Second City Podcast

The Second City Podcast welcomes former Blues boss Lee Clark, who sits down to discuss the highs and lows of his two-and-a-half years at the club, that Bolton game, the current BCFC team in League One, and what Chris Davies' side can expect from the mouth-watering FA Cup 4th Round tie against his boyhood club, Newcastle.

00:00 - Intro & Bobby Clark's Progress

06:16 - Lee’s Early Football Memories

08:33 - Lee’s Time As Blues Boss

33:49 - Lee On The Current Blues Team

38:32 - Blues vs. Newcastle Preview

The Second City Pod is picking up momentum as we go in to the second half of the season. Callum and Dan react to all the FA Cup and EFL Trophy action, as well as Villa’s trip to Goodison to confront the Moyesiah. They also react to the shock news at Blues of Garry Cook’s resignation as CEO and some intriguing news in West Brom’s search for a new manager, before previewing the weekend’s fixtures.

01:19 - What We’re Wearing (Daniel)

04:12 - What We’re Wearing (Callum)

07:47 - Aston Villa vs. West Ham Reaction

15:07 - Tamworth’s FA Cup Journey

17:08 - Birmingham vs. Lincoln Reaction

22:26 - EFL Trophy Reaction

26:49 - Everton vs. Villa Reaction

34:34 - Garry Cook Steps Down as Blues CEO

40:35 - Villa Transfer Update

43:28 - West Brom’s Manager Search

45:42 - Arsenal vs. Aston Villa Preview

48:02 - Blues vs. Exeter City Preview

It's anniversaries all round on the SCP this week as Aston Villa celebrate 150 years in their FA Cup tie with West Ham, while Dan celebrates 20 years since his first trip to St Andrews! Callum and Dan ring in 2025 with a very special 'What We're Wearing' followed by a round-up of both Villa and Blues' festive shenanigans. They also take time to cast an eye over West Brom's managerial hunt and Tamworth's big upcoming FA Cup tie against Spurs.

Dan and Callum round out the year with a reflection on the year that was, discussing the highs and lows of Blues and Villa's turbulent 2024, before looking ahead with their hopes and dreams for 2025.

Callum and Dan return to give a round up on the last couple of weeks, including Aston Villa vs. Juventus, Blues' League One exploits and Dan's last-minute trip to Celtic Park. They also discuss the FA Cup 3rd Round Draw, Frank Lampard and Gary O'Neil, before a quick look ahead to the weekend.

The Second City Pod has officially reached 50 episodes! Dan and Callum take time to preview this week's fixtures, with Villa welcoming Crystal Palace in the Premier League, whilst Blues trek to Shrewsbury and Exeter, after a 'What We're Wearing' with a twist.

Fresh off the plane from a trip to Fabulous Las Vegas, Callum and Dan return to react to Villa's recent struggles, including their losses to Club Brugge and Liverpool, and the first real bump in the road in Blues' season. The duo also try and make sense of Mark Robins' sacking by Coventry, and take a look at the fortunes of the Second City's Women's teams.

Dan and Callum continue to voyage through the endless black void of the international break by bringing you 'The Regardless XI' for Blues and Villa. The rules are simple: pick the best Blues or Villa XI, regardless of how good those players actually were in the Second City, but rather by taking their whole career in to account. For example, does Dwight Yorke get in the Blues team? Does Peter Schmeichel keep goal in the Villa team? If you still don't get it, give the episode a listen and you'll work it out!

After an unexpected break, The Second City Podcast returns to break through the black void that is the international break. Dan and Callum reflect on a monumental few weeks for both sides of the Second City, including Villa's monumental Champions League win against Bayern Munich, and Blues' continued dominance of League One. The duo also look at the fortunes of their fellow West Midlands clubs, as well as discussing Blues Women, Contract Extensions and 3rd kits.

Callum and Dan attempt to fill the remaining days of the international break by discussing their best loan signing XIs for Aston Villa and Birmingham City from over the years. On top of their trip down memory lane, they discuss Blues' simultaneous draw and loss to Walsall in the EFL Trophy, Villa's new third kit and Champions League ticket prices, before previewing Blues' top-of-the-table clash with Wrexham on Monday, and Villa's upcoming matches against Everton and Young Boys.