Row Z

A sports podcast by idiots, for idiots. Just anything funny, interesting or powerful from the world of sport.

Everything from strange stories, to mental health, to knob jokes. All wrapped up in what we laughingly refer to as a ‘sports show’.

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Best Bits of the 2021/22 Season
Ahead of the final few weeks of the Premier League campaign and with Joe finally having his throat operation to stop him sounding like Sean Dyche, we thought this would be a good opportunity to put out our favourite bits of our first season. It's been an amazing experience, with the show hitting hundreds of thousands of monthly views, landing a slot on national radio and getting our first award-nomination and we would just like to thank every single listener and viewer for all your support. We'll be back next week and have loads of fun stuff planned for the summer too! Enjoy :)
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Dutch Timekeeping and a Pair of Spanks
Horology is the theme of this week’s show, as Hannah’s mind is blown by the Dutch approach to telling the time and Joe gets the whole crew to the studio a full 24 hours early! There’s also plenty of chat about what Everton need to stay up, why it won’t work for Ten Hag at Manchester United and the gang salivate over Luka Modric rolling back the years to help Real Madrid dump Chelsea out of the Champions League. Hannah is also deeply ashamed after accidentally revealing too much to an unsuspecting audience member at an awards show, Joe relives a harrowing naked nightmare and Mike tells us why he keeps a snooker cue next to his bed. Enjoy!
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Best Bits 6: March - April 2022
As we get ready to announce an exciting development for Row Z, we have some of our favourite bits from the last couple of months. When Mike was away at his biannual naked beard retreat, Joe and Hannah were joined by movie presenter and Newcastle fan Simon Harkness, who had the gall to claim Eddie Howe is a better football manager than friend of the show Steve Bruce! There was also plenty of chat about Manchester United’s unpredictable form, we asked where does Harry Kane stand in the list of Premier League greats and whether Liverpool are now favourites for the Premier League title? Simon also revealed Gandalf might not be as wise as we thought and Hannah told us just why she’s always found soap operas so traumatic. Once the lawsuit was dropped and Mike came back, he shocked us all by wanting to talk about Arsenal (obvs), as he raged over Ashley Young’s criticism of the Gunner’s celebrations against Aston Villa. We also wondered whether Tammy Abraham should be in the England team after the Roma striker became the first English player to score in a Rome derby since Paul Gascoigne and we asked will Everton really go down? Hannah also revealed what happened when her Mum went to watch her host Miss Scarborough, the gang pondered where you draw the line (pun intended) when it comes to fancying cartoon characters and Joe had a shocking confession involving his elderly neighbour. We also dipped into a turbulent week for popular culture, as we discussed slaps at the Oscars, boos at Wembley and whether it’s ever permissible to eat a pickled onion with a roast dinner. There was also lots of chat about what’s next for Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United’s manager-hunt and another ridiculous attempt at European club competition reform from UEFA. Plus, Joe was apoplectic over soup, Mike revealed why he still holds a grudge against his driving instructor and Hannah invented some new pop stars. Enjoy! And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)
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Soup of the Day
<p>In a turbulent week for popular culture, we discuss slaps at the Oscars, boos at Wembley and whether it’s ever permissible to eat a pickled onion with a roast dinner. There’s also lots of chat about what’s next for Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United’s manager-hunt and another ridiculous attempt at European club competition reform from UEFA.</p> <p>PLUS, Joe is apoplectic over soup, Mike reveals why he still holds a grudge against his driving instructor and Hannah has invented some new pop stars. Enjoy!</p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
52 min
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She’s Obviously Half Fish
Mike is back and in a break from the norm… wants to talk about Arsenal (obvs), as he rages over Ashley Young’s criticism of the Gunner’s celebrations against Aston Villa. We also wonder whether Tammy Abraham should be in the England team after the Roma striker became the first English player to score in a Rome derby since Paul Gascoigne and we ask will Everton really go down? PLUS, Hannah reveals what happened when her Mum went to watch her host Miss Scarborough, the gang ponder where you draw the line (pun intended) when it comes to fancying cartoon characters and Joe has a shocking confession involving his elderly neighbour. Enjoy! And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
54 min
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Playing Games with Sir Ian McKellen and Hairnet...
<p>With Mike away at his biannual naked beard retreat, Joe and Hannah are joined by movie presenter and Newcastle fan Simon Harkness, who has the gall to claim Eddie Howe is a better football manager than friend of the show Steve Bruce! There’s also plenty of chat about Manchester United’s unpredictable form, we ask where does Harry Kane stand in the list of Premier League greats and whether Liverpool are now favourites for the Premier League title?</p> <p>Simon also reveals Gandalf might not be as wise as we thought, Hannah tells us just why she’s always found soap operas so traumatic and Joe tries out a new jingle. ENJOY!</p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
67 min
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Did the Man from B&Q Tell You That?
<p>There’s plenty of rage and reflection from Hannah over Manchester United’s insipid performance against Manchester City, Joe decides he likes Antonio Conte again after Spurs’ 5-0 demolition of Everton and Mike talks tactics as Arteta continues his good run at Arsenal. PLUS, Hannah has some questionable nutritional advice, Mike takes his dad on a trip back to the 70s and Joe has a traumatic experience involving gravy.</p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
70 min
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Best Bits 5: Jan - Mar 2022
A collection of our best bits ahead of the Sports Podcast Awards! Row Z has been nominated for a Sports Podcast Award! Register here and vote for Row Z in the Comedy category: https://www.sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
47 min
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Drunk Punditry and a Mouth Like a Carrier Bag
<p>Try as he might, Joe can’t avoid talking about a sad week for Spurs, as the glory of the Manchester City victory is replaced by the disappointment of a loss to Burnley and Antonio Conte’s troubling post-match comments. As you can imagine, both Hannah and Mike are brimming with sympathy and apart from Joe’s tears, there’s plenty of chat about Manchester United, Leeds’ prospects of staying in the Premier League and Frank Lampard’s quick wit. There’s also a star turn from some drunk mums and Hannah has yet more party tricks. Enjoy!</p> <p>Don't forget, you can register and vote for us in the COMEDY category at the SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS!</p> <p><a href="https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register">https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register</a></p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
52 min
60
Making Friends with Patrice Evra
<p>Joe, Hannah and Mike look back on a mixed set of Valentine’s Day experiences, as Hannah makes a celebrity friend, Mike makes an elderly enemy and Joe makes Alan Partridge look normal after living in a hotel for too long. There’s also plenty of chat about Frank Lampard’s new-look-Everton and a resurgent Donny van de Beek; we chat Manchester United and the decline of Harry Maguire and Joe gets very, very sad about Spurs (again!). There’s also plenty of waffle about pyjamas and when it’s permissible not to offer people a seat on the tube.</p> <p>Don't forget, you can register and vote for us in the COMEDY category at the SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS!</p> <p><a href="https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register">https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register</a></p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
54 min
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Carpet Kebab and Erotic Diagrams
<p>Ummmm, so where do we begin? Ok so there’s plenty of post-FA Cup chat, as we discuss Manchester United’s exit at home at the hands of Middlesbrough, leading to a classic Hannah East tirade; we muse over the most appropriate attire for a player unveiling after Glenn Hoddle’s scathing comments about Dele Alli’s outfit at Everton and we have our obligatory ‘Is Declan Rice the best player in football history blah blah blah?’ discussion. We also chat about Steve Bruce managerial comeback at West Brom and discuss his former teammate Roy Keane's return to the dugout at Sunderland however, then Mike left... and it descended into Joe and Hannah seeing which body parts they can fit in their mouth and discussing what food it’s ok to eat off the floor. Oh and the ‘Mike vs Joe’s Mum’ Beef goes nuclear. Enjoy!</p> <p>Don't forget, you can register and vote for us in the COMEDY category at the SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS!</p> <p><a href="https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register">https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register</a></p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
53 min
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Row Z: Time Added On | NICOLE HOLLIDAY
<p>We have the extremely funny and talented presenter Nicole Holliday on the show this week, talking all things Arsenal. Get ready for what Nicole wishes she’d done when she met Thierry Henry; her time with Freddie Ljungberg that she’ll never get back and how she tamed Anthony Joshua. Oh and Joe has an embarrassing and depressing story about Jake Gyllenhaal, standard. Enjoy!</p> <p>Don't forget, you can register and vote for us in the COMEDY category at the SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS!</p> <p><a href="https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register">https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register</a></p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
44 min
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Spa Day Adventures and Misguided Tattoos
<p>This week we round-up the transfer window and assess Frank Lampard’s chances of keeping his new-look Everton side in the Premier League, ask does Conte finally have players he can count on at Spurs and Nicole Holliday joins the gang to talk all things Arsenal and Aubameyang.</p> <p>PLUS, the team have mixed reviews of their recent spa days as Mike gets flustered, Hannah gets delirious and Joe gets injured. Oh and there’s also some stuff about tattoos that we’d like to apologise for in advance! Enjoy!</p> <p>Don't forget, you can register and vote for us in the COMEDY category at the SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS!</p> <p><a href="https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register">https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register</a></p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
53 min
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Stevie G’s Choir, One Long Fingernail and the J...
<p>This week Joe reveals a controversial opinion about new Watford manager Roy Hodgson, we muse over whether Wayne Rooney would ever go to Everton and wonder what on earth is wrong with Pep Guardiola. <em>Plus</em>, Mike can’t remember the last time Arsenal scored, Hannah gets riled up defending Marcus Rashford and Joe is very, very sad about Spurs vs Chelsea.</p> <p>Don’t worry though, there’s also plenty of rubbish, as Mike thinks it might be time for a manicure, Joe reveals why he <em>really</em> bought those binoculars and Hannah… well Hannah just can’t stop singing!</p> <p>Don't forget, you can register and vote for us in the COMEDY category at the SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS!</p> <p><a href="https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register">https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register</a></p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
58 min
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POST-MATCH HIGHLIGHTS: Inanimate Lovin' and the...
<p>In a little taster of the main show, Joe gets misty-eyed over his nostril trimmer, while Hannah reveals what <em>really </em>happens when ladies go to the salon...</p> <p>More of this rubbish in the full show every week and don't forget, you can register and vote for us in the COMEDY category at the SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS!</p> <p><a href="https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register</a></p> <p>Oh and if you like the show, please feel free rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
6 min
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Row Z: Time Added On | JACK SKIPPER
<p>In our brand new spin-off podcast we chat to comedian Jack Skipper about his viral comedy videos, getting hounded live on TikTok and how football has influenced his comedy.</p> <p>Follow @MrJackSkipper for more info and don't forget, you can register and vote for us in the COMEDY category at the SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS!</p> <p><a href="https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register</a></p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
33 min
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Moisturiser, Waxing Woes and What to do in Beni...
<p>Ummm, well it’s a ‘varied’ show! We discuss Spurs record-breaking comeback against Leicester in the Premier League; ask what next for Rafa Benitez and Everton; plus we talk about crisis club Manchester United and wonder whether the relationship between Thomas Tuchel and Romelu Lukaku is beyond repair. PLUS, Joe opens up about his unusual skincare regime, Mike eats some humble pie and Hannah takes us behind the scenes at her local salon… not for the faint-hearted. Enjoy!</p> <p>Don't forget, you can register and vote for us in the COMEDY category at the SPORTS PODCAST AWARDS!</p> <p><a href="https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register">https://sportspodcastawards.com/auth/register</a></p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
52 min
68
Wet Darts, Cucumbers and Kleptomania
<p>In an episode teetering on the edge of chaos, we discuss the fallout from the FA Cup Third Round, as Mike gets crabby about Lewis Grabban’s beard. There’s also some Spurs chat, as Joe fights back the tears after Tottenham are knocked out of the Carabao Cup and we wonder whether Spurs might soon be facing life without Conte! However not to worry, as there’s also plenty of rambling about how much we fancy Idris Elba, Hannah outdoes herself with her inability to pronounce any normal words and an innocent chat about cats and cucumbers leads to a few surprises! Enjoy😊</p> <p>Don't forget, you can send us a voice note to be played on the show!</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message">https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message</a></p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> <p>You can get involved with the show too:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rowzpod/">https://www.instagram.com/rowzpod/</a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RowZSoccer?s=20">https://twitter.com/RowZSoccer?s=20</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RowZSoccerPodcast">https://www.facebook.com/RowZSoccerPodcast</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
59 min
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Kidney Stones, Big Dave and Where to Put That B...
<p>This week we ask, have Spurs scuppered their chances of silverware against Chelsea? Can Ralf Rangnick save Manchester United? And can Burnley <em>really</em> go down!? But don’t worry, there’s also stories of Joe making friends in hospital, how to ask for a foot stool in Scotland and an extremely elongated bit about bananas, Enjoy!</p> <p>Don't forget, you can send us a voice note to be played on the show!</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message</a></p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> <p>You can get involved with the show too:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rowzpod/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/rowzpod/</a></p> <p>twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RowZSoccer?s=20" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RowZSoccer?s=20</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RowZSoccerPodcast" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/RowZSoccerPodcast</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
57 min
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In the VIP and Sitting on Grandad’s Knee
<p>It’s a New Year’s Eve special as we look back on an overstuffed turkey of Christmas football, wonder what on earth is happening with Leicester; ask are Arsenal actually any good and contemplate whether Conte can take Tottenham into the Top 4? There’s also a traditional Hannah vs Manchester United rant, while Mike is feeling festive, as he offers up some kind words for Spurs. PLUS, there’s fish metaphors, we find out what the Easts got up to in an Ibiza VIP area <em>and </em>how to ruin a lovely day out with your grandkids.</p> <p>Don't forget, you can send us a voice note to be played on the show!</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message">https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message</a></p> <p>And if you like the show, please rate, review and subscribe! :)</p> <p>You can get involved with the show too:</p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rowzpod/">https://www.instagram.com/rowzpod/</a></p> <p>twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/RowZSoccer?s=20">https://twitter.com/RowZSoccer?s=20</a></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RowZSoccerPodcast">https://www.facebook.com/RowZSoccerPodcast</a></p> <p><br></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
55 min
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Please Stop Klopp, Clingfilm and Licking Moles
<p>This week we talk about a couple of ding-dong games in North London, as Spurs entertain Liverpool and West Ham in the space of a few days. We ask, again, what on earth is wrong with Leeds and we wonder if Jurgen Klopp needs to ask Santa for a new attitude this Christmas.&nbsp;<em>Plus</em>, we talk embarrassing body parts, find out what Joe used to ask girls to lick in clubs and Hannah has some more homespun advice, this time involving a fresh sheet of clingfilm and some oil… We also have a massive shout for Izzy Brown and a brave Preston fan who remind us how far kindness can go and show us, #ItsOkToTalk ... Merry Christmas and enjoy!</p> <p>Don't forget, you can send us a voice note to be played on the show!</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
61 min
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Ho, Ho, Ho Z!
<p>It’s our 30th episode and we’re celebrating the festive season in style! We ask what’s wrong with Leeds? Is Steven Gerrard secretly the greatest manager in the history of football and look back on a Champions League draw that was so good, they did it twice! <em>Plus</em>, there are presents (well for Hannah and Mike anyway), Hannah nearly chokes on a festive treat and Joe has a shocking confession to get you all in the mood for Christmas. Oh and we have a very exciting announcement. Enjoy!</p> <p>Don't forget, you can send us a voice note to be played on the show!</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message">https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
56 min
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Best Bits 4: Dec 2021 - Mike's Special Finger
<p>Before next week's Christmas extravaganza we thought we'd drop a our final Best Bits of the year as a massive thank you for all your support! So prepare yourself for moving nipples, Ole's bank account, upsetting Wayne Rooney, sexy jingles and stolen biscuits. Enjoy!</p> <p>Don't forget, you can send us a voice note to be played on the show!</p> <p>https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
15 min
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Spurs Overhaul, a Harrowing Night in Hamburg an...
With Mike away at Beardfest 2021, Joe and Hannah are left to their own devices and weirdly, there is actually some football chat. Joe gives his uneducated opinion on what Spurs need to do to keep Antonio Conte happy in the January Transfer Window, while Hannah sticks up for Michael Carrick and Manchester United. There's also some Messi, Lewandowski and Ballon D'Or chat, as Joe and Hannah describe times they've been stitched up, plus there's more of Hannah wanging on about when she was on 'the TV show Gladiators', while Joe relives some serious trauma from a trip to Germany. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
47 min
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Ole Out and Mike's Plastic Surgery
Things start fairly normally, as we look at Ole's legacy at Manchester United, Arsenal's Anfield annihilation and Antonio Conte's first Premier League win as Spurs boss. Mike also waxes lyrical about Reece James as we question how you can fit the Chelsea right back and Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold into Gareth Southgate's England team. However, the second half of the pod is not for the faint-hearted as Hannah goes into graphic detail about, well, everything and Mike has an innovative use for his little finger... You can get involved with the show on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowzpod/ twitter: https://twitter.com/RowZSoccer?s=20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RowZSoccerPodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rowzpodcast/message
52 min