https://simplecast.com EFL Today EFL Today is the "Men in Blazers" of the English Football League. The Premier League is already well-covered with many terrific podcasts across the world; now Championship, League 1 and League 2 get their rightful attention. Hosts Joe Jacobson and Aaron Paul are UK-based; one is a recently-retired EFL player, the other is a popular English soccer pundit. From Wrexham to Leeds, all 72 clubs in the EFL are explored with match recaps on Mondays and previews on Fridays. If it's happening in tiers 2-4 of the pyramid, we're talking about it here. 2025 Bleav en Mon, 19 May 2025 07:31:44 +0000 Tue, 9 Sep 2025 05:12:28 +0000 https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/ EFL Today https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/6215cda8-011d-4ccd-9fe8-c389912a62af/0acdaf8e-7457-4733-904f-4dfe8ccc63b9/3000x3000/efl-today.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/ episodic EFL Today is the "Men in Blazers" of the English Football League. The Premier League is already well-covered with many terrific podcasts across the world; now Championship, League 1 and League 2 get their rightful attention. Hosts Joe Jacobson and Aaron Paul are UK-based; one is a recently-retired EFL player, the other is a popular English soccer pundit. From Wrexham to Leeds, all 72 clubs in the EFL are explored with match recaps on Mondays and previews on Fridays. If it's happening in tiers 2-4 of the pyramid, we're talking about it here. Bleav false https://feeds.simplecast.com/939l2Cru european football league Bleav admin@bleav.com a9bd9bef-7bb8-4ee0-90fd-98e942843867 ROB COUHIG SPEAKS- a bonus track (5/19/25) At the 4:00 mark or thereabouts, Joe speaks with Rob Couhig for 10 minutes about what's next at Reading.

]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 07:31:44 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=50 At the 4:00 mark or thereabouts, Joe speaks with Rob Couhig for 10 minutes about what's next at Reading.

]]> ROB COUHIG SPEAKS- a bonus track (5/19/25) Bleav 00:41:18 An addendum to Episode 18 (Joe's news of heading to Reading, Aaron getting ready for his beloved Wimbledon side playing at Wembley, etc.) Straight from the horse's mouth, new ReadingFC owner Rob Couhig insists his team can be the new Wrexham both on and off the pitch. An addendum to Episode 18 (Joe's news of heading to Reading, Aaron getting ready for his beloved Wimbledon side playing at Wembley, etc.) Straight from the horse's mouth, new ReadingFC owner Rob Couhig insists his team can be the new Wrexham both on and off the pitch. false full 19 b83fe851-001f-4d15-9bb6-cab02d8d7735 Joe's Heading To Reading; Aaron's Wombles Advance (5/19/25) Sun, 18 May 2025 15:34:21 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=49 Joe's Heading To Reading; Aaron's Wombles Advance (5/19/25) Bleav 00:34:33 The pod’s about to go on pause as Joe reveals he’s headed to ReadingFC for a front office role. The lads talk about the best and worst of the play-off rounds; Joe recalls his lone career red card from his play-off days back at Accrington Stanley and discusses pitch invasions. Aaron muses about “Red Red Robin” as a walkout song for Charlton… then goes nuts about his Wimbledon side (and hittng Buc-ees when he gets to the States.) The pod’s about to go on pause as Joe reveals he’s headed to ReadingFC for a front office role. The lads talk about the best and worst of the play-off rounds; Joe recalls his lone career red card from his play-off days back at Accrington Stanley and discusses pitch invasions. Aaron muses about “Red Red Robin” as a walkout song for Charlton… then goes nuts about his Wimbledon side (and hittng Buc-ees when he gets to the States.) false full 18 c78b2057-30d4-4439-9089-bc6a7d85e3b3 Wimbledon, Walsall and The Orient Express (5/12/25) 5:00- Championship Playoffs

11:00- League 1 Playoffs

15:00- League 2 Playoffs

27:20- What's On Joe's Mind: Joe scolds fans for leaving early from matches

29:30- What's On Aaron's Mind: Aaron extols playoff “atmosphere” (including Tijuana Taxi at Brisbane Road, despite the horrible sound system.)

]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 14:08:36 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=48 5:00- Championship Playoffs

11:00- League 1 Playoffs

15:00- League 2 Playoffs

27:20- What's On Joe's Mind: Joe scolds fans for leaving early from matches

29:30- What's On Aaron's Mind: Aaron extols playoff “atmosphere” (including Tijuana Taxi at Brisbane Road, despite the horrible sound system.)

]]> Wimbledon, Walsall and The Orient Express (5/12/25) Bleav 00:34:30 In the Championship, Bristol City laid an egg vs Sheffield United; Sunderland sorted some things out against Coventry. Leyton Orient (despite settling for a draw) are in prime position for promotion after a crazy match vs Stockport: Could League 1’s Wembley battle be tbetween two London clubs? In League 2, Aaron’s Wimbledon Dons may suddenly have the edge to come out of League 2 (if Walsall and Mat Sadler allow it to happen.) In the Championship, Bristol City laid an egg vs Sheffield United; Sunderland sorted some things out against Coventry. Leyton Orient (despite settling for a draw) are in prime position for promotion after a crazy match vs Stockport: Could League 1’s Wembley battle be tbetween two London clubs? In League 2, Aaron’s Wimbledon Dons may suddenly have the edge to come out of League 2 (if Walsall and Mat Sadler allow it to happen.) false full 17 33341dca-3145-42dc-be9e-6f5c7d3abd5c Bristol City Chaos, Managerial Movement, Playoff Previews (5/9/25) Fri, 9 May 2025 13:46:44 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=45 Bristol City Chaos, Managerial Movement, Playoff Previews (5/9/25) Bleav 00:28:50 Liam Manning and Bristol City had quite an interesting day; VAR debates, even in the EFL; Anything’s possible in the playoffs (as Sheffield Wednesday-Peterborough is recalled). Sunderland are slipping, the League 1 London clubs are soaring. Can Richard Kone carry Wycombe back to form? In League 2, Notts County may have an edge but maybe Chesterfield can find a way -- Aaron insists his Wimbledon side will find its way instead. The lads weigh in on the latest managerial changes, too. (The Watford carousel keeps spinning; it always does.) Liam Manning and Bristol City had quite an interesting day; VAR debates, even in the EFL; Anything’s possible in the playoffs (as Sheffield Wednesday-Peterborough is recalled). Sunderland are slipping, the League 1 London clubs are soaring. Can Richard Kone carry Wycombe back to form? In League 2, Notts County may have an edge but maybe Chesterfield can find a way -- Aaron insists his Wimbledon side will find its way instead. The lads weigh in on the latest managerial changes, too. (The Watford carousel keeps spinning; it always does.) false full 16 2e6da360-b15f-4b2d-a18c-43888ec35ccf Playoff Week Has Arrived Tue, 6 May 2025 05:58:31 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=43 Playoff Week Has Arrived Bleav 00:35:03 Final laps havebeen taken, playoff spots have been cemented. Flowers for Leeds in the Championship and heartbreak for Luton Town… and now the guys have thoughts on which team will be the third team going forward. League 1 sees two London clubs (Charlton and Leyton Orient) surging… League 2 sees Bradford City work its way to promotion at the death. (And does Aaron’s beloved Wimbledon side have a shot to get through?) Final laps havebeen taken, playoff spots have been cemented. Flowers for Leeds in the Championship and heartbreak for Luton Town… and now the guys have thoughts on which team will be the third team going forward. League 1 sees two London clubs (Charlton and Leyton Orient) surging… League 2 sees Bradford City work its way to promotion at the death. (And does Aaron’s beloved Wimbledon side have a shot to get through?) false full 15 34229d88-e577-44a5-8684-d764ad869993 Down To The Wire; Week 46 Arrives Fri, 2 May 2025 18:38:19 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=41 Down To The Wire; Week 46 Arrives Bleav 00:37:35 In the Championship, Millwall are a tough draw for Burnley, Blackburn’s coming on, Coventry-Middlesbrough is one to watch and there’s manager intrigue at QPR. League 1’s playoff shuffle has Leyton Orient looking good but Reading are poised with a packed house and high hopes. In the Championship, Millwall are a tough draw for Burnley, Blackburn’s coming on, Coventry-Middlesbrough is one to watch and there’s manager intrigue at QPR. League 1’s playoff shuffle has Leyton Orient looking good but Reading are poised with a packed house and high hopes. false full 14 11101042-0af6-42ea-95a9-d7704ffb59be Heartbreak and Celebration: The Best Time of Year (4/28/25) Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:41:01 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=39 Heartbreak and Celebration: The Best Time of Year (4/28/25) Bleav 00:30:01 Sleepwalking Preston have to be worried, Joe’s beloved Cardiff City go down, can Plymouth Argyle find a miracle? Wrexham did the expected, nobody wants to play Millwall, separation in League Two, goodbye and good luck to Carlisle, intrigue at QPR. Sleepwalking Preston have to be worried, Joe’s beloved Cardiff City go down, can Plymouth Argyle find a miracle? Wrexham did the expected, nobody wants to play Millwall, separation in League Two, goodbye and good luck to Carlisle, intrigue at QPR. false full 13 4cafe991-f0a7-4043-8a64-94cb647e3771 Penultimate Permutations and Farke's Future (4/25/25) 1:20 The permutations
9:40 What’s next at Norwich and Notts?
12:34 The big matches in the Championship
16:11 The Chanpionship relegation battle
20:09 League 1 roundup
22:30 Charlie Kelman needs some love
24:14 League 2 roundup

]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:34:42 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=38 1:20 The permutations
9:40 What’s next at Norwich and Notts?
12:34 The big matches in the Championship
16:11 The Chanpionship relegation battle
20:09 League 1 roundup
22:30 Charlie Kelman needs some love
24:14 League 2 roundup

]]> Penultimate Permutations and Farke's Future (4/25/25) Bleav 00:31:16 Aaron goes “Beautiful Mind” on all the promotion and relegation possibilities across the leagues; What’s next at Norwich and Notts County, and could Daniel Farke really win the Chanpionship AND lose his job? All the big matches are preview and Joe wonders why Charlie Kelman isn’t up for Player of the Year. Aaron goes “Beautiful Mind” on all the promotion and relegation possibilities across the leagues; What’s next at Norwich and Notts County, and could Daniel Farke really win the Chanpionship AND lose his job? All the big matches are preview and Joe wonders why Charlie Kelman isn’t up for Player of the Year. false full 12 7b93d3e3-75ed-43b6-8a54-1e38aee86fd2 Leeds make a statement, the Baggies bag Mowbray, Charlton can’t lose (4/22/25) 1:30- Job well done, Leeds!

5:50- Who’s the better bet to stay up next year; Leeds or Burnley?

7:20- The Baggies bag their manager

11:20- The Championship’s bottom was top all top form

14:20- Stoke and Preston North End had better be careful

16:13- Wycombe were creamed by Charlton Athletic

19:38- The League One bottom is still wide open thanks to Bristol Rovers’ fade

21:40- Does anyone want to get promoted in League 2??

25:30- Wimbledon are struggling

28:20- Pour one out for Morecambe

30:37- Joe ponders Birmingham City’s 2025 legacy

34:00 Aaron calls out his partner for his texting style

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:20:50 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=30 1:30- Job well done, Leeds!

5:50- Who’s the better bet to stay up next year; Leeds or Burnley?

7:20- The Baggies bag their manager

11:20- The Championship’s bottom was top all top form

14:20- Stoke and Preston North End had better be careful

16:13- Wycombe were creamed by Charlton Athletic

19:38- The League One bottom is still wide open thanks to Bristol Rovers’ fade

21:40- Does anyone want to get promoted in League 2??

25:30- Wimbledon are struggling

28:20- Pour one out for Morecambe

30:37- Joe ponders Birmingham City’s 2025 legacy

34:00 Aaron calls out his partner for his texting style

]]> Leeds make a statement, the Baggies bag Mowbray, Charlton can’t lose (4/22/25) Bleav 00:36:38 A 6-0 explosion carries Leeds to promotion; are the Whites a better bet than Burnley to stay up in next year’s Premier League? West Brom make a change, the bottom of the tables of Leagues 1 and 2 are muddy, and hats off to Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient, two London teams who are playing incredibly down the stretch. A 6-0 explosion carries Leeds to promotion; are the Whites a better bet than Burnley to stay up in next year’s Premier League? West Brom make a change, the bottom of the tables of Leagues 1 and 2 are muddy, and hats off to Charlton Athletic and Leyton Orient, two London teams who are playing incredibly down the stretch. false full 11 2b264cd4-5340-4215-b115-ba83e8a699a0 Shrewsbury go down, Burnley and Leeds ready to go up, Cardiff make a change. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:31:52 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/episodes/shrewsbury-go-down-burnley-and-leeds-ready-to-go-up-cardiff-make-a-change/ Shrewsbury go down, Burnley and Leeds ready to go up, Cardiff make a change. Bleav 00:29:24 Pour one out for Shrewsbury; the top sides are winning in the Championship; Cardiff are making a change; Luton are hanging in by their fingernails. Flowers for Portsmouth (and especially Colby Bishop); Hull City get the short end of the stick and the party’s raging in Birmingham. The League One match of the weekend: Leyton Orient’s comeback to push into the playoffs. And does anyone want to win League Two? Certainly not Walsall. Joe wants a pitch invasion somewhere Monday. Pour one out for Shrewsbury; the top sides are winning in the Championship; Cardiff are making a change; Luton are hanging in by their fingernails. Flowers for Portsmouth (and especially Colby Bishop); Hull City get the short end of the stick and the party’s raging in Birmingham. The League One match of the weekend: Leyton Orient’s comeback to push into the playoffs. And does anyone want to win League Two? Certainly not Walsall. Joe wants a pitch invasion somewhere Monday. false full 10 4b198b4d-76f1-4f2d-b2e1-9852f71c44c7 Full marks to Posh, 22-inch rats in Birmingham, collapses in Sheffield and Luton Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:42:35 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=28 Full marks to Posh, 22-inch rats in Birmingham, collapses in Sheffield and Luton Bleav 00:33:44 Joe compares this time of year to the third day of the Masters; A Cup goes to Posh (and not Brady); EFL attendance at Wembley is staggering; Sheffield United’s stumbling and Leeds have turned things around ; Cardiff and Luton are spitting the bit; Burton Albion are finally above the water line; Joe and Aaron talk EFL nicknames (“The Yellows” and “The U’s” can take a hike). Joe compares this time of year to the third day of the Masters; A Cup goes to Posh (and not Brady); EFL attendance at Wembley is staggering; Sheffield United’s stumbling and Leeds have turned things around ; Cardiff and Luton are spitting the bit; Burton Albion are finally above the water line; Joe and Aaron talk EFL nicknames (“The Yellows” and “The U’s” can take a hike). false full 8 cd29d5bf-bb95-4586-86b3-91aad5db29f7 Sharpening the Blades in Sheffield, Millwall stuck mid-table, Cardiff City Treading Water 1:30- Championship midweek roundup
4:00- Millwall battled this past week
5:40- Bristol Rovers could break through
6:27- Coventry City chat
9:09- There’s nothing like the playoffs in the Championship
11;54- Bottom of the table talk
15:55- Birmingham City’s supposed to win
21:27- Stockport are the kings of consistency

]]> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:43:26 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=27 1:30- Championship midweek roundup
4:00- Millwall battled this past week
5:40- Bristol Rovers could break through
6:27- Coventry City chat
9:09- There’s nothing like the playoffs in the Championship
11;54- Bottom of the table talk
15:55- Birmingham City’s supposed to win
21:27- Stockport are the kings of consistency

]]> Sharpening the Blades in Sheffield, Millwall stuck mid-table, Cardiff City Treading Water Bleav 00:30:59 As the regular season heads towards its finish, the lads spend plenty of time parsing the Championship playoff and relegation races… Millwall won’t have quite enough but are impressive nonetheless; Birmingham's City are supposed to dominate and they’re doing so; Stockton are the models of consistency; and both hosts have thoughts to share about the state of the EFL in general. As the regular season heads towards its finish, the lads spend plenty of time parsing the Championship playoff and relegation races… Millwall won’t have quite enough but are impressive nonetheless; Birmingham's City are supposed to dominate and they’re doing so; Stockton are the models of consistency; and both hosts have thoughts to share about the state of the EFL in general. false full 8 e59f6ffb-9443-41d4-9156-c3e21197b0f9 Hull gets a header, Sargent’s the pride of the Norwich, and why Leeds are so popular in the States. 5:45-  American Josh Sargent is having a wonderful spell for Norwich

12:30- Aaron’s food nightmare at Plymouth

20:25 Pasties explained

21:25- Val Leon and Leeds

]]> Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:21:49 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=26 5:45-  American Josh Sargent is having a wonderful spell for Norwich

12:30- Aaron’s food nightmare at Plymouth

20:25 Pasties explained

21:25- Val Leon and Leeds

]]> Hull gets a header, Sargent’s the pride of the Norwich, and why Leeds are so popular in the States. Bleav 00:37:53 A hell of a Hull City finish highlighted the weekend; Josh Sargent is representing the States so well; Aaron has a poor culinary experience at Plymouth. Val Leon from Leeds United America joins the show to explains the popularity of Leeds (and whether or not they’ll get promoted after all.) As usual, the lads share what’s on their minds regarding the state of the Football League at the end of the pod. A hell of a Hull City finish highlighted the weekend; Josh Sargent is representing the States so well; Aaron has a poor culinary experience at Plymouth. Val Leon from Leeds United America joins the show to explains the popularity of Leeds (and whether or not they’ll get promoted after all.) As usual, the lads share what’s on their minds regarding the state of the Football League at the end of the pod. false full 7 9763fc99-c96a-4ef2-bb02-7fb806470652 A bolt from Bolton, Wigan are wack, Leeds need a keeper. Fri, 4 Apr 2025 17:59:19 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=24 A bolt from Bolton, Wigan are wack, Leeds need a keeper. Bleav 00:33:02 Aaron is “kicked in the nuts” by his Wimbledon club, Bolton Wanderers raise eyebrows, a WTF at Wigan, a big match has arrived for Tranmere Rovers; Cardiff’s future is discussed, a goalkeeper change at Leeds. As a bonus, Joe recalls his favorite goalkeeper teammates while Aaron marvels at clubs’ willingness to joust on social media. Aaron is “kicked in the nuts” by his Wimbledon club, Bolton Wanderers raise eyebrows, a WTF at Wigan, a big match has arrived for Tranmere Rovers; Cardiff’s future is discussed, a goalkeeper change at Leeds. As a bonus, Joe recalls his favorite goalkeeper teammates while Aaron marvels at clubs’ willingness to joust on social media. false full 6 9dc93ea4-aa7b-4155-b5c6-f82bff2d5a92 Leeds Can't Win, Burnley Can't Lose, Social Media Admins Can't Stop (3/31/25) Mon, 31 Mar 2025 19:07:13 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=23 Leeds Can't Win, Burnley Can't Lose, Social Media Admins Can't Stop (3/31/25) Bleav 00:30:29 Joe cedes his Cardiff tickets to his mother-in-law, Oxford and Leeds both in struggle mode, Luton get lucky, what's ahead for Norwich, Steve Evans keeps Rotheram in the news, Sheffield United and Burnley are value bets; Social Media admins are becoming big stars. Joe cedes his Cardiff tickets to his mother-in-law, Oxford and Leeds both in struggle mode, Luton get lucky, what's ahead for Norwich, Steve Evans keeps Rotheram in the news, Sheffield United and Burnley are value bets; Social Media admins are becoming big stars. false full 5 7a54bb42-8f8c-4844-a2c5-13d82fc61c9d Bristol Rovers, Bristol City and Bristling about Gareth Ainsworth (3/28/25) 2:44 Gareth Ainsworth takes his talents to Gillingham

10:00 Exter City's atmosphere is "comfortable and not aggressive"

13:25 Swansea are shambolic

17:33 Burnley need more production up front

18:39 Bristol City's ups and downs

21:25 What about Leeds?

22:20 Championship look-ahead

25:12 League 1 look-ahead

28:25 League 2 look-ahead

 

 

 

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:38:50 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=20 2:44 Gareth Ainsworth takes his talents to Gillingham

10:00 Exter City's atmosphere is "comfortable and not aggressive"

13:25 Swansea are shambolic

17:33 Burnley need more production up front

18:39 Bristol City's ups and downs

21:25 What about Leeds?

22:20 Championship look-ahead

25:12 League 1 look-ahead

28:25 League 2 look-ahead

 

 

 

]]> Bristol Rovers, Bristol City and Bristling about Gareth Ainsworth (3/28/25) Bleav 00:35:56 Shambolic Swansea get roasted; Bristol City and Bristol Rovers are accounted for; Gareth Ainsworth hops from Shrewsbury to Gillingham; Joe has thoughts about Exter City and Aaron disucsses the concept of loyalty in the EFL vs the Premier League. All the key fixtures for the weekend ahead are talked about, from Sheffield United/Coventry City to Luton/Hull. Shambolic Swansea get roasted; Bristol City and Bristol Rovers are accounted for; Gareth Ainsworth hops from Shrewsbury to Gillingham; Joe has thoughts about Exter City and Aaron disucsses the concept of loyalty in the EFL vs the Premier League. All the key fixtures for the weekend ahead are talked about, from Sheffield United/Coventry City to Luton/Hull. false full 4 6387fcdd-3508-4112-ba61-fb7fda261eea A defiant Rob Couhig, a passionate Bradford City fan base and a frustrating Wimbledon finish 2:21- 3:26 The Wrexham-Stockport controversy is discussed

3:32- 5:08 Charlton were clobbered by Peterborough. WTF.

5:56- 7:22 Birmingham City supporters are at high tide

9:21- 10:45 Joe and Aaron are impressed by Bradford City on and off the pitch; Walsall are in trouble

13:33-15:07  Best odds to win the league: Burnley, Leeds or Sheffield United?

17:04-29:04 EXCLUSIVE: Rob Couhig Unplugged. The potential Reading FC owner has some explosive comments about Die Yongge's responsibility to sell the club.

30:27- 31:56 EFL attendance is off the charts and Aaron is impressed

]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 17:15:13 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=19 2:21- 3:26 The Wrexham-Stockport controversy is discussed

3:32- 5:08 Charlton were clobbered by Peterborough. WTF.

5:56- 7:22 Birmingham City supporters are at high tide

9:21- 10:45 Joe and Aaron are impressed by Bradford City on and off the pitch; Walsall are in trouble

13:33-15:07  Best odds to win the league: Burnley, Leeds or Sheffield United?

17:04-29:04 EXCLUSIVE: Rob Couhig Unplugged. The potential Reading FC owner has some explosive comments about Die Yongge's responsibility to sell the club.

30:27- 31:56 EFL attendance is off the charts and Aaron is impressed

]]> A defiant Rob Couhig, a passionate Bradford City fan base and a frustrating Wimbledon finish Bleav 00:33:02 Potential Reading FC owner Rob Couhig exclusively tells the lads "I don't roll over for anybody" and laments "(the deal) disappears and we get blamed." Bradford City support and Birmingham City support are discussed at length. Aaron complains about his Wimbledon side dropping two points. Joe still can't believe a controversial call in the Wrexham- Stockport match. Also, who's the play to win the Championship: Burnley, Leeds or Sheffield United? Potential Reading FC owner Rob Couhig exclusively tells the lads "I don't roll over for anybody" and laments "(the deal) disappears and we get blamed." Bradford City support and Birmingham City support are discussed at length. Aaron complains about his Wimbledon side dropping two points. Joe still can't believe a controversial call in the Wrexham- Stockport match. Also, who's the play to win the Championship: Burnley, Leeds or Sheffield United? false full 3 eb8fa675-6516-4033-a656-eb9c1f697f38 Tom Brady, Sheffield United and Getting Abused at Cheltenham (3/21/25) 3:01- 4:33 Joe and Aaron on the League 1 Match of the Week (Wycombe-Rotheram)

7:29 – 9:16 Aaron and Joe love Sheffield United and Portsmouth home matches

9:38- 10:19  Joe says Hull City v Luton Town is massive next weekend

10:24-12:16 Aaron and Joe are excited by the playoff chase in the Championship

13:20-13:58  Joe Jacobson and the best thing about playing for Bristol Rovers

14:30- 15:57 The lads preview Sheffield United-Coventry City

17:37- 18:25   The Tom Brady effect at Birmingham City

18:34- 19:45  Joe Jacobson on Tom Brady and EFL “star” owners

30:32- 32: 03 “What’s on Joe Jacobson’s Mind:” EFL is more fun the Premier League

32:11- 33:40 “What’s on Aaron Paul’s Mind:” Traditional stadiums should live forever

]]> Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:40:00 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=17 3:01- 4:33 Joe and Aaron on the League 1 Match of the Week (Wycombe-Rotheram)

7:29 – 9:16 Aaron and Joe love Sheffield United and Portsmouth home matches

9:38- 10:19  Joe says Hull City v Luton Town is massive next weekend

10:24-12:16 Aaron and Joe are excited by the playoff chase in the Championship

13:20-13:58  Joe Jacobson and the best thing about playing for Bristol Rovers

14:30- 15:57 The lads preview Sheffield United-Coventry City

17:37- 18:25   The Tom Brady effect at Birmingham City

18:34- 19:45  Joe Jacobson on Tom Brady and EFL “star” owners

30:32- 32: 03 “What’s on Joe Jacobson’s Mind:” EFL is more fun the Premier League

32:11- 33:40 “What’s on Aaron Paul’s Mind:” Traditional stadiums should live forever

]]> Tom Brady, Sheffield United and Getting Abused at Cheltenham (3/21/25) Bleav 00:35:04 Joe and Aaron discuss the importance of celebrity ownership at Birmingham City (Tom Brady), preview this weekend's slate of action and talk about why going to an EFL match is so much better than the Premier League. Joe and Aaron discuss the importance of celebrity ownership at Birmingham City (Tom Brady), preview this weekend's slate of action and talk about why going to an EFL match is so much better than the Premier League. false full 2 6257f788-15e4-474a-a9f6-b2e6e2be4820 Leeds, Wrexham, Charlton and Meat Pies (3/17/25) 3:19- 4:23 Joe Jacobson on Championship battles, top and bottom of table

4:24- 5:06 The hosts debate Plymouth Argyle's chances of staying up

5:11- 7:35 Aaron and Joe are impressed with the Addicks of Charlton Athletic

8:01- 9:29 Leeds United grabbed a needed point; Aaron is not impressed

10:02- 10:54 The hosts agree, Sheffield United is impressive

11:55- 13:03 It's tough to be a Cardiff City fan says Joe the Welshman

13:27- 14:41 Can Luton Town's energy return?

15:24- 17:00 BetMGM has promotion odds and the hosts react

17:24- 18:45 Wrexham and Wycombe went at it this past weekend; Joe was there

]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 18:54:48 +0000 admin@bleav.com (Bleav) https://bleav.com/shows/efl-today/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=16 3:19- 4:23 Joe Jacobson on Championship battles, top and bottom of table

4:24- 5:06 The hosts debate Plymouth Argyle's chances of staying up

5:11- 7:35 Aaron and Joe are impressed with the Addicks of Charlton Athletic

8:01- 9:29 Leeds United grabbed a needed point; Aaron is not impressed

10:02- 10:54 The hosts agree, Sheffield United is impressive

11:55- 13:03 It's tough to be a Cardiff City fan says Joe the Welshman

13:27- 14:41 Can Luton Town's energy return?

15:24- 17:00 BetMGM has promotion odds and the hosts react

17:24- 18:45 Wrexham and Wycombe went at it this past weekend; Joe was there

]]> Leeds, Wrexham, Charlton and Meat Pies (3/17/25) Bleav 00:31:48 Meet Aaron Paul and Joe Jacobson, your hosts for this comprehensive tour through the top three tiers of the English football pyramid. The boys talk Wrexham v Wycombe from this past week, whether or not Leeds and Sheffield United can stay top of the Championship table, who's of interest in League 2, and what's behind the resurgence at Charlton Athletic. Meet Aaron Paul and Joe Jacobson, your hosts for this comprehensive tour through the top three tiers of the English football pyramid. The boys talk Wrexham v Wycombe from this past week, whether or not Leeds and Sheffield United can stay top of the Championship table, who's of interest in League 2, and what's behind the resurgence at Charlton Athletic. false full 1