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It's been a week of high emotions - Dan gears up for Blues' first Wembley trip in 14 years, as victory over Bradford sees them reach the final of the EFL Trophy. Meanwhile, Callum scratches his head as Villa's impressive week against Liverpool and Chelsea comes crashing down with a humiliating defeat away at Crystal Palace. There's also discussion on Dan's Reading away day, Leyton Orient, Aston Villa Women, the other Midlands teams and a sure-to-be eventful week coming up...…

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A 15-Rated Episode Of The Second City Podcast 44:33

13 дней назад44:33

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In a profanity-laden, Parents Strongly Cautioned episode, Callum and Dan look back on another frantic week in the Second City - whilst Villa fight back against The Tractor Boys at Villa Park, Blues continue their unbeaten run in League One. They also discuss Walsall, 'Frank Lampard's Coventry', the Baggies, the Wolves, Craig Gardner's promotion, Kendrick Lamar, Blues' huge upcoming semi-final against Bradford and Villa's Premier League double header against Liverpool and Chelsea...…

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Back To Reality 43:06

20 дней назад43:06

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The magic of the cup lives on as Callum and Dan react to an electric FA Cup 4th Round weekend. They react to Blues hosting Newcastle amidst a ferocious atmosphere, Villa squaring off against Spurs and the exploits of the other West Midlands clubs this weekend. The duo also react to Blues marching through to the semi-finals of the EFL Trophy and Callum's trip to Goodison Park...…

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You've Had An Absolutely Mental One 47:36

26 дней назад47:36

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As the January Transfer Window slams shut, Callum and Dan react to the business done by the Second City Clubs. They also look back on Villa's triumphant night against Celtic, their far less triumphant night against Wolves, and Blues' continued dominance in League One...

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Back In The Studio 32:16

4 weeks назад32:16

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Dan and Callum return for a rare but always enjoyable in-person edition of the Second City Podcast. They talk through Blues' top-of-the-table clashes against Wrexham and Huddersfield, Villa's recent Champions League exploits and their League draws against Arsenal and West Ham, as well as January signings and the second coming of Tony Mowbray at West Brom.…

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Lee Clark: In His Own Words 54:52

6 weeks назад54:52

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The Second City Podcast welcomes former Blues boss Lee Clark, who sits down to discuss the highs and lows of his two-and-a-half years at the club, that Bolton game, the current BCFC team in League One, and what Chris Davies' side can expect from the mouth-watering FA Cup 4th Round tie against his boyhood club, Newcastle. 00:00 - Intro & Bobby Clark's Progress 06:16 - Lee’s Early Football Memories 08:33 - Lee’s Time As Blues Boss 33:49 - Lee On The Current Blues Team 38:32 - Blues vs. Newcastle Preview…

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The Voice Of The People 50:22

6 weeks назад50:22

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The Second City Pod is picking up momentum as we go in to the second half of the season. Callum and Dan react to all the FA Cup and EFL Trophy action, as well as Villa’s trip to Goodison to confront the Moyesiah. They also react to the shock news at Blues of Garry Cook’s resignation as CEO and some intriguing news in West Brom’s search for a new manager, before previewing the weekend’s fixtures. 01:19 - What We’re Wearing (Daniel) 04:12 - What We’re Wearing (Callum) 07:47 - Aston Villa vs. West Ham Reaction 15:07 - Tamworth’s FA Cup Journey 17:08 - Birmingham vs. Lincoln Reaction 22:26 - EFL Trophy Reaction 26:49 - Everton vs. Villa Reaction 34:34 - Garry Cook Steps Down as Blues CEO 40:35 - Villa Transfer Update 43:28 - West Brom’s Manager Search 45:42 - Arsenal vs. Aston Villa Preview 48:02 - Blues vs. Exeter City Preview…

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20 Years Of Pain 46:54

8 weeks назад46:54

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It's anniversaries all round on the SCP this week as Aston Villa celebrate 150 years in their FA Cup tie with West Ham, while Dan celebrates 20 years since his first trip to St Andrews! Callum and Dan ring in 2025 with a very special 'What We're Wearing' followed by a round-up of both Villa and Blues' festive shenanigans. They also take time to cast an eye over West Brom's managerial hunt and Tamworth's big upcoming FA Cup tie against Spurs.…

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2024: A Year In Review 47:58

10 weeks назад47:58

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Dan and Callum round out the year with a reflection on the year that was, discussing the highs and lows of Blues and Villa's turbulent 2024, before looking ahead with their hopes and dreams for 2025.

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Am I An Influencer Now? 46:08

12 weeks назад46:08

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Callum and Dan return to give a round up on the last couple of weeks, including Aston Villa vs. Juventus, Blues' League One exploits and Dan's last-minute trip to Celtic Park. They also discuss the FA Cup 3rd Round Draw, Frank Lampard and Gary O'Neil, before a quick look ahead to the weekend.

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Steven Gerrard's Saudi Arabian Exodus 30:31

15 weeks назад30:31

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The Second City Pod has officially reached 50 episodes! Dan and Callum take time to preview this week's fixtures, with Villa welcoming Crystal Palace in the Premier League, whilst Blues trek to Shrewsbury and Exeter, after a 'What We're Wearing' with a twist.

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The Sin City Podcast: A Las Vegas Hangover 40:04

16 weeks назад40:04

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Fresh off the plane from a trip to Fabulous Las Vegas, Callum and Dan return to react to Villa's recent struggles, including their losses to Club Brugge and Liverpool, and the first real bump in the road in Blues' season. The duo also try and make sense of Mark Robins' sacking by Coventry, and take a look at the fortunes of the Second City's Women's teams.…

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The Regardless XI 1:02:27

20 weeks назад1:02:27

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Dan and Callum continue to voyage through the endless black void of the international break by bringing you 'The Regardless XI' for Blues and Villa. The rules are simple: pick the best Blues or Villa XI, regardless of how good those players actually were in the Second City, but rather by taking their whole career in to account. For example, does Dwight Yorke get in the Blues team? Does Peter Schmeichel keep goal in the Villa team? If you still don't get it, give the episode a listen and you'll work it out!…

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Villa Beat Bayern & Blues Dominate League One 48:48

20 weeks назад48:48

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After an unexpected break, The Second City Podcast returns to break through the black void that is the international break. Dan and Callum reflect on a monumental few weeks for both sides of the Second City, including Villa's monumental Champions League win against Bayern Munich, and Blues' continued dominance of League One. The duo also look at the fortunes of their fellow West Midlands clubs, as well as discussing Blues Women, Contract Extensions and 3rd kits.…

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Never Fall In Love With A Loan Player 1:03:56

24 weeks назад1:03:56

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Callum and Dan attempt to fill the remaining days of the international break by discussing their best loan signing XIs for Aston Villa and Birmingham City from over the years. On top of their trip down memory lane, they discuss Blues' simultaneous draw and loss to Walsall in the EFL Trophy, Villa's new third kit and Champions League ticket prices, before previewing Blues' top-of-the-table clash with Wrexham on Monday, and Villa's upcoming matches against Everton and Young Boys.…

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Blues Spend Big & Villa Draw The Big Guns In Europe 54:54

26 weeks назад54:54

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Dan reacts to an overwhelming week at Blues, involving a last-gasp winner in front of the Tilton against Wigan and, of course, the club obliterating the League One transfer record. Callum looks back on Villa's away victory over Leicester and gives his take on the Champions League draw, before the duo take a look at goings-on elsewhere in the West Midlands involving the likes of West Brom, Coventry and Wolves.…

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Live From Loughton 43:01

27 weeks назад43:01

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Dan and Callum are joined by special guest, friend of the pod and Arsenal fan Will, as the duo take the SCP on the road and talk in-person from Will's abode in Essex, not much more than a stone's throw from Leyton Orient. The trio discuss Blues' win at Brisbane Road, Villa's defeat to The Gunners, and the rest of the action across the West Midlands, before discussing transfers, the matchday experience, and the next set of fixtures.…

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That Be What The Kids Do 59:02

28 weeks назад59:02

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Dan and Callum return to react to two successful away days for Birmingham's football clubs, as Blues truly get the Chris Davies era running and Villa start 24/25 with a Premier League victory. The duo also react to the latest transfer rumours, look across at the fortunes of West Brom, Wolves, Coventry, Walsall, and the local non-league teams this week, before previewing Villa's hosting of Arsenal and Blues' matches against Leyton Orient and Fulham.…

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The Great Ones Always Return 50:05

29 weeks назад50:05

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The Second City Pod finally returns for the 2024/25 season, covering all things football-related in and around Birmingham. Callum previews Villa's upcoming season as they prepare for Champions League football, whilst Dan reacts to Blues' first steps back in the third tier for the first time in 30 years. The duo also preview West Brom, Wolves and Coventry's upcoming seasons, before previewing Villa's visit to West Ham and Blues' trip to Wycombe 00:00 - Intro & Welcome Back 02:47 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 04:46 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 07:17 - Blues: Preparing For Life In League One 12:06 - Blues 1-1 Reading Reaction 16:19 - Charlton 0-1 Blues Reaction 18:58 - Previewing Villa’s Season 27:51 - Predicting Blues’ Season 32:20 - West Brom’s Fortunes 36:40 - Wolves In 24/25 39:20 - Previewing Coventry City’s Season 41:44 - The Mystery Of Tim Flowers 43:53 - Wycombe vs. Blues Preview 46:22 - West Ham vs. Aston Villa Preview…

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2023/24 Season Review 1:01:33

36 weeks назад1:01:33

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It's finally here! Callum and Dan are back in the studio for their 2023/24 Season Reviews for Aston Villa and Birmingham City. Join them as they give their thoughts on everything that went right this season for their teams (mainly a Villa section) and everything that didn't (basically everything with Blues), discussing their favourite games, goals, signings and more! 02:03 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 06:48 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 11:32 - Aston Villa’s Season Summary 14:25 - Birmingham City’s Season Summary 23:48 - Birmingham City: Best Game 25:46 - Aston Villa: Best Game 27:54 - Aston Villa: Worst Game 29:54 - Birmingham City: Worst Game 34:13 - Birmingham City’s Manager Of The Year Award 36:48 - Aston Villa’s Badge Of The Year Award 38:40 - Birmingham City: Best Signing 41:06 - Aston Villa: Best Signing 43:04 - Aston Villa: Worst Signing 45:16 - Birmingham City: Worst Signing 50:23 - Birmingham City: Goal Of The Season 52:11 - Aston Villa: Goal Of The Season 53:54 - Birmingham City: Player Of The Year 54:43 - Aston Villa: Player Of The Year 56:10 - Aston Villa: Hopes For Next Season 58:17 - Birmingham City: Hopes For Next Season…

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The Second City Catch-Up 18:20

37 weeks назад18:20

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Ahead of their full end-of-season review, Dan and Callum have a quick catch-up on all the goings on in the Second City's football scene, including Chris Davies' arrival at Blues, and Villa's latest transfer dealings. However, we begin with a brief tribute to former Villa and Blues goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, who tragically passed away this week aged just 26. TIMESTAMPS 01:22 - Matija Sarkic, Rest In Peace. 03:31 - Chris Davies: The New BCFC Manager 07:50 - Blues’ New Home Shirt 10:23 - Villa’s Transfer Business…

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UEFA Euro 2024 Preview 43:58

38 weeks назад43:58

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Someone get me a thermometer, I think I've got Euros fever! Callum and Dan temporarily detour away from Second City football as they look ahead to Euro 2024 in Germany, giving their thoughts and predictions on the runners and riders, whilst also looking back on some of their favourite memories from Euros of yesteryear. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Countdown To Euro 2024 02:54 - What We’re Wearing (Republic of Ireland) 07:40 - What We’re Wearing (England) 10:37 - Earliest Euros Memories 16:14 - Favourite Euros Memories 23:06 - Predictions For Euro 2024 35:32 - How Far Will England & Scotland Go?…

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Great Atmosphere, Awful Game 42:54

39 weeks назад42:54

42:54

With the domestic season done and dusted, Dan and Callum react to the latest news going on in the Second City, including Blues' search for Tony Mowbray's successor, Unai Emery's new Villa contract, and, elsewhere, Wayne Rooney's return to management. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Catch-Up 03:02 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 05:52 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 13:13 - Mowbray Steps Down As Blues Manager 24:51 - Unai Emery Signs New Contract 28:01 - Villa’s New Badge 29:36 - Blues: Released & Retained 34:08 - Villa’s Data Leak 35:59 - Rooney Returns To Management…

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I Got Tickets To The Bloody Final 59:18

42 weeks назад59:18

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This week on the SCP, Callum looks back on a huge week for Villa, which saw them both eliminated from this season's Europa Conference League, but also finally qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, Dan gives his thoughts on which players Blues should release and retain this summer following relegation, and elsewhere, the duo look at West Brom's fortunes in the play-offs and another Wembley loss for Solihull Moors. TIMESTAMPS 01:11 - Second City Teams Abroad 05:35 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 08:02 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 11:50 - Olympiacos vs. Villa, 2nd Leg Reaction 17:36 - Villa vs. Liverpool Reaction 28:08 - West Brom In The Play-Offs 34:52 - Solihull Moors In The FA Trophy 38:48 - Blues: The Gary Rowett Situation 43:36 - Blues: Release Or Retain? 50:03 - Aston Villa: Interview With Chris Heck 55:58 - Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa Preview…

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Why Is It Never Us? 44:39

43 weeks назад44:39

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It’s been a chastening week in the Second City. After 13 years in the Championship, Blues finally ran out of luck and are confirmed to play their football in the third tier next season for the first time in 30 years. Whilst Dan dissects where it all went wrong, Callum looks at Villa’s surprise 4-2 Europa Conference League Semi-Final defeat to Olympiacos, as well as their 1-0 loss at Brighton in the Premier League. The lads then take a look at the fortunes of West Brom and Solihull Moors, before previewing a huge week ahead for Villa. 02:11 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 05:53 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 09:38 - Blues Relegated: Our Reaction 23:48 - Villa vs. Olympiacos, 1st Leg Reaction 30:54 - Brighton vs. Villa Reaction 34:40 - Blues End Of Season Awards 36:38 - West Brom & Solihull Moors 39:43 - Olympiacos vs. Villa, 2nd Leg Preview 42:04 - Villa vs. Liverpool Preview…

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My Body Is A Temple 58:36

44 weeks назад58:36

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We’re well in to the home straight for 23/24 — as Villa prepare for a huge European Semi-Final against Olympiacos, Blues prepare for their biggest match in years as they face Norwich on Survival Saturday. As well as discussing the weekend’s results, Dan and Callum talk Dion Sanderson, Unai Emery’s contract extension, spending caps and the Blues Women’s team, before giving their predictions for a season-defining week. 02:12 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 09:01 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 14:34 - Reaction to Huddersfield vs. Blues 26:19 - Reaction to Villa vs. Chelsea 37:32 - The Dion Sanderson Situation 39:58 - Unai Emery’s New Contract 42:17 - Villa’s Stance On The Spending Cap 44:45 - Blues Women’s Season Concludes 46:16 - Villa vs. Olympiacos, 1st Leg Preview 48:47 - Blues vs. Norwich, Survival Saturday Preview 54:38 - Brighton vs. Villa Preview…

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I Walked Straight Out Of Work And Into The Pub 57:43

45 weeks назад57:43

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Morale could not be more different on each side of the podcast. Whilst Villa reach a European Semi-Final and continue their charge towards a Champions League place, yet another poor performance for Blues sees them on the brink of relegation to League One for the first time in 30 years. Callum also discusses a significant new sponsorship deal for Villa, before him and Dan preview this weekend’s matches. Timestamps 03:06 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 09:42 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 15:56 - Reaction to Lille vs. Aston Villa, 2nd Leg 27:11 - Reaction to Rotherham vs. Blues 38:25 - Villa vs. Bournemouth Reaction 47:36 - Villa’s New Sponsorship Deal 49:29 - Huddersfield vs. Blues Preview 53:10 - Villa vs. Chelsea Preview…

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There Was Some Serious Movement In There 59:37

46 weeks назад59:37

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The Second City Podcast returns in high spirits, as both Blues and Villa post some of their best results of their respective seasons as we hit the run-in. As well as previewing this week's games, Callum and Dan also discuss new stadiums, Blues Women, Lille fans and Sunjic's tears. 01:35 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 06:35 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 11:40 - Blues vs. Cardiff Reaction 17:20 - Villa vs. Lille, 1st Leg Reaction 22:53 - Blues vs. Coventry Reaction 34:18 - Arsenal vs. Villa Reaction 41:40 - Villa’s Stadium Rumours 46:16 - Blues Formally Announce New Stadium Plans 52:31 - Changes At Blues Women 54:09 - Lille vs. Villa, 2nd Leg Preview 55:57 - Rotherham vs. Blues Preview 57:23 - Villa vs. Bournemouth Preview…

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Saved By The EFL Trophy 50:20

47 weeks назад50:20

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After a discussion on the Second City Podcast's trip to Wembley over the weekend, Dan and Callum react to a harrowing week for their respective teams, including Man City's demolition job on Villa and Blues' late heartbreak at Leicester & Villa's capitulation against Brentford. They then preview the upcoming double game week, including Villa's huge European quarter final against Lille. 00:00 - SCP At The EFL Trophy 06:20 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 11:03 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 16:03 - Man City vs. Aston Villa Reaction 20:15 - Leicester vs. Blues Reaction 27:45 - Aston Villa vs. Brentford Reaction 34:19 - Jacob Ramsey’s Injury 36:35 - Blues’ New Academy Appointment 38:28 - Blues’ 2nd Open House 39:54 - Blues vs. Cardiff Preview 42:05 - Aston Villa vs. Lille Preview 44:23 - Blues vs. Coventry Preview 46:25 - Arsenal vs. Aston Villa Preview…

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Fresh Off The Plane 51:53

48 weeks назад51:53