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Red, White, Claret, and Blue
by Alex and Chris
In a world of increasingly hot takes, Chris and Alex try to bring a bit of reason and their signature "lukewarm" takes to Aston Villa topics each week. Come check us out for match previews and recaps, transfer analysis, social conversation, club dealings, and the occasional Villa VIP interview! Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/Red.White.Claret.and.Blue Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Aston Villa Crush Man City into Cheetoh Dust and Look Ahead to League Cup Clash vs. Bournemouth
Aston Villa put in their best performance of the season as they won their 3rd straight vs. Man City. Next up is a League Cup match at rapidly improving Bournemouth. Also, some wild takes about Unai Emery in need of our usual Cold Water! Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram...
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Villa repel the Viking Invaders and Look Ahead to Man City
Aston Villa continue their winning ways in Europe against Viking, plus Alex and Chris preview a big clash against Manchester City on Saturday Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aston Villa Stifle Newcastle, Face Viking Raid Next
It wasn't always pretty but Aston Villa defended well and got another beauty from Johan Manzambi to beat Newcastle 1-0. Up next is a visit from Norwegian side, Viking FK. But with injuries mounting, the lineup is tricky to predict. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram...
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Six?? Aston Villa Run Rampant in the Champions League
We look back at Aston Villa's dismantling of Fenerbahce in the Champions League, plus the Villans take a difficult trip to Newcastle. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stung by Poor Finishing, But A Turkish Delight Incoming?
Poor defending was again the bane of Villa's existence on Saturday, leading to a 2-2 draw against Brentford. Up next is a Champions League tie where Villa will welcome Fenerbahce to Villa Park. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on...
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Can Villa Avoid the Sting? Brentford Preview
We return from the loooong international break and Alex and Chris look ahead to the 4th place Bees coming into Villa Park Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Man City Verdict Rocks the EPL and Our Predictions Reviewed
Man City was found guilty on 114 of 115 charges - we give our take from both a Premier League and Villa perspective before we revisit some of our preseason predictions to see how we did so far. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on...
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Villa Stomp Spurs
Villa get a much needed win over struggling Tottenham, and we break it down as we head into the international break Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ibrahim Mbaye Inspires Aston Villa to Victory in League Cup with Crucial Spurs Clash Up Next
Ibrahim Mbaye and John McGinn inspired Aston Villa to a comprehensive victory in the League Cup over Frank Lampard and Coventry. Also we preview Saturday's match against Villa's newest rival, Tottenham Hotspur. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube...
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Forest Defeat, Players Lost, And Battling on in the Cup
Aston Villa suffered another frustrating defeat to Nottingham Forest in the League, but we're still seeing some signs of progress and reasons to be patient. Will we see that start to come together against Coventry in the Cup? Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook...
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Villa Show Signs of Progress in Belgium While a Familiar Foe Awaits
Aston Villa dominated, then barely escaped with a 3-2 victory against Brugge, getting their Champions League campaign off to a good start. But Unai's number one nemesis, Oliver Glassner, awaits at new club Nottingham Forest. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook...
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Lions, and Tigers, and Brugges, Oh My!
Villa looked better...ish in a 0-0 draw with Hull City, but similar issues persist amongst Unai Emery's men. Up next is a trip to Belgium to face familiar European foes in Club Brugge. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast.…
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Transfers, Arsenal, and Tigers, Oh My!
Settle in, it's a big one. We discuss Aston Villa's summer transfer window, defeat at the hands of Arsenal, and look ahead to the 2026-27 League Champions, Hull City Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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Villa Get Dismantled On the Pitch with the Champions Up Next
Well that was an opener to forget, especially for Joao Gomes. And it won't get any easier for Aston Villa with Arsenal up next on Monday. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Villa Squad Dismantled and Brighton Preview
With Ezri Konsa's departure and potentially Ollie Watkins looming, Aston Villa's squad from last year is well and truly broken up. What does that mean for the future and what does it mean for the upcoming match vs. Brighton? Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook...
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Aston Villa Pandemonium and Our EPL Season Preview
Aston Villa have undergone a crazy week, from a fantastic UEFA Super Cup performance, to an already troubling injury crisis, to the opposite of a goalkeeping crisis. We cover all the news and then make our previews for the upcoming EPL season! Make sure to check us out on all social platforms!...
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The 2026-27 Aston Villa Preview
What does this season hold for Aston Villa? Will the new boys contribute? Can Unai Emery keep the team on the upward trajectory? Alex and Chris take on these questions and more in our season preview. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok…
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The Aston Villa Finances Deep Dive
As we look ahead to the 2026-27 season, Chris takes a deep dive into Aston Villa's books. Surely with the Morgan Rogers sale, they should be all good for PSR and SCR... right? Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See...
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Morgan Rogers to Chelsea
Alex and Chris talk about the World Cup Final and we absolutely have to talk about Morgan Rogers being sold to Chelsea for a British record fee! Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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World Cup Semi Final Recap: England and France Tactical Disasterclasses
We have our World Cup Final: Argentina vs. Spain. But we can hardly get there without discussing how horribly Tommy Tuchel and Didier Deschamps approached their tactics. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See...
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USMNT Crash Out of the World Cup, Routed by Belgium
The USMNT lost again in the round of 16 of the World Cup, this time getting absolutely routed by Belgium. How did it all go wrong, and where does US Soccer go from here? Special guest Zach is here to help break it all down! Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook...
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It's A World Cup Smorgasborg!
Some people vibe code, we vibe pod all about the second round of matches at World Cup 2026! Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Battle for Soccer Superiority - US v Australia Preview
Alex and Chris talk about the US's upcoming match in Seattle against the Socceroos. Can the US continue to build on the momentum from the start of the group stage? Plus: What do the guys think about the first week of games? Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook...
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Greatest USMNT Win Ever?!
Oh boy was that a start to the Pochettino era for the Stars & Stripes! The US Men's National Team demolished Paraguay 4-1 and so we discuss the standout performers, what that means for the team moving forward, and where this sits in the pantheon of great US victories. Finally we touch on the…
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An All American Episode
Alex and Chris go all red, white, and blue to look ahead to the US Men's national team at the World Cup. Can the Americans impress? How will the tournament go over? Has Alex changed his tune on the format and FIFA? Find out! Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook...
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Aston Villans At the World Cup!
We preview all the Aston Villa players at the World Cup, some key storylines, and thoughts on the new format Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Year that Was
Alex and Chris look back at the 25-26 Aston Villa season and compare their season predictions to reality...shockingly, they weren't terrible! Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We're In the Good Ol' Days, Aston Villa
"I wish there was a way to know you're in the good ol' days, before you've actually left them." With a shocking win over Man City, Villa put an exclamation point on their most successful season in a generation. Soak it up, Villa fans - we sure are. Make sure to check us out on all social…
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Aston Villa Are Europa League Champs!
Title says it all doesn't it? Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Villa Demolish Liverpool and We are Going to Istanbuuuuul!
The mighty Villa destroy Liverpool to guarantee Champions League next season. We talk about it, and we look ahead to Freiburg and a European final on Wednesday. What a time to be a Villan! Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on…
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Win and You're In (Basically) Champions League! Aston Villa Welcome Liverpool to Villa Park
Two teams similarly limping out of the season, Aston Villa welcome Liverpool to the final match of the year at Villa Park. Can they get the win they need to seal Champions League football? Will they even try? Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube...
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Aston Villa Just Can't Make Things Easy...
Another week, another shameful, lackluster display against a horrible team. We break down what went wrong against Burnley and what the implications are for the rest of the season with now 3 crucial matches to end the year Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook…
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Aston Villa Are Going to the Europa League Final!
Aston Villa decimated Nottingham Forest and are headed to Istanbul for the Europa League Final! ....also a Burnley preview Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do or Die in Europe
Aston Villa embarrass themselves against Tottenham and create a must win situation Thursday against Forest. Alex and Chris can't hold back their thoughts after a dismal performance. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See...
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Villa Finally Fall In Europe But Can Rebound Quickly Vs. Spurs
Well that didn't go to plan... Aston Villa gave a fairly lifeless performance against Nottingham Forest in their Europa League semifinal first leg and lost 1-0. We break it all down and then discuss whether Villa will rebound against Tottenham on Sunday. Make sure to check us out on all social...
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A Dud on the Thames
Villa put forth a toothless performance against Fulham. We talk it through and look ahead to a European night against Forest. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Can Villa Break Into the Cottage?
Up next for Aston Villa, a familiar and friendly foe, Fulham. Villa have gotten the better of Fulham in recent seasons, but will they again this time around? Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Villa Almost Jinxed By the Black Cats
Villa looked great! Then Jadon Sancho looked poor (poor probably being an understatement), but Villa were saved to move one step closer to Champions League qualification. We break down an incredibly weird game as well as some other happenings around the Villaverse. Make sure to check us out on…
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No Bologna, Villa are on to the Semifinal
We talk about Aston Villa's dominating win over Bologna, Unai Emery's Europa League success, and preview a tricky matchup with Sunderland AFC. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Villa Get Lost in the Forest
Villa had some moments but ultimately couldn't earn all 3 points against Nottingham Forest. We break down why and look ahead to a crucial second leg against Bologna. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
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Hold the Bologna
On this episode we discuss a huge, if not always pretty win by Aston Villa as the Villans take one step closer to the Europa League semifinals! PLUS: Does your favorite American city make Chris' cut of major American cities? Listen here to find out! Make sure to check us out on all social...
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You Again?
Villa are back in the Europa League to face Bologna...again. But before that, we dive into Villa's latest books and take a look at some online hot takes in need of cold water. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See...
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The Relegation Fight
With the long layoff we look at one of the best relegation battles in recent memory. Who goes down? Who stays up? Alex and Chris weigh in. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Will Villa do Enough for Champions League?
With a long International Break, we took the time to look at the run in for the Champions League. Have Villa done enough? Will they do enough over the final 8 games? We make our typical lukewarm predictions. Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube...
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Are Villa Ironed Out?
Alex and Chris react to Villa's most comprehensive win of the year. Are all our problems solved? Is Ollie Watkins back? We find out! Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A Brief Respite or Corner Turned?
Villa get a brief respite from their League form and comfortably dispatched Lille 2-0 in the Europa League. But no rest or time for celebration, on come the Hammers this Sunday! Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on Acast. See...
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This Feels Increasingly Desperate
A familiar sight as Villa struggle against United. Is there hope for the rest of the season? What is the path forward? But at least Chris gets to try more French wine to prepare for Lille! Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on…
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Aston Villa Squeak By Lille Before Marching Up to Manchester United
Aston Villa stole a victory in France against Lille in the Europa League. Alex breaks down the positives and negatives before previewing a crucial EPL match vs. a resurgent Manchester United Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok Hosted on...
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Hey! Hey! We Have Time! - Lille v Villa preview
We return to the scene of an iconic moment of Villa's Conference League season two seasons ago as Villa head back to Lille. Plus: Is Morgan Rogers on the move? Please follow our social media platforms: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram...
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Aston Villa Struck By the Chelsea Blues (x4) In Another Atrocious Performance
From bad to worse to... we don't really know where we go from here. But at least we aren't Spurs? Please remember to like, subscribe, and review, and follow our socials: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Make sure to check us out on all social platforms! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube TikTok...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In a world of increasingly hot takes, Chris and Alex try to bring a bit of reason and their signature "lukewarm" takes to Aston Villa topics each week. Come check us out for match previews and recaps, transfer analysis, social conversation, club dealings, and the occasional Villa VIP interview!
Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/Red.White.Claret.and.Blue
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Alex and Chris
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In a world of increasingly hot takes, Chris and Alex try to bring a bit of reason and their signature "lukewarm" takes to Aston Villa topics each week. Come check us out for match previews and recaps, transfer analysis, social conversation, club dealings, and the occasional Villa VIP interview!...
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