In yet another shameless rip-off of, sorry, that should read wholehearted tribute to, BBC 5 Live's much loved 'Fighting Talk' show, the panel tries their hand at a Rovers version once again as a seasonal treat. This is the second semifinal & features guests Mike Delap, Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Katharine McNamara. The questions are posed by Stuart Grimshaw.  Which two panelists will emerge to go through to January's Grand Final ?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The match against Watford on Saturday 23rd December is once again #FanTakeover day. As part of the day's events, 4000 Holes was invited to Brockhall in order to interview players Dom Hyam, Sammie Szmodics, Harry Pickering, Harry Leonard, Adam Wharton, Sondre Tronstad & the manager himself - Jon-Dahl Tomasson. We explored various Christmas themes, childhood memories, first kits/heroes and family customs - the questions were posed by Ian Herbert & Roger Whiteside. Thanks to everyone at...

In yet another shameless rip-off of, sorry, that should read wholehearted tribute to, BBC 5 Live's much loved 'Fighting Talk' show, the panel tries their hand at a Rovers version once again as a seasonal treat. This is the first semifinal & features guests Louis Gee, Ryan Hildred, Michael Taylor & Roger Whiteside. The questions are posed by Ian Herbert & the sound effects were curated by Stuart Grimshaw. Which two panelists will emerge to go through to January's Grand Final...

The panel reviews November, the BRFCS Player Of The Month is revealed, all the information about #FanTakeover2 against Watford on 23rd December is discussed, a busy December is previewed and finally, a couple of quiz questions to test your Ewood knowledge (literally!) & past Rovers internationals. Join our host Roger Whiteside plus panelists Matt Grimshaw, Hollie Hawkesford & Ian Herbert for the conversation. Fan Takeover 2 link HERE including details of the Great Rovers Fan Takeover...

In this episode of the Round Table Show, our special guest is Rovers record goalscorer Simon Garner, who is joined by Dan Clough and Richard Slater who have each played key roles in producing Simon's new book "One Last Shot" available to purchase now at https://simongarnerbook.co.uk/ Dan tells us about interviewing some football greats to secure their views of managing and/or playing with Simon during his eventful career; whilst Richard reminds us of his role as collaborator in Simon's first...

Roger Whiteside hosts another episode of the What Now? Show & in this edition the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Linz Lewis consider recent results, adjudicate on red card decisions (badly as it turns out), review Who's Hot & Who's Not as we reveal the October BRFCS Player of the Month and in section 3 we look forward to a Lancashire Derby against Preston and there are two (two...count 'em!) quizzes for you to test your Rovers knowledge and recall. Learn more about your ad...

In this episode of the Round Table show, amateur kit enthusiast Ian Herbert meets kit professional enthusiast, Alex Ireland, who has written the definitive history of the football shirt in the form of "Pretty Poly - The History Of The Football Shirt". Hear all about how shirts evolved, the materials used, the most innovative designs, when things go wrong & why it's all really about long-sleeved shirts from the 90's. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The panel of Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert & James Marsh, ably chaired by host Roger Whiteside consider Part 1 - What happened in September ? Part 2 - Who is the Player of the Month? Who's Hot, Who's Not right now Part 3 - Hear Me Out - the panelists have a 30 second rant each about something Rovers-related & then Ian sets a quiz aimed at getting revenge on young people (who flaunt their youth!) by asking them to identify old Rovers players amongst a list of former Blackburn...

The podcast panel of Matt Grimshaw, Hollie Hawkesford, Ian Herbert Katharine McNamara, James Marsh & Michael Taylor - ably facilitated by Roger Whiteside - discusses… Part 1 - August Performances Part 2 - Who’s Hot & Who’s Not ?  Part 3 - The Transfer Deadline Part 4 - Quiz Time  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the season opener against WBA at Ewood, the podcast panel of James Marsh, Ian Herbert & Tiebreak judge Roger Whiteside, consider who the key movers & shakers are likely to be this season & predicts their 1-24 for the upcoming championship campaign. The format owes a little to sorting methodology, agile project management techniques and squash club ladders...bear with it, you'll get the hang of it soon enough. In Part 2 Roger interviews Fraser Read, Head of Marketing at...

It was #FansTakeover day at Ewood Park on Saturday 29th July as Rovers faced Spanish opposition in the form of Girona. Listen as Roger Whiteside & James Marsh take you around Ewood recording chats with all-comers to give you a sense of the occasion. We hear from fans and journalists from all parts of the Globe; plus chats with Harry Leonard and Tyrhys Dolan. Special call out to an old friend of the podcast The One & Only J Henry who plays us out with a very special version of a song...

It's the #FansTakeover this weekend as Rovers take on (Ooh My) Girona in a friendly whilst the fans take over the pre & post match entertainment. The panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Katharine MacNamara & James Marsh are kept in order by Roger Whiteside as they discuss Saturday's plans, Indian Tax Law, Kits & JDT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Round Table show, host Ian Herbert chats with Tony Parkes's daughter Natalie, writer Suzanne Geldard and publisher Liam Hayes about the newly published authorised biography of Mr Blackburn Rovers, Tony Parkes. Listen right to the end for your chance to win a copy of the book courtesy of the publisher, HeroBooks. The book is available at the Roverstore as well as Amazon and also as a digital version via Amazon. Tony Parkes played over 400 times for Blackburn Rovers...

The folks at The Blue Moon podcast asked us to contribute to their "City Heaven, City Hell" show and so Ian Herbert offered up his choice of two games between Rovers & City that he considered to be Heavenly & Hellish in turn. Likewise Merd from the Blue Moon podcast did the same so enjoy at least 50% of this show as the two fans discuss their selections. Your host from the Blue Moon podcast is David Mooney & thanks to them for allowing us to share it on our feed. Warning...may...

There are two episodes of the ‘Big Old End Of Season Review’ simply because there was so much ground to cover. The panelists; Ian, James, Linz, Matt, Roger & Ryan discuss the following :- In Episode 1  Part 1 - Season Highlight -what made your heart glow with pride this last season ? What was our season low ? What match (or specific incident) makes you squirm as you remember it ? Part 2 - The Verdicts - JDT end of term report Gregg Broughton end of term report In Episode 2  Part 1 -...

There are two episodes of the ‘Big Old End Of Season Review’ simply because there was so much ground to cover. The panelists; Ian, James, Linz, Matt, Roger & Ryan discuss the following :- In Episode 1  Part 1 - Season Highlight -what made your heart glow with pride this last season ? What was our season low ? What match (or specific incident) makes you squirm as you remember it ? Part 2 - The Verdicts - JDT end of term report Gregg Broughton end of term report In Episode 2  Part 1 -...

It's been an "interesting" time for Rovers supporters and the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert, Katharine McNamara and James Marsh are grilled (lightly) by host Roger Whiteside on three main topics :- That Luton Game The Millwall Permutations Ewood Highlights 22/23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special edition of the 4000 Holes Round Table show, host Ian Herbert is joined by two former Rovers defensive heroes in the shape of Derek Fazackerley & Craig Short; author Michael Hodkinson, publisher David Lane and the '4000 Holes' fanzine editor Scott Sumner, to celebrate the release of the 2nd edition of the really rather fabulous "No Nay Never" book - available now from Legends Publishing HERE. The panel discusses famous Rovers v Burnley derby clashes ahead of this season's...

Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh once more to assess the impending Easter fixtures, to review contract renewals and discuss ticket allocations amongst other topics. Part 1 - ''Where were we?'' Reading/Sheffield Utd/Birmingham Part 2 - Contracts Galore! Part 3 - Easter Expectations - Norwich/Huddersfield, Saturday Night (Hull) Fever and er...another fixture... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The second episode of the new Round Table Show features discussion about the topics right at the top of any Rovers fan's agenda...including :- Who would be in your all-time, left-footed Rovers XI ? What are the most memorable Rovers games deserving of their own Wikipedia pages (for various reasons...) ? What's your favourite Rovers comeback ? The Quiz of the Season - 2017-18 Thanks to the panel of Josh Boswell, Matt Grimshaw, Scott Sumner & Roger Whiteside. Your host is Ian Herbert...

The thoughts of Matt Grimshaw, Stuart Grimshaw & Ian Herbert - three Sheffield residents, who try to work out whether it's likely to be safe to leave the house after *that* result. The intrepid panel recorded some brief observations straight after the game in the lounge of Sheffield's Mercure Hotel - the self-same hotel where the players stayed on Saturday evening. Listen to the ambient jazz playing in the background as the trio try to find the positives from a disappointing result. Learn...

Host Roger Whiteside is joined by Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh plus two special guests; Tom Wheeler (a Leicester City fan) & Glenn Entwistle, the official Rovers crystal-ball gazer.  Part 1 - Tom shares his Leicester City perspective of a vibrant Rovers away performance live from St Pancras rail station Part 2 - #EminentlyWinnable - how, why & can it continue ? Part 3 - The Crystal Ball - Glenn shares his spreadsheet secrets & tries to predict the season...

The first episode of the new Round Table Show features discussion about the topics right at the top of any Rovers fan's agenda...including :- 1. Footballers that should have played for Rovers but never did  2. The Rovers Gobshite XI  3. Rovers Museum Curation  4. Name That Rover  5. Why 4000 Holes ? Thanks to the panel of Louis Gee, Stuart Grimshaw, Ryan Hildred, Katharine McNamara & Michael Taylor. Your host is Ian Herbert (@ianherbert). Let us know what you think of the panel's choices...

Our host Roger Whiteside leads the panel of Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & James Marsh through three current topics; The 3 Ws Stock Up Stock Down - who's Hot & who's Not February - Optimism ahoy ? Log onto www.BRFCS.com to join the conversation on our forum &/or interact with us across our socials @brfcsdotcom & @roversfanzine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the 4000 Holes "What Now ?" show in which the very latest happenings surrounding Blackburn Rovers are discussed by an illustrious panel of supporters. In this episode the topics include transfer window activity, FA cup runs and the highlights of the career of the actor Bill Murray...no seriously. Join our host Roger Whiteside as he grills Matt Grimshaw, Ian Herbert & Linz Lewis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices