ran out comfortable winners at Carrow Road and heaped more misery on basement dwellers Norwich. FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK
Football Finance for Dummies!
December 22, 2021 22:31 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBIntern Sam interviews the author of The Price of Football, Kieran Maguire, about the sexy world of football finance. From ticket prices to the effect of another COVID shutdown, Kieran provides incredible insight in an easy-to-understand way that even a lowly intern can understand. FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK
Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel should stop crying and find a win
December 20, 2021 04:11 - 33 minutes - 31 MBChelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says player safety is at risk after his side were made to play their Premier League game against Wolverhampton Wanders on Sunday despite a Covid-19 outbreak. Is the Chelsea manager fishing for excuses or does he have a valid point? The Legend and SGP discuss. Follow us on TIKTOK
Unvaccinated players are ruining this Premier League season
December 17, 2021 05:40 - 2 minutes - 2.48 MBIt's becoming clear that the Premier League won't be able to proceed in the coming weeks chiefly because unvaccinated players are causing all sorts of scheduling issues with their respective mandatory isolations as well as passing around the virus at a rate of 10x as compared to vaccinated players. Enough is enough already, it's time for unvaccinated players to stop thinking about just themselves. The Legend and SGP discuss. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL EPISODE
Does Arsenal bad boy Aubameyang need a good spanking from Mikel Arteta?
December 13, 2021 04:45 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBArsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dropped Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for Saturday's Premier League game against Southampton due to a "disciplinary breach." Aubameyang was not present at training on Friday and although the club have refused to specify the exact nature of the incident, a club source said it's "not COVID related." Does the bad boy striker need a good spanking? FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK
Barcelona FC will now eat from the same trash pile as West Ham United
December 09, 2021 05:54 - 2 minutes - 3.01 MBTrash boyz Barcelona FC have been eliminated from the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League after a heavy 3-0 loss at Bayern Munich on the final matchday of the group stage. Goals by Thomas Muller, Leroy Sané and Jamal Musiala powered the German giants to a second straight clean sheet victory against Barca as the Catalan club is reduced to the Shame Cup alongside West Ham United. GET THE FULL EPISODE HERE