Second City Podcast

I Came Out Of Five-A-Side Retirement

The Mowbray era has officially begun as Blues faced off against Swansea on Saturday. As well as giving their reaction to this, Callum and Dan take a look at Villa's frustrating away draw at Goodison Park, along with Villa's supposed new badge and upcoming Adidas kits, and the possible departure of Jordan James and the definite departure of John O'Shea from Blues, as well as an exciting new official partnership announced by the club
 
01:45 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
05:50 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
11:51 - Blues vs. Swansea Reaction
17:16 - Everton vs. Villa Reaction
23:35 - Villa: New Badge, Potential Behind The Scenes Documentary & Adidas Kits
26:10 - Blues: Jordan James Discussion & John O’Shea Departs
29:43 - Blues Partner With Oak View Group
33:09 - Upcoming Games Preview
 

A Sub-Zero Edition Of The Second City Podcast

Callum and Dan are kept on their toes with the announcement this week that former West Brom, Celtic and Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray is the man to replace Wayne Rooney in B9. As well as reacting to this big news, they also discuss Villa's questionable new club badge, and react to the FA Cup 3rd Round just gone, as well as discussing some of their personal favourite FA Cup memories from years gone by.
 
02:43 - A Special Christmas Message
04:42 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
07:58 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
12:24 - Mowbray Is Our Man
21:19 - Villa’s New Badge?
26:34 - FA Cup Memories
29:43 - Middlesbrough vs. Aston Villa Reaction
33:29 - Hull City vs. Birmingham City Reaction
38:31 - Everton vs. Villa Preview
41:28 - Blues vs. Swansea City Preview
 

Rooney Leaves Blues -- Our Reaction

83 days, 15 games and just 2 wins later, Wayne Rooney has left Birmingham City. The Emergency Podcast button is hit as Dan and Callum react to the huge news bringing in the New Year, as one of England’s all-time greatest players leaves as Birmingham’s shortest ever serving manager.

2023: A Year In Review

Dan and Callum close out 2023 in style with the first ever in-person edition of the Second City Podcast. As well as 'What We're Wearing' and a quick look back on recent results, the duo reflect on 2023 for both Blues and Villa, and discuss their hopes and dreams for 2024.
03:30 - What We're Wearing09:00 - Villa's Recent Results13:19 - Recent Blues Games16:45 - Summary of the year as a whole22:02 - Best Game
26:42 - Best Goal
29:14 - Best Signing
33:01 - Worst Game/Low Point
36:54 - Most Improved Player
39:20 - Most Shocking Moment
41:54 - Callum's Villa XI and Best Player of 2023
44:48 - Dan's Blues XI and Best Player of 2023
48:11 - Hopes For 2024

Bend It Like Robbo

Christmas cheer is in full swing at Second City Towers. As Villa continue their formidable run, Callum looks at the very real prospect that they could be top of the table by Christmas. Meanwhile at Blues, Dan has more reason to be positive after a better week for Wayne Rooney's men. 
 
Timestamps:03:22 - What We're Wearing
13:02 - Reaction to Blues' Win Against Cardiff
15:37 - Callum Reacts to Villa vs. Mostar
21:03 - Brentford vs. Villa Reaction
36:06 - Blues' Near Miss Against Leicester
47:23 - Housekeeping
54:08 - Preview Of Christmas Week Games

It Was Like An Asteroid From Space

Things could not be more different from each side of the tracks. Whilst Callum celebrates an historic week for Aston Villa, Dan despairs and tries to understand Blues' continued horror run of form. Callum then discusses Aston Villa's stadium plans, before the pair preview the double game week coming up for both teams.
 
03:39 - What We're Wearing
12:59 - Villa's Incredible Week
27:50 - Coventry vs. Blues Reaction
42:37 - Housekeeping
46:07 - Upcoming Games Preview

Great Kit, Crap Season

The Second City Podcast is back for Week 16, where Callum reacts to Villa's dramatic European night both on and off the pitch, whilst Dan breaks down another disappointing couple of games for Blues under Wayne Rooney. We also take a look at Villa's Premier League draw against Bournemouth, and the fallout of the first Open House Forum hosted by Blues' new ownership. 02:36 - What We're Wearing
11:29 - Blackburn Rovers vs. Blues Reaction
15:15 - Villa vs. Legia Warsaw Reaction
25:16 - Blues vs. Rotherham United Reaction
32:34 - Bournemouth vs. Villa Reaction
40:25 - Blues Open House Forum
48:32 - Upcoming Games Preview

He Had More Appearances At Sainsbury’s!

The vibes are good in the Second City as both sides of the tracks celebrate 2-1 wins over the weekend. Dan and Callum react to Rooney's first win as the Blues boss, whilst Callum revels in Villa's impressive away day at Spurs.Dan also discusses Blues' new upcoming Open House Forums, and Callum goes on a vicious rant about the font on the back of the Villa shirts, before they both look ahead to the upcoming games.
 
03:32 - What We're Wearing
12:30 - Blues vs. Sheffield Wednesday Reaction
19:05 - Spurs vs. Villa Reaction
28:03 - Housekeeping
34:40 - Upcoming Games Preview