The Athletic FC Podcast

We need Dan Bardell back. He’s so much better and voice so much smoother. Ayo’s great but Friday’s just aren’t listenable anymore.

I used to listen to this show a couple years ago with Dan Bardell, and it would cover every game of the weekend, with predictions…. Now the show spends nearly the entire hour on just one match? Why???

I refrain from giving this show a five-star rating only because of the weekend preview which is unlistenable. Awful. I haven’t finished a single episode. I loved the odds on last season show (even though I’m not a betting man) and especially the weekend quizzes which I always paused the pod to try and answer. I literally looked forward to Fridays. Bring Dan Bardell and the crew back, please. Ayo’s hosting has been consistently excellent. He brings in the right guests and maintains a positive atmosphere, although at times he could delve deeper into challenging questions. While most journalists associated with the show are impartial, there are a couple of exceptions. George Caulkin’s comparison of Newcastle’s history to Manchester United’s and Simon Hughes’ assertion that Liverpool winning the Premier League would rank among the greatest achievements ever has to be one of the worst takes for me. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions though.

Love podcast, ayo is a great host