This episode of FPL Pod VS Tok: Free Hit sees the lads talk about their experiences of watching the Women's Super League, Champions League and FA Cup and why they think that more people should get out there and watch the likes of Lucy Bronze, Chloe Kelly, Bunny Shaw and Fran Kirby.

Recorded after episode 11 of the main pod, which saw them talk about the WSL clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, this edition of the show could be an interesting one for anthropologists and sociologists as the brothers are taken aback by how defensive they are about their enthusiasm for the women's game. The chaps have been so used to the likes of social media trolls deriding the WSL that, instead of an out and out celebration of why they enjoy these fixtures, they talk about their frustrations relating to the criticisms of women's football as well as the barriers and obstacles that the game has experienced over the decades. This includes the FA's ban on women playing football in 1921. On a more positive note, the theme of this week's episode allows Matt to, finally, share his story about how he touched the ball in a Champions League group game between Chelsea and Ajax.

We'd also like to, again, recommend the We Are Chelsea podcast, which features interviews and chat with the Blue's Women's squad.

We'd very much like to do a more structure episode on this topic in the near future, but will be back to our usual format next week. Speaking of which, the transfer deadlines for FPL as well as FWSL are included below...

Deadline for your FPL changes is Friday the 21st of February at 18:30.

The deadline for your FWSL changes is Sunday the 2nd of March at 11:30. There is a host of international games before then!

You can also interact with us via the following ways...

• FPL League code: jeepsw
• Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
• Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
• Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

And remember, keep it fun and keep it W.S.L!

Bye for now!

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With the FA Cup taking place this weekend, Matt and Nick are having a mini break from our usual format and we are finally airing the second episode of our "Free Hit" series.

This time, the brothers are tackling sports broadcaster, and co-host of the Official FPL Podcast, Julien Lauren's question which is as follows...

“For the first time in Premier League history, six teams are still winless after five matches. Does this say something about the Premier League? Too uneven? Weaker? Does it even matter? I’m not really sure but I find it interesting!”

As you may already be able to tell, this episode was recorded a few game weeks ago on the 1st of October but contains a lot of interesting nuggets when it comes to the our thoughts on the general competitiveness of clubs who are promoted from the Championship to the Premier League.

While we will give this the proper fanfare when the pod returns to it's usual format soon, you will also hear music from our friend and Pod VS Tok listener Shane Speed, aka Sea of Days, who has answered our prayers and kindly allowed us to use extracts from his forthcoming album Wound Poem. We are delighted to have Shane's support and would like to point you to his incredible music and radio show through the links below.

https://shorediverecords.bandcamp.com/album/water-air-eps

https://eardrumbuzzradio.podbean.com/e/seasons-change-new-beginnings-january-2025/

Thanks again listeners and the next deadline for your FPL changes is Friday the 14th at 18:30.

You can also interact with us via the following ways...

• FPL League code: jeepsw
• Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
• Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
• Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

And remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

Bye for now!

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Hello there! It's episode 24 and, somewhat unusually, the lads go straight in and talk all things Premier League after a weekend that saw Robert Sanchez help Manchester City defeat their beloved Blues 3-1. Cue a bit of a discussion about Chelsea's other 7 goalkeepers and Kepa Arrizabalaga who is currently on loan to high flying Bournemouth.

It's also another episode and another poor week for Team Pod. This leaves Matt considering a wildcard so that he can rip it all up and start again. Matt is also left to regret not listening to his podcast of the week ahead of game week 23 as the advice on Above Average FPL was pretty solid.

Team Tok continue to fly high and the lads look ahead to game week 24 and discuss the triple captain and Assistant Manager chips respectively. Given recent results, this episode isn't pleasant listening for Dominic Solanke and his Tottenham teammates but, even then, Spurs are doing better than Matt and Team Pod!

The chaps do go on their usual tangents but, this time, they are football related and include chat about the Chinese Super League and references to the recent downfall of Guangzhou F.C. This prompts them to wonder if they should migrate from BlueSky to RedNote when it comes to their use of social media.

Speaking of all things social media, you can contact us here...

• League code: jeepsw
• Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
• Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
• Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

The deadline to make your transfers, tactical changes and captaincy decisions is Saturday the 1st of February at 11:00am.

We are also hoping to finally have some music for the podcast next week so, until then, we have used some of the "best of clips" as well as some bloopers from our visits to Tooting and Mitcham. The final clip may make you think of The Minions. You'll know when you hear it!

Anyway, until next time, remember, keep it fun and keep it F.P.L!

Bye for now!

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We're at episode 23 and the show starts with Nick talking about his latest visit to the Mayfield Stadium to see AFC Croydon take on Eastbourne Town. And, finally, the lads have got their replica Rams shirts! See episode for more details.

Matt and Nick finally talk FPL and, as ever, Team Tok continues to lead the way with poor Team Pod just not getting the luck, nor the points, this season. In particular, Matt regrets his Newcastle treble up and thinks that, maybe, his would have had more joy if he kept his Magpies quota to just Lewis Hall and Alexander Isak.

Otherwise, the brothers talk about fixture proof AFC Bournemouth, why Nick doesn't like Everton (sorry Toffees fans), and can Leicester repeat their great escape from the 2014/2015 season and go onto win the league again the following year like they did 9 years ago? Unfortunately for the Foxes, we think not.

Of course, Matt and Nick weave in and out of all things Premier League as they discuss the use of AI voice-overs in FPL content in relation to Nick's TikTok of the week. Speaking of which, we are relieved that our US listeners still have access to this platform so they can look at the videos which we discuss in this week's episode!

Speaking of TikTok bans, the chaps are quite happy to avoid real-world events for the time being and seek solace in the world of sport. This is all despite some bloke from across the pond celebrating his first-day back in his old job!

On a lighter note, we continue the FPL podcast love-in with another shout-out to the incredible Beyond the Sidelines pod. The BTS guys, (not the Korean boy-band), returned our enthusiastic discussion of their show with a mention in one of their latest episodes which we have linked above.

Looking ahead to game week 23, the deadline for your transfers, tactics and captaincy decisions is January the 25th at 13:30pm and all the ways you can contact us, are included below...

• League code: jeepsw
• Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
• Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
• Email - fplpodvstok@gmail.com

And remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

Bye for now!

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It's episode 22 and with the lads not seeing a game last week, Nick talks about his visit to to see the I'm Not Ok exhibition, a celebration of Emo culture at London's Barbican.

We then go from Fall Out Boys to Fall Out Moyes and talk all things FPL and as, fate would have it, our Premier League chat takes place with game week 21 well and truly in motion. Expect some "Gollette," or should that be Gillette Soccer Special style shouts as the goals go in for the likes of Chelsea, West Ham and Nottingham Forest.

Speaking of Forest, the lads continue their plaudits for the Kiwi legend that is Chris Wood as he continues his fine run of form. We also talk Everton, Newcastle United and Manchester United as we reference game week 21 and look ahead to 22.

Matt does all this by referencing his podcast of the week which is Beyond the Sidelines and subsequently regrets not taking on the advice of Corey, Pilot, KSR and Els when it comes to bringing in the Red Devils's very Ahmad Diallo.

There is also a shout out for the AFC Wimbledon audio fanzine which is the 9YrsPodcast

There are tangents aplenty in what is something of a lively episode and we finish, as ever, with the transfers, tactics and captaincy changes deadline. These details, as well as how you can get in touch with us, is included below...

• Transfer deadline, Saturday the 18th of January at 11:00am.
• League code: jeepsw
• Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
• Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
• X @fplpodvstok

Thank you again for all your support and, remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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The lads start 2025 by recounting their lack of non-league adventures with the games between AFC Croydon Athletic V Sheppey United and Whitehawk V Lewes being called off due to the weather. However, before hastening up the football pyramid, Matt and Nick recount their Christmas break trip to see Balham FC take on Tooting and Mitcham at the Imperial ground. This episode all features clips from the game including Tooting's winning goal at the end of the pod. Other audio also includes Matt and Dad marvelling at Nick's large, but incredibly comfy looking, fleece that he wore during the game on what was a very cold day.

We then move onto talk all things FPL as the brother's analyse their game week 19 and 20 performances. Team Tok continue to perform well, while it is a case of what could have been for Matt's troops and their spluttering season. Matt's continued poor form leads Nick to compare his Team to Tottenham with the older sibling needing "all things" to be "equal and balanced" if he is to make anything of this campaign.

The brothers then talk about their game week 21 plans which include thoughts on Crystal Palace and Chelsea assets. Nick also discusses his plans whilst referring to his Tik-Tok of the week which is FPL Mowgs.

When it comes to transfers, tactics and captaincy choices, it's "choose 'em next Tuesday" at 6pm on the 14th of January. Full details of how to contact us is also included below...

• League code: jeepsw
• Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
• Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
• X @fplpodvstok

Thank you again lovely listeners, please do like and review the show and tell your friends about the unique blend of non-league and Premier League that is FPL Pod VS Tok.

And remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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In our last episode of 2024, Matt and Nick talk about their respective game week 18 performances as well as how their teams are doing mid-way through game week 19. While the Team Tok juggernaut keeps on rolling, there are signs of life that Team Pod may still have a good end to the season. That is if Matt can stop leaving his better players on the bench.

Amongst his New Year's resolutions, Matt has also vowed to not make any changes to his FPL Team on Boxing Day as he has a tradition of making mistakes on the 26th of December. This year, he transferred in Pedro Neto instead of Enzo Fernandes, not that it made much difference with Chelsea's festive form being decidedly patchy. Speaking of which, please excuse a couple of glitchy internet moments on this episode with Nick sounding a bit like a robot at minute 4:10.

The new year is often about predictions and Nick's declaration that Ipswich are better than Manchester United seems to have been realised after the Monday game week 19 fixtures. These saw the Red Devils going down 0-2 to Newcastle and the Tractor Boys beating title chasing Chelsea. Amidst the criticism of these historically big teams, there is also praise for high flying Nottingham Forest, Fulham and AFC Bournemouth who are all competing for Europe next season.

There are also clips from Matt, Nick and Dad's trip Balham FC VS Tooting and Mitcham at the Imperial Ground. Technically, it was an away day for the Terrors, however, they are currently ground sharing with Balham who previously played at AFC Croydon's Mayfield Stadium. Cue lots of "hilarious" jokes from Matt about Tooting being intimidated as the away side.

With 2025 on the horizon, Matt and Nick finish the pod by wishing the listeners a happy new year and suggest that, one easy new year's resolution is to join us in the FPL Pod VS Tok league. You can find full details about this, as well as the transfer deadline below...

If you would like to compete against us in our mini-league, the code is: jeepsw.

• League code: jeepsw
• Blue Sky @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
• Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
• X @fplpodvstok

Thank you again listeners for all your support! If you liked the pod, please rate us and/or write a review. If there are things that we can improve on, please also let us know. One new year's resolution for us is to grow our listenership, so we'd love you to share our pod with friends and loved ones too!

Take care, see you in 2025 and, remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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There's no rest for these Merry Gentleman as Matt and Saint Nick, (he does have the beard for it), dive straight in talk about their respective game week 17 performances. Whilst Team Tok win again, there are reasons to be joyful and triumphant for Team Pod as a haul from the Egyptian King, Mo Salah, provides some long awaited green arrows for Matt's beleaguered squad.

The lads then discuss their plans for game weeks 18 and 19 with both brothers promising to ring the Carol Bells of change and make some shrewd signings to strengthen their teams for this busy Christmas schedule. There also promises to be Boxing Day Blues, of the Chelsea variety, as Matt and Nick both look to bring in the bargain that is Enzo Fernandez to bolster their midfields.

This episode also features more clips from the University of Brighton's SAS Choir with Procedentem Sponsum starting the proceedings (4:44), followed by Ó,gyönyörű szép titokzatos éj, which is partly included for the Tik-Tok reference at 15:34. The Choir then sing us out with Silent Night at the end of the podcast.

Given that we are headed into the part of the year where all the days blur together, we thought it was especially important to provide the transfer deadlines for game weeks 18 and 19, which are: Thursday the 26th of December at 11:00am (game week 18) and game week 19 is Sunday the 29th of December at 1:00pm.

If you would like to compete against us in our mini-league, the code is: jeepsw.

We are also on the following social platforms...

• Blue Sky: @fplpodvstok.bsky.social
• Insta @ fplpodvstok2024
• X @ @fplpodvstok

And you can email us on: fplpodvstok@gmail.com

To echo Nick's Christmas message at the end of the pod, we would like to wish our listeners the very best as we go into this holiday period. We know that, while it is fun for many, it can also be very hard for people too. So do take care and be kind to yourselves and we send our kindest thoughts and love to you as we head into 2025. It is also important to emphasise that there are some very good online resources available if you could do with some support over the festive period and we have included a few useful links below...

Change MH

Mind

Samaritans

Shout

The Mix

Hopeline

Blurt It Out

Thank you again for your support listeners and we look forward to bringing you more shows courtesy of FPL Pod VS Tok! Remember, keep it fun and keep it FPL!

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