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	Pub. Date	Title	Duration
	01 Oct 2020	Holtecast - Aston Villa Trailer	00:00:56
Welcome to the brand new feed for the Holtecast - An Aston Villa podcast in association with 7500 To Holte. Available on all podcast audio platforms. STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Oct 2020	ASTON VILLA 7-2 LIVERPOOL: DEMOLISHING THE CHAMPIONS	00:37:10
Liverpool losing 7-2 is not something you see very often, let alone Aston Villa being the team that shifted 7 past them. Cole Pettem is joined by regular Danny Raza and newcomer to the pod, Steven from @VillaAnalytics on Twitter, to discuss Villa's trouncing of league champions Liverpool at Villa Park. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	16 Oct 2020	RUINING VARDY'S PARTY? \| LEICESTER CITY PREVIEW	00:33:01
With the international break in the rear-view mirror and the return of Premier League football on the horizon, Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Neil Dunworth put their Villa caps back on and look ahead to Sunday's match against Leicester City. The lads also discuss the role of Jack Grealish in the England national team (Touchy subject,we know!). Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Oct 2020	LEICESTER CITY 0-1 ASTON VILLA: ROSS IS BOSS!	00:35:58
Villa are pretty good at this football thing so far this season, aren't they? Join Cole Pettem and Danny Raza as they revel in Aston Villa's fourth consecutive victory of the season (Yeah, you read that correctly!). The lads also dive into the performance of Jack Grealish and assess Ross Barkley's immediate impact so far this season. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	22 Oct 2020	PREVIEW \| Villa v Leeds United with Leeds That	00:18:13
Villa remain undefeated in the Premier League thus far - with Leeds United next on the agenda under the floodlights at Villa Park. With that in mind, Cole Pettem caught up with Paul Morrison from Leeds That, a Leeds United podcast, to preview Friday evening's matinee fixture in the Premier League. A big thanks to Paul and Leeds That. You can find them on Twitter @leedsthat and on their website (www.leedsthat.com). STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	26 Oct 2020	ASTON VILLA 0-3 LEEDS UNITED: A Tough Lesson Learned	00:28:09
A difficult Friday evening for Villa as Patrick Bamford and Leeds United bring Jack Grealish and company back to reality. Join Cole Pettem and Danny Raza as they put the first Premier League loss of the season into perspective within a very successful start to the season. The lads also discuss the criticism Jack Grealish was facing post-match from a small minority of the fan base. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	30 Oct 2020	PREVIEW \| Villa v Southampton with Total Saints Podcast	00:18:27
With Villa's undefeated streak in the Premier League being snapped by Leeds United last week, the chance for redemption arises as Southampton pay a visit to Villa Park. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem caught up with Ben Stanfield from the Total Saints Podcast to preview Sunday afternoon's Premier League fixture. A big thanks to Ben and the Total Saints Podcast. You can find them on Twitter @TotalSaintsPod and on their website (www.totalsaints.co.uk). STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	02 Nov 2020	ASTON VILLA 3-4 SOUTHAMPTON: The Set-Piece Conundrum	00:36:24
Too little too late for Villa as the unthinkable second-half comeback did not have time on its side. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and The Villa Filler's very own, Dan Morgan, as they discuss Aston Villa's second consecutive loss in Premier League play. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Nov 2020	PREVIEW \| Arsenal v Villa with The Gooner Talk TV	00:19:19
With two straight defeats on the bounce, Aston Villa travel to North London looking to get back into the win column against Mikel Arteta's Arsenal. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem caught up with Tom from The Gooner Talk TV to preview Sunday evening's matinee in the Premier League. A big thanks to Tom and The Gooner Talk TV. You can find them on Twitter @TheGoonerTalkTv and on their website (www.thegoonertalk.com/). STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	09 Nov 2020	ARSENAL 0-3 ASTON VILLA: Taking The Gunners To The Cleaners	00:35:09
Grealish and company are back to their very best as they put Arsenal to the sword. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and For The Love of Paul McGrath podcast's, Neil Dunworth, as they discuss Aston Villa's return to Premier League victory. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Nov 2020	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Brighton with Albion Roar	00:19:25
As the international break comes to an end, Aston Villa return to action as Graham Potter's Brighton and Hove Albion make their way to Villa Park. With that in mind, Cole Pettem caught up with Ady from Albion Roar to preview the Saturday afternoon match-up in the Premier League. A big thanks to Ady and Albion Roar. You can find them on Twitter @albionroar, on their website (www.albionroar.co.uk), and on Radio Reverb 97.2FM. STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	23 Nov 2020	ASTON VILLA 1-2 BRIGHTON: What Is A Penalty?	00:40:44
The comforts of home just haven't been present for the Villa as Brighton & Hove Albion secure their first ever win at Villa Park. Join Cole Pettem and Danny Raza as the lads discuss the good, the bad, and the downright questionable of Aston Villa's return to Premier League action. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Nov 2020	PREVIEW \| West Ham v Aston Villa + Topping the hate crime list	00:23:15
With 9 days between the loss to Brighton and the trip to the London Stadium feeling like an eternity, Villa have disappointingly topped one particular list that no club would be proud to lead. With that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by Villa & Proud social media officer, Tom Cowley, to discuss the club's fan base topping the list of reported hate crimes and preview Monday's clash with West Ham United. A big thanks to Tom. You can find him on twitter @TomC2312_AVFC and follow the Villa & Proud initiative @VillaAndProud. STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Dec 2020	WEST HAM 2-1 ASTON VILLA: Missed Chances & More VAR Nonsense	00:47:58
Think it's fair to say that the beautiful game is well and truly gone! Join Cole Pettem for a two-part edition of the Holtecast as Shaun from One2ElevenKits and Neil from The Love of Paul McGrath podcast stop by to try and make sense of events at the London Stadium. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 Dec 2020	PREVIEW \| Wolves v Aston Villa with Talking Wolves	00:16:59
A lengthy 12 day wait for Villa to return to action is nearly over as the lads travel to Molineux for the early kick-off fixture on Saturday. With that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by Dave Azzopardi from Wolves fan channel, Talking Wolves, to preview the local clash in the Premier League. A big thanks to Dave. You can find him on twitter @TalkingWolves and via the website: www.talkingwolves.co.uk. STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	14 Dec 2020	WOLVES 0-1 ASTON VILLA: In Emi Martinez We Trust	00:44:21
Villa never like to do anything the easy way, that's for sure! Join Cole Pettem and Danny Raza as they revel in the stoppage-time win (Thanks to John McGinn and Anwar El Ghazi) over Wolves at Molineux. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	16 Dec 2020	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Burnley w/ Dave Roberts of No Nay Never	00:21:16
With Aston Villa back on track in the win column, Burnley is next up on the docket as Sean Dyche's men travel to Villa Park on Thursday. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by Dave Roberts from the No Nay Never podcast to preview the upcoming Premier League clash. A big thanks to Dave for chatting with us. You can find him on twitter @DLRbrts and @NoNayNever and via the website: nonaynever.net Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	18 Dec 2020	ASTON VILLA 0-0 BURNLEY: Missing The Targett	00:47:05
Home frustrations continue for Aston Villa as Dean Smith's men muster up 27 shots, but fail to register a single goal in a 0-0 draw with Burnley. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and returning guest, Dom Phillips, as the lads discuss the good, bad, and downright frustrating events at Villa Park. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	21 Dec 2020	WEST BROM 0-3 ASTON VILLA: The El Ghazi Redemption Arc	00:36:39
It looks like it will be a VERY merry Christmas for Aston Villa Football Club! Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and newcomer to the pod, Max Stokes of Villa On Tour, as the lads dissect the 3-0 win at the Hawthorns and briefly touch on the appointment of Sam Allardyce at West Bromwich Albion. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	24 Dec 2020	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Crystal Palace w/ The Eagles Beak	00:29:09
Aston Villa head into Christmas with their highest points total since the 2009-2010 season and with Crystal Palace next on the docket, Dean Smith's men have an opportunity to continue their strong form. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by Jay Crame from The Eagles Beak to preview the upcoming Premier League clash. A big thanks to Jay for chatting with us. You can find him on Twitter @TheEaglesBeak and via the website: www.theeaglesbeak.com Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Dec 2020	PALACE WIN, CHELSEA DRAW & A TRIP TO OLD TRAFFORD	00:31:25
It has well and truly been a joyous holiday season for Aston Villa as Dean Smith's men currently sit in 5th place with 26 points on the board. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Steven from @VillaAnalytics on Twitter, as the lads discuss Boxing Day glory over Crystal Palace, the hard fought draw at Stamford Bridge, and look ahead to the New Years Day clash with Manchester United. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Jan 2021	MANCHESTER UNITED 2-1 ASTON VILLA: VAR Is The Enemy!	00:35:48
New year, same old VAR issues for Aston Villa. Join Cole Pettem and Danny Raza as the lads dissect the New Years Day defeat to Manchester United and THAT refereeing/VAR call. The clubs outstanding progression and development under the NSWE Group is also discussed. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	07 Jan 2021	FA CUP PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Liverpool w/ The Anfield Wrap	00:16:28
The FA Cup is finally upon us! Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap to preview Friday's cup clash with the defending Premier League champions. A big thanks to John for chatting with us. You can find him on Twitter @TheAnfieldWrap and via the website: www.theanfieldwrap.com Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	09 Jan 2021	ASTON VILLA 1-4 LIVERPOOL: Young Lions Do Us Proud	00:34:54
Against all of the odds, Villa's youngsters were able to display a valiant and impressive effort against defending champions and current league-leaders, Liverpool, in a 4-1 loss at Villa Park. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and old friend of the pod, James Rushton, as the lads discuss the Friday night FA Cup fixture, the development of Villa's youth system, and where the recent outbreak of Covid leaves the club moving forward. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Jan 2021	PREVIEW \| Manchester City v Aston Villa w/ Blue Moon Podcast	00:24:12
Aston Villa will FINALLY be back in action as Dean Smith's men travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by David Mooney from the Blue Moon Podcast to preview the upcoming Premier League clash. A big thanks to David for chatting with us. You can find him on Twitter @BlueMoonPodcast. Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	21 Jan 2021	MANCHESTER CITY 2-0 ASTON VILLA: What Is Offside?	00:32:05
Aston Villa walk away from the Etihad Stadium emptied handed as yet another officiating controversy proves costly for Dean Smith's men. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and For The Love of Paul McGrath podcast's, Neil Dunworth, as the lads discuss the loss to Manchester City and look ahead to the Newcastle match on Saturday. Enjoy the podcast and Up The VIlla! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	25 Jan 2021	ASTON VILLA 2-0 NEWCASTLE UNITED: Cruising In Second Gear	00:31:38
Villa return to winning ways as a Dean Smith-less side cruises to victory over a struggling Newcastle United. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and debutant, Simon O'Regan, as the lads discuss a comfortable win over Steve Bruce's men and look ahead to the Burnley match on Wednesday. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	28 Jan 2021	BURNLEY 3-2 ASTON VILLA: A Tale Of Two Halves	00:37:06
As most Villa fans still try to make sense of that shocking second half performance by Dean Smith's men, the Holtecast returns! Join Cole Pettem and debutant, Stevie Green, as the lads try to put the pieces together after Sean Dyche's side practically roundhouse kicked Villa in the mouth. Plus, the duo look ahead to the Southampton game on the weekend. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Feb 2021	SOUTHAMPTON 0-1 ASTON VILLA: Your Friendly Neighborhood VAR	00:51:32
VAR well and truly became a friend of Aston Villa on Saturday (Pretty sure it's a short-term relationship though!). Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Simon O'Regan as the lads break down the events at St. Mary's on Saturday as Villa's hopes for European football were reignited. Plus, the trio look ahead to the West Ham game on Wednesday and discuss Frédéric Guilbert leaving the club on loan. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Feb 2021	WEEK IN REVIEW: Villa Hunting For Europe	00:34:35
In a week that saw Villa exhibit two differing performances, the accomplishment of hitting last season's points total (35) in 21 games has many fans dreaming of just how far Dean Smith's side can go. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Neil Dunworth as the lads reflect on the week that was for Aston Villa and try to answer the all-important question - Can Aston Villa qualify for European football? Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	12 Feb 2021	PREVIEW \| Brighton v Aston Villa w/ Albion Roar	00:26:53
With Aston Villa's congested batch of fixtures now in the rear-view mirror, Dean Smith's men travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by Ady Packham from the Albion Roar to preview the upcoming Premier League clash. A big thanks for Ady for chatting with us. You can find the Albion Roar on Twitter @albionroar. Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	15 Feb 2021	BRIGHTON 0-0 ASTON VILLA: A Martinez Masterclass	00:31:04
In what can only be described as a virtuoso performance by Emi Martinez, Villa somehow escaped the Amex Stadium with a point. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Simon O'Regan as the lads try to make sense of Aston Villa's lackluster performance against Brighton and assess what changes may be needed moving forward. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Feb 2021	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Leicester City w/ Leicester Fan TV	00:15:23
As a tough batch of fixtures appear on the horizon for Aston Villa, Brendan Rodgers' men make their way to Villa Park on Sunday. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by Jack from Leicester Fan TV to preview the upcoming Premier League clash. A big thanks to Jack for chatting with us. You can find him on on Twitter @Jacklcfc9 and the Leicester Fan TV team @LeicesterFanTV. Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	22 Feb 2021	ASTON VILLA 1-2 LEICESTER CITY: Lacking Cash	00:35:17
A humdrum performance from Dean Smith's men leaves many Villa fans wondering what's next. Join Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Simon O'Regan as the lads discuss the Matty Cash and Jack Grealish sized wholes left against Leicester City, Ross Barkley, and assess potential personnel changes ahead of the Leeds game. Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	26 Feb 2021	PREVIEW \| Leeds United v Aston Villa w/ Leeds That	00:20:15
With 7 points out of the last 15, Dean Smith's men will be looking to get back to winning ways at Elland Road on Saturday. Keeping that in mind, Cole Pettem is joined by Paul from the Leeds That Podcast to preview the weekend's Premier League fixture. A big thanks to Paul for chatting with us. You can find him on Twitter @leedsthat or via the website: www.leedsthat.com. Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Mar 2021	LEEDS UNITED 0-1 ASTON VILLA: No Grealish, No Problem	00:34:12
Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O'Regan to go over a prideful win against Leeds United and look ahead to the trip to Bramall Lane on Wednesday against Sheffield United. What Do We Discuss? Winning without captain, Jack Grealish. Ahmed Elmohamady’s integration back into the first team - Does he have a future at Aston Villa beyond this season? The lads discuss the inclusion of Jacob Ramsey and Marvelous Nakamba into the starting line-up - how impressive have these two been this season? Assessing El Ghazi’s input this season (Been brilliant!), listener three word reviews, man of the match awards, and gathering more of those sweet positive vibes heading into Sheffield United on Wednedsay...woohoo! All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Mar 2021	The Wednesday Night Curse & Previewing Villa v Wolves	00:32:49
Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O'Regan to try and make sense of a frustrating evening at Bramall Lane. Plus, the lads look ahead to Saturday's game against Wolverhampton Wanderers. WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? The starting line-up - Should Dean Smith have went with a more attacking XI? Is there a lack of trust or quality outside of the typical starting XI? Was Phil Jagielka rightly or wrongly sent off? Substitutions - Were they made too late in the game? (Particularly Keinan Davis). The lads assess the lack of creativity on the pitch after Sheffield United were down to 10 men (WAY too many poor crosses), listener three word reviews, man of the match awards, and trying to regain some of that positive mindset ahead of Wolves...PLEASE WIN LADS!!! All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Mar 2021	ASTON VILLA 0-0 WOLVES: A Jekyll & Hyde Performance	00:34:12
Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O’Regan to go over the draw against Wolves on Saturday. WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Morgan Sanson’s debut - just how good was the Frenchman on Saturday? What went right in the first half versus what went wrong in the second half? Where does Ross Barkley fit into this team and does he have a future at Villa? Is it time for a Watkins and Davis/Welsey combination? (Once Wesley is fit of course!) The lads discuss the lack of goals for Villa as of late (JUST GET IN THE NET!), listener three word reviews, man of the match awards, and have a bit of fun playing an Aston Villa version of ‘Who Am I?’. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	11 Mar 2021	PREVIEW \| Newcastle United v Aston Villa w/ Talk of the Toon	00:20:50
Cole Pettem is joined by Will from the Talk of the Toon podcast to preview Friday’s fixture at St. James’ Park. WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With Newcastle United sitting just above the relegation places, how has the Magpies’ season been perceived from within the fan base? Will Newcastle survive the drop? How has Steve Bruce been perceived by Newcastle fans? Is his time up? How big of a miss are the likes of Wilson, Almiron, Saint-Maximin for Newcastley and Grealish and Cash for Aston Villa? Pre-match thoughts ahead of Friday - could we see a tightly contested fixture? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	13 Mar 2021	NEWCASTLE UNITED 1-1 ASTON VILLA: Running On Fumes	00:31:05
Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O’Regan as the lads look to relieve some frustrations after a dull draw to Newcastle United on Friday evening. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Are Aston Villa running out of ideas and lacking creativity in attack? Winger troubles - are El Ghazi and Trezeguet good enough to get Villa to that next level the football club is aiming to reach? Is Ollie Watkins running on fumes at this point in the season? Collapsing in the final seconds of the game - what could the lads have done differently to avoid the Newcastle goal minutes prior. The lads discuss the Jack Grealish sized hole in the squad, listener three word reviews, man of the match awards, and have a bit of fun playing an Aston Villa version of ‘Who Am I?’. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Mar 2021	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Spurs w/ Last Word On Spurs	00:21:03
Cole Pettem is joined by Simon O’Regan, while Ricky from the Last Word On Spurs podcast also stops by to preview Sunday’s fixture at Villa Park. WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Is there reason for optimism for Villa heading into this game with Spurs? With Spurs playing in the Europa League on Thursday, could that hinder or boost their performance on Sunday at all? Will the possibility of Jack Grealish playing versus not playing be the difference between a positive or negative result on Sunday? With Spurs experiencing a fairly inconsistent season, how has The Lilywhites’ season been perceived from within the fan base? Where does Ricky expect Spurs to finish come the end of the season? Pre-match thoughts ahead of Sunday - Could Villa cause another upset? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! *GUEST* - Twitter: @LastWordOnSpurs \| Search “Last Word On Spurs” wherever you get your pods! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	22 Mar 2021	ASTON VILLA 0-2 SPURS: Missing Captain Jack	00:44:40
Cole Pettem is joined by Danny Raza and Simon O’Regan as the lads discuss the clear downturn in performances, including the loss to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What is going wrong at Aston Villa lately? Are Villa destined to be a mid-table/lower-mid table side this season? Lack of game plan without Jack Grealish in the side. The lads mull over the lack of attacking capabilities as of late, listener three word reviews, man ball awards, and have another dose of the Aston Villa version of ‘Who Am I?’. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	02 Apr 2021	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Fulham w/ Fulham Focus	00:21:35
WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With former player turned manager, Scott Parker, leading the charge at Fulham, how has The Cottagers season been perceived within the fan base? Can a fair portion of Fulham’s slow start to the season be attributed to the quick turnaround between the 2019/2020 promotion campaign and the current campaign? With Fulham just two points from safety, will Fulham be able to survive the drop? As Jack Grealish is back in training and likely to return to the line-up on Sunday, could the Villa captain be the major difference between a draw and a win? Where does Matt believe Fulham will finish come the end of the season? Pre-match thoughts ahead of Sunday - Can Villa get back to winning ways? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @Fulham_Focus \| Website: www.fulhamfocus.com STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Apr 2021	ASTON VILLA 3-1 FULHAM: Super-Subs To The Rescue!	00:44:01
Cole Pettem, Danny Raza, and Simon O’Regan all got together to discuss the quick turnaround victory over Fulham - football is fun again! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Jack Grealish misses out through a last-minute injury precaution - how big of a miss was he? Why are/were Villa struggling to create attacking opportunities over the last few games? Early substitutions (Finally!) - how giving the likes of Trezeguet and Davis more time on the pitch paid off massively! Konsa contract extension and Wesley injury chatter. The fellas glowingly reflect on a Trezeguet/Davis masterclass, listener three word reviews, man of the match awards, and more fun is had with the ‘Who Am I?’ Aston Villa edition. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	09 Apr 2021	PREVIEW \| Liverpool v Aston Villa	00:34:29
In a two-part edition of the Holtecast, Cole Pettem is joined by Neil Dunworth and Jack Gill to preview Saturday’s trip to Anfield. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With Liverpool coming off of a 3-1 loss to Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, can Villa catch Jurgen Klopp’s men off guard? As Jack Grealish’s injury status is still uncertain, can Villa create enough chances against a makeshift Liverpool center-back pairing on Saturday? Should Dean Smith give Keinan Davis a starting birth at Anfield? A quick review of Liverpool’s season from a Reds fan perspective. Where does Jack believe Liverpool will finish come the end of the season? Pre-match thoughts ahead of Saturday - Can Aston Villa make it two wins on the bounce? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUESTS - Twitter: @LoveMcGrathpod \| Website: www.fortheloveofpaulmcgrath.com - Twitter: @jacklfcgill STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	12 Apr 2021	LIVERPOOL 2-1 ASTON VILLA: Injury-Time Heartbreak	00:44:21
Cole Pettem was joined Sunday evening by Simon O’Regan and Danny Raza to mull over the painful loss to Liverpool - Jack Grealish, we miss you! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Jack Grealish will be out for at least another 2-3 weeks - what can be done without him? The lads discuss the number of sloppy turnovers that have led to opposition scoring chances; is Villa lacking the quality to reduce those errors? Ross Barkley - is there a chance he has moved even further down the pecking order? The fellas discuss the Trezeguet injury (Get better soon our Egyptian prince!), listener three word reviews, man of the match awards, and even more fun is had with the ‘Who Am I?’ Aston Villa edition. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Apr 2021	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Manchester City w/ David Mooney	00:37:54
Cole Pettem is joined by David Mooney from the Blue Moon Podcast and The Athletic's "Why Always Us?" podcast for a bulky chat about all things European Super League and a sprinkle of pre-match thoughts ahead of Wednesday's game against Manchester City at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? David's thoughts on being a supporter of one of the six English sides that are looking to join the European Super League. Could this effect City's current crop of players in regards to their future's at the club? If the ESL becomes a reality, how much could this effect City's attendance levels once fans are allowed back? What does the formation of this new competition do to the tradition of English football/football in general? Have Manchester City all but won the title? Pre-match thoughts ahead of Wednesday - Can Villa make it a tough game for City? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUESTS - Twitter: @DavidMooney \| Podcast: Search "Blue Moon Podcast" and "Why Always Us?" wherever you get your pods. STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	23 Apr 2021	City reaction, West Brom preview, & a bit of a Q&A!	00:35:26
Join Cole, Simon, and Danny as they mull over the loss to Manchester City, look ahead to the game on Sunday against the Baggies, and take part in a little Q&A! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A fantastic and energetic start, but lacking in areas when it mattered most - did we deserve to lose or could we have gotten more out of the game? McGinn’s positive start to the game, Targett’s consistent nature, Konsa mastering two positions at once....and THAT Cash red card. Reading out your ‘Three Word Reviews’. Man of the Match awards. Answering your questions in a mini Q&A session! Looking ahead to West Brom on Sunday - Can we add another loss to Big Sam’s season? Sharing our three word summaries on the craziness that was the European Super League! All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	26 Apr 2021	ASTON VILLA 2-2 WEST BROM: The Biggleswade Berbatov	00:47:43
Cole was joined by Danny and Simon to react to a mixed bag performance against the Baggies as the Villans continue to sit comfortably in mid-table. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? The lads try to make sense of what exactly happened as Villa let an early lead slip and would have conceded another loss if it was not for super Keinan Davis! Both penalty decisions were looked at - should either of them stood? The return of Wesley and what that means for Keinan Davis in the future (Give him some more minutes, Deano!) Should Villa’s substitutions been made earlier or did it pay off this time? The fellas nominate their man of the match, listener three word reviews, and more fun is had with ‘Who Am I?’ Aston Villa edition. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Apr 2021	PREVIEW \| Everton v Aston Villa w/ The Toffee Blues	00:29:26
Cole Pettem is joined by Paul from the Everton fansite, The Toffee Blues, to preview Saturday’s fixture at Goodison Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Enjoy! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With the Toffees still in the midst of the battle for European football next season, how has fans’ expectations changed from the start of the season up until now? Will Everton finish in one of the European places? Going over Everton’s potential plans for the summer and what’s needed to kick-on further. Plenty of Jordan Pickford chat. Pre-match thoughts and discussion ahead of Saturday - Are we looking at a tightly contested game between two sides that are arguably on the rise? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @EvertonNewsFeed \| Website: www.thetoffeeblues.wixsite.com/thetoffeeblues STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 May 2021	EVERTON 1-2 ASTON VILLA: Ain’t Nobody, Like El Ghazi!	00:33:57
Join Cole, Stevie, and newcomer to the pod, Seb, as the lads breakdown Aston Villa’s eighth win on the road this season. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Cole, Stevie, and Seb discuss the impact that Ollie Watkins has made this season and where his future lies within the starting XI - could we see him play out wide in the future? The turnaround in form that Prince Anwar El Ghazi has displayed across this season. What sort of changes could we see to the wing positions in the summer? Ross Barkley’s positive performance on Saturday - is it a one-off or are we starting to see the Chelsea loanee return to form? Could Ross Barkley potentially have a future at Aston Villa if the price is right? The lads nominate their man of the match, contemplate potential changes needed in the midfield, and debate Douglas Luiz’s future at the football club. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	07 May 2021	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Manchester United w/ The Devil’s Trident	00:26:20
WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? With Manchester United likely to finish second in the Premier League and now into the Europa League final, what has the United fan base made of the season thus far? What is the general perception of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s reign as United boss and is he the man to take the club forward? Anti-Glazer protest chat. Pre-match thoughts and discussion ahead of Sunday - Can Villa finally beat United at Villa Park? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @DevilsTrident STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 May 2021	ASTON VILLA 1-3 MANCHESTER UNITED: Our Own Worst Enemy	00:50:08
Join Cole, Simon, and Danny as the fellas try to make sense of a frustrating second half performance at Villa Park as the 26 year drought of beating Manchester United at home continues. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? The lads discuss the drop in focus from Villa in the second half as two of Manchester United’s goal were easily avoidable. Douglas Luiz’s foul on Paul Pogba on the 52nd minute — was there a need for the tackle? Hand ball shout on Mason Greenwood in the United box — was it a clear penalty? Watkins’ second yellow card for simulation/diving (A mind-boggling decision!). What’s needed within the squad to limit these self-prone errors. Reflecting on the Villa Women’s survival on the final day of the season. Simon, Danny, and Cole nominate their man of the match, listener three word reviews, and our rendition of the ‘Who Am I?’ Aston Villa version is back again! All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	14 May 2021	ASTON VILLA 0-0 EVERTON: Welcome Back, Captain Jack!	00:29:12
Cole, Simon, and newcomer to the podcast, Tom, got together to reflect on the positives of Aston Villa’s draw with Everton at Villa Park as Jack Grealish returns to action and Emi Martinez equals Brad Friedel’s clean sheet record for Villa in the Premier League. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What did we make of Jack Grealish’s brief cameo back in the starting XI and what can we expect from him for the rest of the season? How good has Emi Martinez been this season and will he be able to get another clean sheet before the end of the season? What changes are needed in the midfield going forward and is it time to permanently drop Ross Barkley for the last three games of the season? Looking ahead to Crystal Palace on Sunday and the rest of the season - what can we expect? The lads nominate their man of the match and share some listener three word reviews. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	17 May 2021	CRYSTAL PALACE 3-2 ASTON VILLA: Second Half Capitulation	00:36:31
Join Cole, Danny, and Tom as the lads try to make sense of proceedings at Selhurst Park after Villa gave away two leads and walk away with a loss. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Were the absences of Matty Cash and Tyrone Mings in the Villa defense a key reason as to why there were issues in the defensive zone on Sunday? How crucial is signing an out-and-out defensive midfielder this summer? How do we see the remainder of the season playing out for Jack Grealish and where does his future lie beyond next season? Tom, Danny, and Cole nominate their man of the match, listener three word reviews, and briefly look ahead to Spurs on Wednesday. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 May 2021	SPURS 1-2 ASTON VILLA: The Kids Are Alright	00:44:32
Cole and Danny got together for a late night chat following Aston Villa’s triumph at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday evening - sweet victory! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A change in mentality against Spurs; how impressive was it to see Villa come from behind and hold out for a win in relatively convincing fashion? Assessing Grealish’s impact on the game - time to keep him in the middle of the pitch? Trusty Nakamba; rating the defensive midfielders performance. Can Villa keep up this performance heading into Sunday’s game against Chelsea with a percentage of fans ready to cheer the lads on? How impressive were Carney Chukwuemeka and Jaden Philogene-Bidace during their brief debut cameos? Could we see them feature against Chelsea on Sunday? Cole and Danny nominate their man of the match, discuss Ryan Mason’s resemblance to a substitute teacher, and somehow Bruce, Sherwood, and Lambert are mentioned...yikes. STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	25 May 2021	THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT: Reaction to Aston Villa 2-1 Chelsea and Villa are FA Youth Cup Champions!	00:48:28
Join Cole, Danny, and Seb as the lads reflect on the season finale victory over Chelsea and look ahead to the club’s bright future after Villa beat Liverpool 2-1 in the FA Youth Cup final! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Ending the season in style - what does beating Chelsea on the final day mean to the season as whole and when looking ahead to the future? Dissecting El Ghazi and Traore’s contributions on Sunday and all season - just how good have the winger’s been? Just how good has Nakamba been lately and where does his future lie? What does the FA Youth Cup final victory mean to Villa as a club and how does the academy’s future look from a fans point of view? Who are Villa’s brightest prospects? The lads revel in a successful 48+ hours for the football club, three word reviews, man of the match nominations, and Cole has a go at ‘rapping’ up the season in style (Apologies to the listeners ears in advance!). All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	02 Jun 2021	Aston Villa End of Season Review!	01:03:34
Join Cole, Danny, Simon, Seb, and Tom for a packed house edition of the Holtecast as the lads reflect on the season that was for Aston Villa - the future looks bright! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? The lads gather to share their thoughts and nominations for... Where they originally predicted for Villa to finish prior to the start of the season. Signing of the season? Surprise performer of the season. Most underrated player of the season. Biggest disappointment of the season (Player or moment). Favorite moment of the season. Most likely to kick on next season. Player of the season. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! As always, we’d like to thank you all for taking the time to listen to us chat and ramble throughout this past season - you’re all legends! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	21 Jun 2021	A Very Busy Villa Summer!	00:53:24
Cole was joined by Seb, Tom, and Simon to discuss Villa’s transfer business thus far, the typical Jack Grealish departure rumors, and all of the latest Euros chat surrounding the club’s stars as well as the England camp. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Emi Buendia and Ashley Young are already Villans during this early period of the transfer window - what do we think of the early transfer dealings so far? What have the lads made of Bjorn Engels’ move to Royal Antwerp on a permanent deal and what type of replacement could we be expecting in the near future? How do we all feel about the constant ‘Grealish to leave Villa’ rumors and do we think it is a possibility this summer? Looking at the solid performances by Mings, the lack of playing time for Grealish, and loads of Euros chat around the home nations. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	05 Jul 2021	Transfer Rumors Galore + Football’s Coming Home!	00:53:49
It’s certainly transfer rumor season! Join Cole, Simon, and Danny as the lads discuss the ever-present ‘Grealish to City’ rumors, a number of other potential transfer targets, Villa’s leaked home kit, and the Euros! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? The 2021/2022 season is nearly upon us! Villa have lined up four friendlies, including an intriguing tie against Sevilla at Villa Park! Do we see Jack Grealish moving to Manchester City this summer after the reports of a £100 million deal could be in the works following the conclusion of the Euros? Do Villa truly have a chance of signing Emile Smith Rowe from Arsenal or is this purely just the player’s agent causing a stir in order to get his client a higher wage with the Gunners? Julian Alvarez and Harry Winks have been linked with Villa - are either a good fit? Our thoughts on the leaked 2021/2022 Aston Villa home kit and a quick trip down memory lane as some of the best/worst kit’s of the last decade are mentioned. England are semi-finalists! Are the Euros coming home? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	19 Jul 2021	Assessing Aston Villa’s squad & needs in the transfer market!	00:47:15
Cole was joined by Danny and Tom as they assessed the current Villa squad and the additions still required in certain positions on the pitch. The lads also dive into the role Wesley could play this season and what his future in claret and blue may look like. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How’s everyone feeling after the conclusion of Euro 2020? Are we all ready for a new Premier League campaign? Goalkeepers - are we all content with the goalkeeping depth we currently have or should we expect an addition to be made with Onodi and Kalinic being loaned out? Defenders - what kind of centre-back addition does Villa need to make this summer or could we see an academy product rise to the challenge? Midfielders - is the real priority adding a defensive midfielder to the side or is adding a number 10 more important? Strikers - does Davis need to be loaned out and can we truly rely on Wesley to be a dependable back-up option to Watkins? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Aug 2021	Pre-Season feelings, Leon Bailey, and the Jack Grealish transfer saga	00:33:48
Cole, Tom, Simon, and Seb got together to discuss Villa’s pre-season thus far, the imminent signing of Leon Bailey from Bayer Leverkusen, and the ever-present Jack Grealish transfer saga with Manchester City. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Pre-season rarely means much in terms of what may happen during an actual league season, but we’ve seen some promising performances - could we see some of the youngsters step up this season and what can be made of Buendia thus far? The away kit was released last Friday - is this one of our better away kits of the last decade? Leon Bailey is closing in on a to Villa Park! Is he a good fit for the squad and what can we expect from the pacey Jamaican during his time in B6? With the likes of James Ward-Prowse, Todd Cantwell, and a number of other targets linked with Villa this summer, could we see another midfield addition join the club? The Jack Grealish transfer merry-go-round continues - will he be moving to Manchester City this summer or will ownership stand tall and convince Jack to stay? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	06 Aug 2021	Farewell Captain Jack	00:53:33
The entire Holtecast crew are back together to discuss the one thing Villa fans wish wasn’t a reality - Jack Grealish’s £100 million move to Manchester City is now complete. Join Cole, Danny, Tom, Seb, and Simon as the lads mull over the loss of Jack Grealish to City and what we can expect from the likes of Leon Bailey and Danny Ings. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Life after Jack Grealish at Aston Villa - how do we all feel about the club captain moving on to Manchester City and does the £100 million fee make it more bearable? Does Grealish leaving harm the project underway at Villa in the long run? What do the additions of Leon Bailey and Danny Ings mean for Villa? Looking at the entire transfer window, are Villa now a team with more squad depth or are Dean Smith’s men still short one or two more crucial pieces? Another recruit incoming? The lads each discuss a player that they believe would be a solid addition to the squad (Yes, James Ward-Prowse gets mentioned a lot...). All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	09 Aug 2021	The BIG Aston Villa 21/22 Season Preview!	00:44:16
We’re FINALLY less than a week away from Villa kicking off the season away at Watford and we cannot wait! Join Cole, Danny, and Seb as the lads look ahead and throw out some predictions for the upcoming campaign. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Assessing Aston Vila’s transfer business thus far - aside from losing Jack Grealish, how does the squad look ahead of the upcoming campaign and is it in fact stronger than before? Is there a place for youth players to step up this season and contribute? Season predictions! Top Villa goal scorer? Most assists for Villa this season? Surprise performer of the season for Villa? Villa’s player of the season? First Villan to get a red card? How many clean sheets will Villa keep? How many times will VAR go against Villa this season? How many points will Villa get/where Villa we finish? Assessing what success looks like at the football club this season - anyone fancy a cup run?! All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	12 Aug 2021	PREVIEW \| Watford v Aston Villa w/ The Voices of The Vic Podcast	00:22:44
WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? After bouncing back to the Premier League a year after being relegated, how are Watford fans feeling about the season ahead? With the likes of Josh King and Danny Rose joining The Hornets this summer, is there a particular signing or two that could make a real difference? What's the general consensus within the Watford fan base as to where the club will finish in the table come the end of the season? Pre-match thoughts and discussion ahead of Saturday - can Villa start the season with a win? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @VoicesOfTheVic STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	15 Aug 2021	WATFORD 3-2 ASTON VILLA: Rome Wasn't Built In A Day!	00:57:14
Join Cole, Danny, and Tom as the lads discuss Aston Villa’s opening day loss to Watford, assess the club’s further needs in the transfer market, and have a go at playing the Villa version of ‘Who Am I?’. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Faltering from the start; what did the lads make of the starting line-up, the constant turnovers, and overall poor play for roughly 70 minutes? Can we cut Villa some slack based on the fact that key players only made brief cameos due to various circumstances (i.e., Bailey and Traore) and missing the ever-important Watkins through injury? Leon Bailey makes an impact already with an assist on his Villa debut; how does he look? Is there reason for patience and optimism going forward after the brief comeback in the second half? Tom, Danny, and Cole nominate their man of the match, listener three word reviews, and everyone’s favorite game is back as the lads play the Aston Villa edition of ‘Who Am I?’. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	26 Aug 2021	SPECIAL: Assessing the season ahead with Sky Sports News Presenter - Mark McAdam!	00:39:53
Our Sebastian Bacon had the pleasure of chatting with Sky Sports News Presenter Mark McAdam to discuss all things football and look ahead to what the rest of the season could have in store for Aston Villa! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What are Mark’s thoughts on having fans back at football grounds? What’s it like from a presenting standpoint on TV? Could we see English sides be more successful domestically given the surge in transfer business done within the country compared to other countries? Could we see some football manager’s be put in the hot seat early on? Which Premier League sides does Mark see battling it out in the relegation zone? Who does Mark reckon will finish as top scorer in the Premier League this season? What does Mark make of Villa’s transfer dealings thus far? How key will Danny Ings be and can Ollie Watkins take another step up this season? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @markmcadamtv STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	30 Aug 2021	ASTON VILLA 1-1 BRENTFORD: Please Don't Take My Emi Away...	01:03:25
Cole was joined Simon and Tom to go over the weekend’s draw to Brentford in a bit more detail, look at the long list of injuries hitting the football club, and reflect on the bright future’s of a number of Villa youngsters. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Are we beginning to feel slightly entitled as a fan base after the successes of last season and therefore expecting instant good fortune as a result this season? Is a win, draw, and loss out of our first three games really the worst thing in the world? Buendia produces the goods! Do we expect to see more production from the Argentinian in the near future or could he require a bit more time and patience? How good were the likes of Carney Chukwuemeka, Axel Tuanzebe, and Anwar El Ghazi yesterday and how do these players fit into the club’s plans throughout the season? How important is it for the leadership team at Villa to continue to provide first team opportunities to young players? International duty & covid policy debate! With the likes of Emi Martinez and Emi Buendia set to miss at least one game through isolation due to leaving the country in order to represent Argentina, are we for or against the decision to let the lads go? Simon, Cole, and Tom nominate their man of the match and have a crack at the Aston Villa edition of ‘Who Am I?’. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	06 Sep 2021	Philosophy, injuries, and looking ahead to Aston Villa’s tough run of fixtures!	00:42:00
Cole, Danny, and Seb got together to chat during the international break to talk about the club’s philosophy, discuss the importance of having a healthy squad, and looking forward to Villa’s toughest batch of fixtures this season. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Dig In! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Danny and Seb share their thoughts on Villa’s season thus far - happy or left wanting more? How tricky is Villa’s next five fixtures - could we cause a few upsets? What sort of team do we expect to see once the squad is healthy? Tyrone Mings’ recovery from injury and the importance of Villa’s captain. What transfer value does the likes of Jacob Ramsey and Carney Chukwuemeka already have at such young ages? The benefits of having a strong academy setup. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	10 Sep 2021	PREVIEW \| Chelsea v Aston Villa w/ London Is Blue Podcast	00:27:14
Cole Pettem was joined Dan Dormer from the London Is Blue Podcast to chat all things Chelsea since the last time both sides met, and to look ahead to Saturday’s Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Enjoy! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How did Dan become a Chelsea fan while living in the USA? So how have things been for Chelsea since last season’s meeting at Villa Park? How has Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel been doing so far this season? What are Chelsea fans’ expectations for this season? With Chelsea having a busy schedule over the next week, could we see some rotation from the home side on Saturday? Pre-match thoughts and discussion ahead of Saturday - can Villa surprise Chelsea? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @LondonBluePod STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	13 Sep 2021	CHELSEA 3-0 ASTON VILLA: Mistakes, Patience, and Promise	00:53:18
Cole was joined by Tom and SImon to discuss Villa’s loss to Chelsea on Saturday, the need for continued patience as the squad slowly gels together, and how Dean Smith has set up the lads so far this season. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Introducing our new charity partner: Acorns Children’s Hospice! Could we see the 5-3-2/3-5-2 formations used more often this season? The Jacob Ramsey Appreciation Society. Will we see Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins consistently play up front together and how lethal could the two forwards be once they really start gelling? How soon do we expect the squad to gel? The importance of patience. Simon, Cole, and Tom nominate their man of the match and have a crack at the Aston Villa edition of ‘Who Am I?’. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Get involved with a fantastic cause and organization by checking out their website: https://www.acorns.org.uk/ Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	16 Sep 2021	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Everton w/ All Together Now Podcast	00:22:45
Sebastian Bacon was joined by Tony Scott from the All Together Now Podcast to discuss past meetings between the two sides, Everton’s season thus far, and to look ahead to Saturday’s match at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Enjoy! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Tony’s fondest memories of past fixtures between Villa and Everton. What’s the general perception of Rafa Benítez within the Everton fanbase? How does Tony assess Everton’s summer transfer business? Which Everton players should Villa be weary of this weekend? Who does Tony reckon could cause Everton some problems on Saturday? Pre-match thoughts and discussion ahead of Saturday. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @ATNCAST STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Get involved with a fantastic cause and organization by checking out their website: https://www.acorns.org.uk/ Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	20 Sep 2021	ASTON VILLA 3-0 EVERTON: A Leon Bailey Masterclass!	00:46:07
Join Cole, Danny, and Seb as the lads revel in Aston Villa’s 3-0 victory over Everton on Saturday and look ahead to Wednesday’s third round Carabao Cup tie with Chelsea. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How well did the 5-3-2/3-5-2 formation work against Everton’s 3-4-3 formation? Are we beginning to see this Villa side gel together already? Matty Cash - the near perfect wing-back? Leon Bailey’s impact on Saturday - what dimension can he bring to the squad? Looking ahead to Chelsea on Wednesday in the third round of the Carabao Cup! Danny, Seb, and Cole nominate their man of the match and have a crack at the Aston Villa edition of ‘Who Am I?’. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 Danny Raza: @RazaJourno EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Get involved with a fantastic cause and organization by checking out their website: https://www.acorns.org.uk/ Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	23 Sep 2021	Chelsea 1-1 Aston Villa (4-3 Pens) & looking ahead to Manchester United on Saturday!	00:38:16
Cole was joined by Tom and Seb to reflect on Wednesday evening’s penalty shoutout loss to Chelsea in the third round of the Carabao Cup and preview Saturday’s away fixture against Manchester United. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What did the lads make of the selection of penalty takers for Villa? Super Cameron Archer! How good was the 19-year-old on Wednesday evening? Assessing the true depth of the Villa squad. Just how exciting are some of Villa’s youngsters? Looking ahead to Manchester United on Saturday! Tom, Seb, and Cole nominate their man of the match and readout some of the listener three word reviews. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Get involved with a fantastic cause and organization by checking out their website: https://www.acorns.org.uk/ Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	27 Sep 2021	MANCHESTER UNITED 0-1 ASTON VILLA: Bringing Down the Hause!	00:42:59
Cole was joined by Simon and Seb as the lads revel in Aston Villa’s first victory over Manchester United since 2009! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How did the lads cope with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes yesterday? How crucial were the wing-backs on Saturday and to Villa’s season thus far? Squad depth - how important has a quality squad been in dealing with Villa’s hectic start to the season and is Kortney Hause the perfect example of that? How crucial was the Aston Villa midfield in securing all three points? That Manchester United penalty and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s post-match comments... Seb, Simon, and Cole nominate their man of the match, readout some of the listener three word reviews, and have a crack at the Aston Villa version of ‘Who Am I?’. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Get involved with a fantastic cause and organization by checking out their website: https://www.acorns.org.uk/ Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	01 Oct 2021	PREVIEW \| Spurs v Aston Villa w/ The Extra Inch Podcast	00:25:00
Sebastian Bacon was joined by Chris from The Extra Inch Podcast to dissect Spurs’ season thus far, the never-ending Harry Kane drama, and look ahead to Sunday’s match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Enjoy! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What has Chris made of Spurs’ season so far? What’s the general perception of Nuno Espírito Santo within the fanbase? How does Chris feel about the Harry Kane saga and is there a concern about his form? How do Spurs fans feel about the summer transfer business that the club conducted? Pre-match thoughts and discussion ahead of Sunday. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @TheExtraInch STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Get involved with a fantastic cause and organization by checking out their website: https://www.acorns.org.uk/ Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	04 Oct 2021	TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR: 2-1 ASTON VILLA: A Sloppy Outing in North London	00:55:05
Cole pulled Danny and Tom onto the pod shortly after full-time to go over a frustrating day at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Was the 3-5-2/5-3-2 formation the wrong call against Spurs? Should changes/substitutions been made prior to or at half-time? Tom and Danny discuss the lack of creativity and defensive support in the wide areas. What is the ‘perfect’ line-up for Villa when everyone is fit? Are we happy with 6 points out of the last 4 games? Cole, Danny, and Tom nominate their man of the match, read out some of the listener three word reviews, and have a go at the Aston Villa version of ‘Who Am I?’. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Get involved with a fantastic cause and organization by checking out their website: https://www.acorns.org.uk/ Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	14 Oct 2021	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Wolves w/ Talking Wolves	00:25:27
Cole Pettem was joined by David from the Talking Wolves website and podcast to look at Wolves’ season thus far, the curious case of Adama Traore, and preview Saturday’s game at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Enjoy! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What has been made of Wolverhampton’s season thus far from David’s point of view? How has the appointment of Bruno Lange gone down within the fanbase? What’s going on with Adama Traore as of late? Pre-match thoughts and discussion ahead of Saturday. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @TalkingWolves STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Get involved with a fantastic cause and organization by checking out their website: https://www.acorns.org.uk/ Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel via Twitter (One2ElevenKits) and on Ebay (https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/one2elevenkits). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	18 Oct 2021	ASTON VILLA 2-3 WOLVES: An Almighty Collapse	00:51:39
Cole and Tom dragged themselves out of bed for an early morning reflection session of yesterday’s frustrating loss at Villa Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Our JustGiving page is now live! Donate today to support Acorns: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa A slow, sloppy, and disconnected performance; what’s the cause of the recent slump? The Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings duo debate; time to play one up front? Tom and Cole discuss the class performance by John McGinn on Saturday and this season. What does this result say about Dean Smith and his future? How should Aston Villa approach the Arsenal game on Friday? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	21 Oct 2021	PREVIEW \| Arsenal v Aston Villa w/ The ArsenalVision Podcast	00:23:56
Seb was joined by Elliot from the ArsenalVision Podcast for a quick chat about our upcoming fixture down at the Emirates on Friday! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Enjoy! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How does Elliot see events at the Emirates going on Friday? What do Arsenal fans make of Smith-Rowe’s performances in an Arsenal shirt thus far? Does Elliot see Aaron Ramsdale as Arsenal’s long-term number one keeper? Elliot shares his thought on Mikel Arteta’s managment style. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @ArsenalVPodcast STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	24 Oct 2021	ARSENAL 3-1 ASTON VILLA: Back to the Drawing Board!	00:32:09
Cole was joined by Simon and Seb as the lads try to make sense of another poor showing from the Villa. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A first half to forget! What did the lads make of the opening 45 minutes at the Emirates? Is it time to completely abandon the 3-5-2/5-3-2 formation? How much of a concern are Aston Villa’s set piece woes? Is it time to play Emi Buendia as a winger? Cole, Simon, and Seb discuss Jacob Ramsey’s first-ever senior goal; what a beauty! All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan Sebastian Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Oct 2021	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v West Ham United w/ West Ham Fan TV	00:36:50
In a two part edition of the podcast, Cole was joined by Tom to look ahead to events at Villa Park on Sunday, while Nicky from West Ham Fan TV stopped by to chat about The Irons. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - Enjoy! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How confident are Tom and Cole feeling ahead of Sunday? Ings or Watkins - who should start up front for Villa if Dean Smith moves on from the 3-5-2? Who do the lads expect to start in midfield on Sunday? What do Hammers fans think of David Moyes in his second stint at the football club? What are the expectations for West Ham this season? How confident are West Ham fans heading into Sunday? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @westhamfantv STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Nov 2021	The Aston Villa 1-4 West Ham Review & Previewing Southampton Away!	01:00:12
Cole caught up with Danny and Seb to go over a woeful game for the Villa on Sunday and look ahead to Southampton away on Friday! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Where do the lads stand following the poor run of form as of late? What is going wrong at Villa this season? The great Dean Smith debate! What can we expect from the Villa lads on the pitch at St. Mary’s on Friday? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Seb Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Nov 2021	THE END OF AN ERA: Thank You, Dean Smith!	00:59:08
Cole was joined by Tom and Seb to dive into Villa’s 1-0 loss to Southampton on Friday evening and reflect on Sunday’s breaking news as Dean Smith has been relieved of his duties as Aston Villa Head Coach. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How are we all feeling following the news of Dean Smith’s departure as Villa boss? What’s the real issue(s) at Aston Villa and does it go beyond Dean Smith? Where does the football club go from here? What sort of qualities would the lads like to see in the next Head Coach? Our favourite Dean Smith moments! To be completely honest ladies and gentlemen, this podcast was extremely difficult to record. It’s not often your Head Coach is able to connect as deeply with the fan base as Dean Smith has done during his tenure - a quality that’s truly undervalued. Anyhow, we hope you enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Seb Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	12 Nov 2021	Welcome to Aston Villa, Steven Gerrard	00:30:26
Cole was joined by Seb and Danny to discuss the appointment of Steven Gerrard as Aston Villa’s new Head Coach. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How are we all feeling about the appointment of Steven Gerrard as the new Villa boss? Do we think he could be a success at Aston Villa? Is there any concern about him eventually leaving for Liverpool? The Villa midfield and what positional additions could arrive in January! All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Seb Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	22 Nov 2021	ASTON VILLA 2-0 BRIGHTON: We Have Lift Off!	00:46:15
Our Cole was joined by Simon and Tom to discuss Aston Villa’s 2-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday as life under Steven Gerrard begins with a bang. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? An energetic start and fantastic finish; what did the lads make of the game? What can Ollie Watkins and Emi Buendia offer as wingers? How important was it for the likes of Tyrone Mings and Matt Targett to regain some form on Saturday and leave Villa Park with added confidence in their performances? Positive substitutions! How key will Villa’s depth (when healthy) be under Steven Gerrard? How much can we read into Saturday’s win? Twitter three word summaries return and the lads have fun with Cole’s new “The Game Without A Name” - join in on the fun! All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	25 Nov 2021	PREVIEW \| Crystal Palace v Aston Villa w/ Back Of The Nest	00:28:14
Cole was joined by Dee from the Back Of The Nest Podcast to discuss Crystal Palace’s season thus far, the impact Patrick Vieira has made, and look ahead to Saturday’s game at Selhurst Park. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How does Dee feel about Crystal Palace’s season thus far? What sort of impact has Patrick Vieira made at Palace during his early days at the club? Are the likes of Christian Benteke and Wilfried Zaha reinvigorated with Vieira’s style of play? What are the expectations for Crystal Palace going into the rest of the season? How confident are Palace fans heading into Saturday? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @BackOfTheNest STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	29 Nov 2021	CRYSTAL PALACE 1-2 ASTON VILLA: A Marvelous Victory in South London	00:59:05
Cole was joined by Danny and Simon to reflect on Saturday’s away win at Selhurst Park against Crystal Palace and look ahead to Wednesday’s fixture against Jack Grealish and Manchester City. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What did the lads make of the result on Saturday? How did the likes of Ashley Young and Leon Bailey perform at Selhurst Park? Did Steven Gerrard make the right call in picking Ollie Watkins over Danny Ings? Has Matt Targett rediscovered his form? Marvelous in the midfield — how good was Nakamba? What did Danny make of Emi Buendia and Anwar El Ghazi’s cameos from the bench? Are the lads confident ahead of Wednesday’s game against that fella who captained us last season and Manchester City? Twitter three word summaries are shared and the lads have fun with Cole’s new “The Game Without A Name” - join in on the fun! All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan Danny Raza: @RazaJourno EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	02 Dec 2021	ASTON VILLA 1-2 MANCHESTER CITY: A Positive Defeat	00:34:53
Cole and Danny got together immediately after the final whistle at Villa Park to go over Aston Villa’s spirited loss to Manchester City and look ahead to Leicester City on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A frantic start and a spirited second half; more encouraging signs under Steven Gerrard? Super Ollie Watkins! How brilliant was he and could we have had a couple more goals? Should we see Douglas Luiz remain in a more advanced midfield role? Emi delight and Bailey frustrations; what can we make of our wingers on Wednesday? Looking confidently ahead to Leicester City on Sunday — can Villa grab win? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	06 Dec 2021	ASTON VILLA 2-1 LEICESTER CITY: Steven Gerrard’s Claret and Blue Army!	00:46:58
Our Cole was joined by Tom to discuss Aston Villa’s 2-1 victory over Leicester City on Sunday and reflect on Steven Gerrard’s success at the football club thus far. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? How are the lads feeling about a topsy-turvy win at Villa Park? Conceding early and an immediate bounce back; how important was the response? Any concern with the structure from Aston Villa in the first-half? THAT Ramsey disallowed goal; should it have stood? Pinpoint Konsa! Are the lads pleased about the goals being spread around and how important is it for Villa to capitalize on set-piece opportunities? Any confidence heading into Liverpool on Saturday? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	09 Dec 2021	PREVIEW \| Liverpool v Aston Villa w/ The Redmen TV	00:23:22
Cole was joined by Ste Hoare from The Redmen TV for a quick chat about Liverpool’s season thus far, Steven Gerrard, and our upcoming fixture at Anfield on Saturday! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Liverpool have been on a roll; how does Ste feel about The Reds’ season thus far? Out of all the trophies Liverpool could win this season, does one take priority over them all? Mohamed Salah chatter; what has changed in his game this season and can he be stopped? What sort of reception will Steven Gerrard receive on Saturday at Anfield? Are there any areas of weakness in this Liverpool side that Aston Villa could expose on Saturday? How confident are Liverpool fans heading into this one? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @TheRedmenTV STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	15 Dec 2021	Progress under Gerrard & reaction to Villa’s injury woes!	00:41:32
Cole was joined by Simon and Seb to discuss the upturn in performances for the Villa under Steven Gerrard and how further injuries/Covid-19 could impact the squad. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A tight 1-0 loss to Liverpool at Anfield and a professional 2-0 win over Norwich City at Carrow Road — can we deem it a positive week for Aston Villa overall? What can we make of life under Steven Gerrard at Villa thus far? Is it only a sign of exciting things to come or are we still in the honeymoon period? How big of a blow is Marvelous Nakamba’s injury and how could that impact Villa’s transfer business in January? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan Seb Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	31 Dec 2021	A stop/start Villa Christmas & looking ahead to 2022!	00:29:36
WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Two games called off due to Covid-19 and a loss to Chelsea; what can we make of the festive period for Aston Villa at the moment? When it comes to Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings featuring in the same line-up, is more patience needed or are we looking at a combination that just doesn’t work? What sort of role could Morgan Sanson play for Villa going into 2022? Are we all confident heading into Brentford on Sunday? Is it important for the football club to act quickly in the January transfer window? The lads discuss some of their favourite Aston Villa moments of 2021! All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Seb Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Jan 2022	BRENTFORD 2-1 ASTON VILLA: All bark and no bite!	00:45:35
Our Cole and Tom got together shortly after the final whistle to react to the frustrating result for Steven Gerrard’s claret and blue army, as the Villans let all three points slip away at Brentford on Sunday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? What can we make of Aston Villa’s starting line-up against Brentford and could any improvements have been made considering some of the player’s that Villa were missing? Plenty of possession, but little to show for it... How big of a concern is the Villa midfield at the moment and is a defensively-minded midfielder the true missing piece in that area of the pitch? Ings’ clinical nature and Buendia’s brilliance; just how good were these two throughout parts of the game? Patience with Steven Gerrard and the importance of not overreacting. All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	07 Jan 2022	FA CUP PREVIEW \| Manchester United v Aston Villa w/ The Busby Babe Podcast	00:21:34
Cole was joined by Colin Damms from The Busby Babe website and podcast to chat all about our upcoming FA Cup tie at Old Trafford, and look at Manchester United’s topsy-turvy season thus far. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? A United fan in Mississippi? Colin shares his story on how he began following The Red Devils all the way from the USA! Manchester United seemed destined to challenge for the Premier League title after a string of strong summer signings, but have failed to live up to expectations; how does Colin feel about his club’s summer business and this season thus far? What’s the atmosphere like around United at the moment? Does Colin think United could make any line-up changes on Monday in preperation for the Premier League tie next Saturday? How confident are United fans heading into Monday’s FA Cup tie? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @TheBusbyBabe STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	11 Jan 2022	MANCHESTER UNITED 1-0 ASTON VILLA: A VARy frustrating outing at Old Trafford	00:45:12
Cole, Simon, and Danny got together (virtually of course!) moments after the final whistle to discuss Villa’s exit from the FA Cup and look ahead to the weekend, with Manchester United making the trip to Villa Park on Saturday. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? So...how are the lads feeling after events at Old Trafford on Monday evening? Can we consider this result another one that has gotten away from Aston Villa given the amount of scoring chances the away side had against Manchester United? Pesky VAR is at it again... Is there a lack of accountability within the squad at times? Could the acquisition of a true defensive midfielder be the difference between Villa having an average season and reaching their ambitions come the end of the season? What does the addition of Philippe Countinho and potentially Lucas Digne mean for the current crop of players? Who steps into the midfield and attacking positions on Saturday? United at home next; can we finally beat them at Villa Park? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Danny Raza: @RazaJourno Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	17 Jan 2022	ASTON VILLA 2-2 MANCHESTER UNITED: Buendia magic, Coutinho delight!	00:48:14
Our Cole Pettem was joined by Tom Nightingale as the lads looked back at the comeback draw against Manchester United on Saturday, and looked ahead to Villa’s upcoming fixtures. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Self-inflicted errors and a comeback that will live in the memory of many Villans for a long time; where do the lads sit with the draw at Villa Park? Can we take more encouragement or frustration from Saturday’s result? The brilliance of Emi Buendia and his growth in an Aston Villa shirt. Was Saturday the final nail in the coffin for the Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings partnership/combination within the line-up after Villa scored two goals once Ings was replaced by Carney Chukwuemeka? What can we make of the Villa midfield on Saturday and is it time to see the likes of Morgan Sanson and Carney Chukwuemeka get more minutes on the pitch? How impressive was Lucas Digne on his debut? The lads look ahead to Villa’s upcoming fixtures throughout the rest of January and into February and early March; could Steven Gerrard’s men go on a bit of a run during this period? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	24 Jan 2022	EVERTON 0-1 ASTON VILLA: Winning Ugly	00:38:42
Our Cole and Simon got together shortly after the final whistle at Goodison Park on Saturday to reflect on Aston Villa’s away win over Everton, the contract extensions of Kortney Hause and Emi Martinez, and Jaden Philogene-Bidace’s loan move to Stoke City. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Back into the win column; how are the lads feeling after that one? How vital was that win given the winnable batch of fixtures in which Aston Villa have? How impressive were the likes of Emi Buendia, Lucas Digne, and Matty Cash on Saturday? How important is it for Villa to win ugly? What do the contract extensions of Kortney Hause and Emi Martinez mean for Villa’s present and future? Jaden Philogene-Bidace moves on loan to Stoke City for the remainder of the season; how important could this move be for his future? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	03 Feb 2022	Deadline Day Rewind - Was this Villa’s best January transfer window ever?	01:18:01
Excerpt from our live broadcast via Twitter Spaces on Monday, January 31st, 2022 In a packed house edition, all of the Holtecast lads got together for the last hour of the January transfer window via Twitter Spaces to discuss Aston Villa’s dealings, the academy, and hear from some of our fantastic listeners. You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Welcome to Holtecast Live...well sort of! What are the lads’ initial thoughts on Aston Villa’s transfer business in January? Was there one particular player that the lads believe should’ve remained at the club for the rest of the season? The defensive midfield debate continues...(oh boy!). How does everyone feel about Matt Targett moving to Newcastle United on loan? Charlie from @academyavfc on Twitter stops by to chat about Villa’s academy, Cameron Archer, and other young Villans we should keep an eye on. A few listeners join in and have their say! Has this been Villa’s best January transfer window in club history? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! A big thank you to everyone who stopped by on Monday for our Twitter Spaces session. Be sure to follow @7500toHolte on Twitter to find out when we’re going live next and to have your say! STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte Cole Pettem: @TalkAstonVilla Simon O’Regan: @SiORegan Tom Nightingale: @tdnightingale Seb Bacon: @SebastianBacon8 Danny Raza: @RazaJouno EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
	08 Feb 2022	PREVIEW \| Aston Villa v Leeds United w/ LS11	00:21:12
Cole was joined by Darren from Leeds United fansite, LS11, for a quick chat about Leeds’ season thus far, Marcelo Bielsa, and our upcoming fixture at Villa Park on Wednesday! You can listen for FREE on Acast, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify - dig in! WHAT DO WE DISCUSS? Leeds United have certainly had a difficult second season back in the Premier League; how does Darren feels about The Whites’ season thus far? Does Marcelo Bielsa still have the full backing of the fan base? What does Raphina mean to the football club and does Darren believe he’ll still be at Elland Road next season? Are Leeds fans confident heading into this one? All of this and so much more! Enjoy the podcast and Up The Villa! GUEST - Twitter: @LS11LUFC STAY CONNECTED: Email: holtecast@gmail.com Twitter: @7500ToHolte EPISODE NOTES: Thank you to our charity partner, Acorns Children’s Hopsice. Donate today to support a fantastic charity: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/villa Thank you to our FPL league sponsor, One2ElevenKits. Take advantage of their fantastic inventory of football apparel: https://twitter.com/one2elevenkits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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