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What would Brian Bevan say

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Episodes

S1 Ep22: CARRY ON UP THE CHARNLEY

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...

Jun 26, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 22

S1 Ep21: THIRTY FIVE 25

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?

Jun 18, 20191 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 21

S1 Ep20: GARETH WIDDOP - EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

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.

Jun 13, 20191 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 20

S1 Ep19: HILL'S UNDER THE HAMMER

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.

Jun 11, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 19

S1 Ep18: BRIAN COX'S WIRE UNIVERSE

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.

Jun 04, 201951 minSeason 1Ep. 18

S1 Ep17: PATTON'S 33.3333% IMPROVEMENT

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.

May 28, 20191 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 17

S1 Ep16: LINEHAM'S CYNTHIA

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?

May 21, 20191 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 16

S1 Ep15: TANTRA MOMENTUM

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.

May 14, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 15

S1 Ep14: WARRINGTON - SIMPLY THE BEST

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.

May 07, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 14

A GRAND DAY OUT

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.

Apr 25, 201912 min

S1 Ep13: WHAT WOULD RALPH RIMMER DO?

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?

Apr 25, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 13

THE RFL DISCIPLINARY PANEL

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

Apr 24, 20195 min

MASTERCHEF

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

Apr 23, 20192 min

MAN OF STEEL AWARDS

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.

Apr 22, 20194 min

ALLO ALLO

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

Apr 21, 20193 min

JUST GOOD FRIENDS

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.

Apr 19, 20193 min

S1 Ep12: BEN MURDOCH MASILA'S TRUSS

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?

Apr 16, 201958 minSeason 1Ep. 12

S1 Ep11: PHILBIN’S JOLLY DITTY

This week we take a look forward to the Saints match with special guest Gareth Walker, rugby league correspondent for The Daily Mirror. Callum's curse strikes again, and there's a good old sing-along to accompany Joe Philbin, our happy forward. And, can the podcast fan of the week "wipe" out the competition and plunge the segment to new depths?

Apr 09, 20191 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 11

PATTON'S PATENT STUTTER PASS

Congratulations to Dec and his partner on their newborn son Reggie. To celebrate the occasion, here's the bonus soundbite of Dec's patented new registered pass: The Stutter Pass.

Apr 09, 20192 min

S1 Ep10: GARETH WALKER'S SAINTS WIRE COMBINED 13

A SPECIAL EXTRA DOWNLOAD: With the big game on Friday night approaching, Daily Mirror rugby league correspondent Gareth Walker joins Rob, Dennis and Sam on the podcast to pick their ultimate combined St Helens/Wire team.

Apr 06, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 10

S1 Ep9: SPUNKY AND HIS VLADIVAR TOP

Dennis receives news back from the patent office following his application to register 'Dec Patton's Stutter Pass', while Sam takes a look back at the history of rugby league in London. And can this week's podcast fan of the week really be true?

Mar 31, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 9

S1 Ep8: THE STUTTER PASS

The podcast comes up with its first rant, but what do you expect when the topic of conversation is Ben Thaler? And is it time for Dec Patton to make his way to the patent office?

Mar 25, 20191 hr 26 minSeason 1Ep. 8

S1 Ep7: STEVE PRICE'S COUNTDOWN

Dennis is on cloud nine after securing interviews (away from the dentist) with Steve Price and a new found bromance towards Karl Fitzpatrick, Sam has written 10 pages of statistics but will he ever have the chance to air them, and whilst trying to anchor the show Rob reaches new heights in sleep deprivation, plus there's technical interference on the podcast or is that just Dennis trying to open a packet of biscuits? Get all the reviews, Madame Boyd rumours and predictions here at: What would Br...

Mar 18, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 7
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