Best Abramovich Podcasts (2025)

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Totally Gold 03/04: Abramovich arrives but Arsenal go Invincible 32:35

30d ago32:35

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns. Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on that time where Arsenal went the whole season unbeaten. You may have heard of it. It was the arrival of Roman Abramovich at Chelsea that shook Engl…

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Hetty Green: The 'witch' of Wall Street 47:50

9h ago47:50

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Hetty Green was America’s richest woman, but was renowned as the nation’s biggest miser. But she built her investment fortune in an era before women could even vote. Journalist Zing Tsjeng and BBC business editor Simon Jack tell the forgotten story of a woman guided by Quakerism who loaned money to New York City when it was in financial peril. She …

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Totally Gold Champions League 01/02: Zidane downs Leverkusen in Glasgow 35:50

10h ago35:50

35:50

Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns. Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Raphael Honigstein, Duncan Alexander and Alvaro Romeo on the 2001/02 Champions League season, and that Zidane goal in Glasgow. Was it that good? Perhaps the greatest goal in Cham…

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The Inter Totally Cup Final 2025! 29:05

5d ago29:05

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Join Jimbo as the season finally comes to a close with the conclusion of this year’s Inter Totally Cup. Tom Williams, competing in his third final in a row, looks to claim his first quiz crown against former champion Producer Charlie, in a rematch of 2023’s showpiece event. Who will come out on top in the ultimate test of football knowledge? Produc…

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Totally Gold Champions League 94/95: Van Gaal's Ajax go all the way 30:14

7d ago30:14

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns. Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein and Julien Laurens on the 1994/95 Champions League season, when invincible Ajax shocked the world. In perhaps the peak of Louis van Gaal's lo…

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England are European champions again. Plus Gibbs-White stays, Isak goes? 55:09

8d ago55:09

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Jimbo is joined by Daniel Storey, Natalie Gedra, Matt Davies-Adams and Charlotte Harpur reflect on the incredible Lionesses retaining the European Championship. With their backs against the wall for pretty much the whole tournament, Sarina’s side eventually overcome world champions Spain on penalties. We pay tribute to Kelly, Bronze and co and pond…

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Sam Walton: Walmart’s founder 44:29

7d ago44:29

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Sam Walton put discount megastores on the map and built the largest retailer on Earth. He founded Walmart, which now has around 10,500 stores across 19 countries, and 255 million customers a week, thanks to their low prices. They also employ more than two million workers. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng explore Sam’s pench…

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England and Spain meet in yet another final + the latest on Ekitike, Isak & Gyökeres 53:31

12d ago53:31

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Jimbo's got Michael Cox, Matt Davies-Adams and Tom Williams alongside him to look back on two incredibly dramatic semi-final clashes at Euro 2025. It's England and Spain who progress to Sunday's final in Basel after a double dose of extra time - with the Lionesses relying on super-subs Michelle Agyemang & Chloe Kelly yet again to turn things around…

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Totally Gold 96/97: Dortmund win the last ever 'Champions' League 32:46

14d ago32:46

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns. Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of James Horncastle, Raphael Honigstein and Duncan Alexander on the 1996/97 Champions League season, the last one with only champions in it It was also the last time that Juventus w…

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England aim for another final, Rashford to Barca + Liverpool’s spending spree 1:06:19

15d ago1:06:19

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Jimbo welcomes Carl Anka, Charlie Eccleshare, Adrian Clarke and Megan Feringa into the pod with big headlines being made on and off the pitch. The heroics of Ann-Katrin Berger somehow send Germany through to a Euro 2025 semi-final with Spain. Will it be England awaiting in the final with Sarina’s side big favourites ahead of their semi with Italy? …

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Howard Hughes: Eccentric aviator 45:27

14d ago45:27

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The original weird billionaire, Howard Hughes was a filmmaker, a playboy and a world record-breaking aviator. He was also an obsessive germophobe who died a paranoid recluse. Journalist Zing Tsjeng and BBC business editor Simon Jack tell the story of one of the strangest billionaires in history. A wealthy child who was orphaned young, he dallied in…

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England win epic Sweden shootout + transfer talk & Snoop at Swansea 53:16

18d ago53:16

53:16

It’s Jimbo, Michael Cox, Jack Lang and Jay Harris after an unbelievable night of action at the Women’s Euros. England battle from 2-0 down to eventually overcome Sweden after an epic and awful penalty shootout. Sarina did it again with her subs - is a Spain v England final now inevitable? The transfer merry-go-round is spinning fast with Liverpool …

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Totally Gold Champions League 04/05: Liverpool conquer Milan 31:16

21d ago31:16

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League and Champions League campaigns. Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of James Horncastle, Sasha Goryunov and Alvaro Romeo on the 2004/05 season, the one with the greatest final in the competition’s history. In Rafa Benitez’s first season in charge of…

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The Champions of the World Episode 50:56

21d ago50:56

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Chas. and Mouch are back sooner than expected to talk about the Blues' fantastic performance in the CWC final, and what it could all mean going forward. chelseapodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chelseapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackme…

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Chelsea are world champions, England thrash Wales + Gyökeres heads to Arsenal 54:08

22d ago54:08

54:08

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor, Tim Spiers and Liam Twomey for company after a shock result in New Jersey. Chelsea are crowned world champions with a 3-0 victory over PSG in the Club World Cup final. How did they do it? How good is Enzo Maresca? And can they challenge for the Premier League title? England are through to the quarter-fin…

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Henry Ford: Putting the world on wheels 52:02

23d ago52:02

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Henry Ford may not have invented the car, or even the assembly line, but he perfected them. His Model T – nicknamed “Tin Lizzie” – made cars affordable for the average worker, not just the rich. He was a master tinkerer, inventor and even introduced the five-day 40-hour work week – better than the six-day grind that was the norm at the time. But hi…

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The Club World Cup Special Episode 1:01:08

25d ago1:01:08

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Chas. and Mouch reconvene to talk about our unexpected appearance in Sunday's CWC final, the new arrivals, the (lack of) players leaving, and whether we can pull off the shock of the sporting year. chelseapodcast.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@chelseapodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production ⁠⁠⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Copyright 2…

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PSG thrash Real Madrid to set up final with Chelsea 1:08:59

26d ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Jimbo, James Horncastle, Natalie Gedra and Tom Williams are in the studio after some sensational football played on Wednesday. PSG add Real Madrid to their recent list of toppled titans with a 4-0 win to set up a meeting with Chelsea in the Club World Cup final. When did we last see a team as good as Luis Enrique’s side and what can Enzo Maresca do…

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PSG prepare for Mbappe’s Real + should Sarina shake up England? 1:04:20

28d ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Jimbo has Daniel Storey, Adrian Clarke and Tim Spiers for company in a big week across multiple competitions. The Club World Cup reaches the semi-final stage with Chelsea taking on Fluminense and PSG up against Mbappe’s Real Madrid. Has Enzo Maresca stumbled upon a more counterattacking style at Stamford Bridge? And can Guler and Garcia continue th…

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John D Rockefeller: The first billionaire 47:12

30d ago47:12

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John D Rockefeller built his fortune refining oil and founding Standard Oil. A pioneer of the U.S. business trust, he helped shape the structure of the modern corporation. His influence lives on in companies like Chevron, ExxonMobil, and ConocoPhillips, and in institutions like the Rockefeller Foundation. But not everyone saw him as a visionary. Pr…

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Paying tribute to Diogo Jota 1:03:55

1M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Duncan Alexander and Colin Millar at the end of a hugely emotional week. The world of football was rocked by the tragic passing of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva on Thursday. Caoimhe O’Neill and Tim Spiers join us to reflect on a man who was adored at Liverpool and Wolves to name a few. James Horncastle …

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Man City stunned by Al-Hilal, plus more Euros glory for England? 57:42

1M ago57:42

57:42

It’s Jimbo, Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Adrian Clarke after a jam-packed weekend of summer football. Shocks aplenty in the last 16 of the Club World Cup with Inter knocked out by Fluminense and holders Manchester City beaten 4-3 by Al-Hilal. We hail the impact of Inzaghi and ask if there’s a blueprint on how to beat City. Chelsea are now …

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Totally Gold 98/99: More than just Man United’s treble 29:25

1M ago29:25

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns. Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 1998/99 season, when there were many twists and turns but one team won it all. It was the best season ever to be a Man United fan with Sir Alex…

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England v Germany again, Argentinian agony and Lyon’s relegation 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Tom Williams into the pod to discuss football, Springsteen and cleats. Both Argentinian clubs are out of the Club World Cup but River Plate go down fighting, literally, as they lose to Inter. We’ve got almost a full set of last 16 ties to look forward to, including Chelsea’s clash with Benfica. Lee Carsley …

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Brazil bossing the Club World Cup, plus PSG v Messi in the last 16 58:09

1M ago58:09

58:09

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Colin Millar are in the studio with wall-to-wall football to discuss. PSG set up a reunion with Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in the last 16 of the Club World Cup. And Botafogo knock out Atletico Madrid to tee up an all-Brazilian clash with Palmeiras. Jack Lang in LA tells us why Brazilian sides are do…

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Coming soon: Good Bad Dead Billionaire 1:58

1M ago1:58

1:58

We’re back – but with a difference! Find out how some of the world's most famous dead billionaires made their money. Meet five billionaires who helped build the United States of America. First up: oil tycoon John D Rockefeller, the world’s first billionaire. Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng also revisit the lives of motor magnate Henry Ford, the aviator …

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Totally Gold 2013/14: When Liverpool let it slip 26:16

1M ago26:16

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns. Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, James Horncastle and Tom Williams on the 2013/14 season, when there were 4 teams in the title race! It was Manuel Pellegrini's Man City that won it but this will always be remembered as …

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Al-Hilal surprise Trent’s Real, plus a first glimpse of new Man City 55:51

2M ago55:51

55:51

Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Duncan Alexander, Carl Anka and Benji Lanyado in a stacked Totally Football Show. Trent Alexander-Arnold debuts for Real Madrid at the Club World Cup but Al-Hilal stun Los Blancos with a 1-1 draw. Has everyone been sleeping on Simone Inzaghi’s side? Man City get off to a winning start against Wydad, as we look a…

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Chelsea’s winning start and Liverpool’s significant summer business 51:11

2M ago51:11

51:11

Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Matt Davies-Adams to the pod with the first few days of the Club World Cup in the books. Chelsea beat LAFC thanks to a helpful cameo from Liam Delap in front of a largely empty stadium. Bayern are 10-0 winners over amateur Auckland. Was Ander Herrera the person that made us feel something about t…

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Totally Gold 1994/95: Blackburn's title, Cantona's kick and Klinsmann's quality 34:45

2M ago34:45

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns. Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 1994/95 season - the first time the title race went to the final day. This was the season where Blackburn won their first title in 81 years and…

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Tense times for Tuchel, Poch under pressure and the Club World Cup is here 53:43

2M ago53:43

53:43

Jimbo is joined in the studio by Duncan Alexander, Tom Williams and Tim Spiers to talk about the endless football. The Club World Cup starts this weekend with the delights of Auckland City and the new time wasting rules to look forward to. Are we excited? England are humbled 3-1 by Senegal in friendly action. Is this just history repeating itself? …

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Frank set for Spurs while Spalletti exits Italy 1:03:33

2M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Jimbo’s back, with Jay Harris, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Adrian Clarke for company and lots to talk about from the world of football. With Europa League winner Ange Postecoglou dismissed, Spurs now look set to turn to Thomas Frank. What are the Brentford’s boss strengths and weaknesses ahead of the potential move to North London? Portugal are the Nati…

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Totally Gold 2011/12: Aguerooooo, Balotelli and Harry for England 39:23

2M ago39:23

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Back in the summer of 2020, Jimbo and co passed the time reviewing classic Premier League campaigns. Here from the vault, we bring you the thoughts of Michael Cox, Daniel Storey and Matt Davies-Adams on the 2011/12 season - the one where the championship was decided on goal difference. The panel discuss the enigmatic Mario Balotelli and how Tottenh…

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The We've Won It All (Again) Episode 1:12:34

2M ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Chas. and Mouch are joined by Nick Verlaney from the London is Blue Podcast to enjoy our Conference League final win, put a big bow on the end of the season, and consider how broken the squad might be after the Club World Cup. chelseapodcast.net⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@chelseapodcast⁠⁠⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production ⁠⁠⁠playbackme…

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Eike Batista: Golden grifter 40:12

2M ago40:12

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Mining magnate Eike Batista was once Brazil’s richest person, but corruption led to his downfall. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng lift the lid on a flashy and eccentric former billionaire who started out in gold mining. Batista then oversaw huge oil, gas and logistics projects but, after his investments crashed, the author…

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PSG 5-0 Inter - the biggest Champions League final win ever 55:50

2M ago55:50

55:50

Jimbo, Duncan Alexander, Daniel Storey, Tim Spiers and of course Julien Laurens review an historic Champions League final. It was billed as too close to call but Luis Enrique’s PSG put on one of the best performances of all-time to thrash Inter and win their first ever European Cup. Could this young side dominate for years to come? What happened to…

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Palmer inspires Chelsea to Conference League glory - up next PSG v Inter 45:01

2M ago45:01

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Jimbo is joined by Jack Lang, Tom Williams, Colin Millar and more in the final week of the domestic season. Chelsea make it a wonderful week and a successful season by adding the Conference League trophy to Champions League qualification. How good are Maresca’s Blues? And what happened to Antony? The Champions League final has the panel, and Michae…

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McTominay leads Napoli to Serie A title - plus PSG v Inter preview 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Recorded earlier on Monday, Jimbo assembles Julien Laurens, Pol Ballús, Seb Stafford-Bloor and James Horncastle as the Euro gang sign off for the summer in style. There’s only one place to start - and the dramatic events on Friday night in Serie A as Scott McTominay and Romelu Lukaku were on the scoresheet as Napoli tasted Scudetto glory amid jubil…

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The Happy Ending (PL Edition) Episode 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Actor, broadcaster and raconteur Mike Grady is back with the lads to enjoy our Champions League-clinching victory at Forest, and to look ahead to Wednesday night's final in Poland. chelseapodcast.net⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@chelseapodcast⁠⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production ⁠⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠⁠ Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠⁠…

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Chelsea & Newcastle back in the Champions League, Sunderland back in the Premier League 50:36

2M ago50:36

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Jimbo welcomes Daniel Storey, JJ Bull and Tim Spiers into the pod as the Premier League season draws to a close. Chelsea finish off Forest and finish 4th, securing Champions League football. Should we still be expecting more from the Blues? And what should we expect from Forest in the Conference League? Newcastle are back among the European elite d…

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LeBron James: King of the court 48:18

2M ago48:18

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LeBron James was selling out basketball arenas while still in high school. At just 18, he said he was offered a $10 million cheque from Reebok - on the spot - if he agreed not to meet any other brands. It was a life-changing sum for a teenager living with his mum in the projects. But LeBron turned it down. He was willing to hedge his bets. He’s won…

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The Nottingham Forest (away 24/25) Preview 25:13

2M ago25:13

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Chas. and Mouch return to look forward to our final game of a strange ol' Premier League season - a winner-takes-all scrap at the City Ground. chelseapodcast.net⁠ ⁠@chelseapodcast⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production ⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠ Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more abo…

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Spurs win the Europa League - who will join them in the Champions League? 49:43

3M ago49:43

49:43

Jimbo is joined by Duncan Alexander, Charlie Eccleshare and Benji Lanyado after Tottenham Hotspur make history in Bilbao. Spurs beat Manchester United in the Europa League final to claim silverware, Champions League qualification and salvation this season. What now for manager Ange Postecoglou? And what now for Ruben Amorim amid the misery at Old T…

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Serie A title race goes to the final day as Ajax suffer extraordinary collapse 1:11:33

3M ago1:11:33

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Jimbo’s got the whole gang together as Julien Laurens, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Pol Ballús indulge in some European chit-chat as the season reaches its climax. The Serie A chaos continued with the title set to be decided on Friday night… unless a play-off is required! That’s after Inter were held 2-2 by Lazio while Napoli were goall…

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The Pressure? What Pressure? Episode 56:25

3M ago56:25

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Chas. and Mouch look back on a tense but satisfying victory over Man Utd, and ponder on how close we could come to emulating their downfall if we're not careful. chelseapodcast.net⁠ ⁠@chelseapodcast⁠ Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production ⁠playbackmedia.co.uk⁠ Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - ⁠playbackmedia.co.uk/copyr…

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Masayoshi Son: High-tech gambler 44:47

3M ago44:47

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Investor Masayoshi Son became notorious for making huge bets on technology companies. He once lost 96% of his fortune, but he’s still a billionaire thanks to successes like Yahoo! and Alibaba. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng tell the tale of the billionaire who founded the conglomerate SoftBank and was once, very briefly, …

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Palace win the FA Cup, while Forest set up final day decider with Chelsea 1:03:19

3M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Matt Davies-Adams is joined by Daniel Storey, Sasha Goryunov and Adrian Clarke after an emotional weekend of football. Crystal Palace stun Man City to win the FA Cup, their first ever major trophy. Dom Fifield joins us to explain what this means for the club. Plus what was going on with Pep’s decision-making? One point separates 3rd from 7th in the…

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Can Palace beat Man City in the FA Cup final? Can Newcastle beat Arsenal yet again? 1:02:42

3M ago1:02:42

1:02:42

Matt Davies-Adams is in the hot seat alongside Duncan Alexander, Natalie Gedra and Liam Tharme ahead of a hugely significant weekend. Crystal Palace and Man City meet in the FA Cup final with the Eagles looking to upset the odds and secure a first ever major trophy. Reuben Pinder joins us to discuss how they can go about doing that. It’s possibly a…

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The United (home 24/25) Preview 18:33

3M ago18:33

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Adam Green joins Mouch to preview our must win match match at the bridge Friday night - Both teams battling for champions league via very different paths. chelseapodcast.net @chelseapodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn mo…

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The Up in Arms Episode 50:01

3M ago50:01

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Mouch is joined by comedian and podcaster Adam Green to reflect on two contrasting games, and how fans and player are now seeing red. chelseapodcast.net @chelseapodcast Produced by Paul Myers and Mike Leigh A Playback Media Production playbackmedia.co.uk Copyright 2025 Playback Media Ltd - playbackmedia.co.uk/copyright Learn more about your ad choi…

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