Best Star In Sheffield Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 12 - England Star Nathan Collins 47:35

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13d ago47:35

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In the 2025 Christmas Special of the League On Wheels Podcast, Tom Oates and Andy Walker welcome Leeds Rhinos and England star, Nathan Collins, to finish off the year in style. Nathan discusses the recent successful Ashes tour, looking forward to a World Cup in 2026, and how he'll be spending Christmas. League On Wheels is the podcast that takes yo…

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Episode 11 - The 2025 Grand Finale 55:02

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In the final 2025 regular episode of the League On Wheels Podcast, Tom Oates and Andy Walker welcome Halifax Panthers' Rob Hawkins, London Roosters' Joe Coyd and Ellis Palmer of GB Power Hockey for a bumper episode to finish off the season. All three discuss their input into the Super League Grand Final, and of course, the upcoming Ashes series. Le…

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10. James Simpson-Hill the Face of Wheelchair Rugby League 1:02:17

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The face of Wheelchair Rugby League comes into the studio for episode 10 of the League On Wheels Podcast. James Simpson-Hill chats with Andy Walker and Tom Oates about his time in the sport, from playing for his club and country, coaching domestic and international rugby league, and where he sees his career going. League On Wheels is the podcast th…

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8. Tom Coyd - A New Future for the RFL 1:00:54

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Tom Coyd finds time in his busy diary to come in to the studio and talk Wheelchair Rugby League. He chats with Tom Oates and Andy Walker about London Roosters, the upcoming Ashes series and his exciting new role at the RFL. League On Wheels is the podcast that takes you deep into the hard-hitting world of wheelchair rugby league. Hosts Andy Walker …

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9. David Butler - Sheffield Eagles and Reffing in Wheelchair Rugby League 57:32

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The man with the Rugby League CV, David Butler, is in the hot seat for episode 9 of the League On Wheels Podcast. He chats with Andy Walker about his role at International Rugby League, Sheffield Eagles, and the overseas international match he ALMOST officiated. League On Wheels is the podcast that takes you deep into the hard-hitting world of whee…

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7. Luis Domingos - The most talked about Wheelchair Rugby League player of 2025 59:01

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The most talked about Wheelchair Rugby League player of 2025 (well, at least on the League on Wheels podcast) is finally in the studio. Tom Oates and Andy Walker chat with Luis Domingos about moving from professional National Wheelchair Basketball, to hitting the pitch for Castleford Tigers, and his first England Rugby League call up. League On Whe…

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6. Malcolm Kielty - The Founding Father of Wheelchair Rugby League 1:00:39

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Tom Oates is joined in the studio by Guest Host Ian Stapleton and acclaimed guest Malcolm Kielty. He was the man who brought Wheelchair Rugby League to the UK in the mid noughties and shares some stories from the inception to present day. League On Wheels is the podcast that takes you deep into the hard-hitting world of wheelchair rugby league. Hos…

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5.World Cup Winner Jack Brown of Halifax Panthers 54:24

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Hosts Tom Oates and Andy Walker welcome England international and Halifax Panthers star Jack Brown into the studio for episode 5. Jack Brown became a household name after the 2022 World Cup success for England, but his history goes back so much further. Hear him tell us the story of how he was there from the beginning of Wheelchair Rugby League in …

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Johnny Barnett: Coaching and community at Stainland 35:08

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Johnny Barnett, coach and player at Stainland Cricket Club and winner of the ⁠Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Award⁠ for June, chats to John Fuller of ⁠cricketyorkshire.com⁠. In the episode, there is: 🏏 02:39 Johnny's Journey with Stainland Cricket Club 🏏 04:00 Coaching Juniors and Growing the Club 🏏 07:09 Women's Cricket at Stainland 🏏 14:12 Volun…

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4. Wakefield Trinity - Jimmy Gittins and head coach Jim Dyson 58:18

6M ago58:18

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Hosts Tom Oates and Andy Walker welcome Wakefield Trinity's, Director of Wheelchair Rugby League, Jimmy Gittins, and head coach Jim Dyson into the studio for episode 4. Jim chats about his return to wheelchair rugby league after a six year hiatus, and Jimmy gives us his thoughts on how inclusive Wheelchair Rugby League really is. League On Wheels i…

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3. Warrington Wolves Head Coach, Ian Stapleton 59:35

6M ago59:35

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After the successful launch of the League On Wheels Podcast, host Andy Walker welcomes Warrington Wolves head coach Ian Stapleton into the studio for episode 3. Ian chats about his route into wheelchair rugby, his work at Warrington Wolves and his experiences coaching on the England Pathway Programme. League On Wheels is the podcast that takes you …

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2. Richard Wright, Bradford Bulls Captain 53:19

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After the successful launch of the League On Wheels Podcast, hosts Tom Oates and Andy Walker welcome Bradford Bulls captain, Richard Wright, into the studio for episode 2. Richard is well known around Wheelchair Rugby League, and his knowledge of the sport is second to none. Richard has been a key figure in the rebuilding of the Bradford Bulls team…

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Kammy Siddique: Disability champions, Grey Foxes and Curry Club 31:30

7M ago31:30

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Kammy Siddique, first-team captain at Bowling Old Lane Cricket Club and winner of the Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Award for May, chats to John Fuller of cricketyorkshire.com. In the episode, there is: 🏏 00:43 The organic rise of women's cricket 🏏 07:37 The Gray Fox Trophy and Over 50s 🏏 09:57 The Yorkshire Curry Club 🏏 13:15 Mixed Ability and D…

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Claire Bassindale: Juniors, women and girls at Otley Cricket Club 18:48

7M ago18:48

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Claire Bassindale was Highly Commended for May's Yorkshire Tea Community Cricket Award for her incredible efforts at Otley Cricket Club in driving junior cricket and then launching women and girls' cricket too. Claire chats to John Fuller about how it all happened and the vital role of volunteers in building the momentum.…

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Nasa Hussain: Bradford to Buckingham Palace 47:02

7M ago47:02

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Awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to cricket in the King's Birthday Honours, Bradford Park Avenue Head Groundsman Nasa Hussain discusses his life in the game. From the Bradford League at just 14 to learning about cricket grounds maintenance and overseeing the iconic venue in the city that has been transformed. The podcast is a cel…

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Starbeck All Stars, Crossflatts women's cricket and Sheffield tapeball 30:15

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Welcome to the Cricket Yorkshire Podcast where we begin with a recap of what's on cricketyorkshire.com from cricket teas competition to Yorkshire Tea Community Awards. In the episode, there are interviews with Starbeck Cricket Club by Mark / Caught Light Photography about their All Stars junior cricket launch while Mark also chats to Charlotte Boul…

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1. Tom Halliwell of Leeds Rhinos & England launches the podcast in style 44:02

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The League On Wheels Podcast launches as host Andy Walker welcomes England & Leeds Rhinos star Tom Halliwell into the studio. Tom was awarded an OBE in the King's 2023 Birthday Honours for services to wheelchair rugby league football. Tom has starred in England World Cup success and has had a glittering career. Currently sidelined by injury, he is …

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The NEW League On Wheels Podcast 0:34

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League On Wheels is the podcast that takes you deep into the hard-hitting world of wheelchair rugby league. Hosts Andy Walker and Tom Oates are joined by players, coaches and experts discussing current and career stories from the most exciting sport on the planet. The first episode will be published on Friday 6 June with Leeds Rhinos and England st…

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Yorkshire Men's Head Coach Anthony McGrath on club cricket and talent scouting 14:21

11M ago14:21

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Yorkshire County Cricket Club Men's Head Coach Anthony McGrath talks to John Fuller of CricketYorkshire.com about: 🏏 His Bradford League background 👌The incredible work of volunteers at grassroots 👀The potential for digital talent scouting Enjoy the podcast episode and check out the article here: https://cricketyorkshire.com/anthony-mcgrath-yorkshi…

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Grace Pearson: Head of Women & Girls (Yorkshire Cricket Board) 13:23

1y ago13:23

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A chat with Grace Pearson who is Head of Women & Girls at Yorkshire Cricket Board. We dive into the world of women and girls' cricket during this 13-minute interview from a governing body perspective. 🎤 In this episode, Grace discusses: 🎬 Her role at the YCB and what it encompasses 🚀 The growth of women and girls' teams in a single year 🌍 Initiativ…

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The success story that is Sessay Emeralds 54:13

1y ago54:13

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In this episode, Peter discusses: 🎬 How Sessay Emeralds began with his daughter Jess 🚀 The growth of teams and direction of W&G game 🌍 Impact of overseas player Olivia Gain *** Meanwhile, Phoebe talks about: 🏏 Playing cricket in the street with her brothers 🆕 Her involvement at Sessay Emeralds 🗣️ Coaching journey including MCC Foundation Hubs 🎓 Bal…

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200,000 Not Out 3:36

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Cricket Yorkshire Founder John Fuller discusses a rollercoaster of an autumn as well as a landmark for the grassroots cricket website. To read more interviews, news and exclusive photography from recreational cricket in Yorkshire, visit ⁠cricketyorkshire.com

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Katie Stewart: Women and girls' cricket soaring 21:14

1+ y ago21:14

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My latest guest on the Cricket Yorkshire Podcast is Katie Stewart, YCB’s Women and Girls Development Manager for West Yorkshire. Have a listen as she guides us through some of the stand-out moments so far in 2024. In this episode, Katie discusses: 🔥 Successes and milestones 🎓 Off-field opportunities like courses and support 🗣️ The balance between g…

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The joy of cricket books with The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley 28:04

1+ y ago28:04

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🎤 PODCAST INTERVIEW In this Cricket Yorkshire podcast episode, Mike Sansbury, Manager of The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley, discusses: 🔥 His journey into the world of books 🔝 What sets The Grove in Ilkley apart 👀 The thinking with curating books to stock 👍 New cricket books available 🏏 His favourite cricket books 🎢 The rollercoaster of friendly cricket …

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Anthony Burton: Non-turf cricket nets with Total Play 29:50

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🎤 PODCAST INTERVIEW In this Cricket Yorkshire podcast episode, Anthony discusses: 🏏 His own background in club cricket (Yorkshire CCC 2nd XI, Harrogate and others) 🗣️ Role with Total Play and how he can help clubs 👍 Some of the design / materials innovations and thinking 3️⃣ Three projects at Bilton, Harrogate & Pannal cricket clubs we both visited…

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Chai and sixes: T20 action from Saltaire 10:06

1+ y ago10:06

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🎤 PODCAST INTERVIEW In this episode, John Fuller visits Saltaire Cricket Club for the Quaid e Azam Sunday Cricket League T20 Finals. 🔥 Huge sixes 🎶 Vuvuzela and crowd participation 🗣️ The latest on the Quaid e Azam Sunday Cricket League ✍️ Article on Cricket Yorkshire: https://cricketyorkshire.com/quaid-e-azam-sunday-cricket-league-t20-finals/…

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Rachael Mackenzie: Inspiring women and girls in cricket 20:57

1+ y ago20:57

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🎤 PODCAST INTERVIEW In this episode, Mark Doherty chats to Rachael about: 🔥 The influence of teachers at school 🎓 Potential of sport to change lives and behaviour 🗣️ What are coaches asking of their athletes? Plus, the power of positivity 👍 Changing the narrative around access to sports for girls 🏏 Playing experiences and the culture of cricket 🔮 W…

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10 wickets for 1 run (two hat-tricks) 7:25

1+ y ago7:25

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A chat with Sam Potter of Eryholme Cricket Club, about his remarkable performance where he scored 50 with the bat then bagged all 10 wickets for just one run against Spennithorne & Harmby. Includes: 🔥 Key moments in the game 🗣️ Two hat-tricks! 🏏 Reaction and a record ✍️ Cricket Yorkshire articles and match photos: ⁠⁠https://cricketyorkshire.com/10-…

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Bradford League record-breaker: Richard Gould 14:01

1+ y ago14:01

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A chat with Richard Gould who is now the top run-scorer in the history of the Bradford League. Includes: 🔥 Toughest Bradford League players he knew and faced (Jaffir Nasir at East Bierley gets a mention) 🗣️ Northowram Fields prospects this season 🏏 Plans to bat on and perhaps one day play alongside his son ✍️ Cricket Yorkshire articles and match ph…

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Tapeball cricket in Bradford: Chance to Shine Street 13:52

1+ y ago13:52

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John Fuller heads to Bradford Park Avenue to watch the Chance to Shine Street Finals for Yorkshire, organised by Yorkshire Cricket Board and sponsored by Yorkshire Tea. Interviews with Steve Archer & Soyeb Kyat (YCB), ex-England allrounder Katherine Sciver-Brunt on the impact of Chance to Shine for young people and Abi Sawyer from Yorkshire Tea. ✍️…

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Bradford & Bingley: Misfits, house martins and curly fries 33:26

1+ y ago33:26

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Bradford Premier League action from Wagon Lane as Bradford & Bingley take on 2023 champions Woodlands. Interview with Ed Brown, the home skipper, my own thoughts, the usual snippets of match commentary, house martins, cricket teas and a high-quality match. ✍️ Article and match photos: ⁠https://cricketyorkshire.com…

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Visiting Crakehall Cricket Club: A tiny treasure 11:13

1+ y ago11:13

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A visit to Crakehall Cricket Club in the Nidderdale Cricket League. Observations, a bit of match commentary, crows, lots of wickets and a stunning, tiny ground. ✍️ Article and match photos: https://cricketyorkshire.com/never-change-crakehall/

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Teas and transformation at Stainland 6:41

1+ y ago6:41

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A trip to Stainland Cricket Club in the Halifax Cricket League. Thoughts, birdsong, LBW appeals and award-winning cricket teas. ✍️ Article and match photos: https://cricketyorkshire.com/stainland/

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A village cricket match from Glasshouses 6:41

1+ y ago6:41

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A six-minute snapshot from Glasshouses Cricket Club in the Nidderdale League. Observations, sounds and the first game of the season for Cricket Yorkshire. ✍️ Article and match photos: https://cricketyorkshire.com/third-time-lucky-at-glasshouses/

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Discovering the uses of recycled plastic for cricket clubs 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

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In conversation with Jason Elliott, Managing Director of British Recycled Plastic, we discuss the practical and environmental benefits of choosing recycled plastic over wood at sports clubs.

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Welcome to the 2024 club cricket season! 3:41

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Cricket Yorkshire's John Fuller offers a snapshot as we head into the 2024 club cricket season after a wet winter. Club Cricket Headlines: https://cricketyorkshire.com Twitter: @cricketyorks Facebook: Cricket Yorkshire

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Episode 5: Waiting for a Star to Fall. Starring Carolyn Pickles, directed by Colin Wakefield, written by Jonathan Fortingall. 19:03

2y ago19:03

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The final episode of this satirical monologue reveals its rather sad underbelly. When Kiki-Jean's ex-husband's new wife, Cyndi-Lou Redgrave ("Not her real name. She wanted everyone to think she was one of the Redgraves. Vanessa was furious when I told her."), wins Best Newcomer at The Tartan Tammies, her infamous outburst ("I must have hit rock bot…

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Episode 4: A Sky Full of Stars. Starring Carolyn Pickles, directed by Colin Wakefield, written by Jonathan Fortingall. 23:19

2y ago23:19

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Mrs. McShoogle meets Nicola Sturgeon ("the daintiest wee feet this side of William Hague") and hosts a block-booking for the Scottish Tory party conference ("to think I turned down John Barrowman for this"). She recalls her controversial appearance in the British remake of Charlie's Angels, Wayne's WAGS, and the biggest night of the year, the Scott…

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Episode 3: Starry, Starry Night. Starring Carolyn Pickles, directed by Colin Wakefield, written by Jonathan Fortingall. 18:43

2y ago18:43

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Now the glamorous proprietress of the 'oldest and dampest theatrical digs in Strathbogie', Kiki-Jean McShoogle welcomes "Britain's greatest living actor" to her humble home while trying to find the off button for the mob from musical theatre. Meanwhile, she enlists royal (after a fashion) support for the local rep theatre and defends the surprise o…

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Episode 2: Starman. Starring Carolyn Pickles, directed by Colin Wakefield, written by Jonathan Fortingall. 17:41

2y ago17:41

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Following her moving portrayal of the demonic lollipop lady in Crimewatch on Ice, and a glamorous library assistant in a terrible, terrible Dostoevsky, Kiki-Jean Mankini watches in horror as Helen Mirren bags all the best roles. Fleeing the limelight, she returns to her home town and theatrical capital of Scotland, Strathbogie, and walks straight i…

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Episode 1: A Star is Born. Starring Carolyn Pickles, directed by Colin Wakefield, written by Jonathan Fortingall. 19:32

2y ago19:32

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A child prodigy in Mary and Joseph: Put a Ring on It, and graduate of the prestigious Monica Glen School of Drama and Car Maintenance, Kiki-Jean Mankini achieves top billing, thirteen below Moira Stuart, in a two (and a half) week run in London's West End, and off-off-off Broadway (so far off-Broadway it's in Connecticut). This is the frankly unbel…

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Where there's a Will, there's a way 30:31

2y ago30:31

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The Sheffield Wednesday bandwagon keeps on Röhlin'' with four wins in a row and the opportunity to finally climb out of the bottom three coming this weekend. There's a buzz about the place again, even if the threat of relegation is far from gone but perhaps more than anything is there a feeling that this Wednesday team is actually becoming likeable…

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Everywhere & Nowhere: A Sheffield Wednesday Show - Nico Schulz 31:55

2y ago31:55

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Everything seemed to be going well on the pitch for Sheffield Wednesday with a few fine wins showing they have the ability to drag themselves away from the relegation zone. However, after admitting that he is interested in signing a player who this week had a court case against him over a domestic assault charge, Danny Rohl has split the fanbase. C…

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Run of the Mill 31:54

2y ago31:54

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On this week's edition of Everywhere & Nowhere Chris Holt is joined by Alex Miller and Joe Crann to talk over last week's win over Millwall at the New Den which saw the Lions lose their boss. They also wonder why Wednesday have put themselves into a position where they have training with them a player who comes with quite a lot of baggage and they …

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Come in, Alex 33:06

2y ago33:06

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There were three poeple in this episode but the wi-fi in a Leicester hotel didn't quite cut it and Alex Miller bowed out early leaving Joe Crann and Chris Holt to discuss everything that's happened this week at Wednesday, including a decent win, a successful fan protest, an expected defeta and more injury woes. Never quiet on the Wednesday beat…

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Capitulations and a broken window 39:44

2y ago39:44

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Chris Holt is joined as usual by Joe Crann and Alex Miller to take a look back over the transfer window which closed last week and ask if Sheffield Wednesday are any better off than they were a month ago. On the pitch it's far from rosy with two capitulations in a week coming against Huddersfield and Coventry, albeit in the cup, and they simply can…

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Man down 25:28

2y ago25:28

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Everywhere and nowhere is back, with Alex Miller taking up the hosting reins as he and Joe Crann offer their invaluable insight into Sheffield Wednesday's remaining week of the transfer window with the feeling being that it'll be 'squeaky bum time' in terms of getting new players through the door. The lads also discuss the upcoming debut of young g…

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They've rebadged it, you fool 31:05

2y ago31:05

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The Sheffield Wednesday podcast from The Star is back, somewhat shambolically, with a new name, some other fresh treats and a promise that we won't be away for so long next time. Chris Holt is your host and head of making a mess of recording and this week The Star's Sheffield Wednesday writers Alex Miller and Joe Crann delve into the latest Owls tr…

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Here we Xisco again - Sheffield Wednesday search for a new manager 27:36

2y ago27:36

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A few months after bringing in the last one, Sheffield Wednesday are once again in the hunt for a new boss after Xisco Munoz became the last managerial failure at Hillsborough. Chris Holt is joined by The Star's Joe Crann and Alex Miller to look at how and why it all went wrong for Xisco and who the leading candidates are to take over as Wednesday …

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Lilywhites, Bluebirds, Momo and murals 36:53

2+ y ago36:53

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The Star Owls Podcast team are back to talk the latest on the Owls including their latest loss to Preston and the injury issue that it threw up with Momo Diaby coming off and likely to be missing for quite a few weeks. They also discuss the new Sheffield Wednesday mural that has appeared around Hillsborough courtesy of Pete McKee and look ahead to …