The Sheffield United Hodcast

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Join brothers and lifelong Blades fans as we dive into everything Sheffield United — from matchday reactions and tactical breakdowns to transfer talk (don’t worry, we don’t pretend to be ITK!), club news, and plenty of brotherly squabbling. Each episode we’ll review a match, discuss the next one and argue about the direction of the club. Whether you’re a die-hard Blade or just keeping tabs on the season, The Sheffield United Hodcast is a proper listen for honest opinions, sibling bickering and a fan’s perspective on all things United.

  1. Sheffield Derby Special… relegation party?

    4D AGO

    Sheffield Derby Special… relegation party?

    This week on the Hodcast, it’s all about derby week. Matt and Jonny are joined by Chris from Dem Blades and Scott as we build up to Sunday’s Steel City showdown between Sheffield United and Sheffield Wednesday. While it’s a Blades pod at heart, we’re not ducking the debate, because Scott is firmly in the blue-and-white camp, bringing the Wednesday perspective to the table. That means proper back-and-forth, honest rivalry chat, and no shortage of strong opinions as we go head-to-head ahead of the big one. Before we look forward, we look back, reliving the highs and lows of derbies past. From unforgettable United victories that sent Bramall Lane into raptures, to the painful afternoons we’d rather forget, we revisit the goals, the drama, the flashpoints and the moments that define this fierce Sheffield rivalry. And with Scott in the mix, you’ll also hear how those same moments felt from the other side of the city. We round things off by turning our attention to Sunday, what United need to do, where the game could be won or lost, and of course, everyone’s predictions. Red and white passion. Blue and white pushback. It’s derby week on the Hodcast, and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

    34 min
  2. Episode 16: Full House W1D1L1

    FEB 12

    Episode 16: Full House W1D1L1

    In this episode of the Hodcast, we look back on a hard-fought and well-earned point at Millwall, breaking down the grit and discipline that saw the Blades come away with a draw. We then turn our attention to the routine hammering handed out to Oxford, reliving a dominant performance that had Bramall Lane rocking. There’s also an honest reflection on the plucky defeat to a very good Middlesbrough side, a game full of effort and positives despite the result. We round things off with a brief Pompey preview and take stock of how the transfer window shaped up for the Blades. Huge thanks to Shaun as always, and up the Blades! 🔴⚪⚔️

    50 min
  3. Episode 15 - From the Ridiculous to the Sublime

    JAN 29

    Episode 15 - From the Ridiculous to the Sublime

    We start by picking over a flat, weary, and frankly awful showing away at Southampton, what went wrong, who struggled, and why it felt like a performance running on empty. Then, thankfully, it’s onto much happier territory as we break down a proper masterclass at Bramall Lane against Ipswich, where the Blades reminded everyone exactly what they’re capable of. Jonny hands out his player ratings (brace yourselves), before we turn our attention to the rest of the transfer window, what we need, what we might get, and what could still surprise us. Finally, we look ahead to a proper test at The Den, previewing Saturday’s tricky trip to Millwall and what United will need to bring to come away with something. Big thanks to Shaun for the editing, and as always… Up the Blades! 🔴⚔️

    39 min
  4. Episode 14 - The Man in Black

    JAN 18

    Episode 14 - The Man in Black

    In this episode, we review United’s doomed trip to the Valley, where a strong performance was spectacularly undermined by referee Oli Langford, who appeared determined to make himself the main talking point of the afternoon. Jonny delivers his player ratings as we unpack a frankly astonishing display of officiating, including two red cards, the mystery of how Charlton somehow escaped one, and what looked like an absolutely nailed-on penalty for the Blades. Add in a catalogue of missed chances and you’ve got all the ingredients for a very long journey home. Massive thanks to Shaun for the singing and editing, and to everyone who’s listened, we genuinely appreciate it.

    31 min
  5. Episode 13 Three Steps Forwards and Two Steps Backwards?

    JAN 14

    Episode 13 Three Steps Forwards and Two Steps Backwards?

    We’re back after a longer break than planned — Happy New Year and thanks for sticking with us! In this episode, we run through a mixed bag of results: the glorious wins over Leicester and Birmingham, the professional and efficient job done against Stoke, and… unfortunately, the full horror shows against Wrexham and Mansfield. We also dive into Patrick Bamford’s new contract, ask whether Chris Wilder’s comments on Brooks and Seriki should have us concerned, and look ahead to what might still happen in the transfer window. Plenty to unpack, thanks, as always, for listening!

    40 min
  6. Episode 12: The good, the badly and the ugly

    12/19/2025

    Episode 12: The good, the badly and the ugly

    In this episode, Matt and Jonny break down the good, the badly and the ugly as we review Sheffield United’s last three matches. We start with the very good, a demolition job against Stoke that had everything clicking. Then it’s onto the badly, as illness ripped through the squad and a flu-decimated Blades side battled out a midweek draw with Norwich. Finally, we don’t shy away from the ugly, analysing a painful defeat at West Brom where things completely unravelled in the second half. As always, Jonny delivers his player ratings, and we finish by looking ahead and trying to predict what the festive period has in store. Huge thanks to Shaun, as ever, for his work behind the scenes, and to all our listeners, we wish you a very Merry Christmas. Up the Blades!

    46 min
  7. Episode 11: 63929

    11/30/2025

    Episode 11: 63929

    In this episode, we dive into a mega week for the Blades: three huge matches in just six days — and nine glorious points in the bag. We kick things off by basking in the pure joy of a Sheffield derby demolition, reliving the goals, the atmosphere, and every moment of that hammering of Wednesday. We then turn our attention to a limp Portsmouth side who couldn’t cope with United’s intensity, breaking down how a 3–0 mauling felt almost routine as the Blades powered through the week. From there, we head to the King Power to unpack a seriously impressive away performance against Leicester, looking at what this result means for momentum, belief, and the wider picture of the season. Jonny delivers his player ratings across all three matches, offering plenty of talking points, disagreements, and a few surprises. We also take a moment to explore the fallout from those click-bait merger headlines and what repercussions they might have for fans and the club. And, of course, a huge thank you goes to Shaun for his editing wizardry that keeps the podcast sounding sharp every week.

    1h 8m
  8. Episode 10: Sheffield Derby Special

    11/20/2025

    Episode 10: Sheffield Derby Special

    In this bumper Sheffield Derby Special, we dive headfirst into one of the fiercest rivalries in English football. We kick things off by reliving our best derby memories — the limbs, the atmosphere, the unexpected heroes, and those glorious moments home and away that still give us goosebumps. Then, in true Blades fashion, we come crashing back to reality as we revisit the painful ones: the heartbreaks, the horror shows, and the “how did that happen?” moments that only a derby can produce. We also talk through our favourite goals against our city rivals, from thunderbolts to tap-ins, and why each one still means so much. And of course, we round things off with some tense, nail-biting predictions ahead of Sunday’s huge match. Massive thanks to Shaun — not just for his editing wizardry, but for his singing, support, and everything he brings to the Hodcast. Up the Blades!

    36 min
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Join brothers and lifelong Blades fans as we dive into everything Sheffield United — from matchday reactions and tactical breakdowns to transfer talk (don’t worry, we don’t pretend to be ITK!), club news, and plenty of brotherly squabbling. Each episode we’ll review a match, discuss the next one and argue about the direction of the club. Whether you’re a die-hard Blade or just keeping tabs on the season, The Sheffield United Hodcast is a proper listen for honest opinions, sibling bickering and a fan’s perspective on all things United.

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