Second City Podcast

It's been a week of high emotions - Dan gears up for Blues' first Wembley trip in 14 years, as victory over Bradford sees them reach the final of the EFL Trophy. Meanwhile, Callum scratches his head as Villa's impressive week against Liverpool and Chelsea comes crashing down with a humiliating defeat away at Crystal Palace. There's also discussion on Dan's Reading away day, Leyton Orient, Aston Vi...

In a profanity-laden, Parents Strongly Cautioned episode, Callum and Dan look back on another frantic week in the Second City - whilst Villa fight back against The Tractor Boys at Villa Park, Blues continue their unbeaten run in League One. They also discuss Walsall, 'Frank Lampard's Coventry', the Baggies, the Wolves, Craig Gardner's promotion, Kendrick Lamar, Blues' huge upcoming semi-final agai...

The magic of the cup lives on as Callum and Dan react to an electric FA Cup 4th Round weekend. They react to Blues hosting Newcastle amidst a ferocious atmosphere, Villa squaring off against Spurs and the exploits of the other West Midlands clubs this weekend. The duo also react to Blues marching through to the semi-finals of the EFL Trophy and Callum's trip to Goodison Park...

As the January Transfer Window slams shut, Callum and Dan react to the business done by the Second City Clubs. They also look back on Villa's triumphant night against Celtic, their far less triumphant night against Wolves, and Blues' continued dominance in League One...

Dan and Callum return for a rare but always enjoyable in-person edition of the Second City Podcast. They talk through Blues' top-of-the-table clashes against Wrexham and Huddersfield, Villa's recent Champions League exploits and their League draws against Arsenal and West Ham, as well as January signings and the second coming of Tony Mowbray at West Brom.

The Second City Podcast welcomes former Blues boss Lee Clark, who sits down to discuss the highs and lows of his two-and-a-half years at the club, that Bolton game, the current BCFC team in League One, and what Chris Davies' side can expect from the mouth-watering FA Cup 4th Round tie against his boyhood club, Newcastle. 00:00 - Intro & Bobby Clark's Progress 06:16 - Lee’s Early Football Memor...

The Second City Pod is picking up momentum as we go in to the second half of the season. Callum and Dan react to all the FA Cup and EFL Trophy action, as well as Villa’s trip to Goodison to confront the Moyesiah. They also react to the shock news at Blues of Garry Cook’s resignation as CEO and some intriguing news in West Brom’s search for a new manager, before previewing the weekend’s fixtures. 0...

It's anniversaries all round on the SCP this week as Aston Villa celebrate 150 years in their FA Cup tie with West Ham, while Dan celebrates 20 years since his first trip to St Andrews! Callum and Dan ring in 2025 with a very special 'What We're Wearing' followed by a round-up of both Villa and Blues' festive shenanigans. They also take time to cast an eye over West Brom's managerial hunt and Tamw...

Dan and Callum round out the year with a reflection on the year that was, discussing the highs and lows of Blues and Villa's turbulent 2024, before looking ahead with their hopes and dreams for 2025.

Callum and Dan return to give a round up on the last couple of weeks, including Aston Villa vs. Juventus, Blues' League One exploits and Dan's last-minute trip to Celtic Park. They also discuss the FA Cup 3rd Round Draw, Frank Lampard and Gary O'Neil, before a quick look ahead to the weekend.

The Second City Pod has officially reached 50 episodes! Dan and Callum take time to preview this week's fixtures, with Villa welcoming Crystal Palace in the Premier League, whilst Blues trek to Shrewsbury and Exeter, after a 'What We're Wearing' with a twist.

Fresh off the plane from a trip to Fabulous Las Vegas, Callum and Dan return to react to Villa's recent struggles, including their losses to Club Brugge and Liverpool, and the first real bump in the road in Blues' season. The duo also try and make sense of Mark Robins' sacking by Coventry, and take a look at the fortunes of the Second City's Women's teams.

Dan and Callum continue to voyage through the endless black void of the international break by bringing you 'The Regardless XI' for Blues and Villa. The rules are simple: pick the best Blues or Villa XI, regardless of how good those players actually were in the Second City, but rather by taking their whole career in to account. For example, does Dwight Yorke get in the Blues team? Does Peter Schme...

After an unexpected break, The Second City Podcast returns to break through the black void that is the international break. Dan and Callum reflect on a monumental few weeks for both sides of the Second City, including Villa's monumental Champions League win against Bayern Munich, and Blues' continued dominance of League One. The duo also look at the fortunes of their fellow West Midlands clubs, as...

Callum and Dan attempt to fill the remaining days of the international break by discussing their best loan signing XIs for Aston Villa and Birmingham City from over the years. On top of their trip down memory lane, they discuss Blues' simultaneous draw and loss to Walsall in the EFL Trophy, Villa's new third kit and Champions League ticket prices, before previewing Blues' top-of-the-table clash wi...

Dan reacts to an overwhelming week at Blues, involving a last-gasp winner in front of the Tilton against Wigan and, of course, the club obliterating the League One transfer record. Callum looks back on Villa's away victory over Leicester and gives his take on the Champions League draw, before the duo take a look at goings-on elsewhere in the West Midlands involving the likes of West Brom, Coventry...

Dan and Callum are joined by special guest, friend of the pod and Arsenal fan Will, as the duo take the SCP on the road and talk in-person from Will's abode in Essex, not much more than a stone's throw from Leyton Orient. The trio discuss Blues' win at Brisbane Road, Villa's defeat to The Gunners, and the rest of the action across the West Midlands, before discussing transfers, the matchday experi...

Dan and Callum return to react to two successful away days for Birmingham's football clubs, as Blues truly get the Chris Davies era running and Villa start 24/25 with a Premier League victory. The duo also react to the latest transfer rumours, look across at the fortunes of West Brom, Wolves, Coventry, Walsall, and the local non-league teams this week, before previewing Villa's hosting of Arsenal...

The Second City Pod finally returns for the 2024/25 season, covering all things football-related in and around Birmingham. Callum previews Villa's upcoming season as they prepare for Champions League football, whilst Dan reacts to Blues' first steps back in the third tier for the first time in 30 years. The duo also preview West Brom, Wolves and Coventry's upcoming seasons, before previewing Villa...

It's finally here! Callum and Dan are back in the studio for their 2023/24 Season Reviews for Aston Villa and Birmingham City. Join them as they give their thoughts on everything that went right this season for their teams (mainly a Villa section) and everything that didn't (basically everything with Blues), discussing their favourite games, goals, signings and more! 02:03 - What We’re Wearing (As...

Ahead of their full end-of-season review, Dan and Callum have a quick catch-up on all the goings on in the Second City's football scene, including Chris Davies' arrival at Blues, and Villa's latest transfer dealings. However, we begin with a brief tribute to former Villa and Blues goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, who tragically passed away this week aged just 26. TIMESTAMPS 01:22 - Matija Sarkic, Rest In...

Someone get me a thermometer, I think I've got Euros fever! Callum and Dan temporarily detour away from Second City football as they look ahead to Euro 2024 in Germany, giving their thoughts and predictions on the runners and riders, whilst also looking back on some of their favourite memories from Euros of yesteryear. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Countdown To Euro 2024 02:54 - What We’re Wearing (Republic...

With the domestic season done and dusted, Dan and Callum react to the latest news going on in the Second City, including Blues' search for Tony Mowbray's successor, Unai Emery's new Villa contract, and, elsewhere, Wayne Rooney's return to management.   TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Catch-Up 03:02 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 05:52 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 13:13 - Mowbray Steps Down As Blu...

This week on the SCP, Callum looks back on a huge week for Villa, which saw them both eliminated from this season's Europa Conference League, but also finally qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, Dan gives his thoughts on which players Blues should release and retain this summer following relegation, and elsewhere, the duo look at West Brom's fortunes in the play-offs and an...

It’s been a chastening week in the Second City. After 13 years in the Championship, Blues finally ran out of luck and are confirmed to play their football in the third tier next season for the first time in 30 years. Whilst Dan dissects where it all went wrong, Callum looks at Villa’s surprise 4-2 Europa Conference League Semi-Final defeat to Olympiacos, as well as their 1-0 loss at Brighton in th...