Shades of Blue: A Manchester City FC Podcast

Liverpool are changing fast, but the biggest question is whether Iraola is the right man to turn a title-winning squad back into a pressing machine. Michael Reid breaks down why last season unraveled, why Mo Salah’s exit still stings, and whether Liverpool’s summer moves actually solved anything or just created new holes. Liverpool entered the season as reigning champions, spent big, and still end...

City are so back, and the vibes are unmistakable. In this episode the Show Bros, CrunkChocolate and Sharpie Charlie look ahead to Manchester City’s trip to Anfield, debate the challenges of a packed October schedule, and share their predictions for the month. Then it’s all about the Baby Blue Baddies. They unpack City Women’s Champions League draw with Real Madrid and thrilling comeback win over A...

Previously recorded LIVE Sept 29th Manchester City just got hit with the football equivalent of a season finale cliffhanger and the fallout could reshape everything from point deductions to transfers, Champions League hopes, and even the future of City Women. If you want the real fan reaction to the Premier League’s official ruling, plus what happens next, this is the conversation everyone will be...

The power of the algorithm is too real as we all know. Please help our show grow by helping us out. Watching on YouTube? Hit that like button and subscribe if you are new to our channel! How about those of you listening to our audio only on a podcast app. Rate us 5 stars and leave a review. The Show Bros CrunkChocolate and Bas rank Premier League home kits in a lively tier-list debate. From classi...

The power of the algorithm is too real as we all know. Please help our show grow by helping us out. Watching on YouTube? Hit that like button and subscribe if you are new to our channel! How about those of you listening to our audio only on a podcast app. Rate us 5 stars and leave a review. CrunkChocolate is joined by Treb and Deepti, from The Twelve: WSL podcast ((@thetwelvewsl) • Instagram photo...

If you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member to watch the episode in full, can add the Patreon episodes to your podcast app via RSS feed! All for only $6 a month which gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, an...

Subscribe! Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Manchester City Men and Women are top of the table, but the real story is bigger than the standings. The Show Bros CrunkChocolate, Sharpie Charlie, and Tarik break down why Enzo Maresca's City is looking more dangerous, more adaptable, and more fun than the critics want to admit an...

Subscribe! Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself!  Sunderland are a problem, and this conversation explains why they might be more than just a feel-good story! From smart recruitment to a manager who never gets too high or too low, this episode digs into the blueprint behind a club trying to stay up, stay smart, and make noise in...

Welcome! SUBSCRIBE, LIKE the video and leave a COMMENT. If you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member to watch the episode in full, can add the Patreon episodes to your podcast app via RSS feed! All for only $6 a month which gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our mat...

Manchester City (Men and Women) are unbeaten, the women are flying, and the derby chaos was absolutely worth the outrage. If you want the sharpest breakdown of Manchester City right now, this episode has the most immaculate of vibes! From a 4-1 Women’s Super League win to the heated Manchester derby that had red cards, VAR drama, and one of the most satisfying City wins in recent memory. The Show...

Aston Villa just gave Chelsea a reality check, and Freya and Gary of Part of The Pride podcast ( Part of the Pride (@partofthepridepod) • Instagram photos and videos ) explains why that draw might be the moment everything starts to click. The numbers say one thing but Villa's defense, midfield buy-in, and Akane Okuma's stunning debut told a much bigger story. This episode breaks down how a reshape...

if you want smart match analysis with jokes, hot takes, and a real fan’s read on where the season is heading next. You are in for a TREAT Shady Gang A two-goal win can still expose a team, and this episode is all about separating panic from reality before the Manchester Derby. Crunk Chocolate and Bas break down why City’s Champions League result against Porto was stronger than the outrage around i...

If you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member to watch the episode in full, can add the Patreon episodes to your podcast app via RSS feed! All for only $6 a month which gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, an...

Subscribe! Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Manchester City just sent a warning to the rest of the league: this squad can win ugly, rotate heavily, and still keep stacking points. CrunkChocolate and Sharpie Charlie break down a gritty 1-0 win over Coventry City, a statement Champions League result at Porto, and why the title...

Manchester City’s pre-Porto UCL press conference sounds routine until you catch the real story: how much Maresca trusts his young attackers, what his comments mean for Doku, Nico O’Reilly, Enzo Fernandez, and whether Ryan Cherki is suddenly forcing his way into the conversation. CrunkChocolate watches the interview live, reacts in real time, and turns every answer into something sharper—from the c...

Subscribe! Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member to watch the episode in full, can add the Patreon episodes to your podcast app via RSS feed! All for only $6 a month which gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview...

Manchester City might be in the middle of a rebuild, but this squad is starting to look dangerous in all the right ways. Crunk Chocolate, Bas, and Sharpie Charlie break down the chaos of the transfer window, the new-look City identity, and why the club’s depth could make the rest of the Premier League nervous. The conversation gets spicy fast as they weigh the potential arrivals of players like En...

We may not be brilliant, but we are certainly blues! Welcome to a new episode! Today we discuss Phil Foden’s future, Enzo Maresca’s early read on City, and the transfer window chaos all collide in this brutally honest, wildly entertaining Brilliant Blues conversation. If you want a no-filter breakdown of what actually matters for Manchester City right now, this is the one to hear. Crunk Chocolate,...

Subscribe! Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Manchester City’s transfer window is about to get weird, expensive, and maybe brilliant. Crunk Chocolate and Sharpie Charlie break down the late-summer sales spree, the Rodri-sized rebuild, and why City fans should be excited instead of panicked. The big question hanging over this...

CrunkChocolate reacts to Manchester City's postmatch and prematch media moments, and the real story is bigger than one win: a squad refresh, a sharper tactical identity, and a manager who keeps saying the quiet part out loud. The conversation turns from City’s comeback against Bournemouth to the bigger questions underneath it all. What does Maresca actually want from this team? How different is hi...

Manchester City’s season hinges on one brutal question: can they survive the chaos of a Premier League that no longer gives anyone time to settle? CrunkChocolate and new show bro Bas kick off the campaign with a sharp, funny, and surprisingly honest preview of City’s shifting identity, the transfer window frenzy, and the first real test against Bournemouth. With two shows a week now back on the sc...

Subscribe! Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Shades of Blue Podcast and Game Day Gyals combine their powers to have an open, hilarious, and informative conversation about the 2026/27 Premier League season. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member to watch the episode in full, can add the Patreon episodes to your podcast app via...

Subscribe! Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Manchester City are already sending up warning flares, and this episode makes the case for why the chaos is only just beginning. CrunkChocolate and Sharpie Charlie break down the first real look at the Enzo Maresca era, from captaincy questions and midfield reshuffling to the uncom...

Subscribe! Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! After Manchester City's disappointing 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, CrunkChocolate sits down to hear Enzo Maresca's two post match media interviews. Does not bring Crunk alot of joy but trust me it makes for entertaining and riveting content! Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member to watc...

Subscribe! Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Manchester City’s new era is already exposing the questions that matter most - and this conversation with The Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan gets to the heart of them fast. From his World Cup experience to the brutal heat of the Asia preseason tour, Jack shares what actually stood out o...