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Dean Smith's FIRST EVER Aston Villa podcast

2025-12-2301:20:49

In a Claret & Blue exclusive, Dean Smith popped into our Poddymoor Heath HQ for his first ever Aston Villa podcast and, dare we say it, his best ever interview. Deano sat down with Mat Kendrick to discuss his lifelong love of Villa, his pride and joy at guiding his boyhood club back to the big time, John McGinn’s backside and so much more. You won’t want to miss this... 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emery Christmas, January additions & the road to 70 points

2025-12-2201:00:55

Dan Rolinson and John Townley meet for the final time before Christmas to answer your Aston Villa questions after 10 wins on the spin! 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rogers DOUBLE makes it TEN WINS IN A ROW for Aston Villa

2025-12-2149:36

Join Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick as they discuss Aston Villa's win against Manchester United, their 10th in a row in all competitions! 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Aston Villa break the Manchester United curse?

2025-12-1934:291

Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to Aston VIlla's upcoming home game against Manchester United. If Unai Emery's side can get all three points, it will be their 10th consecutive win in all competitions. 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

OUR FINAL LIVE SHOW AT HOCKLEY SOCIAL CLUB

2025-12-1647:29

Dan Rolinson, Mat Kendrick and John Townley were joined by Dan Bardell and Ty Bracey plus 170 Aston Villa fans at Hockley Social Club in Birmingham for a final live event to chat all things Aston Villa. 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Villa's mentality shift, Champions League aim & are we title contenders?

2025-12-1535:22

Dan Rolinson is joined by Rob Warner for this Mailbag Monday as the pair attempt to answer your questions after yet another Aston Villa win. 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rogers DOUBLE makes it 9 WINS IN A ROW for Aston Villa

2025-12-1436:07

Dan Rolinson is joined by Matt Lynch to discuss Aston Villa's away win against West Ham. 2 goals from Morgan Rogers, including a beauty to make it 2-3 pick up a huge 3 points for Aston Villa. Tickets to Claret & Blue LIVE: https://shorturl.at/gLh0e 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa MUST keep their winning streak going against West Ham

2025-12-1225:09

Dan Rolinson and John Townley catch up (from an airport) to briefly discuss Basel whilst looking ahead to Sunday's match against West Ham United. 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa's second half subs brush past Basel in Europa League

2025-12-1137:00

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss Aston Villa's final Europa League game of 2025 after Unai Emery's side beat Basel away from home. Tickets to Claret & Blue LIVE: https://shorturl.at/gLh0e 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meet football's most loved physio: Aston Villa legend Jim Walker

2025-12-1036:04

Mat Kendrick caught up with Villa legend Jim Walker at Poddymoor Heath HQ to hear all about Jim's new book and to reminisce on a 16 year career with Aston Villa. Get Jim's book here: curtis-sport.com 🎙🎙 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reliving Arsenal, special Youri Tielemans & building an Unai Emery statue

2025-12-0801:16:56

After an incredible last minute winner against Arsenal, Dan Rolinson and John Townley meet up to relive the special moment, whilst answering another round of your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 Hockley Live Show tickets: https://shorturl.at/gLh0e GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa beat Arsenal with 95TH MINUTE WINNER!

2025-12-0653:48

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick discuss a MASSIVE three points for Aston Villa at home to Arsenal. 🎙🎙 LIVE PODCAST: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/aston-villa-qa-claret-blue-live-december-2025-tickets-1976333431495 GET UP TO 60% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unai Emery's in-form Aston Villa chase down title favourites Arsenal

2025-12-0459:11

Dan Rolinson and John Townley look ahead to a massive game at Villa Park on Saturday as Arsenal rock up to B6. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watkins scores TWICE against Brighton in 7 GOAL THRILLER

2025-12-0353:00

Dan Rolinson and Neil Dunworth discuss Aston Villa's fantastic 3-4 away win at Brighton. Join us at Hockley Social Club on 15.12 - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1976333431495?aff=oddtdtcreator 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EXPLAINED: The real reason behind Ollie Watkins' terrible form

2025-12-0219:56

Unai Emery has revealed that Ollie Watkins is suffering from knee pain first felt over a year ago, and his training load is now being carefully managed. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa: Unsustainably sustainable in their rise up the Premier League

2025-12-0158:08

After the victory against Wolves in the Premier League, Dan Rolinson and John Townley answer your Aston Villa questions. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa make hard work of BEATING Wolves

2025-11-3036:46

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick return home from Villa Park to deliver their thoughts on Villa's performance against Wolves in the 1-0 win. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting Malen, beating Wolves & reassessing our season predictions

2025-11-2847:48

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for another Fanzone preview show where they look ahead to the next fixture using your comments and opinions to set the agenda. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aston Villa WIN 7 IN A ROW at home after beating BSC Young Boys

2025-11-2740:06

Dan Rolinson and Mat Kendrick are live after another home win, this time in the Europa League against BSC Young Boys. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrating offside goals, Villa Park's camera angle & can I have your shirt?

2025-11-2630:19

On this week's Claret & Brew: Dan Rolinson, John Townley and Mat Kendrick each bring three things about Aston Villa that they hate to the discussion. Subjects must be niche and detailed specifics that really highlight the worst of football in 2025. 🎙🎙 GET 20% OFF at FPRO: https://fpro.com/claretandblue EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee 🌍 Claret & Blue MAILBAG: https://forms.gle/4R4kq4g1Ffta5xWW6 Listen to the podcast on your favourite podcast provider: https://podfollow.com/claret-blue-an-aston-villa-podcast Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/claretbluepod.bsky.social Dan Rolinson: https://bsky.app/profile/danrolinson.bsky.social John Townley: https://bsky.app/profile/johntownley.bsky.social Mat Kendrick: https://bsky.app/profile/matkendrick.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Cains

Mark

Kyle Patton

wayne mead

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David Cains

Mark

Kyle Patton

wayne mead

Claret & Blue Podcast