The Transfer Flow Podcast

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  • Episode 76 - Predicting the EPL's Champions League Race + Early Transfer Rumours!

    On this episode, Patrick and Ted discuss who will claim the Premier League’s remaining champions league spots. Will the table stay it is with Chelsea and Manchester City staying safe, or will Newcastle, Bournemouth, or someone else knock them out? Then, the transfer rumour window is heating up. Patrick fires rumours from the weekend at Ted to see if they are a good idea or bad idea, as well as plausible or straight BS. Enjoy!Ted's Variance Betting update: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/the-insider-scoop-on-variance-betting-march-update


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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:00:36 - Mandown Podast launch!

    00:01:47 - The Race for UCL spots in the premier league

    00:02:30 - Futures bets

    00:03:30 - Fixture congestion + remaining schedule

    00:04:51 - Nottingham Forest have been pretty lucky, but are seemingly safe

    00:06:29 - Why this season has been so weird

    00:07:56 - 10th place Bournemouth

    00:10:35 - A good long-shot bet?

    00:10:56 - Manchester City SHOULD be fine

    00:11:51 - Haaland is back

    00:12:13 - Odds to finish in the top 5

    00:13:48 - Are Chelsea in trouble?

    00:14:10 - DGF explanation

    00:15:37 - Palmer has been mortal since Christmas

    00:16:12 - Chelsea’s injury problems

    00:17:50 - Uptick in possession, but worse results?

    00:18:41 - Arsenal are the only team of that style that destroys transition

    00:20:35 - So will Chelsea drop out?

    00:21:05 - Newcastle and Brighton’s resurgence

    00:22:10 - Newcastle fans are angry at us

    00:23:33 - Newcastle’s remaining games

    00:24:50 - Are Brighton good now?

    00:27:07 - Danny Welbeck

    00:27:31 - Brighton’s schedule

    00:28:26 - Matthew Benham/Tony Bloom rivalry

    00:30:30 - Aston Villa’s should focus on the Champions League

    00:31:29 - Poor goal difference and bad underlying numbers

    00:32:47 - Some Parisian slander

    00:34:00 - Patrick’s final predictions

    00:34:40 - Ted’s prediction

    00:35:31 - Ted’s Red Star story

    00:40:01 - Early transfer window rumours

    00:40:39 - Rashford to Villa for 40M?

    00:42:09 - Why this is a bad idea for Villa

    00:43:07 - Felix Nmecha to Man United?

    00:44:01 - Lack of ball progression with Nmecha and Ugarte

    00:44:17 - Xavi Simons to Liverpool?

    00:45:26 - Rebuilding bad teams and strengthening good teams

    00:45:59 - Adam Wharton to Manchester City for 70M, is it too little money?

    00:47:10 - Tyler Dibling to Spurs

    00:49:07 - Good dribbler, but no end product

    00:49:20 - Angel Gomes to West Ham on a free

    00:50:10 - Caoimhin Kelleher to Bournemouth?

    00:53:34- B-roll Conversations


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  • Episode 75 - Barcelona go top of La Liga + Newcastle’s trophy drought is OVER

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick begin by discussing Barcelona's 4-2 comeback victory over Atletico Madrid. What went wrong for Atleti and what does it mean for the La Liga title race? After a quick discussion of Villarreal vs Real Madrid, the conversation switches to Newcastle's 2-0 victory over Liverpool to claim their first trophy in 56 years. How can the Magpies build off this moment? Then, Inter Milan has a firm lead in Serie A, but will Champions League commitments and lack of depth hurt their title aspirations? The episode finishes with Chelsea fans finally seeing the truth and if Como are preparing to spend this summer. Enjoy!


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    00:00 - Intro

    00:39 - Ted’s shoutout

    02:37 - Podcasts as a record of yourself to leave behind

    03:33 - Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona

    04:42 - How Atleti exploited Barca’s high line

    05:56 - Why xG is an imperfect metric

    07:11 - South American strikers and Wenger

    08:41 - Lewandowski’s ridiculous finish

    09:15 - Did an uncalled handball lead to the finish we got?

    10:00 - Lamine Yamal’s goal and Goalkeepers vs. deflections

    11:24 - Atleti didn’t deserve the results they got this week

    12:09 - Villarreal vs Real Madrid

    13:24 - Even when Real Madrid are off they find a way to win

    14:15 - La Liga table

    16:27 - With no UCL, Atleti can focus on the La Liga race

    18:10 - Raphinha to Man United for £70M?

    20:04 - Patrick and Ted’s NEW podcast

    20:47 - Newcastle Win the Leagues Cup and end their trophy drought

    21:15 - Why was Mac Allister marking Dan Burn?

    23:55 - How Liverpool uses Salah’s movement before they win the ball back

    24:52 - Leicester City and Mourinho’s Real Madrid were great at countering from corners

    26:14 - How Newcastle countered this strategy

    27:56 - Joelinton’s physicality

    29:24 - Newcastle are good at frustrating top sides, but are not set up to deal with bad teams every week

    30:14 - Newcastle will have to do some squad building in the summer

    31:56 - Inter Milan vs Atalanta and Ederson’s red card

    33:37 - Inter really didn’t do much until the red card

    34:07 - Depth a problem with Inter still being in the UCL or is the international break more scary?

    35:54 - Chelsea fans are finally seeing the truth

    37:00 - It looked like Chelsea were off to a great start, but the problems are showing now

    38:04 - Jackson and Palmer can’t ALWAYS save chelsea

    38:55 - First season with a new manager, give Maresca time to adapt

    40:32 - Como and Cesc Fabregas

    41:51 - will Como spend big this summer?

    43:07 - Will Juventus fire Motta?


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    50 min
  • Episode 74 - How Arsenal can UPSET Real Madrid + UCL Quarterfinal Predictions

    On this episode, Patrick and Hayden break down the action from Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid, PSG vs. Liverpool, Barcelona vs. Benfica, and Dortmund vs. Lille and look ahead to the quarterfinal matchups. Can Arsenal defeat Real Madrid, will Dortmund upset Barcelona, and who will prevail in Bayern Munich vs Inter Milan? The episode ends with predictions for the next UCL round. Enjoy!


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    00:00 - Intro

    00:33 - New UCL Format + a great 2 days of games

    01:14 - PSG shock Liverpool

    02:52 - Did Slot’s gameplan make sense?

    03:26 - Luis Enrique’s tactics and Dembele

    04:33 - Donarumma was VULNERABLE early

    05:42 - If you can weather PSG’s storm they drop off considerably

    06:38 - How PSG’s “micro-midfield” ran the game

    07:43 - How does PSG stack up against Aston Villa?

    10:01 - Luis Enrique is an excellent problem solver

    11:09 - Real Madrid SURVIVE Atletico Madrid

    12:05 - Modric and Bellingham did not have a geat game

    14:22 - Real Madrid need someone other than Vinicius and Mbappe to unlock defenses

    15:10 - What will Arsenal’s gameplan be?

    17:04 - If Saka is back, how will Arsenal set up?

    18:56 - Saka’s gravity and two-footedness

    20:16 - Barcelona vs Dortmund

    20:41 - Lille scored “too quickly” against Dortmund

    21:38 - Barcelona will NOT allow Dortmund to have the ball and attack all game

    22:03 - Raphinha is in ridiculous form + Barcelona matchup perfectly against Dortmund

    23:29 - Barcelona can score their way out of trouble

    24:46 - Lewandowski might be declining, but he’s what Barcelona need

    26:10 - Bayern Munich vs. Inter Milan

    26:41 - Will Bayern break down Inter, or will Inter be able to counterattack?

    27:34 - The biggest game of Vincent Kompany’s managerial career

    29:15 - Does each club's domestic title race impact this matchup?

    31:01 - UCL Quarterfinals predictions



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    35 min
  • Episode 73 - Arsenal’s NEW hire makes sense + Why fitness coaches WIN you TROPHIES

    On this episode, Patrick and Ted discuss how the numbers may have lied about the first leg of PSG vs. LIverpool and what they mean for the 2nd leg. Then, Arsenal have hired Andrea Berta to be their next director of football. Who is he, what does he need to do, and how should Arsenal fans feel about the hire? Next, a quick look at games from the Bundesliga over the weekend and a discussion on how fitness professionals can impact teams the most. The episode ends with a look at Claudio Ranieri’s Roma team, Inter Milan being a good longshot for the UCL, the Serie A table, and Arsenal vs. Manchester United. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:22 - PSG vs Liverpool

    01:59 - Stats from the game

    03:22 - 1st half vs 2nd half

    05:01 - PSG were much more open in the 2nd half

    06:08 - How does this line up for the 2nd leg?

    06:59 - You can’t just “be more defensive”

    08:25 - PSG needs to allow their creativity to create chances, not pound shots

    11:09 - A look at the Champions League matches

    12:23 - Arsenal hire Andrea Berta as director of football

    13:16 - How the media handle these things and Raul Senllehi

    16:03 - Arsenal have a clear idea of what they need to do

    17:07 - Why the Berta hire makes sense

    19:21 - Saka coming back for Arsenal, will he be cautious or come back at full speed?

    21:02 -Stability with Arteta should make Arsenal fans feel confident

    22:05 - A quick look at the bundesliga - Why were they running so much?

    23:33 - Bayern’s PPDA were crazy even with 10 men

    25:05 - Sprint management

    26:20 - FItness people being on the same page as coaches

    26:45 - How fitness coaches can give teams absurd value

    27:51 - We’re hiring!

    28:48 - Rainieri and Roma

    30:13 - Napoli are in a rough stretch

    30:39 - Inter a sharp bet to win the UCL?

    32:22 - The Italian table

    33:51 - We’ll talk the top 5 race in England next week

    35:04 - Raya was UNBELIEVEABLE for Arsenal v. Manchester United



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    39 min
  • Episode 72 - How Real Madrid OUTSMARTED Atletico + Arsenal BATTER PSV

    On this episode, Patrick and Neel take a look at the Champions league Games from Tuesday, focusing on Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid and Arsenal's 7-1 BATTERING of PSV. How did Real Madrid get the advantage and what can Atletico do to win in the 2nd leg? Why did Arteta decide to play such attacking football? Plus two players you NEED to watch Wednesday, Vangelis Pavlidis and Igor Paixão. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:03 - Real Madrid Defeat Atletico Madrid, 2-1

    01:51 - Individual efforts were the story of the game

    02:56 - Real Madrid and Ancelotti are breaking the mold of top teams

    05:31 - If not for Alvarez, Atletico would have produced very little

    07:05 - Real Madrid dropping their defensive line

    07:51 - Luka Modric’s introduction to the game

    08:53 - Atletico are good are breaching high lines

    10:25 - Atletico’s defense was shocking on the second goal

    12:27 - Atletico can shop for defensive centerbacks that other big teams wouldn’t go for

    14:14 - How can Real Madrid be exploited in the 2nd leg?

    17:28 - Arsenal BATTER PSV

    17:55 - Why no haramball from Arteta?

    19:12 - Arsenal beat PSV at their own game

    20:16 - Was the scoreline a bit harsh?

    21:54 - Benitez had a horrible game

    23:33 - Dortmund vs Lille was definitely a game of football

    23:44 - Club Brugge vs Aston Villa and pure haramball from Emery

    24:51 - The last goal makes it REALLY hard for Club Brugge to comeback, but they’ve had a great campaign

    25:36 - Brugge’s young talent

    28:22 - PLEASE watch the Madrid derby next week instead of Villa v Brugge

    29:05 - Pavlidis has been on a TEAR for Benfica

    30:05 - He’s 3rd in the UCL in non-penalty expected goals

    31:23 - His movement is what sets him appart

    33:33 - Benfica have made some interesting Striker signings

    38:30 - Pavlidis’ left foot

    39:56 - Igor Paixao is a player to watch Wednesday for Feyenoord

    41:41 - Paixao’s shot map and decision making

    42:30 - Inter have defensive problems

    43:09 - Will he leave the Eredevisie?

    44:21 - Premier League fit + Playing with Yankuba Minteh

    45:15 - Paixao is dynamic, but lacking in the final third


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    49 min
  • Episode 71 - UCL Round of 16 Preview: Madrid Derby, PSG v Liverpool and EVERY other matchup!

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick break down every matchup in the Champions League Round of 16. Will Real Madrid vs. Atletico Madrid, PSG vs. Liverpool, and Benfica vs. Barcelona be the standout matches of the round, or will we see a surprise result? Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:14 - Real Madrid v Atletico Madrid

    02:19 - Was Modric starting vs Betis the right call?

    03:01 - Isco’s performance and history

    05:29 - Atletico are looking great

    07:01 - Julian Alvarez’ insane form

    08:17 - How will Real Madrid beat Atletico’s defense?

    10:23 - La Liga standings are crazy right now

    10:46 - PSV vs Arsenal and Arteta’s Haramball

    12:19 - Liverpool vs PSG and Dembele’s form

    13:15 - Liverpool’s physicality + PSG’s attack

    15:24 - Gamblers thoughts on the game

    15:57 - Salah vs PSG’s defense

    17:34 - Luis Enrique vs Arne Slot?

    17:57 - Benfica Barcelona

    18:43 - Dortmund vs Lille tangent

    19:14 - Barcelona’s recent form and Benfica won’t make it easy

    19:56 - Club Brugge vs Aston Villa

    21:38 - Bayern Munich vs Bayer Leverkusen

    22:20 - Will Leverkusen beat Bayern AGAIN?

    24:08 - You can’t judge teams now based on their early season form

    24:42 - Bayern withdraw Kimmich contract offer + Next team and replacements

    26:03 - Finding valuable archetypes

    28:31 - Feyenoord vs Inter Milan and Inter v Napoli

    29:02 - Inter stopped attacking

    31:05 - Hope for Feyenoord? No, look at their injury list

    33:37 - An exciting round of fixtures

    34:05 - Patrick’s disclaimer

    35:06 - Ted and Patrick’s new venture

    36:10 - B-Roll

    36:15 - Watching 4 games at once and being cool in school

    37:23 - Commentators having no clue what they’re talking about

    39:59 - Cristiano Ronaldo Free-kick perception vs Lionel Messi’s

    40:48 - Ted and Patrick’s beef with Journalists

    42:39 - Patrick goes off

    44:32 - Ted’s story time from his time working in football

    49:41 - Ted’s (almost) time at Lyon

    51:07 - Ridiculed for leaning on a goalpost

    52:36 - Patrick’s realization and more honesty from him


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    54 min
  • Episode 70 - Man United making HUGE cuts + Who's getting promoted to EPL?

    On this episode, Patrick and Hayden discuss the Championship playoff race. Leeds seem poised to take the top spot, but who will get the second automatic promotion seed and who will make the playoffs? Then, Manchester United have fired MORE staff and cut back on their canteen under INEOS and Jim Ratcliffe. Why would they do this, how does this impact the staff, and what do they need to do going forward? The episode ends with each host sharing a player that you NEED to watch as the season comes to a close. Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:51 - The Championship playoff race

    01:51 - Burnley’s defense and Leeds’ attack

    03:06 - Promoted teams having to reinvent themselves

    03:58 - Burnley’s retooling and a bet with J.J. Watt

    05:17 - The race for second

    06:20 - Spots 3-6 are WIDE open

    07:42 - Hope for Middlesbrough?

    09:52 - Frank Lampard and Coventry

    12:31 - Lampard didn’t revolutionize much, but brought what the team needed

    14:19 - Predicting the top 6 that will make the playoffs

    17:11 - Patrick’s predictions

    18:24 - Manchester United cutting 200 more jobs + food options

    20:19 - Why teams have meals for their staff

    21:58 - Why would United make these cuts?

    23:46 - United don’t need someone to develop a culture of excellence

    25:34 - United’s commitment to Amorim

    27:06 - United still have players coming into the first team despite their troubles

    27:47 - 2 Players you should be watching

    29:14 - Jorthy Mokio

    31:04 - Who does Mokio compare to?

    32:43 - Ajax is a good place for him to develop

    34:12 - Patrick’s player - Emanuel Emegha

    35:44 - Benefiting from a weak league?

    37:13 - Emegha’s ability to use both feet

    38:14 - Comparison to Dembele’s ability and recent form

    38:59 - The traditional number 9 is making a comeback

    40:43 - Is he someone to take a chance on this summer?


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    44 min
  • Episode 69 - Is this Mo Salah's best EVER form? + Why Bayern are FRAUDS

    On this episode, Patrick and Neel discuss Manchester City’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool over the weekend. How reliant are City on Haaland, is this Mo Salah’s best form EVER, and is it finally time to call Kevin De Bruyne washed? Then, the conversation switches to the race for the Champions League spots. Will City secure a spot, or will one of Chelsea, Forest, Newcastle, Bournemouth, or Aston Villa knock them out? Next, Bayern defeated 3rd place Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 over the weekend, but do they have weaknesses that may cost them in the Champions League? And finally, the Serie A title race is as close as ever. Who will be on top when the season ends? All that and more on today’s episode, enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    01:20 - Liverpool vs Manchester City 2-0

    02:22 - City’s Issues with Haaland out

    03:19 - City’s success hinges on Haaland’s fitness

    04:09 - Liverpool’s passive press

    06:43 - Arne Slot and the press

    08:53 - Salah’s Best ever form? and Kim’s article on when players become washed

    09:59 - Kevin De Bruyne might be past it

    11:03 - How Liverpool are reliant on Salah

    12:40 - How do Liverpool figure out Salah’s contract given his form and age?

    14:26 - A whole right-sided rebuild is coming?

    15:39 - Will City make the champions league next season + Top 5 predictions

    18:00 - How european matches may impact the top 5 race

    21:02 - Final spot predictions

    21:44 - Bayern pummel Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 + Freiburg goal difference

    24:25 - How good Bayern can be + Frankfurt's Marmoush replacement

    25:25 - What are Bayern not good at?

    27:13 - How teams can hurt Bayern in transition

    30:41 - Bayern's draw in the UCL and their chances there

    31:54 - Can Inter trouble Bayern in the next round?

    33:42 - What’s going on with Leipzig?

    35:56 - The difficulties of trying to switch styles of play

    37:21 - The Serie A title race narrows

    39:20 - Atalanta ahead of Napoli, but are Inter still the favorites?

    41:36 - Inter vs Napoli next weekend



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    44 min
  • Episode 68 - Real Madrid Dismantle Man City + Atalanta's Lookman DRAMA

    On this episode, Hayden and Patrick discuss Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid dismantling Manchester City, 3-1. What caused City’s defense to collapse, could this be a good thing for City, and have things finally clicked for Real Madrid? Next, Atalanta was shocked by Club Brugge in both legs and their manager had harsh comments for their star player after the game. Is Ademola Lookman’s time at Atalanta done after this season? Then, Italian teams struggled in the Champions League while Dutch clubs had great success. What caused this sudden deviation from expectations? And finally, the title race in La Liga is heating up with Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid separated by just one point. Who is in the best position to win the title? Enjoy!


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    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:59 - Real Madrid Defeat Manchester City 3-1

    02:28 - Mbappe was a mismatch

    03:18 - Was it coaching or the players making mistakes?

    05:09 - How Madrid got their goals

    06:01 - Man City get a break now and Madrid REALLY needed this

    07:47 - Have things clicked for Madrid?

    09:36 - Atalanta lose to Club Brugge in both legs

    11:53 - Tolio’s red card

    12:22 - Lookman penalty situation + Gasperini’s response

    14:33 - Lookman’s response and reactions

    15:49 - Will Lookman leave in the summer?

    17:35 - Potential landing spots for Lookman

    19:58 - Italian clubs suffered while Dutch teams excelled

    21:32 - PSV have been excellent for 18 months

    22:54 - Why can’t Serie A clubs perform in the UCL + Juventus continue to be BORING

    25:26 - Has Peter Bosz improved as a manager?

    26:56 - PSV have let Ajax back into the Eredivisie title race

    28:12 - Feyenoord will be a tough environment for visiting teams next round

    29:46 - The La Liga title race

    30:40 - Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico are in a stalemate

    31:33 - Are Barcelona in the best position to win La Liga and will Real Madrid focus on the Champions League?

    33:06 - Unsung heroes performing for Barca/Real Madrid

    33:47 - Does signing players from the top end of the market mean they are able to solve problems better?

    34:58 - Jude Bellingham’s ability to be better than the opponent when needed

    36:32 - Messi is another problem solver

    37:20 - Players Hayden worked with that surprised him with what they saw


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    42 min
  • Episode 67 - Arsenal's Striker solution + Why is Chelsea's defense terrible?

    On this episode, Ted and Patrick start by discussing Chelsea's woeful form and their 3-0 loss to Brighton this weekend. Then, the conversation switches to Manchester City and their revived attack. Is Ederson's long ball ability to Haaland and Marmoush the key to saving their season? Next, Arsenal seem to have found their Kai Havertz replacement, but it's not one you would expect. Is Mikel Merino the man for the job going forward? The episode ends with a woeful Tottenham vs. Manchester United game, an apology to Everton fans, and questioning if Liverpool fans should start to get a bit nervous after their last 2 games. Stay tuned to find out about a new venture that Ted and Patrick are planning to launch! Enjoy!


    Kim's INEOS roundup: https://www.thetransferflow.com/p/tottenham-and-man-united-meet-in-the-disaster-bowl


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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - Intro

    00:00:48 - New host hires

    00:01:39 - A damaging for months for Chelsea

    00:03:08 - Sanchez finally out of goal

    00:03:58 - Chalaba and Colwill

    00:05:17 - Ederson vs Raya vs Sanchez distribution

    00:07:08 - Is it a coaching issue? + Cucurella struggles

    00:08:03 - Very high PPDA for Chelsea

    00:09:51 - How Arsenal play out of possession + Wenger anecdote

    00:12:47 - Nicolas Jackson out 6-8 weeks

    00:13:28 - Marmoush, Haaland, and Ederson

    00:15:27 - Haaland takes so much attention

    00:17:33 - Newcastle vs. United

    00:19:17 - Spurs games are FUN for neutrals

    00:20:16 - United completed 2 dribbles and Zirkzee playing like Felliani

    00:21:17 - Amorim has dealt with injuries, but United are BAD

    00:22:35 - Ted’s preseason prediction

    00:24:23 - Kim’s INEOS writeup

    00:24:58 - Arsenal’s new number 9 + Raheem sterling seems DONE

    00:27:32 - Mikel Merino slotting in as your center forward

    00:28:42 - Merino = Land shark

    00:30:18 - An apology tour for our Everton takes

    00:30:46 - Same level of play, different results

    00:32:36 - Will this run continue?

    00:35:14 - Should Liverpool fans be concerned?

    00:36:34 - Salah is playing great, but he will need some rest

    00:37:36 - A tough run of games coming up

    00:38:35 - Liverpool’s FA cup loss could help them rest

    00:39:36 - Share your topic suggestions with us!

    00:40:24 - Ted and Patrick’s new podcast

    00:41:33 - Patrick’s thoughts on Another Round

    00:43:45 - Ted’s TikTok inspired adventure

    00:47:45 - Ted’s history

    00:49:18 - No history of dating with smartphones or on apps

    00:50:52 - Experimenting to optimize Ted’s profile

    00:52:08 - Why Patrick is qualified to speak on this topic

    00:54:25 - What the podcast will be about

    00:55:22 - Pilates and Yoga are a great way for men to meet people

    00:56:29 - Ted gets vulnerable and talks about himself

    01:00:36 - Breaking up with someone, but breaking your own heart

    01:03:28 - Doubling down to vulnerability after being avoidant

    01:05:29 - Men love sports because they get to feel


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    1 hr 9 min

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