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Arte et Labore

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Welcome to Arte et Labore, a Blackburn Rovers podcast by The Lancashire Telegraph. Join us every Monday as Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred bring you the latest news from Ewood Park. You’ll get instant match reaction, analysis of the key talking points and bonus episodes with special interviews from the world of Rovers. Subscribe to make sure you never miss an episode.

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Latest episode

Jun 6, 2026

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Episodes

Voice notes from the car: Blackburn Rovers 0-2 Norwich City instant reaction 30.08.2025

Rovers reporter Elliott Jackson provides his snap verdict on a 2-0 home defeat for Valerien Ismael's side. He gives his view on the two moments that dictated the game against Norwich City. Plus, the latest on the transfer window and what you might follow on deadline day.

Two in, two out and Blackburn Rovers' first win 26.08.2025

The Ewood Park revolving door has been in action with two new signings and two pending exits at Blackburn Rovers. On Arte et Labore, Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss the arrivals of Moussa Baradji and Ryoya Morishita, plus deals being struck for Lewis Travis and John Buckley to leave. In between that, there was a fantastic 3-0 victory at Hull City, with Rovers earning their first three poi...

Clutching defeat from the jaws of victory 18.08.2025

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred review the late defeat to Birmingham City. Elliott picks out the positives despite Valerien Ismael's side self-sabotage in stoppage time. They discuss the latest with Lewis Travis' future and Rovers' handling of the situation after blocking questions from the media. Plus, a preview of the trip to Hull City and the threats they will pose.

Voice notes from the car: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Birmingham City instant reaction 16.08.2025

Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson gives his snap verdict after Rovers' conceded twice late on to lose to Birmingham City. 

Lewis Travis bombshell, Blackburn Rovers contracts and Birmingham 14.08.2025

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss Lewis Travis' request to leave Blackburn Rovers. Elliott gives the inside track on how the relationship has broken down and why he wants to go. Dom Hyam's future is also uncertain after a deal to extend his contract hasn't been agreed. Elliott gives the latest on that, too. There is also some actual football to discuss after defeats to West Brom and Bradfor...

Voice notes from the car: West Brom 1-0 Blackburn Rovers instant reaction 09.08.2025

In a new weekly feature, Elliott Jackson brings you his instant reaction after Blackburn Rovers' 1-0 defeat to West Brom.

Transfers, pre-season and Blackburn Rovers predictions 04.08.2025

Elliott and Ryan discuss the latest transfer news with one out and two coming in. Plus the latest on further business and potential outgoings. Elliott recaps the talking points from the defeat to NEC Nijmegen and they cast their predictions for the new season. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT webs...

NEC Nmijen 29.07.2025

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss the trip to Alicante with victories over Qatar SC and Elche. Our Rovers Reporter brings you inside the training camp and gives his verdict. With one game left of pre-season, how are Valerien Ismael's shaping up? Who has impressed and which youngsters caught the eye? They also discuss the latest transfer news with Rovers still active in the market. You can f...

Voice notes from Spain: Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Elche 25.07.2025

Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson gives his post-match thoughts on a 1-0 win over Elche and an overview of the week in Spain. To follow all our coverage in Spain, subscribe to the Lancashire Telegraph today. Take advantage of the best offer of the year, £6 for six months or £26 for the year.

Voice notes from Spain: Inside Blackburn Rovers training 24.07.2025

Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson gives you an insight into the facilities at the club's Spanish camp and what goes on in training.

Voice notes from Spain: Blackburn Rovers 5-1 Qatar SC 22.07.2025

Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson gives his post-match thoughts and some behind the scenes insight after a 5-1 win over Qatar SC. To follow all our coverage in Spain, subscribe to the Lancashire Telegraph today. Take advantage of the best offer of the year, £6 for six months or £26 for the year.    

Callum Brittain bids, Blackburn Rovers transfers and a win at Accy 14.07.2025

24 hours is a long time in the world of Blackburn Rovers. Last week served as a huge reminder with one new signing, another that's stalled and the impending exit of star player, Callum Brittain. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss that and much more as Art et Labore returns for the 2025/26 season. Expect the usual analysis, match insights and plenty more. On the pitch, Blackburn Rovers return...

Bradley Dack on Blackburn Rovers career, promotion and fallouts 14.07.2025

Elliott Jackson is joined by Blackburn Rovers icon, Bradley Dack. In this exclusive interview, he talks about his time at Ewood Park and leaving for the first time. Dack explains the key to Rovers' promotion from League One, his relationship with Tony Mowbray, his devastating injuries, potential transfers away and fall outs with Jon Dahl Tomasson. You can read the interview in three parts on The L...

Elliott Bennett on Blackburn Rovers relegation, promotion and dressing room stories 25.06.2025

Elliott Jackson is joined by Elliott Bennett to reflect on his five years at Ewood Park. He talks about Owen Coyle's disastrous spell and relegation to Tony Mowbray and memorable days on the way to League One promotion. Plus stories from the dressing room, COVID and his view on current affairs at the club. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subsc...

Blackburn Rovers overseas recruitment and ESC slots with Andy Watson 15.06.2025

Elliott Jackson is joined by Andy Watson, GBE Recruitment Expert, to look at Blackburn Rovers' overseas recruitment drive. They discuss ESC slots, Rovers' landscape for more left-field transfers and what clubs most consider when buying players from foreign shores.  

Steve Waggott exit, transfer latest and Rovers Women anger 27.05.2025

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred discuss a newsworthy week at Blackburn Rovers after the sudden departure of Chief Executive Steve Waggott. Who will take his role? Elliott has the latest on transfer and contracts. Callum Brittain could extend his stay but there is uncertainty over Danny Batth and Andi Weimann's futures. They also have their say on the decision to withdraw Rovers Women from Super L...

Play-off heartbreak, contracts and transfer priorities 05.05.2025

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred unpack the events of a 1-1 draw against Sheffield United on the latest episode of Arte et Labore. The season ends with Rovers fall short in their quest to make the top-six but what's the final assessment? How does the club move forward? What will the summer transfer window look like and who will sign new contracts? All those topics and more, go under the microscope...

Yasir Sufi on Rovers season tickets, revenue and commercials 30.04.2025

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred sit down with Yasir Sufi, Head of Commercial at Blackburn Rovers. He explains the club's pricing strategy on season tickets and answers the FAQs. There's also discussion on club revenue, commercial wins and plans for the 150-year anniversary of the club.

One last shot 28.04.2025

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred reflects on the 2-1 win over Watford on Arte et Labore. It was a comeback victory, something they haven't managed since August. Tyrhys Dolan and Todd Cantwell were the goal-scorers and architects. Was that a goodbye goal from the former? Elliott has the latest. It sets up a grandstand finish to the season against Sheffield United. Elliott and Ryan lay out the permu...

Dream Easter weekend and play-off permutations 22.04.2025

Back-to-back Championship wins have given Blackburn Rovers a small chance of finishing in the play-offs again. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred reflect on a brilliant Easter weekend with victories over Millwall and Sunderland. Tyrhys Dolan, Danny Batth and Balazs Toth's displays go under the microscope. The play-off permutations are laid out ahead of another big weekend, with Rovers hosting Watfor...

Off the mark 15.04.2025

Elliott and Ryan reflect on Valerien Ismael's first win as Rovers boss after a 1-0 win at Luton Town. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button below. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never miss a Rovers article. The b...

Apathy, anger and a bit of hope? 10.04.2025

Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred pick apart the 2-2 draw on Tuesday night and take a snapshot of the mood around Ewood Park.  Ryan gives the supports' view on recent off-field activities and his experience behind-the-scenes at Rovers. There's a tough trip to Luton Town on the horizon which is previewed too. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by...

Rudy Gestede on John Eustace, transfers and contracts 01.04.2025

Elliott Jackson is joined by Rudy Gestede to talk Blackburn Rovers transfers, contract talks and the departure of John Eustace. You can find Arte et Labore in your podcast app. Make sure to never miss an episode by subscribing here. You can also listen on the LT website by clicking the 'play' button below. Check out the latest subscription offer from The Lancashire Telegraph to ensure you never mi...

Play-offs, sit-ins and the Blackburn Rovers blame game 20.03.2025

Arte et Labore returns with Blackburn Rovers' play-off hopes are in taters after a terrible week on the pitch. Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred breakdown back-to-back defeats to bottom six clubs which have left Rovers with a five-point deficit to the top-six. With eight games to go, the chances feel slim after defeat to Cardiff City. The Bluebirds result goes under the microscope, as does criticis...

Disaster at Derby 10.03.2025

Blackburn Rovers' early struggles proved costly at Derby County and are the centre of discussion on the latest episode of Arte et Labore. Elliott Jackson was in the press box whilst Ryan Hildred represented part of a sold out away end as Rovers conceded twice in seven minutes at Pride Park. That proved decisive as they lost 2-1 on Saturday. Their performance gets picked apart, including the influe...

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