Away Days with Woody and Piers

Football (and Gladiators) commentary legend Guy Mowbray joins Woody and Piers for a proper away-day chat. A lifelong York City F.C. fan (living within walking distance from his club), Guy opens up on the realities of commentating from old-school stadium gantries (and his strong bladder), why taking his daughter to a 0-0 can still feel like magic, how his garden ended up with stadium seats and the...

Writer, musician and "Scottish internet man" JJ Bull joins Woody and Piers for an Aberdeen-flavoured Away Days. JJ talks about the benefits of working the food stalls at Pittodrie, gets defensive about half and half scarves, and discusses the craft of turning niche football references into viral smashes, and the beautiful nonsense of quickfire red cards. Follow JJ and get tickets to see him here W...

Reading through and through. Matt Thomson from The Amazons joins Woody and Piers to talk hometown loyalty, away days and why Michael Owen still lives rent free in his head. Matt explains how Reading walk out to The Amazons’ “Black Magic,” and compares an away end to a Springsteen gig. There are stories from Stoke, Watford and a soul-sapping Coventry 0–0, ground-ticking rules, Barcelona dreams, Boc...

Comedian and presenter Charlie Baker joins Woody and Piers for a gloriously chaotic episode of Away Days. A proud Torquay United fan, Charlie reveals his campaign to get Torquay reinstated at Wembley… inside a local model village. He also explains why he no longer eats gluten (spoiler: it involves a wetsuit), swaps wild West Country stories with Woody, and recalls an unforgettable week in Argentin...

This episode, the lads are joined by broadcaster, DJ and presenter James Threlfall MBE. Known for his work with the BBC, 433 Football and Formula 1, James has travelled the world covering some of the biggest events in sport and culture. He chats about how his love for Tottenham Hotspur came later in life, the time he lost both his luggage and his dignity on an away trip, and why Carnival mixed wit...

This week on Away Days, Woody and Piers are joined by Faris from The Horrors, lifelong Blackburn Rovers fan and frontman of one of Britain’s most iconic bands. The lads dive into the weird and wonderful world of club and band merch, from Kevin Gallagher caps to Horrors ironing board covers, meeting Marc Bosnich in a bowling alley, and relive the moment a fan surprised Faris with a classic Blackbur...

This week on Away Days with Woody & Piers, the boys are joined by Tommy, lead singer of Only The Poets and a lifelong Reading FC supporter. Tommy shares the story of his very first away day, when the designated driver left him badly out of pocket, and explains why he can’t stand it when fans (including his own bandmates) don’t back their local team. There’s also a rather gruesome moment where Pier...

This week on Away Days, Woody and Piers are joined by Al from The Hoosiers and sparks fly straight away thanks to the Exeter vs Plymouth rivalry. Al opens up about his most unforgettable football moments, including a fierce exchange with Champions League winner David May and a surprising family feud sparked by the game. Plus, Piers reveals all about a star-studded celebrity pool tournament. Follow...

Broadcaster and writer Adrian Chiles joins Woody and Piers to share his lifelong passion for West Bromwich Albion and the emotional highs and (seemingly numerous) lows of being a football fan. From a nightmare away day at Reading to getting in lifts with celebrities, dad dancing with Royalty and why you should never leave a match early, Adrian opens up about the match day rituals, the psychology o...

Season Two of Away Days kicks off with Woody and Piers swapping summer stories from the stands and the stage. Woody laces up at Plymouth Argyle’s Home Park, Piers takes the long road to Truro for Southend United, and the lads relive Wembley’s biggest singalong with Oasis. Plus some laugh-out-loud tales from across the football leagues, including the bizarre arrival of Dorking’s new keeper. Become...

It’s the Away Days end of season review! Woody and Piers are joined by Producer Will for a look back at the highs, lows, and chaos of Season One, and the football season that came with it. Will reveals what happened when he went undercover at West Ham, relives a deeply embarrassing moment involving Guestimators host Andy Bush and Jos Buttler, and shares his wishlist for future away days. The lads...

Recorded live at Wembley! Woody and Piers take you behind the scenes of Southend v Oldham with a special episode straight from the press box. It’s a bittersweet one for Piers, but packed with atmosphere, emotion, and iconic Wembley memories. Featuring chats with BBC’s Sohail Sahi, TalkSport’s Ian ‘The Moose’ Abrahams, and Southend Echo legend Chris Phillips, plus live voicenotes and cracking anecd...

This week, Woody and Piers continue their alphabetical tour of football fan culture with the letter E – diving into the stories behind Empoli, Exeter and Ebbsfleet. Expect tales of Uri Geller bringing Michael Jackson to Exeter City, a celebration of Italy’s rich football heritage, and a look back at Ebbsfleet’s wild history and unforgettable FA Cup moments. There’s also a healthy dose of Southend...

This week, broadcaster and football obsessive Caroline Barker (Sky Sports, WSL, BBC) joins Woody & Piers to share her deep love for Chelmsford City – the club she supports and helps run from the boardroom. From the time she celebrated six goals only to realise they'd lost the game, to her tales of groundhopping madness and what really goes on behind the scenes at a non-league club, Caroline brings...

This week on Away Days, Woody and Piers are joined by the brilliant Jono Yates – the man behind Only Scrans and Scran Away. Jono serves up stories from the stands and some epic food adventures, from devouring a frankly ludicrous amount of food in Rochdale to singing the praises of Marseille’s matchday meals and slamming Old Trafford’s pathetic paninis. We also get his unfiltered take on Manchester...

Woody and Piers get lost in a world of D, as they explore the depths of Derby, Dundee United and Dorking. From marathons to nightmare tours of Africa, it's another Away Days treat. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David Shields, Charlie...

This week, Woody and Piers are joined by writer, journalist, and Undr The Cosh co-host Chris Brown to relive some unforgettable away day adventures. A (nearly) lifelong Bolton fan, Chris shares stories from his first away games at Wembley, getting caught up in the chaos and bare bottoms of the Roma derby, and witnessing a fiery "Holy War" clash in Poland. To listen to Undr The Cosh - click here Fo...

This week, Woody and Piers are joined by one of Cardiff’s funniest fans, comedian Leroy Brito. He lifts the lid on going undercover on a Liverpool away day, coming to terms with raising a son who supports Swansea, and what it’s like living close enough to see the Cardiff City Stadium from his window. With a splash of Aston Villa, a dash of Barcelona, and a whole lot of Bluebirds passion. Email us...

Woody and Piers' journey through the alphabet of Away Days takes them to Chester, Crystal Palace and Celta Vigo in this episode of Away Days. What on earth was the Debenhams cup? And why on earth did it exist? Who scored 119 goals in one season but failed to even make the top 4? And what is SOCCA? Find out the answers to some (not all) of these questions, and more, in the A-Z of Away Days. Follow...

Host of The Ripple Effect, James Lawrence Allcott, joins Woody and Piers in the (actual) studio for this bumper episode of Away Days. James expressed his passion for Loftus Road, in spite of the ill-fitting Bovril lids, his resentment towards Paul McGrath and reveals the time he got a bit wet at Boca Juniors. The Ripple Effect can be found here, including the episode featuring Woody and Piers. Fol...

Comedian, director and Spurs fan Stuart Laws is our guest this week. There is some niche nostalgia with baggy shorts, the best ever 90s crosses and own goals and Stuart explains why being a Spurs fan sets you up for a lifetime of setbacks. To see Stuart live head to his website and why not check him out on our sister podcast Guestimators too?! Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTo...

Woody and Piers take you on another away day adventure, sharing tales of Piers comforting a drunk footballer, insider tips from a Bochum local, and a dive into Burnley’s legendary Royal Dyche pub. Follow us on socials: Twitter Facebook Instagram TikTok Bluesky Hosts - Chris "Woody" Wood and Piers Hewitt Producer - Will Nichols Production Company - Lock It In Studio Artwork - Stuart Byford, David S...

Journalist and author Ian Winwood joins Away Days to talk about a lifetime of suffering with Barnsley FC, a club he was taken to as a baby and has never escaped. He shares his loathing for Arsenal, an interesting theory on the primal nature of football fans, and his absolute disgust for the AMEX Stadium. Chaos guaranteed. To buy Ian's book, click here Email us on woodypiersaway@gmail.com Follow us...

Kicking off a brand-new Away Days feature, Woody and Piers take on the A-Z of Away Days, diving into the best and worst away day stories, one letter at a time. First up, A – featuring Aberdeen’s undeniably great badge, the unsung hero tasked with keeping seagulls at bay, and the surprising connection between Aldershot Town and the Dalai Lama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

Football Ramble’s own Luke Aaron Moore joins Woody and Piers for a deep dive into the heart and history of Portsmouth. From the highs and lows of Fratton Park to the legend of Mick Quinn, Luke brings his infectious love for Pompey to the table. The trio also discuss what it means to pass the torch to the next generation of fans and how football keeps its grip on us all. A must-listen for anyone wh...