VAR You Serious

VAR You Serious Podcast

VAR You Serious is a father and son soccer podcast where authentic fandom meets below-average knowledge and above-average opinions. Expect heated debates, controversial takes, and plenty of laughs as we dive into the beautiful game. From the Premier League to global football culture. We’re not analysts, we’re fans, arguing like it’s the 90th minute every week.

  1. May 14

    Can Chelsea SAVE Their Season? FA Cup Final Preview | Episode 30

    Manchester City and Chelsea are set for a massive FA Cup Final and we break down whether Chelsea can actually save their season with a trophy. Can Manchester City continue their hunt for a domestic double while chasing Arsenal in the title race, or do Chelsea finally have one last statement performance left in them? We discuss whether Liam Rosenior killed Chelsea’s momentum, if the squad still has motivation to compete, and whether Xabi Alonso could be watching closely amid rumors linking him to Stamford Bridge. We also give our full predictions for the match. Plus we cover the biggest underdog stories of the week including Hull City reaching Wembley for the Championship playoff final and Sevilla completing two huge comeback wins to all but secure La Liga safety after their recent takeover involving Sergio Ramos. We also play a World Cup edition of Higher or Lower featuring wild stats involving Mexico, Germany, the United States, Just Fontaine, and the highest scoring World Cup ever. In VAR You Serious Moment of the Week we break down Celtic’s controversial last-minute penalty against Motherwell that completely changed the Scottish title race and debate whether VAR got the handball decision correct. We finish with Parting Shots including whether English clubs will sweep the European finals, if Pep should have trusted his squad depth sooner, whether Ligue 1 is becoming doomed by PSG dominance, and if it’s finally time for Florentino Perez to leave Real Madrid. Let us know in the comments: Can Chelsea actually save their season? Was Celtic’s penalty the right call? And who wins the FA Cup Final? Subscribe for weekly football debates, reactions, and analysis.

    34 min
  2. May 1

    Champions League CHAOS | Episode 28

    Was that the greatest Champions League semi-final ever? Bayern Munich and PSG deliver an all-time classic in a wild 5-4 thriller that had everything goals chaos and defensive disasters and we break down whether this is the most entertaining UCL tie we’ve ever seen and what it means for both teams heading into the final. On the other side Arsenal and Atletico Madrid play out a gritty 1-1 battle that leaves everything to play for and we ask whether Arsenal missed their chance at home or if this is exactly how Atletico wanted it. We also cover the biggest underdog stories of the week including a 19-year-old scoring twice on debut for Cagliari and Sevilla’s shocking drop toward the relegation zone. In the Premier League the race for European spots is heating up with just 4 points separating 6th through 12th and we debate who’s making Europe and who’s falling short. Then we dive into a major VAR You Serious moment as a new refereeing scandal in Italy sparks comparisons to Calciopoli and whether this is a systemic issue or another isolated controversy. We close with Parting Shots including Haaland’s Player of the Season case Chelsea’s managerial future and whether Manchester City can still win the domestic treble. Let us know in the comments was Bayern vs PSG the best UCL tie ever who’s making the Champions League next season and is Italian football heading toward another scandal subscribe for weekly football debates reactions and analysis

    33 min
  3. Mar 24

    MAN CITY SMELL BLOOD | Episode 25

    This week on VAR You Serious, we break down the race to the finish as club football returns from the international break and the pressure ramps up across Europe. With the World Cup on the horizon, we discuss which teams are best positioned heading into the most important stretch of the season. Our One Big Thing focuses on the Carabao Cup Final as Manchester City defeat Arsenal, raising major questions about the Premier League title race. Did Arsenal play too conservatively in a massive moment? And are City building momentum at the perfect time to make a late push? For Underdogs of the Week, Sunderland stun Newcastle in a dramatic Tyne-Wear Derby comeback, while Cremonese pick up a crucial win to boost their survival hopes. We break down which result matters more and what it means moving forward. In our new Mid Table Moment, we highlight Brighton’s quietly impressive season. Sitting 10th with 43 points, they’ve flown under the radar behind standout performances from Paul van Hecke and a resurgent Danny Welbeck. Are Brighton one of the most overlooked teams in the league? Our VAR You Serious Moment of the Week dives into controversial decisions in Bournemouth vs Manchester United, including whether Amad was denied a clear penalty. Is VAR improving or just creating more confusion? We wrap up with Parting Shots, covering international breaks, Chelsea’s struggles, Spurs’ mindset, England’s World Cup chances, and whether Manchester City can still win the Premier League. Finally, our Player to Watch is 18-year-old Colorado Rapids center back Lucas Herrington. Dominant in the air and confident on the ball, he’s a rising talent who could soon attract attention from top clubs. Big debates, bold takes, and the business end of the season all in one episode.

    41 min
  4. Mar 18

    MAX DOWMAN IS THE TRUTH | Episode 24

    This week on VAR You Serious, we start with a historic moment as Max Dowman becomes the youngest Premier League goalscorer ever. With an image of Dowman on screen, we discuss what this means for Arsenal’s academy and Arteta’s willingness to trust young players. But the celebration quickly turns into controversy as we break down a viral article claiming Arsenal are “making football worse.” Is that criticism fair, or are Arsenal simply executing a modern tactical approach that others can’t match? Our One Big Thing looks at the volatile ends of the Premier League table. The relegation battle remains tight after West Ham, Spurs, and Nottingham Forest all draw, leaving the door open for Leeds to get dragged into the fight. Meanwhile the race for the top five is just as chaotic. Liverpool drop points, Chelsea stumble at home, and Aston Villa are embarrassed at Old Trafford. With so many clubs faltering, we debate whether anyone actually wants those Champions League places. For Underdogs of the Week, we highlight several huge results across Europe. Como come from behind to beat Roma in a crucial top four clash, Mallorca defeat Espanyol in a massive relegation battle, Southampton shock league leaders Coventry to keep their playoff hopes alive, and Stuttgart beat Leipzig to strengthen their hold on fourth place in Germany. Our VAR You Serious Moment of the Week focuses on Chelsea receiving relatively light punishment for rule breaches tied to their Premier League title-winning squad. With players like Eden Hazard, Willian, and Ramires signed during the period in question, we debate whether the punishment is far too weak and whether football governance treats elite clubs differently. We close with Parting Shots, debating whether Manchester United could already be title contenders next season, if Haaland has quietly had a disappointing year, whether Champions League comebacks are coming this week, whether Como’s rise is a feel-good story or ownership power, whether Bayern’s destruction of Atalanta says something about Italian football, and if Federico Valverde might be the most underrated player in the world. Big debates, bold takes, and football drama across Europe all in one episode.

    34 min

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VAR You Serious is a father and son soccer podcast where authentic fandom meets below-average knowledge and above-average opinions. Expect heated debates, controversial takes, and plenty of laughs as we dive into the beautiful game. From the Premier League to global football culture. We’re not analysts, we’re fans, arguing like it’s the 90th minute every week.