Chelsea's Cocoa Blues

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn recap Chelsea’s win over Spurs at Three Point Lane and Chelsea Women’s win over London City Lionesses. They also discuss the ongoing controversy around Mary Earps’ comments about Hannah Hampton, the FIFPRO team of the year, and their recent Fantasy Premier League success. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Chelsea win at Three Point Lane 4:15 Joao Pedro ends his goal dro...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn reunite to recap a successful run of wins for both Chelsea Men’s and Women’s teams. They give their insight from being pitch side at the games, sharing stories about the players and breaking down their performances on the pitch. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and update on the projects we have been working on 3:10 Nottingham Forest 0-3 Chelsea review 6:13 Pedro Neto silen...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn preview the 2025/26 Premier League season and share their Chelsea predictions for the year. 0:00 Intro 1:38 Jamie Gittens first impressions 4:15 Estevao Willian looks like a superstar 6:06 Andrey Santos adds much needed depth to Chelsea’s midfield 7:46 Joao Pedro signing of the season? 10:10 Jorrel Hato versatility 12:30 Should Chelsea sell Nicolas Jackson? 15:23...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn are joined by former Chelsea player and legend Paul Canoville. We discuss his time at Chelsea, the racist abuse he suffered from fans, how he bounced back from it all and created the Paul Canoville Foundation (PCF). They are also joined by Kailash Morjaria, the Head of Sports Partnerships at PCF, to talk about the foundation’s projects and their new Media Partners...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn celebrate Chelsea’s Club World Cup win and review their 3-0 win over Champions League winners PSG. They also discuss what it means for Chelsea to be World Champions and if this is the beginning of a brand new era for the Blues. Timestamps : 0:00 Intro 0:36 Reaction to Club World Cup win 1:15 Cole Palmer is becoming the ultimate big game player 3:36 Palmer being a...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn talk about Chelsea's Club World Cup run and react to the latest transfer updates including Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens joining Chelsea, and Noni Madueke being linked with a move to Arsenal. Timestamps : 0:00 Intro 1:29 Chelsea vs Benfica match review  4:30 Is Reece James finally back to his best? 6:22 Josh Acheampong building momentum 8:10 Chelsea building a...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn return after a 2 month break to preview the Club World Cup and react to Chelsea's transfer business. They also provide some incredible life updates about the work they've been doing in the sports industry which has kept them busy for the last couple of months. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:05 Big life updates 7:38 Chelsea choose not to sign Sancho 10:28 Who sho...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn are joined by Gabin Kongolo, winner of Chelsea’s Blue Creator Fund in partnership with VERSUS and the Chelsea FC Foundation. We tell the story behind Gabin’s film, Dear Dad, which follows his father’s journey as he attends his first-ever Chelsea game at Stamford Bridge. Gabin takes us behind the scenes, sharing his creative process, the reaction to the film at the...

In this episode, Ishan is joined by Sam, aka, CFCCentral. They do a deep dive into Enzo Maresca’s tactical changes, discuss what signings need to be made for Chelsea to compete for major trophies again, and share their experiences of being Chelsea fans from India working in the football industry.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:47 Sam’s Blue Origin Story as a Chelsea fan from India 7:11 Watching Chelsea...

In this episode, Ishan is joined by Frankie Harrington, the Chelsea Ambassador for Her Game Too. We discuss Frankie’s relationship with Chelsea’s men’s and women’s teams and her role as Her Game Too’s Chelsea Ambassador. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Frankie’s Blue Origin story 3:30 Becoming a Chelsea Women’s fan 8:05 What is Her Game Too 11:15 Safety issues at football games 14:35 Being the Chelsea...

In this episode, Ishan is joined by Parth, owner of The Chelsea Spot and one of the most knowledgeable voices on all things relating to Chelsea’s Academy. We discuss Enzo Maresca’s recent tactical changes and provide a detailed Chelsea Academy update. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:58 Parth’s Blue Origin Story 3:20 Favourite players growing up 5:20 First time going to Stamford Bridge 6:50 Do parents und...

In this episode, Kelvyn and Ishan are joined by Mayowa Quadri, Head of Brand at VERSUS. They discuss how Enzo Maresca can turn things around at Chelsea, and give their flowers to the well-oiled machine that is Chelsea Women. They also have important conversations around diversity in women’s football, Chelsea’s Blue Creator Fund, and lots more. Timestamps : 0:00 Intro 2:08 Chelsea vs Brighton react...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn are joined by Nick Held, producer of Chelsea’s Cocoa Blues. We discuss how Maresca can cope without Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu, and recap Chelsea’s Men’s and Women’s FA Cup results. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:45 Nick’s Blue Origin story 2:21 Favourite players when Nick was young 3:23 First memory of Stamford Bridge 5:28 How Chelsea strengthened Nick’s rela...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn review Chelsea’s January transfer window. They do an in-depth audit of Chelsea’s Sporting Directors and rate EVERY single signing made by them. They also recap the men’s and women’s team’s recent results. TIMESTAMPS : 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Chelsea win Graham Potter Derby 3:15 Levi Colwill’s dip in form 7:22 Reece James playing as a Right Centre Back 12:06 Cole Pa...

In this episode, Kelvyn and Ishan are joined by Chelsea fan and Content Creator Carefree Jam. We discuss Chelsea Men’s defeat to Manchester City and their awful transfer window so far, while delivering high praise to Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea Women’s team for winning their London Derby vs Arsenal. Plus, analysis of Naomi Girma, the first $1 million transfer in women’s football.  Timestamps : 0:00...

In this episode, Kelvyn is joined by Tyra Mills, FA Licensed Scout, Content Creator and Chelsea fan. They recap the recent Chelsea Men’s and Women’s results as well as Tyra’s journey into the football industry. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Tyra’s Blue Origin Story 2:10 First time at Stamford Bridge 2:40 What makes Chelsea’s Foundation special 5:20 The barriers for women in football 6:22 Being inspi...

In this episode, Kelvyn is joined by Sachin Sidhu, Chelsea Season Ticket Holder and member of Bridged IG. They review Chelsea's 1-1 draw vs Crystal Palace and recap some of the latest January Transfer updates. Timestamps : 0:00 Intro 1:02 Blue Origin story 3:34 First memory of Stamford Bridge 5:10 How Chelsea connection has grown over the years 7:55 Chelsea vs Liverpool battles 10:25 Chelsea vs Cr...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn are joined by Felix Johnston, content creator and prominent member of the Chelsea Twitter community. They give out their End of Year Awards and provide a January transfer window update. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:45 Blue Origin story 3:29 First memory of Stamford Bridge 5:07 Favourite players 7:45 Becoming a content creator 11:06 Starting Chelsea Loan Army and advic...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn are joined by Nischal, Digital News Producer at Olympics.com. Nischal helps us analyse Chelsea’s Boxing Day defeat and talks about his incredible experience covering the Paris 2024 Olympics. Timestamps : 0:00 Intro 0:59 Nischal’s Blue Origin story 5:30 Covering Chelsea as a Journalist for the first time 8:05 Separating fandom from professionalism 9:45 Working at t...

In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn review Chelsea’s recent results and go head-to-head in a special Chelsea-themed Christmas Quiz hosted by Producer Nick. Timestamps : 0:00 Intro 1:15 Chelsea vs Everton reaction 4:30 Tosin Adarabioyo stepping up 7:50 Is Marc Cucurella Chelsea’s most improved player? 10:00 Nkunku’s lack of minutes a problem? 14:32 Marc Guiu’s hat-trick and potential loan move 17:50...

In this episode, Ishan is reunited with Kelvyn, who is back from his vacation. They review Chelsea’s huge wins against Spurs and Brighton, and break down some of the key themes emerging at both Chelsea teams. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:40 Kelvyn’s vacation 5:00 Ishan working at Stamford Bridge 9:15 Victory at Three Point Lane 12:26 Cole Palmer continues to dazzle 15:46 Do Chelsea have the best midfi...

In this episode, Ishan is joined by Tracy Brown, the Chair of Chelsea Pride and Co-Chair of Chelsea’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB). We discuss the importance of the Rainbow Laces campaign, how Chelsea’s FAB functions, and a review of Chelsea’s recent results. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:14 Becoming a Chelsea fan in a family of Arsenal 4:45 Getting the Chelsea Women’s bug 6:24 What is Rainbow Laces? 9:08...

In this episode, Ishan is joined by Ollie Glanvill, lifelong Chelsea fan, season ticket holder, and regular contributor to the London is Blue Podcast. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Blue Origin Story 2:30 First memories of Stamford Bridge 3:47 How Stamford Bridge has changed over the decades 6:40 Building the connection with Chelsea 8:35 Moises Caicedo’s new role 11:00 Enzo Fernandez’s resurgence 13:...

In this episode, Ishan is joined by Kelechi Okorie, Social Media Editor for UEFA. Kelechi provides insight into his role at UEFA and shares his experience of covering Chelsea up close. We also talk about Enzo Maresca and Chelsea's performances so far this season and review Chelsea's 2-1 win over Leicester City. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Becoming a Chelsea fan 3:20 First memory of Stamford Bridge...

In this episode, Ishan is joined by ChelseaYouth, one of the most knowledgeable people about Chelsea's Academy. Phil, aka ChelseaYouth, who has covered Chelsea's Academy for two decades, provides us insight into the Cobham talent factory and his journey covering the Academy teams. Timestamps: 0:00 Who Is ChelseaYouth? 3:25 First Chelsea game at Stamford Bridge 5:20 Origins of support for the Youth...