Drinking Inside the Box

After a week off of premier league action we return with Liverpool showing signs of fatigue with 3 games in 7 days, appearing to open the door for an exciting Arsenal chase.  Elsewhere the Champions League new and improved knock-outs into the knock-outs(?) finished and we anxiously await the draw for the round of 16 so the real business can resume. Apart from City, England still boast 6 of their 7 European representatives, and boy does that feel good to say.  Especially with their new man opening his account in a big way at the weekend against Newcastle.  We talk about the relegation stinker between Spurs and United and the resurgence of Everton.  Forest are felled by Fulham, and Brighton embarrass Chelsea, hear all this and more on the latest episode!  

With big wins from Liverpool, Arsenal, and Forest, the red wave of goals at the end of the weekend was 14-1 in the red teams at the top of the table's favor.  Everton continues their revival under Moyes, and keep them hot on the heels of Spurs and United.  A big win for Wolves keep them at bay of the chasing relegation battle but just barely.  Off the field the action is just as fiery, as Rashford takes Amorim's words and runs, Crawley Town gives a lifetime ban to a fan thanks to supporters help, and the NWSL creates a fund to help the victims of coaching assault cases from the 2021 trial.   On the weekend eve of the second biggest sporting event of the year, we dive in deep to the real football and leave the other to it's commercial focused sport. So grab a cold beverage and join us for this week's episode.  

With Amorim's divisive words in his presser, we evaluate the choices Rashford has in front of him.  We also take a look at the fire at the Etihad that thwarted the team's planned player unveiling, was it a portent of things to come?  On the field we get into the magical run that Bournemouth are putting on, laying waste to the most in-form teams in the league. With their next meeting against Liverpool, could that be the cherry on top for the rest of the league? Especially with Arsenal squaring off against City.  We talk the tough decision facing Spurs with their leadership and finish it off with the amazing story Esse gets to tell his grandkids.  It's a loaded baked potato of an episode so grab a fork and plug us into your ear holes.  

No, I am only joking, it's not a bad show.  But we do try to pick Amorim's word's and then his redaction apart. We also discuss the thrilling Week 22 action. Missed keeper catches, goals galore, in form team dropping big points.  From Bournemouth stunning Newcastle away, to Southampton's almost comeback versus Forest, Arsenal letting 2 points slip, and Liverpool capturing 3 at the death.  It is all coming to a head as we round the final corner of the season.  We also touch on the MW 7 of the UCL and take a glance at the table to see what teams need what to make the next round.  Join us in the fun!

We resume our second half with updates from all three domestic fronts.  We touch base on the human aspects of the game with new appointees, divorces, and a brand new member... maybe not the kind you were expecting.  On the field gets much better as we cover 8 of the 10 games of MW 21.  Are Nottingham Forest the real deal, can Arsenal stay in the hunt, is Man City dead in the water? Find out our thoughts in the latest episode! As always, you can stream the video version on American Scouser's patreon page.  

We are back after our holiday hiatus!  Instead of dragging on about the 4 game weeks that occurred between our last recording, we decided to focus on catching up on the news surrounding the Premier League.  More sackings, more appointments, more chaos!  Both on and off the field of course.  We discuss Player X finally going to trial, Chelsea's downturn, Nottingham Forest's resilience, and what to look forward to in the second half of the season.  We also touch on the first legs of the Carabao Cup games and what Arteta said about the balls. So come on back, grab a cold, or warm bevey, and intake the sweet nectar that it Drinking Inside the Box.  In addition to ear hole consumption, we also are on Patreon in video form via American Scouser. 

Two managerial sacks on the same day last week and both from bottom of the table challengers.  We take a deep dive into statistics of survival rates after firing managers in relegation situations.  Plus a few match bans to discuss, and an update from West Ham United on their Jamaican striker.  On the field action did not cease to amazing again this weekend, as title hopefuls, Liverpool, put in a valiant 10 man effort to secure a point, while the Blues continue their hot streak and are right on the coat tails.  Man City drop calamitous points to local rivals extending the run to 1 win in 11 for Pep's men, and another massive rivalry also sees the visitors leave with all three points.  Finally in the battle of old European powers revival, Nottingham Forest pull a big comeback against Villa to win at home.   Come join us as we gear up for the most magical time to be an English football supporter! With games coming thick and fast, we could be podding 4 match weeks from now! Merry Christmas to all our loyal DITBoxers! And may you put the BOX in everyone's Boxing Day. 

We are coming to you fresh from the Spurs Chelsea game.  With Gordon's travel schedule interfering with regulars programming we did not want to leave you wonderful listeners high and dry when such a wild weekend was afoot. Thus we figured it would be great to give you all another early gift! We touch on some sad stories regarding West Ham's Antonio, and Man United's Kath.  We laugh at Ashworth's dismissal, and contemplate all things Merseyside Derby.  Once again we were treated to some goal fests and despite not being able to speak on two games, we still eclipsed 30 goals this weekend.  On field action included, City and Arsenal dropping points, Chelsea ruling Spurs, and some late late action in the Leicester -Brighton game and the Ipswich-Bournemouth game.  With their late comeback win, Bournemouth set an EPL record.  Are Chelsea contenders? Are we happy the Merseyside Derby was postponed? Will Kelly and Gordon get any sleep tonight? Find out on this week's episode!  As always for exclusive video follow us on Patreon via American Scousers.  

Two match weeks in 6 days, where do we find the time?! Not to mention the amount of goals we witnessed in the events that brought us into the month of December.  If this is a portends of things to come, we are in for a WILD busy season.  Off the pitch we touch on Ruud taking the helm at Leicester, the arm band controversy, the FA Cup third round and a new law because of Arteta.  On the field we try to cram 20 matches and all the goals into a regular podcast.  If you're in the mood for no stop, speed review, this episode is for you.  Chelsea's re-emergence, Man City's poor form, Liverpool's slight wobble, Arsenal's big week, and Everton's "honor's even" week losing 4-0 then winning 4-0. If West Ham still have a manager by the time this comes out Friday morning, we'll buy everyone a drink! 

Yes, you're getting this late on a Wednesday, but this is our "We Are Thankful For You!" gift for Thanksgiving.  We know many of you travel so we wanted to give you something to listen to before you brace yourself for the wonderful political discussions you're going to have with your Uncle Ronnie.  Anyways, we catch up where we left off after international break as well as dig into another exciting, table defining weekend of EPL action in meal form.  We begin with the appetizers, MW 12 gave us a couple of shockers, some corrected themselves, some remained shockers.  We talk Grandma's secret recipe of Pep's wild comments on self harm, Auntie Marie's 3 bean casserole of Salah contract talks, Dad's famous Cooper's firing, and a little side of BBC's Women Footballer of the Year.  In the main course on field variety, we dish out the ham with Tottenham's 4 goal thrashing of a wery City, the deep fried turkey of Southampton's valiant effort against Liverpool, and, for the vegetarians, Amorim's lack luster first outing at Ipswich.  Don't fill up yet though as desert is our discussion on West Ham and Newcastle's elevator game.  So loosen that belt, find a comfy chair, and chow down! Happy Thanksgiving DITBoxers! 

This week we begin with the bombshell new of David Coote's rant and Drug use... or "I told you so" moment if you have supported Liverpool over the years. We discuss what we think will come of the Coote's Snoot antics and what repercussions it will have on the PGMOL.  We dive into the Women's Champions League round, the slanted pitches up North, and some Match Week 11 stats compared to previous years.  All that is just the foundation for the actual action on the pitch, in which City and Pep have now dropped four in a row, and Arteta winds up on the floor after throwing his pacifier out of the crib.  Kelly forgets about a bicycle kick, which tells you how much action took place. Maybe that, or maybe it was because she had to stomach the complement she paid to Pickford's 6 save shut out.  As always, watch the video version via Patreon!

We didn't git the 30 goal threshold this weekend but we were treated with a weekend full of beauts.  From Harry Wilson's Burt the Chimney Sweep's flick that inspired a very very late comeback, to Isak jumping into the stratosphere to put the Magpies ahead early we saw it all.  The EPL action was also squeezed nicely between Carabao and European action to make us wonder what we ever do when the season ends.  Despite hardly having a breather, plenty happened off the pitch, Kudus suspension was extended, Mendy got a fat pay check, and the Women's game is once again shadowed by the Men's.  So come on out of your "Dark Place" Bernardo and crack open a cold one with friends to discuss the wild wins and losses from Match Week 10 and Champions League week 4. As always, you can find our video versions on American Scouser's Patreon page!

With the big news that United have parted ways with a man they just extended in the summer, we couldn't miss the opportunity to bash away.  We also discuss the drama of men not getting an award and throwing a fit, and the return of Arsene Wenger from the grave, just in time for Halloween.  We do eventually get into the action of the weekend, which was chalk-full of very late, game deciding goals (6 in total, all of which affected points totals).  From the lonely, bubble laden, stare of Ten Hag, to the Beto goal eruption, we cover it all.  Palmer comes up big for Chelsea, and Salah delivers the good to save Liverpool, who could ask for more?

Week 8 action brought us tantalizingly close to the 7th week with 30 or more goals but fell short by one.  There were a few goals chalked off and one missed PK so maybe that did it.  We did, however, see 5 red cards, which means we paid for it in drinks.  This week we break down the scrappy Liverpool vs Chelsea fixture, Bournemouth collect a tough three points, and the meltdown at Tottenham.  Can't forget Champions League either, or Pulisic's Olimpico goal. We question Southampton's existence, and get an update on Tuanzebe's thumb.  Join us with a heavy pour as we discuss the red laced weekend! 

International break has finished but without any Premier League action, we turn to the headlines to carry the show.  From Arsenal's Women's ruthless departure, to Grandpa Alex getting the boot, we covered the big news of the week.  Don't forget the greatest generation rolling in the graves finding the three lions appoint a German to coach the national team.  We touch on the Poch honeymoon crash and burn, as well as the rising concern of young players increasingly becoming sidelined with injuries.  Come for the football talk stay for the snake daddies, the national park, and halloween banter.  Finish the break week with a relaxing episode as we all prepare for the action to return to England this weekend.  Don't forget to catch the video version at https://www.patreon.com/americanscouser  

Wait, international break again?! Never fear, we are here to fill your brain with all the best memories of Match Week 7 to help you forget that another pointless weekend is upon us before the end of October.  We dive into the 5 week out of 7 in which 30+ goals were scored, yet this week we hit that threshold with 6 teams not registering a goal! Insanity, if you ask us. We discuss the dangers of doing your own dishes, Klopp back in action, Pep performing community service to Fulham's new man, and of course Poch living his very American existence in full view.  And that doesn't even touch the actual on field action we witnessed.  So crack a cold one, and drink away the international break weekend with us.  Don't forget, you can catch the video versions with the salacious USMNT training sesh photos... if you're into middle aged men pretending to be on the set of Saved By the Bell.   

If they keep scoring all these goals every week we are going to have to extend the show to 90 mins! Looking at you Cole.  This week we dive into the madness of the 34 goal weekend.  The most so far this season and the 3rd out of 6 over 30.  We begin life without Rodri, discuss the almost slip of Arsenal and Liverpool, and the heating up of Cold Palmer despite his goal keeper trying his best to help his former club.  And that was all just our Saturday, who could forget the wild Sunday?!  Our happenings focus on the women's game and the two wildly contrasting Red Card calls by the FA this weekend.  Grab a drink and your favorite chair and stay tuned to the end to watch a cat end our show, literally.  Video version on American Scouser Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/americanscouser 

Happy Birthday too meee! In celebration of my birthday AND the four red cards this week (if you count the managers) I downed an full glass of Scotch.  So yes things get weird as we roll deeper.  Kelly also partakes and if you know anything about us, we get chatty when we drink.  Luckily for you though, it means more solid content on an amazing weekend for goals. 30 in total, and still 6 keepers registered 7 or more saves which is incredible.  We discuss the fan fest that occurred in Chicago, the legal fees the EPL has coughed up over the last year, and Carabao and Europa League action.  We revisit Lord Pannick, discuss the OnlyFields account where you can donate to help fill Wimbledon's big hole, and end with a big question regarding Rodri's season ending injury.  So clear your schedule, grab something STRONG, and join us for Episode 12.  Don't forget if you want to watch our mugs get sloppy, check out our Video version WITH VISUALS on American Scousers Patreon for as little as $1 a month. 

Blame it on the moon.  This one is a classic DITBox episode, the Wild West of EPL podcasts.  Kelly confuses the recorded aspect of the pod with a live show, Gordon wonders if he has a lordship because he went to Medieval Times.  Apart from the randomness, we do squeeze in some EPL action, and by some, I mean we JAM PACK this one with best goals and games.  With so many good outside of the box goals, the EPL put us to shame for discussing the death of the screamer last episode.  We toss in some free tips for future strikers and debate whether being Ramsdale or Pickford is better.  Go out, look at the moon, grab a cold drink, and stream us under the Friday night sky!    

Yes yes we are late but it was only because both of us chickened out on our original and re-scheduled podcast night.  We finally reconvene sandwiched inside of Kelly's work meetings and we make the most of our hour with no Premier League games to discuss.  We talk the chaos of Chelsea, the losing of Manchester United, the trial of the century, and the death of the 25 yard screamer.  If you haven't subscribed to Patreon yet, this is the episode to do it on as the graphics are worth it!  On top of all the off the pitch action we look forward to the UCL launch (insert Kelly singing the tune) and the Match Week 4 of the EPL. It's too early to crack a beer (or is it?) so grab a warm drink and join us for a late late early version of DITBox.  

Yes, we try to answer the question that's been on everyone's mind this week: If ETH isn't HP then who is he? Gandolf, Professor X?  We may never know.  Or he may slowly reveal who he is not every loss this season like a weird game of Guess Who.  We are here for it!  Besides that, we discuss all the goals, except Man United, who were the only team out of 20 not to score this weekend.  We talk highs and lows like Halaand, viking drengr, and Ramsdale's rough day at the office.  We delve into the women's transfer market record setting, and the loss of a few friends.  Join us and Kelly's parent's dogs, as we break down all the action from Match Week 3.  

Kelly is back stateside and brings the heat with her Match Week 2 analysis.  Don't want to give to much away but she even compares Chelsea to moldy fruit and veggies.  In this episode we discuss all the action from Premier League Match Week 2, dive into the second round of the Carabao Cup, and get excited for the newly formatted Champions League Draw (don't worry, we break it down again)! From the black and white struggle bus, to the wild 23 attempt 0-1 game, we cover it all and get into the nitty gritty details.  We wrap it up with a look at the tantalizing matchups for Week 3. I am bias but this one feels like we are in mid-season form, so crack open a cold one, or three, and join us on an epic adventure of Kelly's analogies.  

Match Week 1 in the books as Kelly took it all in from the UK.  In this episode Kelly joins us from Ireland and Gordon joins from 3am in the morning.  We take on all of the week one action, from the same old Southampton, Liverpool's tale of two halves, and Haaland ending Cucurella's "Cocky Girl Summer".  We finally get to intorduce the American Scouser Community to the Ditty Picks run down and give our choices for the best and the worst of the week.  Of course we look at all the gossip and look forward to Match Week 2 fixtures, 

WHOA, EARLY POD, RIGHTEOUS! That is right, in honor of the upcoming EPL season we just couldn't wait to jam our predictions down your ear holes.  We put our picks to the test and compare them with the odds around the world.  Who will be the first to let the door hit them on the way out, who will win the golden boot, who will be crowned Champions, and who will face the Championship next season.  We can hardly contain our excitement.  We also dropped early to remind everyone of our on going American Scouser Silent Auction and Go-Fund-Me to support Jamie Carragher's 23 Foundation.  If you have not had the chance to check out the auction, PLEASE DO, there are some serious steals in memorabilia for your collection. Or just get right to the giving and donate via Go-Fund-Me.  Links below: https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-the-23-foundation-help-local-kids-thrivehttps://americanscousercom.betterworld.org/auctions/americanscouser-com-23-jamie-car

We are tantalizingly close to the return of the Premier League and we take some time to introduce the new boys ahead of the first games.  We also take a look at the new managers coaching styles, the new team, and some transfer rumors floating around the league.  In unrelated segments we travel to Italy to discuss babies, discuss the Women's Olympic soccer final, talk about jerseys, Kelly's upcoming trip to England, and, of course, our upcoming 24 hr pod-a-thon to support Jamie Carragher's 23 Foundation.  Crack open a cold one and join us in getting the hype train rolling for the 2024/25 season. Choo choo.   

We are back after a forced hiatus, with work, a bad storm, and some bad planning on the patreon side.  We discuss the finals of the two international tournaments (and there is ALOT here), the beginning of the Olympics, the UEFA racist sanctions, and the big transfers of the season (if there are any yet).  We of course, sprinkle in our own flavors and have a bit of fun with the poop river of France.  It's good to be back!

Episode 3 of the American Scouser merge and we get things kicking with the happenings and updates all surrounding the two major international tournaments in their final stages.  We podcasted before England vs Netherland and Colombia vs Uruguay but there was still plenty to discuss.  Touching on Suarez's involvement, or lack of, with Uruguay, the ref appointment for the Euro Semi, and an update on an old Liverpool favorite.  Beer of the podcast is brought to you by Lake Louie Badger Club American Lager.  

Intro and Outro set but man they are LOUD! Between Kelly's ghost and Gordo's cursory grasp at the controls this podcast just manages to stay on the rails but it is chalk-full of EURO and COPA content.  The highs, the lows, the in-betweens, and, of course, Kelly's hatred for Harry Kane.  Tune into our second installment of the pre-season of trail and error! Hopefully your ear drums survive the intro so you can hear the rest of it.    

We are BACK and better than ever.  A little earlier than we usually are but that's because we have some exciting news! We are now brought to you by American Scouser.  On Thursdays you have the opportunity to jump into American Scouser's Patreon to see our ugly mugs in a video version of the podcast.  We will still be available on all the podcast app on Friday, just like normal.  Throughout the week American Scouser will be dropping YouTube teasers from the shows as well.  It's all kicking off and so is the Euros so join us on our new adventure and settle in before the new EPL season starts. 

With many managers moving on or being fired, Klopp stands out.  His farewell celebration eclipsed City's historic 4th title on the bounce in both media and turnout.  It is everything good and meaningful about football in our opinions.  It's not about the trophies or the awards, it's about the feelings in the small moments of magic.  An FA Cup run (Coventry), a crucial relegation survival win (Nottingham), a penalty to send you up (Bromley).  We don't live and die by the colours of our scarves for the medals, it's about belting out the songs with 50,000 "family members".  Farewell Klopp, you taught us so much about the game and about life.  We are forever grateful.  The podcast mostly surrounds all the clubs and the stats from the league but we do have a piece about him within the sound bytes.  Listen in and join us for one final time discussing the 2023/24 season.   

Never thought we'd shed tears on a podcast about football. Then again, never expected to get so attached to a manager.  With Jurgen Klopp's final game in charge on the horizon, and nothing to play for, it's all a bit emotional in the DITBox pod-room.  Don't worry though, we leave it until the very end, so you can still get the expected, most biased unbiased analysis of the weekend action.  With City beating a lackluster Tottenham, will it be the inevitable yet again?   Can Luton close a 12 goal gap to save themselves in what would be the most dramatic of fashions?  We speculate all of it as we gear up to say goodbye to the 20023/24 season, and our beloved Liverpool manager.    

Ahhh the UCL has widdled down to it's last two contestants, Harry Kane joins a team who hasn't gone trophy-less since 2012 and properly showed them how to do it.  The EFL seasons are coming to a close and the playoffs are heating up.  The premier league is experiencing a 3 way race for 1 place at the bottom and a two way race for the top.  What a magical time it is. Season's hopes and dreams have all been but dashed and smashed against reality and many clubs are facing yet another season with nothing.  Liverpool's amazing quad hopes are all but over with only the Carabao, Arsenal's incredible form will probably end with nothing, and 115 violations will again be ignored as City will most likely win a 4th league title in a row.  Magic and misery.  Join us as we break down all the weekend action.  Who still have things to play for and who can we ignore!  Find out!

UCL Semis, Title race still on the burner, and the relegation battle is spicy.  We cover it all and take a trip to Yorkshire to discover the rich footballing history as well as the overall sporting history of the area that quite a few clubs call home. As we wind the season down it appears the refs just don't give a shit about red cards anymore. I'd say officiating as well but they haven't cared about that all season.  I feel for Klopp when he says he's burnt out.  Watching game after game up and down the country get ruined by absolutely shit calls is sad.  It is probably the articulation of what Kelly describes here. Listen in on our latest episode to find out all the juicy deets. 

Oh the pod has devolved with the lunacy of the run in.  Although Liverpool's fate has since been sealed we don't know that yet upon recording so come laugh at us being optimistic.  Regardless, we talk FA Cup action and all the fascinating relegation battling results.  We try to guess each other's thoughts and marvel over how Dean Henderson can go from hero to zero overnight despite Palace collecting 9 points from 3 games.  It's all over the board here but it's a fun show.   

UCL action boils down to the semis sans English teams, and Liverpool's miracle story book ending for Jurgen sees it's wheels fall off.   Tottenham lose and Villa take the points at Arsenal.  Just when you thought you had the season cornered it throws up some incredible turns.  Burnley's keeper has a wonder game marred by an OG and, despite being 4-0 up, Chelsea children have a spat about a PK.  It's an episode bursting with storylines and you won't want to miss it. Gear up for the weekend and get the low down from last week's action.     

We started off on an awful topic in our pre-pod conversation but we were able to quickly bounce back with all the glorious action and bring you the "sexy-side" of the sport.  We've got goals, goals, goals, and an almighty relegation battle weekend.  Points grabbed and lost at the death of a handful of games and we cover it all.  From the bummerfest of City vs Arsenal to the glory of Newcastle vs West Ham.  Catch up with Pep's press conference and find out who Kelly thinks will win the league... or how she avoids the question.  All that and more, inside this week's episode of the podcast! Enjoy and strap in for the RUN DOWN!

Have you ever wondered about our playing careers?  Ever wonder what movies inspire us?  Ever wonder if Kelly has peed herself during practice?  No, neither have we but we are telling you anyways.  For the final international break before the end of the season, we decided to play a short version of 21 questions all relating to our sports lives.  Some answers make us laugh, some bring up tearful moments, but all are the truth.  We do not hold back on embarrassments, anger, or sadness.  So plug us into your earholes and allow us to spill our therapy session into your brains. 

International break has begun but not before a few spicy FA Cup ties and a few boring EPL matches.  Honors were split between the two competitions and so was the berth of the action.  We dive into all the action this week and go on a few rants about a certain game.  We discuss the points deduction, the Spanish raids, and all the goals from the English domestic competitions from the weekend.  We even dabble a bit in the quarter final draws for Europe. We do all this while battling foggy minds and stuffy noses.  So grab a beer, or a hot lemon tea for the throats as the second midwest winter is in full effect. 

In a week where the table sees a new leader, we were privy to witness a masterclass in tactics and skill in Pep and Jurgen's last Premier League meeting.  Although the spoils were shared it was nothing short of what we expect when these two teams face off.  Arsenal took advantage of the fight and snuck into the lead on their 2024 goal difference boost.  Big games at the bottom of the table all went to draws despite leading positions for the teams who needed it most.  Key teams struggling to stay out of the scrap dropped points.  Newcastle and Chelsea battled for the top half spot and Villa and Tottenham squared off for Champions League spots.  It was a huge weekend for placements and we've covered it all in our St. Pat's Themed episode. 

In a week where we both had trouble picking a worst game, their was a standout worst performance.  In Arsenal's 2024 new year, new me look, they've won 7 prems on the bounce by a combined score of 31-3, smashing an awful excuse for a team at Sheffield.  The Gunners are defiantly benefiting from the spotlight being fixed on Liverpool and Man City, but as Gordon warns, if they keep this vein of form up, it won't be for long.  Join us as we celebrate Graham's birthday with a trip around London and a fascinating weekend of Premier League action. 

This week was packed with three different domestic competitions, two prem weekends, FA Cup 5th round, AND of course, the small matter of the Carabao Cup Final.  If that wasn't enough action for you then I don't know which sport you should follow because it doesn't get more exciting than that. Maidstone's fairy tale comes to a fiery end, City smashes Luton, and Man United and Liverpool are drawn together, and this was just the FA Cup. Liverpool's youth squad takes on Chelsea's Blue Billion Pound Bottle Job and requires the oldest player on the pitch to score the winner. In the Premier League, Palace and Burnley may have faced off in the most eventful game of the season?  Join us for all this and more by downloading this episode and punching us straight into your earholes.   

Uncle Roy kicked the bucket, or at least pretended to.  In one of the most OG moves from the almost 80 year old loveable owl-man, Roy faked his own death to expertly avoid the thunderous rumors he was on his way out of Palace.  Shouting at the haters with a wink, "Can't fire me if I'm dead".  The move was akin to faking sick on the day of the big 2nd grade math exam and we applaud him for it.  In other news, Thomas Tuchel was dragged out to the open ocean by Bayern and forced to announce his departure following the end of the season which is the cruelest of opposition to Jurgen Klopp's last dance tour.  The race for Xabi Alonso is well and truly cooking.  Speaking of cooking, Arsenal are red-hot and Ollie Watkins is too.  What a weekend we experienced up and down the table, and capped off a brilliant weekend of action with, what one commentator working for NBC described as, "One of the least exciting matches I've been a part of."  This made it feel like Roy got off easy as he was lying with a full service hospital service and we were forced to watch the horror of the Monday night game.  

Instead of going out and enjoying the loving embrace of someone special's company, we decided to podcast because, love for this sport is all we need.  We discuss the return of Champions League, the possibility that Kane has brought the Spurs juju to Munich, and a title race that continues to heat up.  And I would be remise to not mention the spicy Kelvin Phillips vs Pep FATgate. So throw the pod on, grab a beverage of your choice and join us for our latest episode.  

Maybe one of the lowest days in DITBox history and yet we managed to get in the studio and record.  Our happiness is bringing you content and, honestly, it was therapeutic.  One of the reasons we HAD to get onto the mics was the record goal weekend! We saw 8 of the 10 games have 4+ goals and only 1 game fail to record 3., *cough cough* looking at you BOU vs NFO.  We had two English kids verbally clashing in Spain, Arteta (over) celebrating on the touchline, and Cole Palmer scoring again as Chelsea flounder in the league.  

Yes, Gordon made a massive error last week and lost the audio file for the podcast!  We apologize for missing you all last week.  And just when we wanted to go and throw an extra special episode out for you all, Jurgen Klopp decides to quit on us! Hard to get excited about anything when a member of your family tells you they're not coming back.  OK, OK, not that serious but it was giving us major bum vibes all week.  We manage to power through this one with some insanely entertaining mid-week games. Jump into the freshest goal recap we've done in sometime and get your weekend started right.  

As the temperature plummets to well below freezing, we decided to pod virtually again.  In a week with only five games, we still manage to squeeze in a solid 90 mins.  Of course we get a little side tracked on account of Kelly's birthday, but hey, when don't we? In this episode we discuss the return of KDB and what it means to the season, Aston Villa's legitimacy, AFCON, and a heart warming story surrounding a world renown manager.  What makes Pep smile?  Are Villa punching above their weight? Does Mo Salah REALLY love his barber that much?  Find out by tuning in this week!   

Back in studio with nothing to talk about on the EPL front.  However, there was plenty of domestic action to discuss along with one or two beer bottles being thrown.  Both figuratively and literally.  Tay Swift, the question of existence, and a shocking revelation in the condiment industry all squeeze their way into the podcast as well. Proving once again, we don't need much to fill a podcast with content.  Tune in to recap the FA Cup third round, the Carabao Cup, and setting up Match Week 21.   This is an episode with plenty of extra goodies too!

Back in the saddle again after a nice holiday break.  Refreshed and ready to ignore the three weeks of matches and focus on Week 20.  The topsy-turvy table shake up from Pre-Christmas to New Year's Day was something to behold.  Although we can be assured that the return of KDB, Erling, and Pep's impeccable second half form might leave everyone in the dust, we can at least enjoy the leap-frogging we're witnessing on a weekly basis for the time being.   Only one Red card to mention during the holiday but plenty of goals!  Gordon questions his love for Cole Palmer and Kelly brings him back down to earth by reminding him that he hates everyone who plays for blue teams.  Come rejoin the fun and help us kick off 2024!  Cheers! 

Yes, you read that right.  We saddle up and take 5 shots to match the reds received this weekend, 3 courtesy of VAR upgrades.  Of course as the shots increase so do our tangents but we manage to pack all the weekend action into the episode.  From the lack luster Liverpool to the wholesome Roy Hodgson smile, we have you covered for match week 17.  If you try to keep up with us over the holiday weekend to help cope with family, make sure to get a DD.  Merry Christmas to all!!!! 

13 goals in 7 days for high flying Fulham, two clean sheets and an almost historic night at Anfield, does it get any better? Well yes, because now they get us to hype them up in our newest podcast episode. We do our best to cover 20 games over the last 5 days and remember how the world-wind of 9 available points in the blink of an eye shaped the table. Just like that Everton almost erase the 10 point deduction but with Luton starting to find their voice, will the surge be enough for the rest of the season? We also talk Aston Villa's home dominance against the league's best sides, and the top of the table being wide-open.  This episode is as jam-packed with goals and controversies as the month of December for the EPL so strap in, grab a fruity seltzer, and join us in trying to unpack it all.  

Another wild, goal filled weekend graced our picture boxes and we are here for it.  An incredible Sunday thrill ride for the title race proceedings left us dying for mid-week action.  We decided to pod on Monday so we don't discuss those events here, but we will be sure to offer our insight on them in next week's episode... cliffhanger! Apart from the scores, the only massive change is the "maybe" sacking of Sheffield United's manager became an actuality. Despite being what feels like forever ago, this episode is a great refresher for the start of crazy season.  Crack open a beer, (or beverage of your choice) and listen to Kelly forget our order of events, and Gordon compare Messi and Ronaldo to The Lion King.