Show overview
EPL Soccer Junkie has published 8 episodes during 2016. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 17 min and 22 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 9.7 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year.
From the publisher
Time for a bit of soccer. Time for a bit of football of the round ball variety. Time for the beautiful game with a British twist. Welcome to USA Today’s EPL Junkie with Martin Rogers and Sophie Nicolaou.
Latest Episodes
Jurgen Klinsmann for England?
EPL Junkie bonus. Sam Allardyce is out as England manager after only 67 days. The Daily Telepgraph's undercover expose and 10-month investigation finds English football embroiled in one of the biggest scandals in years. And according to reports, there are more big names who could also be mentioned in this ugly story. The big question now turns to who will replace Big Sam. In England, the polls and voting has already started and the man being mentioned once again as a potential successor is Jurgen Klinsmann! Is he the right man for the job? Would England really hire a German coach? Would the USMNT fight to keep him should there be interest? Join the conversation. Get stuck in.
NBC Sports Premier League Host Rebecca Lowe
NBC Sports Premier League Host Rebecca Lowe joins the junkie crew for a good old natter about Jose Mourinho and the new unauthorized book on The Special One written by Rob Beasley. Plus we are giving away two signed copies of Liverpool legend Stevie Nicol's new book "5 League Titles and a Packet of Crisps. Look at us talking books and stuff! Who said reading books was dead?!
Premier League Friday Night Lights
The Premier League goes Friday Night Lights on everyone! We love it and think fans we love it too. We also chat all things Pep and look at whether or not Pep is getting used to the league or does the league need to get used to Pep's genius? Should Man Utd panic? Have Spurs bitten off more than they can choose playing at Wembley? Get stuck in. Join the conversation.
Velvet Voice Arseblog Talks Gunners in Part 2 Special
Part 2 of our special on Arsene Wenger and Arsenal. The USA Today's EPL Junkies are joined by Andrew Mangan, founder of Arseblog and one of the most influential voices when it comes to all things Gunners. We talk mental strength, transfers, old players, current players, George Graham, the managers that could've been, lobster dinners, cheese sandwiches and much more!
Liverpool Legend Steve Nicol Talks Klopp Dalglish & More
Football is back! Martin is not! He's still in Rio covering the Olympics. Football life must go on and on today's show we have Liverpool legend Stevie Nicol talking all things Liverpool. We chat about the start to the new season and even touch on a little Dalglish and some classic Kop stuff. Who in today's Liverpool side makes the team Stevie played in? Liverpool fan Caleb gets to ask defensive master Nicol a question too. Put the kettle on. Put your feet up. Join the conversation! Oh and be sure to look out for @SteveNicol61 book "5 Titles & a Bag of Crisps" on sale September 8th!
Is Wenger's Moral Dilemma Destroying Gunners?
USA Today EPL Junkies launches the first in a series of vignettes focused on one team in the Premier League. First up is Arsenal. Sophie had the opportunity to spend time with the Gunners during their pre season tour of the United States. Wenger spoke volumes. Sophie has theories, including moral money dilemmas and mental weakness! Gooners everywhere might not want to hear it! Put the kettle on. Or grab a brew! It's going to be a long season. @mrogersUSAT @soccerdiva @usatodaysports
Manchester United Break Bank for Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba becomes the first 100 million pound Premier League player and the most expensive footballer in the world! Really? More than Messi, Ronaldo, Suarez and Neymar? Do you think Paul Pogba deserves the tag? Put your feet up and join the conversation. @mrogersUSAT @soccerdiva @usatodaysports.
Will Zlatan Boom or Bust
You will love the sound on this new show! New season is coming up. The transfer market is hotting up. And the EPL Soccer Junkie crew is back full-time and in full swing! We talk a little Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal and we start to dissect the upcoming season. Who is prepped the best for success? Will Leicester City choke before Christmas? Is Zlatan going to boom or bust in the world's most exciting league? Buckle-up and get ready for the football ride! @mrogersUSAT @soccerdiva @usatodaysports