The Rig Biz Podcast

Over the years we've been lucky enough to speak to some of the greatest sportsmen and hear their funniest tales, but I must admit, ex Scottish international (via holland) Tim Visser may be the greatest story teller of all time. He was the first ever professional dutch rugby player (ironically he found out that Newcastle wanted to sign him when he was stoned in Amsterdam) and has lived one of the m...

Today we're joined by the legendary world cup winner Butch James to discuss his incredible career playing for the Springboks, Sharks & Bath and now his succesful career as a property mogul in South Africa. Butch does not hold back as he discusses; why he loved injuring the opposition, his problem with how soft rugby has got, how terrifying his school initiation was, his regrets on loosing 2 su...

Today we're joined by Gloucester & Italian back rower Jake Polledri to celebrate his incredible career so far which has taken him from the west country to being Italy's most famous player. We discuss; if he has any regrets on not playing for England, the crazy world of Italian rugby, how loose nights out get with the Azurri, why he's not choosing Archie to be his best man, how he overcame bein...

Today we're delighted to be joined by the man of the moment in Freddie Burns, our most capped guest of all time returns once more to give us the inside stories from on and off the pitch, after his last minute dropgoal secured the premiership title. Burnsy is as boisterous as ever (despite the fact that he'd only had 1 hour sleep over the past 3 days) and lifts the lid on the crazy antics and celeb...

Today I am joined by one of the most spectacular young men in this country in Mr George King. At the age of 19 he managed to climb, what was then Europes tallest building in 'The Shard', an incredible achievement, but made even more remarkable with the fact that he used no - ropes or assistance. Upon summiting the dizzy 310 metre height of the Shard he was congratulated by the police and set free...

Today we're joined by Scotland and Quins utility back Huw Jones to discuss his meteoric rise from being a sports teacher on his gap year in Cape Town to playing in Super Rugby for The Stormers alongside the likes of Cheslin Kolbe & Siya Kolisi and then being an international star for Scotland. Although Huw is a long time fan of the podcast, he confronts Archie about his obsession with his fian...

What a delight it is to be able to bring you a slightly different offering on this Monday morning and more importantly what a scintillating story we have in store for you.  12 years ago Patrick Foster was bowling to Virat Kholi in an England U19s match with an incredibly promising career in the sport ahead of him. Fast forward 12 years and he’s stood on the platforms of Slough station about to jum...

Today we're joined by ex Bath, Worcester and Leeds winger Tom Biggs in an explosive interview where he reveals all the secrets behind pro rugby players habits off the field. Lifting the lid on the eye watering details about; players cheating on their wives and girlfriends every week and their struggles with Class A drugs. Plus we hear some incredible stories from his time living below Paul Gascoig...

Today we're joined by Scotland & British & Irish Lions scrum-half Ali Price to discuss his incredible stories over the last ten years of playing professional rugby. From fall outs and parties with Finn Russell, to the most expensive night out he's ever been on in Dubai (a marvel themed party), to how the lads stayed entertained on the lions tour, crazy scottish initiations involving clingf...

Today we're delighted to be joined by the hottest prospect in heavyweight boxing, the undefeated 'Romford Bull' aka Johny Fisher. We discuss his incredible training fights with Tyson Fury, his plans to knock out Jake Paul, Essex girls, Crazy Initiations, the weirdest freebies he's been sent by fans, his friendship with Gordon Ramsay, Eating 8000 calories a day, his plans to move to Clapham, playin...

On this football special we're joined by Huddersfield left back Josh Ruffels, two days before the most expensive match in global football takes place - The Championship Play Off Final. We discuss Huddersfield's preparations before their huge match against Nottingham Forest on Sunday at Wembley and Josh's meteoric rise from League 2 to being on the precipice of premier league glory. Josh also tells...

We're delighted to be back in your ears this morning, whereby we're joined by England & Montpellier superstar Zach Mercer, to discuss his meteoric rise to stardom. He shares with us some incredible stories including; when the Bath lads bullied Freddie Burns out the club, why Scotland rejected him from their setup, 'The Foreskin Chop' brutal initiation and we find out how brutal Eddie Jones rea...

Today we're joined by one of the most famous men to have ever played the beautiful game of rugby in Nick Cummins AKA The Honey Badger. Calling in live from the outback he discusses his incredible career both on and off the pitch. From throwing up over himself in a bathtub whilst playing for the Barbarians, illegal drinking escapades in San Diego, sleeping with local girls after his debut in Argent...

After 2 years of trying to get this legend on the pod, today we've finally managed to get hold of the greatest Number 10 to ever play for England in Andy Goode. In this exclusive interview he lifts the lid on his crazy career which has been full of ecstatic highs, terrifying lows and a shed load of funny stories.  We discuss;  - Getting bollocked by Neil Back on his first day at Leicester.  - The...

As the sun shines across Clapham we're bringing you one of England's hottest rugby prospects in Ben Earl, a man capped 13 times by his country and a multi European and Domestic Champion! Archie claims that Ben's one of his oldest mates but as the truth plays out it seems that they may not be as good mates as he claims. In this incredibly loose episode we discuss;  - Getting the hairdryer treatment...

Today we're delighted to be joined by our good friends from Good, Bad & The Rugby as Paynooo and Curzon finally come face to face for an official bitching session pre the greatly anticipated 'War In Wandsworth'. Expect laughter, insults, threats and the rest ...... Buy Tickets Now -  https://fixr.co/event/143067361 

Today we’re incredibly excited to be joined by England centre Ollie Lawrence to hear all his incredible tales which has taken him from playing football with Jude Bellingham at Birmingham and Aston Villa to playing cricket for Warwickshire and eventually to playing rugby for England. We discuss;  - Eddie Jones horrible words about him in his recent autobiography  - Getting loose with Archie in The...

Today we’re delighted to be bringing you one of the most legendary men to have ever played rugby for England in Jamie ‘Noony’ Noon. In this interview we’re lucky enough to be able to discuss his incredible career which took him from a title winning newcastle side in the late 90s, through 8 years of representing England and then finally to following Andy Goode to Brive and beyond. We discuss his ha...

Today we're joined by Love Island's Frankie Foster as we lower the tone somewhat and discuss an incredible variety of ridiculous stories such as;  - A journalist deliberately luring him to her house during lockdown to get him in the newspapers.  - Biting a ladies face in a dodgy nightclub in Margate and it getting all over the papers.  - The art to having sex in Love Island.  - Behind the scenes i...

We're joined by All Blacks legend and the worlds most expensive player in Charles Piutau for his first in-depth interview ever! He discusses his brutal fall out with the All Blacks, his crazy upbringing in a house of ten, reveals an exclusive to us about his plans to play for Tonga, his craziest teammates, loosest nights out, love for drinking Kava to relax, promotes his NFT company 'Ruggerz NFT',...

For a little surprise bonus episode, we're joined for a short interview with the legendary referee and Welsh legend Nigel Owens. We discuss; - His struggles growing up knowing he was homosexual but not being able to front up to the reality.  - Why he decided to retire from Rugby once and for all.  - His relationship and competitive beef with Wayne Barnes.  - His hatred for Chris Ashton and how he...

Today we’re joined by one of professional sports naughtiest ever professionals in Jade Dernbach who changed the game both by; innovating the game, mostly through inventing the art of ‘death bowling’ but also through being ‘the ultimate modern playboy’.  We discuss;  His loosest nights in clapham over the years.  Becoming known as the biggest cunt in cricket for his attitude, tattoos and looks.  Pa...

Today on the podcast we're joined by Springbok and Wasps legend Francois Hougaard to celebrate his incredible career to date both on and off the pitch. We discuss; - The biggest sessions he's ever had at The Ship - His hatred for Raya and his dating life - The creepiest messages and requests he gets from his male fans - Why he joined the most boring club in world rugby in Worcester. - His most bru...

Ladies & Gentleman, yes we’re finally back and we can only apologise for you having to put up with possibly the most depressing January of all time, without our guidance, tips and entertainment. But fear not as for over the next 10 weeks we’re bringing you the biggest guests in the world directly to your ears.  This week we’re kicking off with 2 x Number 1 Album selling Jack Savoretti a man wh...

We are back for the last time this year to give you the greatest Christmas gift in the world in the loosest podcast we've recorded to date. We are joined by Archie's two favourite guests over the last year in Freddie Burns and Ryan Wilson to discuss a whole host of incredibly hilarious and naughty topics such as;  - Burnsy's beef (or not so) with George Ford - What happened in the Barbarians camp...