Second City Podcast

We’re well in to the home straight for 23/24 — as Villa prepare for a huge European Semi-Final against Olympiacos, Blues prepare for their biggest match in years as they face Norwich on Survival Saturday. As well as discussing the weekend’s results, Dan and Callum talk Dion Sanderson, Unai Emery’s contract extension, spending caps and the Blues Women’s team, before giving their predictions for a s...

Morale could not be more different on each side of the podcast. Whilst Villa reach a European Semi-Final and continue their charge towards a Champions League place, yet another poor performance for Blues sees them on the brink of relegation to League One for the first time in 30 years. Callum also discusses a significant new sponsorship deal for Villa, before him and Dan preview this weekend’s mat...

The Second City Podcast returns in high spirits, as both Blues and Villa post some of their best results of their respective seasons as we hit the run-in. As well as previewing this week's games, Callum and Dan also discuss new stadiums, Blues Women, Lille fans and Sunjic's tears.   01:35 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 06:35 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 11:40 - Blues vs. Cardiff Reac...

After a discussion on the Second City Podcast's trip to Wembley over the weekend, Dan and Callum react to a harrowing week for their respective teams, including Man City's demolition job on Villa and Blues' late heartbreak at Leicester & Villa's capitulation against Brentford. They then preview the upcoming double game week, including Villa's huge European quarter final against Lille.   00:00...

Dan and a jetlagged Callum give their takes on Gary Rowett's first two games since returning as Interim Manager at Blues, as well as Villa's welcoming of Wolves to Villa Park. They also discuss UB40, Ezri Konsa's Euros chances, a prospective new stadium and the games coming up this week.   02:39 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 04:58 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 08:29 - QPR vs. Blues R...

Just when you thought life at Birmingham City couldn't get any crazier, Dan and Callum react to the remarkable, hot off the press news that Gary Rowett is set to return to the club as their 87th manager of the season, in a last ditch attempt to fend off relegation. On the Villa front, Callum breaks down their triumphant night against Ajax and their Premier League tie against West Ham, and in recog...

Times are tough and morale is low at Second City Towers as Callum and Dan react to a humbling week for both Blues and Villa. Midweek draws kept things somewhat positive before a disastrous weekend in the League for both sides. The duo then look ahead to the week coming up, as Blues look to secure their Championship future and as Villa look to progress in Europe.   TIMESTAMPS 02:02 - What We’re Wea...

Callum and Dan return to react to two breathless games involving the Second City clubs over the weekend, before previewing the huge double game week ahead, as Blues travel to Hull before a six-pointer against Millwall, and Villa return to Europe with their highly anticipated trip to Ajax, as well as welcoming Spurs to Villa Park in the race for the top four. In a wider football discussion, the duo...

Callum and Dan see out February by reflecting on Villa's thumping home win over Nottingham Forest, as well as Blues' trip to Ipswich, which marked the beginning of Mark Venus' time as interim manager. Callum also reacts to the news that Villa's next tie in the Europa Conference League will be a mouthwatering match-up against Ajax, and as the 23/24 League Cup draws to a close, the duo examine the f...

Following a Blues club announcement this week, the Second City Podcast sends their best wishes to Tony Mowbray as he temporarily takes a step back from management for medical reasons. Following this, the duo reflect on Beirne's Austrian Alps survival story, numerous games gone-by in recent weeks for both Villa and Blues, Kevin Long's Blues exit, and some concerning rumours coming out of Villa, bef...

Steve Bruce is a figure well-known on both sides of the Second City, having played for Birmingham City in the 90s and later managed the club from 2001 to 2007, before managing Aston Villa from 2016 to 2018. His time at Blues saw two promotions and some of the most iconic top-flight memories in the club's history, and his time in B6 saw him guide Villa in to the Championship play-off final. Before...

As well as dissecting the FA Cup Fourth Round just gone, this week on the Second City Podcast, Callum and Dan discuss transfers, a very exciting new commercial agreement announcement at Blues, and the most famous former players and managers they've met in-person. The guys also look ahead to Villa's trip to Sheffield United and Blues' upcoming derby against the Baggies. 00:00 - An Evening With Step...

Dan revels in a wonderful start to life for Tony Mowbray at Blues, giving his reaction to the FA Cup win against Hull and the victory in the Championship against Leicester. Following on from this and What We're Wearing, amidst a relatively quiet January transfer window, the duo brave the depths of footballing awfulness, the worst of the worst, and put together their worst January transfer XI for e...

The Mowbray era has officially begun as Blues faced off against Swansea on Saturday. As well as giving their reaction to this, Callum and Dan take a look at Villa's frustrating away draw at Goodison Park, along with Villa's supposed new badge and upcoming Adidas kits, and the possible departure of Jordan James and the definite departure of John O'Shea from Blues, as well as an exciting new officia...

Callum and Dan are kept on their toes with the announcement this week that former West Brom, Celtic and Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray is the man to replace Wayne Rooney in B9. As well as reacting to this big news, they also discuss Villa's questionable new club badge, and react to the FA Cup 3rd Round just gone, as well as discussing some of their personal favourite FA Cup memories from years gone...

83 days, 15 games and just 2 wins later, Wayne Rooney has left Birmingham City. The Emergency Podcast button is hit as Dan and Callum react to the huge news bringing in the New Year, as one of England’s all-time greatest players leaves as Birmingham’s shortest ever serving manager.

Dan and Callum close out 2023 in style with the first ever in-person edition of the Second City Podcast. As well as 'What We're Wearing' and a quick look back on recent results, the duo reflect on 2023 for both Blues and Villa, and discuss their hopes and dreams for 2024. 03:30 - What We're Wearing 09:00 - Villa's Recent Results 13:19 - Recent Blues Games 16:45 - Summary of the year as a whole 22:...

Christmas cheer is in full swing at Second City Towers. As Villa continue their formidable run, Callum looks at the very real prospect that they could be top of the table by Christmas. Meanwhile at Blues, Dan has more reason to be positive after a better week for Wayne Rooney's men.    Timestamps: 03:22 - What We're Wearing 13:02 - Reaction to Blues' Win Against Cardiff 15:37 - Callum Reacts to Vi...

Things could not be more different from each side of the tracks. Whilst Callum celebrates an historic week for Aston Villa, Dan despairs and tries to understand Blues' continued horror run of form. Callum then discusses Aston Villa's stadium plans, before the pair preview the double game week coming up for both teams.   03:39 - What We're Wearing 12:59 - Villa's Incredible Week 27:50 - Coventry vs...

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 11:2...

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 th...

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 C...

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.

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. 

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.