Chatting Like Champions

URN’s European Football Podcast covering all the happenings in the Champions League, Europa League and Europe’s top leagues!

Live Scouting Challenge - Leicester City with Ali Glen

Missed Friday's Chatting Like Champions Live Show? Well not to fear, you can catch up on our fourth instalment of the CLC Scouting Challenge! Pavan, Ciaran and Alex go head to head to head, as they try to sell a package of 3 transfer targets to Leicester City fan and URN regular, Ali Glen Ali asked for a goalkeeper, a left sided centre-back, and a replacement for the outgoing Tielemans as it looks ever more likely he will leave in the summer. Which of our packages would you have selected and did Ali make the right choice? Let us know via our socials- @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram Be sure to tune into CLC Live every Friday, 6pm-7pm to catch the next instalment of our Scouting Challenge where we become the scouts and try to sell our players to our wonderful guest

05-10
56:17

UCL GW1 Review - Bellingham Brilliance, Arsenal's return & that Group of Death

Welcome back to Chatting Like Champions We're thrilled to kick off our first episode after a year-long hiatus, and we've got the dynamic duo, Pavan and Alex, back in the cockpit. In this exciting return episode, we're diving headfirst into the thrilling world of football as we dissect the highlights and lowlights from the first Champions League gameweek. With a year's worth of pent-up excitement, we're taking a close look at the nail-biting matches, the standout performances, and the jaw-dropping moments that left fans on the edge of their seats. Pavan and Alex bring their unique insights and banter to the table as they break down the tactics, goals, and controversies that shaped this unforgettable gameweek. Whether you're a die-hard football fan or just curious about the latest happenings in the world of sports, this episode has something for everyone. Join us as we take off on a thrilling ride through the world of Champions League football in this long-awaited comeback episode!

09-28
34:43

2022/23 PICK YOUR PASSENGERS

PICK YOUR PASSENGERS IS BACK BIGGER AND BETTER FOR THE 22/23 SEASON DEADLINE: 1ST SEPTEMBER 2022 ALL INFO ON OUR SOCIALS @CHAMPIONSURN TO SUBMIT YOUR PICKS AND PLAY ALONG Prizes and dignity on the line...

08-26
31:45

PICK YOUR PASSENGERS 21/22 FINAL STANDINGS!

The long awaited announcement of the final standings for the debut season of PICK YOUR PASSENGERS has landed! We run through how your pilots got on (not very well), the friends of the podcast, and those in and around the top. We hear the post season reviews from multiple people from University Radio Nottingham, Sam Tighe of Ranks FC, and the top 3 including your PYP Champion We can't thank you enough for playing PYP this year, it has been bigger than we ever imagined and we hope you decide to play again next season. More details to follow soon To see the full league table and where you finished, head to our website: https://chattinglikechampions.wordpress.com/ and follow our socials @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram S2 of CLC has been a blast, your flight team will return very soon...

07-07
01:09:47

Live Transfer Talk - Final CLC Live Show of the Year!

Season 2 of Chatting Like Champions is coming to a close, and our final live broadcast on University Radio Nottingham is available to catch up on.  With Ciaran and Alex absent, Pavan was joined by a huge panel to dissect the biggest deals and rumours of the transfer window so far. Nunez vs Haaland, Spurs vs Arsenal, and much more  For those of you waiting for the Pick Your Passengers finale, that will air next week as we announce the final standings for the season! Thank you to everyone that has listened throughout the year, we have an exciting project in the pipeline for the summer, so we won't be gone for too long

06-23
56:05

Live Scouting Challenge - Aston Villa with Matthew Gordon

Missed Friday's Chatting Like Champions Live Show? Well not to fear, you can catch up on our final instalment of the CLC Scouting Challenge of the season! Pavan, Ciaran and Alex go head to head to head, as they try to sell a package of 3 transfer targets to resident Aston Villa fan, Matthew Gordon Matt asked for a younger goalkeeper, a centre back (anyone other than Mings), and a striker Which of our packages would you have selected and did Matt make the right choice? Let us know via our socials- @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for all the support on these Scouting Challenges throughout the year, we hope you have enjoyed them as much as we have 

06-16
42:56

Live Scouting Challenge - PSG with Alex Duke

Missed Friday's Chatting Like Champions Live Show? Well not to fear, you can catch up on our fifth instalment of the CLC Scouting Challenge! Pavan, Ciaran and Alex go head to head to head, as they try to sell a package of 3 transfer targets to honorary/stand in PSG fan and URN royalty, Alex Duke We recorded this before the news broke that Mbappe decided to stay, so we scouted an Mbappe replacement, and 2 other custom slots that were up to us to build a PSG side that is worthy of winning the Champions League.  Which of our packages would you have selected and did Ali make the right choice? Let us know via our socials- @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram Be sure to tune into CLC Live every Friday, 6pm-7pm to catch the next instalment of our Scouting Challenge where we become the scouts and try to sell our players to our wonderful guest

06-02
01:02:41

Episode 36 - CLC End of Season Awards

Join your favourite flight team as we present our end of season awards to the best and worst players, managers, and clubs from this season. From best signing and loanee, to worst manager and best relegation survival, we present our nominees from Europe's top 5 leagues.  We do apologise if we missed out anybody, because we definitely did! Be sure to tune into University Radio Nottingham on Friday 20th 6-7pm for our PSG Scouting Challenge, and the week after for our Aston Villa Scouting Challenge + give us a follow @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram

05-19
52:45

Episode 35 - Manager Tier List

After their 1st season in charge, how well have Europe's managers done? Pavan, Ciaran and Alex go around the top 5 leagues and rate the appointments from last summer and early on this season. From Inzaghi and Vieira to Gerrard and Nagelsmann, we debated who should be given a second chance and who might be on thin ice Apologies for the late episode, we are approaching the end of exam season, and apologies for the sound quality this week. Follow us @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram, see you next Friday for another podcast and a live show 6-7pm on University Radio Nottingham

05-14
01:15:58

Episode 34 - UCL, UEL & UECL Semi-Final 2nd leg Roundup

Join your favourite flight team +Luke as we delve into all of the drama from the European competitions this week. From the Champions League, to the Europa League and the Conference League, we had plenty of talking points as we discovered the finalists of the continental competitions  From Moyes' and Rice's unsavoury behaviour, to the utter brilliance of Ancelotti and Camavinga, the SFs did not disappoint! Did you guess correctly in this week's instalment of Suitcase of a Superstar? Let us know via our socials, @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram

05-07
45:47

Episode 33 - UCL, UEL & UECL Semi Final 1st Leg Roundup

Join your favourite flight team as we delve into all of the drama from the European competitions this week. From the Champions League, to the Europa League and the Conference League, we had plenty to say as we witnessed the 1st legs of the Final Four in each respective competition.  Did you guess correctly in this week's instalment of Suitcase of a Superstar? Let us know via our socials, @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram Don't forget to tune into our next live Scouting Challenge, this time on Leicester City from 6-7pm, 6th May on University Radio Nottingham 

04-30
49:05

Episode 32 - An XI of the Best Individual Champions League Performances

A mega episode this week, as we each construct a team of our favourite individual Champions League performances and try our hand at the tactical setups. Alex, Pavan, and Ciaran reminisce about the best performances across the years and try to make a fully functional team that would almost certainly be Champions League winners! Let us know if we missed any and your favourite individual UCL performances on our socials, @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram Listen out for Suitcase of a Superstar and see you all again next week

04-22
01:20:14

Episode 31 - Champions League Quarter-Final Review

Your usual flight team are a man down this week, but join Pavan and Alex as they discuss all the drama that unfolded during the Champions League Quarterfinals! From the brilliance of Benzema to Simeone's screams, the QFs did not disappoint  2 English teams vs 2 Spanish teams in the Semis, who will make the final, and go onto win the competition?  For more updates follow our socials @championsurn on Twitter/Instagram, and join us again next week for another flight with your favourite crew-  Happy Easter!

04-14
33:20

Live Scouting Challenge - Liverpool FC with Jack Knapton

Missed Friday's Chatting Like Champions Live Show? Well not to fear, you can catch up on our third instalment of the CLC Scouting Challenge! Pavan, Ciaran and Alex go head to head to head, as they try to sell a package of 3 transfer targets to Liverpool fan and URN royalty, Jack Knapton Jack asked for a box to box midfielder, a false nine (Firmino replacement), and a replacement for Salah in the event he leaves this summer. Which of our packages would you have selected and did Jack make the right choice? Let us know via our socials- @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram Be sure to tune into CLC Live every Friday, 6pm-7pm to catch the next instalment of our Scouting Challenge where we become the scouts and try to sell our players to our wonderful guest

04-12
57:54

Episode 30 - Pick Your Passengers Spring Update!

It's finally that time again, to take a look at the league standings for our very own fantasy football game, Pick Your Passengers! Join Pavan, Ciaran and Alex as we analyse the biggest risers and fallers from the winter update and whether those changes have been a help or a hinderance to you. To view the full league standings and see what position you are in, please visit chattinglikechampions.wordpress.com and visit @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram for more updates

04-07
35:22

Episode 29 - The Best Striker Partnerships with Sam Tighe

Pavan, Ciaran, & Alex are joined by Ranks FC's very own- Sam Tighe We racked the brains of Sam about some of the best striker partnerships around the continent and what makes them click. From Kane + Son, to Lautaro and Dzeko, we hop around Europe to rave about the best striker duos and some that have the potential to be great A huge thank you to Sam Tighe for coming on and for all the love he has shown to our podcast this season, we are very grateful for your support.  Did you guess correctly in this week's Suitcase of a Superstar, let us know on our socials @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram We hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we did recording it. Don't forget to tune into University Radio Nottingham every Friday 6-7pm to hear more from your favourite flight team

03-25
58:37

Live Scouting Challenge - Tottenham Hotspur with Regan Gishen

Missed Friday's Chatting Like Champions Live Show? Well not to fear, you can catch up on our first instalment of the CLC Scouting Challenge! Pavan, Ciaran and Alex go head to head to head, as they try to sell a package of 3 transfer targets to our resident Spurs fan and URN's Head of AfterDark, Regan Gishen. Regan asked for a Left Centre Back, a Right Wingback, and a Backup Striker. Which of our packages would you have selected and did Regan make the right choice? Let us know via our socials- @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram Be sure to tune into CLC Live every Friday, 6pm-7pm to catch the next instalment of our Scouting Challenge where we become the scouts and try to sell our players to our wonderful guest

03-23
49:30

Episode 28 - Champions, Europa, & Conference League QF Draw Reaction

Join Alex, Pavan, and Ciaran as we discuss all the biggest talking points from the Quarter Final draw for the Champions League, Europa League, & Europa Conference League! How fair will the English teams go? Ideas for a UECL soundtrack? And everything else from a dramatic week of continental action Let us know if you guessed correctly in this week's Suitcase of a Superstar and be sure to follow @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram to catch all our UCL and UEL boarding pass predictions To hear more from your favourite flight team, tune into University Radio Nottingham on Fridays 6pm-7pm. If you missed the Scouting Challenge on Tottenham Hotspur, then you will be able to catch up soon. Friday 25th's show, is a Scouting Challenge on Leicester City so do join us 

03-20
58:49

Episode 27 - Champions League Round of 16 Week 3 Review

Join Alex, Pavan, and Ciaran as we discuss all the biggest talking points from Week 3 of the Champions League Round of 16! From Scott Carson's lucky appearance, to the brilliance of Benzema to sink PSG- we have 4 confirmed Quarter Finalists which threw up a lot of talking points Let us know if you guessed correctly in this week's Suitcase of a Superstar and be sure to follow @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram to catch all our UCL and UEL boarding pass predictions To hear more from your favourite flight team, tune into University Radio Nottingham on Fridays 6pm-7pm. There will be no live show the day this is released by on Monday 14th March, your flight team will be doing a special 24 live show to raise money for Comic Relief so feel free to drop in and keep us company 

03-11
41:31

Live Scouting Challenge - Manchester United with Jake Longhurst

Missed Friday's Chatting Like Champions Live Show? Well not to fear, you can catch up on our first instalment of the CLC Scouting Challenge! Pavan, Ciaran and Alex go head to head to head, as they try to sell a package of 3 transfer targets to our resident Manchester United fan and University Radio Nottingham radio host, Jake Longhurst  Jake asked for a Centre Back, a Centre Mid, and a Striker (We could have done a whole new team but we didn't have time :)  Which of our packages you would have selected and did Jake make the right choice? Let us know via our socials- @championsurn on Twitter and Instagram Be sure to tune into CLC Live every Friday, 6pm-7pm to catch the next instalment of our Scouting Challenge where we become the scouts and try to sell our players to our wonderful guest

03-08
42:23

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