Episode 3354: Chemtrails Over The Football Club
Ken shares his memories of being among the Geordies for Newcastle’s famous 1997 win against Barcelona.
The latest revelations from the Barcelona/Bartomeu internet manipulation scandal prompt us to reflect on the sometimes deceptive nature of apparent ‘reality’. Can we really trust EVERYTHING we see on social media?
Neil Atkinson of the Anfield Wrap joins us to talk about Liverpool’s win over Atletico Madrid. Did Isak impress on his debut? When is FLOPian Wirtz going to start justifying that fee? And how excited is he about getting to see Jack Grealish up close in the Merseyside derby on Saturday?
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