Series 1 Ep 6: “I’m A Cardigan Wearing Anagram Fan” In the first episode this week find out why Jon Richardson classes himself as “a cardigan wearing anagram fan” and why Matt Forde would love “a big clock.” Elsewhere Matt tells us of an unusual Edinburgh show which he attended for the title alone and we discuss the ‘Leicester Yap' PLUS we focus on Marcus Rashford’s ‘dive’ v Forest and uncover what would happen if politicians did rap... Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@do...
Aug 30, 2023•30 min
Series 1 Ep 5: “That’s the closest I’ve ever come to causing an International incident” In the second episode this week find out why Jon Richardson is like a whale, why Matt wants your art gallery strategies and what happened when Jon met his polar opposite whilst on a two-day train trip from Malaga to Sheffield We also launch a new feature ‘Listener scoops’ and celebrate with a double scoop. discuss England’s heartbreaking loss in the World Cup Final. Send us any new format ideas or corresponde...
Aug 26, 2023•37 min
Series 1 Ep 4: Jon opens A 20-yr-old sealed packet of fish for a sniff In the first episode this week Jon Richardson opens a 20-yr-old packet of fish while Matt Forde enlightens us with a satirical story from the Sunday Sport. Elsewhere find out “what’s like being buried alive” as Matt experiences TWO new things this week. We also delve into listener emails, Forest & Leeds and choose our Pub Dog of The Week. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us ...
Aug 25, 2023•34 min
Series 1 Ep 3: “I speak like a thin man when I put on a French accent” This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss the important subjects of: What if Aliens are thick?, Jon’s Opera phase, what happened when a piece of meteor hit Lucy on the head AND a listener email in with ‘one meat foot.’ Elsewhere we discuss: Will Jon open a frozen piece of fish from 20 years ago? We unveil our first Pub Dog, debate listener sign-offs AND issue spoiler alerts from 1893. Matt also reads out emails from l...
Aug 17, 2023•52 min
Series 1 Ep 2: “Look at me with all these world leaders” This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde reveal the weird object from Ep 1 that’s in Matt’s house which has ‘set the internet alight.’ Elsewhere they discuss: Meat raffles, cosplay dogs, new listener features and the burning question: “Have you ever seen a beaker fall out of a cupboard?” Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@downthedog.com or tweet us @DowntDog Follow the podcast on Twitter (@DowntDog) Share, subscribe,...
Aug 11, 2023•33 min
Series 1 Ep 1: The Soft Launch - “I Think I Sit On A Lot Of Chairs…” Hello! welcome to the soft launch of our new podcast ‘Down The Dog.’ It’s the old CPFPL podcast but set in a pub but with even less FPL. This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss: The biggest scoop in podcast history, Alton Towers, Sciatica AND we encourage our listeners to guess what unusual object is in Matt Forde’s Edinburgh house. There might even be a prize. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@...
Aug 04, 2023•22 min
Season 2 Ep 71: “I’d be one of the first to go in a zombie attack’ On the podcast this week Jon & Matt discuss Jon’s tactic for getting Lucy to bed so he can watch sport, what to do with kids on the holidays, 40 VS 41, how Jon became King of the arcade and if AI is a force for good. Elsewhere we find out what Elsie calls Jon at home, there’s a surprise interruption, what roles they’d play in a zombie movie and Korean zombie films. Also - someone shouts: “YOU’VE GOT A DEFORMED GUT” Send us an...
Jul 26, 2023•41 min
Season 2 Ep 70: “How many of our listeners can we get fantasying about Erling Haaland?” On the podcast this week Jon & Matt discuss a wonderful listener email from a pregnant listener, discover why Matt might get knocked out by Liverpool’s Andy Robertson and Jon reflects on seeing Pulp with Lucy Beaumont. Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@cpfpl.com or tweet us @Comediansfpl. Follow the podcast on Twitter (@comediansfpl), Instagram (ComediansplayingFPL) and Facebook (@c...
Jul 19, 2023•33 min
Season 2 Ep 69: “I saw a lot of muscly men this week…” On the podcast this week Jon & Matt throw some insults at the Australian cricket team, we imagine why it might be hard to have sex with Adama Traoré, Jon details a deep and passionate affair he had with a pop chip and without any form of football we play a game of: what is Jon eating? Elsewhere Jon explains why he doesn’t have bread in his office and Matt pushes a drug and Jon asks: “why in the name of hellfire would I talk about going b...
Jul 05, 2023•42 min
Season 2 Ep 68: “Banger, Banger, Banger” On the podcast this week Matt discusses going to Glastonbury, we explore the idea of getting the podcast on the national curriculum and Jon explains why this week he's been looking for owl pellets. Elsewhere we look at some end of season fantasy football forfeits, we play a game of: ‘which footballer has Jon’s mother-in-law fallen in love with this week?’ and we discuss the best-looking Leeds players. Support the podcast by subscribing at Anotherslice.com...
Jun 29, 2023•50 min
Season 2 Ep 67: “Two Torsos, Four Arms, Four Legs, Two Heads and Two Willies” On the second podcast this week (and we're still being recorded on the road) Matt tells us about the Arsenal stadium tour whilst Jon discusses a medical problem and a hotel incident. Elsewhere we discuss listener names and your excellent suggestions for rebranding the podcast and find out why the tongue and the teeth are best friends. Plus, we discuss Erling Haaland trying to get Oasis back together and a new feature: ...
Jun 07, 2023•25 min
Season 2 Ep 66: “I hope that keeps you warm at Deepdale” On the podcast this week, recorded on the road, find out how Jon Richardson is dealing with Leeds’ relegation and why he's got a problem with the club's owner taking his wife out for dinner.. Elsewhere Jon & Matt discuss the misery of others and what body part they’d eat off of each other. Also, there’s a lot of chat about chips. Support the podcast by subscribing at Anotherslice.com/cpfpl for extra content. Ep 34 is our first live sho...
Jun 04, 2023•29 min
Season 2 Ep 65: “Take THAT tour guide from the past” Recorded before last weekend’s final Premier League fixtures Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss relegation and predict the outcome of Leeds v Spurs, why Leeds could be top of the bee league and why Fordy might have to dig an edinburgh show out of his arse. Elsewhere… there’s some behind the scenes gossip on the set of Meet the Richardsons and we review listeners suggestions for the new podcast name Two new podcasts discussing last weekend...
May 30, 2023•33 min
Season 2 Ep 64: “I’m famous now, me” In the second episode of the podcast this week Jon and Matt discuss: Jon’s trip to the BAFTAs and why he could be up for a special award next year, there’s some very funny ‘Strong Grannies’ stories from listeners and Jon writes a ‘puzzle/proper football joke’ with the most Nottingham Forest punchline he could muster. Elsewhere we give Pep an ultimatum if he’s listening and there’s a guest on “Onana, What’s My Name?” that Jon doesn’t want to leave. Support the...
May 20, 2023•39 min
Season 2 Ep 63: “It sounds like the Italians hated you” The first episode of the podcast this week discusses: Matt’s honeymoon and an odd encounter on a wine tour, Jon reveals a pre-podcast sporting ritual and suggests why Warburton’s bread should be playing for Leeds. Also, we reveal our preferred Championship promotion winners and why it could be a romantic watch and we talk a lot about a big library sign in Coventry. Elsewhere we discuss the future of Big Sam, FPL and why we might be changing...
May 19, 2023•43 min
Season 2 Ep 62: “Two arms, two legs, a torso and a willy…” Recorded on Thursday morning before the current Gameweek Jon and Matt are ‘joined’ by ‘Roy Keane’ to talk about wine. Elsewhere the boys discuss: steam rooms, Wrexham’s promotion and their pursuit of Gareth Bale, there’s some more Fordy tips and a detailed encounter with a plucky waiter. Also... a listener emails in about an FPL rivalry. Support the podcast by subscribing at Anotherslice.com/cpfpl for extra content. Ep 34 is our first li...
May 09, 2023•31 min
Recorded on Thursday morning Jon & Matt discuss Leeds’ surprise appointment of Sam Allardyce save their season. Jon wonders why his head looks 2D, why he inspires so many memes and why Allardyce’s appointment is like a Granny lifting a heavy car. Elsewhere the boys discuss Woke football managers, heavy blankets and we ask the listeners: what’s the strongest thing you’ve seen a granny do? Also find out why FPL might be null & void and why Jon has started sleeping with a teddy Support the ...
May 05, 2023•39 min
Season 2 Ep 60: Matt’s Stag. Recorded on Thursday morning Jon & Matt discuss Matt’s Stag last weekend and how it was gate-crashed by two ex-Premier League footballers, and how one of them gave Matt a gift. Elsewhere the boys discuss the current relegation battle, getting sworn at by 6-year -olds and rabbits. Also… we want to know: are you our saddest listener? can you entice Jon to give out his address? AND what stadium tours have you been on - Email: hello@cpfpl.com Support the podcast by s...
Apr 28, 2023•49 min
Season 2 Ep 59: “Zippy’s in Succession!?” & Chianti Classico Our second episode of the week focuses on… Frank Lampard’s return, Just Stop Oil protesters and a mobile phone disrupting the snooker (and why this might affect Jon going to the Crucible in the coming years), a game of pen roulette, Grandma’s TV Reviews and a Gary Indiana update. Elsewhere there’s controversy when a listener emails in and Matt recommends a wine. Support the podcast by subscribing at Anotherslice.com/cpfpl for extra...
Apr 20, 2023•31 min
Season 2 Ep 58: “He’s thinking about the baseline from 'The Golden Girls'” Recorded hours before this weekend’s fixtures Jon reports back from ‘The Tower of Terror’ whilst Matt details his trip to Leeds for Forest away. Elsewhere we hear about the outcome of Matt’s bug infestation, there’s some live last minute panic FPL changes and a new catchphrase unearthed. Elsewhere we receive the best email we’ve ever had on the show and yes, it’s about a dead relative. Support the podcast by subscribing a...
Apr 18, 2023•44 min
Season 2 Ep 57: “Daddy’s Thick” In the second episode this week, and recorded before the current Gameweek - Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss why Breakfast in Brighton for Jon was like ‘When Harry Met Sally,’ Matt reveals what he daydreams about and he informs Jon of a recent run-in with a takeaway driver. Elsewhere… The boys discuss Jack Grealish’s Chinese takeaway order and his Home Alone addiction, Jonjo Shelvey trying to book Jon Legend to sing at his wedding and whether they could pre...
Apr 14, 2023•28 min
EPISODE 56: “Someone called me ‘Babycakes’ this week” Recorded before the latest Gameweek Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss Matt’s preparation for Rock 'N' Roll Football and why it should be renamed, A fear of toenail clippers and visiting Bedford. Elsewhere the pair discuss “Doggy Videos”, internet rabbit holes, why Jon wants to see Matt on more quizzes and Kai Havertz's nickname… Also.. Matt gives advice to Instagram content creators And find out why Jon’s been trolled by a bot. Send us ...
Apr 12, 2023•31 min
Episode 55: “You’ll be doing the next podcast in a Hazmat suit…” Recorded before the start of the Gameweek with some FPL updates recorded after Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss why Jon looks like slimmer of the year, whether it’s ‘Ha’ ‘Haha’ ‘Hahaha’ or ‘Hahahaha’ for text etiquette, exercising whilst watching the telly and bottle bins for trucker piss. Elsewhere the boys want Rick Moranis to buya football club, a bug infestation takes over the pod AND find out why Instagram must think Jo...
Apr 08, 2023•46 min
Season 2 Ep 54: “Tomato Purrrrreeeeeeeeeeee” In the first episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss Matt going full Liza Minnelli whilst reading out ingredients, cinema films and the streaming gap, Harry Kane’s video call with the Prime Minister, what’s tax deductible and two bits of good news for Nottingham Forest fans. Elsewhere… the boys wonder if Jon Richardson can now be considered an athlete after the England team play Countdown at St George’s Park, ‘Rishi Sunak’ rings Jon ...
Mar 29, 2023•46 min
Season 2 Ep 53: “I’m like Liz Hurley - I’m wearing my duvet like a backless dress” In the second episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss Guardiola’s Julia Roberts comments, the most incredible minute in football and the problem with foot-baths. Elsewhere find out which famous actor Matt Forde’s mum finds irritating and what Jon Richardson’s mum thought of Ian Botham. Also the boys discuss one of the worst decisions of Matt’s life and why he likes watching dog memes before bed. ...
Mar 24, 2023•38 min
Season 2 Ep 52: “I will die on the 18th February 2048…” In the first episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde fill out a questionnaire live on the podcast to find out when they’re going to die, we find out how Fordy is like Angela Lansbury and Sarah Jessica Parker and we discuss what is “spooky-wooky” Elsewhere Matt describes ‘the most confusing pub ever,” we discuss the relegation battle, give more top life tips AND we catch up on the Comedians FPL AND listener league. Support the podc...
Mar 22, 2023•33 min
Season 2 Ep 51: “I would sponsor a listener to get on that coach and ruin it for you” In the second episode this week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss gravy fountains at weddings, a West Ham fan’s naughty antics with a bald man and why it led to a ban, Fatbergs & what bedding they’ve got on at home at the moment. Elsewhere Fordy guesses a listener, ‘Onana What’s My Name?’ returns and we receive more intel from paperboys. Support the podcast by subscribing at Anotherslice.com/cpfpl for...
Mar 17, 2023•35 min
Season 2 Ep 50: “Did you get the call about hosting MOTD?” Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss Gary Lineker and Saturday’s strange edition of Match of the Day… Fordy praises the way Gary conducted himself around his property and admits he could watch a compilation of Gary Lineker coming out of his house all day! Elsewhere... some pre-show gossip makes the show, Jon talks about frolicking in the snow and Matt visits the London Stadium and we witness his HackneyWickification. Also, the boys di...
Mar 15, 2023•36 min
Season 2 Ep 49: “Tell Fordy my Grandparents are Dead” Recorded before this weekend’s football fixtures Jon Richardson & Matt Forde are interrupted on the podcast by a food delivery. Elsewhere there’s a musical themed Stat Pack, listeners email in to warn us off buying Gary Splash BB team, we find out the price of a paper-round and we continue to discuss the issues no one else is discussing on other sporting podcasts -this week’s gem: IBS at football matches. Also, this week - find out what c...
Mar 07, 2023•47 min
Season 2 Ep 48: “I’m proud to work on a show where that is the content” In the second episode this week Jon Richardson informs Matt Forde of how he used to give Championship Manager press conferences in the shower. We suddenly realise that we have so many football coaches emailing in that the CPFPL podcast could be influencing the next 20 years of international football. Matt goes “full LBC” and asks paperboys, papergirls and newsagents to get in touch to clear up how much a paper-round is now p...
Mar 02, 2023•46 min
