The BRFCS Podcast

Blackburn Rovers Podcasts from the people who bring you BRFCS.com. Sponsored by www.theterracestore.com

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Ep 152 - BRFCS Fighting Talk 2022

2022-12-16
The podcast crew pay tribute to BBC FiveLive's Fighting Talk with their Rovers/Christmas themed, lovingly crafted..er rip-off...let's hope the lawyers love it.
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Ep 151 - The Only Show In Town

2022-11-10
In this episode we look back at the era of Gordon Lee; we have an interview with Michael Hodkinson, author of "No Nay Never" - 2nd edition out now and round things off with a clip from another "Rovers Returned" podcast episode with Simon Burns.
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Ep 150 - All For Rio with Tommy Spurr

2022-08-12

Former Rovers defender Tommy Spurr tells us about the All For Rio campaign and provides insight into the purpose of the fundraising & the programme of treatment being undertaken by his son, Rio
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Ep 149 - How Are We Gonna Do

2022-07-28

It's pre-season prediction time once again & our panel prognosticates on promotion prospects - can JDT galvanise his youthful squad ? We also ask the panel to recall the line-up from a classic Rovers game of the recent past.
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Ep 148 - A Club With Tradition

2022-07-21

This episode is a 2 parter. In Part 1 we talk Rovers, military history and refereeing amongst other topics with Steve Williams In the 2nd part we meet with Paul Worthington & Simon Burns of the “Rovers Returned” podcast.
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Ep 147 - Biryani and Worthy's

2022-02-11

In a packed episode, we consider the emotions stirred when meeting footballers in real life, chat Ewood Express, biryani (and more !) with Yasir Sufi; and quiz our panel on their collective Rovers knowledge - including the 2002 Worthington Cup final.
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Ep 146 - Steve Waggott's Year-End Appraisal

2021-12-16

Ian Herbert of BRFCS and Glenn Entwistle of RoversChat appraise the financial performance of Blackburn Rovers during the Steve Waggott era and give him an end of year grade ! Also available via the BRFCS YouTube channel.
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Ep 145 - People Talking About Stuff

2021-12-01

Technically it's the Christmas pod and so around an interview with Rob Sawyer regarding his excellent, new Keith Newton book are some new features designed to stimulate, amuse and entertain in equal measure. Listen whilst decorating your tree !
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Ep 144 - We Need To Tour Chile Next Summer

2021-10-22

Our star guest interviewee is Tez Ilyas who shares his Rovers supporting history & what it's like to be back on the road. We hear about fanzine culture, False Nines, eavesdrop on Steve & Tony's phone calls & find out who shops in Waitrose in West Byfleet
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Ep 143 - Wish We Could Turn Back Time To The Good Old Days

2021-05-14

We meet Sam Grimley from Horizm who explains how to optimise digital inventory...no really...Bill Arthur narrates a chapter from Daniel Gray's Extra Time & the panel of Hollie, Linz, Matt, Mike, Scott & Stuart dissect the season just ended.
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Ep 142 - Mr Blackburn Rovers...Tony Parkes

2021-04-01

We pay tribute to Tony Parkes, player, coach, caretaker manager and an all-round Rovers legend in the truest sense of the word. We recall the highs and some of the lows of Tony’s career & hear from Natalie Parkes-Thompson, Tony's daughter.
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Ep 141 - By Gum We'll Make It A Podcast

2021-03-13

We meet Rovers fan & musician Josh Henry to discuss football, music, Shawn Michaels & the re-working of an early 70's Rovers classic single.
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Ep 140 - Trainers, Extra Time & Tim Farron

2021-01-29
Our special guest is former Lib Dem leader & Rovers fan Tim Farron who reminisces about his political career & following Rovers over the years. We learn about Dassler Craft in pt 1 & hear an extract from "Extra Time" in pt2, narrated by Bill Arthur.
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Ep 139 - The One Where BRFCS Meets Jon Stead

2020-12-11

He wasn't at Ewood that long but he made a positive impression on Rovers supporters and his goals helped to keep Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League. Ian Herbert chats with Harrogate Town's Jon Stead about his career and life at Rovers.
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Ep 138 - The One Where BRFCS Meets Faz

2020-11-20
Ian Herbert interviews Blackburn Rovers legend, all-time record appearance holder Derek Fazackerley, who looks back on his playing coaching career.
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Ep 137 - That Was The Window That Was

2020-10-23
3 parts to this latest episode - in Pt 1 we hear from Andy Bayes & Colin Hendry about the Len Johnrose Charity match in 2021, Pt 2 has Rich Sharpe & the panel reviewing the window & in Pt 3 we hear from Joe Harvey who highlights Rovers possession stats
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Ep 136 - Preview, Predictions & Punditry

2020-09-25
The pod squad gazes into their crystal ball to predict what is in store for our favourite team in 2020/21...*WARNING* contains serious amounts of optimism
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Ep 135 - Tim, Matt & Tugay

2020-08-29
In this episode, we look back at the careers of Tim Sherwood & Tugay through the lens of the lovely people at thesefootballtimes.co & we meet Matt & play "What's My Line". Narration from Bill Arthur & Michael Taylor, interview conducted by Ian Herbert
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Ep 134 - The 2019-20 Season Review

2020-08-01
We review the season just (eventually) completed with the aid of real journalists in the form of Rich Sharpe & Jaquob Crooke plus the BRFCS pod squad; Hollie, Linz, Michael, Mike & Stuart - questions posed by Ian Herbert as usual.
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Ep 133 - The Man In The Middle

2020-07-15
BRFCS chats with a former referee, Rovers fan and contributor to the BRFCS forum, Tony Leake. Ian Herbert poses the questions.
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Ep 132 - David Dunn in Lockdown with Michael Taylor

2020-06-15
Michael Taylor catches up with David Dunn to find out how he is coping with lockdown & learns about a whole lot more including Daniel Bedingfield and Jason Manford. Thanks to @OBIProperty for allowing us to share.
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Ep 131 - The One Where NYC Rovers Chat with Kevin Gallacher

2020-06-06
Steven & Jay from NYC Rovers chat with Kevin Gallacher about his footballing heritage, moving to England, broken legs, Brian Kidd, Golden Retriever training and so much more...
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Ep 130 - The One Where BRFCS Chats with SuperAtko

2020-05-21
In Part 1 the panel discusses the effect of lockdown from the fans' perspective and in Part 2 Ian Herbert chats with Rovers' Premier League title-winner Mark Atkins
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Ep 129 - The One Where NYC Rovers Chats With Dunny

2020-05-17
Andy Bayes from BBC Radio Lancashire drops by to talk lockdown sport & NYC Rovers chat with Rovers legend David Dunn about his career and THAT goal against Burnley
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Ep 128 - The One Where BRFCS Rips Off Fighting Talk

2020-05-02

In the absence of any actual football, BRFCS has shamelessly copied BBC Fighting Talk and produced a special Rovers version - hope you enjoy !
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Ep 127 - The One Where BRFCS Meets Tommy Spurr

2020-02-10

In a special episode, Tommy Spurr chats with Ian Herbert and discusses his career, managerial styles, injury, retirement and much, much more.
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Ep 126 - I've Not Come To Expect Much In January

2020-02-09

In this episode we chat with Lancashire Telegraph reporter Rich Sharpe about the January window, FFP and what the summer might hold for Rovers. We also have another reminiscence from our man in Canada Bill Arthur who recalls 1994/5, can't think why !
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Ep 125 - Colour My Life With The Chaos Of Trouble

2020-02-07

BRFCS catches up with Scott Sumner of 4000 Holes fame as he tells Ian Herbert all about the upcoming 100th issue of a much-loved fanzine
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Ep 124 - Rovers Trust - what's the latest ?

2020-01-09

Ian Herbert chats with John Murray from the Rovers Trust to learn more about the recent marketing prospectus and the memorandum of understanding that is in the pipeline.
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Ep 123 - Happy New Year & Get Well Soon Brad !

2019-12-31

In a packed episode we hear from Bryan in Iraq, Bill in Canada plus Scott, new contributor Mark and the trusty Marple Leaf himself, Michael with a varied menu of items for your pleasure.
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Ep 122 - Jim Smith - The Bald Eagle

2019-12-13

A special tribute to former Rovers manager Jim Smith who sadly passed away earlier this week. Written by Jim Wilkinson, narrated by Ian Herbert.
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Ep 121 - Glory or Heartache...nothing in between - John Nicholson

2019-11-08

BRFCS catches up once more with John Nicholson who has a new book out "Can We Have Our Football Back ?" which lays low myths about football behind the paywalls and the corrosive effect of money on the game & what we the fans can do about it.
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Ep 120 - Are You Not Entertained ? The Matt Jansen Special

2019-10-04

BRFCS meets a Rovers legend in the form of the one & only Mr Matt Jansen together with the man who helped him to write his new book - journalist & writer, Jon Colman in a special podcast episode in which we also launch a new sponsorship deal.
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Ep 119 - Pie & Gravy in Kenyons

2019-09-11

Our special guest is Ian Moore who tells us about his Blackburn childhood, moving south in increments, that accent, living in France, becoming French and what to do when an audience member pulls out a gun. Contributions also from Bryan Light.
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Ep 118 - Ossy, Aus & Sponsorship

2019-08-15

In this episode we meet John Leigh, a Rovers fan from Oswaldtwistle who now lives in Brisbane & we find out what it's like following Rovers Down Under. In Part 2 we hear from Linz Lewis who updates us on the amazing Rovers Ladies sponsorship initiative.
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Ep 117 - It Might Possibly Be Scott Parker At Fulham

2019-08-02

The pod squad reconvenes for a new season and predicts sackings, goalscorers, POTY & final finishing position. We hear from "Grumpy Riversider", "Alex - the social media influencer" plus "Tony Mowbray". Music from The Symmetry.
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Ep 116 - I Hope You Were Both Wearing Waistcoats

2019-07-09

BRFCS catches up with Friend of the Pod Ryan Grant & finds out about his new EFL role; all about Charlie Adam at Barrow from Linz Lewis and Ian Herbert chats with author Rob Sawyer about Roy Vernon
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Ep 115 - It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...

2019-06-30

Our friend Tom Schofield has written a dissertation as part of his university course and it covers the FMC final, the PL win & the impact of Venky's. He introduces it & narrates it quite beautifully. Reminisce with us right now...
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Ep 114 - The One Where We Review The Season

2019-05-07

The pod squad of Linz Lewis, Michael Taylor & Stuart Grimshaw reviews the season both on & off the field and awards the Mike Delap Trophy for the most accurate pre-season predictions
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Ep 113 - A Happy Coincidence

2019-05-06

Former General Election candidate Duncan Miller attended last week's Fan Consultation Evening at Ewood and was won over by Steve Waggott & Tony Mowbray. In conversation with Ian Herbert he shares his rationale & provides optimism for next season.
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Ep 112 - 1995 & All That - with John Duerden

2019-03-25

In this episode, writer John Duerden shares details of his latest project, a book about the 1995 title-winning team & asks podcast host Ian Herbert about his recollections of that momentous time in the club's history.
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Ep 111 - Awesome ladies, football and...stuff

2019-03-07

In celebration of International Women’s Day, for the first time ever your pod is brought to you by an all female panel. Interviews, opinions, from the panel & Women In Football CEO Jane Purdon & Rovers Ladies manager Gemma Donnelly. Enjoy !
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Ep 110 - The One Where BRFCS chats with Don Mackay

2019-03-01

This special edition has an exclusive interview with former Rovers manager Don Mackay who chats with Ian Herbert about the Full Members' Cup final, Steve Archibald, Colin Hendry, play off heartbreak, beating Burnley and much, much more. Our thanks to Don.
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Ep 109 - A 13 year old work experience kid

2019-02-20

Interviews with Radio Lancashire's Andy Bayes, FourFourTwo magazine's Conor Pope & another quality reminiscence from Canada's very own Bill Arthur. Many thanks to Ian Herbert & Michael Taylor for the interviews & our guests for giving up their time.
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Ep 108 - "and realised I hadn't pressed record..."

2019-02-08

BRFCS Podcast host Ian Herbert chats with Lancashire Telegraph Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe about Rovers season so far, morale in the camp, the transfer window and the perils of dictaphones. With added Jose Canseco c/o NYC Rovers.
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BRFCS Ep 107 - Caldwell's Rovers Connections Pt 2 of 2

2019-01-04

In this two-parter, BRFCS Canada correspondent Bill Arthur catches up with former Burnley & Wigan defender Steven Caldwell, who is now a pundit on the TSN network in Canada.
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BRFCS Ep 107 - Caldwell's Rovers Connections Pt 1 of 2

2019-01-04

In this two-parter, BRFCS Canada correspondent Bill Arthur catches up with former Burnley & Wigan defender Steven Caldwell, who is now a pundit on the TSN network in Canada.
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Ep 106 - That's excellent...Scott; the 2018 Review

2018-12-30

The BRFCS pod squad meets up & records in person for the first time ever. A rendezvous in Sheffield ahead of the game against the Blades (perhaps just as well as events unfolded).
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Ep 105 - Cheese & Crackers - The 2018 Christmas Special

2018-12-22

The podcast panel answers some festive questions coming up with suggestions for Festive run-out music, Rovers Secret Santa and Boxing Day treats...we would sincerely like to apologise for the singing... Merry Christmas, from all at BRFCS.
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Ep 104 - Teesside in the 70's, when the clothes & the skies were brown - John Nicholson

2018-12-14

A special edition podcast in which Ian Herbert chats with Football365 columnist & novelist John Nicholson about football writing, the anger in crowds, Tony Mowbray and Steely Dan amongst other topics
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Ep 88 - The 2017 Christmas Special - repeat

2018-12-08

Another chance to hear our 2017 Christmas Special
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Ep 103 - F*ck Off Back To Man Utd You Mercenary

2018-11-29

The pod squad convenes to review November, reflect on Sir Kenny Dalglish, Bill remembers Brockhall and much, much more. Join us & see if you can Guess The Rover before the panel & one of the panel swears...twice...no, not that one.
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Ep 102 - Revisionist Rovers - The Souness Years

2018-11-11

In this special episode, regular podcast panellist Michael Taylor ( @marpleleaf ) reassesses the impact and the powers of Graeme Souness. Promotion, cup win but THAT tackle on Yorke and those transfers...
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Ep 101 - After The Lord Mayor's Show

2018-11-01

After the behind the scenes at Brockhall episode, the pod reverts to normal service with a review of on-field October, discussions of tactics, formations, attendances, handling disappointment and play off memories from the 80's & final redemption in 1992.
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Ep 100 - The One Where BRFCS Goes To Brockhall

2018-10-26

In this historic 100th episode, BRFCS is invited through the hallowed portals of the Rovers Senior Training Centre at Brockhall. We share what we can in this landmark podcast. Big thanks to Ryan Grant & all at BRFC of course for helping us.
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Ep 99 - Chris Samba's Back Garden

2018-09-27

The BRFCS pod squad reviews September...yeah we know it hasn't ended yet...and reflect on a few whimsical notions that result in conversations about Mottram Hall Hotel, Border Terriers, Bradley Dack on a night out and so much more.
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Ep 98 - Complete & Utter...Shenanigans

2018-09-01

In a packed episode, the panel reviews August, on & off the field, speculates wildly about he value of Bradley Dack & we have three (count 'em) guests providing content taking us from Canada to Llandudno via Liverpool & Cherry Tree. Tell your friends !
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Ep 97 - My Barber Rates Jacob Davenport

2018-08-02

A cast of thousands all wanting to have their say & predict the Rovers likely finishing position upon our return to the Championship. Listen right to the end as the last 2 guests have their own section.
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Ep 96 - Revisionist Rovers - Furphy's Ewood Odyssey

2018-07-21

A look back at the impact and legacy of Ken Furphy upon Blackburn Rovers, through the pen of Jim Wilkinson
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The Grand End of Season Collaboration Pod - Part 2

2018-05-07

In this two-parter; reps from paper, fan site, fanzine, forum & blog pool resources to review the season. Enjoy the thoughts of Mike Delap, Tom Schofield, Rich Sharpe, Scott Sumner & Michael Taylor all loosely supervised by host Ian Herbert.
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The Grand End of Season Collaboration Pod - Part 1

2018-05-07

In this two-parter; reps from paper, fan site, fanzine, forum & blog pool resources to review the season. Enjoy the thoughts of Mike Delap, Tom Schofield, Rich Sharpe, Scott Sumner & Michael Taylor all loosely supervised by host Ian Herbert.
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Ep 93 - Stealing All the Bisto & Oxo

2018-04-18

The BRFCS pod squad considers the state of play at this crucial point of the season and predicts what will happen next. We also review the latest Rovers accounts.
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Ep 92 - You're the Conway lady aren't you ? (take 2)

2018-03-15

In this special edition pod, the team is joined by Warren Lucy & Ryan Grant of the BRFC digital team to discuss all things inter web and social media. Questions posed by Mike Delap & Linz Lewis, interrupted occasionally by host Ian Herbert.
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Ep 91 - The Road to Being Wigan's Peers (MP3)

2018-03-05

The pod squad dissects the Wigan match and reflects upon where this leaves the club in the promotion race. The special guest is Paul Wheelock, former Rovers reporter on the Lancashire Telegraph who shares some anecdotes from his time covering Rovers.
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Ep 91 - The Road to Being Wigan's Peers

2018-03-04

The pod squad dissects the Wigan match and reflects upon where this leaves the club in the promotion race. The special guest is Paul Wheelock, former Rovers reporter on the Lancashire Telegraph who shares some anecdotes from his time covering Rovers.
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Ep 90 - Yes, one of us WAS in the pub actually

2018-02-07

The pod squad reconvenes to digest Dryanuary, an FA Cup exit, Dean Henderson, Harry Chapman's contract and much much more. One of the panelists was in the pub - no names, no pack drill !
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Ep 89 - Happy New Year ?

2018-01-01

The pod squad records in the car on the way to Rotherham and three Roverseas fans tell their story
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I Don't Like That - the Christmas Special

2017-12-21

The podders reveal their secret football, Rovers and Christmas memories. One of them sings, one forgets key facts, all reminisce for your amusement.
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Ep 87 - You’re more than welcome to crash at our place...

2017-12-05

The podders continue their mission to build up a network of Rovers fans willing to offer cheap holidays by interviewing the NYC supporters club.
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Ep 86 - Houses in Croatia are quite small

2017-11-08

The pod reconvenes to discuss the state of housing stock in Croatia & the impact that has on the supply of holiday accommodation in Zagreb. There's also a bit of football chat and a mix of optimism & pessimism !
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Ep 85 - Illegal Rooster Fighting Syndicate

2017-10-11

The pod squad catch up on events both on & off the field at Ewood Park over recent weeks & speculate as to the prospect of 9 points from the next 3 games...oh yeah, roosters...listen to the end !
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Filetype: MP3 - Size: 86.78 MB - Duration: 46:50m (259 kbps 44100 Hz)

Episode 84 - "Once a Blue..." - the Alan Myers Special

2017-10-10

A special edition podcast featuring former Blackburn Rovers director of communications Alan Myers who reflects upon his time at Blackburn Rovers in conversation with Ian Herbert
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Ep83 I Read The News Today, Oh Boy !

2017-09-06

The panel reconvenes to dissect the victories over Bradford, MK Dons & Stoke & oh yeah, "That other game". We learn about 4000 Holes return & celebrate the joy of being a grumpy 50 something struggling with modern football.
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On The March With Howard's Army - Part 4

2017-08-20

In this final episode, we find out whether Howard Kendall can conjure up a miracle and return Blackburn Rovers to the 1st Division last seen 14 years earlier. *Spoiler*...close but no cigar, thanks PNE
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Ep 82b State of the Nation Special

2017-08-15

It's not been the best of starts to the season for Blackburn Rovers & our podcast panel dissects the reasons & tries desperately to offer some hope.
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On The March With Howard's Army - Part 3

2017-08-09

Rovers are back in Division 2 & Howard soon has the team believing that greater glories are possible
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On The March With Howard's Army - Part 2

2017-08-02

Howard Kendall turns Rovers into a winning machine and promotion becomes a reality THAT night at Gigg Lane
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On The March With Howard's Army - Part 1

2017-07-29

It's 1979, Rovers are in the 3rd tier (again) & prospects are bleak. Enter Howard Kendall & a wonderful 2 year chapter in Rovers' history. In this episode, "The Beginning", written after the passing of HK, Jim Wilkinson remembers...
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Linz Goes Wild in Blackpool

2017-07-29
BRFCS
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Episode 81 - Season Review 2016/2017 - "We're gonna finish 2nd!"

2017-06-08

BRFCS
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BRFCS Podcast #080

2017-06-08

BRFCS
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BRFCS Podcast Special: Kean Resignation

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #079: Gary Bowyer Interview September 2014

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #078: 2014-2015 Underway

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #077: So Near, So Far

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #076: BRANZ Members in Brisbane

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #75: No, Nay, Never Next Season

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #074: Reading, Bolton and Alan Myers

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #073: BRFCS Changes Hands

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #072: January 2014 Transfer Window Roundup

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #071: New Year 2014 Roundup

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #070: Christmas 2013 Roundup

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #065: Bolton and the Transfer Window

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #066: Ewood Park as Asset of Community Value

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #064: Barnsley High Fives

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BRFCS Podcast #068: Rovers Trust in the Community

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #067: Burnley, Leicester, Huddersfield

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #069: Venky's London Ltd 2013 Accounts

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #063: 2013-14 Season Underway

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #062: 2013-14 Pre-Season Roundup

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #061: Close Season Blues

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #060: Relegation Woes, High Court Ridicule and Rovers Trust

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #059

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #058

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #057

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #056: Venky's Circus Comes To Town

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #054

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #053

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #055: Pune Appoint Appleton

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #052

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #051

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #050

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #049

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #048

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #047

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #046

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #044

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #043

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #042

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #045

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #041

2017-06-08

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BRFCS Podcast #017: Nicko On Venky's, Kean, Rovers

2017-06-08

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BRFCS - Ep 40

2017-06-08
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