The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable. It’s been a while since the last episode because we’ve felt like some of the last few episodes have sounded exactly the same, lack of investment, troubles off the pitch so we’ve tried to approach this episode from a different angle, asking the question, what would we do if we were CEO? Actions that we feel could easily be applied to improve things both on and off the pitch. Hosted...

It's the October review on the What Now? Show as Roger Whiteside guides the panel of Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe through a packed agenda. In Part 1 - has October exposed the team? How should the fans be feeling? Part 2 - The BRFCS Player Of The Month reveal - followed by a discussion of the squad highs & lows across the month Part 3 - Ticket checks, kits restocked, birthday greetings Podcast Extra - the missing men quiz Bonus points for anyone recognising the sketch...

In this episode Alex Ireland makes a welcome return to the 4000 Holes Round Table to tell us all-out his new book chronicling the history of one of the UK's most iconic sports brands - Umbro. Double Diamond - 100 Years Of Umbro is out now - learn more its evolution & content with the author right here... Ian Herbert poses the questions and reveals a childhood desire to design kits and both of our panellists reveal their all time favourite Umbro football...

It's the end of the month so it's time for the 'What Now?' Show to review September's performances* - join your host Roger Whiteside as he discusses current Ewood events with Ian Herbert & Rich Sharpe. In Part 1 - we have the September performance review, two home wins, zero goals conceded an unbeaten start. Are Rovers the real deal*? Plus the latest in Transatlantic Vibes from our Ohio corn correspondent Jared Part 2 - we reveal the September Player of the Month. Who has impressed, whose...

The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable. Join Robert & Lewis in this week's episode as they review the action, or lack of, in the Lancashire derby against Preston North End. In the second half of the podcast the boys will be discussing the bigger points from the fans forum and the future of the club after our concerns have been well and truly quashed… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable.  Join Robert & Lewis in this week's episode as they review their recent trip over East Lancashire for the derby day fixture vs Burnley.  The boys will be discussing what they think of Turf Moor, the performance of the officials and finally they'll be delving into individual player performances as well as comments on the manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

The 'What Now?' Show returns to review August with host Roger Whiteside joined by former Lancs Telegraph reporter Rich Sharpe & current enthusiastic amateur Ian Herbert. In Part 1 they discuss the Burnley game, the referee, spectacular derby goals, ten man resilience and the key takeaways from a memorable encounter Part 2 covers the BRFCS Player Of The Month and the birth of Ohashi-mania In Part 3 the conversation moves onto the demise of "the project" and assesses the new regime's...

The Kidder Street Noise show is back for its third season as it joins the famous 4000 Holes podcast stable. Join Robert & Lewis in their first episode in their plush new surroundings as they review all the changes we've seen at Ewood through the summer and the performances so far this season. In the final part of the podcast, the boys will look ahead to this weekend's crunch fixture as we make the short journey over to Burnley for the first East Lancs derby of the season. Hosted on...

The Rovers Inc. Show is back for its second episode with your host Paul Worthington who is joined by the panel of Simon Burns, Ian Herbert, Steven Lindsay & Michael Taylor. In this episode the panel tries to make sense of :- what might the owners' aspirations be for the club?what is realistic?what might a successful model look like?what could we learn from those clubs who have had traumatic times in recent years?what does the outcome of the impending Indian court case mean for the club...

The new season is almost upon us & so it's *that* time of year where our pundit panel stick their heads above the parapet to share who they think will win the Championship, who else will be promoted, the relegation candidates, where our beloved Rovers will finish as well as a notable mad sh!t prediction for something that might happen this season..! We also welcome Robert & Lewis from the Kidder St Noise Show who will be joining the 4000 Holes stable this season. Who predicted...

The Round Table Show is back & we have a fabulous chat with a US based fan Jared Plotts about his 20+year love affair with Rovers. How did it start? How does he manage to keep enthused "from a cornfield in Ohio" about the issues in our part of East Lancashire? We chat Ryan Nelson, Benni McCarthy, Tugay & er...Duncan McGuire in a wide-ranging conversation with one of Rovers most colourful supporters. Roger Whiteside poses the questions & producer Ian chips in every now & then...

The 'What Now?' Show returns for season 24/25 with a summer review of activities so far...including :- Rovers Women's team - what's going on?Venky's - is it Can't Fund or Won't Fund? Shiny new kitsThe current squad strengthThe new Rovers Inc. show Roger Whiteside is your host as usual as Ian Herbert & Linz Lewis join to try to explain current events at & around Ewood Park. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1: Welcome to Rovers Inc A new show looking behind the scenes at what is going on off the field at Ewood Park. Stepping away from the Saturday 3pm headlines, Rovers Inc will analyse the latest news when it comes to the club’s finances, how the club is run from a corporate governance perspective, and the role of senior leadership at the club, from those based at Ewood to the owners in India.  In this episode we take an initial look at the commercial aspects of the new front of shirt...

It's the end of the season ("as we know it...") as REM might have wished that they'd sung. It all still hangs in the balance and so the panel of Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert, Ryan Hildred & Rich Sharpe - expertly prompted by host Roger Whiteside - consider :- 1. How are we all feeling ahead of the final match? What about all of the permutations, percentages, scenarios? 2. Who shoulders most of the blame for Rovers predicament this season? Jon Dahl Tomasson, John Eustace, Venkys...

In this episode of the 'What Now?' Show - recorded before the Bristol City game - perhaps just as well - the panel convenes to discuss Whether John Eustace is the right man to take the club forward next season? Promotion and Relegation Battles usually bring out the superstitions, with manager John Eustace himself admitting he didn't wear his hat against Sunderland to try and gain that extra bit of luck. What superstitions do the panel have? March player of the month. A wider talk on the...

In this episode of the Round Table Show, Ian Herbert is joined by Fraser Read, head of consumer at Blackburn Rovers to talk about Rovers kits. We find out how a manufacturer is selected, how the contract is structured, the design process, the delivery process, the retail process and finally share our all-time favourite kits. If you want to know how a Blackburn Rovers kit moves from an idea to an actual physical product then this is the podcast for you..! Hosted on Acast. See...

The 4000 Holes podcast meets Rovers supporting musician Tom Fleming, (formerly of Wild Beasts) for a chat about all things Rovers and Tom's new solo career as "One True Pairing". Tom hails from the South Lakes and has supported Rovers since the early 90's.  He recalls his first match at Ewood, the promotion season of 2018 and gives us some insight as to his musical upbringing, his influences and of course, his latest single. Tom can be found on Apple Music & Spotify and learn more by...

The panel reviews Rovers current predicament ahead of the international window considering in particular:- How is John Eustace settling in ?*That* Venky's statement...International call ups - who has been unlucky to miss out when at Rovers?When Rovers & weddings collide... Listen as host Roger Whiteside interrogates the panel of Stuart Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh to get to the bottom of all things happening at Ewood..! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

The What Now? Show returns to review the magic & madness that was February - it started with a dreadful display at home to QPR, ended with a brave cup exit on penalties and saw a new manager appointed. Our host Roger Whiteside is joined by panelists Ian Herbert, Linz Lewis, Rich Sharpe & Michael Taylor and they discuss... Part 1 - The new boss & his brand of football Part 2 - How many points will avoid the drop? Part 3 - Player of the Month, Leadership, What's in it for...

It's been a crazy week in Blackburn Rovers World & our loyal panelists try to make sense of it all. Corralled by host Roger Whiteside, listen to Ian Herbert, Linz Lewis, Katharine MacNamara & James Marsh as they struggle to separate fact, fiction and raw emotion. Part 1 - Has JDT passed the point of no return? Part 2 - Duncan McGuire - where does this rank in club record embarrassments? Part 3 - Where do we go from here? Hopefully listening provides some catharsis for all beleaguered...

The Grand Final of Rovers Fighting Talk for this season brings together our intrepid panelists; Mike Delap, Matt Grimshaw, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside - who try to answer the questions posed by Ian Herbert & in the Listener's Question Round, Stuart Grimshaw. Subjects covered include Gladiators, Big Business, New Year's Resolutions and some challenging Defend The Indefensibles...listen to the end for a special tribute..! Who will emerge victorious ? Learn more about your ad...

In this episode the '4000 Holes' Ian Herbert chats with the 'Daily Mail & Mail On Sunday' sports writer Ian Herbert about the respective fortunes of their two favoured teams ahead of the FA Cup 4th Round tie between Blackburn Rovers & Wrexham...or Bollywood v Hollywood if you prefer. Reminisce with us about Duncan McKenzie scoring the winner the last time Rovers managed to beat Wrexham & wander down an FA Cup memory lane as we recall Mickey Thomas & Steve Watkin seeing off the...

In this episode, Stuart Grimshaw asks Ian Herbert to call upon his financial services knowledge to try to explain just what is going on regarding the money situation at Ewood Park right now & how it might affect matters on the pitch. This podcast references an article published on BRFCS.com HERE & a forum thread HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special FA Cup preview episode, Ian Herbert quizzes TV presenter, radio presenter, podcast presenter & Cambridge United fan Max Rushden about his life in Australia, following his favourite team from Down Under and we reminisce about Dion Dublin & Alan Shearer. Warning - contains some expletives and a number of inordinately cute interventions from Max's son...though not at the same time..! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices