At The Bridge Pod: A Chelsea FC Podcast

In this episode, the team breaks down Chelsea’s £50 million signing of João Pedro in classic At The Bridge Pod style — diving deep into the Brazilian’s journey from Fluminense wonderkid to Premier League all-rounder.

We explore his upbringing, early positional changes, and his explosive arrival at Watford. We break down his Brighton years: the shift-and-shoot technique, penalty expertise, relentless pressing, and that floaty 9.5 role. But we don’t stop there — we ask the big questions.

Can Enzo Maresca unlock João’s full potential?

The team also talk the latest from this week's news and as always also answer some listener questions.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts

17:11 News: Ellie Carpenter Signs, UEFA Fine Chelsea & Noni Madueke To Arsenal

25:15 Scout Report: Joao Pedro

47:33 Palmeiras Preview

56:10 Quaresma's Questions

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(This episode was recorded on 4th July 2025)

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In this episode the team discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 4-1 win over Benfica in the Club World Cup.

The team also deep dive into a wild weekend of news and as always also answer some listener questions.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts

12:10 News: Jamie Gittens HERE WE GO! & Joao Pedro

24:13 Winners & Losers: Benfica 1-4 Chelsea

1:01:17 Quaresma's Questions

1:04:19 Footballer 20 Questions

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(This episode was recorded on 30th June 2025)

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In this episode the team discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 3-0 win over ES Tunis in the Club World Cup.

The team also talk the latest from this week's news and as always also answer some listener questions.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts

13:40 News: Kepa Be Walking Whilst Ex-Goalkeepers Be Talking

18:30 Winners & Losers: ES Tunis 0-3 Chelsea

41:35 Benfica Preview

48:19 Quaresma's Questions

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(This episode was recorded on 26th June 2025)

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In this episode the team discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 3-1 defeat to Flamengo in the Club World Cup.

The team also deep dive into a wild weekend of news and as always also answer some listener questions.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts

11:22 News: Mike Maignan, Randal Kolo Muani & Noni Madueke

20:18 Winners & Losers: Flamengo 3-1 Chelsea

1:03:10 Espérance Sportive de Tunis Preview

1:08:38 Quaresma's Questions

1:15:30 Footballer 20 Questions

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(This episode was recorded on 23rd June 2025)

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In this episode, the team dives headfirst into full-blown overreaction mode as we break down Chelsea’s freshly released 2025/26 Premier League fixture list.

From a spicy opening against Crystal Palace to a chaotic autumn gauntlet featuring Manchester United, Liverpool, Spurs, and Arsenal, we give our boldest, funniest, and most unnecessarily dramatic takes on what’s in store.

Will December’s crunch clash with Man City define the season? Could a tricky February trip to Arsenal derail it all?

The team also talk the latest from this week's news and as always also answer some listener questions.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts!

12:46 News: Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk & More

25:25 Overreacting To Chelsea's 2025/26 Premier League Fixtures

50:34 Flamengo Preview & Blue vs Who?

57:22 Quaresma's Questions

1:03:24 Loan Army Carousel

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(This episode was recorded on 19th June 2025)

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In this episode the team discuss their Winners & Losers from Chelsea's 2-0 win over LAFC in the Club World Cup.

The team also deep dive into a wild weekend of news and as always also answer some listener questions.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts

7:43 News: Kendry Paez Drama and Geovany Quenda Shines At The U21 Euros.

17:09 Winners & Losers: Chelsea 2-0 LAFC

46:43 Quaresma's Questions

50:00 Footballer 20 Questions

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(This episode was recorded on 17th June 2025)

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In this episode the team are previewing the biggest not a real competition in club football, the Club World Cup, who are LAFC, Flamengo and Espérance Sportive de Tunis? Listen and find out!

The team also talk the latest from this week's news and as always also answer some listener questions.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts

08:51 News: Mike Maignan, Jamie Gittens and Djordje Petrovic

21:22 Club World Cup Preview

45:57 LAFC Preview

50:33 Quaresma's Questions

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(This episode was recorded on 13th June 2025)

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In this episode, we're revisiting the Chelsea Player Rankings for the 6th and final time of the 2024/25 season, we'll be re-evaluating Chelsea's players based on their current impact on the squad, reflecting on how their roles have evolved since our last check-in during the season.

Who has climbed the charts? Who has dropped out? And who will be the hot take inclusions?

The team also deep dive into a wild week of news and as always also answer some listener questions.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts

7:50 News: Mike Maignan, Jamie Gittens and Marcus Bettinelli

17:35 End Of Season Chelsea Player Rankings

1:01:05 Quaresma's Questions

1:04:32 Footballer 20 Questions

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(This episode was recorded on 9th June 2025)

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In this episode the team are diving headfirst into the archives and reacting to their pre-season predictions for the 2024/25 campaign.

Some takes? Aged like a fine Bordeaux. Others? Like a pint of milk abandoned in the sun during a July heatwave.

The team also talk the latest from this week's news and as always also answer some listener questions.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Start & Shevva's Shoutouts

10:20 News: Liam Delap signs and takes the number 9 & Mike Maignan vs Spain

23:37 Reacting To Our Pre-Season Predictions

42:45 Quaresma's Questions

52:51 Loan Army Carousel

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(This episode was recorded on 6th June 2025)

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In this episode the team gather round the mic to hand out honours in categories that actually tell the story of the season.

From "Most Improved Player" to "Biggest Fan Overreaction," from "Disappointment of the Season" to the all-important "Not a Real Game of the Year," we’ve got a trophy for everyone.

The team also discuss the latest news and as always also answer some listener questions.

RUNNING ORDER:

00:00 The Start, Burf Is Back!, Shevva's Shoutouts & What We Did On The Weekend

11:29 News: Mike Maignan and Jadon Sancho

29:05 Our End Of Season Awards

1:07:55 Footballer 20 Questions

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(This episode was recorded on 3rd June 2025)

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