In this episode, Ishan is reunited with Kelvyn, who is back from his vacation. They review Chelsea’s huge wins against Spurs and Brighton, and break down some of the key themes emerging at both Chelsea teams.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:40 Kelvyn’s vacation

5:00 Ishan working at Stamford Bridge

9:15 Victory at Three Point Lane

12:26 Cole Palmer continues to dazzle

15:46 Do Chelsea have the best midfield in the Premier League?

20:03 Jadon Sancho goes back-to-back

23:22 Enzo Fernandez’s resurgence

25:04 Marc Cucurella’s slips cost Chelsea

26:40 Filip Jorgensen vs Robert Sanchez

28:15 Nicolas Jackson funny moments

30:23 Are Chelsea in a Title Race?

32:05 Sonia Bompastor breaks Emma Hayes’ record

36:27 Standout themes

38:50 Guro Reiten & JRK leading from the front

41:20 Perception of the owners and the squad planning

42:45 Estevao Willian is a generational talent

47:20 Blue Flowers

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In this episode, Ishan is joined by Tracy Brown, the Chair of Chelsea Pride and Co-Chair of Chelsea’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB). We discuss the importance of the Rainbow Laces campaign, how Chelsea’s FAB functions, and a review of Chelsea’s recent results.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:14 Becoming a Chelsea fan in a family of Arsenal

4:45 Getting the Chelsea Women’s bug

6:24 What is Rainbow Laces?

9:08 Why education around the campaign matters regardless of beliefs

10:38 Chelsea’s No To Hate Campaign

11:36 How Rainbow Laces evolves

14:15 The importance of Allies

16:39 How men’s football has become more inclusive over the years

18:50 What more can clubs, leagues, and federations do to tackle hate?

21:10 What is Chelsea’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB)?

23:54 Keeping ticket prices low through FAB

24:57 Does the club actually listen to the FAB?

26:56 Meeting Chelsea’s owners

28:00 Can Chelsea win the League?

30:25 Moises Caicedo is the best midfielder in the Premier League 

34:30 Filip Jorgensen vs Robert Sanchez

36:55 Jadon Sancho and Enzo Fernandez Rejuvenated

40:22 Sonia Bompastor already breaking records at Chelsea

43:45 Guro Reiten thriving in her new role

46:17 Sandy Baltimore’s incredible start at Chelsea

47:00 Previewing Chelsea vs Brighton

49:30 Blue Flowers

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In this episode, Ishan is joined by Ollie Glanvill, lifelong Chelsea fan, season ticket holder, and regular contributor to the London is Blue Podcast.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:10 Blue Origin Story

2:30 First memories of Stamford Bridge

3:47 How Stamford Bridge has changed over the decades

6:40 Building the connection with Chelsea

8:35 Moises Caicedo’s new role

11:00 Enzo Fernandez’s resurgence

13:30 What is Chelsea’s best midfield partnership?

16:09 Nkunku vs Joao Felix

20:35 Sancho’s first Chelsea goal

23:19 Jorgensen vs Sanchez

27:00 Who should replace Wesley Fofana?

30:42 Chelsea Women’s record breaking start

33:00 Unstoppable Mayra Ramirez

35:55 Guro Reiten’s new role

38:30 Johanna Rytting Kaneryd reaching superstar levels

40:40 Do Chelsea need to sign a CB in January?

43:15 Rapid fire questions

43:20 Most impressive player this season

44:43 Favourite current Chelsea player \

45:54 Highest and lowest moments as a Chelsea fan

46:48 Craziest thing you’ve done for Chelsea

48:19 Favourite encounter with a Chelsea player

50:00 Blue Flowers

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In this episode, Ishan is joined by Kelechi Okorie, Social Media Editor for UEFA. Kelechi provides insight into his role at UEFA and shares his experience of covering Chelsea up close. We also talk about Enzo Maresca and Chelsea's performances so far this season and review Chelsea's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:00 Becoming a Chelsea fan

3:20 First memory of Stamford Bridge

4:30 Favourite player growing up

6:15 Covering Chelsea pitchside for UEFA

13:10 Working for UEFA

17:45 Getting over Imposter Syndrome

19:10 Chelsea vs Leicester initial reaction

20:29 Nicolas Jackson becoming a complete striker

23:25 Jackson x Palmer linkup

25:30 Why Nkunku deserves more game time

29:45 Joao Felix & Badiashille promoted to A team

31:54 Caicedo is the best midfielder in the Premier League

33:15 Enzo Fernandez vs Romeo Lavia. Who starts?

36:02 Is Madueke doing enough to keep Neto out of the right-wing position?

36:54 Is Cole Palmer slowing down?

39:40 The curious case of Reece James

41:46 Josh Acheampong deserves better treatment

45:25 Why top 4 is not yet secured

46:36 Chelsea Women keep on winning

48:47 Guro Reiten & Mayra Ramirez shine

49:32 Rapid fire questions

50:19 Favourite current Chelsea player

50:55 Which player deserves more minutes

52:11 Highest and lowest moment as a Chelsea fan

54:36 Best stadium we’ve visited

56:05 Favourite interview we’ve done

57:52 Proudest moment of our careers so far

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In this episode, Ishan is joined by ChelseaYouth, one of the most knowledgeable people about Chelsea's Academy. Phil, aka ChelseaYouth, who has covered Chelsea's Academy for two decades, provides us insight into the Cobham talent factory and his journey covering the Academy teams.

Timestamps:

0:00 Who Is ChelseaYouth?

3:25 First Chelsea game at Stamford Bridge

5:20 Origins of support for the Youth Team

7:45 Becoming ‘ChelseaYouth’

15:00 Changes in Academy structure

19:25 Holistic Development of Academy players

24:45 New U-21s Manager Filipe Coelho

28:25 Riches of attacking talent

32:05 Potential Loans and Transfers in January

36:45 U-21s Season so far

39:45 U-18s Season so far + standout players

43:10 Cobham at England

45:30 Who is the most talented Academy player?

47:10 Favourite Academy player

49:15 All-time Chelsea Academy squad

52:44 Why Chelsea is the best Academy in the world

55:00 Blue Flowers

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In this episode, Ishan is joined by Manish Patel, a Chelsea fan from Nashville USA, who flew to London just to watch his beloved Blues!

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

4:15 First time at Stamford Bridge

5:30 Becoming a Chelsea fan

12:30 Football as an escape

15:10 Why International fans matter

18:50 Supporters Groups in USA

21:10 Why Nashville is called the Music City

23:20 Matchday in Nashville

29:00 Premier League Fan Fest in Nashville

35:15 Chelsea against the world podcast

38:40 Thoughts on Enzo Maresca

40:00 Why Nicolas Jackson is underrated

42:50 Favourite Chelsea player

44:45 Best and worst Chelsea fan moments

47:10 Craziest thing we’ve done for Chelsea

48:30 Blue Flowers

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In this episode, Ishan is joined by Actor and Presenter Leonie Carpenter. They discuss:

- Chelsea's 1-1 draw vs Arsenal

- Pedro Neto cementing a starting role

- The Christopher Nkunku Conundrum

- Kai Havertz's return to Stamford Bridge

- Chelsea Women extend unbeaten run

- Sonia Bompastor's influence

- Previewing Chelsea Women vs Man City

- Leonie's Blue Origin story

- Working at the 2024 Paris Olympics

- Interviewing Chelsea players and legends

- Rapid fire questions

- And more!

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In this episode, Kelvyn and Ishan are joined by actor Sheyi Cole. We discuss:

- Chelsea's 1-1 draw against Manchester United

- Is Moises Caicedo the best midfielder in the Premier League?

- Goalkeeping Issues Continue

- Chelsea Women's 5-0 win over Everton

- Sheyi's Acting Career

- The Beautiful Game on Netflix

- And More!

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In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn review Chelsea’s double header vs Newcastle and react to the robbery that took place at the Ballon D’Or ceremony. They also preview Chelsea’s trip to Manchester United this weekend.

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In this episode, Kelvyn and Ishan review Chelsea's game against Panathinaikos and Liverpool as well as Chelsea Women's London Derby win over Spurs. They also have a conversation about navigating the Sports Media landscape as people of colour.

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