The 4000 Holes Podcast

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

Rob and Jack are back in the Kidder Street Noise podcast hot seats for another deep dive into all things football! This week the lads get stuck into some big talking points from the last few weeks of action. They kick off by asking whether a left-footed Alebiosu could be the answer to one of the squad's long-standing puzzles, before getting into a wider chat about whether the death of physical media has changed the way we consume and connect with the game. From there it's down to business: what does the squad actually need heading into the rest of the season? On the pitch, there's plenty to unpack too, a cup win at Burton to celebrate, plus a surprising and promising draw at Molineux that has given fans plenty to talk about. Join Rob and Jack for all this and more, and don't forget to jump into the conversation on our Discord: https://discord.gg/pe2JsX5eq

A new season & we're back, bigger, stronger, faster...well after the summer holidays, bigger at least..!Host Roger Whiteside leads the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe through this "Accrington Stanley (a)" warm-up episode.Part 1 - State of the Union - With Rovers transfer business still ongoing and a valuable point at Molineux, what are our expectations going into the new season? Focus on the Tony Mowbray effect? Rovers are a popular pick with the pundits to be relegated - can you see why? Transfers - who should/could leave to trim the squad? Toth sale good for all parties? Our realistic incoming targetsPart 2 - Steve Curwood - what does his in-tray look like? what can we expect?Part 3 - The Championship as a whole - our thoughts on who will be strong & who can we compete with?The Podcast Extra - predictionsPlayer of the SeasonYoung Player of the SeasonMiscellaneous predictionCommercial 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

Tony's Back..! ...and so the 4000 Holes podcast returns from its summer hiatus to review the surprising news coming out of Ewood. Roger Whiteside is joined by Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & Rory Larmer to discuss in...Part 1 - TM - How & why did they land on him? What does he bring to the party? What are the pros & cons?  Part 2 - Coach….not manager - what does that mean? Who is running the player recruitment? What does that mean for the summer? Part 3 - Swiss Ramble analysis thread - what does SCR mean for Rovers ability to recruit? Roger's World Cup Blackjack Game  

We say farewell to another season...unlike The Cranberries, not one that will linger.Join host Roger Whiteside plus the panel of Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe as they discuss...Part 1 - End of the season - What moment on the pitch will you remember in years to come? Conversely what non-footballing moment defines season 2025/26?Part 2. Player of the Season - Those worthy of mentions in despatches. Young player, Rovers personality…Goodbye to Tronstad and Hedges? Goal of the season? Part 3. The Potential Michael O’Neill shaped hole - do we think he will stay? What happens if he goes? Will Phil Jones stay/step up?Podcast ExtraA site visit to Blackburn United, north of the border, as Ian Herbert visits BRFCS' #adoptedclub as they pursue promotion & BRFCS.com sponsors the match ball. Interviews & insight from Alan & Brian at Blackburn United. A lovely listen. For Tony. 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

Join your host Roger Whiteside as he leads the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Rory Larmer & Rich Sharpe through the predictions maze to assess just what are the chances of Rovers staying up.Part 1 - As Rovers inch towards Championship survival, we review the Easter break, whilst looking ahead to the run in. How many more points do the panellists think are needed?Have a go at predicting right here...https://www.worldfootball.net/competition/co20/england-championship/standings-calculator/Part 2 - March's Player Of The Month & who is leading the race for Player Of The SeasonPart 3 - Is the Championship model broken?https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ce35l43w83loPodcast Extra - Grand National fun - what would you call your Rovers related nag if it were running at Aintree?https://talksport.com/sport/850237/cheltenham-festival-liverpool-steve-mcmanaman-robbie-fowler-horses-names-funny/#COYBIf you can - please support  Blackburn Foodbank's Winter Appeal HERECommercial Corner:-The 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

BRFCS adopted Blackburn Foodbank as their partner charity for season 25/26.In this episode Ian Herbert visits the HQ on Oakenhurst Road in Blackburn to chat with some of the people who work and volunteer to help people in Blackburn with Darwen. Listen to find out just what goes on, how the help provided is structured & most importantly - to find out what you can do to help them.Also some observations on Ewood events from a couple of Rovers fans down there..!Thanks to everyone at Blackburn Foodbank for their contribution to the local community. If you can - please support  Blackburn Foodbank's Winter Appeal HERE - every pound helps.