Expat of The Day
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingPodcast about expats in Oz. General chat about life in Australia, following our football teams, cricket, rugby, sporting memories, as well as the challenges and advantages we face.
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Episodes
The Glimmer of Hope
March 17, 2023 19:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBNeil, Ronnie & Skipper are back on St Paddy's Day in Sydney to discuss the latest in the Top 4 and Relegation Battle.
A not so dry March for Skip and Ronnies rage at Conte
March 10, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBNeil, Ronnie & Skip, this time in better quality, discuss a very honest Sparkie from Wolli Creek, Spurs' dismal effort against Milan - is it time for Conte to go and just who do Tottenham go for?? Everton are also on the agenda as the glimmers of hope seem to fade each week. With Hull City destined to be in the Championship still next year, will they have a trip to Goodison???
Ross Returns, Macca's Palace and we hate VAR
March 02, 2023 20:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBNeil & Skip are joined by Liverpool fan Ross & Palace fan Macca from the podcast studio in Sydney CBD. They discuss the thumping Everton received by Arsenal, should Dyche be trying something different? They so discuss the reason for Liverpool's drop off, Palace's steady existence and why is the standard of refereeing, now with VAR, still so poor?
Paddy's back and City are top!
February 17, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBRonnie & Neil are joined by Paddy as City march back to the top of the Premier League. They discuss the game's last week involving Man City, Spurs & Everton.
Gilly's Last Supper (Beers)
February 10, 2023 22:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBThe boys are joined by Gilly who talks about his latest journey in his Expat life. How good is Ten Hag doing? Everyone's happy after victories for Spurs, Hull & Everton.
Hey Big Spenders
February 03, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBFrom the highs of Chelsea to the lows of Everton. Ronnie mediates between the polar opposites of the January Transfer Window before Gouldies Gambles.
Flat Monday morning for the Expats
January 30, 2023 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBNeil, Skip & Ronnie catch up on the latest news around the football. Skip liked to remind us at the end that we were "flatter than Jurgen Klopp's face" on a Monday morning.
Two Wongs don't make a Kenwright
January 19, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBRonnie, Skip & Neil discuss the latest dramas at Everton, Spurs and give their halfway predictions for "Top Four" and relegation.
Sack the Board....and Sell Up
January 06, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBNeil, Mark and Hull City fan, Skipper, return to discuss the current issues at Everton and how change is required at all levels of the football club. Skipper does well to put up with the extended rants from Neil & Mark who discuss the current Board and Farhad Moshiri.
Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire
December 22, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBRonnie, Neil, Aidan & Paddy have a chat about Xmas in Sydney. They discuss the GOAT debate, Man City's trophy aspirations, Chelsea's Europa League Hopes and Spurs' ambitions.
Southgate's Sydney Silly Season
December 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBNeil, Ronnie & Skip discuss all things England v France. Should Southgate stay on? They also give their predictions for the World Cup final following their crystal ball of results on last week's pod. Oh yeah, and it's Silly Season Down Under.
Dancing on Ice
December 08, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBNeil, Ronnie, Skip and our Dutch correspondent Brownie discuss the Quarter Finals of the World Cup. Are Argentina worth favs against Holland? Will Brazil steamroll the Croats. And of course, who will win the crunch battle between England & France. They also discuss Dutch Speed Skaters.
World Cup Special! The Three Lions to the Socceroos!!
November 17, 2022 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBNeil, Ronnie & Skip provide all their thoughts on the England Squad for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar. How far can England go? They also give their predictions for the tournament and where is everyone going to watch it in Sydney. The Club v Country debate comes up too and the boys touch on their second team, the Socceroos.
Hullabaloo & the Coogee Legend
November 11, 2022 01:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBNeil, Ronnie & returning guest Iain MacHattie discuss the latest issues at Spurs & Everton. Is Lampard's time up? They also discussCrystal Palace and Patrick Vieira.
Liam Rozzer's come home and are Liverpool done???
November 04, 2022 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBThe Expat Boys discuss the latest goings on at Liverpool, and preview the big game against Spurs this weekend. They also discuss Everton v Leicester. A delighted and giddy Skipper tells us about Liam Rosenior returning to Hull and can England win the T20 World Cup here in Oz???
Potter's bright start and Conte's woes
October 28, 2022 20:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBRonnie hosts this week with Chelsea fan Aidan. They discuss the latest goings on in the football world with Spurs' frustrations growing.
Bush Doofs, Surprise 40ths and Conte out!
October 21, 2022 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBRonnie & Neil chat about all the latest football results. The rollercoaster ride of Everton and Spurs, Liverpool versus Man City and of course Gerrard's latest sacking.
If you ain't got the Cattle
October 12, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBNeil & Gilly are joined by Broadcaster & Presenter, James Dodd, who returns to tell us about his new role and the A-League here in Australia. He tells us about the importance of Australia qualifying for the World Cup, the improving standards in the players here and the interest from Premier League clubs in the young players. James gives a great insight into the A-League's objectives over the coming years. As an Arsenal fan it was very topical to get some insights about expectations for the s...
Where's Gilly???? Where the F****s Neil !!!!!!!
October 07, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBThe Expat boys are back after a long trip away. They discuss their adventure's across Europe, vomit on planes, visiting the Den, visiting Goodison Park and Skipper being Skipper. They also discuss Everton's positive vibes, Spurs start to the season, Arsenal flying high, Liverpool's stutter and of course, Hull sacking their Manager....arise Brucie.
Season Predictions (ones to avoid!)
August 04, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBHaaland v Nunez, City v Liverpool, Lampard v Hassnehuttl... Mark, Ronnie & Neil give their official season predictions and Gouldies Gambles for the opening weekend of the season.
Where's Gilly
July 29, 2022 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBRonnie & Neil speak about the current transfer topics, Jesse Lingard and players that run down their contracts. They also talk about Everton's latest signing and how the likes of Brighton should be an example to all in their transfer dealings. Predictions for top four and relegation.
Can someone please stop mentioning Everton.....and Xmas in July.
July 21, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBRonnie, Neil Skip and Mark from the People's Group chat about the situation at Everton regarding the Owner, the Board & the lack of activity in the transfer market. Spurs fan Ronnie & Hull fan Skip, talk about their experiences with the Owners of their respective clubs and previous situations of unrest.
Outback Road Trip, a Bedsit and Jasmine Green Tea
July 16, 2022 02:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBSunderland fan Joe Anderson and Celtic fan Tom McCurley join Ronnie & Neil again to chat all things expat. They discuss Sunderland's rise to the Championship and their realistic hopes for the season. Ange Postecoglou has made a great start to his role at Celtic, will Premier League clubs come calling?
We want change at Everton
July 15, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn an Ad Hoc episode, Mark Crotty from the People's Group Campaign gives some insights into the ex owner and current Chairman of Everton Football Club, Bill Kenwright, and how under the new regime, change is still required in order to progress.
We want change
July 15, 2022 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn an Ad Hoc episode, Mark from the People's Group gives some insights into the ex owner and current Chairman of Everton Football Club, Bill Kenwright, and how under the new regime, change is still required in order to progress.
Raining is it?
July 07, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBRonnie, Brownie & Neil discuss the latest football chat. Will Erik Ten Hag succeed at Utd? They also try to find the best Premier League side of all time. Who gets number one?
Post season comparisons......
July 01, 2022 02:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBRonnie, Skip & Neil compare the three Brazilians at the forefront of the transfer window this week in Richarlison, Jesus & Raphinha. They then go onto compare three all time greats in Gerrard, Scholes & Lampard. Who would you choose?
A day on the piss with Robin and Jeremy and the big Cantona v Bergkamp debate......
June 17, 2022 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBSkip, Ronnie & Neil discuss Spur's transfer business so far, and would Richarlison be a good signing? The boys also get stuck into the big debate on who you'd pick out of Premier League legends, Eric Cantona & Dennis Bergkamp. Great discussion.
The Wild Wild West of Paris
June 03, 2022 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBPlastic Scouser, Ross Hunt, joins Ronnie & Neil to talk about the unfortunate events in Paris at the Champions League final. They also cover the game, Liverpool's season and how their summer transfer window could shape. I was going to call it the Liverpool special but I had to stop myself.
Crotty's back and Ross is live from Paris..........
May 27, 2022 22:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBNeil, Ronnie and Mark discuss the emotions of the final games of the season. Man City's dramatic title win, Spurs top four finish and Everton's survival. Our resident Cockney Liverpudlian Ross joins us live from Paris to discuss the Champions League final.
Buddhist Skipper and the Curtains are closing
May 19, 2022 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBNeil, Ronnie & Skipper chat about last week's FA Cup Final, Spur's Champions League charge and the relegation battle as they approach the final game of the season. They also speak about the quality of referees and VAR. The End of Season predictions for the title, Champions League and the drop.......
City woes or City Blues.....
May 12, 2022 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBHost Ronnie Gould chats to returning Chelsea fan Aidan Morris about the upcoming FA Cup final. Paddy McKeown also returns as the resident Man City fan chatting all things Citeh. It was a good result for Spurs last weekend too and the boys chat all things Premier League.
A weekend of winners
May 06, 2022 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBRonnie, Mark & Neil chat through the week's Champions League semi-finals. Is Pep responsible for City's failings in Europe? Mark gives us his perspective on the relegation battle and the boys attempt to predict a hugely important fixture list in the Premier League.
Michael Branch Special
April 28, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBEx Professional footballer Michael Branch talks us through his career. Michael talks about the highs of joining his boyhood club Everton, some special moments to look back on, and also chats about his time at Wolves & Chester. Michael talks about the struggles of starting a normal life post football and his experiences which have brought him out positively on the other side. It's also great to hear some tales of his 2 year stint in Australia.
Roman's Farewell.....
April 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 49 MBRonnie & Neil speak to returning guest Aidan Morris about Chelsea's state of play. They chat about the recent loss to Arsenal and the future under potential new owners. They also talk about the Liverpool win against Man Utd and the huge contracts that Man Utd's players are currently on and how that may affect their future. Everton's draw against Leicester is obviously a topic.
If Carlsberg did Positive Podcasts.........
April 14, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBRonnie, Mark & Neil look forward to their Easter holidays in Oz, festering in their club's recent victories. I really enjoyed this one as we discuss Everton's plight for survival, Man Utd's woes are the only negative as Ronnie waxes lyrical about Antonio Conte.
Rainy Sydney and the In-Laws..........
April 01, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBRonnie, Skip and Neil are back to discuss the upcoming fixtures for the weekend. The rainy weather has been unprecedented here in Sydney and the boys enjoy a welcome break to speak about the football. Skip discusses who could potentially come up from the Championship and Gouldie's gambles is back where the boys advise what not to gamble on....
Ian Chappell Special
March 21, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBNeil & Mark speak with Legendary ex Australian Cricket Captain, Ian Chappell. Ian talks us through his experiences playing, the best players he played with and against, and his Ashes memories. Ian also gives us his memories of Shane Warne and an insight into his character and talent. He also discusses the issues that Test Cricket is facing against other forms of the game. A great chat with a real legend of Australian Sports.
Sam Wykes: From Perth to Japan to Recruitment
March 16, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBSpecial guest and ex professional Rugby Union player, Sam Wykes, gives a fascinating insight into life as an elite sportsman. Sam talks us through the highs and lows of his career travelling all over the world. He also delves into sports psychology and what it takes to separate the great players from the good players. Sam tells us about the difficulties that sportsmen face when they retire and transition into normal society. Ronnie & Neil also discuss the latest topics in the Premier League.
The Good, the Bad and the Everton
March 10, 2022 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBRonnie consoles Neil as they discuss Spurs thrashing of Everton on Tuesday morning. Are Everton really going to go down??? Ronnie adds some perspective to the Everton gloom.
Byron Bay Blues for Ronnie......
March 03, 2022 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBNeil & Mark from Sunny Adelaide, join Skip & Ronnie from Drenched Sydney, as they discuss all the latest talking points around Chelsea, Leeds, Hull City, Liverpool, Everton & of course, Spurs. It's been a while since the last episode but with the end of Summer now here, they'll be back with the guests on a weekly basis.
Dandy McLean from Scotland to Sydney
February 11, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBGilly joins Ronnie & Neil to chat about Man United's recent woes and the fight for top four. Special guest George "Dandy" Mclean gives us some stories of his time playing for Rangers back in the 1960's. Dandy played against the legendary Real Madrid side in the European Cup and played centre forward alongside Sir Alex Ferguson. He talks us through how he's wound up in Sydney and his illustrious career.
The Fresh Prince of Adelaide and Lampard's clobber
February 03, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThe Spurs and the Everton boys, Neil, Ronnie, Owen & Mark discuss their club's recent changes and transfer activity. It's been a long summer holiday in Oz and whilst the expats have been enjoying it, their clubs, particularly Everton, have been going through a rollercoaster of change. They discuss Dele Alli, Frank Lampard, Steve Hitchen and the "Modern Manager".
The Real Expats Of the Day.....
January 13, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBSpecial episode featuring Mark Gale and Tony Gamble, expats who have been living in Australia since the 1970s. They tell us some fascinating stories about what it was like living in the 1980s and 90s playing football, coaching football, and watching football over the years. A real good listen discussing the ethnic divide in football in Australia.
To Hull & Back in the FA Cup
January 06, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBWith the FA Cup on this weekend, we discuss why the prestigious competition has lost its romanticism. Ronnie speaks about Spurs history in the competition and what it means now to Spurs fans. Skip talks us through his perspective as a Hull City fan and the pending takeover of Turkish TV mogul, Acun Ilicali. Mark & Neil discuss Everton's latest defeat, the importance of the FA Cup to them and of course, Rafael Benitez.
A Covid Chrimbo in Sydney and London
December 23, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBNeil, Ronnie and Skip catch up for a chat about all goings on right now in Sydney and the UK as Ronnie is back in London for Christmas. They chat all things Covid, Xmas, and of course, football.
Man United Moan.........
December 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBRonnie hosts this week's episode with returning guests Chris Gill and Chris McLeod. It's been a while since we've talked Man Utd and since Ole's departure and the appointment of Ralf Rangnick, the Man U boys discuss their feelings on the club's current circumstances. Great to get the United boys back on.
Merseyside Derby Special with Don Hutchison
November 30, 2021 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBSpecial Guest Don Hutchison joins Neil, Mark and Ross to discuss his career with Liverpool & Everton. Don gives us some great stories from his times at the club including his admiration for Graeme Souness and his fondness of Howard Kendall. We also discuss the vast differences between the clubs right now and give predictions for the upcoming game.
The Pasty Pom from Birmingham
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBSpecial Guest Matthew West, a Birmingham City fan, talks us through his fascinating journey over to Australia. Westy tells us about joining Coventry City as a 7 yr old and spending 12 years with the Championship side. He made his journey over to Sydney a few years later and has enjoyed a very successful career in Australia's second and third tier leagues. Matt also tells us of his struggles with alcohol and how he is now turning his life around through his relationships with close family an...
Gage Roads Brewery, Single Fin, Jimmy Whiteford and the magic of Coogee
November 18, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBJimmy Whiteford, ex manager of Coogee United talks us through his journey and the huge impact of Coogee United on his life in Australia. We chat about Gage Road Brewery's beers, the new sponsors of the podcast and all things Coogee. We finish with Gouldies gambles. Thanks to all those at Gage Road.