The Talking Shrimpers Podcast
Week in, week out
The Talking Shrimpers is a fan-run show for Southend United supporters. A warm, honest, family-friendly place to talk about the club we love. No shouting, no nastiness. Just Blues fans working through the highs and lows of following the Shrimpers, week in and week out.
Like every Shrimper, we've had the good days and the ones we'd rather forget, and we've never stopped turning up. This is a show for the whole matchday family: the lifers who have watched from the Roots Hall terraces for decades, the kids getting hooked on their first season, and everyone who still gets that flutter when the shrimp on the badge comes into view.
We cover matchdays, transfers, memories and everything in between, the men's first team, Southend United Ladies, the Academy and the wider Shrimpers community. If you follow Southend United, you're one of us. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.
Silver Award winner for Best Non-League Club Podcast
Non-League Bible Awards 2026. Proudly supported by Surgical Holdings.
The people behind the mic
Different voices, one club. The people bringing warmth, honesty and proper supporter conversation to every episode.
Founder & Host
Phil is the founder, host, creator and editor of The Talking Shrimpers Podcast. Known as Sensei Phil because of his deep connections in jujitsu, he brings diverse experience, energy, ambition and a genuine love of the Shrimpers to every episode.
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Host of the podcast, Charlie is known for his honest, relatable and engaging approach to conversation. Passionate about storytelling and real-life experiences, he brings humour, insight and personality to every episode. A lifelong Southend United supporter and dedicated season-ticket holder, Charlie proudly follows the Shrimpers through every high and low. He is committed to creating content that informs, entertains and builds a genuine connection with listeners.
Web and Social Content Reporter
Chris is a lifelong Blues supporter whose dedication has never been limited by distance. When he lived locally, he followed the team home and away every week, from freezing Friday nights singing in the North Bank to matches across the country. Now based on the other side of the world in New Zealand, he still tunes in to the DAZN coverage at around 3am and is often loud enough to wake the family. That same passion brought him all the way back from New Zealand for the play-off final.
Co-Host · Southend United Ladies
Katie joined the podcast midway through the 2025/26 season as its Southend United Ladies co-host. She served as a ball girl at a Southend United game in 2017 and has played right-back for Southend United Ladies for the last six years. She covers the team with commitment and care, helping make the show a podcast for the whole Shrimpers family.
We're looking for a new co-host to join us next season, ideally a North Bank supporter who attends home and away matches. To apply, send us a link to an approximately five-minute video talking about Southend United and what you would bring to the show.
Former players, club figures and people at the heart of Southend United.
The Debate · Best XI
The Southend United legend shares memories from his playing career, promotion-winning teams and life at the club.
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The Southend United chairman joins the team for a wide-ranging supporter conversation.
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The former Shrimper joins the international panel to talk football, Belgium and Southend United.
Watch the episodeWorld Cup 2026 · Pod 3
The SUEPA chairman visits the studio to discuss new supporter projects and the Southend United Pioneers book.
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