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Hello, and welcome to Flawless - A Music Podcast. Each episode, one of the hosts (or a special guest) makes the case that one of their favourite albums is Flawless (whatever that means), and we decide whether or not they've right. Hosted by Liam McGinniss, George Mannion, Grant Parkin.
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We’ll be delving into the story behind the player. Showing you what it’s took for the player to get to where they are now, right from the very first trot as a child. Trot the egg in will give you the real character on and off the field. Hope you enjoy listening. find us on :- Facebook - Trot The Egg In Twitter - @TrotTheEggIn Instagram - Trot_The_Egg_In YouTube - Trot The Egg In LinkedIn - Jon Hetherington
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Fisticuffs is a podcast about MMA, Martial arts and fighters from all walks of life about their experiences and their journeys along the way
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A story born, bred and developed in Widnes. A great lad who values family and friends in very high regards and loves his rugby of both codes. It was Union that G really explored while giving League a season. He loved his time at the Wids but work and life took him to London where he has really settled down and found what he is and what he enjoys. R…
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A Leeds lad who played multi sports but committed to Rugby League. An unsavoury act of racism whilst playing made him leave the game for a bit but he returned to the sport he loved. Signing for his hometown team and winning silverware was an absolute dream for him but his journey took him to pastures new at some big clubs. He’s currently enjoying l…
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A Widnes born legend who went on to represent his hometown on the field. Flourishing in the 13 jersey meant that clubs would notice him and St Helens spent a lot of money to sign him. He won the Challenge Cup, Lance Todd, Harry Sunderland, Man of Steel. His spell here was extremely successful as he was with England & Great Britain, Winning the Worl…
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A lad from Oldham who grew up playing any sport he could and supporting Man Utd. Rugby was always his passion and something he wanted to be the best at. A career that has seen him establish himself as a first choice half back and an international. A good guy with a few chapters yet to write.
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A #Rugbystory born and bred in Ireland first with football but then Rugby Union. Ulster was his province and he was in and around the club until a move to England and Rotherham TItans came about. A life changing loss happened and his journey led to southern England with first Cornish Pirates and then the Exeter Chiefs and what a spell the latter wo…
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A St Helens born Widnes fan that played lots of sport growing up and managed to live out a dream of playing for the club he supported. He had some career and got fees payed for him which is very rare in Rugby League. Jason shares his life and rugby journey with me.
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A Cumbrian lad that loved his Rugby League and everything that came with it. He became a father figure before his time at home but soon made a new family with Barrow. He spent time both in England & Australia playing and formed many friendships. He come home and began coaching having spells with clubs such as Widnes, Wigan and Leeds while also gain…
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A story beginning in Western Sydney where Tiaki grew up until France became home. Some junior rugby was played here until a return to Sydney and he continued honing his talents here whilst working as he left school at fifthteen. He returned to France and was spotted by Catalan Dragons whilst playing for St Esteve. His talent has been spotted by Wig…
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A story born and bred in Wigan. A sport fanatic that dreamt of representing his hometown. Excelling in junior rugby up until a serious injury put a halt to a promising playing career. Coaching became his next love and what a career he had at some massive clubs like Salford, Widnes and Wigan whilst coaching Scotland national team. He now does great …
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An Ashton Bears junior who grew up wanting to be a Wigan Warrior. He achieved this before a move to rivals St Helens. A career change ignited a love for coaching, which he’s having a great career with. Some story with many chapters left to write.
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An adopted Widnesian chats about growing up in St. Helens and playing football. A chance call up to his school rugby team changed his life. Saints came calling and the rest is history as they say, only for a serious injury to call time on his playing days. A top bloke with a great story, plenty more to come from Sherlock yet.…
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We hear how Ant began his sporting journey with Rugby League, yet he really excelled in the pool and was selected nationally. Rugby League soon became his sporting choice and it’s a huge decision to make for a young lad. He talks us through turning pro and the devastating news of having to retire young, only to be resolute and determined in his eff…
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Ollie chats about growing up in Rugby Union hotbed Bridgend. He tells us about the successful sports people from his school, playing rep rugby growing up, being told he’s to small and getting an opportunity with Leeds Rhinos. This was all before leaving school. The Leeds opportunity changed his life and he eventually headed down under with Ipswich …
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We hear how a Salford lad began his life, progressed through school, thrived at rugby and made a real successful career for himself with some massive clubs. He embraced team culture and individual discipline which led to winning silverware and international recognition and caps. The story is far from over as he looks to help Salford reach the next …
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A journey beginning in Yorkshire at hometown clubs Newsone Panthers & Huddersfield Giants. A pro career with some outstanding highs and personal lows but he found his way to SL which was a huge personal goal. He’d began prepping for life post rugby during his career and now he’s reaping the rewards of that. What a bloke.…
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We discuss why we grow a “Muzzy” and the great causes we do it for. Raising funds and awareness for Men’s mental, physical and emotional health and well-being is vastly important to us. We’ve all been affected by the previous in one way or another and this chat tells you how.
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A fine man who was born and bred in Widnes. Growing up loving all sports, he came across Widnes Rugby League Football Club. He followed them home and away until he began playing Rugby Union at Fairfield High School because of the famous Ray French. The Wids was his next big love and this is where he would make a massive impact initially on the fiel…
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A Blackbrook Royals junior who grew up admiring St Helens RLFC. Coming through the service area and scholarship at Sts had him primed for academy level but he was released. This is when Deons story really started. A career that has included Rochdale Hornets, Barrow Raiders, Widnes Vikings and currently Salford Red Devil’s. He’s represented England …
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Adam hails from Ditton, Widnes that has produced fine players to rugby. Growing up it was always ever Rugby that he wanted to crack. His junior career was spent with Halton Farnworth Hornets and Widnes St Marie’s. I don’t doubt he could ever have imagined the career and life he’d have playing the game he adored. From playing first team at his homet…
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141. Cold Chisel - East w/ Josh, Gerard (August River Band)
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Is Cold Chisel AM dad rock, bogan rock, or something more? Or is it possibly all three at once? Gerard and Josh join us again to nominate an Australian classic. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright WEA Record…
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Rhys shares his story from his childhood in Wales to his job now and everything in between. From playing football, rugby union and rugby league. A big decision was made as a teen and him and his family never looked back. Warrington Wolves, Leigh Leopards, Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos are the clubs on his cv. Some career on the field and he’s sma…
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We hear how a Wigan St Pats junior rose through the ranks and played first team for his hometown club. We chat rep rugby, supporting Manchester United, winning academy grand finals all prepare him for the next chapter of his fine career. He grasped the next chapter and smashed it at Widnes Vikings and Leigh Leopards. Some player, career but importa…
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140. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Majik w/ Josh, Gerard (August River Band)
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We're joined by Josh and Gerard, the rhythm section of Brisbane's awesome August River Band as they nominate one of the all-time classic albums. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode a…
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Ste chats to me about his upbringing and being around rugby forever. He was one of them kids that could’ve chosen any sport and he’d have excelled but Rugby Union was his passion. He smashed uni and rugby really began to take off and the rest is history. Great to hear how he’s returned “home” to Rochdale RUFC to finish an illustrious playing career…
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We hear Neil’s journey through life and rugby. From playing, scouting, coaching he’s done it all in the game. A lad that leaves no stone unturned and ensures his lads have a great time when pulling a jersey on.
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Josh chats to me about life as a kid, teen and becoming an adult. How he got involved with rugby in his later teens and how watching Widnes became a huge hobby growing up. In his late teens is when he got a taste for winning trophies and he didn’t look back.
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139. Rowland S Howard - Pop Crimes w/ Tim Byrnes
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Tim Byrnes joins us again to look at the last album of an under-appreciated Australian icon, Rowland S Howard. Will Liam and George find Pop Crimes flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Liberation / …
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138.Broadcast - Ha Ha Sound w/ Tim Byrnes
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Medical issues are really screwing up our 2023 - thanks for sticking around, we really appreciate it, and it looks like we are back on schedule now :) Special guest Tim Byrnes joins us and nominates the emotional electro sounds of Broadcast's second album. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Famil…
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We hear about how a Cumbrian born lad grew up loving sport and began his rugby journey in his teens. Thriving playing union he was spotted by a massive league club in Leeds Rhinos signing a dual code contract, a first ever known in the uk. He went onto have a hugely successful career and is now thriving post career.…
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Tom shares his journey through life and rugby. He endured a torrid time at boarding school with bullying, he re invents himself at uni and begins to really thrive in a new environment. His rugby starts to become serious and progressing rapidly and when his boots are hung up he begins to understand himself a lot more.…
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Clifford Edwards & Darren Allen - Fisticuffs Podcast
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On this episode I was joined by Coaches and BJJ Competitors Clifford Edwards and Darren Allen.We spoke all about competing, training, running a gym and much more!If your gym would like to host a Fisticuffs Charity Open Mat please contact us either on Instagram at @Fisticuffs_Podcast or via email at Fisticuffs.podcast@gmail.com…
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John tells us about growing up watching his dad play at Halton RUFC and many a day spent at Naughton Park watching Widnes RLFC. This ignited a real passion for rugby and he found himself at Widnes St Marie’s loving life and rugby. We hear how he develops his games, begins playing both codes and leaves school for an apprenticeship. He had a big impa…
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Simon was born and raised in South Africa and sport was in the blood. Rugby and motor cross would keep the big fella busy and preoccupied whilst growing up. We chat about the school system, currie cup and coming over to the uk. Some career he’s having here and it is now home for Simon, Harlequins have a class player but more importantly a quality p…
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A local lad who excelled in a sport that is in the family's blood. Growing up through the age grades of his local team, he managed to develop himself into a quality operator around the field in a pivot role. As mens Rugby arrived, he found himself in the hooker role and never looked back. A stellar career was about to unfold and we get to hear all …
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137. And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead - Source Tags And Codes w/ Brank Cosic
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In 2002, Texas' own Trail Of Dead delivered one of the iconic sets of that year's Livid festival. Branko Cosic was there, as was Liam, and it was part of a life-long love affair with Trails' hectic, barreling rock. That affair began for both with Source Tags And Codes, which Branko believes is flawless. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends …
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We hear how a Perth born back rower finds himself living and playing rugby league in Manchester. How he worked hard to prove a point to people and went about his journey on an unorthodox route but got to where he is enjoying life.
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We start right from the beginning with Alex about being born in Camden but made in Leeds. Music and rugby league are a huge part of his life and he’s combined these to make a real impression in both fields. The man just oozes passion and ideas for both worlds and he’s been very successful by being determined and hard working. He’s now smashing life…
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And we are back! :) Special guest Branko Cosic joins us to nominate the dirty, sweaty, heaving mosh pit that is Helmet's Betty. Will Liam and George find it flawless? Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this episode are copyright Inte…
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An insight into a young man finding a way into his chosen career and what it takes to reach the elite level. Playing both codes of Rugby was a real advantage to Scott and something he took with him right throughout his career and still does now. We chat about the ups and downs of a playing career and coaching some of the best players on the planet.…
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hey everyone, some medical issues have prevented us from getting together to record, so we've compiled another set of our bonus episodes. As always, you can get our bonus episodes as we (very irregularly) release them over on our patreon: www.patreon.com/flawlessamp. Hopefully we will be back in a couple of weeks. Stay awesome :)…
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134. Car Seat Headrest - Twin Fantasy (Face to Face) w/ Jake and Connor (Mt Nadir)
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With the second version of Twin Fantasy, Car Seat Headrest made the unusual choice to completely re-record a previous album. Can it still be a flawless record? Mt Nadir certainly think so. Join our Facebook Group! In Flawless Friends and Family, you can discuss our episodes, and the albums you think are flawless. All music samples used in this epis…
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A Widnes lad with a prominent surname in rugby union around the north west. Andy found his own path in the sport via Halton Farnworth Hornets in Rugby League and then joined Widnes RUFC in his teens. Honing his ball playing ability with aerial dominance has the first team on alert. He quickly established himself as indispensable and was part of an …
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