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  • In this episode, Ishan is joined by Sam, aka, CFCCentral. They do a deep dive into Enzo Maresca’s tactical changes, discuss what signings need to be made for Chelsea to compete for major trophies again, and share their experiences of being Chelsea fans from India working in the football industry.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    1:47 Sam’s Blue Origin Story as a Chelsea fan from India

    7:11 Watching Chelsea live for the first time

    9:00 How Sam became CFCCentral

    13:12 Positives and negatives of social media growth

    16:10 Meeting Chelsea players, owners, and directors

    22:29 Trip to Kazakhstan covering Chelsea vs Astana in -20 degrees

    25:39 Why Cole Palmer is struggling

    32:08 Marc Cucurella’s goal scoring run and adaptability

    36:30 Pedro Neto’s new role as a striker

    39:45 Reece James as a midfielder, does it work?

    44:00 Why Maresca still needs to improve

    50:10 What signings Chelsea’s squad needs to compete for major trophies

    53:15 Robert Sanchez vs Filip Jorgensen. Who should be Chelsea’s number 1?

    55:55 How Man City sacking Gareth Taylor affects Chelsea Women

    59:00 Rapid fire questions

    1:05:42 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan is joined by Frankie Harrington, the Chelsea Ambassador for Her Game Too. We discuss Frankie’s relationship with Chelsea’s men’s and women’s teams and her role as Her Game Too’s Chelsea Ambassador.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    0:35 Frankie’s Blue Origin story

    3:30 Becoming a Chelsea Women’s fan

    8:05 What is Her Game Too

    11:15 Safety issues at football games

    14:35 Being the Chelsea Ambassador for HerGameToo

    17:22 Being a member of Chelsea’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB)

    20:27 What issues are discussed in meetings

    25:50 Chelsea Women’s culture remains constant despite Emma Hayes’ departure

    28:28 Player of the season so far

    29:17 Most improved player

    30:47 Favourite Chelsea players

    33:38 Being a Chelsea Community Champion

    35:20 Playing a football tournament at Cobham

    38:15 Rapid fire questions

    43:20 Blue flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan is joined by Parth, owner of The Chelsea Spot and one of the most knowledgeable voices on all things relating to Chelsea’s Academy. We discuss Enzo Maresca’s recent tactical changes and provide a detailed Chelsea Academy update.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    0:58 Parth’s Blue Origin Story

    3:20 Favourite players growing up

    5:20 First time going to Stamford Bridge

    6:50 Do parents understand your Chelsea fandom?

    7:35 Becoming a fan of the Chelsea Academy

    10:52 Being invited to Cobham

    13:20 Being a Chelsea fan of colour in 2025

    16:00 Enzo Maresca’s recent tactical changes

    20:10 Why Tyrique George deserves to start

    22:10 Chelsea’s injury crisis in attack

    24:50 Filip Jorgensen vs Robert Sanchez

    27:00 Josh Acheampong needs more minutes

    32:30 Chelsea Under-21 update

    35:26 Aligned playing style all over BlueCo

    37:47 Can Shim Mheuka or Donell McNeilly solve Chelsea’s striker problems?

    41:30 Can Omari Kellyman make an impact in the first team?

    43:26 Who is next up from the Chelsea talent factory?

    45:00 Initial thoughts on Aaron Anselmino

    46:20 Chelsea Under-18s update

    48:35 Hype around Ibrahim Rabbaj

    50:50 Difference in vibes at Stamford Bridge vs Kingsmeadow

    53:20 Chelsea’s all-time Academy starting 11

    1:00:18 Rapid Fire

    1:07:32 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Kelvyn and Ishan are joined by Mayowa Quadri, Head of Brand at VERSUS. They discuss how Enzo Maresca can turn things around at Chelsea, and give their flowers to the well-oiled machine that is Chelsea Women. They also have important conversations around diversity in women’s football, Chelsea’s Blue Creator Fund, and lots more.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    2:08 Chelsea vs Brighton reaction

    5:59 Breaking down Chelsea’s rapid decline

    14:20 Thoughts on Chelsea’s ownership and directors

    19:25 Enzo Maresca needs to adapt his system

    23:00 Recruitment model the heart of Chelsea’s problems

    28:45 How do Chelsea cope with their injury crisis

    34:10 Cole Palmer can’t do it all alone

    37:47 Chelsea Women continue historic unbeaten run

    39:15 Magical Lauren James

    42:15 Chelsea Women’s winning culture

    46:00 Bompastor’s subs prove to be the difference

    47:20 Diversity in women’s football

    54:50 Mayowa’s Blue Origin story

    59:12 Creating Chelsea’s Blue Creator Fund

    1:05:01 Being a BCOMS Board Member

    1:12:58 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn are joined by Nick Held, producer of Chelsea’s Cocoa Blues. We discuss how Maresca can cope without Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu, and recap Chelsea’s Men’s and Women’s FA Cup results.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Introduction

    0:45 Nick’s Blue Origin story

    2:21 Favourite players when Nick was young

    3:23 First memory of Stamford Bridge

    5:28 How Chelsea strengthened Nick’s relationship with his father

    8:02 Why Cup games are more fun than league games

    9:17 Craziest thing Nick has done for Chelsea

    11:20 Nicolas Jackson & Marc Guiu Injured. How can Chelsea cope?

    16:30 Cole Palmer vs Nkunku as a False 9

    17:46 Academy Players that can get minutes

    20:00 Jorgensen is finally Chelsea's number 1

    21:00 What is Chelsea's best Centre Back Pairing?

    25:00 Will Chelsea make top 4 this season?

    30:00 Chelsea Women play for the Chelsea badge

    32:00 Sam Kerr’s Court Trial

    37:10 Lauren James getting back to her best

    39:25 Chelsea draw Man City in UWCL Quarter-Finals

    44:00 Can Chelsea go undefeated all season?

    45:00 Rapid Fire questions

    48:58 Kelvyn meeting Ashley Cole and Joe Cole

    50:40 Nick's favourite Chelsea's Cocoa Blues episode

    51:30 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn review Chelsea’s January transfer window. They do an in-depth audit of Chelsea’s Sporting Directors and rate EVERY single signing made by them. They also recap the men’s and women’s team’s recent results.

    TIMESTAMPS:

    0:00 Introduction

    0:50 Chelsea win Graham Potter Derby

    3:15 Levi Colwill’s dip in form

    7:22 Reece James playing as a Right Centre Back

    12:06 Cole Palmer deserves better teammates

    13:16 Flip Jorgensen > Robert Sanchez

    15:30 Chelsea Women reach League Cup Final

    17:02 Keira Walsh joins Chelsea and makes her first start

    18:20 Best transfer window of all time

    25:15 Zecira Musovic announces pregnancy

    26:31 Can Chelsea win the quadruple?

    28:25 January Transfer Window Review

    43:20 Rating EVERY Chelsea signing under sporting directors

    1:02:23 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Kelvyn and Ishan are joined by Chelsea fan and Content Creator Carefree Jam. We discuss Chelsea Men’s defeat to Manchester City and their awful transfer window so far, while delivering high praise to Sonia Bompastor’s Chelsea Women’s team for winning their London Derby vs Arsenal. Plus, analysis of Naomi Girma, the first $1 million transfer in women’s football.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    0:30 Blue Origin Story

    3:10 First Stamford Bridge memory

    5:22 What Chelsea means to Jam

    8:40 Content creation journey and dealing with hate

    13:30 Working with Chelsea on various projects

    16:45 Paul Canoville Foundation

    20:20 Man City Loss Reaction

    21:18 Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez Problem

    25:25 Chelsea’s Awful Transfer Window

    28:27 Jackson and Madueke’s recent struggles

    31:40 Maresca gets outdone by Guardiola

    35:15 Transfers we would like to see before deadline day

    42:05 Chelsea Women beat Arsenal - Reaction

    44:50 Chelsea Women’s incredible squad building

    49:40 Why Chelsea broke the bank to sign Naomi Girma

    52:30 Jam’s relationship with Chelsea Women

    55:26 Rapid Fire questions

    59:17 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Kelvyn is joined by Tyra Mills, FA Licensed Scout, Content Creator and Chelsea fan. They recap the recent Chelsea Men’s and Women’s results as well as Tyra’s journey into the football industry.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    1:00 Tyra’s Blue Origin Story

    2:10 First time at Stamford Bridge

    2:40 What makes Chelsea’s Foundation special

    5:20 The barriers for women in football

    6:22 Being inspired by Eni Aluko

    7:15 Becoming an FA Licensed Scout

    9:13 Importance of Player Care

    10:20 Journey as a Content Creator

    16:04 Reaction to Chelsea vs Morecambe

    20:25 Reece James returns

    22:22 Joao Felix needs to do more

    23:22 Chelsea Women are back

    24:35 Reaction to Chelsea 4-0 Charlton

    25:43 Sonia Bompastor’s unbeaten run continues

    27:03 Aggie Beever-Jones in fine form

    27:43 What qualities do scouts look for in players

    28:57 Chelsea Women can go all the way

    30:00 Lauren James Scholarship

    31:25 Lionesses prospects at Euro 2025

    35:10 Tyra’s weight loss journey

    39:15 The good and bad about being an having a platform, and wanting to inspire the next generation

    42:50 Playing in the Homeless World Cup

    47:13 Rapid Fire questions

    51:45 Blue Flowers

  • In this episode, Kelvyn is joined by Sachin Sidhu, Chelsea Season Ticket Holder and member of Bridged IG. They review Chelsea's 1-1 draw vs Crystal Palace and recap some of the latest January Transfer updates.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    1:02 Blue Origin story

    3:34 First memory of Stamford Bridge

    5:10 How Chelsea connection has grown over the years

    7:55 Chelsea vs Liverpool battles

    10:25 Chelsea vs Crystal Palace review

    12:15 Josh Acheampong impresses in first Premier League start

    13:20 The Christopher Nkunku Conundrum

    16:30 Maresca’s tactics being found out

    21:03 How good can Jadon Sancho’s get?

    24:20 What is the “Chelsea Project”

    26:45 Cole Palmer is the best player in the Premier League

    29:45 Marc Guehi to Chelsea?

    30:50 Recalling Andrey Santos or Lesley Ugochukwu

    32:41 January Transfer Window Outgoings

    34:19 Relationship with Chelsea Women over the years

    36:40 Why more Men’s fans should follow Chelsea Women

    41:36 Being a Chelsea TikTok creator

    43:10 What is the Bridged IG community?

    44:07 Importance of diversity within the Chelsea community

    45:20 Rapid Fire questions

    50:11 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn are joined by Felix Johnston, content creator and prominent member of the Chelsea Twitter community. They give out their End of Year Awards and provide a January transfer window update.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    1:45 Blue Origin story

    3:29 First memory of Stamford Bridge

    5:07 Favourite players

    7:45 Becoming a content creator

    11:06 Starting Chelsea Loan Army and advice on how to grow on social media

    15:50 January Transfer Window Update

    16:15 Carney Chukwuemeka news

    22:00 Andrey Santos or Ugochukwu to be recalled?

    26:30 Loans for Casadei and Dewsbury-Hall

    31:00 Should Marc Guiu go out on loan?

    33:11 Nkunku set for exit?

    35:24 Chelsea FC End of Year Awards

    36:04 Goalkeeper of the Year

    36:55 Defender of the Year

    40:39 Midfielder of the Year

    44:00 Attacker of the Year

    46:40 Young Player of the Year

    52:44 Goal of the Year

    55:45 Favourite moment of the Year

    56:10 Personal highlights of the year

    58:30 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn are joined by Nischal, Digital News Producer at Olympics.com. Nischal helps us analyse Chelsea’s Boxing Day defeat and talks about his incredible experience covering the Paris 2024 Olympics.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    0:59 Nischal’s Blue Origin story

    5:30 Covering Chelsea as a Journalist for the first time

    8:05 Separating fandom from professionalism

    9:45 Working at the Paris 2024 Olympics

    14:01 Achieving the childhood dream of being a Sports Journalist

    17:27 Favourite athletes interviewed

    20:00 Importance of diversity in sports media

    22:30 Relocating to Madrid and the importance of learning new languages

    27:10 Facing racism and other challenges

    29:55 How heavy is an Olympic Medal?

    32:10 Initial reaction to Chelsea’s 1-2 loss to Fulham

    36:00 Maresca’s lack of substitutions cost Chelsea

    39:24 Nkunku’s misprofiling

    41:45 Is Chelsea falling off like Maresca’s Leicester team?

    43:17 Managing Cole Palmer’s workload

    49:11 Chelsea’s defensive issues continue

    54:26 Rapid Fire

    55:30 Attending the 2021 Champions League Final

    56:37 Rapid Fire Continues

    59:18 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan and Kelvyn review Chelsea’s recent results and go head-to-head in a special Chelsea-themed Christmas Quiz hosted by Producer Nick.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    1:15 Chelsea vs Everton reaction

    4:30 Tosin Adarabioyo stepping up

    7:50 Is Marc Cucurella Chelsea’s most improved player?

    10:00 Nkunku’s lack of minutes a problem?

    14:32 Marc Guiu’s hat-trick and potential loan move

    17:50 Chukwuemeka set for permanent move?

    20:00 Josh Acheampong is BACK!

    22:10 Cobham produces the best defenders in the world

    26:45 Huge opportunity for Tyrique George

    28:30 Mudryk Doping situation

    31:20 Chelsea Women’s incredible winning streak ends

    32:25 Half-season review

    37:25 Niamh Charles makes long-awaited return

    38:40 Should women’s player be paid more?

    42:15 Christmas Quiz hosted by Producer Nick

    1:01:30 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan is reunited with Kelvyn, who is back from his vacation. They review Chelsea’s huge wins against Spurs and Brighton, and break down some of the key themes emerging at both Chelsea teams.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    1:40 Kelvyn’s vacation

    5:00 Ishan working at Stamford Bridge

    9:15 Victory at Three Point Lane

    12:26 Cole Palmer continues to dazzle

    15:46 Do Chelsea have the best midfield in the Premier League?

    20:03 Jadon Sancho goes back-to-back

    23:22 Enzo Fernandez’s resurgence

    25:04 Marc Cucurella’s slips cost Chelsea

    26:40 Filip Jorgensen vs Robert Sanchez

    28:15 Nicolas Jackson funny moments

    30:23 Are Chelsea in a Title Race?

    32:05 Sonia Bompastor breaks Emma Hayes’ record

    36:27 Standout themes

    38:50 Guro Reiten & JRK leading from the front

    41:20 Perception of the owners and the squad planning

    42:45 Estevao Willian is a generational talent

    47:20 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan is joined by Tracy Brown, the Chair of Chelsea Pride and Co-Chair of Chelsea’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB). We discuss the importance of the Rainbow Laces campaign, how Chelsea’s FAB functions, and a review of Chelsea’s recent results.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    1:14 Becoming a Chelsea fan in a family of Arsenal

    4:45 Getting the Chelsea Women’s bug

    6:24 What is Rainbow Laces?

    9:08 Why education around the campaign matters regardless of beliefs

    10:38 Chelsea’s No To Hate Campaign

    11:36 How Rainbow Laces evolves

    14:15 The importance of Allies

    16:39 How men’s football has become more inclusive over the years

    18:50 What more can clubs, leagues, and federations do to tackle hate?

    21:10 What is Chelsea’s Fan Advisory Board (FAB)?

    23:54 Keeping ticket prices low through FAB

    24:57 Does the club actually listen to the FAB?

    26:56 Meeting Chelsea’s owners

    28:00 Can Chelsea win the League?

    30:25 Moises Caicedo is the best midfielder in the Premier League

    34:30 Filip Jorgensen vs Robert Sanchez

    36:55 Jadon Sancho and Enzo Fernandez Rejuvenated

    40:22 Sonia Bompastor already breaking records at Chelsea

    43:45 Guro Reiten thriving in her new role

    46:17 Sandy Baltimore’s incredible start at Chelsea

    47:00 Previewing Chelsea vs Brighton

    49:30 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan is joined by Ollie Glanvill, lifelong Chelsea fan, season ticket holder, and regular contributor to the London is Blue Podcast.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    1:10 Blue Origin Story

    2:30 First memories of Stamford Bridge

    3:47 How Stamford Bridge has changed over the decades

    6:40 Building the connection with Chelsea

    8:35 Moises Caicedo’s new role

    11:00 Enzo Fernandez’s resurgence

    13:30 What is Chelsea’s best midfield partnership?

    16:09 Nkunku vs Joao Felix

    20:35 Sancho’s first Chelsea goal

    23:19 Jorgensen vs Sanchez

    27:00 Who should replace Wesley Fofana?

    30:42 Chelsea Women’s record breaking start

    33:00 Unstoppable Mayra Ramirez

    35:55 Guro Reiten’s new role

    38:30 Johanna Rytting Kaneryd reaching superstar levels

    40:40 Do Chelsea need to sign a CB in January?

    43:15 Rapid fire questions

    43:20 Most impressive player this season

    44:43 Favourite current Chelsea player \

    45:54 Highest and lowest moments as a Chelsea fan

    46:48 Craziest thing you’ve done for Chelsea

    48:19 Favourite encounter with a Chelsea player

    50:00 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan is joined by Kelechi Okorie, Social Media Editor for UEFA. Kelechi provides insight into his role at UEFA and shares his experience of covering Chelsea up close. We also talk about Enzo Maresca and Chelsea's performances so far this season and review Chelsea's 2-1 win over Leicester City.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    1:00 Becoming a Chelsea fan

    3:20 First memory of Stamford Bridge

    4:30 Favourite player growing up

    6:15 Covering Chelsea pitchside for UEFA

    13:10 Working for UEFA

    17:45 Getting over Imposter Syndrome

    19:10 Chelsea vs Leicester initial reaction

    20:29 Nicolas Jackson becoming a complete striker

    23:25 Jackson x Palmer linkup

    25:30 Why Nkunku deserves more game time

    29:45 Joao Felix & Badiashille promoted to A team

    31:54 Caicedo is the best midfielder in the Premier League

    33:15 Enzo Fernandez vs Romeo Lavia. Who starts?

    36:02 Is Madueke doing enough to keep Neto out of the right-wing position?

    36:54 Is Cole Palmer slowing down?

    39:40 The curious case of Reece James

    41:46 Josh Acheampong deserves better treatment

    45:25 Why top 4 is not yet secured

    46:36 Chelsea Women keep on winning

    48:47 Guro Reiten & Mayra Ramirez shine

    49:32 Rapid fire questions

    50:19 Favourite current Chelsea player

    50:55 Which player deserves more minutes

    52:11 Highest and lowest moment as a Chelsea fan

    54:36 Best stadium we’ve visited

    56:05 Favourite interview we’ve done

    57:52 Proudest moment of our careers so far

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  • In this episode, Ishan is joined by ChelseaYouth, one of the most knowledgeable people about Chelsea's Academy. Phil, aka ChelseaYouth, who has covered Chelsea's Academy for two decades, provides us insight into the Cobham talent factory and his journey covering the Academy teams.

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Who Is ChelseaYouth?

    3:25 First Chelsea game at Stamford Bridge

    5:20 Origins of support for the Youth Team

    7:45 Becoming ‘ChelseaYouth’

    15:00 Changes in Academy structure

    19:25 Holistic Development of Academy players

    24:45 New U-21s Manager Filipe Coelho

    28:25 Riches of attacking talent

    32:05 Potential Loans and Transfers in January

    36:45 U-21s Season so far

    39:45 U-18s Season so far + standout players

    43:10 Cobham at England

    45:30 Who is the most talented Academy player?

    47:10 Favourite Academy player

    49:15 All-time Chelsea Academy squad

    52:44 Why Chelsea is the best Academy in the world

    55:00 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan is joined by Manish Patel, a Chelsea fan from Nashville USA, who flew to London just to watch his beloved Blues!

    Timestamps:

    0:00 Intro

    4:15 First time at Stamford Bridge

    5:30 Becoming a Chelsea fan

    12:30 Football as an escape

    15:10 Why International fans matter

    18:50 Supporters Groups in USA

    21:10 Why Nashville is called the Music City

    23:20 Matchday in Nashville

    29:00 Premier League Fan Fest in Nashville

    35:15 Chelsea against the world podcast

    38:40 Thoughts on Enzo Maresca

    40:00 Why Nicolas Jackson is underrated

    42:50 Favourite Chelsea player

    44:45 Best and worst Chelsea fan moments

    47:10 Craziest thing we’ve done for Chelsea

    48:30 Blue Flowers

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  • In this episode, Ishan is joined by Actor and Presenter Leonie Carpenter. They discuss:

    - Chelsea's 1-1 draw vs Arsenal

    - Pedro Neto cementing a starting role

    - The Christopher Nkunku Conundrum

    - Kai Havertz's return to Stamford Bridge

    - Chelsea Women extend unbeaten run

    - Sonia Bompastor's influence

    - Previewing Chelsea Women vs Man City

    - Leonie's Blue Origin story

    - Working at the 2024 Paris Olympics

    - Interviewing Chelsea players and legends

    - Rapid fire questions

    - And more!

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  • In this episode, Kelvyn and Ishan are joined by actor Sheyi Cole. We discuss:

    - Chelsea's 1-1 draw against Manchester United

    - Is Moises Caicedo the best midfielder in the Premier League?

    - Goalkeeping Issues Continue

    - Chelsea Women's 5-0 win over Everton

    - Sheyi's Acting Career

    - The Beautiful Game on Netflix

    - And More!

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