The Bridge Brothers Presents...

Draw at the Den, Paris Analysis and Toffees Trouble

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:24:17 GMT

Despite decent good results for our teams beyond the bridge, it's been another difficult week for Chelsea, this time for our men and women's sides.

The Bridge Brothers start with an analysis of Chelsea's 1-1 draw against London City Lionesses in the WSL. The blues' UCL ambitions have been dented at the Den by LCL.

We then move from Nikita Parris to Paris Saint Germain with the French Champions taking another opportunity to thrash Chelsea in the men's Champions League.

It didn't get any better for Liam Rosenior's charges with another 3-0 humiliation a few days later, this time at the hands of Everton.

This prompts discussion of the joint BlueCo Out protests from Chelsea and Strasbourg fans this coming April, (the 18th to be precise), and Nick's frustration at Liam Rosenior who he does not think is good enough to be Chelsea manager.

In an effort to cheer ourselves up, there is Alan Shearer chat alongside a coupe of other tangents along the way.

The lads also finish the podcast by paying tribute to former Chelsea goalkeeping coach Silvino Louro, who sadly passed away at the age of 67.

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By for now!

Matt and Nick.

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An FPL Hiatus and a Big Week for FWSL!

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:51:48 GMT

The lads reflect on their game week 31 performances and start making plans ahead of the game week 32, despite the international break and FA Cup fixtures taking place ahead of then.

With the Premier League not back until April 10th, it's all about the WSL with the lads sharing their plans for Aerial Fantasy as Matt tries to consolidate his lead in the Bridge Brothers league and Nick looking to cause an upset with his own team finding form.

Matt and Nick will also be cheering on the Chelsea Women's side in person for the FA Cup game against Tottenham and we'll feature clips of that game in a forthcoming show.

Game deadlines and codes are as follows...

FPL: Game week 32: Friday the 10th of April at 18:30. BN59SG

FWSL, Game Week 19: Saturday the 28th of March at 11:00 FKWAXX

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League Cup Joy, Paris Pain and Magpies Sorrow

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:55:08 GMT

Matt and Nick tore up the script, at least partially this week, to discuss the Premier League punishment meted out to Chelsea FC. They talk the listeners through the ruling and give their take on it.

Things aren't much better on the pitch for the Chelsea senior men's side as the lads talk about the Blues' 5-2 defeat away to Paris Saint Germain, (this was recorded before the 3-0 humbling at Stamford Bridge), and the home defeat to Newcastle.

Thank goodness for Chelsea Women, Sonia Bompastor's team triumphed 2-0 over Marc Skinner's Manchester United. It is fair to say that Nick was not best pleased with the Red Devil's Manager's comments after the match.

The Brothers finish the show by paying respects to the families of Amy Carr and Amelia Aplin, who were both goalkeepers. Amy Carr, who played for Chelsea, Arsenal, Reading and England at youth level, died at 35 after a battle with a brain tumour. Amelia played for Oxford and died after collapsing during a Junior Premier League game for Oxford United. We also send our condolences to former Blue Thiago Silva, who sadly lost his mother Angela Maria last week.

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Tactics, Transfers and Staying The Right Side of Weird...

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:49:23 GMT

In episode 28, The Bridge Brothers take stock of contrasting FPL fortunes. Matt's team, albeit slowly down, is still riding a tide of green arrows, whilst Nick is finding a way to kick start his season.

Despite Matt's good form, he does have Manchester City and Arsenal players that he needs to bench for their blank in game week 31. However, he has since realised that, instead of selling Marc Guéhi like he says on the pod, he can bench all these players if he choses to.

The elder of the sibling's luck seems to be in as, despite missing the deadline to make his changes, he still got a good score, mainly courtesy of Tottenham's Signe Gauspet coming off the bench to claim 17 points. With the lads in attendance at King's Meadow for Chelsea's game against Spurs, Matt does declare that he would like to say thanks to Gauspet for saving his game week despite his deadline incompetence, but wonders if this would see him stray beyond the right side of weird!

Nick also had some success by playing the wall chip which means there is still a chance he could sail up The Bridge Brothers WSL league.

Game deadlines and codes are as follows...

FPL: Game week 31: Friday the 20th of March at 18:30. BN59SG

FWSL, Game Week 18: Saturday the 21st of March at 11:30 FKWAXX

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Blank Game Weeks and an Aerial WSL Lament

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:58:58 GMT

Matt is riding on the crest of a green arrow wave as the Bridge Brothers sail into episode 27. The question is whether he can keep the good momentum going with blank game weeks on the horizon. A good chip strategy will be needed. When it comes to the young of the two siblings, Nick's charges need to re-discover their form if they want to finish strongly and ensure that the younger of the siblings doesn't decide to retire from the game completely next season.

Alongside sharing their FPL experiences and advice, Matt and Nick also turn their attention to the Women's game with the WSL returning this weekend. It is a bittersweet feeling with the news that the Aerial Fantasy game will be discontinued after this season. Reflecting on this story, the Brothers reflect on how integral the game has been when it comes to improving their WSL knowledge as well as how invaluable it is for women's football in the UK too.

The chaps are hoping that someone can sweep in and save the much loved Aerial WSL, but if indeed this is the last season we play it, game weeks and codes for the upcoming fixtures are included below...

FWSL, Game Week 17: Sunday the 15th of March at 11:00 (Mother’s Day). FKWAXX

FPL: Game week 30: Friday the 14th of March at 13:30. BN59SG

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Matt and Nick.

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Victory over Villains and an FA Cup Wrexit!

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:03:09 GMT

With a 4-1 win over Aston Villa and a 2-4 victory over Wrexham, it's dreamland for The Bridge Brothers as the Chelsea men head to Paris. As you'll find in next week's show, those dreams were ended at the Parc des Princes, but we'll stay upbeat for now.

With Chelsea looking better in the Premier League, the chat includes references to "new R9 elect" Jõao Pedro, goalkeeper dilemmas, squad selection, controversial centre circle huddles and, of course, VAR. The Video Assistant Referee was actually on the Blues' side for the two games covered this week.

When it comes to Wrexham, Nick takes a dim view of the BBC's Rob and Ryan love-in and what the financial model of the Red Dragons means for the English football pyramid. As a big Welcome to Wrexham fan, Matt does his best to air a different point of view.

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Á Bientôt!

Matt and Nick.

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Blues Must add Defending and Discipline to their Arsenal.

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:09:00 GMT

The "Blues Must add Defending and Discipline to their Arsenal" and, thankfully, in their following Premier League game they did when it came to the 4-1 victory against Aston Villa.

However, in this episode of The Bridge Brothers Podcast, which was recorded after the defeat to Arsenal, the lads lament more bad set piece defending and red cards which have hampered Chelsea in their bid to be challengers to the Premier League title.

The lads talk the inexperience of youth, managerial puppets and frustrations around the ownership model.

They also look forward to the FA Cup game against Wrexham, in the "who can buy titles derby," as well as the game against PSG. Surely, with Rosenior's Ligue Une experience, Chelsea can yet again beat their Parisian rivals?

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Á Bientôt!

Matt and Nick.

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Burnley draw Claret from the Blues.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:42:59 GMT

In a slight change to our format, the Bridge Brothers are going back to their Chelsea roots and focusing on all things Blue, including the under 18s 3-0 victory against Southampton, the Women's fantastic FA Cup victory over Manchester United and, (perhaps less enthusiastically), the Chelsea men's senior team 1-1 home draw with Burnley.

And it is this game against the Clarets that the lads focus on which brings up topics such as team discipline, inexperience, defending set-pieces and the future of players such as Liam Delap. Should Nicolas Jackson come in and get his place back from him?

We also declare an emphatic no when it comes to the racist abuse experienced by Chelsea's Wesley Fofana. As Nick says, there is no place for discrimination in society and certainly not on the Bridge Brothers Podcast.

One correction to add is that Matt mentioned Strasbourg won 3-0 against Lyon, whereas the final score was in fact 3-1.

Thanks as ever to Shane speed, aka Sea of Days, for his music for the podcast. Incidentally, Shane's team Mansfield did what Chelsea couldn't do last weekend and defeat Burnley!

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Matt and Nick.

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The Point(s) of No Return

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:15:02 GMT

In episode 26, Matt and Nick lament another tough game week with both siblings praying for strong performances from Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo in Manchester United's game against Everton.

Perhaps ironically, it is the Chelsea triple-up which has been at the centre of the Bridge Brothers' anguish which leads Matt to conclude that he needs to trust his gut more when it comes to playing FPL.

There's props for Fulham, consensus about "Doctor" Tottenham being a team to target and a bit of pizza chat thrown in for good measure.

If you fancy your chances against the lads, the game week deadlines and league codes are included below.

FWSL, Game Week 17: Sunday the 15th of March at 11:00 (Mother’s Day). FKWAXX

FPL: Game week 27: Friday the 27th of February at 18:30. BN59SG

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Matt and Nick.

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Is this the return of Chelsea’s cup kings era?

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 15:32:55 GMT

On the back of Chelsea's progression in the FA Cup, (after beating Hull in the Liam Rosenior Derby), Matt asks whether this current Blues Team can emulate the success of their counterparts in the 70s, 90s and the Abrahamovic era by posing the question...

Is this the return of Chelsea’s cup kings era?

The Bridge Brothers Podcast will be having a slight change of format next week, where we will take a deeper dive into selected matches from the senior men's and women's teams as well as academy games.

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A la prochaine!

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(Dashed) Gabriel Dreams

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:09:24 GMT

It's episode 25 and Matt and Nick return with tales of a mixed game week 26.

At the time of recording, Matt was holding out hope that Gabriel would make his dreams come true in Arsenal's away game against Wolves after he triple captained the defender. *Spoiler, he didn't!

With the elder of the siblings left wondering what could have been, Nick is wringing the changes for game week 27 as the Bridge Brothers go again in their FPL adventure.

It's better news for Matt in WSL as some good fortune sees him continue to dominate the Brothers' Aerial WSL league.

If you fancy your chances against the lads, the game week deadlines and league codes are included below.

FWSL, Game Week 17: Sunday the 15th of March at 11:00 (Mother’s Day). FKWAXX

FPL: Game week 27: Saturday the 21st of February at 13:30. BN59SG

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See you soon!

Matt and Nick.

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Is the Future bright for Chelsea Women?

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:11:47 GMT

After offering his admin services to help with Crystal Palace's poor record of paperwork, Matt starts this week's topic which is...

"Is the future bright for Chelsea women?"

This question is off the back of a much needed win for the Blues who beat Tottenham away 2-0, all under the watchful gaze of the home fans, our travelling supporters and pop superstar Madonna!

With there being a number of NBA Star Giannis Antetokounmpo joining Alexis Ohanian's investment group and the Head of Women's Football Paul Green departing, the Bridge Brothers ask what the future has in store for the club and whether we should be worried about being priced out when it comes to following the women's senior team too?

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A la prochaine!

Matt and Nick.

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All Aboard for FWSL Game Week 16

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:02:25 GMT

Matt and Nick are in the thick of the action as this week episode starts as game week 26 begins.

While we spoke about this double game week on the last show, the lads reveal their squad choices for the latest Premier League run-in as well as discuss their performances from 25. It's steady progress for Matt, (aka the over-thinker tinker-man), but Nick needs to stop the rot with his charges struggling for another round of fixtures. With Matt triple captaining Arsenal's Gabriel and Nick making some shrewd tactical moves, will the brothers be swimming in green arrows or crashing through the leagues in a sea of red?

With the FA Cup taking over next week in the men's game, there is more time to talk Fantasy WSL with Matt continuing to lead the Bridge Brothers League although Nick's team continues to perform well in what is the brothers' apprenticeship season in the game.

Like Madonna, who was there to see Spurs VS Chelsea in the WSL last week, you can "get into the groove" and join our leagues and compete agains us. Details are below...

FWSL, Game Week 16: Friday the 13th of February at 18:00. FKWAXX

FPL: Game week 27: Saturday the 21st of February at 13:30. BN59SG

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Matt and Nick.

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Is this the end of the era for the Chelsea Women’s Team?

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:02:42 GMT

With defeats for AFC Croydon against Margate and AFC Wimbledon losing to Bolton Wanderers, it was the Chelsea men's team that lifted the spirits of The Bridge Brothers with their 3-2 come back victory against West Ham. But the lads were bought back down to earth with Chelsea Women's devastating 5-1 defeat away to Manchester City at the Etihad.

The lads talk about this as well as Blues' 2-0 WSL defeat at home to Arsenal as they ask...

Is this the end of the era for the Chelsea Women’s Team?

Amongst the discussion is the future of Bompastor, (will she win Chelsea their first Champions League), the form of key players such as Bright, Kerr and Cuthbert and whether the West London team's poor recent results and dip in performances is actually good news for the WSL.

We also briefly discuss the proposed move of the Chelsea women's team to AFC Wimbledon's home ground, the Cherry Red Records Stadium (aka Plough Lane), and whether this will be a good deal for both clubs. Nick is just excited as it is near Lidl's!

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A bientôt!

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"Death, taxes and leaving your best players on the bench..."

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:43:49 GMT

In a role reversal, Matt has had a good week in FPL with Nick unusually not meeting the high standards that he has set himself. Will things change in game week 25?

The chaps discuss goal-keeper choices, a West Ham revival and whether the Black Cats of Sunderland are largely fixture-proof when it comes to Fantasy Premier League.

Matt's good fantasy football week continued in that he is now top of the Bridge Brothers' mini-est of mini-leagues, (you can find out how to compete against us below). He would have possibly beaten Nick's better score this week had he not benched Olivia Godfrey's 11 points. To refer to Oscar Wilde, the consistencies in life are: "death, taxes and Matt leaving his better performing players on the bench."

As ever, the game week deadlines for FPL and FWSL are included below, as well as the joining codes for our mini-leagues. Could you stop Matt winning their FWSL league?

FWSL: Game Week 15: Saturday the 7th of February at 11:00. FKWAXX

FPL: Game week 23: Friday the 6th of February at 18:30. BN59SG

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Matt and Nick.

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Back to the Future

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:48:16 GMT

The Bridge Brothers begin by asking what inspired a mystery FPL player to captain Patric Dorgu in Manchester United's 2-0 Victory over Man City? Did he have a Biff style sporting almanac?

When it comes to their teams, Matt changes the subject as much as he can instead of talking about his side's performance and this leads the brothers to speak about last weekend's AFCON Final between Morocco and Senegal.

Coming back to all things Fantasy, Nick is again making the changes and it looks like Saka is on his way out of his side. Matt also gleans his brothers' knowledge to improve his own fortunes.

With the lads back at Stamford Bridge this Saturday to watch Chelsea V Arsenal in the WSL, the chat turns to the Aerial app and their decisions for Fantasy Women's Super League. Will Matt go with Borbe in goal against his beloved Blues?

Apologies too in that, while advocating for Liverpool's Women's team, Matt refers to Red's boss Gareth Taylor as Gareth Evans. As you'll hear, it wasn't his day for WSL manager's names this week.

Nick also tries his hand at a new catch phrase for the pod.

This week's deadlines and league joining codes are included below...

FWSL, Game Week 13: Friday the 23rd of January at 18:00. FKWAXX

FPL: Game week 23: Saturday the 24th of January at 11:00. BN59SG

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Please also check out the latest episode of Matt's other podcast, Homer's Podyssey: Conversations on Purpose, where he speaks to the theatre maker, producer, beatboxer and writer, Mr Conrad Murray.

See you soon!

Matt and Nick.

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What are our expectations for new Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior?

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:10:53 GMT

After a run-down of a mixed bag of results for Croydon's football teams, most notably Crystal Palace's dismal defence of the FA Cup, the lads go back to the subject of Chelsea FC and discuss what they can expect from new Head Coach Liam Rosenior.

While generally positive, the Bridge Brothers return to the subject of multi-club ownership and agree that Racing Club de Strasbourg's fans must be furious by the way the BlueCo group have treated them and their club. This leads Nick to state that if Gary O'Neil takes charge of Chelsea in two years time after Liam Rosenior becomes tired of being a "grateful puppet," he may just instate AFC Croydon as his one and only football club. Maybe the pod then needs to change its name to the "Mayfield Maestros"?

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Matt and Nick.

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Things Can Only Get Beata…

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:26:52 GMT

Nick consoles Matt after another poor performance from his charges and gives him some much needed advice on how to improve his team for game week 22.

There's also mutual frustration regarding West Ham's FPL and FWSL assets and Nick makes his pitch to be the number one fan in the Caoimhin Kelleher fan club.

With both brothers on "glorious and fantastic" podcast form, Matt finishes the pod on a brighter note as he shares his excitement surrounding his strong Fantasy WSL team with the brothers looking forward to seeing their beloved Chelsea take on Arsenal in game week 13.

As ever, the game week deadlines for FPL and FWSL are included below, as well as the codes if you fancy your chances against the Bridge Brothers. Could you stop Matt winning their FWSL league?

FWSL, Game Week 13: Friday the 23rd of January at 18:00. FKWAXX

FPL: Game week 22: Saturday the 17th of January at 11:00. BN59SG

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Matt and Nick.

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What Went Wrong Between Chelsea and Enzo Maresca and Where Next for the Club?

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:07:20 GMT

New year, new Chelsea manager head coach as Enzo Maresca departs and makes way for new boss, Liam Rosenior.

This development sees Matt and Nick about their frustrations with the economic and strategic model laid down by BlueCo with the younger of the siblings calling for a new ownership group amidst all the coaching chaos at Stamford Bridge.

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The football clips featured in this episode are from AFC Whyteleaf VS AFC Croydon. The songs used in this podcast are Duality and Where Do I Begin by the always amazing Sea of Days. The latest episode of Season's Change is also available via the link below...

https://eardrumbuzzradio.podbean.com/e/seasons-change-end-of-year-2025/

And finally, we do wish all our listeners and happy, healthy new year.

Take care!

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FPL Birthday Deadlines and the Return of the WSL

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:03:52 GMT

In episode 19 of FPL Bridge Brothers, Matt and Nick lick their wounds after an indifferent set of FPL performances.

But there are reasons to be cheerful with Matt getting a very fortunate 17 points off his bench and Nick ringing the changes with his new wildcard.

With Matt's birthday landing on the game week 21 deadline, he vows to use his day off to improve his FPL and FWSL teams.

Speaking of WSL, the lads are very excited to see the return of the Women's Super League and discuss their early plans ahead of the restart of the WSL season.

And speaking of deadlines.

FWSL, Game Week 12: Saturday the 10th of January at 11:30. FKWAXX

FPL: Game week 20: Tuesday the 6th of January at 18:30. BN59SG

You can also join the conversation via any, or all, of the following platforms...

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The song used in this podcast is Darkness by the always amazing Sea of Days. The latest episode of Season's Change is also available via the link below...

https://eardrumbuzzradio.podbean.com/e/seasons-change-end-of-year-2025/

And finally, we do wish all our listeners and happy and healthy 2026 with a year full of green arrows and joy!

Take care!

Matt and Nick.

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Festive Pressure in FPL and FWSL Reflections...

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:10:13 GMT

After another poor game week, there is pressure on Matt and his FPL team as some incorrect 50/50 decisions seems him slide further down the league tables. One of his new years' resolutions has to be to stop benching his better players. Nick on the other hand is riding the crest of a wave and benefited from his accidental wildcard.

Looking forward, it's now or never for Matt's bench boost as the brothers talk about their plans for game weeks 18 and 19. Nick, conversely, is looking to remove Brentford's Igor Thiago whose form has been very disappointing of late.

Matt and Nick finish the show with by reviewing their Fantasy WSL season so far. Thankfully for Matt, he is doing much better in this game with him and Nick both serving their Women's Super League apprenticeship this year.

There's also random tangental chat about school sports days and the "oh my god" particle.

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And when it comes to Fantasy leagues and codes, you can play FPL against us via the code BN59SG. For WSL, our joining code is FKWAXX, (we didn't choose it, promise!).

FWSL, Game Week 12: Friday the 10th of January at 11:30. FKWAXX

FPL: Game week 18: Friday the 26th of December at 18:30. BN59SG

FPL: Game week 19: Tuesday the 30th of December at 18:00. BN59SG

The song used in this podcast is Darkness by the always amazing Sea of Days. The latest episode of Season's Change is also available via the link below...

https://eardrumbuzzradio.podbean.com/e/seasons-change-end-of-year-2025/

While Matt was not able to take part in this year's concert, you can hear Christmas Carols from the University of Brighton's School of Applied Sciences, (the SAS Singers), via this link...

https://soundcloud.com/user-467852973/sas-choir-2025_mixdown

And finally, we do wish all our listeners and happy, health and restful Christmas. But of course, we do realise that this period can also be very difficult for many and have included some links under this description which you may find useful. The FPL Bridge Brothers can also be contacted via the platforms listed above if you want to get in touch over the holidays!

Take care!

Matt and Nick.

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National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Call 0808 2000 247 (Free, 24/7) for women experiencing domestic violence.

Young People & Under 35s

Childline: Call 0800 1111 (Free, 24/7 support for anyone under 19).
Papyrus (Hopeline247): Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967 (24/7 suicide prevention for under 35s).
The Mix: Text THEMIX to 85258 (24/7 crisis support for people under 25).

Bereavement Support

Cruse Bereavement Support: Call 0808 808 1677. Note: Check cruse.org.uk for specific Christmas Day/Boxing Day 2025 opening hours.

Note on Mind: The Mind Infoline (0300 123 3393) is closed on December 25, 26, 2025, and January 1, 2026. Use the 24/7 services listed above during these closures.

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Who Deserves a Place on the Chelsea Managerial Mount Rushmore?

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:54:42 GMT

We start this episode by taking about AFC Croydon's 5-1 emphatic victory over VCD Athletic as well as the Chelsea Women's even more emphatic win away against Liverpool!

With the lads in good spirits over these results, they then turn to this week's question which is: "Who Deserves a Place on the Chelsea Managerial Mount Rushmore?"

Matt thought that this one may be a bit more fun than last week's FIFA themed episode which turned a bit lively.

Out of 22 managers in the Premier League era, who will make the top 4 as far as Nick is concerned? Have a listen and find out.

Of course, if you have any thoughts on our choices for the Chelsea Managerial Mount Rushmore, you can contact us via the details below...

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The songs used in this podcast are Duality and Where Do I Begin by the always amazing Sea of Days. The latest episode of Season's Change is also available via the link below...

https://eardrumbuzzradio.podbean.com/e/seasons-change-end-of-year-2025/

While Matt was not able to take part in this year's concert, you can hear Christmas Carols from the University of Brighton's School of Applied Sciences, (the SAS Singers), via this link...

https://soundcloud.com/user-467852973/sas-choir-2025_mixdown

And finally, we do wish all our listeners and happy, health and restful Christmas. But of course, we do realise that this period can also be very difficult for many and have included some links under this description which you may find useful. The Bridge Brothers can also be contacted via the platforms listed above if you want to get in touch over the holidays!

Take care!

Matt and Nick.

24/7 Emergency & Crisis Support

NHS Mental Health Hub: Call 111 and select option 2 for urgent professional support.
Samaritans: Call 116 123 (Free, 24/7) or email jo@samaritans.org.
Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 (Free, 24/7 text support).

Specialist Support & Resources

Blurt it Out: Visit blurtitout.org for depression resources, peer support, and "survival guides" specifically for the festive period.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably): Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–Midnight) or use thecalmzone.net webchat.
SANEline: Call 0300 304 7000 (4pm–10pm daily) for specialist mental health support.
Switchboard LGBT+: Call 0800 0119 100 (10am–10pm daily) for LGBTQ+ specific support.
The Silver Line: Call 0800 4 70 80 90 (Free, 24/7) for support and conversation for people aged 55+.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline: Call 0808 2000 247 (Free, 24/7) for women experiencing domestic violence.

Young People & Under 35s

Childline: Call 0800 1111 (Free, 24/7 support for anyone under 19).
Papyrus (Hopeline247): Call 0800 068 4141 or text 07860 039967 (24/7 suicide prevention for under 35s).
The Mix: Text THEMIX to 85258 (24/7 crisis support for people under 25).

Bereavement Support

Cruse Bereavement Support: Call 0808 808 1677. Note: Check cruse.org.uk for specific Christmas Day/Boxing Day 2025 opening hours.

Note on Mind: The Mind Infoline (0300 123 3393) is closed on December 25, 26, 2025, and January 1, 2026. Use the 24/7 services listed above during these closures.

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Rich Owner Chips and Accidental Free Hits

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:01:45 GMT

Following on from our Bridge Brothers World Cup episode, (a performance piece rather than a podcast), the brothers are back to talk all things FPL.

There's game week 16 analysis as well as transfer chat, accidental free hits and Matt's long awaited bench boost plan!

The lads also float the idea of a "Investor Chip" where you only know which potential owner you have been allocated once you play it. Will you get a billionaire Dubai based group, or Mike Ashley?

But the FPL battle between the Bridge Brothers continues, will Matt end his slump or will Nick be hoisted "on a Scouse petard"?

Matt and Nick also take stock of the Fantasy WSL season ahead of its winter break.

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FPL, Game Week 17: Saturday the 20th of December at 11:00

WSL, Game Week 12: Saturday the 10th of January at 11:30

The song used in this podcast is Darkness by the always amazing Sea of Days. Matt has also interviewed Sea of Days (aka Shane Speed) this week for a forthcoming episode of Homer's Podyssey: Conversations on Purpose, so be sure to check that out when it arrives!

Bye for now!

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Are FIFA On Another Planet?

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:44:41 GMT

After discussing good results for the AFC Croydon, the Chelsea men and women's sides and AFC Wimbledon who drew with Shane's (aka Sea of Days) very own Mansfield Team; the lads get stuck into the FIFA World Cup, particularly the obscene ticket prices.

As ever in these chats, we cover a lot of ground with Nick lamenting how the game has been lost to big money and that he will quite happily sleep through FIFA's flagship tournament which is hosted in the US, Canada and Mexico. Arguably, Matt should have picked a gentler subject given his brother's personal frustrations about his washing machine breaking down just before we started recording.

American listeners may, especially, want to join in the discussion with this edition's show questioning if the World Cup should have returned stateside after 32 years.

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The song used in this podcast is Duality by the always amazing Sea of Days. An interview with Shane, aka Sea of Days, will also feature in an upcoming edition of Homer's Podyssey.

Bye for now!

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Knowledgeable Trolls and Boxing Day Blues

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:35:27 GMT

It's episode 16 and Matt and Nick begin by sharing their war stories of FPL game weeks 14 and 15.

With Nick absolutely smashing it once again, Matt is left to wonder what could have been as his triple captain chip came to nothing.

There's transfer chat as the lads talk about how to use their 5 new transfers courtesy of the African Cup of Nations, (spoiler: Nick has already used most of his), and Matt emphasises why he will never make any more transfers on Boxing Day.

With a double game week in the WSL, Matt and Nick also talk about their plans for Aerial Fantasy as brothers continue their apprenticeship in the Women's Super League.

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And when it comes to Fantasy leagues and codes, you can play FPL against us via the code BN59SG. For WSL, our joining code is FKWAXX.

FPL, Game Week 16: Saturday the 13 of December at 13:30

WSL, Game Week 11: Thursday the 11th of December at 18:00

Bye for now!

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How Should Clubs Manage Their Iconic Players?

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:43:18 GMT

We open the show with Nick talking about the AFC Croydon Christmas party, the club's recent victory over East Grinstead and how, as a new Rams Ultra, he is creating new chants at the Mayfield Stadium!

The lads then turn their attention to the end of Chelsea Women's 585 day unbeaten streak with a 1-0 defeat to Everton. As Nick says, "Chelsea didn't have the teeth for the Toffees." However, like Blues Legend Lucy Bronze, Matt and Nick are philosophical about the loss as, amongst other things, it shows that the Women's Super League is becoming more competitive.

We then come to our question of the week which, in the aftermath of Mo Salah's media outburst after Liverpool's 3-3 draw with Leeds, we ask...

"how should clubs manage their iconic players once they are no longer automatic picks in the starting 11?"

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The songs used in this podcast are Duality and Where Do I Begin by the always amazing Sea of Days. An interview with Shane, aka Sea of Days, will also feature in an upcoming edition of Homer's Podyssey.

Thanks again listeners and bye for now!

Matt & Nick.

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Quick Fire Nick Ahead of a Busy Fantasy Week

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:55:21 GMT

With two game weeks in 5 days, Matt and Nick hit the ground running with analysis of their respective game weeks and their plans for Tuesday and Saturdays round of fixtures.

Speaking of game week 14, Matt comes crashing down from the successful of his free-hit needing to put out some Caicedo and Gabriel shaped fires with Nick ringing the changes ahead of the busy run-in.

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FPL, Game Week 14: Tuesday the 2nd of December at 18:00

FPL, Game Week 15: Saturday the 6th of December at 11:00

WSL, Game Week 10: Saturday the 6th of December at 11:00

The song used in this podcast is Darkness by the always amazing Sea of Days. Please also check the latest edition of Sea of Days/Shane Speed's music programme Season's Change where the theme is Autumn. Matt is also interviewing Shane this week for a forthcoming episode of Homer's Podyssey: Conversations on Purpose, so be sure to check that out when it arrives!

Bye for now!

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All About the Chips.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:08:56 GMT

Matt and Nick begin the show talking about their respective game weeks which were steady, but could have been better.

Looking ahead, the Brothers feel that their teams could do with a bit of spark and feel its team to play some chips. Matt is about Triple Captaining Haaland, whereas Nick is tempted by the free-hit.

There's also AFCON chat as Matt and Nick consider how they should shape their teams ahead of the African Cup of Nations in December.

With there not having been a show last week, the lads also talk about how their Fantasy WSL teams are faring ahead of the league taking a break for the upcoming international fixtures.

As ever, you can engage and contact us via the platforms below...

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And when it comes to Fantasy leagues and codes, you can play FPL against us via the code BN59SG. For WSL, our joining code is FKWAXX.

The FPL deadline is: Saturday the 29th of November at 13:30.

The FWSL deadline is: Saturday the 6th of December at 11:00am.

The songs used in this podcast are Duality and Where Do I Begin by the always amazing Sea of Days. Please also check the latest edition of Sea of Days/Shane Speed's music programme Season's Change where the theme is Autumn

Bye for now!

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Were Kit Sponsors in the 90s Better?

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 18:36:51 GMT

The Bridge Brothers are back and begin the show discussing AFC Croydon's 3-1 win over Hassocks FC followed by their visit to Stamford Bridge to watch the 1-1 draw between Chelsea and Barcelona in the Women's Champions League. This episode also contains highlights of that match.

Matt and Nick use the second half of this episode to answer the question: Were Premier League kit sponsors in the 90s better than they are now?

This was inspired by Matt's time at a 90s themed birthday party and sees the lads discuss the likes of Chelsea's partnerships with Coors and Autoglass, Liverpool with Carlsberg, Arsenal with JVC, Aston Villa with Muller and much more besides.

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The songs used in this podcast are Duality and Where Do I Begin by the always amazing Sea of Days. Matt will also be interviewing the man behind the music, Shane Speed aka Sea of Days on an upcoming edition of Homer's Podyssey.

Thanks again listeners and bye for now!

Matt & Nick.

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How Do Fans Make a Difference to Their Football Teams?

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:36:12 GMT

After seeing Chelsea V London City Lionesses as part of Nick's birthday celebrations, the lads reflect on their positive match day experience and how this was massively enhanced by the great vibes courtesy of Chelsea Super Fan Basil Goode.

This inspires the brothers to answer this week's question which is: "How can and do fans make a difference to their football teams?"

We talk Chelsea, of course, Wimbledon, Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth. There is also some tangental spider chat along as the podcast is interrupted by an eight-legged visitor.

In what is a somewhat surprising turn for The Bridge Brothers podcast, Nick pays tribute to Nottingham Forest owner who has offered to pay for the medical bills of the victims of the Huntingdon train stabbing. Marinakis has also offered Forest fan Stephen Creen a free season ticket for his heroic efforts in defending the passengers during the horrific attack.

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The songs used in this podcast are Duality and Where Do I Begin by the always amazing Sea of Days.

Thanks again listeners and bye for now!

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Back with a Bang!

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:59:42 GMT

There's significant improvement for the Bridge Brothers' teams in game week 10, even if Matt does continue to leave loads of points on his bench.

With birthday boy Nick flying high there are little, if any changes needed for his FPL Team. However, Matt has a Reijnders shaped problem. Will it be Saka for Rice, then a Reijnders upgrade, or should Matt go with Nick's tip of bringing in Sessegnon as a like for like replacement? Guess we will wait and see.

The lads continue to serve their apprenticeships when playing Fantasy WSL and there was double the excitement this week as Matt and Nick were willing their Chelsea assets along in person as they went to Stamford Bridge to see the Chelsea Women's Team take on London City Lionesses.

As ever, you can engage and contact us via the platforms below, if you dare...

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And when it comes to Fantasy leagues and codes, you can play FPL against us via the code BN59SG. For WSL, our joining code is FKWAXX (yep, that's the code)!

The FPL deadline is: Saturday the 8th of November at 11:00am.

The FWSL deadline is: Saturday the 8th of November at 11:30am.

Thanks again listeners and bye for now!

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The Bridge Brothers Have An FPL Horror Show!

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:04:10 GMT

After a horrific game week 9, The Bridge Brothers try and dust themselves off and go ahead for game week 10.

The lads recount the terrors of the last game week with Matt paying for not using his bench boost, (Van de Venn's 23 points didn't look so nice sitting on his bench), and Nick didn't make the changes he intended and which would have kept the green arrows flying high. Hopefully there won't be any more own ghouls, I mean, goals from the brothers going forward.

The WSL also returns this Halloween weekend with Matt and Nick going to Stamford Bridge to see the mighty Chelsea take on London City Lionesses. Check the next episode for clips of our match day experience.

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And when it comes to Fantasy leagues and codes, you can play FPL against us via the code BN59SG. For WSL, our joining code is FKWAXX (yep, that's the code)!

The FPL deadline is: Saturday the 1st of November at 13:30pm.

The FWSL deadline is: Saturday the 1st of November at 11:00am.

Thanks again listeners and bye for now!

Matt & Nick.

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Why Do We Keep Coming Back For More?

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:16:29 GMT

In a week that saw Chelsea lose to Sunderland, AFC Croydon defeated by Herne Bay, AFC Wimbledon beaten by Burton Albion and the Lionesses tamed by Brazil; Matt and Nick ask the following question...

"Why do we keep coming back to watch our teams?"

Despite the results mentioned above, this question was largely inspired by West Ham's defeat in Yorkshire last week against Leeds with the Hammers fans still following their team through what is looking like a dismal season.

Our chat not only covers our memories of watching Chelsea, but also our thoughts on AFC Croydon, AFC Wimbledon's Phoenix-like resurrection after Wimbledon FC was sold down the river to become MK Dons, Sheffield Wednesday fans getting their club back and Cardiff's brief transformation from Blue Birds to Red Dragons at the hands of owner Vincent Tan.

Matt also asks the controversial question as to whether he should switch his MLS allegiances from LA Galaxy to Vancouver Whitecaps. For Nick, it's all about New England Revolution.

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Thanks again listeners and bye for now!

Matt & Nick.

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“Should Premier League Managers generally be Given More Time?”

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 13:11:46 GMT

In episode 11 of The Bridge Brothers podcast recorded on Monday the 20th of October, Matt and Nick ask the question: “Should Premier League Managers generally be Given More Time?”

This question was inspired by Nottingham Forest's sacking of Ange Postecoglou after just 39 games. Ahead of our discussion, Nick mentions the now well known stat that in the time it takes to get from the UK to Australia, Ange could watch all of his games on the flight home as well as all three Crocodile Dundee films.

Had we not experienced some technical issues with this episode, we could have discussed that statistic ahead of our rivals, but we did also talk about how far Pep Guardiola could travel in space if he watched every Man City game in his 9 year tenure at the club. Let's find a podcast that could do that! Check out this episode for the answer.

Otherwise, we chat about the troubles at Forest, reflect on Chelsea's own revolving managerial door and also discuss the fact that these coaches are also human beings with professional pride and emotions.

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The songs used in this podcast are Duality and Where Do I Begin by the always amazing Sea of Days.

Thanks again listeners and bye for now!

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João Gyökeres

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:53:32 GMT

In episode 12, Matt and Nick look to build on their respective impressive performances in FPL by making some minor adjustments to their teams.

Matt is thinking of reinvesting the money from the sale of Mo Salah towards a, hopefully, more prolific striker and Nick is pondering what to do with the under performing Phil Foden in his midfield.

Speaking of strikers, Matt could be tempted to sign another famous "Nick" in Nick Woltemade, or should he get Crystal Palace's in form Jean Phillips Mateta? Nick Homer, on the other hand, is ruing his signing of João Pedro and Viktor Gyökeres who, despite their early hype, are still yet to take the 25/26 season by storm.

You can engage and contact us via the platforms below...

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And when it comes to Fantasy leagues and codes, you can play FPL against us via the code BN59SG. For WSL, our joining code is FKWAXX (yep, that's the code)!

The FPL deadline is: Friday the 24th of October at 18:30pm.

The FWSL deadline is: Saturday the 1st of November at 11:00am.

Thank you as ever to the legend that is Sea of Days for your amazing music! Darkness is the track that features in FPL Bridge Brothers and you can hear the entire tune via the link here: Darkness. You can Sea of Day's incredible album Wound here: Wound.

Thank you too listeners and take care!

Matt and Nick

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Welcome Back FPL and See You Soon FWSL!

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:20:17 GMT

With the men's international break coming to an end and the women's just beginning, the brothers Bridge look ahead to Premier League game week 8 to build on their success and take stock of their FWSL performances after game week 6.

Nick hosts another exciting edition of FPL Bridge Brothers and with Matt wondering where to invest his £4m+ from his sale of Mo Salah, it's just some minor tweaks for the younger sibling whose FPL season is going from strength to strength. Matt tries his best to find out his secrets, but Nick is keeping his new routine to himself, but still sharing his advice and experience to benefit the listeners.

There's also the usual tangental chat as the lads talk about rumours of Sean Dyche taking over at Nottingham Forest and dream scenarios of the former Burnley man being in charge of Real Madrid. Now that would be something!

We also have plenty of WSL chat with Matt and Nick talking about the rise of Tottenham under Martin Ho and the rise of London City Lionesses, a game that the chaps will be attending in person at the beginning of next month.

Clips featured in this episode come from our match day experience of the Chelsea V Liverpool Legends match on the 11th of October 2025.

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And when it comes to Fantasy leagues and codes, you can play FPL against us via the code BN59SG. For WSL, our joining code is FKWAXX (yep, that's the code)!

The FPL deadline is: Saturday the 18th of October at 11:00am.

The FWSL deadline is: Saturday the 1st of November at 11:00am.

Thank you too listeners and take care!

Matt and Nick

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Why Do We Love a Chelsea Legends Match?

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:32:29 GMT

Matt and Nick take to the microphone again this week and recount match day experiences after seeing Chelsea V Liverpool Legends at Stamford Bridge.

After basking in a nostalgia fest which saw them see the likes of Petr Cech, John Terry, Joe Cole, Eden Hazard and Diego Costa take on Liverpool's Pepe Reina, Ryan Babel, Jay Spearing and Martin Skrtel; the lads ask the question: "why do we love a Chelsea legends match?"

Cue a yearning, not just for their youth, but also the glory days when their beloved Blues of the 2010s won Premier Leagues, FA Cups a Champions League and, not to mention, a league cup thrown in for good measure.

After wiping away their rose tinted tears, the brothers compare this golden era with the early days of the current squad and just hope that they emulate their now retired heroes.

You'll be pleased to hear listeners that the match day clips are back and features tributes to Diego Jota, Joey Jones and Matt Beard.

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The song used in this podcast is Duality by the always amazing Sea of Days. You can see and hear the whole song via this link: Duality

Thanks again listeners and bye for now!

Matt & Nick.

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The New Regime

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 17:54:10 GMT

The FWSL deadline is: Sunday the 12th of October at 11:00 (apologies, we said it was the day before in the show!)

It's episode 10 and there's something slightly different about this week's FPL Bridge Brothers as Nick takes the reigns as the show's host.

The younger of the siblings' mood is especially good with his side getting 92 points in game week 7, with Matt trailing behind with a credible 76 (albeit that doesn't include his -4 points for an extra transfer).

With the chaps's team doing pretty well, the next steps are all about kicking on Nick considers bolstering his strength in depth and Matt is all about upgrading his strike force.

There's also FWSL chat with the lads recounting their progress and looking to take advantage of the men's international break as they get to grips with this new Fantasy challenge.

We finish the show by paying tribute to the new over 70s World Cup Champions Wales who beat the USA 2-0 in the final and, in doing so, retained their title. Now what other football podcast brings you that kind of football news?

If you can find one, you can tell us by getting in touch with us via the following platforms...

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And when it comes to Fantasy leagues and codes, you can play FPL against us via the code BN59SG. For WSL, our joining code is FKWAXX (yes really!).

The FPL deadline is: Saturday the 18th of October at 11:00.

The FWSL deadline is: Sunday the 12th of October at 11:00

Thank you too listeners and take care!

Matt and Nick

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What Can Chelsea Realistically Achieve This Season?

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:00:03 GMT

After a week which saw the Chelsea men's side beat Jose Mourinho's Benfica, followed by a much needed victory at home to Liverpool, the Bridge Brothers are suddenly feeling more optimistic about their team's prospects this season.

Against Chelsea's underwhelming results the previous week, the inconsistency of the Blues' form does lead Matt and Nick to ask...

What Can Chelsea Realistically Achieve This Season?

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The song used in this podcast is Duality by the always amazing Sea of Days. You can see and hear the whole song via this link: Duality

Thanks again listeners and bye for now!

Matt & Nick.

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Setting Sail with Homer's Podyssey

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 16:50:57 GMT

We interrupt your Bridge Brothers podcast experience to let you know about a new podcast from the older of the two siblings, Matt Homer.

In this short trailer Matt provides an introduction to Homer's Podyssey: Conversations on Purpose, a show which will feature interviews from individuals including producers, music artists, writers, researchers and activists; and that's just for starters!

The beautiful music you will hear at the beginning and ending of this show is City Shroud by the brilliant Sea of Days.

Art work is by younger Bridge Brother Nick Homer and Maz.

I can't wait for you to hear the first and subsequent episodes as we travel and learn together!

Welcome aboard!

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Matt Pays Big for Benching Bee's Thiago

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:11:39 GMT

In a highly animated show, Matt tries to avoid the subject of his catastrohic team selection which saw him bench a 23 points which would have seen him achieve a very tidy 82 points in game week 6.

Cue a rant that event Mark Kermode would be proud of, as the older of the two siblings laments his luck and tactics as his Nick continues to fly up the FPL rankings.

Riding on a tide of green arrows, Nick ponders his next moves for game week 7, although listeners should be aware that this podcast was recorded on Monday the 30th of September long before Liverpool's Alisson Becker's injury, so make sure you give the otherwise formidable Brazilian a swerve when it comes to the immediate fixtures.

The lads also talk through their FWSL teams with both brothers slowly getting the hang of it with Matt in particular playing his first chip of the season.

We end the show by paying tribute to the Women's England Rugby side who defeated a formidable opponent in Canada to win the World Cup. The brothers celebrate the Red Roses Victory and tell Canada's PM that there are no excuses not to better fund his nation's female rugby stars.

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Thank you too listeners and take care!

Matt and Nick

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Where Do Chelsea and Maresca Go From Here?

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:39:12 GMT

Nick starts the episode by recounting his match day experience seeing AFC Croydon return to the Mayfield Stadium to take on Jersey Bulls. Alas the Rams went down 3-2 to the Bulls, but there is much to be hopeful about, especially with the positive changes that have been made to Croydon's home ground.

The lads are less buoyant about the Chelsea men's side who, again, were embarrassed by Brighton. By losing to the Seagulls, of course, the Blues have subjected Matt to more ridicule as he walks around the south coast in his expensive Chelsea home shirt.

But anyway, with former legendary Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho coming to Stamford Bridge this week as manager of Benfica, Matt and Nick ask the question...

"Where Do Chelsea and Maresca Go From Here?"

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Will it be Mo Salah or No Salah for Game Week 6?

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 19:25:33 GMT

It's FPL Bridge brothers with Matt and "wee" Nick, (you'll get the reference from our slightly shambolic intro).

Speaking of Nick, his FPL team picks up where it left off last season as he overtakes Matt's side quite emphatically. With a spring in his step, the younger sibling analyses where it all went right for his team in game week 5, but for Matt it's all change as he looks to belatedly play his wildcard. Will it be Salah and Haaland, Salah and No Haaland, or Haaland and No Salah?

The chaps also discuss their performances in the Aerial Fantasy WSL side with both brothers making impressive progress as they get to grips with the demands of the Women's Super League. Whilst speaking about WSL, the brothers to pay tribute to former Chelsea and Liverpool manager, as well as women's football trail blazer, Matt Beard who sadly passed away at the age of just 47. And for any listeners who are struggling, we have included some links for you at the bottom of this page and, of course, we are more than happy to chat with you too if you need a friendly couple of faces to talk to. Our social platforms are also included below.

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When it comes to Fantasy leagues and codes, you can play FPL against us via the code BN59SG, (not BN59SGL as we said in the show)! For WSL, our joining code is FKWAXX (yes really!). The deadline for both game weeks is 11:00am on the 27th of September.

Thank you as ever to the legend that is Sea of Days for your amazing music! Thanks Shane!

Thank you too listeners and take care!

Matt and Nick

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Are Chelsea Handling Their Fringe Players the Right Way?

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 19:44:34 GMT

Nick starts the pod by talking about his trip to The Hybrid Fitness stadium in Merstham to see AFC Croydon V Crowborough. It was another win for the Rams and a game that saw Nick join the AFC Croydon Ultras. It was only a matter of time.

The conversation then turns to the Chelsea men's side and their 2-1 defeat away to Manchester United. After bemoaning Sanchez's red card, Matt and Nick tackle this week's question which is: "Are Chelsea Handling Their Fringe Players the Right Way?"

This was a question inspired by the club getting Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi to train away from the main squad and sees the brothers discuss all things from the PFA's concerns to whether Chelsea's big money contracts mean that players are unlikely to want to move from the club, even if it means missing out on first team action.

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Please do get in touch and we'd love you to like, share and review The Bridge Brothers' podcast.

Thank you, as always, to the magnificent Sea of Days for his incredible music.

Thank you again and we'll see you soon!

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The Wheels Have Fallen Off

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:31:26 GMT

In our eighth episode, Matt laments terrible game weeks in Fantasy Premier League and WSL as his team crashes through the leagues in a hail of red arrows. All the world is green for Nick though as his recent wildcard rejuvenates his charges and means its game on when it comes to this Fantasy Football sibling rivalry.

With Tom Jones related tangents and Crystal Palace inspired swipes at Forest owner Marinakis, this may not be an episode for regulars at the City Ground, or anyone who doesn't like legendary Welsh pop-stars.

When it comes to FPL, however, Matt is considering following his younger brother's lead and activating his own wildcard in attempt to extinguish the different fires that are setting ablaze his squad. Will he be bold this week, or just make some more minor changes?

The less said about both siblings Fantasy WSL performances the better, but they're both finding their feet with this new game with a view to dominate going forward.

For FPL, you can join the league via the code: BN59SG. The deadline for this game week is 11:00am on the 20th of September.

Much to Nick's amusement, the code to join our FWSL league is, sigh FKWAXX and the deadline to get your team in is: Friday, the 19th of September at 18:30.

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And thank you Sea of Days for your amazing music!

Thank you too listeners and please let us know what you think of the show!

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Can Chelsea Compete Without Levi Colwill and Liam Delap?

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:34:56 GMT

Matt and Nick begin this edition by talking about AFC Croydon's valiant effort as they exited the FA Cup at the second qualifying road stage against the real AFC Richmond, Hampton and Richmond Borough. There's also chat about Lucas Radebe and the Kaizer Chiefs as well as the return of Sam Kerr to the Chelsea women's squad.

When it comes to the men's senior Chelsea team, the brothers ask the purposefully provocative question: "can the Blues compete for honours without Levi Colwill and Liam Delap?"

This sparks chats about Chelsea's current strength in the depth, the flaws in their transfer policy when it comes to creating a team that can win the Premier League and whether Enzo Maresca can compete with world's best coaches.

You can join in the debate via the platforms below, as well as see Nick's videos on his match day experiences seeing AFC Croydon VS Merstham and Chelsea VS Crystal Palace. There's also footage of his visit to the Chelsea Museum.

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Please like, share and review The Bridge Brothers' podcast and thank you, as always, to the magnificent Sea of Days for his incredible music. You can also check Shane's (aka Sea of Days) radio show Season's Change, via the link below.

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Thank you again and we'll see you soon!

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Double Fantasy

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 19:04:37 GMT

To reference the title of the John Lennon and Yoko Ono album, this is a "Double Fantasy" album as Matt and Nick not only talk their plans for Fantasy Premier League, but they also discuss what they are going to do with their new Fantasy WSL teams.

When it comes to FPL, Nick wonders whether Liverpool's signing of Alexander Isak means that Ekiteke is bench bound, or if Red's new record signing will have to earn his place in Arne Slot's side. Matt, for his part, ponders a Salah - Haaland team up as the lads go into game week 4.

We then move onto all things Fantasy WSL where the brothers' quickly realise that most of their WSL knowledge revolves around their beloved Chelsea as well as the performances of some of the England's star names such as Greenwood, Toone and Russo. It seems like playing the WSL game will do wonders for improving their knowledge of the league and women's football in general.

Much to Nick's amusement the code to join our WSL league is: FKWAXX

The deadline to make your WSL tactics, transfers and captaincy decisions is the 12th of September at 18:30.

For FPL, you can join the league via the code: BN59SG

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Thank you, as always, to the Imperious Sea of Days for his amazing music.

Thank you too for listening and please do like, review and share our podcast. We look forward to you joining us again next time.

Bye for now!

Matt and Nick.

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What Can The Three Lions Learn from the Lionesses?

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:34:02 GMT

With the England men's senior side competing in World Cup Qualifiers in the same week that the Women's Super League starts for the 25/26 season, Matt is inspired to ask the following question...

What can Thomas Tuchel's Three Lions learn from Sarina Wiegman's Lionesses?

While the debate mainly centres around the domination of the Premier League at the expense of the men's England team, the lads also discuss the positive impact of the WSL for the women's side as they reminisce about Euro 2025 as well as how lucky they are as Chelsea fans to have the likes of Hannah Hampton, Aggie Beaver-Jones and Lucy Bronze playing for their favourite team.

You can join in this week's debate, or start your own, by contacting us via the platforms detailed below.

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Please also like, share and review The Bridge Brothers' podcast as we would like to grow our platforms as much as possible.

Thank you, as always, to the magnificent Sea of Days for his music and thank you listeners for checking us out.

We'll see you again soon!

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FPL Bridge Brothers: Nick Plays His Wildcard

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:54:29 GMT

After beginning the episode with some tips when it comes to watching Match of the Day, the lads get stuck into analysing their game week 3 performances.

While it wasn't his preferred option, Nick's decision to play his wildcard sees him get the better of his bro with a very credible 67 points to Matt's 63.

With an upcoming international break, there's a bit more time to prepare for game week 4. Nick is thinking of sticking with a winning formula whereas Matt is wary of complacency as he considers some big moves in the transfer market. Will he be able to fashion a Salah and Haaland team, or will he bring back Cole Palmer after his well deserved rest at the Notting Hill Carnival?

Speaking of transfers, the lads talk about the repercussions of a Marc Guehi transfer for our FPL Teams and Marc Guiu Chelsea return. Matt and Nick also wrangle with pronucing the players' surnames the right way.

If you think that you're a good FPL player, you can also compete against the brothers via the league code: BN59SG. C'mon 'ave a go if you think yer 'hard enough!

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Thank you, as always, to Sea of Days for his amazing music. We wish you all the best matey after you've been under the weather of late.

Thank you too for listening and we'll see you soon!

Bye for now!

Matt and Nick.

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The Bridge Brothers Podcast: Is There Still a Place for VAR in Football?

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:34:47 GMT

Matt and Nick begin this week's episode by giving kudos to AFC Croydon who beat Sittingbourne FC in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup.

There's also talk about the Transfer Window with the lads mulling over, amongst others, the proposed moves of Tyrique George to Fulham from Chelsea. Although the chaps thought it was a done deal, it did not go through just like Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi to Liverpool.

Chelsea's 2-0 victory against Fulham, which was dominated by video technology controversy, proves to be the inspiration behind this week's question which is: "is there still a place for VAR in football?"

Nick believes its here to stay, but thinks that the Premier League would benefit from how the technology was used in the recent Africa Cup of Nations. He is also adamant that the officials should be held more accountable for VAR led decisions that end up being wrong.

Matt draws on an article from the New Scientist, (originally published on the November the 23rd 2024), and which was written by Daisy Christodoulou. "It's Not Football Any More" questions the game's new obsession with accuracy and wonders whether this ultimately ruins the sport loved by so many around the world. It also discusses the arduous road of perfecting measurement and the potential role of AI when it comes to refereeing decisions.

You can join in this week's debate, or start your own, by contacting us via the platforms detailed below.

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Thank you, as always, to the magnificent Sea of Days for his music and thank you listeners for checking us out.

We'll see you again soon!

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FPL Bridge Brothers: Reflections and Wildcards

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:36:26 GMT

With Matt returning from International Beatles Week in Liverpool and Nick coming back from Portsmouth's Victorious Festival, we just have the one show this week.

However, in this edition of FPL Bridge Brothers, the lads review where things went wrong in game week 2, acknowledge the moments where their tactics worked well and make plans ahead of the upcoming Premier League fixtures this Saturday.

While Matt is considering a couple of adjustments, Nick is bringing in the Wildcard in an attempt to overhaul his squad and get back on track.

The deadline to make your FPL changes is: 11:00am, (Blighty Time), on Saturday the 30th of August.

You can also compete against the brothers via the league code: BN59SG. C'mon! let's see what you got!

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Thank you, as always, to the legend that is Sea of Days for his amazing music. The latest edition of Shane's awesome radio show, Seasons Change, is available via the link below.

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Thank you too for listening and we'll see you soon, hopefully with both shows next time :)

Matt and Nick.

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FPL Bridge Brothers: Analysis and Next Steps

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:53:53 GMT

With the dust nearly settled from game week one, Matt and Nick compare the performances of their respective teams with the older of the two siblings drawing first blood with an impressive score of 73. However, with Matt looking to patch up his defence after Villa defender Konsa's red card, there's still plenty of opportunities for Nick to get his revenge in game week 2.

There's praise for Sunderland, who turned up to declare war, and criticism for West Ham who Nick thinks could be in trouble alongside Wolves who will be licking their wounds from their 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Manchester City. The Hammers' dreadful performance against the Black Cats sees Matt question how West Ham were framed as title contenders in the third season of Ted Lasso.

Speaking of Game Week 2...

The upcoming deadline is this Friday the 22nd of August at 18:30.

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Thank you, as always, to the imperious Sea of Days for his music.

Thank you too for listening and we'll see you soon!

Matt and Nick.

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The Bridge Brothers Podcast: Does it still pay to be loyal in football?

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 19:22:47 GMT

Matt and Nick open the show by discussing AFC Croydon's progression in the FA Cup at the expense of resilient Tooting and Mitcham. Alongside recounting the Rams' victory against the Terrors, Nick also talks about his trip to see the "Boys from the Crem" take on Merstham FC.

The lads then go all Premier League as Nick recounts his trip to Chelsea FC for the Stamford Bridge Stadium Tour as well his match day experience of the Blues' 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace.

The brothers then talk about their topic of the week. Inspired by stand-off between Alexander Isak and Newcastle United, Matt and Nick try and answer the question: "does it still pay to be loyal in football these days?" They start by answering this quandary more generally but then focus on the situation at St. James' Park, where Nick stands up for the Swedish centre forward and says that he is entitled to be ambitious, whereas Matt is more on the side of the Magpies given that Isak has signed a six year contract with three years left to go.

You can join in the debate, or suggest you own topic through any of the following means of contacting us...

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Thank you, as always, to the supreme Sea of Days for his music and thank you listeners for checking us out.

We'll see you again soon!

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FPL Bridge Brothers: The Premier League Returns

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:37:30 GMT

Matt and Nick reconvene to discuss their teams ahead of game week one in the Premier League.

From goal-keepers to their forward lines, the lads go through their squads as their FPL rivalry resumes. Will Matt regret selecting Martin Dúbravka? Will Lewis-Skelley come good for Nick and does Granit Xhaka look like Super-Man? Give us a listen to find out more.

One slight correction is that Matt did mention that Joachim Andersen previously played for Brentford, whereas it was, of course, Crystal Palace.

Remember, the upcoming deadline is this Friday the 15th of August at 18:30.

You can also compete against us via the league code: BN59SG

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Thank you, as always, to the amazing Sea of Days for his music and we will see you again soon!

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The Bridge Brothers Podcast: Can You Support More Than One Club?

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 10:04:35 GMT

The Bridge Brothers begin this episode by discussing the fall-out from Crystal Palace's unsuccessful appeal to be reinstated into the UEFA Europa League. Needless to say, as a Croydon resident, Nick isn't happy with the outcome.

Discussions of local sides and the question of multi-club ownership also prompts the lads to discuss the question: "can you support more than one football club?" This is a quandary that was inspired by Matt and Nick's affection for AFC Wimbledon, AFC Croydon and Tooting and Mitcham.

The lads also swing by a few tangents including Matt's efforts to be a UN Ambassador through the medium of football kits, their newfound Millwall fans following and the iconic Blackburn Rovers title winning team.

One note of correction is that the brothers state that Nick and Dad will be visiting the Mayfield Stadium to see AFC Croydon VS Merstham however, in the end, the game was held Merstham's Hybrid Stadium.

If you'd like to join in with our conversations, or suggest your own, you can reach us on the following...

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You can also contact us and/or leave comments via all of your favourite podcast platforms!

Our awesome music, as ever, is from the incredible talent that is Sea of Days.

Bye for now!

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FPL Bridge Brothers: Selection Headaches

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:57:38 GMT

In the first episode of FPL Bridge Brothers, the lads talk through their early efforts at assembling their squads with Matt going for the big names and Nick taking a, slightly more nuanced approach.

Some of Matt's inspiration comes from the 59th Minute Pod as well as FPL Denis, whereas Nick is putting his together based on his efforts to follow the pre-season friendlies.

The ending gets a bit lively as Nick responds to one of our listeners comments, but we still encourage you all to engage with us as we begin another FPL campaign.

If you'd like to join in, you can reach us on the following...

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You can also contact us and/or leave comments via all of your favourite podcast platforms!

Our awesome music, as ever, is from the imperious Sea of Days.

See you soon!

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The Bridge Brothers Podcast: Pre-season Friendly

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:00:22 GMT

Matt and Nick cover a range of subjects in this first episode of The Bridge Brothers Podcast.

The lads begin with more discussion about the Lionesses Euro 2025 success with Chelsea's Hannah Hampton and Arsenal's Chloe Kelly being lined up for recognition in the New Years' Honours list.

They then turn to AFC Croydon's progress in the FA Cup and talk about the prospects of the Rams defeating their next opponent, the mighty Tooting and Mitcham. This promises to be a hotly contested South London derby as the boys from the Crem take on the Terrors!

Conversation them turns to West London where the brothers talk about the Chelsea men's team's transfer window and the pod reaches it's conclusion as they go from the Blue's billions to the financial travails of Morecambe and Sheffield Wednesday respectively.

If you'd like to join in with any of this week's topics, or suggest some more, you can reach us on the following...

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You can also contact us and/or leave comments via all of your favourite podcast platforms!

Our awesome music, as ever, is from the imperious Sea of Days.

See you soon!

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Enter The Bridge Brothers.

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:49:23 GMT

Matt and Nick talk you through their two new podcasts for the upcoming football season.

Music courtesy of the brilliant Sea of Days.

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Ringing the Changes

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 16:54:04 GMT

We're going through changes at FPL Pod VS Tok. Not only do Matt and Nick have a run at the new rules in Fantasy Premier League ahead of the 25/26 season, but they also inform the listeners of significant alterations that will be happening to this very pod.

Before all that though, the lads talk about their trip to see AFC Wimbledon take on Millwall and, more importantly, the doff their caps to Sarina Wingman's Lionesses who just won back to back European Championships!

After doing their best to make sense of the new FPL rules, (including the amendments to the bonus points system for goalkeepers), Matt and Nick make the announcement that this will be the last episode of FPL Pod VS Tok.

But do not worry in that we will be back very soon with our new shows "The Bridge Brothers' Podcast' and "Bridge Brothers FPL." Keep an eye on our socials for more info.

Thanks again to Sea of Days for his amazing music and thank you too listeners for all your support! We look forward to sharing our new podcasts with you soon!

Keep it fun and keep it, F.P.L!

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Matt and Nick Talk Transfers

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:53:53 GMT

The brothers begin this 40th edition of FPL Pod VS Tok with some general football discussion which takes in England's demolition of Wales in the Women's Euro, (helped by the Chelsea legends in Hannah Hampton and Lucy Bronze), Chelsea's World Club Cup victory against the previously dominant Paris Saint Germain and the fall out from Crystal Palace's demotion from the UEFA Europa League to the Conference. A warning to any Forest fans, Nick takes no prisoners in talking about the East Midlands' club role in this particular saga! To be fair, Robbie Williams gets a bit of a pasting as well in our chat about the Club World Cup.

We then move, finally, to all things FPL where Matt and Nick talk about some key transfers who could make their respective teams much more formidable in the season ahead. Notable mentions include Florian Wirtz, Noni Madueke, Djordje Perisic and a host of players signed by the newly crowned Champions of the World, Chelsea.

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Thank you listeners and we close the show by paying tribute to one of the Homer family cats, Igor. As Nick says in the show, Iggy was more of a regular at AFC Croydon's Mayfield Stadium than we were and we will miss his love and mischief going forward.

Thank you too Shane, aka Sea of Days, for your beautiful music and we feature extended editions of Darkness and Where Do I Begin?

Matt and Nick finish talking about upcoming changes to the pod but, in the meantime, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

See you soon!

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Should We Care About the Club World Cup?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:26:58 GMT

With the Premier League on it's annual summer break, Matt and Nick ask the question "should we care about the Club World Cup?"

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the lads air their concerns about player welfare, how the tournament is funded and whether it is a tournament that football fans actually want.

This conversation was inspired by one of Matt's exchanges on Instagram so, listeners, you can contact us via the links below if you would like to join the debate.

There are also clips from AFC Croydon's game against Lancing FC at the end of last season, fantastic music from Sea of Days and the brothers also talk about a number of changes that may be happening to the pod ahead of the 25/26 season.

As always, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L and we'll see you again soon!

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It's the FPL Pod Vs Tok End of Season Awards!

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:02:58 GMT

Matt and Nick return to host the first ever FPL Pod VS Tok Awards. Who will win the coveted Darren Huckerby trophy for surprise player of the season, alongside the many other honours bestowed upon the Premier League players who have featured in our FPL teams this campaign? And who will take away the less appealing title of "flop of the season"? Listen in to find out.

The lads also reflect on what they have learnt over the 24/25 season, especially when it comes to selecting their respective teams based on the advice of content creators from podcast and TikTok platforms respectively. Matt also uses this discussion to celebrate the various opportunities that he, Nick and Dad have had to watch football this season, whether that is at the Mayfield, the Cherry Red, the Imperial, King's Meadow, Stamford Bridge or indeed Wembley Stadium, which we visited in two consecutive weekends.

With Matt and Nick not attending a game recently, we give the floor to Sea of Days with extended clips of Darkness and Where Do I Begin? Our awards show music also comes from Anastasia Chubarova.

The podcast opens with a discussion about Chelsea, Tottenham and Paris Saint Germain's success in Europe, as well as concerns over Crystal Palace's appearance in next seasons's Europa League. We close with a tribute to the Premier League legend that is referee Uriah Rennie who sadly passed away recently at the age of 65.

We may not be putting out podcasts quite as regularly over the summer, but we will be keeping up on the socials and it would be amazing to interact with you via the following platforms.

Thanks again listeners and, remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

Bye for now!

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Wembley Win for Wombles Against Walsall!

Fri, 30 May 2025 20:37:07 GMT

Whilst this episode sees the brothers talk about their performances in Premier League game week 38, it is the League Two play-off final featuring AFC Wimbledon VS Walsall which takes most of their attention in the opening few minutes of the pod.

Despite experiencing some frustrating matches at the Cherry Red this season, Matt, Nick and Dad were there when the Wombles went out at Wembley and put a valiant Walsall to the sword. Clips from the game can also be found at 00:00, 20:15, 34:09, 46:56 and 48:32.

The day before, Nick's appreciation of the Chelsea legend that is Eden Hazard saw him attend the Goals 4 GOSH charity match and he reviews his experience of this game at the beginning of the show too.

Alongside exciting acronym chat, prompted by GOSH (Great Ormond Street Hospital), there is actually some FPL analysis where we talk game week 38 and and reflect on our performances over the season. Matt also laments his mini-league cup final defeat which sees him finish the season, like Manchester City and Real Madrid in Spain, empty handed.

While there is no FPL game weeks until August, you can still keep in touch via the details below...

A big thanks as well to the birthday boy, Sea of Days, for his brilliant music and thank you listeners for your continue support this season. We will of course review, reflect and improve the pod going into the next campaign.

Before the outro music, we also want to send our kind thoughts to the people of Liverpool who experienced that awful tragedy on the day of the Red's title celebrations in the City. We are thinking of you and wish all of those affected the best in their recovery.

Remember, YNWA.

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Treble Success for Bompastor's Blues

Fri, 23 May 2025 19:45:29 GMT

This is a bumper episode where the lads relive what was an incredible day for Chelsea fans as the Blues beat Manchester United 3-0 to win the Women's FA Cup.

Alongside Chelsea's silverware success and general dominance in England, Matt and Nick give nods to the Blues' men's side who also beat Manchester United to keep their Champions League dream alive. There is kudos too for, the other Croydon team, Crystal Palace who also defeated Manchester opposition in the shape of City to win the Men's FA Cup. A great weekend for London clubs in the world's oldest national football tournament.

Anyway, back to all things Premier League and FPL with the brothers discussing their teams ahead of the final game week of the season. Will they "go rogue" with a few left-field punts, or will they park the bus and defend what they have? There is a care-free feel generally in this episode but, despite an otherwise average season, Matt did make it to a cup final and hopes, perhaps like Spurs and the Chelsea men, that he can salvage his season with a trophy. He is also hoping that he can finish strongly by gleaning advice from his final podcast of the week, which is Fireside FPL

And, of course, the final deadline for this season when it comes to your transfers, tactics and captaincy decisions is: Sunday the 25th of May at 14:30.

You can, yes still, join the league and create some "housery" via the code: jeepsw

We also really want to hear from you and you can reach us on the following platforms...

Thank you again Sea of Days for our brilliant music and thank you, the listeners, for your continued support this season! If you have any thoughts on how we can improve the show for next season, or have any other feedback and comments for us, please do let us know

We'll be back to review our game week 38 so, until next time, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

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London to Paris

Thu, 15 May 2025 18:21:44 GMT

We open this week's episode with celebratory sounds from Paris as Matt was in the French capital when PSG beat Arsenal in the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League to set up a showdown agsinst Internazionale. Meanwhile, Nick witnessed Chelsea make it to their first final under the new ownership as the Blues beat Djurgårdens IF to reach the final of the UEFA Conference League where they will play Real Betis.The other clips in this episode are from that same Conference semi-final.

The lads European football adventures see them talk about promising Chelsea academy graduate Reggie Walsh, ticketing problems at The Bridge as well as the kudos of eating in the same restaurant as Eric Cantona. All is revealed in the pod intro.

But anyway, we head back to FPL where Matt and Nick review their game weeks 35 and 36 respectively and plan ahead for the last two weeks of the Premier League season. Whilst not strictly a podcast, Matt gives an honourable mention for the excellent FPL content creator, FPL Denis. Speaking of honours, Nick is still in contention for multiple pieces of silverware, whereas Matt's season is all but over. Hopefully he'll be back stronger for the next campaign.

The brothers look to a big finale for FPL Pod VS Tok as the lads head to Wembley this weekend to see Chelsea V Manchester United in the Women's FA Cup. Nick will also watch the same fixture, albeit in the Premier League as Enzo Maresca's men look to get Champions League football themselves with a victory over Almorim's Red Devils.

And it's Chelsea's game against Manchester United in the Premier League which means that there's another early deadline this week. Interestingly enough, this is so that both sets of fans, like Nick, can also catch the FA Cup final featuring their two teams again on the Sunday. But, yes, make sure you get your transfers, tactics and captaincy decisions done by Friday the 16th of May at 18:00.

You can join the league via the code: jeepsw

We also really want to hear from you and you can reach us on the following platforms...

Thanks again to Sea of Days for our brilliant music and thank you, the listeners, for your continued support! Please also join in and share and review FPL Pod VS Tok.

And, of course, until next time, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

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What's Going on at Chelsea?

Mon, 05 May 2025 19:44:29 GMT

Well this is a spicy episode! FPL Pod VS Tok turns into a something of a football phone in as Matt poses the question "what is going on at Chelsea?"

It's a pretty open one as questions go, and was inspired by recent editions of the Jon Obi-Mikel's The Obi-One Podcast. (Belated) Happy Star Wars Day to all those one celebrate.

We start by talking about the dramatic changes undergone by Chelsea since the fall of Roman's Empire and the acquisition of the club by the consortium fronted by Todd Bohley. The brothers admit that they have been spoilt as Blues fans over the past 20 years, but the transfer policies, management changes and multi-club ownership model under the current ownership do not sit easy with Matt and Nick. And yes, while they bemoan Chelsea's drop-off from serial winners to top 5 contenders, they do broaden out their discussion to the impact of big money in football, its ethics and whether it is sustainable in the long-term.

Alongside the Blues, we also talk Wrexham, Leeds, Portsmouth, Strasbourg, Red Bull and the Bundesliga. There's also a wee bit of FPL chat when we talk about the form of Cole Palmer.

Nick also declares his preference for non-league football and talks about how he feels valued and part of the community at AFC Croydon and their home, the Mayfield Stadium.

Normal service will be resumed in the next episode when Matt returns from a trip to Paris, but in the meantime, the next deadline for tactics, transfers and captaincy decisions is: Sat 10 May 13:30.

You can (still) join the league. This code is: jeepsw

You can also respond to this free hit show via the accounts below...

The music you hear immediately and at the end of the show is from the brilliant Sea of Days! The football clips are from Chelsea's recent game against Legia Warsaw in the UEFA Conference and Manchester City in the WSL Super League respectively.

Thank you again listeners for your much valued support and, remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

See you soon!

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The Race for the Champions League

Thu, 01 May 2025 19:38:29 GMT

With game week 34 still in play at the time of recording, Matt and Nick discuss free hit performances and look ahead to the next round of matches.

It was a strong performance from Matt in 34, which he puts down to some much needed time off where he went all in on a podcast marathon. He knows how to live, eh?

Alongside taking in his usual favourites Matt's podcast of the week is FPL Focal who provides great FPL analysis and advice.

With the league title and relegation places all decided in April, the only thing to play for now in the Premier League is those coveted European places, particularly the top 5 Champions League spots. The brothers talk about which teams to consider for this run-in as well as the promise of double game weeks in 36.

As ever, the lads go off on their usual tangents, this time taking in the mastery of Jordan Pickford, AFC Wrexham's back to back to back promotions and the logistics of the Belgium and Scottish Leagues respectively. SPL Pod VS Tok next season anyone? The brothers also come up with a plan to get big Neville Southall involved in the pod.

Nick also opens the show by discussing how, like Thomas Tuchel as he goes from ground to ground to scout on potential England players, he travelled from Stamford Bridge after seeing Chelsea's 1-0 victory against Everton in the Premier League to the Mayfield Stadium where he met up with Dad to watch AFC Croydon beat East Grinstead 4-1 in their final game of the season. Clips from Croydon's match is available via their quality YouTube channel.

Going back to FPL, your deadline for transfers, tactics and captaincy decisions is, Friday the 2nd of May at 18:30.

You can join the league via the code: jeepsw

We also really want to hear from you and you can reach us on the following platforms...

Thanks again to Sea of Days for our brilliant music and thank you, the listeners, for your continued support! Please also join in and share and review FPL Pod VS Tok.

Football clips in this episode come from Chelsea's UEFA Conference game against Legia Warsaw.

And remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

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All About the Free Hit

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 20:42:03 GMT

In this week's edition of FPL Pod VS Tok, Matt and Nick regale you the listeners with their performances over game weeks 32 and 33. Although game week 33 was still ongoing at the time of recording, Team Pod ended up with 64 points and Team Tok 76. So normal service resumed and you can still, (yes still), join our mini league. The code is: jeepsw

Looking ahead to game week 34, it's all about the free hit and, with both brothers playing that particular chip, they discuss a few players and teams that they will be considering for the largely blank game week which, of course, is due to the FA Cup fixtures.

Nick returns to Jimmy G for his Tik-Tok of the week and there is also chat about Chelsea's defeat to Legia Warsaw in the UEFA Conference League, victory for the Blues in the Adobe FA Cup, we also feature clips from this game, and we discuss AFC Croydon's victory against relegated Lancing FC.

Alongside all this, the next transfer deadline is 11:00am on the 26th of April BST.

We also really want to hear from you and you can reach us on the following platforms...

Thanks again to Sea of Days for our brilliant music and thank you, the listeners, for your continued support! And don't be shy, get in touch, like, share and review FPL Pod VS Tok.

And remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

Bye for now!

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What is the best football song?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:45:49 GMT

On the back of our Seasons Change episode, Matt and Nick talk footie and music. In particular, the lads talk about their favourite football songs and why these are vastly superior to the likes of Sweet Caroline which often accompanies England FC games these days.

Speaking of England, Nick's choice for the national team is Vindaloo with his Chelsea selection being Sugg's Blue Day. This prompts Nick to talk about how modern day football songs are missing a distinct "geezery" quality to them these days.

Matt sings the praises of Three Lions and reminds listeners, that far from being an arrogant song from the England fans, it is actually a tune which laments historic failures from the national team and yearns for the summer of 1966 when the Men's Team last won the World Cup. Thankfully the Lionesses brought major silverware home in 2023 when they won the European Cup.

There are some off-beat mentions for World in Motion, Fool's Gold by the Stone Roses, Absurd by Fluke, Meat Pie Sausage Roll by Grandad Roberts and his Song Elvis and the Footie Song by Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish.

Of course listeners, you can tell us your favourites by contacting us via the following...

You can also tell us what you think makes a good football song. We're even tempted to put a playlist together as well!

As always, thanks again to Sea of Days for the brilliant music which was the inspiration for this episode. This edition of the pod features his awesome track Duality. Please also checkout Sea of Days, aka Shane Speed's, monthly radio show Seasons Change.

Going back to FPL, the transfer for deadlines, tactics and captaincy decisions is Saturday the 19th of April at 13:30!

Remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

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Seagulls, Eagles and Unlucky Saints.

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:17:10 GMT

As we head towards game week 32, Matt and Nick review their GW31 performances after playing their wildcards in 30. With both their Assistant Manager chips now in play, things get even more interesting as the brothers tried to get as many points as they possibly can before the end of the season.

Ahead of talking all things Premier League, we chat AFC Croydon VS Burgess Hill and Kirby's absolute worldy to make it 3-0 to the Rams. You can see this amazing goal for yourself through the highlights below, (4:40 to be precise).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ULdIgy08Ow&t=286s

But as the lads get back to FPL there is double game week chat with Nick going Eddie Howe as his Assistant Manager and Matt, for some reason, sticking to his choice of Crystal Palace's Oliver Glassner for the games against Manchester City and Newcastle United. The Palace chat also prompts the lads to discuss the Eagles recent heated game against Brighton and Hove Albion and the brothers talk about why these seemingly geographically distant teams hate each other so much. Despite our best efforts, the BBC land on the answer in the article below...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cx28km4dy0no#:~:text=But%20a%20rivalry%20is%20exactly,Hotspur%20but%20were%20never%20close.

We also talk Southampton and, with relegation now confirmed, whether the Saints can avoid the unwanted record held by the (other) Rams, Derby County, and not end up being the worst team in Premier League history.

Otherwise, the brother's talk about New Zealand and Forest's talisman Chris Wood, the continuing frustrations of Tottenham Hotspur and a lot of random Hamster references!

Looking ahead, the next transfer deadline is 11:00am on the 12th of April BST.

We also really want to hear from you and you can reach us on the following platforms...

As always, thanks again to Sea of Days for our amazing music and thank you as well listeners for your continued support!

Remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

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Our Most FPL Episode Yet!

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:11:53 GMT

After talking about their Mother's Day weekend visiting The Tutankhamun Experience in London, Matt and Nick move from the Egyptian Pharaoh to the Premier League's own Egyptian King, Mohammed Salah, as they talk all things FPL.

Having had plenty to think about over the international break and last weekend's FA Cup fixtures, the brothers are both ringing in the changes and activating their wildcards. After a challenging few game weeks, it seems that both Matt and Nick's enthusiasm for FPL is back as, strangely, they manage a Pod V Tok record and talk about the beautiful game within the beautiful game for at least 25 minutes straight!

There's discussion about the best options from Forest, Villa, Arsenal and Newcastle, (to name but a few of the teams discussed), as well as somewhat left-field punt from Nick ahead of Chelsea V Tottenham on Thursday the 3rd of April. Nick is also hoping for a strong end to the season as he assembles his dream team TikTok coaching set-up.

The games are now coming in thick and fast in the Premier League with the next transfer deadline being 11:00am on the 5th of April BST.

We'd also love to hear from you and you can reach us on the following platforms...

Thanks again to Sea of Days for our amazing podcast music and thank you too listeners for your continued support!

Until next time, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

Bye for now!

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Isak Makes it So.

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 20:23:37 GMT

As the international break winds down and the FA Cup weekend beckons, the brothers reflect on wins for England, a draw for AFC Croydon Athletic and Matt's recent performance as part of the SAS Singers (School of Applied Sciences) in Brighton for a gig in aid of the Sussex Cancer Fund. Cue some more random Bona Nox jokes.

Going back to football, the lads then talk about their (still) early plans for game week 30 and beyond. Whilst Matt still wrangles whether to wildcard or not to wildcard, Nick does a bit of scouting by watching Northern Ireland's 1-5 defeat against a rampant Swedish side starring man of the moment Alexander Isak. This leads Nick to ponder whether Sweden could be a force on the international stage soon as well as some nostalgia about one of the all time great strikers, Zlatan Ibrahimović.

There's still a bit of a "schools out" vibe as the brothers do surf the waves of a few tangents, which includes a debate about whether Star Trek Deep Space Nine was better than Babylon 5.

Whether it's through cardio or confidence, the show comes to a close with Nick telling listeners about his experience of free hot wings and culture, which included his visit to the Chelsea 120 Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery and features the younger of the bros talking about fashion, music, access, art and testimony. Check out our Insta page for some pics of his trip.

Coming back to the present, the next transfer deadline is: 18:15 on the 1st of April.

We'd also love to interact and hear from you via the following platforms...

Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

The Benjamin Zephaniah poem we mention about Aston Villa, not West Brom (sorry Villa fans), can be found below...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DnraKuh4FH4

Thanks again to the amazing Sea of Days for allowing us to use his songs Darkness and Where Do I Begin, and please do check out the listening party for the new album Wound this Friday, the 28th of March at 8pm. Click this link for details: Wound Album Listening Party

In the words of Captain Jean-Luc Picard, and ones which resound with many FPL players: "It is possible to commit no errors and still lose. That is not a weakness that is life."

And, speaking of poignant words, remember listeners, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

See you again soon!

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How Do You Cope with FPL Burnout?

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 22:52:00 GMT

Matt's pod of the week is the Green Arrow FPL Podcast hosted by Rich Clarke and Fergi. Amongst his comments about this show, Matt states how impressive it is that the Green Arrow pod celebrates it's 200th episode, especially given amount of Fantasy Premier League content that falls by the wayside before it hits the big time. Somewhat inadvertently, this theme of endurance and lasting the distance permeates episode 29 of FPL Pod VS Tok as, after another tough game week, Nick explains that the pressure to maintain his strong start to the season is testing his love for the beautiful game within the beautiful game. Nick's frustration is in contrast to Matt's elation as his Team Pod troops seem to finally be getting the points and returning some very rare green arrows.

It seems there that the international break and FA Cup fixtures that follow it offer the brothers a much needed break from FPL as Nick looks to recharge his batteries and enthusiasm whilst Matt uses the window to consider a Wildcard for game week 30. Speaking of which, Nick's love of the game does show signs of reigniting as the lads talk about their FPL plans going forward whilst also navigating tangents including the value of the Nations League and football's relationship with politics. The show also features clips from Nick's match day experience to see Chelsea take on FC Copenhagen in the Europa Conference and you can see photos on our Insta page!

You can join in this as well as other conversations by joining the league (code jeepsw) as well as finding us on our socials and email address...

Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

The deadline for transfers, tactics and captaincy decisions is 18:15 on the 1st of April.

Thanks again to Shane/Sea of Days for the incredible music that features in the show and, speaking of music, Matt is also performing as part of the University of Brighton's concert with proceeds from the event going to the Sussex Cancer Fund. Details about the gig and how you can donate are detailed below. You are welcome to attend and Matt would be thrilled to see you!

https://sussexcancerfund.charityhive.co.uk

Finally Lewes FC in East Sussex are also collaborating with the University of Brighton to raise awareness around gender-based violence (GBV) by hosting an exhibition and series of events at Lewes FC that engage members of the public with this important work. More details can be found here.

https://lewesfc.com/news/i-feel-therefore-i-resist-gender-based-violence-exhibition/

Thank you again for checking us out listeners! We are very humbled and grateful for your support! Please like, review and share the pod and, remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

See you soon!

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Has "Cold" Palmer Frozen?

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 21:38:05 GMT

Nick starts this week's episode by talking about his recent trip to Stamford Bridge to see Chelsea take on Leicester City in last Sunday's game week 28 fixture. The Blues edged out the Foxes to win 1-0 but, amongst his assessment of the day, Nick is of the opinion that Cole Palmer is fried! That is even if the other Chelsea players are stepping up. The Blues also used the game to celebrate their 120th birthday, so cue a bit of Chelsea nostalgia as the lads talk about the likes of Dennis Wise, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink (Nick's mate), Ron Harris and Peter Osgood.

Of course we also discuss FPL as the brother's analyse their respective game week 28 performances and plan ahead for when Liverpool, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Aston Villa blank in 29. Nick also talks about his TikTok of the week, which is FPL COACH ETHAN

There's Freudian slips, record store memories, Mick Hucknall and Angry Birds all ahead of the lads completing their usual round-up when it comes to league codes and the transfer deadline. Speaking of which..

FPL deadline, 15th of March at 13:30pm
FPL League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

Alongside today, March the 14th, seeing another fine podcast episode land in your earholes, today also sees the release of the new Sea of Days album Wound. Listen to it on Spotify and buy it for yourself at Bandcamp. Details are included below...

https://seaofdays.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K3bZClDjSfYThtDzd6Rd4

Also check out Sea of Days on Insta and Facebook, your life will be better for it!

https://www.facebook.com/seaofdaysband

Instagram/seaofdays

And, remember listeners, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

Bye for now!

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"We Forgot that You Were Here...."

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:10:27 GMT

Matt begins the pod by talking about his trip to see AFC Croydon take on the mighty Ashford United. As he explains, while the Rams got the win, the Green and White Army's fans, especially their young contingent, created a fun atmosphere and out sung the Croydon supporters for most of the match. Listen out for the clips from the match and, as we recorded so many, you will not doubt hear the drums and vocals of the Ashford fans in future editions of the show!

Nick couldn't attend the Rams 2-1 victory over the Green and White Army as he has been laid low with a cold and, to his credit, Nick continued to battle through this episode despite feeling under the weather. To rub it in, this episode also saw another rare victory from Team Pod but, as Matt knows, his younger sibling will no doubt come back stronger with a better performance in game week 28.

Matt reviews his game week 27 and talks about his plans ahead whilst referring to the FML FPL podcast and the brothers also discuss the fallout of last weekend's FA Cup fixtures and how this could adversely affect Crystal Palace, Wolves and the plans of millions of FPL players.

Finally, with Matt thinking that last week's episode was a bit like the tetchy atmosphere of The Beatles' Let it Be sessions, he suggests that they use over-dubs to successfully record the FPL Pod VS Tok catch phrase. However, despite feeling absolutely rough, Nick wants to do it the traditional way. The lads also compare their patchy efforts at saying their tag-line to Southampton's difficult return to the top-flight since their promotion last season.

We'd also like to wish, to all those who celebrate, Ramadan Mubarak!

Below is the FPL deadline as well as ways to contact us...

FPL deadline, 8th of March at 11:00am
FPL League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

The music featured from the show is Darkness and Where Do I Begin by the amazing Sea of Days, aka Shane Speed. You can find Sea of Days music and Shane's monthly radio show, Season's Change, via the links below...

https://eardrumbuzzradio.podbean.com/e/seasons-change-new-beginnings-january-2025/

https://seaofdays.bandcamp.com/album/adrift

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K3bZClDjSfYThtDzd6Rd4

https://shorediverecords.bandcamp.com/album/water-air-eps

Remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

Bye for now!

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Can't Stand Me Now

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:19:07 GMT

Matt and Nick talk about their plans for game weeks 27, 28 and beyond with the younger of the brothers doing so in relation to his TikToks of the week. After the performances of Nick's Team goes below his high standards, he returns to some of his favourites including FPL Harry and FPL Jimmy G

With last week's show being packed with football and music content, Matt uses this episode to chat more about his time at the Mayfield Stadium with Dad to see AFC Croydon Athletic win 1-0 against a well organised Margate FC. We also feature a number of clips in the show from his trip which includes Gates Fan Terry Scott giving the Croydon Ultras a run for their money when it comes to the vocal support.

Matt also has a rare opportunity to talk about a successful game week with Team Pod taking the spoils against Team Tok in game week 26.

Alongside our usual football chat, we go along our usual tangents with including references to Margate's kit sponsors The Libertines and Matt's interesting sartorial efforts when watching the Rams get their win under the guidance of their new manager Danny Kedwell. There's also a bit of Pete and Carl style feistiness at the end of the show as Nick and Matt try again to say the catchphrase for the Pod at the same time.

There's a bit more time to make your transfers, tactical changes and captaincy decisions as the deadline is 11:00am on the 8th of March 2025.

You can also interact with us through the following methods and it would be great to gauge your thoughts as we are looking to change things up if we do a season 2 of the pod.

FPL League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

https://eardrumbuzzradio.podbean.com/e/seasons-change-new-beginnings-january-2025/

https://seaofdays.bandcamp.com/album/adrift

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K3bZClDjSfYThtDzd6Rd4

https://shorediverecords.bandcamp.com/album/water-air-eps

Thanks again listeners and, remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

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Seasons Change

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:37:37 GMT

Matt and Nick are back and hit the ground running with chat about Chelsea's double defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion. With Matt living and working in the land of the Seagulls, he admits that he is nervous about wearing his Chelsea threads the next time he heads out for a run. Good job that he finally has his AFC Croydon shirt and the lads do briefly discuss the Rams' 1-0 victory against the mighty Margate Town.

Much more notably, listeners from our last two Free Hit episodes will have been aware that FPL Pod VS Tok now has music beginning and ending the pod and the brother's do give thanks to Shane Speed, aka Sea of Days, for allowing us to use two tracks from his upcoming album Wound Poem. The album is released on the 14th of March on Bandcamp, Spotify and physical release and we fully recommend it. It's a beautiful and epic listen.

We also feature extracts from the following songs off the album: Darkness (00:00 and 12:52), City Shroud (23:58), Hold Me in Your Soul (38:48) and Where Do I Begin (43:22).

You can find Sea of Days music, as well as Shane's monthly radio show Season's Change, via the links below...

https://eardrumbuzzradio.podbean.com/e/seasons-change-new-beginnings-january-2025/

https://seaofdays.bandcamp.com/album/adrift

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K3bZClDjSfYThtDzd6Rd4

https://shorediverecords.bandcamp.com/album/water-air-eps

Shane's fantastic tunes also lead Matt and Nick to wonder if they can collaborate with Sea of Days to emulate the success of Three Lions. This famous football anthe was, of course, written and sung by Fantasy Football forefathers Baddiel and Skinner and Ian Broudie of the Lightning Seeds. Stay tuned listeners!

We, of course, bring our own unique FPL chat with Team Tok still dominating against lowly Team Pod. Matt sure hopes that his season changes!

Speaking of FPL, its another Friday deadline listeners. Make sure you complete and save your FPL changes by Friday the 21st of February at 18:30.

You can also interact with us through the following methods and it would be especially great to get your thoughts on this very musical edition of the show...

FPL League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

Thanks again listeners and, remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

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Free Hit: Why we Love the WSL.

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 11:19:17 GMT

This episode of FPL Pod VS Tok: Free Hit sees the lads talk about their experiences of watching the Women's Super League, Champions League and FA Cup and why they think that more people should get out there and watch the likes of Lucy Bronze, Chloe Kelly, Bunny Shaw and Fran Kirby.

Recorded after episode 11 of the main pod, which saw them talk about the WSL clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, this edition of the show could be an interesting one for anthropologists and sociologists as the brothers are taken aback by how defensive they are about their enthusiasm for the women's game. The chaps have been so used to the likes of social media trolls deriding the WSL that, instead of an out and out celebration of why they enjoy these fixtures, they talk about their frustrations relating to the criticisms of women's football as well as the barriers and obstacles that the game has experienced over the decades. This includes the FA's ban on women playing football in 1921. On a more positive note, the theme of this week's episode allows Matt to, finally, share his story about how he touched the ball in a Champions League group game between Chelsea and Ajax.

We'd also like to, again, recommend the We Are Chelsea podcast, which features interviews and chat with the Blue's Women's squad.

We'd very much like to do a more structure episode on this topic in the near future, but will be back to our usual format next week. Speaking of which, the transfer deadlines for FPL as well as FWSL are included below...

Deadline for your FPL changes is Friday the 21st of February at 18:30.

The deadline for your FWSL changes is Sunday the 2nd of March at 11:30. There is a host of international games before then!

You can also interact with us via the following ways...

FPL League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

And remember, keep it fun and keep it W.S.L!

Bye for now!

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Free Hit: Is the Premier League too Uneven?

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 22:00:02 GMT

With the FA Cup taking place this weekend, Matt and Nick are having a mini break from our usual format and we are finally airing the second episode of our "Free Hit" series.

This time, the brothers are tackling sports broadcaster, and co-host of the Official FPL Podcast, Julien Lauren's question which is as follows...

“For the first time in Premier League history, six teams are still winless after five matches. Does this say something about the Premier League? Too uneven? Weaker? Does it even matter? I’m not really sure but I find it interesting!”

As you may already be able to tell, this episode was recorded a few game weeks ago on the 1st of October but contains a lot of interesting nuggets when it comes to the our thoughts on the general competitiveness of clubs who are promoted from the Championship to the Premier League.

While we will give this the proper fanfare when the pod returns to it's usual format soon, you will also hear music from our friend and Pod VS Tok listener Shane Speed, aka Sea of Days, who has answered our prayers and kindly allowed us to use extracts from his forthcoming album Wound Poem. We are delighted to have Shane's support and would like to point you to his incredible music and radio show through the links below.

https://shorediverecords.bandcamp.com/album/water-air-eps

https://eardrumbuzzradio.podbean.com/e/seasons-change-new-beginnings-january-2025/

Thanks again listeners and the next deadline for your FPL changes is Friday the 14th at 18:30.

You can also interact with us via the following ways...

FPL League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

And remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

Bye for now!

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Dry Your Eyes Mate

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:05:20 GMT

Hello there! It's episode 24 and, somewhat unusually, the lads go straight in and talk all things Premier League after a weekend that saw Robert Sanchez help Manchester City defeat their beloved Blues 3-1. Cue a bit of a discussion about Chelsea's other 7 goalkeepers and Kepa Arrizabalaga who is currently on loan to high flying Bournemouth.

It's also another episode and another poor week for Team Pod. This leaves Matt considering a wildcard so that he can rip it all up and start again. Matt is also left to regret not listening to his podcast of the week ahead of game week 23 as the advice on Above Average FPL was pretty solid.

Team Tok continue to fly high and the lads look ahead to game week 24 and discuss the triple captain and Assistant Manager chips respectively. Given recent results, this episode isn't pleasant listening for Dominic Solanke and his Tottenham teammates but, even then, Spurs are doing better than Matt and Team Pod!

The chaps do go on their usual tangents but, this time, they are football related and include chat about the Chinese Super League and references to the recent downfall of Guangzhou F.C. This prompts them to wonder if they should migrate from BlueSky to RedNote when it comes to their use of social media.

Speaking of all things social media, you can contact us here...

League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

The deadline to make your transfers, tactical changes and captaincy decisions is Saturday the 1st of February at 11:00am.

We are also hoping to finally have some music for the podcast next week so, until then, we have used some of the "best of clips" as well as some bloopers from our visits to Tooting and Mitcham. The final clip may make you think of The Minions. You'll know when you hear it!

Anyway, until next time, remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

Bye for now!

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Back to The Solace of Sport

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:44:22 GMT

We're at episode 23 and the show starts with Nick talking about his latest visit to the Mayfield Stadium to see AFC Croydon take on Eastbourne Town. And, finally, the lads have got their replica Rams shirts! See episode for more details.

Matt and Nick finally talk FPL and, as ever, Team Tok continues to lead the way with poor Team Pod just not getting the luck, nor the points, this season. In particular, Matt regrets his Newcastle treble up and thinks that, maybe, his would have had more joy if he kept his Magpies quota to just Lewis Hall and Alexander Isak.

Otherwise, the brothers talk about fixture proof AFC Bournemouth, why Nick doesn't like Everton (sorry Toffees fans), and can Leicester repeat their great escape from the 2014/2015 season and go onto win the league again the following year like they did 9 years ago? Unfortunately for the Foxes, we think not.

Of course, Matt and Nick weave in and out of all things Premier League as they discuss the use of AI voice-overs in FPL content in relation to Nick's TikTok of the week. Speaking of which, we are relieved that our US listeners still have access to this platform so they can look at the videos which we discuss in this week's episode!

Speaking of TikTok bans, the chaps are quite happy to avoid real-world events for the time being and seek solace in the world of sport. This is all despite some bloke from across the pond celebrating his first-day back in his old job!

On a lighter note, we continue the FPL podcast love-in with another shout-out to the incredible Beyond the Sidelines pod. The BTS guys, (not the Korean boy-band), returned our enthusiastic discussion of their show with a mention in one of their latest episodes which we have linked above.

Looking ahead to game week 23, the deadline for your transfers, tactics and captaincy decisions is January the 25th at 13:30pm and all the ways you can contact us, are included below...

League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

And remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

Bye for now!

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Thnks Fr th Mmrs Game Week 21!

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:51:22 GMT

It's episode 22 and with the lads not seeing a game last week, Nick talks about his visit to to see the I'm Not Ok exhibition, a celebration of Emo culture at London's Barbican.

We then go from Fall Out Boys to Fall Out Moyes and talk all things FPL and as, fate would have it, our Premier League chat takes place with game week 21 well and truly in motion. Expect some "Gollette," or should that be Gillette Soccer Special style shouts as the goals go in for the likes of Chelsea, West Ham and Nottingham Forest.

Speaking of Forest, the lads continue their plaudits for the Kiwi legend that is Chris Wood as he continues his fine run of form. We also talk Everton, Newcastle United and Manchester United as we reference game week 21 and look ahead to 22.

Matt does all this by referencing his podcast of the week which is Beyond the Sidelines and subsequently regrets not taking on the advice of Corey, Pilot, KSR and Els when it comes to bringing in the Red Devils's very Ahmad Diallo.

There is also a shout out for the AFC Wimbledon audio fanzine which is the 9YrsPodcast

There are tangents aplenty in what is something of a lively episode and we finish, as ever, with the transfers, tactics and captaincy changes deadline. These details, as well as how you can get in touch with us, is included below...

Transfer deadline, Saturday the 18th of January at 11:00am.
League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
X @fplpodvstok

Thank you again for all your support and, remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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All Things Equal and Balanced

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:55:49 GMT

The lads start 2025 by recounting their lack of non-league adventures with the games between AFC Croydon Athletic V Sheppey United and Whitehawk V Lewes being called off due to the weather. However, before hastening up the football pyramid, Matt and Nick recount their Christmas break trip to see Balham FC take on Tooting and Mitcham at the Imperial ground. This episode all features clips from the game including Tooting's winning goal at the end of the pod. Other audio also includes Matt and Dad marvelling at Nick's large, but incredibly comfy looking, fleece that he wore during the game on what was a very cold day.

We then move onto talk all things FPL as the brother's analyse their game week 19 and 20 performances. Team Tok continue to perform well, while it is a case of what could have been for Matt's troops and their spluttering season. Matt's continued poor form leads Nick to compare his Team to Tottenham with the older sibling needing "all things" to be "equal and balanced" if he is to make anything of this campaign.

The brothers then talk about their game week 21 plans which include thoughts on Crystal Palace and Chelsea assets. Nick also discusses his plans whilst referring to his Tik-Tok of the week which is FPL Mowgs.

When it comes to transfers, tactics and captaincy choices, it's "choose 'em next Tuesday" at 6pm on the 14th of January. Full details of how to contact us is also included below...

League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
X @fplpodvstok

Thank you again lovely listeners, please do like and review the show and tell your friends about the unique blend of non-league and Premier League that is FPL Pod VS Tok.

And remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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"Let's Hope It's a Good One..."

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:06:48 GMT

In our last episode of 2024, Matt and Nick talk about their respective game week 18 performances as well as how their teams are doing mid-way through game week 19. While the Team Tok juggernaut keeps on rolling, there are signs of life that Team Pod may still have a good end to the season. That is if Matt can stop leaving his better players on the bench.

Amongst his New Year's resolutions, Matt has also vowed to not make any changes to his FPL Team on Boxing Day as he has a tradition of making mistakes on the 26th of December. This year, he transferred in Pedro Neto instead of Enzo Fernandes, not that it made much difference with Chelsea's festive form being decidedly patchy. Speaking of which, please excuse a couple of glitchy internet moments on this episode with Nick sounding a bit like a robot at minute 4:10.

The new year is often about predictions and Nick's declaration that Ipswich are better than Manchester United seems to have been realised after the Monday game week 19 fixtures. These saw the Red Devils going down 0-2 to Newcastle and the Tractor Boys beating title chasing Chelsea. Amidst the criticism of these historically big teams, there is also praise for high flying Nottingham Forest, Fulham and AFC Bournemouth who are all competing for Europe next season.

There are also clips from Matt, Nick and Dad's trip Balham FC VS Tooting and Mitcham at the Imperial Ground. Technically, it was an away day for the Terrors, however, they are currently ground sharing with Balham who previously played at AFC Croydon's Mayfield Stadium. Cue lots of "hilarious" jokes from Matt about Tooting being intimidated as the away side.

With 2025 on the horizon, Matt and Nick finish the pod by wishing the listeners a happy new year and suggest that, one easy new year's resolution is to join us in the FPL Pod VS Tok league. You can find full details about this, as well as the transfer deadline below...

If you would like to compete against us in our mini-league, the code is: jeepsw.

League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
X @fplpodvstok

Thank you again listeners for all your support! If you liked the pod, please rate us and/or write a review. If there are things that we can improve on, please also let us know. One new year's resolution for us is to grow our listenership, so we'd love you to share our pod with friends and loved ones too!

Take care, see you in 2025 and, remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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A Flurry of Festive Fixtures

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 10:06:39 GMT

There's no rest for these Merry Gentleman as Matt and Saint Nick, (he does have the beard for it), dive straight in talk about their respective game week 17 performances. Whilst Team Tok win again, there are reasons to be joyful and triumphant for Team Pod as a haul from the Egyptian King, Mo Salah, provides some long awaited green arrows for Matt's beleaguered squad.

The lads then discuss their plans for game weeks 18 and 19 with both brothers promising to ring the Carol Bells of change and make some shrewd signings to strengthen their teams for this busy Christmas schedule. There also promises to be Boxing Day Blues, of the Chelsea variety, as Matt and Nick both look to bring in the bargain that is Enzo Fernandez to bolster their midfields.

This episode also features more clips from the University of Brighton's SAS Choir with Procedentem Sponsum starting the proceedings (4:44), followed by Ó,gyönyörű szép titokzatos éj, which is partly included for the Tik-Tok reference at 15:34. The Choir then sing us out with Silent Night at the end of the podcast.

Given that we are headed into the part of the year where all the days blur together, we thought it was especially important to provide the transfer deadlines for game weeks 18 and 19, which are: Thursday the 26th of December at 11:00am (game week 18) and game week 19 is Sunday the 29th of December at 1:00pm.

If you would like to compete against us in our mini-league, the code is: jeepsw.

We are also on the following social platforms...

Blue Sky: @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
X @ @fplpodvstok

And you can email us on: fplpodvstok@gmail.com

To echo Nick's Christmas message at the end of the pod, we would like to wish our listeners the very best as we go into this holiday period. We know that, while it is fun for many, it can also be very hard for people too. So do take care and be kind to yourselves and we send our kindest thoughts and love to you as we head into 2025. It is also important to emphasise that there are some very good online resources available if you could do with some support over the festive period and we have included a few useful links below...

Thank you again for your support listeners and we look forward to bringing you more shows courtesy of FPL Pod VS Tok! Remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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Dazed and Confused

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:25:11 GMT

In an episode that is part rock 'n' roll and part festive special, Matt and Nick talk about their respective game week 16s as well as the Premier League fixtures ahead.

In perhaps what is the low point of his season, Matt recounts how more poor decision making cost him 17 points this week. While he admits that he did consider resigning as Manager of Team Pod after benching Lewis Hall and missing out on his plethora of points whilst playing Rayan Aït-Nouri who "achieved" a -2, Matt has resolved to do better in the second half of the season. He has started his recovery by choosing the Gianni Butticè Podcast as his pod of the week.

With celebrity fan Robert Palmer being in the stands at the Molineux to witness Wolves' capitulation against Ipswich, the brothers squeeze in as many Led Zeppelin puns into the episode as possible. You will be Dazed and Confused by the end of it! Matt also persists with his Pep Guardiola impression as he empathises with City's own run of bad form.

Conversely, Nick continues to put in strong performances as Manager of Team Tok and, in response to Matt's admission that he may need to take in more stats and spreadsheets to turn his season around, he details his approach by stating: "I watch TikTok's, I drink vodka and I'm winning!"

With Matt needing some kind of Christmas miracle to turn his season around, he sees an opportunity with the long-awaiting Mystery Chip being revealed as the Assistant Manager Chip. The brothers analyse this new asset which will be available from game week 24. Will this provide the much needed boost for Matt and Team Pod?

With the lads still waiting on their podcast music, the interludes in this week's show are provided by the SAS Choir and features renditions of "God Rest You, Merry Gentlemen" (00:00), "Es ist ein Rose Entrsprungen" (6:52), "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" (22:58), "Jingle Bells" (38:54) and "We Wish you a Merry Christmas!" (45:33).

Transfer deadlines and social media details are included below...

Transfer deadline 11:00, Saturday the 21st of December.
League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky: @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
X @ @fplpodvstok

Happy Holidays listeners and remember, keep it Festive and Keep it F.P.L!

Bye for now!

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Poor Performance from Hamlet

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 21:53:53 GMT

In this week's episode, Nick regales the pod about his underwhelming experience of non-league football action when, due to storm Darragh, he had to switch from the Mayfield to Champion Hill to see Dulwich Hamlet take on the far superior Dover Athletic. The lack of atmosphere at the game leads Nick to conclude that if it comes to watching Dulwich or no football that weekend, he'd take his chances and not watch a game at all. Dulwich fans, you know how to contact us if you disagree!

Ahead of discussing all things Premier League, Matt talks about making time to see more Sussex based football as well as overcoming his aversion to watching Brighton and Hove Albion. Despite being a Chelsea fan, maybe those trips to Selhurst Park as a youngster sewed the seeds of bias against the Seagulls.

Matt's miserable season continues as the lads talk about their game weeks 14 and 15 and it's made all the worse when the new listeners to the Pod VS Tok league also beat beat him. It can only get better right?

There's genuinely good FPL advice as the lads look to GW 16 and Nick talks Liverpool and double game weeks. He also talks about his Tik-Tok of the week, FPL Fran. We finish the episode by wishing, former Tooting and Mitcham player and current West Ham forward, Michail Antonio all the best in his recovery.

The first footie clip in this episode is from Dulwich V Dover, the remaining sound bites are more clips from the brother's visit to the Cherry Red to see AFC Wimbledon take on Accrington Stanley. As it may be a little while before we see any live football, we would appreciate any recordings that you have from matches where you have seen you local team! We'd love to hear them with a view to featuring them on the pod, so please do email them over!

And here's the rest of the details ahead of game week 16.

Transfer deadline 13:30, Saturday the 14th of December.
League code: jeepsw (Come and have a go if you think your 'are enough!)
Blue Sky: @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
X @ @fplpodvstok

And our email is: fplpodvstok@gmail.com

Thank you for listening and please do like and review the pod as well as share with your friends, family and other football lovers!

Keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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"...Who are they?"

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 22:26:02 GMT

This week's episode sees Matt and Nick recount their trip last month to the Cherry Red Records Stadium to see AFC Wimbledon battle back to salvage a 2-2 draw with Accrington Stanley, who are they? Of course, Stanley have more recently been in the news after drawing local rivals Liverpool in the FA Cup, cue lots of references in the media to that famous advert from the 80s.

The lads then ascend the football pyramid to the Premier League where they review their FPL performances and look ahead to game weeks 14 and 15. Matt is optimistic, despite Team Pod's recent struggles, although his recent misery is compounded by a new entrant to the Pod VS Tok mini-league knocking him further down that particular table.

Matt talks about his team with references to his podcast of the week Let's Talk FPL with FPL Andy. There's also lots of love for the legend that is Neville Southall and Nick sings the praises of the former Everton number 1. This has somehow turned into a Mersey Side Special, all fittingly ahead of the derby between Everton and Liverpool this weekend.

Before we give you your deadline and ways to contact us, Matt and Nick would also like to hear your own match day experiences. This episode features extended clips of the Wombles Vs Accrington and we would like to feature clips from the games that, you the listener, have attended. If you would us to showcase your own visits to your local clubs, please do email an mp3 clip to: fplpodvstok@gmail.com. We have 5 slots that can be used to feature your recording and you can either send them as 5 separate short clips, preferably with a file name that describes what they are, or 1 longer clip between 5 and 10 minutes. We'd love for you to share your experiences of the beautiful game on FPL Pod VS Tok.

But anyway, the deadline to make changes is: Saturday 7th of December at 11:00am (GMT, aka Blighty Time!)

League code: jeepsw
We’re on Bluesky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
X @fplpodvstok

Thank you again listeners and, as always, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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Transfer Deadline Announcement: Gameweek 14!

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 20:45:42 GMT

While the usual feature length version of the pod will be available ahead of game week 15, Matt and Nick use this mini-episode to remind listeners of the deadline to make your transfers, tactics and captain selections.

We also bring back the French Jazz through music courtesy of William King.

As ever, you can join our mini league via the code: jeepsw

You can also contact us via these different options too...

League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
X @ @fplpodvstok
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
And our email is: fplpodvstok@gmail.com

Thank you as ever listeners and, remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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Back at the Bridge

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 20:22:07 GMT

Welcome back listeners and after a bit of a hiatus, Matt and Nick made it back to Stamford Bridge to see Chelsea take on Manchester City in the WSL.

As well as featuring clips from the day, (00:00, 10:55, 29.04, 45:29 and 52:32), the lads also discuss their match day experience. This included an ultimately dominant display from the Blues which was made all the sweeter due to the free yoghurt that was available on entry to the stadium!

Despite revelling in the latest victory from the Chelsea Women's Team, Matt and Nick then get stuck into all things FPL with the main thrust of the conversation being on the dramatic decline of Manchester City. Cue a lament from Matt who decided on a "pro-Haaland" instead of a "no-Haaland" team for his wildcard. Will he stick or twist for game week 13? Nick also airs his frustrations as he talks about how his "TikToks of the Week" actually damaged his FPL performance and how he will try and get his team back on track going forward.

Matt and Nick finish the pod with some sterling Womble chat, this is ahead of next week's episode which will feature clips and discussion on AFC Wimbledon's frustrating draw against Accrington Stanley, "who are they?"

Remember, it's an early transfer deadline tomorrow which is: 18:30, Friday, 29th of November. The rest of the details, including our new BlueSky account, are below...

League code: jeepsw
Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
X @ @fplpodvstok
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
And our email is: fplpodvstok@gmail.com

We'd also like to recommend the We Are Chelsea podcast, provided by our partners Acast, and which gives you a fantastic behind the scenes access to the mighty Chelsea Women's side!

Hope you enjoy the episode, we enjoy creating these for you!

And remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

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Me and My Green Arrows

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 21:01:52 GMT

Matt and Nick recount their recent trip to the Cherry Red Records stadium where AFC Wimbledon endured a difficult day against a dogged and well organised Grimsby Town. This episode features clips from their day in South London and the lads are hoping for better when they return to see the Wombles take on Accrington Stanley on Tuesday the 19th of November.

Moving swiftly back to the Premier League, Matt reviews the podcast output of Fantasy Football Scout and this leads him and Nick to discuss topics such as whether or not to keep Erling Haaland as well as Nottingham Forest's tricky run of fixtures.

This episode also sees Nick air his views on the UEFA Nations League and his curious means of seeking employment with the likes of TalkSport and Paul McCartney, yes you did read that correctly!

There's also shout outs for two of our listeners, Neil and Shane, and links to Shane's EDBZ radio shows and his music are included below, followed by the transfer deadline and links to our socials.

Seasons Change with Shane Speed

Sea of Days

Transfer deadline 11:00am, Saturday, 23rd of November.
League code: jeepsw
We’re on X @ @fplpodvstok
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
And our email is: fplpodvstok@gmail.com

Thanks as always for listening and, remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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Part of the Furniture

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:54:54 GMT

Welcome to episode 13 of FPL Pod VS Tok, where Matt and Nick provide their own unique spin when it comes to all things FPL.

This week's show features selected clips from AFC Croydon Athletic VS Herne Bay FC but, of course, the lads focus their efforts on the Premier League and provide reviews and analysis of their game weeks 9 and 10.

The FPL chat includes a celebration Nottingham Forest's talisman, (and future Ballon d'Or winner, surely), Chris Wood. Who would have thought that The Reds would be contenders for Champions League qualification? As Nick says: "Things are a little different this year." The lads also make the case for the defence of Manchester City's own golden boy Erling Haaland in the wake of, well by his very high standards, a poor run of form.

Recorded on Bonfire Night in the UK and Election Day in the United States, the conversation weaves and wanders around FPL chat, analysis and previews and into territory such as the divine beauty of David Ginola and Gabriel Batistuta as well as potential condiment based merchandise for Mo Salah in the tradition of the legendary Paul Newman. In tribute to the legend that is Chris Wood, we also ask whether we have any listeners committed enough to listen to New Zealand football matches in the early hours of Blighty Time! All will be explained in this episode, we promise!

Matt and Nick finish the pod by looking forward to AFC Wimbledon VS Grimsby (November 9th), Chelsea VS Manchester City in the WSL (November 16th) and AFC Wimbledon VS Accrington Stanley, "who are they?", on the 19th of November. All of which will get the FPL Pod VS Tok treatment as we capture some clips of our experiences from these match days for future episodes of the podcast.

So, "que Salah, Salah," and remember, keep it fun, and keep it FPL!

See you soon!

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Welcome to FPL Pod VS Tok: Free Hit

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 19:58:54 GMT

Welcome to the first edition of FPL Pod VS Tok: Free Hit. This shorter format sees Matt and Nick try and answer a question surrounding Fantasy Premier League, or football more widely, which they either pose themselves or glean from you the listeners.

This week the brothers have a run at a dilemma that was posed on an early edition of the BBC's Fantasy 606 podcast which was "does being a content creator change one's approach to playing FPL?" With Matt and Nick getting to grips with their newfound roles as content creators, they talk about whether this has had any influence on how they now play the game.

This new venture for the podcast doubles up as a celebration of the content creators who inspire our show each month and ultimately make playing FPL accessible and fun, whether you have been playing for years or are new to the game!

Speaking of which, the key info is included below...

Transfer deadline 11:00am, Saturday the 2nd of November.
League code (c'mon, we dare yah!): jeepsw
We’re on X @fplpodvstok
Insta @fplpodvstok2024
And our email is: fplpodvstok@gmail.com

We hope you like this new feature listeners and if you would like to send us your own question for Matt and Nick to tackle, please get in touch via our socials and/or email!

And remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

Matt and Nick.

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Episode 12: "You're just a bus stop to Bognor!"

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:39:38 GMT

Episode 12 sees Matt reeling from another tough game week and Nick acts as therapist as his older brother recounts what went wrong for him and Team Pod. Although there is still hope as he holds out for Eddie Nketiah to work some magic against Nottingham Forest. Spoiler, he doesn't!

With Matt feeling like Ted Lasso's AFC Richmond during their bad run of form and Nick feeling like prime era Alex Ferguson, the lads then talk tactics for game week 9! Despite eye brows being raised at his decision to remove his Arsenal defenders and goalkeeper last week, Nick's decision to do so is vindicated and he is relishing his best start to a season since playing FPL around 20 years ago! He has "never been more driven" to go onto to win the trophy.

There's chat about whether to triple captain Haaland as well as a left-field foray into discussions about Ancient Greek literature and the Romantic Poets. "FPL: Milton VS Keats" anyone? The highbrow arts chat is somewhat balanced out with Nick's references to the after effects of the madras he had for lunch! Listeners, you have been warned!

There are also extended clips of Matt, Nick and Dad's trip to the Mayfield Stadium to see AFC Croydon Athletic take on the frustrating Littlehampton Town. These extracts from our day can be found at the beginning of the pod and the 14th, 29th, 44th and 51st minutes. Around minute 45, listeners can hear the moment where a stray ball almost hits Matt whilst making these recordings! Maybe he should sit behind the goalkeeper for the next fixture to encourage the Rams to find the net.

Anyway, the key details for this game week, as well as ways to contact us can be found here...

Transfer deadline 18:30, Friday, 25th of October.
League code: jeepsw
We’re on X @ @fplpodvstok
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
Email: fplpodvstok@gmail.com

We'd love to hear from you and for you to take us on in our mini-league!

And as always, remember, keep it fun and keep it, FPL!

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Episode 11: Rogue Manoeuvres

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:36:57 GMT

While Matt and Nick briefly touch on the international break and the England men's team, (and even then their analysis is mainly about Bukayo Saka's Oyster card), most of their attention is on all things WSL! This includes the Chelsea's Women's side 3-2 win over Real Madrid and their 1-2 victory over Arsenal at the Emirates. The lads also go on to discuss the Fantasy Women's Super League game, which Nick has already started playing, and Matt announces his plans for an FPL Pod VS Tok episode featuring action from the WSL! More details coming soon. The WSL chat continues towards the end of the pod and includes Matt's statement that Rihanna's song "We Found Love" is now an official Chelsea FC anthem, alongside Blue is the Colour and The Liquidator!

Episode 11 also sees Nick review his Tik-Tok of the Week and this time it's the beautifully groomed FPL Addict who gets the Pod VS Tok treatment.

With Matt wrangling over whether to wildcard or not to wildcard, Nick announces that he is in fact playing this chip in a move that could make or break his season. Will this see him continue to sail up the ranks on a sea of green arrows or is this an act of hubris that will bring Team Pod back into the title race? Stay tuned to this and future episodes listeners to find out!

With the brothers not getting the chance to see any live games ahead of this week's episode, the footie clips in this episode feature some of the more random exchanges between Matt and Nick during the Tooting and Mitcham VS Camberley Town match. This includes them naming different clouds while there was a break in play. However, rest assured, Nick and Dad have since seen Balham FC VS AFC Croydon Athletic so there will be more non-league chat next week!

As always, you can compete against the brothers in the FPL Pod VS Tok mini-league, the code is: jeepsw.

The transfer deadline and ways to contact us are included below...

Transfer deadline 11:00am, Saturday, 19th of October.
We’re on X @ @fplpodvstok
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
And our email, if you want to contact us that way, is: fplpodvstok@gmail.com

As always, thank you again listeners! We appreciate each and every one of you and please do like and review the pod! We'd love to read your comments and, potentially, include these in a future edition of the show!

Thanks again and, remember, keep it fun and keep it WSL!

See you soon!

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Episode 10: Ring When You're Winning!

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:48:59 GMT

Ahead of the upcoming international break, Matt and Nick look back at how their respective teams performed in game week seven. This leads both of them to talk about the possibility of removing the Egyptian King Mo Salah in an effort to bolster their squad's points scoring potential! The Liverpool chat also sees Nick sing the praises of The Red's second choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, particularly in light of Alisson's hamstring injury!

The brother's wrangling around their under performing premium players also resonates with the question posed last week on FPL Family Podcast which was: "is FPL getting harder?" They discuss this quandary after Matt reviews FPL Family as his Podcast of the Week! Needless to say, Nick is far from impressed when his older brother describes Lee and Sam as FPL's answer to The Incredibles!

On the subject of all things film, Matt and Nick also talk about how the Joker would play FPL and there's more non-league action as Nick recounts his trip with Dad to see AFC Croydon Athletic take on Hythe Town! This includes analysis of Hythe's dominant performance, despite losing to the Rams, and their supporters' efforts to encourage their team, Portsmouth FC style, by ringing a bell at intervals during the game! Of course, Croydon fans described the away support as the "bell end!" This episode also features a few clips from the day!

In what was a more "rambly" episode than usual, the pod finishes with Matt celebrating the 10th anniversary of his and The Inside Left's J-League documentary, Together for the Goal. And before leaving you for another week, here are your deadlines and ways to contact us...

Deadline to make changes is: Saturday 19th of October at 11:00.
League code (please join us!): jeepsw
We’re on X @ @fplpodvstok
Insta @ fplpodvstok2024

You can also send your FPL love and constructive criticism to our email address which is: fplpodvstok@gmail.com

Please like, review and share our pod on your favourite platform and remember...

Keep it fun and keep it FPL!

p.s. While not mentioned on the pod, friend of the show Bobbie, is completing a half marathon this weekend for a Brilliant youth charity. It would be incredible if you could donate and/or share via this link: Brilliant Club.

Thanks for listening and we'll be back again soon!

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Episode 9: Sacked in the Morning

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:20:05 GMT

Alongside their weekly dose of FPL chat, Matt and Nick talk about their recent visit to the Imperial Sports Ground where they saw Tooting and Mitcham, (The Terrors), take on Camberley Town. This also prompts talk of some amusing improvised football chants, including the brother's favourite anthem "Comedy Town, what's the score?" Clips from the game, including Matt and Nick's beautiful singing voices, are placed at intervals during the show. Minute 24:30 also sees Matt manifest the Terrors taking a 2-1 lead!

The lads quickly hasten up the football pyramid to the Premier League as Nick reviews Fantasy Premier League powerhouses Holly Shand and FPL Raptor (Ross).

Listeners are then invited to the FPL Pod VS Tok training ground where Matt and Nick review their performances for game week six! This discussion includes thoughts on Crystal Palace's stuttering start to the season, Southhampton's Harwood-Bellis outscoring Arsenal's Saliba and Chris Wood's one in every two goal scoring record.

With this week bringing another victory for Team Tok, Matt's miserable run of form as manager of Team Pod is compounded as an unforced innuendo sees him fall into fits of laughter and Nick is left with the decision to either add to the mirth and chaos or keep the show on track. Spoiler: He does a bit of both!

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Episode 8: Don't Let Me Down

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 18:07:12 GMT

In this episode, Nick returns to the starting line-up and hits the ground running as the brothers use this episode to review their respective team's performances in game weeks 4 and 5! With Matt chuckling away in the background, Nick goes "full Warnock" and runs the riot act over his charges and lets them know, in no uncertain terms, that they let him down. Other highlights include Matt's lament about leaving Dean Henderson on the bench for game week 5 and Nick Jackson, (he is for real), giving his FPL namesake manager a welcome boost and another strong performance for Team Tok!

All of this comes off the back of Matt and Nick welcoming new listeners to the pod after last week's promotion push, as well as a shout out to the established FPL content creators who have shared kind words about the show on Twitter, sorry, I mean X!

Despite his apparent sympathies to FPL players, Arne Slot and Liverpool are not spared in Nick's candid analysis of the Reds post Klopp. Manchester United are also in the firing line as the younger of the siblings talks about Chelsea's fixtures going forward.

We finish looking forward to game week 6 and our trip to AFC Wimbledon which, since the time of recording, has been called off due to flooding at the Cherry Red Records Stadium. Finally, the brothers leave with a tribute to Jermaine McGlashan after the coach left his role as manager at AFC Croydon Athletic.

We both hope you enjoy this latest episode and, as ever, we invite you to join the FPL Pod VS Tok mini league, the code of which is: jeepsw

You can also interact with us via the following...

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Thank you again to all our original and new listeners and, remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

Matt and Nick.

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Episode 7: ...Busy Making Other Plans.

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:38:01 GMT

One of the things about making a podcast regularly is that, sometimes, life gets in the way and in this episode Matt explains why Nick is taking a break this week.

He raises a toast to beautiful boy and loveable rogue Zappy and explains why FPL and football is important for one's wellbeing and mental health. Yes, it is just a game, but that's why it is so important!

He also references a powerful episode of the Welcome to Wrexham documentary which highlights the importance of the ritual of football and men's mental health and, in what has been a difficult week for the pod, provides updates on the FPL deadline as well as looking forward to Nick's return.

As always, if you do want to take on the brothers in their FPL mini-league, the code is: jeepsw

And remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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Episode 6: Back in the Game

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:22:27 GMT

In this episode Matt, Nick, Dad and birthday boy Zappy return to the Mayfield to see the mighty AFC Croydon Athletic take on Beaconsfield Town in the FA Isuzu trophy. A few clips of their adventures are dotted throughout the pod including the journey to the stadium where the lads stumble across an allotment open day, featuring great food and music!

With regards to all things FPL, Matt reviews the 59th Minute pod from FPL General, which inspires the conversation as to whether the new rolling transfers rule is a blessing or a curse.

Nick provides some solid advice about using your wildcard and Matt uses the end of the pod to get his excuses in as to why he is currently behind in the Pod VS Tok battle!

As you'll hear, we finally got our Insta and X (Twitter) accounts up and running and, don't forget you can compete against Matt and Nick by joining their league via the code: jeepsw!

Remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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Episode 5: International Break

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:44:07 GMT

Our 5th episode of the pod has dropped a little later than we would have liked, but it will be worth the wait as Matt regales Nick and the listeners with tales of his flaneuring in Paris, particularly his experiences of the 2024 Paralympic Games. (And, it is phryges not the fridge!).

In keeping with their other sporting adventures, the pod features 4 clips of Matt as he takes in the Opening Ceremony on the, oooh, Champs Elysees (00:00 - 1:27), the Bercy Arena for the Wheelchair Basketball Games, featuring GB Men V Germany Men and GB Women V Spain Women (23:20 - 25:06), La Defense Arena where he gained an important life lesson (43:12 - 46:19) and the pod finishes with some of the vibes from the Stade de France during one of the many medal ceremonies scheduled that night (48:03 - 48:31).

Matt is looking to make a spin-off pod dedicated to his Paris adventure but, in the meantime, Matt and Nick tackle the important business of FPL during the first international break of the season!

With Matt was swanning around in the French Capital, Nick holds the fort and reviews FPL PLUG!

The brothers then discuss some of the PL transfers in the latter stages of the window and whether these will influence their teams going forward. In keeping with the plug theme, this also sparks a lively debate between Sterling Vs Anelka with both players representing the Premier Leagues top clubs over their careers.

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And, as always, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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Episode 4: Problems in the Technical Area

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 08:34:34 GMT

With Matt heading off to Paris for the Paralympics soon, the brothers have recorded a slightly earlier episode which sees them discuss their teams half way through Game Week 2. It's FPL Pod VS Tok meets Gillette Soccer Saturday, (or maybe not!).

Matt talks about his holiday plans, "if nothing else, there's always Euro Disney," with this week's pod also featuring a bit of French Jazz, by William King, to get him into the Parisian spirit.

There's also a review of the official Fantasy Off the Bench podcast featuring Lee Bomfield and Az Phillips. This leads Matt and Nick to discuss Spurs and their comfy stadium!

Listeners may also see at this stage that this week's edition is shorter than usual and that is because we experienced some technical issues putting this episode together. Matt explains more at the end, but normal service will be resumed after our mini-break with more reviews and FPL chat coming your way!

Also, if you would like to challenge Matt and Nick in their FPL mini-league, the code is: jeepsw.

See you soon and, remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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Episode 3: Post-game analysis

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:35:08 GMT

Welcome to episode 3 of FPL Pod VS Tok!

In this instalment, Matt and Nick pick over game week one and look at where they smashed it with their tactical choices and where they can improve ahead of the next round of fixtures!

The brothers also review selected FPL content with Nick discussing the fun account which is FPL Graduates, (aka the FPL Avengers!), and Matt talks about another of his favourites BBC's Fantasy 606 podcast. He does listen to a lot of podcasts doesn't he?

There's also some non-league football action as Nick recounts his trip to see AFC Croydon Athletic take on the mighty VCD Athletic!

Other bits include, Matt and Nick testing out some ideas for potential spin-off podcasts, (FPL Seagull VS Lunch anyone!), there's also Paralympics chat as Matt prepares to head off to Paris and Nick airs his reservations about backing Fulham players this season! Apologies in advance Fulham fans!

There's also a nods Oscar Wilde, (what other FPL podcasts give you that type of highbrow content)! After all, there's death, taxes and Chris Wood!

Things to descend into hysteria towards the pod as Matt shares his concerns about his creaky chair!

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Episode 2: It's All Kicking Off!

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:38:55 GMT

With the Premier League starting this Friday, the 16th of August, Matt and Nick resume their deep dive into the worlds of podcasting and Tik-Tok.

This week, Matt reviews another of his favourite pods Always Cheating and Nick talks about the prolific Jimmy G

There's also another appearance from Nick's dog Zappy and Matt has a go at writing his own FPL Pod VS Tok theme tune. Spoiler, the brothers decide to leave the music making to the professionals!

We also talk about new Fulham player Emile Smith Rowe being the George Harrison of the Arsenal midfield and the great Gunners defence including Calafiori, (aka the Italian Lad)! Also, Nick pins his colours to the mast by stating: "He's Mo Salah! He's great!

Matt and Nick also discuss with FPL means to them

Don't forget to join our mini-league (Jeepsw) and, remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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Episode 1: Pod Vs Tok is Finally here!

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 10:39:54 GMT

Welcome aboard for our first full episode of FPL Pod Vs Tok!

In this week's instalment Nick reviews TikTok content from fpl_harry_yt and Matt begins with his take on FPL podcasts with the Premier League's Fantasy Pod.

This episode also features clips from Matt, Nick and Dad's trip to Tooting and Mitcham vs AFC Croydon Athletic, "c'mon Elliot!" Apologies in advance for one swear word that creeps into this part of the pod, the joys of recording a live footie match!

There's also a surprise cameo from Nick's dog Zappy who wants to get in on the FPL action and Matt shares his thoughts on ways to make the admin of FPL leagues more exciting!

While our first episode is a bit longer than we anticipated, we were a bit too excited for our inaugural audio venture, we hope that you enjoy it and that you join our FPL league, the code of which is: Jeepsw

And remember, keep and fun and keep it FPL!

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Please let us introduce ourselves

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 20:23:05 GMT

Hello and welcome to the new podcast from Matt and Nick Homer, FPL: Pod VS Tok.

In this introductory episode we explain the concept behind this new venture and how it came out of a love for Fantasy Premier League and good old sibling rivalry.

Stay tuned for future episodes where we review the content providers with our own unique spin on all things football and FPL!

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