The esk podcasts

I get together with Rodger Armstrong plus journalist and great Blue Paul Brown to look at the Wolves match but also a wider look at where we are as a club. What do we need to do to break the cycle we appear stuck in?As Gary Lawson observed "we're not exactly rocket scientists". It is time to face reality and consider what the board and owner must do to change our fortunes.Three very different contributors bringing together their experiences and views on the Wolves game, an analysis of Rafa Benitez, and ultimately the classic response organisations usually deploy when faced with significant challenges.Thanks to Rodger and Paul for their time and contributions and most importantly you the listeners!Up the Toffees!SpotifyApplewww.theesk.orgTwitter

This evening I am joined by Niall Couper a director of Fair Game and one of the original founders of AFCWimbledon. Fair Game is an organisation set up to represent a growing band of football clubs striving to change the game for good.In the podcast we explore who Fair Game are, and their objectives. We look at independent regulation as the enabler to improve the whole game from grassroots all the way to the Premier League promoting sustainability, fairness and success.Importantly we look at the fan lead review chaired by Tracey Crouch MP and we look at how fans can involve themselves in the process.Fair Game can be found at Fair Game (fairgameuk.org) and on TwitterNiall can be found on Twitter

I get together with Rodger Armstrong and journalist Paul Brown to review the 2020/21 season from an Evertonian's perspective. Rodger and Paul give their insights into "clear progress", Carlo's performance, the squad's performance, before looking at the options open to Ancelotti as he attempts to increase the quality of the playing squad whilst moving several players on.As ever with Rodger and Paul, an interesting, engaging and thoughtful discussion on the club we loveThanks for listening and your support as ever

On the 9th May episode of Talking the Blues we got into the conversation surrounding UEFA, the treatment of the twelve miscreants and then a wider conversation on governance, regulation and fan involvement.I've taken that conversation and made it available on this channel for a wider audience. I hope you enjoy it

Today I am joined by football journalist and Evertonian, Paul Brown to have a chat about Carlo Ancelotti. Paul had the good fortune of reporting on Carlo's time at Chelsea so shares his experiences of a man who is demonstrating the effectiveness of quiet leadership at Everton.There are some great stories regaled by Paul, thanks Paul for a very enjoyable hour.There's a reference to a Financial Times feature, Lunch with the FT: Carlo Ancelotti which can be foundhereThanks for listening!Image copywright James Ferguson

Today, I am joined by Dr Gary James, academic, historian, Manchester City supporter and writer of several books including Joe Mercer's biography Football with a smile.We cover a lot of ground, compare City's history and the common threads that run through both blue clubs in the great North West cities of Liverpool and Manchester, before getting into some great tales about Joe Mercer, beloved of Everton, Arsenal and Manchester City fans plus many neutral fans for sure.Thanks to Gary for a really enjoyable talk. Gary can be found on Twitter here and his website brimming with content https://gjfootballarchive.com/. His website also includes links to the book, Joe Mercer OBE, Football with a smile .Thanks for listening!