Best Tyneside Podcasts (2025)

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Turkeys on Tyneside - Taylor, Tindall and the Amazon Tossers 33:29

16d ago33:29

33:29

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna chop up up Newcastle 3 Villa 0. Villa lose a game that was spoilt by referee Anthony Taylor, who sent off Jhon Duran far too quickly for most supporters, managers and pundits. Except the perfect idiots commentating and reviewing on Amazon Prime who all agreed Duran deserved it and then seemed thoroughly disapp…

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Storm Jhon blows away Saints 29:51

1M ago29:51

29:51

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss Villa moving back to 6th from 12th after 2 home victories. Duran's excellent 2 performances and a goal, Mcginn much better in the 10 role, Rodgers playing better (rampant against Brentford. But what in sweet jesus is going on upfront - Watkins in 12 minds dithering, Bailey with cheese string hammys and…

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Fans losing their shit after 4 losses 38:34

2M ago38:34

38:34

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the worst period during the Sultan of Unai's amazing reign. No notes just freedom to express the struggles in the league cup, Europe and twice in the League We will get betterBy Rupert & Verna

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Elation, Admiration and finally Frustration 39:48

3M ago39:48

39:48

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the week when Villa finally find full match form and deliver 3 complete performances, except the final kick of the 3rd match. They start with Bournmouth and their trip to Villa Park - watching from The Cells and being pitch level and the perspective that gives Then a view of the comprehensive Bologne p…

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A review of the season so far...... 1:00:25

3M ago1:00:25

1:00:25

Europe's leading Husband and wife podcast team on Aston Villa invite Cousin Nick to join in a conversation with Rupert on the season so far. The Boys discuss Has it been a successful start so far? Has the Bayern result papered over a few crack? Have we not played that well yet? Have we lost to the only good team we have played in the league so far?…

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A doctor talks about her lived experience of chronic pain 6:27

3M ago6:27

6:27

Hannah, a British doctor, was recently interviewed by ABC in Australia where she is based. This was part of Pain Week. She talks about her experiences of chronic pain, the challenges, what she has done, and the impact on her medical practice. Hannah wrote about her chronic pain in the BMJ when she was a medical student in 2020 — read here. In the a…

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Newsflash - Duran signs until 2030!! 20:07

3M ago20:07

20:07

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert jump onto a pod to discuss Jhon Duran slightly surprising decision to increase his deal with Villa. Verna not that surprised. Rupert impressed by the Villa's decision and protecting their newly prized, priced asset. Crazy horse's value skyrocketing, from zero to cult hero and now on some serious wedge! Oh and …

1
Oktoberfest Villa!!!! 24:42

3M ago24:42

24:42

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss Villa's win over European royalty Bayern Munich. They record straight after the games finish and share the raw emotions of a simply incredible night. They talk Duran Duran - no stopping this 20 year old rise to the very top Watkins and Rodgers heroic first half Philogene surprsie choice but delivred an…

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Comeback kings - it feels inevitable!!!! 36:13

4M ago36:13

36:13

Husband Rupert flys solo as wife Verna is back in the Uk. He droans on: the glorious feeling of knowing you will win even if losing (it feels like Utd in the 90s) Its the bench and subs innit - starters and finishers/special teams and SA extra pack in rugby How many comebacks under Emery - its 4 the goals it was a "shit" start says Emery How good i…

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Thunderbastard and Swiss Rolls 40:55

4M ago40:55

40:55

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna climb from their sick beds to discuss the comeback against Everton and then the trip to Bern. They discuss the Duran's screamer for nearly 14 minutes of the pod. They marvel at the control of the first 17 minutes and the the whole of the second half. How can an attacking team be so exciting and yet the defence…

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Lions down foxes 32:08

4M ago32:08

32:08

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the successful victory and another 3 points. Villa sit in a solid 7th before the International break: Game review The free kick Tielemans and Ramsey Players scores Emery's subs work again In other news - we were right Watkins is carrying an injury, club in full Duran PR effort, the toilet fiasco at Vil…

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Wasteful Villa blow huge Opp! 31:45

5M ago31:45

31:45

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss their emotions after the frustrating loss to Arsenal - V proud whereas R very annoyed at the missed chances. If you lose after playing well can you find some satisfaction in the performance? Or is it even worse because you blow a big chance and must you capitalise when you play well? Lots of positives:…

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Fast start Villa surprise and delight 40:31

5M ago40:31

40:31

The 24/25 premiership return of husband and wife team Rupert and Verna on Europe's leading podcast by a married couple about Aston Villa. This week they celebrate the brilliant start to the season by Villa after a deserved away win at West Ham. They discuss how Unai and the boys in 90 minutes dispel the concerns over: - pre season losses and poor p…

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Richmond interviewed on Radio Tyneside 7:03

6M ago7:03

7:03

Check out my interview last week. Common questions posed on chronic pain.

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE BABY! 39:38

8M ago39:38

39:38

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the incredible feeling of achieving CL qualification. What it means to them individually, how's it's so significant in the modern day of ownerships by Oligarchs, Private Equity funds and State owned premiership clubs. They discuss what it means for the Club and its finances How it keeps the majority of…

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10 Reasons Villa aren't in the final 33:01

8M ago33:01

33:01

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna discuss the limp and insipid exit from the Europa Conference League semi Final. Well done Olympiacos but boy did Villa fail. Here's why? Fitness, Injuries, Form, Lack of Defence, Experience in Europe, Emery tactics, Predictably, Rotation, the Royal Doulton figure Diaby and Away form in Europe We love this club…

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Another huge week to come! 34:08

9M ago34:08

34:08

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss the strange Villa Performance against Chelsea. The highs, lows, very lows and then a mini high! Rodgers the only star performer. A lucky first half lead and then full on domination by Chelsea in the second half. VaR definitely a Villian. And now we have Olympiacos and Brighton to come - another incredi…

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The last English team in Europe 43:48

9M ago43:48

43:48

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert talk about their adventures in Northern France and the incredible scenes they witnessed and the pride the feel in this group of courageous young men. They discuss the tired players - the 49 games and the time off given to Lille The cojones of the whole team, but particularly the 5 penalty heroes They give the …

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Villa shock the Premiership, Sky Sports and the world 28:33

9M ago28:33

28:33

Wife is away so Rupert try solo to explain Villa's incredible away win of the season against the Gunners. No more written words just enjoy his stunned enthusiasmBy Rupert & Verna

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Classic euro night under lights 33:03

9M ago33:03

33:03

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss a very entertaining Euro conference Quarter final against an excellent Lille team. Some super stars - Martinez 10, Watkins 9 with Mcginn and Bailey always threatening and 8s. The dynamic and exciting forwards who seem to always score are mirrored by increasingly incompetent defence- another woeful perf…

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Peps a bit of tosser isnt he? 18:26

10M ago18:26

18:26

Husband and wife Rupert and Verna slag off bullying Pep's public treatment of Grealish and could he manage Luton? Will the Villa, the team of the unloved scpaegoats take it to the world champions?? Can something so unlikely happen and CL qualification just about secured? Send for Duran and ZaniBy Rupert & Verna

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Total control from Villa - Emery masterclass 31:05

10M ago31:05

31:05

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss Villa's comfortable win against Wolves. Could this be Emery's favourite game? After the first 20 minutes - and the one chance for the dogheads - it was total control from the Villa Boys. It was an masterclass from the students of the Unai-versity. This was a win for undesirables, the cast offs, the sca…

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A crucial point - the squad deliver 36:50

10M ago36:50

36:50

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert are relieved to escape with a valuable point. They discuss how much they love Jhon Duran. Brave Emery tactics that didn't quite work 1st half. And how Diaby, Zaniolo and particularly Cash changed the game and a point secured. Captain Mcginn missing, nay bother, the squad help to deliver a point after Spurs los…

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Emery confuses himself 29:14

10M ago29:14

29:14

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the capitulation against Spurs. Rupert compliments Spurs to a point where Verna is annoyed. Rupert then controversially blames Emery for the negative tactics at home which started a chain reaction of long balls, spurs possession, low crowd engagement and eventually the Captain being sent off. Emery ove…

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89th minute winner and my life with Richard Chambers 31:55

10M ago31:55

31:55

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss their absence for 2 games and Rupert pays tribute to his dear Aston Villa supporting friend Richard Chambers who passed away two weeks ago. The team then discuss the rollercoaster ride of an evening at Kenilworth Road. Dominant first half display with men against boys displays. Those men then turned in…

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Football gods desert Aston Villa 29:02

11M ago29:02

29:02

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna left speechless after Villa somehow fail to convert their complete dominance of Man Utd and a hatful of chances. MISERY LOVES COMPANY> So cheer yourself up by listening to Verna and Rupert try and mash up some postives And this was before the Kamara newsBy Rupert & Verna

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Villa score 5 and return to 4th 25:42

12M ago25:42

25:42

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert do 2 podcasts in one day. And boy was this one easier!! They enjoy the comprehensive thrashing of Sheff Utd and marvel at Leon Bailey, Luiz and Watkins. The first 30 minutes and 4 goals was a pure surprising pleasure! Just what was needed and hugely enjoyableBy Rupert & Verna

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Officially its a slump! 35:25

12M ago35:25

35:25

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna lament that their beloved Aston Villa are officially now in slump - its not a blip, they re not tired, yes there are even more injuries but we have to admit the last 9/10 games have been poor with only Martinez in consistent form. They discuss the game, the goals, the team selection, Diaby, Pau Torres and why …

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Old Coote is Anti Football 29:21

12M ago29:21

29:21

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna decide not to discuss the Houthis attacks on ships in the Red Sea or Serena Williams recommending breast milk to help with sunburn, instead they would choose to talk about the scrappy, ugly, disjointed nil nil for Villa away at Everton. They discuss: David Coote - the worst of a very poor bunch The disallowed …

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"Old Villa" returns following 2nd half collapse 25:29

1y ago25:29

25:29

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert get annoyed with Villa's capitulation at Old Trafford. Was it tiredness, out of form players or Emery not being pragmatic? They agree that Emery's lack of game management and flexibility during the game finally cost Villa. Does Villa best coach ever have a flaw - the inability to change from the press/high lin…

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VILLA TOP FOR XMAS (NOT) 32:21

1y ago32:21

32:21

Husband and wife Team Ruper and Verna slightly forlornly discuss missing going top after only drawing 1.1 with Sheff Utd. The 15 game consecutive also ends The married couple discuss: - The Amazon driver broken down in the road - The optimism of going top - The need to be positive and find perspective after a slight set back - we hate VaR and the r…

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VILLA FIND A WAY TO WIN AGAIN 32:15

1y ago32:15

32:15

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna discuss the eventually successful but extremely strange win at Brentford. Lots of patient sideways passing which seemed to be missing some creative force. Bee Mee changes the course of the match with a typical leg breaking tackle - Rupert thinks he is a danger to his fellow Pros! Verna hates Villa winning in t…

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VILLA NOW IN TITLE RACE 26:15

1y ago26:15

26:15

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss Villa's courageous win against Arsenal after beating Citeee only 3 days before. Verna highlights how tired but valiant the team were. I think they agree that Arsenal are vey good but missed their chances. But also they agree this is something magical happening. It wasn't the same as against Man City, b…

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VILLA BEAT BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD 42:28

1y ago42:28

42:28

Husband and wife Verna and Rupert discuss Villa's domination of Pep's Triple winning Man City. On an extraordinary night and performance the guys heap praise on the whole team and Emery's selection genius. The stats for the match completely ridiculous as Villa hound city players in 13 turnovers and rack up 22 shots against only 2 for City. Records …

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90TH MINUTE EQUALISER RESCUES A POINT 33:18

1y ago33:18

33:18

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna discuss another point gained away from home, but another strange performance. Perhaps VaR and a definite sending off not going our way reduced our best spell. Martinez saves 3 times to keep Villa in the game. A wonderful equaliser from the lethal Watkins (even Verna accepting he is now at a different level). Z…

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TOP 4 BOX CRASHERS 31:26

1y ago31:26

31:26

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna discuss Villa remarkable break through into the CL top 4 places and the Euro elite . Villa ride their luck in the first half to win a very close game at the Tottenham stadium. Emery's first half team a disaster but he is genius and made changes at half time which won the game. Tielmans, Martinez and Watkins al…

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What a shitshow! 30:17

1y ago30:17

30:17

Husband and wife Rupert and Verna are stunned to talk about an incredibly underwhelming performance and loss against Nottingham Forest. The away day blues continue, with now our third loss and some very poor performances - Houston we have problem! Scores for the players historically low for an Emery team - some 1s and 2s dished out. We are still br…

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Villa ONLY score 3 39:38

1y ago39:38

39:38

Husband and wife Rupert and Verna discuss the convincing win over limp Luton. Professional, convincing Villa make light work of the Hatters playing only in 3rd gear. Are Villa fans greedy, three goals not enough against woeful Luton? How can 3 or 4. 1 be a hammering when we have recently scored 6 against Brighton? Verna notices the "tell" from Doug…

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Sultan of Unai - 1 year on 36:53

1y ago36:53

36:53

Husband and wife Rupert and Verna share a Jalfrezi and champagne with friends Mark and Sally. Rupert and Mark discuss the incredible year the Villa have had under Emery. They discuss Gerrard's final moments, the rumours of Poch joining and how lucky we were to get Emery. What is it about Unai that is so good and why does it suit Villa and the playe…

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Villa now 2 points from top!!! 37:45

1y ago37:45

37:45

Husband and wife team Rupert and Verna struggle to come to terms with Villa's continued progress after swatting aside another media darling. Verna thinks no player below a 9. Rupert discusses Zaniolo's best game. The Villa midfield boss the game, the attackers destroy the Hammers between the lines and Konsa enjoys being fouled. Are Villa playing 4.…

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A point won or 2 points lost? 29:28

1+ y ago29:28

29:28

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna mull over yesterdays game and whether Villa gained a very valuable point or missed out on going third. Are Wolves the dirtiest team in the premiership? A weird game of disruption, time wasting and non footballing skills. Should Verna drink Chablis while watching the Villa? Must Rupert drop F bombs in front of …

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Unai's Best Win - Villa 6 Brighton 1 34:49

1+ y ago34:49

34:49

Husband and wife Team Rupert and Verna love the Villa's superb demolition of the "best of the rest" team Brighton. So much to love - result, scoreline, hat tricks, League table and players scores in the 9 and 10s. Emery's best game?By Rupert & Verna

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Villa win but Verna unhappy with just about everything 32:18

1+ y ago32:18

32:18

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert discuss the Villa's away win against Chelsea. Rupert focusses on the positives of : 3 points, away win, clean sheet, Watkins off the mark. Verna takes an alternative view: loves the win, but disappointed in the pattern of play, another anonymous performance from Watkins, would Chelsea have won with 11 and why …

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Villa 3 Palace 1 - Very late drama at VP and one more Holte Ender in the sky 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert are joined by their Cousin Nick to discuss the remarkable turnaround in the Palace game. Verna opens with a moving tribute to Rupert's father who was buried today. Back to the football Nick and Rupert discuss this very strange game but hugely important result. Is Crazy Horse Jhon Duran officially VP's new cult…

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Burnley brushed aside 40:07

1+ y ago40:07

40:07

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert start the podcast with a discussion on Villa's comfortable and at times superb performance against Burnley. As usual they get sidetracked with Verna sharing the problems of watching the VIlla when travelling and Rupert gets annoyed with the overuse of the word statement by football commentators. Returning to t…

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Villa - Thump a Weak Everton 32:00

1+ y ago32:00

32:00

While the hubby is away, wife Verna takes over the controls and discusses a convincing win over Everton. An all round team performance with unlikely heroes in Digne, Bailey and Duran. McGinn man of the match.By Rupert & Verna

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4 days of carnage - a thrashing and season defining injuries? 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

35:11

Husband and wife team Verna and Rupert share the misery of the mauling by the Magpies, the seemingly awful injury to Tyrone Mings and the woeful performances of some senior players. Its been a dreadful 4 days since the news of Buendia's injury and it just got much worse today. Its first game you have to question Emery's judgment on team selection a…

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A Polish perspective- Journalist Jo Harper discusses Aston Villa 23:26

1+ y ago23:26

23:26

Polish based Journalist Jo Harper discusses with his cousin Rupert - the season finished - Gerrard losing the dressing room - Player of the season - Emery - Matty Cash's TV advertisingBy Rupert & Verna

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The Wedding Pod - Interviews 20:34

1+ y ago20:34

20:34

Married to Claret and Blue conduct live interviews at their own wedding. While family and guests party in the marque in the garden Rupert drags his close friends and Villa supporters into his studio to discuss; the season just finished, Emery, the best game, player of the season and looking forward to next season. Lots of beer, champagne and wine c…

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Newsflash - Moussa Diaby, what can Villa expect? 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

28:22

One part of the matrimonial partnership (Rupert) considers the value of Villa's new record signing Moussa Diaby. Using a variety of data sources, interviews with ex coaches & sporting directors plus what EL Presidente Unai Emery thinks; the pod highlights where Diaby will excel and where he will need to improve for a successful Villa and premiershi…

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