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Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast
Low T FC | Chelsea FC 1-1 Burnley | Premier League 25/26 – Matchday 27

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 71:40


Dan and Jay blame the players. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redwhitebluesfc.substack.com

Touchline Fracas
Chessy Hour | Responding to a jaw rocking | Chelsea Pod

Touchline Fracas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 65:26


Meeds is joined by Jay to discuss the last few weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. After a dissappointing draw against Leeds where Chelsea went 2-0 and threw it away in 6 crazy mins, Chelsea responded well with a 4-0 victory away at Hull. Chelsea have so much to play for so need to get back on track in the league against Burnley at the weekend. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: Jay's initial impressions of Rosenior 2-2 vs Leeds Joao Pedro & the state of our attack. Palmer loaded for the run in. Supreme Santos 4-0 Hull assessed Burnley (H) Previewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaders Sport Business Podcast
What would a tennis merger achieve? And what now for Wasserman?

Leaders Sport Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 35:34


The proposed merger between the ATP and WTA remains on the table, but as James Emmett and David Cushnan discuss, the time it's taking to finalise tells its own story. On this week's show, there's reflections on conversations with Marina Storti, CEO of WTA Ventures, the commercial arm of the WTA, and Eno Polo, the new CEO at the ATP - and the challenges tennis faces with calendar congestion, balancing the demands of tournaments of various sizes, and player influence. There's also time to discuss Casey Wasserman's decision to sell his stake in his agency, and the possible forms the sale could take, and as the NFL hires TMRW Sports to operate its planned new flag football league, how and where rights holders can create new IP, to make a greater footprint, expand geographically or fuel player development. ---- Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek.

Leaders Sport Business Podcast
Addressing critical needs: WTA Ventures CEO Marina Storti

Leaders Sport Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 23:12


WTA Ventures CEO Marina Storti joins the podcast to review a transformative year for women's tennis. She takes us inside the process of landing Mercedes-Benz as a new headline partner, in what is being widely reported as the biggest sponsorship deal in the history of women's sport. She details the gains the tour has made across its digital output and in its internal structure. And she explains the rationale behind the new PIF WTA Maternity Fund programme, an industry-leading scheme that provides WTA players up to 12 months of paid leave. This episode is part of a series exploring PIF's growing sports sponsorship portfolio, detailing how it is striving to help solve societal and sporting challenges across its portfolio. Listen to episode 1, with PIF Director and Head of Events and Sponsorship Alanoud Althonayan, here.----- Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek.

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast
Job Done! | Hull City 0-4 Chelsea FC | FA Cup – Round 4

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 69:32


Leaders Sport Business Podcast
Addressing critical needs: ATP CEO Eno Polo

Leaders Sport Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 33:58


ATP CEO Eno Polo joins the podcast to reflect on his first 100 days in charge of the men's tennis tour. The Kenyan sets out his strategic priorities in what could end up being a transformative year for tennis, with a merger between the ATP and the WTA firmly on Polo's agenda. He also outlines the support that the PIF brings to the tour's work with its players, particularly through its sponsorship of the ATP Rankings and through its investment in the Tennis IQ analytics platform. This episode is part of a series exploring PIF's growing sports sponsorship portfolio, detailing how it is striving to help solve societal and sporting challenges across its portfolio. Listen to episode 1, with PIF Director and Head of Events and Sponsorship Alanoud Althonayan, here. ------ Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

Leaders Sport Business Podcast
Are we at peak F1? Is the Super Bowl a gig with a sporting support act? Is the IOC's TOP model fit for purpose?

Leaders Sport Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 34:04


James Emmett and David Cushnan look ahead to a new Formula 1 season and another potentially seismic shift in the sport. With significant gains in audience and commercial growth for the motorsport series in recent years, teams have felt the trickle down benefit, logging their own commercial gains. With the biggest set of rule changes for over a decade coming into force this season, the playing field - theoretically - has been levelled. At this stage, championship contention is a realistic goal for almost all the teams. One that stands a particularly realistic chance of improvement is Aston Martin, whose commercial MD Jeff Slack is the featured guest on the interview show this week. James and David reflect on Slack's comments, and take some time to look back on the Super Bowl as well as ahead to the future of the IOC's TOP sponsorship model. - -- -- -- --   Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast
Chelsea Shit the Bed Again and The Club is Burning Down! | Chelsea FC 2-2 Leeds | Premier League 25/26 – Matchday 26

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 53:50


ESN: Eloquently Saying Nothing
ESN #550 : The Faux Pas Episode

ESN: Eloquently Saying Nothing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 128:39


This week's topics: • Emmanuel Eboué getting swindled by his wife and his son playing football • Chelsea FC and their harvesting of young players • Peter Mandelson and his connection further connections with Jeffrey Epstein • Morgan McSweeney stepping down as Labour Chief of Staff • Andy Burnham and his attack at the Labour leadership • Keir Starmer and his faltering leadership • Kemi Badenoch and her personal ratings raising • Nigel Farage and his choice of women • Members Only: Palm Beach break down • Corporate entertainment packages • Drinking culture [at work] • Code switching at work and what Black women's version of 'the nod' is • Avoiding women at the gym • FA stopping making the players wear pride armbands • Liverpool v Manchester City end of game uproar Connect with us at & send your questions & comments to: #ESNpod so we can find your comments www.esnpodcast.com www.facebook.com/ESNpodcasts www.twitter.com/ESNpodcast www.instagram.com/ESNpodcast @esnpodcast on all other social media esnpodcast@gmail.com It's important to subscribe, rate and review us on your apple products. You can do that here... www.bit.ly/esnitunes

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast
PK FC | Wolves 1-3 Chelsea FC | Premier League 25/26 – Matchday 25

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 44:03


Dan and Jay are worried even in the winning.

Leaders Sport Business Podcast
Aston Martin F1 MD Jeff Slack on the twists and turns required to reach the top

Leaders Sport Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 32:45


As F1 pre-season testing gets underway in Bahrain, Jeff Slack, Aston Martin F1's Managing Director of Commercial and Marketing, lifts the lid on how the team intends to reach the front of the grid. He reflects on the way the team has grown to over 1,100 people since it was rebranded as Aston Martin in 2021, its move into a new purpose-built facility at Silverstone and, after a 7th place finish in 2025, how owner Lawrence Stroll has set the course towards competing for world championships in the next few years, with the help of Honda and Aramco. Slack also draws on his wider sports industry experience, including stints in leadership roles at Inter Milan and IMG, to assess the overall health of F1 and the way it's evolving for brand partners as the 2026 season dawns - and reveals what the sport must be wary of as it enjoys its current fan and corporate boom.--- Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek 

Touchline Fracas
Chessy Hour | Assessing the Chain | Chelsea Pod

Touchline Fracas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 63:52


Meeds is joined by Timson to discuss the last few weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. After a crazy comeback against West Ham, the boys tried to follow it up with a semi final clash against Arsenal but came up short to a Kai Havertz last minute dagger...the boys unpack it all. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: West Ham 3-2 W Liam's Rotations The Garnacho problem Proactive & quality subs Enzo Fernandez Arsenal 1-0 L Liams cautious approach... Wolves preview Become a ChessyHour Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/ChessyHour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast
One Good Half | Chelsea FC 3-2 West Ham United | Premier League 25/26 – Matchday 24

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 65:26


Dan and Jay are having trouble hoping our luck stays true.

Leaders Sport Business Podcast
The sports venues looking every which way to expand; will a dispersed Winter Olympics work?

Leaders Sport Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 40:49


James Emmett in Brisbane and David Cushnan in London reflect on conversations with Australian Open CEO Craig Tiley and his top team, and explain how the expansion - outwards and upwards - of Melbourne Park hints at a new trend across sport's major events - and opens up the opportunity to create new sponsorship, entertainment and fan-friendly spaces. There's also time to look ahead to the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, which begins on Friday, and will be spread across Northern Italy - bringing with it the potential for operational and sustainability challenges, that will help determine the future of the winter Games ahead of regional editions in the French Alps (2030), Utah (2034) and, most likely, Switzerland (2038). Plus, there's a run-through of the broadcast innovations Olympic Broadcast Services are rolling out for the Games. - -- -- -- -- -- -- - Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

Leaders Sport Business Podcast
Craig Tiley's dream team: the Australian Open according to the people that run it

Leaders Sport Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 64:16


As the dust settles on a tournament that attracted a record 1.3 million attendees, we explore the inner workings of the Australian Open in a special episode. James Emmett spent the weekend on the ground at Melbourne Park, as Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina claimed the big prizes, to find out how the AO operates, as a tennis and social event, and a best-in-class fan experience. James sits down with Tennis Australia CEO and Tournament Director Craig Tiley, and then a trio of Tiley's key executives: Chief Content Officer, Darren Pearce; Director of Product and Customer Experience, Amanda del Prate; and Director of Partnerships, International, Roddy Campbell. They explain all aspects of how the AO does what it does: designing, developing and delivering sponsor activations, creating hospitality offerings to suit all tastes and price ranges; retail and merchandising experiences; innovative content and broadcast products; and wide-ranging entertainment programmes. - - Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

Touchline Fracas
Chessy Hour | Europe mostly conquered 4/5 | Chelsea Pod

Touchline Fracas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 79:52


Meeds is joined by Buzzi and Jerry to discuss the last few weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. More has changed since the last pod. Liam Rosenior has got 4 wins from 5 games since taking over. And Chelsea have gone 4 from 5 in beating the top sides in Europe. Napoli the latest to fall to the World Champions...the boys unpack it all. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: Napoli 3-2 Liam's tactical decision Joao Pedro incredible. Palmer back? Left wing woes. Liam Rosenior first 5 games assessed. West Ham (H) Preview Become a ChessyHour Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/ChessyHour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast
Chelsea Survive the Top 8 Roller Coaster | Napoli 2-3 Chelsea FC | Champions League 25/26 – Game 8

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 47:29


Leaders Sport Business Podcast
The curious case of wearables in tennis; A new era of British Olympic sports leadership

Leaders Sport Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 37:47


The world's top tennis have been barred from wearing Whoop wearables at the Australian Open, reigniting a debate over who owns personal performance data.James Emmett is on the ground in Melbourne for this week's show, with David Cushnan back in the UK, to examine the various cases for ‘owning' that data.They also reflect on recent events in Saudi Arabia, as well as the Public Investment Fund's global sponsorship strategy, laid out in David's conversation with PIF's Director and Head of Sponsorship and Events, Alanoud Althonayan.And as British Cycling's Jon Dutton is appointed as the next CEO of the British Olympic Association, what will the next period of leadership look like for British Olympic sport and its many governing bodies.- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast
Our Crystal Balls Couldn't Predict This! | Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea FC | Premier League 25/26 – Matchday 23

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 88:46


Leaders Sport Business Podcast
Addressing critical needs: PIF's sponsorship leader Alanoud Althonayan on the rationale driving its major sports partnerships

Leaders Sport Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 33:31


Alanoud Althonayan, Director and Head of Events and Sponsorship at Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, joins the podcast to explain PIF's sponsorship strategy and dig into its current key partnerships. In the first episode of a new series exploring PIF's growing sponsorship portfolio, Alnothayan sits down with David Cushnan in Riyadh for an extended conversation, outlining what PIF looks for in partners, and the ways it is striving to help solve societal and sporting challenges across its portfolio. She explains the rationale behind the new PIF WTA Maternity Fund programme, which provides WTA players up to 12 month of paid leave; how the AI powered PIF TennisIQ platform is revolutionising and democratising data for players and coaches on the ATP Tour; how the Electric 360 initiative co-developed with Formula E, Extreme E and E1 is supporting the growth of electric transportation; how the appeal of golf is being unlocked for locals through work with Golf Saudi; and how partnerships in football, notably with CONCACAF, are giving PIF a platform in the world's most popular sport. Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

Between Two Beers Podcast
Owen Eastwood: The Unconventional Kiwi Coaching The World's Greatest Teams

Between Two Beers Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 118:57


He is the secret weapon behind Chelsea FC, the England Football team, the South African Proteas, and NATO's Command Group. Yet, Owen Eastwood has no coaching qualifications, describes himself as an "imposter," and often refuses to watch the actual games his teams play.In this episode, we sit down with the most in-demand performance coach you've never heard of.We discuss the "mystical" session where he made hardened NATO generals cry, why he stays silent for three months before coaching a new team, and the "ancient code" of belonging that now drives billion-dollar organisations.This episode is brought to you by our proud sponsors TAB. Got a hunch? Get your bet on. Steve and Seamus are proud to be dressed by Barkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PSG Talk
Talking January Transfers with Robin Bairner [Bonus Episode]

PSG Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 1:01


This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit psgtalk.substack.com and subscribe.Joining me on the latest Ensemble PSG Podcast is Robin Bairner, chief editor at Football Transfers. On this episode, we talk about PSG's interest in FC Barcelona's Dro Fernández. We also discuss Enzo Fernández and whether Chelsea FC would be willing to part ways with the talented midfielder, and we look ahead to Tuesday's match against Sporting CP.

Touchline Fracas
Chessy Hour | Back to a mess | Chelsea Pod

Touchline Fracas

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 83:51


Meeds is joined by Babs to discuss the last few weeks of happenings at Chelsea FC. So much has changed since the last pod. Maresca walked. Joe Shields posse taken over. Liam Rosenior appointment...the boys unpack it all. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: Maresca leaves the club. Clearlake's mess. Sporting Directors failing upwards Charlton 5-1 win. Arsenal 3-2 Loss Liam Rosenior assessed Brentford (H) Preview Become a ChessyHour Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/ChessyHour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaders Sport Business Podcast
Where Fanatics finds its next billion; why the AO is sport's fan-friendliest event

Leaders Sport Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 36:08


Fanatics chief Michael Rubin thinks a new credit card could generate his company's next billion dollar revenue stream, but could content and his new Fanatics Studios venture also be a contender? James Emmett and David Cushnan delve into the new projects, and reflect on David's conversation with Chris Bryant, MD of Euro 2028. They also examine the raft of innovative, fan-friendly ideas the organisers of the Australian Open are serving up, and the way the Grand Slams are taking up more space in the tennis calendar. - - - Leaders Week London is moving to Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC. We'll see you on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th October. For more details visit leadersinsport.com/leadersweek

Chelsea FanCast
'History Lesson' Went to Mow Kingsmeadow #202

Chelsea FanCast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 28:18


Clayton was joined by Rick Glanvill the Chelsea FC club historian to discuss his new book Chelsea FC:The Official History. The book contains a fascinating section on the history of the Women's team and how he collated the information for the book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1905 | The Chelsea Notes
Charlton 1–5 Chelsea 5 | Tosin, leader, legend

1905 | The Chelsea Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 50:40


The new era starts with a win. Liam Rosenior's first game in charge couldn't have gone much better. Rotated side, clear ideas, and Chelsea in control from the off - even if it was only Charlton. Early signs of intensity, structure, and players actually knowing what they're meant to be doing. We get into the fan protest and the Clearlake noise. Why it's happening, how it looks from the away end, and whether better communication could calm things down. Then it's all eyes on Arsenal. Back three or back four? Who actually plays? And how Rosenior can set Chelsea up to get a result in his first big test. Voicenotes on all that and more. — Support the Show — See more of the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chelsea poster from Graficona⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And write us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into 1905: The Chelsea Notes - a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. — The 1905 Podcast — The official Chelsea FC podcast of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠West London Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suspicious Transaction Report
Sanctioned: The Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea Football Club

Suspicious Transaction Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 36:40


Over two billion pounds from the sale of Chelsea FC languishes frozen in a UK bank account. Why is that, and what happens next? Nick Purewal, news and sports journalist, and author of 'Sanctioned: The Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea FC' joins host Tom Keatinge to explore the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich by the UK following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the consequences for one of England's biggest football clubs and two decades of investment in south west London. Differences in opinion - and legal drafting - mean that despite rising rhetoric from the UK government, the net proceeds of the sale remain frozen and in limbo in a UK bank account.

1905 | The Chelsea Notes
Fulham 2–1 Chelsea | Fuming

1905 | The Chelsea Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 61:43


This one hurt. Properly. We head back from the Cottage with another loss, another red card, and the same old questions screaming at us. Chelsea were on top, playing well… then one moment of madness and it all falls apart again. Joe's raw, furious, and not in the mood to sugarcoat anything — discipline, leadership, player performances, and why this keeps happening every single week. Chris tries to make sense of the chaos, looks at the bigger picture, and asks whether this really was just one stupid decision or something much deeper. Anger, frustration, a bit of hope… and a lot of honesty. Voicenotes on all that and more. — Support the Show — See more of the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chelsea poster from Graficona⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And write us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into 1905: The Chelsea Notes - a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. — The 1905 Podcast — The official Chelsea FC podcast of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠West London Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mecca of Banter
Everyone Gets Sacked!!!

Mecca of Banter

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 65:51


You get the sack.You get the sack.Everybody gets sacked.In this week's episode of Mecca of Banter, the boys unpack one of the most chaotic weeks in recent football memory. With Enzo Maresca sacked at Chelsea and Rúben Amorim gone at Manchester United, the conversation spirals into ownership dysfunction, club identity crises, and the growing feeling of apathy among fans who have seen this movie before.We dig into why these sackings weren't really about results, how control from the top is suffocating managers, and why the modern “head coach, not manager” era might be breaking football. From Chelsea's revolving door and yes-man culture, to United's fractured identity post-Ferguson, to the obsession with data over DNA, nothing is spared.There's anger.There's dark humor.There's resignation.And somehow… there's still football to be played.If you're a fan of Chelsea, Manchester United, or just chaos in general — this one's for you.Keywords: Premier League podcast, managerial sackings, Chelsea, Manchester United, club ownership, football identity, coaching chaos, Mecca of Banter, Maesca, AmorimChapters00:00 – Everybody gets sacked02:32 – Why these sackings weren't about results05:11 – Control vs trust in modern football08:00 – Chelsea's endless cycle11:02 – The “head coach” era problem13:55 – Why stability actually matters22:19 – The Maresca fallout23:50 – Amorim reaction & United shock27:23 – Manchester United's identity crisis31:19 – Ownership incompetence35:14 – What comes next for both clubs38:38 – Data obsession vs club DNA44:25 – Weekend results context47:32 – Player performances & frustration50:49 – Winning ugly vs winning right56:09 – Tactical identity breakdown01:01:35 – Chelsea reflections01:05:29 – Looking ahead (if anyone survives)Premier League, Premier League podcast, football podcast, soccer podcast, managerial sackings, football chaos, Chelsea FC, Manchester United, MUFC, Enzo Maresca, Ruben Amorim, club ownership, football management, coaching changes, head coach era, club identity football, Premier League analysis, fan frustration, football banter, Mecca of Banter, soccer YouTube, American soccer podcast, football discussion

The Blue Day Podcast
Episode 251: Stories Of Cobham Featuring Todd Kane!

The Blue Day Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 50:39


This week on 'The Blue Day Podcast'; We focus on our series looking back on the Chelsea FC academy & the successful youth sides to come out of Cobham. Along with former Chelsea Youth Player & Co Host Milan Lalkovic, former Chelsea defender & Youth Cup Winner Todd Kane joins the show as we reflect on his time at the club & much more! Subscribe to 'The Blue Day Podcast' now wherever you find your favourite podcasts for more past Chelsea FC player interviews & other content. Furthermore, find us on; Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebluedaypodcastX- https://x.com/BlueDayPodFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/BlueDayPodcastSubscribe to the OFFICIAL The Blue Day Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thebluedaypodcast7020Feel free to contact us atthebluedaypodcast@gmail.com Carefree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1905 | The Chelsea Notes
Man City 1–1 Chelsea | Belief

1905 | The Chelsea Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2026 58:59


Chelsea give us something to believe in… In this episode, we react to Man City 1–1 Chelsea — a performance that felt bigger than just a point. A bold halftime shift, players responding, and a late equaliser that actually meant something. We praise Calum McFarlane's impact, why the second half mattered, and how this game has shifted the mood around the squad. Then we get into the big talking point: Liam Rosenior. What his appointment says about the club, why it's a huge gamble, and the reasons to remain positive too. Voicenotes on all that and more. — Support the Show — See more of the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chelsea poster from Graficona⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And write us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into 1905: The Chelsea Notes - a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. — The 1905 Podcast — The official Chelsea FC podcast of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠West London Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2 Robbies
Maresca & Chelsea Part Company; Arsenal's Dominant Display; Mid-Season Awards

The 2 Robbies

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 41:58


Robbie Mustoe & Robbie Earle react to Chelsea & Enzo Maresca parting ways to start off the New Year, Arsenal securing their massive win over Aston Villa, and hand out the Mid-Season Premier League Awards.0:57 - The boys give their thoughts on Enzo Maresca parting company with Chelsea FC in a shocking twist to start the New Year amid a breakdown of relations between the head coach, front office & ownership group17:12 - Arsenal secure a dominating 4-1 victory over upstart challengers Aston Villa to top the table at the end of 2025 and cement their status as title favorites20:36 - Manchester City are left frustrated by Sunderland in a 0-0 defeat that leaves them 4 points adrift of Arsenal24:22 - A roundup of the remaining results:31:20 - The boys reveal their Underappreciated and Best XIs of the season thus far and divvy out their mid-season awards Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

1905 | The Chelsea Notes
Emergency Pod! Maresca Out - What's Next?

1905 | The Chelsea Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 65:03


New year, same Chelsea. Chris and Joe jump on an emergency pod after the news drops: Enzo Maresca is out — and it's not even lunchtime on New Year's Day. Where were we when we found out, did we see it coming… and are we actually that upset? We look back on the Maresca era properly — the highs (Barcelona, Arsenal, that Club World Cup) and the big, nagging issues that never went away: the drab football, the constant rotation, the set-piece panic every time the ball goes in our box, and the feeling the players were never fully bought in. Then it's onto the only thing that matters: what happens next. Chelsea say this won't be an interim… so who's the “permanent” answer in January? We talk the early names in the mix — Liam Rosenior, Cesc Fabregas, Filipe Luís, Xavi, Glasner — and what each one would say about the direction of this club (and whether the owners just want a yes man). Plus: the Cole Palmer problem. How do you get him back to looking like himself again — before the season (and maybe worse) starts slipping away? — Support the Show — See more of the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chelsea poster from Graficona⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And write us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into 1905: The Chelsea Notes - a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. — The 1905 Podcast — The official Chelsea FC podcast of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠West London Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1905 | The Chelsea Notes
Chelsea 2–2 Bournemouth | The definition of insanity

1905 | The Chelsea Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 49:46


Chelsea draw 2–2 with Bournemouth and somehow we're the ones hanging on. Joe gets into the long throws, the passengers, the half-time hooks, and why defending set pieces now feels like a coin flip we always lose. Then Chris wakes up on New Year's Eve basically hoping it's done - because the football's dull, the management's stubborn, and the “process” is starting to feel like a loop. Plus: who could actually replace Maresca if Chelsea go there. Voicenotes on all that and more. — Support the Show — See more of the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chelsea poster from Graficona⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And write us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into 1905: The Chelsea Notes - a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. — The 1905 Podcast — The official Chelsea FC podcast of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠West London Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mecca of Banter
Festive Footy!!!

Mecca of Banter

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 44:38


Festive Footy | Mecca of BanterThe festive period never disappoints—on or off the pitch.In this episode of Mecca of Banter, the boys embrace the holiday chaos and break down a packed run of festive fixtures across the Premier League. From Manchester United's gritty win and tactical tweaks under Ruben Amorim, to Chelsea's frustrating collapse against an in-form Aston Villa, to growing concerns around Brentford and Thomas Frank, nothing is spared.We dig into lineup decisions, second-half management, youth performances, and why some teams look energized while others feel completely lifeless. Aston Villa's title buzz gets put under the microscope, Chelsea's identity issues resurface, and United fans find themselves cautiously optimistic—again.The conversation also takes a global turn with AFCON kicking off, why it matters more than people realize, and how missing players could swing the Premier League table over the next few weeks. Equal parts tactical breakdown, supporter therapy session, and holiday banter—this one's a fun watch.Keywords: Premier League podcast, Manchester United, Chelsea, Aston Villa, festive fixtures, AFCON, football tactics, soccer fandom, Mecca of Banter 00:00 – Holiday chaos & festive vibes02:45 – Manchester United tactical shift & key performances05:37 – Chelsea vs Aston Villa: what went wrong08:33 – Tactical analysis & game management11:28 – Managerial decisions under pressure14:30 – What's coming next in the festive schedule25:16 – AFCON absences & squad impact28:26 – Player performances & expectations31:19 – Is Aston Villa a real title threat?33:58 – Brentford & Thomas Frank under scrutiny39:53 – Upcoming matches & AFCON storylinesPremier League, Premier League podcast, football podcast, soccer podcast, Mecca of Banter, festive fixtures, festive footy, Manchester United, Man United podcast, MUFC, Chelsea FC, Aston Villa, Brentford FC, Thomas Frank, Ruben Amorim, AFCON, AFCON 2025, African Cup of Nations, Premier League analysis, football tactics, soccer tactics, fan reactions football, soccer fandom, holiday football, Boxing Day football, Premier League discussion, football banter, soccer YouTube, American soccer podcast

1905 | The Chelsea Notes
Chelsea 1–2 Villa | Inevitable

1905 | The Chelsea Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 46:28


One of those games you could see coming… and it still hurts. Chris and Joe react straight from Dixon's after Chelsea 1–2 Villa — comfortable for an hour, don't get the second, then it all unravels. We get into the missed chances, the baffling subs (Palmer off…), another costly defensive moment, and that familiar lack of a killer up top. We also talk squad drop-off, the summer business, and whether the blame sits with Maresca or the people building the team. Plus a listener voicenote on Enzo. Voicenotes on all that and more. — Support the Show — See more of the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chelsea poster from Graficona⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And write us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into 1905: The Chelsea Notes - a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. — The 1905 Podcast — The official Chelsea FC podcast of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠West London Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Blue Day Podcast
Episode 250: Exclusive Tore Andre Flo Interview!

The Blue Day Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 37:58


This week on 'The Blue Day Podcast'; it is our 2025 Christmas Special! On this episode, we have an EXCLUSIVE Interview with former Chelsea FC striker Tore Andre Flo! We reflect back on his time with the club & much more! Be sure to subscribe to 'The Blue Day Podcast', wherever you find your favourite podcasts for more past Chelsea FC player interviews & other content. Furthermore, find us on the following; Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/BlueDayPodcastX- https://x.com/BlueDayPod Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thebluedaypodcastSubscribe to the OFFICIAL The Blue Day Podcast Youtube Channel:https://www,youtube.com/@thebluedaypodcast7020Feel free to contact us at;thebluedaypodcast@gmail.com Carefree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast
Supposedly Brave | Newcastle 2-2 Chelsea FC | Premier League 25/26 – Matchday 17

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 66:16


Dan and Jay discuss what is necessary to eek out draws these days.

1905 | The Chelsea Notes
Newcastle 2–2 Chelsea | Jekyll & Hyde

1905 | The Chelsea Notes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 49:06


Two halves, two different Chelseas. In this episode, we react to Newcastle 2–2 Chelsea — an awful first half, then a proper comeback sparked by a Reece James captain's moment and a class Joao Pedro finish. We get into the sloppy defending, set-piece chaos, the big VAR calls, and why starting games this slowly is becoming a problem. Then it's Maresca's “we need experience” comments again — and what that says about the power dynamic at the club. Voicenotes on all that and more. — Support the Show — See more of the show ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chelsea poster from Graficona⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And write us a 5 star podcast review — Meet the Hosts — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Sheen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joe Kevin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ are lifelong Chelsea fans who've been going to Stamford Bridge for over 30 years. What started as swapping post-match voicenotes has grown into 1905: The Chelsea Notes - a fan pod capturing the highs, the lows, and everything in between from Gate 13 of the Matthew Harding Stand. — The 1905 Podcast — The official Chelsea FC podcast of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠West London Sport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chelsea FC Founded: 1905 European Champions: 19/05 Email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@1905podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep211: EUROPE SCROUNGES FOR FUNDS AMID RUSSIAN ASSET DISPUTES Colleague Michael Bernstam. The UK threatens to seize proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC for Ukraine aid, while the EU struggles to finance a $135 billion shortfall for Kyiv. European lead

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 8:50


EUROPE SCROUNGES FOR FUNDS AMID RUSSIAN ASSET DISPUTES Colleague Michael Bernstam. The UK threatens to seize proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC for Ukraine aid, while the EU struggles to finance a $135 billion shortfall for Kyiv. European leaders propose leveraging frozen Russian assets for loans, but financial markets remain skeptical of the EU's ability to guarantee such debt. NUMBER 15 1963

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep213: CRUNCH EU SUMMIT DISCUSSES USING FROZEN RUSSIAN ASSETS FOR UKRAINE Colleague Anatol Lieven. The European Union is internally divided over seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort and reconstruction, a move requiring rule chang

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 7:36


SHOW 12-18-25 THE SHOW BEGINS IN DOUBTS ABOUT THE POTUS AT YEAR'S END... 1951 BALD EAGLE ALASKA CRUNCH EU SUMMIT DISCUSSES USING FROZEN RUSSIAN ASSETS FOR UKRAINE Colleague Anatol Lieven. The European Union is internally divided over seizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's war effort and reconstruction, a move requiring rule changes that some members resist. While the US proposes using these funds for post-war rebuilding, current plans risk spending the capital on immediate warfare, potentially undermining international financial trust. NUMBER 1 NATO AND EU SEEK DEFENSE FUNDS AMID FEARS OF RUSSIAN AGGRESSION Colleague Anatol Lieven. European nations like Finland are demanding funds to counter perceived Russian threats, despite a lack of historical aggression toward them. Lieven argues that plans to spend billions on tanks are misguided, as the Ukraine war demonstrates that expensive armor is easily destroyed by cheaper drones and defensive lines. NUMBER 2 CALIFORNIA JOB LOSSES AND CHINA'S ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN AMID RETAIL SEASON Colleague Chris Riegel. California's new wage mandates have triggered significant job losses in the fast-food sector, forcing operators to move to lower-tax states. Internationally, while China boasts of leads in AI and EVs, these sectors rely on unsustainable subsidies, masking a deep consumer recession and deflation in the property market. NUMBER 3 SPAIN'S GOVERNMENT MAINTAINS TIES WITH VENEZUELA DESPITE OPPOSITION Colleague Mary Anastasia O'Grady. The Spanish government under Pedro Sanchez maintains ideological and economic alliances with the Maduro regime, prioritizing political agendas over democratic ideals. Opposition figure Cayetana Alvarez de Toledo accuses former Prime Minister Zapatero of acting as an international agent for Maduro, facilitating the dictatorship's survival despite mass migration. NUMBER 4 CHINA'S SURREPTITIOUS SUPPORT KEEPS THE MADURO REGIME AFLOAT Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. China sustains the Maduro regime through loans, surveillance technology, and military equipment while bypassing sanctions to import Venezuelan oil. The state oil company, PDVSA, collapsed due to the purging of technical experts and lack of investment, forcing Venezuela to rely on Iranian engineers to maintain minimal production. NUMBER 5 VENEZUELA'S TRAGIC DECLINE FROM PROSPERITY TO AUTHORITARIANISM Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. Historical imagery reveals Venezuela's transformation from a prosperous, modern nation in the 1950s to a ruined state today. Deep inequality and corruption in the pre-Chavez era alienated the poor, allowing Hugo Chavez to capitalize on their frustration and dismantle the free market system, leading to the current crisis. NUMBER 6 ELECTIONS IN CHILE, PERU, AND HONDURAS SIGNAL REGIONAL SHIFTS Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. In Chile, José Antonio Kast's rise reflects a rejection of progressive policies and crime, favoring order and investment. Meanwhile, Peru faces political fragmentation and violence, Honduras struggles with electoral disputes, and Costa Rica appears poised to elect a pro-US candidate who aims to limit Chinese influence. NUMBER 7 ARGENTINA'S CREDIT RATING RISES AS BRAZIL FACES POLITICAL POLARIZATION Colleague Professor Evan Ellis. S&P upgraded Argentina's credit rating following Javier Milei's austerity measures, which have stabilized the currency and reduced inflation despite social costs. In Brazil, the reduction of Jair Bolsonaro's prison sentence and his son Flavio's candidacy signal a continued, polarized struggle against Lula da Silva's agenda for the 2026 election. NUMBER 8 ROMAN KINGSHIP: FROM CITIZEN SELECTION TO THE IDEAL OF SERVICE Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. Early Roman kings were selected by citizens based on merit rather than heredity, but figures like Servius Tullius began bypassing this consent. Conversely, Cincinnatus exemplifies the Roman ideal of service; he accepted absolute dictatorial power to save the state during a crisis, then immediately resigned to return to his farm. NUMBER 9 APPIUS CLAUDIUS CAECUS: INFRASTRUCTURE AND POLITICAL GENIUS Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. Appius Claudius Caecus transformed the Roman censorship office into a power base by building the Appian Way and appointing wealthy Italians to the Senate. As a blind elder statesman, he shamed the Senate into rejecting peace with Pyrrhus, insisting Rome must fight to maintain its dominance and ancestral legacy. NUMBER 10 ROME VS. CARTHAGE: DESTINY, TRAGEDY, AND THE CONSENSUS FOR WAR Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. The conflict between Rome and Carthage is symbolized by the tragedy of Dido, representing the incompatibility of their powers. Despite Hannibal's devastating victories, the Roman Republic prevailed through a political system that prioritized consensus and collective sacrifice, allowing them to endure immense losses without surrendering. NUMBER 11 THE GRACCHI BROTHERS AND THE RISE OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN ROME Colleague Professor Edward J. Watts. The Gracchi brothers introduced political violence to Rome, with Tiberius using populism to revive his career and Gaius acting as a true believer in reform. Their assassinations by the Senate marked a departure from peaceful republican norms, as the elite used violence to protect entrenched economic inequality. NUMBER 12 DISCOVERY OF GIANT RADIO GALAXIES AND SUPERMASSIVE BLACK HOLES Colleague Dr. Sabayashi Pal. Astronomers have discovered 53 giant radio galaxies, some 75 times larger than the Milky Way, powered by active supermassive black holes emitting radio jets. These ancient objects offer insights into galactic evolution, contrasting sharply with the Milky Way's smaller, dormant black hole that allows life to exist safely. NUMBER 13 INVESTING IN HUMAN INTELLECT OVER ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Colleague Dr. Sabayashi Pal. Given an unlimited budget, Dr. Pal would prioritize human resource development over new telescopes, proposing a space study institute in Africa to train experts. He argues that while AI is a useful tool, education is essential for humans to interpret data and appreciate the machinery rather than being replaced by it. NUMBER 14 EUROPE SCROUNGES FOR FUNDS AMID RUSSIAN ASSET DISPUTES Colleague Michael Bernstam. The UK threatens to seize proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC for Ukraine aid, while the EU struggles to finance a $135 billion shortfall for Kyiv. European leaders propose leveraging frozen Russian assets for loans, but financial markets remain skeptical of the EU's ability to guarantee such debt. NUMBER 15 CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING AND THE REVERSE MIDAS TOUCH Colleagues Dave Hebert and Peter Earle. Hebert and Earle argue that Congressional spending exacerbates problems in education and healthcare by subsidizing demand while restricting supply through regulations. They contend politicians prefer "showy" supply-side interventions, like drug busts, over effective policies because the politics of appearing effective outweigh the economics of actual affordability. NUMBER 16

Touchline Fracas
Chessy Hour | Christmas points please | Chelsea Pod

Touchline Fracas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 81:45


Meeds is joined by Babs to discuss the weeks happenings at Chelsea FC. Chelsea had to arrest their slump in form and they managed to do so with a relatively comfortable win against Everton and then followed it up by a pretty drab performance against Cardiff in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup. The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: 2-0 vs Everton Fofana and Chalobah solid again 3-1 win vs Cardiff The squad quality Maresca's comments Newcastle (A) Preview Villa (H) Preview Become a ChessyHour Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/ChessyHour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast
Maresca vs the Board | Chelsea FC 2-0 Everton | Premier League 25/26 – Matchday 16

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 56:19


Maresca is a big baby. Dan and Jay aren't sympathetic.

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect
"DRAKE'S OVO ANNOUNCES UPCOMNING MARVEL COLLABORATION"

Analytic Dreamz: Notorious Mass Effect

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 12:29


Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Analytic⁠Join The Normandy For Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: ⁠https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0K⁠In this segment of Notorious Mass Effect, host Analytic Dreamz provides a complete key-point breakdown of Drake's OVO x Marvel collaboration capsule, dropping December 12, 2025. The exclusive collection features gritty, vintage comic aesthetics with dark tones and winter layering, spotlighting characters like Wolverine, Venom, Ghost Rider, and Doctor Doom across hoodies, tees, jackets, a Venom hockey jersey, Ghost Rider long-sleeve and jacket, skate decks, and accessories. Analytic Dreamz explores its ties to Drake's year-long ICEMAN album rollout—marked by cryptic posts, themed livestreams, and singles including “Which One,” “DOG HOUSE” (feat. Yeat & Julia Wolf), and “What Did I Miss?”—with fans viewing the drop as the “final deep freeze” signaling an imminent album release. This follows OVO's 2025 collabs with Disney, NCAA teams like LSU and Duke, and Chelsea FC, merging hip-hop, streetwear, and Marvel mythology.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/donationsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Touchline Fracas
Chessy Hour | Meandering Maresca | Chelsea Pod

Touchline Fracas

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 64:27


Meeds is joined by Timson to discuss the weeks happenings at Chelsea FC. Chelsea tried to recover from their 3-1 hammering to Leeds at Elland Road to try and result at bournemouth but it ended in a draw. It was then followed up by an embarrassing loss to Atalanta in the UEFA Champions league after Chelsea took the lead... The boys discuss all things Chelsea including: 0-0 Bournemouth Maresca's tinkering Fofana and Chalobah duo 3-1 Atalanta loss Two rightbacks in CM Everton preview Become a ChessyHour Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/ChessyHour Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Si & Dan Talk Chelsea
SPTC Podcast w/Jai Mcintosh and Si Phillips!

Si & Dan Talk Chelsea

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 39:42


Morning all,I finally got myself back on the Podcast today, and I actually explain the absences of late on this show too.Other than that, myself and Jai dissected all things Chelsea FC from the last week or so, and ahead to a HUGE game this weekend!Enjoy :)Si&Jai This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit siphillipstalkschelsea.substack.com/subscribe

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast
Maresca Can't Coach | Atalanta 2-1 Chelsea FC | Champions League 25/26 – Game 6

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 56:11


A game that Dan and Jay want to forget.

The Crypto Conversation
Gallaxia - The Future of Gaming

The Crypto Conversation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 32:28


James Ashton is a former Chelsea FC and Premier League footballer turned gamer. He is the Founder & CEO of Planet-X  and Core Contributor to Gallaxia. Why you should listen Gallaxia is a gaming and entertainment studio built on its own blockchain infrastructure, designed so that gamers, creators, and community members can hold shared ownership in the ecosystem. The project positions this model as an alternative to traditional centralized publishers, with its blockchain serving as the underlying system for game assets, rewards, and participation rights. James says it has brought on 50 co-owners made up of professional gamers and digital creators. Collectively, these creators are said to have an audience reach of over 200 million followers and more than 30 billion total video views across their channels. Gallaxia presents this creator network as a built-in distribution and engagement engine for the games and products developed within the ecosystem. Gallaxia is developing a suite of games, including a location-based mobile title involving treasure hunting and extraction-style gameplay, a hyper-casual game called One Pixel, and additional console and PC titles planned for future release. The ecosystem also includes the Gallaxium Bar, a digital asset that grants holders co-ownership rights and a share of proceeds generated by Gallaxia's games and related products, alongside a native token used within the platform. Supporting links Stabull Finance Gallaxia Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin   If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.  

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast
Misery | Bournemouth 0-0 Chelsea FC | Premier League 25/26 – Matchday 15

Red White and The Blues: A Chelsea FC Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 72:29


Dan and Jay are drunk with disappointment.

Business Daily
What makes a basketball team worth $10bn?

Business Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 17:26


We look at the record-breaking sale of the Los Angeles Lakers which has just been approved by the board of the NBA - or National Basketball Association.The Buss family had owned the team since 1979.The new majority owner of the franchise is TWG Global CEO Mark Walter.Mr Walter also has a controlling stake in the Los Angeles Dodgers, the professional US baseball team that won the World Series last year, as well as investments in Chelsea FC.Produced and presented by Guy Kilty Edited by Helen Thomas(Image: Los Angeles Lakers star player LeBron James drives to the basket during the game against the Utah Jazz during the game on 23 November 2025. Credit: Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images)