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Set The TempoBest season out of Arsenal & Man United, Will Liverpool challenge again?Recorded Friday 25th May 2023.The main topics discussed included the following -Who has had the best season, Arsenal or Man United?Will Liverpool challenge next season?Can Pochettino revive Chelsea?Co-hosted by Mike Blackman & Aali Farooq Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue Adventure Clear ClearPodcast Production by Mike BlackmanArtwork / Show Notes by MAGN3TIC by Y.ZFollow us on instagram - https://www.in...2023-05-261h 55Set The TempoThe Evolution of Newcastle United, Is the EPL Top 4 race back on?Recorded Monday 8th May 2023.The main topics discussed included the following -The Evolution of Newcastle UnitedThe EPL top 4 raceWhat is going wrong for Ten Hag & Man Utd?Is Trent Alexander-Arnold now a midfielder?Co-hosted by Mike Blackman, Aali Farooq & Alex Dunne (who stepped in this week for Wamweni Simonde)Music by Blue Lab Beats (NK-OK and Mr DM) for Blue AdventurePodcast Production by Mike Blackman...2023-05-0958 minSet The TempoIs this Pep's best Man City team? What next for Arsenal? Should managers get more time?Recorded Friday 29th April 2023.The main topics discussed included the following -What happened to Arsenal, where do they go from here?Is this Pep's best-ever Man City team?Are the Glazers staying at Man United?Which managers who lost their jobs this season deserved more time?Are Liverpool returning to form?https://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/12867194/manchester-city-4-1-arsenal-premier-league-highlightshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65433123Co-hosted by Mike Blackman, Aali Farooq & Wamweni SimondeMusic...2023-04-291h 11Set The TempoCity vs Arsenal preview, Newcastle smash Spurs 6-1, United reach another cup finalRecorded immediately after Victor Lindelöf's decisive spot kick in the FA Cup semi-final between Man United & Brighton.The main topics we discussed included the following - What next for Harry Maguire? Will City win the Treble? Can Arsenal, Man United, or Real Madrid stop City? What has gone wrong at Spurs and is the top 4 race now finished? Are Chelsea in danger of sliding into the relegation battle? Who will get relegated this season?Co-hosted by Mike Blackman, Aali Farooq & Wamweni Simonde2023-04-241h 28Set The TempoCan England win the World Cup? Has Southgate lost his credibility?The guys preview the upcoming world cup starting this Sunday in Qatar. Topics on England include - How far can England go in the tournament? Has Southgate lost credibility by selecting out-of-form players in his squad? How will England line up?Topics on the World Cup itself include - Who will win the World Cup? Which players will light up the World Cup? Which players will rise to prominence at the World Cup? Will we ever see another Winter World Cup? Is the controversy around Qatar just more of the same corruption from Fifa?2022-11-171h 34Set The TempoShould Stormzy have brought out Chip? Is Kanye being toxic on purpose?The guys discuss the world of collaborations and brand partnerships across the culture in music and sport. They delve into topics around Stormzy's Mel Made Me Do It video, the souring relationship between Kanye West and Adidas, and Skepta's creative brand deals.The guys then examine Arsenal's recent 3-2 victory over Liverpool at the Emirates stadium and discuss whether they believe the gunners can genuinely fight for the Premier League title this season.Please remember to rate and review the show, and share it with people who also might enjoy these chatsRelevant...2022-10-141h 19Set The TempoWho would you select in your EPL North v South Allstar Draft Pick?Mike & Aali are joined once again by their good friend Wam to play the ultimate premier league pub game, courtesy of new Chelsea owner Todd Boehly. It's the English Premier League North v South All-Star game but with the added twist of the draft system, since it came from the mind of the U.S owner. Each competitor chooses both a north and south XI, taking each player off the market from their competitor once selected. As much as the American owner was an influence on this game, the guys refrained from using his proposed 443...2022-10-011h 23Set The TempoShould the football have been cancelled? Will AI enhance or kill music?Mike & Aali are joined by their long-time friend and new regular guest on the show, Mr. Wamweni Simonde. “Wam” is an Arsenal diehard with a strong love of music, particularly anything from Kanye West.The guys talk about the reaction they've seen to Queen Elizabeth II's passing and the potential implications of the postponed EPL fixtures. In terms of football, they also discuss Erling Haaland's impact at Man City, the new mentality of Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, and the goings on at Chelsea between Owner Todd Boehly, outgoing manager Thomas Tuchel, and the German coach's new replacement Graham Pott...2022-09-161h 41Set The TempoWhat makes the London & U.K Jazz Music Scene so unique?Mike & Aali discuss the rise of the London & U.K Jazz scene, exploring how this new wave of jazz-inspired instrumentalists, producers, and vocalists connect the spirit of traditional jazz with their influences from mainstream culture. They speak on how the next generation of U.K jazz-infused talent is being prepared and developed for the future and on the scene’s talented musicians pushing the needle forward on today's popular music. They reference key initiatives in the London scene's story including Tomorrow's Warriors and jazz re:freshed.They then discuss the weekend’s English Premier League fixtures and resu...2022-08-221h 47Set The TempoCan Man United fans boo the team and back the manager?Mike & Aali discuss the talking points from the opening weekend of the EPL before making their predictions for the season ahead. They debate who will be the MVP transfer, Sterling to Chelsea, Jesus to Arsenal, or Haaland to City. They also discuss their top 4 predictions, Klopp's excuses, and the situation at FC Barcelona. They then hold a lengthy debate on whether Man United fans can credibly boo the team yet still fully back new united manager Erik Ten Hag. Finally, they discuss U.K music festival highlights from 2022 so far, they also touch on the return of music festivals...2022-08-121h 37Set The TempoIs Southgate still the man to lead the England Men's team? Part 2Mike & Aali continue debating the merits of Gareth Southgate and his record as the Men's England football team. Did making the semi-final of the World Cup and the final of the European Championships constitute success and looking ahead, is he the right person to lead the team both into the World Cup 2022 in Qatar and beyond? Expect a healthy mix of lively and passionate debate, sweeping opinions, some banter, and silly stuff as well.Please remember to rate and review the showCo-hosted by Mike Blackman & Aali FarooqMusic by Fasion for Epidemic...2022-08-1041 minSet The TempoWas Liverpool's season a success? How will Man Utd fair under Ten Hag?Mike and Aali give their opinions on LFC and their 2021/22 season before looking ahead to Erik Ten Hag beginning his MUFC reign in 2022/23. Firstly they discuss Liverpool vs Real Madrid in the UCL final, Liverpool vs Man City in the title race, and whether it was an overall successful “parade-worthy” season for Jurgen Klopp and his men. They then discuss what the expectations are for Erik Ten Hag in his first season at Manchester United and what does he need to do there in order to replicate his successful period as Ajax manager? Please remember to r...2022-08-0334 minSet The TempoDoes Kendrick fall foul of 90’s rap fans? Can you like old & new Kanye?Mike and Aali give their opinions on Kendrick Lamar and his latest album “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers” before discussing the enigma that is Kanye West post-release of his Netflix documentary “Jeen-Yuhs”. Does Kendrick fall foul of fans who only like 90’s songs, can you be a fan of old Kanye and still enjoy Yeezy, and do studio albums still matter in today's song-led music on-demand culture? Expect a healthy mix of lively and passionate debate, sweeping opinions, some banter, and silly stuff as well.Please remember to rate and review the showCo-hosted...2022-08-0333 minSet The TempoIs Southgate still the man to lead the England Men's team? Part 1Mike and Aali debate the merits of Gareth Southgate and his record as the Men's England football team. Did making the semi-final of the World Cup and the final of the European Championships constitute success and looking ahead, is he the right person to lead the team both into the World Cup 2022 in Qatar and beyond? Expect a healthy mix of lively and passionate debate, sweeping opinions, some banter, and silly stuff as well.Please remember to rate and review the showCo-hosted by Mike Blackman & Aali FarooqMusic by Fasion for Epidemic...2022-08-0342 min