Down The Dog

S1 EP43: Jon Richardson Writes His First Song - ‘The Curse’Jon Richardson plays Matt Forde his first ever original song composition summing up Gameweek 30. Elsewhere, Matt discusses getting into a bit of trouble around a tweet sent after the Forest v Liverpool game, there’s some serious Oliver Beer-off developments and Vinny Van der Veet returns to defend Matt’s honour. Don’t forget to send us in...

EP 42: FOUR BATHS IN TWO DAYSJon and Matt discuss Matt’s excellent FPL game week, what’s next for crisps, Jon reveals why he should be known as ‘the fly whisperer’ and Matt proves his evolutionary theory that we all came out of the sea. 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...

EP 41: HENNING WEHNHenning Wehn joins the podcast to discuss what defines an essential task, council approval versus fantasy football and the boys beg him to do a team for game week 30.Elsewhere Jon and Matt discuss who’s really running Matt’s FPL team, how not to read a kid’s book and their plans for new feature, 'Oliver Beer-off'. Don’t forget to send us in your forfeit suggestions. Email us at...

S1 EP40: Aliens and Big Boobies On the podcast this week, Jon and Matt discuss Chorley, Figs, the joy of a local bench, childhood posters, incontinent frogs and Leeds’ season. Don’t forget to send us in your forfeit suggestions. Email us at hello@cpfpl.comFollow the podcast on Twitter (@comediansfpl), Instagram (ComediansplayingFPL) and Facebook (@comediansfpl)Share, subscribe, review! You can joi...

EP 39: ALEX BROOKER RETURNSAlex Brooker joins Jon and Matt on the podcast to discuss FPL, Michail Antonio’s cinema tips, popcorn flavours and parenting techniques. Elsewhere Jon and Matt discuss this week’s football, why Ronaldo’s willy is the new Churchill’s foot and Jon takes part in a live eating challenge. Don’t forget to send us in your forfeit suggestions. Email us at hello@cpfpl.com Follow...

EP 38: TIM KEYComedian, Tim Key joins the podcast to discuss his unique way of managing his FPL team ‘The Post Office’, a Chris Hoy anecdote like no other, some backstage radio gossip and the little known (to us) FPL asset - Lewis Dobbin. Tim Key’s new book ‘Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush’ is out now. Don’t forget to send us in your forfeit suggestions. Email us at hello@cpfpl.comFollow the po...

S1 EP37: Jon Richardson's farewell to Bielsa (in Spanish)This week we discuss Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds exit which led Jon to drive to his club's training ground to say his goodbyes to the man himselfElsewhere they discuss other famous Matt Fordes and Jon Richardsons, the League Cup final and collecting autographs. Jon also reveals a controversial opinion on culture whilst Matt tells us how he embarr...

EP 36: THERE’S NEVER BEEN A GOAL SCORED WITH THE ANUSJon Richardson and Matt Forde discuss Leeds’ defeat at the hands of Liverpool, goals scored with the anus, a worldwide beer tour and plan for next week’s FPL transfers. 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 (@com...

EP 35: Jiménez or Jerménez? Jon Richardson and Matt Forde are back after a covid enforced winter break. On the first of two podcasts this week they discuss continued Soccer AM regret, fat backs and Leeds v Man United. Elsewhere… Greene King Brewery contact Vinny Van Der Veet with an offer he can’t refuse and an annoyed listener gets in contact to remonstrate about a Hot Tip. Don’t forget to send u...

S1 EP34: Jason ManfordJason Manford joins Jon Richardson and Matt Forde on the podcast this week. They discuss how gaming affected Jason’s real-life relationship with Manchester City legend Micah Richards, the best time to play Football Manager and Jason’s best tactic for boosting FPL morale. Elsewhere Matt and Jon have a ding dong over Lent, discuss a recent unpleasant incident at a Toby Carvery,...

S1 EP33: Alan Davies Alan Davies joins Jon and Matt on the podcast this week. They discuss Alan’s most miserable football games, his recent Liam Gallagher spat, the North London comedian’s football team and Jurgen Klopp’s clown shoes. 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 F...

EP 32 - Chronic Anal FissuresIn this week’s first podcast Jon and Matt discuss aspirational clothing, Gaviscon, swedes, old Jon pays another visit and the pair plan their upcoming week of intense forfeiting. Don’t forget to send us in your forfeit suggestions. Email us at hello@cpfpl.comFollow the podcast on Twitter (@comediansfpl), Instagram (ComediansplayingFPL) and Facebook (@comediansfpl)Share...

EP 31: TRIPLE CAPTAIN MASH In the second instalment of the podcast this week Jon Richardson and Matt Forde discuss the Hook Soundtrack, Jon’s new restaurant idea, Lukaku’s vegetarian sausage adverts and we’re joined for an exclusive interview by an 80yr old Jon Richardson after his wife’s left him. Don’t forget to send us in your forfeit suggestions - hello@cpfpl.com Follow the podcast on Twitter...

EP 30: MIKE DEAN WITH A TASEROn the podcast this week, Jon Richardson and Matt Forde discuss the GW23 FPL lowlights whilst they hypothesise about how Leeds United should deal with children running on the pitch. Elsewhere they discuss what would happen if Jesus had a tour bus and if Mike Dean had a taser. Don’t forget to send us in your forfeit suggestions at hello@cpfpl.comFollow the podcast on Tw...

EP 29: Chloe PettsOn the podcast this week we’re joined by comedian, Crystal Palace fan and manager of ‘The Petts Shop Boys’…. Chloe Petts. Elsewhere, Jon and Matt discuss a strange story involving Gary Kemp, Matt recounts a tale of eating what he thought was a chocolate raisin, there’s another round of ‘Lukaku’s Line Is It Anyway?’ and we also hear from a victorious Lucy Beaumont. To see Chloe on...

EP 28: Lukaku's Line Is It Anyway? Matt & Jon discuss this week’s FPL, West Ham v Leeds, Millwall v Forest, Winnie the Pooh, covid biscuits, ‘the Snooker’ AND we debut our new feature ‘Lukaku’s Line Is It Anyway?’Send us in your forfeit suggestions, news stories and any new features to: hello@cpfpl.comFollow the podcast on Twitter (@comediansfpl), Instagram (ComediansplayingFPL) and Facebook (@com...

EP 27: Laura Smyth & Lucy BeaumontOn the podcast this week we’re joined by comedian and West Ham fan Laura Smyth who has a novel way of managing her FPL team - she outsources it. Jon and Matt discuss what would happen if Jon stood for Parliament, Matt gets his first FPL pube and the boys discuss some new features recommended by listeners. Elsewhere: Jamie Carragher joins us to plug mouthwash, we d...

RX26 - "I Like It Deep But Not Hot"On the podcast this week (which was recorded before the FA cup fixtures) Matt and Jon discuss baths, the UK's best pasty, their first meeting at Nottingham Uni and the gripe that Jon still holds. Plus, Matt shares his new Tripadvisor addiction and finally reveals what happened at the Radisson, Manchester in 2008. Plus FPL chat of course! Follow the podcast on Twi...

S1 EP25: "Who has the nicest testes in the Premier League?"It's the middle of game week 21 and on the podcast this week Matt and Jon discuss their disappointment at the end of the Christmas period, football socks, missing goals, Lukaku’s apology and who in the Premier League has the best manscaped balls. And, a confident Matt shares his new year’s tips for FPL and for life. Follow the podcast on T...

EP 24: Rhys JamesComedian and star of Mock the Week, Rhys James joins the podcast this week. Rhys discusses his FPL trophy shelf, the benefits of the FPL Draft and tweeting footballers for advice. Elsewhere, despite winning three weeks on the trot we discuss how ‘The Curse’ is currently at its most dangerous, posing for photos with your partner, Jon embarks on his latest forfeit and Matt discusses...

S1 EP23: Lucy Beaumont We’re joined by the wonderful Lucy Beaumont to discuss in detail how FPL has affected the Richardson household this season and in particular we’ll hear how it’s changed Jon’s attitude around the house and how it’s made him more “frisky.”We’ll also hear how Jon’s competitive streak ruined a Christmas games night, Matt gets an unlikely gift and introduces the concept of “Point...

S1 EP22: Seann Walsh We’re joined by the brilliant comedian, and bottom of the Comedian's FPL league, Seann Walsh. In a chaotic interview, Seann gives us a unique take on Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights, details his love for Ghostbusters and why he should be on Queer Eye. Elsewhere Matt and Jon discuss John Terry’s home decor and art collection, Matt devours another forfeit but also manages to pr...

EP 21: “It Smells Like Pork Scratchings or is That My Finger? ” On the podcast this week Matt live Veets for his forfeit. Matt and Jon discuss their week in FPL, Leeds' football season, what Jon wears to bed and the magic of Toby Carvery. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @comediansfplWe’re on Instagram - search for ComediansplayingFPLAnd on Facebook - @comediansfpl or Email us at hello@cpfpl.comShar...

S1 EP20: “I Was Told Off for Eating Dog Food”As well as discussing the weekend’s FPL action, Matt and Jon talk about their preferred refereeing technique and the recent Xmas ‘Bonk’ list. Jon talks candidly about how it feels to be shunned from Heat Magazine’s ‘Secret Crush of the Year’ list after featuring for three years, whilst we also find out why Matt is like a sex shop Willy Wonka. Follow the...

S1 EP19: Sophy RidgeSky News presenter and FPL expert, Sophy Ridge (who is in the top 5,000 FPL players in the World) joins Matt and Jon on the podcast to try and help them reach her level. Elsewhere, Matt tests out new features: 'Cancelo Culture’ and ‘Mo Salad Cream’ to a sceptical Jon and we catch up with Vinny Van Der Veet who’s not only been caught moonlighting BUT has also become a Christmas...