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Setanta Sports Shane O'Rourke joins host Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss the status of the network in North America on the day Setanta UK went into administration and stopped broadcasting.

Episode 119 features an interview with Soccerex Director of Business Development Misha Sher. Hear about Sher's football background as a youth player in the Ukraine (part of the USSR in those days), his college and professional career in the United States at Ohio Wesleyan and in the A League (now USL-1).

After moving to the United Kingdom, Sher began working with Soccerex. Soccerex is discussed extensively in the eposide as is Derby County FC  which Sher serves as a presenter with on DCFC World TV.

Legendary British Football Presenter Jon Champion joins host Kartik Krishnaiyer on the EPL Talk Podcast. Champion currently works for Setanta Sports, ITV and TWI International.

 Hear Champion's thoughts on this Saturday's FA Cup Final, his coverage of the Premier League and his five previous World Cups. Champion also discusses Spain's chances to win the World Cup in South Africa, the loss of two Premiership clubs from the Northeast and his fond memories of working for BBC Radio and hosting Match of the Day.

We preview the 2009 UEFA Champions League final between FC Barcelona and Manchester United. Martin Rogers of Yahoo! Sports, Chris Oakley of Some People on the Pitch, Phil Schoen who calls LaLiga matches for GOL TV and South Florida Sun Sentinel Soccer writer Jeff Rusnak joins us.

Hear each of our guests feelings about the matchup in Roma as well as their feelings about the seasons both sides have had and some general thoughts about European Football.

Chris Oakley from Some People on the Pitch joins us to discuss the relegation race in England, the title race in Germany, Steve McLaren's success in Holland, Harry Redknapp's turnaround of Spurs and much much more!

Episode 115 features an interview with Keir Radnedge, former editor of World Soccer Magazine, and the author or contributor of almost 50 books on the beautiful game. Now the Soccer and Olympic news editor of www.sportsfeatures.com,  Radnedge reflects on his life of covering global football in this EPL Talk interview.

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Episode 114 features an interview with Brant Parsons, author of the Other Football blog at the Orlando Sentinel.com. Listen to how Parsons developed his love for Arsenal, his thoughts on recent Gunners sides, including this season and his outlook for the future. Plus, we discuss the American media and their underlying hostility to football and why so many writers and reporters in the United States don't want to cover the sport.

Episode 113 features an exclusive interview with Shane O'Rourke from Setanta Sports. The Gaffer and O'Rourke discuss the progress regarding the Premier League TV rights in the US for 2010-2013, as well as the latest news about Champions League TV rights. Plus the Setanta executive answers listener questions about HD, Setanta by Broadband, when Setanta will be available nationwide on Comcast and Time Warner Cable, and much more.

On Episode 112 of the EPL Talk Podcast, Johnathan Starling interviews Harry Harris. Harry Harris is author of the book 'Down Memory Lane'.

In this episode, Harris answers questions with regards to how this book is different from other Tottenham books. We then shift to his career in the red tops and how he got into journalism. The conversation then shifts to how journalism has changed since he began. What percentage of the tabloid press does he believe to be made up? He answers that and more on this episode of the EPL Talk Podcast.

On Episode 111 of the EPL Talk Podcast, Johnathan Starling interviews John Kerr, the first American to play in the old English first division.

We discuss what it was like to be a kid around the New York Cosmos during the days of Pele, what made him decide to play college soccer at Duke. We then discuss how he ended up at Portsmouth and what the transition was like to play in Europe.

What were the highs and lows of his journeyman career? How was it to deal with the Millwall supporters? How did he end up in coaching? All that and more is discussed in this interview.

On this episode of the EPL Talk Podcast, Johnathan Starling interviews Vinnie Jones. We discuss the Wimbledon side that won the FA Cup Title, how Howard Wilkinson kept his card count down while at Leeds United, what his second stint at Wimbledon was like, what he wants to be remembered for during his football career.

We then shift into his acting roles and the comparisons between football and acting. We also discuss Hollywood All Stars Football Club and why it came about and how to become a part of it. Has Vinnie Jones seen the IOSS parodies of him? Find out on this episode of the EPL Talk Podcast.

Martin Tyler, legendary football commentator, is the first interview guest of 2009 in the return of the EPL Talk Podcast. Interviewed by Johnathan Starling, Tyler discusses how he became a commentator, his memories of listening to football commentaries on radio as a child, his thoughts on modern day football and much more. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to subscribe to the EPL Talk Podcast where we bring you the biggest names in soccer on the only Premier League interview show on the Internet.

On this episode of the EPL Talk Podcast, Johnathan Starling interviews Dan Gallardo, product manager of Worldwide Soccer Manager 2009. We discuss the new features on this year's game, the new means of downloading the game and some of our craziest moments while playing the game. At the end of the podcast, listen as a couple of new features to epltalk.com are announced.

The Third Half with Johnathan Starling starts with Shakira Graham from Championship Talk as we discuss the previous weekend, two managers biting the dust and more.

Kevin from Serie A Talk then joins the show as we get into an in depth discussion of Roma v Chelsea, the previous weekend in Serie A along with looking ahead to the weekend to come.

I follow at the end looking at Pulis v Wenger, Ferguson's FA charge, Barton...yet again, along with previewing the upcoming weekend in the Premier League.

All feedback is welcomed at thethirdhalf@epltalk.com

The late week edition of The Third Half starts with Lonnie from Champions League Talk as we take a look at the midweek in the Premier League, shock results in the Copa Del Ray, thoughts on the FA Cup First round draw and our thoughts at the shock appointment of Maradona as Argentina National Team manager.

Kevin from Serie A Talk discusses the last week in Italy along with discussion the rise of Napoli and Udinese at the top of the table along with previewing the weekend to come.

Mark Moll of Bundesliga Talk follows to discuss the previous week from the Bundesliga and to preview the weekend to come.

All feedback is welcomed at thethirdhalf@epltalk.com

The early week edition of The Third Half starts with me and Kartik Krishnaiyer discussion the final weekend of the MLS season, a preview of the playoffs, and transfer talk.

I come back at the end of the show to discuss the Juande Ramos sacking, Harry Redknapp's appointment at Tottenham and Tony Adams appointment at Portsmouth. I also discuss the crowd violence at the Stadium of Light, a review of the past weekend and a look to the Wednesday fixtures.

Any and all feedback is welcomed and encouraged at thethirdhalf@epltalk.com

The late week edition of The Third Half starts with Johnathan Starling interviewing Mark Moll of Bundesliga Talk as we take a look back at the previous weekend of action and take a look at the weekend to come.

Kevin of Serie A Talk follows as a discussion of David Beckham, the Champions League and Jose Mourinho follows.

Lonnie from Champions League Talk rounds out the show taking a look back at the midweek European fixtures.

All feedback is welcomed and greatly appreciated at thethirdhalf@comcast.net

This early week edition of The Third Half starts with Johnathan Starling speaking with Shakira Graham of Championship Talk discussing the weekend that was the Championship, news on the Derby County/Norwich City alleged match fixing, and attempt to predict the future as the midweek fixtures hadn't been played, but we tried to predict.

Kartik from Major League Soccer Talk discusses the drug suspensions, potential playoff scenarios and expansion.

I come back at the end to discuss the weekend that was in the Premier League and talk about some news.

All feedback is welcomed at thethirdhalf@epltalk.com

Episode 107 features an interview with EA Sports' Aaron McHardy about FIFA 09, the hit video game. Host Johnathan Starling interviews McHardy about his career playing for Jamaica, what's new in FIFA 09 as well as answering questions from you, the readers.

This edition of The Third Half with Johnathan Starling starts with Christopher Murphy as we discuss the upcoming weekend in the Bundesliga.

Shakira Graham from Championship Talk discusses the upcoming weekend of the Championship along with some news tidbits.

Kartik from Major League Soccer Talk talks about the week that was CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers and we get into an in depth look at an incident in Houston regarding racism.

Kevin from Serie A Talk discusses Italy in World Cup Qualifying along with a few news tidbits.

I come back at the end to look at the injury woes coming out of the International Break, Liverpool and their Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid, David Moyes and his new contract, along with the England National Team and previewing the weekend in the Premier League.

All feedback is welcomed and appreciated at thethirdhalf@epltalk.com.

The late week edition of The Third Half with Johnathan Starling starts with Double Pivot aka Christopher Murphy from Bundesliga Talk as we have a full length discussion of events going on in Germany.

Lonnie from Champions League Talk joins The Third Half to discuss UEFA Cup, UEFA and debt, Ajax, among other things.

Juan Arango from La Liga Talk discusses the previous weekend from La Liga and the Spanish National Team.

Kartik from Major League Soccer Talk joins Johnathan Starling to close out the show as we discuss the US National Team, CONCACAF Champions League, USL Open Cup and more.

Again, all feedback is welcome at thethirdhalf@comcast.net

The mid week edition of The Third Half starts with Johnathan Starling and Kevin of Serie A Talk discuss the weekend that was Serie A along with discussing the Italian National Team that will play in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Shakira Graham of Championship Talk also joins Johnathan Starling to discuss the weekend that was the Coca Cola Championship.

Johnathan Starling comes back at the end of the show to recap the weekend of Premier League action, the Tottenham situation, West Ham and Liverpool in the credit crunch and the 39th Game.

All feedback is welcome at thethirdhalf@comcast.net

On This Week's show, host Johnathan Starling brings all the EPL Talk sister sites together for a relaunch extravaganza.

George from La Liga talk discusses the Barcelona derby.

Kevin from Serie A talk discusses the week Jose Mourinho has had along with previewing the weekend.

Lonnie from Champions League talk discusses matchday 2 from the Champions League with a brief discussion of the UEFA Cup.

Shakira Graham from Championship Talk breaks down the previous week in the Coca-Cola Championship, surprise teams early in the season, and a brief preview of the weekend's matches.

Kartik from Major League Soccer Talk joins me to discuss the CONCACAF Champions League.

And I briefly preview the weekend in the Barclay's Premier League.

All feedback is welcome at thethirdhalf@comcast.net

Warren Barton is this week's interview guest. The Gaffer discusses the new gig for the former Newcastle and Wimbledon defender as analyst for Fox Soccer Match Day. Barton chats about his memories of his role in the greatest Premiership match ever, the early days at Wimbledon alongside Vinnie Jones, his infamous England debut where thugs forced the match against Ireland at Lansdowne Road to be abandoned after less than 30 minutes, and more.

Episode 105 features an interview with Tim Vickery, one of the most astute writers on the topic of South American football and a co-host of the BBC World Football Phone-In Show as well as writer for World Soccer Magazine and Sports Illustrated. Vickery has lived in Brazil since 1994. His knowledge of South American football is so immense that he's often nicknamed Legendinho on BBC's World Football. In the interview with Vickery, the writer discusses why he's never written a book, his memories of his first football match ever at White Hart Lane, the first match he watched on TV, memories of collecting sticker albums, the moment when he knew he wanted to become a football journalist, his first impressions of football in brazil when he arrived, the most intense atmospheres he has experienced at matches, and much more.

In episode 104, author David Hall is interviewed about his new book, "Manchester's Finest: How the Munich Air Disaster Broke the Heart of a Great City." Hall describes how much of an impact the tragic disaster had on Manchester. Plus the author discusses some of the great footballers who perished in the crash. The episode is hosted by Chris Oakley from the Some People Are On The Pitch blog (www.spaotp.com)

Episode 103 of the EPL Talk Podcast features an exclusive interview with Jim White from The Daily Telegraph. Plus, The Gaffer includes his thoughts on the Chelsea and Manchester United match and why he's outraged. In the interview with Jim White, the writer discusses how he practically grew up on Old Trafford. Plus he shares his views on the state of grassroots football in England, how the experience of covering football has changed due to the impact of the Internet, how the current Man United side compares to the great sides of the past and much more.

EPL Talk interviews Shane O'Rourke from Setanta Sports to discuss the latest developments from the 24/7 soccer network in North America, Australia, Bermuda and the Caribbean. O'Rourke discusses several topics including when Setanta may be available on cable, how Fox Soccer Channel and Setanta will decide who gets to show which FA Cup matches on U.S. TV in the 2008/2009 season, and whether Setanta has any regrets regarding the ITVN deal it signed almost two years ago.

Episode 101 features interviews with two prolific soccer writers. The first interview is with Paul Gardner, the most veteran soccer writer in the US, who is best known for his writings in Soccer America. The second interview is with Martin Rogers, the former Daily Mirror journalist who now writes for Yahoo Sports in the US.

Episode 100 of the EPL Talk Podcast is a 'Best Of' episode featuring clips from some of the most entertaining interviews conducted between 2006 and 2008. Profiled guests include Steven Cohen from World Soccer Daily, England World Cup legend Alan Mullery, former Sky Sports presenter Rodney Marsh, football grounds expert Simon Inglis, Soccer Made In Germany legend Toby Charles and many many more. The episode is hosted and moderated by Chris Oakley from the Some People Are On The Pitch Blog at http://www.spaotp.com