Recorded Friday 25th May 2023.

The main topics discussed included the following -

Who has had the best season, Arsenal or Man United?

Will Liverpool challenge next season?

Can Pochettino revive Chelsea?

Co-hosted by Mike Blackman & Aali Farooq

Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue Adventure Clear Clear

Podcast Production by Mike Blackman

Artwork / Show Notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.Z

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Recorded Monday 8th May 2023.

The main topics discussed included the following -

The Evolution of Newcastle United

The EPL top 4 race

What is going wrong for Ten Hag & Man Utd?

Is Trent Alexander-Arnold now a midfielder?

Co-hosted by Mike Blackman, Aali Farooq & Alex Dunne (who stepped in this week for Wamweni Simonde)

Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue Adventure

Podcast Production by Mike Blackman

Artwork / Show Notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.Z

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Recorded Friday 29th April 2023.

The main topics discussed included the following -

What happened to Arsenal, where do they go from here?

Is this Pep's best-ever Man City team?

Are the Glazers staying at Man United?

Which managers who lost their jobs this season deserved more time?

Are Liverpool returning to form?

https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12867194/manchester-city-4-1-arsenal-premier-league-highlights

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65433123

Co-hosted by Mike Blackman, Aali Farooq & Wamweni Simonde

Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue Adventure

Podcast Production by Mike Blackman

Artwork / Show Notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.Z

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Recorded immediately after Victor Lindelöf's decisive spot kick in the FA Cup semi-final between Man United & Brighton.

The main topics we discussed included the following -

What next for Harry Maguire?

Will City win the Treble?

Can Arsenal, Man United, or Real Madrid stop City?

What has gone wrong at Spurs and is the top 4 race now finished?

Are Chelsea in danger of sliding into the relegation battle?

Who will get relegated this season?

Co-hosted by Mike Blackman, Aali Farooq & Wamweni Simonde

Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue Adventure

Podcast Production by Mike Blackman

Artwork / Show Notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.Z

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The guys preview the upcoming world cup starting this Sunday in Qatar.

Topics on England include - How far can England go in the tournament? Has Southgate lost credibility by selecting out-of-form players in his squad? How will England line up?

Topics on the World Cup itself include - Who will win the World Cup? Which players will light up the World Cup? Which players will rise to prominence at the World Cup? Will we ever see another Winter World Cup? Is the controversy around Qatar just more of the same corruption from Fifa?

The guys also opened the show with Mike hosting a quiz competition between Aali & Wam based on facts about countries represented at the World Cup.

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Co-hosted by Mike Blackman, Aali Farooq & Wamweni Simonde

Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue Adventure

Podcast Production by Mike Blackman

Artwork / Show Notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.Z

The guys discuss the world of collaborations and brand partnerships across the culture in music and sport. They delve into topics around Stormzy's Mel Made Me Do It video, the souring relationship between Kanye West and Adidas, and Skepta's creative brand deals.

The guys then examine Arsenal's recent 3-2 victory over Liverpool at the Emirates stadium and discuss whether they believe the gunners can genuinely fight for the Premier League title this season.

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Relevant links to this episode include

Skepta, JME, Julie … are the Adenugas Britain’s most creative family? - https://amp.theguardian.com/music/2020/oct/16/skepta-jme-julie-are-the-adenugas-britains-most-creative-family

PUMA HAS SIGNED A DEAL WITH SKEPTA, ANNOUNCING HIM AS ITS NEW GLOBAL AMBASSADOR - https://about.puma.com/en/newsroom/corporate-news/2022/09-29-2022-puma-x-skepta

The inside scoop on Stormzy's fits in “Mel Made Me Do It” - https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/fashion/article/stormzy-mel-made-me-do-it-music-video-style/amp

CCEP announces ’biggest ever’ brand partnership as Relentless links with Stormzy - https://forecourttrader.co.uk/products/ccep-announces-biggest-ever-brand-partnership-as-relentless-links-with-stormzy/643515.article

Stormzy 'Mel Made Me Do It' lyrics meaning revealed - https://amp.capitalxtra.com/artists/stormzy/mel-made-me-do-it-lyrics-meaning-revealed-explained-new-song/

Kanye West Leaving Adidas And Gap Partnerships Once Contracts Expire, He Says - https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadellatto/2022/09/12/kanye-west-leaving-adidas-and-gap-partnerships-once-contracts-expire-he-says/amp/

Kanye West allegedly shows porn video to Adidas executives during meeting - https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/kanye-west-porn-video-adidas-executives-b2199965.html

All or Nothing: Arsenal - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15012798/

Arsenal 3-2 Liverpool: Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli on target as Gunners return top of Premier League - https://www.skysports.com/football/arsenal-vs-liverpool/464725

Co-hosted by Mike Blackman, Aali Farooq & Wamweni Simonde

Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue Adventure

Podcast Production by Mike Blackman

Artwork / Show Notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.Z

Mike & Aali are joined once again by their good friend Wam to play the ultimate premier league pub game, courtesy of new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly.

It's the English Premier League North v South All-Star game but with the added twist of the draft system, since it came from the mind of the U.S owner. Each competitor chooses both a north and south XI, taking each player off the market from their competitor once selected.

As much as the American owner was an influence on this game, the guys refrained from using his proposed 443 formation choosing instead to stick with the tried and tested (and legal with the rules) 433.

Join Mike Aali & Wam as they play the inaugural game of English Premier League North v South All-Star Game - Draft Pick

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Co-hosted by Mike Blackman, Aali Farooq & Wamweni Simonde

Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue Adventure

Podcast Production by Mike Blackman

Artwork / Show Notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.Z

Mike & Aali are joined by their long-time friend and new regular guest on the show, Mr. Wamweni Simonde. “Wam” is an Arsenal diehard with a strong love of music, particularly anything from Kanye West.

The guys talk about the reaction they've seen to Queen Elizabeth II's passing and the potential implications of the postponed EPL fixtures. In terms of football, they also discuss Erling Haaland's impact at Man City, the new mentality of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, and the goings on at Chelsea between Owner Todd Boehly, outgoing manager Thomas Tuchel, and the German coach's new replacement Graham Potter.

Away from football, they guys talk about the Super Bowl and its halftime show before exploring the current and predicted implications of AI in Music.

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Co-hosted by Mike Blackman, Aali Farooq & Wamweni Simonde

Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue Adventure

Podcast Production by Mike Blackman

Artwork / Show Notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.Z

Mike & Aali discuss the rise of the London & U.K Jazz scene, exploring how this new wave of jazz-inspired instrumentalists, producers, and vocalists connect the spirit of traditional jazz with their influences from mainstream culture. They speak on how the next generation of U.K jazz-infused talent is being prepared and developed for the future and on the scene’s talented musicians pushing the needle forward on today's popular music. They reference key initiatives in the London scene's story including Tomorrow's Warriors and jazz re:freshed.

They then discuss the weekend’s English Premier League fixtures and results, before previewing Monday night's titanic fixture between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford. Other talking points covered include the impact of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's interest in buying Manchester United on the Glazer family, the continuing progress of Arsenal under Mikel Arteta, the resilience of Spurs, Rodgers's position at Leicester City, and, the suggested curse of Chelsea number 9's.

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Co-hosted by Mike Blackman & Aali Farooq

Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue Adventure

Podcast Production by Mike Blackman

Artwork / Show Notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.Z

Mike & Aali discuss the talking points from the opening weekend of the EPL before making their predictions for the season ahead. They debate who will be the MVP transfer, Sterling to Chelsea, Jesus to Arsenal, or Haaland to City. They also discuss their top 4 predictions, Klopp's excuses, and the situation at FC Barcelona. They then hold a lengthy debate on whether Man United fans can credibly boo the team yet still fully back new united manager Erik Ten Hag. Finally, they discuss U.K music festival highlights from 2022 so far, they also touch on the return of music festivals post-covid and how independent artists like Little Simz can rise to prominence without a major record label deal.

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Co-hosted by Mike Blackman & Aali Farooq

Music by Fasion for Epidemic Sound

Podcast Production by Mike Blackman

Artwork and show notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.Z