Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. In a critical week we look back on the first hurdle that is over come, Nottingham Forest at home, before a wider discussion on the importance of the club and the game, the role of custodians, and are we doing enough to protect our game. A passionate discussion https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ttb229424f.mp3 The Talking the Blues Podcast is available, free of charge and advertising on all major podcast platforms, links to which can be found here As ever thanks for listening –  or reading, the ..read more

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. We look back on Monday evening’s debacle at Stamford Bridge before reflecting on the news that Moshiri and MSP Sports Capital have granted 777 Partners even more time to complete their financing. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ttb160404f.mp3 As ever thanks for listening –  or reading, the transcript will be released on Tuesday. The Talking the Blues Podcast is available, free of charge and advertising on all major podcast platforms, links to which can be found here ..read more

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George & Andy where we cram in the Burnley game, the just announced Commission findings, look at the account’s and finish off with George’s wife’s sausage recipe https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/ttb080424.mp3 As ever thanks for listening –  or reading, the transcript will be released on Tuesday. The Talking the Blues Podcast is available, free of charge and advertising on all major podcast platforms, links to which can be found here ..read more

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan, recorded just prior to the release of Everton’s 2022/23 accounts. We look in detail at the ownership issues still surrounding Everton, the details behind MSP’s potential control option and of course, the extremely disappointing day at Bournemouth. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TtB31032024.mp3 As ever thanks for listening –  or reading, the transcript will be released on Monday. The Talking the Blues Podcast is available, free of charge and advertising on all major podcast platforms, links to wh ..read more

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with George and Andy Costigan. Another week without the Blues playing so we turn our attention to Simms, shirt sales and yes, the ongoing saga of 777 and the letter  from the Premier League. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ttb24032023.mp3 As ever plenty of serious stuff and a few laughs along the way. As ever thanks for listening –  or reading, the transcript will be released on Monday. The Talking the Blues Podcast is available, free of charge and advertising on all major podcast platforms, links to which can be found&nb ..read more

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy and George Costigan. No Everton on the pitch this week, but plenty to consider off it. We look at the regulatory position with the Premier League, the new independent regulator, catch up on 777 Partners, and a little manifesto of ideas to improve the regulation of the game. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TtB20032024Edit.mp3 As ever thanks for listening –  or reading, the transcript is available here The Talking the Blues Podcast is available, free of charge and advertising on all major podcast platforms, links to wh ..read more

When there are more Salfordians hosting an Everton podcast than there are inside Old Trafford on a matchday you know it says a great deal about modern football. We look back with Andy and George Costigan at today’s game at Old Trafford. There’s a surprising difference of opinion as to Everton’s performance, and of course, we look at the latest surrounding Everton’s ownership issues. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TtB09032024final.mp3 The usual mix of forthright opinions, some humour  (the Monty Python reference is here) and a big shout out to those using our transcript serv ..read more

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast, dedicated to the life and memory of Mark,  better known as Roydo from Grandoldteam, sadly now departed, far too soon – a wonderful man, Blue, friend to everyone he made contact with and beloved partner to Nikki. Andy and George join me, as usual to try and make sense of the home game versus West Ham United. We look briefly at the profitability and sustainability charges before looking at the funding issues surrounding 777. Further details of which  can be found here. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/TtB03032024v2.mp3 As e ..read more

Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy and George Costigan. Wide and varied conversation this week. Analysis of the frustrating draw at Brighton followed by a 777 update and a discussion on heritage at Everton Football Club. We finish with a joyful eulogy to the great Stan Bowles  RIP. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ttb25022024final.mp3 As always, thank you for your support.  The Talking the Blues Podcast is available, free of charge and advertising on all major podcast platforms, links to which can be found here ..read more

  Welcome to this week’s Talking the Blues Podcast with Andy and George Costigan. Unusually we focus (almost entirely) on the football, odd given what must have been one of the least attractive games played at Goodison for many a long year. https://theesk.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/ttb21022024.mp3 As always, thank you for your support.  The Talking the Blues Podcast is available, free of charge and advertising on all major podcast platforms, links to which can be found here ..read more