Second City Podcast

My Body Is A Temple

We’re well in to the home straight for 23/24 — as Villa prepare for a huge European Semi-Final against Olympiacos, Blues prepare for their biggest match in years as they face Norwich on Survival Saturday. As well as discussing the weekend’s results, Dan and Callum talk Dion Sanderson, Unai Emery’s contract extension, spending caps and the Blues Women’s team, before giving their predictions for a season-defining week.
 
02:12 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
09:01 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
14:34 - Reaction to Huddersfield vs. Blues
26:19 - Reaction to Villa vs. Chelsea
37:32 - The Dion Sanderson Situation
39:58 - Unai Emery’s New Contract
42:17 - Villa’s Stance On The Spending Cap
44:45 - Blues Women’s Season Concludes
46:16 - Villa vs. Olympiacos, 1st Leg Preview
48:47 - Blues vs. Norwich, Survival Saturday Preview
54:38 - Brighton vs. Villa Preview

I Walked Straight Out Of Work And Into The Pub

Morale could not be more different on each side of the podcast. Whilst Villa reach a European Semi-Final and continue their charge towards a Champions League place, yet another poor performance for Blues sees them on the brink of relegation to League One for the first time in 30 years. Callum also discusses a significant new sponsorship deal for Villa, before him and Dan preview this weekend’s matches.
Timestamps
03:06 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
09:42 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
15:56 - Reaction to Lille vs. Aston Villa, 2nd Leg
27:11 - Reaction to Rotherham vs. Blues
38:25 - Villa vs. Bournemouth Reaction
47:36 - Villa’s New Sponsorship Deal
49:29 - Huddersfield vs. Blues Preview
53:10 - Villa vs. Chelsea Preview

There Was Some Serious Movement In There

The Second City Podcast returns in high spirits, as both Blues and Villa post some of their best results of their respective seasons as we hit the run-in. As well as previewing this week's games, Callum and Dan also discuss new stadiums, Blues Women, Lille fans and Sunjic's tears.
 
01:35 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
06:35 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
11:40 - Blues vs. Cardiff Reaction
17:20 - Villa vs. Lille, 1st Leg Reaction
22:53 - Blues vs. Coventry Reaction
34:18 - Arsenal vs. Villa Reaction
41:40 - Villa’s Stadium Rumours
46:16 - Blues Formally Announce New Stadium Plans
52:31 - Changes At Blues Women
54:09 - Lille vs. Villa, 2nd Leg Preview
55:57 - Rotherham vs. Blues Preview
57:23 - Villa vs. Bournemouth Preview

Saved By The EFL Trophy

After a discussion on the Second City Podcast's trip to Wembley over the weekend, Dan and Callum react to a harrowing week for their respective teams, including Man City's demolition job on Villa and Blues' late heartbreak at Leicester & Villa's capitulation against Brentford. They then preview the upcoming double game week, including Villa's huge European quarter final against Lille.
 
00:00 - SCP At The EFL Trophy
06:20 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
11:03 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
16:03 - Man City vs. Aston Villa Reaction
20:15 - Leicester vs. Blues Reaction
27:45 - Aston Villa vs. Brentford Reaction
34:19 - Jacob Ramsey’s Injury
36:35 - Blues’ New Academy Appointment
38:28 - Blues’ 2nd Open House
39:54 - Blues vs. Cardiff Preview
42:05 - Aston Villa vs. Lille Preview
44:23 - Blues vs. Coventry Preview
46:25 - Arsenal vs. Aston Villa Preview

Fresh Off The Plane

Dan and a jetlagged Callum give their takes on Gary Rowett's first two games since returning as Interim Manager at Blues, as well as Villa's welcoming of Wolves to Villa Park. They also discuss UB40, Ezri Konsa's Euros chances, a prospective new stadium and the games coming up this week.
 
02:39 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
04:58 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
08:29 - QPR vs. Blues Reaction
12:31 - Villa vs. Wolves Reaction
22:45 - Blues vs. Preston North End
28:55 - UB40 @ St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park
30:23 - Ezri Konsa’s Euros Chances
32:41 - Blues’ Prospective Stadium Move
39:45 - Man City vs. Villa Preview
45:12 - Leicester vs. Blues Preview
48:29 - Villa vs. Brentford Preview
 
 

Gary Rowett To Return: Our Reaction

Just when you thought life at Birmingham City couldn't get any crazier, Dan and Callum react to the remarkable, hot off the press news that Gary Rowett is set to return to the club as their 87th manager of the season, in a last ditch attempt to fend off relegation. On the Villa front, Callum breaks down their triumphant night against Ajax and their Premier League tie against West Ham, and in recognition of St. Patrick's Day, the duo discuss their top 5 Irish players to grace each side of the Second City.
Timestamps
02:08 - What We’re Wearing (Callum)
05:55 - What We’re Wearing (Daniel)
13:44 - Blues Discussion: Rowett To Return
26:35 - Villa vs. Ajax Reaction
34:25 - West Ham vs. Villa Reaction
40:19 - Blues & Villa’s Best Irish Players
1:00:07 - Best Irish Players: Honourable Mentions

Diadora Gang

Times are tough and morale is low at Second City Towers as Callum and Dan react to a humbling week for both Blues and Villa. Midweek draws kept things somewhat positive before a disastrous weekend in the League for both sides. The duo then look ahead to the week coming up, as Blues look to secure their Championship future and as Villa look to progress in Europe.
 
TIMESTAMPS
02:02 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
08:21 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
10:49 - Hull vs. Blues Reaction
17:25 - Ajax vs. Villa Reaction
21:41 - Millwall vs. Blues Reaction
27:38 - Villa vs. Spurs Reaction
39:11 - Blues: Middlesbrough & Watford Preview
43:35 - Villa: Ajax & West Ham Preview
 

It Was Like He Turned Into Ronaldo Or Messi

Callum and Dan return to react to two breathless games involving the Second City clubs over the weekend, before previewing the huge double game week ahead, as Blues travel to Hull before a six-pointer against Millwall, and Villa return to Europe with their highly anticipated trip to Ajax, as well as welcoming Spurs to Villa Park in the race for the top four. In a wider football discussion, the duo also take a moment to give their thoughts on the recent Blue Card and Sin Bin proposals dominating the game of late.TIMESTAMP
01:39 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
06:38 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
11:06 - Blues vs. Southampton Reaction
17:24 - Luton Town vs. Villa Reaction
26:27 - The Blue Card: Would It Work?
36:52 - Hull City vs. Blues Preview
39:38 - Ajax vs. Aston Villa Preview
42:05 - Millwall vs. Blues Preview
46:21 - Villa vs. Spurs Preview