It’s almost another season again for Southend United, and the Talking Shrimpers Podcast.

Hosts Sensei Phil and Charlie, are joined by home away and travelling Shrimpers, Jon, Ben and Sean, as they discuss many changes through the pre-season period.

The podcast panel discusses player departures and arrivals, floodlights, new kits, the new Only Blue membership scheme, and the controversial ‘Water Gate’ scandal!

We also review the pre-season matches, Kieron Dyer’s potential new skipper, the academy prospects and also look at this season’s key opponents.