The 4000 Holes Podcast

4000 Holes - Blackburn Rovers podcasts from the people who bring you BRFCS.com. Sponsored by the lovely people at www.theterracestore.com.

Join the gang for the 'What Now ?' show for chat about current happenings "in and around Ewood" & don't miss the nostalgia & whimsy fuelled 'Round Table' show..!

Something for everyone with blue & white halves in their heart.

Football
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The 'What Now?' show - Is It Down To The Lake I...
It's been a crazy week in Blackburn Rovers World & our loyal panelists try to make sense of it all. Corralled by host Roger Whiteside, listen to Ian Herbert, Linz Lewis, Katharine MacNamara & James Marsh as they struggle to separate fact, fiction and raw emotion. Part 1 - Has JDT passed the point of no return? Part 2 - Duncan McGuire - where does this rank in club record embarrassments? Part 3 - Where do we go from here? Hopefully listening provides some catharsis for all beleaguered Rovers fans right now.
44 min
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The Round Table Show - Rovers Fighting Talk - T...
The Grand Final of Rovers Fighting Talk for this season brings together our intrepid panelists; Mike Delap, Matt Grimshaw, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside - who try to answer the questions posed by Ian Herbert & in the Listener's Question Round, Stuart Grimshaw. Subjects covered include Gladiators, Big Business, New Year's Resolutions and some challenging Defend The Indefensibles...listen to the end for a special tribute..! Who will emerge victorious ?
43 min
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The Round Table Show - Ian Herbert Chats With E...
In this episode the '4000 Holes' Ian Herbert chats with the 'Daily Mail & Mail On Sunday' sports writer Ian Herbert about the respective fortunes of their two favoured teams ahead of the FA Cup 4th Round tie between Blackburn Rovers & Wrexham...or Bollywood v Hollywood if you prefer. Reminisce with us about Duncan McKenzie scoring the winner the last time Rovers managed to beat Wrexham & wander down an FA Cup memory lane as we recall Mickey Thomas & Steve Watkin seeing off the mighty Arsenal and much, much more.
39 min
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The Round Table Show - Venkys & HMRC - What Doe...
In this episode, Stuart Grimshaw asks Ian Herbert to call upon his financial services knowledge to try to explain just what is going on regarding the money situation at Ewood Park right now & how it might affect matters on the pitch. This podcast references an article published on BRFCS.com HERE & a forum thread HERE
26 min
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The Round Table Show - The One With Max Rushden
In a special FA Cup preview episode, Ian Herbert quizzes TV presenter, radio presenter, podcast presenter & Cambridge United fan Max Rushden about his life in Australia, following his favourite team from Down Under and we reminisce about Dion Dublin & Alan Shearer. Warning - contains some expletives and a number of inordinately cute interventions from Max's son...though not at the same time.
35 min
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The Round Table Show - Rovers Fighting Talk 202...
In yet another shameless rip-off of, sorry, that should read wholehearted tribute to, BBC 5 Live's much loved 'Fighting Talk' show, the panel tries their hand at a Rovers version once again as a seasonal treat. This is the second semifinal & features guests Mike Delap, Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Katharine McNamara. The questions are posed by Stuart Grimshaw. Which two panelists will emerge to go through to January's Grand Final ?
47 min
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The Round Table Show - The One Where We Went To...
The match against Watford on Saturday 23rd December is once again #FanTakeover day. As part of the day's events, 4000 Holes was invited to Brockhall in order to interview players Dom Hyam, Sammie Szmodics, Harry Pickering, Harry Leonard, Adam Wharton, Sondre Tronstad & the manager himself - Jon-Dahl Tomasson. We explored various Christmas themes, childhood memories, first kits/heroes and family customs - the questions were posed by Ian Herbert & Roger Whiteside. Thanks to everyone at the club for their willing and enthusiastic help - especially Rob Gill. Buy your Watford tickets HERE Rovers fans and support the team as best you can.
40 min
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The Round Table Show - Rovers Fighting Talk 202...
In yet another shameless rip-off of, sorry, that should read wholehearted tribute to, BBC 5 Live's much loved 'Fighting Talk' show, the panel tries their hand at a Rovers version once again as a seasonal treat. This is the first semifinal & features guests Louis Gee, Ryan Hildred, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside. The questions are posed by Ian Herbert & the sound effects were curated by Stuart Grimshaw. Which two panelists will emerge to go through to January's Grand Final ?
48 min
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The 'What Now?' Show - Sammie Szmodics Baby
The panel reviews November , the BRFCS Player Of The Month is revealed, all the information about #FanTakeover2 against Watford on 23rd December is discussed, a busy December is previewed and finally, a couple of quiz questions to test your Ewood knowledge (literally!) & past Rovers internationals. Join our host Roger Whiteside plus panelists Matt Grimshaw, Hollie Hawkesford & Ian Herbert for the conversation. Fan Takeover 2 link HERE including details of the Great Rovers Fan Takeover Christmas Appeal.
42 min
10
The Round Table Show - Simon Garner - One Last ...
In this episode of the Round Table Show, our special guest is Rovers record goalscorer Simon Garner, who is joined by Dan Clough and Richard Slater who have each played key roles in producing Simon's new book "One Last Shot" available to purchase now at https://simongarnerbook.co.uk/ Dan tells us about interviewing some football greats to secure their views of managing and/or playing with Simon during his eventful career; whilst Richard reminds us of his role as collaborator in Simon's first book and as publisher of this, Simon's second book. Hear Simon's views on his various managers, his colleagues and almost being sold to Halifax Town amongst much, much more! Ian Herbert is your host and poses the questions.
60 min
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The 'What Now?' show - Never Wear A Jumper On A...
Roger Whiteside hosts another episode of the What Now? Show & in this edition the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Linz Lewis consider recent results, adjudicate on red card decisions (badly as it turns out), review Who's Hot & Who's Not as we reveal the October BRFCS Player of the Month and in section 3 we look forward to a Lancashire Derby against Preston and there are two (two...count 'em!) quizzes for you to test your Rovers knowledge and recall.
48 min
12
The Round Table Show - Pretty Poly - The Histor...
In this episode of the Round Table show, amateur kit enthusiast Ian Herbert meets kit professional enthusiast, Alex Ireland, who has written the definitive history of the football shirt in the form of "Pretty Poly - The History Of The Football Shirt". Hear all about how shirts evolved, the materials used, the most innovative designs, when things go wrong & why it's all really about long-sleeved shirts from the 90's.
42 min
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The 'What Now?' show - Give Sammie A Lifetime C...
The panel of Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & James Marsh, ably chaired by host Roger Whiteside consider Part 1 - What happened in September ? Part 2 - Who is the Player of the Month? Who's Hot, Who's Not right now Part 3 - Hear Me Out - the panelists have a 30 second rant each about something Rovers-related & then Ian sets a quiz aimed at getting revenge on young people (who flaunt their youth!) by asking them to identify old Rovers players amongst a list of former Blackburn mayors...
34 min
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The 'What Now?' show - Who Had Fax Machine?
The podcast panel of Matt Grimshaw, Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert Katharine McNamara, James Marsh & Michael Taylor - ably facilitated by Roger Whiteside - discusses… Part 1 - August Performances Part 2 - Who’s Hot & Who’s Not ? Part 3 - The Transfer Deadline Part 4 - Quiz Time
46 min
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The 'What Now?' Show - The 1-24 Prediction
Ahead of the season opener against WBA at Ewood, the podcast panel of James Marsh, Ian Herbert & Tiebreak judge Roger Whiteside, consider who the key movers & shakers are likely to be this season & predicts their 1-24 for the upcoming championship campaign. The format owes a little to sorting methodology, agile project management techniques and squash club ladders...bear with it, you'll get the hang of it soon enough. In Part 2 Roger interviews Fraser Read, Head of Marketing at Rovers and talks about the newly revamped 1875 membership schemes.
54 min
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The 'What Now?' Show - At The Match - Girona
It was #FansTakeover day at Ewood Park on Saturday 29th July as Rovers faced Spanish opposition in the form of Girona. Listen as Roger Whiteside & James Marsh take you around Ewood recording chats with all-comers to give you a sense of the occasion. We hear from fans and journalists from all parts of the Globe; plus chats with Harry Leonard and Tyrhys Dolan.
19 min
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The 'What Now?' Show - Ooh My Girona
It's the #FansTakeover this weekend as Rovers take on (Ooh My) Girona in a friendly whilst the fans take over the pre & post match entertainment. The panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Katharine MacNamara & James Marsh are kept in order by Roger Whiteside as they discuss Saturday's plans, Indian Tax Law, Kits & JDT.
39 min
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The Round Table Show - Tony Parkes...110 Percen...
In this episode of the Round Table show, host Ian Herbert chats with Tony Parkes's daughter Natalie, writer Suzanne Geldard and publisher Liam Hayes about the newly published authorised biography of Mr Blackburn Rovers, Tony Parkes.
48 min
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The Round Table Show - Man City...Heaven & Hell
The folks at The Blue moon podcast asked us to contribute to their "City Heaven, City Hell" show and so Ian Herbert offered up his choice of two games between Rovers & City that he considered to be Heavenly & Hellish in turn.
44 min
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The 'What Now?' Show - Big Old End Of Season Re...
The panelists; Ian, James, Linz, Matt, Roger & Ryan discuss Part 1 - The departures of the three amigos & in Part 2 - “If I was in charge of Rovers, I would…”
34 min
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The 'What Now?' Show - Big Old End Of Season Re...
The panelists; Ian, James, Linz, Matt, Roger & Ryan discuss the following in Episode 1 Part 1 - Season Highlight - what made your heart glow with pride this last season ? What was our season low ? What match (or specific incident) makes you squirm as you remember it ? Part 2 - The Verdicts - JDT end of term report & Gregg Broughton end of term report
45 min
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The 'What Now?' Show - Prove Me Wrong
It's been an "interesting" time for Rovers supporters and the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Katharine McNamara and James Marsh are grilled (lightly) by host Roger Whiteside
40 min
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The Round Table Show - No Nay Never (until the ...
In this special edition of the 4000 Holes Round Table show, host Ian Herbert is joined by two former Rovers defensive heroes in the shape of Derek Fazackerley & Craig Short; author Michael Hodkinson, publisher David Lane and the '4000 Holes' fanzine editor Scott Sumner, to celebrate the release of the 2nd edition of the really rather fabulous "No Nay Never" book - available now from Legends Publishing HERE.
51 min
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The 'What Now?' Show - 2000 Tickets
Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh once more to assess the impending Easter fixtures, to review contract renewals and discuss ticket allocations amongst other topics.
44 min
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The Round Table Show - Always Play To The Prese...
The second episode of the new Round Table Show features discussion about the topics right at the top of any Rovers fan's agenda
57 min