Straight Outta Cobham: The Athletic FC's Chelsea show
The AthleticThe Athletic's Chelsea experts - Simon Johnson, Liam Twomey, Luke Bosher, Sam Parkin and Dom Fifield - are alongside host Matt Davies-Adams to bring you behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge. Expect unrivalled insight, honest opinion and stimulating debate.
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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 477 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Sports | |||
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Latest Episodes
It's Tottenham, lads...
Matt Davies-Adams has got two of The Athletic's finest - Cerys Jones and Luke Bosher - alongside him for a look back on the absolutely inevitable but pretty unconvincing 2-1 victory over Tottenham at the Bridge on Tuesday nig... more
Matt Davies-Adams has got The Athletic's Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey for company after a rather busy days for Chelsea Football Club...
A seventh straight defeat in a final at Wembley? Bad.
Xabi Alonso announced as the new Blues manager? Now, that... more
Surely the Wembley curse has to come to an end eventually?!
Matt Davies-Adams is joined by The Athletic's Liam Twomey and Luke Bosher for a mega look ahead to Saturday's FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley.
Do the Blues have any hope of... more
Seven straight defeats? Not in these parts...
Matt Davies-Adams calls up Simon Johnson and Sam Parkin for a look back on the 1-1 draw with Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday lunchtime.
We take the positives from a far better showing that the sorry Fo... more
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- Long live SOC
My favorite podcast. Always makes my day.
Apple Podcasts5RaavG
United Statesa month ago - Negativity Mill
This podcast is informed but incredibly negative. It lacks any hopefully or encouraging perspective. The boys in blue deserve better.
Apple Podcasts1Nick NYC 2026United Statesa month ago - Thank you for listening, The Athletic!
The fans have spoken and you listened. Thank you for bringing back two episodes of the SOC Pod p/week!
Shoutout to Matt Davies-Adams as well! He’s got such a great commentator voice and he always brings his A-game on the pod and at the Bridge.
Apple Podcasts5Some1_4_NothingUnited States2 months ago - Love the show
Fantastic podcast, best on the athletic
Apple Podcasts5LongjohnnicholasUnited States2 months ago - Still probably the best CFC pod but that still ain't saying much
It has improved a little but is still hard to take seriously. Presenter, journalists, and producer all appear to suffer from ‘Main Character’ syndrome. Who cares that they posted something online? Only them. Who needs post-match audio notes full of hot takes which are often rolled back in the rest of an episode? Only them. This could be a great podcast, but the wingeing and moaning is incessant. Being a good print journalist does not automatically make you a good podcast pundit. The show would b... more
Apple Podcasts3MBelderson
United Kingdom3 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #187 | United Kingdom/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #40 |  India/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #79 |  Brazil/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #88 |  Mexico/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  Ukraine/Sports |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  South Africa/Sports |
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This show consistently leans into deep Chelsea-focused analysis, blending tactical debate with behind-the-scenes context from The Athletic's Chelsea coverage. Episodes frequently dissect form, lineups, and management decisions while unpacking the ownership era, fan sentiment, and long-term strategy. Guests range from club insiders and top Chelsea reporters to high-profile former players and Women's football voices, offering a broad spectrum of expert perspectives. The tone balances sharp analysis with accessible banter, making it a go-to for supporters who crave both detailed critique and candid, day-to-day club insights. Noteworthy is the regular linkage between on-pitch performance and off-pitch dynamics—ownership, recruitment, and stadiu... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Cerys Jones
2. Petr Cech
3. Charlotte Harpur
4. Calum McFarlane
5. Chris Weatherspoon
6. Liam Twomey
7. Richard Sutcliffe
8. Omari Kellyman
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