Dan and Callum round out the year with a reflection on the year that was, discussing the highs and lows of Blues and Villa's turbulent 2024, before looking ahead with their hopes and dreams for 2025.Par Second City Podcast

Callum and Dan return to give a round up on the last couple of weeks, including Aston Villa vs. Juventus, Blues' League One exploits and Dan's last-minute trip to Celtic Park. They also discuss the FA Cup 3rd Round Draw, Frank Lampard and Gary O'Neil, before a quick look ahead to the weekend.Par Second City Podcast

The Second City Pod has officially reached 50 episodes! Dan and Callum take time to preview this week's fixtures, with Villa welcoming Crystal Palace in the Premier League, whilst Blues trek to Shrewsbury and Exeter, after a 'What We're Wearing' with a twist.Par Second City Podcast

Fresh off the plane from a trip to Fabulous Las Vegas, Callum and Dan return to react to Villa's recent struggles, including their losses to Club Brugge and Liverpool, and the first real bump in the road in Blues' season. The duo also try and make sense of Mark Robins' sacking by Coventry, and take a look at the fortunes of the Second City's Women'…

Dan and Callum continue to voyage through the endless black void of the international break by bringing you 'The Regardless XI' for Blues and Villa. The rules are simple: pick the best Blues or Villa XI, regardless of how good those players actually were in the Second City, but rather by taking their whole career in to account. For example, does Dw…

After an unexpected break, The Second City Podcast returns to break through the black void that is the international break. Dan and Callum reflect on a monumental few weeks for both sides of the Second City, including Villa's monumental Champions League win against Bayern Munich, and Blues' continued dominance of League One. The duo also look at th…

Callum and Dan attempt to fill the remaining days of the international break by discussing their best loan signing XIs for Aston Villa and Birmingham City from over the years. On top of their trip down memory lane, they discuss Blues' simultaneous draw and loss to Walsall in the EFL Trophy, Villa's new third kit and Champions League ticket prices, …

Dan reacts to an overwhelming week at Blues, involving a last-gasp winner in front of the Tilton against Wigan and, of course, the club obliterating the League One transfer record. Callum looks back on Villa's away victory over Leicester and gives his take on the Champions League draw, before the duo take a look at goings-on elsewhere in the West M…

Dan and Callum are joined by special guest, friend of the pod and Arsenal fan Will, as the duo take the SCP on the road and talk in-person from Will's abode in Essex, not much more than a stone's throw from Leyton Orient. The trio discuss Blues' win at Brisbane Road, Villa's defeat to The Gunners, and the rest of the action across the West Midlands…

Dan and Callum return to react to two successful away days for Birmingham's football clubs, as Blues truly get the Chris Davies era running and Villa start 24/25 with a Premier League victory. The duo also react to the latest transfer rumours, look across at the fortunes of West Brom, Wolves, Coventry, Walsall, and the local non-league teams this w…

The Second City Pod finally returns for the 2024/25 season, covering all things football-related in and around Birmingham. Callum previews Villa's upcoming season as they prepare for Champions League football, whilst Dan reacts to Blues' first steps back in the third tier for the first time in 30 years. The duo also preview West Brom, Wolves and Co…

It's finally here! Callum and Dan are back in the studio for their 2023/24 Season Reviews for Aston Villa and Birmingham City. Join them as they give their thoughts on everything that went right this season for their teams (mainly a Villa section) and everything that didn't (basically everything with Blues), discussing their favourite games, goals,…

Ahead of their full end-of-season review, Dan and Callum have a quick catch-up on all the goings on in the Second City's football scene, including Chris Davies' arrival at Blues, and Villa's latest transfer dealings. However, we begin with a brief tribute to former Villa and Blues goalkeeper Matija Sarkic, who tragically passed away this week aged …

Someone get me a thermometer, I think I've got Euros fever! Callum and Dan temporarily detour away from Second City football as they look ahead to Euro 2024 in Germany, giving their thoughts and predictions on the runners and riders, whilst also looking back on some of their favourite memories from Euros of yesteryear. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Countdown …

With the domestic season done and dusted, Dan and Callum react to the latest news going on in the Second City, including Blues' search for Tony Mowbray's successor, Unai Emery's new Villa contract, and, elsewhere, Wayne Rooney's return to management. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Catch-Up 03:02 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 05:52 - What We’re Wearing (Bi…

This week on the SCP, Callum looks back on a huge week for Villa, which saw them both eliminated from this season's Europa Conference League, but also finally qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League. Meanwhile, Dan gives his thoughts on which players Blues should release and retain this summer following relegation, and elsewhere, the duo lo…

It’s been a chastening week in the Second City. After 13 years in the Championship, Blues finally ran out of luck and are confirmed to play their football in the third tier next season for the first time in 30 years. Whilst Dan dissects where it all went wrong, Callum looks at Villa’s surprise 4-2 Europa Conference League Semi-Final defeat to Olymp…

We’re well in to the home straight for 23/24 — as Villa prepare for a huge European Semi-Final against Olympiacos, Blues prepare for their biggest match in years as they face Norwich on Survival Saturday. As well as discussing the weekend’s results, Dan and Callum talk Dion Sanderson, Unai Emery’s contract extension, spending caps and the Blues Wom…

Morale could not be more different on each side of the podcast. Whilst Villa reach a European Semi-Final and continue their charge towards a Champions League place, yet another poor performance for Blues sees them on the brink of relegation to League One for the first time in 30 years. Callum also discusses a significant new sponsorship deal for Vi…

The Second City Podcast returns in high spirits, as both Blues and Villa post some of their best results of their respective seasons as we hit the run-in. As well as previewing this week's games, Callum and Dan also discuss new stadiums, Blues Women, Lille fans and Sunjic's tears. 01:35 - What We’re Wearing (Birmingham City) 06:35 - What We’re Wear…

After a discussion on the Second City Podcast's trip to Wembley over the weekend, Dan and Callum react to a harrowing week for their respective teams, including Man City's demolition job on Villa and Blues' late heartbreak at Leicester & Villa's capitulation against Brentford. They then preview the upcoming double game week, including Villa's huge …

Dan and a jetlagged Callum give their takes on Gary Rowett's first two games since returning as Interim Manager at Blues, as well as Villa's welcoming of Wolves to Villa Park. They also discuss UB40, Ezri Konsa's Euros chances, a prospective new stadium and the games coming up this week. 02:39 - What We’re Wearing (Aston Villa) 04:58 - What We’re W…

Just when you thought life at Birmingham City couldn't get any crazier, Dan and Callum react to the remarkable, hot off the press news that Gary Rowett is set to return to the club as their 87th manager of the season, in a last ditch attempt to fend off relegation. On the Villa front, Callum breaks down their triumphant night against Ajax and their…

Times are tough and morale is low at Second City Towers as Callum and Dan react to a humbling week for both Blues and Villa. Midweek draws kept things somewhat positive before a disastrous weekend in the League for both sides. The duo then look ahead to the week coming up, as Blues look to secure their Championship future and as Villa look to progr…

Callum and Dan return to react to two breathless games involving the Second City clubs over the weekend, before previewing the huge double game week ahead, as Blues travel to Hull before a six-pointer against Millwall, and Villa return to Europe with their highly anticipated trip to Ajax, as well as welcoming Spurs to Villa Park in the race for the…

Callum and Dan see out February by reflecting on Villa's thumping home win over Nottingham Forest, as well as Blues' trip to Ipswich, which marked the beginning of Mark Venus' time as interim manager. Callum also reacts to the news that Villa's next tie in the Europa Conference League will be a mouthwatering match-up against Ajax, and as the 23/24 …

Following a Blues club announcement this week, the Second City Podcast sends their best wishes to Tony Mowbray as he temporarily takes a step back from management for medical reasons. Following this, the duo reflect on Beirne's Austrian Alps survival story, numerous games gone-by in recent weeks for both Villa and Blues, Kevin Long's Blues exit, an…

Steve Bruce is a figure well-known on both sides of the Second City, having played for Birmingham City in the 90s and later managed the club from 2001 to 2007, before managing Aston Villa from 2016 to 2018. His time at Blues saw two promotions and some of the most iconic top-flight memories in the club's history, and his time in B6 saw him guide Vi…

As well as dissecting the FA Cup Fourth Round just gone, this week on the Second City Podcast, Callum and Dan discuss transfers, a very exciting new commercial agreement announcement at Blues, and the most famous former players and managers they've met in-person. The guys also look ahead to Villa's trip to Sheffield United and Blues' upcoming derby…

Dan revels in a wonderful start to life for Tony Mowbray at Blues, giving his reaction to the FA Cup win against Hull and the victory in the Championship against Leicester. Following on from this and What We're Wearing, amidst a relatively quiet January transfer window, the duo brave the depths of footballing awfulness, the worst of the worst, and …

The Mowbray era has officially begun as Blues faced off against Swansea on Saturday. As well as giving their reaction to this, Callum and Dan take a look at Villa's frustrating away draw at Goodison Park, along with Villa's supposed new badge and upcoming Adidas kits, and the possible departure of Jordan James and the definite departure of John O'S…

Callum and Dan are kept on their toes with the announcement this week that former West Brom, Celtic and Sunderland boss Tony Mowbray is the man to replace Wayne Rooney in B9. As well as reacting to this big news, they also discuss Villa's questionable new club badge, and react to the FA Cup 3rd Round just gone, as well as discussing some of their p…

83 days, 15 games and just 2 wins later, Wayne Rooney has left Birmingham City. The Emergency Podcast button is hit as Dan and Callum react to the huge news bringing in the New Year, as one of England’s all-time greatest players leaves as Birmingham’s shortest ever serving manager.Par Second City Podcast

Dan and Callum close out 2023 in style with the first ever in-person edition of the Second City Podcast. As well as 'What We're Wearing' and a quick look back on recent results, the duo reflect on 2023 for both Blues and Villa, and discuss their hopes and dreams for 2024. 03:30 - What We're Wearing 09:00 - Villa's Recent Results 13:19 - Recent Blue…

Christmas cheer is in full swing at Second City Towers. As Villa continue their formidable run, Callum looks at the very real prospect that they could be top of the table by Christmas. Meanwhile at Blues, Dan has more reason to be positive after a better week for Wayne Rooney's men. Timestamps: 03:22 - What We're Wearing 13:02 - Reaction to Blues' …

Things could not be more different from each side of the tracks. Whilst Callum celebrates an historic week for Aston Villa, Dan despairs and tries to understand Blues' continued horror run of form. Callum then discusses Aston Villa's stadium plans, before the pair preview the double game week coming up for both teams. 03:39 - What We're Wearing 12:…

The Second City Podcast is back for Week 16, where Callum reacts to Villa's dramatic European night both on and off the pitch, whilst Dan breaks down another disappointing couple of games for Blues under Wayne Rooney. We also take a look at Villa's Premier League draw against Bournemouth, and the fallout of the first Open House Forum hosted by Blue…

The vibes are good in the Second City as both sides of the tracks celebrate 2-1 wins over the weekend. Dan and Callum react to Rooney's first win as the Blues boss, whilst Callum revels in Villa's impressive away day at Spurs. Dan also discusses Blues' new upcoming Open House Forums, and Callum goes on a vicious rant about the font on the back of t…

In the latest episode of our Second City Story series, Callum and Dan reflect on the legacy in the West Midlands of former England international Emile Heskey, who played for Blues from 2004 to 2006, and for Aston Villa between 2009 and 2012. Despite arriving at Blues to much anticipation, despite going on start Cup finals for Aston Villa, and despi…

In the last round of games before the second international break of the season, Callum reacts to Villa's two home wins in the space of three days, whilst Dan tries to understand yet another loss for Blues under Wayne Rooney. As always, the duo look back on two former Second City club shirts in 'What We're Wearing', and Callum reacts to the news of …

After some off-topic, in-depth discussions about the new Killers record and how much it is to get in to Snobs nowadays, Callum and Dan take a look back at this week's matches involving Aston Villa and Birmingham City. Callum also breaks down the goings-on with Aston Villa Women, and away from the Second City, the duo take a look at this week's news…

This week on the SCP, Dan breaks down a disastrous double game week for Blues and Wayne Rooney. Callum is in a chirpier mood as he gives his thoughts on a far better week for Villa. Elsewhere, it's away day fever in 'What We're Wearing', and the duo look ahead to both sides' upcoming matches this weekend.…

As the Rooney Revolution gets underway at Birmingham City, Dan looks back on his opening game away at Middlesbrough, whilst Callum reacts to yet another home victory for Aston Villa against West Ham. As well as looking ahead to this week's fixtures, the duo look in to this week's news regarding Villa's Nicolò Zaniolo, and Blues' new third kit revea…

As another international break rolls around, Callum and Dan take another look back on a former player or manager to represent both sides of the Second City. This time, the man in the spotlight is Jota Peleteiro, who arrived at St. Andrew's to much excitement as Birmingham City's record signing in 2017. However, a surprising switch to Aston Villa fo…

Most of Dan and Cal's plans for this week's SCP are thrown out the window with the huge news of John Eustace leaving Blues and being replaced by the man himself, former England captain Wayne Rooney. The duo also react to the West Midlands Grand Slam of Blues vs. West Brom and Wolves vs. Villa (as well as Villa's huge victory in Europe), and away fr…

This week on The Second City Podcast, whilst Callum revels in Villa's remarkable Premier League win over Brighton, Dan tries to recover from his Lord Of The Rings-esque away day quest to Norwich. There's two incredible shirts worn by the dynamic duo this week, as well as a passionate rant about why we love the League Cup and Aston Villa's badge-gat…

'The football is officially going on forever', with Callum and Dan reacting to another double game week for both Villa and Blues. Callum also delves in to some X-Files theme tune worthy goings-on with Villa's new Castore kit, and they both look ahead to another double game week coming up!Par Second City Podcast

Y'ulright bab?! Callum and Dan return to react to Villa's late masterclass against Crystal Palace and Blues' late disasterclass against Watford. As well as previewing the upcoming fixtures (including Villa's trip to Poland), Callum rants about a new money making scheme at Villa Park, and Dan reacts to the recent rumours of one Wayne Rooney potentia…

In the first of a new series on the Second City Podcast, Callum and Dan take a look back on a former player or manager who has represented both B6 and B9, beginning this week with former manager Alex McLeish, who shocked West Midlands football when he controversially switched from Blues to Villa in 2011.…

It's a hat-trick as the Second City Podcast returns for Week 3. Callum looks back on Aston Villa's triumphant return to the European scene (Edinburgh) and an away day at Burnley, whilst Dan delves in to Blues' Championship game against Plymouth and League Cup (we don't care if it's called the Carabao Cup now!) game against Cardiff. With deadline da…