Second City Podcast

Callum talks through Villa's underwhelming start to the new season and his hopes for the upcoming UEFA Europa League draw, whilst Dan breaks down Blues' impressive Championship form and the frustrating Cup exit at the hands of Port Vale.

Callum joins Dan for an extended discussion on the joys and sorrows of the new Amazon Prime documentary series: 'Built In Birmingham: Brady & the Blues', covering Brady, Rooney, Davies, Wrexham, Americanisation, Peaky Blinders, and everything in-between.

Dan sits down to give his thoughts on the brand-new Amazon Prime documentary series following Blues since their takeover by Knighthead in 2023.

The third time's the charm as the Second City Podcast returns for the 2025/26 season, taking a look at Villa and Blues' pre-season, new signings (or lack thereof), new kits, and new hopes and dreams for the year ahead.

It's that time again! As the 24/25 season rides off in to the sunset as quick as it arrived, Dan and Callum reflect on the highs and lows for both Blues and Villa, dishing out awards for their favourite games, goals, and much more.

Amidst a general Villa and Blues catch-up, Callum and Dan embark on a long discussion/rant about football kits, and take a look at Coventry and Walsall's contrasting play-off fortunes.

00:00 - Intro

04:06 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)

06:55 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)

08:41 - Aston Villa Catch-Up

16:17 - Dan’s Football Kit Rant

21:30 - Villa’s End of Season Awards

23:10 - Blues Catch-Up

29:29 - Emi Martinez’ Potential Exit

36:45 - Coventry & Walsall’s Play-Off Fortunes

Callum gives his verdict on Villa's crucial win away at Bournemouth, whilst Dan catches up on all things Blues in the season's immediate aftermath, including transfer rumours and a pre-season tour. Elsewhere, the duo check in on the contrasting play-off fortunes of Coventry and Walsall...

00:00 - Intro

01:36 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)

04:15 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)

06:54 - Bournemouth vs. Villa Reaction

18:14 - Blues Catch-Up

29:17 - Aston Villa Women Stay In The WSL

30:43 - Coventry vs. Sunderland Reaction

34:15 - Chesterfield vs. Walsall Reaction

After a Champions League-themed 'What We're Wearing', Callum reacts to Villa's narrow victory over Fulham and the news of Chris Heck's departure, before a polite rant about the cost of a ticket to the club's End Of Season Awards. Meanwhile, Dan reflects on the end of Blues' record-breaking season and all 111 reasons to be happy, before looking at the near miss for Birmingham City Women and Walsall's late promotion heartbreak...

Dedicated to Eamonn Driscoll.

Callum returns from Amsterdam and Dan recovers from illness to react to Villa’s Wembley capitulation, Blues’ League One trophy lift and record points haul, Villa’s stadium plans, Lukas Jutkiewicz’ swansong and Tony Mowbray’s West Brom exit.

Callum and Dan jump back on the pod to discuss a remarkable and so nearly iconic night at Villa Park, that saw Aston Villa fall agonisingly short of one of the great UCL comebacks. Callum gives his first hand account of events, as well as his undercover trip to Southampton on Saturday.