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London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast

London Is Blue
Chelsea FC
Premier League
Chelsea Football Club
Champions League
Club World Cup
Enzo Maresca
Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea
Cole Palmer
Manchester City
UEFA Champions League
Moises Caicedo
FA Cup
João Pedro
Barcelona
Newcastle United
Liam Delap
Liam Rosenior
Crystal Palace
Arsenal

We're a Chelsea FC podcast born in the USA. Hosted by @bbbusbee, @dandormer, and @nickverlaney. We cover all things Chelsea FC from the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League to any other cup competition the Blues add to their trophy collection! #CFC #KTBFFH Support this podcast: www.patreon.com/londonbluepod

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Latest Episodes

In this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, journalist Ben Jacobs joins Nick as he discusses Chelsea's accelerating summer transfer window under manager Xabi Alonso. The club recently finalized a €50+ million "hijack" deal for 21-year-old Atalanta... more

In this episode of the London is Blue podcast, Dan and Nick dive into the excitement of the ongoing North American World Cup, featuring Nick's firsthand experience at Arrowhead Stadium watching Curacao secure a historic point against Ecuador. "The vi... more

On this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick and Dan travel to Chicago for a special fan event where they sit down with Chelsea Football Club legend Gary Cahill. Cahill reflects on the incredible growth of the club's US fan base and discusses ... more

On this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, Nick and Ben Jacobs break down the vibrant fan atmosphere of the ongoing World Cup alongside breaking Chelsea transfer news. The biggest headline features left-back Marc Cucurella's rapid €60 million mov... more

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Recent Guests

Dan Childs
Regular guest on the show, Chelsea commentator
London Is Blue Podcast
Episode: #1603 | 2025-26 Season Review! A Catastrophic Unequivocal Disaster. #CFC
David Pasztor
Guest, affiliated with WAGNH
WAGNH
Episode: #1597 | Spurs Match Review! 2-1 to the Chels! feat. David Pasztor of WAGNH #CFC
Gary Cahill
Former Chelsea defender, club representative at a recent event
Chelsea FC
Episode: #1596 | No Trophy? Here's Xabi! #CFC
Calum McFarlane
Chelsea analyst and commentator referenced as part of Chelsea Football Club coverage
Calum McFarlane; Chelsea FC media contributor
Episode: #1588 | McFarlane Masterclass! 1-0! Leeds FA Cup Semifinal Review! #CFC
Joe Cole
Former Chelsea player, guest on the episode
Chelsea FC
Episode: #1580 | Can Chelsea Stun City Despite Form? Match Preview ft. CFC Central! #CFC
Sam (CFC Central)
Guest analyst for Chelsea FC content
CFC Central
Episode: #1563 | Can Chelsea Earn Three Points At Arsenal? Match Preview ft. CFC Central! #CFC
Paul Canoville
Former Chelsea player and advocate for diversity in football
Paul Canoville Foundation
Episode: #1539 | A Live Pod Special with Paul Canoville, Ben Jacobs, & Louis Beneventi in London! #CFC
Louis Beneventi
Football fan and commentator
Episode: #1539 | A Live Pod Special with Paul Canoville, Ben Jacobs, & Louis Beneventi in London! #CFC
Matt Law
Football journalist and Chelsea FC expert
Episode: #1498 | Matt Law Special: Palmer Still Injured? Estêvão For Golden Boy & More! #CFC

Hosts

Dan Dormer
Host of a Chelsea-focused podcast covering tactical breakdowns and club news.
Nick Verlaney
Co-host known for analytical takes and hosting alongside other Chelsea discussions.
Sam
Co-host contributing to Chelsea match previews and discussions.
Nathalie
Co-host providing Chelsea context and analysis.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.6k ratings
  • Best Chelsea podcast

    Much love to you guys for giving us this podcast. You guys reflect the passion of all of Chelsea fans in a true sense and keep it real. Also a shoutout to Sam for giving us such amazing insights about the opponents before the matches.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ARana33
    India24 days ago
  • Less Matt Law

    Top Chelsea Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    G-money32132
    United States2 months ago
  • Favorite Chelsea Podcast

    Love hearing from the guys (and gals) throughout the week. Great depth and insight!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blueismycolortpa
    United States2 months ago
  • Fulham fc

    Bad and untrue

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tresabh
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • King Kai

    One star deserved for insulting Havertz even when he was still at that fraud of a football club. He bring you a CL and 80% of your fanbase still disrespect him. On the pod, so fun to hear after Arsenal beat them. Ask yourself why Arsenal are boring when 2 billions squad sleep in their own half all game. They dont even realise that the worst Arsenal player is better than their best one.. Bozo Fernandez for life

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AightCG
    France5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Balanced discussion with strong tactical takes and fan banter.
High production value and consistent content for Chelsea fans.
Guest mix is typically relevant but varies in depth.
Some listeners feel tone can be negative or partisan at times.
Insightful Chelsea deep-dives with credible guests.

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#32
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#66
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#78
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Apple Podcasts
#198
United Kingdom/Sports
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#59
Australia/Sports/Soccer
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#220
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#1598 | Matt Law Special! Is It July Yet? Xabi: Best In Class Manager! #CFC
Q: Which competitions could Chelsea target next season under Alonso?
Europa League presents a viable route back into the Champions League and would also help with squad rotation and revenue, alongside domestic cup competitions and the Premier League.
#1598 | Matt Law Special! Is It July Yet? Xabi: Best In Class Manager! #CFC
Q: What is the expected transfer strategy under Alonso?
The team expects ready-made, high-quality players to fit immediately into the system, with a focus on a strong, stable transfer window and not micromanaging the process from above.
#1592 | Matt Law Special! A Messy and Dysfunctional Season #CFC
Q: Has the Chelsea squad quit on this season, and are players saving themselves for the World Cup?
The hosts acknowledge signs of disinterest and off-pitch issues; while not asserting certainty, they point to visible detachment, injuries, and strategic distractions that suggest a significant portion of players may have checked out for the rest of the season.
#1587 | New (Old) Manager Bounce? Leeds FA Cup Preview with CFC Central! #CFC
Q: How do Leeds pose a threat to Chelsea in this semifinal?
Leeds are solid defensively, dangerous on set-pieces, and have a physical, direct approach with a strong aerial game; Chelsea's current vulnerabilities and tactical setup will need to counter these elements to progress.
#1587 | New (Old) Manager Bounce? Leeds FA Cup Preview with CFC Central! #CFC
Q: What are the managerial possibilities Chelsea should consider beyond Calum McFarlane?
There is considerable speculation around several managers (Fabregas, Andoni Iraola, Oliver Glasner, Thomas Tuchel, Xabi Alonso, Francisco Farioli) and about the sporting director structure; the hosts argue a need for a stable, clearly supported plan rather than continuing to swap managers.

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