Pilgrims Podcast

Join Pilgrims Podcast regulars Alex, Mark, and Chris as they chat with Dave Johnson, a genuine legend in US sports broadcasting, to learn all about Wayne Rooney's stint at DC United. Dave has seen all the legends in Washington, from Michael Jordan to Wayne Rooney, and was also a friend of former Argyle hero Paul Mariner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pod dips its toes in international waters as the team turns their attention to England and the European Championships. This is the first in a—hopefully—extended series of England pods, featuring regulars and some familiar guest voices. Fear not, should there be any news coming out of Home Park, we'll be sure to bring it to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is in collaboration with One Team in Devon, as we take a deep dive into James' (aka One Team in Devon) latest newsletter, titled "5 Things Argyle Must Do to Ensure Rooney's Success." We have a bumper lineup of guests to help us tackle these five points, as we are joined not only by James Stables, but also by Drew Savage, Michael Savage, as well as pod regulars Mark, Archie and Chris....

The Manchester Messi makes his pod debut, joining former teammate JJ14 to talk through their Argyle days together. Sarce also discusses the seasons after Jake's departure including relegation, his POTY Season resulting in promotion back to League One, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All aboard the Wayne Train! An emergency pod is called, to discuss the breaking news that Wayne Rooney will be the new head coach of Plymouth Argyle. Pod regulars are joined by guests Aaron Cusack and Dan Cole to discuss this quite staggering appointment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Hallett joins Archie and Tom to discuss the season finale, plus chats with James from 'One Team in Devon' and Bundu's bestie Callam McOnie. (00:00) Simon Hallett (21:37) Callam McOnie (43:58) James Stables from https://oneteamindevon.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our chat with Jake Jervis about his career from Swindon to Portsmouth, to Turkey and back again, his memories of his time with Argyle, and the story behind his deadline-day move away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pod are giddy with joy as Argyle deliver a stellar performance, clinching a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Hull City, thereby securing their place in the Championship. Brace yourself for an hour of unadulterated, green-hued euphoria! THE GREENS ARE STAYING UP! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our countdown to the final match of the season concludes with a roundtable brainstorm, with welcome contributions from guests Drew Savage, Michael Savage and James Stables joining the pod to give their takes. Archie and Richard (aka Archie's dad) also feature with an update on their transit from Bermondsey to Home Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jake Jervis joins the pod to talk about Argyle's season, the Hull match, Birmingham City and a few teasers of the episode-to-come where we'll be looking back on his own time at Home Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang discuss the disappointing display at Millwall, and what it has done to confidence ahead of the final day showdown to save ourselves in the Championship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris, Mark, and Archie sit down to discuss another dramatic twist in the relegation fight, as Argyle were humbled 3-0 at the hands of Steven Schumacher's Stoke City. Truly a day to forget, yet the pod discusses the damage this result has done and looks ahead to next week's crucial away trip to Millwall. A bumper quiz wraps things up to help lighten the mood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

BBC Radio Stoke's commentator Sohail Sahi joins Mark, Chris and Tom to preview the trip (not by helicopter) to Staffordshire. Messrs Schumacher, Cundle and Ennis feature heavily in the discussion with both their current and former employers set to meet on the bet365 dancefloor this Saturday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Archie, Mark, and Chris were joined by special guest Dan Cole to dissect an absolutely classic under the lights at Home Park. In a stunning upset, Argyle emerged victorious with a 1-0 win against league leaders Leicester. Together the pod delve into a match destined to etch its place in Home Park folklore as one of the all-time greats. *Apologies for Archie's audio on this one, his mic packed up m...

In this episode, we keep things in the family as Archie speaks with his father, Richard, an avid Green residing across the globe in New Zealand. They start off by exploring Richard's four decades of wandering in the wilderness of football fandom before discovering his true (Green) passion. United by their affection for all things Argyle, they reminisce about following their beloved team in Devon,...

Alex and Chris discuss the relegation 6 points Vs QPR, debating whether it amounted to a hard-earned point or a missed opportunity, and analysing its ramifications on the relegation struggle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alex, Mark, Archie, and Chris reconvene to discuss a vital 1-0 away win, relegating Rotherham in the process. They mull over the return of Wright and Scarr and celebrate Mumba's return to form. The pod's attention then turns towards the run-in, Andrew Parkinson's open letter, Warnock's comments in the press, and Tuesday night's vital home game against QPR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

An emergency pod is required after Plymouth Argyle parted ways with Ian Foster late on Easter Monday evening, following a profoundly disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to Bristol City. This loss left Argyle just one point above the relegation zone, having endured five consecutive defeats at Home Park without finding the net. Alex and Chris dissect this tumultuous turn of events and where it all went...

The Pilgrims Podcast is back for squeaky-bum time. Tom, Mark and Chris chew on whether the defeat to Norwich has green shoots, and what it's done for Argyle and Ian Foster's survival prospects - and what it is needed in the upcoming run of winnable games. If you enjoy the pod, please show your appreciation with a donation to former player Jakub Sokolik, who is fundraising for targeted treatment fo...

The podcast welcomes a full house today, with Archie being joined by Tom, Mark, Chris, and Alex to delve into the aftermath of a profoundly disappointing 1-0 loss at Home Park, courtesy of Ryan Lowe's Preston North End. Following an analysis of the lacklustre performance, the discussion extends to the ramifications of the team's recent struggles, the impending relegation battle, and the widening d...

Mark, Alex, Chris and Tom discuss a night-and-day improvement against Blackburn Rovers, performance-wise, as well as openly brainstorm what it means for Argyle's season and the relationship between Ian Foster and large sections of the fanbase. Archie and Tom also catch up with journalist Josh McLoughlin about the upcoming clash with Preston, and discuss the parallels with Ryan Lowe and his own tum...

In this episode, we break down the 2-0 loss at home to Ipswich Town, exploring the positives of the first half and questioning what changed at halftime. We delve into the unfortunate first goal and the team's reaction, unpack post-match press conference comments, fan disconnect, and the current state of Home Park's attacking football brand. We then assess the team's form, pondering if the defensiv...

Hot off the press, we celebrate the standout away performance of the season with our impressive 2-0 victory at Middlesbrough. The panel showers praise on all involved, giving a special nod to the stellar "old guard" players like Randell and Houghton. Next, we dive into the abject WBA defeat and the post-match online meltdown. The episode takes a closer look at the aftermath of midweek and impact o...

We rejoin The Plymouth Argyle Chairman and the panel to discuss: () The process of finding a new head coach | () Premier League ambitions | () Morgan Whittaker | () Ian Foster first impressions | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leeds. AGAIN. We discuss tactical rotation, some strong performances and a call for calm as the season hits a crucial phase. Also contains the worst quiz in the history of broadcasting. Huge thanks to our fantastic sponsor, SWAZ : Exclusive 5% discount code for any SWAZ order : AFF5  https://swaz.co.uk/ Introducing SWAZ, a world-leading producer of top-tier, custom-made football kits, from their...