23/01/2026
My Biddy Aunt: Managers Just as it looked like all hope was lost, the Ehantharajah Empire is here to rescue us! That's right, Vish is back and ready to rip the belt from the waist of the Luke Nation.Vish experienced defeat in Australia, so will history repeat itself or will Luke be slain? The tax-free principality of Donac
23/01/2026
The Preview Show: Disgracing Her Majesty’s Terminal Things are finally starting to look good for Manchester United ahead of their big game against Arsenal this weekend. A convincing win against their city rivals last weekend sets them up nicely for a visit to the league leaders. So is Vish feeling confident? Well, what do you think?He joins Luke and
22/01/2026
Chippy Slot Vish is on the pod, Vish is on the pod! Manchester United win the derby and suddenly Vish swans back in like he’s never been away. Today, he’s joined by Jim and Pete following a night of enthralling Champions League action. We discuss Pete’s Friday fish and chip night, Popworld and an antiques centr
21/01/2026
The Chelsea scrapheap Was Marcus Speller right all along? Is the Manchester City empire really crumbling? Jim and David join Marcus to review a torrid night in Europe for Pep’s boys.Elsewhere, after a short maintenance period, Arsenal’s winning machine is back up and running. Also, stick around Spurs fans, we actually gi
20/01/2026
Mailbag: Twit tw-who should Crystal Palace appoint next? Oliver Glasner has set fire to his own ship at Crystal Palace, so imagine this - which old reliable strigiform is ready to swoop from the skies and extinguish the blaze? None other than Roy Hodgson of course! Unfortunately for the Ramble, that probably isn't going to happen. So if they don't break g
19/01/2026
The Manchester United way Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s suckle on the teat was too hard, Ruben Amorim’s too soft, but Michael Carrick’s is just right. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the Manchester United way. There’s no Blue Monday at the Football Ramble when Marcus, Luke and Jim have got more managerial chaos to enjoy at Spurs and
16/01/2026
Jack's Encyclopaedia: Manchester derby XI's, Championship managers, and Premier League loyalists After weeks of negotiation, the Luke Nation has agreed to step away from Jack’s Encyclopaedia (for now)...But he is in attendance as the greatest game in football podcasting makes it’s 2026 debut. Today, Marcus Mount, Jimbabwe and Cartalonia lock horns in a vigorous punch-up, Pete of Donaco has the
16/01/2026
The Preview Show: A bottle of Aftershock It's the Manchester derby this weekend, so how are both sides preparing? Man United have brought back Michael Carrick for another suckle on Sir Alex's teat, all while Pep Guardiola is turning down free bottles of whiskey. Come on Pep, you cannae be turning down a glass of Scotch from young Gary Cald
15/01/2026
Ramble Reacts: Carabao chaos at Stamford Bridge Arsenal have the advantage after the League Cup semi-final first leg. Marcus and David were treated to five goals in a slightly confusing night at Stamford Bridge.We were left wondering whether Chelsea could buy ANOTHER goalkeeper and if Viktor Gyökeres was the correct choice for man of the match. P
14/01/2026
I only cheat myself Antoine Semenyo is not only scoring goals but he’s currently top of the English football vibes table. However, Marcus, Luke and Pete are, controversially, in disagreement over whether his second goal should have been ruled out.Elsewhere, they are more agreeable on the fact that Michael Carrick could
13/01/2026
Mailbag: What makes a big club? Marcus, Luke and Jim round off a barnstorming FA Cup weekend by reminding everyone what the magic of the cup is really about: not getting slapped 10-1 or beating the holders, but the friends we made along the way.In more spiky corners of the pod, we try to work out the traits needed to be classified
12/01/2026
Dawson's Peak What a weekend! Macclesfield climbed to the peak of Mount Everest to pull off the greatest FA Cup upset of all time. Today, Marcus, Luke and Jim are here to revel in that.Elsewhere, Man City's 10-1 win against Exeter leaves an unsavoury taste in Luke's mouth. Plus, Liam Rosenior has a very 'High Per
09/01/2026
My Biddy Aunt: FA Cup Icons Luke makes his return to the My Biddy Aunt arena for the first time in 2026, but can the Marcus Mount cause a new year upset? On FA Cup weekend, anything can happen.Jim's back on the buttons after he was defeated by the newly named David Cartalonia Cartlidge.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok
09/01/2026
The Preview Show: No Sleep Till Lisbon The FA Cup third round is typically Luke Moore’s favourite weekend of the year. It’s just a shame for him that Portsmouth have to play Arsenal, really.Before looking forward to that, Marcus, Luke and Jim have the small matter of Arsenal 0-0 Liverpool to dissect. Elsewhere, Man City confirm their pos
09/01/2026
Introducing: The Thing About Arsenal Calling all Gooners! 'The Thing About Arsenal' is the brand new Arsenal podcast that does things differently, featuring our very own Jim Campbell!Think less hot takes and transfer rumours, more authentic conversation, healthy disagreement, unhealthy nostalgia, and lots and lots of entertainment from
08/01/2026
28 Petes Later Donny is in charge on today’s Ramble and he’s plotting some new surgery to extend his collarbones. He might also add in a few extra ribs while he's at it.Pete’s cosmetic procedures aside, Luke and David join him to explain why there is no saving Tottenham under Thomas Frank. Plus, Leeds and Newcastl
07/01/2026
Please Sir Alex, can I have some milk? Darren Fletcher, the new Manchester United interim manager, is the latest former player to suckle on the teat of Sir Alex Ferguson. There's nothing like tradition; they are Manchester United after all.Today, Marcus, Pete and David honour that. Plus, Liam Rosenior solidifies his position as 'a proud
06/01/2026
Mailbag: Has Ruben Amorim ruined his reputation? The Ruben Amorim era is officially over at Manchester United – what's next? Marcus, Luke and Jim shake their heads at the league's most chaotic club and pay respect to football's greatest magnet-user.Elsewhere, there's some serious and not-so-serious nominations for ex-players returning to their clu
05/01/2026
Out in 2026: The curse of the Ramble We know what you’re thinking, 'the curse of the Ramble and all that', but it’s a new year and that means fresh beginnings. Ladies and gentlemen, RUBEN AMORIM HAS BEEN SACKED!Listen to today’s Ramble to hear Marcus, Luke, Pete and Jim’s reaction to the news. Plus, Nancy and Nuno continue to struggle,
02/01/2026
My Biddy Aunt: January Transfers Everyone bangs about new beginnings when the new year rolls around *cough* Jake Humphrey *cough*, but at Ramble HQ, we actually mean it. David Cartlidge is here making his long-awaited My Biddy Aunt debut!Today, Cartlidgtenstein declares war on Jimbabwe, with Pete manning the buttons. Will it be a d
02/01/2026
The Preview Show: Can I get sacked in the morning? Enzo Maresca is set to embark on a new career as a novelist. Will his first book be a tragedy by any chance?Today, Pete, who is still covered in Christmas Pâté, is joined by Jim and David to share their thoughts on Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Enzo Maresca. Plus, there is extremely devoted f
01/01/2026
Best of Ramble Uncut 2025 Happy new year Ramblers! Whether you're nursing a hangover like Pete or nursing a sugar crash like Marcus, we've got the tonic for you today with some of our favourite moments from Ramble Uncut over the past 12 months.On today's episode, José Mourinho seeks vengeance against Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Clin
31/12/2025
Arsenal get their steam back In case you weren't aware, Arsenal won quite convincingly against Aston Villa on Tuesday night. On Monday, Luke suggested they were running out of steam. But fortunately, Marcus would never be petty enough to remind him about that.For the final time in 2025, Marcus and Luke put the Premier League un
30/12/2025
Mailbag: How much trouble are West Ham really in? Look away now, West Ham fans - we’ve got to have a chat about how poor they’ve been this season, with the real threat of relegation looming over them. Rest assured that Marcus, Luke and Pete lay the lion’s share of the blame at the owners’ door after years of mismanagement.Elsewhere in more positive

