Chelsea Mic'd Up: The Official Chelsea FC Podcast

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (12:00) talk to one Billy Gilmour to serenade him in song, chronicle his at times surreal path to the Chelsea 1st team, and joke about how he uses himself in FIFA 20. The guys also break down the state of football in Europe, from how cancellations might get Hakim Ziyech to Chelsea faster (2:00), to how the Premier League is coming along in their project to bring games back (5:10). They also discuss the unfortunate reasons Salomon Kalou is in the news (29:40), Chelsea connections to a pair of Bundesliga strikers including Erling Håland (31:00), and ESPN's Bill Barnwell's 50 worst Premier League transfers ever list (34:45).

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (11:00) talk to ESPN's lead MLS Commentary team of Jon Champion and Taylor Twellman to discuss football's plans to return, how the dynamics of the transfer market will change for Chelsea and others, plus much more. We also (1:20) start the show with the announcement of an upcoming guest on Chelsea Mike'd Up, (4:15) discuss how league cancellations in Europe might affect the Premier League, (33:10) jump head first into transfer rumors for both incoming and outgoings, and (42:55) close praising Chelsea's response to Coronavirus.

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham discuss (1:10) the latest with the potential transfer of Jadon Sancho, (7:30) Newcastle's reported sale to a group led by Saudi Arabia, (10:40) the future of N'Golo Kante, (37:50) Alvaro Morata's recent comments in an Instagram Live that upset some Chelsea supporters (a conversation complete with a shock twist), and (45:30) Willian's potential departure leaving the club without Brazilian internationals (a conversation complete with a massive tangent). We also talk to former Chelsea player and current Chelsea TV pundit Jason Cundy (14:30) about his career with the Blues, his transition into media, and his thoughts on all of the young players that have emerged this season for Chelsea.

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham talk to US Men's National Team Manager Gregg Berhalter (14:45). We also discuss (1:50) how and when the Premier League might return, (6:30) the cool story from former NBA player Adam Morrison on the Didier Drogba jersey Kobe Bryant gifted to him, (8:55) some transfer rumors, and (32:30) Frank Lampard's thoughts on the development of Billy Gilmour.

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, we talk to Michael Davies, Davo, of Men in Blazers about his boyhood love of Chelsea Football Club, his thoughts on this year's team, and his return to producing Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, the day job that supports his sub-optimal football punditry. We also break down some Philippe Coutinho transfer rumors, the current state of the return to football plans, and your listener questions. For more from Chelsea, download the club's official app.

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham cover Callum Hudson Odoi's return to full health after testing positive for coronavirus, the ideas about how the Premier League might come back after the worst of the pandemic, and Karim Benzema's inexplicable beef with Olivier Giroud. Plus, we talk to Chelsea FC Loan Player Technical Coach Carlo Cudicini about his current role with the club and his time at Chelsea for 10 years as a goalkeeper. We also take your listener questions. To submit yours, follow this link!

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham talked to Larry Nance Jr. of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Josh Hart of the New Orleans Pelicans. We talk about how two NBA players got into being Chelsea fans, their thoughts on this season, and who else in the NBA they talk trash with and play Fantasy PL with. We close making our picks in the Chelsea Challenge, our tournament of best Chelsea moments in club history. You can vote and win a great prize in the 5th Stand App!

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham discuss COVID-19's impact on football and Chelsea, including the positive test for Callum Hudson-Odoi who thankfully is feeling good. We also talk to Chelsea legend Pat Nevin about the difference between Chelsea then and now, the time he scored for Scotland against the US, and his incredible double life as a DJ.

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (0:45) celebrate a 4-0 Chelsea win over Everton and (7:10) hail another top performance from 18-year-old Billy Gilmour. Then, (15:15) Roger Bennett of the Men In Blazers on NBCSN joins to talk about his beloved Everton's terrible performance, Christian Pulisic, and his relationship with manager Frank Lampard. We close discussing (32:35) the race for the top 4, (37:50) an update on injuries, and (41:05) the 2 newest debutants for Chelsea on Sunday. For more from Chelsea, download the 5th Stand App

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (1:00) excitedly react to Chelsea knocking Liverpool out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win at the Bridge and (7:50) bring you the latest on Willian and Mateo Kovacic's injuries. The guys then (17:35) talk to ESPN's Stefano Fusaro about the game and Chelsea's potential as Liverpool's next big challenger for titles. We close the show (28:40) looking back at the Bournemouth game and Marcos Alonso's brace, (35:30) previewing the Everton game on Sunday and looking at CFC's position in the table, and (40:10) reliving Mike's experience with the Los Angeles Blues and answering your questions in the mailbag. Follow the show on Twitter @ChelseaFCinUSA and download the 5th Stand App

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (1:10) react to Chelsea's defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League by a 3-0 scoreline and break down what went wrong, (20:05) celebrate Chelsea's 2-1 league win over Tottenham and a league double over Jose Mourinho, (30:45) answer your questions in the mailbag, (34:45) discuss N'Golo Kante's injury and Ruben Loftus-Cheek's return to the bench, and (38:40) Chelsea Women's bonkers 3-3 draw with Manchester City. For more from Chelsea, download the 5th Stand App

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham are (1:40) joined by Chelsea RB Reece James. We talk about his bursting onto the scene, when he heard from manager Frank Lampard he was going to have a role in the 1st team, and we play a round of This or That. Then, the guys (10:10) break down the Man United game, VAR incidents and all, (30:00) break down Chelsea's agreeing to the transfer of Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech (33:50) the continuing storyline at goalkeeper with Kepa and Caballero, (38:40) look ahead to the Spurs match, (43:45) break down what Manchester City's European ban could mean for Chelsea, and (49:10) lament another injury to N'Golo Kante.

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike and Chris (1:00) look ahead to Chelsea's massive upcoming matches against Manchester United, Tottenham, and Bayern Munich. We then (6:25) talk to NBC's lead Premier League commentator Arlo White about the Blues' season, Christian Pulisic, and his call of Eden Hazard's goal that won Leicester the title. We close the show with listener questions on (31:35) our ideal Chelsea XI's, (33:45) how big the introductions of healthy Pulisic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be, and (36:00) who the most important player for the Bayern Munich tie will be. You can submit a question for the pod via the 5th Stand App

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (0:55) look back on Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Leicester and break down Frank Lampard's big decision to bench Kepa for Caballero, (16:20) talk to Gab Marcotti of ESPN about the transfer window that just closed and how Chelsea are building their squad, (31:00) check in on the CFC women's side with Flo Lloyd-Hughes of BBC London, and (42:10) hit on some news and notes including Christian Pulisic's recovery from injury.

This week on Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (0:40) look back on Chelsea's 2-1 win over Hull in the FA Cup 4th round, (12:00) talk to Nick Verlaney and Dan Dormer from the London is Blue podcast, (28:05) give our predictions and ideas for Chelsea signings before the transfer window closes, (34:15) tell you who Chelsea drew for the 5th round of the FA Cup and look ahead to the Leicester match.

This week on Chelsea Mike'd Up, (1:30) Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Arsenal and 1-0 defeat away to Newcastle. (12:20) Then, Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl joins us to look big picture at Chelsea's season and Christian Pulisic's breakthrough followed by a spell out with injury. We close discussing (23:20) Kepa Arrizabalaga's recent performances, (28:05) update the injury statuses of Pulisic and Reece James, and (30:40) talk about a big 4-1 win for CFC's women's team over Arsenal and big goals for Sam Kerr and Sophie Ingle. For more from Chelsea, follow us on Twitter and download the 5th Stand App.

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, (1:10) we recap Chelsea's 3-0 win over Burnley and highlight the Blues' top performers, (13:45) Mike talks to Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn and TV analyst John Crotty about how they became Chelsea supporters and the parallels between the Heat and the Blues. (29:30) Then, we look ahead to a double match week with Chelsea taking on Newcastle and Arsenal, (33:25) flag down the latest transfer rumors, and (36:35) close with our midseason awards. Who won best game, best hair, and MVP? Tune in to find out.

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, (1:35) we look back on Chelsea's win over Nottingham Forest, (9:30) talk to Chelsea FC Chairman Bruce Buck about his journey from New York to West London, some of his best memories with the club, and his involvement with Christian Pulisic's transfer to Chelsea. (30:35) Then, we look ahead to CFC's match with Burnley in the Premier League, (33:45) see who Chelsea have been linked with in the transfer rumor mill, and (42:40) open up the voting for our midseason awards. To vote and for more content, visit us on Twitter @ChelseaFCinUSA

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, (0:30) Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham round up Chelsea's matches over the festive period, (13:40) talk to Chelsea midfielder Jorginho about the languages he speaks, how he communicates with teammates, and that Carabao Cup Final. (24:25) We then talk about Jorginho's turnaround with the supporters, (27:30) Callum Hudson-Odoi's role in the team, and (31:00) preview Chelsea's FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest. Download the 5th Stand App for more from Chelsea FC.

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham relive their experience at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Chelsea defeated Spurs 2-0. They break down all the major talking points, look ahead to Boxing Day against Southampton, and recap their incredible week in London. For more from the club, download the 5th Stand App!

On a special episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham talk to Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic at Chelsea's training ground at Cobham. We cover his time with Chelsea, interests outside of football, how he came to be the player he is, and much more. For more from Chelsea FC, download the 5th Stand App.

On a busy Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (1:50) look back on the Premier League result against Bournemouth, (9:20) talk to NBC Sports' Robbies, Earle and Mustoe, and (16:40) Kyle Martino about Chelsea's growth in the US and Christian Pulisic, (27:25) look ahead to the game against Jose Mourinho and Spurs, and (32:50) analyze drawing Bayern Munich for the Champions League Round of 16.

On this week's Chelsea Mike'd Up, (1:00) Mike and Chris celebrate Chelsea's progression to the Round of 16 in the Champions league after their 2-1 victory over Lille and preview who they could play next, (10:25) talk to NBC Sports' Rebecca Lowe ahead of Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest in Miami, (20:40) break down the reduction of Chelsea's transfer ban, (29:10) look back on the Everton match and look ahead to the Bournemouth game in the Premier League, (34:30) and solicit your questions for Christian Pulisic, who we'll be talking to on the podcast next week in London!

On our 2nd episode this week, (2:10) Mike and Chris recap Chelsea's win over Aston Villa and relish in Tammy Abraham getting the Chelsea Mike'd Up Bounce™️, (8:45) we're joined by ESPN soccer analyst Taylor Twellman to talk Christian Pulisic and much more, (30:05) preview the Everton match in the Premier League, (36:00) discuss what it's going to take for CFC to progress in the Champions League against Lille, (39:35) and close reading your reviews on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on twitter @ChelseaFCinUSA Download the 5th Stand, the official Chelsea App on Apple or Android

Chelsea's leading scorer Tammy Abraham joins Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham to discuss his breakout campaign with the club, his call up to the England squad, and *that* tweet. Plus, the guys react to the West Ham match and look forward to a midweek fixture with Aston Villa.

On this week's Chelsea Mike'd Up, (0:30) Mike and Chris react to Chelsea's insane 2-2 draw with Valencia in the Champions League, (6:30) talk to Joe Prince-Wright, NBC's lead soccer writer about the UCL game and Christian Pulisic's growing form and confidence, (19:20) discuss Chelsea's away defeat to Man City, (25:25) break down our conflicted feelings about Jose Mourinho's move to Spurs, and (31:45) look ahead to Chelsea's game against West Ham.

Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (1:05) get hyped for this weekend's Chelsea-Manchester City Premier League encounter and run through Chelsea's international break success (4:45). We then talk to Marc Stein, New York Times NBA reporter and noted Man City fan, about the weekend's game, Christian Pulisic, and more. (7:36) We then wonder if Chelsea and Man City are the 2 best Premier League teams of the decade (27:15), pick our best combined XI (33:40), and discuss the Sam Kerr signing (41:50).

In this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, (1:00) Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to another Chelsea win and another Christian Pulisic goal in the Premier League. Plus, N'Golo Kante's back with both CFC and France. (9:35) iTV and NBCSN commentator Clive Tyldesley joins us ahead of his broadcast of England-Montenegro in the UK to talk Chelsea's youth movement, the 2012 Champions League Final, and Pulisic's growth with the Blues and the USA. We then break down Chelsea's place in the Premier League hierarchy (26:10), preview the International fixtures for Blues Abroad (33:05), and close with the Subscribe, Rate, Review question for this week (37:55).

The debut episode of Chelsea Mike’d Up arrives just in time for the most bonkers game we’ve seen Chelsea play in some time. Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down all the thrills from the Blues’ 4-4 Champions League encounter with Ajax at Stamford Bridge (1:30). We then talk to Chelsea legend Ashley Cole (8:15) about his current coaching position at CFC, playing under Frank Lampard and with Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori at Derby County, and relive some of his best moments from his playing days. We close the show talking Chelsea’s win over Watford (34:50), Christian Pulisic’s on fire (37:25), and the continued the youth movement at the club (42:05). Thanks for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast wherever you get your podcasts.

Introducing Chelsea Mike'd Up, a new official Chelsea FC podcast. Hosts Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham get you ready for what you can expect from this pod. Subscribe, Rate, and Review!