Podcast
The Dressing Room
Welcome to The Dressing Room with Joe Cole, Carlton Cole and Wayne Bridge: three former top flight pros bringing you football without the filter.
Expect outrageous stories you won’t hear anywhere else, behind the scenes banter and brutally honest verdicts on all the biggest football news.
New episodes every week covering the Premier League, transfers, and the stories behind the game.
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- Episodes
- 61
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 49 min
- On air since
- 2025
- Latest episode
- 1 day ago
Episodes
61 episodes, newest first
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49 min
Arsenal break Anfield hoodoo, More Man Utd Troubles and The Dark Arts.
Season 3, Episode 12
Show notes
Arsenal go top after a 1-0 win at Anfield - but should Liverpool have had a penalty? Chelsea, thanks to some team selection from Joe’s son, beat Man Utd - so are Michael Carrick’s men in a relegation battle? More praise for Brighton, Bizarre and Shameful goals and Carlton tries to figure out what’s going on at West Ham. Plus the problem with Joe’s Doorbell, how to master the ‘Dark Arts' and Who is on Carlton’s Shirt?
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42 min
What next for United, Chelsea undone by Spurs and Football’s Enforcers.
Season 3, Episode 11
Show notes
Where do we start with Man Utd…the players, the manager, the executives, the owners or all of them? Plus was Chelsea’s loss to Spurs a blip or something more worrying and have De Zerbi’s men turned a corner? Also Footballs Greatest Enforcers, the best Footballing Nicknames, Villa back in form, Liverpool showing promise, why we still all love Jose Mourinho and his antics and what’s got Carlton so angry?
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56 min
United under a cloud, Asterisk City and Can Brighton ‘do a Leicester’?
Season 3, Episode 10
Show notes
What’s going on at Man United and who is to blame for their poor form? Are Brighton beginning to dream of ‘doing a Leicester? Have Chelsea turned a corner after keeping a clean sheet at last? Plus, what happened when Carlton and Joe did their own ‘Lisandro Rant’, the perils of being a footballing parent, Happy Hammers, subs and finishers, Stephen Bywater vs Kevin Keegan and another round of ‘Who’s Likely To…'
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - The Perils of being a footballing parent
06:22 - Why are so many ‘keepers being lobbed?
08:44 - Stephen Bywater v Kevin Keegan
12:21 - Winless Man Utd - who’s to blame?
16:31 - The case for Carrick
22:35 - When Carlton and Joe did a ‘Lisandro Rant’
26:40 - Brighton flying, can they 'do a Leicester’?
33:43 - Arsenal being Arsenal
35:22 - Eze - What is his best role?
40:35 - Subs vs Finishers
43:10 - Out of Joe, Carlton and Wayne, who is most likely to…..?
48:25 - Chelsea finding form
49:03 - Asterisk City
51:20 - Happy Hammers
54:28 - Highlights of the Week
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46 min
City win - but is it irrelevant? Plus Warm Weather Training Antics and Carlton’s Celebrations.
Season 3, Episode 9
Show notes
City beat Liverpool 3-0 - but are they title contenders or in a relegation battle? Plus who has the bigger problems Man Utd or Spurs, why are Liverpool misfiring, will Arsenal’s squad depth bring them the Premier League Title and can Brighton qualify for the Champions League? Plus what really happens on ‘Warm Weather Training’, Party Music (Phil Collins anyone??!!), Highlights of the Week and Happy Birthday to our very own Carlton Cole!
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1 hr 14 min
The Peter Crouch Special
Season 3, Episode 8
Show notes
A VERY Funny episode with a VERY Special Guest - footballer, podcaster, national treasure and the busiest man in Showbiz - the one and only Peter Crouch. From playing with ’The Golden Generation’ to dancing for Prince William and chasing down Kaka for the Golden Boot Award - we cover the life and times of one of the country's favourite footballers. Plus, who’s Crouchy’s favourite players, managers and clubs and how did he go from a star striker to having a booming media career in retirement? Also Bridgey dons the sparkly jacket and delves into some old tweets for a Crouchy themed quiz, Joe reveals what happened after a famous Champions League match between Chelsea and Liverpool and Carlton remembers how he got stitched up while on England U21 duty.
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47 min
What next for City and are there reasons for English optimism?
Season 3, Episode 7
Show notes
What will be the fallout to the news Man City have been found guilty of breaking PL financial rules? Joe, Carlton and Wayne have their say on arguably the biggest story to hit the Premier League. Plus England nearly overcame the World Champions, but despite the loss to Spain are there reasons to be cheerful and optimistic? Also Bridgey has a weekend of ‘double trouble’ (not to mention an accident with a trampoline), Joe gets asked to dance, Carlton’s looking for compensation and a new feature ‘Who is most likely to…..'
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1 hr 1 min
Brilliant Brighton, Sorry Spurs and Football Finance Facts.
Season 3, Episode 6
Show notes
Arsenal were ‘pecked by The Seagulls’ - but how did Brighton win so convincingly? Spurs scored twice, but Villa netted 3 times - what can De Zerbi do in the International Break to turn Tottenham around? Plus we’re joined by Football Finance Expert Stefan Borson to get to the bottom of what’s going on with Chelsea, Carlton’s been relaxing by going for walks in the forest but it still doesn’t stop him going on a rant, would Joe buy a football club and what next for J.J Gabriel?
Also join us join us on Monday, 28th of September, at 1 pm, as we will be doing an eBay live auction selling off some beautiful football shirts, signing them, and personalising them if you want us to. We will also be chatting about football shirts and doing a Q+A, so send us your questions whilst you bag yourself a bargain.
Just Google Ebay Live and you'll find us on their platform - live and direct 1pm next Monday 28th of September.
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55 min
VAR (again!), Oasis and remembering Ludo.
Season 3, Episode 5
Show notes
After another VAR nightmare at the weekend during the Manchester Derby what - if anything - can be done to make it better? Plus Chelsea’s defensive issues, Spurs still can’t score, West Ham top the Championship and remembering the great Ludo Miklosko. Also why did Joe throw a massage table across the Dressing Room, school days memories and who didn’t make the Oasis after party?
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49 min
Arsenal show their class, the joy of last minute goals and Carlton’s insane injury.
Season 3, Episode 4
Show notes
Arsenal may have taken 3 points but were there positives for Chelsea and who has the best Front 3 - The Gunners or The Blues? Plus Everton’s last gasp equaliser, how do you break a scoring drought, Lampard v Schoies v Gerrard. - who was best and how did Carlton end up injured by a mannequin? Also a new feature - The Dressing Down, Who’s on Carlton’s ’Shirt of the Week’ and is Kai Havertz the best false 9 currently playing?
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53 min
Are Chelsea Title Contenders, The Truth about Deadline Day and Hull win again!
Season 3, Episode 3
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Are Chelsea the ‘real deal’ or is it too soon for Alonso’s boys? Plus Man Utd impress, Spurs still look shaky and Hull make it two wins from two - is Joe getting worried about that forfeit??! Plus what’s it like being a player on Transfer Deadline Day - new team, new coaches, new playing colleagues, not to mention the potential headaches of moving into a new home and finding a new school for the kids. Also whose shirt has Carlton grabbed from his collection this week, Bank Holiday Fun with Kasabian and what happened when Bridgey met a load of Pompey Fans?!
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55 min
Hull humble United, Brilliant Brentford and what happened to Spurs and Villa?
Season 3, Episode 2
Show notes
Did Joe inspire Hull City to a famous opening day win over Man Utd, what makes Brentford so good but will it be a long, hard season for Spurs and Villa? Plus Jellyfish stings, players v FIFA, highlights of the week and why was Carlton left stranded in his Calvin Klein’s in Barcelona????!?!
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41 min
Premier League Preview - Who wins, who’s relegated and who’s already under pressure?
Season 3, Episode 1
Show notes
We're back and getting excited for the start of the 2026/7 Premier League Season. Crystal balls are at the ready as Joe Cole, Carlton Cole and Wayne Bridge try and predict the Top 3, Bottom 3 and Golden Boot winner in the Premier League, plus who might surprise some people and which managers are already under pressure even before a ball has been kicked? Also Wayne has a nightmare with a washing machine, Carlton’s verdict on West Ham’s first match and Joe shares his memories of his last ever match in professional football.
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55 min
World Cup Final Reaction: Spain's Triumph, Argentina's Bullies and Where It Went Wrong for Tuchel's England
Season 2, Episode 49
Show notes
Wayne Bridge and Carlton Cole are joined by Dave from The Secret Scout for a full World Cup 2026 debrief. Carlton didn’t enjoy the final but is glad Argentina’s bullies didn’t win. The guys marvel at the brilliance of Spain and the seemingly untouchable Rodri.
We go off on Tuchel’s tactics and lack of ambition, but praise the England squad for a valiant effort. We look ahead and pick England’s future stars. Whilst the three lions might have a lack of strikers coming through the ranks to replace Kane, Carlton’s doing his bit by personally raising the next generation.
The guys dish out awards for best player, best goal and more, meanwhile our pick of the World Cup moments include Djed Spence’s superb performances, epic renditions of Wonderwall and Wayne’s super strength strawberry daiquiris.
The Dressing Room will return in August with the arrival of the new Premier League Season.
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Hot takes on the final
2:06 - Rodri’s next level performance
3:58 - Argentine shenanigans and Enzo Fernandez’ sending off
5:19 - Carlton did not enjoy the final
6:02 - The brilliance of Spain
8:29 - A controversial half time show
11:18 - Trump dismissed by Rodri
13:01 - Assessment of England’s performance
15:10 - Tuchel’s negativity and the DNA of English football
20:56 - How could England improve?
26:17 - Lessons from the Bronze Final
30:50 - England’s top performers
33:55 - England highlights
36:17 - Wayne’s strawberry daiquiris + Sweet Caroline trigger a goal
38:09 - What’s next for England?
43:32 - World Cup Awards
52:52 - Dave’s players to watch
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11 min
Carlton’s really stupidly hard World Cup Quiz.
Season 2, Episode 48
Show notes
As we build to The 2026 World Cup Final we have another Bonus Episode for you. Carlton has brushed off his Quizmaster Jacket and delved into World Cup History to present his ‘really stupidly hard’ World Cup Quiz.
Note for the pedants this was recorded before the 2026 tournament got underway!
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15 min
Favourite World Cup Matches….Ever!
Season 2, Episode 47
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What was better David Platt’s volley against Belgium or Michael Owen’s dazzling run and goal against Argentina? From great goals to headline grabbing controversies Joe, Carlton and Wayne pick their favourite ever World Cup matches…..there’s even a mention of a goal by some bloke called Joe Cole against Sweden!
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27 min
BONUS EPISODE: Becks, Blaine and Bets: Playing for England at a World Cup.
Season 2, Episode 46
Show notes
Ahead of England's huge match against Mexico we find out what’s it like playing for England at a World Cup. From Call up to Card school, partying and penalties this is everything you need to know about life with on the road with the ‘3 Lions' at a World Cup. Some cracking tales including what happened at David Beckham’s pre World Cup party, how Bridgey got left behind in Japan, why Joe upset David Blaine and why the Golden Generation never fulfilled their potential.
Warning: The episode features discussions about gambling, betting and debt.
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8 min
The Roger Milla Quiz!
Season 2, Episode 45
Show notes
Time for the much anticipated Roger Milla Quiz! Joe’s your quizmaster but who will claim the prize of his treasured Roger Milla figure which is still box fresh - Carlton or Bridgey?
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16 min
First World Cup Memories.
Season 2, Episode 44
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What’s your first World Cup Memory? Joe, Carlton and Wayne head back in time to Italia 90, USA '94 and France '98 to relive David Platt’s volley, Gazza’s tears, Roger Milla’s dancing, Baggio’s penalty miss and playing with and against France’s World Cup winners. Plus how did Joe annoy his neighbours and there’s an idea for a new quiz.
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18 min
Can England Win the World Cup?
Season 2, Episode 43
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After 60 years of hurt is football coming home in 2026? On the eve of their first match against Croatia - Joe, Carlton and Wayne are joined by Dave from ‘The Secret Scout’ to assess the 3 Lions chances of going all the way. Are they too reliant on Harry Kane, is the defence strong enough and has Tuchel made a mistake in leaving Palmer and Foden back home? Plus Panama Facts from Joe, England’s possible route to the final and Bridgey has a hilarious story about a blood test
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30 min
World Cup Preview 1 - Main Contenders and Under the Radar Players.
Season 2, Episode 42
Show notes
Joe, Carlton and Wayne are joined by Dave from ’The Secret Scout’ for the first of our World Cup Previews. On this episode we look at the favourites to claim the trophy plus Dave highlights some of the ‘under the radar players’ to look out for and who might make the Headlines this summer. Plus Joe makes a shocking prediction about Spain, Bridgey outlines the teams he’s looking forward to watching and Carlton gets a tip from a very unusual source!
Next Week we have a special episode looking at England’s chances of ending 60 years of hurt.
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