Boys in Bolos: A Soccer Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jeff Elie and Jarrett Carpenter
Join Jarrett and Jeff, two Premier League fans in America, on a weekly recap of the English Premier League, Champions League, and world football. Recording from the Barbershop Studio, weekly guests join the Boys to recount the Premier League season’s drama as it unfolds.
Chelsea continue to impress with their inability to score goals losing emphatically to Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Graham Potter still has the backing of management and the board but how long can it last? Arsenal, City, and United continue to battle it out for top spot in the table. And Manchester United finally win some silverware in the prestigious Carabao Cup trophy. Ciao.
Another Round of 16 week in the Champions League with a 2018 Final rematch happening between Liverpool and Real Madrid. Chelsea continue to massively struggle under Potter, and Arsenal retake the top spot in the Premier League after City drop points to Forest.
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Champions League recap, city and Arsenal battle it out for the top of the league and we preview Week 24 in the Premier League.
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We discuss some of the finer details of the Premier League happenings, including which Managers are over-achieving, under-achieving, and if Arsenal can keep this run of form goal to claim their first Premier League title in 20 years.
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Welcome back to the boys in bolos podcast...thanks for listening again after a few months off. This episode was recorded down in the barbershop studio, however, episodes are now being recorded while live streaming on youtube and facebook.
Boys in Bolos TV is a new venture so please excuse some of the audio inconsistencies throughout the episode as we're still ironing out some of the technical aspects now recording with video.
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We're joined in the Barbershop by Diego DeLeon and John Shimer to go through the World Cup groups. We give our dark horse teams and players and make our final predictions. Ciao.
We discuss the upcoming week in the Premier League, recap the final group stage match in the Champions League to see who's going to the Round of 16 and Europa, and Fantasy keeps trucking forward.
Ciao.
Champions League group stage rolls on with most of the teams already into the Round of 16. We preview Week 14 as the season continues to march towards the November World Cup in Qatar. Fantasy is discussed.
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Week 11 was a good one. Arsenal continue their good fortune with a scrappy win away at Leeds. United cannot find a way past Newcastle settling for an ugly draw at home, and Liverpool make a statement at Anfield looking the better team, winning 1-0 with a emphatic Salah goal in the final third of the game. Since Week 12 is a midweek affair, we're taking the weekend off so we'll be back next week wrapping Week 13 and previewing Week 13.
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Jeff returns from Florida to share his time at the House of Mouse. Arsenal continue to lead the Premier League, Champions League group stage rolls on, and Week 11 predictions are given.
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With Jeff in the House of Mouse, Diego joins Jarrett as cohost on this week's episode. The Boys discuss Champions League, Week 10 in the Premier League, and Fantasy. Prayers up that Jeff survives Gator Nation and makes it back for next week's episode but hey, whatever it takes to get Guillermo on the pod.
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Week 7 was postponed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth much to the chagrin of most Premier League fans who were left wondering why does the country stop for one rich person's death. We discuss the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, the Queen's perceived significance, preview Week 8 in the Premier League, and the second round of Champions League fixtures.
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Chelsea's loss to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champion's League group stage triggers the firing of Thomas Tuchel but Liverpool's opening game goes horribly as well, losing 4-1 to Napoli. City and Spurs fare better winning their matches but it's still early days in the competition. We preview week 7 in the Premier League, discuss the return of Diego Costa to the Prem, and briefly discuss Fantasy PL. Ciao.
This week we analyze Arsenal's perfect start and discuss where they will really finish this season....spoiler, it's not first. Midweek fixtures clog up the schedule so we discuss Week 5 & 6 fixtures and preview the United-Arsenal matchup over the weekend. Also discussed, the Fantasy disappointment of Salah and whether to drop him for KDB.
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Liverpool lose to United at Old Trafford. Chelsea lose big to Leeds with the Americans making the difference. City draw at Newcastle and Arsenal keep winning. Fantasy was a low scoring week on average.
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Battle at the Bridge ended in a 2-2 draw but the news of the week is that United imploded at the Community Stadium losing 4-0 to Brentford. There's no quick solution to fixing United and it's pretty much certain that they need a whole new starting XI. Ronaldo Vibes FC has turned into Dumpster Fire FC. Fantasy is well underway with the Boys underperforming per usual. Ciao.
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Week 1 in the Premier League is in the books and not many surprises took place. Haaland is going to be a beast, Nunez scored, Spurs smacked down Southampton...and United are still a dumpster fire. We discuss in detail Haaland's potential at City, if Pep is actually a good coach, and what United can do to right their sinking ship. Ciao.
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Week 1 fast approaches and we discuss Fantasy Premier League top picks, whether Haaland is worth the money, Ten Hag's mess at United, and Week 1 predictions. Season 4 of the Boys in Bolos is in full swing. Ciao.
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Welcome to Season 4 of the Boys in Bolos. It's pre-season so we discuss transfers and what to expect from the upcoming Premier League season. City have Haaland so are they a lock to win the PL again or will Darwin Núñez propel Liverpool past the Cityzens. Spurs have been very active in the transfer market but will it be enough to win them a trophy and keep them top 4? All or Nothing: Arsenal debuts August 4th so tune in to see them bungle top 4 last season. Ciao.
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What an end to the Premier League season. City wrap up the title on the last day with 3 goals in 20 minutes to beat Villa and deny Liverpool another title. Spurs finish strong with a 5-0 win against relegated Norwich and ruin Arsenal's chances of Champions League football next season. We talk Golden Boot winner, PFA Player of the Year, and overrated and underrated superlatives for the season.
Season 3 is a wrap. Thanks everyone for your support all season and we'll be back this Summer with transfer news, Champions League analysis, and the always exciting season preview show.
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Everton prove us wrong and avoid relegation with their comeback win over Crystal Palace 3-2 at Goodison, In the last week, the top 4 battle between Spurs and Arsenal is still within reach, Burnley and Leeds try to avoid relegation, Liverpool and City hope to win the league, and United try to salvage qualification for Europa, haha.
We predict the final drama filled week in the Premier League and give our props to Oz for his second year of dominating fantasy.
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Well to the surprise of absolutely no-one, Erland Haaland is coming to the Premier League next season ala Manchester City. We discuss expectations vs reality, what City will do with the rest of their squad, and how Haaland might fare in his first season. Chelsea and Liverpool have an Cup final rematch this weekend with the FA Cup trophy up for grabs, and we discuss Arsenal vs Spurs in the top 4.
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The Champions League final is set with Liverpool winning over Villareal and City losing in dramatic fashion in extra time to Real Madrid.
Everton somehow beat Chelsea to keep their not getting relegated dreams alive, Spurs and Arsenal still fighting for 4th with the North London Derby fast approaching, and Chelsea hope to keep third even with their prospective new ownership in question.
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It's Manchester City v Real Madrid and Liverpool v Villareal in the Champions League Semifinal and both English teams take aggregate leads into the second leg of the tie. Week 35 is upon us and while Arsenal and Tottenham battle for 4th place, Everton just hopes to not be relegated. However, as Burnley surges and finds ways to win, Everton drop more points, cementing their place in 18th.
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Only a few weeks left and the relegation battle heats up with Burnley and Everton trying to avoid going down while Liverpool retakes top spot with an emphatic win over United midweek. Week 34 games are discussed and Oz cannot be stopped in fantasy.
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The semi-finals of the Champions League are set with City and Liverpool advancing to play Real Madrid and Villareal, respectively. We preview Week 33 in the Premier League and Jeff recaps his college glory days.
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Week 31 has wrapped up in the Premier League with Arsenal and Chelsea dropping points, further spicing up the battle for 3rd and 4th. Everton lose to Burnley pushing them even closer towards the relegation zone and Liverpool and City matchup this weekend to battle for top spot in the league. Meanwhile, in the Champions League, City and Liverpool get the job done but Chelsea lose big at home to Real Madrid. With a second leg to still play for, the quarter-final teams will hope to punch their ticket to the semis next week.
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The Boys are back recovering in their homes after falling off the wagon for a week in South America. We review the drama around final World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifying games and preview Week 31 as the Premier League returns.
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Even though we're down in South America, we find some time to cover the UCL and Europa quarterfinal matchups. Extensive discussion of Barcelona's run of great form with their Clasico win and easy path in the Europa League. We'll be back covering Premier League next week but everyone enjoy the international break.
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Chelsea's oligarch ownership has finally caught up to them with Roman Abramovic sanctioned by the British Government and his assets, including Chelsea FC, being frozen. We discuss the implications for Chelsea in the Premier League and Champions League, player contract uncertainty, and uncertainty surrounding inevitable new ownership at the club. We discuss Champions League round of 16, Arsenal's top 4 push, and the 2 horse title race between Liverpool and City.
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It's looking bad for Jarrett's bet on Arsenal finishing below 8th but he makes a new bet with Jeff over the West Ham v Aston Villa game this week. Everton continue their downward trend towards relegation with a drubbing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, City win the Manchester Derby, and Arsenal continue their good form.
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With Liverpool surging and City dropping points, it's shaping up to be a two-horse race at the top of the Premier League. We talk Chelsea's failure in the Carabao Cup final, Jesse Marsch's appointment as the head coach of Leeds, and whether Bielsa would fit as the USMNT coach...red, white and blue Bielsa bucket though.
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Spurs win big over City and with Liverpool winning and a game in-hand, the title race is getting a bit more spicy. We look at Week 27, Champions League Contenders, and question whether we give Arsenal too hard a time as supporters of other London-based teams.
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The Boys are back to discuss the recent Champions League games, Mbappe's future, Real Madrid's age problem, and Week 26 in the Premier League. It's quite apparent there's a large gap between the top 3 in the PL and the rest of the teams, leaving the 4th place Champions League spot wide open. What team will rise to the top of the sludge in the last third of the season?
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The January transfer window has slammed shut and we go over the big movement in the Premier League and Beyond. We talk Barcelona's action, players moving around the league, loans, buys, and who the winners and losers were in the window.
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The Boys in Bolos Derby is over and Chelsea got the job done against Spurs at Stamford Bridge. There was some VAR controversy and Spurs probably deserved a point but alas, Chelsea claimed the 3 points to help in their second place battle in the Premier League Table. City tie so Liverpool and Chelsea make up some points but even so, City are clear favorites to win again.
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Covid make-up games have thrown the schedule into disarray. Many players are out from AFCON and the Premier League has decided that injuries are justification for postponing fixtures. We preview the upcoming week in the PL, talk Fantasy, Covid rules, and whether City is already a lock for the title. Oh yeah, Chelsea v. Spurs at the Bridge this weekend, aka The Boys in Bolos Derby. Ciao.
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The Rat Tail Bunker is dead. Rest in Peace. Boys in Bolos are back after a holiday hiatus to recap Week 21 in the Premier League. Man City dominates at the top of the table while Chelsea, Liverpool, and surprise surprise, Arsenal, are mixing it up in the top four.
With Conte steering the Tottenham ship in the right direction, United being mediocre per usual, and West Ham faltering a bit, the battle for top 4 is wide open this season. We'll see what the January transfer window brings but with all these fixtures being jammed in with Covid postponements, FA Cup, League Cup, and European football, anything could happen.
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Covid positive cases are coming in hot and heavy in the Premier League so we debate whether the League should take a break until the New Year so teams can properly contain the virus spreading. A bunch of games have already been postponed so game in hands are stacking up for the teams. Will it get bad enough to cancel the rest of the season?
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The Premier League fixtures are coming in hot and heavy with Week 14 & 15 jammed into a 5 day period. We recap the fixtures, talk about Arsenal's loss to United and Everton, Champions League midweek fixtures, and preview Week 16. We down here in the Rat Tail Bunker and Barbershop Studio. Ciao.
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Rich Slate joins us in studio to discuss Week 13 of the Premier League, Arsenal's current run of good form, his top four picks, and we preview Week 14. We down here in the Rat Tail Bunker and Barbershop Studio.
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Kate Demallie joins us from LA to discuss all things City, life after Pep, Champions League predictions, and her top 4 picks. It's a very special week since all our teams got the win and Jeff is far less depressed than normal. Just pure Conte vibes. #blessed
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The international break is almost done so we preview the weekend’s Premier League games, talk World Cup qualifying, new managers, make Netflix recommendations, but most importantly, enjoy the ambiance of the Barbershop Studio as Jarrett has returned from Colombia. Ciao.
Nuno out and Conte in. In a game aptly described as "El Sackio" between United and Tottenham, Spurs have sacked Nuno and brought in Conte. We discuss how that might play out in the short and long term. In other league business, Arsenal are winning again...West Ham are up there and surprisingly, Wolves seem to have found some form, beating struggling Everton 2-1.
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Claire Oyentow, from the EPL Wrecked podcast, joins us to discuss all things United, the Ronaldo problem, and who's inevitably going to replace Ole before the season is done.
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James joins us from DC to talk the Newcastle takeover and Steve Bruce's future with the club even though the morning after recording, his tenure ended with Newcastle...
Either way, we talk the future of Newcastle United, the rest of the league's reaction to new sponsorship that the Saudi group looks to bring in, and potential players that will, at the very least, keep them from being relegated this season.
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Finally back in the studio during another international break as the Boys preview Week 8 in the Premier League, talk Nations League, USMNT World Cup qualifying, and the Saudi buyout of Newcastle. Liverpool, Man City, and Chelsea look to continue their good form while Spurs and Arsenal continue to battle it out for the North London Derby (imaginary) trophy. follow us on instagram @boysinbolos shop our merch store here Ciao.
Week 6 is wrapped up and Everton and Brighton are surprisingly mixing it up at the top of the table. The regular players are still there with Liverpool firing on all cylinders already. Spurs lose at the Emirates to Arsenal in the NLD and Chelsea drop 3 points to City. Ciao.
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Another week in the books in the Premier League. Chelsea put in a second half master class to beat Spurs in the London Derby, Ronaldo scores again, and City fail to score in their draw at Southampton. We preview week 6 and just a reminder, custom bolos are still available. Ciao.
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Ronaldo makes his second debut and scores a brace for United. Lukaku continues to prove Jarrett wrong. Spurs suffer at Selhurst Park....and Arsenal finally score their first points of the Premier League season. Week 4 is in the books and 1/10 of the season is behind us. Oh, and Champions League group stage starts this week. Ciao. Follow us on Instagram @boysinbolos Shop our merch at our website - boysinbolos.com
Messi to PSG, Ronaldo back to Old Trafford, Lukaku's return to Chelsea, and Grealish moves to Man City. One of the biggest transfer windows in recent history but what impact, if any, will it have on the Premier League, Champions League, and world football in general?
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Cam joins the Boys to discuss his lifelong Liverpool fandom, Chelsea and City's chances at the title, and Arsenal's further descent towards relegation. Spurs show their grit winning over Wolves away and West Ham smack down a 10-man Leicester at home. VAR, or the lack thereof, has been a welcome surprise to the start of the season, and we give our predictions for Week 3. Ciao.
It's the start of the new Premier League season and it's a welcome sight to see the fans back in the stadium at full capacity. Chelsea, Liverpool, and United look dominant in their opening game wins. Spurs surprise everyone by bossing City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium even with the cloud of Kane's potential departure on everyone's mind. And newly promoted Brentford crash their welcome party by beating Arsenal at home 2-0.
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We're back in the Barbershop Studio for the first episode of Season 3 of the Boys in Bolos pod. We give our top 4, relegation, and player of the season predictions while also previewing Week 1 matchups. Ciao.
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Welcome back to the Barbershop Studio. Jarrett and Jeff discuss the botched final for England at the Euros, Gary Southgate's strange personnel choices during the game, and Italy's dominance during the game. Ciao.
The Euro 2020 Finals are set between England and Italy. Is it coming home? Argentina and Brazil are in the Copa America final as well. We hope England and Argentina can bring it home. Ciao.
Happy Fourth of July everyone! Special episode today recording on the Nation's birthday. We preview the Euro 2020 Semifinals between England - Denmark and Spain - Italy. We also talk Copa America Semifinals and our picks for both finals. Ciao.
Jarrett and Jeff are back in the Rat Tail Bunker and Barbershop Studio to review the Euro 2020 Round of 16 and preview the Quarterfinal matchups.
Only eight teams are left but it's clear we have no idea who will be European Champion. Ciao.
The Euro 2020 group stage is over and the Boys in Bolos review the Round of 16 remotely, as Jeff had to venture to Ohio. We'll be back in the Rat Tail Bunker and Barbershop studio next week for the quarterfinal matchup review. Ciao.
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John Shimer joins us in studio to discuss the upcoming UEFA Euro 2020 (2021) international tournament starting June 11th. We go over all the groups, predictions for group stage winners and runners-up, and the potential golden boot, golden glove, and young player of the tournament. Are Germany and Italy the dark horses of the tournament? Will the heavy favorites, France, live up to the hype?
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Mitchel Baccinelli joins us from South Florida to talk Liverpool, the wild end to the Premier League season top 4 push, City and Chelsea Champions League final, and Tottenham's Manager prospects. Season 2 of the Boys in Bolos is a wrap.
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Ben Horner joins us from Boston to discuss all things Chelsea, the founding of the Boston Blues Supporters Group, top four predictions, and Champions League final Chelsea team selection. As always, we're down here in the rat tail bunker and barbershop studio. Ciao.
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Chris Bowerbank joins us from DC to talk Liverpool's push for champions league football, Harry Kane transfer news, and how the top four will shake out with only 2 games left. As always, we down here in the rat tail bunker and barbershop studio. Ciao.
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The race for top four heats up as Chelsea finally find their form, Leicester and Tottenham stumble, and Everton eek out a win over West Ham.
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Claire Oyentow joins us from Dallas, TX to discuss the origin story behind her podcast, EPL wrecked, her thoughts on the Super League drama, United's moves in the off-season, Champions League predictions, and her picks for Week 35 in the Premier League. Ciao.
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Damian joins us from New York to discuss his Spurs supporter origin story, League Cup heartbreak, and gives his picks for week 34. We down here in the Rat Tail Bunker and Barbershop Studio. Ciao. Follow the Boys in Bolos - @boysinbolos
Chris Macchi joins us from across the pond in a special episode where we discuss VAR, living and working as a Yank in England, and tech tips for podcasting and Youtube content creators. Ciao.
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Twelve European football clubs have announced they are going to form the European Super League, which has rocked the football world. Jeff and Jarrett discuss the financial implications of this potential move. Our feeling is that nothing is written in stone but we will see what happens in the coming weeks. Could this be the end of European club football?
Jarrett and Jeff are back in the Barbershop Studio after the international break to discuss the tight race for the top 4, strange results right after the break, and West Ham’s continued great form. Ciao
This week Jarrett chats with Paul Gerald about his book “The GroundHopper Guide To Soccer In England” and the experience of bringing yanks and other foreigners over to England to see games. He also speaks about his future plans of moving to London and broadening his business to include other top leagues of Europe. Visit www.groundhopperguides.com for more info.
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John Shimer joins the pod to discuss Arsenal's win over Spurs in the North London Derby, Arsenal's chances at top 6, Chelsea's less than spectacular summer signings, and his thoughts on how to improve VAR. We talk Messi's chances at coming to the Prem next season and preview the last of the Week 29 games. Ciao.
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Dan joins us from New Jersey to talk Liverpool's recent electric slide down to mid-table mediocrity, their prospects in the off-season and their chances at top 6. Jarrett is flying high with Chelsea's amazing form in the Tuchel era and Jeff is just re-watching the Son/Kane/Bale highlight reel of Sunday's Spurs win over Palace. We down here in the Rat Tail Bunker and Barbershop Studio. Ciao.
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Jamie Becker joins us from North Carolina to discuss the snooze fest that was Chelsea v Man United, Chelsea's win over Athletico in the Champions League, another week of VAR controversy, and his top four/relegation predictions for the end of the Premier League Season. Jeff has cautious optimism at the reawakening of Bale with his brace over Burnley. Europa League champs, that's the dream.
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Alex Ziabko joins us from LA to discuss all things Everton, their prospects for Europe next season, and their historic Merseyside Derby win over Liverpool. Jarrett looks forward to the Chelsea Champions League match at Athletico Madrid and Jeff accepts the mediocrity of Spurs with their defeat against West Ham. Ciao.
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Liverpool lose big at Leicester and Klopp concedes the title for the 21 season. Manchester City smack down Tottenham further extending their lead at the top of the Prem. Tuchel's magic touch pushes Chelsea back into the top four...and can Fulham do the escape after a big win over Everton? Oh yeah, Kepa got a clean sheet. Wild.
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Oz joins us from Arkansas to discuss the surging Chelsea under Tuchel, City's dominance and inevitable league Championship, and top 6 predictions as we enter the second half of the season. With Oz on top of fantasy, he also shares his tips and tricks for picking an unstoppable team. Ciao.
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Evan Cheung joins us again to talk all things Chelsea, especially their London Derby win over Tottenham, Tuchel's immediate positive impact, and the rest of their season. Jeff tries to hold it together as Tottenham crumble without Kane and we look at the upcoming fixtures for Week 23.
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An uninspired and flat Spurs squad barely show up against Brighton, losing 1-0 to a bottom of the table team. Meanwhile, Tuchel further experiments with his Chelsea lineup but they find a way to beat Burnley 2-0. Liverpool look like they're back in form and Newcastle and Leeds have convincing wins, moving them away from the bottom. Week 22 is upon us so we look at the upcoming games and Jeff is depressed at the Thursday London Derby. Ciao.
Manchester City reclaim the top of the table after United lose to Sheffield. Lampard is sacked ushering in the Tuchel era at Chelsea and Liverpool get back to their winning ways with a commanding victory over Tottenham. We preview Week 21 and try to stay warm in the deep frost of the Rat Tail Bunker and Barbershop Studio. Ciao.
It's just about the midway point of the Premier League season so Jeff and Jarrett do a team by team prediction for their best and worst finish by the end of the season. With every place in the table separated by a point or two, both the championship and relegation battle are going to be exciting races come Spring. Can Liverpool defend their title with United, Leicester, and City in good form? I don't think anyone knows at this point. Ciao.
Southampton pull off a big win against the league leaders as Liverpool struggle away from Anfield. Tottenham resoundingly beat Leeds to vault into 3rd and the Boys talk Chelsea’s run of poor form. Will Lampard be the next manager in the Prem sacked? We answer some pressing big picture questions and preview the intertwined week 18 & 19. Ciao.
Fixtures are coming in fast and furious so we skip the game review and just answer the bigger questions of the Premier League. Top players, top teams, Chelsea and Spurs title contention, and the end of 2020. Stay safe everyone and Happy New Year. Ciao.
For the first time since 2014, Tottenham finish the weekend at the top of the English Premier League table with a sound victory over Manchester City. Arsenal still struggle to create chances and score goals, while Everton get back on track with a win over Fulham. Sheffield United are the big surprise languishing in last place but can they turn it around before the new year? Dave's picks are locked in and Week 10 kicks off Friday. Ciao.
With the international break almost wrapped up, the Premier League returns this weekend. Week 9 brings us a clash between Liverpool and Leicester, Leeds and Arsenal, and Tottenham v Man City. Can Southampton stay near the top? And without Pulisic, Havertz and possibly Chilwell, can Chelsea push up into the top 4 in the table? Dave's picks are in. Ciao.
Another dreadful international break is upon us so we take a break from predictions to recap Week 8 in the Premier League and share our thoughts on United's Ole quagmire. Has Arteta done enough to keep his job this season and does Leicester have staying power at the top of the table? Ciao.
Jeffrey W Cronin joins us again on the pod to discuss Leeds thrashing, United's loss to Arsenal, and James Ward Prouse's birthday gifts to himself. Everton and Villa continue their descent to mid-table expectations and Spurs find themselves in the top 4 for the first time this early season. Dave's picks are in and Cronin asks a barely coherent question about Man City's lack of dominance so far. Mendy with 5 clean sheets. Ciao Kepa. Ciao.
Back in the Bunker and Barbershop studio for week 6 recap and week 7 predictions. Everton and Villa come back down to reality but the big 6 still have questions to answer in this fledgling season. Dave's picks are in and Cronin's questions gets to the heart of Man City's middling start. Ciao.
James joins us from DC by way of Birmingham, England and gives us the Newcastle fan perspective, thoughts on the Van Dijk injury non-call, the persistent VAR offside controversy, and Spurs hopes for top 4 after an embarrassing tie to West Ham. Chelsea also squander a lead to tie Southampton but Kepa, so we'll let it slide. Dave's picks are here and we preview Week 6 in the PL. Ciao.
The international break is over so the Premier League is back this weekend. We preview the Week 5 matchups, lament about the international break, and we get Dave’s picks.
Over 1.2 billion pounds spent this summer transfer window and we break down how it went for the big 6, as well as the other clubs that made the biggest moves. Who won the transfer season? Spoiler alert: It wasn't Manchester United. Ciao.
Jeff and Jarrett recap another wild week in the Premier League. This time no handball penalties but very surprising games from Leicester, Liverpool, City, and United. We dive deep into United's troubles and after 4 games in 8 days, Spurs look impressive. Mendy keeps a clean sheet in his first Chelsea start. The BiB are feeling good going into the international break. Ciao Kepa. Ciao.
We are joined by Schuyler Olsson in Cali by way of DC to discuss Arsenal's 3-1 drubbing, the new handball rules affecting this week's Premier League games, Spurs depth, and Vardy's impending statue outside King Power Stadium. As always we go over Match Week 3, make our Week 4 predictions, field listener questions, shout out Dave's picks, and embarrass Jeff about his failed fantasy squad. OOOOOOOOOO Thiago Silva.
Ciao Kepa. Ciao.
44 goals in the Premier League this week and the season is just getting started. Kepa continues his impressive negative form but does give Mane an assist to help seal Liverpool's win over Chelsea. Spurs looking strong with Son and Kane firing on all cylinders. Dave's pick's are here for Week 3 and we answer listener questions. Ciao.
Eddy joins us from Brooklyn to discuss Week 1 of the new Premier League season. Jeff sulks about Spurs losing to Everton, Jarrett is still optimistic after Chelsea's 3-1 win over Brighton, and we give our Week 2 predictions. Please bear with our audio and the sound levels as we go through the trials and tribulations of new equipment, a new studio, and no Bob mixing our audio. Ciao.
The 20/21 Premier League season starts this weekend so Jarrett and Jeff make their Week 1 predictions. Jose's Boys start their campaign towards a Champs league place and new-look Chelsea hope to make Lampard's dreams come true.
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Thierry joins the Boys all the way from Ottawa, Canada and shares his optimism about Arsenal's top 4 chances. Jeff may have gone soft with his Chelsea prediction and Jarrett is on cloud 9 with Lampard's moves this off-season. Top 4 and relegation predictions are made and the Messi transfer saga comes to a close.
Chelsea still haven't bought a new goalkeeper but they might just be hoping to outscore opponents with their upgraded attack. The Boys talk the Summer transfer window for Premier League teams, Spurs subtle upgrades, and of course, Messi's imminent departure from Barcelona.
Nick joins us from the Lone Star State to discuss Bayern's victory in the Champions League Final. We break down the game, discuss defensive strategy, Chelsea's center back woes, and go into transfer rumors for Manchester City, Chelsea, and Messi leaving Barcelona. Premier League starts September 12th and we're looking forward to a new start. Ciao.
We are late publishing this episode due to technical difficulties and had to do a short impromptu recording in order to get out the Boys predictions for Sunday's Champions League Final. It's Bayern and PSG in the UCL final on Sunday so we're excited to see two high powered teams battle for European glory. Make sure you follow us on Instagram and Facebook @boysinbolos. Ciao.
The Boys welcome Carlos Yustis to the Rat Tail Bunker to break down the Champions League Quarterfinals and preview the CL semifinals. Bayern crush perennial favorites Barcelona, Sterling blows it for ManCity, RB Leipzig upset, and PSG finally make it to a quarterfinal. Special thanks to Carlos for bringing his Telemundo soccer broadcasting experience to the pod.
Champions League Round of 16 is finally wrapped up. Juventus, Real Madrid, Napoli and Chelsea are out. Man City, Lyon, Barcelona, and Bayern are onto the Round of 8. Sarri is sacked at Juventus. Jarrett and Jeff ponder a Rat Tail Bunker Cribs episode and we predict Round of 8, Semi's and the Final. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter @boysinbolos and support us via our Patreon. Cheers!
Congrats to Arsenal for winning the FA Cup. Jarrett loses a bet but will make a lasting memory. Jeff plays a round of golf and is forever changed. The Boys preview the Champions League Round of 16 2nd leg matches. Just another week in the Rat Tail Bunker.
Denis joins us again to break down Arsenal v. Chelsea in the FA Cup final. Bets are made, Denis gives us a stag memory and both Denis and Jarrett thinks their teams have a good shot at winning despite atrocious defending on both ends.
We made it. Week 38 is a wrap. Jarrett and Jeff recap the relegation and European games of importance. De Bruyne gets the PFA Player of the Year snub, David Silva leaves City, and where will Grealish take his hair next season? Ciao Kepa. Ciao.
Casey joins us again to lament over the odds the Red Devils will make the Champs League and breaks down the last week in the Premier League season. Jeff has a newfound confidence in his Spurs claiming the last Europa League spot and Jarrett thinks he can play goalie better than Kepa (he's not wrong). Project Restart is almost over with Champions League and Europa League spots to play for, and relegation to avoid in the last week.
Jeff Cronin joins the pod to discuss Premier League hairstyles, we revisit football ASMR opportunities, and get excited for Leeds shot at Premier League promotion.
Week 35-36 in the Premier League and Denis joins us all the way from across the Pond in a small hamlet North of London. He breaks down the Gunners huge loss to Spurs, predictions for Week 36 and why Man City will win their CAS appeal and play in the Champions League next season. We discuss Chealsea's continued woes at defense/GK and if Tottenham will ever be relevant again.
Drew Williams joins us from Oakland, CA and we discuss Arsenals rise in form, David Luiz’s brilliance, and the state of the Premier League in 2020 Covid-times. Jeff contemplates buying a League 2 team and we record our longest episode yet.
Jeff is beside himself with Arsenal's recent run of form further hurting Spurs chance of playing European soccer next season. Meanwhile, Chelsea looks like they righted the ship in their 3-0 win over Watford almost certainly cementing their Champs League place next season. We make some predictions, debate about what week it is, and dip our toes into Premier League ASMR.
Mac joins us from the Lone Star State to gloat about his Reds winning the Prem. He gives us his Week 33 predictions and why Everton may be his second favorite team. Chelsea and Liverpool are clearly going to play Champs League football but Spurs epic mediocrity and loss to Sheffield doesn't bode well for European football next season.
Joining us for Week 32 Premier League talk is Casey Bassett, a former teammate, friend, and most importantly, lifelong Manchester United fan. He gives us Week 32 picks, United transfer predictions, and his surprising love of Wan-Bissaka.
We give credit where credit's due and honor the newly crowned 2020 Premier League Champions, Liverpool FC. We talk their historic win of the Prem, what it means for the rest of the teams, and Jurgen Klopp's brilliance.
Week 30 Premier League recap, Spurs big win, 10 games in 3 days and we talk Rashford’s activism in England.
The Prem is back! VAR is back! We go over the Wednesday matches, VAR non-calls, and match analysis for this weekend. Boys in Bolos now has a recording space, The Rat Tail Bunker studio, so no more remote recording. Find us on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts.
We talk Sheffield United v. Aston Villa and Man City v. Arsenal. EPL starts back up Wednesday and we make our predictions.
Welcome to the Boys in Bolos Podcast. We are two American Premier League fans from Beverly, MA bringing you EPL soccer content with some politics and pop culture sprinkled in the mix. This is our first episode covering the preseason time after the COVID-19 pause to the 19-20 campaign.