The 4000 Holes Podcast

Does the town of Blackburn actually know that Blackburn Rovers exist? 🤔 Rob and Jack kick off this week’s Kidder Street Noise with a question that’s been bugging us for a while: why does it feel like the town and the club are living in two different worlds? From there, the lads get into: ⚽ The team’s identity, and how we can improve it 🧊 Andri Gudjohnsen: where does he go from here? 🤼 Who’s the WWE drop kicker in the team? 🦅 Has Adam Wharton missed his move? Plenty of banter, plenty of opinions, and probably a few things you’ll disagree with. Let us know in the comments! 👍 Like, subscribe and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.

After a LOOONG international break the panel returns to try to remember who we played since the last time we recorded..!Our host Roger Whiteside chats with Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe about many topics including...1.⁠ ⁠Q1 Report - A quarter of the way through the season, what is our assessment of the start Rovers have made? How sustainable is the level of results and performance? What might derail the team?2.⁠ ⁠Half Term Report Card - Which players are top of the class, who needs to try harder and who deserves detention?3.⁠ News Round UpThe panel’s views on…i) the Championship as a whole at the start of the 26/27 seasonii) the biggest football story at the moment - Man City - what is an appropriate punishment?iii) Rovers Rewards - what & who is it rewarding & why…https://www.football365.com/news/blackburn-rovers-away-ticket-policy-future-of-football?utm_source=gendiscoveriv) Fan Advisory Panel - what’s the latest news? v) BRFCS Online Shop - New Merchandise now available PODCAST EXTRAHalloween is on the horizon - but which Rovers players names on the team sheet gave you the shivers?Can the panel create a “Spooktacular 1st XI”? Commercial CornerThe BRFCS Online Shop - support the site with our exclusive merchSite Sponsor - The Terrace - Code BRFCS at checkoutMatch Centre Sponsor - SUITS ME CardClassic Football Shirts - affiliate link - Code BRFCS10 at checkoutNordVPN special offer

It's the International Break so what better time for a quiz episode to fill the Rovers gap?4000 Holes is proud therefore to present their version of the famous Football Cliches pod quiz as 4000 Holes takes on Kidder Street Noise in an epic battle of Rovers trivia.4000 Holes is represented by Ian, Roger & Scott whilst KSN line up with Jack, Rob & Sam on their teamsheet.Rounds 1 & 2 consist of five questions - each worth 1 point (so 10 points at stake).Round 3 is a bravado round where the sides can bid for up to 3 points per question - 15 points in total.Plump up a cushion or take the dog for a VERY long walk & enjoy this very special quiz.Commercial CornerThe BRFCS Online Shop - support the site with our exclusive merchSite Sponsor - The Terrace - Code BRFCS at checkoutMatch Centre Sponsor - SUITS ME CardClassic Football Shirts - affiliate link - Code BRFCS10 at checkoutNordVPN special offer

Rob and Jack are back in the Kidder Street Noise hot seats for another episode of the podcast!This week it's Jack's turn to provide a debate for discussion and he went with...Does frequenting hospitality invalidate your opinion?They go back and forth on whether a padded seat and a pie changes how much your matchday take should count for. From there it's a wider look at the state of the Championship this season, plus a detour into what life might be like as a scoreboard operator. On the pitch, there's plenty to get into as well, with the lads breaking down Rovers' recent performances and what they mean heading into the next run of fixtures.Join Rob and Jack for all this and more, and don't forget to jump into the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/pe2JsX5eqCommercial CornerThe BRFCS Online Shop - support the site with our exclusive merchSite Sponsor - The Terrace - Code BRFCS at checkoutMatch Centre Sponsor - SUITS ME CardClassic Football Shirts - affiliate link - Code BRFCS10 at checkoutNordVPN special offer

Host Roger Whiteside interviews one of his wedding guests...no really..! Adele Burn from Hoghton, now of Leeds, a long-standing Rovers fan & former ball-girl, is currently starring in series 12 of the BBC programme "The Great British Sewing Bee". Episode 5 is the one to watch for all Rovers fans as Adele makes a BRFC themed bowling shirt as one of her challenges.Listen to Adele to learn about textiles at St Wilfrid's, Robbie Savage verbally assaulting ball-girls, memories of Cardiff in 2002 and how to make a Rovers top without using Latin or breaching copyright law..!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_British_Sewing_Bee_series_12https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr7kdpeekmkohttps://x.com/Rovers/status/2087585825340965229Commercial CornerThe BRFCS Online Shop - support the site with our exclusive merchSite Sponsor - The Terrace - Code BRFCS at checkoutMatch Centre Sponsor - SUITS ME CardClassic Football Shirts - affiliate link - Code BRFCS10 at checkoutNordVPN special offer

The transfer window recently "slammed shut" of course...but where does this leave Rovers? Join host Roger Whiteside & the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they unravel the events of the last month or so...Part 1 - On the pitch - What have we made of Rovers' first six games? Good performances in the main, but not backed up with a good points return. Leaky defensive performances, ill discipline, bad luck? Are we confident things will turn in our favour?Part 2 - Off the pitch - Curwood and Mowbray interviews. Recruitment, injuries. Have we hit a new low?Part 3 - August Player of the Month - (Reminder of Player of the Match vote) who else is off to a good start? Calibre of the goals.Any Other BusinessFan Advisory PanelPricing at EwoodPodcast Extra - goalscorers on the road to Cardiff....Commercial CornerThe BRFCS Online Shop - support the site with our exclusive merchSite Sponsor - The Terrace - Code BRFCS at checkoutMatch Centre Sponsor - SUITS ME CardClassic Football Shirts - affiliate link - Code BRFCS10 at checkoutNordVPN special offer