Listener sentiment
Talking City draws a mixed reception across its recent ratings, with long-time listeners praising the show's insider access and Manchester City coverage but a growing number voicing production and scheduling frustrations. On the positive side, fans appreciate the close-to-the-club analysis, interviews, and the perspective of Manchester Evening News journalists who follow the team week in and week out; several international listeners value the pod as a reliable way to stay connected to City from abroad. Recurring criticisms, however, cluster around three areas: intrusive mid-episode adverts that disrupt the listening experience and sometimes spike in volume relative to the hosts, inconsistent or poorly timed release schedules (with some listeners wanting post-match reactions rather than pre-match speculation), and audio quality problems including low host volume and poor recording environments. A handful of low scores come from rival supporters or off-topic entries rather than genuine content feedback, but the legitimate complaints from self-identified City fans suggest the editorial content is well regarded while the production and distribution workflow has room to improve.
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Summary generated Sep 3, 2026
