Owls Americast: Sheffield Wednesday opinion with an American accent
Owls Americas 273 episodes Nov 6, 2026
Owls Americast offers a unique perspective on Sheffield Wednesday FC, blending American viewpoints with passionate fan opinions. The podcast covers match analysis, club news, and fan culture, aiming to provide an entertaining and insightful take on the English football club. Hosted by Owls Americas, it brings a transatlantic flavor to discussions about the team.
Episodes
"Beat Oldham, don't eat old ham"
Jeffrey and Dimi review the two halves against Blackpool, look forward to the Dave Challinor tenure, and preview a trip to Oldham.
"Thank U, Next"
Jeffrey, Justin, and Dimi discuss a bad loss, a fired manager, and a middling draw, before turning our attention to Blackpool.
"It was the best of Wednesday, it was the worst of Wednesday"
A discombobulated show for some discombobulated performances. Justin joins Dimi and Jeffrey for a tape-delayed (and illness-delayed) Hudddersfield review, and then we take on the highs and lows of Wimbledon and Notts County. And the fixtures keep coming even as the squad gets thinner.
"A Hudderly Important Fixture"
After a very long international break, there is Sandwich Cup action to recap and an important trip to the Terriers to preview.
"Load-bearing Louie Barry"
Jeffrey and Dimi discuss another scoreless draw and a Sandwich cup smash and grab.
"The Sandwich Cup?"
Whether its the Pizza Cup or the Sandwich Cup, we don't much want to talk about it. Granted we don't want to talk about a 0-0 draw with Wigan either.
"The Road Warriors"
Jeffrey and Dimi cover yet another away win for Wednesday and look forward to a home tilt with Wigan.
"Goals! Goals! Goals!"
Well so much for Wednesday struggling to score goals. Nine goals, two wins, three podcasters.
"Let's not talk about Wolves at home"
Jeffrey and Dimi chat about two rough losses and preview two very League One fixtures.
"A real kick in the ass"
The duo of Jeffrey and Dimi recap the third in a trio of Wednesday wins and take a look ahead to the home opener at Hillsborourgh.
"A real gut punch"
Jeffrey and Dimi give a condensed review of a condensed version of Wednesday's win in the League Cup, then turn their attention to a trip to London. No, not that stadium, or that one...orrrrr that one. It's Leyton Orient. Yeah, it's League One.
"Owls, Omens, and Oracles"
"Owls, Omens, and Oracles" by Owls Americas
"Episode Zero"
Jeffrey is looking at the League One table again. Paddy is calling the chairman (and the Austin Fire Department). Tommy is still thinking of that BBQ.
"Wednesday, you've got us wondering"
Jeffrey and Justin consider the short and long term future of the Owls, and then preview a visit from Queens Park Rangers with Dunstan from QPR NYC.
"The Kids Remain Alright"
Jeffrey, Justin, and Evan discuss the last two weeks of Wednesday matches, update everyone on the goings on with the engagement panel, and preview a visit from Swansea.
"The Kids are Alright"
Jeffrey is pleasantly surprised it wasn't 6-0. Justin is pleasantly surprised to learn the proper Paloma recipe.
"'Til the Wheels Fall Off (They've sold them to pay for more sock tape)"
Jeffrey should have done more closed door podcasts to prepare for the season. Paddy is looking forward to next year's Pizza Cup. This is Justin being mellow, he swears. Also, we preview the Leicester City match with the NYC Foxes. because theoretically Wednesday are playing matches this season. Maybe even up to 46.
"Schrödinger's Owl"
Jeffrey vaguely remembers how to do this. Paddy vaguely remembers how to do this. James vaguely remembers how to do this. What did we miss?
"Vibe Check"
Jeffrey really hopes high school hockey season is over soon. Mike reminds us all to celebrate an anniversary.
"2025 starts with a worldie"
Jeffrey is tactically flexible when it comes to German beers. Justin wins some fireball on ice.
"Hosts of Christmas Past"
Jeffrey is commissioning a statue of Barry Bannan. Paddy is flirting with the playoffs. James is enjoying being bored.
"A Derby Win"
Jeffrey has to do the previews. Mike has a new cider.
"Blue and White ft. Blue and Orange"
Jeffrey really needs to stop watching Mets playoff games during these (That might be getting taken care of). Justin is enjoying the averageness.
"Welcome to the season, Wednesday"
Jeffrey is worried about a different game. Justin was never worried.
"The Beat (And the Cup) Goes On"
Jeffrey is seeing plenty of goals on Saturday mornings. Mike is not worried at all.
"A much needed (International) break"
We could talk about the Millwall game, but we'd much rather look to future fixtures, specifically QPR with Dunstan from QPR NYC.
"Illuminating and Illuminations"
Jeffrey loves a Pato brace. Justin loves some New England beaches. Paddy does not love the English seaside.
"How the turntables"
Jeffrey catches a couple extra hours sleep. Justin catches up with a new small English football club.
"That was liquid football!"
Jeffrey had to really stretch to come up with a Thumbs Down. Justin has no Thumbs Down.
"Cautiously Optimistic?
Jeffrey was not expecting a work and Wednesday crossover. Justin is expecting some victory pancakes.
"Summer Omnibus"
Jeffrey, Justin, and Mike get together to check in on Wednesday's transfer window, new kits, and bizarre early season schedule (which includes the first of three Hull matches now)
Summer Interview Series: Alex Miller
Jeffrey and Mike put on a cup of coffee (or tea) and chat with The Sheffield Star's Alex Miller about being up close and personal for the mad last few years of Wednesday, the promises of the Danny Rohl era, and his new longform writing project.
"We're crazy like a fool"
The Imps, Shrews, U, Shrimps, Cod Army, and Ryan Reynolds will all have to wait at least another year, as Wednesday remain in the Championship.
"And I just made Halifax yesterday"
The sights and sounds of OA Away in Halifax. Did anyone watch the actual match? Unclear. Well, clear in Justin's case. He did at least put together a Sunderland preview though.
"Forever 21st"
Jeffrey and Justin review the Stoke and Blackburn fixtures and peek ahead to the National Meetup in Halifax for the West Brom match.
"Episode 5000"
Jeffrey has made a has of this Mai Tai recipe. Mike is gonna get some squats in.
"Twenty-twenty-twenty-four points to play for"
Jeffrey needs to get more ice to cool down his nerves (and make shaken cocktails). Paddy is buying Pulp tickets as retail therapy.
"12 from 12"
Jeffrey and Justin cover two more wins on the bounce and look ahead to a Friday Night under the lights against Leeds.
"It's not a derby, Paddy"
Jeffrey still can't carry a tune. Mike is leery about a red kit.
"Just the Halifax, ma'am"
Jeffrey, Justin, Mike, and Dimi review Millwall, cover the week's news and take a look forward to a Bristol City match and a trip to Halifax for OA Away.
"The business end of the business end of the table"
The math(s) are not great. The performances only marginally better.
"Dry January"
Jeffrey and Justin cover the last two weeks in Wednesday football, check in on the transfer market, and "preview" a big relegation six-pointer.
"Got me a podcast, I want you to know"
Jeffrey is well-versed in influential 80s college rock. Justin confuses Sebadoh and The Pixies. Mike has multiple grapes going on.
"Festive Fixtures"
Jeffrey and Justin recap four festive fixtures and take a peak at the transfer window.
"Don't touch that dial"
Jeffrey and Mike cover late drama at Hillsborough and festive fixtures against Cardiff and Coventry.
"Now I'm a broken man on a Halifax pier, the last of Paddy's privateers"
Jeffrey, Mike, James, and Dimi return to wrap up the last six or so weeks in Wednesday football, preview QPR, and announce OA Away.
"Three points and two million quid"
Jeffrey, Paddy, and Mike discuss a perfectly average week in the annals of Wednesday Football Club. I guess it's unusual that they won a match.
"Rӧhl On"
Justin and Jeffrey barely remember the Huddersfield game and barely know what to expect form the new manager.
"Oh right, we have a podcast"
Maybe you missed us. We haven't missed talking about Wednesday football, but all of a sudden there's a lot to talk about.
"A 20 minute distraction"
Jeffrey and Mike preview a two-match week and talk about that... other thing.
"23rd Place and Rising"
Jeffrey and Justin discuss Wednesday's first point of the season and some Deadline Day moves (and non-moves).
"Can anybody win a point around here?"
Jeffrey and Mike hit the doom and gloom hard as they review another bad week at the office and "look forward" to a trip to Leeds.
"Can you climb, climb, climb higher"
Jeffrey and Paddy ditch the cocktails this week and review another league defeat, and preview a match with Cardiff City with the help of Cardiff Dave.
"Are We Having Fun Yet?"
Jeffrey, Justin, and Paddy review the Hull game, ponder the future of the squad, and preview a match with Preston North End at Hillsborough
"Penalty Specialists"
Jeffrey and Justin take you through a close Wednesday loss in the league and a close Wednesday win in the Cup. Plus, the usual transfer news and Justin previews a trip to the outer bounds of Yorkshire.
"August and Everything After"
Jeffrey, Justin, and Mike are back and ready to dish about Big Dish (and all of Wednesday's other Summer transfer action), preview Southampton and Stockport County, and make some preseason predictions.
"Another Sunny Day, I met you up on the podcast"
Jeffrey has a cherry beer. Mike has a cursed wine. Wednesday have a new manager.
"Bold New Ways to be Typical Wednesday"
We will probably be back tomorrow when they announce a new manager.
"Yes, that all did happen"
Jeffrey would have done the whole pod just about Kieran Lee. Justin wants more YELLOWS. Mike is still getting congratulations at work. James is stunningly positive.
"Stop asking questions that don't matter anyway / Just give us a kiss to celebrate here today"
When we get promoted, this is what we'll pod: We are Wednesday, we are Wednesday, Darren is our King.
"London Calling"
Inspired by the semifinal comeback, we throw five upfront to prepare for a day out at Wembley.
"Every once in a while..."
I mean, you watched the games. Here's the pod(s). We're gonna go take a long nap and see you at Wembley.
"Shattered, Broken, Frightened People"
Jeffrey can't believe we are doing this again. Justin can't believe we are doing this again.
"We're not mad, just disappointed"
Jeffrey needs a vacation from his podcast vacation. Justin will be less than placid at Lake Placid.
"Unbeaten in Four?"
Jeffrey is *sigh* looking at the schedule. Mike is planning a baseball podcast.
"Singing on Trolleys"
Jeffrey wants an old fashioned three points to go with his cocktail. Justin is still recovering from an old fashioned OA Away weekend.
"It's Always Sunny in Charleston, less so in Cheltenham"
Jeffrey is starting to get worried. Justin is starting to pack. Tommy is starting to run out of gin.
"Wednesday wobbles, but will they fall down?"
Jeffrey and Mike host a tea party as they discuss a bad week at the office for Wednesday.
"Just win (1-0), baby"
Jeffrey still loves an Aidan Flint header. Justin reminds you this isn't a derby. Tommy has the scarf hookup. Mike is here to helpfully correct the record.
"Say You'll Be There (Back in the Championship)"
Jeffrey was always more of a Mel B fan. Justin is a fan of the back line.
"Biscuits and Gravy"
Jeffrey should be enjoying this more. Mike is enjoying some bovril.
"Just a wobble"
Jeffrey can't tell the difference between Latics and Addicks. Mike doesn't believe in all-star games.
"New New England"
Jeffrey is from a very old town in New England. Justin is from a very old town in New England. Tommy is in a very warm town in South Carolina. Paddy is still in New Jersey.
"The Yorkshire Roar"
Jeffrey is experimenting with artificial intelligence. Justin is experimenting with peanut butter beer.
"I'm seeing double here, four Fleetwoods!"
Jeffrey is remembering some classic MTV. Justin is remembering another Fleetwood Town preview. Mike is remembering to stay warm.
"We're on to Fleetwood"
Jeffrey does not have permission to open a Google Doc. Mike does not have permission to open a Google Doc. Nevertheless we recap a stodgy 1-0 win at Wycombe and cobble together a preview of Fleetwood and Cheltenham.
"The Ornette Coleman of League One"
Jeffrey has been listening to a lot of jazz. Justin has been watching a lot of Josh Windass goals.
"Quantity, not quality"
Jeffrey doesn't know what cities are in Wales. Justin doesn't know when this show started. Mike loves a Nuhiu nutmeg. Paddy is our roving reporter in Port Vale. Tommy just loves Nuhiu. James is fashionably late.
"Episode 199B"
Jeffrey can finally check the calendar. Justin doesn't appreciate the letter that comes after 'T.'
"Fruit Snacks"
Jeffrey wants a good night's sleep. Justin wants more of Dom Iorfa. Tommy wants more gin. Evelyn wants...well it's in the title.
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