The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3uyjxzth Matt and Rob are back to take you through the ups and downs of the summer window. We tackle the Jack Grealish question and whether Everton need a 'Statement Signing' this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton are back in Europe, and Roberto's blue army is loaded with players who flattered to deceive at the Brazil World Cup - Leighton Baines and Phil Jagielka took the blame for another Steven Gerrard slip-up, Ross Barkley shared a bench with Frank Lampard Jr., Romelu Lukaku fell behind Divock Origi in the Belgium pecking order, Samuel Eto'o had a fight with half the Cameroon team, and Mo Besic was also there. There's a new badge, a *fabric* new home kit, and the least surprising Good Times Goal of the Season ever, on the podcast that knows your first touch on your debut should never be a backheel. This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini and Gary Lunt for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Dave, and Rodger pick out the best and worst of Everton's 2024/25 season. Let us know your thoughts on each category:  Best goal Best player Best young player Best team performance Most despairing moment Best moment What are you most looking forward to for next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everton have their first signing of the summer secured. Carlos Alcaraz is in, although only for two years. And maybe one more. Matt and Paddy take a look at the deal and the thinking behind the unusual terms of his contract. We also look at the outstanding contract business Everton have to do, before the sound of the Branthwaite rumour mill kicking into gear builds. To finish, there are some alternative end-of-season awards. EMAIL: evertonbyline@gmail.com Make sure you don’t miss out on our exclusive deal – head to ⁠www.nordvpn.com/blueroom⁠ and get an extra four months free when you sign up for the 2-year plan. Use discount code TBR25: ⁠⁠https://lgatesphotoshop.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠#EFC⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#Everton⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reel Tours supremo Gary Lunt is back for a rematch to discuss the 2015 Hollywood movie Creed, which used Goodison Park as a location for the showpiece boxing match between Adonis Creed and 'Pretty' Ricky Conlon. We talk that West Brom game where the picture and audio were captured at half time, Tony Bellew's performance in the film and his real-life world title fight at Goodison, favourite Rocky film, plans for an Everton heritage walking tour, and more. This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Sean Ponzini, Niall O'Donnell and Gary himself for their contributions. You can find our first interview with Gary by listening to Ep No.2 of The Good Times Everton Podcast, "2006/07". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The season ends in style then. A third win in succession saw the Blues finish the campaign on 48 points and gives supporters a lot to be excited about going into the summer. Matt and Paddy assess the win at Newcastle and the potential connotations. Just how good is Pickford now? Is Alcaraz set to stay? Is there confidence on a deal for Delap? EMAIL: evertonbyline@gmail.com Make sure you don’t miss out on our exclusive deal – head to ⁠www.nordvpn.com/blueroom⁠ and get an extra four months free when you sign up for the 2-year plan. Use discount code TBR25: ⁠https://lgatesphotoshop.com/⁠⁠#EFC⁠ ⁠#Everton⁠ ⁠#EvertonStadium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Rodger and Dave reflect on the Moyes inspired turn around that sees us finish with 48 points. They debate if Europe is now a realistic aim for the Blues - there are many routes as proven this season with 9 teams qualifying. PLEASE READ: In 2021, Duncan Browne lost his life in a devastating attack in Liverpool City Centre. Since then, through Doing it For Duncan, Lee (@browner6) and his cousins have raised over £50,000 for The Walton Neuro Centre. Now, in 2025, they’re going even bigger:A 130-mile coast-to-coast walk from Hull to Liverpool - nearly a marathon a day for 6 days straight, camping each night, finishing at Bramley Moore Stadium. If you can, please donate using the link below, share and help make a real difference. Thank you. https://gofund.me/5ca086e5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Les, Adam, and Rob talk through another brilliant away win for Everton under David Moyes. A strong finish to the season sees Everton finish comfortably mid-table on 48 points for the second season running (points deductions notwithstanding) - a good platform to build on going into the new stadium. Should we be confident for progress next season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the End of an Era at Goodison Park dominating Evertonian minds and the airwaves, the co-hosts take a minute to reflect on the celebrations of 18th May, before going through some of the many listener comments from throughout the spring months.Then, Kevin sits down with a key contributor to the creation of The Good Times Everton Podcast - film and theatre director Sean Ponzini - to discuss his new short film ALIBI, starring Evertonian Thom Williamson.Sean talks about the process behind making a film and screening it at festivals, the burgeoning film scene in Liverpool, Sean Bean and Martin Freeman's accents, and ways that people with an interest in working in the film industry can get on the ladder. There's also a long-running Championship Manager 01/02game that needs finishing.Follow cinemapieproductions on Instagram to watch ALIBI, and keep an eye out for details on how to vote for the film at various upcoming festivals.This episode is in association with The Excelsior. Thanks to Gary Lunt, Niall O'Donnell and Sean himself for their contributions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Warren is joined by Pete and Rob for more reaction and a very different perspective on the closing of Goodison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices