Villa Podcasts

[Percy McCarthy]

Matt Kendrick is the best of the bunch

Ex Heroes & Villains writer.

But none of them are in the same class as Peter Morris, Woodhall or the two blokes off The Villa Podcast.

What about Dan Bardell?

Bardell’s my favourite, just seems such a nice bloke. Kendrick is good too. The two Irish blokes Neil and Paddy are a great laugh as well.

There's been talk of Villa podcasts in the transfer rumour thread so thought post here as its suitable for this thread discussion

Must say never heard of the "two Irish blokes"

There's two lots of 'two Irish blokes'

There's Neil and Paddy on the 'For the love of Paul McGrath' podcast.
They are likeable and Neil is very much a details man - does a lot of scouting pods on potential targets etc.  It's decent - probably one of the better fan podcasts out there.

The other two Irish blokes are Conan and Liam on 'The Villa Podcast'  This, in my opinion, is the best Villa podcast by a country mile.  The lads are very funny and know their stuff.  It's very entertaining, but don't expect transfer speculation etc.

Two country miles. Different class.

[Mister E]

Well, unless they are learning podcasts or data-driven or insight-driven, podcasts aren't worth my time in my opinion.
I was hoping to discover an interesting one for my forthcoming trip on vacation (I'll be away from Friday) but sounds like it's just people chatting on these things?

These Irish men and others aren't currently playing or else associated with the sport, are they? Do any of these podcasts feature interviews with real players or coaches?

For my attention, it's a must to have something that appeals to my needs, because if it's simply people talking about Villa without any qualifications, I would probably pass on it as that isn't one of the metrics I use to evaluate things.

Learning through listening is fantastic, but I've come across far too many podcasts, football and elsewhere, that are just conversation or banter with little content and professionalism.

Your points are well made but I just had to pull one of your comments up. As people who are with me when live football is on the TV will know, I believe the general quality of so-called 'expert summarisers' - usually ex-players or coaches - is pretty shoddy. There's very little insight or analysis, and stating the bleedin' obvious is what most of them do.
Some are okay, but most are poor. That's why I prefer to listen to people who watch the games critically and offer real insight. I'd say Peter Schaad (the nuclear-fallout Canadian) and Liam and Conon do this well, even if it might come across as banter sometimes.

[Percy McCarthy]

Well, unless they are learning podcasts or data-driven or insight-driven, podcasts aren't worth my time in my opinion.
I was hoping to discover an interesting one for my forthcoming trip on vacation (I'll be away from Friday) but sounds like it's just people chatting on these things?

These Irish men and others aren't currently playing or else associated with the sport, are they? Do any of these podcasts feature interviews with real players or coaches?

For my attention, it's a must to have something that appeals to my needs, because if it's simply people talking about Villa without any qualifications, I would probably pass on it as that isn't one of the metrics I use to evaluate things.

Learning through listening is fantastic, but I've come across far too many podcasts, football and elsewhere, that are just conversation or banter with little content and professionalism.

Your points are well made but I just had to pull one of your comments up. As people who are with me when live football is on the TV will know, I believe the general quality of so-called 'expert summarisers' - usually ex-players or coaches - is pretty shoddy. There's very little insight or analysis, and stating the bleedin' obvious is what most of them do.
Some are okay, but most are poor. That's why I prefer to listen to people who watch the games critically and offer real insight. I'd say Peter Schaad (the nuclear-fallout Canadian) and Liam and Conon do this well, even if it might come across as banter sometimes.

Liam and Conon are miles better than most of the dimwitted ex-players who are only on for their profiles as players. I wouldn’t expect footy to notice this as he hasn’t got a clue what he’s looking at most of the time.

But it’s not that he’s so clueless that annoys me, it’s  the disparity between that and his massively inflated opinion of himself, plus his patronising dismissal of others’ opinions.

[Simon Page]

Let the internal monologue scream obscenities while outwardly you serenely rise above it. Alternatively, use it as the basis for a character in the next book. The possible scrapes are endless.

[Footy-Vill]

Well, unless they are learning podcasts or data-driven or insight-driven, podcasts aren't worth my time in my opinion.
I was hoping to discover an interesting one for my forthcoming trip on vacation (I'll be away from Friday) but sounds like it's just people chatting on these things?

These Irish men and others aren't currently playing or else associated with the sport, are they? Do any of these podcasts feature interviews with real players or coaches?

For my attention, it's a must to have something that appeals to my needs, because if it's simply people talking about Villa without any qualifications,I would probably pass on it as that isn't one of the metrics I use to evaluate things.

Learning through listening is fantastic, but I've come across far too many podcasts, football and elsewhere, that are just conversation or banter with little content and professionalism.

If the podcast does not exist, make it!

Are you going anywhere nice on your trip?

For security and safety that's not divulged. But look forward to less rain than here thats for sure!
Have a nice pre season yourself!

[N'ZMAV]

Bardell is too big for the Villa fan podcast scene these days.....

[Rory]

Another vote for Liam & Conan here. They might not have the incredible insight of Footy, but they are better at analysing the game than me, so I find them informative, they're pretty unbiased but with the right amount of partisanship, and they have a right laugh.

[Footy-Vill]

Well, unless they are learning podcasts or data-driven or insight-driven, podcasts aren't worth my time in my opinion.
I was hoping to discover an interesting one for my forthcoming trip on vacation (I'll be away from Friday) but sounds like it's just people chatting on these things?

These Irish men and others aren't currently playing or else associated with the sport, are they? Do any of these podcasts feature interviews with real players or coaches?

For my attention, it's a must to have something that appeals to my needs, because if it's simply people talking about Villa without any qualifications, I would probably pass on it as that isn't one of the metrics I use to evaluate things.

Learning through listening is fantastic, but I've come across far too many podcasts, football and elsewhere, that are just conversation or banter with little content and professionalism.

Your points are well made but I just had to pull one of your comments up. As people who are with me when live football is on the TV will know, I believe the general quality of so-called 'expert summarisers' - usually ex-players or coaches - is pretty shoddy. There's very little insight or analysis, and stating the bleedin' obvious is what most of them do.
Some are okay, but most are poor. That's why I prefer to listen to people who watch the games critically and offer real insight. I'd say Peter Schaad (the nuclear-fallout Canadian) and Liam and Conon do this well, even if it might come across as banter sometimes.

Sure.
The ex Villa Players Crouch and Hendrie (as a guest) did one recently I was introduced to it and well it wasn't for me.
Peter Crouchs podcast I think it's called on the BBC.

[Footy-Vill]

Well, unless they are learning podcasts or data-driven or insight-driven, podcasts aren't worth my time in my opinion.
I was hoping to discover an interesting one for my forthcoming trip on vacation (I'll be away from Friday) but sounds like it's just people chatting on these things?

These Irish men and others aren't currently playing or else associated with the sport, are they? Do any of these podcasts feature interviews with real players or coaches?

For my attention, it's a must to have something that appeals to my needs, because if it's simply people talking about Villa without any qualifications, I would probably pass on it as that isn't one of the metrics I use to evaluate things.

Learning through listening is fantastic, but I've come across far too many podcasts, football and elsewhere, that are just conversation or banter with little content and professionalism.

Your points are well made but I just had to pull one of your comments up. As people who are with me when live football is on the TV will know, I believe the general quality of so-called 'expert summarisers' - usually ex-players or coaches - is pretty shoddy. There's very little insight or analysis, and stating the bleedin' obvious is what most of them do.
Some are okay, but most are poor. That's why I prefer to listen to people who watch the games critically and offer real insight. I'd say Peter Schaad (the nuclear-fallout Canadian) and Liam and Conon do this well, even if it might come across as banter sometimes.

Liam and Conon are miles better than most of the dimwitted ex-players who are only on for their profiles as players. I wouldn’t expect footy to notice this as he hasn’t got a clue what he’s looking at most of the time.

But it’s not that he’s so clueless that annoys me, it’s  the disparity between that and his massively inflated opinion of himself, plus his patronising dismissal of others’ opinions.

Sure I see every podcast undoubtedly has its share of interesting topics.

I completely understand that different people enjoy or are stimulated by listening to podcasts in different ways, and I certainly didn't mean to insult anyone. As Steven G once remarked, "horses for courses."
Please forgive my ways and will look to improve during the coming season.
All the best.
Up The Villa

[Percy McCarthy]

kmt.

[Percy McCarthy]

Let the internal monologue scream obscenities while outwardly you serenely rise above it. Alternatively, use it as the basis for a character in the next book. The possible scrapes are endless.

Appreciate your counsel Si, thanks.

[VillaTim]

pretty soon all these internt podcast "celebs" will be redundant when AI / ChatGPT takes over

[Olneythelonely]

I was on a Villa podcast for a bit. I don’t know what I’m talking about. I was only on for my swearing and fury.

[dave.woodhall]

I hope to be the last Villa supporter to ever appear on a podcast.

[Ducksworthy]

I hope to be the last Villa supporter to ever appear on a podcast.

You’ve got to think appearance fees!