American Toffee Podcast

In a rematch from last year’s cup battle, Everton turn it on in the second half to comfortably dispatch Doncaster at Goodison Park in the Carabao Cup. The ATP discusses all the lineup changes, individual performances, and key points in a needed win on a weekday night. James and Ryan also discuss whether any of the new players earned another start with their performances and how they believe Sean Dyche will line up this weekend. The tag team also tackle the end of silly season, talk about the potential latest signing, and what might happen as Everton nears the end of the summer transfer window. As always, they feature several listener comments that continue to help drive their content forward, so thank you for listening! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

It was a tough one in London where Everton once again incurred an unfavorable result in a 4-0 beating courtesy of Spurs. The ATP tries to make sense of a bad combination of tactical mishaps, individual mistakes, and curious coaching decisions that contributed to the lopsided scoreline. James and Ryan gets into some of the game stories such as Dyche’s pre and post-match interviews about zero, heros, and European expectations. The dynamic duo also try and look ahead to see if there is light at the end of the tunnel and whether or not they might see it sooner than later. As always, the conversation is guided by the loyal ATP listener, who are very much appreciated after poor results such as this one. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

Toffees worldwide were hoping to see the beginning of Goodison's final season begin on a bright note. Instead, we were treated to all-too familiar reminders of Everton's shortcomings and bad fortunes of late, as EFC fell 3-0 to the visiting Brighton & Hove Albion. James and Ryan break down the season opener: from lineup selections, to the questionably overturned VAR decision, to the Ashley Young straight red, and more. They also lament the over-the-top reactions from some of the fanbase who seem to be in rare form for the opening weekend. It also would not be a true ATP episode if the DESPERATE NEED OF A RIGHT BACK was not discussed at length. The show wraps with the guys trying to guess when Sean Dyche might start to incorporate the new signings into the team. We appreciate all our listeners and contributors as we head into our 6th season covering the Toffees, and we hope you enjoy the episode! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

Very excited to bring you all something a little bit different from the ATP ahead of the start of the 24/25 PL season! James is joined by Shan Khan for an Everton-oriented preview of the soon-to-start campaign. In this episode, the guys remove the top 6 finishers from the conversation and elect to focus on the moves made by the clubs expected to be in and around Everton's league position come next May. They give a rundown of each team's performance last year, discuss any major incomings and outgoings, and give their take on how they feel each club will fare. Any feedback on the format and content is more than welcome! Producer's Note: We continue to be unfortunately plagued by recording issues and as a result, James' audio is a bit robotic intermittently during this episode. Hopefully it's not too distracting, but sincere apologies. We are working to get it resolved ASAP. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib TIMESTAMPS BY TEAM: 2:58 - Leicester City 7:38 - Ipswich Town 12:46 - Brentford 16:42 - Southampton 21:38 - Nottingham Forest 26:13 - Fulham 31:39 - Wolves 37:07 - EVERTON 43:14 - Bournemouth 49:06 - Crystal Palace 55:09 - Brighton 1:00:00 - Man United 1:03:45 - West Ham 1:09:25 - Newcastle

The ATP follows up its annual team assessment pod with a new episode to talk about the several outs/ins this week – Onana, Lindstrom, O’Brien – as well as where they think the team is position by position after the friendly vs. Salford City. The head of the Optimism Train himself, Shan Khan, joins Alex and Ryan in place of James to offer his takes on the direction of the team and the impacts on each transfer. The boys address everything from Onana’s parting words about style of play and Jesper Lindstrom’s insightful interview to dispelling some misconceptions about Jake O’Brien. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Alex Johnson Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib

Preseason has begun and the ATP has kicked into gear with the annual team assessment. But before the pod gets into the depths of the EFC squad, the full Power Trio give their takes on the collapse of the Friedkin Group takeover negotiations, as well as make some observations from the Sligo Rovers friendly. As they move into the Assessment, Alex, James, and Ryan focus more on individual player performance rankings based on several analytical models and explore some of the current state of Silly Season gossip. Lots of dialogue with some surprising opinions on things such as DCL, Dele Alli, as well as rumors for guys like Jake O’Brien, Willy Gnonto, Jesper Lindstrom, Ricardo Rios, Kalvin Phillips, Scott McTominay, Angelo Preciado, Weston McKennie, Tanner Tessmann, and many more. MAJOR TIMESTAMPS 01:46 Friedkin Group Fallout 17:33 Sligo Rovers Friendly/Castore Kit First Impressions 22:33 Start of Team Assessment: Squad Numbers 32:29 Positional Breakdown LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

PRODUCERS NOTE: Hey all, this episode has been republished from yesterday in the hopes of fixing the audio issue that occurred yesterday. If you continue to experience issues, please reach out and let us know. Apologies, and now back to our regularly scheduled programming.... The Power Trio is back for a monster episode! After about a month hiatus, Ryan, Alex, and James are here to discuss the major recent developments in Everton world, of which there have been plenty: As always, thank you for your support! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

The Power Trio is back for a monster episode! After about a month hiatus, Ryan, Alex, and James are here to discuss the major recent developments in Everton world, of which there have been plenty: As always, thank you for your support! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

For the final post-match of the year, the ATP brings you a full analysis and MORE after a controversial 2-1 loss at the Emirates vs. the Gunners. In a match that meant absolutely nothing due to the City win and Brentford loss, Everton conclude their season with 48-8 points, good enough for 15th in a rather down year from the Premier League, but fully safe from relegation under all circumstances. Alex and Ryan bring to you all the highs and the lows of a fairly uneven match in Arsenal’s favor, but also get into some of the squad news and the implications as Everton go into the summer. A final thanks to all of the pod’s loyal listeners and the tremendous club support that has us continue to do what we do – and as you all know; it’s not always been easy. Onwards and upwards! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Alex Johnson Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib

The ATP brings you a relaxed post-match verdict on a 1-0 win at Goodison Park for the final home match of the season. Alex, James, and Ryan get into lineups, team tactics, postive performances, and even look at possible upcoming squad turnover. The trio also has plenty of help from the community with listener comments throughout! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Alex Johnson Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib

It’s nice to finally have a match without majors stakes involved, although we can’t say Everton’s 1-1 draw at Kenilworth Road was the most entertaining affair. The full power trio is together this week to bring you all a relatively relaxing pod with lots of listener comments and lots of disagreement on VAR and penalties. The ATP gets into some of the tactics as well as some of the individual performances in a match that lacked quality at times. Alex, James, and Ryan also get into the remaining matches and the chances of Everton keeping Brentford behind them in the standings and whether or not they could catch Crystal Palace. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Alex Johnson Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib

Despite this being maybe the most trying season in Everton’s history, with turmoil at every step of the way, Everton have finally ensured safety with a 1-0 win vs. Brentford to make it 9 points in a single week at Goodison Park. It was a match that seemed improbable in many ways; from the long moments of possession, to the unlikely goal scorer, and ultimately, to the relatively low-stress environment thanks to the Luton Town loss earlier to Wolves. But what is NOT improbable, is the ATP bringing its loyal listeners all sort of humor from our discord as well as analysis from many of our other loyal listeners. James and Ryan get into the tactics, the individual performances, and finish with a solid referendum on Sean Dyche and the jobs he’s done under difficult circumstances. AND... BREATHE! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

Everton win the 244th Merseyside Derby by a score of 2-0!!! EFC's first Derby win at Goodison since 2010. Liverpool’s title chances dealt a near-fatal blow after Jarrad Branthwaite's first half scrambled goal was coupled by a thundering DCL header in the 2nd period of play. James and Alex are here for an old school ATP basking in the glory of 3 points and a hard-nosed, sp*rited display from Tracksuit Dyche's men. The guys of course discuss what was a rather frantic timeline, key in on some of the top performances including Pickford and Gana Gueye, and breathe a sigh of relief as the Blues have virtually ensured safety in the (corrupt) Premier League for our final season at Goodison. American Toffee Vibescast is here! Hope you all enjoy. UTFT LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

After missing a match we’d all like to forget, the ATP Is back to capture all details of a 2-0 victory over Notts Forest in a massive weekend for Everton and its future. Alex and Ryan get into all the drama of a match where the VAR and xG Gods seemed to finally show favor to Everton. While the match wasn’t pretty, it definitely had its share of moments from bangers from distance to incidents of violence. We also bring in a ton of listener comments to talk about the lineup changes, the wildly inconsistent officiating of Anthony Taylor, the bizarre post-match Twitter response of Forest, and conclude with a bit of analysis of the relegation battle. We also hope everyone in enjoying Toffeefest in Chicago this weekend – wish we were there – and hope for the best for Beto. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Alex Johnson Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib

The inevitable finally happened – Everton get 3 points in a match with a victory over Burnley at Goodison Park. While it was anything but pretty, Everton did enough to give them a much needed victory, albeit against a very poor Burnley side. The ATP explores some of the reasons for the lack of quality from the style of play to the conditions as well as Everton missing several key players. James and Ryan also get into a ton of listener comments, critique some dubious calls in the second half, and explore the relegation battle in a bit of detail by analyzing future schedules. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

While maybe not deserved, Everton scrape together a much needed point with a 1-1 Tony Sampson special at Newcastle, and the ATP is here to bring you all the drama. From the pathetic on pitch officiating to the poor structure and organization of the Toffees, at times it felt like it wasn’t meant to be until it was. James and Ryan get into some of the reasons for the poor performance for much of the game, get into the singular individual performance that kept Everton in it, as well as the changes that helped Everton get the draw. Are the football and VAR gods finally shining some light on Everton? Do we finally have some reasons to be optimistic? The dynamic duo and their loyal listeners give their takes! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

After getting a well needed 3-week break, the not-so revitalized Toffees were back at it again today with a 1-2 loss vs. the Cherries in Bournemouth. While the result was probably undeserved, the performance also wasn’t anything to brag about as it was a sloppy affair, albeit one not lacking its share of controversy. Alex and Ryan bring you all the details and questionable decisions from the non-penalty to the Dyche setup and personnel choices. We get into a ton of listener comments and share in the frustration of all in a match that could have and maybe should have a different outcome. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib

The penalty gods took revenge on finally giving a penalty for Everton last week and two big mistakes lead to a 2-0 loss vs. United in Manchester. The ATP is at full force with Alex, James, and Ryan trying to analyze what was a very frustrating performance from the Toffees. They get into the clear difference in halves, highlight a few positive performances, but otherwise take the rest of the team to task for individual mistakes. They also ask the question about how much of the results are the fault of the manager and what Everton can do to right the ship during an extended break likely away from England. And yes, we talk about Alex Iwobi for no good reason at all. LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib

Good news is that we’ve got the full power trio on the pod this week. Bad news is that it’s after a terrible or perhaps an unlucky performance by Everton Football Club. The power trio try and make sense of what was a chaotic affair led by Captain Chaos himself, Norberto Bercique Gomes Betuncal, who finally gets a start for Everton. Everton also finally create some chances from open play AND get a penalty. Unfortunately it wasn’t enough and the ATP gets into the reason why. Taking a queue from the discord, is that because everyone stinks? Tune it to find out! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Production: Alex Johnson Intro: Steve Barkwill Outro: Kenboib

Despite being on the back foot for the majority of the match, Jarrad Branthwaite's brilliant finish had Toffees worldwide hoping for our first win of 2024. Optimistic feelings were bolstered after Billy Gilmour was shown a straight red for a shocking challenge on Amadou Onana. Instead, it's now 4 draws in 5 matches for Everton, after Lewis Dunk's stoppage-time header brought the hosting Brighton level today at the AmEx Stadium. James and Ryan break down the match per usual, examining the relative weakness of Brighton's lineup, EFC's ongoing ineptitude from open play, atrocious refereeing (AGAIN), and the merits of "packing it in" to preserve a lead. As always, some insightful listener comments help drive the dialogue as the Blues finish the day 1 point outside the drop zone, still waiting for news on the points deduction appeal. Be sure to reach out via DM on our socials if you would like and invite to our Discord community! LINKS: https://linktr.ee/usatoffeepod Intro: Steve Barkwill Production: James Boyman Outro: Kenboib