Maine Road Ramble
367 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsMaine Road Ramble is a Manchester City focused podcast originally created by Kevin Nelson and Ger Deegan, who met while writing for SB Nation a few years back. In it's present state, the Maine Road Ramble team is made up of Ger, Andrew Dettmer, Jon Ashley and Joe Ricci.
The podcast structure is quite loose and conversational with the banter ranging across all aspects of the game, including tactics, analytics, match recaps, and much more. Thanks to the size of our team, we also provide a couple of specialized series, such as transfer targets, legal ramifications, etc.
Looking to have the latest and greatest on all things Manchester City? Have a listen and interaction is encouraged so please get in touch! You can find us on Twitter @MaineRoadRamble or via email at [email protected]. Reach out with any questions, thoughts, or suggestions and we'll be sure to mention them on an episode. Thanks for all the support!
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Episodes
S4 Ep14: Did Stuart Attwell kill MRR?
January 15, 2023 19:48 - 48 minutesAndrew, Jon, and Joe discuss this question and what the future holds for Maine Road Ramble and for City. Happy trails everyone, it's been an absolute privilege bringing this content to you the past three years.
S4 Ep13: Riconomic Boom: Lewis Shines Home and Away
December 29, 2022 19:45 - 50 minutesAndrew and Jon cast their eyes over handy victories for City against Liverpool (League Cup) and Leeds (Premier League) ahead of a daunting set of fixtures in the first six weeks of 2023. There's plenty of Rico Lewis hype, Jack Grealish chat, and mind-boggling Erling Haaland maths.
S4 Ep12: Today, I feel Argentine
December 18, 2022 21:23 - 54 minutesJoe and Andrew discuss Messi finally reaching the summit of international football, their World Cup Team of the Tournament, and look ahead to City's return to club action against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup on Thursday.
S4 Ep11: World Cup 2022: Expectations, Predictions, and Dark Horses
November 18, 2022 00:21 - 37 minutesJon, Andrew and Joe add their (somewhat forgetful at times) voices to the pile of World Cup previews currently sitting in your podcast queue. Reasons to choose ours over the others? It's less than 39 minutes long.
S4 Ep10: Live from Manchester, Its Maine Road Ramble (Fulham Match Reaction)
November 05, 2022 21:48 - 21 minutesJon, Andrew, and Joe sit down for what is not only the first and only Maine Road Ramble episode ever recorded in person, but the most emotionally shattered episode. They talk through their experience watching City nab a late 2-1 win over Fulham and give thanks to the many people who made this experience possible.
S4 Ep9: No Party for Vardy and We're Headed to Manchester
October 30, 2022 22:33 - 54 minutesJoe and Andrew discuss City's 1-0 win over Leicester, the state of play in the league with two matches remaining before the world cup, chat about Match Day 6 in the UCL, and get ready for the pilgrimage to the Etihad in a few short days.
S4 Ep8: Brazen Confidence - DOR Review, LEI Look Ahead, and Our England Trip!
October 26, 2022 04:29 - 36 minutesJon and Andrew discuss the boring 0-0 draw with Dortmund that clinched first in the UCL group for City, the rest of the UCL so far, the upcoming match at Leicester this weekend, and the impending trip to the Etihad for MRR.
S4 Ep7: Six and on Fire
October 04, 2022 01:49 - 1 hourJon, Joe, and Andrew sit down to discuss the performances of City's starting XI and first half sub Sergio Gomez in City's 6-3 demolition of United.
S4 Ep6: Haha-haaland, Grealish as Your Best Man, and Spurs
September 07, 2022 02:05 - 1 hourAndrew Dettmer attempts to distract himself from the nerves of his wedding this weekend by chatting City 4, Sevilla 0 with Joe Ricci and Bill Difilippo, then they look ahead to City's impending match with Spurs at the weekend, and answer some questions, including who Andrew is drafting from the City squad for various wedding roles.
S4 Ep5: Haaland Isn't A Key. He's A Battering Ram.
September 01, 2022 01:29 - 58 minutesAndrew is joined by special guest Bill Difilippo to discuss City's comeback against Palace, the domination of Forest, some City transfer updates and they close out by discussing some of the biggest questions remaining across Europe on Deadline Day.
S4 Ep4: The Greatest Match of All Time
August 25, 2022 03:36 - 57 minutesAndrew is joined by Joe as they discuss the recent matches against Barcelona and Newcastle, look ahead to Crystal Palace, discuss the Carabao Cup and UCL Cup draws, touch on the transfer window, and finally provide some spicy hot takes 3 match weeks into the season.
S4 Ep3: Erling's Perfect (Haa)Landing
August 07, 2022 19:11 - 53 minutesThe whole gang get together to wax lyrical about Erling Haaland's two-goal debut as City win 2-0 at West Ham on opening day. Ger calls Jon a f**ker.
S4 Ep2: My Kingdom for A Left Back (Charity Shield, Pre-Season Predictions, and West Ham)
August 04, 2022 04:24 - 1 hourAndrew is joined by Joe and wayward son Ger to discuss whether the Charity Shield is a real trophy, some preseason predictions, City's opening match against West Ham, and even some listener questions, not all of which are about left-backs.
S4 Ep1: Tour & More with Jack Gaughan
July 27, 2022 17:00 - 1 hourJon and Andrew are joined by the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to talk about City's (short) preseason performances in the US, fan and media access to the club, and updates on left-back targets and Pep Guardiola's contract.
S3 Ep38: Maine Road Rumble - What's Pop(quiz)in' Hockin?
June 27, 2022 01:14 - 1 hourAndrew and Joe are joined by Howard Hockin of 93:20 and Joey McCune of Noisy Neighbors for a City "history" quiz. How well do these three yanks know they Manc? Find out by tuning in. Also, pleas considering purchasing Howard's latest book at https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Hockin/e/B00OA8TGYY%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share or at https://thegingerwigscitygifts.com/books-17-c.asp. You won't be able to put it down!
S3 Ep37: Transfer Question Extravaganza
June 08, 2022 01:50 - 1 hourJoe and Andrew sit down to record the episode you all have been waiting for, a transfer question extravaganza! We answer the transfer questions most burning a hole in your pocket and have some fun along the way. Enjoy!
S3 Ep36: What A Season - The Other Guys (End of Season Review and Awards)
May 30, 2022 16:07 - 1 hourJoe and Andrew sit down for a light and easy podcast covering if each Premier League teams' seasons were Great, Good, Something to Build On, Trending Downwards, or Dumpster Fire (1:00 - 39:00). Then they turn to their awards across the whole of the league (39:01 - 1:00:00), featuring: - Player of the Season - Manager of the Season - Match of the Season - Goal of the Season - Team of the Season Then they conclude with some early predictions and hot takes for the 22/23 Season. (1:00:01 ...
S3 Ep35: Campeones - The Live Show
May 22, 2022 20:05 - 1 hourAndrew and Jon are joined by Shades of the Blue pod members, Jay Wolff, Joe Butterfield, and Bill DiFillipo to discuss the nerviest title win City have had in a decade. We hope you enjoy! Up. The. Blues.
S3 Ep34: Manchester City Are Still Alive Here...
May 15, 2022 16:23 - 53 minutesAndrew is joined by special guest Joe Butterfield (@joebutters) to discuss City's 2-2 comeback against West Ham and look ahead to Aston Villa and the conclusion of the 21/22 league campaign.
S3 Ep33: City Brighton Our Spirits
April 21, 2022 01:31 - 38 minutesJon Ashley and Andrew Dettmer sit down to discuss City 3 Brighton 0 and to take some of your questions in a podcast so short, some might confuse it for Paul Dickov.
S3 Ep32: Tactics, Toss Ups, and the Title Run In with The American Cityzen
April 12, 2022 01:38 - 1 hourJon and Andrew sit down with Sam (@CityzenAmerica) to discuss the heavyweight boxing match that was City v. Liverpool, and what that match can tell us about the run in and the other big matches looming for City this season. This is one you won't want to miss.
S3 Ep31: You MAD(rid) bro?
April 06, 2022 23:24 - 44 minutesJoe and Andrew sit down to discuss a match designed to put us to sleep, what the next leg could look like, and discuss their collective anxiety and dread about this weekend's match with Liverpool.
S3 Ep30: Best and Worst City Kits of the Millenia - A MRR and City Report Crossover
March 31, 2022 03:59 - 1 hourWith the international break depriving us of City related events to discuss, Joe and Andrew teamed up with Adam and Amos of the City Report pod to come up with our own: the best and worst City kits since 2000. Listen in and let us know your thoughts!
S3 Ep29: Slinging the Blues - Manchester Derby Review
March 08, 2022 02:51 - 55 minutesJoe and Andrew sit down to discuss City's Derby demolition of United, the outlook for the squad the rest of the season, what they expect out of Pep's lineup options for Sporting, and how the rest of the Round of 16 matches will shape up. Enjoy!
S3 Ep28: The Posh, The Derby, and Mountain Dew Baja Blast
March 02, 2022 05:32 - 49 minutesJoe and Andrew discuss a lackluster FA cup match against Peterborough, their thoughts on the upcoming Manchester Derby, and spend a surprising amount of time discussing seltzers and sodas.
S3 Ep27: Did We Get Spurs'd And Is The Title Race Back On?
February 24, 2022 02:50 - 43 minutesAndrew and Joe discuss both questions in the title of this podcast and come to similar conclusions, but disagree along the way. We're talking City v. Spurs, the title race, and look ahead to Everton.
S3 Ep26: Not Much of A Sporting Chance - w/ Bill DiFilippo
February 16, 2022 02:32 - 57 minutesAndrew and special guest Bill DiFilippo sit down to discuss City's 5-0 dismantling of Porto, briefly touch base on the 4-0 demolishing of Norwich, look ahead to weekend's match against the tumbling Tottenham Hotspurs, and close it out with a discussion of the best Italian desserts.
S3 Ep25: The Transfer Show - Which Insane Transfer is Andrew Suggesting Now? (Fullbacks and Midfield)
February 04, 2022 05:54 - 1 hourAndrew and Joe take a brief look at the newest member of the City squad, Julian Alvarez, and then turn their attention to the two places City might be targeting in the summer: fullbacks and midfield. The lads suggest two possible signings in each position and Andrew only goes slightly off the rails with one choice. Julian Alvarez - (1:00) Fullbacks - (12:00) Midfield - (40:00)
S3 Ep24: City Hypotheticals - MCFC Food Bank Charity Livestream
January 26, 2022 15:45 - 50 minutesIn case you missed it during the livestream yesterday, join Jon, Andrew, and Joe as they go through some hypothetical questions regarding City or football in general. And if you have not donated yet go to https://rb.gy/dxzae8 and donate to the MCFC Food Bank.
S3 Ep23: Analyzing the Other Guys - With Howard and Ahsan (9320)
January 17, 2022 18:07 - 1 hourAndrew and Jon sit down with Howard and Ahsan (until his latest kicks show up) to discuss the chasing pack, the teams at risk of falling down the table in future seasons, whos likely to be relegated, AND their non-City manager and player of the season.
S3 Ep22: Goals, Goals, Goals - The Transfer Show (Strikers)
December 30, 2021 18:46 - 1 hourJoe and Andrew sit down to breakdown the Haaland/Dusan discussions, Ferran's departure, and who they would select if they were Txiki for a day across Dream, Realistic, and Bargain categories. Will Man City sign a striker in January? No, but its good to be prepared.
S3 Ep21: Outfoxed and Outbuzzed
December 30, 2021 15:25 - 59 minutesGer and Jon sit down to discuss festive wins against Leicester and Brentford that saw City steal a march on their title rivals.
S3 Ep20: Leeds, Newcastle, and Corndogs (What are they?)
December 21, 2021 15:06 - 57 minutesAndrew and Ger sit down to discuss City scoring 11 goals in two matches, how City are strengthening their hold on the title race, what the Festive Fixtures are looking like, and Ger asks Andrew an important question: corndogs, what are they?
S3 Ep20: Wolves, Red Bulls, and Barbecue (with Bill DiFilippo)
December 12, 2021 21:32 - 1 hourAndrew is joined by returning guest Bill DiFilippo to discuss two weird City matches over the past week, take a look to the teams City could face in the UCL, and discuss what makes the perfect plate of barbecue.
S3 Ep19: Bernardo and Co. (Villa and Watford Review)
December 05, 2021 19:04 - 1 hourAndrew and Joe break down Bernardo leading the Citizens to big victories over Villa and Watford, which put City on top of the league, the league table, City's upcoming match against RB Leipzig, and finally which pizza place noted food hipster can tolerate.
S3 Ep18: The Pass, A More Expensive Manchester United, and Frozen Hammers
November 29, 2021 13:38 - 59 minutesJoe and Andrew sit down to recap Man City's recent matches against Everton, PSG, and West Ham and the level of dominance displayed in all three. They also answer some listener questions and Joe reveals he has terrible taste in breakfast food.
S3 Ep17: The Other Guys - The One Where Kevin (Almost) Cries
November 18, 2021 01:34 - 1 hourJoe, Jon, Andrew, and Kevin sit down to record what could be their finest episode yet. Sadly, it may also be Kevin's last. The boys discuss top 4, relegation, and answer some listener questions.
S3 Ep16: The Theatre of Memes Presents Bernardooooooo (One Night Only)
November 07, 2021 18:49 - 48 minutesJon and Andrew sat down to revel in City's 2-0 win at the Swamp, how great the entire City squad was, and talk about how they feel heading into the international break.
15: Phil Makes Them Look Like Silly Brugges
October 21, 2021 01:32 - 1 hourJon and Andrew sit down to discuss Burnley, Brugge, and how City look as we approach the "half-term."
S3 Ep15: Phil Makes Them Look Like Silly Brugges
October 21, 2021 01:32 - 1 hourJon and Andrew sit down to discuss Burnley, Brugge, and how City look as we approach the "half-term."
S3 Ep14: Liverpool Match Review
October 07, 2021 02:58 - 1 hourManchester City went into Anfield and not only came out with a point, but arguably outplayed Liverpool in a matchup against one of the Blues' staunchest rivals for both the Premier League and Champions League. It was a match full of tactical nuance and adjustments, with both Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp tweaking their strategy throughout the game. We talked about all those intricacies, from the original lineup selection to how the front line worked together and much more. This conversation...
14: Liverpool Match Review
October 07, 2021 02:58 - 1 hourManchester City went into Anfield and not only came out with a point, but arguably outplayed Liverpool in a matchup against one of the Blues' staunchest rivals for both the Premier League and Champions League. It was a match full of tactical nuance and adjustments, with both Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp tweaking their strategy throughout the game. We talked about all those intricacies, from the original lineup selection to how the front line worked together and much more. This conversation...
S3 Ep13: Chelsea & PSG Match Reviews
September 29, 2021 00:04 - 54 minutesCity are two thirds through one of the most challenging weeks a team can possibly face with matches away at Chelsea, Paris St. Germain, and Liverpool. Kevin Nelson and Ger Deegan sat down to discuss the first two of those matches, both of which were strong performances by Pep Guardiola's team despite the loss in Paris. We go out of chronological order on this one, starting with the 2-0 loss against PSG and go through all the important details of the match in its immediate aftermath. Then w...
13: Chelsea & PSG Match Reviews
September 29, 2021 00:04 - 56 minutesCity are two thirds through one of the most challenging weeks a team can possibly face with matches away at Chelsea, Paris St. Germain, and Liverpool. Kevin Nelson and Ger Deegan sat down to discuss the first two of those matches, both of which were strong performances by Pep Guardiola's team despite the loss in Paris. We go out of chronological order on this one, starting with the 2-0 loss against PSG and go through all the important details of the match in its immediate aftermath. Then w...
12: Red Bull, Dramamine, and Carabao
September 21, 2021 01:25 - 52 minutesJoe and Andrew sit down to discuss the heart racing match against RB Leipzig, the absolute bore of a match against Southampton, and the pending match in the Carabao Cup!
S3 Ep12: Red Bull, Dramamine, and Carabao
September 21, 2021 01:25 - 50 minutesJoe and Andrew sit down to discuss the heart racing match against RB Leipzig, the absolute bore of a match against Southampton, and the pending match in the Carabao Cup!
S3 Ep11: No Party for VARdy
September 11, 2021 18:24 - 44 minutesJoe and Andrew sit down in the aftermath of a nail biter against Leicester that saw a stat dominant Man City eek out a 1-0 win against the Foxes.
11: No Party for VARdy
September 11, 2021 18:24 - 46 minutesJoe and Andrew sit down in the aftermath of a nail biter against Leicester that saw a stat dominant Man City eek out a 1-0 win against the Foxes.
S3 Ep10: Talking Leicester City w/ Dominic Wells
September 08, 2021 15:03 - 44 minutesOur opposition analysis series continues with a new edition on Leicester City. Kevin Nelson is joined by Dominic Wells of Top Bins Talk and Foxes of Leicester to break down all the most interesting questions surrounding Brendan Rogers' up and coming team, including: When will Jamie Vardy slow down? What should we expect from the promising Patson Daka? How will the fullback rotation shake out? Is there enough depth in the center back group? How many midfielders would you trade for Youre...
10: Talking Leicester City w/ Dominic Wells
September 08, 2021 15:03 - 46 minutesOur opposition analysis series continues with a new edition on Leicester City. Kevin Nelson is joined by Dominic Wells of Top Bins Talk and Foxes of Leicester to break down all the most interesting questions surrounding Brendan Rogers' up and coming team, including: When will Jamie Vardy slow down? What should we expect from the promising Patson Daka? How will the fullback rotation shake out? Is there enough depth in the center back group? How many midfielders would you trade for Youre...