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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...

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...