Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 34 - FA Trophy preview.

WORLD CUP POD 4 - 3 LIONS PROGRESS!

The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 4 of the 2026 World Cup!! Host Sensei Phil is joined by Co-hosts Charlie and Finn, as we celebrate our first Podcast award, taking a Silver in the Non-League Bible Awards. We review the results from the round of 32, and look ahead to the round of 16, whilst also discussing England’s tight win against Congo. We end by sharing our top 5 England World Cup moments.

WORLD CUP POD 3 - ANDY LEEDER (SUEPA)

The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 3 of the 2026 World Cup!! Host Sensei Phil, is joined by SUEPA Chairman Andy Leeder, who reveals the brilliant new projects in association with the club, including the Southend United Pioneers book due for release. We review the Groups which have been completed, look at the potential knock out stages line up, and we see how the FA Trophy winning players predict England’s chances. We discuss the 3 Lions squad, the frustrating result against Ghana, and look at what could be coming ahead for Thomas Tuchel’s England team.

WORLD CUP POD 2 - JUSTIN REES, FRANCK MOUSSA, NZ SHRIMPER!

The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents POD 2 of the 2026 World Cup!! Hosts Sensei Phil, Finn and Charlie are accompanied by Southend United’s Chairman, Justin Rees, representing Australia, New Zealand Shrimper Chris, and former Shrimpers legend Franck Moussa, speaking on Belgium. We discuss the Craziest World Cup moments, and review groups D, F, G and H. We also look back on some of the Group stage results so far.

WORLD CUP POD 1 - Alexa + The Albanian Shrimper!

The Talking Shrimpers Podcast presents the 2026 World Cup!! Hosts Sensei Phil and Charlie are accompanied by guests, including the Albanian Shrimper, Mexican sports media influencer Alexa, and Brazilian shrimpers Renato and Bernardo. We gather insights from the 25/26 Southend United players regarding their predictions for the Scotland campaign, as well as their choice for the standout player of the World Cup. As we near the Group stages, we analyse and evaluate Groups A, B, C, and E, while also sharing our favourite moments from past World Cups.

Talking Shrimpers Podcast - Episode 35 - FA TROPHY CELEBRATIONS AS KING KEV EXITS!

In a dramatic final Talking Shrimpers Podcast of the 2025/2026 season, we bring you a bumper episode! We re-live the FA Trophy winning penalty shoot-out win against Wealdstone at Wembley, applaud the Southend Ladies for an amazing Roots Hall 6-0 demolition of rivals Colchester United Ladies, and we discuss the departure of the 3 amigos; Kevin Maher, Darren Currie and Mark Bentley. We also look back on our season best moments, before reviewing the club awards.