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!
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!
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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.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Villa's home match against Burnley when Unai Emery's side can make it four wins in four - in all competitions.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are LIVE to talk through Aston Villa's away win in Rotterdam against Feyenoord in the 2nd Europa League match of the League Phase.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Aston Villa's trip to Rotterdam to face Feyenoord in the Europa League.
Aston Villa have played more games away in Europe over the past 2 seasons than they have for a long time and John Townley has been at every one (besides Zrinjski Mostar) so, we asked John to rank them.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley head back to Villa Park to answer a round of your Aston Villa questions after Unai Emery's side notched their first win of the 25/26 Premier League season.
Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick report back from Villa Park to discuss Aston Villa's win against Fulham - their first of the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley launch the Villa Fanzone - a brand new fan-led opinion show where you can set the agenda for the episode. Post-Bologna and pre-Fulham, there are loads of talking points to get stuck in to. GET INVOLVED: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6
Dan Rolinson is joined by Mat Kendrick after the first Europa League game of the season as Aston Villa beat Bologna 1-0 thanks to a John McGinn goal.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss Villa's venture into the Europa League. The pressure on going to win the competition and whether it's failure if they don't complete that objective.Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley meet to discuss all things Aston Villa. It's another bumper episode of the Claret & Blue podcast as we tackle your questions. Lazy comments | Watkins' start | Onana's profile | Building the club around Unai | Rogers criticism | Support the lads | Too good to go down
Dan Rolinson and John Townley hop on an emergency live podcast to discuss Monchi's exit from Aston Villa.
Join Dan Rolinson and Matt Lynch post-match to discuss Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with 10 man Sunderland.
Dan Rolinson invited Guillem Balague into Poddymoor Heath HQ to discuss his new book 'Rise of the Villans' and Aston Villa's start to the season. With insight into Unai Emery, the working structure at Aston Villa and excitement around the Europa League this season. Buy the book: amzn.eu/d/5ro6dx8 #RiseoftheVillans
Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss Aston Villa's trip to the North East to face newly-promoted Sunderland.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss Aston Villa's defeat to Brentford in the cup and whether things will change in time for Sunderland.
Just about everything... Dan Rolinson and John Townley meet to discuss the latest around Aston Villa and answer your questions after another miserable performance.
Join Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth to discuss Aston Villa's 0-0 draw away at Everton. Four games, no goals.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back as Premier League action returns for Aston Villa with a trip to the Hill Dickinson stadium for the first time.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley return to Poddymoor Heath HQ to the Tactics Corner to discuss Aston Villa's squad depth for the 2025/26 season - until January at least.
Mat Kendrick will put the wits of Dan Rolinson and John Townley to the test once a month in a new Claret & Blue quiz show. As pilot episodes go, this may be the craziest thing Mat has ever put together...
Dan Rolinson is joined by Josh Williams, the author of Data Game, to get the lowdown on what Harvey Elliott will bring to Aston Villa.
Dan Rolinson and John Townley head to Villa Park to answer another batch of your Aston Villa questions.
Dan Rolinson is joined by Chelsea reporter Bobby Vincent for a lowdown on what Aston Villa fans can expect from loan signing Jadon Sancho.
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