Chelsea Mic'd Up: The Official Chelsea FC Podcast

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S1:E29 - Billy Gilmour Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up May 07, 2020

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On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (12:00) talk to one Billy Gilmour to serenade him in song, chronicle his at times surreal path to the Chelsea 1st team, and joke about how he uses himself in FIFA 20.

The guys also break down the state of football in Europe, from how cancellations might get Hakim Ziyech to Chelsea faster (2:00), to how the Premier League is coming along in their project to bring games back (5:10). They also discuss the unfortunate reasons Salomon Kalou is in the news (29:40), Chelsea connections to a pair of Bundesliga strikers including Erling Håland (31:00), and ESPN's Bill Barnwell's 50 worst Premier League transfers ever list (34:45).

S1:E28 - Taylor Twellman & Jon Champion Guest + ANNOUNCEMENT Apr 30, 2020

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On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (11:00) talk to ESPN's lead MLS Commentary team of Jon Champion and Taylor Twellman to discuss football's plans to return, how the dynamics of the transfer market will change for Chelsea and others, plus much more.

We also (1:20) start the show with the announcement of an upcoming guest on Chelsea Mike'd Up, (4:15) discuss how league cancellations in Europe might affect the Premier League, (33:10) jump head first into transfer rumors for both incoming and outgoings, and (42:55) close praising Chelsea's response to Coronavirus.

S1:E27 - Transfer Rumor Mill Heats Up + Jason Cundy Interview Apr 23, 2020

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On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham discuss (1:10) the latest with the potential transfer of Jadon Sancho, (7:30) Newcastle's reported sale to a group led by Saudi Arabia, (10:40) the future of N'Golo Kante, (37:50) Alvaro Morata's recent comments in an Instagram Live that upset some Chelsea supporters (a conversation complete with a shock twist), and (45:30) Willian's potential departure leaving the club without Brazilian internationals (a conversation complete with a massive tangent).

We also talk to former Chelsea player and current Chelsea TV pundit Jason Cundy (14:30) about his career with the Blues, his transition into media, and his thoughts on all of the young players that have emerged this season for Chelsea.

S1:E26 - USMNT Manager Gregg Berhalter Joins Chelsea Mike'd Up Apr 16, 2020

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On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham talk to US Men's National Team Manager Gregg Berhalter (14:45). We also discuss (1:50) how and when the Premier League might return, (6:30) the cool story from former NBA player Adam Morrison on the Didier Drogba jersey Kobe Bryant gifted to him, (8:55) some transfer rumors, and (32:30) Frank Lampard's thoughts on the development of Billy Gilmour.

S1:E25 - Davo: Michael Davies of Men In Blazers Joins Apr 09, 2020

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On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, we talk to Michael Davies, Davo, of Men in Blazers about his boyhood love of Chelsea Football Club, his thoughts on this year's team, and his return to producing Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, the day job that supports his sub-optimal football punditry. We also break down some Philippe Coutinho transfer rumors, the current state of the return to football plans, and your listener questions.

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S1:E24 - World Cup Style Premier League? Plus Carlo Cudicini Apr 02, 2020

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On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Michael Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham cover Callum Hudson Odoi's return to full health after testing positive for coronavirus, the ideas about how the Premier League might come back after the worst of the pandemic, and Karim Benzema's inexplicable beef with Olivier Giroud.

Plus, we talk to Chelsea FC Loan Player Technical Coach Carlo Cudicini about his current role with the club and his time at Chelsea for 10 years as a goalkeeper.

We also take your listener questions. To submit yours, follow this link!

S1:E23 - Larry Nance Jr & Josh Hart Join CMU Mar 26, 2020

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On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham talked to Larry Nance Jr. of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Josh Hart of the New Orleans Pelicans. We talk about how two NBA players got into being Chelsea fans, their thoughts on this season, and who else in the NBA they talk trash with and play Fantasy PL with. We close making our picks in the Chelsea Challenge, our tournament of best Chelsea moments in club history. You can vote and win a great prize in the 5th Stand App!

S1:E22 - Coronavirus Stops Football + Pat Nevin Mar 19, 2020

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On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham discuss COVID-19's impact on football and Chelsea, including the positive test for Callum Hudson-Odoi who thankfully is feeling good. We also talk to Chelsea legend Pat Nevin about the difference between Chelsea then and now, the time he scored for Scotland against the US, and his incredible double life as a DJ.

S1:E21 - Rog Bennett of Men in Blazers Joins CMU Mar 12, 2020

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On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (0:45) celebrate a 4-0 Chelsea win over Everton and (7:10) hail another top performance from 18-year-old Billy Gilmour. Then, (15:15) Roger Bennett of the Men In Blazers on NBCSN joins to talk about his beloved Everton's terrible performance, Christian Pulisic, and his relationship with manager Frank Lampard. We close discussing (32:35) the race for the top 4, (37:50) an update on injuries, and (41:05) the 2 newest debutants for Chelsea on Sunday.

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S1:E20 - There's Only One Billy Gilmour: FA Cup + Bournemouth Reaction Mar 05, 2020

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On this week's episode of Chelsea Mike'd Up, Mike Ryan Ruiz and Chris Wittyngham (1:00) excitedly react to Chelsea knocking Liverpool out of the FA Cup with a 2-0 win at the Bridge and (7:50) bring you the latest on Willian and Mateo Kovacic's injuries. The guys then (17:35) talk to ESPN's Stefano Fusaro about the game and Chelsea's potential as Liverpool's next big challenger for titles. We close the show (28:40) looking back at the Bournemouth game and Marcos Alonso's brace, (35:30) previewing the Everton game on Sunday and looking at CFC's position in the table, and (40:10) reliving Mike's experience with the Los Angeles Blues and answering your questions in the mailbag.

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