To Laughing Stock and Back
It's the end-of-season live show! David Mooney is joined by City fan Richard Burns, the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan, and former City captain Keith Curle. They reflect on a remarkable season, in which Manchester City made history by winning their first Champions League title as part of a momentous Treble. They also look ahead to next season, discussing what the squad could look like with a few potential incomings and outgoings, and what Pep Guardiola could hope to achieve when the squad returns for the new term. ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast
15 Juni 20231h 36min
Did You Know You Can't Hang Your Washing in Public in Switzerland?
It's Champions League Final week... and there's a treble on the line. David Mooney is joined by a selection of guests to discuss a monumental few days. Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk and City fan Sam Roscoe dissect the FA Cup win over Manchester United, while supporters Bob Toole and Chris Higginbottom look ahead to the tie with Inter Milan. Football historian Dr Gary James speaks to the show about City's previous European finals and the importance of this one, while Dan Burke from One Football and Dom Farrell preview the game from their hotel in Istanbul. Inter fan Francesco Porzio from CBS Sports and the Here We Go podcast gives us a view of what the mood is in the Italian camp. KC and Ciaran Murray try to lighten the mood with their alternative highlights of the season, too. ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast
8 Juni 20232h 2min
Treading into Jinxville
David Mooney is joined by City fans Jordan Elgott and Joe Butterfield to preview the upcoming Manchester Derby FA Cup Final. They discuss Pep Guardiola's record against United and his record at Wembley... plus the selection headaches he might have ahead of the game. It's also time for the Bad Take Amnesty. Dom Farrell and Chris Higginbottom discuss some of the opinions that aged like fine milk over the course of this season. ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast
1 Juni 20231h 21min
Sleepless Nights about the Parrot
After an entertaining draw at Brighton, David Mooney is joined by City fans Liam Wright and Alan Phoenix-Bates to review the week in which the club became Champions of England for the third time in a row. They look at the way this title win has been discussed, whether that's by fans, pundits, commentators, journalists, work colleagues, friends or family... and they look at the impact the Premier League's charges have had on that discourse. We take a look at the season's biggest turning points, plus preview the trip to Brentford. ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast
25 Maj 20231h 16min
Bish! Bash! Bosh! Get It Done.
David Mooney is joined by City fan Sam Roscoe and the editor of Football 365, Sarah Winterburn, to discuss what might be Manchester City's greatest ever display. They focus on how Pep Guardiola got the better of Carlo Ancelotti as City steamrollered Real Madrid - and they look ahead to potential title-winning games against Chelsea and Brighton. The Athletic's Liam Twomey gives us insight into Chelsea, while Brighton fan and podcaster Ryan Adsett joins the show to discuss the Seagulls ahead of the midweek tie. We even dare to mention the T-word... ========== EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal: https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast
18 Maj 20231h 28min
Why is he Wearing Jeans?
After Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Real Madrid, David Mooney is joined by Dan Burke and Jack Gaughan to reflect on an important week. They discuss the performance in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, plus the penalty debacle against Leeds... all with a focus on what's to come in the second leg next Wednesday and, first, the trip to Everton. Sam Roscoe takes a look at how opposition managers have tried (and failed) to stop Erling Haaland this season. Plus, Sean Blinkhorn gives us the inside knowledge on how the EDS teams have done this season, with a focus on a few of the stand-out players. ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast
11 Maj 20231h 16min
The Full Quota of Trouser Talk
Following Manchester City's wins over Fulham and West Ham, David Mooney is joined by City fans Chris Higginbottom and Richard Burns to look at the talking points - including Erling Haaland's record-breaking goals and Julian Alvarez's ridiculous finishing. Ticket prices is back with a vengeance, as the club announces more rises to season tickets - Nick from the Man City Fans Foodbank Support group explains his concerns. With Leeds on the horizon, The Athletic's Phil Hay explains what on earth is going on at Elland Road at the moment - and we take a look ahead to the Champions League semi-final REMATCH, as City go to Real Madrid for the first leg on Tuesday. ========== EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal: https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast
4 Maj 20231h 26min
I Could Tell You How They Brush Their Teeth...
Following Manchester City's 4-1 victory over Arsenal at the Etihad, and to celebrate the special 500th episode of the Blue Moon Podcast, David Mooney is joined in the studio by former City defenders Nedum Onuoha and Keith Curle. They discuss the big pressure games of the title race, managing the squad, the quality of City's defenders and the developing link-up between Haaland and De Bruyne. ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast
27 Apr 20231h 9min
