Second City Podcast

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

…and Heskey Makes It 5!

In the latest episode of our Second City Story series, Callum and Dan reflect on the legacy in the West Midlands of former England international Emile Heskey, who played for Blues from 2004 to 2006, and for Aston Villa between 2009 and 2012. 
Despite arriving at Blues to much anticipation, despite going on start Cup finals for Aston Villa, and despite appearing at two World Cups and two European Championships for England, Heskey's career is a mysterious and divisive one. So was he a success or a failure?

I’d Like To Know What You’re Not Wearing!

In the last round of games before the second international break of the season, Callum reacts to Villa's two home wins in the space of three days, whilst Dan tries to understand yet another loss for Blues under Wayne Rooney. As always, the duo look back on two former Second City club shirts in 'What We're Wearing', and Callum reacts to the news of Ezri Konsa's first call-up for England.

Rebel Diamonds

After some off-topic, in-depth discussions about the new Killers record and how much it is to get in to Snobs nowadays, Callum and Dan take a look back at this week's matches involving Aston Villa and Birmingham City. Callum also breaks down the goings-on with Aston Villa Women, and away from the Second City, the duo take a look at this week's news regarding the 2034 FIFA World Cup host. 

It’s Crazy, Mental, Staggering...

This week on the SCP, Dan breaks down a disastrous double game week for Blues and Wayne Rooney. Callum is in a chirpier mood as he gives his thoughts on a far better week for Villa. Elsewhere, it's away day fever in 'What We're Wearing', and the duo look ahead to both sides' upcoming matches this weekend.

The Perfect Hat-Trick of Hotels

As the Rooney Revolution gets underway at Birmingham City, Dan looks back on his opening game away at Middlesbrough, whilst Callum reacts to yet another home victory for Aston Villa against West Ham. As well as looking ahead to this week's fixtures, the duo look in to this week's news regarding Villa's Nicolò Zaniolo, and Blues' new third kit reveal.
 
 

The Curious Case Of Jota Peleteiro

As another international break rolls around, Callum and Dan take another look back on a former player or manager to represent both sides of the Second City. This time, the man in the spotlight is Jota Peleteiro, who arrived at St. Andrew's to much excitement as Birmingham City's record signing in 2017. However, a surprising switch to Aston Villa followed in 2019, and by 2022, Jota had retired aged just 31. So how did a player of such ability fall from grace so quickly?