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.
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Ep 132 - David Dunn in Lockdown with Michael Ta...
Michael Taylor catches up with David Dunn to find out how he is coping with lockdown & learns about a whole lot more including Daniel Bedingfield and Jason Manford. Thanks to @OBIProperty for allowing us to share.
23 min
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Ep 131 - The One Where NYC Rovers Chat with Kev...
Steven & Jay from NYC Rovers chat with Kevin Gallacher about his footballing heritage, moving to England, broken legs, Brian Kidd, Golden Retriever training and so much more...
40 min
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Ep 130 - The One Where BRFCS Chats with SuperAtko
In Part 1 the panel discusses the effect of lockdown from the fans' perspective and in Part 2 Ian Herbert chats with Rovers' Premier League title-winner Mark Atkins
68 min
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Ep 129 - The One Where NYC Rovers Chats With Dunny
Andy Bayes from BBC Radio Lancashire drops by to talk lockdown sport & NYC Rovers chat with Rovers legend David Dunn about his career and THAT goal against Burnley
69 min
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Ep 128 - The One Where BRFCS Rips Off Fighting ...
In the absence of any actual football, BRFCS has shamelessly copied BBC Fighting Talk and produced a special Rovers version - hope you enjoy !
52 min
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Ep 127 - The One Where BRFCS Meets Tommy Spurr
In a special episode, Tommy Spurr chats with Ian Herbert and discusses his career, managerial styles, injury, retirement and much, much more.
38 min
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Ep 126 - I've Not Come To Expect Much In January
In this episode we chat with Lancashire Telegraph reporter Rich Sharpe about the January window, FFP and what the summer might hold for Rovers. We also have another reminiscence from our man in Canada Bill Arthur who recalls 1994/5, can't think why !
51 min
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Ep 125 - Colour My Life With The Chaos Of Trouble
BRFCS catches up with Scott Sumner of 4000 Holes fame as he tells Ian Herbert all about the upcoming 100th issue of a much-loved fanzine
38 min
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Ep 124 - Rovers Trust - what's the latest ?
Ian Herbert chats with John Murray from the Rovers Trust to learn more about the recent marketing prospectus and the memorandum of understanding that is in the pipeline.
33 min
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Ep 123 - Happy New Year & Get Well Soon Brad !
In a packed episode we hear from Bryan in Iraq, Bill in Canada plus Scott, new contributor Mark and the trusty Marple Leaf himself, Michael with a varied menu of items for your pleasure.
27 min
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Ep 122 - Jim Smith - The Bald Eagle
A special tribute to former Rovers manager Jim Smith who sadly passed away earlier this week. Written by Jim Wilkinson, narrated by Ian Herbert.
18 min
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Ep 121 - Glory or Heartache...nothing in betwee...
BRFCS catches up once more with John Nicholson who has a new book out "Can We Have Our Football Back ?" which lays low myths about football behind the paywalls and the corrosive effect of money on the game & what we the fans can do about it.
49 min
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Ep 120 - Are You Not Entertained ? The Matt Jan...
BRFCS meets a Rovers legend in the form of the one & only Mr Matt Jansen together with the man who helped him to write his new book - journalist & writer, Jon Colman in a special podcast episode in which we also launch a new sponsorship deal.
56 min
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Ep 119 - Pie & Gravy in Kenyons
Our special guest is Ian Moore who tells us about his Blackburn childhood, moving south in increments, that accent, living in France, becoming French and what to do when an audience member pulls out a gun. Contributions also from Bryan Light.
39 min
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Ep 118 - Ossy, Aus & Sponsorship
In this episode we meet John Leigh, a Rovers fan from Oswaldtwistle who now lives in Brisbane & we find out what it's like following Rovers Down Under. In Part 2 we hear from Linz Lewis who updates us on the amazing Rovers Ladies sponsorship initiative.
31 min
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Ep 117 - It Might Possibly Be Scott Parker At F...
The pod squad reconvenes for a new season and predicts sackings, goalscorers, POTY & final finishing position. We hear from "Grumpy Riversider", "Alex - the social media influencer" plus "Tony Mowbray". Music from The Symmetry.
45 min
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Ep 116 - I Hope You Were Both Wearing Waistcoats
BRFCS catches up with Friend of the Pod Ryan Grant & finds out about his new EFL role; all about Charlie Adam at Barrow from Linz Lewis and Ian Herbert chats with author Rob Sawyer about Roy Vernon
48 min
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Ep 115 - It was the best of times, it was the w...
Our friend Tom Schofield has written a dissertation as part of his university course and it covers the FMC final, the PL win & the impact of Venky's. He introduces it & narrates it quite beautifully. Reminisce with us right now...
39 min
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Ep 114 - The One Where We Review The Season
The pod squad of Linz Lewis, Michael Taylor & Stuart Grimshaw reviews the season both on & off the field and awards the Mike Delap Trophy for the most accurate pre-season predictions
56 min
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Ep 113 - A Happy Coincidence
Former General Election candidate Duncan Miller attended last week's Fan Consultation Evening at Ewood and was won over by Steve Waggott & Tony Mowbray. In conversation with Ian Herbert he shares his rationale & provides optimism for next season.
32 min
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Ep 112 - 1995 & All That - with John Duerden
In this episode, writer John Duerden shares details of his latest project, a book about the 1995 title-winning team & asks podcast host Ian Herbert about his recollections of that momentous time in the club's history.
43 min
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Ep 111 - Awesome ladies, football and...stuff
In celebration of International Women’s Day, for the first time ever your pod is brought to you by an all female panel. Interviews, opinions, from the panel & Women In Football CEO Jane Purdon & Rovers Ladies manager Gemma Donnelly. Enjoy !
99 min
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Ep 110 - The One Where BRFCS chats with Don Mackay
This special edition has an exclusive interview with former Rovers manager Don Mackay who chats with Ian Herbert about the Full Members' Cup final, Steve Archibald, Colin Hendry, play off heartbreak, beating Burnley and much, much more. Our thanks to Don.
34 min
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Ep 109 - A 13 year old work experience kid
Interviews with Radio Lancashire's Andy Bayes, FourFourTwo magazine's Conor Pope & another quality reminiscence from Canada's very own Bill Arthur. Many thanks to Ian Herbert & Michael Taylor for the interviews & our guests for giving up their time.
54 min
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Ep 108 - "and realised I hadn't pressed record..."
BRFCS Podcast host Ian Herbert chats with Lancashire Telegraph Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe about Rovers season so far, morale in the camp, the transfer window and the perils of dictaphones. With added Jose Canseco c/o NYC Rovers.
42 min