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The season has finally concluded and so has the Four Four Who podcast. After nearly two years following football, Charles calls time on his adventure. Has he enjoyed it? Absolutely. Is he a lifelong Shrimper? Hmm. Hear his final thoughts in the last ever episode.

Day 6,248 in quarantine and we thought it high time for another pod. There's nothing to talk about of course, so strap in for a loooooad of waffle. Including the usual Netflix chat and swearing at work.

This is a bit fucking nuts, isn't it? We may be confined to our homes but the pod doesn't stop - join us for loose rambles, social observations and, of course, a quiz. Remain indoors.

Just a short one this week folks, some technical hitches cut the convo short. BUT, we do briefly get to chat about a Southend WIN. We know! Probably what broke things, but it happened. 

This week's hot topic is television series once again. That and the various merits of US-based comedy. In footballing terms we chat chants aaaaand, of course, Southend's latest defeat. Unfortunately, it has to be done.

Turns out the best way to get into a pomegranate is to cut it into quarters from the top. Who knew? That's just one of the top fruit tips from this week's attempt to avoid talking about Southend losing again. Dammit.

Pshhh, what can you say? Not a lot as it turns out. Another loss means Charles turns to anything but football for this week's entertainment. TV series, Hugh Laurie, inclement weather - literally anything but football.

It was nice while it lasted. Southend return to familiar territory with a defeat so Charles analyses (no, really - genuinely analyses) how the season could pan out. Fireman Sam also gets a shout out.

After a pretty devastating transfer window, the Shrimpers notch another win. How, you ask? Good question, and one Charles ponders in great detail. We chat other great escapes and train etiquette, because it's important.

Chalk a 'W' up for the Shrimpers, 'cos they've finally got three points on the board. We know, incredible. Charles ponders whether the revival starts now in a truncated episode (he wasn't well, bless him).

Another point on the board for Sol's shrimpy boys. A much-needed distraction after a rough week. Unpaid players, strike threats - what's going on down in Southend? Charles gives his thoughts.

Happy New Year, one and all. We welcome 2020 with 'analysis' of Southend's latest result - a point at Wimbledon. There's also some reflection on the decade past and, of course, a quiz. Feels like home.

In a must-win game Southend, somewhat predictably, lost - what does it mean for their already tattered season? Charles contemplates just how much lower they could go, and looks ahead to what's needed in the January window. Hint: a miracle.

Well, it had everything, didn't it. But unfortunately for Charles, his first game had neither a competent Shrimpers performance (or an an acceptable outside temperature). We reflect on a match that may have Sol on the brink already.

No fixture for Southend means a stress-free weekend. But, next week everything changes - we preview Charles' first ever game, against Bristol Rovers on Saturday. What can he expect? What happens with replays? How much can he insult the players? All good questions.

Southend lost another game of football in what's now starting to feel like a parody season. We chat about other hopeless teams in vain hopes of consolation, and look ahead to CHARLES' FIRST EVER MATCH, coming very soon.  

My, isn't it nice going into a weekend knowing Southend can't lose? After week off from the league, Charles wonders whether the mid-week Leasing.com victory is enough cause for optimism. Dan joins in the chat with (gentleman's) relish.

Southend face lower-league opposition in the FA Cup and lose. Literally no one is surprised. Charles tries to find SOMETHING interesting to talk about in the midst of all the gloom. When will it end? Meanwhile, Dan tries his hand at being quizmaster for the week.

With Captain Brexit's men only just losing away at Sunderland, things may actually be turning a corner at Southend. That's what Charles is telling himself, anyway. Elsewhere, he reminisces about James Bond off of the 90s and the criminal miscasting or Robert Carlyle.  *Apologies for last week's sound gremlins, these have now been fixed.*

There's certainly been a lot going on at Roots Hall this week. After Sol(uable) Campbell arrived in time to see the Shrimpers' Tuesday annihilation, Charles ponders how long the new manager's grace period will last. There's also a Hallowe'en theme, where the only thing scary is the comedy.