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Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show

The Athletic
Manchester United
Erik Ten Hag
Premier League
FA Cup
Sir Jim Ratcliffe
INEOS
Jim Ratcliffe
Bournemouth
Marcus Rashford
Champions League
Chelsea
Borussia Dortmund
Jadon Sancho
Donny Van De Beek
Bruno Fernandes
Wigan Athletic
Eric Ten Hag
Galatasaray
Scott Mctominay
Alejandro Garnacho

Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell, Carl Anka and Andy Mitten on the world's biggest Manchester United podcast. Subscribe for expert insight from inside the club, breaking news and two episodes every week.

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PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes462Founded6 years ago
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Latest Episodes

A win at Wolves, a convincing win. OK, it wasn't entirely trouble-free, but United scored four and put the game to bed comfortably in the second half; they are now sixth in the Premier League, a point behind Crystal Palace in fourth and separated fro... more

West Ham haven't won away from home since beating their now-manager Nuno Espirito Santo's Nottingham Forest at the end of August, so this looked like a game where Manchester United could capitalise on an encouraging second half at Selhurst Park, get ... more

Well, isn't this nice... Manchester United win away, in South London, and you can take the first bite out of your advent calendar while you listen to four happy podcasters praise the performances of Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount and, yes, Joshua Zirkz... more

The Everton result has sparked a new wave of soul-searching, but is it fair to feel so dispirited by one result against a competent Premier League team. Or, are we still not being harsh enough to an underperforming manager? Doubtless, you have a fair... more

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Recent Guests

Keris Jones
Athletic football writer
The Athletic
Episode: De Ligt rescues point at Spurs
Jay Harris
Journalist at The Athletic who covered Mbeumo's time at Brentford.
The Athletic
Episode: Mbeumo’s impact at Man United & Brentford preview
Luca Black
Fan's forum representative for under 21 supporters and runs the youth supporters club
Episode: Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained
Pete Boyle
A contributor of chanting and songwriting for Manchester United
Episode: Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained
Engin Kehale
Turkish football journalist
Episode: Why are Man United letting Onana leave?
Axel Brisard
Belgian journalist for Hutz Ladse News
Hutz Ladse News
Episode: Why are Man United letting Onana leave?
Ruben Amorim
Manager of Manchester United
Manchester United
Episode: Can Amorim turn Man United around this season?
Jack Pitbrook
Reporter for Tottenham for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Europa League Final Preview
Andy Walsh
Fan activist
Episode: The Story of the Glazer Takeover of Man United

Host

Ian Irving
Host of Talk of the Devils

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.3k ratings
  • You can take the lad out Stockport but not his hand out of the bucket

    Great show as always

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parkofam
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • amazing

    best pod ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stunned at how good this is
    United Statesa month ago
  • Maracana

    Andy, my dad was at the Maracana for that game vs Vasco except he was there on business and was not in the tiny away end. He was the only “gringo” in the home end and when Vasco scored the entire stadium pointed at him and started chanting and bouncing. By all means an incredible experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Laingy86
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • OK

    Generally a fun listen. Carl’s tactic talk is limited, at best. I’m not quite sure on the depth of news coverage… most is available via a search. Probably needs an insight uptick to be a good show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    John xyz123
    United States3 months ago
  • Random language ads… About to unsubscribe after being a long time subscriber

    Randomly started getting ads in a weird language I’ve never heard before. Decent show but not worth the tech issues at all. This never happened before so very confused.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rfre97
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the blend of insightful analysis and humor, making it an engaging experience for fans.
The camaraderie between hosts enhances the conversational tone, providing a familiar and welcoming environment for fans.
Many highlight the podcast as a top source for Manchester United news and opinion, often labeling it a must-listen.
There's noticeable criticism regarding occasional superficial analyses and contributors not meeting audience expectations fully.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#132
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#20
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#96
United Kingdom/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#15
United Kingdom/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#159
Canada/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#81
Australia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mailbag: Semenyo release clause and Rooney the artist
Q: What are the circumstances behind Matthias Cunha's head injury?
Cunha's head injury is not serious, and he is expected to return for the next game.
Mbeumo’s impact at Man United & Brentford preview
Q: How has Bryan Mbeumo adjusted to playing for Manchester United?
He has shown adaptability and the potential for significant impact on the team's performance.
Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained
Q: How successful do you think all of that has been?
Pete believes that recognizing fan culture and efforts by groups like TRA has made a significant impact on the Old Trafford atmosphere.
Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained
Q: Why exactly do you feel so passionately about this particular topic?
Andy expresses the significance of atmosphere, noting that it's a virtue with many benefits for players and fans.
Sesko signs... more transfers to come?
Q: How did Manchester United manage to sign Benjamin Sheshko?
They ultimately got his buy-in and waited for the right moment to make a competitive bid.

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2. Jay Harris
3. Luca Black
4. Pete Boyle
5. Engin Kehale
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