What would Brian Bevan say

What would Brian Bevan say podcast is honoured to be in the presence of Warrington Wolves legend and now head of strength & conditioning for England Rugby Union - Jon Clarke. In an hour-long special, Jon reflects on his amazing Rugby League journey from signing as a teenager for Wigan, to his move to the capital following a life-changing experience, his arrival at his beloved Wire, and how his fondness for the Widnes pitch lead to a resowing of his lawn. We discuss his Warrington coaches - Darryl van der Velde and Steve Anderson, his adulation of Paul Cullen and how 'Psycho' saved the club, the art of Tony Smith's shit sandwiches, and just why Warrington missed out on a Super League title. He tells the podcast how the tragic loss of Paul Darbyshire affected him, and how Paul's son is now following in his wonderful father's footsteps. We also hear which Wire player defies all logic in his preparation for a game by eating a morning fry-up, and the secret for us all to staying fit and healthy during these difficult times. And chat about the brilliant players Jon has played with, from Andrew Johns and Alfie Langer, to Brett Hodgson and even Lee Briers! An episode not to be missed by any true Wire fan.

With no Rugby League, the action comes in the way of the fabulous Sun sports journalist Gary Carter. The podcast questions Gary on the Wolves but the little devil seems more up for promoting his beloved Salford. We celebrate 25 years of Super League with more of Gary‘s Salford anecdotes, and will Dennis’ new board game be plagiarised by Gary to boost Salford revenue? Sam and Gary collectively knock one out over Salford prodigy Stefan Ratchford, before discussing the exact proximity of Daryl Clark’s house in relation to Castleford’s scoreboard. The blockbuster movie The King’s Reach premieres, and just how good is Steve Price‘s memory? And Rob endeavours to bring back the classic ITV game show Mr and Mrs, as a young couple from Salford prove to be a winning partnership.

With the Super League season suspended, Simon and Karl are trapped together in an underground Cheshire bunker, as the podcast is left to reflect in isolation on what was, and will be. Due to a booking error, rather than Tina Turner joining the show, the brilliant Matthew Turner, sports journalist from the Warrington Guardian, steps in. We find out from Matt just when Tony Smith will look you in the eye, although a carfeul edit of the recording is necessary after he constantly knocks Ben Murdoch Masila. Sam is reluctantly left to draw his stats from online gaming, Dennis's solitary confinement brings his mental state into question following his keep fit tackle bags, and Rob calls on all referees to be retrained mid-season. Plus, not all Price's community calls go to plan, and we Imagine a world without Rugby League - as we go out on a song.

As the apocalypse approaches, Warrington win in the city of Hull, which ironically is pretty much the end of the earth. Ben Murdoch Masila’s new hairstyle goes viral in a listener vote off, as Dennis - wearing his new, innovative, bright red chevron Wire jersey - offers to meet the big man at the barbers. Sam’s obsession with Ben Currie reaches pandemic proportions, and due to his self-isolation he’s left ordering a heat-o-meter takeaway. And with little time left for us all and Wire having travelled east, Rob decides to read a dubious email from the west about the construction of the Wilderspool stand that leads to infectious laughter.

It’s a somewhat mixed listener reaction following the Castleford win. Was it only hard slog and commitment that edged Wire to victory, or was there quality also in their performance? Currie adds chilli to the mix, leading to a spike in his heat’o’meter reading, but the absent Burrell is left dining elsewhere following a delivery of opulant John Lewis cutlery. Dennis decides to write to Karl Fitzpatrick as he's convinced his new Resili-tent-test will revolutionise marquee signings, Sam finally comes up with a good idea following 75 hours of podcast recordings, and Rob not only talks bollocks but sits on one too, before predicting a postponement.

The podcasters are almost lost for words after Warrington’s Headingley clusterfuck performance, and Sam’s stats only back up the team’s shambolic away form. Steve Price continues to be confused by past & present tense, as well as creating a new word for the English language. Chris Hill enters Mastermind with a specialist subject of answering RL questions the question before last. Rob’s Hadron Decider robot has developed an infatuation for the actor John Nettles, but still has time to cast his quantum chip over the goings-on at Widnes with Patton and Latu. Dennis explains the benefits of the players’ group adopting the cognitive dissonance theory, before Daniel pulls down our very own marquee.

Just what is the provenance of Jason Clark? The podcast commissions the BBC’s Fiona Bruce to lead an investigation. There’s a cacophony of match analysis, with not one but two games for Sam’s ‘shitistics’ to review. The launch of Madame Boyd TV leads to an unprecedented level of listener responses. Dennis plans for a Wire commune, but will his psychological experiment, combined with Bennie Westwood‘s catering van, end in a dystopian players’ group? And Rob reads out a brash and bitter transatlantic love letter.

Saints are kept scoreless, and there's no sign of gingivitis in Wire's players' group, as Steve Price explains the success behind his team's minty breath. Sam praises his pin-up boy Ben Currie with his statisticulations, and Dennis gets lost trying to find Warrington's press box before succumbing to a negtive DJ's hospital pass. But it’s left to Rob to calculate just how much confectionery it takes to cover every blade of grass at the Halliwell Jones.

The coach and the club directors describe Matty Ashton as their favourite super cars but it's the Podcast's description that takes pole position. Warrington claim a moral victory at the DW and Sam's new spreadsheet only backs up the podcast's positivity. Steve Price dusts off the Yellow Pages in search of his biographical coaching publication. Dennis's new journalist pass gives us a scoop on which fine coffee beans are percolating at a rugby league press conference. And just how much hesitation, repetition and deviation can there be when the topic of discussion is a Wire player, with Rob fancying his hand as the new host of Just a Minute.

Les Dawson plays the piano as he accompanies the club owner with his reflections on last season. The Andrew Henderson interview is interrupted by Wire’s new sponsor, and which legendary Warrington player has the biggest girth? Plus there’s a review of all the players, including the collective noun for each position. Madame Boyd divulges a surprising prediction, as Sam prepares to take Mrs Sankey up the CN Tower. Rob’s pre-season is scuppered by getting married for a 5th time, but it’s overshadowed by Dennis’ lack of conditioning, as he reports back to the podcast a stone heavier than Kevin Ward.

It's the What would Brian Bevan say almost live Christmas special, as the podcast takes a look back, month by month, at Warrington Wolves' season of 2019. Do we believe Wire's year to be a success or did the Wolves become the first ever Canis lupuses to hibernate? Is there contradiction between coach and CEO? And as Christmas Day draws to a close in Australia, it's clear Rob's had one too many, but can his artificial intelligence, one-legged RL prototype robot see him through to Boxing Day? There's a festive quiz that leaves Sam Sankey bemused and bereft of points, and Dennis sees into the future after his call to Madame Boyd. Plus, comedy sound bites and a good olde sing-a-long around the piano.

To celebrate tonight’s new Wire kit launch, relive the moment the Warrington players modelled Steve Price’s designed bridal collection at Milan fashion week. Commentary from the podcasts very own Halliwell Moans & Fletcher Treat.

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The season comes to a flacid end with Price not having the resilience to stimulate his players. There's a Super League Bake Off final. Sam gives his review on the team but is it more of a public announcement? Dennis doesn't pull his finger out but puts his finger in, and Rob interviews Kevin Brown's Achilles heel. And just what is that on the front of Karl Fitzpatrick's M&S jumper?

The Podcast is delighted to be joined by Warrington Wolves' very own CEO Karl Fitzpatrick. We find out how Karl takes his shower, if he believes in ghosts, and what the reasoning was behind the departure of Kevin Brown. Dennis offers up a selection of tackle bag ideas to Karl, as we ponder just what is the average demographic of a Wolves fan? And we get an answer to the ultimate question: If we lose to Castleford, do the board and club custodians believe this year has been a success? But perhaps more importantly, did Mrs Fitzpartick have the wool pulled over her eyes during a visit to Cheshire Oaks? Enjoy.

Were the Wolves taken by surprise at Leeds? Steve Price seems to think so. Patton's registered yet another move, Dicky Agar's joined by human resources and Sir Robert Elstone's frying up an economic success with Madame Boyd. Sam takes a look at all the players' stats and the figures show a worrying slide, and Daniel continues Wire's descent with a downhill rant, before Rob plummets to an even deeper depth with a story of a ghostly spirit. So it's left to Dennis to provide a play-off format that could help Warrington ascend all the way back to the top.

There may be a slab of confection at the HJ but Wire are far from perfection, and has Patton invented a new play of the ball that’s about as useful as a chocolate fireguard? Dennis Revels in his idea of iBench, Sam misses out on a Flake but pervs on Stuart Pearce’s 6 inches, and it’s no Marathon as Rob reminisces about Headingley in the company of the women's indoor 60m British sprint champion.

The Podcast commemorates Salford's very own artist, LS Lowry, but is there any provenance to Steve Price's matchstick men? Rimmer takes aim on Bullseye, and we have a ticket to ride with the Wire team, on the buses. Sam reflects on the beauty of the A J Bell Stadium, Dennis shafts his tackle bags section with a players protection idea, and Rob, whilst high on drugs, dreams of Jenny Agutter dressed as a nurse.

An amazing day at Wembley sees the Warrington Wolves win the Challenge Cup with a magnificent victory over a dog shit St Helens - and is Daryl Clark so good he could win the Grand National? Rob offers up not one but two singalongs. Dennis is seated in the Royal Box, which leads to him setting up a meeting with Ralph Rimmer, and Sam continues on the piss come Sunday morning with a breakfast champagne.

With the listeners' negative comments about the Wire flooding in, the podcasters search for a "Patton" of positivity. Rimmer enters the Dragon's Den, and Panorama heads to the Balearics in search of Austin's left ankle. Sam lords on about his free ticket but Dennis may well just have top-trumped him, and "how's about that, then?" as Rob reminisces over a Cup final homecoming, which leaves the Podcast in a fix.

The podcasters receive a series of interruptions from an unwanted guest. Rimmer sets off in his van, al fresco to Tesco. With a youthful feel to Wire's line up against Saints, has Rob come up with a series of mathematical equations to disprove Sky & Steve Price’s theory? Also, Dennis takes Tackle Bags into a six million dollar future, and Sam, whilst half pissed, continues with his statistical bullshit.

Fashion gurus Halliwell Moans & Fletcher Treat critique Steve Price's bridal collection at Milan Fashion Week, and there's a new blockbuster film trailer featuring a Warrington Wolves star-studded cast. Dennis goes live and interactive during Tackle Bags (how could that possibly go wrong?). Sam dials in from the morning after his swingers camping weekend, and has Rob come down from cloud nine after correctly predicting the Catalans score?

The podcast celebrates the news Wire are bound for Wembley. There’s an appeal for Jack sightings, as the other Jack sets off on his journey to Featherstone. Sam overheats in the Spanish sun, Dennis steps his analysis up and Rob endeavours to flog T-shirts (especially to the ladies). And no second referendum required, following a landslide winner in Decxit.

Rugby League seems obsessed with 1% extra this week, but do the figures add up? And what calculation is really required if Barbara Windsor from Carry on Camping is to achieve a DD? Sam receives a letter of complaint about his "anything goes in the bar" comment, Dennis discovers there's more to Tony Smith's empire than coaching after Madame Boyd barks her orders, and did Rob find more than he bargained for while packing his suitcase for the family holiday? Oh, and young Callum meets his Wire hero when he interviews Josh Charnley.

The episode takes on a more conversational style with Richard Shaw-Wright from Forty20 podcast joining the show. But has Rob thrown Sam a hospital pass when he questions him on the topic of Women’s Rugby League? Dennis renames Hawkeye and searches TripAdvisor for a good night out in Wakefield. Also has Richard been paid this week and splashed out on a king prawn madras?

An episode not to be missed by any Wire fan, as GARETH WIDDOP joins Rob, Dennis and Sam on the podcast. In an hour-long interview we find out all about Gareth and what he's looking forward to once he arrives at the Warrington Wolves, but also just how professionally-focused he is in his current role as the St George Illawarra captain. Plus, there's music, highlights, and yes, even Gareth couldn't escape Dennis' tackle bags.

With Chris Hill seeking to rent out his terrace cottage in Golborne, was going on Britain's favourite daytime TV property show a good idea? Sam turns his attention to the perfect incline for a vineyard, Rob joins in on the theme by introducing Catalans' fullback as a mutant clone of the pinot noir variety, and Dennis tags along, making a disgusting attempt at the phonetic alphabet.

Does a Wire player hold the key to the mystery of the universe, or is Sam's letter from his mum more important? Rob reveals the secrets to his diet, as Dennis relives the days of sticky Betamax. And the Latin phrase Semper denim not de labore perfectly sums up Warrington's performance.

A magical weekend from the Wire, but is Dennis's hair standing on end because of his first podcast rant or the introduction of the Super League Van de Graaff? Sam's gone all cultured after his trip to the Chelsea Flower Show, and Rob turns back the clock to the Alex Murphy era when players dived for the line not worrying about getting scraped knees.

The podcast welcomes Tom Lineham, but just which Super League referee would Tom like to accompany him on a romantic weekend? Sam begrugingly reviews the Hull game as Rob foreshadows the death of the Great Barrier Reef. And has Dennis supersized a popular breakfast cereal to give Wire a competitive edge?

Dennis realises he has a conflicting appointment come Challenge Cup final day, Sam explains the playoff format but can't be arsed with Ratchford's kicking statistics, and back at the helm, Rob steers the podcast forward without the use of any momentum. Plus, there's a new boy band in town, and an advertisement for the new non-stick Kevin Sinfield cooking pan range.

It's Challenge Cup week, so there's been a shake up at the podcast with Dennis Waywell taking over the reins. Rob's been at the vino, leading to him getting 20 years of NRL fallacies off his chest, and we find out just what kind of sauce Mrs Sankey prefers on her sausage. Patton awaits approval from the patent office over his doodlebug kick, and we discover what Ralf Rimmer gets up to at the RFL.

To round off the week of What would Brian Bevan say bonus soundbites, we take a look back at Dennis' trip to the Halliwell Jones, including interviews with the fans, players, Steve Price and Karl Fitzpatrick.

The podcast returns from the Easter break. Dennis decides it's time to punish the players, there's some nostalgic commentary, Sam's finally turned his back on Dec, and have Warrington lost their mojo?

Investigative journalism by Dennis unearths what really happens at the disciplinary hearings, as he is escorted to the Ian Lenagan suite.

It's the Warrington Wolves Masterchef grand final, with contestants Blake Austin, Ben Currie and Dec Patton.

After a round of sceptical Man of Steel points, Dennis decides to take the matter on himself and find out what's really going on behind the scenes.

Warrington venture across the channel to play Catalans and are met with some bizarre french resistance.

Dennis Waywell records his first ever interview; but not all goes to plan.

Mike finally agrees to go out to dinner with Chris but can Warrington's captain persuade Mike that they can be more than just friends.

Even after the disappointment of losing to St Helens, the podcast team are still positive about the season ahead. With a look at collective nouns, doodlebug V1's and is an OAP set to take out Podcast Fan of the Week, there's plenty to be cheerful about, and has Dennis decided it's time for the players to get their legs-over during the Easter games?