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London Is Blue - Chelsea FC Podcast

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

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 Dan, Nick and Sam host a live reaction episode after Chelsea smashes a 4-3 thriller at home beating Brighton and giving us Chelsea fans relief after some nervy defending and mental lapses from our team. W... more

In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Dan and Sam (CFC Central) discuss our newly minted FOS sponsor, the looming transfer of Enzo and his potential replacements and the exits of strikers Nico and Marc Guiu. They also talk about our new GK E... more

In this episode of the London is Blue Podcast, Dan and Nick discuss Dibu Martinez’s impending move to Chelsea and it’s implications on Rob Sanchez and our GK situation. They also discuss Enzo’s potential move to City and finally get into our win agai... more

In this episode of the London Is Blue Podcast, Nick catches up with Ben Jacobs as they discuss Manchester City’s intention to bid for Enzo after the £120M deadline expired. They also discuss potential exits of Liam Delap, Nico Jackson and Mudryk. The... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Laterza
Former college football player; Chelsea FC enthusiast and guest on the show
Independent guest; social media presence @joelaterza
Episode: #1633 | Chelsea Chat with Joe Laterza! Favorite Players! Leadership, Teambuilding and Culture in Elite Sports! Favorite Kit? #CFC
CFC Central
Guest content creator/Chelsea FC content contributor
CFC Central
Episode: #1619 | Preseason Upon Us! Garnacho out? Good Vibes in Training? Incomings and Outgoings ft. CFC Central! #CFC
Steve Frankham MBE
Founding director of Chelsea Pitch Owners (CPO)
Chelsea Pitch Owners
Episode: #1618 | Ken Bates Tribute: 30 Years of Chelsea Pitch Owners #CFC
Sam CFC Central
Chelsea FC content creator and analyst
London Is Blue / CFC Central
Episode: #1613 | Fan Mailbag! Tactics with Xabi! Summer Transfer Targets! Squad Management! ft. CFC Central #CFC
Gary Cahill
Chelsea Football Club legend
Chelsea FC
Episode: #1610 | Gary Cahill Special! Reminiscing his First CL and PL! Best Matches! Career Highlights! #CFC
Sean Connell
Editor of The Sponsor
The Sponsor
Episode: #1608 | Chelsea's Sponsorship Woes with Sean Connell of The Sponsor #CFC
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
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

Hosts

Nick Verlaney
Co-host with recurring involvement in Chelsea-focused coverage; appears across multiple formats and platforms.
Dan Dormer
Host with Chelsea coverage focus and strategic discussions on squad and culture.
Sam
Co-host contributing tactical and cultural insights across episodes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.7k ratings
  • Yall ok?

    I love this podcast but I can’t in good faith give 5 stars to a podcast that runs 3 ad spots in less than an hour. If you folks are hurting that bad maybe podcasting isn’t for you?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    nerdxlife
    United States6 days ago
  • Great content and Frequent shows

    Love the show and how frequent you produce content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bama Golf
    United Statesa month ago
  • Red is the colour!

    Coyg!!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    AmyLankyMaynard
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • 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
    India3 months ago
  • Less Matt Law

    Top Chelsea Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    G-money32132
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners feel the tone can skew toward negativity depending on hosts.
Fans enjoy the mix of expert guests and community-driven Q&A, though some episodes are seen as too negative or repetitive by a subset of listeners.
Listeners praise deep Chelsea insights and strong transfer talk.
Audience appreciates coverage of both men's and women's Chelsea games and culture.
Criticism often targets audio production and some hosts' vocal delivery.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#10
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#235
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#20
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#71
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#160
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#245
Canada/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#1626 | Ben Jacobs Special! Our New Veterans! More Outgoings? FIFA? #CFC
Q: What do you make of the Henderson signing and how it fits Chelsea's culture-building approach?
It's a smart, low-risk move that adds a strong character and leadership presence in the dressing room, which should help stabilize the team and set standards while the younger players develop.
#1613 | Fan Mailbag! Tactics with Xabi! Summer Transfer Targets! Squad Management! ft. CFC Central #CFC
Q: If you had 100 million to spend, what would your signing strategy look like?
The approach would be to split the budget across 2-3 players, prioritizing defensive reinforcements and possible central midfield upgrades, while considering outgoings to free up wage and transfer space, with a plan to target players who can adapt to a flexible system rather than a single fixed role.
#1613 | Fan Mailbag! Tactics with Xabi! Summer Transfer Targets! Squad Management! ft. CFC Central #CFC
Q: Walk us through the players who might fit Alonso's style and could be targets after the World Cup.
Sam discusses multiple candidates with versatile profiles who can operate in a back three or as part of a fluid front four, highlighting the need for attackers with pace, and defenders who can slot into a back three, while noting that real movement depends on how the World Cup performances translate to club recruitment.
#1610 | Gary Cahill Special! Reminiscing his First CL and PL! Best Matches! Career Highlights! #CFC
Q: What was it like winning the Champions League and the run to it?
It was a surreal ride, with huge pressure and moments of magical performances, especially the final where the team showed immense character and resilience despite injuries and suspensions.
#1609 | Ben Jacobs Special! Our Left Back Dilemma. World Cup Vibes! Enzo? #CFC
Q: What happens if Enzo leaves—who could Chelsea target as a replacement?
If Enzo departs, Chelsea would likely look for a box-to-box midfielder who can cover multiple roles, with options like Chuameni, Caicedo's potential partner, and others like Grimaldo being considered, while Alonso assesses internal options before making a definitive call.

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What is London Is Blue about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on Chelsea FC with a distinctly fan-driven yet expert-informed tilt, frequently tackling transfers, tactical identity under the latest manager, match previews and reviews, and culture within the club. Episodes often balance deep-dive analysis of signings and systems with locker-room dynamics, leadership, and the broader market context, peppered with fan Q&As, guest insights from reporters and transfer specialists, and light humor. Noteworthy is its emphasis on culture and leadership as drivers of sustainable success, plus a willingness to explore ownership era implications and long-term strategy beyond just results. The format regularly features on-the-ground reporting from reporters and insiders, plus creator voices who v... more

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