Second City Podcast

Live From Loughton

Dan and Callum are joined by special guest, friend of the pod and Arsenal fan Will, as the duo take the SCP on the road and talk in-person from Will's abode in Essex, not much more than a stone's throw from Leyton Orient. The trio discuss Blues' win at Brisbane Road, Villa's defeat to The Gunners, and the rest of the action across the West Midlands, before discussing transfers, the matchday experience, and the next set of fixtures.

That Be What The Kids Do

Dan and Callum return to react to two successful away days for Birmingham's football clubs, as Blues truly get the Chris Davies era running and Villa start 24/25 with a Premier League victory. The duo also react to the latest transfer rumours, look across at the fortunes of West Brom, Wolves, Coventry, Walsall, and the local non-league teams this week, before previewing Villa's hosting of Arsenal and Blues' matches against Leyton Orient and Fulham.

The Great Ones Always Return

The Second City Pod finally returns for the 2024/25 season, covering all things football-related in and around Birmingham. Callum previews Villa's upcoming season as they prepare for Champions League football, whilst Dan reacts to Blues' first steps back in the third tier for the first time in 30 years. The duo also preview West Brom, Wolves and Coventry's upcoming seasons, before previewing Villa's visit to West Ham and Blues' trip to Wycombe
00:00 - Intro & Welcome Back
02:47 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
04:46 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
07:17 - Blues: Preparing For Life In League One
12:06 - Blues 1-1 Reading Reaction
16:19 - Charlton 0-1 Blues Reaction
18:58 - Previewing Villa’s Season
27:51 - Predicting Blues’ Season
32:20 - West Brom’s Fortunes
36:40 - Wolves In 24/25
39:20 - Previewing Coventry City’s Season
41:44 - The Mystery Of Tim Flowers
43:53 - Wycombe vs. Blues Preview
46:22 - West Ham vs. Aston Villa Preview

2023/24 Season Review

It's finally here! Callum and Dan are back in the studio for their 2023/24 Season Reviews for Aston Villa and Birmingham City. Join them as they give their thoughts on everything that went right this season for their teams (mainly a Villa section) and everything that didn't (basically everything with Blues), discussing their favourite games, goals, signings and more!
02:03 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
06:48 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
11:32 - Aston Villa’s Season Summary
14:25 - Birmingham City’s Season Summary
23:48 - Birmingham City: Best Game
25:46 - Aston Villa: Best Game
27:54 - Aston Villa: Worst Game
29:54 - Birmingham City: Worst Game
34:13 - Birmingham City’s Manager Of The Year Award
36:48 - Aston Villa’s Badge Of The Year Award
38:40 - Birmingham City: Best Signing 
41:06 - Aston Villa: Best Signing
43:04 - Aston Villa: Worst Signing
45:16 - Birmingham City: Worst Signing
50:23 - Birmingham City: Goal Of The Season
52:11 - Aston Villa: Goal Of The Season
53:54 - Birmingham City: Player Of The Year
54:43 - Aston Villa: Player Of The Year
56:10 - Aston Villa: Hopes For Next Season
58:17 - Birmingham City: Hopes For Next Season

The Second City Catch-Up

Ahead of their full end-of-season review, Dan and Callum have a quick catch-up on all the goings on in the Second City's football scene, including Chris Davies' arrival at Blues, and Villa's latest transfer dealings. However, we begin with a brief tribute to former Villa and Blues goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, who tragically passed away this week aged just 26.TIMESTAMPS
01:22 - Matija Sarkic, Rest In Peace.
03:31 - Chris Davies: The New BCFC Manager
07:50 - Blues’ New Home Shirt
10:23 - Villa’s Transfer Business

UEFA Euro 2024 Preview

Someone get me a thermometer, I think I've got Euros fever! Callum and Dan temporarily detour away from Second City football as they look ahead to Euro 2024 in Germany, giving their thoughts and predictions on the runners and riders, whilst also looking back on some of their favourite memories from Euros of yesteryear.
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00:00 - Countdown To Euro 2024
02:54 - What We’re Wearing (Republic of Ireland)
07:40 - What We’re Wearing (England)
10:37 - Earliest Euros Memories
16:14 - Favourite Euros Memories
23:06 - Predictions For Euro 2024
35:32 - How Far Will England & Scotland Go?

Great Atmosphere, Awful Game

With the domestic season done and dusted, Dan and Callum react to the latest news going on in the Second City, including Blues' search for Tony Mowbray's successor, Unai Emery's new Villa contract, and, elsewhere, Wayne Rooney's return to management.
 
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00:00 - Catch-Up
03:02 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
05:52 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
13:13 - Mowbray Steps Down As Blues Manager
24:51 - Unai Emery Signs New Contract
28:01 - Villa’s New Badge
29:36 - Blues: Released & Retained
34:08 - Villa’s Data Leak
35:59 - Rooney Returns To Management

I Got Tickets To The Bloody Final

This week on the SCP, Callum looks back on a huge week for Villa, which saw them both eliminated from this season's Europa Conference League, but also finally qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, Dan gives his thoughts on which players Blues should release and retain this summer following relegation, and elsewhere, the duo look at West Brom's fortunes in the play-offs and another Wembley loss for Solihull Moors.TIMESTAMPS
01:11 - Second City Teams Abroad
05:35 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
08:02 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
11:50 - Olympiacos vs. Villa, 2nd Leg Reaction
17:36 - Villa vs. Liverpool Reaction
28:08 - West Brom In The Play-Offs
34:52 - Solihull Moors In The FA Trophy
38:48 - Blues: The Gary Rowett Situation
43:36 - Blues: Release Or Retain?
50:03 - Aston Villa: Interview With Chris Heck
55:58 - Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa Preview