Best Rugby Worlds Clubhouse Podcasts (2024)

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60. Alex Hill - Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England 55:36

14h ago55:36

55:36

Fresh off his successful run at the Edinburgh Festival and gearing up for his UK tour, Rob and Jack welcome Alex Hill, the writer and star of Why I Stuck a Flare Up My Arse for England, to the Clubhouse. Alex shares insights into the creative journey behind his one-man show. A die-hard Brentford fan, Alex was inspired to write the show following th…

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59. NFL Kick Off 46:44

3d ago46:44

46:44

Order the hot dogs and get yourself a pint of American Pale Ale, The NFL is back!!! Jack and Rob preview the next regular season kicking off for American Football across the pond. Jack tries his best to educate Rob in the comings and goings of the Draft, Rob locks in his NFL team to support and we make our predictions for the coming season. The boy…

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58. Edinburgh Festival: Sporting Themed Plays 47:35

11d ago47:35

47:35

Rob hits the road again but this time to Bonnie Scotland and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to see some sporting themed plays. Back in the Clubhouse Jack, Rob and Producer James, discuss Rob’s picks and plot their way to Edinburgh next year to join Liam and Noel. Check out the shows Rob saw as they hit the road this Autumn. ‘Why I Stuck a Flare Up M…

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57. Live from the Hawthorns 42:57

18d ago42:57

42:57

It’s happened, Rob and Jack finally go to a live sporting event…together and there can’t be any more fitting venue than Jack’s own beloved Hawthornes for the first home game of the season against Rob’s Leeds United. Rob packs up the campervan and makes an early start to meet Jack…in a Gregg’s Car Park before they sit down to enjoy the entertainment…

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56. Summer of Sport: Part 2 - The Olympics 57:37

26d ago57:37

57:37

Part deux of our Summer of Sport recap! It’s all about the Olympics! We chat about our favourite moments, our favourite random sports that were showcased, our love for France and so much more! Plus, our very own roving reporter, Mr Rob Shaw Cameron attended a golden night for Team GB in the Olympic Stadium, is witness to a World record and catches …

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55. Fantasy Stage Door Athletic 27:51

29d ago27:51

27:51

It’s Fantasy Football time!!! On a whim, Rob decides to join the throng of punters who have their weekends dictated by premier league football and create a fantasy team. But we went one further and created our very own Stage Door Athletic! Join us as we sift through the endless combinations of players and come up with our ultimate Fantasy Premier L…

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54. Summer of Sport: Part 1 - The Euros 39:28

1M ago39:28

39:28

Look who’s back! After months apart pining for each other, Jack, Rob and Producer James reconvene in the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse to reflect on this fantastic Summer of Sport. In this first of two episodes to celebrate the start of the new season, they discuss England’s journey to the final of the Euros 2024 including their favourite moments o…

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53. The Season Finale! 57:35

4M ago57:35

57:35

Season’s end has arrived! It’s time for cup finals, end of season awards and….Stage Door Athletic’s final episode in Season One! Join the boys as they come together in the Clubhouse to discuss the culmination of the footballing season, Leeds United’s date with Wembley, Rob’s hunt for tickets for said date with Wembley(!), Rob’s trip to the Tottenha…

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52. Monaco Grand Prix 25:28

4M ago25:28

25:28

Rob offers Jack a Martini from the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse Bar, as they come together with Producer James to preview this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. As we know Jack’s not a huge F1 fan, or Monaco fan as it turns out, so conversation quickly turns to famous Monaco movie moments, in particular, their favourite Bond movies and theme tunes. The…

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51. Eurovision! 35:42

4M ago35:42

35:42

It's Eurovision time! Time to “Rise Like A Phoenix” and “Make Your Mind Up”! Join Jack and Rob as they talk all things Eurovision after this year's incarnation of the famous Music Song Contest. Rob describes actually being at one of the Semi Finals in Malmo, Sweden. Jack talks about his earliest Eurovision memories. We’ve got updates from inside th…

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50. 50! 32:09

4M ago32:09

32:09

The boys tip their bat to the pavilion! They’ve hit 50! In a special episode all about 50s in sport. Rob, Jack and James discuss footballing, cricketing, acting and loads more 50s! Fastest to 50 goals in the Prem, fastest test 50 in history, who had their big Hollywood break in their 50s?!?! Here’s to another 50 in the Stage Door Athletic clubhouse…

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49. Next Goal Wins 18:10

5M ago18:10

18:10

It’s movie night in the Clubhouse and the boys snuggle up together on the banquets to watch the Taika Waititi movie, ‘Next Goal Wins’, starring Michael Fassbender. Producer James has been banging on about watching it for ages, so Jack & Rob decide to see what it’s all about and give their critiques. Based on the 2014 documentary of the same name, i…

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48. And The Winner Is…. 11:42

5M ago11:42

11:42

Who backed the right horse?! Did anyone have “I Am Maximus”?! Have the Stage Door Athletic boys proved their horse racing know how?! Did Rob’s Masters + Grand National double bet come in?! All is revealed! The boys also round up this weekend’s sport. The Baggies. Leeds United. Arsenal. Man City. And even some Family Triumphs! And there’s some congr…

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47. How To Pick A Horse 29:18

5M ago29:18

29:18

It’s Grand National time! The boys get misty eyed about their love of the Grand National and discuss how to pick a horse at the bookies for one of the Horse Racing Calender’s biggest events! From looking at trainers and jockeys, to racing form and even the Jockey’s colours(!), Jack and Rob talk you through their tried and tested strategies when it …

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46. Pressure 43:35

5M ago43:35

43:35

46. Pressure After a weekend where the Premier League, Championship and Scottish Premier League all tightened up at the top, Jack & Rob get together in the clubhouse to talk about pressure, who will buckle and why. They talk through how they have handled pressure on stage and off and discuss their various coping strategies. Jack shares his press ni…

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45. Rowing & The Boat Race 24:42

6M ago24:42

24:42

After (or was it?) last weekend’s Varsity Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge, Jack, Rob and Producer James, come together to discuss Rowing and their Boat Race memories. Rob reveals how in another life he could have been in the boat for Cambridge, Jack puts together a picnic necessary for fans to take down to the river and they both make punts …

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44. Rupert Young 53:41

6M ago53:41

53:41

Who’s that ‘Waving Through A Window’ at the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse? It’s only Jack’s fellow Olivier Award nominated and Dear Evan Hanson co-star, Rupert Young. Keen amateur cricketer and newly appointed SDA First Team opening bowler, Rupert shares stories from the sets of Bridgerton and Merlin where he starred. They also talk how to throw a …

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43. Bonus - England Kit Flag Phone-In 3:50

6M ago3:50

3:50

In an emergency bonus podcast, we open the Stage Door Athletic phone-in lines to test the pulse of the nation. Nike’s announcement to include "a playful update to the cross of St George" which "appears on the collar to unite and inspire". appears to have done the opposite. We field callers from Brighton, Halesowen and Leeds to be the voice of the n…

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42. Cheltenham ‘24 54:22

6M ago54:22

54:22

Who finished on top in the Stage Door Athletic’s inaugural betting comp at the races?! The boys analyse their betting performances from this year’s Cheltenham Festival. Jack and Rob both had £20 to play with. We find out who made the most winnings for their chosen charity! There’s also chat about their betting tactics, the festival as a whole this …

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41. Award Ceremonies 47:44

6M ago47:44

47:44

And the Award goes to….. …well our Jack actually! As the Award Season is in full flow, including in the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse, Jack and Rob sit down to swap stories of their Award Ceremony experiences. Highlights include Jack’s Olivier Award Nomination, where he was when he heard, the COVID cancellation and him getting the nod ahead of the …

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40. Sport or Not? 46:24

7M ago46:24

46:24

Darts, Snooker and Cheese Roling? Sport or Not? Jack & Rob gather in The Clubhouse where the debate is raging, not just amongst themselves - what defines a sport? Jack goes back and forth on Formula 1 and Fishing, whilst Rob throws a curveball (is Curve Ball a Sport?!) around Sports judged by panels, questioning Ice Dancing and even Boxing! Where w…

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39. Our Favourite Commentators 48:08

7M ago48:08

48:08

It’s the soundtrack to our sporting lives. No not us, but Our Favourite Commentators. Jack, Rob and Producer James, settle down in the Clubhouse to recall their favourite pieces of commentary over the years. They discuss the classic voices, their favourite double-acts, the moments etched into all sports fans memories and Jack plays to the crowd in …

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38. Skiing 54:14

7M ago54:14

54:14

Jack, Rob and Producer James are back in the Clubhouse - Rob having returned from the mountains and James (& Chewie) having survived a Fox incident. It’s time for Rob to share his passion for all things skiing, the mountains and piste-side restaurants whilst banging on about presence and mindfulness. Can Jack be persuaded to venture from the Tamwor…

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37. Super Bowl Result & NFL 31:58

7M ago31:58

31:58

The Chief’s shook it up again! As the balloons wilt and the champagne corks are replaced with new goals, Jack and Rob find themselves in different parts of the world to debrief the talking points. Jack is on his way to kick the round football and Rob is swanning around up a mountain somewhere sipping red wine, obvs. All this and then we head back t…

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36. Super Bowl Preview 47:06

7M ago47:06

47:06

It’s the Stage Door Athletic Preview Show! Jack sits Rob down in the Clubhouse to give him a 101 in American Football and talk through all the big issues ahead of Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas on Sunday. Will Patrick Mahomes claim his third Super Bowl ring? Will Christian McCaffrey cap of a fine season and steal it for the 49ers? And the biggest qu…

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35. Basketball 45:43

8M ago45:43

45:43

There was once a Professor from Springfield…. No, not a limerick but the origins of one of the World’s most popular sports! Rob’s American sporting odyssey continues as he returns to the clubhouse to educate Jack on the origins and nuances of Basketball - which currently extends to having seen ‘Space Jam’. Last week’s guest, Chadd Alexander’s, coll…

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34. Chadd Alexander 56:13

8M ago56:13

56:13

Stage Door Athletic complete loan signing from New York’s Broadway!!! Jack and Rob make good use of Rob’s scouting mission to the States to tie Broadway star Chadd Alexander down to a Stage Door Athletic contract! Join the boys as they discuss Chadd’s time in ‘Harry Potter and The Cursed Child’ on Broadway, his incredible college basketball experie…

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33. Theatre in 2024 43:14

8M ago43:14

43:14

Well tinkle those Ivories, it’s time to look ahead to Theatre in 2024. Jack, Rob and Producer James gather in the Clubhouse to discuss the potential theatrical highlights to look forward to in the year ahead. They talk the show Jack nearly got cast in, friends in shows and new musicals to avoid. We get a rare treat of Jack on the keys, his Royal Al…

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32. Sport in 2024 46:23

8M ago46:23

46:23

It’s 2024 Sporting preview time! Jack, Rob and Producer James discuss their way through all of the delights that 2024 has to offer in the sporting world. From, possibly (finally), ticking off some of their sporting bucket list events, to the mouth watering prospect of a Leeds v West Brom championship play off final(!), the boys make predictions, pl…

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31. Happy New Year 29:43

9M ago29:43

29:43

It’s the run up to New Years Eve and Jack and Rob had planned a festive trip together to the Hawthorns for the big Stage Door Athletic Ding-Dong-Derby between West Brom and Leeds. But hang on…..Rob’s buggered off again, but where to this time? So Rob & Jack check in with each other, Jack from a cosy fire-place at his mates and Rob, somewhere over t…

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30. Boxing Day Sport 36:59

9M ago36:59

36:59

The leftovers are taking shape for a day of grazing and sport! It’s Boxing Day! Jack, Rob and Producer James get together to talk through their favourite Boxing Days past and plans for their sporting day ahead. Jack’s wrapping up warm and heading to the football with a giant ACC, whilst Rob is picking his jockey to have a festival tipple at the Rac…

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29. Best Costumes 40:15

9M ago40:15

40:15

Jack is putting up his Christmas Tree whilst sucking on a candy cane, Producer James decks out his dog, ‘Chewie’, in Brighton themed Christmas outfits and Rob gets out his old rugby socks in anticipation of his Christmas Stocking satsuma. After the popular Best Kits episode, the boys sit down in the Clubhouse to talk through their best ever costume…

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28. Snooker Loopy 22:22

9M ago22:22

22:22

As Rocket Ronnie O’Sullivan became the oldest and youngest Masters Snooker Champion in York, Jack and Rob get together on the green baize in the Clubhouse to talk all things snooker. Rob reminisces about the infamous Dennis Taylor v Steve Davis, Black Ball final in 1985 and Jack chalks his cue and gives us his rendition of the Big Break theme tune.…

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27. Sporting Movies 13:12

10M ago13:12

13:12

Sssshhh, they’re watching movies next door. Jack, Rob and Producer James settle down in the clubhouse to talk about the best Sporting Movies. In a less than exhaustive list, highlights include ‘Cool Runnings’, ‘Space Jam’ and ‘Happy Gilmore’ - Jack’s golfing inspiration. Share your best sporting movies, follow us and keep in touch on TikTok, Instag…

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26. Colson Smith 1:04:09

10M ago1:04:09

1:04:09

This week we welcome Corrie’s Classy Cas Lad Copper, Colson Smith to join the ranks of Stage Door Athletic. A cricket crazy Leeds fan, we talk appearing at the home of God’s Own, Yorkshire CCC; his misadventures in TV’s The Games; his hugely successful podcast, On The Sofa; and he takes on Rob in the penalty shoot out to claim a pair of musical Lee…

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25. Best Sporting Kits 56:46

10M ago56:46

56:46

Amid a huge potential bidding war amongst the major kit manufacturers, desperate to produce the future Stage Door Athletic Kit - possibly, Jack and Rob sit down to discuss their favourite sporting kits through the ages. Conjuring memories of World Cups past, Jack shares his barometer for judging a football shirt including wine bars and catwalks, wh…

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24. Sporting TV Shows 17:24

10M ago17:24

17:24

Hang on a minute, was that Ryan Reynolds roaming through the Stage Door Athletic Clubhouse Car Park? Jack, Rob and Producer James settle down in the clubhouse to talk about the best Sporting TV Shows and documentaries, revealing that they might be next! Highlights include ‘Bodyline’, ‘Ted Lasso’ and the various sporting achievements of Bart Simpson…

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23. Shobna Gulati 58:50

11M ago58:50

58:50

This week we induct our first National Treasure into Stage Door Athletic, none other than iconic actor, singer, dancer, author, comedian, mother, equalities campaigner and Man United fan, Shobna Gulati. We talk all things from first being encouraged onto stage by her parents as a traditional Indian Dancer, to finding her funny bones in audition wit…

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22. Sporting Nightmares 41:20

11M ago41:20

41:20

It’s Halloween in the Clubhouse and Jack & Rob chat amongst the pumpkins and scantily clad Clowns to discuss some scary sporting nightmares. Highlights include a devilish debut, some ghoulish golfing giveaways and a scary sloshy slip-up. In the spirit of Halloween Rob surprises Jack with a special Trick or Treat Quiz. Share your best Halloween dres…

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21. International Break 42:27

11M ago42:27

42:27

It’s October, that means it’s International Break time and for Jack a very unwelcome distraction mid-season. For Rob, he’s skipping his way down Wembley Way to meet his mate David, full of nostalgic memories of Wembley trips gone by and excited to see his first live England game as they take on Italy in the EURO 2024 Qualifier. Meanwhile Jack heads…

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Mark Gleason - Network Sports Camera Operator & Radio DJ 55:48

11M ago55:48

55:48

Mark Gleason spends time with Don to talk about everything related to sports as a camera operator. He has worked on ESPN’s Armed Forces Classic and the Carrier Classic, countless Major League Baseball games and National Football League games. Prior to Game 2 of the National League Championship Series in Philadelphia, Mark was at his camera position…

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20. Grassroots Sport & Theatre 16:35

11M ago16:35

16:35

We’re back in the Clubhouse talking all things amateur and grassroots sport and theatre. Jack shares his passion for non-league football, Rob describes his stage debut in the local amateur dramatic societies of Yorkshire and they discuss the origins of some of the biggest theatrical hits. Share your amateur sport stories, follow us and keep in touc…

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19. Jason Mohammad 1:05:08

11M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

This week we welcome Welsh BBC Broadcasting legend, Jason Mohammad, to Stage Door Athletic. The ‘Final Score’ and ‘Match of the Day’ Anchor brings his infectious energy, enthusiasm and passion for all things sport as we hope he will to his new role as the clubs Press Officer. We talk growing up in a Cardiff council estate; fighting - literally, his…

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Mark Johnson - Voice of the Colorado Buffaloes 47:07

12M ago47:07

47:07

LOG: 00:00 - Heirloom Travel Promo (heirloomtravelandadventure.com) 00:38 - Heat Media Promo (heatmediavisuals.com) 00:59 - Episode Introduction, Boulder, Colorado 01:42 - Introduction to Mark Johnson, Voice of the Buffs. 02:15 - Where Mark’s love of sports came from. 03:35 - Mark’s start in broadcasting and the work he did early in his career. 04:…

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Oscar Sanchez - Director of Broadcast Operations & Creator, "Ministry of Broadcasting" 58:30

12M ago58:30

58:30

LOG: 00:00 - Heirloom Travel & Adventure Promo 00:41 - Episode Introduction 02:35 - How Oscar Sanchez describes the sports broadcasting industry. 04:25 - How Oscar got into sports television. 07:24 - How he worked in all aspects of television but had more control working behind the scenes. 09:09 - Making the jump to sports from news and entertainme…

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18. Sporting Plays 20:18

12M ago20:18

20:18

Jack & Rob are back in the Clubhouse as the local Amateur Dramatic Society are preparing for their Dress Rehearsal next door. It inspires a discussion about the best sporting plays and the unusual skills Rob & Jack have picked up in their careers. Highlights include Edinburgh Festival memories, their respective horse riding prowess and Owl sounds. …

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17. Bonus Quiz: Nick Heath Conversion Kick-Off 15:07

12M ago15:07

15:07

In a special bonus episode, Jack poses the questions to Rob and Nick Heath, famed not only as the TNT Sports Rugby commentator but also as the host of lockdown hit, ‘Nick’s Pub Quiz’....no pressure! Renamed for one-week only, who will recreate Johnny Wilkinson’s last minute...or was it seconds?...winning kick to take the spoils? Subscribe on your p…

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16. Nick Heath 58:40

12M ago58:40

58:40

We welcome the sports broadcaster & commentator and former fellow luvvie, Nick Heath, to Stage Door Athletic. Nick trained at Drama School and set out to pursue a career as an actor before he reconnected with his childhood ambition to emulate his hero, Bill McLaren, behind the mic as a sports broadcaster and commentator for men and women’s rugby. N…

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15. ‘Touch My Brum’ Special 52:25

1y ago52:25

52:25

Rob arrives at the Clubhouse to find Jack deep in guitar practice for an upcoming audition! As the Rugby Union World Cup continues, they relive Rob’s participation at the annual ‘Touch My Brum’ inclusive Touch Rugby tournament in July, with his team the Clapham Feelers. We follow the Feelers three teams as they journey through the tournament. The D…

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14. Rugby Union World Cup with Nick Heath 30:27

1y ago30:27

30:27

Rob invites Commentator, Nick Heath, to the Clubhouse to educate Jack on the Rugby Union World Cup taking place in France. They discuss the first weekend’s results; the complicated, often self-sabotaging rules; why South Africa donned ‘that kit’ over the weekend; and who might go all the way. But did Nick and Rob manage to convince Jack to become a…

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