What would Brian Bevan say

Rugby League seems obsessed with 1% extra this week, but do the figures add up? And what calculation is really required if Barbara Windsor from Carry on Camping is to achieve a DD? Sam receives a letter of complaint about his "anything goes in the bar" comment, Dennis discovers there's more to Tony Smith's empire than coaching after Madame Boyd barks her orders, and did Rob find more than he barga...

The episode takes on a more conversational style with Richard Shaw-Wright from Forty20 podcast joining the show. But has Rob thrown Sam a hospital pass when he questions him on the topic of Women’s Rugby League? Dennis renames Hawkeye and searches TripAdvisor for a good night out in Wakefield. Also has Richard been paid this week and splashed out on a king prawn madras?

An episode not to be missed by any Wire fan, as GARETH WIDDOP joins Rob, Dennis and Sam on the podcast. In an hour-long interview we find out all about Gareth and what he's looking forward to once he arrives at the Warrington Wolves, but also just how professionally-focused he is in his current role as the St George Illawarra captain. Plus, there's music, highlights, and yes, even Gareth couldn't...

With Chris Hill seeking to rent out his terrace cottage in Golborne, was going on Britain's favourite daytime TV property show a good idea? Sam turns his attention to the perfect incline for a vineyard, Rob joins in on the theme by introducing Catalans' fullback as a mutant clone of the pinot noir variety, and Dennis tags along, making a disgusting attempt at the phonetic alphabet.

Does a Wire player hold the key to the mystery of the universe, or is Sam's letter from his mum more important? Rob reveals the secrets to his diet, as Dennis relives the days of sticky Betamax. And the Latin phrase Semper denim not de labore perfectly sums up Warrington's performance. 

A magical weekend from the Wire, but is Dennis's hair standing on end because of his first podcast rant or the introduction of the Super League Van de Graaff? Sam's gone all cultured after his trip to the Chelsea Flower Show,  and Rob turns back the clock to the Alex Murphy era when players dived for the line not worrying about getting scraped knees. 

The podcast welcomes Tom Lineham, but just which Super League referee would Tom like to accompany him on a romantic weekend? Sam begrugingly reviews the Hull game as Rob foreshadows the death of the Great Barrier Reef. And has Dennis supersized a popular breakfast cereal to give Wire a competitive edge?

Dennis realises he has a conflicting appointment come Challenge Cup final day, Sam explains the playoff format but can't be arsed with Ratchford's kicking statistics, and back at the helm, Rob steers the podcast forward without the use of any momentum. Plus, there's a new boy band in town, and an advertisement for the new non-stick Kevin Sinfield cooking pan range.

It's Challenge Cup week, so there's been a shake up at the podcast with Dennis Waywell taking over the reins. Rob's been at the vino, leading to him getting 20 years of NRL fallacies off his chest, and we find out just what kind of sauce Mrs Sankey prefers on her sausage. Patton awaits approval from the patent office over his doodlebug kick, and we discover what Ralf Rimmer gets up to at the RFL.

To round off the week of What would Brian Bevan say bonus soundbites, we take a look back at Dennis' trip to the Halliwell Jones, including interviews with the fans, players, Steve Price and Karl Fitzpatrick.

The podcast returns from the Easter break. Dennis decides it's time to punish the players, there's some nostalgic commentary, Sam's finally turned his back on Dec, and have Warrington lost their mojo?

Investigative journalism by Dennis unearths what really happens at the disciplinary hearings, as he is escorted to the Ian Lenagan suite.

It's the Warrington Wolves Masterchef grand final, with contestants Blake Austin, Ben Currie and Dec Patton.

After a round of sceptical Man of Steel points, Dennis decides to take the matter on himself and find out what's really going on behind the scenes.

Warrington venture across the channel to play Catalans and are met with some bizarre french resistance.

Dennis Waywell records his first ever interview; but not all goes to plan.

Mike finally agrees to go out to dinner with Chris but can Warrington's captain persuade Mike that they can be more than just friends.

Even after the disappointment of losing to St Helens, the podcast team are still positive about the season ahead. With a look at collective nouns, doodlebug V1's and is an OAP set to take out Podcast Fan of the Week, there's plenty to be cheerful about, and has Dennis decided it's time for the players to get their legs-over during the Easter games?

This week we take a look forward to the Saints match with special guest Gareth Walker, rugby league correspondent for The Daily Mirror. Callum's curse strikes again, and there's a good old sing-along to accompany Joe Philbin, our happy forward. And, can the podcast fan of the week "wipe" out the competition and plunge the segment to new depths?

Congratulations to Dec and his partner on their newborn son Reggie. To celebrate the occasion, here's the bonus soundbite of Dec's patented new registered pass: The Stutter Pass. 

A SPECIAL EXTRA DOWNLOAD: With the big game on Friday night approaching, Daily Mirror rugby league correspondent Gareth Walker joins Rob, Dennis and Sam on the podcast to pick their ultimate combined St Helens/Wire team.

Dennis receives news back from the patent office following his application to register 'Dec Patton's Stutter Pass', while Sam takes a look back at the history of rugby league in London. And can this week's podcast fan of the week really be true?

The podcast comes up with its first rant, but what do you expect when the topic of conversation is Ben Thaler? And is it time for Dec Patton to make his way to the patent office?