The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast

The Weekly - Fixtures and Expectations

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren is joined by Keith and Paul on this week's show, as the summer seems to be hotting up in more ways than one for the Blues. Learn more about you...

Subs' Weekly - Would Everton really sign Walker?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/rm45fy5h Matt, Patric and Adam are in this week. We plan are dream debut day at Hill Dickinson Stadium before th...

Everton Byline 46 - Has something got to give over Branthwaite future?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Paddy return to talk transfers again. First of all, the links to Thierno Barry have escalated. What are the potential obstacles in this deal...

Blue Monday - Is too much football good for the Toffees?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Whilst the Billionaire Clubs have a kick about in the USA, does that give Everton a real chance to grow a seriously depleted squad (of only 16!) and s...

Transfer Show - Is Thierno Barry one of many strikers coming to Everton?

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/mtfxwxw2 Matt and Rob return with perfect timing. After initial reports linking Thierno Barry with a move to the...

Good Times: Number 20 - 2014/15 (Part 2)

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Roberto's Difficult Second Season sees Everton struggle through a long, dark winter. They manage to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle, but ...

The Weekly - Post Season Blues

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Paul and Liam join Warren on the Weekly, to talk Pickford, International Football and Premier League viewing figures in decline Learn more about ...

Everton Byline 45 - Does Jack Grealish transfer make sense?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Paddy is back from holiday - and the lads are back to talk Everton transfers. Jack Grealish continues to be linked. Would his signing make a statem...

Blue Monday - Are we nearly there yet?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the Blues head into an exciting Summer Window Les, Rodger and Dave ask who’s got the sun cream, the passports and the currency aka What’s going...

Transfer Show - Do Everton need a 'Statement Signing'?

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3uyjxzth Matt and Rob are back to take you through the ups and downs of the summer window. We tackle the Jack G...

Good Times: Number 19 - 2014/15 (Part 1)

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everton are back in Europe, and Roberto's blue army is loaded with players who flattered to deceive at the Brazil World Cup - Leighton Baines and Phil...

Blue Monday - The Goodies: TBR Everton Awards 24/25

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Dave, and Rodger pick out the best and worst of Everton's 2024/25 season. Let us know your thoughts on each category:  Best goal Best player ...

Everton Byline 44 - Why is Carlos Alcaraz's contract so short?

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everton have their first signing of the summer secured. Carlos Alcaraz is in, although only for two years. And maybe one more. Matt and Paddy take ...

Gabbing About Good Times: Kevin v Gary Lunt

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reel Tours supremo Gary Lunt is back for a rematch to discuss the 2015 Hollywood movie Creed, which used Goodison Park as a location for the showpiece...

Byline 43 - Are Everton about to land Delap and Alcaraz transfers?

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The season ends in style then. A third win in succession saw the Blues finish the campaign on 48 points and gives supporters a lot to be excited ab...

Blue Monday - Only way is up

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Rodger and Dave reflect on the Moyes inspired turn around that sees us finish with 48 points. They debate if Europe is now a realistic aim for t...

Instant Reaction - Newcastle 0-1 Everton

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Adam, and Rob talk through another brilliant away win for Everton under David Moyes. A strong finish to the season sees Everton finish comfortabl...

Good Times - Spring Re-Up and Sean Ponzini Interview

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With the End of an Era at Goodison Park dominating Evertonian minds and the airwaves, the co-hosts take a minute to reflect on the celebrations of 18t...

The Weekly - The Goodison Festival

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren is joined by Pete and Rob for more reaction and a very different perspective on the closing of Goodison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Les on BBC Radio Merseyside

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les joins presenter Phil Munns on BBC Radio Merseyside, to look back on the incredibly emotional day at Goodison on Sunday...they also look ahead to w...

Subs' Weekly - Smell of the Toffees

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/muu5bwhd Matt is joined by Adam, Laura and Liam to go back through a remarkable weekend. We look at the emotiona...

Everton Byline 42 - Inside Story of Emotional Goodison Goodbye

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With tears wiped away and blue pyro mopped from their foreheads, Matt and Paddy unpick what was an emotional day at Goodison Park for Everton supporte...

Blue Monday - Just a perfect day

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Lou Reed once said, the very best send off for the Grand Old Lady. Legends everywhere, none more so than our Royle head of the Blue Family. Les, Ro...

Goodbye Goodison - Les and Warren on BBC 5 Live

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les and Warren join BBC 5 Live presenter Rick Edwards to discuss the emotional day for the Blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

Instant Reaction - Goodbye to the Old Lady

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We say goodbye to Goodison Park for the men's side as The Old Lady shines one more time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...

The Weekly - The Goodison Awards

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we prepare for the final instalment of the Goodison goodbye, Warren, Keith, Les, and Pete pick out some of the most memorable moments in the 133-ye...

Subs' Weekly - Sunday Scaries

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3j2kfx8j It's an emotional one. Matt, Mick, Pete and Dave battle through the tears to talk Goodison Park, the mo...

Goodison Special - Everton Legends

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Matt spoke at length to three Everton greats about their memories of the The Old Lady; Graham Sharp, Joe Royle and Kevin Sheedy. Learn more a...

Everton Byline 41 - How will Angus Kinnear shape critical summer?

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Paddy look ahead to the weekend's momentous occasion, but not before peeking back at a big victory for Everton. Beto and Carlos Alcaraz both...

Blue Monday - Should I stay or should I go?

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plenty on the agenda this week; Les, Dave, and Rodger look back at the weekend's win and take a closer look at the squad and those players with contra...

Instant Reaction - Fulham 1-3 Everton

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren, Les and Dave look back on the Blues coming from behind to claim three points at Craven Cottage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Gabbing About Good Times: All Together Now with Keith Mullin

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liam is joined by musician and fellow blue Keith Mullin. They discuss Everton’s seminal 1995 cup final anthem and how it came about. They also disc...

Weekly - The Emotions of Everton

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren is joined by Dave this week to discuss the emotions that are really starting to kick in with just a number of days left at Goodison. The lads a...

Everton Byline 40 - Will Calvert-Lewin or Delap be part of Moyes’ summer rebuild?

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With Matt on holiday, friend of the show Alan Feehely joins Paddy to discuss the disappointing draw against Ipswich. Did Moyes target Liam Delap’s p...

Blue Monday - Who will lead Everton's summer rebuild?

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show with Les, Dave and Rodger: With Thelwell leaving and a CEO not arriving until the first of June and so much to be done, who will m...

Instant Reaction - Everton 2-2 Ipswich

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reaction to yet another draw for the Blues. Les, Keith, Dave, Dave D, Ed and Foxy with their thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Kick About - The Rob and Mose Reunion Special

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We talked about end of season and beyond with big dives into Moyes 2.0 at Everton, the conundrum of Calvert-Lewin and a ton on the complexities of fig...

Weekly - Summer Time Happiness for Everton & Ipswich Preview

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren is joined by Liam from The Good Times podcast to discuss the latest news and links with the club, as well as what's going on with the new owner...

Good Times - Number 18: 2013/14 Part 2

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everton are unbeaten at home (in the league) for 12 months. Bottom of the league Sunderland come to L4 next on Boxing Day. A heroic 10-man defeat set...

Byline 39 - Did some players blow their chance at Chelsea?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh from some close encounters with Enzo Maresca in the press box with Enzo Maresca, Matt and Paddy are back to assess the damage after a difficult ...

Blue Monday - Should Everton be looking beyond mid-table next season?

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Rodger, and Dave pick through another bad day at Stamford Bridge for the Toffees, albeit one with some positives. And given the squad overhaul ne...

Instant Reaction - Chelsea 1-0 Everton

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren, Pete and Dave react to Everton's defeat at Stamford Bridge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Subs' Weekly - Would signing Soucek send the right message?

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/bwpywbuu Matt, Dave D and Dave P look at the latest Everton talking points. Would Soucek joining send the right ...

Everton Byline 38 - Has Alcaraz done enough to earn a transfer?

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A sobering day at Goodison...in some ways. Matt and Paddy assess the damage after James Tarkowski's withdrawal sparks a mini-collapse against Manches...

Blue Monday - Does Everton's front line need a complete overhaul?

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Dave, and Rodger discuss the Man City match and Everton's record of 8 wins, 14 draws & 11 losses this season. 34 scored and 40 conceded show agai...

Instant Reaction - Everton 0-2 Manchester City

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt, Les, Mark, Mat and Keith review the defeat in the third to last game at Goodison Park. ALSO make sure you don’t miss out on our exclusive de...

The Weekly - From Big Nev to Big Dunc and Man City

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren is joined by Paul and Pete on this week's show, reacting to Neville Southall and Duncan Ferguson after their thoughts on the Blues recently. Th...

Good Times Number 17: 2013/14 - Part 1

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin had a dream To do a podcast with Liam They had no money so they bought £8 microphooooones This episode, chosen by the Good Times Everton Quiz ...

Subs' Weekly - Was Forest win a huge step up for Everton?

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/5637f4ap Moyes has made a huge difference since returning to Everton - but was the win over Forest the best perfo...

Toffee Tuesday - Forest Felled by Fearless Blues

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Dave and Rodger discuss a great away win at Forest. Is a lack of pressure benefiting Moyes' men? Away from Everton, agent fees have increased by ...

Byline 37 - Can Moyes and Everton really emulate Forest?

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sign the contract? Call me up? What's my name? Matt and Paddy take a granular look at Abdoulaye Doucoure's goal and celebration(s) from the last-gas...

Gary Lineker: Football Icon w/ Chris Evans

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les chats to Chris Evans about the first Gary Lineker biography in 30 years and the first to cover both his football and media careers. What was behi...

Instant Reaction - Forest 0-1 Everton

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Les reflect on a huge win and an amazing moment from Doucoure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabbing About Good Times: Liam v Warren Doyle

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liam is joined by The Blue Room’s Warren Doyle to discuss 13/14, the arguable high point of the Good Times era. The lads discuss seminal games and ...

Weekend Preview - Forest

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/3z35bknr Matt catches up with Daniel Storey to preview the weekend's match and review Daniel's journey around the...

The Weekly - Tough Forest encounter?

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren is joined by Good Times Podcast host Liam Knight on this week's episode. They look at the remaining games of the season including the Goodison ...

Toffee Tuesday - Is Premier League football getting boring?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Dave, and Rodger discuss Everton's match with Arsenal, in particular the Gunners' endless passing and time-wasting. Has this style of play made P...

Everton Byline 36 - What day should the Goodison finale be on?

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plan for the future? Focus on the present? That's the dilemma for David Moyes at the moment. Matt and Paddy take a look at the selection from the wee...

Instant Reaction - Everton 1-1 Arsenal

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Instant Reaction - Liverpool 1-0 Everton

02 Apr 2025

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Les, Paul, Dave and Warren react to Everton's defeat at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byline 35 - Will Everton have to sell players after accounts loss?

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Actual football is almost back - but the Everton accounts arrived first. Matt and Paddy look at the latest losses reported and find some positives fr...

Blue Monday - Can Moyes break his Anfield hoodoo?

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Dave and Rodger discuss the upcoming trip to Anfield, Everton nerves, Moyes' record there, the changing rivalry and possible team selections to g...

The Weekly - Should They Stay Or Should They Go?

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren is joined by Paul McParlan and Pete MacFarlane on this week's show, debating the current squad and looking ahead to next week's derby. Learn mo...

How big are Everton stadium transport issues?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/58h73h9v Matt, Mick and Steve take a deeper look at the new stadium. All looks good on the inside - Mick tells u...

Byline 34 - Is there a secret Everton reporter WhatsApp group?

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Paddy return to answer your questions. Is there an Everton reporter WhatsApp group!? What will Dyche be thinking now? What are the chances o...

Blue Monday - Are we changing enough?

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Rodger discuss how quickly Everton need to move in order to catch up on the years of stagnation...what do the new owners have in mind? Learn...

Bramley Moore Test 2 Reaction

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Pete review all aspects of the second test event at Everton's new stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

The End (Part 2) w/ Gav Buckland

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gav is back with Les and Rodger to discuss loyalty at Everton, how we look at the past with blue-tinted specs, what the new owners need to learn from ...

The Kick About - Boys on the Radio

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob and Les ask whether Moyes should try out new systems and players for the rest of the season and which three out-of-contract players should be rele...

Good Times - Number 16: 2020/21 Part 2

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The second half of the Covid season is bookended by heartbreak and elation for Liam. Sky's cameras are there to capture the latter.  Elsewhere, Kevi...

The Weekly - Can Everton really move on?

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren and Dave discuss Jordan Pickford's career at the Blues and international football. They take an in depth look of what the club need to move awa...

Subs' Weekly - Can Harrison Armstrong make point to Moyes?

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/4778cs38 Matt and Adam look at some of the big Everton talking points during the international break. We reflect...

Byline 33 - Is next season's starting striker already at Everton?

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Paddy return to focus on the fallout from the West Ham game. We take a deeper look at the transformation in Jake O'Brien in recent weeks and...

Blue Monday - What should Everton's expectations be for next season?

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Rodger and Dave look ahead to the summer and what the club should be putting in place for the Blues to improve. Learn more about your ad choices....

Instant Reaction - Everton 1-1 West Ham

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Mat, Keith, Foxy and Ed react to the draw against the Hammers at Goodison Park Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

The Weekly - Should we worry about international call ups?

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les and Dave discuss the weekend's game against West Ham along with Jarrad Branthwaite's omission from the England squad. Would you sooner Everton pla...

Good Times - Number 15: 2020/21 Part 1

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the first time, the 30-season Good Times odyssey goes Behind Closed Doors. Let us take you back to when it felt like the game - and the world...

How do Everton handle Carlos Alcaraz now?

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/2e85ypcj Matt, Dave P and Rob reflect on a big week of news. We assess Carlos Alcaraz's position in the pecking ...

Everton Byline 32 - Who is really calling the shots after Thelwell exit?

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While Everton's fortunes continue to follow a familiar trend on the pitch, off it it's all change. Matt and Paddy look at Harrison and Lindstrom afte...

Everton's summer - Who stays? Who goes?

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les and Dave discuss the draw at Wolves before looking ahead to the summer. 13 players are out of contract from June 30 - who should Everton try to ke...

Instant Reaction - Wolves 1-1 Everton

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Dave discuss a draw for the Blues in the midlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gabbing About Good Times: Liam v The Wombats' Dan Haggis

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Liam sits down with drummer and bluenose Dan Haggis of The Wombats, to discuss their new album, world tour, and all things 2020/21. This bonus episod...

The Weekly - Time to make big decisions

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave, Pete and Adam look at the latest Everton news...Doucoure's contract and Alcaraz wanting to stay. They also debate what the squad will look like ...

What do the numbers say about Everton resurgence?

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

LISTEN IN FULL: https://tinyurl.com/32r4smv6 Matt and Mick take a closer look at some of the stats that have underpinned Everton's improvements under...

Byline 31 - Will Friedkins scrap Director of Football model?

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Paddy are back for an off-the-pitch-y show this week. We assess Kevin Thelwell's job and future after news of his departure broke. We also l...

Blue Monday - Are Everton improving off the pitch?

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Rodger discuss Everton's changes off the pitch and debate what the club will need to do in order to make progress sooner rather than later. ...

The End (Part 1) w/ Gav Buckland

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Rodger, and Gav discuss the highs and lows of Everton across the decades. Has the club and fans ever really changed? And what does it mean to hav...

Old. New. Borrowed. Blue - Lewis Guy

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les chats to Lewis about his photography and the importance of stopping and taking a moment to soak in the surroundings at Goodison before we leave. ...

Good Times - Number 14: 2021/22 Part 2

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They bought us Donny They bought us Dele They lost 5-0 to Spurs on the telly Chasing points from week to week No sign of Alli or Van de Beek What have...

The Weekly - A good time for Everton's break?

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warren and Pete cover a range of subjects following the run of form the Blues have been in since David Moyes returned. With just 11 games to go, they ...

Instant Reaction - Brentford 1-1 Everton

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Warren review Everton's draw away at Brentford which has extended our unbeaten run to seven Premier League games under David Moyes. Learn mor...

Byline 30 - How did furious Everton dressing room react to VAR injustice?

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Paddy take a detailed look at the VAR chaos from the weekend. What steps did the referees follow and were they right? How angry was the Ever...

Blue Monday - Are Everton running on empty?

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les, Dave, and Rodger discuss Saturday's match - the ref was bad but did Everton running out of steam let United into a game they were never really in...

The Kick About - Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

24 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob and Les talk about the reasons for being positive about Everton despite what turned out to be a disappointing result against United. There's lots ...

Instant Reaction - Everton 2-2 United

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Good Times - Number 8: 2022/23

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Too soon. With some help from the BBC's Giulia Bould, we relive what is officially the worst season in Everton's history. In just under 3 hours, we ...

The Weekly - Another emotional weekend for Everton?

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave and Warren look ahead to the return to Goodison to take on Manchester United. They also discuss an important week with the win at Palace and the ...

Byline 29 - What made new Everton Stadium so special?

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matt and Paddy return after a trip to Bramley-Moore dock on Monday night. We take a closer look at the new stadium and what it can offer supporters. ...

Instant Reaction - New Everton Stadium Test

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Old, New, Borrowed, Blue - Gaz Jones

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Les chats to Gaz ahead of his fundraising walk to Wolves for St Luke's church. Alongside his fundraising efforts, Gaz discusses his favourite Everton ...