Steve Bloomer's Washing
Steve Bloomer's Washing
Steve Bloomer's Washing is a Derby County podcast which was created in January 2017. Produced by three life-long Rams fans, SBW offers a fortnightly dose of Derby analysis, opinion, trivia and nostalgia. The podcast regularly features interviews with former players, expert opinion from opposing fans and national journalists, and has established itself as a leading independent voice on Derby County. See more of our content over at stevebloomerswashing.com or follow us on Twitter (@SteveBloomerPod), Facebook and Instagram.
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Jun 23, 2026
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Episodes
SBW 38: Wizard Wilson strikes 04.12.2018 48:36
SBW salutes Harry Wilson as the Welsh wizard helps Derby keep pace with the playoffs. Is the Liverpool loanee now outshining Mason Mount? There's also discussion on Bradley Johnson, Scott Carson and Derby's defensive woes. Oh, and as asked if you've ever seen a Derby player out shopping. You delivered. SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE! Follow SBW on Soundcloud and iTunes. Share on Facebook and Twitter (@SteveB...
SBW Meets: John Motson 21.11.2018 46:53
SBW sat down with BBC legend John Motson for a fascinating chat about his 50 years as a commentator, covering Derby's greatest era, sparring with Brian Clough, the Baseball Ground and more. We also heard from Motty's son Fred - a lifelong Ram and Derby season ticket holder - about the family's connection to the club. * PLEASE SHARE THE PODCAST! * Leave us a review on iTunes, give us a RT on Twitte...
SBW 36: Brum & Chelsea 06.11.2018 46:50
Lampard's Rams hit their stride as an impressive win over Birmingham starts November as October finished. There was the Chelsea cup tie too, where Derby went down fighting, leaving the mood in the Rams camp very rosy. Can we maintain this form in the chaotic Championship? We also hear from Jamie Thrasivolou, the man behind the 'We Are Derby' poem, and get the Villa view ahead of Derby's next leagu...
SBW 35: Baggies & Blades 25.10.2018 40:52
Lampard's swashbuckling young Rams put Sheffield Utd and West Brom to the sword with two superb wins... was the latter Derby's best away performance against a promotion rival? Chris, Richard and Tom also discuss the Rams' highly effective high press, wax lyrical about Tom Huddlestone, and look forward to trips to Middlesbrough and Chelsea. GET IN TOUCH! @SteveBloomerPod, stevebloomerswashing@gmail...
SBW 34: Rammie speaks 16.10.2018 43:51
Our very own Richard Cutcher reveals all about his one season, nine years ago, spent as Derby County's beloved mascot. What's it like inside that giant costume? Did he get on with Derby's players? How does it feel leading out your boyhood team in front of 33,000 people? - Hit FOLLOW on Soundcloud or SUBSCRIBE on iTunes to get every SBW podcast episode first. - Get in touch! @SteveBloomerPod (Twitt...
SBW 33: QPR & Norwich 08.10.2018 45:04
Derby's form stutters after three winless league games following the triumphant night at Old Trafford. Chris and Tom discuss the daunting upcoming fixture list, whether the Rams should have picked up more than two points from their last three games, and salute Mason Mount's England call up. SUBSCRIBE! Follow SBW on Soundcloud and iTunes GET IN TOUCH! Find us on Facebook, Twitter (@SteveBloomerPod)...
SBW 32: Bees & Blackburn 24.09.2018 41:43
Derby's best football for years? The Rams see off Brentford with a scintillating first half display as Mason Mount continues to run the show. Chris, Richard and Tom celebrate Derby's young loanees and look back on another topsy-turvy fortnight at Pride Park. - Get in touch! We're @SteveBloomerPod on Twitter, stevebloomerswashing@gmail.com, or find us on Facebook and Instagram. - SUBSCRIBE on Sound...
SBW Meets: Dean Sturridge 10.09.2018 49:43
SBW sat down with one of Derby's greatest recent goalscorers. Dean Sturridge told us how he became a 20-goal-a-season striker, his relationship with Baiano and Wanchope, the Baseball Ground, and much more. 'Deano' also discusses his failed move to Arsenal, breaking through from the Derby youth team, and his thoughts on the current Rams set-up under Frank Lampard. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and get i...
SBW 30: FloJo sinks Hull 04.09.2018 38:15
A solid August sees Frank's Rams win four out of six - with more late drama. Chris, Richard and Tom reflect on Derby's best start in seven years and ask if our bulging squad is helping out. There's also analysis of those two glorious wins over Hull, and farewell (for now) to Derby's loan departures. We've also got news of a new player interview coming soon. SUBSCRIBE on Soundcloud or Apple Podcast...
SBW 29: Millwall madness 20.08.2018 42:45
Chris and Richard pick the bones out of Derby's 2-1 defeat at the New Den which saw back-to-back losses for Frank Lampard. Does the system need to change after seven goals condeded in three games, or the players? Theres also a chat with Telegraph Midlands football reporter John Percy, who fills us in on 'undisclosed fees', FFP, Mel Morris and plenty more. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast! Hit 'follow' on...
SBW 28: Reading late show 05.08.2018 36:41
Chris and Tom relive a memorable opening day at Reading, thanks to Tom Lawrence's stunning last-gasp winner. What will Frank Lampard have learned from his first competitive game as Derby manager? Who were the stand-out performers for the Rams? There's also a look at Derby's promotion rivals - who's in contention for Championship promotion? We also assess which fringe players should get a run-out i...
SBW 27: Pre-season with Curtis Davies 23.07.2018 50:22
We're back! Chris, Richard and Tom return for the 'difficult second series' ahead of Derby County's 18/19 campaign. In our pre-season preview, we analyse the Rams' squad, and get the lowdown on new boy Mason Mount from Goal.com's Chelsea correspondent. There's also an exclusive, extended interview with Curtis Davies, who gave SBW his thoughts on Lampard, promotion, life after football, and much mo...
SBW 26: Let's be Frank 05.06.2018 51:40
Welcome Frank! The Rams announce Lampard as their new manager, and with it a whole host of questions we probably can't answer. Will our playing style change? Have Derby fans' expectations gone up or down? Will Tom get 'Terry 26' on the back of his shirt? Our final podcast of 17/18 is also a season review, as we select our own Goal/Player of the season, and the SBW trio attempt to predict the Rams'...
SBW 25: Rowett walks 24.05.2018 36:10
Goodbye Gary - Derby are left searching for their seventh managerial appointment in less than five years after Rowett departs for Stoke City. Chris, Richard and Tom discuss whether Rams fans should feel let down, look back on how Rowett's reign will be remembered, and analyse the leading candidates for the Pride Park hot seat. FOLLOW US! @SteveBloomerPod Hosted by @ChrisParsons274, with @RCutcher...
SBW 24: Advantage Derby 13.05.2018 34:07
The Rams are halfway to Wembley thanks to a gritty 1-0 first leg play-off win over Fulham - but the hard work has only just begun. Can Derby grind out the away leg in West London to reach the final? Who should start Derby's biggest 90 minutes of the season? Chris, Richard and Tom salute the resolute Rams and look ahead to Monday's nerve-wracking encounter at Craven Cottage. Learn more about your a...
SBW 23: Play-offs here we come! 09.05.2018 36:53
As Derby County cruise into the play-offs with a 4-1 win over Barnsley, the SBW trio look back on the Rams' comfortable final day. There's also ex-Fulham and Derby man Paul Peschisolido on the phone, and a semi-final chat with our podcast friends at Fulhamish to preview this weekend's clash. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Soundcloud! GET IN TOUCH on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (@St...
SBW 22: Villa and Cardiff 30.04.2018 40:22
Derby County's rollercoaster run-in continues, with the Rams now just one point away from finishing in the top six. What changed between Boro and Cardiff? If Derby do make the play-offs, should it be the Bluebirds or Fulham in the semi-finals? We also look back at the Aston Villa draw and Gary Rowett's new 3-4-2-1 formation. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Soundcloud to get the lates...
SBW 21: Burton balls-up 15.04.2018 44:02
(CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE) A disastrous away day in Burton severely damages Derby's promotion hopes, with the Rams tumbling out of the top six as a result. Chris, Richard and Tom provide the Pirelli inquest and wonder what's happened to a defence which was so solid before Christmas. Can Derby still make the playoffs? We also assess the run-ins of our top six rivals. Please retweet and share SBW! W...
SBW Meets: Paul Peschisolido 26.03.2018 44:32
SBW sat down with Canadian fans' favourite Paul Peschisolido to look back on his four seasons with Derby County. Pesch, who scored 20 goals in 90 appearances for the Rams, talks coffee cups, promotion, dressing room jokers, and Billy Davies during our in-depth chat. Pesch also talked at length about Derby's current manager, Gary Rowett, who worked as his assistant at Burton Albion for three years....
SBW 19: Forest & QPR 13.03.2018 47:42
Derby County's winless run continues. Was the City Ground stalemate a point gained or two dropped? And with injuries and suspensions kicking in, who plays in midfield against Cardiff? There's also a fascinating chat with former Derby County psychologist Dan Abrahams, who lifts the lid on working at Pride Park and tells us why teams 'bottle it'. Not only that, but at the end of the podcast we revea...
SBW 18: Reading and Leeds 27.02.2018 44:34
Nothing worth having ever came easy, right? Chris, Richard and Tom discuss the Rams goal-filled recent draws against Reading and Leeds and ask, what exactly's going wrong at the back? There's also a preview of Derby's crunch clash with Fulham as we chat to the Fulhamish podcast. Get in touch on Twitter! We're @SteveBloomerPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
SBW 17: Owls, Canaries, Bees 14.02.2018 42:21
Derby County move down to third in the Championship after their 12-match unbeaten run ended at Hillsborough. Chris and Richard discuss what went wrong at Wednesday, what should should change against Leeds, and give reasons to be cheerful. There's also a more in-depth look at Aston Villa, Derby's automatic promotion rivals, with the help of Dan Bardell from 'The Villa View', and an assessment of De...
SBW #16: Millwall & Deadline Day 31.01.2018 47:30
Derby County cling on to second spot in the Championship - for now, but have the chasing pack closing in. Chris, Richard and Tom analyse the south London stalemate at Millwall and try not to panic. Elsewhere, as the January transfer window closes, the SBW gang say farewell (for now) to Johnny Russell, Chris Martin, Jason Shackell and Darren Bent, and we also chat to Billy Grant from the Beesotted...
SBW #15: Blues blitzed 16.01.2018 45:22
The Rowett Revolution continues at Derby County, as despite being knocked out the FA Cup, more superb form on the road sees the Rams still very much in automatic promotion contention. Richard, Chris and Tom analyse the seventh away league win of the season at Birmingham, try to find a suitable verb for Matej Vydra’s goal, and salute the squad players who’ve helped Derby’s promotion charge. There’s...
SBW #14: Rams hit top two 02.01.2018 52:58
It’s our first podcast of 2018… but could it also be ‘The Year of the Ram’? Derby County have stormed up to second in the Championship, so as we all try not to get carried away, we’ll reflect on our festive haul of 8 points from 4 games and look at the chasing pack. There’s also some chat on Man Utd and we mull over the January transfer window. Please RETWEET Steve Bloomer’s Washing or SUBSCRIBE o...
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