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Down The Dog

Keep It Light Media / Feral Television
Down The Dog with Jon Richardson and Matt Forde
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Episodes

S2 EP47: “You are the Zig to my Zag”

Season 2 Ep 47: “You are the Zig to my Zag” In the first episode this week Matt Forde goes to Spurs v Chelsea and updates us not only on the new beer technology but also the best sausage roll he’s ever eaten. Find out why the beer filling up from the bottom reminds him of Jon’s bum and we hear how Spurs fans have weaponised 'Hey Jude.' Elsewhere we look ahead to the midweek FPL fixtures and Jon gives his view on the next Leeds boss. Plus... 'Man checks A City' visits Gary, Indiana as we update o...

Mar 01, 202332 min

S2 EP46: We want to buy an American Sports Franchise

Season 2 Ep 4 6: We want to buy an American Sports Franchise In our second episode this week Matt & Jon take the Wrexham approach and try to buy an American Sports franchise “to see how they like it”. Coincidentally there might be some unusual activity on the @GarySplashBB twitter account after listening to this week’s show (please help us and follow it!) Elsewhere… we discuss Bolton’s new stadium sponsor; We give away Jon’s 6 music pen and some other goodies to listeners and the boys discus...

Feb 23, 202333 min

S2 EP45: “I don’t love the Devil and I never have”

Season 2 Ep 45: “I don’t love the Devil and I never have” In the first episode this week there’s a surprise Rufus Wainwright/Oasis collaboration, There’s an interesting update on our 'feature' looking at eulogies at football matches, we chat about Leeds’ woes and the FPL fortunes of Jon, Matt and all those in the CPFPL league, Jon discusses his recent trip to Center Parks and why their staff deserve a clap even if they didn’t go to the moon and lastly there’s a big discussion on why Slime is now...

Feb 21, 202335 min

S2 EP44: “I listened back to that podcast and I’m ashamed of myself”

Season 2 Ep 44: “I listened back to that podcast and I’m ashamed of myself” It’s our 100th episode and to celebrate Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss why “they fit like an ancient necklace”, there’s more EXCLUSIVE Frank Lampard kitchen revelations from our listeners, Matt accuses Jon of being in the rugby fraternity, Jon reveals the only film he’s ever walked out of at the cinema, we encourage good pickup drivers to write in and send in their CV, there’s a discussion on Nottingham Forest b...

Feb 10, 202350 min

S2 EP43: “As long as it’s medically safe, you’re on!”

Season 2 Ep 43: “As long as it’s medically safe, you’re on!” In the second episode this week and with still no FPL Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: Jesse Lingard wanting to get into comedy and films, we look through the CPFPL fan league judging not only team names but people’s actual names, after the last episode there’s a few more references to pâté, Jon writes another joke for the CPFPL community AND there’s a wonderful ‘Onana, what’s my name?” Support the podcast by subscribing at Ano...

Feb 04, 202327 min

S2 EP42: “No sexy young thing is making that sound at bedtime”

Season 2 Ep 42: “No sexy young thing is making that sound at bedtime” With no FPL this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss Jon’s new sleep App and bedtime routine plus we look into Duncan Ferguson's eco credentials as he's unveiled as Forest Green's new manager. Elsewhere there's a shocking revelation during a game of 'Guess the mugs in Jon’s office' AND we have an exclusive form a listener about the state of Frank Lampard’s kitchen. Support the podcast by subscribing at Anotherslice.co...

Feb 02, 202348 min

S2 EP41: “It was the best scare I’ve ever done”

In the second episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss scaring the crap out of each other in an Airbnb by the sea after one of them got dumped, octogenarian vegetarians, food fads, a defecation record and why Jon Richardson is looking so good. Support the podcast by subscribing at Anotherslice.com/cpfpl for extra content. Ep 34 is our first live show and a bootleg copy is available to Another Slice subscribers. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@cpfpl.com o...

Jan 27, 202327 min

S2 EP40:: “Why the Turtleneck so young?”

Season 2 Ep 40: “Why the Turtleneck so young?” On the podcast this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde analyse how our first listener got on managing Jon’s FPL team. Elsewhere there’s a topical ‘Onana, What’s My Name?,’ we imagine Frank Lampard’s great life and the gadgets he has at home, there’s a bit of name dropping as Matt reveals he’s now a playwright, Matt also demonstrates why he'd be a good PA and there's a lot chat about ex-soap star Adam Rickett’s after one of them reveals themselves ...

Jan 26, 202338 min

S2 EP39: “I’d like Trunchbull’s Smock”

Season 2 Ep 39: “I’d like Trunchbull’s Smock” On the podcast this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss the big news EVERYONE is talking about - Jesse Marsh has joined LinkedIn. After a terrible few weeks Jon decides to outsource his FPL team to the listeners: You can have the chance to manage Jon’s FPL team if you subscribe to Another Slice, winner stays on and there's prizes for victories against Matt Forde. Elsewhere Jon gives Matt his one and only compliment of 2023, there’s a couple ...

Jan 18, 202350 min

S2 EP38: “I’m In the Sexiest Time of My Life”

Season 2 Ep 38: “I’m In the Sexiest Time of My Life” In the second podcast this week… there’s still no FPL so Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss a recent present Lucy bought for Jon which has led to some health changes, Jon asks the listeners for help whilst Matt confronts him with some one-star reviews from his first book, there’s a very late but impressive ‘Fordy’s Hyperbole’ and Jon showcases a possible new feature: Footballer Jokes. Support the podcast by subscribing at Anotherslice.com...

Jan 14, 202332 min

S2 EP37: “My Girlfriend just reminded me that I fell asleep crying last night whilst watching...”

On the podcast this week as there’s no FPL Jon Richardson & Matt Forde compare their relationships and Matt reports some of the stranger things he experienced from the frontline at Chelsea v Man City. Elsewhere... Matt comes up with a new invention to rival his infamous 'Kebabicab' and Jon takes the listeners wishes on board and confronts Matt about Nottingham Forest flying to Blackpool in the cup. Support the podcast by subscribing at Anotherslice.com/cpfpl for extra content. Ep 34 is our f...

Jan 11, 202339 min

S2 EP36: “I’ve Not Looked at the Christmas Tree Enough this Year”

Season 2 Ep 36: “I’ve Not Looked at the Christmas Tree Enough this Year” On the podcast this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss who you would want from kids TV in your football team, the Thundercats boxset, New Year's resolutions, the last time Jon drank alone in the dark and how he scared Lucy AND how Jon’s mum used to find him after a night out growing up. Plus, there’s a fantastic ‘Onana, what’s my name’ and the return of Fordy’s Hyperbole Support the podcast by subscribing at Anoth...

Jan 05, 202349 min

S2 EP35: Susie McCabe, Secret Santa & A trip to Disneyland Paris

Season 2 Ep 35: Susie McCabe, Secret Santa & A trip to Disneyland Paris On the podcast this week Matt Forde & Jon Richardson are joined by the wonderful Scottish Comedian Susie McCabe to discuss: Scottish football, the World Cup and Scottish FPL. Plus, Susie reveals the two best things about being a lesbian. Elsewhere… Matt and Jon discuss Jon’s yearly Christmas tradition, Matt’s wonderful Secret Santa gift and his pre-Christmas trip to Disneyland Paris. Support the podcast by subscribin...

Dec 28, 202240 min

S2 EP33: WORLD CUP SPECIAL 4: “Spuds are the only thing that get me off at night”

Season 2 Ep 33: WORLD CUP SPECIAL 4: “Spuds are the only thing that get me off at night” On the podcast this week Matt Forde & Jon Richardson discuss the things the Guardian football podcast is too scared to including: Who has the smelliest farts in the England team?, what animal would you put on a fiver? and we pitch our new Channel 5 show: ‘Footballing Fatmen.’ Elsewhere there’s a cracking ‘Onana What’s My Name?’ AND Jon reveals why Lucy got booed at a charity event this week. Support the ...

Dec 07, 202250 min

S2 EP32: WORLD CUP SPECIAL 3: Where would Ant be without Dec?

Season 2 Ep 32: WORLD CUP SPECIAL 3: Where would Ant be without Dec? On the podcast this week Matt Forde & Jon Richardson discuss the last week of the World Cup including England’s victory over Wales. Elsewhere, they mull over the best thing since slice veg, the half and half shirt, Luke Shaw’s odd accent and how he nearly made CPFPL history this week there's a cracking ‘Onana, what’s my name’ and more beef suffices over the originator of our feature 'Declan Rice is Right' Support the podcas...

Dec 06, 202254 min

S2 EP31: WORLD CUP SPECIAL 2: Corporate Rat

Season 2 Ep 31: WORLD CUP SPECIAL 2: Corporate Rat On the podcast this week Matt Forde & Jon Richardson discuss last night’s England v USA match and why kids ruin Christmas songs. There’s a wonderful Declan Price is Right AND we’re joined from Qatar by Corporate Rat. Support the podcast by subscribing at Anotherslice.com/cpfpl for extra content. Details for the live show are coming soon and tickets will be offered to Another Slice subscribers first. Send us any new format ideas or correspond...

Nov 26, 202238 min

S2 EP30: WORLD CUP SPECIAL 1: “DINNER WITH MOTHER”

Season 2 Ep 30: WORLD CUP SPECIAL 1: “DINNER WITH MOTHER” On the podcast this week Matt Forde & Jon Richardson discuss the first few days of the tournament and the big question on the nation’s lips: Did Jon watch it? Elsewhere the boys discuss a wonderful game of offensive Cameo, Matt reveals he’s already put up his Christmas decorations, there’s some confusion over a Slade lyric, a great ‘Onana - What’s My Name?’ and Jon reveals what one fan hilariously asked of him this week outside his to...

Nov 24, 202255 min

S2 EP29: “I’ve Got a Video Of You On That Bus Pretending to Drive it”

After losing to the Guardian football podcast in the FSA awards this week we ask what they have that we don’t. The boys delve into Antonio Conte’s footballer sex tips and how it helps his teams win games, old Jon meets Gary Duck to discuss the World Cup and Matt’s cheese tongue from the last episode. Matt Google’s another city and reveals why him and Jon had to 'shhhhh' some children in New York and there’s an important update from Lucy Beaumont about last week’s ‘romantic’ holiday story with Jo...

Nov 18, 202242 min

S2 EP28: Chris McCausland

Season 2 Ep 28: Chris McCausland On the podcast this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss Matt’s latest win, there’s a live VAR check on Illan Meslier being bundled off the ball after a suspected foul against Spurs, Fordy’s musical Stat Pack returns, we learn about Fordy’s bed time routine including ordering two takeaways and Jon addresses the rumours of Marcelo Bielsa coming back to manage in the Premier League. Also this week we’re joined by Liverpool fan Chris McCausland who explains ...

Nov 17, 202250 min

S2 EP27: "Do you Still Play 'Spin The Thruppence?"

Season 2 Ep 27: "Do you Still Play 'Spin The Thruppence?" On the podcast this week Matt Forde & Jon Richardson discuss Mason Mount's recent outlandish fashion choice for a film premier. Elsewhere there's another round of 'Onana, what's my name?', some excellent listener emails about Sh*teating that maybe go a little too far AND Matt Googles a city which leads Jon to tell a very funny story about the first holiday he went on with Lucy and why it led to Lucy miming in a pharmacy. Support the p...

Nov 11, 202232 min

S2 EP26: “When I Look in the Mirror I Expect to See A Ripped Goddess”

Season 2 Ep 26: “When I Look in the Mirror I Expect to See A Ripped Goddess” On the podcast this week Matt Forde discusses turning 40 AND for the first time in CPFPL history he takes a narrow lead over Jon Richardson. Elsewhere in a format change Matt sings the 'Stat Pack', the boys discuss why Brentford players are the James Corden of the Premier League, there’s an excellent dinosaur impression and a serious discussion about sports-washing and the Qatar World Cup. Also... Jon tells us ‘Who can ...

Nov 10, 202240 min

S2 EP25: “I would never have slapped you in the 90’s”

Season 2 Ep 25: “I would never have slapped you in the 90’s” On the podcast this week Jon Richardson and Matt Forde plead to Karaoke manufacturers, there’s a new missing words round, we debate when the peak FPL arguments in couples happen, Jon bumps into an old friend Fordy’s who tells us of Matt's worst ever gig (where he actually cried afterwards) we try out a new format idea - “Matt Googles a City” AND there’s an international Sh*teater email. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to...

Nov 04, 202222 min

S2 EP24: “I’m a Nervous Mouse of a Man”

On the podcast this week Jon Richardson and Matt forde discuss Leeds’ last minute victory over Liverpool and why it could be a bad thing as well as Fordy’s lovely day out at the Emirates where Forest were thumped by Arsenal. Elsewhere find out what Bournemouth Striker Kieffer Moore reminds the boys of, Matt delivers Jon’s eulogy as well as the noise he’d make if tear gassed and the boys discuss a new invention in Ipswich - TV’s in urinals. Also we delve into Callum Wilson’s bloody long commute, ...

Nov 02, 202238 min

S2 EP23: Man V Food's Adam Richman

Season 2 Ep 23: Man V Food’s Adam Richman In a bumper episode this week Jon & Matt welcome Man v Food’s Adam Richman to discuss eating smoked sh*t pizzas in Iceland and Erling Haaland's liking for a doner kebab pizza. Adam’s grilled on his thoughts about Matt’s favourite takeaway ‘Taco Bell’ and Adam outlines some surprising beef with fellow FPL player Josh Widdicombe. Elsewhere Jon teases us about a secret project for Channel 4, there’s half a 'Fordy’s Stat Pack' after he gets distracted te...

Oct 27, 202259 min

S2 EP22: Jake Bugg & CPFPL Beer Reveal…

Season 2 Ep 22: Jake Bugg & CPFPL Beer Reveal… This week Jon & Matt welcome musician Jake Bugg to the podcast. He details how his bass player took FPL a little too seriously last year and reveals what it’s like to be followed on social media by Ronaldinhio. Elsewhere Matt & Jon discuss the end of the world and the recent Van Gogh soup protest whilst Jon asks for listener suggestions for how he can help the cause. There’s a big discussion about Arbroath’s Frey Bentos prize that went v...

Oct 21, 202240 min

S2 EP21: “I was Mugged with a Fishing Rod”

Season 2 Ep 21: “I was Mugged with a Fishing Rod” Matt Forde gloats as for the first time in CPFPL history he pulls level with Jon Richardson after he wins his FIFTH gameweek in a row. Matt tells us how he was once mugged with a fishing rod, the boys discuss an ill-advised Nottingham Forest tweet before the Wolves defeat AND Matt tells us quite an unbelievable story of something that happened after that game. Elsewhere Jon is tickled by a listener’s team name. WE’VE BEEN NOMINATED FOR AN AWARD. ...

Oct 19, 202234 min

S2 EP20: “Boing, Boing, Boing”

Recorded before Forest v Aston Villa Jon Richardson and Matt Matt Forde discuss not only Jon’s fantasy shower but his showering technique - including how he uses his chest to great effect. You can hear more about Fordy’s latest Twitter scandal plus he introduces a new feature with some unbelievable facts inc: one concerning Alex Ferguson & Trent Alexander-Arnold’s nan, Eddie Howe’s dressing room technique and Harry Maguire’s real name. Plus find out why your willy should be flapping in the w...

Oct 14, 202235 min

S2 EP19: Adrian Chiles

ADRIAN CHILES Recorded before Forest v Aston Villa… Jon Richardson asks in the week that Steve Cooper signs a new deal why Matt Forde has lost all confidence and put his three Forest players on the bench. Elsewhere listen to find out our new name for FPL nerds Iain Stirling & Russell Howard, Fordy is set some challenges as he reads through his 'Stat Pack' and Jon Richardson talks to broadcaster & West Brom fan Adrian Chiles about: Steve Bruce’s sacking, why every manager has a number aft...

Oct 12, 202239 min

S2 EP18: Alastair Campbell

This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde invite Alastair Campbell on to the podcast to discuss how he’s embarrassed himself at his last two weddings playing 5-a side and why he’s stopped hurling abuse at players after an embarrassing incident in the stands. Elsewhere Alastair comes up with two new Sh*teater chants, Matt gets in a jibe about Alastair's business model AND find out what special outfit Jon Richardson wore for the interview. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@c...

Oct 07, 202238 min

S2 EP 17: “Jon Stoned”

This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss the most FPL we’ve ever talked about as Matt chalks up his third win on the bounce. As well as discussing Forest being rooted to the bottom of the Premier League the boys discuss the secret recipe fuelling Haaland’s success and we introduce a new feature… Jon Stoned - it’s Jon Richardson on ‘drugs.’ Not to be missed. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@cpfpl.com or tweet us @Comediansfpl. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@comed...

Oct 05, 202235 min
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