Welcome to the home of Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast. Hosted by Mat Kendrick and Ashley Preece of Birmingham Live. Here we'll be posting a new weekly podcast amongst other features and mini documentaries.
The Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast is a podcast that truly brings the best of game analysis and humorous banter to its listeners. As an expat living in the USA, I often miss the lively conversations and banter with my mates at the pub after a game. However, this podcast perfectly encapsulates that feeling, making me feel like I am part of a passionate community discussing all things Aston Villa.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the perfect balance between game analysis and humorous banter. The hosts have an incredible understanding of the game and provide insightful analysis that keeps you engaged throughout. They break down key moments, tactics, and player performances, delving deep into what makes Aston Villa such a fascinating team to watch. Additionally, their ability to inject humor into their discussions really sets them apart. It feels like you are listening to a group of friends having a casual conversation about football, which adds an enjoyable and relatable element to the show.
Furthermore, the hosts' dedication and investment in Aston Villa shine through in each episode. Their passion for the club is infectious, making it easy for listeners to share in their enthusiasm. They go above and beyond to engage with their audience on platforms like Twitter and YouTube, creating a sense of community amongst Villa fans from all around the world. The responsive nature of the hosts adds another layer of enjoyment as they actively interact with listeners' comments and thoughts.
However, no podcast is without its flaws. One potential drawback for some listeners might be that occasionally there could be too much focus on banter rather than diving deeper into certain topics or offering more detailed analysis. While this lighthearted approach is part of what makes The Claret & Blue so enjoyable, it may leave some fans desiring a bit more depth on occasion.
In conclusion, The Claret & Blue - An Aston Villa Podcast is a must-listen for any Villa fan craving insightful game analysis and lighthearted banter. The hosts' passion for the club, combined with their ability to strike a balance between analysis and humor, creates an enjoyable and engaging podcast experience. Whether you're in lockdown, an expat like myself, or simply looking to connect with fellow Villa fans, this podcast is the perfect choice. I commend the hard work of the hosts and appreciate the dedication they bring to each episode. Cheers from Texas and Up The Villa!
Dan Rolinson and John Townley take on a bumper batch of your Aston Villa questions as Unai Emery's side notched another win making it 11 across all competitions, with league leaders Arsenal up next.
Join Dan Rolinson and Dan Bardell as they discuss Aston Villa's impressive win against Chelsea, their 11th in a row in all competitions!
In a Claret & Blue exclusive, Dean Smith popped into our Poddymoor Heath HQ for his first ever Aston Villa podcast and, dare we say it, his best ever interview. Deano sat down with Mat Kendrick to discuss his lifelong love of Villa, his pride and joy at guiding his boyhood club back to the big time, John McGinn's backside and so much more. You won't want to miss this...
Dan Rolinson and John Townley meet for the final time before Christmas to answer your Aston Villa questions after 10 wins on the spin!
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they discuss Aston Villa's win against Manchester United, their 10th in a row in all competitions!
Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Aston VIlla's upcoming home game against Manchester United. If Unai Emery's side can get all three points, it will be their 10th consecutive win in all competitions.
Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley were joined by Dan Bardell and Ty Bracey plus 170 Aston Villa fans at Hockley Social Club in Birmingham for a final live event to chat all things Aston Villa.
Dan Rolinson is joined by Rob Warner for this Mailbag Monday as the pair attempt to answer your questions after yet another Aston Villa win.
Dan Rolinson is joined by Matt Lynch to discuss Aston Villa's away win against West Ham. 2 goals from Morgan Rogers, including a beauty to make it 2-3 pick up a huge 3 points for Aston Villa. Tickets to Claret & Blue LIVE: https://shorturl.at/gLh0e
Dan Rolinson and John Townley catch up (from an airport) to briefly discuss Basel whilst looking ahead to Sunday's match against West Ham United.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss Aston Villa's final Europa League game of 2025 after Unai Emery's side beat Basel away from home. Tickets to Claret & Blue LIVE: https://shorturl.at/gLh0e
Mat Kendrick caught up with Villa legend Jim Walker at Poddymoor Heath HQ to hear all about Jim's new book and to reminisce on a 16 year career with Aston Villa. Get Jim's book here: curtis-sport.com
After an incredible last minute winner against Arsenal, Dan Rolinson and John Townley meet up to relive the special moment, whilst answering another round of your Aston Villa questions.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss a MASSIVE three points for Aston Villa at home to Arsenal.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to a massive game at Villa Park on Saturday as Arsenal rock up to B6.
Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth discuss Aston Villa's fantastic 3-4 away win at Brighton. Join us at Hockley Social Club on 15.12 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976333431495?aff=oddtdtcreator
Unai Emery has revealed that Ollie Watkins is suffering from knee pain first felt over a year ago, and his training load is now being carefully managed.
After the victory against Wolves in the Premier League, Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer your Aston Villa questions.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return home from Villa Park to deliver their thoughts on Villa's performance against Wolves in the 1-0 win.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for another Fanzone preview show where they look ahead to the next fixture using your comments and opinions to set the agenda.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are live after another home win, this time in the Europa League against BSC Young Boys.
On this week's Claret & Brew: Dan Rolinson, John Townley and Mat Kendrick each bring three things about Aston Villa that they hate to the discussion. Subjects must be niche and detailed specifics that really highlight the worst of football in 2025.
Mat Kendrick and John Townley discuss Aston Villa's 2-1 win at Leeds United in the Premier League.
Aston Villa are back and so is our Fanzone show! Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss Villa's upcoming trip to Leeds United with the help of the audience setting the agenda...
Dean Saunders is lovingly serenaded by Mat Kendrick as the bubbly fans' favourite takes Claret & Blue on a brilliant ramble down memory lane. Saunders shares hilarious stories about Big Ron Atkinson and his 90s Villa team-mates in an exclusive interview that's not to be missed!
In case the title didn't make it obvious enough, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are back in the Poddymoor Heath studio answering your questions - and as Villa didn't play at the weekend - it quickly descended into the usual Claret & Blue nonsense. GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal âž¼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee
6 years of the Claret & Blue podcast and 1000 episodes, from survival in the Premier League to experiencing European nights again. 3 different managers, plenty of wins (and defeats before a certain Mr Emery) and we've been here to follow Aston Villa every step of the way.
On this week's Claret & Brew: Dan Rolinson, John Townley and Mat Kendrick each bring three things about Aston Villa that they love to the discussion. Subjects must be niche and detailed specifics that really highlight the best of our great club.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are LIVE to answer all your Aston Villa questions after the brilliant win against Bournemouth on Sunday.
Fresh after getting home from Villa Park, Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick jump online to discuss a fantastic win against Bournemouth.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss your Aston Villa opinions on the upcoming Bournemouth game in the Premier League this Sunday.
Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick to discuss Villa's Europa League win against Macabbi Tel Aviv.
On this week's Claret & Brew, Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley attempt to build their Aston Villa XIs using players from 11 different managers. In a draft style format, the trio took turns to make their selections, with the rules that once a player was taken, they couldn't feature in the opposition team. So that's 11 different managers, a pool of 190 players to choose from, and three totally different XIs.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer another batch of your Aston Villa questions with the vast majority surrounding Ollie Watkins' lack of goals and the low amount of chances created - it's a real problem!
Join Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth after the full-time whistle to discuss Aston Villa's defeat to Liverpool at Anfield as Emi Martinez's first half mistake helps bring Villa's winning streak to an end.
Join Dan Rolinson and John Townley for the Villa Fanzone in the build up to Liverpool.
After 4 consecutive wins in the Premier League, Aston Villa find themselves 3 points off 2nd place and level on points with this weekend's opponent: Liverpool Dan Rolinson and John Townley sit down for a chat on why you should never write off an Unai Emery side.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley visit Hockley Social Club to take on a batch of your Aston Villa questions on Mailbag Monday after Villa beat Man City at Villa Park on Sunday.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return from Villa Park to share their thoughts on Villa's 1-0 win against Man City in the Premier League.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Aston Villa's home match against Man City where Emery's side will need to put the wrongs of Go Ahead Eagles right. GET INVOLVED: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are live straight after the full-time whistle to discuss Aston Villa's poor defeat away at Go Ahead Eagles in the Europa League.
On this week's Claret & Brew: Dan Rolinson John Townley and Mat Kendrick each bring 3 Aston Villa "WTF" moments to the table to put together some of the biggest 'you-just-had-yo-be-there' Villa memories.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick were lucky enough to be invited to the new Tottenham Stadium to enjoy hospitality tickets AND see Unai Emery's Aston Villa make it five wins on the spin.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are home from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to share their views on a huge win for Unai Emery's Aston Villa.
Premier League football is back! Aston Villa head to London this Sunday to face Spurs to try and make it five consecutive wins in all competitions. Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss your opinions and predictions ahead of the game.
On this week's Claret & Brew - and with a trip to the shiny Spurs stadium approaching - Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley debated the merits of Aston Villa leaving Villa Park in favour of a new shiny stadium of their own.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley met up to answer another round of your Aston Villa questions as we start to build up to Spurs. On Emery's approach to lacking squad depth, discussing Rogers' form and Steven Gerrard's interview with Rio Ferdinand.
It's been a bumpy start to Aston Villa's season but it appears Unai Emery's side have turned a corner in the last couple of weeks. So, in this episode, Dan Rolinson and John Townley share the 10 things they've learned about Aston Villa in 2025/26 so far.
In October's quiz episode - inspired by ITV show Tenable - Mat Kendrick puts Dan Rolinson and John Townley's knowledge to the test in a variety of Aston Villa top 10 lists.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley return to Poddymoor Heath as Villa make it four wins on the spin! They answer another round of your Aston Villa questions on Bogarde, McGinn, Malen's impact, the return of Pau and loads more.
Join Mat Kendrick and Dan Rolinson to unpack all the action from Villa Park as Aston Villa beat Burnley 2-1 with a brace from Donyell Malen.
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