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Birmingham City look sharper, tougher, and far more dangerous than they did last season — but are they wasting the chance to turn good performances into a genuine promotion push? Taz, Tom & Jon break down the Blues’ new identity, the missed chances that are keeping games close, and why this team suddenly feels built to cause problems for anyone in the Championship.

The lads dig into the biggest talking points from a run of demanding fixtures, including the frustrating defeat at Norwich, the hard-earned win at Derby, and what those results say about Chris Davis’ side under pressure. They also debate the way Chris Davis has evolved the team into a more direct, physical, aggressive outfit that is starting to earn respect. You’ll discover why Bright Osayi-Samuel has become one of the standout stories of the season, how James Beadle is growing into the No. 1 role, and why the defence — from Phil Neumann to Alex Cochrane — is beginning to look like a proper unit.

The lads also gets into the form of the wide players and what Birmingham still need up front if they’re going to convert pressure into points. We also tackle the heat around Jay Stansfield, Kyogo Furuhashi comparisons for Vazquez, the question of whether Blues need an attacking coach, and whether Chris Davis is actually one of the most unsackable managers the club has ever had. #KRO #BCFC

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Blues have shown they can go toe-to-toe with promotion contenders — but is this the start of a special season, or just a brilliant run in a brutal Championship opening?

Taz, Tom & Jon break down:

• The Wolves draw
• Tom Wagner’s emotional return
• Stansfield’s thunderbolt
• Liam Millar’s impressive debut
• Chris Davies’ reboot
• Squad depth
• Whether Blues have what it takes to push for the top eight.

Plus: predictions for Norwich and Derby, tactical debate, transfer frustrations, conspiracy theories, toasters, balaclavas, and the usual unfiltered fan chat.

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The Blue Machine are back: minus Rob but with the addition of Barrington aka Jon. In keeping with the AI theme, this is what it said this weeks episode is about (if you ask us it's way too formal for us gimps:

Birmingham City are building something real - and this episode makes the case for why the optimism is justified. From a smarter away-day approach to a reshaped midfield, a growing confidence in Chris Davies, and the kind of squad depth Blues fans have been crying out for, this is the clearest sign yet that the season could look very different.The panel breaks down what changed at Sheffield United and why the performance mattered even in a 0-0 draw, plus what the Swansea win revealed about the new identity taking shape. There’s also a sharp debate about the summer recruitment, including the impact of John Solis, Max Bird, Tomoki Iwata, Dale Fry, Ethan Laird, Christoph Klarer, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and George Hall - and whether the club still needs that one creator in the number 10 role.You’ll discover:

• Why the Beadle loan makes sense to some and frustrates others
• How Solis, Bird, and Iwata could transform the midfield balance
• Why Blues now look stronger, deeper, and more adaptable than they did last season
• What’s still missing in attack, and why left wing and number 10 remain the key questions
• Why some fans are already overreacting to two games and why others think the calmer start is exactly what Blues needed

They also tackle the bigger stuff: the club shop, the new kit, ticketing, the creeping corporate feel around the matchday experience, and whether Birmingham are in danger of losing some of the soul that made the fanbase tick in the first place. It’s funny, argumentative, and full of proper fan insight - the kind of episode that captures exactly where Blues are right now.Essential listening if you want the honest, unfiltered version of Birmingham’s start to the season - and a proper read on where this squad could go next.

We are back for the last dance of the 2025/26 season as we wrap up what was an entertaining campaign both on and off the field for The Blue Machine.

We bring to you the coveted 'End of Season Alternative Awards', with some cracking nominations - and we say farewell to Barrington Decor with some more nonce-nse questions for one last time before his sponsorship ends.

Listen. Watch. Enjoy. Blues.

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The Blue Machine pod is BACK after an extended period out due to holidays, work trips and the general business of life.

We'll let you listen and enjoy our ramblings as we go between the final run of results, to reshaping the squad and most important - should he stay or should he go?

Thanks as always to Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship of the pod, and if you are interested in getting involved for next season drop us a comment / DM and we will be in touch.

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The Blue Machine are back with an international break pod - because we don't just pod when we're winning / losing / having a meltdown. We look forward to a Bank Holiday double header as we chat:

• Blackburn & Ipswich Previews
• Salty Ex-Player Interviews
• Do We Back The CD Proj?
• Listener Questions (+ Barrington the Filth Bag)

We hope you enjoy this weeks pod, and look forward to The Blue Machine being back on Friday. The next pod will be with you post Ipswich, so stay tuned.

Thanks as always to Barrington Decor for their continued support of the pod.

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In a quick turnaround, The Blue Machine are back and we have a jam packed episode full of:

• Derby Defeat & Football Terrorism
• What Happens Next?
• Rest of the Season Objectives
• Extended Listener Questions

This one was great fun to record, with plenty of heated debate and we hope that you enjoy listening. Make sure to subscribe to our Spotify and drop your comments in the chat to give us your thoughts.

Thanks as always to our pod sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued support of our work!

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We are back for this weeks Blue Machine pod, after a small break due to conflicting schedules. There's lots to catch up on in this episode, with a proper mixed bag of results - and we talk:

• Will CD ever be flexible with his system?
• Risky recruitment
• Fun days out in Derby
• Chris Davies: The Artist?

We hope you enjoy this weeks pod, and thank you as always to our pod sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued support!

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The Blue Machine pod is back and this week we bring you a whole array of optimism, realism and pessimism - in no particular order. On the back of a disappointing defeat away at Millwall, we discuss Monday nights big game at home to Middlesbrough as well as next weekends trip to Charlton.

In the midst of all the cutting edge Blues chat is the usual mix of nonsense, and we hope that you enjoy this weeks pod as much as we enjoyed recording it.

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Thank you to our podcast sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued support of our content!

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The Blue Machine is back to a full compliment of optimism, realism and pessimism as Rob returns from his trip to Sri-Lanky. We thrash out plenty in this weeks 90 minute effort including:

• Canaries Conquered
• Does Priske Keep Stanno Out Of The Team?
• The Blue Machine Results Service
• Will Barrington Ever Ask A Sensible Question?
• Vicente The GOAT

We hope you enjoy this weeks episode, and thanks as always to Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship of the pod.

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We are back for the latest edition of The Blue Machine podcast, and this week we are without our resident pessimist who is away with work in Sri Lanka. However we have more than suitable cover in the form of Barrington Decor (he does have a real name too), who helps bring a more positive spin than our usual pessimistic Rob.

We talk points dropped against the Baggies, a proud display against Leeds, and what to look forward to when visiting Norwich - all this plus plenty of crazy questions as usual to keep you entertained.

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We are back and this week it's on the back of another home win, this time coming in the rare form of a victory over Leicester. We discuss this in depth, as well as:

• Osman Impact
• Is Ducksch our Best Footballer?
• Jhon Solis: The Real Deal
• Chinese Takeaway Controversy
• The Female Genitalia Trick

We hope you enjoy listening to this weeks episode, and thanks as always to Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship of the pod.

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Join the Blue Machine Pod this week for a fun, football‑filled catch‑up where we swap personal stories from the week, and dive into Blues latest win on the road.

As always, you can expect a lively blend of humour, mild tactical insight, and honest reflections as we pick apart the last weeks goings on. We unpack the playoff race, potential transfers, and discuss potential options for the Prediction League forfeit.

With plenty of listener questions and all the other usual nonsense that we cover - we hope you enjoy this weeks episode.

Thanks as always to Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship of the pod.

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The Blue Machine are back with this weeks episode, and it's another enraging 2 hour debate full of:

• Make or Break Time?
• More Incomings Pending?
• Oxford: A Comprehensive Visitors Guide
• Pre-Planned Substitutions
• Shower Ablutions

Huge thanks to Barrington Decor for renewing their sponsorship of the pod, to ensure that The Blue Machine keeps coming in your ears!

Listen. Watch. Enjoy. Blues.

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The Blue Machine are back and it's an in depth episode covering every last detail of the past weeks action, transfer rumours and plenty of other nonsense including:

• The Octopus Arrives
• A Point Earned at The Swans
• 6 Point Week Ahead?
• Bumper Listener Questions
• Our Wonderful Sponsor Returns

We hope that you enjoy this weeks pod, timed perfectly for the drive up to Sheffield Wednesday midweek - and thank you to our pod sponsor Barrington Decor for renewing their lucrative contract with the pod!

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The Blue Machine are back, podding when we're winning - straight off the back of another 3-2 triumph, this time at the hands of League 2 Cambridge United. This week's discussion topics include:

• Kyogoal - FINALLY <3
• Back to Back Wins
• Recruitment Part 1000
• A Plethora of Listener Questions

Another highly enjoyable pod to record, and lots of hot topics for you to get stuck into.

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It's a return to pod action for The Blue Machine, as we welcome in 2026 with a jam packed episode full of:

• Festive Results Frustration
• Transfer Window Opportunities
• Coventry Get Battered, Everywhere They Go
• Rob's Firework Impression
• Prediction League Update

As always, it was great to be back in the studio recording another heated Blues debate, and we hope you enjoy the episode!

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For our last pod of 2025, The Blue Machine are fresh from our Christmas get together to thrash out plenty including:

• Another Away Day Defeat
• Squad Review
• Upcoming Games
• An AI January Transfer Report

A huge thank you to all of our listeners this past year, it's been a pleasure uploading our Blues related rants for you to listen to & engage with.

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After a slight break due to holiday (and a dire midweek fixture away at QPR), we are back with a new bumper Blue Machine pod where we go into depth on:

• The Away Form - It Can't Go On Like This, Can It?
• Recruitment Shortcomings
• Will We Strengthen in January?
• The Best Fast Food Items
• Tom's Chocolate Starfish

We hope you enjoy the episode, and thank you for your continued support of the pod with listens & views - as always thanks to our sponsor Barrington Decor

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Another jam packed Blue Machine podcast where we cover all bases, including:

• A Point in Albions Cup Final
• Slipping Up Against Watford?
• Squad Depth Issues
• Swimming Pool Ejaculate

As always we bring you the cutting edge takes on Blues and nonsense provided by our sponsor Barrington Decor, who we thank for their continued support of the pod.

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The Blue Machine are back after the international break with plenty to go through, in what has been an instrumental week in the future of our club:

• Another 4 Goal Haul at Home
• Chimney's Coming Out Your Ears
• The Duck & Pensfield
• Sit or Stand?

Plenty of laughs to get you through this weeks pod, and even more to look forward to if you were lucky enough to be born a Bluenose.

Thanks (not so many) to sponsor Barrington Decor for their support of the pod - even if they couldn't be bothered to send in any questions this week.

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The Blue Machine are back for an international break pod, discussing the last couple of games - proving that we don't only pod when we are winning:

• Millwall High to Boro Low
• All Time Best XI?
• The Start of Good Things to Come?
• Players as Indian Dishes

Plenty of laughs littered throughout this weeks episodes, so sit back, listen / watch & enjoy.

Thanks to Barrington Decor for their continued support of the pod.

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We are back with all 3 of us in attendance, as we bring you the breakdown on:

• Hull - What Went Wrong?
• What to do in Preston
• When Does a Pot Become a Pan?
• The Effects of Pineapple Juice....

As always, it's great to be a full compliment of optimism, realism & pessimism and we hope you enjoy listening.

Thanks to our sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued support of the pod.

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The Blue Machine are back this week with Tom & Rob home from their travels, and it's a top episode as we discuss:

• Bristol Blues to Pompey Pandemonium
• Is Ducksch the One?
• Momentum for Millwall
• Rob's AMEX Platinum
• A Question on Ping Pong Balls...

A really fun episode filled with positivity and laughs - you can tell we won can't you!

Thanks as always to sponsor Barrington Decor, for their continued support of the pod!

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With the International Break coming to a welcomed back end, we are joined in the studio by Vice Chair of the BCFC OSC, Paul Delves. Enjoy the listen as we talk:

• Best Away Days
• Favourite Blues Moments
• Pirates & Champagne Truffles
• The Blue Machine On The Rise

It was great fun having Paul along for the ride, and we hope you enjoy this one.

Thank you to Barrington Decor for their continued support of the pod.

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At the start of another International break, we are back in the studio covering off:

• Sheff Wed / Wrexham Reviews
• Will Kyogo Come Good?
• Open House Invites
• Top Crisp Selections

This one was another fun one to record, with plenty of laughs and insightful Blues chat.

Thanks to our pod sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued support.

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The lads are back with a shorter than usual episode this week, with Tom pulling a part time shift and Rob having no camera (tinpot we know), but we cover:

• A lacklustre Coventry defeat
• The balance of the squad
• How do we put things right?
• The fanbase

With another international break on the horizon, we will be back next week talking through this weeks games.

Thanks as always to our sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued support of the pod.

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The Blue Machine is back in the normal swing of things, as we bring you this weeks episode where we discuss:

• 3 well earned points against the Swans
• Tom's player by player review
• What to do in Coventry (aside from not visiting)
• TV shows that are definitely NSFW

We hope you enjoy this one, as it was a blast recording it.

Thanks as always to our sponsor Barrington Decor, for their continued support of the pod (even if the money never reaches the correct bank account).

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The Blue Machine are back with an interim pod, ahead of returning to the normal start of the week scheduling. After a mix of the International Break plus conflicting schedules, the boys discuss:

• Stoke loss - what went wrong?
• Does the squad have enough firepower?
• Where do we go from here?
• Will we evolve to not require pubic hair?

We hope you enjoy this stop gap episode, and we will be back very soon with the next edition of the pod.

Thanks to Barrington Decor for the continued support of the pod.

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The full compliment of Blue Machine members are back, fresh from the Corn Exchange in Leicester after Friday nights defeat. We thrash out:

• What Went Wrong at Leicester?
• Transfer Talk
• Fans Overreacting?
• Should Tom Book That Turkey Treatment?

We hope you enjoy this one as much as we enjoyed being back together recording it.

As always, thanks to our sponsor Barrington Decor for the continued support.

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The Blue Machine are back in action, minus The Realist who is on international duty in Lanzarote. However we have a much more glamorous co-presenter filling in coming in the form of the frequently mentioned Vinicius Jadeior, and we discuss:

• Sheff Utd & Blackburn Dubs
• Limbdon Dykes Big Contributions
• Mitrovic Done Deal?
• How Deep Is Your Love?

Another great pod to record, and hopefully just as good a listen - with some fresh female tones to grace your ears!

Thanks as always to our sponsor Barrington Decor for their continue support of the pod.

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The Blue Machine are back with a full compliment of members, as The Pessimist returns from his holidays to bring his trademark negativity to the chat. A jam packed episode where we discuss:

• Ipswich Town Review
• The Americanization of Blues
• Where Do We Strengthen?
• Drinking From Bath Taps

This was a fun one to record, and we hope you enjoy listening.

The Blue Machine are proudly sponsored by Barrington Decor, who we thank for their continued support of the pod!

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The Blue Machine is back! The season is upon us and we are here to preview it - albeit Rob-less with him sunning it up in Fuerteventura. However we have our sponsor Jon aka Barrington Decor on board to discuss:

• Pre-Season Review
• Where Should We Strengthen?
• Ipswich Preview
• Extended Questiontime

We hope you enjoy this first episode back, and we can't wait to be back next week discussing more things Blues.

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After 2 months out of the studio, we are back with a pre-season round up so far - catching up on all of the Blues content that's come to light since we were last in your ears:

• The Sports Quarter Transport Approval
• Beautiful Merch & Kit
• A Plethora of Quality Signings
• The Season Ahead

We hope you enjoy this one, as we ready ourselves for the 25/26 season!

Sponsored as always by Barrington Decor, the decorator you could never afford

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For the final time this season, The Blue Machine brings you an extra long episode to take you into the summer break, and we cover:

• A very brief review of Blackpool & Cambridge
• Alfie May's new liver requirements
• The inaugural Blue Machine end of season awards
• Extended listener questions

It's been an absolute pleasure this season talking everything Blues related, and we have so much in the pipeline for next season and can't wait for it to come around. For now, we want to say THANK YOU and hope you enjoy the final show of the 2024/25 season.

As always, thanks to Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship throughout the year.

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It's the penultimate episode of the season and we are in the studio covering off:

• League 1 Champions Celebrations
• An Emotional Send-Off for Jukey
• Are Allotments Cool?
• What to do on a Sunny Day in Blackpool

As always a really fun one to record, and we hope you enjoy listening!

Thanks to our principal sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued support and delivery of the most random questions...

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It's a marathon not a sprint....that can certainly be said for the latest edition of The Blue Machine as we cover off:

• Crawley & Burton Reviews
• Closing in on Points Records
• Is Bird Poo Really Lucky?
• The Mount Rushmore of Blues CBs
• League 1 Team of the Season - Whose in From Blues?

We really do hope you enjoy our ramblings, and we can't wait to bring you our next episode.

Thanks as always to Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship of the pod.

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After a weekend out supporting The Blue Machine at Wembley, the lads are back picking apart:

• Defeat at Wembley - Disappointing Not Defining
• A Big Easter Weekend Ahead
• Burton: Marmite, Breweries & Wing Wahs
• Is Jay Stansfield Overrated? (The Answer is No)

A sombre first half of the pod, but a much livelier second half.

Thanks as always to Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship of the pod.

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We are back with an extended episode full of Blues discussion and banter, including:

• The Birthday Boys Weekends
• 6 More Points in the Bag - Promotion Pending
• Lukas Jutkiewicz Appreciation
• Wembley Bound Blues
• How Much to eat a Big Toe Nail?

We know you're going to enjoy this one, and we can't wait to see as many of you as we can around Wembley!

Thanks as always to Barrington Decor for their sponsorship of the pod!

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The Pessimist is back! Back to our full quota of Blue Machine residents, we are back with a pod full of laughs, insight and plenty of discussion on:

• An emphatic win against Shrewsbury Athletic
• Tom's X shenanigans
• A lovely day out to be had in Bristol
• What hurts more - childbirth or a kick in the balls?

We hope you enjoy this one as much as we enjoyed recording it - and we can't wait to be back next week with our Wembley preview!

Thanks as always to our principal sponsor Barrington Decor!

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We are back for a listener question special, with the international break coming to a welcome end - and normal pods returning next week. Our resident Pessimist Rob is away in South Africa, so we are again blessed with the dulcet tones of the Cotswolds finest decorating company's head honcho Mr. Hateley (who's too busy to take on any additional work). We cover off:

• How are babies made?
• What do we need to be a success in the Championship?
• A Tom, Zigic & Rowett threesome
• How big is the Midlands?

We would also love our listeners to get in touch and tell us why Tom is turning his Mars Bars upside down in the fridge!

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The lads (minus Rob who's on stag duties) are back, with our sponsor Jon from Barrington Decor filling the pessimist's seat, and there's plenty of debate on:

• Big Willy - What's going wrong?
• Was Northampton just a blip?
• Can Ants detect rain?
• Is a sit down wee a treat?

Another fun episode to record, and we hope you enjoy the dulcet tones of the Cotswolds finest decorator in Robs absence!

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After having 2 men down last week, The Blue Machine have showed more Bouncebackability than Chris Davies after a defeat. This week we bring you:

• Wycombe, Bolton & Lincoln Reviews
• Why Haven't Snakes Evolved Arms?
• There's Not A Lot To Do In Northampton
• Tom's Best South African Impression
• Will We Lose Again This Season?

A brilliantly fun episode to record, and we hope its just as good a listen. Make the most of Rob and his pessimistic views being in your ears as he's away on stag / work duties the next 2 weeks so you'll have pods full of optimism to look forward to.

Thanks to our sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued support of the pod.

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What a week for the Blues! We go in depth on THAT Vertu Trophy Semi-Final win, plus:

• The Select Car Leasing Stadium Farmers Field
• Orient & Wycombe Previews
• Tom's Parking Disaster
• Pessimist V Dykes V Klarer: World Title Fight

As always another episode packed full of laughs, Blues insights and general nonsense - and we promise we won't ramble on as much next time!

Thanks to our Principal Sponsor Barrington Decorators.

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We are back with a bumper episode (conveniently timed at circa the length of a drive to Reading FC), where we cover:

• Another 6 Point Week
• THAT Refereeing Performance
• The Nathan Jones Chronicles
• Vertu Semi Final: Special St. Andrews Night Pending
• Koala's & Their Pesky Chlamydia

An unbelievably fun episode to record, filled with plenty of laughs, in depth review and stacked full of your listener questions!

Thank you to our principal partner Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship of the pod.

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Another great session in the studio recording the latest edition of the pod, where we cover off:

• A Mixed Bag of Cup Results
• Is Cambridge a Banana Skin?
• Return of the Little Welsh Goblin
• What's the Optimum Toastiness Level?

We can't wait for you to listen to the pod, and as always all comments and feedback are welcome!

Thank you to our principal sponsor Barrington Decorators for their continued support of the pod.

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The lads are back at full strength for this weeks pod - with Rob making a full recovery, Tom back from business in Dubai, and Taz finally home from Huddersfield:

• Keshi Anderson's Goal of the Season Contender
• Which is the priority? Stevenage or Newcastle?
• Who survives in the Amazon the longest?
• Does Tom really have 'bars for days'?

Really good fun recording this one, plenty of laughs and heated discussion to get you through your week.

As always, thank you to our principal sponsor Barrington Decor for their continued sponsorship of The Blue Machine podcast.

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This weeks episode is here, and The Blue Machine are a man down with Rob suffering from a sickness bug. However Taz & Tom are here to discuss:

We will be back next week with a full squad to select from, but for now enjoy the latest listen and KRO!

Thank you to our sponsor Barrington Decorators - the decorators you'll never be able to afford.

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We are back with the latest instalment of The Blue Machine, with the lads discussing:

Another great episode to record, and we hope you enjoy listening just as much.

Also, a massive thank you to all of our listeners who have made the first 2 weeks of 2025 record breaking for us! Keep the comments & feedback coming via your streaming service or on X!

Thank you to Barrington Decorators for their continued support of the pod

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We are back in the studio after our FA Cup 3rd Round victory against the Lincoln Wanderers, with plenty to discuss including:

• Lyndon Dykes Wonder Goal
• The prospect of Newcastle in the 4th Round
• January Transfer Wishes
• Swindon's Magic Roundabout
• Plenty of Rhino Related Chat

Great fun as to record so we hope you enjoy listening as much, and all comments and feedback are greatly appreciated.

As always, a massive thank you to our principal partner Barrington Decorators for their sponsorship of the pod.

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