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Any Given Thursday
On Any Given Thursday, football enthusiasts Maxwell Brown & David Blomquist cover all things Europa League & Europa Conference League. Match-day reactions, club spotlights, untold stories, unique narratives — if it happens on a Thursday, we're talking about it. So from Reykjavík to Roma, Zürich to Zagreb, Bodø to Baku, and everywhere in between, join us as we explore European football beyond the oil clubs.
Episodes
Any Given ThursdayAcross The Continent | Serie A Preview
It's the second episode of ACROSS THE CONTINENT, our sister show where we discuss subjects outside of our usual Europa and Conference League bubble. Today…
Any Given ThursdayTurkish turmoil, awesome Andorrans, & it's sh*te being Scottish | Europa & Conference League, Playoff Qualifying, 2nd Leg
The Europa and Conference League playoff qualifying came to a scintillating conclusion this week, and we're breaking it all down for you. Beginning in Europa…
Any Given ThursdayAcross The Continent | Premier League Preview
It's the very first episode of our spinoff show, AROUND THE CONTINENT, where we will discuss subjects in European football outside our usual Europa &…
Any Given ThursdayAtalanta and Brighton slow off the block, Thun torn down, and Salah's sluggish start | Europa & Conference Leagues, Playoff Qualifying, 1st Leg
We're back to talk first legs of the final qualifying round! We begin by complaining about streaming availability for these matches. Why does Paramount license…
Any Given ThursdayEuropa and Conference Leagues, Brand New Day | Playoff Qualifying Round Preview
We're back! Any Given Thursday is full go for the 2026-27 Europa and Conference League seasons and we're kicking things off with a check-in on qualifying…
Any Given ThursdayReflections, re-rankings, and the James Rodriguez award! | World Cup Retrospective
It's our very last World Cup podcast of the summer! It's a bittersweet moment as we look back on 7 weeks of non stop football. Thank you to everyone who's…
Any Given ThursdayFerran Torres finishes off 10-man Argentina | Spain wins World Cup 2026!
Spain are your 2026 World Cup champions! We're talking all about Spain's 1-0 extra time triumph over holders Argentina, including Argentina's negative…
Any Given ThursdayMessi and Yamal's fated duel, a tactical clash, and a finale for the history books | World Cup Final Preview
The World Cup final kicks off tomorrow, and we're breaking it all down for you on our Spain-Argentina preview! We begin revisiting each nation's World Cup…
Any Given ThursdayClub Spotlight – Uzbekistan
Our Club Spotlight series is returning for a special World Cup edition! At this season's tournament, we have four nations competing at their first ever World…
Any Given ThursdayArgentine armor, Spanish suaveness, a British botch, and French folly | World Cup Semifinals
And then there were two. The World Cup final is set, but how did we get there? We're break down all the details and reactions from two scintillating…
Any Given ThursdaySkyCam and the England of tomorrow, Embolo woe, and an all-time final four | World Cup Quarterfinals
We're back to talk all things World Cup Quarterfinals! Naturally, we have to start with the spectacle that was England-Norway – a match that featured maximum…
Any Given ThursdayU-S-a*s, awe at the Azteca, and Argentine absurdity | World Cup, Round of 16
And just like that, only 8 remains. The World Cup Round of 16 has come and gone, and we've broken down all the big moments. And unfortunately for the…
Any Given ThursdayA Cabo Verde climax, Paraguay plunders Germany, and VAR bails out Portugal | World Cup Round of 32
We're back after a thrilling and dramatic inaugural Round of 32 at the World Cup! We were going to lead off the pod with Germany, but then Cabo Verde happened…
Any Given ThursdayClub Spotlight – Jordan
Our Club Spotlight series is returning for a special World Cup edition! At this season's tournament, we have four nations competing at their first ever World…
Any Given ThursdayWe pick the Round of 32 games! | World Cup Bonus Episode
We pick all 16 Round of 32 games as the knockout stage kicks off at the World Cup. Which favorites will coast? Which will be upset? Find out here! Plus, we…
Any Given ThursdayAfricans awe, Uruguay and Scotland crash and burn, and Colombia is a contender! | World Cup Group Stage, Round 3
We're back to talk about the last round of the group stage! Teams advanced. Teams went home. We have thoughts. First, we acknowledge Canada advancing past…
Any Given ThursdayCapo Verde does it again, Uruguay and Ecuador flirt with disaster, Portugal punches back | World Cup Group Stage, Round 2
Another highly entertaining round of group stage football is behind us, and we're having deja vu! That's thanks to Capo Verde, who once again held a former…
Any Given Thursday2014 NBA Redraft!
In honor of the NBA draft this week, our special series, Any Given Redraft returns, along with star guest Jacob Hill! Today, we tackle a strong 2014 crop of…
Any Given ThursdayHappy hosts, Dutch delight, and a Turkish train wreck | Bonus Episode!
We've got another World Cup bonus episode for you on the most important goings-on from the past couple days. First, we check in on the soaring hosts – USA and…
Any Given ThursdayClup Spotlight – Cabo Verde
Our Club Spotlight series is returning for a special World Cup edition! At this season's tournament, we have four nations competing at their first World Cup…
Any Given ThursdayCabo Verde & DR Congo captivate, England electrifies, and favorites frustrate | World Cup Group Stage, Round 1
We're back to talk the first round of games in the World Cup group stage! We start by discussing the quality and depth throughout the tournament, from South…
Any Given ThursdayU-S-Aces, Tunisian trauma, and a hampered Holland | Bonus Episode!
We've got a special bonus episode for you on 3 World Cup topics we simply couldn't resist. First, we break down how the United States turned up to the…
Any Given ThursdayClub Spotlight – Curaçao
Our Club Spotlight series is returning for a special World Cup edition! At this season's tournament, we have four nations competing at their first World Cup…
Any Given ThursdayEveryone's mad about the wrong thing - FIFA & Trump's World Cup | World Cup Preview #7
We're wrapping up our World Cup Preview series with an unfortunate but necessary conversation about the political and logistical state of the tournament in the…
Any Given ThursdayWho is CONCACAF's biggest hope? | World Cup Preview #6
It's a CONCACAF World Cup for the first time in 32 years, so it's only right that we take a look at the 3 host nations, as well as their confederation-mates…
Any Given ThursdayOdd & overlooked – Everything you're missing before The World Cup | World Cup Preview #5
On our 5th of 7 World Cup preview episodes, we dive into some stats and storylines that are flying under-the-radar heading into the tournament. We're talking…
Any Given ThursdayPredicting the World Cup's Breakout Stars - the James Rodríguez Award | World Cup Preview #4
Our 7-day march to opening kick off of the World Cup continues with a deep dive into who might take home the tournaments most coveted prize – the James…
Any Given ThursdayAn Argentine anti-climax? A Belgian bungling? Who will disappoint? | World Cup Preview #3
On the third edition of our World Cup previews, we talk teams that could be headed for disappointment at this year's tournament. Can Argentina keep up with the…
Any Given ThursdayWho Is This Year's Morocco? | World Cup Preview #2
On our second World Cup preview episode, we're diving into the BEST OF THE REST to determine who will could be this year's Morocco. We examine the credentials…
Any Given ThursdayThe 7.5 teams that can win the World Cup | World Cup Preview #1
We're kicking off our World Cup Preview series by discussing the 7.5 teams we think can actually win the whole thing. We share why each of Argentina, Brazil…
Any Given ThursdayHeroes, Villains, and Eagles | 2025-26 Season In Review
It's the final show of the 2025-26 season! We're back to wrap up the Europa and Conference League, looking at Aston Villa and Crystal Palace's paths to…
Any Given ThursdayBoom Boom Boom, Mateta's In The Room | Crystal Palace wins Conference League 2026
Crystal Palace are your 2026 Conference League champions! The Eagles hoist their very first European trophy in their very first European campaign thanks to a…
Any Given ThursdayCrystal Palace v Rayo Vallecano | 2026 Conference League Final Preview
We're back to talk Conference League final! Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano face off in what some are calling the most wholesome final of all time. We talk…
Any Given ThursdayEternal Emery | Aston Villa wins Europa League 2026
It's official – Aston Villa is your 2026 Europa League champion! We recap how Villa triumphed over SC Freiburg for their first European trophy since 1982 (and…
Any Given Thursday2026 Europa League Final Preview
The Europa League final between Aston Villa and Freiburg is nye upon us, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before Wednesday's kickoff! We've…
Any Given Thursday3 first-time finalists! Villa & Freiburg flourish, Rayo & Palace overpower | Europa & Conference League, Semifinals, 2nd Leg
The final European Thursday of the season has come and gone, and we have two pairs of finalists to show for it! We express our excitement at the spectacle, as…
Any Given ThursdayBraga bravura, Vallecas vibes, a Palace party, and Forest frustrate Villa | Europa & Conference League, Semifinals, Leg 1
It was a compelling day of Europa and Conference League football, with 3 of the 4 home sides taking goal-advantages in the 1st leg of the semifinals. Braga…
Any Given ThursdayBraga's breathtaking night in Seville, the English evince their title credentials, & the Italians, well... | Europa & Conference League, Quarterfinals, Leg 2
It was another scintillating showcase of Europa and Conference League football Thursday, with more goals abounding. The headline of the night is of course…
Any Given ThursdayEnglish and German prowess, Italian futility, and a UECL goal-fest | Europa & Conference League, Quarterfinals, Leg 1
We're back for the 1st legs of the Europa and Conference League quarterfinals and we got a jam-packed Thursday full of goals! We tackle all the best action…
Any Given ThursdayEuropa & Conference League Quarterfinal Previews
We're back to talk Europa and Conference League quarterfinals! In honor of 8 terrific ties kicking off this week, we're breaking down keys to victory for each…
Any Given ThursdayBologna beats Roma, Forest fires back, sparkling Spaniards, and a Featherweight Palace-Fiorentina draw | Europa & Conference League, Round of 16
We are BACK! A DR vacation is nice, but it's nothing compared to Europa and Conference League 2nd legs. That's right, we're here to talk all of Thursday's best…
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Favorites advance, vibrant Vigo, an all-Italian draw, and Fiorentina up to their old tricks | Europa & Conference League, Playoff, Leg 2
The Playoff Knockout Round is behind us, and we're here to break it all down. It was a day in which favorites prevailed, though not without strife. Fiorentina…
Any Given ThursdayForest and Stuttgart soar, Palace and Lille bore, and Fiorentina restored? | Europa & Conference League, Playoff, Leg 1
We got our first taste of Europa and Conference League knockouts in 2026 and we're here to break down all the action. Nottingham Forest won the day with a…
Any Given Thursday2013 NBA Redraft | Any Given Redraft
An extra special day on the pod – our friend Jacob Hill returns for a new episode of our special edition series, Any Given Redraft! And we've got a doozy this…
Any Given ThursdayLyon & Villa claim top spots, Roma earns bye, Brann & Lille survive, & title power rankings | Europa League, Match-Day 8
The Europa League league phase's final match-day as come and gone, and the knockouts are finally set! We take you through the play-by-play of how all the drama…
Any Given ThursdayForest & Betis beaten, Lyon & Villa seal top 8, and League Phase goes down to the wire | Europa League League Phase, Match-Day 7
The Europa League is finally back, and we're covering all of the best Match-Day 7 action! Big boys fell across the continent Thursday, including Roma and Celta…
Any Given ThursdayChelsea torment Strasbourg, another messy Celtic divorce, and aimless Man United | The UK coaching carousel
We're back from winter holidays to talk about the wild coaching carousel January has brought us – particularly in the UK. Our main story is Chelsea, who parted…
Any Given ThursdayKuPS conquers, Universitatea unravels, Palace and Fiorentina miss out on top 8 | Conference League Match-Day 6
The Conference League league phase concluded with a bang Thursday night, and we're breaking down every game! Universitatea Craiova was the day's top story for…
Any Given ThursdayBalkan bonanzas, Ascending Athens, Rampaging Red Imps, and Fiorentina and Nice's living nightmares | Europa League Match-Day 6, Conference League Match-Day 5
We're back to break down all the action from last Thursday's Europa & Conference League bonanza. We start in Bulgaria and Romania, where Ludogorets and FCSB…
Any Given ThursdayClub Spotlight: Ferencvárosi TC
Our Club Spotlight series returns to bring you a very non-controversial topic! That's right, we're covering Hungary's own Ferencvaros, the most decorated club…
Any Given ThursdayUnderdogs upend favorites, Strasbourg beats Palace, and Dutch clubs despair | Europa League Match-Day 5, Conference League Match-Day 4
We're thankful this week for a full Thanksgiving slate of Europa and Conference League action that delivered some of the best games and storylines of the…
Any Given ThursdayInaugural Women's Europa Cup check-in, World Cup qualifying, and a look-ahead to a Thanksgiving Match-Day!
We're back to hit on a number of topics as we return to European football this week! First, we dive into UEFA's new European tournament, the Women's Europa…
Any Given ThursdayFrench teams fried, Scottish teams scarred, and Conference League captivates with stoppage time drama | Europa League Match-Day 4, Conference League, Match-Day 3
Forgive the tardiness on the release, but we're here to talk halfway point of the Europa & Conference League league phases! The Europa League gave us quests…
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Underdogs reign, VAR disdain, and a Croatian Harry Kane | Europa League Match-Day 3, Conference League, Match-Day 2
It was a vintage Thursday night across Europe, in which big-league clubs dropped like flies, and underdogs had some exceptional performances. We start out…
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Forest sack Ange, Villa spark controversy, and Bubista leads Cape Verde to glory | Europa & Conference League Match-Day Previews
With another international window in the books, it's time to dive back into AGT Thursdays! We start with Nottingham Forest, who actually did the thing and…
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Superlative Celje, lively Lech & Larnaca, and what's going on with the big boys? — a Conference League check in
So — we weren't able to record an episode for MD 1 of the Conference League last week, but we've got the next best thing! We've picked a few UECL teams to zero…
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Forest and Rangers in crisis, Dinamo Zagreb top the table, Celta Vigo get first win, & clubs struggle for goals — Europa League League Phase, Match-day 2
It's all happening as we hit the one-quarter mark of the Europa League league phase. Forest are hurdling towards a cliff in 6 winless games under Ange…
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Roma are real, Rangers are real(ly bad), Betis-Forest battle in Seville, & Villa finally score! — Europa League League Phase, Match-Day 1
Join us in reliving all the tremendous action of the Europa League league phase, match-day 1! We had a thriller in Betis v Forest, Villa finally eked out a…
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Matchday 1 Preview, Europa League League Phase
It's a big week on Any Given Thursday because the Europa League proper is officially here! That's right, the first round of league phase games begin Wednesday…
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Conference League: 2025-26 League Phase Preview
We're back with the Conference League league phase preview bonanza! We begin with who received the toughest draws (Aberdeen), which of the big boys could have…