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Any Given Thursday

Maxwell Brown & David Blomquist

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.

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00:40:47

World Cup Preview, Group C

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/11/17

Argentina! Mexico! Poland! Saudi Arabia! Group C has some juicy, juicy matchups. We detail Argentina's balanced squad, Poland's attacking threats, Saudi Arabia's knack for possession, and whether we believe Mexico can finally get to that 5th World Cup match.

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00:43:28

World Cup Preview, Group A

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/11/17

Controversial hosts, Qatar, open up the 2022 World Cup on Sunday against Ecuador. We're guessing you may know much about how both sides line up and play, but fear not! We have you covered. We also spend far too much time on the two favorites of the group: Senegal, and, Max's team, The Netherlands.

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00:55:54

World Cup Preview, Group B

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/11/16

Listen up, everyone - our World Cup coverage is off and running! And while, we originally planned to do two releases - Groups A through D and Groups E through H - we realized Group B was just too spicy not to get its own section. And, for the very first, we're joined by a very special GUEST. Please welcome to the pod, our friend, avid football watcher, unfortunate Chelsea fan, Swedish speaker and enthusiast, and my cousin, ADAM LOEW. The three of us present to you our first taste of World Cup

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01:06:50

Playoff Draw Reaction!

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/11/10

The UEL and UECL draws arrived Monday morning, and we have TAKES, TAKES, TAKES! We were treated to a number of fantastic fixtures, including Ajax v Union Berlin, Salzburg v Roma, Shakhtar v Rennes, Sevilla v PSV, and Braga v Fiorentina. But, of course, what everyone's talking about: BARCELONA v MANCHESTER UNITED. The football gods have truly smiled upon us. All that, more reactions, early predictions, and our new segment: Hot, Not, or Thot on this week's special episode! Cheers.

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01:21:32

Friday, 11-14-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 6

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/11/05

We've done it! We've come to the very end of the group stage in the Europa and Europa Conference League, and the table are completed. We break down all the drama and results, including a predictably wild finish to Group F, where Feyenoord and Midtjylland go 4th and 3rd to 1st and 2nd, respectively, eliminating Sturm Graz and sending giants Lazio into the Conference League. All 4 teams finished on 8 points! Incredible stuff. Elsewhere, Nantes and Monaco find their way through to the UEL playoff

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00:50:38

Wednesday, 11-02-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 6

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/11/02

The final matchweek of the group stage is finally upon on us! Judgement day has arrived! Who will go through and who will go home?? We share our thoughts on all the important games and who we have advancing to the knockouts. See you Thursday!

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01:17:40

Friday, 10-28-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 5

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/10/28

The penultimate Thursday in this years' group stage is in the books! There were a bunch of thrilling games, including multiple 2 and 3 goal comebacks: Fenerbahce 3 - 3 Rennes, AEK 3 - 3 Dynamo Kyiv, and Molde 2 - 3 Djurgardens. Elsewhere, we saw teams qualify for the knockouts - see Ferencvaros and Freiburg - and others who have officially exited the competition - including our dear friends Vaduz and Ballkani. So much to talk about, so little time! Dig it.

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01:14:11

Wednesday, 10-26-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 5

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/10/26

The Europa and Conference League groups are back for a do-or-die final two weeks. It's all to play for in the home stretch, and we've got all the storylines covered. Arsenal, Betis, St. Gilloise, and Djurgardens are among those looking to seal off top stop in their respective groups, while struggling top-five-leaguers Roma, Union Berlin, Nantes, and Koln look to keep their hopes alive. All that and one enormous burp on this Wednesday preview edition of the pod. Cheers to the gaffer.

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00:16:10

10-23-22; Minisode!

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/10/23

A special minisode check in this weekend! Our very own David Blomquist gives an update on Arsenal 1 - 0 PSV, Neil Lennon's firing at Omonia, the Cristiano Ronaldo business, and other updates across the UEL & UECL. Cheers.

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01:23:04

Friday, 10-14-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 4

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/10/14

Two-thirds of the way through this round of the competitions, the groups are still to take shape! Betis, Sociedad, Freiburg, Rennes, and Fenerbahce are all qualified through to the UEL knockouts, while West Ham, Villarreal, Djurgarden, and Basaksehir advance in the UECL. Meanwhile, the races for the other qualifying spot heat up, and some clubs are eliminated. And what the hell is going on in the Europa League's Group F??

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01:06:34

Wednesday, 10-12-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 4

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/10/12

Matchweek 4 is rapidly approaching, and we're here, as always, to cover it. For the first time, teams are eligible to qualify for the knockouts, while other attempt to stave off elimination. Who will get the job done this Thursday? Cheers.

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01:22:16

Friday, 10-07-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 3

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/10/07

The third group stage matchweek is in the books, and it feels oh so good to be back. We're here as always to recount the drama of a full slate of UEL & UECL fixtures, including Betis taking down Roma at the Stadio Olimpico, Spanish & English dominance, and Kosovo's first ever European group stage win (hooray Ballkani)! Naturally, we also talk all things Vaduz. Hey, Gaffer...cheers!

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01:28:22

Wednesday, 10-05-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 3

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/10/05

We're back! After weeks of Nations League doldrums, we return to the forefront of European football, our beloved Europa and Europa Conference Leagues. And we have so, so much to get to. Check it out and prepare yourself for another crazy Thursday. Cheers. To. The. Gaffer.

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00:54:01

Club Spotlight #4: Austria Wien

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/10/03

Today in our fourth edition of our Club Spotlight series, David pitches Max Austria Wien of, well, of Austria. In Wien. Dig it!

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00:30:22

Club Spotlight #3: 1. FC Slovacko

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/09/19

For our third edition of Club Spotlight, we bring you 1. FC Slovacko of the Czech First League. Located in southeastern Czechia, this small club reached European qualifying by winning the domestic cup (their first ever major trophy) while finishing 4th in the table (their joint-highest ever league finish). And, after dominating Sweden's AIK through two legs, Slovacko made their first ever European group stage, representing the Czech league Conference League Group D. I pitch David the region's

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Friday, 09-16-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 2

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/09/16

Matchweek 2 is in the books, and we at Any Given Thursday enjoyed every second of it. We check in on Lazio after getting hammered 5-1 at Midtjylland and Nantes after falling 3-0 t0 Qarabag, and revel in some of the most exciting matches, including, but not limited to, Feyenoord 6 - 0 Sturm Graz, Silkeborg 2 - 3 West Ham, Djurgarden 3 - 2 Molde, & Koln 4 - 2 Slovacko. Cheers to the mfing gaffer.

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00:43:50

Wednesday, 09-14-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 2

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/09/14

We're back to preview all of Thursday's matchweek 2 group stage action. In the Europa League, Rennes v Fenerbahce, Braga v Union Berlin, Olympiacos v Freiburg are just a few of the headliners. Meanwhile in the Conference League, we look forward to Basaksehir v Fiorentina, Partizan v Nice, Djurgarden V Molde, and, of course, Vaduz's visit to AZ Alkmaar. Cheers to the gaffer!

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01:12:23

Friday, 09-09-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 1

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/09/09

The first UEL & UECL group stage round is in the books! And it didn't disappoint. Particularly if you're a Ludogorets fan, as the Bulgarian side took down Conference League holders Roma in the upset of the day! Elsewhere, RFS got a shock result in Florence, Real Sociedad took a controversial 3 points at Old Trafford, Villarreal and Lech played a wild one in Spain, and Nantes defeated Olympiacos in their first European night in 21 years. All that and more on today's episode of AGT!* *Note: We're

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Wednesday, 09-07-22; Group Stage, Matchweek 1

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/09/07

The Europa & Conference League groups are finally here, and our weekly preview pod along with it! We touch on all of tomorrow's exciting action, including Real Sociedad's visit to Old Trafford, Feyenoord in Rome, the Union derby, and Koln's journey to the South of France. Meanwhile, we deal with a bit of an issue with street noise, but we cannot be deterred! Podders gotta pod. Cheers to the gaffer.

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00:48:59

Conference Palooza (Part 2 of 2)!

Any Given Thursday ·

2022/09/05

We wrap up the Europa Conference League groups in Part 2 with groups E, F, G, & H, just in time for Match-day 1 this Thursday. Enjoy!

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