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A distinguished Premier League footballer Mark Schwarzer, meets a football tragic from Tasmania, Ollie Geale. From there, they'll share their love of the game and their passion for red wine.

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    • May 24, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Matchday 38 – Aguero's emotional Etihad goodbye, Liverpool claim third spot, Kane's bear hug and Mark's winners list.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 66:38


    What a journey this Premier League season has been. During this episode, we dissect the drama of the final day as well as look back on the big winners and losers of the season.Pep Guardiola's emotional interview.Who is the player of the season?Which player had the best loan move?Nuno waves goodbye to Wolverhampton.Leicester City miss out on the Champions League... Again!All this and so much more, as we remember this memorable season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Goalkeepers can score! Alisson's stunning header, Leicester City's FA Cup win, why Chelsea can't perform in finals, Lewandowski on the brink of history and Mitch Langerak retires from the Socceroos

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 55:25


    We love goalkeepers on Two Sharp Reds and there was plenty to celebrate!Alisson's amazing goal!What it's like to be called up for a corner?Mitch Langerak retires from the National side.Kasper Schmeichel's world class FA Cup performance!Update from Germany. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Nerves Of Steel - West Brom's relegation confirmed, who can claim 4th spot, Sam Kerr's incredible accomplishment, Hrustic heroics in Germany and Sarri's salty words to Juventus.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 49:56


    Things are heating up across Europe and we cover it all!West Brom join Sheffield United in the ChampionshipWillian opens his account for ArsenalSam Kerr's golden bootCan Lewandowski break the top goalscorer record?What's next for Juventus?And don't worry, we have so much more in this week's episode of Two Sharp Reds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Bonus Episode - Mat Ryan one-on-one with Mark Schwarzer: Challenging Bernd Leno | Rising to greater heights under the influence of Arsenal stars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 18:14


    In this special bonus episode of Two Sharp Reds, Optus Sport's Mark Schwarzer has a candid one-on-one with the man who replaced him in the green & gold: Mat Ryan. They discuss:His move from Brighton, and how he looks back on his time with the SeagullsHow moving to Arsenal has demanded he become a better playerThe challenge of dethroning Bernd Leno as the Gunners' #1 goalkeeperWhat the next 12 months will mean for Mat Ryan the footballer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Old Trafford Invasion – Protests in Manchester, Mat Ryan's first win for Arsenal, Jose's Bale mistake, Sam Kerr and the Champions League final.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 53:54


    What a weekend in the Premier League. So much to dissect on Two Sharp Reds.We breakdown the scenes in Manchester.Why violence is so strong in football fans.Ryan's next career step.Can PSG come from behind against City?Emma Hayes' amazing accomplishment.It's safe to say there's a lot more in this week's episode. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Pointy End of the Season – Manchester City's Cup win, Kane's 2017 quote, who will be the third promoted team and the first Premier League Hall of Fame inductees.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 48:20


    There was so much to unpack after our week off. Join us for a huge week of Two Sharp Reds!Foden's 7th cup before turning 21!We look back at an old Harry Kane quote.Can anyone escape the bottom three?Could Barnsley create history?Champions League preview.La Liga update.So much to get through and a lot more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Bonus Sharpening - Jose Mourinho and the Super League.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 14:13


    In this week's bonus episode, Mark and Ollie take a moment to reminisce on old episodes, the Super League and Mourinho's sacking from Tottenham. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Oh VAR Out! - Are fans falling out of love with the game, Ole's bizarre words, is Leicester's season falling away and would Mark come out of retirement?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 49:35


    All the big questions were asked in this week's episode of Two Sharp Reds.Do Manchester United have the league's best divers?Are fans losing the passion for the game thanks to VAR?West Ham's unbelievable campaign!A look ahead to the Champions League.Meeting a former Stoke player in Bermuda.Plenty going on with this week's episode and so much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Easter Treat of Football! Manchester United's two great keepers, Jose's big statement, Mustafi's legacy and is Neymar a PSG legend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 48:46


    This Easter we were treated to some unbelievable football and we cover it all off.Do Manchester United have too many good goalkeepers?Can Harry Kane become a Premier League legend at Tottenham?Mustafi's woes continue in Germany.How do you temporarily replace Lewandowski?Champions League previewAll this and as usual, so much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The International Bonanza! Ronaldo's dummy spit, Nick Pope performance review, why England's U21 are 'struggling' and a look at Liverpool's new CB?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 48:05


    The International break has provided some fantastic entertainment and we dissect it all!Spain's unjust drawWhat's worse to disrespect, the shirt or the armband?Will Pope move on from Burnley if he is England's number 1?Should Poland play Fabianski?Has Liverpool sured up their defence for next season already?All this and a lot more as usual! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The International Break – Would Maguire make Leicester's current starting XI, should Langerak start for the Socceroos and have we just witnessed one of the best Premier League games of all time?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 52:41


    There was plenty to discuss as we enter another international break...Was West Ham vs Arsenal a Premier League classic?Manchester United's exit from the FA Cup.How will the Socceroos look in June?Does Mitch Langerak deserve to start over Ryan?Who will be the best of the next generation? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    "One Record's Gone. But You're Still The Best Pele". - Mark reacts to Ronaldo's new record, all the fall out from the NLD, why Mahrez was always late to training and did Sheffield United make the right call with Wilder?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 47:16


    There is always so much to get through on Two Sharp Reds and today is no different.Was Arteta right to drop Aubameyang?Mark's experience with finesWe rate Henderson's efforts in goal for Manchester UnitedShould Sheffield United have sacked Wilder earlier?Mustafi's latest error. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    LLLLLLiverpool - What has happened to the Champions, Gerrard's amazing accomplishment, Kewell's Oldham departure and Haaland or Lewandowski?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 52:48


    As always, there's so much to unpack in the world of Football.Stick or twist with Klopp?Fulham watch heats up.What's next for Gerrard?Harry Kewell's tough time in management.Two Sharp Reds manager chairs?Pour yourself a glass and relax to Two Sharp Reds See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Premier League Weekend Review - Have Fulham got enough momentum, Tuchel's thoughts on Abraham, what Arteta has changed in Arsenal and an update from Schalke.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 50:28


    The Premier League is heating up and Mark and Ollie are here to dissect it all.Leicester's injury crisis.Man United's boring tactics.Will Tierney captain Arsenal?Are Spurs' fans getting too excited?Miloš Degenek's milestone.Plus some great wine and chat! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Europe's Elite Return - Mark and Ollie look ahead to another week of European football, when Mark played against Atletico Madrid and what's next for Jose Mourinho?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 57:31


    A lot can happen in a week in football and Mark and Ollie dissected it all.Can Fulham survive?West Ham's insane formIs this almost the end for Jose Mourinho at Tottenham?Are Manchester City the best team in the modern era?What it's like to play against Atletico Madrid. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Gabriel Agbonlahor Experience - Jack Grealish's future, working under Di Matteo, where Villa can finish and an insight on online racism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 50:02


    Jammed packed show for any Aston Villa and Premier League fan as Mark and Ollie are joined by Gabriel Agbonlahor.On the menu:Why he stayed at VillaWhat makes Grealish one of the best in EnglandBeing sent to the under 23s by Roberto Di MatteoOnline abuseTyrone Mings starting for EnglandThere's a lot to unpack this week on Two Sharp Reds See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Maty's Dream Come True - All the fall out from Maty Ryan's Arsenal debut, Liverpool's disappointing form and Gareth Bale's future..

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 53:09


    There was plenty of football to dissect this week.Maty Ryan's Arsenal debut details.Phil Foden's future.Bundesliga update.Champions League previewWhy Bale is struggling.All that and a lot more on Two Sharp Reds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Transfer Deadline Day - How the final day of the window played out, Tuchel's first win with Chelsea, FIFA Club World Cup preview and mid season awards.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 56:33


    It was always going to be a busy day for the Two Sharp Reds.Mark's reaction to the transfer windowLeicester's big issueSocceroos' Asian Cup win anniversaryPremier League mid season awardsAll this and as usual a lot more! Cheers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Goodbye Super Frank! What's next for Frank Lampard, Maty Ryan's surprise move to Arsenal and Liverpool's recent form slump.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 53:53


    What an episode of Two Sharp Reds we have in store.Was it the right move to sack Frank Lampard?What's next for Chelsea?Is Maty Ryan's move the best place for him?Will it be become a permanent transfer?All this and a lot more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Europe's Power Shift – Why the best teams are struggling across Europe, transfer window and relegation update plus so much more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 56:17


    As always there was plenty for Mark and Ollie to sink their teeth into this week.Liverpool vs Manchester United's bore draw.Mark's uncomfortable interview with Wolves boss.The latest from the transfer window.The power shift across Europe's eliteCheers! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Magic Of The Decanter - This week was all about the FA Cup, Covid 19's impact on the league, #AskMesut and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 41:11


    There was plenty to discuss on Two Sharp Reds this week:A review of all the FA Cup action.All the latest from a record breaking weekend in Germany.Maty Ryan's praise for Steele.What would Mark #AskMesut?All this and a lot more with Mark Schwarzer and Ollie Geale. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Danny Mills Experience - Danny talks about his time at Leeds, his injury troubles and relationship with Robbie Savage.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 80:58


    There was plenty to discuss this week on Two Sharp Reds:How Danny Mills joined Leeds.Why he didn't stay at Boro.League Cup final experience.What happened when Robbie Savage joined Derby.Plus Mark breaks down Chelsea's current form. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The John Hartson Experience - Mark and Ollie chat signing for Celtic, his battle with cancer and the highs and lows as a professional.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2020 83:46


    Welsh great, John Hartson, shared some amazing stories with Mark and Ollie this week.Saying no to Arsene Wenger!THAT fight with Eyal Berkovic...His battle with cancer.How he is beating his gambling addiction.What he makes of Tom Rogic. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Stewart Downing Experience - We chat about the ups and downs of Middlesbrough, playing under Sam Allardyce and signing for Liverpool.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 75:31


    There's plenty on the Two Sharp Reds menu:How it feels to play for your boyhood club.Stewart's thoughts on Jack Grealish.A glowing review of Sam Allardyce.Struggles of playing under Gary Monk.A contract controversy of the highest order.That and so much more on Two Sharp Reds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Thank you, Gerard Houllier. We remember the former Liverpool manager, discuss the Champions League draw and what's next for Arteta.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 55:39


    There was plenty to discuss over a nice bottle of red in today's episode:Champions League drawArsenal's sticky situationLiverpool vs Tottenham preview Dortmund sack FavreAll this and a lot more on Two Sharp Reds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Viv Anderson Joins TSR - What's it like leaving Manchester United, signing for Arsenal and being the first black player for England.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 54:13


    Former Nottingham Forest, Arsenal and Manchester United player Viv Anderson joins Mark and Ollie.Viv shares his thoughts on the booing at Millwall.Is it a hard decision to leave Arsenal for Manchester United?Winning the European and League Cup.Who is best signing was while at Middlesbrough.And of course many other topics! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Coming soon: Football Belongs, by Optus Sport

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 1:51


    Arriving 4th December: Optus Sport's new instalment of the Football Belongs title, a podcast series charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Tribute to the greatest of all time. We remember both Diego Maradona and Papa Bouba Diop. Who is the GOAT, do we need to improve concussion protocols and scheduling issues.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 60:29


    After a difficult week in the world of football, Mark and Ollie pay tribute to Diego Maradona and Papa Bouba Diop.Will a goalkeeper ever be the GOAT?Klopp's tantrumsBundesliga updateArteta or Emery? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Brian Deane Joins TSR - Brian talks his experience and struggles with the English FA, what Leeds are missing and what's next for Sheffield United!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 72:24


    Former 'Boro team mate of Mark joins the boy in this weeks episode. On the menu:Being the first PL goal scorerThe lack of characters at SUFCHow no fans has benefitted LeedsHis horrid experience in PerthA detailed look into his experiences as a black manager.All that and so much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Stephen Warnock Experience. Stephen talks through his issues with Rafa Benitez, crying when he left Blackburn and being told to hurt Jack Grealish.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 69:41


    In this episode Mark and Ollie sit down with Stephen Warnock.The pressure of being a Liverpool graduateHow hard it was to leave BlackburnWhy Grealish is England's best talentWhy former players feel welcome at Leeds againWho will win the Premier League this season.Mark looks back at the 2005 penalty shoot-out vs Uruguay See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    C'mon Look Man! Penalty nightmares, VAR disasters - AGAIN - and how does it feel to be left behind on International Break?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 60:07


    Plenty on the show this week!"Oh VAR Out" makes an appearance as we dissect some of the more contentious moments of the weekend.What do Leicester have to do to be considered a 'big 6' side.Has Mark ever been panenked?Arsenal 0-3 Aston VillaAre the Socceroos in a rebuild?Plus a lot more. We've decanted for long enough, lets get stuck in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Calm Before The Lockdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 59:46


    There was plenty to talk about this week on Two Sharp Reds. What would Mark do with Jordan Pickford and Maty Ryan? What's next for Manchester United? Plus Mark looks back on his experiences of being dropped for club and country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Something A Little Higher Up The Shelf

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 54:22


    There was plenty to discuss after a busy weekend of Premier League action. As well as we look ahead to a busy European week. Mark also discusses a conversation he had with Petr Cech before he came out of retirement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Madness On Merseyside

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 59:44


    The Premier League is back with a BANG! Van Djik's injury, Bale's home coming, Kepa's form continues and so much more. In this episode of Two Sharp Reds, Mark and Ollie cover it all. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    The Proposal.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 52:53


    In this episode Mark and Ollie breakdown the "Project Big Picture" proposal. The guys also try to figure out Jackson Irvine's future... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    It's Deadline Day!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 45:42


    Mark is back in England it's all kicking off in the transfer window.Either a 7-2 or a 6-1 Mark and Ollie cover it ALL.

    Coming On To The Pitch, David Preece.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 40:42


    In this episode, Mark conveniently leaves Spain the day 5,000 litres of wine explodes in the south of the country... So on comes former Sunderland, Barnsley and Aberdeen goalkeeper, David Preece! All the big issues are covered, as well as David talks about his life as a goalkeeper coach in Sweden.

    Pep Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 52:33


    It's all happening in the Premier League! Kepa's last game for Chelsea? A new penalty rule? This and just so much more.

    This Should Be A Quiet Season... Not.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 44:14


    Match day one was was everything we could have asked for. In this episode Ollie and Mark discuss everything that happened in the opening round of the Premier League! From Van Djik to Fulham, we cover it all.

    Premier League, Here We Come!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2020 64:50


    If it's happening in the Premier League this weekend, we talk about it. Strap yourself in, it's going to be an enjoyable ride...

    Neymar Better Episode Than This!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 43:27


    In this episode Mark and Ollie go on a European adventure! Everything from Europa to Champions, Neymar and anything in-between.

    Anyone For Another?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 55:54


    And the boys are back for season two of Two Sharp Reds!The guys chat Champions League, Europa League, Pirlo's vineyard and are joined by Adriano Del Monte. Enjoy!

    Season Final - Matchday 39

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 47:19


    The good, the bad and the ugly. Mark Schwarzer and Ollie Geale discuss it all from the last day of the season.

    Dealt A De Gea Maker.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 52:04


    Here on the Two Sharp Reds, the boys talk through the big issues and moments in English football. Guess who is the focal point in this episode?THAT performance is at the heart of today's episode.

    Cityzens Of Europe!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 50:45


    Hola from Spain and England! In this episode the guys discuss Manchester City, Mile Jedinak and review the bottom six!

    Hola, Oyentes!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 58:02


    In this episode, we come to you live from Spain! Well, one of us... We'll let you decide that.Mark and Ollie discuss all the big stories, an update on the 'Sack Race' and Mark talks about his 'circus training' at Chelsea!

    To Asterix Or Not To Asterix, That Is The Question.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 49:36


    In this episode Mark and Ollie celebrated Liverpool becoming champions, the new PL ball and Robbie Fowler.

    Testing, Testing. Is This Thing On?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 47:01


    Wow, the Premier League is back in action. Let's make this easy for you. If it happened we talked about it...

    The People's Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 86:27


    In this episode Mark and Ollie discuss Marcus Rashford, Eden Hazard's eating habits and Mark's almost move to Arsenal.

    Four Sharp GegenPods

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 86:27


    The Premier League is set to return on Thursday 18 AEST and to celebrate, Optus Sport's two podcasts, The GegenPod and Two Sharp Reds, combine forces to mark the occasion with a special preview. We'll call it: The Four Sharp GegenPods.Hosts Ollie Geale and David Weiner are joined by Optus Sport football pundits Michael Bridges and Mark Schwarzer for a comprehensive discussion about the Premier League's return, plus, as you'd expect, plenty of banter, laughs and some red wine tasting as per the tradition of the Two Sharp Reds podcast.On the agenda:Life in England and the impact of the Premier League's returnWhat can we expect?Where on earth were we when it paused: The State of PlayRelegation discussionChampionship predictionsNewcastle United and their prospective saleTimo Werner to Chelsea and what that means for Tammy AbrahamThe Top Four, Manchester City's off-field problems and who makes it into Europe?Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes: Will it happen?The Two Sharp Reds and GegenPod podcasts can be downloaded each week on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

    Ode To Alphonso

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 43:59


    In this episode, Mark and Ollie share their love for Bayern Munich wonder kid, Alphonso Davies.They guys also dissect the Bundesliga, the positives of 2020 football and Liverpool's 2019 Champions League win.

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