The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

Matt and Mike are back on the Weekly, as they discuss a number of the key Everton topics. The conversation centres around Everton's recruitment. If clubs like Atalanta, Sevilla, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund can do it, why can't the Toffees? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's show Rob is joined by Mike and Adam J to pay tribute to one of the most iconic comedy shows of our generation—It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Kate, Carl and debutant Carl Roper this week. After a conversation about Everton's lack of transfer activity, we try to answer questions around the club's presence or lack of in the city of Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave and Rob take a supersized deep dive into where Everton finds itself at the moment with an eye towards what ought to come next. It includes a back to front discussion of the current squad with an assessment of needs at each level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Sarah, Paul and debutant Max Carlyle for the latest Weekly show. There's plenty to discuss. We wax lyrical over Leighton Baines after his retirement, before reflecting on what has been a challenging campaign. We finish by talking about Richarlison's comments about his future and ask whether Everton have a big enough presence in the city of Liverpool? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Dave and Mark assemble to talk about that game and end up just discussing Leighton Baines instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Mike and Rob for the latest Transfer Show, as Everton's summer comes into increased focus. We discuss what we expect in the window and look at Carlo Ancelotti's comments about an "evolution" coming at the football club. Things also get sensual, as talk turns to Everton potentially signing Bournemouth's David Brooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob is joined by Mark and Kate for the latest Kick About. The guys talk transatlantic COVID envy, the needle thread of recruitment and the Michael Keane hypothetical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah, Mike and Hannah join Matt this week for an intriguing show. We discuss virtual celebrations and the Sheffield United win, including an impressive performance from Jarrad "Jarrafe" Branthwaite. There's also fun and games with Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, your questions answered and some strong thoughts about potentially relegating Bournemouth this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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It's an almost completely Everton-free episode full of pure Kick About non-sequiturs. Rob and Les talk baths, breakfasts, £10 boxes of Froot Loops, to gym or not to gym, zombies and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Mark and Ben react to another disappointing night for the Toffees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Ben and Carl this week, and the mood is understandably despondent following the loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. We discuss the performance, the standards being referred to by Seamus Coleman in his post-match interview and what the future holds for Jordan Pickford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Mike, Mark and Ryan react to Everton's dismal performance in the loss at Wolverhampton Wanderers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Rob and Si reaction to Everton's disappointing performance in the 1-1 draw with Saints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob, Mike and Hannah start the pod with a discussion about the greatness of chilli cheese fries and nachos. We also hit the Spurs match and why the game didn't tell us anything we didn't already know. To finish, there's a nice deep dive roundtable on our summer album picks featuring Arctic Monkeys, Zero 7, and The Strokes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Dave are joined by author Jim Keoghan to cover all the latest Toffees chat. We discuss the loss to Spurs and what we want to see against Saints. We also look at Jim's new book, which focuses on nine great Everton No. 9s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Adam, Rob and Dave to reflect on a disappointing night in the capital, as Everton limped to a 1-0 loss to Tottenham Hotspur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kick About is back, as Rob welcomes Matt and Hannah to the show. Everton's battling win over Leicester City is the main talking point, with Michael Keane's performances prompting a discussion about his long-term role in the Everton squad. We also talk about Anthony Gordon and reflect on the scenes at the Pierhead in town a week ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Mark and Nick react to the Toffees' excellent 2-1 win over Leicester City in the Premier League on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Paul, Ben and Dave for our latest Weekly show, with a number of different topics on the agenda ahead of the match against Leicester City. We discuss Carlo Ancelotti's press conference, where Luke Garbutt played an inadvertent starring role. We also talk about Oumar Niasse's departure, the latest team news for the Leicester game and how we think the Toffees should approach the contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob is joined by Mike and Hannah for the latest Kick About. They guys talk weather, Phil Jagielka's hair, Everton's strong start to the restarted Premier League season and Alex Iwobi. They also discuss their favourite summer albums, with temperatures soaring in Merseyside this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Matt, Mark and Rob are back with an Instant Reaction show as Everton held the Reds to a 0-0 draw in the Merseyside derby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob is back with Kate and Les for the latest Kick About. The guys chat about the 10-point scale, the derby, actually beating the Reds and the Theory of Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Dave and Les are back to discuss the Premier League's return, the Merseyside derby and the latest transfer rumours regarding the Toffees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Mark are the latest guests to join Rob on the Kick About. Rob asks what we'd like to see in return if five substitutes were to come into football full-time. We also discuss the structure of the English game, what we could take from American sports and the Toffees off the field and karma in football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Dave are back to talk Toffees. The derby is at Goodison Park, which is nice isn't it? As was the club's decision to defer some of their wages to ease some of the financial burden of the staff and the community. We also talk injuries—there are more—and a bit of the summer of 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt is joined by Rob and Les for the latest transfer show. We discuss Everton's fondness for bringing back former players and the links to a host of ex-Toffees as of late. We also look at the midfield options in the squad and whether Carlo Ancelotti can potentially revive any of their Everton careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Matt is joined by author and historian Rob Sawyer for the latest BWAB. Rob tells us what he's been painting in lockdown, the challenges of writing a book about Harry Catterick, how an Everton player helped change the corner rule and what he's got planned in the future. For Rob's Harry Catterick book: https://www.decoubertin.co.uk/harry-catterick-the-untold-story-of-a-football-great/ For Rob's Toffeeweb articles: https://www.toffeeweb.com/season/19-20/comment/editorial/index.php?authorfname=Rob&authorlname=Sawyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Dave and Mark are in for the Weekly show, as they wrap up their 2012-13 season review, with the focus on David Moyes' departure. They also discuss the latest reports that Leighton Baines has been offered a new deal by Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt has a chat with Rose about the latest Toffees news. There are fresh injury problems in the form of JP Gbamin and Yerry Mina. Rose also tells us her thoughts on Everton's midfield and gives us the background on her YouTube channel. Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb6gSDGWXEpUbVOtPKbrFew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Professor Christopher Brady, the co-author of Carlo Ancelotti's Quiet Leadership book, joined Matt for today's chat. Chris speaks about his love for the Toffees and how he followed the team from the south. We also talk about Ancelotti's time at Everton, his decision to take the job and how Carlo will fare with the Toffees post-pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob is joined by Kate and Hannah for the latest episode of Kick About. This week, the discussion takes new twists, with artificial crowd noise, Operation Goodison Exercise and OG WAGS on the agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt catches up with Everton physio Mick Rathbone. Mick talks about how the physiotherapy industry will change post-pandemic, the focus on mental health in football, working under David Moyes and the excitement at Everton when Wayne Rooney burst onto the scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Dave continue their review of the 2012-13 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dave is joined by football agent Neil Sang to discuss the ever-changing football landscape and how his role has changed post-coronavirus. Neil also tells the story of how he brokered the deal for one of the hottest young prospects in world football, Alphonso Davies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The week's first Brew With A Blue sees Matt chat to Alan Myers of Sky Sports. Al tells us about his reporting in the Football League and his two spells working in the Everton communications department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Dave and Rob are back to talk about the latest Everton transfer stories. The prospect of a summer of free transfers and loan deals is discussed, and whether this will hinder Everton. We also talk about the weekend's golfing action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob is joined by Les and Kate for the latest Kick About. There's a big discussion of the recently released ESPN/Netflix documentary on Michael Jordan and the 90's Bulls, The Last Dance, what it reveals about the road athletes take to greatness and how different the environment is today. We also chatted about other documentary recommendations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton legend Bob Latchford joins Frank McKenna for an exclusive interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Dave and Mark get stuck in in a busy show. They talk 1995, the new kit deal with Hummel and do a bit more of their 2012-13 season review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt, Rob and Dave are back for the latest Transfer Show. The lads chat about Everton's squad makeup, Adrien Rabiot rumours and think back to the summer of 2005. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt catches up with author and the creator of EvertonResults.com, Steve Johnson. Steve tells us about jigsaws, collating the history of the Toffees and what he thinks of the team's direction under Carlo Ancelotti. Get Everton: The Official Complete Record here: https://www.decoubertin.co.uk/Everton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt chats to the Labour Mayor for Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham in our latest Brew With A Blue. They talk about Andy's piece in the observer, the differences between being an MP and a mayor, and the Toffees in the 1980s. Read Andy's piece on the government's approach to the pandemic here: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/may/16/are-we-all-in-this-together-it-doesnt-look-like-it-from-the-regions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob, Mike and Hannah get together for a chat on this week's Kick About. They talk about being around live people again, enjoyable things during the lockdown and fill you in on what the Kick About actually is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Dave continue their review of the 2012-13 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt catches up with the Liverpool Echo Sports Editor, Dave Prentice. Dave tells us about his book in the pipeline, what it's been like covering the Toffees down the years and what he thinks of Mike Tyson's potential comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt chats to former England international Sue Smith for the latest BWAB. Sue tells us about the different types of training she's been doing in lockdown, being on Wayne Rooney's Street Soccer programme and how she's carved a path through the punditry world. To donate to Sue's 100k in May, click here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/sueandlea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices