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A Premier League podcast hosted by two diehard fans on the wrong side of the pond. Here to document our opinions on all things EPL and on soccer globally. Committed to creating a successful podcast and community before Tottenham win another trophy.

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    • May 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 122 EPISODES


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    Episode 123: Italy Corner, Watch Corner, Catching up w/ the Prem, Matchweek 35 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 48:13


    In this episode the lads catch up after Sam's trip to Italy, and discuss all the topics surrounding the Prem in recent weeks. Afterwards, they break down the upcoming fixtures at the weekend. Tune in!

    Episode 122: A Liverpool Victory Lap w/ Neil of The Anfield Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 37:18


    Tune in to hear our latest episode as Jake gets the chance to interview our #1 correspondent for all things Liverpool. Neil Atkinson of The Anfield Wrap jumped on to discuss the league title all but victory, hopes for Liverpool's summer, and much more.

    Episode 121: Arsenal Conquer the European Champions, Followed by a Matchweek 32 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 48:10


    In this episode the fellas break down the Arsenal result from the midweek #UCL fixture against European giants Real Madrid, before they break down the games ahead this weekend. Tune in to hear our thoughts!

    Episode 120: League Check-In, Followed by Matchweek 31 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 41:18


    This episode the fellas discuss the league at large before breaking down the upcoming weekend of fixtures as the run-in starts to take shape. Tune in to hear our expectations for the games ahead.

    Episode 119: The Title Race is Over, Will a Championship Side Ever Stay Up Again? Ft. Matchweek 29 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 55:03


    In this episode we discuss the end of the 24/25 EPL title race, and share our thoughts on the regression from Arsenal as well as the dominance Liverpool have sustained to push them towards the finish line. We also break down the upcoming fixtures from #EPL Matchweek 29 and make our picks. Tune In!

    Episode 118: Inching Towards the Run-In... Matchweek 26 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 36:42


    Tune in to hear our thoughts on all the upcoming fixtures this weekend, especially Sunday's marquee game between Liverpool and Manchester City. We finish up with this week's picks- up 10 units on the season!

    Episode 117: Are We Still In A Title Race? Matchweek 25 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 46:44


    In this episode we break down what today's result at Goodison Park means for the title race, in the midst of Arsenal's injury crisis. All before going through this week's slate and making our picks for the weekend. Enjoy!

    Episode 116: The Boys are Back, ft. Matchweek 24 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 57:49


    In this episode the lads discuss some of the big picture things that have transpired since they last spoke on the podcast, including Bournemouth's rise, Arsenal's striker search, and the mediocrity of Manchester United. In the second half they break down the upcoming fixtures and provide picks for this weekend's slate. Tune in!

    Episode 115: Dyche is Done, United vs Liverpool Wonder Game, Forest are to be Feared

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 48:38


    In this episode, the lads recap Matchweek 20. There were some top games such as United vs Liverpool this past week. Newcastle also beat a weak Spurs side and are starting to make a serious push for top 4. Tune in!

    Episode 114: Nuno Taking the League by Storm, Arsenal's Saka Replacement, Recapping Matchweek 19 and Previewing Matchweek 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 55:50


    In this episode the lads break down the results from the latest festive fixtures including NFFC's surge towards the top of the table, and Arsenal finding a potential Saka replacement in Ethan Nwaneri. We then preview the upcoming matches this weekend before giving our picks. Tune in!

    Episode 113: Death, Taxes, Sean Dyche

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 30:41


    The lads recap their Boxing Day celebration at Reunion Hall and celebrate their favorite manager in the Premier League. They also take some time to preview the next round of festive fixtures and give some picks after finally turning a profit on the season.

    Episode 112: Mate... Boxing Day 2024 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 55:08


    In this episode the lads break down the upcoming fixtures upon us this week for Boxing Day 2024. Tune in to hear our predictions for all the games to come. Happy holidays and let's ride!

    Episode 111: Life Updates, Boxing Day Plans, Matchweek 17 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 40:17


    In this episode the lads spend some time catching up before they discuss all the upcoming fixtures in #EPL Matchweek 17 to come this weekend. Tune in to hear our predictions! Finally up on the season and climbing.

    Episode 110: Manchester is Red, Wolves in Trouble, Matchweek 16 recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 51:54


    In this episode Sam and Kev go over last weeks results in the #EPL. Exciting week as United top City, Palace seem to be making a turnaround, and Newcastle showing the talent they have in their squad. Tune in!

    Episode 109: Matchweek 16 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 38:20


    In this episode Sam and Jake discuss all of the upcoming fixtures in the #EPL ahead of us this weekend. We discuss the Manchester Derby, the oddly timed Sunday slate, and much more. Tune in!

    Episode 108: City in Shambles, Liverpool Catch a Break, Matchweek 15 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 53:28


    In this episode the lads break down all the latest results in the #EPL. They cover the massive Palace result at Selhurst, a big point for the Cottagers, and Liverpool and Everton's postponement. Also- canker sores and the announcement of a major event. Tune in!

    Episode 107: Perfect Week for The Loyalists, Matchweek 14 Recap and Matchweek 15 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 66:57


    The lads discuss their perfect Matchweek 14 followed by picks for next week. Diving into all of the #EPL games, most notably the thriller at St. James Park. Tune in!

    Episode 106: Righting the Ship, Matchweek 13 Recap and Matchweek 14 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 50:51


    The lads discuss their Thanksgiving weekends before they break down the big takeaways from Matchweek 13. Afterwards, they spend some time breaking down the midweek madness upon us this week in the #EPL. Tune in!

    Episode 105: Can City Take Down Liverpool? Are Arsenal Hitting their Stride? Matchweek 13 Preview and Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 56:16


    Tune in to hear Sam and Jake break down the current big stories in the #EPL before they break down the upcoming fixtures upon us this weekend. Also- do people say Happy Thanksgiving Eve? Let us know.

    Episode 104: City in Disarray, The Start to to Amorim Area, EPL Matchweek 12 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 53:14


    In this episode Sam and Kev talk about the issues with City, the start of Ruben Amorim tenure at Manchester United and everything else that unfolded in #EPL matchweek 12. Tune in!

    Episode 103: Good Riddance International Break! EPL Matchweek 12 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 52:44


    Tune in to hear Sam and Jake break down the upcoming fixtures in the #EPL for Matchweek 12. At the end they make their picks to try to get above even on the season. Ft. Producer Kev!

    Episode 102: Pep Extends, and a Draft of Our 10 Favorite Players to Watch in the English Premier League

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 57:40


    In this episode Jake and Kev draft their 5 favorite players to watch after they discuss the Pep Guardiola extension for another year (and potentially 2) at Manchester City. We discuss our favorite players to watch in detail and sneak a peak at some odds as the international break comes to a close. Tune in!

    Episode 101: A New Host Has Entered The Chat; Matchweek 11 Recap followed by a Discussion on David Coote and the PGMOL at Large

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 63:51


    Tune in to hear our introduction of the newest Loyalist Podcast host, Kevin McDermott, and our recap of the latest Matchweek in the #EPL. We break down each match and discuss where many of the teams find themselves heading into the international break. We finish our conversation with a brief discussion of the David Coote video that surfaced over the last few days and what it may mean for the PGMOL going forward. Tune in!

    Episode 100: A Century of The Loyalists, a Call to the "Arteta Out" Crowd, Matchweek 11 Preview and Picks, and an Excellent Interview with Neil Atkinson of The Anfield Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 95:34


    The lads are back with our 100th installment of The Loyalists Podcast. In this episode we discuss the disarray of Arsenal supporters online, and make our picks and predictions for the upcoming #EPL Matchweek 11. We finish the episode with a wonderful interview with Neil Atkinson of the Anfield Wrap (58:12) where Neil and Jake discuss Arsenal's tough run of form, Brighton's impressive season thus far, the 115 (130) charges looming over Manchester City, and Mo Salah's contract situation. Tune in!

    Episode 99: An Erik Ten Hag Victory Lap, the Ruben Amorim Hire, Rodri's Deserved Big Win, Matchweek 9 Recap, Matchweek 10 Preview, and our Picks for the Weekend!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 91:07


    In the 99th episode of the Loyalists Podcast the lads discuss the sacking of United Manager Erik Ten Hag, as well as the new appointment of Ruben Amorim in great detail. They touch on the Ballon D'Or discourse and review the most recent set of fixtures as well as their picks. Finally, we close out the long episode with our preview for this upcoming #EPL Matchweek 10 (1:05:53). All this and more on episode 99. Tune in!

    Episode 98: #EPL Matchweek 9 Preview, ft. Some Hoops Chatter!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 39:21


    In this episode the lads preview all the upcoming action upon us in the premier league this weekend. They make their picks for matchweek 9 and break down each matchup. Tune in!

    Episode 97: Quick-Hitting #EPL Matchweek 8 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 29:36


    In this episode the lads speed through the results from this past weekends fixtures to discuss what transpired and the outcome of their picks. Jake also discusses his near death experience at a wedding over the weekend. All this and more on this edition of the Loyalists podcast.

    Episode 96: Matchweek 8 Preview and Picks ft. A Daylight Savings Time Check-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 50:12


    The #EPL is back and so are we. In this episode the lads break down every matchup to come in Matchweek 8, and give their picks for the games as well. Tune in to hear our thoughts!

    Episode 95: 18.4% Premier League Table Check-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 55:02


    Tune in to hear the lads discuss the state of every single team in the league at this point in the season. Sam and Jake break down every single premier league side's season thus far and how they are feeling about each team going forward. Tune in to hear!

    Episode 94: Another International Break, Another Matchweek Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 45:12


    The lads are back to break down all of the results and major headlines coming out of #EPL Matchweek 7 and going into the second international break of the season. Tune in!

    Episode 93: Matchweek 7 Preview and Picks, Stax vs. Pringles, and Some UCL Discussions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 58:08


    In this episode the lads break down all the upcoming fixtures in #EPL Matchweek 7, but not until they cover some of the news from the UCL Midweek fixtures and debate some of their favorite road trip snacks. All this and more in Episode 93 of The Loyalists Podcast.

    Episode 92: We are So Back and Erik Ten Hag Should be Sacked

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 52:36


    In this episode the lads spend time breaking down all the results from this weekend's fixtures in the #EPL. Tune in to hear our thoughts on Chelsea's big win, Arsenal's near disaster, and Erik Ten Hag's continued woes as manager for Manchester United. All this and more in Episode 92 of The Loyalists Podcast.

    Episode 91: The Uphill Battle Starts Now; EPL Matchweek 6 Preview and Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 51:39


    The lads are back with another set of picks and a preview for the upcoming set of fixtures in the #EPL. Can Tottenham get it done at Old Trafford? Are Chelsea back? All this and more in our latest episode. Tune in!

    Episode 90: Arsenal Vs. Man City Takeaways, What Rodri's Injury Means, and Finally a Positive Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 53:17


    The lads are back with review of all the #EPL action from this past weekend. They break down the massive result between Arsenal and Manchester City and also discuss the latest on Rodri's injury and what that means for the season. They then break down every other fixture from the weekend and discuss the results of their picks. Tune in!

    Episode 89: Facing the Music, Matchweek 4 Review & Matchweek 5 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 70:02


    The boys are back with a double review/preview pod to prepare you for the weekend following last weekend's fixtures. They discuss Arsenal's major injury loss of Martin Odegaard as well as City's recent loss of KDB prior to this weekend's massive fixture. They breakdown all the upcoming fixtures this weekend and much more. Tune in!

    Episode 88: International Break Injury Woes & Matchweek 4 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 51:54


    Tune in to our latest episode to hear our thoughts on the injury news that have been surrounding international break, specifically the ankle injury sustained by Martin Odegaard. Then, the lads break down every matchup to come in #EPL Matchweek 4.

    Episode 87: Matchweek 3 Review: Salah Best Player in the World? What is ETH Doing? Is Chris Kavanaugh a Threat to Society?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 68:25


    In this episode the lads break down all the results from this past weekend, including the controversial red card given in the Arsenal Brighton matchup, Salah's brilliance and ETH's woes, and much more. Tune in!

    Episode 86: Transfer Window Update followed by EPL Matchweek 3 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 61:16


    The lads breakdown the fixtures to come this weekend in the English Premier League. They also discuss some of the latest news as the transfer window comes to a close.

    Episode 85: Fighting Demons & our Review of EPL Matchweek 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 56:58


    The lads break down their weekends before discussing all of the results from this weekend's set of fixtures. They break down the results of the picks and the big storylines that have taken place.

    Episode 83 (& 84): EPL Matchweek 1 Review, followed by Matchweek 2 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 86:06


    In the first half of the episode, the lads break down all the Premier League action from the highly anticipated Matchweek 1. Then, the lads jump in to previewing the upcoming set of fixtures (43:29) , and give their picks for this weekend's games. Tune in and pray for Jake if that is what you are into.

    Episode 82: We Are So Back. 24-25 Premier League Season & Matchweek 1 Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2024 59:01


    The lads are back with their first set of picks for this upcoming Premier League season. The guys begin by going over their expected league table 1-20, before breaking down each game from the upcoming weekend and giving their picks. Tune in!

    Episode 81: Rivals in Red Recap & Summer Transfer Window Updates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 47:37


    The lads spend some time recapping their time spent at Lincoln Financial Field with media credentials for Arsenal Vs. Liverpool. They then cover the major updates from the summer transfer window and discuss what implications we are seeing from PSR consequences being seen last season.

    Episode 80: The Philly Wrap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 41:47


    The lads are joined by Neil Atkinson of the Anfield Wrap. They discuss Liverpool and some miscellaneous topics heading into the new season and also preview Arsenal versus Liverpool in Philadelphia. There's also a guest appearance from Septa. Enjoy!

    Episode 79: It Did Not Come Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 42:09


    In this episode the lads breakdown the finale of the 2024 Euro's, discuss the vacant USMNT head coaching position, and catch up on the latest transfer news surrounding the Premier League. They also provide an update for the content to come next week. Enjoy!

    Episode 78: Is it coming home?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 20:18


    In this episode we discuss our expectations for the final of the 2024 European Championship, and break some major news for The Loyalists Podcast. Tune in until the end to hear our picks for the final.

    Episode 77: Our Euros Quarter-Final Preview & Picks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 41:45


    In this episode we break down the four upcoming fixtures of the European Championship. The stage is set for this tournament to be an instant classic thanks to some electric matchups coming up this weekend. Tune in to hear our thoughts!

    Episode 76: England being England, A Premier League PSR Loophole, and our Preview & Picks for Euros Matchweek 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2024 35:28


    Tune in to hear our analysis of the major storylines to come out of the second matchweek of the Euros. We also touch on what has been going on in the Prem as some of the teams in trouble with PSR look to bend the rules to exploit the system once again. We finish by looking at the final matchweek of the group stage and giving our picks for those fixtures. Happy Birthday Sam!

    Episode 75: Euros Recap, Germans Flying High, Mbappe's Broken Nose, the Fraudulent English, PLUS Preview and Picks for Upcoming Fixtures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 60:35


    Tune in to hear our thoughts on the first set of fixtures from the European Championship this past week. We then take time to break down the upcoming games before making our picks to try to get back in the positive. Enjoy!

    Episode 74: We're Back! Euros 2024 Roundup, w/ Predictions & Picks for the 1st Set of Fixtures

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2024 72:59


    The lads are back with some analysis on the upcoming European Championship tournament in Germany this summer. We discuss some of the teams favored to take home the trophy and our thoughts on their rosters, before giving our picks for the first set of games. Tune in!

    Episode 73: The Premier League Season Round-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 52:59


    In this final episode of the Premier League season we offer our thoughts on how things panned out in the league, what City winning means for English soccer, an updated Loyalists approval rating on the summer transfers, and a preview of the odds for next season. Tune in!

    Episode 72: The Premier League Finale, Matchweek 38 Preview and Picks #COYG

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 55:32


    Tune in to our latest episode to hear our final Premier League matchweek preview. We discuss the title race, and if one final twist and turn is possible. We break down the make-up games from midweek, and give our expectations and picks for all the upcoming madness of the Premier League's final day.

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