EPL Talk

Episode 76 features an interview with Phil Lines, the Head of International Broadcasting & Media Operations at the Premier League. During the conversation, Lines discusses how fans in the U.S. may soon be able to hear Five Live commentaries, the latest developments regarding the redesigned Premier League web site, what the chances are of the U.S. having a Premier League trophy competition during an upcoming summer, and how the Premier League is evolving in the U.S.  This plus much more including The Gaffer's thoughts on Blackburn signing Roque Santa Cruz from Bayern Munich. Listen now.

Episode 75 features an interview with Howard Rogers, the co-host of the World Soccer Daily radio show. The background about Rogers, who took the place of Nick Geber, isn't known that well, so we delve into how he became a Man United fan, where he grew up, when he moved to the States and more including a chance meeting with Sir Matt Busby and what line of business Rogers's father was in. The episode also features a discussion with Kevin Jones and The Gaffer about their first football matches they ever attended and their memories of those golden times (if you listen to the episode, you'll get the pun). Listen now.

Episode 74 features an interview with Peter Lawlor, the composer and producer responsible for the new English Premier League theme song entitled "My Saturday Self." Lawlor discusses his inspiration for the track, the parallels between rock'n roll and soccer, and what his opinion is regarding the previous EPL theme. Plus, The Gaffer chats with EPL Talk Correspondent Kevin Jones from London to discuss how English the English Premier League is and much more. Listen now.

Episode 73 features an interview with John Devlin, author of a two volume book entitled True Colours that delves into the fascinating topic of football kits. His books required exhaustive research to compile all of the modern kits for your favorite Premier League teams. During the interview, Devlin answers questions such as his favorite and least favorite designs of soccer jerseys, his opinion of Arsenal's new white away shirt, which kit manufacturer he's most impressed with in terms of quality, why there were so many awful shirt designs in the early 90s, how much power kit manufacturers have over players and clubs, and what is it about football shirts that fascinates us so much. Listen now.