Joga Podnito Episode 21 - Magnificent, Cowardly Leicester

Leicester's fairy tale story returns to its original script, as the Foxes defeat a blunt Sevilla side at the King Power to advance into the Champions League quarter finals. The lads also discuss Chelsea's win over 10-man United, and give their predictions on the FA Cup semi final ties.

Joga Podnito Episode 19 - Defending Be Damned (UCL & FA Cup Rounds Of 16 Recap)

Defending is overrated and goals are hot in the streets as the lads rule the rule over Champions League Round of 16 action. City and Monaco combine to score 8, PSG smash Barcelona, and Arsenal suffer their annual public shaming at the hands of Bayern Munich. The FA Cup Round of 16 gets some shine as well, where non-league Lincoln shock Burnley at Middle Earth Fortress Turf Moor, and Chelsea prepare for a quarter final clash with Manchester United.

Joga Podnito Episode 17 - There Is No League

The Joga lads return and Week 22 of the Premier League is discussed. Tottenham and City play out a thrilling draw at the Etihad, United rescue a draw at Stoke, Liverpool stumble, and Chelsea look to have won the league with time to spare. Continental Corner returns as well, where Napoli's chances against Real Madrid in Champions League are looking better by the day. Subscribe to Joga Podnito on iTunes!

Joga Podnito Episode 16 - Getting Worked at Goodison

The Joga lads return to review a classic Premier League weekend. Everton smash City at Goodison, Tottenham turn on the style against West Brom, while United and Liverpool share the spoils in the Northwest Derby. Real Madrid's epic run coming to an end is also discussed in Continental Corner. Subscribe to Joga Podnito on iTunes!

Joga Podnito Episode 15 - London Calling

Joga Podnito returns after a brief winter hiatus - the lads discuss Jake's trip to London to see West Ham host Manchester United, and Andrew breaks down the Top 6 as the Premier League season moves into its second half. The recent managerial sackings are touched upon as well, as the boys say farewell to Bob Bradley's reign at Swansea.

Joga Podnito Episode 14 - Rainy Nights in Leicester

The lads are back to discuss City's slip up in the Leicester rain, Chelsea's march towards a Christmas title, and Manchester United finally seeing out a win at Old Trafford. The boys also cast an eye towards the Champions League quarter final draw, where every tie looks to have some real intrigue.

Joga Podnito Episode 13 - Counter Attack City

How do you win a game at the Etihad? Counter attack City. Andrew and Jake run the rule over Week 14 in the Premier League. Chelsea top the table, Liverpool crumble at the death against Bournemouth, and Manchester United cannot stop conceding late goals. The lads also discuss El Clasico, and the wonder of Modric and Iniesta. Subscribe on iTunes!

Joga Podnito Episode 12 - Chelsea And Liverpool Lead The Way

The boys are back with a recap of Week 11 in the Premier League. Chelsea and Liverpool continue their remarkable runs, and find themselves atop the table. The North London derby draw is also discussed, as well as Swansea's woes and Sunderland's hopes. The pod ends with a brief player profile on one of Jake's favorite players, Patrice Evra

Joga Podnito Episode 11 - Premier League Q1 Review

Andrew and Jake return to review the first quarter of the 2016-2017 Premier League Season. The lads break down the table by the current top four, the chasing pack, the bleak mid-table, and the dredges of the Premier League society. Jake also predicts a big Arsenal win this coming weekend, and tips Stoke to continue on their winning ways.

Joga Podnito Episode 10 - Mourinho Shuts Up Shop, and Leicester Punt On The League

The podders return to discuss a turgin Manchester-Liverpool Derby, Leicester electing to not try in the Premier League, and Arsenal continuing to show some grit. Champions League action is also on the running order, as Andrew and Jake discuss how Borussia Dortmund should be every neutral fan's second team

Joga Podnito Episode 9 - The Premier League Title Race is On

The Premier League title race is on. Andrew and Jake return to discuss Tottenham's dominance over City, Arsenal's grit, and United's impotence as they recap Week 7 action. The Pod has a bit of Spanish Flair as well, as the lads discuss Atletico Madrid's La Liga and Champions League title hopes.

Joga Podnito Episode 8 - Arsenal Roll, United are Back, and We Could Start for Sunderland

Jake and Andrew return with a higher-than-average level of energy (thanks mostly to our unreal intro song) and reflect on Week 6 of the Premier League. Manchester Untied are back, Arsenal roll, and we could probably start for Sunderland. Subscribe to Joga Podnito on iTunes!

Joga Podnito Episode 7 - Manchester is Blue, and Stoke Stink

Andrew and I shrug off the drudgery of modern life and find solace in Week 4 of the Premier League. Manchester is Blue, Stoke are Bad, and the Premier League is awesome. Subscribe to Joga Podnito on iTunes!

Joga Podnito Episode 6 - The Cream Rises To The Top

Andrew returns as we discuss Week 3 of the Premier League campaign. We focus on Chelsea, City, and United's undefeated starts, and look ahead to the Manchester Derby. Subscribe to Joga Podnito on iTunes!

Joga Podnito Episode 5 - Both Manchesters March On (Week 2 Review & Week 3 Preview)

With Andrew traveling for work, I man the ship solo and provide an abridged Joga reviewing Week 2 of Premier League action. Given the show's late recording time (Wednesday), I also preview next weekend's notable games, and provide a couple betting tips for our listeners. Subscribe to Joga Podnito on iTunes!

Joga Podnito Episode 4 - Opening Weekend

We're back and better than ever (marginally), covering the opening weekend of the Premier League. We discuss Arsenal's defensive nightmare against Liverpool, Manchester United's strong performance at Bournemouth, Pep's new-look City, and much more.

Also - look out for Joga Podnito in the iTunes Podcast Store later this week!

ON NARRATIVES

A month ago, the 2012-2013 Barclays Premier League season may have held its defining fixture as Manchester United, buoyed by another Robin van Persie game-winning goal, overcame Manchester City 3 to 2. But while the British Press certainly made mention of United's heroic resilliance after conceding their two goal lead, of Wayne Rooney's brilliance and of Michael Carrick's midfield presense, England's journalists chose to focus more heavily on the ineptitude of one Mario Balotelli. Granted the rare start by gaffer Roberto Mancini, City never seemed to click in the attacking third while Balotelli was on the field. His replacement after 55 minutes, Carlos Tevez, made an immediate impact and was louded as having turned the game in City's favor (though of course they still failed to take anything from the match). The maverick ghanaian-born forward was called lazy, disruptive, off the pace, and was further lambasted for walking straight down the tunnel after being taken off the pitch, rather than sit with his teammates in the stands. Balotelli was singled out for being essentially the sole reason for City's lackluster first half from which they failed to recover. Mancini was criticized for his inclusion of the Italian in his starting XI, and many saw Mario's substitution as the beginning of the end of his time in Manchester...

ON OUT-AND-OUT STRIKERS & SUPER-SUBS

There is something almost 'anti-football' about a true number 9. Whereas the other outfield players must have minds which continually process the events around them, the positioning of 21 other players as well as the movement of the ball, a striker plays with a singularity of thought which functions almost irrespective of events beyond his immediate realm of influence. He need be neither technically superb, nor physically impressive to perform his duties; the above-pictured Gerd Müller was affectionately known as 'kleines, dickes Müller' (short, fat Müller) in his native Germany. He must, however, be different. I would argue that the best pure strikers on earth are so devastating because of their ability to detach themselves from the rhythm of the play, what commentators refer to as "drifting out of a match", while those around them are embroiled in tactical battle. This displacement-of-thought lasts until circumstance, combined with incisiveness of movement and intelligence, provides that crucial moment where instinct and muscle memory dictates that the out-and-out striker ends up with the ball in a position where contemplation becomes obsolete, and he guides the ball into the net...

ON JOE ALLEN, LIVERPOOL, AND SIGNS OF A CHANGING PREMIER LEAGUE

  

       Prior to yesterday's match at Anfield, few Premier League fans would have believed that the following statement would be proven correct - Liverpool's midfield three would outplay Manchester City's. On paper such a proclaimation seems absurd; While Manchester City are able to field De Jong, Yaya Toure, and either Nasri or David Silva in front of these two colossi, Liverpool currently run out an elderly Steven Gerrard, a local boy named Jonjo Shelvey (on for Lucas after five minutes), and a 22 year old waif-like anchor by the name of Joe Allen who just this summer transferred to Merseyside via Swansea City. Again, on paper this match-up is dominated by the men in pale-blue...