Second City Podcast

We Were Doing Shots After Every Goal

Following a Blues club announcement this week, the Second City Podcast sends their best wishes to Tony Mowbray as he temporarily takes a step back from management for medical reasons. Following this, the duo reflect on Beirne's Austrian Alps survival story, numerous games gone-by in recent weeks for both Villa and Blues, Kevin Long's Blues exit, and some concerning rumours coming out of Villa, before looking ahead to this weekend's matches.

Second City Stories: Steve Bruce

Steve Bruce is a figure well-known on both sides of the Second City, having played for Birmingham City in the 90s and later managed the club from 2001 to 2007, before managing Aston Villa from 2016 to 2018. His time at Blues saw two promotions and some of the most iconic top-flight memories in the club's history, and his time in B6 saw him guide Villa in to the Championship play-off final. Before a short unsuccessful stint at West Bromwich Albion. So why is there debate as to whether Bruce has been a success or a failure in his management career, and what is his legacy in the Second City?

One Of The Highlights Of My Supporting Career

As well as dissecting the FA Cup Fourth Round just gone, this week on the Second City Podcast, Callum and Dan discuss transfers, a very exciting new commercial agreement announcement at Blues, and the most famous former players and managers they've met in-person. The guys also look ahead to Villa's trip to Sheffield United and Blues' upcoming derby against the Baggies.
00:00 - An Evening With Stephen Carr
05:40 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa)
10:00 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City)
13:56 - Chelsea vs. Aston Villa FA Cup Reaction
17:18 - Leicester vs. Blues FA Cup Reaction
22:14 - Villa Transfer News & FA Cup Draw
24:00 - Blues Sign Paik Seung-ho
26:05 - St. Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park Announcement
31:05 - Sheffield United vs. Aston Villa Preview
33:40 - West Brom vs. Blues Preview

Villa & Blues' Worst January Signings

Dan revels in a wonderful start to life for Tony Mowbray at Blues, giving his reaction to the FA Cup win against Hull and the victory in the Championship against Leicester. Following on from this and What We're Wearing, amidst a relatively quiet January transfer window, the duo brave the depths of footballing awfulness, the worst of the worst, and put together their worst January transfer XI for each club.

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