The Bodega Babies Podcast

This episode opens with the Bodega Babies monthly awards — Player, Manager, Breakout, Goal, Save, Flop and Team of the Month, along with Young Player of the Month, a category that feels particularly relevant given how many teenagers are breaking into first teams right now. That leads into a wider conversation about why clubs are trusting 16 and 17-year-olds with first-team football earlier than ev...

It's been a rough week in the league. Chelsea and Arsenal both lost 3-0 in their respective games, and we break down what went wrong for each. Manchester United are out of the Carabao Cup again, continuing a frustrating pattern, and on top of that, JJ Gabriel is reportedly in Barcelona for talks about a possible exit. With results like this across the board, we figured the only sensible move was t...

Champions League Gameweek 1 is done, and we're breaking down what stood out. From there we debate a classic football claim — does defence really win you leagues, or is that outdated thinking? We also run through our Ballon d'Or picks for this season and ask the big question hanging over Old Trafford: can Michael Carrick actually deliver trophies at Manchester United now that he's in permanent char...

We open with a quick round of Who's On Your Head — a player's name goes on a piece of paper, gets stuck to the other host's forehead, and it's yes-or-no questions only until someone figures out who they are. From there we run through the weekend's biggest results and talk about what they actually revealed about the state of the league. The main conversation this week centers on Ismaila Sarr's fail...

This week's episode kicks off with our favourite game: Who's On Your Head. We each secretly write down a player's name, stick it to the other host's forehead without them seeing it, and then take turns asking yes-or-no questions to figure out who we are — no direct guesses allowed until you've actually earned it through the questions. From there we get into the football: Chelsea have finally lande...

This week we're deep in the docs — the new Jose Mourinho Netflix documentary and the Pep Guardiola Prime documentary both get broken down, and we can't help but put the two side by side. From there we shift to the pitch: is Arsenal's defence genuinely the best in Europe right now, or is it still early days? We also get into the Chelsea ownership situation and what it could mean going forward, plus...

Season 3 is here, and we're kicking it off before a ball's even been kicked. In this episode, we look back at our summer, break down the growing hype around the 2026 World Cup, and dig into a transfer window that's already spending like there's no tomorrow — who's buying big, and who's actually buying smart. We check in on pre-season form for our own clubs, throw out our early picks for the league...

Yeah… so… Arsenal F.C. won the league. Do we HAVE to mention it? 😭 On the Season Finale of The Bodega Babies Podcast, we wrap up another chaotic Premier League season the only way we know how: with awards, arguments, football trauma, and a little bit of denial. We hand out our: 🏆 Player of the Season 🌟 Young Player of the Season 🔥 Most Impactful Player 👔 Manager of the Season Then we talk rel...

Another season, another trophy for Manchester City F.C. 😭 But honestly… are we even surprised anymore? We react to the FA Cup final, discuss whether City’s dominance is becoming normalised, and ask what this means for the rest of English football moving forward. Then we get into the managerial madness. Michael Carrick officially signs as permanent manager of Manchester United F.C.. Smart move? Em...

Some draws feel worse than losses. We start with Chelsea F.C., where another frustrating result has left fans asking serious questions ahead of an ALL OR NOTHING FA Cup final against Manchester City F.C. next weekend. Is this Chelsea side ready for that pressure, or is the season already slipping away? We also discuss Manchester United F.C. and another draw that leaves mixed feelings. Progress? St...

Football gave us everything this past week… and then absolutely nothing 😭 We start with Paris Saint-Germain F.C. vs FC Bayern Munich, a game that had everything. Tempo, chaos, quality, moments. One of the best games we’ve seen and maybe one we won’t see again for a long time. Then we come crashing back down to reality. Arsenal F.C. go 6 points clear… but the performance against Atlético Madrid? Y...

Pressure everywhere. We start at Chelsea F.C., where the “Liam out” actually happened. But let’s be real, is this actually about the manager? Or are BlueCo driving the club into something deeper? We break down what’s really going wrong, what profile Chelsea need next, and whether changing the manager even fixes anything. At the bottom of the table, it’s getting ugly. The relegation fight is tight,...

The table says one thing. The eye test says another. We start with Manchester United F.C. and Chelsea F.C., two clubs whose league positions might be hiding more than they reveal. Are things really as stable as they look, or are there deeper cracks forming beneath the surface? We also touch on United’s loss to Leeds United F.C. on Monday Night Football and what that result actually exposed. Then w...

Yeah… we had to ask the question. Are Arsenal F.C. doing it again? The pressure is building, the performances are shaky, and that familiar conversation is creeping back in. Bottle or just bad timing? We break it down properly. Then we hold ourselves accountable. We revisit our Premier League predictions and yeah… some of these takes did not age well 😭 From top 4 shouts to relegation calls, we go...

On this episode of The Bodega Babies Podcast, it’s a story of contrasts. We start with Chelsea F.C., where off-the-pitch issues are beginning to overshadow crucial matches. At a time when results matter most, the noise around the club is raising serious questions about focus, structure, and direction. We then review the FA Cup weekend, breaking down key results, standout performances, and what thi...

This episode is different. With the international break slowing things down, we take a step back from the usual match analysis and have a more open conversation about football, life, and the world around it. We discuss the return of Kanye West, what “old Kanye” really means, and how culture and timing shape perception. From there, the conversation shifts to the global stage. We talk about Iran, th...

On this episode of The Bodega Babies Podcast, we take a step back and look beyond the surface. We start with Chelsea F.C., where the issues go deeper than performances on the pitch. From structure and recruitment to identity and long-term planning, we break down why this isn’t just a bad run of form, but something more complex. We then react to Manchester City F.C. vs Arsenal F.C. in the Carabao C...

This week’s episode is a football catch-up. We start with life updates before diving into the recent run of form at Chelsea F.C., which has raised serious questions about consistency, confidence and direction. We also check in on Tottenham Hotspur F.C. and Manchester United F.C., two clubs whose seasons continue to produce mixed signals. In Europe, the UEFA Champions League delivered several surpr...

This week the Premier League conversation is getting heated. Some fans genuinely believe there’s a pattern forming. Are decisions starting to favour Arsenal F.C. in the title race, or is the conspiracy talk getting out of control? At the same time, several managers are now openly criticising the league’s officiating. From VAR frustration to referee accountability, the pressure on the Premier Leagu...

Arsenal vs Chelsea delivered intensity, controversy and tactical battles. We break down the full game. Who controlled the tempo. Who stepped up. Who faded. And what this result actually means going forward in the season. Then we dive into the new 26/27 time-wasting rules. Football is shifting. Referees are being empowered, goalkeepers are under pressure, and game management might never look the sa...

This league makes no sense. Arsenal had it in their hands… and now? Dropped points again. The pressure is rising, the nerves are visible, and the question has to be asked. Are Arsenal actually bottling the title race? Meanwhile, the Top 5 race is embarrassing. Champions League football is sitting there, wide open, and nobody wants to grab it. Week after week, teams keep dropping points. Do these c...

On this episode of The Bodega Babies Podcast, we’re talking culture, form, and uncomfortable truths. We open with J. Cole being back, what his return represents, and why timing and longevity matter. From music to football, relevance is never accidental. We then get into the best summer signings in the Premier League, breaking down who’s made the biggest impact so far, who’s exceeded expectations,...

On this episode of The Bodega Babies Podcast, perspective is everything. We start in Naples, where Meli watched Chelsea vs Napoli live in person, breaking down how the game felt inside the stadium. The atmosphere, the tempo, and the tactical details you only really notice when you’re there. We reflect on what that performance said about Chelsea in a European context, and how different football fee...

On this episode of The Bodega Babies Podcast, we do football properly. We open with a story from Kent, a regular on the show, who’s just watched Arsenal live at the San Siro in Milan, sharing what it felt like seeing them away from the Premier League spotlight and how that experience shaped expectations going into the weekend. From there, we get into the main body of the episode, breaking down the...

On this episode of The Bodega Babies Podcast, we zoom out and look at where football is actually heading. We start with a quick AFCON check-in, touching on key moments, standout players, and how the tournament continues to influence clubs back in Europe. From there, we break down the Carabao Cup semi-finals, analysing performances, tactical approaches, and what these games reveal about squad depth...