Welcome to Puddy’s Podcast, where I, Michael J Puddy, share my personal experiences, thoughts on current events, and the everyday moments that shape our lives. In each episode, I dive into the challenges and joys of life, all while exploring various topics that resonate with our times. Occasionally, I'll invite guests to share their unique perspectives and stories, adding depth and diverse insights. Tune in for a mix of authenticity, humor, and engaging discussions that inspire and connect u ...
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Join in a wide ranging conversation about corduroy pants, bad haircuts and anything in between.
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4000 Holes - Blackburn Rovers podcasts from the people who bring you BRFCS.com & the 4000 Holes fanzine. Sponsored by the lovely people at www.theterracestore.com. Join the gang for the 'What Now ?' show for chat about current happenings "in and around Ewood". Don't miss the nostalgia & whimsy fuelled 'Round Table' show..or the Rovers Inc. show where we look at the off-pitch issues at Blackburn Rovers. Something for everyone with blue & white halves in their heart. "I read the news today oh ...
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Each week, host Scott Meridew interviews a different guest about superheroes, comics, and more.
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The plug for topics uncensored. Laugh. Think. Learn. GROW! Convos to grow from when it comes to love, money, and all that’s going in the society we’re living in. Tap in, let’s get to Stirring The Pot!
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2025 was a lot! I’m looking back on the moments that shaped me, the lessons that helped me level up, and all the personal wins and loses. Along the way, I touch on some of the big stories that defined 2025 and how they reminded us of resilience, change, and possibility. Also, look back on those we have lost this year and the legacies they leave beh…
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Episode 12: RIP Rob Reiner and the Kennedy Center
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23:17After a quick recap of my week, I then get into the unfortunate and tragic death of Ron Reiner, Trump’s grossly insensitve reaction, and Trump’s attempt to rebrand the Kennedy Center as another flex of power over American culture. Although he is terrible, I hope you have a Merry Christmas!By Puddy’s Podcast
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The Round Table Show - Sellars, England, Briggs - The Christmas Special
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1:08:44It's time once again for our Christmas Special & in 4000 Holes time honoured tradition we choose to rip-off a format from another podcast that we love. This year, it's The Football Clichés podcast and their "Mesut Haaland Dicks" format in which panelists discuss their Fascinations and Irritations with modern football. It's all about those micro det…
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In this episode, we get part two of my conversation with Green Man. Together we break down the life lessons wrestling taught us, reminisce about our favorite John Cena moments, and I tell the story of traveling into the city just to get absolutely jobbed by a cancelled event. Hustle, loyalty, respect… and disappointment.…
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Episode 10: Friends, Fathers, and the Marks They Leave
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1:04:09In this episode, Green Man joins the show and together we talk about the moments when friends transform into the family we rely on most. We share stories about our fathers. Their strengths, their flaws, and the lasting impact they’ve had on our lives. We close with a deep conversation on forgiveness, and how choosing to forgive can free us, strengt…
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The 'What Now?' Show - I'm Just Whelmed
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1:14:14The panel under the auspices of host Roger Whiteside reviews November...and what a topsy-turvy month. Join Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they ponder:- Part 1 - Rovers are Jekyll & Hyde - what is going on & why? Part 2 - Commercial Corner, November Player of the Month, Zinedine Baradji Part 3 - The Valérien Ismaël deep dive - what is his…
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In this episode, I recap my Thanksgiving and how I am still full. Then I cover the wild story of a woman found alive in a coffin, proving naps can go very wrong. I wrap it up with animal therapy, because nothing fixes emotional chaos like cuddling a turkey apparently. Sign me up!By Puddy’s Podcast
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The Round Table Show - Puddy, & the BRFC Archive
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56:44Two guests in this episode - one an author the other a curator. In Part 1, host Ian Herbert chats with Peter Morris about his book "Puddy - The Life & Times of Syd Puddefoot" a fascinating story about a player who represented West Ham United, Blackburn Rovers and amazingly, for Falkirk after a world record transfer fee was paid. https://www.legends…
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Episode 8: Trump & Mamdani Break the Internet!
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19:00This week’s episode kicks off with a recap of my week. It started out at a fancy birthday dinner and ended and a fancy dinner for work. In between the delcicous food, I dive into the headline that had everyone online talking: the absolutely surreal Trump–Mamdani meeting at the White House. What happened, why it might have broken reality, and my ver…
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BCW Episode 28: Live from the Viewing Party!
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49:47The Governor is reporting live from the first ever BCW viewing party for Nightmare at the Mecca. We hear from the Black Mafia and Mad John. They look back at their matches and what BCW means to them. Cheyenne and AJ sit down and go over how their match came about and if they were worried about the reaction and how to make the perfect Jack and Coke.…
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Episode 7:Live, Life & Release the Epstein Files
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25:23This week I’m catching you up on what’s been going on in my life from my voice analysis, to my new arch enemy, and everything in between. I’m also chatting about the latest updates on the Epstein documents that dropped recently: what’s actually been released, what’s still fuzzy, and why they should release everything.…
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Kidder St Noise - Fans Forum Furore
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1:29:09The Kidder Street Noise show is back with the real discussions around the latest fans forum & this week we're delighted to be joined by Jakob Ward (@PropaNortherner) who has all the insights from the latest instalment. Join Rob & Jakob as they discuss the timeline around the latest fans forum, some of the things that were actually discussed & the a…
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Episode 6: Grief, Loss, and Mental Health: A Candid Conversation
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58:57In this heartfelt episode, we delve into the poignant themes of grief and loss, sparked by the recent passing of a beloved family dog and the tragic suicide of Marshawn Kneeland. We explore how these events highlight the often-hidden struggles many men face regarding mental health. Join us for an honest conversation about the importance of acknowle…
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The 'What Now?' Show - All We Need Is Claudio Braga
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59:13The Review of October (& a bit of November) is here...but due to schedules, recorded before the Bristol City game...so listen to the very end to see who predicted the correct scoreline..! Your host Roger Whiteside teases out the information from a panel including Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe. Part 1 - a review of the Oc…
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Hope you all had a fun Halloween with lots of candy. We have a special episode this week, as we have our first guest host join the show, and he brought a lot of opinions. From Trump and Snap benefits, to the NYC Mayoral candidates, to the NBA and why they are taking a break from gambling. We also discuss the attraction of those women who behave bad…
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Another political podcast? Wasn't the intent but how is it that headlines are tricking with thing that don't really matter like an NBA gambling scandal to the masses, but DT "Aka 47" is getting off in the background with all the treats? It's too easy, but let's discuss it! If you got the bag, I got the treats. Let's get to -- STIRRING THE POT Socia…
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BCW Episode 27: Nightmare at the Mecca Preview
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26:22The Governor offers his predictions, as we run down the card for Nightmare at the Mecca. The card is packed with can't miss matches, including: Daniel Alexander v The Brooklyn Outlaw Donovan BCW World Championship Darius Carter (c) v Shawn Donavan Grand Dragon Championship Harleen Lopez (c) v JC Storm BCW Women's Championship Notorious Mimi (c) v R…
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Another week is in the books, and what a rollercoaster it was. From taking part of a Confirmation, to cancelling cable and to getting stood up by my therapist. There was a big gambling scandal that rocked the NBA and the President destroyed an entire wing of the White House, because he wanted to. We now have a hotline so feel free to leave a messag…
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The Grand Rumble is in the books, and it was a night that changed the landscape of BCW. The victor of the LES Street Fight, Governor Pan, recaps the event from the crowning of a new champion to the chaos of the Rumble. Of course we couldn't let him go without getting his thoughts on beating up Cheyenne Ortiz.…
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Welcome back! As I re-enter the world of dating apps, I am taken aback on how much has changed during my time away, mainly the prices. After breaking down the costs of some of these subscriptions, it leaves me wondering if these apps even want us to find love. Plus, CircleRanks lists the top 50 Sitcoms of All Time, do you agree with them?…
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I'm back, back again, for episode 2. Listen in to see who I wish diarrhea on this week and why. WNBA Star Angel Reese announced this week that she will walk the runway at this years Victoria Secret Fashion Show, and man, did the haters come out. You don't want to miss what these detritus have to say. The UFL announced new teams and format, has Spri…
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The 'What Now?' Show - Annoyed At Us For Being Annoyed
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1:13:31Join host Roger Whiteside and the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they review September in the Rovers universe. Not much happened so the conversation should be brief...What? Oh... Part 1 - September started with a fine victory on the road at Watford, but was followed by the farce of the Ipswich abandonment, a wretched performance…
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Hello there, Puddy is back. Did you miss me? Outside a Shot of BCW, it has been awhile since we posted an original show on here. After 12 months away, I catch you all up on what we have been up to, from Marc leaving to peruse other endeavors to what made me decide to get back in the studio. What does the future hold, we don't know but let's enjoy t…
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The Round Table Show - When 4000 Holes Visited Classic Football Shirts
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40:00One for all football shirt enthusiasts here... 4000 Holes was recently invited to visit the Classic Football Shirts HQ in Hyde to have a look at how they operate & to take a sneaky peek into "The Vault" to enthuse over the Rovers shirts that are stored in the air-conditioned, humidity controlled, access restricted strong room..! Join Ian & Roger as…
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The Governor is back to help preview the card for The Grand Rumble: A Tribute to Mama Pan. Including his own LES Street Fight against Cheyenne Ortiz and how he is training for this grudge match. Aside from the Grand Rumble, other matches include: BCW World Championship Darius Carter (c) v Kelsey Raegan Grand Dragon Championship J Boujii (c) v Juni …
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BCW Episode 24: QotN 6 Recap & Interview with Darius Carter
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52:25In order to get fully prepared for The Grand Rumble, we must recap the event that was Queen of the North 6. The Governor is here to go over the historic night, including who walked out with gold on their arm and who was crowned the 6th Queen of the North. Next up is the Grand Rumble, A Tribute to Mama Pan. Cheyenne sits down with The Champ, Darius …
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The 'What Now?' Show - It Can't Go On Like This
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52:46The WNS returns to review August & that means the transfer window, early results and off-field shenanigans. Part 1 - The Transfer Window - the ins & outs - what does it mean? What are the highs & lows of the business Rovers have undertaken. Part 2 - August - Five games, four defeats in all competitions. Which players have impressed, where do we for…
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The 'What Now?' Show - 20 Minutes From The Play-Offs
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1:03:05On the cusp of another new season - the panel reviews the summer trading, casts their eye around the rest of the Championship and predicts Rovers fate for 2025/26. Who will be the new heroes? Are Rovers a dodgy shoulder or a muddy hill? How many times will Derby beat Rovers next season? Listen carefully to find out..! Roger Whiteside guides Ian Her…
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BCW Episode 23: Queen of the North 6 Preview
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34:35Listen in as the Governor breaks down the card of this years Queen of the North. Here are just some of the matches on the card: BCW Tag Team Championship Stunning Law (c) v Major League Blondes BCW Grand Dragon Championship J Boujii (c) V Lena Kross (Last Appearance at Anniversary 7) BCW Women's Championship Notorious Mimi (c) v Brittany Blake BCW …
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Join Robert as he interviews 'former' Blackburn Rovers Women's full back Rachel Dugdale as they discuss: Self relegation ACL injuries & recovery Future opportunities Lack of communication Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BCW Episode 22: Anniversary 8 - A Jurassic Celebration Preview
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30:28Birthday boy, Governor Pan is in studio to help cover the card for Anniversary 8 - A Jurassic Celebration. Last show we unfortunaly lost Vince Steele, so we come together to not only celebrate BCW, but pay tribute and honor the Best Big Man in the Business. In partnership with Shadow Wrestling Alliance, here are just some of the matches on the card…
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The 'What Now?' Show - Season 24-25 Reviewed
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1:13:46The season has finally ended - no play-off glory but still plenty to look back upon & discuss. Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Jared Plotts to unravel what we've just enjoyed/endured* *delete as appropriate. Part 1 - Looking solely on the pitch, the panel's thoughts at the end of the season now the du…
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The Round Table Show - Remembering 1995
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1:09:49In this special 30th Anniversary episode we recall the heady days of 1995 (& in so doing snub Rudy Gestede..!). If you were around, this is shameless nostalgia, if you weren't, this is what it once was like when a Rovers owner used to "Think Big!". Join host & producer Ian Herbert as he chats with former PL referee (& Rovers season ticket holder) T…
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The 'What Now?' Show - Start Again...We've Cocked It Up Already..!
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1:02:03The What Now? Show is back to dissect the eventful last few weeks. Join your host Roger Whiteside & panelists Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe for their considered reflections as they discuss... Part 1 - On The Pitch - what are we making of Valérien Ismäel so far ? Part 2 - Jared's somewhat downbeat Transatlantic Vibe plus Rory's Rants - how …
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30: Ep. 30 - Back At It Like a Bad Habit feat. Jean T
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43:07We're back like a Trump card in DC. Just without the broken laws, mass firings, and economic volatility. Also back with our original guest, Jean! Covering the moves of the president in DC. Also, we looking at the playbook of an Jayden Daniels' mother. Is she actually the NFL's best blocker?! Come to the the table with us. Let's get to -- STIRRING T…
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Rovers Inc - I Don't See Any Method At All Sir
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49:14The Rovers Inc Show is back to try & make sense of the current off-field issues at Rovers & there's a LOT to discuss! Join host Paul Worthington, with guests Simon Burns, Steven Lindsay, Michael Taylor & occasional interjections from "Producer Ian" as they consider... Part 1 - The latest accounts for BRFC - what does it mean? Part 2 - The flurry of…
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The Round Table Show - The One With Faris Badwan From The Horrors
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55:31The Round Table is dusted down once again as host Ian Herbert welcomes as his special guest, Faris Badwan, lead singer of The Horrors & a very keen Blackburn Rovers fan. Listen to find out Faris' proudest career moment, meeting Neville Southall and what garment is thrown on stage to him these days..! That Soccer AM goal is discussed of course... Th…
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BCW Episode 21: Madness at the Mecca Preview
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39:11Governor Pan is back in the studio to break down the upcoming, Madness at the Mecca. Here are just some of the matches on the card: Harleen Lopez vs Andy Brown Anthony Gangone vs KC Navarro BCW Tag Team Championship Stunning Law (c) vs Survival of the Thickest BCW Women's Championship Notorious Mimi (c) vs Ava Everett BCW World Heavyweight Champion…
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The 'What Now?' Show - Dr Rovers Will See You Now
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51:17The panel reviews February & March to date, taking stock of the chastening defeats at Swansea & Derby but hoping that a cold, wet Wednesday night at Stoke might provoke a change in fortunes. Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe. Part 1 - Rovers in 'Big Occasion' games Part 2 - February Player Of The Month P…
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Welcome Valerien...Ewood awaits and is curious as to what's in store. Join host Roger & panellists Ian & Rory as they work out how we arrived at Ismael, what it might mean and what the future could hold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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BCW Episode 20: Darius Carter Crashes the Year End Awards!
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1:31:24We are surprisingly joined by the BCW World Heavyweight Champion, Darius Carter, as we hand out our second annual End of the Year Awards. The categories include: Talker of the Year Moment of the Year New Comer of the Year Female Wrestler of the Year Male Wrestler of the Year Overall Wrestler of the Year and Match of the Year. Wrestling's Richest Pr…
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The 'What Now?' Show - Farewell John, We Hardly Knew You
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43:43An Emergency What Now? Show to handle the fallout & falling out following the departure of John Eustace to Derby County. Your host Roger Whiteside elicits the thoughts of Mike Delap, Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe in this special edition. That club statement The events leading up to it What next - the responses... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy …
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The 'What Now?' Show - It Looks Like They've Winged It
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1:08:31The 'What Now?' Show returns to review January, especially the window and all that entails. Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they discuss... Part 1 - With 15 games to go, do Rovers have what it takes to maintain a playoff challenge or is it Deja vu all over again? Part 2 - Six new additions in January. how…
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Kidder St Noise - Who Is Europe's Worst Striker?
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57:32The Kidder Street Noise show is back after a lengthy break with illness and a busy winter schedule! Join Rob & Lewis as they discuss the current manager John Eustace and the work he's done so far this season. All the key points from November's fans forum will be discussed before moving in to more recent times and talking about what needs to happen …
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The 'What Now?' Show - Have You Ever Seen Rovers Beat Burnley?
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58:50It's the review of December...and selected bits of January as host Roger Whiteside elicits Rovers opinions from Ian Herbert, Rich Sharpe & Michael Taylor. Part 1 - December review A month of two halves Key injuries and no wins against the top teams. Where do Rovers sit heading into January? Part 2 - December POTM and also halfway POTS scores - who'…
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The Round Table Show - The 2024 New Year Special
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39:30It's the New Year Special - the panel considers these topics... Entirely fictional but plausible Rovers players - names that sound right but are entirely made up, including career history/highlights What strongly-held (at the time) Rovers opinion are you now prepared to accept was completely wrong? Which pop/rock star would you like to see managing…
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The Round Table Show - The 2024 Christmas Special
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39:49It's the Christmas Special - the panel considers these topics... If you could travel back in time to a seminal Rovers moment and change one thing what would it be, why & what would have happened? A Rovers Sliding Doors moment… Which Rovers player/manager (past or present) would be best suited to be Prime Minister & why? What aspect/feature do you m…
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BCW Episode 19: Christmas with a Vengeance Preview
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28:22After the chaotic and controversial finish to Nightmare at the Mecca, The Governor breaks down what exactly happened and adds his thoughts. We then look forward to the last show of 2024, Christmas with a Vengeance. BCW ends the year with a card that includes matches like: BCW Heavyweight Championship Darius Carter (c) vs Anthony Gangone BCW Women's…
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The 'What Now?' Show - Jonathan Douglas In A Car Wash
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1:01:16The What Now? Show returns to discuss events in November, looks forward to the festive period and introduces a panel debutant - plus a podcast extra with Roger's Grand Pointless/Family Fortunes Alliterative Quiz...see if you can do better than Rich Sharpe..! Join host Roger Whiteside plus panelists Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich…
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The Rovers Inc. Show - We Should Be More Grateful
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49:29The Rovers Inc Show returns to discuss all the key off the field events surrounding Ewood Park. Host Paul Worthington welcomes Simon Burns, Ian Herbert & Steven Lindsay to the panel as they consider: The latest Venky's London Ltd accounts - what's happened, what does it mean? The latest on the seemingly never-ending court case - to what extent does…
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