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“Clearly the best Chelsea focused pod out there. All panel members are well balanced and highly qualified. I look forward to every edition.”
Colonel Dawson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/24
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“Really enjoy this pod. Quality over quantity, I always miss this over the international break. Matt does a great job keeping it light and torturing Simon and Liam with the quiz. Makes sure to give the women’s team their due with the fantastic Jesse Parker Humphreys. Only bad part is the rambling...”Read full review »
NickPH! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/13/24
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“Love this show!”
AlexHiggins64 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/24
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“An absolute treat to listen to this every week. Very insightful and non-biased which makes for great listening.
I would strongly recommend any Chelsea fan to tune in.
Long may the twice weekly pods continue!”
MrAFS via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/07/24
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“Always enjoy the podcast and the balanced views on Chelsea. Also hello to The Athletic on your Slack channel and Ian Mackintosh for starting a podcast review trend.”
vladbypass via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
10/05/24
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“Great insights on all things Chelsea, and not just the men’s team but also our WSL superstar. Intelligent, fun show”
KFJ94 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/04/24
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“Charming, well-informed hosts with thoughtful, level-headed opinions. A refreshing change from the usual bombastic, overhyped Prem League drivel. The Cole Palmer of Chelsea podcasts”
Benji F via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/24
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“Great podcast, thank you to everyone involved. It is something I look forward too when I’m working away (it can get very dull at sea!)”
JamboLaCoruna via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/30/24
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“Love SOC because of the opinions and that Si, Liam, Matt and Luke are prepared to say it straight and tackle the topics fans are already engaged in or to bring new ideas and debates to the table for discussion. Provocative, reasonable and entertaining! It’s a very listenable combo and long may...”Read full review »
Stamford Simon in Sydney via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/11/24
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“By far the best chelsea podcast
It’s refreshing it not being hosted by a chelsea fan as they have non bias discussions.”
ScottWoody via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/02/24
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“Been a listener for a couple of yours now and has been my go-to pod for all things Chels. As soon as a match ends I’m just waiting for latest the episode to air. We need more Dominic Fiefield appearances in the pod please!
Keep up the good work and KTBFFH!”
akash1912 via Apple Podcasts ·
India ·
09/01/24
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88anon48 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/27/24
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“i have kept looking for chelsea podcast and when i came across this one, i was extremely happy. they don’t just yap on, they have interesting conversations. I would definitely recommend! Up the Chels!”
Leo Fenton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/24
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“I thought it was in poor form for Adams-Davies to dismissively say Noni “isn’t the brightest lad” after he made a pregame post about Wolverhampton (before going on to score 3 goals in the actual match). Why make such a nasty and demeaning remark about a Chelsea player, especially when it had...”Read full review »
therojay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/26/24
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“Always great insight, news and analysis about the Blues, along with a good dose of humor and camaraderie…or commiseration (depending on the results).”
Ark_Jedi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/24
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“Both deeply insightful and entertaining, SOC has been my default Chelsea podcast for many seasons now and continues to be streaks ahead of the rest. Their knowledge of the club, the players and the politics of Chelsea is unmatched and it shines through with their exceptional panel of journalists....”Read full review »
Samaram12345 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/22/24
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“Measured, sensible informed views. Humour. Two excellent journalists and top notch hosting from Matt. I pay for a subscription to the Athletic and I don’t read every article on Chelsea but I always listen to this.”
Louis de Loop via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/20/24
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“This is the best Chelsea podcast currently available in English on planet earth. Subscribe and smash that like button like a long distance strike from Essien!”
margaret doodle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/16/24
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“This is easily the best Chelsea podcast out there. Entertaining and great insight. Keep up the good work”
Chejames87 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
08/13/24
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“Amongst the ongoing madness of Chelsea this is the only thing that keeps me sane and a little calmer! If ever they skip a week I’m notably more fidgety until I get my SOC dose again. Thanks so much to the team presenting and behind the scenes, it’s professional, light-hearted and always very...”Read full review »
Dan302a via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/11/24
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“The legends of the SOC pod provide fantastic insight into everything Chelsea. I look forward to every episode! #BringBackSuoerSamParkin”
notdakprescott via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/24
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“As a life long Chelsea fan, and a season ticket holder, I am addicted to the “Straight Outta Cobham” podcast. It is the best source of insightful, balanced and comprehensive news on all things Blue mixed with light hearted commentary of all the chaos and drama that is Chelsea. And love the...”Read full review »
Bølshavn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/07/24
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“Really enjoy this podcast. Good level of analysis mixed in with some humour and it all moves along at a nice pace. I value Liam’s takes in particular”
11JP95 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
08/05/24
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“Small 2024 update to the below: I listened to part of the first episode of this season (July 2024) and it’s more of the same. Liam and Simon, and The Athletic in general, do very little journalism these days, and exist to parrot and justify whatever the club line is on all of the horrendous...”Read full review »
BanKen69 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/01/24
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“Love the show, great insight in to the club I love! One of my favourite listens.
Keep up the good work!”
Diggidydaz78 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/29/24
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“The definitive Chelsea Podcast. If you are a Chelsea fan this is the only podcast you need. Brilliant host. Great journalist contributions and out twice a week. Covers all aspects of the club. Five stars.”
Mr Plow KL5-3226 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/22/24
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“Well done for a great season and keeping the spirits up even when things were looking fairly bleak! Insightful, entertaining and always a great listen!”
Woeking Mum via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/21/24
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“I’ve listened nearly every week for the past few seasons and SOCB is flipping great. Insightful, funny and always a pleasure (even in the insanity of Chelsea football club) great work team keep them coming!”
Dav 292 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/13/24
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“Thoughtful and analytical contributions from contrasting viewpoints . I quite like that although they all clearly have chelsea sympathies not every one is a die hard Chelsea fan as it makes for more objective comment. There also appears to be some informal links in Cobham so you feel that your...”Read full review »
Jono golf via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/20/24
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“Love the podcast, listened to it every week for the last couple of years. After the final I was looking forward to hearing a podcast that didn't ravish on the chelsea bottlejob angle. But what can you expect from a Palace and Forest run podcast.”Read full review »
tomroffe via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/01/24
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“This is a great CFC pod if you want proper journalistic coverage of the Blues. Matt is an impressive and professional broadcast host, Liam is a smart tactical analyst and Simon comes across as a proper footie hack. A good balance of Chelsea fandom and objectivity on the true state of the team and...”Read full review »
dannyr2001 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/13/24
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“And certainly more entertaining than the football team!
Very good and fair criticism given when needed. Also unbiassed.
Stop reading this now and download it!
Oh and the quiz on Thursdays is great as well.”
Bean here done that via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/05/24
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“Clever hosts, interesting insight, and deliver all news regarding Chelsea”
ReviewMan2920 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/29/24
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“As a Chelsea fan born and bred in West London I always knew a lot about what was happening and with gossip I got a pretty conclusive new story about Chelsea. Ever since I moved to to New York City though, I haven’t had a good handle on the news, so I went searching on my IPhone for a good...”Read full review »
Ashtrip via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/24
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“Good show, very informative and clean. Listen to every one. Get Lucy on air more.”
RatherB4gotten via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/24
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“Enjoyable, informative - just the right balance between fandom and objective journalism - and love the quizzes. At the risk of being labelled a neanderthal I have no interest in the women’s team and would prefer that they had their own pod, but I suppose that’s what the skip button’s for.”
MartinBlank via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/10/24
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“Brilliant podcast with excellent hosting from Matt.”
Mintotc90 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/08/24
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“Great podcast with good journalists who know what they are talking about. One of the better Chelsea podcasts I’ve come across, and it was sad to hear it might not have returned this season!”
oliviaince via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
01/05/24
“This is certainly the most balanced and informed Chelsea podcast available.
Matt and the guests are all fantastic.
Some other Chelsea podcasts are often let down and lacking in some basic production values, but the production on SOC is excellent.
Long may it continue.
Come on you blues.”
Rancidmanuk via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/22/23
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“Matt is everything a host should be; witty, self deprecating and most importantly, impartial.
Haven’t missed an episode since the 2021 season.
The show badly misses Sam Parkin, hopefully they find a way to bring him back.”
Ape Flu Survivor via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/21/23
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“I listen to a couple Chelsea podcast. This is my favorite. Smart opinions, newsy, and brief. I like that they cover the women’s side too.”
Di3573 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/19/23
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“Best Chelsea podcast around, the host Matt, is brilliant and Simon adds that doom and gloom all us Chelsea fans feel at the moment.”
Philaturner2 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/15/23
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“Love the lads, even after a loss I always enjoy hearing the viewpoints on this podcast.”
TheJesseeLuvsYu via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/23
“Gotta give props to the lads behind the incredibly well-done Chelsea podcast, Straight Outta Cobham. I look forward to both new episodes each and every week and you’re the reason I subscribed to The Athletic as well (honestly loving it, definitely worth the monthly sub). Please keep up the...”Read full review »
WillyTurt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/14/23
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“Don’t listen to Don… do a full episode of trivia next midweek session”
Lj9900 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/23
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