The Blue Machine

The Blue Machine

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The Blue Machine episodes

  • The Upside Down Mars Bar Mystery

    We are back for a listener question special, with the international break coming to a welcome end - and normal pods returning next week. Our resident Pessimist Rob is away in South Africa, so we are again blessed with the dulcet tones of the Cotswolds finest decorating company's head honcho Mr. Hateley (who's too busy to take on any additional work). We cover off:

    • How are babies made?
    • What do we need to be a success in the Championship?
    • A Tom, Zigic & Rowett threesome
    • How big is the Midlands?


    We would also love our listeners to get in touch and tell us why Tom is turning his Mars Bars upside down in the fridge!


    #KRO #BCFC #FEA

    1 hr 16 min
  • Fulfilling Sponsorship Obligations

    The lads (minus Rob who's on stag duties) are back, with our sponsor Jon from Barrington Decor filling the pessimist's seat, and there's plenty of debate on:

    • Big Willy - What's going wrong?
    • Was Northampton just a blip?
    • Can Ants detect rain?
    • Is a sit down wee a treat?

    Another fun episode to record, and we hope you enjoy the dulcet tones of the Cotswolds finest decorator in Robs absence!

    #KRO #BCFC #FEA

    1 hr 46 min
  • Bouncebackability

    After having 2 men down last week, The Blue Machine have showed more Bouncebackability than Chris Davies after a defeat. This week we bring you:

    • Wycombe, Bolton & Lincoln Reviews
    • Why Haven't Snakes Evolved Arms?
    • There's Not A Lot To Do In Northampton
    • Tom's Best South African Impression
    • Will We Lose Again This Season?


    A brilliantly fun episode to record, and we hope its just as good a listen. Make the most of Rob and his pessimistic views being in your ears as he's away on stag / work duties the next 2 weeks so you'll have pods full of optimism to look forward to.

    Thanks to our sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued support of the pod.

    #KRO #BCFC #FEA

    1 hr 39 min
  • Reading's 'Only Team Birmingham Have Failed To Beat' Celebration Pod

    What a week for the Blues! We go in depth on THAT Vertu Trophy Semi-Final win, plus:

    • The Select Car Leasing Stadium Farmers Field
    • Orient & Wycombe Previews
    • Tom's Parking Disaster
    • Pessimist V Dykes V Klarer: World Title Fight


    As always another episode packed full of laughs, Blues insights and general nonsense - and we promise we won't ramble on as much next time!

    Thanks to our Principal Sponsor Barrington Decorators.

    Up The Blue Machine

    #KRO #BCFC #FEA

    1 hr 55 min
  • A Little Welsh Goblin Part 2: This Time It's Personal

    We are back with a bumper episode (conveniently timed at circa the length of a drive to Reading FC), where we cover:

    • Another 6 Point Week
    • THAT Refereeing Performance
    • The Nathan Jones Chronicles
    • Vertu Semi Final: Special St. Andrews Night Pending
    • Koala's & Their Pesky Chlamydia


    An unbelievably fun episode to record, filled with plenty of laughs, in depth review and stacked full of your listener questions!

    Thank you to our principal partner Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship of the pod.

    #KRO #BCFC #FEA

    1 hr 44 min
  • Toastiness Level 4

    Another great session in the studio recording the latest edition of the pod, where we cover off:

    • A Mixed Bag of Cup Results
    • Is Cambridge a Banana Skin?
    • Return of the Little Welsh Goblin
    • What's the Optimum Toastiness Level?


    We can't wait for you to listen to the pod, and as always all comments and feedback are welcome!

    Thank you to our principal sponsor Barrington Decorators for their continued support of the pod.

    #KRO #BCFC #FEA

    1 hr 28 min
  • Birmingham City: Expectant, Not Entitled

    The lads are back at full strength for this weeks pod - with Rob making a full recovery, Tom back from business in Dubai, and Taz finally home from Huddersfield:

    • Keshi Anderson's Goal of the Season Contender
    • Which is the priority? Stevenage or Newcastle?
    • Who survives in the Amazon the longest?
    • Does Tom really have 'bars for days'?

    • Really good fun recording this one, plenty of laughs and heated discussion to get you through your week.

      As always, thank you to our principal sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship of The Blue Machine podcast.


      #KRO #BCFC #FEA

      1 hr 33 min
    • Victor Mooredrew's Pony Immune System

      This weeks episode is here, and The Blue Machine are a man down with Rob suffering from a sickness bug. However Taz & Tom are here to discuss:

      Disney Dragons - A point gained or 2 points lost?
      Dog Botherers (A)
      What's the biggest Blues socials cesspit?
      How often should you change your bed sheets?


      We will be back next week with a full squad to select from, but for now enjoy the latest listen and KRO!


      Thank you to our sponsor Barrington Decorators - the decorators you'll never be able to afford.


      #KRO #BCFC #FEA

      1 hr 14 min
    • A Team of Angry Old Men

      We are back with the latest instalment of The Blue Machine, with the lads discussing:

      Swindon & Exeter W's
      Small Town in North Wales (A)
      How Much Should A Haircut Cost?
      Spaghetti Pants

      Another great episode to record, and we hope you enjoy listening just as much.

      Also, a massive thank you to all of our listeners who have made the first 2 weeks of 2025 record breaking for us! Keep the comments & feedback coming via your streaming service or on X!

      Thank you to Barrington Decorators for their continued support of the pod

      #KRO #BCFC #FEA

      1 hr 23 min
    • Rhino Combat at Swindon's Magic Roundabout

      We are back in the studio after our FA Cup 3rd Round victory against the Lincoln Wanderers, with plenty to discuss including:

      • Lyndon Dykes Wonder Goal
      • The prospect of Newcastle in the 4th Round
      • January Transfer Wishes
      • Swindon's Magic Roundabout
      • Plenty of Rhino Related Chat

      • Great fun as to record so we hope you enjoy listening as much, and all comments and feedback are greatly appreciated.

        As always, a massive thank you to our principal partner Barrington Decorators for their sponsorship of the pod.


        #KRO #BCFC #FEA

        1 hr 40 min

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