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EP 18: “I want a motorbike and a tattoo for my 40th”In our second episode this week Jon Richardson and Matt Forde detail how tattooed footballers can help you win in FPL, we hear what Matt’s favourite slap is, Jon explains why he gave the ‘V’s’ to a famous loveable rogue and the new Man United manager gives us an inspiration for a forfeit. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @comediansfpl or Email us a...

S1 EP17: Paul McCaffreyIn the first of two episodes this week, Jon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by comedian Paul McCaffrey who dishes some salacious gossip about seeing a famous Premier League footballer in the veg aisle of a Sainsburys. Elsewhere, we catch up with Josh Widdicombe, ‘The Curse’ returns and Matt and Jon discuss: screensavers, nicknames, pedants and mince pies. Follow the pod...

S1 EP16: Josh Widdicombe Josh Widdicombe joins Jon Richardson and Matt Forde to discuss, amongst other things: Michael Owen’s revolving trophy cabinet, crying at the Euros and what they’d ask Alan Sugar if they met him on a plane. Elsewhere Matt and Jon discuss how Matt bottled it at Thorpe Park, Ole Gunner Solskjaer’s sacking and the the Oi Frog franchise. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @comedian...

S1 EP15: Maisie AdamThis week Jon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by comedian Maisie Adam. Maisie talks us through the footballer’s autobiography that reminds her of The Human Centipede, we discuss the Vinny Van Der Veet vote from last week and Matt & Jon give us a glimpse into their future - where they’re two local radio DJs discussing the traffic and local news. Matt also takes on a listene...

EP 14: Chris McCausland & Vinny Van Der VeetJon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by comedian Chris McCausland to discuss his FPL team and why he refuses to pick players from Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea, Spurs and Arsenal. Elsewhere Matt gets on a wobble board for a forfeit and he introduces our new social media correspondent Vinny Van Der Veet. You can see Chris on tour next year - Go to http:/...

EP 13: Lloyd GriffithIn this episode Jon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by comedian Lloyd Griffith to discuss the fortunes of his FPL team and what it’s like to hang out with Mark Wahlberg. Elsewhere there’s another live forfeit on the podcast this time suggested by a listener. We also learn why Jon Richardson is like Ken Barlow, we hear why FPL is like Squid Game, and Matt Forde does the un...

EP 12: Josh Widdicombe, Maisie Adam, Rob Beckett and ‘The Curse’ Returns…The curse returns in an unexpected way this week as it takes down one of our hosts. As well as a quick recap of GW9 we’re joined by comedians; Josh Widdicombe, Maisie Adam & Rob Beckett on the podcast this week to discuss their history with FPL.On top of that we hear some unaired anecdotes from Matt and Jon from the last few...

EP 11 : Nathon Caton and the end of ‘The Curse of Matt Forde?’Comedian and Brentford fan Nathan Caton joins Jon Richardson and Matt Forde to discuss his FPL team whilst we also catch up with how Iain Stirling, Alexandra Haddow and Patrick Bamford got on in their attempts to beat our hosts in Gameweek 8.Follow us on Twitter: @comediansfplEmail us at hello@cpfpl.comYou can join our FPL Fan League he...

EP 10 : Patrick Bamford & Alexandra HaddowLeeds & England striker Patrick Bamford and comedian Alexandra Haddow join Jon Richardson and Matt Forde on the podcast this week. As well as discussing his FPL team, Patrick suggests a couple of forfeits based on his own personal experience. Whilst there’s also a huge shock for Matt and Jon when the England striker reveals his FPL points total. Alexandra...

Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier LeagueEP 9 : Iain Stirling & Stuart PearceIn this episode Jon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by comedian and Love Island presenter Iain Stirling to discuss the fortunes of his FPL team ‘Mo Mane Mo Problems’.After losing his seventh game in a row, Matt’s hero and England Legend Stuart Pearce checks in to give Matt a well-timed pep talk and to offer him some i...

Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier LeagueEP 8: Ivo GrahamJon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by comedian Ivo Graham to discuss the fortunes of his FPL team ‘Social Distincing’ and his weakness for a night bus transfer. We catch up with Russell Howard to talk about his disastrous FPL week and Matt and Jon discuss enemas, Graham Torrington and their shared love of listening to Dire Straits in th...

Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier LeagueEP 7: RUSSELL HOWARDIn this episode Jon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by comedian Russell Howard to discuss the fortunes of his FPL team ‘The Flying Piglets’. We catch up with Rob Beckett to see how his team got on last week and Matt is forced to reveal an erotic dream he had about ‘Planet of the Apes.’Follow us on Twitter: @comediansfplEmail us at he...

Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier LeagueEP 6: Rob BeckettJon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by comedian Rob Beckett to discuss the fortunes of his FPL team: ‘Lucky Dip’. Rob makes some drastic changes to his team live on the podcast and we find out what appalling thing happened when Matt and Rob went to the cinema together. Plus, we find out how Matt once stopped a live musical performance i...

Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier LeagueS1 EP5: Emily Dean Jon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by comedian Emily Dean to discuss her FPL team: Dogs of Warnock. Matt takes on the formidable double chilli challenge, discusses his FPL downfalls and eats a cup...Follow us on Twitter: @comediansfplEmail us at hello@cpfpl.comYou can join our FPL Fan League here: fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/au...

Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier LeagueS1 EP4: Matt and Jon and a duck called Keith...Jon Richardson and Matt Forde discuss their FPL teams and the week's football news. Jon and Matt discuss Kane's statement, the Meat Management Awards and find out why Matt might be going for a pint with a duck. Plus, we hear from Joe Wilkinson's on how his FPL game week went. Follow us on Twitter: @comediansfpl...

Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier LeagueS1 EP3: Joe WilkinsonJon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by Comedian Joe Wilkinson to discuss his FPL team: ’Haemorrhoid Wednesday.’ Jon reveals the reason why he used a briefcase as a child, Matt discusses his Gameweek 1 forfeit and they both pay tribute to close friend Sean Lock. Follow us on Twitter: @comediansfpl or Email us at hello@cpfpl.comYou ca...

Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier LeagueS1 EP2: Richard Osman Jon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by best selling author and ‘House of Games’ host Richard Osman to discuss all things FPL. They talk the week in football and how events affected their Gameweek 1 teams, as well as having a little look forward to next weekend’s fixtures. Jon and Matt also catch up with Ep 1 guest Alex Brooker to s...

Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier LeagueS1 EP1 - Alex Brooker For Episode 1 of this brand new podcast ‘The Last Leg’s’ Alex Brooker joins comedians and best friends Jon Richardson and Matt Forde to talk all things football and discuss all things FPL. Find out which player ruined the game for Alex last season, some silly suggestions for how Chelsea can get the best out of Timo Werner, and we find o...

*COMING SOON* Comedians Playing Fantasy Premier League Football with Jon Richardson and Matt Forde. With over 7 million players worldwide, Fantasy Premier League is the biggest Fantasy Football game in the world. It’s played obsessively, with its joy and exasperation felt weekly by a huge community of players all over the globe. Each week Matt and Jon invite one of these celebrity obsessives on to...