Talking City - A Manchester City Podcast
The official Manchester City podcast from the Manchester Evening News, where staff journalists break down the latest news and transfer sagas.
This is a news-driven roundtable from the reporters who cover Manchester City daily. Rather than a fan-led call-in show, it's a sober, analytical discussion between professional journalists breaking down transfer news, fixture implications, and on-pitch tactics. The tone is informed but accessible, like listening in on the Manchester Evening News sports desk's internal debrief.
“Its direct affiliation with the Manchester Evening News gives it a level of access and journalistic authority that distinguishes it from purely fan-produced podcasts. The hosts are often the same reporters breaking the stories they are discussing on the show.”
Who hosts this show
Talking City is the official Manchester City podcast from the Manchester Evening News, a regional newspaper that covers the club extensively. Hosted by the publication's own football journalists, including Chief Man City writer Simon Bajkowski, Alex James, and Jack Flintham, the show provides in-depth analysis of transfer news, match results, and club developments. The format is a roundtable discussion between reporters, offering fans an insider perspective on events at the Etihad Stadium.
Credentials & credits
- Simon Bajkowski: Chief Manchester City Writer, Manchester Evening News
- Alex James: Content Editor and Football Writer, Manchester Evening News
- Jack Flintham: Sport Central Audience Writer, Reach PLC (for Manchester Evening News)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- uk
When new episodes drop
- 01Elliot Anderson on his way to City in RECORD DEALJun 26, 2026 · 29 min
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- 03
- 04
- 05
- 06
- 07
- 08"It's An Absolute Joke!" 🤬 VAR Chaos, Doku's Masterclass & Title Race DramaMay 12, 2026 · 28 min
Notable episodes
- 01Elliot Anderson on his way to City in RECORD DEAL
A detailed breakdown of the reported £116m record transfer for a British player, representing the show's core focus on insider transfer news.
- 02"Pep changed City and English football FOREVER": Guardiola to leave Manchester City after 10 years
A special episode reacting to the major news of Pep Guardiola's departure after a decade, analyzing his legacy and impact on the club and English football.
- 03Manchester City: 2026/27 fixtures released | Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali latest
Showcases the podcast's analytical side, breaking down the strategic implications of the season's schedule and the impact of new competition formats.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted conversational show, not a guest-interview podcast. Episodes feature a rotating panel of Manchester Evening News journalists discussing the week's City news. The format is a natural, unscripted chat that mixes professional analysis with occasional personal asides and humor.
Signature segments
- · Journalist roundtable format
- · Branded intro/outro sequence
- · "Coming Up..." teaser montage
Topics covered repeatedly
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Audience & reach
The show consistently features integrated ad reads for sponsors like NordVPN, which are presented by the hosts themselves at the beginning of the episodes.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Talking City?
- The podcast is hosted by a rotating panel of Manchester Evening News football journalists, primarily Chief Man City writer Simon Bajkowski, and writers Alex James and Jack Flintham.
- Is this an official Manchester City club podcast?
- No, it is the official podcast of the Manchester Evening News, a regional newspaper that provides extensive coverage of the club.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a conversational roundtable where journalists discuss and analyze the latest Man City news, transfer rumors, and match results. It is not a guest-interview show.
- How often are new episodes released?
- New episodes are typically released one to two times per week, with additional special episodes for major breaking news.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.
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- [01]Simon Bajkowski - MENmanchestereveningnews.co.uk
- [02]Alex James - MENmanchestereveningnews.co.uk
- [03]Jack Flintham - MENmanchestereveningnews.co.uk
- [04]Talking City - Manchester City podcastsmanchestereveningnews.co.uk
- [05]Talking City - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [06]Alex James's Profile | Muck Rackmuckrack.com
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