Rephonic
Artwork for Second Tier

Second Tier - The Championship Football Podcast

Stak
EFL Championship
Championship
Sheffield United
Coventry City
Derby County
Middlesbrough
Sheffield Wednesday
Ipswich Town
Birmingham City
Sunderland
Leicester City
Leeds United
Norwich City
Southampton
Bristol City
Watford
Blackburn Rovers
Wrexham
Luton Town
Hull City

A podcast dedicated to the EFL Championship. Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach bring you three episodes every week with opinions and news from the second tier of English football.

Whether it’s the latest on the next Jude Bellingham or fresh managerial drama, we’ve got you covered with all the fascinating storylines from the most entertaining league in the world!

Second Tier is the UK's No.1 podcast dedi... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes841Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
SoccerSportsFootball

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Second Tier

Latest Episodes

Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach react off the back of Southampton and Ipswich drawing 2-2 in a big game in the promotion race.

A brilliant game with a result which doesn’t suit either side!

Could Ipswich end up regretting those missed chances?

Southam... more

Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach discuss the weekend’s games in the Championship.

Automatic promotion is still up for grabs!

The play-off race goes down to the wire!

Can Oxford bounce back after relegation?

Watford are set to part ways with Ed Still! more

Ryan Dilks chats to former Cardiff City captain Sean Morrison about how to win promotion from the Championship.

How do you cope with the pressure?

How much does it help having a manager like Neil Warnock?

How do you recover from a setback?

Also, ... more

Ryan Dilks and Justin Peach look ahead to the penultimate weekend of Championship action.

Will Ipswich go one step closer to the Premier League against West Brom?

Millwall go to Leicester needing a win!

Oxford aim to keep their survival hopes aliv... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Ryan Hildred
Host of the Arte et Labore podcast, Blackburn-specific podcast
Arte et Labore
Episode: Blackburn sack Valerien Ismael - Second Tier Reacts
Lisa Nandy
Culture Secretary and advocate for the Independent Football Regulator
UK Government
Episode: Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy on what the Independent Football Regulator means for Championship clubs
Billy Sharp
Former professional footballer and guest speaker on the Steel City Derby
Sheffield United
Episode: Henrik Pancakeson - Second Tier Preview Show
Lee Camp
A legendary goalkeeper with a long Championship career, known for his roles at clubs such as Derby County, Nottingham Forest, and QPR.
Episode: Lee Camp: The goalkeeper with the maddest Championship career
Johannes Hoff Thorup
Former manager of Norwich City
Norwich City FC
Episode: Johannes Hoff Thorup: The long-term project cut short at Norwich
Charlie Daniels
Former Bournemouth defender and now a coach at Watford
Watford
Episode: Charlie Daniels on how to stay up in the Premier League
Jonny Hawley
From The Roker Report
The Roker Report
Episode: Sunderland Play-off Final Preview! Feat. Roker Report
Nick Wylie
Sheffield United fan and representative from The Sheff United Way
The Sheff United Way
Episode: Sheffield United Play-off Final Preview! Feat. Sheff United Way
Kristjaan Speakman
Sporting Director at Sunderland
Sunderland AFC
Episode: Second Tier Meets… Sunderland Sporting Director, Kristjaan Speakman

Hosts

Ryan Dilks
Host with a long-running stint on the show; central to the weekly analysis and banter.
Justin Peach
Co-host known for punditry and lively banter, provides complementary viewpoints.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.8k ratings
  • Woke slop

    Sometimes you want to just listen to people talking about the sport and leave we all love. What you don’t want is holier than thou lefties lecturing us all on politicians in a nation where British women are being sexually assaulted by illegal migrants and one poor woman in Walsall being killed by having a screwdriver rammed through her skull by a man from Sudan. To the woke warriors on this podcast that isn’t a reason to be concerned and want a change of government. I won’t be listening anymore.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tom Walton Temmy
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The Neil Warnock of podcasts

    This really is the show you love to hate unless it’s on your side then it’s excellent.

    Like Warnock 95% of the jokes are ‘groan worthy’ at best and also like Warnock the presenters have their favourite players/clubs and irrational dislike of others.

    However I can’t stop coming back to it, maybe because my club is having a good season, but it is a great listen for any Championship fan

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Spike_Thmid
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Just brilliant

    They don’t have any biased opinions and they seem to just make jokes about anything as a Norwich fan I love how they can make fun of Ipswich they can just make your day. just brilliant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TF24.
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Lots of talk about Asterix

    But nothing about Obelix.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Vitalstatistix0
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Love it

    Coventry fan here love tuning in to listen to you both slag off super Frank and the magic he is doing in the midlands. Keep up the good work 👍🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sky blue Mossy
    United Kingdom6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Fans praise the banter and insightful takes on Championship clubs.
Audiences appreciate the pacing and frequent episodes, with strong football knowledge.
Some listeners highlight perceived bias and repetitive threads.
A subset notes occasional focus on specific teams over others and language choices.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#137
United States/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#43
United Kingdom/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#102
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#110
Canada/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#60
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#228
France/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Not so subtle stadium tours - Second Tier Midweek Show
Q: Assuming Lincoln and Cardiff are the two automatic League One promotions, which team would you most like to see come up via the playoffs?
Bradford and Stockport are highlighted as exciting playoff contenders to bring a big club presence and compelling narratives back to the Championship.
Not so subtle stadium tours - Second Tier Midweek Show
Q: If Philippe Clément stays at Norwich, could they be top two contenders next season?
Yes, if he remains, Norwich could push for the top two thanks to strong form, a settled squad, and potential improvements from young players.
Not so subtle stadium tours - Second Tier Midweek Show
Q: Do we actually want Spurs to get relegated to the Championship?
Yes, because it would be funny and it would generate huge attention for the league, though there is debate about their ability to compete once down.
The Party Pooper - Second Tier Weekend Show
Q: Are Leicester right to sack Marti Cifuentes?
Justin believes it is questionable what the plan is after Cifuentes, while Ryan agrees but questions what will happen next.
The Party Pooper - Second Tier Weekend Show
Q: Do they go and get Nigel Pearson?
Ryan suggests they may need a big personality like Pearson to help the club.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Second Tier

What is Second Tier about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two-host football podcast focused on the EFL Championship, delivering rapid-fire analysis, tactical notes, and fan interactions across multiple weekly episodes. Discusses promotion races, relegation battles, managerial changes, and club-by-club narratives with a candid banter style, plus listener questions and live reactions to results. Notable for its consistent tri-weekly cadence, strong emphasis on tactical insight alongside entertainment, and a loyal audience that follows the Championship closely with a humorous, sometimes opinionated tone.

Where can I find podcast stats for Second Tier?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Second Tier. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Second Tier and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Second Tier get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Second Tier, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Second Tier?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Second Tier, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Second Tier have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Second Tier has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Second Tier?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Second Tier:

1. Not The Top 20 Podcast
2. The Price of Football
3. Blue Monday: An Ipswich Town Podcast
4. Kings of Anglia - Ipswich Town podcast from the EADT and Ipswich Star
5. Football Ramble

How many episodes of Second Tier are there?

Second Tier launched 7 years ago and published 841 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Second Tier?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Second Tier?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Second Tier from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Second Tier?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Second Tier. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Second Tier?

Recent guests on Second Tier include:

1. Ryan Hildred
2. Lisa Nandy
3. Billy Sharp
4. Lee Camp
5. Johannes Hoff Thorup
6. Charlie Daniels
7. Jonny Hawley
8. Nick Wylie

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days