Shades of Blue: A Manchester City FC Podcast

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By: CrunkChocolate

'Shades of Blue' is a United States Based Podcast focused on Manchester City Football Team. "Football perspectives you connect with". If you are a fan of football or your knowledge is minimal. Give our Podcast a listen to support CrunkChocolate, Charlie, Tarik, Thom Bomb, and Lando. Join by following us on Social Media by searching @shadesofblueUS #shadygang

Choppin' It Up with Inside MCWFC
Last Tuesday at 7:00 AM

CrunkChocolate welcomes on Inside MCWFC for the first time for a conversation about how they began and lots of conversations about Man City Women! Follow 'Inside MCWFC' here: https://x.com/insidemcwfc

TOPICS:

IntroHow did Inside MCWFC begin?Favorite current MCWFC player and why? Thoughts on Gareth Taylor firing? Should they have waited until the end of the season? Current manager search. Waiting on Andree Jeglertz confirmation? Thoughts on what he could bring to the squadScale of 1(no confidence)-10(very confident) how confident are you about the roster as its currently constructed


End of Season Report: Arsenal w/ Arsenal 86 Podcast
07/07/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Byron (https://x.com/byst) and Paulina (https://www.instagram.com/hairmetaldad/) of Arsenal 86 Podcast (https://x.com/arsenal86pod) joins Crunk to talk about Arsenal's season


End of Season Report: Brighton Women w/ SheGulls
07/06/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Duncan of SheGulls Media and OSC (https://x.com/SheGulls) joins Crunk to talk about Brighton Women's season


End of Season Report: Crystal Palace Women w/ Phil Huffer
07/05/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Phil Huffer (https://x.com/rednbluephil) of Eagle Eye View (https://x.com/EagleEyeView29)joins Crunk to talk about Crystal Palace's season


End of Season Report: Everton w/ Toffee Bluecast
07/04/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Dan (https://x.com/TOFFEEBLUECAST) joins Crunk to talk about Everton's season


End of Season Report: Man City Women w/ Thom Bomb
07/03/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Thom Bomb (https://bsky.app/profile/thombomb816.bsky.social) joins Crunk to talk about Manchester City Women's season


End of Season Report: Leicester City Women w/ Lynn Wyeth of Foxes Trust
07/02/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Lynn Wyeth(https://x.com/LynnFOI) joins Crunk to talk about Leicester City Women's season


End of Season Report: Fulham w/ Skibby of Putney Perspective
07/01/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Skibby of Putney Perspective (https://bsky.app/profile/putneyperspective.cravenpod.com) joins Crunk to talk about Fulham's season


End of Season Report: Chelsea Women w/ Marc N. of The Twelve: WSL Podcast
06/30/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Marc N (https://bsky.app/profile/nichollsodeon.ftcutd.com) of The Twelve: WSL Podcast (https://bsky.app/profile/thetwelvewsl.bsky.social) joins Crunk to talk about Chelsea Women's season


End of Season Report: Tottenham Women w/ Lauren of Hometown Glory Podcast
06/26/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Lauren (https://x.com/laurencoys)of Hometown Glory Podcast (https://x.com/_HometownGlory) joins Crunk to talk about Tottenham Women's season


ESOR: Aston Villa Women w/ Part of the Pride podcast
06/25/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Part of the Pride podcast (https://x.com/PartPridePod) joins Crunk to talk about Aston Villa Women's season


End of Season Report: Aston Villa w/ Nati
06/24/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Nati (https://bsky.app/profile/natty-blaze.bsky.social) joins Crunk to talk about Aston Villa's season


End of Season Review: Man United Women w/ Holloway
06/23/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Holloway (https://x.com/_H0lloway) joins Crunk to talk about Manchester United Women's season


End of Season Report: Manchester United w/ Simo
06/22/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Simo (https://x.com/SimoSpeaks) joins Crunk to talk about Manchester United's season


End of Season Report: Bournemouth w/ Ross Devonport
06/17/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Ross Devonport (https://x.com/thatrossbloke) joins Crunk to talk about Bournemouth's season

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End of Season Report: Crystal Palace w/ Joe Walker (First 15 minutes)
06/16/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Joe Walker of Five Year Plan Fanzine (https://x.com/ohjoewalker) joins Crunk to talk about Crystal Palace's season

Did you enjoy the first 15 minutes? Watch the full episode (for free) on FanFest: https://fanfest.vip/home/ln/CvbkWPwHTiF-3rdV-jh73


End of Season Report: Brentford w/ Charlie Corr (First 15 minutes)
06/15/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Charlie Corr Head of NYC Brentford OSC (https://bsky.app/profile/corrsports.bsky.social) joins Crunk to talk about Brentford's season

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End of Season Report: Brighton w/ Ady Packham of Albion Roar Radio Show (FIRST 15 MINUTES)
06/14/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Ady Packham (https://x.com/albionroar) joins Crunk to talk about Brighton's season

Did you enjoy the first 15 minutes? Watch the full episode (for free) on FanFest: https://fanfest.vip/home/ln/yoOdcfwwVwLFZW1iJaSlo


End of Season Report: Liverpool w/ Michael Reid (FIRST 15 MINUTES)
06/13/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Michael Reid of OptaJoe (https://bsky.app/profile/michaelreid.bsky.social) joins Crunk to talk about Liverpool's season

Did you enjoy the first 15 minutes? Watch the full episode (for free) on FanFest: https://fanfest.vip/home/ln/msw_Ug4xcC7BJrxdNx3KE


End of Season Report: Newcastle w/ Fletcher (First 15 minutes)
06/09/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Fletcher (https://bsky.app/profile/saintfdw.bsky.social) joins Crunk to talk about Newcastle's season

If you want the full episode you can watch on FanFest (free when register): https://fanfest.vip/home/ln/UOPA18-WUv1kG8GQzAZe6


End of Season Report: Nottingham Forest w/ Adam of 1865: Nottingham Forest podcast (First 15 minutes)
06/08/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Adam of 1865: Nottingham Forest podcast (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:fjmttzlk23cuthnra3cmlvyg)

If you enjoyed the first 15 minutes the full episode is exclusively on FanFest free: https://fanfest.vip/home/ln/oJgnP_er7kUbKmH8nzaoU


End of Season Report: Tottenham w/ Tottenham Depot Podcast (First 15 minutes)
06/07/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Scott Byrd (https://bsky.app/profile/scottgbyrd.bsky.social) and Andrew Stetka (https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:iqzegylyxysuncjds4fjlr6d) of "Tottenham Depot Podcast joins Crunk to talk about Tottenham's season

If you enjoyed the first 15 minutes the full episode is exclusively on FanFest free: https://fanfest.vip/home/ln/TytRBSMsvYy72TmyPXwPL


End of Season Report: Arsenal w/ Treb Tracy of The Twelve: WSL podcast (First 15 minutes)
06/06/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club.

Today Crunk sits with Treb Tracy (https://bsky.app/profile/trebtracy.bsky.social) to talk about the UWCL Champions Arsenal Women. If you find yourself enjoying the first 15 minutes, please watch the full episode here on FanFest: https://fanfest.vip/home/ln/64DlL_FbhuUSHmdLWnKjv


'End of Season Report': Chelsea w/ Sylvs of Shea Butter FC Podcast (first 15 minutes)
06/05/2025

CrunkChocolate sits down with a representative of each club in the Premier League and Women’s Super League to talk about the 2024/25 season. 5 categories (Kits, Manager, Squad, Supporters, and Front Office) are discussed to get a proper understanding of every club. Today Sylvs (https://bsky.app/profile/southernsylvs.bsky.social) of Shea Butter FC joins Crunk to talk about Chelsea Men! Enjoy the vibes

If you enjoyed the first 15 minutes the full episode is exclusively on FanFest free: https://fanfest.vip/home/ln/eiyOi31RAIjzLgeEqwiTP


Episode 142 - Tarik takes on Fulham / No more questions about Jack Grealish
#143
05/30/2025

All the show bros are back together for one of the last episodes of the season! Discussing the final Premier League match for Man City at Fulham and we hear about Tarik's experience being at the game. Shock, Awe, and Applause covers Arsenal's UWCL title, before moving to our Man City Women's segment BABY BLUE BADDIES

0:00 - Cold open: What word/phrase would you use to describe the season?

7:00 - Music intro/Admin/Check in with the Show Bros

13:45 - Preview - Fulham 0 - 2 Man City

27:50 - Can Phil Foden fill...


Breaking Bread: Fulham with Putney Perspective (Patreon exclusive first 15 minutes)
#142
05/23/2025

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Skibby of Putney Perspective (https://x.com/PutneyPerspect) joins CrunkChocolate for a wonderful discussion about Fulham including what makes the club special, Marco Silva's tactics, starting Xi predictions, and score predictions

TOPICS:

IntroductionWhy do you love your club? Best attributes/reasons why you love the club?What has been positive about this season for your club...


Episode 141 - Thank you King Kev
#141
05/21/2025

Crunk, Charlie, and Thom Bomb are back to discuss all thing Manchester City and discuss the Sevens tournament Man City Women are participating in!

Topics:

cold open

Admin/Intro

Man City Men

Review: FA Cup vs Crystal Palace

Review: PL vs Bournemouth

Preview & Score predictions: PL @ Fulham

Shock, Awe, and Applause

Baby Blue Baddies

World 7s Tournament - Where, when, how to watch, which players are going



The Brilliant Blues Episode 4
05/20/2025

Recorded LIVE on FanFest

CrunkChocolate, John W., and Dillon Meehan team up for their monthly recording to discuss all things big and small picture about Manchester City

TOPICS:

- Introduction

- Pep said winning the FA Cup wouldn’t mean it’s a successful season. How would you describe the season after the loss?

- How important does this summer’s recruitment become?

- We know KDB is leaving. Who is one player Man City have to hold on to and who is one player that has to lea...


Choppin' It Up w/ Colin AKA Prestwich Blue (First 15 minutes) Patreon Exclusive
05/16/2025

Welcome to the first 15 minutes of our Patreon Exclusive series "Choppin' It Up" if you want to enjoy the full episode. Subscribe to our $6 tier of Patreon where we have new episodes releasing every 3 days with tons more coming in the Summer! Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109

CrunkChocolate is joined by Manchester City fan and legend behind the scenes Colin AKA Prestwich Blue.

0:00 Intro

4:30 How did Colin fall in love with football and Manchester City

7:45 Hooliganism in football

12:50 Over/Under rated things in football

22:45 How can...


Episode 140 - Dias shook by Saints/ MCWFC End of Season Review
#140
05/14/2025

CrunkChocolate, Sharpie Charlie, and Thom Bomb are back covering all things Manchester City Men and Women. Find out why we call ourselves "The most comprehensive podcast about Manchester City. Please rate the podcast 5 stars and leave a review!

TOPICS:

0:00 - Ruben Dias sounded a fool COLD OPEN

7:35 - Intro / Admin / Subscribe to Patreon

16:25 - Review: Man City 0-0 Southampton

44:20 - FA Cup preview: Man City vs Crystal Palace

48:30 - Baby Blue Baddies x Man City Women segment

49:30 - Review: Man City W 5-2 Crystal Palace<...


Episode 139 - Hunting Wolves/ The Bunny Shaw Conundrum
#139
05/09/2025

Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Are you watching it on Youtube? Please subscribe if you are new, leave a comment, and tap the thumbs up to like the video! Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games.  20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109

TOPICS:

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LIT Stream w/ Special Guests Matthew(Comets SC), Jaimie Calderon, and Gabby
05/05/2025

Every Thursday we bring 3 of our favorite personalities in Football/Soccer to discuss the world of football in the most fun you'll have this week! Follow our guests on Bluesky

Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Are you watching on Youtube? Please subscribe if you are new, leave a comment, and click the thumbs up to like the video! Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you perks like a live feed to weekly recordings, wonderful original series like “Choppin’ It Up”...


Choppin' It Up with Jack Gaughan (Patreon exclusive first 15 minutes)
05/04/2025

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Jack Gaughan the Northern Sports reporter for The Daily Mail makes his 4th guest spot returning to talk all things Manchester City with CrunkChocolate in a hilarious, laidback, and informative episode

TOPICS:

- Intro

- Does Manchester City end the season in a top 5...


Choppin' It Up w/ Aaron West (Oeste) Patreon Series first 15 minutes teaser
05/01/2025

Today we welcome on Oeste on to talk all things Arsenal, golf, and more! Remember if you want to watch more than the 15 minutes available you can subscribe to our $6 tier of Patreon where you can enjoy our library of amazing episodes! Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109

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Episode 138 - 32nd trip to Wembley uploading
#138
04/29/2025

CrunkChocolate, Tarik, and Sharpie Charlie are back covering a successful week for Manchester City Men and Women. Both clubs won and it gives us plenty to discuss

TOPICS:

0:00 - Crunk's sister graduates around the same time as the F.A. Cup final

4:12 - How confident are the show bros that Man City win the F.A. Cup?

7:47 - When to expect Haaland & Rodri to return

13:32 - Song intro/ Admin / Check in with the show bros

18:45 - F.A. Cup review: Man City 2-0 Nottingham Forest

38:25...


Thursday Night LIT Stream w/ Justin Horneker, Jake, Roberto Rojas
04/26/2025

Every Thursday we bring 3 of our favorite personalities in Football/Soccer to discuss the world of football in the most fun you'll have this week! Follow our guests on Bluesky

Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Are you watching on Youtube? Please subscribe if you are new, leave a comment, and click the thumbs up to like the video! Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you perks like a live feed to weekly recordings, wonderful original series like “Choppin’ It Up”...


Episode 137 - Saved by the Doku
#137
04/23/2025

Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Are you watching it on Youtube? Please subscribe if you are new, leave a comment, and tap the thumbs up to like the video! Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games.  20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109

The Men of...


Breaking Bread: Man City Women vs Everton Women WSL Match Preview (Patreon Exclusive first 15 minutes)
04/18/2025

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Today CrunkChocolate is joined by Everton Women's supporter Peter MacFarlene of The Blue Room podcast to learn all about Everton. Follow Peter on X: https://x.com/PeterJMacca

TOPICS:

IntroductionWhy do you love your club? Best attributes/reasons why you love the club?What has been positive about this season...


Breaking Bread: Man City vs Everton PL Match Preview (Patreon Exclusive first 15 minutes)
04/18/2025

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Today CrunkChocolate is joined by Everton supporter Braedon J to learn all about Everton. Follow Braedon on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/braejohn30.bsky.social

TOPICS:

IntroductionWhy do you love your club? Best attributes/reasons why you love the club?What has been positive about this season for your club...


Episode 136 - Dream a little dream of Champion's League
#136
04/16/2025

Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games.  20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109

TOPICS:

0:00 - Cold open question. Will Man City end the season in a Top 5 spot?5:06 - Podcast song intro/ This week in Patreon shows12:15...