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Your host Andy, Ant and Dun take a look back at a rather insipid display vs the more incisive Blades of Sheffield United.- Dun's last show?- 2 shots on target from the visitors, 2-0 down at half time- Not much else to discuss really- Apart from we did get the ball in the back of the net, but a combination of offside and an assault denied Kone.- A performance so weak SWV wrote a song about it 24 years ago- Not scored since Madsen got injured.- The cavalry seems to have stalled. JCS started, Cook on the bench, where is everyone else?- Kone Brace...but on his knee- Turns out Sam Field would have been the answer after all. With Sam everything would be just fine, right? right?- Loan updates from around the country - Neil Warnock and Gary Waddock back in the dugout, at Torquay and Wealdstone respectively.- Boro and Brum played each other on Monday, Both look like they will give us problems based on our recent form.- Mr. Mamdani goes to Washington- New York finally warms up, just in time to be on high alert.- QPR 0 World War 3- Crayon Erection, Shaggo, Sex Mask, Mannequin Death Squad come to town for the New Colossus Festival. As does QPR house band Nory.- We remember some lads for the first time for a while...Robert Rosario, Fraser Digby & Ian Ormondroyd...or is it Gareth Keenan from the UK Office.- Ant's Kit Korner features an absolute abomination- Predictions. Pessimism or realism. You decide!- Jacob listened and delivered the quality in Stanza form.- The lads really had to force out the lovely stuff this week.- Meeting at the Factory on Sunday 12.30pmRate, review, follow, subscribe, go and listen to our Clint Hill interview if you haven't already. It's a great listen

In this episode, former Town player Alex Smithies joins Tom to chat about his time with Huddersfield Town. Alex is a local lad played for the Terriers between 2007-2015 before going on to join QPR.We speak to the former Town number one about his time with the Terriers, including his first-team debut and the baptism of fire, those penalties at Wembley and why he left football behind after retiring.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to ensure you don't miss the latest episode.Follow us on socials @stillsmilingpod***Please take the time to rate the podcast, review it wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends and family if you enjoyed it. It means a lot to us and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. UTT!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review a 1-2 loss to Coventry, a 0-2 win over QPR and look ahead to West Brom at the weekend. Red Half of SheffieldTwitter/x - @redsheffieldBlueSky - @redsheffieldFacebook - @redhalfofsheffieldYoutube- @redhalfofsheffieldNoah SnyderTwitter/x and BlueSky- @nessman930Insta - @sunpuckChad JarvisTwitter/x/Insta - @Cjarvis_13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were delighted to have the opportunity to sit down with QPR legend Clint Hill recently, and in this special edition of QPR NYC the Podcast, Andy, Ant and Dun got to chat with Clint about - His formative years at Tranmere Rovers, and carrying the disappointment of his Wembley red card.- Playing at Loftus Road for Oldham in THAT game (BBC, please change your match report) - Where Ged Taggart was waiting for Marc Bircham at the Britannia- Analytics in coaching. Data vs the Intangibles- Linking up with Neil Warnock at Crystal Palace, and his magic Lucozade Sports Tablets. - Signing for the R's and changing fan opinions- Being part of the Four Year Plan- Promotion with the R's and the Faurlin Fall out- An eventful first season in the Premier league- Chelsea at Home. What it was like to play in that cauldron.- Bolton away and the greatest injustice in world football- The run for survival - That Liverpool comeback.- Manchester City away...The truth (ish) about the realisation of safety.- The kit that made Clint feel like Alan Hansen- The Play off final - Taking one for the team and the completion of Clint's redemption arc.- Clint returning to Loftus Road (...with Stockport next season?)With huge thanks to Clint for his generosity of time and the candidness and depth of his answers. This is a must listen for all fans of QPR, and of the man himself.

The boys are back again with a fantastic week to cover. Starting with last Tuesday demolition job at home to QPR. Five goals and a clean sheet to sing about. The good vibes didn't end there. Ray, Kevin and Tom also had the pleasure to recap the 3-1 win at freshly relegated Sheffield Wednesday. In the absence of league football next, the trio share their thoughts of the upcoming FA Cup Fifth Round tie at Fulham. Is the FA Cup now just a distraction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arsenal's financial results are in — and the numbers tell a story.In Episode 174, we break down the club's 2025 revenue surge, Champions League impact, sponsorship growth and wage structure, asking what it really means for Arsenal's trajectory. Is this sustainable growth? How does the new financial model affect future transfer windows? And with PSR gone and a new system incoming, what does the summer actually look like?We also debate the controversial 3.9% ticket price rise and the introduction of the A+ category for Champions League knockout games. With merchandise flying off the shelves and revenues climbing, is this smart business — or bad faith? Where should the balance sit between global growth and protecting match-going fans?From there, attention turns to Europe. The Champions League draw looms, with Arsenal facing either Atalanta or Bayer Leverkusen. We react to a chaotic knockout night, assess the possible paths ahead, and discuss what really matters at this stage of the competition — league phase fatigue or knockout mentality?Part two shifts to football matters on the pitch.We analyse squad dynamics ahead of Chelsea:– The left wing debate and whether Saka moves wide again– Ødegaard's role and match sharpness– Hincapié vs Calafiori at left-back– Defensive structure and late-game control– What Chelsea might change after recent stumblesIs this a statement opportunity? Or a potential banana skin?Plus, this week's Who Am I? takes us through one of the strangest transfers in Arsenal history — a story involving QPR, Palace, Spurs, Chelsea… and even NFL Europe.Financial growth. European tension. Chelsea at the Emirates.Arsenal move into the decisive stretch of the season — and the margins are tightening.Chapters:(00:00) – Arteta's Non-Negotiables Intro(00:57) – Revenue Surge: Champions League Impact & Sponsorship Growth(02:02) – Adidas Deal, Merchandise Boom & “Waitrose FC”(04:54) – Wage Structure & Contract Renewals(06:12) – Transfer Spending, PSR Changes & Summer Outlook(07:47) – Potential Sales Debate: Martinelli, White & Squad Balance(10:42) – 50 Merchandise Drops & Commercial Strategy(13:22) – Ticket Price Rise, A+ Category & Fan Debate(21:42) – Champions League Draw Preview(23:41) – Knockout Chaos & European Night Reactions(28:05) – New League Phase vs Knockout Debate(30:57) – PT.2 Who Am I? (Game)(32:29) – Prediction Game: Brighton vs Nottingham Forest(36:11) – Wolves vs Aston Villa & Palace Discussion(44:05) – Chelsea Preview(49:06) – Left Wing Debate, Ødegaard & Squad Decisions(55:53) – Defensive Structure & Closing the Game(01:04:28) – Who Am I? (Game) Answer & Transfer Story(01:08:26) – Closing Thoughts & Sign-Off

Thanks to everyone who's helped us reach 26% of our Benali On Tour target so far. Please sponsor us if you can! - https://saintsfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/total-saints-podcast-x-daily-echoSaints responded in style.After the frustration of Charlton, Southampton delivered a five-star performance at St Mary's, thrashing QPR 5–0 to climb to 7th in the Championship and reignite the playoff push.In this episode of the Total Saints Podcast, we look back at a dominant display that saw Finn Azaz back among the goals, Matsuki stake a serious claim for a starting place, and Cyle Larin impress on his first league start with some powerful hold-up play. We also discuss James Bree's knack for spectacular goals, Daniel Peretz's clean sheet obsession, and whether Saints are finally building real momentum at the right time.With 38 points taken from 21 matches under Tonda Eckert, is this team quietly becoming one of the form sides in the division?The focus then shifts to Hillsborough as Saints head to face Sheffield Wednesday. We're joined by football writer and Wednesday fan Paul Hirst to discuss the Owls' off-field turmoil, relegation reality, and what Saints can expect on Saturday.With four consecutive away games coming up, this could define the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the OhSoSpurs podcast we are joined by Daniel Abrahams. Who has been working as a sport psychologist for 20 years. In a range of sports including Golf, F1 and Football. Daniel has worked with many professionals including Carlton Cole who during their time together made his first England cap. He has worked with West Ham, QPR, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Eddie Howe and Arne Slot along with numerous Olympians. To top it off Gareth Bale said his methodology to sports psychology changed his life! #SpursNews #tottenhamnews #tottenhamhotspur #ohsospurs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam, Riley, and David are back to break down another big week for Sheffield United. The trio dig into the Blades' historic 2–1 win over Sheffield Wednesday — a result that confirmed Wednesday's relegation. But did the performance quite match the occasion?Attention then turns to the frustrating 2–1 defeat vs Coventry City, before we look ahead to the upcoming clash with QPR. We also have a

We celebrate the ultimate Sheffield Double as United send the pigs back to the pub league. Previews of Coventry and QPR on the back half of the pod. This one presented without ads. Red Half of SheffieldTwitter/x - @redsheffieldBlueSky - @redsheffieldFacebook - @redhalfofsheffieldYoutube- @redhalfofsheffieldNoah SnyderTwitter/x and BlueSky- @nessman930Insta - @sunpuckChad JarvisTwitter/x/Insta - @Cjarvis_13 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simeon Gholam is joined by five different EFL players for five minutes apiece, as he speaks to Millwall's Jake Cooper, QPR's Nicolas Madsen, Sheffield Wednesday's Charlie McNeill, Bristol City's Emil Riis and Swansea City's Josh Tymon.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Southampton were left frustrated once again as a dominant display yielded just a point in a 1–1 draw with Charlton at St Mary's. Despite 72% possession, 28 shots and nine corners, Saints couldn't turn control into three points. Ross Stewart's excellent header gave Saints the lead, but defensive lapses and disruptive substitutions allowed Nathan Jones' side back into it.We analyse the missed chances, the impact of the substitutions, Flynn Downes' fire and whether criticism of Finn Azaz and Tom Fellows is fair. With seven games unbeaten but slipping to 11th in a congested table, how damaging could this result prove?Attention quickly turns to QPR on Tuesday night. Level on points with Saints and arriving in solid away form, it's another big test in a crucial week. We preview the match, discuss selection dilemmas and share our score predictions.There's also discussion on Saints' FA fine following the Pompey clash, Fulham away in the FA Cup, and the latest on our Benali on Tour fundraiser for the Saints Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ray and Kevin are back for the latest edition, with Charlton Athletic on the agenda. A return to St. Mary's for the first time since February 2023 for Nathan Jones. The pair discuss the disappointing 1-1 draw, but draw the positives and look forward to the crucial week ahead as we look to make ground on the playoff berth. QPR are the visitors on Tuesday before heading to freshly relegated Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get your exclusive discounted offer on your NORD VPN: ⁠⁠Click here to go to the dedicated page⁠. There's no risk with NORD's 30-day money-back guarantee. away this summer but still want to be able to watch all your favourite shows, including televised Hull City games - then sign up to NORD VPN to ensure you can access all streaming services even when out of the UK! Sign up, stay secure and support the podcast.  Hull City's promotion surge was dealt another blow on Saturday with a tame home defeat to QPR, but attention now turns to play-off rivals Derby County, who visit the MKM Stadium on Tuesday night. Ahead of a big six-pointer, Baz, Kathryn, Prutts and Burnsy discuss the fall-out from the game, and try to sprinkle some optimism amid a poor run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 33 of the Sky Bet Championship season.Running order… Blackburn vs Preston, West Brom vs Coventry, Hull vs QPR, Stoke vs Leicester, Swansea vs Bristol City, Sheff Utd vs Sheff Wed, Rest of the Saturday 3pms...-Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

On this week's episode of That Peter Crouch Podcast, we're joined by one of the Premier League's original centre-forward royalty… Les Ferdinand.Before the goal compilations, before the Sky Sports montages, before strikers were measured by pressing data and heat maps, there was “Sir Les”. QPR icon. Newcastle hero. The man leading the line when the Premier League still felt brand new. A proper No.9. Power, presence, goals everywhere he went. If you grew up in the 90s, you knew exactly what Les Ferdinand meant.He joins Pete, Sids and Chris to talk about the journey from West London non-league graft to becoming one of the most feared forwards in the country. There's the unbelievable story of starting out as a goalkeeper, the Turkey move that changed his mentality forever, and the sliding doors moment with Manchester United that could have rewritten football history. We get into loyalty, ambition, dressing room politics and the brutal advice from Ray Wilkins that stuck with him for life. It's honest, funny, reflective and packed with the kind of insight only someone who's lived it can give.We've split our conversation Les into two parts, and after we transition out of the nostalgia fuelled Part 1, things immediately descend into remote chaos.We build up to Macclesfield's FA Cup tie and what it could mean for the pod, update the leaderboard as the pressure ramps up, and dive into this week's Paddy Power predictions with a North London Derby thrown into the mix. There's a live package opened on air that nobody fully understands, some technical mishaps, a bit of shouting about scores, and the sort of disorder that only seems to happen when we're not all in the same room.Part 2 with Les drops next week. Trust us, you'll want it.00:00 – Intro: One of the Premier League's original No.9s02:12 – Early career doubts & never expecting to go pro05:48 – Growing up in West London & early football influences08:36 – Playing as a GOALKEEPER for three years11:04 – The hat-trick that changed his position forever14:22 – Non-league graft & the reality of rejection17:10 – FA Vase Final at Wembley before the big time20:45 – The move to Turkey: why he said yes23:58 – First training session… 30,000+ fans watching26:41 – Battling imposter syndrome abroad29:55 – The mindset shift that transformed him33:18 – Returning to QPR a completely different striker37:42 – Becoming one of the Premier League's most feared forwards41:06 – Manchester United interest becomes real…43:45 - Part 1 with Les ends44:00 – Macclesfield FA Cup update ahead of kick-off46:50 – Instagram shoutout (Greatest Kits)50:30 – Catchphrase encounters in Soho54:07 – Paddy Power segment begins1:08:50 – On-air package chaos!1:10:40 – Sign off… tune in for part 2 next weekThis episode is sponsored by The AA, the UK's No.1 breakdown provider. It's OK with the AA, they're the fastest major breakdown provider with more patrols up and down the country, 24/7, 365 days a year. So, if you want that peace of mind and be back on the road in no time - Join today at www.theaa.com/Crouch T&Cs apply. Verify claims at theaa.com/bestFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No disgrace in the exit against Chelsea, as attention now turns squarely back to league fixtures. Visits from QPR and Derby are vital for City to keep within touching distance of the top two and maintain any sort of gap from the chasing pack. A virtually full strength City must click into gear at the MKM.________________________________________________Twitter: https://twitter.com/HullCityAFCAusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aussi...Instagram: hull.city.aus

Get your exclusive discounted offer on your NORD VPN: ⁠⁠Click here to go to the dedicated page⁠. There's no risk with NORD's 30-day money-back guarantee. away this summer but still want to be able to watch all your favourite shows, including televised Hull City games - then sign up to NORD VPN to ensure you can access all streaming services even when out of the UK! Sign up, stay secure and support the podcast.  After the FA Cup circus has been and gone, attention now turns back to the promotion race for Hull City. QPR visit this weekend in the first of seven games in 21 days. In the latest episode, the panel look ahead to that clash, and discuss the big Tigers topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The billionaire world champs were in town this weekend, and they showed just how big the disparity between themselves and the Tigers was as they comfortably defeated Hull City 4-0 in the FA Cup Fourth Round. The Gang discuss a spirited performance despite the massive gap in levels, before getting back on track with the Championship with the visit of QPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This season in a change to what we normally do Pete Nordsted & Jimmy Kempton  will start looking at games from the EFL as well as the Premier League.This weeks matches we look at the following:Championship: Derby v Swansea, Portsmouth v Sheffield United & QPR v Blackburn RoversLeague One: Bradford v Peterborough & Lincoln v BoltonLeague Two: Bromley v Notts County & Chesterfield v Harrogate

Your host Andy, Ant and Dun spend as little time as possible talking about the Charlton game and speak with the driving forces behind the Charlie Austin watch party, from QPR we are joined by Chloe Tong (Supporter relations manager), Ed Barber (Digital Marketing Manager) and Jack Baffour (Digital Content Producer) discuss how the event came to be, the weather, two extra days in NYC and what it was like to work with Charlie.- Lyndon Dykes and Charlie Kelman start up top- Joe Walsh keeps them at bay- R's couldn't quite snatch it at the end- Glass half full or glass half empty?- Dembele out for the season. Will we have any players left by the end of the season?- Better off on loan- We interrupt our regular broadcasting to bring you an interview with the QPR marcoms team- Blackburn Rovers: Ant's Kit Korner & predictions- Jacob takes flight with his stanza- The only thing more powerful that hate is Lovely Stuff - There is going to be a kissing booth at the Factory on Saturday apparently - No refunds.Rate, Review, Comment, Follow, Get your merch at Big Cartel...

Paul Hawksbee is joined by Andy Jacobs for the latest podcast. Danny Kelly joined the show to provide his Premier League recap, and former Premier League referee Graham Scott talks all things VAR. In the studio, we spoke with The Traitors finalist Jack Butler about his support for QPR. Plus, we take a look back at the clips of the month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benjamin Bloom and Sam Parkin prediction the EFL Championship scores each and every week. Come and join the fun and get your predictions in via the comments! #EFL #Championship  ⏰ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Scores On The Doors 2:28 - Leicester City vs Southampton 5:19 - Oxford United vs Norwich City 6:47 - Birmingham City vs West Bromwich Albion 8:31 - Charlton Athletic vs Stoke City 10:24 - Derby County vs Swansea City 12:45 - Portsmouth vs Sheffield United 14:23 - Preston North End vs Watford 16:15 - QPR vs Blackburn Rovers 18:14 - Sheffield Wednesday vs Millwall 20:14 - Coventry City vs Middlesbrough 23:44 - Bristol City vs Wrexham 26:32 - Charlton Athletic vs Portsmouth 

Benjamin Bloom discusses the EFL Championship Round 31 in the latest HOT TAKES video... #EFLChampionship CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Coventry 0-0 Oxford, Sheff Utd vs Boro, Derby 1-2 Ipswich, Hull 2-3 Bristol C 19:50 - Wrexham 0-2 Millwall, Preston 1-0 Portsmouth, Birmingham 2-1 Leicester, Southampton 1-0 Watford 37:43 - Charlton 0-0 QPR, West Brom 0-0 Stoke, Swansea vs Sheff Wed, Norwich 2-0 Blackburn 48:46 - Outro

Your host Andy, Ant, and for most of it Dun take you through QPR's home game vs the League Leaders Coventry City- QPR have better of first half and Rushworth's save of the season keeps out Kone's header, but go in level- Smythy is aging like a fine wine, goes down easily...- Julian Stephan rings the changes at halftime, but makes no subs- By 'Eck, Eccles puts the Hot Corals 1-0 up- Kone's deft goal of the season level it up. Watch it again, and again, and again... - Hey Frank, You Mad, Son? Nicolas slams in the second- Injury time PTSD- The Steve Cook Rennaisance, The Daniel Bennaysance- Sam Field is better off on loan- Still Ice cold in NYC, although it's warmed up to -2- Superbowl Sunday: Kid Rock takes on Bad Bunny- Unfinished Symmetry - Charlton in Ant's Kit Korner- Schaffer, Schaffer, reffahcS...- Rhymetime with Jacob!- Lots of lovely stuff...Rate, review, comment, follow, go to QPR NYC's page on Big Cartel to see all the lovely merch that Ant has been cooking up!More interviews coming soon...watch this space!

Sky Sports duo Simeon Gholam and David Prutton take a look ahead at Gameweek 31 of the Sky Bet Championship season.Running order… Charlton vs QPR, Derby vs Ipswich, Norwich vs Blackburn, Southampton vs Watford, Swansea vs Sheffield Wednesday, Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough, Rest of the Saturday games.Essential EFL is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/essential-eflYou can also listen to Essential EFL on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Essential EFL".For more EFL news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Benjamin Bloom and Sam Parkin prediction the EFL Championship scores each and every week. Come and join the fun and get your predictions in via the comments! #EFL #Championship ⏰ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Scores On The Doors 1:37 - QPR vs Charlton Athletic 3:06 - Derby County vs Ipswich Town 5:37 - Norwich City vs Blackburn Rovers 6:38 - Southampton vs Watford 7:51 - Birmingham City vs Leicester City 9:25 - Coventry City vs Oxford United 10:46 - Hull City vs Bristol City 12:29 - Preston North End vs Portsmouth 14:12 - West Bromwich Albion vs Stoke City 15:39 - Wrexham vs Millwall 17:37 - Swansea City vs Sheffield Wednesday 19:08 - Sheffield Untied vs Middlesbrough 21:30 - Outro

Join us as we look ahead to the QPR match and discuss the closure of the transfer window, hearing from Nathan Jones.Thanks to our sponsors PSF Steel Ltd for making this show possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Benjamin Bloom discusses the January Transfer Window closing and analyses EVERY clubs business #EFLChampionship CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 3:37 - Top 6 (Coventry, Boro, Hull, Ipswich, Millwall, Wrexham) 19:45 - Top Half (Derby, Preston, Bristol C, Watford, QPR, Stoke) 31:38 - Bottom Half (Birmingham, Southampton, Swansea, Leicester, Sheff Utd, Charlton) 47:05 - Bottom Six (Norwich, Pompey, West Brom, Blackburn, Oxford, Sheff Wed) 58:50 - Outro

Benjamin Bloom discusses EFL Championship Round 30... #EFLChampionship CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - QPR 2-1 Coventry, Middlesbrough 1-0 Norwich, Blackburn 0-1 Hull, Ipswich 1-1 Preston 25:31 - Millwall 1-1 Sheff Utd, Sheff Wed 0-1 Wrexham, Bristol C 0-5 Derby, Watford 0-2 Swansea 37:39 - Stoke 0-2 Southampton, Oxford 0-2 Birmingham, Leicester 0-2 Charlton, Portsmouth 3-0 West Brom 53:03 - Outro

Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach look ahead to the weekend's action from across the Championship.Two form teams face off in Middlesbrough vs Norwich!Can Coventry get back on track at QPR?Leicester have their first game since sacking Marti Cifuentes!Lazy goodbyes!It's the Second Tier.Sign up to our Patreon here for ad-free episodes, bonus content and access to the Discord for $4 a month.You can also join our brand new YouTube Membership here!Watch this episode on YouTube here!Follow us on X, Instagram and email us secondtierpod@gmail.com.**Please rate and review us on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. It means a lot and makes it easy for other people to find us. Thank you!** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's Our Millwall Fans Show, host Eamonn Barclay warmly welcomes the passionate No One Likes Talkin team members— Leading from the front Steve Warren, the bubbling Stan Godwin, and the insightful director in development, Jeff Burnige.We're also thrilled to have a special guest:Former Lion and Millwall fan, George Jacks, joins us. George shares how his footballing journey progressed and speaks with passion about his time at the Den. How he joined Millwall from QPR. He contrasts managers Billy Gray and Benny Fenton. The unsurpassed 59 home league games without defeat, and those he played alongside and against, including Johan Cruyff and many more.The Charlton match was reviewed, and Sheffield United previewed.Jimmy's Day collection reviewed.Ted's Prediction League goes on and on.This show offers a lively, engaging mix of conversations, filled with genuine passion for Millwall.Plus, enjoy inspiring insights from Paul Loding and Kai Bennett, who share heartfelt thoughts on football, community pride, and the unique culture that makes Millwall more than just a football club.Music and audio credits:Millwall FC Media Teamhttps://www.maritimeradio.co.ukhttps://www.FesliyanStudios.comhttps://www.millwallcommunity.org.uk/YouTube/ @zamparecords 

This week Jamie and Welshtechie with some video input from Daz look back at the comeback win v QPR, Wrexham Women beating Briton Ferry and look forward to another road trip to take on Sheffield Wednesday and Wrexham Women travel to meet Barry Town United Women.

Was Sergio Aguero's dramatic winner against QPR the most iconic moment in Premier League history? Where does he rank on the all-time list of Premier League number 9s? And how much of his success can actually be credited to Big Meeks? Gary, Alan & Micah discuss the glittering career of Manchester City's all time leading goal scorer. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit fuseenergy.com/football. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Highlights from the rest of the English Football League.   It was the second leg of the South Coast Derby at Fratton Park as Portsmouth and Southampton drew 1-1 again. Wrexham scored 2 goals in extra time to beat QPR and move into 6th place. The Posh have risen up the League 1 table as Wigan have dropped. Accy got a big draw with Walsall as the bottom of League 2 has 4 clubs within 2 points of each other.   For Premier League action, we cover EVERY match www.Dufootballshow.com Grab a drink and enjoy! Support the bar tab and get extra content: https://www.patreon.com/dufootballshow   Facebook @DUfootballshow Instagram @DUfootballshow Twitter @DUfootballshow YouTube @DUfootballshow

Benjamin Bloom and Sam Parkin prediction the EFL Championship scores each and every week. Come and join the fun and get your predictions in via the comments! #EFL #Championship  ⏰ CHAPTERS 0:00 - Scores On The Doors 0:39 - Bristol City vs Derby County 2:35 - Leicester City vs Charlton Athletic 4:13 - Sheffield Wednesday vs Wrexham 5:32 - Stoke City vs Southampton 7:46 - Blackburn Rovers vs Hull City 9:11 - Ipswich Town vs Preston North End 10:25 - Middlesbrough vs Norwich City 14:07 - Millwall vs Sheffield United 16:22 - Oxford United vs Birmingham City 18:25 - Portsmouth vs West Bromwich Albion 20:23 - QPR vs Coventry City 22:10 - Watford vs Swansea City 23:14 - Outro    

As part of the EFL and QPR's Wrexham Watch Party weekend, Andy, Dun and Ant were lucky enough to have time on Friday to interview Charlie Austin about his career. His rise from Non- League at Poole Town to playing against his boyhood team Liverpool in the Premier League. We spoke about the qualities it takes to go up the levels as quickly as he did, and what the next chapter of his career might look like, and much much more.Filmed in front of a 'live studio audience', we also took some excellent questions from the crowd watching the interview.Charlie was extremely generous with his time and candid with his answers. This really is a must listen. We must thank Charlie for his time and the EFL and QPR for this wonderful opportunity.We hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed recording it.

This week we talk about our epic last minute win at QPR on the weekend thanks to another Ollie Rathbone wonder strike, we wax lyrical about Callum Doyle, and ask where does that game rank in our recent history.We discuss the draw against Leicester, go through the latest club news and delve into the latest transfer rumours.We also preview our trip to Hillsborough to face Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, Ryan teaches us some more Welsh and Siân has a go at this week's quiz.If you would like to ‘Buy us a coffee' then check out this link to support the show: buymeacoffee.com/methewifeClick to message the show

Benjamin Bloom discusses EFL Championship Round 29... #EFLChampionship CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:24 - Norwich City vs Coventry, Boro 4-0 Preston, Sheff Utd 3-1 Ipswich, Hull 2-1 Swansea 19:18 - Millwall 4-0 Charlton, QPR 2-3 Wrexham, Bristol C 2-0 Sheff Wed, Blackburn 1-1 Watford 36:00 - Birmingham 1-1 Stoke, Derby 1-1 West Brom, Leicester 1-2 Oxford, Portsmouth vs Southampton 48:01 - Outro

This week we talk about James McClean departing Wrexham AFC to return to his hometown club Derry City, what Jimmy means to the fans and our favourites McClean momentsWe discuss Saturdays home defeat to Norwich City, Max Cleworth's contract extension and how far we have come in recent years that we are now disappointed to be drawing a Championship team in the 4th round of the FA Cup. We also preview our 28th & 29th Championship games of the season at home to Leicester City on Tuesday and away to QPR on Saturday, Ryan teaches us some more Welsh and Siân has a go at this week's quiz.If you would like to ‘Buy us a coffee' then check out this link to support the show: buymeacoffee.com/methewifeClick to message the show

9000 fans crossed London to see QPR take on West Ham in the FA Cup. Our cup runneth over, but a lot to like and discuss. Andy's not around this week, so your host Ant, Dun and the returning Sam discuss- Brave effort makes R's proud, but just ran out of steam- Added time in added on time gives West Ham extra time to take the lead before half time. We did it AGAIN.- We had a moment. 9000+ fans lose their minds as Kone shampoos the ball home (head and shoulder!)- Class gap showed in extra time. England international Bowen Gowen H.A.M. for Hammers- Mad Summervillainy - Crysensio creates havoc- Castellanos winner leaves R's hopes in Tat(y)ters.- Joe goes straight back in as number 1. Has outstanding game. Keeper problem solved?- Gone Da Replay...In years past, we'd have brought them back to Loftus Road. Extra time favours the big teams- What could have been...The lack of pace without Rumarn remains a BIG what if...- Koki joins the growing injury list. Time for the Dev Squad to shine?- A trip to the London Stadium makes us glad to be at Loftus Road - What a terrible place to watch football- Building for the long term. - Buying A-League Team? Looking for an Academy award?- Ronnie Watch - He's not on the bench for Southampton again...BECAUSE HE'S HERE!- Only Leave Will Break Our Heart - Varane to St. Etienne? - New Yorking: We can't talk about some of it, and we don't want to talk about the rest of it. Awful week. (Great new theme tune though)- Thanks to Marco Rubio, the World Cup will be back to 32 teams again- Next week, QPR NYC are having a party, bring your retros and your Charlie Austin.- Next Friday Meet and greet, fun and games! Wear your retros- Next Saturday - The Wrexham Watchparty (Wear your Purple Run DMC's!)- Ant's Kit Korner: Police tape on a kit is just criminal.- 2 away games to predict: Stoke and Oxford away- Jacob's Stanza's a knockout!- The return of lovely stuff - Where to watch when. Knowing is Paramount- No puns for DunRate, review, comment!

West Ham have finally get back to winning ways against QPR in the FA Cup, but the victory has been overshadowed by the €35 million transfer bid from Flamengo for Lucas Paquetá. This week on The West Ham Breakdown, Jack and Cal navigate the bittersweet aftermath of a cup win and the impossible choice facing the West Ham board: do you cash in on an talisman who wants a move back to Brazil, or is sanctioning his departure now tantamount to accepting relegation from the Premier League. They also break down the QPR match, analysing the shift to a 4-4-2 and how a front line featuring Taty Castellanos and Pablo Felipe changed the dynamic and discussing what lessons Nuno Espírito Santo could bring into games against Premier League opposition. Plus, a deep dive into the underlying data of our midfield and defence—comparing West Ham's central hubs to our direct relegation rivals to just how our squad stacks up against our opposition. We wrap up by looking at the January transfer window and whether the club should be recruiting for a survival fight or for life in the Championship. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (03:00) Lucas Paquetá: The Flamengo bid and the player's motivatio (12:31) Does selling Paquetá mean West Ham are accepting relegation? (22:47) West Ham 2-1 QPR Match Review (28:03) Switching to a 4-4-2: Pros and Cons (31:38) Midfield struggles: Finding the right combination (34:54) Winning Gamestate: West Ham's chronic lack of control when ahead (37:57) Data Dive: How do West Ham compare to the other relegation candidates? (45:50) West Ham's midfield vs other bottom six midfielders Please do leave us a review and subscribe to the podcast to catch every episode. Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/analyticsunited You can follow the pod (and our other work) on Twitter: Main: @AnalyticsUtd_ Jack: @jackelderton Cal: @WHU_Analytic Darcy: @futpysche Charlie: @ATopLad Theme music: "Emotional Chill Electronic Vlog Music | Sunset" by Alex-Productions (https://onsound.eu/) Promoted by: https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

West Ham have won! We`ve managed to avoid a banana skin against QPR and get ourselves into the next round of the FA Cup. Dave & Ex talk about the game, a second chance for Hermansen, the absence of Paqueta and Fernandes, a first goal for Taty, Somerville on fire and Tottenham on Saturday before getting news from Ex and answering questions from Patrons of The West Ham Way....To unlock the full show and a range of other benefits, you need to be a Patron of The West Ham Way. You can become one here: www.patreon.com/thewesthamwayThis Podcast was created and published by The West Ham Way. Views on this show are not necessarily shared by talkSPORT.@DaveWalkerWHU@ExWHUemployee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They debate the FA Cup schedule and lack of free-to-air matches, as well as Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca losing their jobs. There's a twist in the first Clash of the Commentators of the year. More unintended pub and film names, and which commentary phrases will end up in our Great Glossary? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk02:00 Quiz controversy leaves scars 08:15 FA Cup commentaries this weekend 10:55 Should all the matches kick-off at three? 23:00 TCV on Amorim & Maresca 31:00 Back to square one 36:20 Unintended pub and film names 41:20 Clash of the Commentators 46:25 Great Glossary of Football Commentary5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:Fri 9 Jan FA CUP: Wrexham v Nottingham Forest 1930 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Preston v Wigan 1930 - SPORTS EXTRA.Sat 10 Jan WSL: Arsenal v Man Utd 1230 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace 1215 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Everton v Sunderland 1215 - SPORTS EXTRA 2. FA CUP: Wolves v Shrewsbury 1215 - SPORTS EXTRA 3. FA CUP: Fulham v Middlesbrough 1500 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Man City v Exeter 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Newcastle v Bournemouth 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA 2. FA CUP: Stoke v Coventry 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA 3. FA CUP: Spurs v Aston Villa 1745 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Bristol City v Watford 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Cambridge v Birmingham 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA 2. FA CUP: Grimsby v Weston-super-mare 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA 3. FA CUP: Charlton v Chelsea 2000 - 5 LIVE.Sun 11 Jan FA CUP: Derby v Leeds 1200 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Portsmouth v Arsenal 1400 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: West Ham v QPR 1430 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Norwich v Walsall 1430 - SPORTS EXTRA 2.Mon 12 Jan FA CUP: Liverpool v Barnsley 1945 – 5 LIVE.Great Glossary of Football Commentary:DIVISION ONE Back to square one, Blaze over the bar, Bosman, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Tiki-taka, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO Ball stays hit, Beaten all ends up, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half, Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Couldn't sort their feet out, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, First cab off the rank, Good leave, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Leading the line, Nice headache to have, Nutmeg, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Points to the spot, Prawn sandwich brigade, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Reaches for their pocket, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Slide-rule pass, Steal a march, Straight in the bread basket, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike, Turns on a sixpence, Walk it in. UNSORTED 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Opposite number, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of a huge weekend of FA Cup third round action, plus there is a look back at last night's stalemate between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates.Mikel Arteta happy to get through this Christmas schedule in the position that they are in, and also defends his player Gabriel Martinelli for his antics.Arne Slot feels that his side could have won the game.Keith Andrews warns clubs to not make a move for his in-form striker.Who will Manchester United pick to be their next manager, and why does Roy Keane say it should be Eddie Howe.Thomas Frank backs his captain Cristian Romero.Ireland centre-half Andrew Omobamidele on the impact of Liam Rosenior at Strasbourg.And Jimmy Dunne is the man at QPR.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Steve Crossman is joined by Stephen Warnock, Andros Townsend, Michael Brown and Alistair Bruce-Ball reacting to Arsenals 0-0 draw against Liverpool. Arsenal are six points clear at the top of table while Liverpool stay fourth, eight points behind third-placed Aston Villa. Hear from Mikel Arteta and Liverpool boss Arne Slot who is asked about the incident when Gabriel Martinelli attempted to push Conor Bradley off the pitch after he had gone down injured. The team also discuss Manchester United and what does the ‘DNA' of the club really mean. Plus Brentford fan Michael Johnston gives an insight into why Brentford get it so right with their recruitment and is Keith Andrews manager of the season so far?Timecodes: 01:00 Arsenal 05:25 Mikel Arteta 07:30 Decent point for Liverpool? 08:45 Arne Slot 14:00 United ‘DNA' 26:30 Brentford & Keith AndrewsCommentaries this week: Fri 9th Jan - FA CUP: Wrexham v Nottingham Forest 1930 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Fri 9th Jan - FA CUP: Preston North End v Wigan 1930 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - WSL: Arsenal v Manchester United 1230 - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Macclesfield Town v Crystal Palace 1215 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Everton v Sunderland 1215 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Wolves v Shrewsbury Town 1215 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Fulham v Middlesbrough 1500 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sat 10th Jan - A CUP: Manchester City v Exeter City 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Newcastle v Bournemouth 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Stoke City v Coventry City 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Spurs v Aston Villa 1745 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Bristol City v Watford 1745 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Cambridge United v Birmingham City 1745 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Grimsby Town v Weston-super-mare 1745 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Charlton v Chelsea 2000 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: Derby County v Leeds United 1200 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: Portsmouth v Arsenal 1400 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: West Ham v QPR 1430 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: Norwich City v Walsall 1430KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Mon 12th Jan – FA CUP: Liverpool v Barnsley 1945KO – LIVE ON 5 LIVE SPORT

Former Cardiff captain Sean Morrison joins Aaron and Jobi to chat the EFL. They dissect the festive period – were they surprised at West Brom sacking Ryan Mason? Is Will Still going to be the next man in the dugout at Oxford United? And can Wrexham make a charge for the Championship play-off spots? They also discuss Coventry's festive form – is this just a blip? Sean chats about his former club, Cardiff, who sit top of League 1, and they discuss the other surprise packages in the league. In League 2, they analyse who might still be in trouble at the bottom. And they look ahead to which games they're most excited for in the FA Cup third round!Time Codes: 03:55 – Hello Sean Morrison 06:35 – West Brom sack Ryan Mason 13:50 – Oxford's next manager? 19:25 – Coventry 21:40 – Wrexham 24:55 – Cardiff 32:35 – Lincoln 36:20 – Jon Brady in at Port Vale 37:55 – Bristol Rovers 39:50 – Who's in trouble in League 2? 41:30 – FA Cup 3rd Round 44:00 – Ultimate EFL Hard Men Squad 49:35 – 72Plus/72MinusCommentaries this week: Fri 9th Jan - FA CUP: Wrexham v Nottingham Forest 1930 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Fri 9th Jan - FA CUP: Preston North End v Wigan 1930 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - WSL: Arsenal v Manchester United 1230 - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Macclesfield Town v Crystal Palace 1215 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Everton v Sunderland 1215 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Wolves v Shrewsbury Town 1215 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Fulham v Middlesbrough 1500 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sat 10th Jan - A CUP: Manchester City v Exeter City 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Newcastle v Bournemouth 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Stoke City v Coventry City 1500 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Spurs v Aston Villa 1745 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Bristol City v Watford 1745 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Cambridge United v Birmingham City 1745 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Grimsby Town v Weston-super-mare 1745 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 3 Sat 10th Jan - FA CUP: Charlton v Chelsea 2000 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: Derby County v Leeds United 1200 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: Portsmouth v Arsenal 1400 KO - LIVE ON 5 LIVE Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: West Ham v QPR 1430 KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA Sun 11th Jan - FA CUP: Norwich City v Walsall 1430KO - LIVE ON SPORTS EXTRA 2

The latest episode of The Wednesday Week is out, and there's plenty to get stuck into. We look back at Sheffield Wednesday's away days at Preston and QPR — two trips, plenty of talking points, and unfortunately no points in the bag.As ever, it's not just about the football. We get into the latest takeover rumours, separating fact from fiction (and nonsense), before having a proper chat about the potential exits of Pierce Charles and Charlie McNeill. We also discuss the likely recall of Harry Amass by Manchester United and what that could mean for Wednesday going forward.Expect match reaction, opinions, a bit of frustration, a bit of gallows humour, and plenty of proper football banter — all from a Sheffield Wednesday point of view.

Send us a textThe silence after the last shift can be deafening. We dive into what really happens when the badge comes off and the calls stop, tracing the steep drop from team identity and adrenaline to isolation, substance use, and rising suicide risk. With honesty and urgency, we unpack why retirement hits first responders so hard and outline a practical safety net that works in the real world.We talk through the addictive rhythm of police, fire, EMS, and corrections work—why the culture bonds like family, and why role loss feels like grief, not change management. From the “greatest show in town” to the long, quiet afternoons, we map the transition pitfalls: relationship strain, gambling, financial pressure, heavy drinking, and access to means. Then we move to solutions that stick: QPR training for everyone, union-led outreach to members on injury or IA, and a retiree association built on peer mentors, quarterly meetups, and easy referral to culture-competent clinicians and recovery coaches.Therapy only helps when it respects the culture. We make the case for long-term, stigma-free care that starts at the kitchen table, not a clipboard wall. Leaders play a decisive role, too: fund peer teams, protect privacy, standardize evaluations, and create fair return-to-duty paths that treat mental health injuries like broken bones. Fire service models show how trust grows when unions hold the keys and chiefs clear the way. Our aim is simple—keep people connected, valued, and alive long after the radio goes quiet.If this conversation resonates, share it with your crew, subscribe for more candid tools and stories, and leave a review to help other first responders find us. Your voice can pull someone back from the edge.If you are interested, please visit the Onsite academy at https://onsiteacademy.org/ Visit the NEPBA at https://www.nepba.org/Freed.ai: We'll Do Your SOAP Notes!Freed AI converts conversations into SOAP note.Use code Steve50 for $50 off the 1st month!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showYouTube Channel For The Podcast