Football fans and long-time friends Mike (Man Utd), Aali (Liverpool) & Wam (Arsenal) catch up every Sunday evening to discuss the latest round of fixtures involving teams from the EPL as well as the current hot topics in Football. Business email - setthetempopodcast@gmail.com Website - https://set-the-tempo.captivate.fm Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/set_the_tempo_podcast/
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Best season out of Arsenal & Man United, Will Liverpool challenge again?
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Recorded Friday 25th May 2023. The main topics discussed included the following - Who has had the best season, Arsenal or Man United? Will Liverpool challenge next season? Can Pochettino revive Chelsea? Co-hosted by Mike Blackman & Aali Farooq Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue Adventure Clear Clear Podcast Production by Mike Blackm…
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The Evolution of Newcastle United, Is the EPL Top 4 race back on?
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Recorded Monday 8th May 2023. The main topics discussed included the following - The Evolution of Newcastle United The EPL top 4 race What is going wrong for Ten Hag & Man Utd? Is Trent Alexander-Arnold now a midfielder? Co-hosted by Mike Blackman, Aali Farooq & Alex Dunne (who stepped in this week for Wamweni Simonde) Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-O…
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Is this Pep's best Man City team? What next for Arsenal? Should managers get more time?
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Recorded Friday 29th April 2023. The main topics discussed included the following - What happened to Arsenal, where do they go from here? Is this Pep's best-ever Man City team? Are the Glazers staying at Man United? Which managers who lost their jobs this season deserved more time? Are Liverpool returning to form? https://www.skysports.com/watch/vi…
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City vs Arsenal preview, Newcastle smash Spurs 6-1, United reach another cup final
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Recorded immediately after Victor Lindelöf's decisive spot kick in the FA Cup semi-final between Man United & Brighton. The main topics we discussed included the following - What next for Harry Maguire? Will City win the Treble? Can Arsenal, Man United, or Real Madrid stop City? What has gone wrong at Spurs and is the top 4 race now finished? Are C…
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Can England win the World Cup? Has Southgate lost his credibility?
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The guys preview the upcoming world cup starting this Sunday in Qatar. Topics on England include - How far can England go in the tournament? Has Southgate lost credibility by selecting out-of-form players in his squad? How will England line up? Topics on the World Cup itself include - Who will win the World Cup? Which players will light up the Worl…
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Should Stormzy have brought out Chip? Is Kanye being toxic on purpose?
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The guys discuss the world of collaborations and brand partnerships across the culture in music and sport. They delve into topics around Stormzy's Mel Made Me Do It video, the souring relationship between Kanye West and Adidas, and Skepta's creative brand deals. The guys then examine Arsenal's recent 3-2 victory over Liverpool at the Emirates stadi…
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Who would you select in your EPL North v South Allstar Draft Pick?
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Mike & Aali are joined once again by their good friend Wam to play the ultimate premier league pub game, courtesy of new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly. It's the English Premier League North v South All-Star game but with the added twist of the draft system, since it came from the mind of the U.S owner. Each competitor chooses both a north and south XI,…
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Should the football have been cancelled? Will AI enhance or kill music?
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Mike & Aali are joined by their long-time friend and new regular guest on the show, Mr. Wamweni Simonde. “Wam” is an Arsenal diehard with a strong love of music, particularly anything from Kanye West. The guys talk about the reaction they've seen to Queen Elizabeth II's passing and the potential implications of the postponed EPL fixtures. In terms …
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What makes the London & U.K Jazz Music Scene so unique?
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Mike & Aali discuss the rise of the London & U.K Jazz scene, exploring how this new wave of jazz-inspired instrumentalists, producers, and vocalists connect the spirit of traditional jazz with their influences from mainstream culture. They speak on how the next generation of U.K jazz-infused talent is being prepared and developed for the future and…
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Can Man United fans boo the team and back the manager?
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Mike & Aali discuss the talking points from the opening weekend of the EPL before making their predictions for the season ahead. They debate who will be the MVP transfer, Sterling to Chelsea, Jesus to Arsenal, or Haaland to City. They also discuss their top 4 predictions, Klopp's excuses, and the situation at FC Barcelona. They then hold a lengthy …
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Is Southgate still the man to lead the England Men's team? Part 2
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Mike & Aali continue debating the merits of Gareth Southgate and his record as the Men's England football team. Did making the semi-final of the World Cup and the final of the European Championships constitute success and looking ahead, is he the right person to lead the team both into the World Cup 2022 in Qatar and beyond? Expect a healthy mix of…
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Is Southgate still the man to lead the England Men's team? Part 1
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Mike and Aali debate the merits of Gareth Southgate and his record as the Men's England football team. Did making the semi-final of the World Cup and the final of the European Championships constitute success and looking ahead, is he the right person to lead the team both into the World Cup 2022 in Qatar and beyond? Expect a healthy mix of lively a…
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Does Kendrick fall foul of 90’s rap fans? Can you like old & new Kanye?
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Mike and Aali give their opinions on Kendrick Lamar and his latest album “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers” before discussing the enigma that is Kanye West post-release of his Netflix documentary “Jeen-Yuhs”. Does Kendrick fall foul of fans who only like 90’s songs, can you be a fan of old Kanye and still enjoy Yeezy, and do studio albums still matter…
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Was Liverpool's season a success? How will Man Utd fair under Ten Hag?
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Mike and Aali give their opinions on LFC and their 2021/22 season before looking ahead to Erik Ten Hag beginning his MUFC reign in 2022/23. Firstly they discuss Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the UCL final, Liverpool vs Man City in the title race, and whether it was an overall successful “parade-worthy” season for Jurgen Klopp and his men. They then d…
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