The 4000 Holes Podcast

Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh plus two special guests; Tom Wheeler (a Leicester City fan) & Glenn Entwistle, the official Rovers crystal-ball gazer.  Part 1 - Tom shares his Leicester City perspective of a vibrant Rovers away performance live from St Pancras rail station Part 2 - #EminentlyWinnable - how, why & can it continue ? Part 3 - The...

The first episode of the new Round Table Show features discussion about the topics right at the top of any Rovers fan's agenda...including :- 1. Footballers that should have played for Rovers but never did  2. The Rovers Gobshite XI  3. Rovers Museum Curation  4. Name That Rover  5. Why 4000 Holes ? Thanks to the panel of Louis Gee, Stuart Grimshaw, Ryan Hildred, Katharine McNamara & Michael T...

Our host Roger Whiteside leads the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh through three current topics; The 3 Ws Stock Up Stock Down - who's Hot & who's Not February - Optimism ahoy ? Log onto www. BRFCS.com to join the conversation on our forum &/or interact with us across our socials @brfcsdotcom & @roversfanzine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

This is the 4000 Holes "What Now ?" show in which the very latest happenings surrounding Blackburn Rovers are discussed by an illustrious panel of supporters. In this episode the topics include transfer window activity, FA cup runs and the highlights of the career of the actor Bill Murray...no seriously. Join our host Roger Whiteside as he grills Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Linz Lewis. Learn...

The podcast crew pay tribute to BBC FiveLive's Fighting Talk with their Rovers/Christmas themed, lovingly crafted..er rip-off...let's hope the lawyers love it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we look back at the era of Gordon Lee; we have an interview with Michael Hodkinson, author of "No Nay Never" - 2nd edition out now and round things off with a clip from another "Rovers Returned" podcast episode with Simon Burns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Rovers defender Tommy Spurr tells us about the All For Rio campaign and provides insight into the purpose of the fundraising & the programme of treatment being undertaken by his son, Rio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's pre-season prediction time once again & our panel prognosticates on promotion prospects - can JDT galvanise his youthful squad ? We also ask the panel to recall the line-up from a classic Rovers game of the recent past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a 2 parter. In Part 1 we talk Rovers, military history and refereeing amongst other topics with Steve Williams In the 2nd part we meet with Paul Worthington & Simon Burns of the “Rovers Returned” podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a packed episode, we consider the emotions stirred when meeting footballers in real life, chat Ewood Express, biryani (and more !) with Yasir Sufi; and quiz our panel on their collective Rovers knowledge - including the 2002 Worthington Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Herbert of BRFCS and Glenn Entwistle of RoversChat appraise the financial performance of Blackburn Rovers during the Steve Waggott era and give him an end of year grade ! Also available via the BRFCS YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Technically it's the Christmas pod and so around an interview with Rob Sawyer regarding his excellent, new Keith Newton book are some new features designed to stimulate, amuse and entertain in equal measure. Listen whilst decorating your tree ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our star guest interviewee is Tez Ilyas who shares his Rovers supporting history & what it's like to be back on the road. We hear about fanzine culture, False Nines, eavesdrop on Steve & Tony's phone calls & find out who shops in Waitrose in West Byfleet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We meet Sam Grimley from Horizm who explains how to optimise digital inventory...no really...Bill Arthur narrates a chapter from Daniel Gray's Extra Time & the panel of Hollie, Linz, Matt, Mike, Scott & Stuart dissect the season just ended. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We pay tribute to Tony Parkes, player, coach, caretaker manager and an all-round Rovers legend in the truest sense of the word. We recall the highs and some of the lows of Tony’s career & hear from Natalie Parkes-Thompson, Tony's daughter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our special guest is former Lib Dem leader & Rovers fan Tim Farron who reminisces about his political career & following Rovers over the years. We learn about Dassler Craft in pt 1 & hear an extract from "Extra Time" in pt2, narrated by Bill Arthur. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He wasn't at Ewood that long but he made a positive impression on Rovers supporters and his goals helped to keep Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League. Ian Herbert chats with Harrogate Town's Jon Stead about his career and life at Rovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 parts to this latest episode - in Pt 1 we hear from Andy Bayes & Colin Hendry about the Len Johnrose Charity match in 2021, Pt 2 has Rich Sharpe & the panel reviewing the window & in Pt 3 we hear from Joe Harvey who highlights Rovers possession stats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pod squad gazes into their crystal ball to predict what is in store for our favourite team in 2020/21...*WARNING* contains serious amounts of optimism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We review the season just (eventually) completed with the aid of real journalists in the form of Rich Sharpe & Jaquob Crooke plus the BRFCS pod squad; Hollie, Linz, Michael, Mike & Stuart - questions posed by Ian Herbert as usual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BRFCS chats with a former referee, Rovers fan and contributor to the BRFCS forum, Tony Leake. Ian Herbert poses the questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steven & Jay from NYC Rovers chat with Kevin Gallacher about his footballing heritage, moving to England, broken legs, Brian Kidd, Golden Retriever training and so much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Part 1 the panel discusses the effect of lockdown from the fans' perspective and in Part 2 Ian Herbert chats with Rovers' Premier League title-winner Mark Atkins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Bayes from BBC Radio Lancashire drops by to talk lockdown sport & NYC Rovers chat with Rovers legend David Dunn about his career and THAT goal against Burnley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the absence of any actual football, BRFCS has shamelessly copied BBC Fighting Talk and produced a special Rovers version - hope you enjoy ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.