The GegenPod, presented by Optus Sport

Richard Bayliss is joined by Mark Schwarzer, Michael Bridges, Simon Hill and Jake Rosengarten to: •Recap Lyon's shock quarter-final win •Ask where Guardiola and City went wrong •Ponder whether Pep's past it •Add 'VAR' to the words not to use list •Wish Schwarzy a nice few days off •Pick a Europa League winner

On Friday's edition of The GegenPod - Matchday Edition, Richard Bayliss is joined by Mark Schwarzer, Heather Garriock, Simon Hill and David Weiner to: •Celebrate plucky Leipzig's victory •Ponder whether it's time for an Atleti shakeup •Discuss the view that Bayern need to win for football's sake •Ask why Barca are bad •Link one panellist with the future Barca gig •Talk about the asterisk

Richard Bayliss is joined by Mark Schwarzer, Luke Wilkshire, Simon Hill and David Weiner to: •Reflect on Atalanta's heartbreaking exit •Discuss PSG's miraculous win •Marvel at Kylian Mbappe's ankles •Ask why Schwarzy watched the game in a Lisbon bar •Chat the prospect of a first-time winner •Preview Leipzig and Atletico

Richard Bayliss is joined by John Aloisi, Heather Garriock, Simon Hill and David Weiner to: •Talk about Lionel Messi •Cut & paste VAR thoughts •Wonder whether Robert Lewandowski is human •Assess whether Chelsea's season was any good •Send Kalidou Koulibaly to Stamford Bridge •Marvel at Andrea Pirlo's appointment •Look ahead to the quarters We'll have a podcast on the GegenPod feed every Matchday in the UEFA Champions League, available on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

The GegenPod is ... back! With the UEFA Champions League on Optus Sport, we'll be bringing you a daily Matchday hit on this feed with a rotation of experts from our coverage in Australia and overseas. First up, Richard Bayliss is joined by Simon Hill, Luke Wilkshire, Jules Breach and David Weiner for a review of Saturday's Champions League. Hear: •Jules calling in from her limousine •How Luke's sideline antics compare to Pep's •What Dave's quarantine pyjamas look like •What Simon made of his first Optus Sport call You can also listen via Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

In a special instalment on our GegenPod feed, David Weiner catches up with the voice of Australian football Simon Hill. Simon will join us this month for our coverage of the UEFA Champions League and Europa League. You can listen to this on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To watch or read more about Simon's announcement, visit the Optus Sport app.

After 52 episodes, it is time to wrap up season two of The GegenPod. David Weiner, Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen are back together for one more instalment, to run through the final day bonanza from the Premier League. You can also listen via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

In the penultimate podcast of the season, Michael Bridges, Thomas Sorensen and David Weiner salute Liverpool and Leeds' historic triumphs, while dissecting a frenetic end to this remarkable season. You can also listen via Spotify or Apple Podcasts. On this week's episode: •Liverpool 5, Chelsea 3: What a game, reflecting on the champions, Chelsea's status and the future of Kepa. •The Top Four: What happens now, with Chelsea v Wolves, and Leicester v Manchester United. •Final Day preview and predictions: Europe and relegation. •Bridges: Watford 'don't deserve to be in the Premier League' •Former Villa keeper Sorensen on their late miracle. •Championship and promotion: A bonkers final day, Brentford's heartache and Leeds' party. •Topical top threes: Best since lockdown, biggest disappointment, best emerging talent

David Weiner is back on deck and is joined by our regular GegenPod duo of former Premier League stars: Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen. You can listen via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. On today's menu: •Leeds on the brink, and the state of play in the race for promotion. •Hull's 8-0 capitulation to Wigan •What it is like getting promoted from the Championship •Arsenal v Liverpool and the Arteta revolution at Arsenal •Premier League talking points: Wolves-Burnley, Newcastle-Tottenham, Chelsea-Norwich, Manchester United-Southampton •Relegation Race •Have v Have Nots: Financial Fair Play and the Manchester City verdict, and the decision to keep five substitutions for next season

Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen are on deck once again, joining Richard Bayliss to chat through the whirlwind Premier League schedule and much more. You can also listen via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. On today's agenda is the latest Premier League reaction, the J.League's re-start, the Aussie invasion at Arsenal, the Championship, transfer rumours and more.

Former Premier League stars John Aloisi and Thomas Sorensen join us for this week's GegenPod with David Weiner. You can also listen via Spotify or Apple Podcasts. On today's agenda: •Thursday review: West Ham v Chelsea, Leicester's demise and the top four race. •Premier League enigmas: Adama Traore and Allan Saint-Maximin. •Bournemouth: gone? •Manchester United v Brighton: Just how good can United be? •Celebrating Burnley in eighth. •Manchester City v Liverpool: the guard of honour and the future of this rivalry. •Barcelona discussion: Griezmann, Setien, Messi and Xavi. •The Women's World Cup bid win and the journey ahead.

There's been just a casual 17 games between GegenPods - just a little bit for Michael Bridges, Thomas Sorensen and David Weiner to chat about. You can subscribe to the GegenPod via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Today's episode is a comprehensive look at all of this week's talking points in a hectic deluge of Premier League fixtures.

Former Premier League stars Michael Bridges and Thomas Sorensen join David Weiner as ... finally ... we have football to talk about. And didn't day one provide us with some headlines! You can also listen to this podcast via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. On the agenda today: •Manchester City v Arsenal: David Luiz, Mikel Arteta's to do list, Manchester City's return to form, and the future of Arsenal trio Luiz, Mesut Ozil and Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. •The difficulties of coming off contract on June 30 and how it will impact the Premier League conclusion. •Goal line drama in Sheffield United v Aston Villa. •Marcus Rashford: a new Premier League leader and hero •UEFA confirm how the season will finish. Who are the favourites for the Champions League? •Weekend look ahead, headlined by Tottenham v Manchester United and Everton v Liverpool.

The Premier League is set to return on Thursday 18 AEST and to celebrate, Optus Sport's two podcasts, The GegenPod and Two Sharp Reds, combine forces to mark the occasion with a special preview. We'll call it: The Four Sharp GegenPods. Hosts Ollie Geale and David Weiner are joined by Optus Sport football pundits Michael Bridges and Mark Schwarzer for a comprehensive discussion about the Premier League's return, plus, as you'd expect, plenty of banter, laughs and some red wine tasting as per the tradition of the Two Sharp Reds podcast. On the agenda: •Life in England and the impact of the Premier League's return •What can we expect? •Where on earth were we when it paused: The State of Play •Relegation discussion •Championship predictions •Newcastle United and their prospective sale •Timo Werner to Chelsea and what that means for Tammy Abraham •The Top Four, Manchester City's off-field problems and who makes it into Europe? •Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes: Will it happen? The Two Sharp Reds and GegenPod podcasts can be downloaded each week on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

John Aloisi and Michael Bridges join David Weiner to ... would you believe it .. .talk about some football! This week's GegenPod looks at the potential resumption of the Premier League. On the agenda: •The Premier League's return, the rule changes, and what we can expect. •Lessons from the Bundesliga so far. •La Liga and Serie A to return •What is going on in Australia: A-League latest, Bridgey on life returning at grass roots level and coaching in a socially distant environment & what happens to the A-League's foreigners. •Aloisi on the 'Golden Gen' group.