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Glory Hunters

Middle England

Charlie Baker introduces an all midlands affair as Derby, in the shape of Mark Smith and Mark Dolan, face Villa who are represented by Perry Groves and Asher Gould. In this edition we learn how Arsenal were wrong footed by a young Alan Shearer, why football needs to return to the street and just who should be declared Sports Personality of the Year in May. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.

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  • West Side Story

    51:54
    Charlie Baker hosts a west London derby as Fulham, in the shape of Dominic Frisby and Stephen Grant face Brentford who are represented by Jacob Hawley and Natalie Sawyer. In this edition we discover the quickest way to lose your job as a pitch side announcer, learn how lockdown behaviour could resolve the outcome of the Premier League and ask what are you currently missing least about football? Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.
  • The Final Straw

    51:09
    This week Charlie Baker presides over the biggest fixture currently taking place in sport - the Glory Hunters Final. Dougie Anderson and Wendy Wason are representing Hibs whilst Andrew Ryan and Terry Alderton are on the team sheet for Man Utd. For those expecting a tight, edgy affair think again as this is a contest ripe with drama. In this episode we learn why the third place play is no prize at all, how UFC could become less violent, and why tennis has got scoring all wrong. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.
  • Golden Balls

    48:36
    Charlie Baker introduces a platter of sporting morsels as we revisit some classic encounters and memorable moments from the past few months. In this episode we discover the problems of dining with Torvill & Dean, why football should be officiated by mums and which rock God had a nasty encounter with a children's TV favourite. All that and much more as we go panning for radio gold and uncover some right nuggets.
  • Heave-Ho.

    48:27
    Charlie Baker is joined by Stephen Grant, Wendy Wason, Andrew Ryan and Ian Danter as Man Utd take on Brighton. In this edition we discover which pop star gate-crashed Wendy's wedding, why speed cameras should be introduced to Formula One and what's the worst thing that can happen to a broadcaster live on air. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.
  • Celtic Tigers

    49:33
    Charlie Baker is joined by Wendy Wason, Jacob Hawley, Perry Groves and Andrew Ryan as Ireland take on Scotland. In this episode we discover what Jack Charlton calls Perry, why Wendy made the news following a Scotland game and why footballers should be paid more money. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.
  • Terry's All Gold

    52:01
    This week's fixture is an Anglo-Scottish affair as Hibs, represented by Dougie Anderson and Terry Alderton, take on Arsenal in the shape of Jacob Hawley and Perry Groves. In this edition we learn how to enjoy self-isolation, why the Commonwealth games should always be held in Britain and discover what lights Perry's fuse. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.
  • Gentlemen & Players

    44:18
    Charlie Baker introduces a Pro-Am special which sees former Gunner Perry Groves take on the Spurs supporting Mark Dolan. Alongside team captains Natalie Sawyer and Mark Smith we discover the next step in cricket's evolution, how football can go more upmarket and which sport people are missing the least. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.
  • Mum's The Word

    45:27
    Charlie Baker presides over a replay of last year's Champions League final as Liverpool take on Tottenham. Comic and Liverpool fan Adam Riches is alongside James Brown whilst Spurs supporting broadcaster Mark Dolan builds a north London alliance with Wendy Wason. In this edition we discover what everyday activities deserve sports status, how to rehabilitate injured footballers and why mums should officiate matches. Contains bonus material not included in the broadcast version of the show for the benefit of podcast listeners.