Meli & Dillion Erics
The Bodega Babies Podcast
Step into The Bodega Babies Podcast, where football meets fiery debates, witty banter, and unfiltered passion. Broadcasting from Italy but with eyes firmly on the Premier League, our co-hosts bring a mix of insightful analysis, bold predictions, and humour-infused rivalry. Whether you're here for tactical breakdowns, off-pitch drama, or the clash of football allegiances, this is the shop where every fan finds something to love. Expect a global perspective with a local twist, all packed into a vibrant hour of pure football energy."Welcome to the Bodega- Your game, Our Voice"
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Episodes
Do We Have to Mention It? 😭 | Season Finale 26.05.2026 59:32
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...
Carrick IN, Xabi to Chelsea & Can Burnley & Palace Save Us? 😭 19.05.2026 1:07:58
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...
Football Is Stressing Everyone Out 12.05.2026 1:07:01
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...
We May Never See a Game Like This Again 05.05.2026 54:24
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...
Chelsea Is Broken… And It’s Not Just the Manager 28.04.2026 55:01
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,...
United & Chelsea Aren’t What You Think | Arsenal vs City… Men vs Boys? 👀 21.04.2026 50:40
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...
Arsenal… It’s Happening Again 😭 14.04.2026 56:19
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...
Chelsea Issues, FA Cup Drama & United Peace 07.04.2026 52:32
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...
Football, The World & Everything In Between 31.03.2026 52:32
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...
Chelsea’s Problems Run Deeper + City vs Arsenal Reaction 24.03.2026 58:34
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...
Chelsea Struggling, UCL Chaos & World Cup Predictions 17.03.2026 51:31
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...
Is The League Being Handed to Arsenal? 10.03.2026 53:02
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 Was Intense… And The Officiating Was...Yeah 03.03.2026 29:24
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...
Dillion gets robbed & ARSENAL ARE BOTTLING THIS? 24.02.2026 52:45
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...
J. Cole Is Back & Arsenal Might Actually Do This 10.02.2026 48:47
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,...
A Night in Naples, Chelsea Reality & Carrick’s Case 03.02.2026 59:50
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...
Streets Won’t Forget This One: Arsenal 2–3 United 27.01.2026 1:04:09
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...
Sporting Directors Run the Game Now 20.01.2026 1:06:10
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...
Insanity, Signings & Silverware 13.01.2026 1:08:24
On this episode of The Bodega Babies Podcast, we take stock of a packed footballing week and ask some uncomfortable questions about leadership, decision making, and direction. We open with light banter before diving into a Premier League Gameweek 20 review, touching on standout performances and worrying trends as the season starts to take shape. The focus then shifts to AFCON, where we break down...
Another One Gone: Chelsea, Amorim & the Illusion of Projects 06.01.2026 1:02:19
Another morning, another headline. On this episode of The Bodega Babies Podcast, we react to a chaotic start to the day in football. Enzo Maresca has left Chelsea, and Amorim has been sacked — forcing a bigger conversation about modern football, managerial churn, and the lie we keep telling ourselves about “projects”. We break down what went wrong at Chelsea, why Maresca’s exit feels inevitable ra...
Maresca Left Exposed, Mainoo Questioned & Festive Chaos 30.12.2025 53:53
On this episode of The Bodega Babies Podcast, we break down a turbulent festive period in the Premier League — and ask the uncomfortable questions clubs don’t want to answer. We start at Chelsea, where Enzo Maresca’s tactical ideas are colliding with deeper institutional issues. Is the board and sporting structure failing the manager? And why does it feel like the fan base is paying the price for...
Premier League Greats, World Cup Ticket Prices & The Salah Question 16.12.2025 1:03:54
On this episode of The Bodega Babies Podcast, the boys debate some all-time Premier League greatness. We rank the best French, Spanish, Italian, and Brazilian players to ever play in the Premier League, arguing impact vs talent, longevity vs peak, and legacy vs nostalgia. Then we react to the newly revealed World Cup ticket prices — and yeah… pffff. We break down who the World Cup is actually bein...
Mo Salah’s Big Statement + A Miserable Week for United, Chelsea & Arsenal 09.12.2025 1:06:53
Step into the office… because this was a depressing week of football across the board. Manchester United, Chelsea, and Arsenal all gave their fans fresh pain, and we break down the chaos club by club — performances, tactics, mentality, and where each team goes from here. But the headline of the week? Mo Salah dropping a bomb after the Leeds game. We unpack what he said, why it’s got Liverpool fans...
United Are the Joke. Arsenal & Chelsea Are the Show. 02.12.2025 1:28:04
This week on The Bodega Babies Podcast, the boys break down a wild stretch of European football. We open with Manchester United, because honestly… that’s the joke. Another meltdown, more inconsistency, and more questions about the club’s direction in the Premier League. Then we shift to the fireworks: 🔴 Arsenal thrash Bayern, delivering a statement win filled with pace, power and control. 🔵 Chel...
This Chelsea take might upset a few people… 25.11.2025 1:01:53
The boys are back with another high-energy session inside The Bodega. We start with a dive into Premier League hot takes, putting the boldest football opinions under the microscope and deciding which ones hold weight — and which ones belong straight in the bin. Then it’s time for a full Chelsea review, breaking down recent performances, tactics, key players, and where the club truly stands heading...
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