EPL Talk

Episode 45 is a special holiday episode of the EPL Talk Podcast featuring interviews with John Nicholson (Football 365), Graham Bell (The 2 G's), Phil McThomas (Soccer Shout) and Ronaldo (101greatgoals.com). All four guests discuss their favorite football memories from previous Christmas Days and Boxing Days. Plus the guests review their football highlights of 2006, and share their football wishes for 2007. Topics such as the European Super League and what improvements the Premier League can make are discussed, as well as some pretty humorous memories of favorite football presents received during former Christmas's.

Episode 44 of the EPL Talk Podcast features interviews with Reading goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann and Minnesota Sports Radio Producer Russ Schouweiler. Hahnemann discusses many topics include Alan Pardew's departure from West Ham United, how Eddie Johnson settled in at Reading, Hahnemann's high points and low points of the season thus far, his favorite ground in the Premiership and more. Schouweiler, meanwhile, talks about his passion for Manchester United, what their Carrington Training Centre is like, which players Ferguson should buy in the transfer window and how it feels being a soccer supporter in Minnesota.

Episode 43 of the EPL Talk Podcast features an interview with Brian Halliday, one of the co-hosts of the Inside Soccer radio show. Halliday, who grew up in Belfast, speaks eloquently about his start in Northern Ireland as a football player, then coach and also as a football scout. Halliday also discusses some of the interesting guests he's had on his Inside Soccer show. Plus, The Gaffer offers listeners a chance to win a matchday programme from Man United against Chelsea, and much more.

Episode 42 of the EPL Talk Podcast features audio and interviews from the Manchester United against Chelsea match from Old Trafford. The Gaffer captured the excitement and atmosphere of being at Old Trafford. Plus he interviewed a Manchester United fan who has been attending Old Trafford since the 1950's. The interviewee sells matchday programmes and gives listeners background about collecting programmes. This podcast concludes the tour of England by EPL Talk, which included a total of four Premiership matches and one Champions League match in eight days.

Episode 41 of the EPL Talk Podcast features the sounds and atmosphere from the Fulham v Reading match from November 25, 2006. In addition to hearing the sounds of the fans singing, The Gaffer interviews a Fulham fan who has been going to Craven Cottage since 1973. Plus The Gaffer plays audio from hooligans in London and recounts his experiences seeing them and discusses what happened next. EPL Talk also previews tomorrow's Man United against Chelsea match, where EPL Talk will be reporting from.

Episode 40 of the EPL Talk Podcast features audio excerpts from Chelsea's Chief Executive Peter Kenyon speaking about this weekend's match against Man United, what his thoughts are regarding Chelsea's achievements thus far and what his opinion is regarding the recent controvery regarding Leeds. The Gaffer also exclusively reveals what plans Chelsea has for North America in terms of web sites and podcasts, and interviews two of the key executives responsible for the launch of the new Chelsea web site. Lastly, you can hear more about EPL Talk's visit to Stamford Bridge, Craven Cottage and Boleyn Ground.

Episode 39 of the EPL Talk Podcast features The Gaffer recounting his experiences of visiting Arsenal's Emirates stadium tour and museum, as well as his journey to North London to visit Tottenham Hotspurs's White Hart Lane. Find out how The Gaffer rated both grounds. Plus listen to an interview with Kevin Jones, a Leeds United supporter who discusses what it was like following the team around England and how football has changed so much from then til now.

Episode 38 of the EPL Talk Podcast features audio from the Arsenal against Hamburg match in the Champions League plus exclusive interviews with members of Arsenal America, the North American supporters club. In addition, The Gaffer walks back through time and takes you to Arsenal's old Invicta Ground in South East London, and uncovers something quite fascinating that has got to be heard to be believed. Plus, The Gaffer visits Charlton Athletic's The Valley and finds the club representatives far from accomodating.

Episode 37 of the EPL Talk Podcast features an interview with Chris Slegg from The Beautiful Game Podcast plus The Gaffer shares his reaction to visiting the Arsenal Stadium, better known as Highbury in Islington, London. During the interview with Slegg, the podcaster shares his analysis regarding why Spurs are having such a difficult season, describes what the experience is like at White Hart Lane, and provides listeners with more details about how the Beautiful Game Podcast is created each week. The Gaffer, meanwhile, describes his adventures to Highbury and the nearby Emirates Stadium. Plus he adds his insight into the controversial refereeing decisions made by Phil Dowd in yesterday's Blackburn against Spurs match, and The Gaffer discusses what his impression of the Premiership is now that he's had a chance to watch it in person.

Episode 36 of the EPL Talk Podcast captures the atmosphere and excitement from Ewood Park's clash between Blackburn Rovers and Tottenham Hotspur. In a very controversial match, you can hear what the fans thought of the match incidents. Plus, you can hear an interview with two die-hard Blackburn fans. And we tell you about The Gaffer's visit to Anfield.