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Humble Pie with Mike Brown Feb 17, 2026

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Mike Brown returns to share a slice of humble pie after Scotland’s Calcutta Cup masterclass. We dissect Finn Russell’s "matador" magic, England’s defensive lapses, and the historic stat haunting Gregor Townsend. Plus, a look ahead to England v Ireland: does Borthwick stick or twist to get England’s campaign back on track?

00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

05:27 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 How Scotland Tore England Apart

07:55 🟥 Key Moments: Cards, Drop Goal, 6–2 Bench

10:39 🧢 Mike Brown’s Early-Caps Lessons

15:41 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿England Selection Changes

20:26 🔄 Managing Squad Changes

29:41 🥃Remy Martin Moment of Excellence

33:56 🍀Ireland v Italy Re-Cap

35:53 💪 10 Debate: Farrell’s Warning

39:10 😬Ireland’s Scrum Concerns

40:09 🇫🇷 Wales 12–54 France

45:36 👀 Round 3 Preview: England vs Ireland

51:04 🏟️ Wales vs Scotland

55:58 ⚔️ France vs Italy

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The Full English With Hask & Brown Feb 10, 2026

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It’s Calcutta Cup week! Payno, Hask & Mike Brown preview England’s trip to Murrayfield and ask if Gregor Townsend get a response out of his team. They dissect England’s business-like win over Wales, praise Italy’s resurgence, and debate if Ireland can bounce back. Plus, Round 2 predictions.

00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

01:40 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Calcutta Cup Memories

02:27 🏉 Gregor’s Big Problem

06:14 🧠 England's Mindset

22:33 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England vs Wales Analysis

32:57 🎨 Italian Renaissance

36:32 🥇 Brex and Menoncello - best in the World?

38:55 🥃 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence

43:16 🍀 Ireland's Challenges

50:56 🇫🇷 French Dominance

57:30 🔮 Predictions and Expectations

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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.

#Rugby #Podcast

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Six Nations Preview: Kayser, Horgan & Tindall Feb 03, 2026

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Ben Kayser and Shane Horgan join Payno and Tins for the GBR Six Nations preview. They discuss Andy Farrell’s "real test" amid Ireland’s injury crisis and France’s ruthless changes. Plus, Tindall explains why "everybody hates us" suits England, and drops a shock prediction for Italy. The Championship is back baby!

00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

03:25 Ireland's Challenges and Rebuilding Phase

09:45 France's Squad Changes

10:04 Tribute to Uini Atonio

22:37 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

34:00 Remy Martin Moment of Excellence

36:27 England Team Announcement

39:32 England's Performance and Potential

58:02 Welsh Rugby's Struggles and Future

01:03:27 Scotland's Prospects in the Six Nations

01:07:55 Italy's Rising Potential

01:12:40 Quickfire Predictions

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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.

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Beast Mode: The Cost of Being The World's Strongest Man Jan 28, 2026

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Eddie "The Beast" Hall joins Payno and Hask for a a raw, unmissable episode. From becoming the first human to deadlift 500kg to being crowned the World’s Strongest Man, Eddie reveals how mental health struggles helped shape the man he is today.

He opens up about the extreme psychological triggers he used to break records including visualising his children in danger and the physical price he paid. Plus, the moment of truth: Can The Beast crush the leaderboard on our Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge?

00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

03:26 Life Beyond Strongman: Tanks and YouTube

06:16 Eddie Hall's Acting and MMA Ventures

13:37 Childhood and Family Dynamics

18:35 Mental Health and Overcoming Challenges

27:46 Journey to Becoming World's Strongest Man

36:38 Post-Victory Career and Challenges

44:22 Mind Games and Competitions

46:59 The Half-Ton Deadlift

54:59 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.

#Rugby #Podcast

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The Making of a DOR: Phil Dowson Jan 21, 2026

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Northampton Saints boss Phil Dowson reveals the secrets behind their success, from the recruitment process to the brutal reality of cutting players. He discusses managing England stars like Henry Pollock, the toll of England duty, and the truth behind THAT halftime rant. Plus, can the coach beat his players on the Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge?

00:00 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

03:07 Balancing Rugby and Personal Life

06:55 The Journey to Coaching

26:47 Handling Difficult Conversations

28:38 Sam Vesty Bromance

38:26 Recruitment Insights

57:56 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

59:20 Reflections on his International Career

01:02:57 Managing England Stars

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Welcome to The Good, The Bad & The Rugby with journalist and former broadcaster Alex Payne, England and Lions flanker James Haskell, and World Cup Winner Mike Tindall.

#Rugby #Podcast

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The Making of a DOR: Mike Brown Jan 14, 2026

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Join Payno & Hask, as they chat with Mike Brown about his transition from player to Sporting Director at Esher Rugby Club. They delve into his new role, challenges, and ask for his insights on the current state of Harlequins and Marcus Smith's future.

00:00 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres

02:26🤓 Mike Brown's Journey to DoR

04:30 🟤 The Brown Philosophy

10:30 🏉 Putting the boots back on?

16:42 💬 Difficult Conversations

27:23 👂 Learnings from Cheika et al.

46:39 🃏What's going on at Quins?

01:00:50 🙏 Marcus Smith's Future

01:15:00 👀 Browny for Quins?

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Marler Joins the GBR Round Table Jan 07, 2026

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The rugby icon turned reality star spills Traitors secrets, revealing why fellow England International Jonny May would be the ultimate Traitor. He discusses why he quit rugby, his wrestling debut as "The Scrum Lord," and the potential for the GBR Panto. Plus Joe takes on the Continental Tyres grip strength challenge.

00:00 🛞 Proudly Sponsored by Continental Tyres

04:29 ✂️ Truly Dreadful Haircuts

07:21 🕵️‍♂️ Inside The Traitors Experience

21:42 🤼 Wrestling Debut Chaos

34:33 💪 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

40:18 🎙️ Podcasting & Dream Guests

43:52 🎭 Acting Ambitions and Pantomime Plans

48:06 🏉 Why Marler Quit Rugby

58:53 🔙 Looking Back on Their First Episode Together (2019)

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Rugby's Greatest Unions: Teague, Winterbottom, Richards Dec 31, 2025

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England’s iconic 90s back row - Mike Teague, Peter Winterbottom, and Dean Richards - reunite to discuss the "brutal self-policing" of their era. From surviving legendary drinking sessions with Jason Leonard to smashing the Calcutta Cup, the "Three Wise Men" deliver a masterclass in what international rugby was like for the last amateurs.

00:00 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres 01:55 👑 Meet the Three Wise Men 03:33 🍺 Drinking Stories 15:49 🧢 Debut Memories and Early Days 30:19 🦁 The Iconic 1989 Lions Tour 36:27 🇳🇿 The very first Rugby World Cup 40:03 🥞 The Infamous Calcutta Cup Incident 47:16 🌹 The 1991 Grand Slam and World Cup Journey 49:41 📺 The Rise of Rugby's Media Profile 51:24 💼 The Transition to Professionalism 52:06 🏃🏾‍♂️ Lomu and the 1995 World Cup 01:07:04 💪 Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

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Rugby v Potter: The Phelps Twins Christmas Special Dec 24, 2025

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Hask and Tins reunite with their old pals James and Oliver Phelps, better known as the legendary Weasley twins from Harry Potter. In the muggle world, the twins are die-hard Gloucester fans and have many tales of mischief to share from the Shed, the Hong-Kong Sevens and The Women’s World Cup. Oliver even coaches his daughter’s team at Spartans. The lads get sorted into Hogwarts Houses, recast the Harry Potter films with rugby players and learn about the twins hosting Wizards of Baking on Prime. Grab a butter beer, a mince pie and ready yourselves for the ultimate Rugby vs Potter quiz to round up the year.

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🎬 00:00 – Coming Up…

🍒 02:43 – Gloucester Rugby Memories

🏉 07:23 – Oliver RFU Coaching and Women's Rugby

🎉 11:42 – Hong Kong Sevens Antics

💥 15:38 – Ascot, Tasers & Smoke Grenades

⚡ 21:31 – Harry Potter Films Recast with Rugby Players

🛞 30:07 – Continental Tyres Grip Strength Challenge

🎄 31:49 – Christmas Plans and Family Dynamics

🍰 33:18 – Wizards Of Baking TV Series

📜 35:33 – Rugby & Harry Potter Legacies

🤖 43:51 – Hask’s Fabulous AI Sidekick Glen

🏉🧙 47:06 – Rugby v Hogwarts Quiz

🎭 53:55 – Would The Twins Act Again?

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Alex Coles: From Academy "Geek" to England "Educator" Dec 17, 2025

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Northampton and England’s Alex Coles “The Educator” looks back on the WWE-style headlock that sparked his unforgettable nickname. He breaks down the intense pressure behind pro-rugby lineout calling, relives the glory of conquering the legendary Blakiston fitness challenge, and explains how he manages to survive the daily chaos caused by teammate Henry Pollock.

Alex also reveals the reason George Furbank should never leave Northampton Saints. A classic episode of GBR - and one you definitely don’t want to miss.

00:00 🛞 Sponsored by Continental Tyres

01:57 🏷️ Why They Call Him "The Educator"

02:58 🏉 Hask at Saints — The Untold Stories

08:50 🎉 What Really Goes On at Team Socials

19:01 📣 Inside the Mind of a Lineout Caller

32:25 🚀 2025: The Year Everything Changes

41:15 ⚔️ Beating the All Blacks

43:17 ✈️ The Argentina Tour!

46:45 😅The Brutal Blakiston Challenge

52:07 🔥 The Real Reason Furbank Must Stay at Saints

57:32 😄 New Nickname Unlocked: Corporal Coles

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