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Season 2 Ep 11: All-Inclusive Holidays…  For this episode Jon Richardson welcomes back Matt Forde as they discuss the fixture cancellations, all-inclusive holidays, the best job Jon’s ever had, playing shithead abroad, Arsenal’s All or Nothing documentary AND a unique forfeit based on Jon’s dog.  Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@cpfpl.com or tweet us @Comediansfpl. Follow t...

For this episode, which was recorded before the fixtures were cancelled, Jon Richardson is joined by comedian Russell Howard. Matt’s away but after his first victory of the season but still finds time to send in a few messages to gloat. Elsewhere Jon and Russell discuss how they plan to stop Joe Wilkinson winning the CPFPL League, Russell talks about being intimated by the bigger boys at Soccer Ai...

Season 2 Ep 9: Frankie Boyle & Thor Boyle For this episode Jon Richardson & Matt Forde are joined by their first joint management team: comedian Frankie Boyle and his son Thor. Frankie offers to join in on a suggested end of season forfeit, they discuss Arsenal’s ‘All or Nothing’ documentary, the Qatar World Cup, the Fantasy Football cartel, whether he’s ever been called a ‘Shiteater’ and why the...

Season 2 Ep 8: “Bourne Lucky” This week Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss more FPL than we’ve ever discussed before as Matt runs us through an exceptional ‘Stat Pack.’ Elsewhere the boys discuss Erling Haaland and his stolen statue, IMPROV returns with ‘The Blingle’ AND we finally come clean on all the writers who work on this show.  Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@cpfpl...

SERIES 2 EP 7: ARDAL O’HANLON Father Ted and Taskmaster’s Ardal O’Hanlon joins Jon and Matt, recorded day after Leeds v Chelsea, to discuss his embarrassing FPL team name, a job opportunity he turned down on Thomas the Tank Engine and his thoughts on Nottingham Forest. Buy Ardal’s brilliant new book, Brouhaha. Out Now! Send us any new format ideas or correspondence to: hello@cpfpl.com or tweet us...

SERIES 2 EP 6: IAN BROUDIE Jon Richardson is back! As he and Matt Forde speak to ‘Mr Three Lions’ himself Ian Broudie about Liverpool’s poor start to the season. Elsewhere Matt talks us through what happened when a baby interrupted his show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the full national press that followed it AND we give away £3 to the listener that gets nearest to guessing Jon’s story. It...

S2 EPISODE 5 - SUGGS Madness’ singer Suggs joins us on the CPFPL podcast this week to discuss his love of Chelsea and his thoughts on Conte and Tuchel’s recent bust up. As well as suggesting a wonderful end of season forfeit for Matt & Jon Suggs rates some of our listeners FPL team names and tells us about meeting the Queen and getting a telling off from Princess Beatrice. Go and See Suggs Live -...

S2 EPISODE 4 - SEAN DYCHE  In the second episode this week, Jon Richardson and Matt Forde are joined by the wonderful Sean Dyche. We hear why he’s the ‘Thumb War Champion,’ he gives a cracking suggestion for an end of series forfeit involving a broom, plus he tells us which Premier League player he’d like to go on holiday with AND a fantastic anecdote about Kieran Tripper and a magician. Elsewhere...

Season 2 Ep 3: “You’re the Bottom End of Clever and the Top End of Thick”This week Jon Richardson grills Matt Forde on the worst corner ever taken in the Premier League, Nottingham Forest’s first defeat and the role that Fordey played in Jesse Lingard’s dismal start. We hear from the ghost of Brian Clough and Churchill and we introduce some new features: ‘Fordey’s Stat Pack’, ‘Jon Richardson’s Fac...

Season 2 Ep 2: Amelia DimoldenbergIn our second episode this week (still recording from Jon’s mum’s basement and a dingy flat in Edinburgh - so sorry about the sound, again!) Jon Richardson & Matt Forde are joined by journalist, comedian, television presenter and creator of Chicken Shop Date… Amelia Dimoldenberg! Amelia discusses some of the footballers she’s interviewed including Son Heung-Min, J...

S2 EP1: “I Clapped So Hard My Hands Bled”We’re back! Recording from Jon’s mum’s basement and a dingy flat in Edinburgh (so sorry about the sound) Jon Richardson & Matt Forde reveal their Fantasy Premier League teams and team names for the very first time ahead of the new season. Elsewhere the boys discuss Matt watching England win the Euros on Sunday, Jon reveals why a ‘Dragon’ slagged him off, we...

EP 57 “The Sucking Yoghurt Special ”On the podcast this week Matt gets his wisdom tooth out and learns his dentist has a surprising second job in the band ‘Clunge Plunger,’ Jon lets us know of his plans for turning 40 and ‘The Curse’ returns in mysterious ways. Elsewhere we discuss the release of the fixture schedule, Erling Haaland and there’s a lot of talk about death. Keep sending Tweet us new...

EP 56: “You can’t enforce a media blackout on a puppet”On the podcast this week Matt details Nottingham Forest’s crazy week, what went on behind the scenes and the role Vinny Van Der Veet played in the success. Elsewhere Jon and Matt discuss Emile Smith Rowe’s new tattoo, some terrible Premier League awards and blisters on feet. Keep sending Tweet us new format ideas at hello@cpfpl.comFollow the p...

S1 EP55: Iain Stirling & Joe Wilkinson (FPL Champion & FPL Cup winner)On the podcast this week we’re joined by the Comedians FPL League winner Iain Stirling to talk about how his methods of looking at effective ownership and ‘cheeky guys’ propelled him to victory. Joe Wilkinson sends us a message after winning the FPL Cup and we also give out prizes to our fan league and cup winners. Also on the s...

EP 54: “I’m not a bong head”On the podcast this week (recorded before Thursday’s Premier league fixtures) Matt and Jon discuss Nottingham Forest reaching the play off final, Vinnie Van Der Veet’s big day at Wembley, Jon snorting veal off a car bonnet, Wagatha Christie, some excellent forfeit suggestions from listeners, Leeds United’s precarious predicament and we berate our non-listeners. Don’t fo...

EP 53: “SCARED OF LONDON”In the second episode this week, Matt and Jon discuss getting told off at the football, HS2, ankle socks and breaking the law with Ronnie O’Sullivan. Elsewhere, Vinny makes a welcome return to the podcast and we travel to Cork for this week’s ‘Animal, Weapon, Location’.Don’t forget to send us in your weekly forfeit suggestions and ideas for Matt’s end of season forfeit and...

S1 EP52: HARRY KANE AND A BATH FULL OF CHIPSIn this episode, coming to you in the midst of double game week 36, Jon and Matt discuss Matt looking 50 in profile, some celebrity FPL cup beef, which England player would throw the best buffet and Jon showcases a surprising impression. Don’t forget to send us in your weekly forfeit suggestions and ideas for Matt’s end of season forfeit. We also want: A...

EP 51: “THE GAME HAS GONE” & THE FPL CUPIn the second episode this week (recorded before Bournemouth v Forest) Jon and Matt chew over the FPL Cup and a very intriguing fixture between Lucy Beaumont & Patrick Bamford. Elsewhere the boys discuss Everton fans setting off fireworks outside the Chelsea hotel, some excellent listener forfeits including one involving the Preston mascot, and there’s two r...

EP 50: MEETING GARETH SOUTHGATE AT THE URINAL, MICK JAGGER AND A HAPPY ANNIVERSARYFor our 50th show we celebrate by knocking off two forfeits in one go! Elsewhere, Jon and Matt discuss Jon meeting Gareth Southgate at a urinal at the weekend, Leeds fans throwing paper at Jack Grealish, some big scissors, a deep burn and Mick Jagger pops by. Don’t forget to send us in your weekly forfeit suggestions...

EP 49: "I’m a performer, don’t do this to me".On the podcast this week Jon Richardson takes on his forfeit to talk ’street’. Matt and Jon discuss sausage water, UK garage, Matt’s run in with a Michael Jackson tribute act, Jon’s run in with a Squirrel and we hear some of your suggestions for new items. Don’t forget to send us in your end of season forfeit suggestions and Barries, get in touch! Emai...

EP 48: Scabby Eyelids and Showbiz Showers In the second episode of the podcast this week, Vinny Van Der Veet returns to discuss Bitcoin and give some quite harsh parenting advice. Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss 'showbiz' showers, there’s a welcome return for Lukaku’s Line Is It Anyway and the boys discuss some excellent listener suggestions for new features. Don’t forget to send us in your we...

EP 47: Barry IslandIn the first episode of the podcast this week (recorded before Burnley v Southampton) Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss Gameweek 33, Jon’s secret trip abroad for a new TV show, an end of season forfeit inspired by Jacob Rees-Mogg, the sheer amount of Barries that listen to the podcast, Phil Foden being papped at the CO-OP buying Lynx and something called ‘Jesticles’.Don’t forg...

EP 46: Topless Darts, ‘Re-Improv’ & Barrie Abbott On the podcast this week as well as analysing #GW32, Jon Richardson & Matt Forde discuss listeners' feature suggestions. Elsewhere, Matt’s Dad emails in about Topless Darts, they invent a new genre called ‘Re-improv,’ get to know listener Barrie Abbott and Matt gets heckled by Jon’s daughter, Elsie. Don’t forget to send us in your weekly forfeit su...

EP 45: FIN TAYLOR (Animal, City, Weapon) Comedian Fin Taylor joins Jon Richardson and Matt Forde this week to discuss his team, ‘Defense Wins Titles' as well as Chelsea's current fate and they get stuck in on more controversial subjects such as Bake Off and the pestle and mortar. You can watch Fin’s excellent stand-up special on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xak4gsTFVXU&feature=you...

S1 EP44: I'm Scottish, and you're an ars*holeJon and Matt discuss summer, Matt’s recent abuse at a gig in Scotland, Roy Keane’s dial tone, our first listener beef and at least five minutes of FPL .Don’t forget to send us in your forfeit suggestions. Email us at hello@cpfpl.com Follow the podcast on Twitter (@comediansfpl), Instagram (ComediansplayingFPL) and Facebook (@comediansfpl)Share, subscrib...