Talking Shrimpers Podcast

It’s a double win, as the Ladies start their league campaign with 1-0 victory, matching the First team Men, who defeated Scunthorpe United at Roots Hall by the same score line.

We also look ahead to our away fixture against Solihull Moors, our first watch-along of the season, in a fixture that could send us to the top of the league.

The 26/27 season has arrived, and the Talking Shrimpers Podcast returns!

We catch up with Match of The Dames founder, Anne Morris, as we hear how the project is progressing, and also speak with Elanor, the brilliant young designer of new Ladies mascot, Rocky the Seal.

We review the brilliant opening day win at Altrincham, look ahead to our first home fixture Scunthorpe United, and review both the Ladies and Academy ahead of their campaigns.

A new season is fast approaching again for the Southend United Ladies, and the Talking Shrimpers Podcast speaks with Manager Nick Sheldrick and team captain Lauren Johnson, along with team mates Abbie Dell and Katie Burbridge.

We hear about pre-season, hopes for the new campaign, new kits, and that big Roots Hall win against Colchester United.

In the final episode of our Debate series - the best 11, we discuss the exceptional striking department over the last 35 years, selecting our final two front men in our all time Southend United line up. Steve Tilson joins us to help us along the way, offering his knowledge on our great hit men of the last 4 decades!

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.

It’s our final World Cup 2026 podcast episode, and we’re joined by former Nigerian World Cup striker, Benedict Ackwuegbu.

Benedict shares what he exchanged with David Beckham when playing against England, talks further about his memories of playing in the National team for the Super Eagles, and reviews how the African nations delivered in this World Cup.

Sensei Phil and Charlie, share their disappointment of England’s semi-final disaster against Argentina, and discuss Tuchel’s failed tactics and poor squad selection.

We also find out what their favourite all time World Cup goals.

The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 5 of the 2026 World Cup!!

Host Sensei Phil is joined by Charlie, as we review the round of 16, and look ahead to the Quarter and Semi-Finals.

We discuss the advancement of the 3 Lions, select our England Viagra 11, and take a sneaky look at the new Southend United home and away shirts.

The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 4 of the 2026 World Cup!!

Host Sensei Phil is joined by Co-hosts Charlie and Finn, as we celebrate our first Podcast award, taking a Silver in the Non-League Bible Awards.

We review the results from the round of 32, and look ahead to the round of 16, whilst also discussing England’s tight win against Congo.

We end by sharing our top 5 England World Cup moments.

The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 3 of the 2026 World Cup!!

Host Sensei Phil, is joined by SUEPA Chairman Andy Leeder, who reveals the brilliant new projects in association with the club, including the Southend United Pioneers book due for release.

We review the Groups which have been completed, look at the potential knock out stages line up, and we see how the FA Trophy winning players predict England’s chances.

We discuss the 3 Lions squad, the frustrating result against Ghana, and look at what could be coming ahead for Thomas Tuchel’s England team.

The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 2 of the 2026 World Cup!!

Hosts Sensei Phil, Finn and Charlie are accompanied by Southend United’s Chairman, Justin Rees, representing Australia, New Zealand Shrimper Chris, and former Shrimpers legend Franck Moussa, speaking on Belgium.

We discuss the Craziest World Cup moments, and review groups D, F, G and H.

We also look back on some of the Group stage results so far.