Crowds are back and with it some great home performances in Gameweek 12 in an increasingly unpredictable season.  Eberechi made it look Eze with a great performance against Spurs.  The Toffees provided sticky opposition to high flying Chelsea on Merseyside.  And Fulham showed some cottage industry to win a deserved point against the lacklustre champions.But of course the big talking point was the game at the Emirates as Arsenal slump to a defeat at home to out of form Burnley.  Is Arteta’s time up?  Why does he keep playing Xhaka Laca over others?  And following a tough Xmas period, will the Gunners need to spend money just to stay up? There’s a festive feel in the air as we discuss our pod plans for the next few weeks with an exciting jam packed schedule approaching and all the fun that comes with the dreaded squad rotation!  Kicking off with the B&B Festive XI which we want you to get involved with.Any person involved in the game currently that you can turn Christmassy, can make the Festive Xi, so get your players in to us on TwitterTo finish we review the midweek fixtures including loads of stats, analysis and player tips to get you through the next few days!!Ho Ho Ho!!!

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Episode 21 (S2) - Boom Xhaka Laca

A condensed pod this week as the boys look forward to the beginning of the festive period for the Premier League.Casting an eye over the standout moments from last weekend to formulate the plan for this.Boom discusses his latest transfer after his Gameweek 10 defeat and Beard waxes lyrical as his side continue the form that they have promised for so long.A poor showing from both establishments in the Ones To Watch but sometimes you have to win ugly!Concluding with the main event as B&B dig out those diamonds hidden amongst the bin juice for Gameweek 11.It's shorter than Utd's Champs League campaign!!!

Episode 20 (S2) - Eze Does It

Gameweek 10 provided a lot of talking points for this weeks pod as the Foxes misfire against Fulham, United win a thriller on the South Coast and as we predicted West Brom bounced into a winnable game against the Blades and came away with the spoils. We take a look at worrying form for early pace setters Everton as Phillips turns the screw for Leeds in an impressive performance at Goodison. Our fantasy team performances provide us with some encouraging and worrying form in equal measures in our fantasy league roundup.And as always we review Gameweek 11 for you picking out the key fixtures and a host of players you could draft in to give you the edge on another key weekend of football!See you there!!

Episode 19 (S2) - Gunners ImPodence

Gameweek 9 provided another great round of games as we look back at a Mourinho masterclass at the Lane, a bottom 3 taking shape, and a convincing Liverpool performance against Boom’s Foxes.After being called ‘Arsenal Obsessed’ by a fellow league member, Beard takes a long hard look at himself and his comments to analyse if they are justified.There is a great story from one of our listeners to warm the winter cockles in our popular new Football Memoir feature.Storytime and Ones to Watch results, and of course our StatAttack closes the pod as we look ahead to Gameweek 10... including why playing the long game with a few free agents could be the best strategy going into the manic festive period, yes Ndidi!All that and more…and it’s Liiiive!!

Episode 18 (S2) - An Arsenal Obsession

We kick off this week with our new Football Memoir feature sent in by one of our loyal listeners and closet Sea Dog fan Gav as he takes us down memory lane to a vital clash at the McCain stadium.  It’s an absolute cracker!!With no Premier League action there is nothing to review, so we jump straight into Storytime with the results of last weeks vote and 2 new ‘Monster' stories involving the late Eric Hall and a famous Hat-trick at Upton Park as an unlikely stopper sticks the gloves on for the Geordies against the Hammers.Ones to Watch results are in for Gameweek 8 as Beard looks to level the scores against a buoyant Boom.And finally we look ahead to the return of the Premier League after what seems like an eternity with some mouthwatering fixtures at the top of the table and a few tips on players you could snap up amidst a wave of positive Covid-19 tests, injuries and suspensions in a very tricky Gameweek 9. Let’s Gooooooo!!!

Episode 17 (S2) - Sea Dogs

With the international break in full swing, Beard and Boom review a topsy-turvy weekend in the Prem as the Villans steal the points at the misfiring Gunners and the Foxes go top of the tree with another impressive performance.Beard gets a live transfer offer he likes and discusses the dilemma with Boom…but does he pull the trigger?Storytime returns this week with a look at an unexpected transfer source and a how a ‘kinky' bit of weather can get you out of trouble.  We’re not judging Boom…whatever you are into mate!And to close, we are super excited to introduce our brand new feature…Football Memoirs. Each week we will be taking trips down memory lane to reminisce on everything that is football from the past that gives us a fuzzy glow.  From the smell of the pies at away days to Panini stickers albums and iconic haircuts, join us each week as we attempt to warm your winter over the coming weeks.

Episode 16 (S2) - Mashed Potato and a Cup of Tea

Later than usual this week, the guys get together to cover all the top talking points from last weekend and of course the gift that keeps on giving....Manchester United.Acknowledging the harsh treatment dished out to Chelsea on recent pods Boom steps forward and begins the praise for Frank and his boys as the new signings look to be clicking at the Bridge.The Social covers some interesting pronunciation issues as well as the usual bias spouted all over Twitter.Ones to Watch get's updated with Beard currently trailing 4-2 after the opening 6 weeks and both managers get to sub in a new player to help guide you through the festive period, which ties into Beard's Stat Attack very well, where as usual, the pod comes to a close with all the latest bin juice you need to wash yourself in for Gameweek 8.Get your scrubbing brushes and bottle of Matey at the ready!

Episode 15 (S2) - Fernange

A more concise pod this week as Beard & Boom navigate the murky waters of half term and houses that sound like a kids party in a local play cafe.  Speaking of a Partey…Vardy had one at the Emirates as the Gunners falter at home, United and Chelsea kindly offer support to people with insomnia and Bamford arrests the run of the Villans with a trick in the Midlands.There is concern for the future of Pep in the social as we look at a tweet suggesting that maybe it’s time to call a siesta to the Spaniards reign There’s the Ones to Watch as one of our hosts get a squeaky win in a tight encounter.And of course there is the StatAttack to close as we take a deeper look into the good, the bad and the ugly…. including a Fox going Under the radar, a Bat that’s perfect for a spooky Friday night football and why you won’t have a Cairney in the world if you start to give a Fuchs about your squad rotation. ;-)All this and more in this weeks pod!

Episode 14 (S2) - Vardy Partey

A bumper packed pod this week as we look back at another dramatic, exciting week of football in the Premier League. First up, we debate the proposal of the European Super League, which has reared its ugly head again following the veto of Project Big Picture. Let’s face it..anything that changes the Premier league and our fantasy lives has got to be a bad idea!Boom turns into Big Pun…(although he's certainly not fit enough to be a player anymore) as we create tabloid worthy headlines for all the action in the last week, including a look at the Merseyside Derby and the dramatic finish at the Lane. Que?There are mixed fortunes for our co-hosts in their respective fantasy leagues and Ones to Watch squads as Beard goes back to the drawing board.Plus B&B find a few beauties from the World of Twitter before Beard closes as always with the StatAttack to help you with your squad ahead of GW6.It would quite honestly be fantastic to have you!!

Episode 13 (S2) - Fawlty Towers

We are back and looking at the bigger picture with the latest proposal to bail out the EFL clubs proposed by the Premier League’s elite. We look at the pro’s and cons and why the devil is certainly in the detail on this one!!Money grabbing Premier League clubs is certainly the theme this week as we also take a look at the Pay Per View setup for this season in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, as Beard thinks they may have dropped the ball with the price point.The Social keeps things light this week with a change from the usual as we take a comedic look at some of the latest Fifa ratings following the release of the new instalment last week. And there is a massive Stat Attack segment as Beard and Boom go deep into the fixtures and look at why a cheeky performance from the Cottagers could blunt the Blades and win you the gameweek.All this and more in this weeks pod!! 

Episode 12 (S2) - Football and a Million Goals

Beard and Boom welcome the international break with open arms following horrific results for United, Leicester and their respective Fantasy sides. We cover the action across Gameweek 4 including the performance of a lifetime from Villa as they humble the Champions to conclude an amazing weekend of football.Deadline day was a bit…well meh…but certainly some clubs were active and there is no doubt that it’s Partey Time at the Emirates. We look at the latest deals in the Prem and who might be the best bet in the waiver wire this week.Lots of fun in the Social including a shocking FIFA21 rating for Lamptey, a look at why it’s wise to tweet after the game, not before... and Boom calls on Twitter to clear his conscience.No Stats this week due to the International interference, but Ones to Watch results are in and one of the hosts gets a pasting!Get involved!

Episode 11 (S2) - Partey Time!

Another busy week in the Premier League as Beard and Boom take a deep dive into the action from GW3 including a look at the escalating handball fiasco, Brighton delivering more post than the Royal Mail and of course the Foxes hitting 5 at the Etihad to go top of the Prem.There is a return of the social after a break as Beard & Boom make some very unlikely predictions for the coming season.The transfer section is packed full of rumours and Beard summons his inner Jim White to sign Ross Barkley live on the pod, just minutes after his move to Villa is announced.As always we have our regular Ones To Watch feature as Boom gets called out by Beard for bending the rules, and we close with stats galore with loads of juicy free players to look at ahead of transfer deadline day next week!!Let's do this!!

Episode 10 (S2) - Making Moves Like Jagger

In this weeks episode we dig deep into the mind games and tactics that could give you the extra edge as a fantasy football manager. Looking at squad numbers for each position, using the fixtures to your advantage, man marking your opponent and risk vs reward throughout the weekend.We look at the good, the bad and the ugly from Gameweek 2 with goals galore as Brighton and Palace turn in great performances against the odds.Completed deals and rumours a plenty in our Transfer Round-up section….There’s nothing Reguilon about Spurs’ squad these days as Jose is Baled out by a chequebook again.And of course our regular 'Ones to Watch' and 'Stat Attack' features close the show as Beard looks at some widely owned players who are almost certainly stinking out your bench!!Get involved!!

Episode 9 (S2) - Son Has Got His Hat On

A jam packed pod for you this week as the Premier League returns, and with it our fantasy league campaigns.Are Leeds as good as they looked against Liverpool?  Where is the Spurs fight under Mourinho?  Will Chelsea take time to find their stride with a new look squad?  All this and more in our Gameweek 1 review.The boys talk transfers including the exciting box office prospect of Bale joining Mourinho at Spurs and why #GlazersOut is trending again amongst United fans.The final 6 picks to complete our ones to watch squads are announced with a resounding victory for one of our hosts in GW1And of course there are some good free player picks for you to feast on ahead of Gameweek 2 in our regular StatAttack feature.If you are still reading this summary then quite frankly we are disappointed!! Get listening! ;-)

Episode 8 (S2) - All or Nothing for Bale?

Following their respective drafts over the weekend, Beard and Boom take a detailed look at the fall out from the main event and how they faired amidst the chaos of the quick fire auction. The chaps look at the hefty fees paid for the premium players, draft strategies, their final squads and how the waiver wire can be used to your advantage in the coming weeks!The ones to watch returns with a few tweaks as Beard and Boom go head to head to find those hidden gems simmering under the radar that could flourish this season. Finally, with the Premier League only days away, Boom makes some bold predictions for places at the top and bottom of the league….. and of course we preview all the Gameweek 1 fixtures for you.The excitement is building!! Let’s goooooo!

Episode 7 (S2) - Auction Anxiety

Football/Soccer - Based on the English Premier League and the Draft Fantasy Football game that goes with it. We will cover everything you need to know whether new or experienced fantasy football players. Throw in two comedic, football related stories each week, a scan of the crazy world that is Social Media Land and you have the Beard & Boom podcast. So, come join Beard & Boom, it's like a football chat with your mates down the pub.

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