Today's episode features Paul Brown, a lifelong Evertonian and London based football reporter for Reach PLC.

Paul really gives new detail into Moshiri. We talk about Usmanov, Ancelotti and our transfer targets this summer. We look at two London clubs, Chelsea and Arsenal and how their strategies have changed before returning to Everton to look at Pickford, Sigurdsson and what the season holds for all Blues.

Thanks to Paul for his time, thanks for listening

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A detailed examination of how we become a success once more. We draw on the experiences of success stories such as Tony Adams, who had to recognise where he was before claiming the help that led to recovery. As ever Rodger is forthright and direct. Ultimately we reach a point where we identify a pathway forward.

I look forward to your feedback - thanks for listening

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Today's podcast is with football agent Neil Sang. A registered agent for more than 22 years Neil looks after a host of players on different rungs of the football ladder, from the Premier League to more humble, but no less important Divisions 1 and 2.

Today's podcast looks at the role agents play in young players, the role agents play in the transfer window, and we examine the entry requirements to become an agent and what needs to be done across the industry to raise standards.

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Today's podcast features life-long Blue, Neil Wolstenholme and the BBC's chief football writer Phil McNulty to discuss Everton's 2019/20 season. We ask searching questions of the squad and individuals before turning our attention to how exactly Ancelotti, Brands and Moshiri will play the close season.

Some excellent considered opinion from both my guests on what the three men will have to deliver not only for the next season but as a platform for sustainable competitiveness, let alone success, in the future.

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Following on from my recent article regarding Farhad Moshiri and Everton, I sat down with Rodger Armstrong and examined in further detail what is meant by strategic thinking and the points within the article.

It's an expression of personal opinion which I hope provides further background to what's is required in these challenging times to bring the club we all love back to the position we expect and ought demand.

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Today I am joined by Rodger Armstrong and Andrew McGregor to discuss our Director of Football. We analyse his 2 years here, looking at what he inherited, the environment in which we works and the challenges ahead. We look at the role of Farhad Moshiri over this time and the impact that Carlo Ancelotti will have on Brands' role.

Finally Rodger and Andrew give their considered views on what is required in the post season transfer window.

Thanks for listening!

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In a departure from talking football and the business of football, I talk to Dave Critchley, Executive Chef at Liverpool's regional Chinese restaurant, Luban. We talk about Tianjin, in North East China, how different regional chinese cooking is from that generally served in the West.

We also look at Lids, a local food delivery service in Liverpool utilising the fantastic produce of local independent suppliers, and Knowsley Kitchen, a geat scheme that gets fresh fruit and vegetables to people suffering food poverty in Knowsley.

Finally we talk about what it means to come from Liverpool and the importance of both football clubs to show leadership in helping the City of Liverpool in recovering from the damage caused by Covid-19.

Thanks for listening. Feedback very welcome.

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Today, in the first edition of the esk podcasts, I am joined by two Evertonians who ought be heard more frequently. Rodger Armstrong and Neil Wolstenholme will be known to many Blues that populate Twitter in particular for their forthright and informed views on football and other subjects.

Today we discuss Everton, predominantly on field, we look at Project re-start and examine the challenges facing Marcel Brands in particular. Following we look at the proposed stadium at Bramley Moore and the options open to the board in terms of financing.

The intro music, chosen by Rodger, is "Never Stop" by Echo & the Bunnymen.

Thanks for listening

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