The Custard Splat

We’re dipping into The Custard Splat archive this New Year’s Day with our full-length interview with Frankie Banks, recorded back in August.Part One of this chat was previously released on Spotify and other podcast platforms, while the full interview was originally a Patreon exclusive. Today we’re opening it up for everyone.Think of this episode as a teaser of the kind of deeper, longer-form content you can expect more of going forward with extended interviews and exclusives continuing over on Patreon.Settle in, enjoy the full conversationvand we’ll be back soon with brand-new episodes.Up the Shrimpers 🦐

It’s our final episode before Christmas and we’re signing off for the festive break in true Custard Splat style.Scott, OG and Scott B look back on the defeat to Tamworth... asking whether it’s just a frustrating blip or a warning sign as the play-off picture tightens. Are we in danger of slipping out… and could that actually provide the spark this squad needs?We’ll be back following the Boxing Day game when we’ll have absolutely no idea what day it is.Merry Custard Splatmas… and up the Shrimpers 🎙️💙

Scott W and OG break down the emphatic 4-0 FA Trophy win over Truro City, discussing how seriously the competition should be taken and what a decent cup run could mean for league form and momentum.Later in the show, Sadie (aka Mrs Scott W) makes an emergency loan-signing appearance on the pod, bringing with her a completely non–fact-checked quiz to put OG and Scott to the test.

Sitting 7th in the league we find ourselves in a strange spot: competitive, organised, hard to beat… but also looking up at clubs with significantly bigger budgets, including the likes of Forest Green, York, Rochdale, and Carlisle.And this poses the central question of the episode:Is this genuinely our level right now - our “glass floor” - or are COSU capable of breaking beyond it without financial firepower?

The Custard Splat is back with another packed episode! Scott W and Oli (OG) take the mic this week to break down a brilliant few weeks for the Shrimpers, including the 0–1 win away at Yeovil and a dominant 3–0 performance against Altrincham at Roots Hall.But it’s not all smooth sailing. With Harry Taylor suspended and Ben Goodliffe a major doubt after a tight hamstring, Scott and OG dig into the very real possibility of a defensive crisis, and what options (if any!) Kev has left at centre-back.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.💬 Follow us @CustardSplatPod for clips, news, and bonus content.

In Part Two of our deep dive with former Southend United goalkeeper Harry Seaden we pick up the story at one of the most turbulent periods in his young career - the Covid era.Harry opens up candidly about the challenges of navigating football during a global pandemic: the isolation, the uncertainty, and the mental toll of constantly being in and out of the side. He reflects on the frustration of feeling close to establishing himself but never quite getting a consistent run and the moment of clarity that ultimately pushed him to request the termination of his contract in 2021.From there, Harry charts a remarkable comeback story.We explore his move to Billericay Town, where he became a record-breaker, playing every single minute of an extraordinary 52-game season across league and cup, a feat of endurance, resilience and professionalism. Harry shares the highs and lows of that campaign, how it rebuilt his confidence and why experiences like that were exactly what he wished he’d had on loan at 18 or 19.Now donning the gloves for Cray Wanderers, Harry discusses his mission to rebuild his stock in the non-league game and prove himself all over again. He also talks passionately about his role as manager of the Ben Bradford Goalkeeping Academy, the pride he takes in coaching young keepers and how his journey, with all its twists, helps him guide the next generation.Expect honesty, insight and a powerful look at the realities of bouncing back in football.This is the conclusion to an unmissable two-part interview and a must-listen for anyone who believes in second chances, hard work, and the fight to carve out a career in the game.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.💬 Follow us @CustardSplatPod for clips, news, and bonus content.

In Part One of our in-depth chat with former Southend United goalkeeper Harry Seaden we dive into the journey that led him from a young academy prospect to making his professional debut for the Blues. Harry opens up about life in the Southend youth system, the pressures and expectations placed on young keepers, and the standout moments that shaped his development.We explore his breakthrough into the first-team squad, what it felt like stepping onto the pitch at Roots Hall in front of the Southend crowd and the characters behind the scenes who influenced his growth. Expect honest reflections, untold stories, and a rare behind-the-curtain look at what it really takes to rise through the ranks as a goalkeeper.This is Part One of an unmissable two-part interview - perfect for Shrimpers fans, academy parents and anyone who loves hearing the real journey of a homegrown talent.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.💬 Follow us @CustardSplatPod for clips, news, and bonus content.

Southend’s defeat at Carlisle brought frustration, finger-pointing, and a reality check.Scott and Scot sit down to unpack the performance, talk about managing expectations, and take a firm stand against the abuse directed at players online.A shorter, no-nonsense episode — honest, grounded, and all about perspective.🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.💬 Follow us @CustardSplatPod for clips, news, and bonus content.