Podcasts about Sunderland

Welcome back to the Blood Red Podcast!  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee . Download SAILY in your app store or click the link in the podcast episode description box and use our code bloodred at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/bloodred . Join host Mark Jones and the Liverpool Echo's LFC Writer Paul Gorst as they bring you the latest from the Reds' pre-season tour of America. Dialling in straight from the first stop in Chicago, Paul provides an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the mood in the camp as Liverpool ramp up their preparations for the upcoming campaign.  We look ahead to the first major test of the summer—Saturday night's highly-anticipated pre-season friendly against Sunderland—and discuss what we can expect to see on the pitch. Plus, we tackle the massive off-pitch story dominating the headlines: Is Amazon founder Jeff Bezos about to invest in or buy Liverpool FC?  We break down the latest updates and what it could mean for the future of the club. Let us know your thoughts in the comments! How are you feeling ahead of the Sunderland game, and what do you make of the Bezos rumours? #LFC #LiverpoolFC #BloodRed #PreSeason #JeffBezos #LiverpoolTakeover #PremierLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the Blood Red Liverpool FC YouTube channel! EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee . Download SAILY in your app store or click the link in the podcast episode description box and use our code bloodred at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/bloodred . Join host Morgan King and the Liverpool Echo's Ian Doyle as they dive into a packed episode breaking down the biggest talking points, transfer rumors, and pre-season updates coming out of Anfield. Here is what's on the agenda for today's show: Bradley Barcola on the Radar?

In this episode of The Confessional, Roger Mitchell sits down with Charlie Methven for a sharp, candid conversation about leadership, football, and the hard lessons that come with both.  Charlie reflects on the personal cost of a life lived on the move, the tension between honest words and public perception at Sunderland, and why he believes the game is shaped as much by identity and feeling as by facts and numbers.  He also opens up about the responsibility that comes with transformation, the trade-offs behind ambition, and the value of saying difficult truths even when they're uncomfortable. Brought to you by Lockeroom.

Agreement reached on improved five-year terms.  EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bloodred Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee . Download SAILY in your app store or click the link in the podcast episode description box and use our code bloodred at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase! For further details go to https://saily.com/bloodred . Join Richard Garnett, Morgan King, and Ian Doyle as they bring you the absolute latest news and tactical breakdown straight from Anfield! In today's episode, the lads react to a massive piece of breaking news: Dominik Szoboszlai has officially put pen to paper on a brand-new, long-term contract keeping him on Merseyside until 2031! We break down what this means for his role as the heartbeat of Liverpool's midfield and how crucial this deal is for newly appointed head coach Andoni Iraola's long-term tactical project. Plus, we talk about tactical balance. How does Iraola solve the midfield puzzle and find the perfect balance in the engine room? Finally, we look ahead to the pre-season tour of America, previewing the opening clash against Sunderland as the squad gears up for the new campaign.

Marvelous Mimic Matt Forde has us chuckling along to news of his new show Project Holy Moly at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.Fabulous French and English actor Fabien Frankel lifts the lid on the latest House of the Dragon.And with England v Argentina playing in the semi finals, we introduce for ONE DAY ONLY... ARGENTINIAN OF THE DAY where Chris speaks to the Chairwoman of The Anglo-Argentine Society, Fátima Nollén-Reardon & Former Middlesbrough & Sunderland player Julio Arca.Catch TFI Unplugged on Channel 4 at 11:05pm on Friday nights and on the Virgin Radio UK YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel and Jason each independently rebuilt Chelsea from scratch — same £1 billion budget, same rule: only sign players who were actually available during BlueCo's tenure. What they found out about their own club is not flattering.We've been threatening to do this episode for about a year, and we finally sat down and did it: rebuild the entire Chelsea squad using only transfers that were realistically available since BlueCo took over in the 2022–23 window through last winter. Same rough budget as the real thing — just under £1.5 billion, since that's what's actually been spent — and we did it completely independently, without comparing notes beforehand.The RulesNothing unrealistic. No Erling Haaland, no Kylian Mbappé — just players Chelsea could conceivably have gotten given the timing and their wage structure. Beyond that, anything goes.Defense: A Back Four That Could Have Played Together for Four YearsBoth of us kept Levi Colwill without question. From there it diverges into “what if” territory: Cristian Romero (Cucurella's Tottenham countryman) as one option at center back for the money Chelsea actually spent on Wesley Fofana, alongside cheaper alternatives like Gleison Bremer and Josko Gvardiol — both of whom were on the table for less than what Chelsea paid for Axel Disasi or Benoît Badiashile. At left back, it's Marc Cucurella against the tantalizing alternative universe where Chelsea signs Nuno Mendes instead — now arguably the best left back in the world — plus a nod to keeping Ian Maatsen around instead of selling him off.Midfield: The Two Nobody Argues WithMoises Caicedo and Cody Palmer were the two names both of us kept without hesitation — Caicedo for £116m looks like one of the better bits of business BlueCo has actually done, and Palmer, whatever you think of the scouting behind it, has been the one genuine coup. From there, the discussion opens up into names Chelsea could have had for a fraction of the outlay on Romeo Lavia, Dário Essugo, or Carney Chukwuemeka — including a free transfer for Christian Eriksen that was floated on this podcast for months before Chelsea ignored it.Wide Areas: Same Brain, Same AnswerIndependently, we both landed on Raphinha for the left wing — a name Chelsea were actually linked with around the same price point. The right wing is where it gets painful: Chelsea's actual buy in that window was Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, while Michael Olise was there for the taking and slipped away purely over wages. We also dig into whether Olise or Pedro Neto is the better player today, and what it means that Chelsea ended up paying more for the worse option.Strikers: João Pedro Stays, But Look at Who Got AwayJoão Pedro remains the starter in both our rebuilds, but the exercise turns up striker options Chelsea could have had for less than what they eventually spent — Dominic Solanke, Alexander Isak, Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyökeres, and Jørgen Strand Larsen all get a mention as players who were on the market at some point during BlueCo's reign and went elsewhere.The Bench, and the Real NumbersWe round out both squads with backups at every position — Matheus Nunes, Adam Wharton, Youri Tielemans, Martín Zubimendi, and even Granit Xhaka (available for a fraction of what Sunderland reportedly wants for him now) all show up as realistic squad depth options.Then we do the sobering part: laying out, window by window, everything BlueCo has actually bought and sold since 2022 — and it is a genuinely rough list to read back. Almost a billion and a half spent, barely half of that recouped in sales, and a scouting department that, by our count, has produced maybe six good buys and three academy graduates in four years. Everything else is filed under “just terrible business.” 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

Title: Practical FaithSpeaker: Pastor David SunderlandDate: 23rd November 2025Location: Canberra, Australia Summary:"Be doers of the word and not hearers only" is the line that shapes this whole episode. Episode 827 walks through the book of James as a practical companion to the doctrine we already believe, showing what it actually looks like to live out a relationship with God day to day. The episode traces who James was, the half brother of Christ who described himself simply as a bond servant, and why his letter focuses less on doctrine and more on doing. From there it moves through a series of honest, practical questions drawn straight from James: are you controlling your tongue, are you patient with people, are you humble, are you quick to help someone in need, are you living with the awareness that Christ could return at any moment. Rather than treating James as a checklist to feel guilty about, the episode frames these questions as a form of ongoing self-examination, the kind Paul describes before taking communion. Faith and action are shown to work together. Good works do not earn salvation, they are the natural result of it. Key Points: James was written to be intensely practical, focused on how faith is lived out rather than on doctrine alone Genuine faith and good works are meant to work together, faith without action is described as dead Self-examination should be an ongoing habit, not a once-a-week routine before communion James raises specific, practical questions about temper, humility, favouritism, gossip, and patience We are not saved by good works, we are saved for good works Reference Scriptures: James 1:22 James 1:25-27 James 2:1-9 James 2:13-26 James 3:8 James 3:17 James 4:1-17 James 5:8 James 5:13-16 James 5:19-20 Hebrews 10:14 Hebrews 12:14 Mark 9:24 Romans 14 Romans 1:17 Habakkuk 2:4 1 Corinthians 11:28 Listen to the entire Podcast Revival library by visiting https://podcastrevival.com The Revival Fellowship is a Bible-directed, Spirit-filled Church and we welcome visitors to our meetings at any of our locations worldwide. To find your nearest venue visit https://therevivalfellowship.com © 2026 The Revival Fellowship. All Rights Reserved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam is in the hosting seat as we reflect on Wrexham's pre-season trip to Krakow. Andy and Tim discuss the incredible experience of joining the red army in Poland, the atmosphere in the city and what this landmark European adventure means for the club's growing footprint.In domestic news, the long-standing stadium lease saga has finally come to a conclusion. We break down what this monumental development means for the future of the Racecourse Ground. Plus, we get Tim's unfiltered thoughts on the brand-new away kit - is it an instant classic, or a bit of a miss?Then, we're diving deep into the Poland visit:Krakow Chronicles: What was the trip actually like on the ground for the travelling fans?On the Pitch: Who stood out in the match, and who didn't do themselves any favours?The Big Question: Was that a final, fond goodbye to Elliot Lee?An Audience with the Owner: Andy and Tim share details of their personal meeting with Wisła Kraków owner Jarosław Królewski, including an exclusive stadium tour and a fascinating look at his custom AI programme that compares players worldwide - and how it rated the Wrexham squad!The Aftermath: Should we make a European pre-season trip like this an annual tradition?Finally, we talk transfers. With only Wrexham and Watford yet to do any real business in the Championship, is it time to worry? We discuss the Mark Travers links, Issa Kaboré playing for Man City in an exhibition match in pre-season and the massive rumours putting us in pole position for Sunderland's Anthony Patterson. If he comes through the door, what does that mean for Arthur Okonkwo and Danny Ward?All this, plus your usual dose of Fearless in Devotion chat.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Enjoy this Fat Boar-sponsored episode? Then please consider buying us a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/fearlessidzineCheck out our new website: fidpodcast.comGet your New York City FiD tour tickets here: https://www.mghall.co.uk/events/new-york-event-fearless-in-devotion-on-tour-28th-julyTo subscribe to our Wrexham is the Game newsletter visit: https://wrexhamisthegame.substack.com/Find us on socials: https://linktr.ee/fearlessidzine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As the World Cup and the summer transfer window continues to heat up, Keith Wyness takes aim at UEFA this week after the latest news from his old club Aston Villa. Plus there's news from Celtic, Rangers, Man United, Sunderland and much more! Essential podcasts for football fans. Get the latest exclusives directly on your phone thanks to our Whatsapp channel ➡️ https://whatsapp.com/channel/0 Subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/@footballinsiderchannel Follow us: Website: https://www.footballinsider247.com/ Facebook: / insiderfootball Twitter: / footyinsider247 Instagram: @football_insider247   YouTube Football Insider Football Insider is the official home of Football Insider's videos on YouTube, featuring our exclusive and breaking news, and all the best insight and analysis on the club you love. Make sure you subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a single upload!   Football Insider Football Insider - The inside track on the football stories that matter

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Recorded live (sort of) after Germany's shock exit from the World Cup — Daniel and Jason dive straight into Chelsea's chaotic summer.We almost didn't make this one. Jason was late. Daniel had to leave early. Nobody had spoken to each other beforehand. And we'd just watched Germany bottle a penalty shootout to Paraguay in one of the wildest World Cup moments of the round of 32. Naturally, we talked about Chelsea.The Xhaka SituationChelsea opened negotiations for Granit Xhaka with an £8 million bid, and the internet completely lost it. We actually defend the bid — Xhaka turns 34 next week, Transfermarkt has him valued at €8 million, and this is just how transfer negotiations work. You come in low, Sunderland counters, you meet somewhere around £15 million. If it goes above that, we have a problem. The real mystery is why Chelsea fans were more insulted than Sunderland apparently was.The Maresca StatementChelsea FC officially released a statement about Enzo Maresca's departure — confirming they received £17 million from Manchester City, plus an undisclosed amount. The club's framing? Maresca upended the whole season by wanting to leave. Which... isn't wrong. But as someone on Twitter put it: who keeps hiring these managers? Blueco picked Liam R. Sr. too, and you don't get a pass for that. We get into whether a John Terry interim would have changed the trajectory of last season (short answer: yes, at least in terms of locker room morale).Young Signings, Overcrowded Positions & The Hato DebateChelsea have brought in Barcoa, Quinde, and Amaga — three young players, two pulled straight from Strasbourg. We're high on Quinde but scratching our heads about where he actually plays. And Daniel makes a case that Hato, as much as we like him, is a center back — not a left wing back. Victor Moses made the wing back conversion work under Conte, but that was a very specific set of circumstances.The Shirt Sponsor SagaNewcastle just signed Knox Hydration as their front-of-shirt sponsor for £60 million a year. A 12th-place Newcastle team. Meanwhile Chelsea — one of the biggest clubs in the world — are heading into their third straight season without a proper shirt sponsor. The rumor that Knox approached Chelsea first and were turned down is maddening, if true. We lay out the three possible explanations: the asking price was too high (hard to believe after Newcastle), nobody wants to work with Blueco (possible), or they just... haven't tried (our money is on this one).Next episode: Back on Monday — no Thursday transfer episode this week. Find us everywhere @redwhitebluesfc, and subscribe on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, or YouTube. 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

Dan Bardell and David Reed are together to discuss Goldstein's claim on talkSPORT that Jarrod Bowen will join Aston Villa and why Lamare Bogarde could move on to Sunderland or Brighton.The lads also discuss some backroom changes for Unai Emery's coaching staff. Today's video is brought to you by Oxford Natural — Optimum Day & Night. Visit https://oxfordnatural.com/1874 to find out more and get 70% off your subscription.

News of Granit Xhaka "pushing for a move" to Chelsea hasn't gone down well with Sunderland fans - even some Arsenal fans. Inspured, I rank my top five traitors of Arsenal Football Cub. One or two may surprise you - who are yours?

Join luke as he reacts to all the latest Aston Villa transfer news, On the show Luke talks about Sunderland and Brighton holding firm interest in Lamare Bogarde. Football content awards link, remember its BEST CLUB CONTENT CREATOR PREMIER LEAGUE -  https://footballcontentawards.com/2026/06/25/nominations-now-open-for-the-football-content-awards-2026/ #avfc #astonvilla #premierleague

Stephen and Jonathan catch up to talk Sunderland, not that there's a lot to catch up on. Pink kits will always divide people. But aren't the lads smashing it over in the World Cup? They discuss that and a little bit about England (and Scotland). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scott Pritchard was just 19 years old when he was brutally attacked only yards from his family home in Sunderland. The football-mad teenager, who was recovering from a broken foot and relying on crutches, was especially vulnerable when he was ambushed and fatally struck with a blunt object.For years, his murder remained one of the North East's most enduring unsolved cases. His family suffered unimaginable heartbreak, while Scott's dad faced the additional anguish of being wrongly suspected of his own son's killing. In this episode, I examine the investigation, the mistakes, the unanswered questions, and the extraordinary twist that finally revealed the truth. It is the story of a family who refused to give up hope and a case that proved justice can sometimes arrive in the most unexpected way.I release episodes of the UK True Crime podcast every Tuesday and Friday, so please do join me again on Tuesday for the next episode.Support me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosGet All The News First - Subscribe To My Newsletterhttps://uktruecrime.comJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From relegation favorites to the bright lights of continental football, Sunderland AFC has just pulled off one of the most cinematic campaigns in modern Premier League history. Under the brilliant tactical guidance of Régis Le Bris, the newly promoted Black Cats defied every expectation to clinch a 7th-place finish and secure a spot in the Europa League.In this episode, we unpack a breathless, emotional season on Wearside and celebrate a fairytale redemption decades in the making:Relive the absolute chaos of the final day, where Sunderland climbed from 10th to 7th place by snatching a dramatic 2–1 victory over Chelsea, courtesy of a late Malo Gusto own goal.Looking back at Sunderland's last European adventure in the 1973–74 Cup Winners' Cup—earned after their legendary 1973 FA Cup triumph over Leeds United—and what this modern sequel means to the city. Tracing the club's incredible journey from the depths of League One to a promotion party in 2025, culminating in an instant European ticket in their very first year back in the top flight.Analyzing the smart recruitment, the trust in youth, and the raucous Stadium of Light atmosphere that turned the club into a Premier League giant-killer.Tune in as we discuss the massive financial and cultural boost heading to the North East and preview what promises to be an unforgettable European adventure for football's most passionate fan base. Sunderland AFC, Europa League 2026, Régis Le Bris, Premier League final day, Black Cats podcast.

UK GOVERNMENT IN TALKS WITH NISSAN OVER SUNDERLANDOnce again the UK Government is in talks with Nissan about helping the company to secure the future of the Sunderland plant. At least they are demanding commitments to future production at the site in return for financial aide. Negotiations are still ongoing. If you wish to read more, click this Yahoo!Finance article link here.STELLANTIS TO BUILD FOR JLR IN THE USStellantis has reached an agreement with JLR to build their vehicles in the US. These will be from the Defender brand. Additionally both companies plan to share technology and car development with each other. To learn more, click this Autocar article link here.JLR EXPLAINS NEXT ‘REIMAGINE' PHASECombined with the Stellantis announcement, JLR also explained the next stage of their Reimagine strategy. They are aiming for £1.7 billion in savings, which they are calling Enterprise Missions, targeting material costs, warranty expenses and fixed costs. For more on this story, click this Autocar Professional article link here.EU NOTICES PHEV TARIFFS LOOPHOLEWhilst the EU has imposed tariffs on Chinese built EVs it seemed to forget they also sell plug-in hybrids. That is set to change as the European Commission intends to slap tariffs on PHEVs akin to the various levels imposed on individual Chinese brands for EVs, albeit at lower levels. Click this electrive article link here, to read more.UK GOVERNMENT LAUNCHES NEW AV CONSULTATIONThe Department for Transport has launched a new consultation about safety principles for automated vehicles. The draft principles in themselves are good and should be implemented. This will mean no AV will be on our roads as none can satisfy them all. Additionally, there were three principles that they chose to exclude, be able to drive without human monitoring, cyber resilience and explainability. These have to be included. Click this link to see the statement from the Transport Minister, Simon Lightwood MP announcing this matter.YET ANOTHER WAYMO RECALL FOR BASIC DRIVING ISSUEWaymo has recalled nearly 4,000 vehicles as it tries to update their software to stop them driving into freeway construction zones. To prevent any further issues until they can find and deploy a solution, freeway driving is being restricted. To read more, click this link from The Register here.If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTNEW NEW CAR NEWS -BMW i3BMW has revealed the details and specifications of the ‘First Edition' and 50 xDrive i3s and they are impressive. Prices start at £53,005, with the ‘First Edition' starting at £57,905. The car has a range of 563 miles, thanks to 108.7kW battery, front and rear electric motors which provide 463bhp, 476lb ft of torques enabling a 0-62mph time of 4.7 seconds. The design is based on the Neue Klasse design language. Click this Top Gear article link for more.Rolls Royce SpectreRolls Royce has upgraded the Spectre as it comes out in its ‘Series II' form, with an extended range and a cut to charging times. There is also more power, especially if you have a Black Badge edition and activate ‘Spirited' mode. Prices start from £300,000 but in reality, after personalisation, the costs are usually much, much higher. Click this Autocar article link here, for more.Peugeot E-208 GTIPeugeot are brining back the GTI, but this time it is electric. Leaning on their history, there will be plenty of visual reminders of their past glories, whilst underneath much engineering is taking place to move this apart from the standard E-208. Prices start at £34,995 and it will have a maximum range of 217 miles but expect closer to 160-170 in the real world. Click this EV Powered article link here, for more.LUNCHTIME READS: VAMOS A LA PLAYA PARTS 3 & 4Parts 3 and 4 are now out, from Driven To Write, on the theme of beach cars. You will learn about Italian offerings in the first link, which you can get to by clicking here. Then you will find out what Germany used to get their towels to the beach first, by clicking this link here.LIST OF THE WEEK: 1996 - A GOLDEN YEAR FOR NEW SPORTS CARSAntony Ingram once again has produced another cracking list for Hagerty. He selects a few of the more choice sports cars that you could've bought new in 1996. Click this link to view your options and see if you agree with Alan's choice.AND FINALLY: MOTORING ART BY VAL BIROVal Biro was prompted to start writing about his adventures in a 1926 Austin Heavy 12-4 Clifton tourer by those who heard him recount his stories. He did so, as children's books that many of you listeners have probably read when you were younger. But the art work is what we are focusing on as that helped make the words more vivid. Click this Classic & Sports Car article link here, to learn more.

Ross Halls is joined by Stuart Watson and Alex Jones to discuss Ipswich Town's search for a new manager.The boys discuss Gary O'Neil, who is set to be named the next Blues' boss following Kieran McKenna's departure.There's chat about his expected appointment, including his tactics, fan reaction, and his first tasks to tackle in the role.Then Stu gets his chance to discuss the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures, including August's opener at home to Sunderland and the run-in.There's also chat about the summer heatwave, while AJ discusses his experience watching Gorillaz over the weekend.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Join Phil and James on the latest Roar Podcast as they look back on a busy week for Sunderland and their players.This week's episode includes a World Cup review, Brian Brobbey's brilliant Netherlands masterclass, the latest on Eliezer Mayenda's transfer dilemma, and a closer look at Sunderland's academy revamp.The lads also discuss Florent Ghisolfi's early moves on Wearside, whether any of the changes have come as a surprise and what they tell us about the direction of the club moving forward.Plenty to get stuck into.

Ross Halls is joined by Alex Jones for the latest Kings of Anglia Ipswich Town podcast.The boys break down the 2026/27 Premier League fixtures, with Town kicking off the campaign at home to Sunderland before travelling to Man United.When are the key games? Are there any tough runs or unique quirks to look out for? Ross and AJ share their thoughts on what's to come, with the Blues aiming to survive in the top flight.Then it's onto pre-season, the plans in place and the friendlies scheduled for July and August as the players return to match action.There's also chat around the manager search, with Gary O'Neil and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the race to take over from Kieran McKenna.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

We react live as the Premier League fixtures are published and reveal Ipswich Town's 2026/27 schedule!

A Chinese carmaker. A Japanese factory. A British production line. Could this be the future of the global auto industry? As Chery considers building vehicles at Nissan's Sunderland plant, we examine whether this is simply a business deal or a sign of a new phase in China's automotive globalization? Why are Chinese carmakers shifting from exporting vehicles to building overseas production networks? How likely is this partnership to move beyond an MoU? And amid political, regulatory, and market uncertainties, could this become a blueprint for China's global expansion or a cautionary tale? Host Tu Yun joins John Gong, Professor of Economics, University of International Business and Economics, Mike Bastin, a China observer and Senior Lecturer, the University of Southampton, and Hans-Peter Burghof, the Chair of the Banking and Finance Department, University of Hohenheim for a close look.

On November 22, 1971, RAF rescuers spot a young woman crawling across the Cairngorm Plateau after two nights in a relentless blizzard. With only a few words, she points them toward a group still missing somewhere in the white. What they were about to uncover would become one of the deadliest mountaineering disasters in British history. In this episode, we break down the deceptive terrain of the Cairngorms, the controversial shelter that changed decision-making on the mountain, and how a school trip of inexperienced teenagers and young leaders found themselves fighting for survival in a featureless whiteout. A story of small decisions, worsening conditions—and how close help really was. 00:00 Blizzard Rescue Begins 02:00 Meet the Cairngorms 03:16 Plateau Hazards Explained 05:13 Shelters and Controversy 09:04 The School Expedition Plan 12:01 Groups Split in Worsening Weather 13:45 Beatty Reaches the Shelter 14:10 Davidson's Navigation Gamble 17:02 Bivouac Turns Deadly 19:45 Flares in the Storm 21:21 Catherine Crawls for Help 22:59 Search Mobilizes and Helicopter Finds Her 28:33 Digging Them O= 31:18 Aftermath and Inquiry 35:12 Legacy and Final Reflection Reference List Buried: The Cairngorm Plateau Disaster — The Crux Podcast Primary Sources & Official Records Fatal Accident Inquiry into the Cairngorm Plateau Disaster. Banff Sheriff Court, February 1972. Books & Articles Watson, Adam. The Cairngorms. Scottish Mountaineering Club, 1975. (or relevant edition — Watson is cited as chief expert witness and as having written warnings about the Curran shelter prior to the disaster) Duff, John. Statement on winter bivouac on the Cairngorm Plateau. Braemar Mountain Rescue Team records. (quoted in inquiry materials) Interviews & Personal Testimony Dudgeon, Bill. Interview, c. 2011. (cited as "forty years later") Sunderland, [first name unknown]. Interview, c. 1986. (cited as "fifteen years after the disaster") Anonymous former Ainslie Park student. Written account, 2015. Institutional Sources Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland. Correspondence with the Nature Conservancy regarding the Curran shelter. 1960s. (exact date unspecified in script) RAF Leuchars. Incident records, November 22, 1971. (relating to Whirlwind helicopter deployment) Cairngorm Summit Weather Station. Wind speed record, March 20, 1986. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Ben and Steve sit down with Professor Sara de Freitas for an extended conversation following their meeting at the Brilliant Festival in Liverpool. It's a wide-ranging discussion about immersive learning, the bloated curriculum, serious games, assessment reform, and why the UK's response to AI in education has been so fractured.Sara is one of the few people to have led at every level of education. She's an international researcher in digital technologies who set up three research labs, including the Serious Games Institute at Coventry University. She's served as Deputy Vice Chancellor in both Australia and the UK, ran the largest school in the UK during lockdown (including a separate provision for excluded children), and is currently a governor at the University of Sunderland. In June 2024 she founded Waypoint, building immersive, co-designed classroom tools with teachers and partners including the UK Space Agency.We cover:- Why universities pivoted seamlessly during COVID while primary schools struggled, and what that reveals about infrastructure and mindset- The "bloated curriculum" problem: too much content, not enough time for skills, creativity, and group work- Serious games and game-based learning, from Sara's 2010 study to today's evidence base- Why data alone never changes minds, and the hearts-and-minds work every transformation needs- The false binary of rigour versus fun, and why good teachers refuse to choose- The generational split that made boards, not teachers, the real blockers to innovation- Why the UK's AI in education response is so inconsistent, and the strange logic of "students can use AI but teachers can't"- Sara's blended pedagogic model (learn, explore, apply, reflect) and the case for cutting curriculum by a third- Connecting primary, secondary, FE, and HE on one safe, shared backbone- Three quick-fire questions to close, including what would change if schools were judged like restaurantsWhy listen? If you're a teacher, school leader, or anyone working in EdTech and wondering how to move past the AI panic and the curriculum overload toward something genuinely better, this conversation offers both the research and the realism. Sara has lived every side of this debate, and she makes the case that meaningful change comes not from one giant leap but from everyone taking one small step forward.Chapters00:00 00:00 Highlights01:25 Intro and World Cup sticker chaos03:42 Meet Professor Sara de Freitas04:12 A career across schools, universities, and two continents08:34 The sea change in emerging technology09:33 COVID, resilience, and the primary school infrastructure gap14:00 The bloated curriculum and the case for a research council16:04 Has university really changed?23:18 Serious games: the research journey25:39 The 2010 study and why evidence isn't enough27:56 The generational split and boards as blockers31:12 Rigour versus fun: a false dichotomy35:13 Hearts, minds, and play-based learning37:09 Why the UK's AI response is so fractured39:00 Blended learning done properly40:43 The optimal blend and rethinking assessment42:57 AI in education and the shutters coming down45:46 Quick-fire questions50:28 Wrap-upThanks so much for joining us again for another episode - we appreciate you.Ben & Steve xRead the Research Report that Sara mentioned hereOrder her latest book - Education in Computer Generated Environments (foreword by Sir Anthony Seldon) at Routledge or AmazonCheck out all about EdufuturistsWant to sponsor future episodes or get involved with the Edufuturists work?Get in touch:Get your tickets for Edufuturists Uprising 2026Grab your copy of the new Pick 'n' Mix Education book

Senne Lammens walked straight into the pressure cooker of Old Trafford and immediately looked like he owned the place. From an £18.1 million deadline-day acquisition to the undisputed number one for Manchester United and a surging force for the Belgian national team, the 23-year-old goalkeeper has completely transformed his trajectory in a single, stunning campaign.In this episode, we unpack his magnificent 2025–26 breakthrough and analyze how he silenced the legends to secure his place among Europe's elite shot-stoppers:Recapping his flawless 2–0 debut clean sheet against Sunderland and how his immediate composure put early skepticism from United icons to rest.nside his brilliant run to winning the Barclays Transfer of the Season award, beating out high-profile outfield stars like João Pedro to capture the popular vote.A tactical look at his towering 193 cm frame, dominant aerial presence, and how his reliable distribution steadied a shifting United backline.Reviewing his senior Belgium debut under Rudi Garcia in an emphatic 7–0 World Cup qualifying victory, positioning him as a serious contender for the Red Devils' long-term number-one shirt.Tune in as we trace his development from Club Brugge's academy through to the bright lights of Manchester, evaluating just how high the ceiling goes for Belgium's next great keeper. Senne Lammens, Manchester United podcast, Premier League Transfer of the Season, Belgium national team, football goalkeeper analysis.

Chris Weatherspoon... sorry that's The Athletic's finance writer, Chris Weatherspoon is back and we're finally letting him do a full pod on the finances. What does the 7th placed finish and European football mean for the books? Do we have to sell? Lots to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MAY 2026 NEW CAR REGISTRATIONSMay's registrations were the highest, for the month, since 2019. BEVs also were up, as is to be expected, with a monthly market share of 27.3%. The UK Government released the seventh Carbon Budget with an expectation that zero emission vans and cars will be 95% of all new registrations by 2030 - which bears no reflection with reality. For more, click this link to the SMMT article, here.FORD OUTLINE EUROPEAN PLANFord Europe has revealed their plan to turn around their fortunes, with five new models in the next four years thanks to collaborations with Renault and Geely. The Bronco name will be used to create a global sub brand for the company, with one SUV being inspired by the US based version. You can read more, by clicking this Autocar article link here.MUNRO LOOKS TO EXPAND PRODUCTIONMunro's new CEO, Avinash Rugoobur, and CFO, Tim Holbrow, has announced very ambitious targets for the company. Rugoobur previously worked as head of strategy at Cruise and also for Arrival, where Holbrow also worked. The plan is for a new manufacturing facility in the UK enabling them to up the production numbers, whilst providing vehicles their commercial customers specifically need and want. If you want to find out more, click this Autocar article link here.WESTFIELD SPORTSCARS COMPANY BOUGHTWestfield entered liquidation back in April, but has now been bought by a Driving-Fun.com, who is a European trackday company and owner of Circuit Meppen, in Germany. A new production facility will be built at Meppen, with plans for a series of new models, for both the road and track. Click this EVO article link here, for more.CHERY TO BUILD CARS AT NISSan'S SUNDERLAND PLANTNissan and Chery have agreed a deal that will mean the Chinese company is building their vehicles at Sunderland from 2027. This is a non-binding agreement but few other details have been revealed. To read more, click this Autocar article link here.SAIC TO BUILD MGS IN SPAINSAIC has decided that their European production facility will be in built in Spain. Costing around €200 million the factory will have a capacity of up to 120,000 vehicles. For more information on this story, click this MotorTrader article link here.If you like what we do, on this show, and think it is worth a £1.00, please consider supporting us via Patreon. Here is the link to that CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE PODCASTNEW NEW CAR NEWS -Audi NuvolariAudi has revealed the Nuvolari, their fastest ever production car, with a design language that we first saw on the Concept C. This is the Germany company's version of the Lamborghini Temerario. Powered by a hybrid V8, producing 987bhp, getting from 0-62mph in 2.6 seconds and up to 124mph in 6.8 seconds, finally topping out at 217mph. Click this Autocar article link here, for much more.Bentley Flying SpurBentley has face lifted the Flying Spur. For the first time since 1962 their four door saloon comes with only single main lights either side of the grille and not twin. Production starts in September this year. Click this Top Gear article link to read more.Fiat GrizzlyFiat has shown off the design of the Grizzly, which tops out the Panda range, using the same platform as the Citroën C3 Aircross and Vauxhall Frontera. There are two body styles, a boxy SUV and a coupe-style SUV. The idea is to expand the Fiat brand into segments it has not had any vehicles in recently. Click this Autocar article link here, for more.LUNCHTIME READ: VAMOS A LA PLAYA - PARTS ONE AND TWODriven to Write provides our recommendations for more long form pieces, this week. Bruno V dives into the history of the beach car and the various fabulous options and versions from a variety of manufacturers.To read Part One, click this link here.Click here to read Part Two.LIST OF THE WEEK: THE BEST EVER SHOOTING BRAKESAutocar provide the slideshow we are pointing you towards, this week, all about shooting brakes (and some estates). Lots of very good choices for you to check out, which you can do by clicking this link here.AND FINALLY: HOT WHEELS LEGENDS TOUR RETURNS FOR 2026The Hot Wheels Legends Tour returns for 2026 and entries are now open. The UK part of the World Tour will be at CarFest, held at Silverstone on 29 August 2026. Entries must be in by 3 July 2026. Click this Motoring Research article link to see all about it and what's happened in past tours.

Ross Halls caught up with former Ipswich Town loanee Jack Colback to discuss his time at Portman Road and journey in football in our Kings of Anglia podcast special.Recently-retired Jack spoke about a range of memories, including his early days in football, starting out at Sunderland and joining Ipswich for two loan spells.He chats about playing under Roy Keane, his first season in senior football, goal of the season award, rooming with Pablo Counago and overall time in Suffolk.The duo also discuss his career as a whole and what's next after retiring from professional football.Kings of Anglia is sponsored Molecular! Get 10% OFF with promo code KOA10 at https://www.molecular-uk.com/Subscribe on our website to watch the video version of the podcast - https://www.eadt.co.uk/subscribe/You can shop the KOA range here - (kings-of-anglia.myspreadshop.co.uk) 

Stephen, Richard and Eleanor are back to talk over some more thoughts from over the last season, including some listener observations.That's all from us for the 2025/26 season, we'll be back at some point over the summer. Keep checking out our Patreon feed for some extra bonus content - see you next season! Thanks for all your support on what has been a quite incredible year supporting Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason and Paul are joined by singer/guitarist Jamie Stephen Hall of Tigercub. We dive into Jamie's musical roots in Sunderland...to Brighton, his songwriting process, exposing too much, and how Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard helped sharpen his skills. Tigercub's new record Nets to Catch the Wind is as heavy as it is beautiful. Buy Pod MerchBecome a PatronWatch Us on YouTubeFollow Us on InstagramFollow Us on FacebookFollow us on XPlease take a short survey HERE to help us better the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily chat, nonsense, extra fun and highlights from the ARIA award winning Radio 1 Breakfast with Greg James with highlights from Radio 1's Big Weekend in Sunderland plus some Hens & Anthony from Hastings gives us all the goss on the Queen Victoria statue.

The final Gameweek review of the season which ended with plenty of drama for FPL managers with Arsenal and Manchester City both going into full rotation mode. Some survived, others thrived. But for Suj and James there was only one survivor, as Tottenham beat Everton to make West Ham's win against Leeds immaterial and they now drop into The Championship. Early discussion on the Podcast focuses on the relegation battle. Bournemouth and Sunderland booked their place in the Europa League whilst Brighton have to make do with Conference League football. The Seagulls were beaten by Manchester United, and footballer of the year Bruno Fernandes claimed the assist record with his 21st of the season... but it wasn't without controversy. All the weekend games overviewed, with some early thoughts for next season, it's goodbye to Pep Guardiola, Mo Salah and others, plus lots more. Tomorrow on Planet FPL: The Fan View with Adam Pritchard on Arsenal's title win Today on Patreon: Patreon QNA (IT+) & Nico's Corner (AT) The full Planet FPL schedule for this week can be found via this post: https://www.patreon.com/posts/content-schedule-159261842 Want to become a member of our FPL community and support the Podcast?  Join us on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow James on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PlanetFPLPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Suj on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/sujanshah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Clayton on Twitter/x: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/claytsAFC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow David on Twitter/x: https://x.com/PlanetFPLHunter Follow Nico on Twitter/x: https://twitter.com/nico_semedo Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@PlanetFPL⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Like us on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/planetfpl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #FPL #FantasyPremierLeague #GW38Review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Jonathan Wilson and Jacob Steinberg to discuss the final day of the Premier League season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast

Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to praise celebrated post-grunge band Creed with a full– no, wait, sorry. Wrong show. Premier League stuff, right?Yes, the curtain has fallen on another topsy-turvy season, so let's talk about it. Spurs manage to scramble out of the absurd position they got themselves into, which meant West Ham were relegated. We react to this truly damning, damning state of affairs for Sullivan n' co.Plus: Aston Villa beat Man City while actually hungover, Sunderland & Bournemouth cap off their incredible seasons and Mo Salah calls time on i) a spectacular Liverpool career and ii) a quite tedious recent sideshow.Getting in the World Cup fever? Grab your Ramble World Cup watch party tickets here!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** The Football Ramble, the original and best football podcast. Brand new podcasts every single weekday throughout the Premier League season and every day throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup.No cliches. No ex-pros like Peter Crouch or The Rest is Football. Just the funniest football conversation out there. Your guardian for the season, daily not weekly. Stick to the Ramble, totally. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is so much to get to today, with finals taking place, trophies being lifted and goodbyes taking place all around the world of football this weekend.Musa and Ryan begin with Barcelona Femení winning their fourth Champions League in six seasons (02:55), with a 4-0 win over Lyonnes on Saturday.They then head to the Premier League (07:30), where Spurs survived, West Ham went down, Bournemouth and Sunderland made the Europa League, Brighton went into the Conference League and Arsenal finally got to lift the Premier League trophy for the first time since 2004.Liverpool said goodbye to Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson, Manchester City said goodbye to Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva and John Stones, on an emotional final day of the Premier League season.Elsewhere, Bayern completed the double, Torreense and Lens won their first domestic cups, Como qualified for the Champions League and much, much more!Also, sure you check out Kickback, who are currently doing country by country previews on their First Touch ‘26 Country Pods. Musa was on a recent one, chatting about DR Congo, so go check it here or wherever you get your podcasts.Tickets for our July live show, with Nish Kumar at the Southbank Centre, are available here.For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The leaked USMNT World Cup roster is here and The Cooligans are diving into every shocking inclusion and painful omission. Did Mauricio Pochettino get it right leaving Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann off the list? Should Gio Reyna and Alejandro Zendejas have made the squad? Christian and Alexis debate the biggest roster controversies and what these decisions say about the future of the U.S. Men's National Team heading into the World Cup. Then, former Mexico striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernández joins the show for one of the most thoughtful football conversations we've had in a long time. Chicharito opens up about the biggest problems in Mexican soccer, why fans need to rethink how they support players, how he developed his instincts as a striker, and why Hugo Sánchez still doesn't get enough respect as one of the greatest goal scorers the sport has ever seen. Plus, we react to one of the tensest Premier League decision days in recent memory. West Ham are down, Tottenham somehow survive, Sunderland are headed to Europe in their first season back in the top flight, and Pep Guardiola says goodbye to the Premier League in emotional fashion. Is Pep the greatest manager football has ever seen? We debate it all. .Timestamps: (1:30) - Reacting to USMNT's leaked World Cup roster (25:30) - Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez joins the Cooligans (1:09:30) - West Ham eliminated, Tottenham survive relegation (1:18:00) - Sunderland qualify for European football (1:22:30) - Pep Guardiola says goodbye to Manchester City Subscribe to The Cooligans on your favorite podcast app:

Gary and Alan break down a dramatic final day of the Premier League season. West Ham tried their best to survive by beating Leeds 3-0, but it wasn't enough as Tottenham beat Everton to avoid relegation on the final day. So the Hammers are down for the first time in 14 years. Arsenal finally got their hands on the trophy after 22 years, with a record 19 goals from corners and 19 clean sheets. They covered Pep Guardiola's emotional final goodbye at City, Mohamed Salah's record-breaking Liverpool farewell, and Bruno Fernandes making assists history. And then there's Sunderland. Back in the top flight for one season and now heading to Europe for the first time in 53 years. Thomas Tuchel named his England World Cup squad. Cole Palmer, Jarrod Bowen, Morgan Gibbs-White, Phil Foden and Harry Maguire all left out. Gary and Alan talk through the big calls and pick who they would have taken instead. The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.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

Stamford Chidge & JK are joined by Mark Worrall to look back at a dismal end of season defeat away to Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was it a case of too little too late for West Ham? Can Tottenham break the cycle of consecutive 17th place finishes next season under Roberto De Zerbi? And are we set for a period of Arsenal dominance at the top of the Premier League?The Telegraph's Luke Edwards joins Rick Edwards to discuss all of that and Sunderland's remarkable return to the topflight, securing Europa League football next season. Matt Jarvis joins us to talk about West Ham's relegation to the Championship and we hear from the club's captain Jarrod Bowen. Plus, we'll hear from Mikel Arteta after Arsenal's title celebrations at Selhurst Park and Trey Hume after Sunderland's seventh place finish. TIMECODES: 03:13 – West Ham relegated 06:20 – Jarrod Bowen interview 11:37 – Matt Jarvis joins the pod 16:47 – Tottenham survive 22:32 – Is it time for a period of Arsenal dominance? 22:57 – Mikel Arteta interview 30:42 – Sunderland for Europe 31:30 - Trey Hume interview 35:47 – European football for Bournemouth and Brighton 43:01 – Morgan Gibbs-White unlucky to miss out on the World Cup 44:43 – Premier League Review end of season awards

Your calls with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton on the final day of the Premier League as Spurs survive, Hammers relegated and Sunderland head to Europe.

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Stamford Chidge & JK are joined by Martin Wickham to look ahead to the final match of the season away at Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe discuss Manchester City winning the FA Cup versus Chelsea and how West Ham United future could look with relegation looming over them. 1:00 - Manchester City beat Chelsea in FA Cup Final, Xabi Alonso confirmed as Chelsea manager 13:55 - Aston Villa with a big win against Liverpool, Mo Salah drops a controversial tweet 27:02 - West Ham United looking at relegation, William Osula impresses again 41:24 - Round up of remaining results; Manchester United 3-2 Nottingham Forest, Leeds United 1-0 Brighton, Brentford 2-2 Crystal Palace, Everton 1-3 Sunderland, Wolves 1-1 FulhamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Premier League midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and the BBC's senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel join Pien Meulensteen to analyse and debate the key talking points from the weekend.Is it surprising that Xabi Alonso has joined Chelsea as their next manager? Can Arne Slot really weather the frustration of Liverpool supporters after yet another chastening defeat, this time at Aston Villa AND comments against him on social media by the legendary Mo Salah?What are the expectations for Manchester United now after appointing Michael Carrick on a permanent basis and how good has Bruno Fernandes been to match a long-standing Premier League record?Plus, the race for Europe, Sunderland's incredible rise, the battle between Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins for an England spot.Timecodes: 01:00 Do journalists and players enjoy the end of the season? 02:00 West Ham ‘careless' in defeat at Newcastle 03:30 Is there any hope left for th e Irons? 05:15 Xabi Alonso is Chelsea's next manager – is that a surprise? 07:15 Is Alonso actually going to get control at Chelsea? And what are the big challenges for him? 12:30 Mo Salah ‘sticks the knife in' on Liverpool manager Arne Slot 21:55 Carrick to become permanent United manager – how well has he done? 24:30 Bruno Fernandes matches De Bruyne & Henry's assist record 28:10 Does the handball rule need changing? Former PL assistant Darren Cann thinks so… 31:45 Half-time teaser 33:50 The Race for Europe – could Sunderland do the remarkable? 35:14 Sunderland defender Luke O'Nein on what Europe would mean 38:00 Who should be Manager of the Season? 39:10 Could Brighton let Europe slip away again? 40:45 The Calvert-Lewin v Watkins battle for a World Cup spot continues 42:25 Final week predictions

Arsenal survive a VAR-fueled thriller at West Ham that felt more like a courtroom drama than a football match. Does anyone know what a penalty is anymore? How did West Ham fall into a looming relegation nightmare? Jeremy Doku's superb form highlights another Man City win. Liverpool and Chelsea draw whilst searching for identity and hope, Manchester United's dependence on Casemiro, and why this Premier League season may ultimately be remembered for its “crotch moments.”Don't miss our new interview with Man City's Rayan Cherki: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHdnm4vHcXECome join Men in Blazers LIVE in Philadelphia May 12th. Tickets here: https://mibcourage.co/41ElMi5Come join Men in Blazers LIVE in Dallas May 20th. Tickets here: https://mibcourage.co/41ImPxwChapters00:00:00 - West Ham vs. Arsenal reaction00:15:11 - Was VAR correct?00:27:00 - West Ham relegation consequences00:29:33 - Manchester City vs. Brentford reaction00:36:07 - Liverpool vs. Chelsea reaction00:48:16 - Sunderland vs. Manchester United reaction00:52:00 - Fulham vs. Bournemouth reaction00:57:15 - Nottingham Forest vs. Newcastle reaction1:00:00 - Burnley vs. Aston Villa reaction1:01:23 - Brighton vs. Wolves reaction1:04:02 - Crystal Palace vs. Everton reaction1:10:35 - Letter from a GFOP: Terrible decisionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robbie Mustoe and Robbie Earle unpack VAR drama and its impact on both the title and relegation races in a memorable Premier League Matchweek 36 00:52 - Arsenal’s title hopes hung on the edge as West Ham’s late equalizer was disallowed following a VAR review, and Mikel Arteta’s men hold on for a vital victory 19:28 - Jeremy Doku proves to be the man of the moment once again, as his opening goal unleashes a 3-0 win for Man City over Brentford as they continue to chase the Gunners 23:53 - Boos from the Anfield faithful rain down on Arne Slot after more frustrations surface in a 1-1 draw to Chelsea 28:25 - A roundup of remaining results: Fulham 0-1 Bournemouth, Brighton 3-0 Wolves, Nottingham Forest 1-1 Newcastle United, Burnley 2-2 Aston Villa, Crystal Palace 2-2 Everton, Sunderland 0-0 Manchester United See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rog & Rory discuss the wild Premier League weekend as Arsenal crank up the title pressure with a statement win, powered by the return of Bukayo Saka. Plus, has Viktor Gyokores' season been a success or a disappointment? Next, Manchester United edge Liverpool in a thriller that says everything about both clubs' seasons. What exactly is going on with Liverpool's identity under Arne Slot? And surging Spurs clear West Ham in the fight for Premier League survival (Richarlison was built for this). Plus, its with open arms Rog welcomes Ipswich Town back to the Premier League.Watch our interview with William Saliba here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkLRe-BpwS4Check out our interview with Arne Slot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtqpsDKEBp4Come see Men in Blazers LIVE in Philadelphia May 12th! Tickets available here: https://mibcourage.co/41ElMi5Come join Men in Blazers LIVE in Dallas May 20th. Tickets here: https://mibcourage.co/4w5u5BJChapters00:00:00 - Arsenal vs. Fulham reactions00:18:19 - Manchester United vs. Liverpool reactions00:40:48 - Brentford vs. West Ham reactions00:44:17 - Aston Villa vs. Tottenham reactions00:52:20 - Newcastle vs. Brighton reactions00:54:03 - Bournemouth vs. Crystal Palace reactions00:57:00 - Wolves vs. Sunderland reactions00:58:20 - Leeds vs. Burnley reactions01:00:49 - Chelsea's next manager?01:03:33 - Ipswich Town returns to PL01:05:30 - Letter from GFOP: Crying over footballSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.