Chelsea Mic'd Up: The Official Chelsea FC Podcast

Bonus Pod: U.S. Tour Recap

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Hakim Ziyech and Ross Barkley join Lee Parker to recap the Blues' U.S. Tour. From coast to coast - LA, Vegas, Charlotte, and Orlando - the trio sat down ahead of the final match in America to talk about the incredible passion from fans across the U.S., recent signings and look ahead for what's to come in 2022-23.

S3:E30 21/22 Season in Review

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 19 May 2022 12:05:33 +0000

What a year it's been... Club World Cup Champions on the mens side, Women's Super League and FA Cup Champions on the women's side. In the final episode of this season, Brandon, André, Emily, and Lee look back and share their top goals, their picks for player of the season, their favorite Tuchel and Hayes moments, and relive the 21/22 season. Plus, they discuss the excitement for the upcoming U.S. Summer Tour.

S3:E29 - FA Cup Final Preview + Marcos Alonso

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 12 May 2022 14:05:48 +0000

The Chelsea Women are three-peat Champions! Brandon, Emily, André and Lee celebrate their continued success, then preview the big weekend ahead for the Chelsea Men and Women, who are playing in their respective FA Cup Final at Wembley. They also discuss the clubs announcement of terms being reached for new ownership before being joined by Spanish left-back Marcos Alonso.

S3:E28 - London in London + Lille Preview

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (brandon london, lee parker, chelsea fc, gesm) — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000

Brandon London has crossed the pond to join Lee and Chelsea for their Newcastle match at Stamford Bridge. On this special episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon and Lee chat at Cobham about Brandon's experience seeing the Bridge in person and his hotel on stadium's grounds. Plus, the two look towards Chelsea's UCL second leg against Lille and make predications for the crucial matchup.

S3:E27 - Andreas Christensen + Stellar Second Half over Burnley

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:00 +0000

This is the Chelsea Men we like to see! On this episode of Chelsea Mic’d Up, Brandon, Emily, Lee, and Andre discuss the impressive second-half display against Burnley, including Reece being back, a brace from Kai, and the one and only Captain America all over the pitch. Then while Sam Kerr puts one away, the Women suffer a defeat against Man City in the Continental League Cup Final but our squad remains hopeful for more trophies as the WSL season continues. Plus, a special Trivago giveaway you must enter at trivago.co.uk/chelseaFC. Then, Lee and Brandon sit down with Andreas Christensen to talk his favorite Chelsea youth team memories, the various positions he's played, and which NFL team should he support?

S3:E26 - Gold Medalist Jessie Fleming, Reliving EFL Final

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 3 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

This week on Chelsea Mic'd Up, our hosts relive the men's eventful and heartbreaking defeat in the Carabao Cup final, as well as the women's dominance over Leicester. Then, the crew make their predictions as the men get back to Premier League action and the women vie for another cup title. Plus, Canadian gold medalist Jessie Fleming chats with Lee and André talking about joining the club at an interesting time, adapting to different styles of play between club and country, and more. Don't forget to take the Chelsea Mic'd Up podcast survey: https://bit.ly/3sP3toC

S3: E25 - Reece James Joins + EFL Final Predictions

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mic’d Up, Brandon, Emily, Andre, and Lee discuss Chelsea's hard-fought win over Crystal Palace with Hakim Ziyech's goal and Tuchel's unique line-up. The League Cup Final against Liverpool is quickly approaching and we've locked in our predictions. Then, Lee takes us pitch side following Chelsea's exciting Champions League victory over Lille. Plus, Reece James makes his CMU debut to share what it's like to have his sister Lauren back at the club, how his iconic photo with Drake came to be, and much more! Don't forget to take the Chelsea Mic'd Up Podcast survey: https://bit.ly/3sP3toC

S3:E24 - We're Champions of the World

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mic’d Up, Brandon, Emily, Andre, and Lee are breaking down the Club World Cup performance giving you the inside scoop from Lee on Tuchel's return, Jorginho not sleeping, and Drogba giving Azpi high praise. The Women's Super League title race is heating up as Chelsea and Arsenal share points in their latest meeting. Plus, Chelsea head to Crystal Palace in Premier League play and all the hosts have very similar predictions. Then, Champions League action is almost back!

S3:E23 - Stu Holden Talks CWC + Valentine's Day

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:40:54 +0000

We have a very special episode today that’s all about loveeeee in honor of Valentine’s Day. On this episode of Chelsea Mic’d Up, Lee, Brandon, Emily, and Andre share the legends and legendary moments that made them fall in love with CFC. Then the biggest sporting event in the US: the Super Bowl is here! Lee gives his unique American football prediction... Plus, Chelsea Men are heading to the Final of the Club World Cup so Andre is joined by Fox Sports broadcaster Stu Holden to talk about the match performance and what to expect for Saturday.

S3:E22 - Kepa Joins Chelsea Mic'd Up

Thu, 3 Feb 2022 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mic’d Up, Lee teaches Brandon, Emily, and Andre all about the Club World Cup. They chat about the Women's crucial matchup against City after smashing Aston Villa in the FA Cup and the thrilling ending to The Academy's 4-3 win over Liverpool. Plus, a couple very special guests this episode! First chatting with New Orleans supporters group Carefree Louisiana about their Club World Cup festivities. Then, the king of penalty saves himself, Kepa is here! He shares his secret to penalty saves, what type of pre-match music he listens to, and Brandon pitches him a can't miss advertisement.

S3:E21 - Spunky Erin Cuthbert Joins!

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 15:18:12 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mic’d Up, Brandon, Lee, Andre, and Emily will break down the women FINALLY returning to action with a Cup victory and sharing the points with Brighton in league competition. Then, as expected, the men are back in the win column over Spurs with a must-see Hakim Ziyech goal. Plus, Emily calls her our Scottish Messi… Erin Cuthbert joins the podcast to talk about which trophy celebration was the biggest, who is unexpectedly funny on the squad, and how boss Emma Hayes has helped her grow in various positions on the pitch.

S3:E20 - Man City Reaction and Tottenham Preview

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

It's been a bumpy week for Chelsea in the Premier League title race. On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon, Lee, Andre, and Emily react to Chelsea's 0-1 loss to Man City but hope to right the ship as we face Tottenham for the third time this month. You'll hear our predictions for that match, plus the Chelsea Women are (finally) returning to action after a month off and we hope they're as ruthless as ever. Then, we answer your question: Who are Chelsea's best front three?

S3:E19 - Our Astonishing Academy

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Legends are now born in 2004! On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon, Lee, Emily, and Andre take a deep dive into the Chelsea FC Academy and all the talent it produces, especially FA Cup standout: Lewis Hall. You'll hear Lewis' reaction to his stellar performance, as well as Lee sharing a story about a very sneaky Mason Mount on the sidelines during the pre-match. Plus, we look towards a thrilling weekend matchup against Manchester City and Chelsea Women are FINALLY back in action!

S3:E18 - Pulisic and Kovacic Stun to Close Out Festive Fixtures

Thu, 6 Jan 2022 08:00:00 +0000

Festive Fixtures wraps up with Pulisic and Kovacic scoring screamers in a thrilling match against Liverpool. On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon, Lee, Emily, and Andre break down all the action in December and dissect a hard-fought battle against Liverpool. Plus, we look forward to upcoming FA Cup action. Then, you can't miss our hosts discussing Thiago stealing the pen during his signing and Lee meeting A-Rod!

S3:E17 - Recapping Chelsea Women's 2021

Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

What a year for the Chelsea Women! On this weeks episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Lee, Brandon, and Andre review the Women's dominant 2021 from securing all four domestic trophies to the powerhouse duo of 'Kerrby' to the teams overall ruthless mentality. Brandon even compares the Women to the Golden State Warriors! Plus, all our favorite goals and performances of the year.

S3:E16 - César Azpilicueta Recaps 2021

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:36:02 +0000

On this special episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Lee and Andre sit down with Chelsea FC skipper César Azpilicueta to talk about the stand out moments of 2021 including, Thomas Tuchel joining the club, the dominate defense, fans returning to stadiums, and of course, becoming Champions of Europe! Then, our hosts share their favorite performances and goals with Brandon showing confidence in his choice of best goal of the year.

S3:E15 - Instant Classic Over Leeds + Malang Sarr

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On this weeks episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon, Andre, and Emily break down the thrilling 3-2 win over Leeds, adding another chapter in the historic rivalry. Then Chelsea Women face a bit of a set back but nothing Andre thinks will be too damaging in the long run. Plus, Chelsea centre-back Malang Sarr sits down with Lee and Emily to talk everything from how he joined Chelsea to what is on his pre-game playlist, and how many NFL jersey's does he have?!

S3:E14 - Ben Chilwell Makes His CMU Debut

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 16:00:46 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Ben "CHILLY" Chilwell joins the pod to chat with Lee and Andre about everything from his clean goal against Brentford, learning piano, his obsession with sneakers and the NBA. Plus, he answers who's better at basketball: himself or Pulisic? Then Emily, Brandon, Andre, and Lee break down the massive victory by the Chelsea Women in their 3-0 win over Arsenal to become the FA Cup champions and secure the domestic quadruple.

S3:E13 - Best Club in the World is in the USA

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 15:23:07 +0000

It's official... We're the Best Club in the World! On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon, Lee, Emily, and Andre review what went down against Manchester, including Lee getting photobombed by Ronaldo and Lukaku making a crucial appearance. Then our hosts can't help but get excited for the Women's FA Cup Final this weekend. Plus, Chelsea FC are in the middle of their US tour with the Champions League trophy and Brandon takes us along to chat with hardcore Blues.

S3:E12 - A Very CFC Thanksgiving

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:25:24 +0000

The Blues give us something to be grateful about a little early with dominate performances this past week. On this special episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon, Lee, Emily, and Andre share what they're most grateful for in our CFC community, debate controversial Thanksgiving dishes, and answer your fan questions, like which Chelsea legend are we inviting to Thanksgiving dinner?

S3:E11 - All Things CFC Women + Pernille Harder

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:22:47 +0000

Chelsea Men may be out on international break but the women are giving us all the entertainment we need! On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon, Lee, Andre, and Emily chat about the Women's two show-stopping performances and what the men's line-up may look like with players returning from injury. But can our hosts convince Andre he's wrong about Pulisic after his opinion on last weeks episode? Plus, we are joined by CFCW striker Pernille Harder to talk about what it's like to be a role model, who's a better cook between her and Magda, and can we convince her to try an American accent?

S3:E10 - NHL Goalie Petr Mrázek Joins Chelsea Mic'd Up

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 15:22:06 +0000

After a competitive match against Burnley, our hosts take Thomas Tuchel's lead and look at the performance as a positive. On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon, Lee, Emily, and André discuss Reece James and Kai Havertz insane athletic abilities, how we will soon be able to watch CFCW regularly in the US, and Lee answers your question of who is the funniest during training sessions. Plus, NHL Goalie Petr Mrázek joins the pod to talk about if he'd ever become a goalie for Chelsea and his close friendship with Petr Čech.

S3:E9 - A Perfect Chelsea Weekend

Thu, 4 Nov 2021 16:18:35 +0000

The crew celebrates big wins from both the Chelsea FC men and women over the weekend. They cover everything from the defenders taking care of business at Newcastle with Reece James and the Cobham boys opening the scoring to take down the Magpies and the women advance in their FA Cup run over rivals Man City, with a 3-0 victory. Plus, the hosts discuss what may have seemed a controversial penalty take by Jorginho, Tuchel's new song, predictions for next weekend, and... is Pulisic officially back?

S3:E8 - Seven Goal Classic and a Penalty Shoot-Out!

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:31:20 +0000

Chelsea FC is on an unstoppable run and we can't get enough! On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, our hosts break down the team's thrashing of Norwich City, Mount's first Chelsea hat-trick, and Mendy remaining a brick wall. Plus, we have to give credit to all the West Coast Blues that showed up to the LA Fan Fest for the 4:30 am match. But the stellar performances don't end there, Lee and Andre discuss a scrappy Carabao Cup match against Southampton, praising Havertz and Kepa for stepping up. Then, our hosts make their predictions for Newcastle, Malmo, and the Women's FA Cup semi-final. Brandon also asks the all-important question... What is a Magpie?

S3:E7 - The Men and Women Get the Job Done

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Hard fought wins across Chelsea FC! Brandon, Andre, Emily, and Lee rave about the men and women showcasing their strong defenses to take home a well-deserved three points each. While the women head into international break, the men are aiming to keep the momentum running on top of the table as they take on 20th place Norwich City. Then, Xavier McKinney joins Brandon and Andre to talk about playing Call of Duty with Mason Mount and his first NFL interception off a certain Man City supporting quarterback.

S3:E6 - Thomas Tuchel Makes His Chelsea Mic'd Up Debut

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (lee parker, andre carlisle, brandon london) — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

That's right! On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Chelsea FC Manager Thomas Tuchel joins to talk prematch rituals, how he keeps everyone on the team happy, and shares the story behind his Champions League shoes. Then the boss answers your fan questions, including the all-important one: pineapple on pizza? Plus, Brandon, Lee, and Andre discuss a nerve-racking Chelsea Women's match, the NFL in London, and Ballon d'Or nominations. While the women head off on international break, the men are returning to Premier League action on Saturday against Brentford and the squad is stoked to see Kante back in training.

S3:E5 - League Leaders Ahead of International Break

Thu, 7 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon, Lee, Andre, and Emily break down the thrilling win against Southampton. They react to the Cobham Kids proving themselves, Werner finding his rhythm, and epic rainy knee slides. While the men are on international break, the Chelsea Women thrash Brighton and begin their Champions League campaign against Wolfsburg, and our hosts make confident predictions using the Play Predictor in advance of their match against Leicester City this weekend.

S3:E4 - Don't Panic, City and Juventus in the Books

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon, Lee, and Emily take a step back and review how Manchester City and Juventus frustrated the Blues this week but positively looking ahead to this weekends fixture against Southampton. Our hosts also break down Chelsea FC Women's commanding performance over Manchester United. Then, avid Chelsea fan and musician Quinn XCII joins to chat about his future Drogba tattoo, referencing Chelsea in a song, and how he could convince his tourmate Chelsea Cutler to be a CFC fan.

S3:E3 - Chelsea Take Care of Business v. Spurs and Villa, City Next

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 16:30:37 +0000

Thiago Silva, N’Golo Kante, Toni Rüdiger, oh my! On this episode of Chelsea Mic'd Up, Brandon, Lee, Andre, and Emily celebrate London being blue and Chelsea on top of the table. Our hosts break down Chelsea's dominant victories over Spurs and Aston Villa, and look to City this weekend. Olivia Buzaglo of Premier League Productions and Fantasy PL joins to chat Lukaku's influence and gives us the lowdown on everything Fantasy PL.

S3:E2 - Antonio Rüdiger Joins + Lukaku Dominates PL and UCL

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000

What a week for the Blues! Chelsea men take all the points this week against Aston Villa last Saturday in the Premier League, and over Zenit as we begin to defend our Champions League title. The women get back to their winning ways with a 4-0 shut out against Everton. Brandon, Lee, Andre, and Emily break down Lukaku's powerhouse performances and all the squeaky clean sheets. Plus, we sit down with center-back Antonio Rudiger as he shares his insight on being a leader in and out of the locker room, plus his interest in a niche American sport.

S3:E1 - Kai Havertz Joins the all-new Chelsea Mic’d Up

Thu, 9 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the new Chelsea Mic'd Up, the only official CFC podcast! Get to know hosts Brandon, Lee, Andre, and Emily as they break down the men's and women's seasons so far. Then, Chelsea attacking midfielder Kai Havertz joins to chat about why he chose Chelsea, his pup, and gives us a behind the scenes look at life in the locker room!

The New Chelsea Mic'd Up Is Here

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Tue, 7 Sep 2021 20:45:10 +0000

A new Chelsea Mic'd Up, the official Chelsea FC podcast, is here!

Coming Soon: Chelsea Mic’d Up

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 19:36:48 +0000

A new Chelsea Mic'd Up, the official Chelsea FC podcast, is on its way - launching this September!

S2:E46 - Champions of Europe

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chris Wittyngham, Michael Ryan Ruiz) — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 07:05:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to every facet of Chelsea winning their second UEFA Champions League Title, beating Manchester City 1-0 in the Final.

S2:E45 - UEFA Champions League Final Preview with Larry Nance Jr, Josh Hart

Thu, 27 May 2021 11:40:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down every aspect of Chelsea's upcoming UEFA Champions League Final against Manchester City. All the storylines, what the lineup should be, and our official predictions. Plus, we welcome special guests Larry Nance Jr. of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers and Josh Hart of the New Orleans Pelicans to get their thoughts on this season and the final on Saturday.

S2:E44 - Chelsea Finish In The Top 4 + Paulo Ferreira

Tue, 25 May 2021 13:35:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down Chelsea's final day of the Premier League season which saw them finish in the Top 4 of the Premier League despite a 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa. We also talk to former Chelsea defender Paulo Ferreira about this season and start to look ahead to Saturday's Champions League Final.

S2:E43 - Andres Cantor on Final Chelsea PL Weekend

Thu, 20 May 2021 12:50:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down one of the biggest week's in Chelsea history. Mixed results following an FA Cup Final defeat to Leicester, Women's Champions League Final defeat to Barcelona, but a huge Premier League win over Leicester to give Chelsea a great chance to finish in the Top 4. Andres Cantor, Telemundo's lead Premier League commentator and broadcasting legend, joins the guys to discuss the end of the season and look ahead to the Champions League Final against Manchester City.

S2:E42 - Callum Hudson Odoi + A Weekend of Finals

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 13 May 2021 12:55:00 +0000

On this episode, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham are joined by Chelsea winger/wing back Callum Hudson-Odoi. They talk about the levels of joy in the team when the team qualified for the Champions League Final, his journey back from his achilles injury, and more. Plus, the guys preview a Champions League for Chelsea Women on Sunday, an FA Cup final for the men on Saturday, and discuss Premier League defeat to Arsenal.

S2:E41 - Chelsea beat Man City, Women Clinch WSL Title

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Michael Ryan Ruiz, Chris Wittyngham) — Tue, 11 May 2021 11:25:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester City that gives them a strong foothold in the race for the top 4. Plus, Chelsea Women win the FA Women's Super League for a second straight season following a 5-0 win over Reading. We discuss their incredible season and effort to collect every trophy available this season.

S2:E40 - Dream Season: Chelsea In Men's And Women's Champions League Final

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Michael Ryan Ruiz, Chris Wittyngham) — Thu, 6 May 2021 12:40:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham celebrate two incredible performances from Chelsea to send them to European Finals. A 2-0 win over Real Madrid has the men's side through to the final to take on Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League Final. A 4-1 win over Bayern Munich has the women's side through to the final to take on Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League Final. The guys cover every aspect of this landmark week for the club.

S2:E39 - Pulisic Scores Vital Away Goal In Madrid

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 12:10:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham discuss Chelsea's 1-1 draw in Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semifinal. Christian Pulisic scores an incredible goal, N'Golo Kante puts in a man of the match performance, and Chelsea get a result that sets them up for a pivotal 2nd leg next Wednesday. Kaylyn Kyle of beIN Sports is our guest to discuss the Real Madrid angle of the tie. The guys also discuss big matches in the Premier League and Chelsea Women's Champions League tie against Bayern Munich.

S2:E38 - Season Defining Matches For Chelsea Men/Women

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:40:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham are joined by Andre Carlisle of the Fran Kirby Fight Club podcast to discuss a monumental match for Chelsea Women as they drew Man City 2-2 on Wednesday to stay 2 points clear at the top of the FA Women's Super League. Plus, a look ahead to a 4 vs. 5 clash in the Premier League as Chelsea take on West Ham, a look back on progression to the FA Cup final against Man City, and more.

S2:E37 - Chelsea To Face Real Madrid In UCL Semifinal

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 11:40:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz, Chris Wittyngham, and guest Jenny Chiu react to Chelsea progressing to the semifinal of the UEFA Champions League, where they'll face Real Madrid. They discuss how big of an achievement this is for Chelsea, Christian Pulisic's great run of form, and how they'll balance the huge games in multiple competitions the rest of the way.

S2:E36 - Mateo Kovacic + Chelsea Win QF 1st Leg 2-0

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 11:20:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham talk to Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovačić about his time at Chelsea, how the side have settled under Thomas Tuchel, and how he combines with Jorginho and N'Golo Kante in the Chelsea midfield. The guys also react to a Champions League 2-0 win over Porto in the first leg of the Quarterfinal, Mason Mount's brilliant goal, and get into some transfer rumors.

S2:E35 - Timo Werner Joins Chelsea Mike’d Up

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Michael Ryan Ruiz, Chris Wittyngham) — Thu, 1 Apr 2021 12:35:00 +0000

Chelsea return from the international break this weekend, and to get you ready Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham are joined by Chelsea attacker Timo Werner. We talk to Timo about his club season so far, how he’s adjusted to life in England, and much more. Also in the pod, we react to Chelsea eliminating Wolfsburg in the Women’s Champions League with a 5-1 aggregate win, preview the return to the Premier League against West Brom, and talk about Christian Pulisic’s time with the US Men’s National Team.

S2:E34 - Chelsea To Wembley After FA Cup Quarterfinal Win

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 15:50:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham review a Chelsea FA Cup Quarterfinal win over Sheffield United to send them to the FA Cup Semifinal. Two guests on this week's pod. First, Chelsea FC Academy Coach Sam Page on how the club coach players even through changes of philosophy in the first team. Second, photographer Mel D Cole tells us about the Chelsea 5 Boroughs project that is debuting on Chelsea social channels highlighting Chelsea fandom in New York City. Plus, an update on Chelsea Women's run in the UEFA Champions League and a preview of Chelsea players in the international break.

S2:E33 - Chelsea Draw FC Porto In The Champions League

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Michael Ryan Ruiz, Chris Wittyngham) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 20:15:00 +0000

In this emergency edition of Chelsea Mike’d Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to Chelsea drawing Porto in the UEFA Champions League and being on the same side of the bracket as Real Madrid and Liverpool. We give our thoughts on Porto, our predictions for the rest of the competition, and tease our next big Chelsea Mike’d Up guest.

S2:E32 - Chelsea To Quarterfinals of UEFA Champions League

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham talk about Chelsea's 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid to advance to the UEFA Champions League's Quarterfinals. We break down Timo Werner's performance, yet another clean sheet, and a Christian Pulissist to finish off the game. Pat Nevin is our guest this week. We talk to him about music, the changes Thomas Tuchel has brought to Chelsea, and his new book the Accidental Footballer.

S2:E31 - Havertz Stars In Everton Win + Ryan Whitney

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down Chelsea's 2-0 win over Everton, look ahead to matches against Leeds United and Atletico Madrid, and break down Chelsea women's progression to the quarterfinal of the Champions League. Our guest this week is Ryan Whitney, longtime NHL veteran and cohost of the Spittin Chiclets podcast, about his burgeoning Chelsea support.

S2:E30 - Chelsea Beat Liverpool Emergency Pod

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Michael Ryan Ruiz, Chris Wittyngham) — Fri, 5 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham celebrate a Chelsea 1-0 win over Liverpool, hail Mason Mount's winning goal, and break down another clean sheet under Thomas Tuchel.

S2:E29 - Chelsea/NBA Crossover with Goran Dragic

Wed, 3 Mar 2021 16:55:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat joins Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham ahead of NBA All Star Weekend to talk about the growing football support in the NBA, football vs. basketball in his home country of Slovenia, and to try to recruit him to become a Chelsea supporter. The guys also break down the 0-0 draw with Manchester United and look ahead to Thursday's match against Liverpool.

S2:E28 - Giroud Wondergoal Leads Blues Win Over Atleti + Beth England

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down Chelsea's massive 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League tie. We discuss Olivier Giroud's incredible goal and the VAR it took for it to count, Chelsea's solid defending, and all the major talking points from the game. This week's guest is Beth England of the Chelsea women's side to talk about her career and the incredible season Chelsea women are having. To close, we look ahead to a pair of huge Premier League matches against Manchester United and Liverpool.

S2:E27 - Chelsea Into Top 4 + Crystal Dunn

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down a 2-0 win over Newcastle that sends Chelsea into the top 4 of the Premier League table. We hit on all the major talking points including Timo Werner's goal + assist, an unfortunate injury for Tammy Abraham, and a return for Kepa in goal. For this episode, the guys are joined by Crystal Dunn of the US Women's National Team ahead of the SheBelieves Cup. The former Chelsea player talks about her time in England, the mentality within the USWNT squad, and her pet chickens.

S2:E26 - Christian Pulisic Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:40:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham are joined by Chelsea's American winger Christian Pulisic for a conversation about playing for his new old manager Thomas Tuchel, his relationship with Jack Harlow, and his thoughts on a generation of American players coming through at major European clubs. The guys are also joined by Jenny Chiu to talk about the Blues' win over Sheffield United, the women's first defeat in the WSL since 2019, and Timo Werner's ability to win penalties.

S2:E25 - Chelsea Beat Tottenham 1-0

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chris Wittyngham, Michael Ryan Ruiz) — Fri, 5 Feb 2021 14:08:03 +0000

On this emergency reaction episode, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to a 1-0 win for Chelsea over Tottenham Hotspur. The guys discuss how big this London derby win is for Thomas Tuchel, who our man of the match was, and look ahead to the weekend's game against Sheffield United.

S2:E24 - Spurs + Super Bowl Week

Wed, 3 Feb 2021 13:27:51 +0000

On this special episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham get you ready for a pair of big games this week: Chelsea-Spurs and The Super Bowl. Chelsea players Christian Pulisic and Willy Caballero give their thoughts on Bucs-Chiefs on Sunday. The Ringer's NFL writer and Spurs fan Kevin Clark and Reid Ferguson of the Buffalo Bills offer their perspective on both.

S2:E23 - Chelsea Draw 0-0 In 1st Game Of Tuchel Era

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 13:38:52 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham recap Thomas Tuchel's first game in charge of Chelsea, a 0-0 draw at home against Wolves. Author Ben Lyttleton joins the guys for his thoughts on Thomas Tuchel after he sat down with Tuchel for his book Edge: What Business Can Learn From Football. Chelsea Academy coach Sam Page joins to discuss how players are recruited to the Chelsea academy.

S2:E22 - Thomas Tuchel Appointed Head Coach of Chelsea FC

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Michael Ryan Ruiz, Chris Wittyngham) — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 19:30:24 +0000

On this emergency episode of Chelsea Mike’d Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to the appointment of Thomas Tuchel as Head Coach of Chelsea Football Club following the departure of Frank Lampard.

S2:E21 - Olivier Giroud Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 12:14:33 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham are joined by Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud to discuss his 20/21 campaign, his unselfish play as a striker, and his hair. The guys also discuss the Blues' 4-0 win over Morecambe in the FA Cup, look ahead to their game against Fulham, and a massive weekend for Chelsea Women as they take on Manchester United.

S2:E20 - Ali Krieger Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up

Thu, 7 Jan 2021 02:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham recap a difficult 3-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City at the weekend and tackle the major talking points from the game. This week's guest is Orlando Pride defender Ali Krieger, a 2 time Women's World Cup winner with the USWNT and massive Chelsea supporter. We talk to her about how she became a Chelsea fan, how much the women's game has grown in England, and much more. Mike and Chris close taking a look at the Premier League and looking ahead to this weekend's FA Cup match against Morecambe.

S2:E19 - Festive Fixtures Recap w/ Jenny Chiu

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 11:54:27 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham recap 2 games in 3 days for Chelsea against Aston Villa and Arsenal that see the Blues only take 1 point. Along with UCL on CBS reporter Jenny Chiu, we break down the struggles for the young Germans, where Chelsea can improve, and some of the brighter individual performances including the attacking flair of Christian Pulisic.

S2:E18 - A Chelsea Hootenanny After West Ham Win + Arsenal Preview

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 14:43:14 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down Chelsea's 3-0 win over West Ham in the Premier League and get you ready for the busy Boxing Day period. This week's guest is Sam Page, coach of the under 12s in the Chelsea FC Academy. He tells us about how they develop players, how current first teamers like Mason Mount and Reece James grew to be the players they are now, and how the Chelsea Perfect Play app allows kids to get academy level coaching from home.

S2:E17 - Willy Caballero Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 01:51:35 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Chelsea goalkeeper Willy Caballero joins Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham to discuss his craft, how he's still going strong at 39, and winning a bet for a car with Cesc Fabregas. The guys also break down the week's defeats to Wolves and Everton in the Premier League, victories for Chelsea Women over Brighton and Benfica, the return of Petr Cech to competitive football, and answer your listener questions.

S2:E16 - Pulisic Goal Wraps Leeds Win, Gilmour returns v. Krasnodar, Maren Mjelde Guests

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 07:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham hit on all the major talking points from Chelsea's win over Leeds and draw against Krasnodar including another Olivier Giroud goal, Christian Pulisic's first 20-21 Premier League goal, and Billy Gilmour's return from injury in the Champions League.

The guys are joined this week by defender Maren Mjelde of Chelsea's women's team. Among other things, Mjelde tells the story of the socially distanced celebration of Chelsea's 19-20 league title in her native Norway.

We close with a preview of the Everton match on Saturday and take your listener questions. We take your questions every week @ChelseaFCinUSA on Twitter.

S2:E15 - Perfect Giroud Scores 4, Chelsea win Champions League Group

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 3 Dec 2020 12:42:17 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham celebrate the Handsome Man™️, as Olivier Giroud's 4 goals against Sevilla in a 4-0 win seal a victory of Chelsea's UEFA Champions League group. This week's guest is Olivia Buzaglo of Premier League TV. She breaks down the Sevilla match, plus Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Spurs and look ahead to their next Premier League game against Leeds United this weekend.

S2:E14 - Spurs Week with Mina, Sun Min Kimes + Chelsea through to UCL Last 16

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 18:40:05 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down a pair of victories for Chelsea over 4 days. A 2-0 win over Newcastle in the Premier League and a 2-1 over Rennes in the Champions League, with a late goal from Olivier Giroud securing progression through to the knockout stages. Ahead of Chelsea's big match with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, the guys are joined by ESPN's Mina Kimes and her mom Sun Min, who are both massive Spurs fans and the latter of which has a delightful Twitter account dedicated to football.

S2:E13 - Chelsea Return From International Break, Women Draw in London Derby

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 12:13:09 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham get you ready for Chelsea's return from the international break and discuss the Women's 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Women's Super League. Our guest is Luis Miguel Echegaray, who covers the Champions League for CBS Sports and hosts the Que Golazo podcast. We dig into detail on Tammy Abraham's emergence, Mason Mount's role with Chelsea and England, and Christian Pulisic's recent injury struggles.

S2:E12 - Ziyech Wizardry Leads Blues to 4-1 Win over Sheffield United

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 07:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham recap another Chelsea win, this time a 4-1 over Sheffield United in the Premier League. The guys are then joined (16:00) by Zac, Joe, and Abbie from Match Day Live, which you can see on the 5th Stand App and the Chelsea FC Youtube and Facebook pages before and after every match. They're also joined for the first time (32:25) by Jenny Chiu, contributor to @ChelseaFCinUSA and correspondent for CBS' coverage of the UEFA Champions League. Jenny and the guys discuss Hakim Ziyech's recent form, Chelsea's Premier League title hopes, and another win for the Chelsea Women's side.

S2:E11 - 2 More Wins, Clean Sheets v. Burnley/Rennes with Beth Mowins

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 12:33:02 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to a pair of 3-0 wins for Chelsea over Burnley in the Premier League and 10 man Rennes in the UEFA Champions League. Our guest this week is Beth Mowins, ESPN and CBS American football broadcaster and huge Chelsea supporter. We also answer your listener questions, discuss Chelsea U18s in another FA Youth Cup final, and look ahead to the weekend's match against Sheffield United.

To tell the story of your official supporters club, click this link!

S2:E10 - Pulisic Scores 1st 20-21 Goal in Krasnodar win + Man United reaction

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to Chelsea's 4-0 Champions League win in Russia over Krasnodar. We break down Christian Pulisic's impact substitution that saw him win a penalty and score a goal, Hakim Ziyech's first start, and another clean sheet. Speaking of clean sheets, we also discuss the Blues' 0-0 draw against Manchester United and the impact Eduoard Mendy is having on this side. Plus we answer your listener questions and make our Play Predictor predictions ahead of the Burnley game at the weekend.

S2:E9 - Chris Fowler Joins To Talk Sevilla, Southampton

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 05:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down a pair of draws for Chelsea against Southampton in the Premier League and Sevilla in their opening game of the UEFA Champions League. The guys are then joined by ESPN's lead college football broadcaster and Chelsea supporter Chris Fowler (14:50) to talk about the games and his journey as a Chelsea fan. We also look back on a wild Premier League weekend and how the injury to Virgil Van Dijk changes the title picture.

We also featured the Atlanta Blues in this week's episode. If you want the story of your supporters club told, follow this link!

S2:E8 - Fikayo Tomori Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:02:45 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham are joined for an interview by Chelsea center back Fikayo Tomori (11:45). We discuss his decision to stay with the club, his ties to Canada, and the time he broke Diego Costa's nose on accident in a training session. The guys also discuss Chelsea Women's win over Manchester City, how CFC players fared in the international break, and look ahead to their return to action against Southampton and Sevilla.

S2:E7 - Emma Hayes Interview, Transfer Window Shut

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 8 Oct 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down Chelsea's 4-0 win over Crystal Palace, the closing of the transfer window, and the Blues' draw in the UEFA Champions League. This week's guest is Emma Hayes (26:30), the manager of Chelsea Women, to preview their big match with Manchester City this weekend, discuss the group of USWNT players moving to England, and her own very high standards for the club.

To tell the story of your supporters club, follow this link

S2:E6 - Rebecca Lowe Previews Palace, West Brom + Tottenham Reaction

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 1 Oct 2020 11:57:13 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, the guys react to Chelsea's last two matches, a come from behind 3-3 draw against West Brom and a defeat on penalties to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup. Rebecca Lowe, host of NBC Sports' Premier League coverage, joins us to talk about the start of Chelsea's season and why she picked Chelsea to win the Premier League. And we close breaking down news and notes from around the Premier League including the huge increase in penalties this season and the latest transfer news before the window closes next week.

S2:E5 - Havertz Hat Trick in Carabao, Liverpool Reaction, Grant Wahl

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to Chelsea's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday, 6-0 win over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup, and are joined by American soccer journalist Grant Wahl to talk about Christian Pulisic and Chelsea's outlook for this season. We also make our Play Predictor predictions for the West Brom match on Saturday and tell the origin story of the New York Blues.

To tell the origin story of your Chelsea Supporters Club, click this link!

To play the Chelsea "Play Predictor" game, click this link!

S2:E4 - Chelsea Take Care of Business v. Brighton, Liverpool Next

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 12:13:14 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down Chelsea's performance in their 3-1 win over Brighton, look ahead to their Sunday match with Liverpool, take your listener questions, and speak to Lee Parker, Chelsea TV reporter and voice of Stamford Bridge Stadium Announcer.

Chelsea Supporters Clubs origin stories: http://bit.ly/CMU_Supporters

Chelsea Play Predictor: https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/2020/09/11/compete-and-win-with-play-predictor

S2:E3 - Chelsea Season Preview w/ Derek Rae

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:01:08 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham look ahead to Chelsea kicking off their Premier League season on Monday against Brighton. The guys discuss Christian Pulisic's new number 10 and improved health status for the first game, how Kai Havertz will fit in from day 1, and offer full predictions for the upcoming season.

ESPN and EA Sports FIFA commentator Derek Rae joins to break down Chelsea's signings from the Bundesliga and offer his perspective on the upcoming season.

S2:E2 - 🚨Chelsea Complete Kai Havertz Transfer Reaction🚨

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Fri, 4 Sep 2020 19:27:16 +0000

On this emergency episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham discuss the completed transfer of Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kai Havertz to Chelsea.

S2:E1 - We're Back. Chilwell, Thiago Silva Sign. Chelsea Women win Community Shield

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 3 Sep 2020 12:09:19 +0000

On this week's episode, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham return to break down Chelsea's newest confirmed signings of Ben Chilwell and Thiago Silva. We also react to Chelsea's 1-1 draw in their first preseason draw against Brighton, Chelsea Women's win in the Community Shield over Man City, and take a look at some transfer movement around the Premier League and how it might affect the upcoming season.

S1:E50 - Ashely Cole, Petr Cech, and Bruce Buck

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 06:30:00 +0000

We'll have reaction to Chelsea signing Ben Chilwell (among others?) on next week's episode. Until then, enjoy a best of episode while we continue our minibreak featuring interviews with club legends Ashley Cole and Petr Cech, plus an interview with Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck.

S1:E49 - Christian Pulisic, Tammy Abraham, Billy Gilmour, Millie Bright

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 06:30:00 +0000

During this mini-break between seasons, we wanted to bring you some of our best interviews from the past year of Chelsea Mike'd Up. So we wanted to start with some of the players for Chelsea we've had the good fortune of speaking with this season. Christian Pulisic, Tammy Abraham, and Billy Gilmour joined us from the men's team and Millie Bright joined from the WSL Champion women's team.

S1:E48 - 2019-20 CFC End of Season Review

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham look back on the marathon 2019-20 season now that it's ended after Chelsea's defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League. We discuss the Bayern match, hand out our end of season awards, look back on Christian Pulisic's journey through the season, and look ahead to next year with some new transfer rumors.

S1:E47 - Chelsea Drop FA Cup Final, Pulisic Comes Off Injured

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Mon, 3 Aug 2020 10:53:08 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham discuss all the major talking points from Chelsea's 2-1 defeat to Arsenal in the Heads Up FA Cup Final. We discuss the major refereeing decisions from Anthony Taylor, Christian Pulisic's incredible opening goal, Pulisic's worrying injury later in the game, and so much more. We close the show looking ahead to next weekend's Champions League tilt with Bayern Munich and discuss some of the latest movement in the Transfer market.

S1:E46 - The FA Cup Final Preview w/ Larry Nance Jr

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 10:52:31 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham look ahead to Chelsea's FA Cup Final match with Arsenal on Saturday (12:30 PM on ESPN+). Blues supporter Larry Nance Jr. of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers joins to offer his thoughts on the game and look ahead to Chelsea's Cup Final Fan Fest on Saturday at 10 AM ET on the official club Facebook and Youtube channels.

S1:E45 - Chelsea Confirm Top 4 Finish with 2-0 Win over Wolves

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 11:02:29 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike’d Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react after the final whistle to Chelsea’s Premier League final day win over Wolves. The win, along with a Man United win over Leicester, confirms Chelsea’s place in next year’s UEFA Champions League. We talk about what it means, Mason Mount’s game changing performance, and look back at some key moments from the season that helped the Blues get here.

S1:E44 - Pulisic Goal + Assist Not Enough v. Liverpool, Katie Nolan Joins to Gloat

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:32:50 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to Chelsea's 5-3 defeat at the hands of Liverpool in their penultimate game of the Premier League season. We discuss Christian Pulisic's incredible substitute cameo, the key moments from the game, the Top 4 race coming down to the final day, and the Kai Havertz transfer rumors.

Today's guest is Katie Nolan. The host of Always Late on ESPN and Liverpool fan discusses the game from her perspective, gives her thoughts on the Liverpool-Chelsea rivalry, and looks back on LFC's title winning season.

S1:E43 - Chelsea dominate Man United to advance to FA Cup Final

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:55:19 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham praise Chelsea's performance, in singing and spoken fashion, that got them a 3-1 win over Manchester United in the FA Cup semifinal at Wembley. We discuss the star performers, Frank Lampard winning the tactical battle, and Christian Pulisic's getting a rest. Later in the pod, Claude Makelele joins to discuss his time at Chelsea and we look ahead to Wednesday's tilt with Liverpool in the Premier League.

S1:E42 - Pulassist leads Chelsea to Win Over Norwich + Mike Golic Jr

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:09:56 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down another Christian Pulisic man of the match performance in Chelsea's 1-0 win over Norwich. The guys also assess the state of the Champions League race, what Man City's European ban being over turned means for Chelsea, and look ahead to this weekend's FA Cup semifinal against Manchester United.

For the interview, we're joined by ESPN's Mike Golic Jr., who recently with the aid of a free jersey became a Chelsea fan. He enlightens us with what he's learned and gives his thoughts on "the handsome man".

S1:E41 - Pulisic Golazo, Zouma Heroics Lead Chelsea Win Over Palace

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Wed, 8 Jul 2020 12:30:29 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down all the major talking points in Chelsea's 3-2 win over Crystal Palace. The guys break down another Christian Pulisic goal and quality performance, the incredible final minute of the game, and some of Frank Lampard's lineup decisions ahead of this one.

S1:E40 - Pulisic Draws Hazard Comps as Chelsea defeat Watford

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Mon, 6 Jul 2020 15:49:18 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down Chelsea's 3-0 win over Watford. They dig into another sensational Christian Pulisic performance, a needed clean sheet, and take a look at the state of the top 4 race.

This week's guest is Irv Smalls, executive director of FC Harlem. FC Harlem have a partnership with Chelsea FC to develop the sport in New York City and in urban communities. Irv discusses how the relationship came about, how the game can grow in cities across America, and his role in Christian Pulisic coming to Chelsea.

S1:E39 - Chelsea To FA Cup Semis with 1-0 win over Leicester, to face Man United

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:23:34 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to a 1-0 Chelsea win over Leicester City to send them through to the FA Cup semifinal. The guys discuss Frank Lampard's big triple substitution at halftime, another strong Christian Pulisic performance, and look ahead to the semifinal against Manchester United.

S1:E38 - Pulisic, Willian Lead Blues In Huge Win Over Man City

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:21:03 +0000

On a 3rd (!) episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up this week, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react right after the final whistle to Chelsea's 2-1 win over Manchester City. We hail another incredible Christian Pulisic performance, discuss the implications for Chelsea in the top 4 race and Liverpool officially clinching the league title, and break down some of the best performances from the match.

S1:E37 - Man City & Leicester Next for Chelsea + Millie Bright Joins

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:52:44 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham look ahead to Chelsea's upcoming games against (1:15) Manchester City in the Premier League and (37:40) Leicester City in the FA Cup. We also (11:10) break down Antonio Rudiger's comments to Chelsea TV on how he played a part in convincing Timo Werner to come to Stamford Bridge and (44:40) news that Chelsea might not participate in next year's Carabao Cup.

For the interview (15:45), we're joined by Millie Bright of the Chelsea Women's side that were recently crowned champions of England. We discuss how strange it was to find out they won the title over Zoom, the growth of the women's game in England, and how excited Chelsea are to qualify for the UEFA Women's Champions League.

S1:E36 - Pulisic Scores, Chelsea Win in Premier League Return

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 11:39:08 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to Chelsea's 2-1 win over Aston Villa in their return to Premier League football. We celebrate Christian Pulisic's goal on his return, hail N'Golo Kante's man of the match performance (for us), and break down Frank Lampard's lineup decisions.

Plus, we take a look at the state of the Top 4 race in a great weekend for CFC and Timo Werner is officially a Blue! (pending a medical)

S1:E35 - Chelsea is BACK + Alison Bender Joins

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham eagerly preview Chelsea FC's return to Premier League play on Sunday. We discuss (3:15) the Blues' build up to games returning including a 7-1 win over QPR and (9:15) their first opponent, Aston Villa. Alison Bender (13:50), currently of Premier League TV and ChelseaTV, joins to look forward to the restart, how the games without fans will be different, and discuss her favorite memories with the club.

We close discussing (34:45) some pretty wild transfer rumors involving Cristiano Ronaldo, (39:30) provide an update on Timo Werner, (41:20) discuss the proposed UEFA Champions League return, and (45:20) give our predictions for Sunday's match. Enjoy the football!

S1:E34 - Atlanta Hawks' John Collins + Werner Reports

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham talk to Atlanta Hawks Forward John Collins about his fandom of Chelsea, how his parents' military background started his love of football, and what he's been up to during quarantine.

The guys also discuss (1:05) the reports about Chelsea coming to an agreement with RB Leipzig for the transfer of forward Timo Werner, (12:30) N'Golo Kante's return to full contact training, (38:15) more transfer rumors regarding Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell, and (53:00) a headlines roundup including Chelsea Women as Women's Super League champions!

S1:E33 - Chelsea Make A Statement

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 4 Jun 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham discuss Chelsea's statement on discrimination, brutality, and injustice and the gesture the players and staff made by forming an H for Humans at Cobham.

We also discuss the confirmed news of restarting the Premier League in a few weeks, N'Golo Kante's return to training, and more.

S1:E32 - Herculez Gomez Talks Pulisic/Best Player in Concacaf?

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 28 May 2020 11:33:13 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, (13:45) USMNT great and ESPN pundit Herculez Gomez joins Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham to discuss his thoughts on Christian Pulisic's first season at Chelsea, who is best out of Pulisic, Alphonso Davies, Raul Jimenez, and Keylor Navas as best player in Concacaf, and watching football played behind closed doors.

We also discuss (0:45) N'Golo Kante's departure from Chelsea training, (6:40) the latest Project Restart news, (31:15) what we've learned from 3 Bundesliga match days, and (35:10) the latest transfer news and rumors.

S1:E31 - USMNT GM Brian McBride Joins CMU

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 21 May 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (11:40) are joined by US Men's National Team General Manager Brian McBride. We talk his perspective on Christian Pulisic, his Premier League career with Fulham, and he tells a harrowing story about an eye injury he sustained during his career.

We also discuss (1:05) Chelsea's return to the training pitch, (8:20) lessons to be taken from the return of the Bundesliga, (31:00) the latest transfer rumors, and (36:15) some 2012 Champions League Final memories with this week being the 8th anniversary of the trophy lift.

S1:E30 - Petr Cech Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 14 May 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, (15:05) Petr Cech, Chelsea goalkeeping legend and current Technical and Performance Advisor at the club, joins Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham. They discuss his current role at the club, the incident that changed his career and life, and that penalty save against Arjen Robben in the 2012 Champions League Final.

Mike and Chris also (2:40) break down the latest news about a return to football and (40:05) bring you the latest transfer rumors.

S1:E29 - Billy Gilmour Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 7 May 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (12:00) talk to one Billy Gilmour to serenade him in song, chronicle his at times surreal path to the Chelsea 1st team, and joke about how he uses himself in FIFA 20.

The guys also break down the state of football in Europe, from how cancellations might get Hakim Ziyech to Chelsea faster (2:00), to how the Premier League is coming along in their project to bring games back (5:10). They also discuss the unfortunate reasons Salomon Kalou is in the news (29:40), Chelsea connections to a pair of Bundesliga strikers including Erling Håland (31:00), and ESPN's Bill Barnwell's 50 worst Premier League transfers ever list (34:45).

S1:E28 - Taylor Twellman & Jon Champion Guest + ANNOUNCEMENT

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (11:00) talk to ESPN's lead MLS Commentary team of Jon Champion and Taylor Twellman to discuss football's plans to return, how the dynamics of the transfer market will change for Chelsea and others, plus much more.

We also (1:20) start the show with the announcement of an upcoming guest on Chelsea Mike'd Up, (4:15) discuss how league cancellations in Europe might affect the Premier League, (33:10) jump head first into transfer rumors for both incoming and outgoings, and (42:55) close praising Chelsea's response to Coronavirus.

S1:E27 - Transfer Rumor Mill Heats Up + Jason Cundy Interview

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham discuss (1:10) the latest with the potential transfer of Jadon Sancho, (7:30) Newcastle's reported sale to a group led by Saudi Arabia, (10:40) the future of N'Golo Kante, (37:50) Alvaro Morata's recent comments in an Instagram Live that upset some Chelsea supporters (a conversation complete with a shock twist), and (45:30) Willian's potential departure leaving the club without Brazilian internationals (a conversation complete with a massive tangent).

We also talk to former Chelsea player and current Chelsea TV pundit Jason Cundy (14:30) about his career with the Blues, his transition into media, and his thoughts on all of the young players that have emerged this season for Chelsea.

S1:E26 - USMNT Manager Gregg Berhalter Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham talk to US Men's National Team Manager Gregg Berhalter (14:45). We also discuss (1:50) how and when the Premier League might return, (6:30) the cool story from former NBA player Adam Morrison on the Didier Drogba jersey Kobe Bryant gifted to him, (8:55) some transfer rumors, and (32:30) Frank Lampard's thoughts on the development of Billy Gilmour.

S1:E25 - Davo: Michael Davies of Men In Blazers Joins

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 9 Apr 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, we talk to Michael Davies, Davo, of Men in Blazers about his boyhood love of Chelsea Football Club, his thoughts on this year's team, and his return to producing Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, the day job that supports his sub-optimal football punditry. We also break down some Philippe Coutinho transfer rumors, the current state of the return to football plans, and your listener questions.

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S1:E24 - World Cup Style Premier League? Plus Carlo Cudicini

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 2 Apr 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham cover Callum Hudson Odoi's return to full health after testing positive for coronavirus, the ideas about how the Premier League might come back after the worst of the pandemic, and Karim Benzema's inexplicable beef with Olivier Giroud.

Plus, we talk to Chelsea FC Loan Player Technical Coach Carlo Cudicini about his current role with the club and his time at Chelsea for 10 years as a goalkeeper.

We also take your listener questions. To submit yours, follow this link!

S1:E23 - Larry Nance Jr & Josh Hart Join CMU

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham talked to Larry Nance Jr. of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Josh Hart of the New Orleans Pelicans. We talk about how two NBA players got into being Chelsea fans, their thoughts on this season, and who else in the NBA they talk trash with and play Fantasy PL with. We close making our picks in the Chelsea Challenge, our tournament of best Chelsea moments in club history. You can vote and win a great prize in the 5th Stand App!

S1:E22 - Coronavirus Stops Football + Pat Nevin

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham discuss COVID-19's impact on football and Chelsea, including the positive test for Callum Hudson-Odoi who thankfully is feeling good. We also talk to Chelsea legend Pat Nevin about the difference between Chelsea then and now, the time he scored for Scotland against the US, and his incredible double life as a DJ.

S1:E21 - Rog Bennett of Men in Blazers Joins CMU

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 06:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (0:45) celebrate a 4-0 Chelsea win over Everton and (7:10) hail another top performance from 18-year-old Billy Gilmour. Then, (15:15) Roger Bennett of the Men In Blazers on NBCSN joins to talk about his beloved Everton's terrible performance, Christian Pulisic, and his relationship with manager Frank Lampard. We close discussing (32:35) the race for the top 4, (37:50) an update on injuries, and (41:05) the 2 newest debutants for Chelsea on Sunday.

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S1:E20 - There's Only One Billy Gilmour: FA Cup + Bournemouth Reaction

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 5 Mar 2020 13:16:55 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (1:00) excitedly react to Chelsea knocking Liverpool out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win at the Bridge and (7:50) bring you the latest on Willian and Mateo Kovacic's injuries. The guys then (17:35) talk to ESPN's Stefano Fusaro about the game and Chelsea's potential as Liverpool's next big challenger for titles. We close the show (28:40) looking back at the Bournemouth game and Marcos Alonso's brace, (35:30) previewing the Everton game on Sunday and looking at CFC's position in the table, and (40:10) reliving Mike's experience with the Los Angeles Blues and answering your questions in the mailbag.

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S1:E19 - The Jose Double + Defeat To Bayern In Champions

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:00:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (1:10) react to Chelsea's defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League by a 3-0 scoreline and break down what went wrong, (20:05) celebrate Chelsea's 2-1 league win over Tottenham and a league double over Jose Mourinho, (30:45) answer your questions in the mailbag, (34:45) discuss N'Golo Kante's injury and Ruben Loftus-Cheek's return to the bench, and (38:40) Chelsea Women's bonkers 3-3 draw with Manchester City.

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S1:E18 - Reece James Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 15:13:46 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham are (1:40) joined by Chelsea RB Reece James. We talk about his bursting onto the scene, when he heard from manager Frank Lampard he was going to have a role in the 1st team, and we play a round of This or That.

Then, the guys (10:10) break down the Man United game, VAR incidents and all, (30:00) break down Chelsea's agreeing to the transfer of Ajax winger Hakim Ziyech (33:50) the continuing storyline at goalkeeper with Kepa and Caballero, (38:40) look ahead to the Spurs match, (43:45) break down what Manchester City's European ban could mean for Chelsea, and (49:10) lament another injury to N'Golo Kante.

S1:E17 - Arlo White

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 07:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike and Chris (1:00) look ahead to Chelsea's massive upcoming matches against Manchester United, Tottenham, and Bayern Munich.

We then (6:25) talk to NBC's lead Premier League commentator Arlo White about the Blues' season, Christian Pulisic, and his call of Eden Hazard's goal that won Leicester the title.

We close the show with listener questions on (31:35) our ideal Chelsea XI's, (33:45) how big the introductions of healthy Pulisic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be, and (36:00) who the most important player for the Bayern Munich tie will be.

You can submit a question for the pod via the 5th Stand App

S1:E16 - Gab Marcotti + Leicester Draw/January Window Closes

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 6 Feb 2020 07:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (0:55) look back on Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Leicester and break down Frank Lampard's big decision to bench Kepa for Caballero, (16:20) talk to Gab Marcotti of ESPN about the transfer window that just closed and how Chelsea are building their squad, (31:00) check in on the CFC women's side with Flo Lloyd-Hughes of BBC London, and (42:10) hit on some news and notes including Christian Pulisic's recovery from injury.

S1:E15 - London Is Blue Crossover + FA Cup Win Over Hull

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 07:30:00 +0000

This week on Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (0:40) look back on Chelsea's 2-1 win over Hull in the FA Cup 4th round, (12:00) talk to Nick Verlaney and Dan Dormer from the London is Blue podcast, (28:05) give our predictions and ideas for Chelsea signings before the transfer window closes, (34:15) tell you who Chelsea drew for the 5th round of the FA Cup and look ahead to the Leicester match.

S1:E14 - Grant Wahl + Arsenal/Newcastle Reaction

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 07:30:00 +0000

This week on Chelsea Mike'd Up, (1:30) Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to Chelsea's 2-2 draw with Arsenal and 1-0 defeat away to Newcastle. (12:20) Then, Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl joins us to look big picture at Chelsea's season and Christian Pulisic's breakthrough followed by a spell out with injury. We close discussing (23:20) Kepa Arrizabalaga's recent performances, (28:05) update the injury statuses of Pulisic and Reece James, and (30:40) talk about a big 4-1 win for CFC's women's team over Arsenal and big goals for Sam Kerr and Sophie Ingle.

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S1:E13 - Miami Heat Meets Chelsea Mike'd Up + Burnley Reaction

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 07:30:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, (1:10) we recap Chelsea's 3-0 win over Burnley and highlight the Blues' top performers, (13:45) Mike talks to Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn and TV analyst John Crotty about how they became Chelsea supporters and the parallels between the Heat and the Blues. (29:30) Then, we look ahead to a double match week with Chelsea taking on Newcastle and Arsenal, (33:25) flag down the latest transfer rumors, and (36:35) close with our midseason awards. Who won best game, best hair, and MVP? Tune in to find out.

S1:E12 - Chairman Bruce Buck Joins

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 9 Jan 2020 07:30:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, (1:35) we look back on Chelsea's win over Nottingham Forest, (9:30) talk to Chelsea FC Chairman Bruce Buck about his journey from New York to West London, some of his best memories with the club, and his involvement with Christian Pulisic's transfer to Chelsea. (30:35) Then, we look ahead to CFC's match with Burnley in the Premier League, (33:45) see who Chelsea have been linked with in the transfer rumor mill, and (42:40) open up the voting for our midseason awards.

To vote and for more content, visit us on Twitter @ChelseaFCinUSA

S1:E11 - Jorginho Interview + Festive Fixtures Roundup

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Fri, 3 Jan 2020 07:30:00 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, (0:30) Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham round up Chelsea's matches over the festive period, (13:40) talk to Chelsea midfielder Jorginho about the languages he speaks, how he communicates with teammates, and that Carabao Cup Final. (24:25) We then talk about Jorginho's turnaround with the supporters, (27:30) Callum Hudson-Odoi's role in the team, and (31:00) preview Chelsea's FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest.

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S1:E10 - London Remains Blue: Chelsea Beat Spurs 2-0

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 17:47:26 +0000

On this episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham relive their experience at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Chelsea defeated Spurs 2-0. They break down all the major talking points, look ahead to Boxing Day against Southampton, and recap their incredible week in London.

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S1:E9 - Christian Pulisic Joins

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 16:42:27 +0000

On a special episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham talk to Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic at Chelsea's training ground at Cobham. We cover his time with Chelsea, interests outside of football, how he came to be the player he is, and much more.

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S1:E8 - NBC's 2 Robbies and Kyle + Bayern draw/Spurs preview/Bournemouth Result

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:04:57 +0000

On a busy Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (1:50) look back on the Premier League result against Bournemouth, (9:20) talk to NBC Sports' Robbies, Earle and Mustoe, and (16:40) Kyle Martino about Chelsea's growth in the US and Christian Pulisic, (27:25) look ahead to the game against Jose Mourinho and Spurs, and (32:50) analyze drawing Bayern Munich for the Champions League Round of 16.

S1:E7 - Rebecca Lowe + Chelsea To UCL Round of 16

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Wed, 11 Dec 2019 22:44:41 +0000

On this week's Chelsea Mike'd Up, (1:00) Mike and Chris celebrate Chelsea's progression to the Round of 16 in the Champions league after their 2-1 victory over Lille and preview who they could play next, (10:25) talk to NBC Sports' Rebecca Lowe ahead of Premier League Mornings Live Fan Fest in Miami, (20:40) break down the reduction of Chelsea's transfer ban, (29:10) look back on the Everton match and look ahead to the Bournemouth game in the Premier League, (34:30) and solicit your questions for Christian Pulisic, who we'll be talking to on the podcast next week in London!

S1:E6 - Taylor Twellman Joins + 3 Points v. Villa

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 5 Dec 2019 15:03:07 +0000

On our 2nd episode this week, (2:10) Mike and Chris recap Chelsea's win over Aston Villa and relish in Tammy Abraham getting the Chelsea Mike'd Up Bounce™️, (8:45) we're joined by ESPN soccer analyst Taylor Twellman to talk Christian Pulisic and much more, (30:05) preview the Everton match in the Premier League, (36:00) discuss what it's going to take for CFC to progress in the Champions League against Lille, (39:35) and close reading your reviews on Apple Podcasts.

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S1:E5 - Tammy Abraham Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Tue, 3 Dec 2019 14:28:47 +0000

Chelsea's leading scorer Tammy Abraham joins Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham to discuss his breakout campaign with the club, his call up to the England squad, and *that* tweet. Plus, the guys react to the West Ham match and look forward to a midweek fixture with Aston Villa.

S1:E4 - More Champions League Madness, Pulisic Scores Again + Joe Prince-Wright

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000

On this week's Chelsea Mike'd Up, (0:30) Mike and Chris react to Chelsea's insane 2-2 draw with Valencia in the Champions League, (6:30) talk to Joe Prince-Wright, NBC's lead soccer writer about the UCL game and Christian Pulisic's growing form and confidence, (19:20) discuss Chelsea's away defeat to Man City, (25:25) break down our conflicted feelings about Jose Mourinho's move to Spurs, and (31:45) look ahead to Chelsea's game against West Ham.

S1:E3 - Marc Stein Joins- The Chelsea-Man City Preview

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 21 Nov 2019 07:30:00 +0000

Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (1:05) get hyped for this weekend's Chelsea-Manchester City Premier League encounter and run through Chelsea's international break success (4:45).

We then talk to Marc Stein, New York Times NBA reporter and noted Man City fan, about the weekend's game, Christian Pulisic, and more. (7:36)

We then wonder if Chelsea and Man City are the 2 best Premier League teams of the decade (27:15), pick our best combined XI (33:40), and discuss the Sam Kerr signing (41:50).

S1:E2 - Pulisic Scores Again + Clive Tyldesley

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, (1:00) Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham react to another Chelsea win and another Christian Pulisic goal in the Premier League. Plus, N'Golo Kante's back with both CFC and France.

(9:35) iTV and NBCSN commentator Clive Tyldesley joins us ahead of his broadcast of England-Montenegro in the UK to talk Chelsea's youth movement, the 2012 Champions League Final, and Pulisic's growth with the Blues and the USA.

We then break down Chelsea's place in the Premier League hierarchy (26:10), preview the International fixtures for Blues Abroad (33:05), and close with the Subscribe, Rate, Review question for this week (37:55).

S1:E1 - Ashley Cole Interview + Ajax/Watford Reaction

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Fri, 8 Nov 2019 12:45:52 +0000

The debut episode of Chelsea Mike’d Up arrives just in time for the most bonkers game we’ve seen Chelsea play in some time. Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham break down all the thrills from the Blues’ 4-4 Champions League encounter with Ajax at Stamford Bridge (1:30). We then talk to Chelsea legend Ashley Cole (8:15) about his current coaching position at CFC, playing under Frank Lampard and with Mason Mount and Fikayo Tomori at Derby County, and relive some of his best moments from his playing days. We close the show talking Chelsea’s win over Watford (34:50), Christian Pulisic’s on fire (37:25), and the continued the youth movement at the club (42:05).

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Welcome to Chelsea Mike'd Up

chelseamikedup@giltedgesoccer.com (Chelsea Mike'd Up) — Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:44:05 +0000

Introducing Chelsea Mike'd Up, a new official Chelsea FC podcast. Hosts Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham get you ready for what you can expect from this pod. Subscribe, Rate, and Review!