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Episode 22 - Ryan Jones, Shane Bryne and Sucking The Mauler's Toe from 2022-02-22T06:00

It's a home nations special this week as Jim and Goodey are joined by former Welsh skipper Ryan Jones and Ireland's best lid Shane Byrne. We preview England's first home game of the Six Nations wit...

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Episode 21 - France's Paul Willemse and Ben Youngs' Sick Bag from 2022-02-15T06:00

Big Jim and Goodey are joined by France's second-row Paul Willemse to discuss their unbeaten start to the Six Nations, and find out more about how he went from dreaming of playing for The Springbok...

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Episode 20 - Scotland's Hero Darcy Graham and What Went Wrong For England from 2022-02-08T06:00

After an explosive Six Nations opening weekend which saw Scotland retain the Calcutta Cup for the first time in nearly 40 years, we're joined by the man at the centre of the most influential moment...

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Episode 19 - Captain Biggar and a Scottish Grand Slam?! from 2022-02-01T06:00

With the Guinness Six Nations finally upon us, we catch up with Wales fly-half and captain Dan Biggar ahead of their first game against Ireland this weekend. Jim and Goodey discuss Saturday's huge ...

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Episode 18 - Always Edinburgh's Mike Blair&Zach Mercer from 2022-01-25T06:00

This week the lads are joined by Montpellier back-row Zach Mercer after his side's impressive victory over Exeter last weekend. He fills us in on his positive conversations with Eddie Jones and add...

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Episode 17 - Caelan Me Old Doris and "Influenza" in Dubai from 2022-01-18T06:00

It's that time of year again and as the Six Nations draws near, we run through some potential inclusions and omissions from Eddie Jones' England squad. We also catch up with Leinster and Ireland ba...

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Episode 16 - Rassie&Frank's Voice Note and Billy Twelvetrees from 2022-01-11T06:00

Having won the award for "Best Social Media" in the 2021 Rugby Pod Awards, we hear Rassie Erasmsus' acceptance speech. We're joined by Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees to discuss how the Cherry ...

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Episode 15 - New Year, New Jim and Gabby Logan from 2022-01-04T06:03:52

We're back with the first episode of 2022 and it's a cracker; The lads hit us with some New Year's resolutions and predecitions and TV presenter and Doddie Aid Team Captain Gabby Logan joins the la...

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Rugby Pod Alternate End of Year Awards - 2021 from 2021-12-17T06:00

As we look back at a tumultuous 2021, the lads give out our very first Rugby Pod Alternate End of Year Awards for some of our favourite moments of the year including 'Top Lad Award', 'Most Outrageo...

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Episode 14 - 'Sir' Kevin Sinfield Special from 2021-12-14T05:00

We're joined by an absolute legend both on and off the pitch in the form of Kev Sinfield. We hear about his phenomenal 24-hour, 101-mile charity run which has now raised over £2 million for MND cha...

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Episode 13 - Tadhg Beirne and Gloucester You Are Welcome from 2021-12-07T06:00

It's the calm before the calm with Jim recovering from a weekend migraine whilst Goodey was off enjoying Kids' parties and nativity plays. We wrap up a big weekend of Premiership action, including ...

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Episode 12 - Leicester Lambos&Nemani Nadolo from 2021-11-30T06:00

With the Autumn Nations series all wrapped up, we turn our attention to the Premiership and catch up with friend of the show; Leicester Tigers Fijian winger Nemani Nadolo. Jim and Goodey chat throu...

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Episode 11 - Raffi Quirke, JDV and a Northern Clean Sweep from 2021-11-23T06:00

After a record-breaking weekend for the Northern Hemisphere, we take you through all the action from the final weekend of the Autumn Nations Series. Goodey and Jim chat with England Scrum Half Raff...

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Episode 10 - Ireland's All Black Dominance and England's Plan for the Boks from 2021-11-16T06:00

Big Jim and Goodey are joined by former Ireland international and friend of the show Stephen Ferris to dissect Ireland's phenomenal victory over the All Blacks. We take look at Eddie's options at 1...

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Episode 9 - Wallabies' Nic White and Barclay's "Once in a generation" Scots from 2021-11-09T06:00

We catch up with Wallabies Scrum-half Nic White following their defeat to Scotland on Sunday. Former Scotland forward John Barclay also drops by to discuss his recent comments on Richard Cockerill ...

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Episode 8 - Tom Curry and The All Blacks latest star - Jarvo69 from 2021-11-02T06:00

England and Sale Sharks back-row Tom Curry joins us from inside the England camp ahead of their first game of the autumn internationals this weekend. We also meet New Zealand's 24th man "Jarvo 69" ...

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Episode 7 - Nick Phipps and London Irish's Sandy Park Triumph from 2021-10-26T05:00

After their huge victory over Exeter Chiefs, we're joined by London Irish and Wallabies scrum-half Nick Phipps to chat through the weekend's big win, Australia's chances in the Autumn Nations Serie...

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Episode 6 - Eddie's New-Look England and Mike Phillips' Half Truths from 2021-10-19T05:00

As the Autumn Nations Series draws closer, Big Jim and Goodey give their thoughts on Eddie Jones' refreshed England squad, and discuss the major inclusions and omissions. We run through all the wee...

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Saracens' New Chairman - Neil Golding chats with Jim Hamilton from 2021-10-14T05:00

We’ve got something a bit different for you this week. Jim sits down with new Saracens head honcho and Chairman, Neil Golding to hear about what’s changed at the club after what was arguably the bi...

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Episode 5 - Agents Versus Clubs and URC's CEO Martin Anayi from 2021-10-12T05:00

The lads are in top form after a big weekend and watching Tyson Fury taking over Vegas. We chat about the fallout from the row between Premiership clubs and players agents and what impact it could ...

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Episode 4 - Big Courtney Lawes and Rassie's Pants from 2021-10-05T05:00

This week Big Jim and Goodey are joined by British and Irish Lions, England and Northampton Saints forward, Courtney Lawes to discuss Saints' unbeaten start to the season and reflect on the Lions t...

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Episode 3 - Superman Afoa and Stylish Jim from 2021-09-28T05:00

Former All Black and now Bristol Bears Scrum coach and prop, John Afoa joins us to discuss Bristol's difficult start to the season. Big Jim and Goodey also chat through the new laws around contact ...

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Episode 2 - Ibiza Stag and Freddie San's Homecoming from 2021-09-21T05:33

Andy Rowe is bloodied&broken and still stuck in Ibiza after his stag and we hear how Jim saved his life. We're also joined by friend of the show Freddie Burns to catch up on life back home in Leice...

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Episode 50 - Viva Las Vegas - The Big Season Finale from 2021-08-10T05:56:44

We're back for the 50th and final episode of season ever to wrap up the Lions' third Test defeat to South Africa, discuss missed opportunities and reflect on how the tour will be remembered as a wh...

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Episode 49 - Brits&The Bok-lash from 2021-08-03T05:29:07

Former Springbok and World Cup winner Schalk Brits joins us this week to fill us in on what the second Test was like from his viewpoint pitchside, how Rassie Erasmus' video and the refereeing has g...

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Episode 48 - Lions Roar With Price-Less Win! from 2021-07-27T06:02:46

Scrum half Ali Price joins us on the show this week to chat about the British&Irish Lions' win in the first Test and Big Jim can't wait to get him back to Edinburgh to celebrate! We discuss the emo...

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The Lions, the Springboks and the Epic Tour of 1997 - John Bentley Interview from 2021-07-23T10:06

As a bonus episode ahead of the first Lions test, Andy Rowe chats with Lions legend John Bentley about the most iconic Lions Tour of all time. Bentos gives us a first-hand account of what really ha...

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Episode 47 - Inside the Lions' Lair&Test Selection from 2021-07-20T04:08:20

The waiting is over and Test week is finally upon us as the British&Irish Lions get set to face the Springboks. Big Jim and Goodey name their starting XVs for the first Test and we go inside the Li...

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Episode 46 - It's Not Coming Home, But Maybe It Should Be! from 2021-07-13T05:47:17

Football may not be coming home but maybe rugby should be as we discuss whether the British&Irish Lions tour should be relocated to the UK given the issues in South Africa at the moment. We also ch...

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Episode 45 - Oh Captains, My Captains! from 2021-07-06T06:15:51

We're joined by a pair of skippers this week as legendary former Springboks captain John Smit fills us in on the situation with Covid-19 in South Africa, the latest positive case in camp and how th...

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Episode 44 - The Perfect Final, Alun Wyn's Woe&Big Jim's Nemesis from 2021-06-29T05:17:11

Jim, Goodey and Andy Rowe are back to discuss the best Premiership final ever and revel in Harlequins' achievement! Plus, we hear from Quins coach Jerry Flannery about how angry he was when Paul Gu...

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Episode 43 - The Mighty Quins&Humble Pie from 2021-06-22T04:58:10

Harlequins coach Nick Evans joins us this week after their record comeback in the Premiership semi-final against Bristol and Big Jim is eating plenty of humble pie as he admits he ain't seen nothin...

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Episode 42 - Bears' Rise&Champion Chiefs from 2021-06-15T05:00

Big Jim and Goodey are joined by Bristol second row Dave Attwood this week to discuss topping the Premiership, what sets the Bears and Pat Lam apart, the contrast with his time at Toulon, the chanc...

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Episode 41 - Fracas, Finals&Fitzgerald from 2021-06-08T04:50:46

Big Jim and Goodey are back and eager to get their teeth into the bust-up between the Tigers and Bears at Welford Road, look ahead to the all-important final round of Premiership fixtures, consider...

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Episode 40 - Manu Tuilagi&Summer Tours from 2021-06-02T06:00

Big Jim and Goodey are joined this week by the one and only Manu Tuilagi to hear about the Sale, England and British&Irish Lions centre's latest return from injury, how tough the road back to fitne...

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Episode 39 - Cool Hand Luke&The Big Lozowski from 2021-05-25T05:48:30

Big Jim and Goodey are back to cast their eye over the French-dominated European finals and we're joined by two Englishmen who were in the thick of the action. Luke Pearce discusses becoming the fi...

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Episode 38 - European Finals Special&Zack Holmes from 2021-05-19T05:26

Ahead of the Champions Cup final, Jim and Goodey reminisce about their own experiences of winning the biggest prize in European rugby. Toulouse fly-half and former La Rochelle man Zack Holmes joins...

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Episode 37 - The Magic Of The Lions&Chris Harris from 2021-05-11T12:17:38

Gloucester, Scotland and now British&Irish Lions centre Chris Harris joins us to talk about his journey from Tynedale in National 1 to the pinnacle of the sport, his shock at hearing his name read ...

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Episode 36 - Dan Biggar&Lions Squad Special from 2021-05-05T05:00

We're joined by Wales fly-half Dan Biggar to chat all things British&Irish Lions ahead of Warren Gatland's squad announcement and Big Jim and Goodey pick their 36-man squads for the tour as well as...

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Episode 35 - Eddie's Review&Return of the Fearns from 2021-04-27T05:25

Big Jim and Goodey are back with strong views on the RFU's review into England's "sub-optimal" Six Nations performance, there's a disagreement over which big-name fly-half will miss out on the Lion...

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Episode 34 - Eben Etzebeth&Big Jim's Beef from 2021-04-20T05:00

South African World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth joins us to look ahead to the British&Irish Lions tour this summer and discuss who he's expecting to be coming up against in the second row, what the ch...

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Episode 33 - Le Mullet Hamish Watson&Champions Cup Action from 2021-04-13T06:10:04

Six Nations Player of the Championship Hamish Watson joins us this week to discuss everything from his English accent to Scotland's evolution and the prospect of a trip to South Africa with the Bri...

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Episode 32 - Faf de Klerk&Sale'ing Europe from 2021-04-07T06:06:43

South African World Cup winner Faf de Klerk joins us this week to talk Sale's success, life in Manchester, similarities between Sanderson and Erasmus and chatting to royalty in budgy smugglers as w...

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Episode 32 - Faf de Klerk&Sale'ing Europe from 2021-04-07T06:06:43

South African World Cup winner Faf de Klerk joins us this week to talk Sale's success, life in Manchester, similarities between Sanderson and Erasmus and chatting to royalty in budgy smugglers as w...

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Episode 32 - Faf de Klerk&Sale'ing Europe from 2021-04-07T06:06:43

South African World Cup winner Faf de Klerk joins us this week to talk Sale's success, life in Manchester, similarities between Sanderson and Erasmus and chatting to royalty in budgy smugglers as w...

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Episode 31 - Lancaster&LRZ from 2021-03-30T06:00:45

We're joined by Leinster coach Stuart Lancaster fresh from winning a fourth straight PRO14 title to talk everything from England to life in Dublin, the Irish conveyor belt of talent and much more. ...

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Episode 30 - Tadhg Beirne&England's Triple Spoon from 2021-03-23T07:03:06

We're joined by one of the stars of the Six Nations Tadhg Beirne to discuss Ireland's demolition of England, their progress under Andy Farrell, Lions prospects, the Guinness PRO14 final this weeken...

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Episode 29 - Big Bruce's Announcement, Scott Quinnell&Jim's Reverse Jinx from 2021-03-17T06:30

Big Jim and Goodey are back with big news to share! We're also joined by possibly the only man to forecast a Welsh Grand Slam this year, Wales and British&Irish Lions legend Scott Quinnell, who for...

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Episode 28 - Crunch Time For Fabien&Eddie from 2021-03-09T07:00:06

Big Jim and Goodey are back and are joined by France legend and former Les Bleus head coach Philippe Saint-Andre to talk about the saga surrounding Fabien Galthie and what shape the team are in ahe...

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Episode 27 - Oh My Fabien&A Welsh Apology from 2021-03-02T07:00:56

Big Jim has a sincere apology to make to the nation of Wales as there's praise for them as well as criticism of Pascal Gauzere's performance in Cardiff. We discuss England's ill-discipline, whether...

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Episode 26 - Reffin' Hell&The Riddler Returns from 2021-02-23T07:00:25

We're joined by the most experienced referee in the game Wayne Barnes to discuss the five sendings off in the Premiership at the weekend, as well as a host of other issues in the game at the moment...

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Episode 25 - No Zammit, No Party! from 2021-02-16T07:00:59

Big Jim and Goodey are back to dissect everything from Scotland's false dawn and Fagerson's red card to the chicken's running jump and Farrell's worst game in an England shirt. We also chat formida...

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Episode 24 - The Scottish Slam Is On from 2021-02-09T08:54:29

Big Jim's back from his trip to Twickenham with tales to tell and is revelling in Scotland's dominance in the Calcutta Cup. We discuss what needs to change for England and hear from Ben Youngs, Luk...

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Episode 23 - John Mitchell&Calcutta Cup Fever from 2021-02-03T07:00:14

Fresh from signing a new deal, England defence coach John Mitchell joins us to fill us in on how preparations for the Six Nations have gone and look ahead to the Calcutta Cup. We discuss whether th...

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Episode 22 - Drama Quins&Paolo Odogwu from 2021-01-26T06:00:44

Big Jim and Goodey are back with the inside scoop on all the drama that happened at Quins with Paul Gustard leaving the club and we catch up with England's new star Paolo Odogwu to talk Eddie Jones...

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Episode 21 - Europe's Head Honcho&The Trailblazers from 2021-01-19T06:30:12

We're joined by European Rugby's head honcho Simon Halliday to find out the plan for concluding this season's Champions Cup, how disappointed he was with the French government and what big plans ar...

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Episode 20 - Falcons Flying&Europe Grounded from 2021-01-13T06:00:43

Big Jim and Goodey are back to dissect all the fallout from European rugby being suspended with an open cloth and debate whether it's the right decision and why the Premiership isn't being brought ...

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Episode 19 - Double Weir&An Inspiring Start To 2021 from 2021-01-05T07:15:56

We all need a bit of positivity and inspiration in our lives right now and we're back to kick off the New Year with a man who can inspire us all, the legend that is Doddie Weir. He gives us the low...

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Episode 18 - Concussion, Dementia&World Cup Deja Vu from 2020-12-15T06:00:47

We react to the news of a familiar looking pool draw for the 2023 World Cup and round up the opening round of Champions Cup action, while Big Jim opens up about his own experiences of concussion an...

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Episode 17 - The Two Eddies from 2020-12-08T06:30:11

We discuss all the Autumn Nations Cup action as England beat France but Eddie Jones isn't happy and we're joined by former Ireland head coach Eddie O'Sullivan for a debate on both Ireland and Scotl...

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Episode 16 - So French! from 2020-12-01T06:40:23

Big Jim's calmed down after an incident at the weekend and he and Goodey are putting the world to rights and coming up with a plan to solve all rugby's ills, as well as not holding back about Romai...

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Episode 15 - Boring England&What The Fiji! from 2020-11-24T07:36:10

Big Jim is back and opens up about an incredibly tough week for him, he and Goodey disagree about the England v Ireland game and we check in with Nemani Nadolo as he continues too isolate in his ho...

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Episode 14 - SOB&Japan Through Freddie's Eyes from 2020-11-17T06:55:13

We're joined by Ireland and British&Irish Lions legend Sean O'Brien to look ahead to Ireland's game against England at Twickenham and the Lions tour to South Africa in the summer, as well as catch ...

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Episode 13 - Humpsvili&The Autumn Nations Cup from 2020-11-10T06:59:39

Big Jim and Goodey are joined by David Humphreys to discuss what happened at the end of his time at Gloucester and how he's ended up working with Georgia as they prepare to face England at Twickenh...

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Episode 12 - England's Title, Scotland On The Surge&Fading Stars from 2020-11-04T06:00:43

Big Jim and Goodey are here to dissect the final weekend of the Six Nations with an open cloth, we hear from legendary Scotland&Lions coach Sir Ian McGeechan on how this Scotland side compares with...

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Episode 11 - A Champion Chief, Banged Up BaaBaas&Super Saturday from 2020-10-27T06:30:06

We're joined by Exeter Chiefs legend Gareth Steenson, who hasn't slept for three days after celebrating finishing his career by becoming a European and Premiership champion. Big Jim and Goodey fill...

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Episode 10 - Stuart Hogg from 2020-10-20T05:30:59

Champions Cup winner Stuart Hogg joins us to talk about the spirit, culture and confidence at the Chiefs and what happened on the bus after the best European Cup final ever! He fills us in on that ...

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Episode 9 - All Aboard The Wasps Bandwagon! from 2020-10-13T03:58:25

We're joined by Wasps head coach Lee Blackett to find out just how he's managed to take them from 10th place to the Premiership final in half a season and Jim is issuing a formal apology and jumpin...

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Episode 8 - Sheedy&Cooney from 2020-10-06T04:30:46

Big Jim and Goodey dissect the Sale saga with an open cloth to get to the bottom of what's gone on and we focus on the positives too as Bristol fly half Callum Sheedy joins us to celebrate the Bear...

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Episode 7 - Chiefs, Chiefs, Chiefs! from 2020-09-29T05:00:33

It's the end of an era and the changing of the guard as Big Jim reflects emotionally on Saracens' defeat and everything that comes with it, while we speak to Exeter chairman and CEO Tony Rowe about...

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Episode 6 - Rhodes&Vermeulen from 2020-09-22T05:59:06

We're joined by not one but two man of the match winners from the weekend's Champions Cup quarter-finals as Mike Rhodes and Jacques Vermeulen come aboard. Goodey celebrates Saracens' success, Big J...

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Episode 5 - Oh My Farrell! from 2020-09-08T06:30:53

Owen Farrell's red card and Goodey's involvement in the fallout take centre stage but Big Jim's been biding his time before having his say and you don't want to miss his take on the incident! We al...

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Episode 4 - Bin Juice, Barnets&A Back Row Star from 2020-09-02T04:30:38

The rugby keeps coming thick and fast and Big Jim and Goodey discuss all the Premiership action, including the instances of first teams taking on the bin juice and the worst lid the league has ever...

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Episode 3 - Ludlam&Doyle from 2020-08-25T06:07:02

Big Jim and Goodey are back to dissect the busiest of weeks in the Premiership and Scott Robertson's bid to be a coach on the Lions tour. Saints and England back rower Lewis Ludlam joins us to disc...

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Episode 2 - Cooney&The Mystery Riddler from 2020-08-18T05:30:42

Ulster and Ireland scrum half John Cooney joins us to look ahead to the restart of the Guinness PRO14 season and the Cooney for the Lions campaign starts here! Big Jim struggles with another riddle...

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Episode 1 - Back For Good from 2020-08-12T04:00:37

The wait is finally over. We're back for the bigger and better Season 5! Big Jim and Goodey are delighted to be back and talking everything from toilet training to Take That as well as catching up ...

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Episode 42 - The Big Season Finale from 2020-06-10T07:30:20

It's the final episode of the season but it won't be long before the start of the next and we go out with a bang...from more info on what's unravelling at Gloucester to Goodey's experience with Mik...

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Episode 41 - Dan Biggar from 2020-06-02T06:30:58

Northampton and Wales fly half Dan Biggar joins Big Jim and Goodey to discuss being compared to Michael Jordan, his relationship with referees, working under Chris Boyd, Wales' transition, steering...

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Episode 40 - Shaun Edwards from 2020-05-27T06:00:21

We're in for a treat this week as the man, the myth, the legend...Shaun Edwards joins us! He chats all things France, his relationship with Warren Gatland, the one moment in his coaching career tha...

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Episode 39 - Pat Lam&The Ackermann Controversy from 2020-05-19T06:00:26

Bristol Bears Director of Rugby Pat Lam joins Big Jim and Goodey to discuss how he's leading his troops through the Coronavirus crisis, how the club wants to keep the marquee player rule in the Pre...

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Episode 38 - Lockdown Frustration&A Fijian Flyer from 2020-05-12T05:30:58

We're back with another instalment as Big Jim grows increasingly frustrated with lockdown and Goodey looks forward to the potential return of Pablo and the nanny! The Premiership's marquee player r...

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Episode 37 - Sir Bill Is In The House from 2020-05-05T05:30:32

Fresh from seeing off the challenge of Gus Pichot and winning a second term as World Rugby Chairman, Sir Bill Beaumont joins Jim and Goodey to discuss how the past four years have gone and his plan...

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Episode 36 - Ghosted By Big Bill from 2020-04-29T06:00:42

We're back to dissect all of the latest rugby drama with an open cloth, including the latest on the Leicester players' unhappiness at the handling of the pay cuts and Goodey and Jim launch a defenc...

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Episode 35 - Pichot Joins The Pod from 2020-04-21T06:00:14

The man who could be running the sport next month joins us this week as Agustin Pichot discusses taking on Sir Bill Beaumont in the race to become World Rugby Chairman, the voting system involved, ...

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Episode 34 - Showbiz Special from 2020-04-15T06:30:07

It's all showbiz this week as Big Jim and Goodey are joined by MasterChef host and massive rugby fan Gregg Wallace, we hear from former Love Island star and Ireland sevens international Greg O'Shea...

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Episode 33 - A Change Is Gonna Come from 2020-04-07T06:00:18

We're joined by RPA CEO Damian Hopley to talk us through the latest on the discussions behind the scenes surrounding the pay cuts and furloughing of players and he is predicting seismic changes in ...

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Episode 32 - Biagi&Burns from 2020-03-31T06:00:16

Big Jim and Goodey are back and joined by Italy international George Biagi, who updates us on how Coronavirus is affecting his country but also has a positive story to tell. And, friend of the show...

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Episode 31 - Inaugural Isolation Pod from 2020-03-24T08:15:10

We're all locked down and coming to you via the wonders of video calling, complete with Jim's kids making an appearance in the background! Premiership Rugby CEO Darren Childs joins us to discuss wh...

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Episode 30 - Ritchie, Vorders&Covid Contingencies! from 2020-03-17T05:30:34

Big Jim and Goodey discuss the devastating impact of Coronavirus on rugby and society in general and we hear from Guinness PRO14 Tournament Director David Jordan on what the next steps are for the ...

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Episode 29 - Balls, Bantz (Or Not)&Beattie from 2020-03-10T07:00:23

Big Jim and Goodey are joined in the studio by Darren Cave and there's one thing dominating the agenda...Joe Marler getting a handful of Alun Wyn Jones and the reaction to it. We also discuss Scotl...

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Episode 28 - Hair Bear, Howler&Health Scare from 2020-03-03T06:00:21

Big Jim and Goodey are back and joined by the Hair Bear himself Adam Jones to discuss lids, Quins' scrum, a refereeing howler and all things England v Wales. Plus, we talk about the impact of Coron...

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Episode 27 - Shenanigans, Shellackings&Shields from 2020-02-25T05:00:55

Big Jim and Goodey are back after a big weekend to round up all the Guinness Six Nations and Premiership action, discussing shenanigans at the breakdown in England v Ireland and shellackings in the...

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Episode 26 - Dai In Dubai, Champ Scandal&Six Nations Return from 2020-02-18T06:46:46

Big Jim and Goodey are joined in the studio by former Ireland international Darren Cave to preview England v Ireland as the Guinness Six Nations returns. They also discuss a massive game for Gregor...

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Episode 25 - Bangers, Beer&Bust-Ups from 2020-02-11T05:00:58

Jim's had a traumatic weekend but he's made it into the studio to discuss Ellis Genge's interview with a beer about sausages and Finn Russell's newspaper spread and ongoing bust-up with Gregor Town...

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Episode 24 - It's Not Coming Home! from 2020-02-04T06:00:59

Goodey's eating humble pie after talking up England's chances of a Grand Slam and is admitting his concern ahead of the coming weekend, Eddie's team selection comes in for heavy criticism and the m...

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Episode 23 - Epic Six Nations Preview from 2020-01-28T07:00:54

We gather up a host of familiar faces to discuss the home nations' chances in the upcoming Six Nations, while Big Jim and Goodey have tales to tell from an interesting Burns Night event and an appe...

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Episode 22 - Saracens&Six Nations Squad Special from 2020-01-21T06:02:38

It's an epic as the big showdown between Goodey and Brendan Venter is on. We dissect the news of Saracens' relegation and all the fallout with an open cloth, Jim opens up on how he's been hurt by i...

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Episode 21 - Wiggy, Wainwright&Wild Predictions from 2020-01-14T05:00:55

Big Jim and Goodey are joined in the studio by Ulster legend Darren Cave to round up the Champions Cup action and look ahead to the final round, while Jim is predicting that central contracts are r...

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Episode 20 - Nigel's Legacy&Gareth Anscombe from 2020-01-07T05:00:09

Happy New Year...we're back for the first episode of 2020 and Jim's had a torrid Christmas with the kids but made up for it with a special night at JK Rowling's New Year's Eve party! We discuss Nig...

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Episode 19 - Bumper Christmas Special from 2019-12-24T05:00:28

Jim's left it late but the Christmas song is finally here and it's worth the wait! We speak to Ellis Genge about his interview that went viral at the weekend, his plans to volunteer at a soup kitch...

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Episode 18 - Big Dev v Big Jim from 2019-12-11T05:00:51

It's been a long time coming but the long awaited appearance of Big Devin Toner on the Pod has arrived! He discusses his beef with Jim, speaks candidly about being left out of Ireland's World Cup s...

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Episode 17 - Cooney! from 2019-12-04T05:00:34

The player of this season's Champions Cup so far John Cooney joins us to talk Ulster, Ireland and where Goodey should go out in Belfast on Friday night, among other things. Big Jim has some strong ...

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Episode 16 - Foden's X-Factor&Pure Filth from 2019-11-26T05:00:56

We're joined by Ben Foden to chat Nicole Scherzinger and Thom Evans and all things X-Factor as well as life in New York and a bit of rugby too. And, we dissect all the Champions Cup action with an ...

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Episode 15 - Hoggy's Lid&Salarycens' U-Turn from 2019-11-19T05:00:54

New Exeter Chief Stuart Hogg joins us to talk Sandy Park initiation, settling into Devon life, Scottish disappointment, hair care and much more, as well as their Champions Cup Round 1 triumph. We d...

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Episode 14 - Saracens Salary Cap Special from 2019-11-13T05:00:39

We speak to the journalist who dug deep into Saracens' alleged salary cap breaches, Laura Lambert, and dissect the case with an open cloth...it's fair to say Big Jim and Goodey don't see eye to eye...

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Episode 13 - Bok Brilliance&Big World Cup Debrief from 2019-11-05T05:00:24

Big Jim and Goodey are joined in the studio by Darren Cave to take an emotional look back on the 2019 World Cup. We catch up with South African legend Ruan Pienaar, who was on standby for the Sprin...

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Episode 12 - It's Coming Home! from 2019-10-30T05:00:43

Big Jim and Goodey look ahead to England's first World Cup final for 12 years and dissect it with an open cloth. There's apologies (sort of) for George Ford and Eddie Jones and we speak to the man ...

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Episode 11 - Can the All Blacks be conquered? from 2019-10-23T04:15:22

Part Kiwi, part Irishman, full on legend James Lowe joins us to dissect Ireland's hammering at the hands of the All Blacks, as well as who he was cheering for and his prospects of wearing the green...

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Episode 10 - Drew Mitchell&Japanese Heroism from 2019-10-16T04:00:54

Big Jim dissects Scotland's pool stage exit with an open cloth, while he and Goodey marvel at the heroics of Japan both on and off the field. We discuss their possible inclusion in the Rugby Champi...

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Episode 9 - Saint-Andre&Burger from 2019-10-08T04:00:58

Darren Cave joins Big Jim and Goodey in the studio as we catch up with France's coach at the 2015 World Cup Philippe Saint-Andre to find out if the rumours of more mutiny in the French camp are tru...

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Episode 8 - Rob Evans, Japanese Jim&Whinging Wallabies from 2019-10-02T04:00:36

Welsh international Rob Evans joins us to discuss Wales' epic win over Australia, as well as what it was like being left out of the squad at the last minute. Jim has found some Japanese ancestry so...

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Episode 7 - Ropey Referees, Scotland's Shame&A World Cup Winner from 2019-09-25T04:12:44

World Cup winner Steve Thompson joins us on the Pod this week and he has some strong views on the current England side and what they're lacking, as well as some candid thoughts on his time wearing ...

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Episode 6 - Denton&The World Cup Preview from 2019-09-17T04:00:09

We're joined by Scotland international Dave Denton after he was forced to hang up his boots at the age of 29 because of concussion and we check in with World Rugby consultant Ross Tucker to find ou...

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Episode 5 - Stransky&The Scottish Hammer from 2019-09-10T03:56:56

Big Jim&Goodey are back from their 'work' trip to Miami to dissect the final round of World Cup warm-up games with an open cloth and give their verdict on who will win the tournament. We speak to 1...

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Episode 4 - Wigsvili&Shock Selections from 2019-09-03T04:00:15

Big Jim has an apology for Devin Toner as we discuss his shock omission and some surprise selections from Wales and rumours of big calls by Scotland too. We're also joined by former Ireland interna...

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Episode 3 - Ireland In Trouble from 2019-08-28T04:00:35

As well as discussing Manu's magic and whether they've got it wrong about the Ford/Farrell combination, Big Jim and Goodey are joined by Ireland legend Stephen Ferris, who is deeply concerned about...

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Episode 2 - Ross Moriarty from 2019-08-23T04:00:45

Wales are world number one for the first time ever and we've got arguably their most important player off his Turkish sun lounger and on for a chat about expectation, preparation and sharing a room...

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Episode 1 - Eddie, are you ok? from 2019-08-13T04:00:34

We're back, in a new studio and looking lean after a pre-season of training in serious humidity. We're recording just as Eddie Jones announces his 31-man World Cup squad almost a month ahead of the...

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Episode 40 - The Big Season Finale from 2019-06-05T10:47:53

Big Jim and Goodey are joined in the studio by newly retired friend of the show Darren Cave as we discuss the best Premiership final ever and potentially the best club side ever, as well as check i...

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Episode 39 - Ashton&White from 2019-05-30T11:18:41

Sale&England winger Chris Ashton joins us in the studio to chat about coming back to the Premiership after his Barbarians experience this time last year and his World Cup prospects. And, we catch u...

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Episode 38 - The Man Without The Marler Tattoo from 2019-05-21T11:45:48

Jim's just stepped off the plane from New York and tells us how relieved he was watching James Lang's kick drop just under the crossbar as he escapes getting Joe Marler's face tattooed on his arse ...

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Episode 37 - Goodey's Alive! from 2019-05-15T11:48:09

We're joined by man of the moment and European Player of the Year Alex Goode, who has just about taken his kit off and is trying to readjust to normal life after winning a third European Cup. He ta...

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Episode 36 - Skelton&Pearce from 2019-05-09T10:50:45

Big Jim and Goodey are back and are joined by Saracens lock Will Skelton to preview the Champions Cup final against Leinster this weekend. Goodey's not convinced about World Rugby's decision to tak...

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Episode 35 - Thacker, Negri&Gulliver from 2019-04-30T12:40:59

Big Jim and Goodey are back with the latter finally on the path to better health after hitting the gym for the first time in years this week. We've got three great guests from the success stories o...

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Episode 34 - #AlwaysLeinster from 2019-04-24T09:02:43

Big Jim's back from Dubai where he spent a while in hospital and practiced his German, we're out of the studio and in the Wolfpack Bar as we analyse Saracens' comprehensive win over Munster and we ...

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Episode 33 - Marler&Best from 2019-04-17T12:26:48

Jim's away in Dubai so Big Joe Marler's back in the studio and we surprise him with a phone call from his old Lions mate Rory Best to discuss one of their nights out in New Zealand, his career and ...

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Episode 32 - Hong Konged from 2019-04-11T10:14:47

Jim and Goodey are back from Hong Kong with tales from on the pitch and off it...you won't want to miss them! We catch up with Ed Slater on Gloucester's season as well as they move to within touchi...

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Episode 31 - From Dubai to Hong Kong via Europe from 2019-04-02T04:33:11

Goodey's back from Dubai and his bags are packed again as he and Jim head straight from the Pod to the airport for a week in Hong Kong! First, though, they dissect the European quarter-finals with ...

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Episode 30 - Burns&Hutchinson from 2019-03-26T13:33:17

Goodey's away in Dubai so we check in with him at the all you can eat buffet but the King of Bath Freddie Burns is with Big Jim in the studio in his place talking brutally honestly about a certain ...

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Episode 29 - Russell&Evans from 2019-03-22T05:14:02

Good things come to those who wait! Jim's walked the Calcutta Cup all the way back up to Edinburgh (or missed his flight earlier this week!) and is back to revel in Scotland's Calcutta Cup comeback...

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Episode 28 - Williams, Hodgson&Hunter from 2019-03-13T06:03:21

Big Jim and Goodey arrive in the studio after spending two days travelling down from Murrayfield with the Calcutta Cup and Darren Cave joins them in the studio to discuss all things Six Nations. We...

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Episode 27 - Jim&Nigel's House, World League&Scarpreys from 2019-03-06T02:56:58

Big Jim has some explaining to do about his house in Harpenden that belonged to Nigel Wray, we discuss the effectiveness of the salary cap, the PR problems of the proposed World League and are join...

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Episode 26 - Jim's Welsh Apology&Ireland's Bizarre Bus Journey from 2019-02-27T02:14:36

We're back to dissect Wales' victory over England, including discussing Sinckler's short fuse and Biggar's balls, and Jim has an apology for the nation of Wales for underestimating them! We also ch...

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Episode 25 - Hook&Wood from 2019-02-21T03:30:20

Jim's got a tale to tell about a 14-hour journey to Edinburgh, Mourad Boudjellal has given Goodey some more ammunition and he gives it to him both barrels and we build up to a massive weekend of Si...

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Episode 24 - Vive La France from 2019-02-13T06:00:28

As well as Goodey's much anticipated take on France's failings and England's success at Twickenham, we get a French view from the country's former head coach Philippe Saint-Andre. We chat to former...

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Episode 23 - An Apology To Eddie from 2019-02-05T05:57:55

Big Jim and Goodey are joined in the studio by Ulster and Ireland's Darren Cave to pick the bones out of England's victory at the Aviva Stadium. Jim confesses he's England 'til he dies and has an a...

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Episode 22 - Six Nations Special from 2019-01-30T06:37:29

The Six Nations Special is here! Jim and Goodey are joined by a guest from each of the nations involved (apart from France as Goodey's name is mud across The Channel!) to preview the start of the t...

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Episode 21 - Burns&Holmes from 2019-01-22T03:51:49

We’re back and discussing Jim’s hot morning date, Eddie Jones’ attention seeking and the success of the PRO14 teams in the Champions Cup! We check in with Toulouse fly half Zack Holmes to see if th...

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Episode 20 - Cipriani, Gilchrist&Kruis from 2019-01-15T14:22:33

We catch up with Grant Gilchrist this week to get the lowdown on Edinburgh's historic win at Toulon and look ahead to an even bigger game against Montpellier and we check in with George Kruis to ch...

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Episode 19 - Steeno&Beaumont from 2019-01-10T04:17:05

Ulster&Ireland's Darren Cave joins Big Jim&Goodey in the studio to look ahead to this weekend's Champions Cup action and discuss all the latest goings on in the Premiership and PRO14. And, we check...

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Episode 18 - Happy New Year! from 2019-01-03T08:41:52

The holy trinity of Goodey, Big Jim and Marleybone are reunited in the studio for the first episode of 2019 and we tackle the big topic of the week by discussing the size and trajectory of saliva a...

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Best of Superfan content 2018 from 2019-01-01T07:00

We've put together some highlights from our first few months of Superfan content, including interviews with Joe Marler, Wayne Barnes, Nick Mullins, James Horwill, Matt Hampson, Nick Evans, Siya Kol...

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Episode 17 - Bumper Christmas Special Part II from 2018-12-20T16:00

Merry Christmas to one and all....the second part of our bumper Christmas special is here and you don't want to miss it as Big Jim hits us with a festive rap! We're also joined by Benetton and Ital...

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Episode 17 - Bumper Christmas Special Part I from 2018-12-18T05:20:56

Ho ho ho...Christmas is a week away so it's time for the Rugby Pod Secret Santa, as well as a couple of stellar guests in the first of two installments of the Pod in the lead up to the big day. We'...

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Episode 16 - Jake Polledri&The Return Of Big Joe from 2018-12-11T06:33:21

Big Jim's away in South Africa so Big Joe Marler's back in the studio to make some more waves after the dust has just about settled on his last visit! He talks players getting paid too much, his fe...

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Episode 15 - Gary Graham from 2018-12-04T05:57:41

As well as discussing Leicester's latest travails, Sarries marching on, Quins ending Exeter's run and all of the other Premiership action, Gary Graham calls in to fill us in on exactly what happene...

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Episode 14 - Hogg&Matavesi from 2018-11-27T04:50:19

Fiji's fantastic win over the French is the talk of the Pod with one of their heroes joining us on the line, we look at Wales' autumn clean sweep and England's walloping of the Wallabies...and Stua...

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Episode 13 - Sean Cronin from 2018-11-21T04:42:42

We're joined by one of the heroes of Ireland's win over the All Blacks to find out about the atmosphere at the Aviva, the tactical genius of Joe Schmidt, the night out afterwards, Jacob Stockdale's...

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Episode 12 - Powell&Budd from 2018-11-13T06:25:13

Big Jim and Goodey pick apart all of the latest round of autumn internationals, including analysing another controversial ending at Twickenham. Former Wales and British&Irish Lions star Andy Powell...

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Episode 11 - Zach Mercer from 2018-11-06T04:48:47

Zach Mercer joins us to discuss what it was like making his debut for England, winning the crucial turnover at the death and the prospect of facing the All Blacks at the weekend. We set the record ...

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Episode 10 - Twitter Takeover from 2018-10-30T06:05:29

Join us as we take over Twitter headquarters to record a special episode of the Pod...you won't want to miss it as Jim reveals the England line-up for this weekend's game against South Africa, Good...

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Episode 9 - Lawrence Dallaglio from 2018-10-23T04:37:11

European Cup&World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio joins us to discuss Eddie Jones and England's autumn prospects, as well as talk us through some tales from his career and chat about the latest roun...

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Episode 8 - Rory Best&Mark Wilson from 2018-10-18T02:45:51

Ulster centre Darren Cave fills in for Goodey while he's away but the man himself phones in from Dubai to explain Wasps' drubbing at Leinster. We speak to Ireland skipper Rory Best about Ulster's C...

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Episode 7 - Robson, McGrath&Hong Kong Madness from 2018-10-09T11:15:54

Big Jim's back from Hong Kong with a tale to tell, we check in with Dan Robson to talk Wasps, England and receding hairlines and we catch up with Leinster prop Jack McGrath ahead of the start of th...

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Episode 6 - Marler Bares All&Big Willy Joins In from 2018-10-02T05:10:43

Joe Marler’s back on the Pod, fresh from helping Harlequins win away for the first time for over a year, and reveals in depth why he has chosen to retire from international rugby. We hear how the c...

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Episode 5 - George Clooney&The Black Lambo from 2018-09-25T05:52:12

The biggest name in the Guinness PRO14 John Cooney AKA George Clooney joins us to talk nicknames, scars and Ireland ambitions and we also catch up with Francois Hougaard to confirm what car he's dr...

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Episode 4 Part 2 - Kay, Barnes&Jackson from 2018-09-19T15:00:43

The concluding part in this week's two-part special is here! Ben Kay is with the guys in the studio, we catch up with Ed Jackson to find out how he's getting on after climbing Mont Buet and discuss...

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Episode 4 Part 1 - Kay, Barnes&Jackson from 2018-09-18T16:54:44

This week's bumper episode comes to you in two parts as Ben Kay joins the guys in the studio...check out the first part to hear what the thinking was at board level behind Matt O'Connor's sacking a...

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Episode 3 - Geordan Murphy from 2018-09-11T05:44

Joe Marler's back in the studio with Big Jim and Goodey discussing his disciplinary history and the strangest thing he's done on a rugby field, as well as talking through the weekend's action. And ...

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Episode 2 - Toothless Tigers from 2018-09-04T02:51:02

We discuss the issues at Leicester at length, as well as speaking to Ian Madigan about Bristol's triumphant return to the Premiership and Darren Cave about Ulster putting a season of woe behind the...

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Episode 1 - Back With A Bang from 2018-08-29T14:02:18

We're back...the long summer wait is over and a new, big-name panel member joins Big Jim&Goodey in the studio...you don't want to miss it! We fill you in on what we've heard about Danny Cipriani's ...

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Superfans launch from 2018-08-25T23:00

Calling all Superfans. Like Goodey's belly, The Rugby Pod is getting bigger. We love producing the Podcast and hopefully, you've enjoyed the stories and laughs over the last two seasons. We want to...

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Episode 40 - Season Finale from 2018-06-27T03:28

We're going out with a bang for the final Pod of the 2017/18 season...Jamie George joins us to discuss England's tour to South Africa and his 37-game season and we assess Ireland, Wales and Scotlan...

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Episode 39 - Stransky&Brits from 2018-06-14T03:25:34

Schalk Brits joins us to explain how he went from sipping mojitos to coming out of retirement for the Springboks. South Africa's World Cup winning hero from 1995 Joel Stransky also joins the Pod to...

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Episode 38 - Brad Barritt from 2018-05-30T01:45:45

Premiership winning skipper Brad Barritt joins us straight from the golf course to talk Saracens' celebrations, what turned the season around and the keys to the culture at the club. Plus, we discu...

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Episode 37 - Tadhg Beirne from 2018-05-25T04:27:15

Man of the moment Tadhg Beirne joins us to discuss his first Ireland call-up, reaching the PRO14 final, Scotstoun scars, delivering pizza to Sean Cronin and much more. We preview the PRO14 and Prem...

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Episode 36 - Heaslip&Hogg from 2018-05-15T05:19:57

Leinster&Ireland legend Jamie Heaslip joins us to talk us through his former side's Champions Cup final triumph and tell us about his plans for the future, while the man who fired Newcastle to the ...

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Episode 35 - Banahan&Barnes from 2018-05-10T04:29:33

Man of the moment Matt Banahan joins us to discuss the hat-trick that took him to 100 tries for Bath and his team into the Champions Cup, as well as revealing the circumstances surrounding his move...

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Episode 34 - Goodey's Falcons Comeback from 2018-05-01T04:37:46

We catch up with Newcastle head coach Dave Walder and Joel 'The Flipper' Hodgson to hear about their success in reaching the play-offs and how Niki Goneva is the Mo Salah of rugby. Oh, and Goodey's...

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Episode 33 - Leinster Special from 2018-04-25T05:06:43

Big Jim and Goodey wax lyrical about Leinster and we hear from not one but two of the side that beat the Scarlets on how impressive a coach Stuart Lancaster is, what makes him so good and how epic ...

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Episode 32 - Marleybone Returns from 2018-04-19T03:25:59

Big Jim's best mate is back! Joe Marler joins us to fill us in on the fallout from John Kingston's departure and where Quins' season has gone wrong. We also discuss the Bristols Barebacks and wheth...

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Episode 31 - Hong Kong Blues from 2018-04-10T01:42:44

The boys are back from Hong Kong with stories to tell as they head straight from the plane to the studio on Monday lunchtime and Goodey predicts John Kingston's departure from Quins a few hours bef...

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Episode 30 - PRO14 Power! from 2018-04-03T03:42:59

We dissect all of the Champions Cup quarter-finals as Goodey addresses the power of the PRO14, Jim tells us how he was blanked by Stuart Lancaster in Dublin and it's bring your kids to work day on ...

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Episode 29 - Schalk Brits from 2018-03-28T01:37:20

Schalk Brits joins us to preview Saracens' trip to Leinster and says they've got a few things up their sleeves and will be bringing pressure that the Irish province haven't experienced yet this sea...

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Episode 28 - Six Nations After Party from 2018-03-20T05:34:31

We're having a Six Nations after party and everyone's invited! Join Big Jim, Goodey, James Haskell, John Barclay, Jamie Roberts, Chris Ashton, Martin Castrogiovanni and Grand Slam winner Jordi Murp...

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Episode 27 - Irish Takeover from 2018-03-14T04:03:39

Goodey dials in from the all you can eat buffet in Dubai to call for the head of George Ford, while Irishman Brendan Macken stands in for him in the studio to discuss the men in green’s title trium...

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Episode 26 - Jacob Stockdale from 2018-03-07T03:51:28

The Six Nations’ leading try scorer Jacob ‘The Mountain Goat’ Stockdale joins us to discuss his rapid rise to international success and Ireland’s Grand Slam chances. Goodey lists the changes Eddie ...

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Episode 25 - Finn Russell from 2018-02-27T03:56:50

Big Jim’s got a rival for the title of King of Scotland…we speak to one of the country’s heroes from the weekend’s game against England, Finn Russell. He talks us through that pass, the criticism h...

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Episode 24 - Big Jim's Rap Battle from 2018-02-20T03:52:07

Big Jim’s back from having a whale of a time in Dubai with tales to tell and a rap of his own to rival Alex Corbisiero’s from last week! Alasdair Strokosch joins us to reminisce about the last time...

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Episode 23 - Corbisiero&Hook from 2018-02-13T04:50:21

Alex Corbisiero joins us in the studio to spit some bars and get Goodey rapping…as well as discuss all of the weekend’s action. We speak to former Wales international James Hook about Rhys Patchell...

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Episode 22 - Sexton's Cojones from 2018-02-06T02:54:44

From Johnny Sexton's massive cojones and the drop goal that'll never be bettered to Scotland's shellacking and Big Jim having shoes thrown at him in Cardiff, we dissect the opening weekend of the S...

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Episode 21 - Six Nations Special from 2018-01-30T14:05:12

Paddy Wallace, Shane Williams, Doddie Weir and Nick Easter all join us to build up to the opening weekend of the Six Nations and discuss all of the home nations' chances this year. Goodey and Jim g...

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Episode 20 - Brad Barritt from 2018-01-23T02:49:42

We catch up with Saracens skipper Brad Barritt on a Tiki Tonga coffee fact-finding mission in the Maldives to talk about what it was like waiting to see if they would make it through to the quarter...

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Episode 19 - Max Evans from 2018-01-16T03:26:10

We check in with former Scotland international and now Dancing On Ice's biggest star Max Evans, as well as discussing Bath, Wasps and Saracens' failures, championing Stephen Jones for the Wales job...

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Episode 18 - Youngs&Jackman from 2018-01-09T03:39:07

Ben Youngs joins the guys to discuss England's Brighton training camp and Leicester's struggles, as well as reminiscing about the good old days when he shared a changing room with Andy and Jim! Ber...

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Episode 17 - Gaffney&Wellard from 2018-01-03T03:25:11

The boys are back to wish you a Happy New Year and Jim's just glad to be out of the house! We discuss the rise of Gloucester and the fall of Leicester with special guests Charlie Sharples and Geord...

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The Rugby Pod - The Best Of 2017 from 2017-12-30T06:00

From Tom Varndell in the bath to Harry Ellis in Chile, Titti von Tramp in Belfast to Kelly Brown in Barcelona and Danny Cipriani in David Haye’s gym to Joe Marler on the blower, we pick out just a ...

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Episode 16 - Secret Santa from 2017-12-21T05:00

We catch up with the hero from Clermont’s second victory over Saracens in less than a week, Scott Spedding, Jim tells us all about his night out in Le Frog while he was over there for the game and ...

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Episode 15 - Snowstorm from 2017-12-13T16:00

Jim's finally made it up to London after being snowed in for three days on his country estate. The lads cover all the usual gossip, news and rumours and we chat with Saints and England fullback Ben...

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Episode 14 - Haskell&The Quest For Xmas No.1 from 2017-12-04T16:00

As well as discussing the week's major talking points, the self-proclaimed 'Archbishop of Banterbury' himself James Haskell joins us to reveal all on Eddie Jones' visit to his house, the fun and ga...

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Episode 13 - Jamie Heaslip from 2017-11-28T13:13:38

We reveal the results of our national survey and announce the first few dates of the Pod’s world tour before talking Ireland, Lions tours, Devin Toner and Joe Schmidt’s cats with Jamie Heaslip and ...

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Episode 12 - Scotland The Brave from 2017-11-22T01:55:49

Scotland scrum half Ali Price joins the guys to discuss what might have been against the All Blacks and an emotional night at Murrayfield, while Wales and referees cop some more flak, the rumour mi...

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Episode 11 - Big Billy from 2017-11-14T16:05:04

Big Billy Vunipola joins the boys to talk rehab, how to solve the Pacific Islands' problems and what Jim was really like at Sarries. And, we analyse the autumn internationals and discuss how Joe Sc...

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Episode 10 - Marleybone from 2017-11-07T13:14:09

It’s on…we’ve finally tracked down Joe Marler to settle his beef with Big Jim! Amid the trash talk and big fight negotiations, he reveals the extent of the issues with Marland Yarde at Quins, talks...

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Episode 9 - Armand’s Omission&Jim’s Retirement Revelation from 2017-10-31T14:55:19

Don Armand joins us to discuss his England omission, the pursuit of Joe Marler continues, Marland Yarde gets the ugly and Jim reveals all on his international retirement and the bust-up with Stern ...

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Episode 8 - Chiefs from 2017-10-25T11:57:51

Exeter scrum half Nic White joins us to discuss the epic win away at his old club Montpellier, life in Devon and that famous Chiefs initiation. Meanwhile, we celebrate the arrival of Goodey’s twins...

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Episode 7 - Filthy XV Skipper Spills The Beans from 2017-10-17T14:03:51

Filthy XV skipper Luke Narraway joins us to discuss drinking from the hot tap&reveal all on Goodey's sudden departure from London Irish, while Ryan Lamb calls in to talk life in La Rochelle&their C...

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Episode 6 - Jim's Jungle&Danny Cipriani from 2017-10-10T08:05:01

‘Jungle Jim’ reveals his latest brush with showbiz! He also compares himself to Tom Hardy, discusses going full Covskin on Chris Ashton and tells us a special story at the end of the show, while Da...

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Episode 5 - New Arrivals from 2017-10-04T05:06:54

Big Jim's got big news this week! Goodey's Wasps curse continues, we're joined by a guest superfan and Ed Slater calls in to discuss Gloucester's record defeat, Johan Ackermann and his sudden switc...

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Episode 4 - Fired up from 2017-09-26T16:00

Fresh from our live Pod in Fulham, the lads are back in studio and Jim is fired up. Quins and Goodey's gut are in his firing line. Ed Jackson joins the pod to tell his inspiring story about his reh...

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Episode 3 - Showbiz from 2017-09-19T11:15:09

Jim's back with tales from Four Floors and Jamie George joins us to talk Philly, Lions, season length&more.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more about your ad choi...

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Episode 2 - DC&The King of Bath from 2017-09-12T11:32:07

Danny Care steps in to fill the void left by Jim ‘9 points’ Hamilton and discusses touring, Vegas and one-on-one scrummaging with Adam Jones in the hotel bar, while the King of Bath Freddie Burns c...

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Episode 1 - Northamptoned from 2017-09-04T23:00

After last week's drama, we have a full house as Goodey's out on bail. The lads are joined by ex-Sarries prop, Petrus du Plessis, fresh from his winning debut for London Irish in Twickenham. Jim te...

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Season 2 - False Start from 2017-08-29T22:00

Big Jim and Andy Rowe have turned up for the first episode of season 2, but the Bellymonster has gone missing. It transpires there's been an issue with the police and Goodey is in big trouble. Unsu...

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Episode 39 - Season Finale from 2017-07-11T07:34:33

It's the end of the season and the lads are off on their summer holiday. One last episode to review the final Lions test, reminisce about the highs and lows of the Pod and tell a few morefilthy ffs...

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Episode 38 - Weird Fish from 2017-07-04T12:41:31

The lads are back from their tour down to New Zealand and have plenty of stories from Hong Kong, Eden Park&Auckland Departure lounge. After a few travel tales, we talk some actual rugby and review ...

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Rugby Pod - Steve Hansen from 2017-06-23T02:27:44

Big thanks to Radio Sport New Zealand for hooking us up with big shag ahead of the first test. Quality stuff from the big man.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Learn more...

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Episode 37 - Auckland from 2017-06-22T03:15:30

The Pod has landed in New Zealand and are officially on tour. After a stop off in Hong Kong and a visit to Hamilton for the Chiefs game, we sit down in Augusto's studios in central Auckland for a c...

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Episode 36 - Cowboys from 2017-06-13T03:47:51

We’re back in studio after our live show in Temple. Jim&Goodey are planning their trip down to New Zealand for the Lions Tour via Hong Kong. Andy Rowe gets plenty of stick following the Crusaders l...

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Episode 35 - Live Walkabout from 2017-06-05T16:00

We're coming to you live from Walkabout, Temple, in Central London for a Lions Special. Andy and Jim are joined by Lions legend Simon Shaw for this week's epsisode as they dissect the tour so far a...

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Episode 34 – Feel The Burn from 2017-05-23T11:54:54

We start this week’s Pod with a big announcement from the lads. We’re also joined by Freddie Burns on the phone to discuss his move to Bath and Leicester’s semi-final loss to Wasps. Jim gives his t...

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Episode 33 - Dan Leo&The Big R from 2017-05-16T09:37:06

It's official, Big Jim is hanging up his boots. After picking up almost every accolade in the game, he's calling it a day. He's joined by Goodey to reminisce on his Cup winning performance&John Ter...

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Episode 32 - Twins from 2017-05-10T08:05:44

Martin Devlin from Radio Sport New Zealand joins the guys for this week's episode to give a Kiwi perspective on the tour. Lots of chat about the Champions Cup Final, melted wheelie bins, the premi...

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Episode 31 - When 2 become 1 from 2017-05-03T14:40:43

In a one off special, The Rugby Pod&Celtic Rugby Pod join forces for a Lions special. Andy Goode, Jim Hamilton, Lee Byrne, Brendan Macken and Andy Rowe complete an all star panel for this week's Li...

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Episode 30 - Barcelona from 2017-04-27T04:17:09

After a huge Champions Cup semi final win, Jim celebrated in Barcelona&St.Albans with his Sarries teammates. He recounts all. Goodey covers the Goode, Bad&Ugly for the week. We also discuss a few r...

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Episode 29 - Lions Reaction from 2017-04-20T03:49:36

The Lions squad has been announced and Big Jim&Goodey give us their reaction. We also invite Tom Court on to tell us about his surprise call up in Australia. Usual segments include Text Roulette, T...

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Episode 28 - Kelly McBruune from 2017-04-14T05:29:51

Ex Scottish Captain, Saracens backrow, Crooner and Hotelier, Kelly Brown joins Big Jim, Goodey&Andy Rowe on this week's Pod. Kelly defends his reputation after months of abuse from Jim. He also get...

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Episode 27 - Tweet Roulette from 2017-04-06T09:15:51

Andy Rowe is back from his travels to host Big Jim&Goodey as they get back in the saddle. Plenty of Lions chat this week as well as a review of the European Champions Cup Quarter finals and look fo...

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Episode 26 - Sorry Laurie from 2017-03-28T14:38:22

This week, Jim&Andy are joined by ex Brumbies, Munster&Gloucester coach Laurie Fisher for a chat. Jim talks about his night out with Tyson Fury while Andy recounts the Goode, Bad&Ugly from the week...

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Episode 25 - Superfan from 2017-03-21T06:58:07

The Superfan Andrew McNair hosts Big Jim&Goodey this week as they look back at the final round of action in this year's Six Nations. Plenty of Lions debate as well as a few filthy stories from the ...

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Episode 24 - LIVE Bitter Rivals from 2017-03-17T08:54:19

We're live again this week as Jim&Andy are joined by Lions legends Will Greenwood&Gordon D'Arcy to preview this weekend's action and look back at the Six Nations so far. Plenty of Lions stories and...

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Episode 23 - LIVE from The Cabbage Patch from 2017-03-12T09:37:55

Our first ever live show at The Cabbage Patch in Twickenham. Andy Rowe, Goodey&Jim Hamilton chat in front of a packed house on Friday evening before the Wales v Ireland game. The lads look back at ...

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Episode 22 - 'Titti Von Tramp' from 2017-02-28T01:08:27

In this 'Ulster special', Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode are joined in studio by Darren Cave and on the phone by Stephen Ferris. The lads discuss a few funny nights out in Belfast as well as some of t...

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Episode 21 - 'Chile' from 2017-02-22T11:41:04

This week the lads are joined in studio by legendary commentator Nick Mullins. They discuss the recent passing away of Dan Vickerman and what's being done to help fight the stigma around depression...

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Episode 20 - 'Prostate Massage' from 2017-02-14T09:50:36

Tom Varndell joins the lads to discuss his inclusion in the FilthyXV and we find out what the Premiership's top try scorer does in his "down time". Andy&Jim give their thoughts on the second round ...

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Episode 19 - 'Slippered' from 2017-02-07T10:42:27

Jim's lost another bet and has to down a beer through one of Goodey's filthy flea infested slippers. Filthy. The lads are joined this week by Ian Madigan and they chat through all the Six Nations a...

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Episode 18 - 'Six Nations Preview' from 2017-01-31T04:21:27

We preview the upcoming Six Nations with Big Jim&Goodey this week. Special guests are Gavin Mortimer, who gives us an update on what's going on in France and Six Nations referee JP Doyle. We also h...

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Episode 17 - 'Rumour Mill' from 2017-01-24T03:56:12

Andy Rowe is back from New Zealand to take the reigns (kind of). Goodey&Jim discuss life on and off the pitch. We round up all the latest rumours in the rugby world and look back at the final pool ...

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The Rugby Pod Episode 16 - '80 Minute Man' from 2017-01-17T05:21:45

Jim's as stiff as an ironing board after putting in a big 80 minutes in the Champions Cup and Goodey is nice and relaxed after a weekend commentating in sunny Toulon. The lads are joined this week ...

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The Rugby Pod Episode 15 - 'Big Kev' from 2017-01-04T04:43:12

Andy Goode and Big Jim Hamilton are back for the first Podcast of 2017. They're joined in studio by Wallaby legend and Quins second row James Horwill who chats about Cheika, Eddie Jones, that broke...

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The Best Of 'Christmas Special' from 2016-12-21T15:29:32

What a year. We've packed 60 minutes of Podcast gold together including some of Big Jim&Goodey's best stories of the year. The BaaBaas tour to Hong Kong, Fightclub, a prank call to James Haskell, S...

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BONUS POD - Filthy XV - Forward Pack from 2016-12-15T06:44:27

We've got a Bonus Pod this week as we recount 1-8 in our Filthy XV. These are stories about some of the biggest and best characters in the game. Who would Jim&Andy most like to share a beer with? W...

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The Rugby Pod Episode 14 - 'Royal Wedding' from 2016-12-13T02:29:59

One of our best Pods yet. Andy Goode&Jim Hamilton are on great form as they round up another week of action and spill the beans on what's going on behind the scenes. We're still on track for Goodey...

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The Rugby Pod Episode 13 - 'Christmas Miracle' from 2016-12-06T00:05:21

Could a Christmas miracle be on the cards? We run through the list of teams lining up to coax Goodey out of retirement if we make it to number 1. Jim is stiff after another weekend at the well agai...

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The Rugby Pod Episode 12 ''The Comeback" from 2016-11-29T00:12:55

The Big one, Goodey has accepted the challenge! If the Rugby Pod makes it to N*1 in the UK Sports Podcast list, Andy Goode is making an official comeback. Who he is playing for is still to be decid...

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The Rugby Pod Episode 11 'The Forfeit' from 2016-11-22T21:06:59

Andy Goode&Jim Hamilton review the November internationals and give their take on everything that's going on in the Rugby World. Big Jim has lost a bet and so is living it up as a Cheerleader. Good...

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The Rugby Pod Episode 10 'Pringle Fish Pringle' from 2016-11-15T00:56:48

Jim&Andy are on great form in the latest Pod. Some big revelations including Jim's potential new club for next season, as well as a Ruan Pienaar&Liam Williams rumour. Goody gives his take on the Br...

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The Rugby Pod Episode 9 'The Skullet' from 2016-11-08T00:47:42

Andy Goode&Big Jim Hamilton discuss all the happenings from the past fortnight of Rugby including Ireland's win over the All Blacks&Australia demolition of Wales. Graham Rowntree joins the guys for...

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The Rugby Pod - Episode 8 'Baa Baas' from 2016-10-24T22:25:27

The Rugby Pod is back and discussing everything from the oval ball world over the last fortnight. Big Jim adds another player to the 'Filthy XV' and Goodey has lost weight and might be coming out o...

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The Rugby Pod Episode 7 - 'Concussion' from 2016-10-11T08:31:08

This episode begins with a telephone interview with Canadian&French Top 14 bruiser, Jamie Cudmore talking about his recent concussion revelations. Andy Goode&Jim also give their views and experienc...

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The Rugby Pod - Episode 6 - "Remix" from 2016-09-27T08:28:31

Richard "Baz" Barrington joins Andy, Jim&Ollie on the panel this week as they cover sing a longs, The Aviva Premiership, a chat with Gloucester's CEO Stephen Vaughan and play a game of "I call Bull...

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The Rugby Pod Episode 5 - Coach Steve from 2016-09-14T08:21:26

Our biggest interview yet as we get "Coach" Steve Hansen on the show to chat with the guys. Goodey discusses his Lions chances and what he could bring to the team. Jim explains how he became the be...

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The Rugby Pod - Episode 4 - 'Kick a da balls' from 2016-08-28T18:30:45

Andy Goode and Jim Hamilton are back in studio and they're on great form, revealing some more behind the scenes stories from their careers. They tell tales on some of their best team talks&dressing...

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Andy Goode's "Comeback" Prank Call from 2016-08-17T13:48:45

Andy Goode is considering another comeback, and gives James Haskell a call to get some fitness tips from the man himself. He also checks to see if Hasks might be keen on a celebrity endorsement fro...

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The Rugby Pod - Episode 3 - Free Willy from 2016-08-17T13:13:37

Jim Hamilton and Andy Goode are back on the Rugby Pod panel with host Andy Rowe for another round of banter. This time they're talking BunnyGate, Mad Monday, player initiataions, Jim's Free Willy, ...

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The Rugby Pod - Episode 2 - Pre-Season from 2016-08-03T16:38:04

Pre-Season! We chat to the guys about Andy Goode's favourite topic&Jim tells us about his pre world cup French training camp. We also chat about some of the big transfers ahead of the new season an...

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The Rugby Pod - Episode 1 - Introductions from 2016-07-28T07:59:12

Andy Goode&Big Jim Hamilton join host Andy Rowe and Fred&Ollie on 'The Rugby Pod' panel for their very first podcast. There's plenty of banter including how Andy Goode's mum ended up in Jim Hamilto...

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