Aaron Cartwright, Thomas Hatton, Robert Moore

The Blue Machine

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The Blue Machine:The Optimist - Aaron CartwrightThe Realist - Tom HattonThe Pessimist - Rob MooreThree unique viewpoints on everything related to Birmingham City, brought together to form a plethora of debate, disagreements and ridiculous moments.

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Aaron Cartwright, Thomas Hatton, Robert Moore

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Sports

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Latest episode

Jun 2, 2026

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Episodes

That's A Wrap 02.06.2026

We are back for the last dance of the 2025/26 season as we wrap up what was an entertaining campaign both on and off the field for The Blue Machine. We bring to you the coveted 'End of Season Alternative Awards', with some cracking nominations - and we say farewell to Barrington Decor with some more nonce-nse questions for one last time before his sponsorship ends. Listen. Watch. Enjoy. Bl...

International Men of Mystery 04.05.2026

The Blue Machine pod is BACK after an extended period out due to holidays, work trips and the general business of life. We'll let you listen and enjoy our ramblings as we go between the final run of results, to reshaping the squad and most important - should he stay or should he go? Thanks as always to Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship of the pod, and if you are interested in ge...

Keep Pounding The Rock 30.03.2026

The Blue Machine are back with an international break pod - because we don't just pod when we're winning / losing / having a meltdown. We look forward to a Bank Holiday double header as we chat: Blackburn & Ipswich Previews Salty Ex-Player Interviews Do We Back The CD Proj? Listener Questions (+ Barrington the Filth Bag) We hope you enjoy this weeks pod, and look forward to The Blue Ma...

Buy John, Not Jhon 23.03.2026

In a quick turnaround, The Blue Machine are back and we have a jam packed episode full of: Derby Defeat & Football Terrorism What Happens Next? Rest of the Season Objectives Extended Listener Questions This one was great fun to record, with plenty of heated debate and we hope that you enjoy listening. Make sure to subscribe to our Spotify and drop your comments in the chat to give us your thou...

Chris Davies Paints By Numbers 19.03.2026

We are back for this weeks Blue Machine pod, after a small break due to conflicting schedules. There's lots to catch up on in this episode, with a proper mixed bag of results - and we talk: Will CD ever be flexible with his system? Risky recruitment Fun days out in Derby Chris Davies: The Artist? We hope you enjoy this weeks pod, and thank you as always to our pod sponsor Barrington Decor for...

'Boro is a MUST win....or is it? 02.03.2026

The Blue Machine pod is back and this week we bring you a whole array of optimism, realism and pessimism - in no particular order. On the back of a disappointing defeat away at Millwall, we discuss Monday nights big game at home to Middlesbrough as well as next weekends trip to Charlton. In the midst of all the cutting edge Blues chat is the usual mix of nonsense, and we hope that you enjoy this w...

Carlos Vicente: Ankle Breaker 25.02.2026

The Blue Machine is back to a full compliment of optimism, realism and pessimism as Rob returns from his trip to Sri-Lanky. We thrash out plenty in this weeks 90 minute effort including: Canaries Conquered Does Priske Keep Stanno Out Of The Team? The Blue Machine Results Service Will Barrington Ever Ask A Sensible Question? Vicente The GOAT We hope you enjoy this weeks episode, and thanks as alway...

We Love You Wagners 16.02.2026

We are back for the latest edition of The Blue Machine podcast, and this week we are without our resident pessimist who is away with work in Sri Lanka. However we have more than suitable cover in the form of Barrington Decor (he does have a real name too), who helps bring a more positive spin than our usual pessimistic Rob. We talk points dropped against the Baggies, a proud display against Leeds,...

Richard Osman's Zulu Army 09.02.2026

We are back and this week it's on the back of another home win, this time coming in the rare form of a victory over Leicester. We discuss this in depth, as well as: Osman Impact Is Ducksch our Best Footballer? Jhon Solis: The Real Deal Chinese Takeaway Controversy The Female Genitalia Trick We hope you enjoy listening to this weeks episode, and thanks as always to Barrington Decor for their co...

A Town Called Solis 02.02.2026

Join the Blue Machine Pod this week for a fun, football‑filled catch‑up where we swap personal stories from the week, and dive into Blues latest win on the road. As always, you can expect a lively blend of humour, mild tactical insight, and honest reflections as we pick apart the last weeks goings on. We unpack the playoff race, potential transfers, and discuss potential options for the Prediction...

Marvin The Alpaca 26.01.2026

The Blue Machine are back with this weeks episode, and it's another enraging 2 hour debate full of: Make or Break Time? More Incomings Pending? Oxford: A Comprehensive Visitors Guide Pre-Planned Substitutions Shower Ablutions Huge thanks to Barrington Decor for renewing their sponsorship of the pod, to ensure that The Blue Machine keeps coming in your ears! Listen. Watch. Enjoy. Blues. #KRO #B...

Jhon The Octopus 19.01.2026

The Blue Machine are back and it's an in depth episode covering every last detail of the past weeks action, transfer rumours and plenty of other nonsense including: The Octopus Arrives A Point Earned at The Swans 6 Point Week Ahead? Bumper Listener Questions Our Wonderful Sponsor Returns We hope that you enjoy this weeks pod, timed perfectly for the drive up to Sheffield Wednesday midweek - an...

The Kyogoal Chronicles 12.01.2026

The Blue Machine are back, podding when we're winning - straight off the back of another 3-2 triumph, this time at the hands of League 2 Cambridge United. This week's discussion topics include: Kyogoal - FINALLY <3 Back to Back Wins Recruitment Part 1000 A Plethora of Listener Questions Another highly enjoyable pod to record, and lots of hot topics for you to get stuck into. #KRO #BCFC...

Happy New Year Ya Gimps 07.01.2026

It's a return to pod action for The Blue Machine, as we welcome in 2026 with a jam packed episode full of: Festive Results Frustration Transfer Window Opportunities Coventry Get Battered, Everywhere They Go Rob's Firework Impression Prediction League Update As always, it was great to be back in the studio recording another heated Blues debate, and we hope you enjoy the episode! #KRO #BCFC...

2025 Wrapped: We're Pony Away (In-Person) 22.12.2025

For our last pod of 2025, The Blue Machine are fresh from our Christmas get together to thrash out plenty including: Another Away Day Defeat Squad Review Upcoming Games An AI January Transfer Report A huge thank you to all of our listeners this past year, it's been a pleasure uploading our Blues related rants for you to listen to & engage with. #KRO #BCFC #FEA

Emergency Away Form Crisis Pod 11.12.2025

After a slight break due to holiday (and a dire midweek fixture away at QPR), we are back with a new bumper Blue Machine pod where we go into depth on: The Away Form - It Can't Go On Like This, Can It? Recruitment Shortcomings Will We Strengthen in January? The Best Fast Food Items Tom's Chocolate Starfish We hope you enjoy the episode, and thank you for your continued support of the pod w...

A Tale of 5G Aerials & Hamsters Sexuality 01.12.2025

Another jam packed Blue Machine podcast where we cover all bases, including: A Point in Albions Cup Final Slipping Up Against Watford? Squad Depth Issues Swimming Pool Ejaculate As always we bring you the cutting edge takes on Blues and nonsense provided by our sponsor Barrington Decor, who we thank for their continued support of the pod. #KRO #BCFC #FEA

Quack Quack Quack 24.11.2025

The Blue Machine are back after the international break with plenty to go through, in what has been an instrumental week in the future of our club: Another 4 Goal Haul at Home Chimney's Coming Out Your Ears The Duck & Pensfield Sit or Stand? Plenty of laughs to get you through this weeks pod, and even more to look forward to if you were lucky enough to be born a Bluenose. Thanks (not so ma...

Beau Brummie & The Poison Alien Jizz 12.11.2025

The Blue Machine are back for an international break pod, discussing the last couple of games - proving that we don't only pod when we are winning: Millwall High to Boro Low All Time Best XI? The Start of Good Things to Come? Players as Indian Dishes Plenty of laughs littered throughout this weeks episodes, so sit back, listen / watch & enjoy. Thanks to Barrington Decor for their continued...

It's A Long Long Road.... 07.11.2025

We are back with all 3 of us in attendance, as we bring you the breakdown on: Hull - What Went Wrong? What to do in Preston When Does a Pot Become a Pan? The Effects of Pineapple Juice.... As always, it's great to be a full compliment of optimism, realism & pessimism and we hope you enjoy listening. Thanks to our sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued support of the pod. #KRO #BCFC #FEA

Ping Pong Balls, Buglers & AMEX Platinum 07.11.2025

The Blue Machine are back this week with Tom & Rob home from their travels, and it's a top episode as we discuss: Bristol Blues to Pompey Pandemonium Is Ducksch the One? Momentum for Millwall Rob's AMEX Platinum A Question on Ping Pong Balls... A really fun episode filled with positivity and laughs - you can tell we won can't you! Thanks as always to sponsor Barrington Decor, for their continu...

Derby Days, Pirates & The OSC 13.10.2025

With the International Break coming to a welcomed back end, we are joined in the studio by Vice Chair of the BCFC OSC, Paul Delves. Enjoy the listen as we talk: Best Away Days Favourite Blues Moments Pirates & Champagne Truffles The Blue Machine On The Rise It was great fun having Paul along for the ride, and we hope you enjoy this one. Thank you to Barrington Decor for their continued support...

David Stockdale's Walkers Multipack 08.10.2025

At the start of another International break, we are back in the studio covering off: Sheff Wed / Wrexham Reviews Will Kyogo Come Good? Open House Invites Top Crisp Selections This one was another fun one to record, with plenty of laughs and insightful Blues chat. Thanks to our pod sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued support. #KRO #BCFC #FEA

Will We Ever Win (Away) Again? 28.09.2025

The lads are back with a shorter than usual episode this week, with Tom pulling a part time shift and Rob having no camera (tinpot we know), but we cover: A lacklustre Coventry defeat The balance of the squad How do we put things right? The fanbase With another international break on the horizon, we will be back next week talking through this weeks games. Thanks as always to our sponsor Barrington...

Everyone Loves To Be Milked 22.09.2025

The Blue Machine is back in the normal swing of things, as we bring you this weeks episode where we discuss: 3 well earned points against the Swans Tom's player by player review What to do in Coventry (aside from not visiting) TV shows that are definitely NSFW We hope you enjoy this one, as it was a blast recording it. Thanks as always to our sponsor Barrington Decor, for their continued suppo...

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