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Claret & Blue Podcast

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Welcome to Claret & Blue - a podcast about all things Aston Villa. Hosted by Dan Rolinson & John Townley, we'll be covering every step of the way as Unai Emery takes the club on another Champions League adventure. John Townley brings insight and opinion from the press box as he follows Aston Villa home, away and across Europe whilst also attending Unai Emery’s press conferences. Joined by Dan Rolinson, a Villa season ticket holder for almost 20 years, the duo breaks down every match, transfer story, or anything of a claret & blue persuasion in multiple episodes a week across YouTube and podcast platforms. Along with collaborations with some of the voices of the many Aston Villa podcasts, Claret & Blue is your home for passionate Aston Villa coverage, and a dollop of nonsense on the side. So, get subscribed, turn on your notifications and join the conversation in the comments or the Mailbag. Part of the All Out Football network.

Latest episodes

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The only podcast you need before Barcelona vs Aston Villa

Dan Rolinson was joined by John Townley live from Barcelona ahead of Aston Villa's UEFA Champions League match against the Catalan giants. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ h

Nov 2
55 min

Aston Villa's abject second half costs them against Fulham

Dan Rolinson and Matt Lynch return home from Villa Park to give their immediate post match thoughts on Villa's 1-1 draw with Fulham, plus Jamie Carragher's comments... 🎙

Nov 1
35 min

Aston Villa need to forget cup exit and beat Fulham at Villa Park

Dan Rolinson is joined by Claret & Blue debutant James Clifton from the Every Week We Follow podcast to look ahead to Aston Villa's home game against Fulham in the Premie

Oct 29
25 min

Aston Villa DUMPED OUT of the Carabao Cup by Bournemouth

Dan Rolinson and Sam Leonard share their immediate reaction to Aston Villa's exit from the Carabao Cup. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Tr

Oct 28
30 min

Unai Emery's Villa power, the new leaders & praise for Roberto Olabe

Dan Rolinson is joined by John Townley and Rob Jones to open up the Mailbag and tackle your Aston Villa questions. Skip the first twenty minutes if you're not into Emery

Oct 26
1 h 06 min

I'd rather be a VILLAN than a cheat...

Dan Rolinson and John Townley debrief the fantastic victory against Manchester City* 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free now

Oct 24
49 min

Can Aston Villa resurgence stop Man City?

Dan Rolinson and John Townley reflect on Villa's Champions League win against Viking and preview the current league leaders* Man City coming to Villa Park on Saturday. 🎙

Oct 22
37 min

Aston Villa breeze past Viking to make it 3/3 in the Champions League

Dan Rolinson. Matt Lynch and Sam Leonard return back from Villa Park to share their thoughts on Villa's Champions League victory over Viking. Sponsored by Refund Club -

Oct 22
38 min

Loving Victor Lindelof, the left back curse & how to face Viking

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are joined by viral Sky Sports sensation Rob Jones to tackle your post-Newcastle United questions from the Mailbag. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN D

Oct 19
58 min

Manzambi's header provides a massive 3 points for Villa

Dan Rolinson and Matt Lynch share their immediate post-match thoughts on Aston Villa's huge three points against Newcastle United. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://n

Oct 17
34 min

Villa must harness Champions League momentum against Newcastle

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are live to look back on the Fenerbahce demolition job and preview the trip to Newcastle United. Sponsored by Refund Club - https://refundc

Oct 16
40 min

Aston Villa smash Fenerbahce 6-0 in the Champions League

Dan Rolinson, Sam Leonard and Matt Lynch react to Aston Villa's biggest ever European win. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-fre

Oct 15
47 min

The Kamara - Gomes pivot, in game management & the absence of Ezri Konsa

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with another Mailbag Monday where they answer as many of your Aston Villa questions as possible. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ http

Oct 12
49 min

Aston Villa rue missed chances against Brentford

Dan Rolinson and Sam Leonard share their views on Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Brentford. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/claretandblue Try it risk-free

Oct 10
33 min

Aston Villa target first home win against tricky Brentford

Aston Villa are back in action this weekend! Dan Rolinson and John Townley discuss Villa's upcoming home game against in form Brentford. 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ htt

Oct 8
25 min

Garnacho's redemption, building a proper squad & being patient with Mbaye

It's Mailbag Monday time for the final time this international break, but there's plenty of Aston Villa chat to go at thanks to your questions! 🎙🎙 EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Dea

Oct 5
38 min

Mbaye x Jackson link up, Villa dream team & Andy Townsend's pub dilemma...

Dan Rolinson and Sam Leonard round up the latest on Aston Villa including how the Villa boys are getting on in the break, selecting an all-time Villa XI and Andy Townsend

Oct 1
51 min

What happens to Man City and what does it mean for Aston Villa?

More details have emerged about Manchester City's scandal, so Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back with a podcast about how it may impact Aston Villa going forwards. 🎙

Sep 30
47 min

A mural for McGinn, Man City’s charges & when to offer Emery a new deal?

Dan Rolinson and John Townley are back for another edition of Mailbag Monday, the show where we do our best to answer as many of your Aston Villa questions as possible.

Sep 28
36 min

Aston Villa in the media, satisfying net sounds & the Top 50 PL players...

Join Dan Rolinson and Sam Leonard round up the latest on Aston Villa including Emi Buendia's goal record at Spurs, the wider reaction to Emery's side in the media and Ton

Sep 24
50 min

Chart trend

Position in the Soccer chart (US), last 90 days.

#33
all-time peak
25
days in the top 50 since Jan 2026

Chart positions

Where Claret & Blue Podcast ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 4, 2026).

#98 ▲ 1 Soccer US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

If you’re an Aston Villa fan looking for a podcast that actually gets it, The Claret & Blue Podcast is about as good as it gets. It strikes that perfect balance between thoughtful analysis and genuine supporter passion—never too dry, never over-the-top (well, to be fair, sometimes over the top)

AV1874 · Mar 2026

An excellent podcast and all I need to keep up with everything Villa! The best thing about it is the people. I enjoy spending my time with Dan, John, Mat, and others. They are informed, thoughtful, funny, and passionate about what they do. And I loved the joy in Dan and Mat’s post match after Buendia beat Arsenal :) Up the Claret and Blue Podcast!

Learn listen · Dec 2025

Claret and Blue is a fantastic podcast to feel a part of the Villa community from the US with great analysis! Especially love the post-match reaction and Monday Mailbag episodes.

Nashvilla82 · Dec 2025

This continues to be my go-to podcast for all things Villa. Highly recommended as the first place for Villa fans to go to get their club news, opinion, and analysis. Well done Dan, John, and Mat.

Who Dat Matt · Dec 2025

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