The Overlap

The Overlap

By Rheon Trim & Elyas TecleSportsSoccer
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The Overlap episodes

  • Episode 238: Can Anyone Catch Liverpool?

    Seriously, can anyone actually catch the Reds? They're 8 points clear at the top with a game in hand...we've seen this kind of lead before and history might give us an answer here. Listen to this week's New Year's special to hear our thoughts on this, the Top 5 race, and the relegation battle!

    1 hr 3 min
  • Episode 237: And the Oscar Goes To?

    While we saw some childish playacting on the pitch this weekend in the Manchester derby, it's not like this game was Oscar worthy. On this week's episode, we dissect what the result means for both side as well as what the title race in England looks like now! Are Chelsea in it despite Rheon's constant rejection of this idea?


    We also review the two recent sackings in the Premier League and round out the pod discussing a true three-way title race in La Liga!

    58 min
  • Episode 236: Boys vs Men

    If you watched all 90 minutes of Liverpool vs Manchester City this past weekend, the title speaks for itself. Happy post-Thanksgiving to all! We're right back to it this week talking about the big clash from this past weekend, whether Arsenal and Chelsea (!!!) are in the title race and why, along with our take on Spurs & United in the last few weeks.


    We wrap up at the end with our standouts and flops of the season so far as well!

    1 hr 1 min
  • Episode 235: November Updates feat. Rheon's Thankfulness List

    It's been a minute, BUT we're back talking everything across England and Spain from the last few weeks, including the international break where Rheon shares some positives from the USMNT's most recent games!


    Liverpool's dominance, just how close it is in mid-table right now, and Southampton's weird season are just a few of the topics we cover this week. Plus, stick around until the end where Rheon goes through his list of things he's thankful for ahead of Thanksgiving!

    54 min
  • Episode 234: Liverpool > Everyone Else

    The title says it all, doesn't it? Liverpool are on top in the Premier League, but are they really the best team in England right now? On this week's episode, we go into the details on the title race and discuss whether each of the top 3 teams are as good (or not as good) as they've been playing this season. Plot twist: we'll learn a lot from Arsenal vs Liverpool this weekend.


    Towards the end, we wrap up with a preview of this weekend's El Clasico: a match that has a LOT of hype going into it for both sides.

    54 min
  • Episode 233: What's Cooking in Cobham?

    On this week's episode, we analyze some of the highs and lows of the Arsenal vs Man City match this past weekend along with Chelsea's return to some sort of stable looking team! Later on in the episode, we go over some of the interesting results in La Liga along with a review of the Champions League matches from Matchday 1.

    56 min
  • Episode 232: Billionaire Benefactors

    Rheon has coined the phrase billionaire benefactors, which, this week, is an astute theme that we'll touch on as the USSF has announced that Mauricio Pochettino is officially the new head coach of the USMNT!

    During this week's podcast, we'll discuss our expectations of his hiring, what to look for when he takes charge of the USMNT for the first time in October, and we look ahead to this weekend's North London Derby!

    53 min
  • Episode 231: Way Too Early Takeaways

    In this episode, we dissect the epic showdown between Manchester United and Liverpool, analyzing key moments, tactical decisions, and the impact of individual performances. We also discuss the implications of the result on both teams' title aspirations.

    We also explore the continued dominance of Manchester City and Arsenal in the Prem while Barcelona's resurgence in La Liga has taken everyone (Elyas included) by surprise!



    52 min
  • Episode 230: Swanky Statistics

    We're BAAAAACKKKKK! Summer is nearly over and in this episode, we're breaking down the first two weeks of action in the Premier League and La Liga. From unexpected results (ehmm Chelsea) to dominant performances (...also Chelsea), we're covering it all.

    We'll discuss the top teams in both leagues, analyzing their recent results and strategies. We'll also highlight some of the most surprising moments and discuss what they mean for the rest of the season.

    56 min
  • Episode 229: Euros Glory, Copa Chaos & Berhalter Out!

    This week's episode is a whirlwind tour of international football! We dissect the thrilling Euro 2024 final, analyzing Spain's dominant performance and what it means for La Roja's future. Then, we head south to unpack the Copa America final - what does Argentina's trophy mean for their legacy?

    The USMNT made a big (but not surprising) move last week, firing head coach Gregg Berhalter. We debate the decision, Berhalter's legacy, and who might be the next USMNT leader as we head towards the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

    59 min

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Brought to you by fans of Chelsea and Barcelona, it's the only podcast that offers expert analysis on football in England and Spain with the help of zero experts.