The Inverted Wingback Podcast

Kemi aka ThunderBolt Mama (@Kemi_Y) makes a triumphant return to the pod to discuss the latest Manchester United travesty (playing without a defensive midfielder), Arsenal’s sinking ship and the Ilaix Moriba saga in Spain. More talking points include Manchester City’s striker options, Chelsea’s excellent defence and the PSG-Mbappe-Real Madrid love triangle. Part One: Arsenal shambles (again), City cruising, for now, Lampard v Tuchel, (00:00 - 18:20) Part Two: United & Wolves bore-fest, Ronaldo clearly not a DM,  Messi who/Memphis’ throne, Ilaix Moriba impasse (20:48 - 41:20) Part Three: What teams will end up in the top 6 positions at the end of the year? (42:18 - end) Links: Join our fantasy mini-league here to win some cool merch at the end of the season. Kemi’s recommended newsletter: Not a Deep Dive - The Tale of the Tiger & Africa’s bruising giant Peter’s recommended read: Social Media & The Taliban Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. Producer: Caleb Olorunmaiye Engineer: Robert Audu. Email us via [email protected]  or tweet @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

This week, the pod is all about receding hairlines. We welcome the Lagos version of a Guy Ritchie protagonist with Tosin (@TousenCollins) of The Sports Podcast, joining Peter & Sam to talk about Arsenal's enduring rot, PSG’s French domination and to make a strong appeal for Zinedine Zidane to coach at his favourite club. There’s some FPL banter, and the guys discover how to define what a “squad player” is. Part One:  Arteta in danger, Harry Kane’s City soap opera and Ole as Jekyll & Hyde (00:00 - 32:50) Part Two: La Liga odds + WWE links, PSG flattening Ligue 1 and wild EPL relegation projections (33:25 - end) Links: - Join The IWB Podcast fantasy mini-league here to win some cool merch at the end of the season. Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. Producer: Caleb Olorunmaiye Engineer: Robert Audu. Email us via [email protected]  or tweet @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

The guys are back for a new season, and oh boy, it was such an explosive weekend of football across Europe! This episode featured conversations about the title race in England, La Liga’s convoluted mess and TV deals for the Top 5 leagues. Will Harry Kane end up in Manchester? Will Thomas Tuchel lead Chelsea to the Premier League trophy? Will Messi finally get another Champion’s League winner’s medal? Dive in and find out! Part One: Misfiring Gunners, Chelsea’s amazing, City’s finishing woes, Ole’s positive vibes  (00:00 - 32:53) Part Two: La Liga’s loss & Ligue 1’s gain, Messi in Paris, Mbappe to Madrid, PSG & the Champions League (33:42 - end) Links: - Join our fantasy mini-league here to win some cool merch at the end of the season. - The Silicon Valley of turf’: How the UK’s pursuit of the perfect pitch changed football. Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. Producer: Caleb Olorunmaiye Engineer: Robert Audu. Email us via [email protected]  or tweet @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

Congratulations to Chelsea for getting a second Champions League trophy. The season finale had the guys hosting two Chelsea fans (@sheyejinkazama & @Ndirpaya) who brought some interesting insight after the final but also turned the episode pretty much upside down, closing the season out with a bang. There were harsh words for Pep Guardiola, props for Ngolo Kante and Samaila’s Ibadan family made a return as well. Some attention was cast on all the empty dugouts across Europe with a debate on two middling English strikers. Part One: Pep blunders, Tuchel’s selection, Kante v Gundogan/Sterling v Havertz + a Chelsea shouting match preview (00:00 - 37:40) Part One Prime: A failed Lampard defence, Tammy Abraham v Dominic Calvert-Lewin, two shouty Chelse fans (38:40 - 43:26) Part Two: European coaches on the carousel, Pochettino’s Okafor Law chances, Kante the MVP  (44:29 - end) Links:  - This is Uncomfortable episode with Aisha Salaudeen This is our last season from Season One but stick around, we’ll be back for an even more exciting Season Two! Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via [email protected]  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

This episode features chat about Atletico Madrid usurping the Big Two in Spain, Lewandowski’s record-breaking season and of course the Top 4 drama in England. Sam gets a new nickname while Peter asks him to explain a new hierarchical structure for processes on the white throne. To conclude, an interesting rap debate ensues on this one too! Part One: Liverpool to 3rd, Leicester choking, Atletico giant-killing, clutch Suarez (00:00 - 23:44) Part Two: Lewandowski, Pep/Jose finals records, exiting European gaffers (24:55 - 44:48) Part Three: Champions League + Europa League preview  (45:32 - end) Links: This is Uncomfortable episode with Aisha Salaudeen Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via [email protected]  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

This episode is brought to you by Sam’s love for James Harden, J.Cole & bogus predictions.  The guys review The FA Cup, the EPL Top 4 race and the tight title race in Spain, while also examining the failed Daniel Ek bid to buy Arsenal. European roundups and reviews are also on deck as Peter explains how he was attacked on the internet. Part One: Tielemans’ rocket and Leicester’s FA Cup win, EPL Top 4 intrigue, Ole vs Emery  (00:00 - 24:50) Part Two: Failed Spotify Arsenal bids, Lille dislodging PSG, league monopolies, European roundups & musical chairs (25:34  -  46:30) Part Three: Standout Stat of the week + Pop Culture Plugs (47:33 - end) Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Please email us via [email protected]  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

Sam makes a return from illness (and checking on his secret Ibadan family), joining Victoria and Peter to talk up Man City’s Champions League chances, The Top 4 race in England and the late thrashings of the ESL corpse. There’s a little chat about who’s nicer between Liverpool & Chelse fans too! Part One: Champions League banter, Tuchel exploits, Man City stumbles (00:00 - 25:50) Part Two: Top 4 + Brendan Rodgers choking, Spurs collapsing, a Liverpool late surge? (26:39  - 48:55) Part Three:  The ghosts of the European Super League (49:39 - end) Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Please email us via [email protected]  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

It’s been ages but Sam & Peter make a return to speak on the bungled European Super League coup, what it means for the clubs involved and how UEFA should react. The guys also preview the UEFA Champions League semi-finals, who will qualify for Europe from the Premier League, racism in football & Kelechi Iheanacho. Part One: European Super League, Yay or Nay? Branding + Financing. Rules. Punishments. Are superclubs overrated? New UCL! (00:00 - 26:09) Part Two: UCL semi-final previews (27:17 - 36:53) Part Three: What does a social media boycott achieve re: racism?  (37:46 - end) Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Please email us via [email protected]  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

The guys return alongside Seye (@Sheyejinkazama) to discuss City’s amazing run of form, West Ham’s surprising performances and the contrasting fortunes at Chelsea & Man Utd. This episode is full of player debates and a fair bit of transfer/tactical speculation too. Part One: Man City’s & money, West Ham overperformance,  Lingard, & Brighton's xG woes  (00:00 - 30:27) Part Two: Tuchel’s Chelsea, Ole’s ceiling, Fantasy transfers (31:12 - 55:50) Part Three: Debate of the week, Mbappe, Sancho, Halaand, Depay (56:28 - end) Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via [email protected]  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!

The venerable Thunderbolt Mama Kemi (@TheKemi_Y) joins the podcast to dissect what Liverpool’s issues in their imploding title defence are, City’s insane run and Jose Mourinho’s next moves. Sam & Peter make peace temporarily while also trying to wish Wilfred Ndidi away from Leicester City, give credit to Barcelona for a decent run of form & discuss Bayern Munich’s dominance in the transfer market. Also: Does Pep Guardiola play the Fantasy Premier League? Part One: Liverpool floundering, Klopp’s dilemma, who would you buy from Leicester City?  (00:00 - 26:06) Part Two: Pep’s zen mode, Super Saiyan Gundogan  & Mourinho’s dipping legacy (26:35 - 49:55) Part Three: Messi & disappearing xG, Barcelona’s debt issues, Upamecano to Munich & other Frenchmen in Germany (50:18 - end) Hosts: Peter Akinnusi & Samaila Dogara. The Inverted Wingback Podcast is produced by Caleb Olorunmaiye & Robert Audu. Email us via [email protected]  or tweet at @theiwbpodcast with all your questions, observations and/or hate mail!