(Recorded 18/09/22) Haven’t recorded in couple weeks so a brief catch up before (03:32) we touch on Rodger Federer retirement announcement. Ethan being more of a tennis fan speaks on his and others like him in the sport as Serena Williams is retiring in the same year.

(06:08) Todd Boehly making headlines questioning why doesn’t football have a All-Star Game, Ethan being a Chelsea fan speaks on the firing of Thomas Tuchel and hiring of Graham Potter. (16:39) Briefly discuss the mid-week Champions League results, Chelsea’s result, whats the plan at Barcelona and Manchester City dominance.

(24:53) We go over the Premier League results. Is it fair to say so far Jack Grealish is a flop, can Haaland score 60 goals in a year and could Leicester be relegated?  (35:04) We ask the question who’s in the conversation for the best player on the world and should Harry Kane be included in it?

(39:09) Looking back on the past NFL week. Cincinnati Bengals poor O-Line, the media hating on Tua, why aren’t the Ravens getting any wide receivers and are the Greenbay Packers actually trying to win a Super Bowl? (50:22) Episode ends with us speaking on the Queens passing, may she rest in peace.

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(Recorded 11/09/22) Ethan was away this weekend so Eds is holding it down for the team. We had friend of the show Terry of Hard Pass Sports Podcast join for a well overdue catch up and talking sports as usual.

(02:08) Start by talking about the Donovon Mitchell trade from the Utah Jazz to the Cleveland Cavaliers and if it's a needle mover for the team? Kevin Durant's situation with the Brooklyn Nets and how will they do in the Eastern Conference? Terry being an Atlanta Hawks fan we talk about the big trade they did and what other moves they could make. Ending the NBA segment with what happens with Russell Westbrook and the Lakers?

(16:56) It’s week 1 of the NFL so we talk all things the league. Terry being a Carolina Panthers fan we talk about their new starting QB Baker Mayfield and his hope for the team this season. Thoughts on Tua Tagovailao and Miami Dolphins and the Lamar Jackson contract situation with the Baltimore Ravens. Reacting to the Bills annihilating the LA Rams, Kansas City Chiefs without Tyreek Hill, how the Philadelphia Eagles have built their roster. Thoughts on Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos hopes for this season and who Terry thinks will go to the Super Bowl.

(50:40) We finish the episode by talking about the Premier League season so far. Terry supports Tottenham he gives his thoughts on the current team under Conte, his hopes for the season and comparing them to Arsenal this year. Graham Potter being appointed Chelsea manager and will he be allowed the chance to build and Eds think Liverpool won’t get Top 4. 

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Recorded 28/08/2022

Haven’t recorded in 2 weeks so we start with a brief catch up as Ethan recently moved from London to Birmingham. Eds then complains again that they aren’t any nice plane black trainers out right now for a price he deems reasonable.

(09:48) We go over the Premier League results starting with Chelsea vs Leicester. Chelsea’s need for a striker and is the recent criticism of Mendy fair? Erik Ten Hag leaving Harry and Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench again. Southampton and other selling clubs survival tactics to stay in the Premier League, Anthony Gordon wanting the move to Chelsea, but is it a smart move? Liverpool winning 9-0 vs Bournemouth and Arsenal vs Fulham should’ve been a draw.

(27:52) A bit of transfer gossip and our thoughts. Alexander Isak to Newcastle and their smart spending since the new ownership took over. £80 million for Anthony to Manchester United seems a bit much? Cristiano Ronaldo linked with a move to Napoli and is Raheem Sterling a Man City legend?

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50th Episode! We would like to thank everyone that’s been involved with the journey so far, from listening to 30 seconds to listening to every episode. We appreciate the love and support same way and hope you continue to follow along as we get bigger and better. 

(02:14) Friday Night football Arsenal vs Crystal Palace. How they looked and why are people being negative about the result. Fulham looking good vs Liverpool, does Steven Gerrard have pressure to perform with Aston Villa this season? The rest of the Premier League fixtures and could James Ward-Prowse be a starting midfielder for a top 6 team?

(20:46) Chelsea vs Everton breakdown, Chelsea lacking creativity, thoughts on the new signings debuts and not know the plan for them going forward. Discussing the difference between head coaches and managers and the players they want/get. Koulibaly calling John Terry asking if he can wear the number 26, players offered to Chelsea and what’s their best starting 11.

(34:51) Going over some players that have been linked with moves to new clubs. Do Premier League clubs care if a player flops or just move on to the next signing? Manchester United and the Ronaldo situation and how bad are things at the club as a whole? (43:11) We end the episode talking about England winning the Women’s Euro vs Germany, what this will do for the women’s game in the country and pushing the game forward.

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Recorded 31/7/22 Before the Women’s Euro final. Episode starts with a catch up. Ethan went to see Leyton Orient play and hopes for them this season. Then we speak about moving out of London as it’s become crazy expensive.

(05:45) NBA: Kevin Durant possibly being traded to the Boston Celtics in a trade package centred around Jaylen Brown. Does it make sense for Boston? Ending the segment with beginning our early predictions for next year MVP?

(13:55) NFL: we briefly discuss DK Metcalf’s new 3 year $72 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. Does Lamar Jackson deserve a bigger contract than Kyler Murray and Deshaun Watson? What QB’s from the 2021 draft will make the biggest jump this year? Julio Jones signs with Tampa Bay Buccaneers and ending with early MVP predictions?

(21:49) Football starts with us going over recent transfers and what could happen. Jules Koundé joining Barcelona after being linked with Chelsea for 2 years. Newcastle trying to buy James Maddison, how can Barcelona actually afford players and should Financial fair play be scrapped?

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The show where we pick 3 people from any walk of life and have to start, bench or drop each of them. This episode was football focused. 

Zaha, Raphiniha or Saint-Maximin

Raphiniha, Saka, Bowen

Carlos Puyol, Fabio Cannavaro, Marcel or Marcel Desailly

Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo

Andriy Shevchenko, Patrick Kluivert, Ruud Van Nistelrooy

Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski, Mo Salah

Diego Maradona, Pelé, Johan Cruyff

(02:54) We haven’t recorded for 2 weeks so we have a brief catch up on things that have happened since then, the current hot weather England is having and Boris Johnson resigning as prime Minister. (09:22) All the Love Island drama from Casa Amor and Ethan gives Eds details on what’s recently happened.

(27:21) NBA segment we start by talking about Kevin Durant asking for a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and if it will actually happen? Bradley Beal staying with the Wizards, John Wall to the Clippers and should the Clippers trade Kawhi Leonard? Damian Lillard staying in Portland, Rudy Gobert traded to Minnesota Timberwolves and what does that mean for Donovan Mitchell?

(47:23) Football segment starts with us talking some of the new kit releases of Premier League teams. Should football players get a longer off season? (57:43) We talk about the transfers that have happened so far, Omari Hutchinson joins Chelsea from Arsenal, Ethan gives his thoughts on Chelsea’s business and what else he wants them to do. We then briefly talk about Lukaku and how he’s been disrespectful of Chelsea and the transfers in the Premier League. How/ Where are Barcelona getting the money to buy these players?

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(Recorded 27/06/2022) Episode starts with normal catch up on how our weeks went, Ethan went to watch the Elvis film and gives a breakdown of it. (06:42) We give our thoughts on the past week of Love Island and both say we won’t be watching until Casa Amor. (17:29) Eds then tells a story of a women wanting to divorce her husband because he works too much. First segment ends with us talking about how do you show your friends the girl you’re talking to.

(22:56) The NBA draft that happened last week and our thoughts on Paolo Banchero going number 1, then a brief break down of the Top 3. Should Kyrie Irving stay with the Brooklyn Nets, what could him and LeBron reunited look like, how should Kevin Durant feel at the moment and if he leaves where to? Kendrick Perkins prayed LeBron James got injured before Game 7 in 2007 so he wouldn’t play against the Celtics. American Pundits wanting to be bigger than the athletes. Going over the top free agents and trying to predict what they’ll do.

(37:41) Football segment starts with discussing the possibility of Paul Pogba rejoining Juventus from Manchester United, his recent Pogmentary series on Amazon and is he the most hated player of this generation? Recent Premier League transfers & transfers expected to be completed soon. Eds saying Edu and Arteta are now on the clock, as this is now the team they built.

*Recorded 20/6/22* (02:50) We start with a catch-up on this weeks Love Island. Thoughts on Eken- Su going behind Davideo’s back, which led to a very vocal split. Indiyah & Ikenna not lasting like we said, Dami possibly trying it with her. Rumours that Casa Amor might not be included in this season.

(09:50) NBA are we talk about Golden State Warriors winning their 4th title in 8 years, beating the Boston Celtics. Could Golden State win more championships with their current veterans/ young guys or trade the young players to add another star are to the team? Is the Steph Curry better than LeBron James actually worth a discussion? Andrew Wiggins finally getting his flowers & should the Warriors keep Draymond Green? Lastly Eds proposes a Damian Lillard trade that makes sense for both parties & a quick review of Drake’s new album honestly nevermind.

(26:39)Then favourite guest of the show Anthony joins to talk all things Premier League. Raheem Sterling linked with a move to Chelsea, would it be a good fit, where would he play & what does it mean for Lukaku? Thoughts on Fabio Vieira signing with Arsenal. Eds & Anthony have different views on Eddie Nketiah’s new deal & him being given the iconic number 14 for Arsenal. Manchester United CEO talking to fans in the pub about the mishandling of business & what he envisions moving forward. In 10/15 years what team will be the most supported amongst kids in London?

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