The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.
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Premier League Draft: Picking our all-time XIs
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54:37With the NFL Draft looming large this weekend, we decided to take a spin on the format and bring it into the world of the Premier League. What would it look like if we held an All-Time Premier League Draft? Which legends go first and can anyone build the perfect squad? Host: Duncan Alexander With: Jacob Whitehead, Oli Kay, and Jack Lang Executive P…
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Robert Reich on Fighting The Trump Autocracy
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45:38Every day we see this country inch closer to authoritarianism under Donald Trump. We're joined by Robert Reich, political economist, professor, author, and former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton. We cover how Reich thinks Democrats should fight back against this era of oligarchy in America. He explains the power of protest and lays out the me…
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Déjà Blue: Chelsea Players We’ve Seen Before, Dean Huijsen Wants Chelsea, Maresca's Comments, Mudryk Passes Lie Detector Test & Everton Preview #CFC
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55:06In this episode, the team discuss the uncanny resemblances between Chelsea’s current squad and iconic names of the Premier League era in a segment we’re calling Déjà Blue. From Noni Madueke evoking shades of Hatem Ben Arfa, to Robert Sanchez giving flashbacks of David James - are we witnessing footballing reincarnations? The team also talk the late…
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Is Potter already losing the West Ham fans?
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43:54West Ham sit 17th as they prepare to face Brighton this weekend. So how have they ended up in this position, and how much is it down to the approach of manager Graham Potter? Host: Adam Leventhal With: Roshane Thomas, Liam Tharme Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Jay Beale Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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At just 20 years old and with only 22 Premier League starts, Dean Huijsen is attracting interest from the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid. So what makes him so special, and who might trigger his £50m release clause? Ayo Akinwolere is joined by senior data analyst Mark Carey and lead writer for The Athletic FC newsletter Phil Ha…
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After their Champions League exit, Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave Real Madrid this summer So… when will it happen? And is Xabi Alonso the inevitable replacement? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Guillermo Rai & Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou & John Rogers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…
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On Monday, Leeds United reclaimed their seat at the top table after two years in the Championship So, what lessons can they learn from their Premier League relegation last time out? And how can they stay up for the long haul this time? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Phil Hay, Beren Cross Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou & Nick T…
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Winners & Losers: Fulham 1-2 Chelsea ft Pedro Neto, Enzo Maresca, Ornstein Confirms Virgil van Dijk Rumours & What Next For Reece James? #CFC
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1:18:30In this episode the team discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 2-1 win over Fulham in the Premier League. The team also discuss Chelsea Women's devastating loss to Barcelona in the Champions League and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start, Shevva's Shoutouts & What We Did On The Weekend ft Mike's Tri…
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Can Maresca survive at Chelsea without Champions League?
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44:54They left it late, but Chelsea grabbed a crucial win in their bid to secure a top five finish, as Tyrique George and Pedro Neto saw the Blues come from behind to win 2-1 at Fulham. Victory at Craven Cottage keeps them in the mix for a return to European football’s elite competition next season. But with fan discontent growing, how important is Cham…
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BEST OF: Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism
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59:35In this Best Of episode, we revisit our conversation with Tim Alberta, the author of the profoundly disturbing book "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory,” which was released before the 2024 election. In this interview, he explains how evangelicals have been turned into a political tool for the Republican Party. Alberta grew up in the evangelical …
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Winners & Losers: Chelsea 1-2 Legia Warsaw ft Cole Palmer, Reece James, Sporting Directors, Why Enzo Maresca Has To Be Sacked & Champions League Preview #CFC
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1:25:57In this episode the team discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Legia Warsaw in the Conference League. The team also talk the latest from this week's news and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts 08:29 News: Enzo Maresca's Shocking Comments & Club World Cup Taxes 17:…
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Man United's Europa League madness & can Villa halt Newcastle's charge?
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39:40There are six games to go in the Premier League, so we’re focusing on the race for Champions League football as Aston Villa take on Newcastle United, while Manchester United and Spurs kept their dreams of qualifying for next season’s competition alive with victories in the Europa League. Mark Critchley joins us to talk about a ridiculous night at O…
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Is Rice the key to Arsenal's Champions League dream?
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53:03Arsenal are through to the semi-finals of the Champions League for only the third time in their history - and they had to beat the holders to do it. So how far does that 5-1 win on aggregate propel Mikel Arteta’s project forward? And crucially, can they now go all the way in the Champions League? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Art de Roche, Guillermo R…
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Son of Chelsea: The Voice Behind The Mic – Daniel Childs On His YouTube Origins, Frank Lampard & The Club He Loves #CFC
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45:24In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Daniel Childs – better known as Son of Chelsea – a familiar voice to many through his YouTube channel and strong presence in the Chelsea community. We explore his journey as a content creator, his Frank Lampard interview dream, and the challenges of staying relevant in today’s fast-moving world of foot…
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Through to the semi-finals of the Champions League, Barcelona are on course for a treble this season. So how has Hansi Flick imprinted his style on this team? And will he stay at Barca in the long term? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Pol Ballus, Thom Harris Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou & Simon Watts Learn more about your ad …
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Has this season been boring or brilliant?
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44:57Has the Premier League been a little boring this season? Especially compared to a thrilling round in the Champions League knockout phase. Have Pep Guardiola’s complex systems killed creativity? Or is the entertainment just coming from different places — tighter mid-table races, smarter tactics, and more goals than ever? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: J…
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Winners & Losers: Chelsea 2-2 Ipswich, Has Enzo Maresca Lost The Fans?, Champions League Race Over & We Scouted Emmanuel Agbadou And Mathys Tel #CFC
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1:25:13In this episode the team discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Ipswich in the Premier League. The team also discuss Chelsea Women's FA Cup Semi Final win over Liverpool and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start, Shevva's Shoutouts & What We Did On The Weekend ft Mike's Trip To The Moline…
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Man Utd or Chelsea: Who needs Delap more?
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40:17Manchester United & Chelsea are just two of the clubs interested in Ipswich Town’s star striker Liam Delap. So with a summer transfer auction on the cards - where will Delap end up? Host: Ayo Akinwolere With: Laurie Whitwell & Simon Johnson Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead Producer: Mike Stavrou Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm…
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Atul Gawande on Musk’s Destruction of USAID
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43:50Elon Musk and DOGE have been taking a chainsaw to the federal government since Trump was re-elected. It could take us generations to fully recover from the damage inflicted by the careless and cruel nature of these cuts. We're joined by American surgeon, author, and public health advocate Atul Gawande to discuss just how devastating these actions a…
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Winners & Losers: Legia Warsaw 0-3 Chelsea ft Tyrique George And Noni Madueke, Is £30m For Liam Delap A Bargain? & Why Christopher Nkunku Is Not The Problem #CFC
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47:47In this episode the team discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 3-0 win over Legia Warsaw in the Conference League. The team also talk the latest from this week's news and as always also answer some listener questions. RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts 06:26 News: Is £30m For Liam Delap A Bargain? 12:16 Winners & Losers: Le…
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Salah stays at Liverpool - Van Dijk next?
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40:57Mohamed Salah has signed a new two-year contract at Liverpool, while Virgil van Dijk looks set to do the same. With owners FSG usually reluctant to hand out lucrative contract extensions to ageing players, why have they made an exception and what does it mean for Liverpool’s summer transfer business? The Athletic's David Ornstein and Liverpool writ…
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Have Chelsea found another PSR loophole?
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47:00Since Chelsea’s takeover by Todd Boehly and Clearlake capital, the Blues have spent - unlike any other club bringing in the likes of Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez and Joao Felix. Despite their massive outlays, Chelsea announced a £128.4m profit for the year to June 2024. So how have they done it - and have they found another PSR loophole? Ayo Akin…
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Arsenal's statement win & is Ancelotti in trouble?
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36:45European champions Real Madrid were rocked by a riveting Arsenal display in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie last night With Madrid facing an uphill task in both the Champions League and La Liga - will they bring in more superstars this summer to bolster their squad? And will Carlo Ancelotti still be the man to make it all …
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