Episode 66. The boys gather round the dictaphone once more to discuss all the news from the NFL in the last fortnight, of course leading with Dez Bryant's dismissal from Dallas but also covering retirements, legal issues and one big trade. As it's very close to the NFL Draft Si, Sam & Rob then delve into all 32 team's rosters and identify some ...…

Episode 65. After a three week hiatus the boys reconvene to break down all the personnel moves made in the second wave of free agency and the landing spots for big fish Ndamukong Suh and The Honey Badger. All the latest news also discussed; The Jets trade up, the catch rule gets shaken up, and OBJ fucks up. Enjoy!…

Episode 64. Wardy is once again late to the show as the boys reconvene to talk about what feels like a lifetime's amount of news over the past fortnight. The Combine, Trades, Free Agency, releases and retirements all on the agenda. If the 49ers-Seahawks isn't week 1's Monday Night Football then I give up. Enjoy!…

Episode 63. The boys reconvene after a three week post-Superbowl hiatus in the middle of a snowstorm in sunny Manchester. A catch-up podcast looking at all the news of the last 21 days including a bombshell coaching u-turn and a couple of blockbuster trades. They wrap up the podcast by analysing the upcoming free agency class and find a few hom ...…

Episode 62. The boys reconvene 24 hours later than expected as Simon lost his voice due to illness and shouting a lot during The Superbowl. Analysis of The Eagles' success and Patriots' failure, interspersed with tales of falling asleep for most of the game (Sam), meeting fans in London (Rob) and a late night visit to A&E (Si). Enjoy!…

Episode 61. Si & Sam are in the studio, whilst Rob belatedly phones in from London to discuss the big trade news of Alex Smith to The Redskins as well as some form of Superbowl preview. The boys finish the pod with their first official annual CPP Awards. Enjoy!By collapsingpocket@gmail.com (Sam Akroyd, Simon Carroll & Rob Ward).

Episode 60. Rob is busy doing acting things, so Si & Sam pick up the slack as they discuss all the action from The Conference Championship games and all the latest hiring news. Rob chips in with his own thoughts on what was a remarkable day of football, then Si & Sam head to a beer festival to get stupidly drunk. Much like Philly fans without t ...…

Episode 59. After witnessing possibly the greatest set of playoff games in history, the boys gather round the dictaphone once more to discuss all the action from the Divisional Round. This pod was also recorded just after Manchester's NFLUK Live event, so Si & Sam fill Rob in on an eventful evening. But mostly, we're gonna talk a lot about Stef ...…

Episode 58. Wildcard Weekend is in the books and it was a belter! The boys gather round the dictaphone once more and discuss all the action from the four games this weekend, as well as any coaching/front office hires we've seen over the past seven days. Oh, and Sam has one or two (or twenty) things to say about Alabama's success in the National ...…

Episode 57. The NFL regular season is in the books! 20 teams shed a tear as they wonder what might have been, whilst 12 forge bravely on into the unpredictable world of the playoffs. Rob, Sam & Si get together to discuss all the action from the final slate of games, take a look at bowl season in the college ranks, and dissect all the firings an ...…

Episode 56. The Boys meet up again for the first time since Christmas to measure expanding waistlines and weigh up all the action from week 16. Plenty of topics discussed including The Cowboy's extinct playoff ambitions, The Saints own postseason aspirations very much alive and kicking, and of course the rise and rise of Jimmy Garoppolo. Enjoy!…

Episode 55. Week 15 is in the books and things are getting tasty in the NFL! The three boys gather round the podcast once more to discuss all the week's action, as well as the important topics such as the bullshit catch rule, the bullshit endzone fumble touchback rule, and some bullshit drunk dude trying to navigate the stairs. Enjoy!…

Episode 54. Sorry for the lack of imagination in the title and description on this one - it's 1:55am and i'm back in work at 9am! Pubs + Christmas = hectic schedule. A roundup of all the action from week 14. Enjoy!By collapsingpocket@gmail.com (Sam Akroyd, Simon Carroll & Rob Ward).

Episode 53. It's Week 13 already! Where has the season gone? The boys gather in the pub office once more to discuss all the action and it's implications on the NFL playoff race. Apologies to Lions & Ravens fans as a mix up meant that Si failed to study the game in his usual fine detail. This podcast is dedicated to to men who broke more records ...…

Episode 52. Sam is conspicuous by his absence on a week where his beloved Crimson Tide lost control of their destiny. His Akroyd Avenue also mysteriously fails to mention the Iron Bowl, but don't worry folks - Si & Rob pick up the slack and give the game the attention it deserves. Also on the pod, a breakdown of all the news in The NFL this wee ...…

Episode 51: The boys get together in the frozen pub office to discuss all the NFL action since Thanksgiving. Hot on the agenda is The Charger's renaissance, the big NFC battle in The Rose Bowl and an insincere apology to a certain Quarterback...By collapsingpocket@gmail.com (Sam Akroyd, Simon Carroll & Rob Ward).

Episode 50. After stuffing their faces and drinking Si's house dry the boys gather round the dictaphone for a belated week 11 podcast. A bit of a longer pod than normal as the usual midweek trips to Akroyd Avenue and The Fantasy Ward are merged into this one too. Hope you all enjoyed your turkey!By collapsingpocket@gmail.com (Sam Akroyd, Simon Carroll & Rob Ward).

Episode 49. After proclaiming victory with points still to be earned, Sam is subjected to endless ridicule after he was beaten in fantasy by Rob last week, leaving his beloved Terriers on the brink of being cooked before Thanksgiving. The boys gather round the dictaphone to discuss all the MNF & TNF action, Wardy's absence on the last pod, and ...…

Episode 48. Rob pies off his colleagues after accidentally double booking himself, leaving Si & Sam to analyse all the action from Sunday. They talk Burfict, Chaz Green, and give Rob the opportunity to bask in the glory of a rare 49ers victory.By collapsingpocket@gmail.com (Sam Akroyd, Simon Carroll & Rob Ward).

Episode 47. A very calm and quiet podcast as the boys are sober and in different locations to one another. Simon anchors from Manchester - the home of The CPP. Wardy chirps in from Liverpool to discuss all the action from Thursday Night Football and delivers his Fantasy Football advice on The Fantasy Ward. Sam sends us his thoughts on Last Week ...…

Episode 46. It’s week 9 and the heat is on in The NFL. Temperatures rise in Jacksonville, New Orleans and San Francisco as the realisation that the hopes of glory born before the season started are now nothing more than a pipe dream. The same could be said for Sam & his Terriers, who came a cropper in the Fantasy Trans-Pennine Derby against Si’ ...…

Episode 45. Apologies for the poor sound quality as Sam phones in from London. The boys discuss DeShaun, rotten Luck, Zeke, Kap and Teddy before delving into the not so quiet trade deadline. They review all the action from MNF & TNF before visiting Akroyd Avenue & The Fantasy Ward, and finally deliver their picks for Week 9.…

Episode 43. Rob is still away tending to family business, so Si & Sam again take the reins. The boys try their upmost to discuss everything but the upcoming Thursday Night Football snoozefest between the Ravens & The Dolphins. All the week's news analysed, and as always on the not so midweek podcast there's a trip to both Akroyd Avenue and The ...…

Episode 44. The Podcast is one year old! The boys celebrate over a slice of cake or three before dissecting all the action from the last round of games. Shady remembers he's pretty good, Zeke gives his all in potentially his last game before suspension, and a certain rookie in Houston gives his opposite number a run for his money up in Seattle.…

Episode 42. With Wardy away on family business, it's left to Sam & Si to discuss all the action from week 7 in the NFL, including a quite remarkable ending to Thursday Night Football, an unremarkable Superbowl rematch, and a pair of shutouts by the teams of Los Angeles.By collapsingpocket@gmail.com (Sam Akroyd, Simon Carroll & Rob Ward).